text:
Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar
Speak and write with confidence while avoiding common mistakes!
Chinese 24/7 (Out of Print)
A fun, blog-like approach to learning Mandarin Chinese.
Kanji Starter 1
A quick and simple way to deconstruct and demystify kanji.
A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms
A vital resource for students of Buddhism and Japanese Culture, revised and expanded.
A Glossary of Zen Terms
Of special interest to scholars and students of Zen classics, a glossary of specialized vocabulary to aid understanding and practice
Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings
A collection of 600 proverbs in Chinese and English, capturing the enduring wisdom of China, for travelers and language students
Crazy for Kanji
A passionate and playful guide to kanji that examines characters from every angle for an in-depth understanding.
Easy and Fun Hiragana
Learn the basic Japanese syllabary from every angle: reading, writing, and real-world examples.
Easy and Fun Katakana
Learn the second key Japanese syllabary from every angle: reading, writing, and real-world examples.
Japan Style Sheet (Out of Print)
The "Japanese Chicago Manual."
Japanese Beyond Words (Out of Print)
A knowledge-based approach for students looking to speak and listen well.
Japanese the Manga Way
A "real manga, real Japanese" study guide and resource for language students and teachers
Can traditional Japanese life concepts--like loyalty, harmony, meticulousness--make sense in Western societies? Here are 76 ideas for "decluttering the spirit."
Kanji Box
Japanese characters served up with histories and cultural clues to help you decorate your skin/body/life with just the right word!
Kanji Pict-o-Graphix
A visual delight, this bestselling, award-winning book makes a great classroom resource and a wonderful study aid.
Kanji Starter 2
The second volume of the quick and simple way to learn kanji.
Michael Rowley's Kanji Pictographix Dragon Book
For the first time, a full-color selection of Michael Rowley's best-selling Japanese kanji mnemonics, especially for beginners!
Speak and Read Chinese
A handy supplement to studying characters in class or independently that teaches useful tricks for remembering words and tones.
Speak and Read Japanese
A handy supplement for learning 300 of the most common Japanese words, works with any textbook!
Thirty years after its first publication, Womansword remains a timely, provocative work on how words reflect on female roles in modern Japan.


text:
This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode One Hundred and Eighty-Five - A Happy Thought, starring the Greg Olear.
We are most definitely rocking a most timely, and dare we say, hard-hitting, albeit humorous, and yes scintillating, episode of This Podcast Will Change Your Life. We are also quite Greg Olear, Dirty Rubles, Inception, the media, and siloized nature thereof, Donald Trump, and of course, Vladimir Putin, Fathermucker, Lori Hettler, always, activism, Mussolini, a first, The Big Lebowski, and Unforgiven, as well as the big picture, campaign finances, corruption, Access Hollywood, the Russian Mob, and much, much more. So please do imbibe on This Podcast Will Change Your Life, because it will most certainly do that.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
How to File a Workers' Comp Claim in Michigan
March 4, 2019
Is your condition work-related? We have all seen this question on the routine forms we complete when visiting the doctor. Usually, we don't give it much thought. However, for those who were hurt on the job, the question takes on new importance. Here is what you need to know about how to file a workers' comp claim in Michigan.
What Is Workers' Compensation?
The Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Act is designed to compensate employees who are injured in the workplace. It also applies to those who become ill because of a work-related situation. In Michigan, injured workers do not have to prove the employer was at fault in order to receive benefits. Compensation for expenses related to work-related injuries and illnesses are provided by the employer or their insurance company.
What Benefits Will I Receive When I File a Workers' Comp Claim in Michigan?
When you file a workers' comp claim in Michigan, you may be eligible for several kinds of benefits. Here are the main categories:
- Wage Loss
If your income was reduced because of the work-related injury or illness, you may be eligible for wage loss benefits. The amount of compensation is determined by an intricate formula that considers many factors. These include previous income and current "wage earning capacity."
- Medical Care
You may receive benefits for medical care that is considered "reasonable and necessary" to treat the work-related injury or illness. These costs are usually covered as long as the care is needed.
- Vocational Rehabilitation
If you can no longer perform your previous job duties, you may be eligible for certain vocational rehabilitation services. These may include retraining, job placement assistance or other services designed to facilitate a return to the workforce.
- Death Benefits
If an employee dies as a result of a work-related injury or illness, the family members may receive death benefits. Usually, the survivors are entitled to 500 weeks of compensation. However, the benefit period may be extended when there are dependent children.
- Specific Loss Benefits
Workers who have lost the use of a body part through amputation or injury may be eligible for these benefits.
How a Lawyer Can Help You File a Workers' Comp Claim in Michigan
Here are some of the pitfalls an experienced attorney will help you avoid when you file a workers' comp claim in Michigan:
- Wage loss benefits are often paid incorrectly.
The employer or insurance company may not include overtime, bonuses or health insurance coverage. In addition, your "wage earning capacity" may be overestimated, resulting in lower benefits.
- You might be coerced into seeing doctors and medical care providers who don't have your best interests at heart.
After initial treatment by an employer-referred doctor, patients often want their regular physician to provide subsequent care. An employer or insurance company may try to prevent this.
- Your employer and their insurance company may not inform you about all the available workers' comp benefits.
For example, you may be eligible for assistance with daily living skills such as bathing and dressing. There are also certain supplemental benefits available to low-income workers.
- Many workers' comp claims are disputed or denied.
When a knowledgeable lawyer files the initial claim, this is less likely to occur. However, if your claim is denied, your appeal will be more successful when handled by a skilled attorney.
"Before you file a workers' comp claim in Michigan, call us," advises Mark Bernstein of The Sam Bernstein Law Firm. "The rules and regulations surrounding workers' compensation are complex, and the insurance companies are not always on your side. Our knowledgeable attorneys understand the workers' comp system inside and out. We'll fight for you to receive the benefits you deserve."
Michigan workers' compensation law is complicated, but finding the right lawyer is simple.
Call 1-800-CALL-SAM today for a free, no-obligation consultation.


text:
"Arizona's pioneer cookery is the aroma of salt pork and beans simmering over a prospector's open fire, the clatter of tin plates as hungry cowboys devour son-of-a-gun stew, and steaming tamales at a Mexican fiesta. It is also Indian women grinding corn into meal on stone metates, cauldrons of soup in a company's mess tent, and Mormon pioneers preparing the fruits of their fields."
That's how Daphne Overstreet begins her Arizona Territory Cook Book, 1864-1912. It's a wonderful little book filled with history and recipes—all giving insight into the lives of pioneers who called Arizona home in its earliest days.
She starts with its first residents, Native Americans. "The importance of wild foods in the Indian diet cannot be overestimated," she reports "In a region where agriculture was difficult and crop yields uncertain, survival often depended on knowledge of desert plants."
Perhaps the most important desert plant was the agave, or century plant. Apache women made its harvest a social event. "They would pry up the plants with long pointed poles, and then chop away the heavy leaves until only the heart of the plant remained. After two or three dozen were collected, they were baked for two days in a rock-lined pit covered with bear grass and earth. The sweet-tasting heart was eaten fresh from the pit, or dried and ground into meal for future use as gruel."
Meanwhile, the fruit of the saguaro was used to make syrup and ceremonial wine. Mesquite beans were ground into flour for bread and mush. "Every part of the yucca was useful," she says. "The Navajos munched its stalk, the Hopis made soup from its roots, and several tribes boiled the flowers and ate them with seasoning." In the fall and winter, pinyon nuts were the treat. Apaches also considered pinyon mush excellent for babies. The Havasupais would roast the nuts by shaking them with hot coals in a basket. Afterwards, they were shelled, ground and made into cakes or boiled as gruel.
Meat came from hunting and fishing. The Mohaves ate fish and beaver from the Colorado River. The Apaches found wild turkey, quail and deer. Hopis ate rabbit, antelope, badger, porcupine and desert rodents.
Overstreet notes that until the Spaniards arrived in the 16th century, the only crops grown by Arizona Indians were corn, beans and squash. Corn has always been the most important cultivated crop to Native Americans, especially the Hopis, who believe the first corn was given to mankind as a gift from the gods. It's also an important part of Hopi courtship. A Hopi maiden would make two small cakes of blue cornmeal and meat and tie them in white corn husks, giving them to her favorite suitor during the Bean Dances in February.
The Spanish introduced chili, wheat, melons, peaches and apricots, along with horses, sheep, goats and cattle—a particularly important moment for the Navajo, who began pasturing sheep and goats and mutton became their main food.
For a taste from Arizona's "first cooks," here's Navajo Blue Bread: Place 2 tablespoons of juniper ashes in a bowl and add boiling water. Sir well and strain. Add water to 2 cups finely ground blue cornmeal to make a dough. Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and flatten into a cake. Bake on a greased griddle 10 minutes on each side.


text:
Regular price
Your wishlist has been temporarily saved. Please Log in to save it permanently.
* 22.93 Oz. Made from high-grade waterproof fabric, durable, water-resistant. * Dimensions: 45.7cm x 38cm x 17.8cm. * One main compartment, big enough to bring purse, cosmetic case, sunglasses, etc. * Constructed with interior pockets all the way around, small items easy to find. * Comfortable and sturdy faux leather portable belt.
Please note that each bag is made individually to order, and can take up to three weeks to arrive. You will receive tracking information to follow your item on its way to you!


text:
Digital marketing and various social media platforms have been adopted on a large enough scale, and now more and more companies are putting strategies into place. With the start of a new year, it's time to look into the emerging trends on social media.
Here are four trends you shouldn't ignore in 2019.
1. Storytelling
Social media is adapting, embracing new ways to allow people to tell their stories. Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook are embracing this trend, and it's changing the way we consume social media content.
Storytelling opens the door for brands to share more human stories of their own, which will inspire audiences to try out their product. Storytelling feels authentic, immediate and personal, but it also demands a mix of more time-intensive video, images, and graphics, and requires brands to be more creative and thoughtful in the intent.
Brands to check out for Storytelling Inspo:
1. Airbnb
2. Spotify
3. Nike
2. Micro-Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing continues to develop and grow on social media platforms. Influencers are social media figures who have gathered a defined community around themselves. They can be incredibly useful in promoting your product or brand because we trust the people we follow on social media.
Much like personal branding, when done great influencer marketing gives a human voice to brands. Influencer marketing is less direct than traditional forms of advertising, but it can effectively create authentic ways of connecting with customers.
3. Personal Branding
Personal branding is a must on social media. Putting a real, human face to a brand is key in building trust and loyalty, especially for small, relatively unknown businesses. Personal branding gives a company a human element that will naturally connect customers and make the brand seem more relatable.
Personal Branding Inspo:
1. ThinkCreative Collective
2 Dubsado
3. The Ellen Show
4. Quality and creativity over quantity.
The threshold for gaining customer attention and trust has grown exponentially. Marketers who hope to gain consumer consideration must be willing to go the extra mile in creating engaging content.
The bottom line is, to have an impact, brands must be purposeful and creative. Less content, if it's created thoughtfully and is well-positioned, will have a more significant effect than an abundance of material that is uninspired, heavy-handed or seen as shallow or dull.
About The Social Butterfly Gal: I'm Christina Jovanna Olivarez, founder of The Social Butterfly Gal. I'm a social media consultant, online marketing expert, & community builder. SBG helps established brands achieve greater visibility online with intentional social media strategies. I'm also the co-founder of Hustle + Socialize, a conference & community for women entrepreneurs. In between the sips of coffee and social media notifications, you will find me living up to my brand name; being a social butterfly; attending various networking and local events around San Antonio, TX. Follow me on Instagram @TheSocialButterflyGal


text:
Be mature about your spending
"One mistake couples make is going tit-for-tat with each other, such as saying, 'You can't buy those golf clubs if I can't have new shoes'," says Jenn Mann, a Beverly Hills-based psychotherapist. "Once a week arrange a 20-minute 'business meeting' together, and go over your finances." Mann finds that oftentimes one person is handling the banking and their partner is putting their head in the sand. Weekly check-ins force you both to face reality and not argue about finances in the heat of the moment, such as in a store in front of fellow shoppers. Mann advises couples to set a designated amount of spending money they each get per week. Then, it's up to each partner to decide how they spend that money. "Having the same amount of 'play' money to spend per week gives you a little autonomy and balances the field," says Mann.
Seek professional help
Fighting non-stop about money? When things get really heated, seek help from a marriage counselor and/or therapist. An outside perspective can really help and a therapist can help you explore each other's points-of-view without being biased. "A shift in perspective will help immensely. Remember, you're both in this together and are working toward building financial security with each other; not attacking each other's spending habits," says Aida Vazin, a Newport Beach, California-based marriage and family therapist. Chances are you both want the same beautiful things in life and share similar values, after all, that's why you were attracted to each other in the first place.


text:
Bowden's Own Tyre Sheen - 500mLby
Bowden's Own
Additional Information
Is this product for you?
Taking 7 years to complete, Bowden's have come up with what they believe to be the best tyre shine on the market offering them a perfect, natural looking sheen. The long lasting, water resistant formula is able to withstand multiple car washes and won't wash off at the first sign of rain or fling off onto your cars paint while driving. It's also effective on white walls, just spray it on and wipe them clean. Bowden's Own Tyre Sheen will not affect any painted, chromed, polished or alloy wheels.
Is it easy to apply?
The long lasting water resistant formula is easy to apply to your tyre. Simply spray it on and spread evenly around the tyre, and let it dry. It's been formulated to dry faster than traditional tyre shines only needing a few minutes so no need to let it dry overnight.
- Long lasting & water resistant formula
- Gives the tyre a perfect new & natural looking sheen
- Removes browning on tyres
- Can use on wall tyres just spray on & wipe them clean
- Will not affect any painted, chromed, polished or alloy wheels


text:
Call Us Now
Hiring a property manager is hard, especially for new investors. We met with 2 premiere property managers, who manage over 6,000 properties between them. Here is a list of questions they came up with. Property Managers JWB Memphis Invest Here is a quick cheat sheet of questions: How many properties do you manage? How long have you been in the business? I'm looking in this particular neighborhood, what properties do
You've probably heard of them before – house investors that buy houses cash in . is one such company. But what exactly are the benefits of house investors? Why is it becoming such a popular option? There are definitely advantages to house investors and many see it as a better investment of their time to go with one when they want to sell their house fast. In this article, we'll look
SEO scams are everywhere. Anyone with a new small business is eventually going to tumble into the rabbit hole of SEO, and with good reason, at some point it will be vital to growing your business. But like all marketing, its going to take some time to master. Enter low cost link building that promises to get on the front page of google fast. Sounds too good to be
Stopping foreclosure can be a pain for most. If you're not sure what to do when it comes to foreclosure, don't worry – I got your back. In this article, we will look at how to stop foreclosure in , . Most people aren't aware that there are several ways to go about stopping foreclosure and sell your house before it goes to auction. Foreclosure prevention doesn't have to be


text:
Conservation Efforts in Minnesota Are About to Change - And What That Means for the Lake You LovePublished by admin on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 17:26
The MN DNR reports that hunting and fishing license sales, which have traditionally funded conservation work continue to decline. What does the future of conservation look like in Minnesota?
Conservation Efforts in Minnesota Are About to Change - And What That Means for the Lake You Love
By Jeff Forester
At the 2019 DNR Roundtable, an invite only gathering of DNR "stakeholders," speakers sounded a warning call; the numbers of young people who are taking up hunting and fishing sports is declining in Minnesota. The baby boomers are aging out of the sports and there is no new cohort coming up to take their place. This decline is happening even with the unprecedented investment of hundreds of millions of Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment dollars to support hunting and fishing over the last ten years.
Much has been said in recent years about the declining sales of hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota and across the country. We should care, the argument goes, because hunters and anglers are engaged in the wild places, they understand them and care about them. The money they raise through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses pays for about 80 percent of conservation efforts. For forty years the hunters and fishermen have been a core constituency for natural resource and fish and wildlife agencies and departments across the nation. Stakeholder groups have been well populated with hunters and anglers.
But that dynamic is changing. This change creates a vacuum and a responsibility, and lake associations seem uniquely positioned to fill that vacuum and take up this responsibility.
By July 4th, 2018, fishing license sales in Minnesota were lagging about 41,000 behind previous years, a drop of 4.8%. Yes, last year was almost the latest ice out in Minnesota history, but the decline fits with a long term trend. And Minnesota is faring better than most states. The larger, nationwide trends are even more concerning.
US News and World Report wrote, "Jenifer Wical, marketing coordinator for the department's Fish & Wildlife Division, said the report fits into long-term trend of lower participation that's concerning. She said it shows that as elder anglers have been leaving the activity, but younger people haven't been taking their places."
This trend has been long recognized and sportsmen and women have been taking action to reverse it.
Beginning in the 1980s, funding for conservation of wild places became a priority for hunters and anglers and many conservation groups. They successfully pushed for federal excise taxes on all hunting and angling gear. The revenues from this tax are apportioned among the states to improve hunting and fishing opportunities and increase access. These sportsmen's groups also worked to create a mechanism for private landowners to protect land in perpetuity, the conservation easement on the land. In the early 2000s, hunting was officially protected in the Minnesota Constitution. In 2005 Sportsmen's groups successfully encouraged the legislature to designate all land covered by a conservation easement for which State funding was used to be open to public hunting.
The federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing gear returns about $35 million to Minnesota. Hunting and fishing license sales raise about $180 million, supplying about 35% of the MN DNR Annual budget. Any reduction in license sales is a big hit for the MN DNR.
In 2008, the conservation community, led by hunting and angling groups successfully pressed for passage of the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, a 3/8ths cent sales tax passed by Minnesota voters in 2008. The Outdoor Heritage Fund, created by the Legacy Amendment, receives one-third of the money raised by this tax increase. Appropriations for this $100 million plus annual revenue stream are reviewed by the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council with the goal to the, " restoration, protection, and enhancement of wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife, and that prevent forest fragmentation, encourage forest consolidation, and expand restored native prairie."
This funding has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on conservation easements and outright purchase of hunting lands and projets to increase populations of turkeys, grouse, pheasant, waterfowl and deer. The number of huntable acres and populations of these game species has risen significantly since the Legacy Amendment was passed.
The shooting and angling sports enthusiasts have successfully worked to establish shooting and angling as competitive high school sports. Skeet and trap shooting teams in Minnesota have exploded to over 26,000 participants in the last few years.
Still hunting license sales, particularly among young people, has decreased.
At the same time other outdoor activities have been increasing.
Star Tribune outdoor reporter Dennis Anderson wrote, after attending the 2019 MN DNR Roundtable, "To the degree the DNR Roundtable is representative of Minnesota's conservation movers and shakers — and it is — it should undergo a seismic shift to include, among other outdoors enthusiasts, more silent-sport and non-consumptive users.
Some of these people are hikers, climbers or paddlers, and still others back-country adventurers, cross-country skiers, runners, bird watchers or bikers. In short — forgive the generalization — they're more the REI crowd than the Cabela's crowd."
A closer look at the demographic studies of hunters and anglers does suggest a solution. Promotion of silent and non-consumptive sports and a means to obtain funding from these activities, like extending the federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing gear to bird seed, kayaks, paddles, life vests, binoculars, backpacks, cross country skis, snowshoes - in short the purchases of everyone headed to the outdoors.
But a deeper and more significant strategy is to work to build an outdoor ethic, understanding and appreciation for our wild places in the next generation. Lake associations are uniquely positioned to lead in this solution. In fact, some already are.
Almost all of Minnesota's cities and towns are adjacent to a lake or river, which means that most of Minnesota's schools are within walking distance of a water body. The University of Minnesota straddles the Mississippi River. While many educational efforts to date have focused on day or weekend programs at nature centers or parks, there is no reason why Minnesota's schools could not build the best water sciences programs into our state curriculum starting in grade school. Minnesota's schools could have our school children out doing actually science in our many state and county forests and parks, gathering data on lakes and participating in studies. Learning about the natural world starting young and continuing through college for those that go that far.
People care more about things they know. In the years to come, freshwater resources are only going to increase in value, importance and complexity.
And lake associations, sitting on lakes with a deep bench of people with professional experience are perfectly positioned to advocate for, participate in and help facilitate a strong water sciences program in their local school. One universal challenge lake associations face is an aging membership and bringing in more children will bring in their parents. Parents with school age children are far more likely to volunteer and engage in programs for their children.
A few lake association organizations have already taken up this effort:
The Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations has put together and funded a two day Aquatic Invasive Species curriculum that has already reached thousands.
Christmas Lake Association used high school volunteers, working with a professor from Middlebury University, to pilot a bio-control for milfoil.
The Lake Johanna Association, Ramsey County and Northwestern University are partnering to pilot the same bio-control program on Lake Johanna next summer.
A group of people in Cass County, including a Cass County Commissioner, the MN DNR, Association of Cass County Lakes and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will be running a similar pilot on Town Line Lake in Cass County.
Some lake associations have started sailing schools, angling camps, water ski clubs. These are all great first steps to not only connect lake associations more fully into the communities they serve, but to increase support for conservation in Minnesota in years to come.
This year Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn has introduced a bill called the No Child Left Inside bill, HF 133, which, if passed, would, "... establish a no child left inside grant program to be administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program would provide grants to public entities and nonprofit organizations for natural-resource-based education and recreation programs for youth."
Minnesota is the land of ten thousand lakes. We should focus on water science inquiry starting in grade school and continue that focus through secondary education. With strong partnerships between state agencies, local school districts, and energetic local non-profits, Minnesota could produce the best water scientists in the world while creating a generation that has a deep understanding of and respect for our natural world.


text:
Stem Cells 101
Mar 26, 2017 06:12PM
● By The Hood Magazine
Sanford Research scientists recently published a review article in an issue of Stem Cells Translational Medicine focused on the study of and utility of adult-derived stem cells.
The article, "Fat and Furious: Harnessing the Full Potential of Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction," is a review of the various types of stem cells found in humans and how they can be used in medical applications.
In the article, the researchers emphasize the difference between the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) isolated from adipose tissue and the pure adipose-derived stem cells that have been purified and maintained in a culture dish. Understanding those differences can help dictate appropriate therapies and regulations, particularly in countries where the SVF could be less regulated than other stem cells. It's also important to understand how SVF composition varies in healthy versus disease states.
"Continued research into the application of SVF and adipose derived stem cells has the potential to transform treatments and therapy options," said Daniel Kota, assistant research scientist for Sanford Research and an author on the paper. "But it all starts with putting scientists on the same page – tracking results following transfusions, using appropriate nomenclature and examining regulations."
Last month, Sanford began enrolling participants in the "Safety and Efficacy of Adult Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Injections into Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears" clinical trial. The trial uses stromal vascular fraction (SVF), a mixture of cells and nutrients isolated from a patient's own body, that contain adipose-derived stem cells, as a potential therapy for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Sanford scientists and clinicians are exploring the application of this type of stem cells for other conditions.


text:
Each day we grumble about things we wish we could transform for a better life. It could be the traffic chaos or the corruption found simply everywhere. Corruption is so deeply rooted now that it is slowly becoming an innate part of us.
We curse the system and wonder why no one bothers to make this confused place a better country. We suggest that this could be done and that could be done and then everything could be better. But rarely does someone take an initiative to make a difference and turn words into action.
Nationalist People's Front is one such initiative. It is a simple effort of a simple man to make his country developed and self-dependent. It is a pure mission to bring to people, leaders who staunchly believe in honesty, integrity and patriotism.
It is not a quest for power or money. It is not a fight for right or wrong. It is just a simple wish to bring back to our country the grace and humbleness that made India unique.
It is a hopeful measure to bring smiles to faces that grumble today because of the frustration every man feels fighting his way to lead a normal life. It is a platform for people who are eager to make a difference but don't have the resources or opportunity. It is every Indian's prayer, which we give up quickly as wishful thinking.
Know the Founder
It was the early 1930s.Mohanlal Jain was in a stage of transformation – it was the prime time of freedom movement and there were so many orthodox thoughts clouding the Indian horizon. Mohan hai was at a delicate phase of life which decided his whole life. He immersed himself into the world of society development adamant on creating a better world for the generations to come.
Though born in a rich Jain family, Mohanlal Jain, also dearly called Mohan Bhai, chose the difficult path of social service. He faced strong reaction from society and family members, when he started working among harijans. At the age of 16 years he joined the independence movement in Sardarshahr, and was the first person who dared to start activities related to the freedom struggle in this area. Shri Mohanlal Jain founded the first educational institution Bapa Seva Sadan for Harijan children. Since then he has established several institutions in last 50 years. Some of which are Bal Mandir, Balika Vidyalaya, Gyan Mandir, Bal Badi and Bhartiya Sanskar Samiti.
At the age of 65, on the barren hills situated on the shore of the Rajsamand Lake, 65 kilometers north of Udaipur, Mohan Bhai founded Anuvrat Vishwa Bharti. It is a haven for children and considered to be an ideal psychological development and education platform for children. It is recognized by the UNO and awarded by the president of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma.
Though his work cannot be measured or limited by bounds, but a fair judgment can be made by the awards endowed to him including – Anuvrat award, Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva award, Gandhi Seva Puraskar, Mahavir Mahatma Oneness Award and many more.
"His life is a rare example of how an individual can devote his whole life to the cause of humanity." To know more about Mohan Bhai download his biography
His obsession to social work, though, took its toll on his household and children. His wife, Bhagirathi Devi Jain, was a simplistic and supportive woman. She took every step with her husband and supported his every decision. Instead of asking for jewellery, she donated her last piece of bangle for her husband and wore khadi to support his cause. She was one of the first women to give up Purdah Pratha and was the only woman to be nominated in the Nagarpalika election at the time when women didn't even leave their home. Alongside, she also supported her family and worked hard to get enough money to educate her children. To know more about Bhagirathi Devi download her biography
All during their childhood, Panchsheel and his siblings had to earn their own fees to study and work after school to earn extra money. After finishing his graduation in commerce, he had only one aim in mind at that time - to bring his family back to financial stability and also carry forward his father's dreams.
He started his business in Jaipur and succeeded to clear all his father's debts and within 15 years he was successful in making his family financially sound.
The business was at its acme of its career, but as he had previously resolved, he left business as he completed his 50th year and immersed himself into social work and development of India.
Alongside his business, he is the Managing Editor of a children's monthly magazine – Bachchon Ka Desh with the help of his sister. It's running its 9th successful year and it's widely acclaimed. Being a non-profitable initiative, it results in a substantial deficit, but his family firmly believes that children of today are the future of tomorrow and its completely necessary of develop an aware and patriotic generation.
After finishing his 50 years of life, as per his resolution he left business and started another very ambitious project for the all-round development of unprivileged children – Baal Sambal. Here he plans to give training to children not only in education but also extracurricular activities according to their interests to develop their aptitude into skills of the highest level.
But to truly bring about a change in the current scenario of India, he knew the only way to do so was to join politics. "To change the system, you have to be a part of the system". Therefore, Nationalist People's Front.
"It is a simple effort of a simple man to make his country developed and self-dependent. It is a pure mission to bring to people, leaders who staunchly believe in honesty, integrity and patriotism."
His earnest request to all Indian citizens is: "Nationalist people's front has no political background or experience. It is yet a child but with your support and faith it is determined to satisfy your expectations and hopes. We hope you will join this mission and help it make India's dream come true."


text:
This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality of the shopping cart and checkout progress. We also use cookies to ensure advertising is relevant to you. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Learn more
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Art No.01rnTEA035
In stock
Brass lotus flower petals design hoop earrings. Suitable for normal pierced ears. D 53mm. Weight 6.4g.
Availability: In stock
Product Code: 01rnTEA035
Add to Cart
Mon – Fri: 9am - 5pm GMT PHONE: +44-208-349-7295
Need a more classic piece? Check out our sister site.


text:
Courier- Liverpool Liverpool £8.77 per hour increasing to £8.87 after probation and then increasing again to £9.07 after 12 months service
Courier- LiverpoolLocation: Liverpool | Salary: £8.77 per hour increasing to £8.87 after probation and then increasing again to £9.07 after 12 months service | Posted: 30 Dec 2019 | Closes: 1 Mar 2020 | Job Type: Permanent & Full-time | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: G4S/CD/5679
Job Introduction:
As a multi drop courier for G4S Cash Solutions you'll be working in a car sized, easily manoeuvrable vehicle collecting and delivering small quantities of cash to and from our customers.
During your typical day you will drop/pick up small quantities of customer's monies (including coin). The length of your journey can vary across short and medium distances and you will be utilised around a wide range of routes across the area.
Role Responsibility:
Main Purpose of Job
With our extensive history, here at G4S Cash Solutions, we know a thing or two about security and keeping money safe. We handle the majority of the cash that goes through the UK's banks, and a third of the UK's total cash spend. From family florists to national coffee chains, we collect cash for over 4,500 businesses of every size in the UK. This makes us the largest cash collection organisation in the country. Our success as a business is a result of our service and expertise. Our service and expertise is driven by our people. Here at G4S Cash Solutions, we are dedicated to recruiting the Best People and that all starts right here with You.
We currently have a number of opportunities for Couriers to join our team and be a part of our continued success. As a Courier you will be at the very heart of our operation. Your primary responsibility will be to drive a car-sized, easily manoeuvrable vehicle to collect and deliver small quantities of cash to and from our customers. You will complete daily work tasks within customer's contractual agreements and discretely collect or deliver customer's cash to and from their premises. Collected cash will then be carried back to your vehicle. It's a role that requires a B category Driving Licence plus you must have vigilance, concentration and common sense as well as the ability to build strong relationships with our customers. You will also need to work within the company procedural guidelines to ensure a high quality of service is consistently maintained with optimum efficiency. Due to the nature of the industry in which we operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment. This will ensure that our service remains superior and that our customers' requirements are met with optimum efficiency.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Safety First
- To safely drive a small vehicle on all roads including pedestrianised areas
- Deal confidently and safely with situations that may arise on the pavement when carrying cash and valuables
- Comply with UK Domestic Drivers hours legislation
- Collect and deliver cash (including bags of coin) to and from our small and medium sized customers and safely carry collected cash back to the vehicle. Making one trip across the pavement at each customer.
- To maintain a discrete professional profile when collecting the customer's cash so as not to attract any undue attention
- Follow our closely defined mandatory procedures at all times
- Maintain a valid Cash and Valuables in Transit SIA licence (provided by the Company)
- Be aware of the needs of our small and medium sized customers and strive to meet them every time
- Build strong customer relationships with the many customers you visit
- To learn how to operate our track and trace hand-held computers
- When appropriate take steps to protect both yourself and our customers' cash
- Maintain the highest standards of security to minimize the risk of theft
- Proactively learn from the experience of others
- Work with your colleagues in achieving objectives
The Ideal Candidate:
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Hold a current full B class driving licence
- Hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Able to undergo and then apply personal protection training which educates you on how to protect both yourself and our customers' cash
- Ability to follow laid down instructions
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Numerate
- Flexible and helpful
- Focused on delivery of customer service
- Checkable 5 year employment/unemployment/educational history
- Must be able to communicate with customers and colleagues in English
- Must be able to pass a personal credit check, identity check and criminal records check
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a driving role
- Previous experience dealing with challenging members of the public
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Basic IT competence
- Able to work as part of a team player
- Security conscious
- Hold an SIA licence
If you enjoy driving/working on your own, and confident in dealing with people, as we strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction, and are happy to be flexible working variable shifts, then being a G4S Cash Solutions courier may be just the opportunity for you.
Training with us gives you everything you need to get on the road, with access to the full range of theory and practical training and tests needed at our residential training – it even includes your full Driver CPC Qualification (DQC).
The entry requirement for a G4S driving role is a full car licence and if you haven't got the licence(s) you need, we can provide you with the training required to enable you to become a key member of a team – which may include C1 and HGV licence.
Jobs that might be of interest:Secure Driver - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Apply now Secure Driver - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Apply now Secure Driver - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Apply now Secure Driver - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Apply now Night Branch Security Officer - Basingstoke
Location: Basingstoke
Apply now


text:
Are you a chat agent that is trying to be successful in your career? Or you are a team leader that is trying to train your chat agents? You need to understand why certain chat agents are better and more successful than the others are so that you could emulate the successful traits of the better and the more successful agents to create many more successful chat agents. When you are trying to enhance your skills as a successful live chat agent, you need to pay attention to certain key details, which we will review closely here in this post.
Reliable chat software
If you want to be a successful chat agent, before we move ahead with the other factors we need to address one of the very primary concerns. You need to have the right tools in place to handle your task. As a chat agent, your basic tool is the chat software. You will need to invest a considerable amount of time in reviewing and selecting the best chat software solution. Visit our earlier posts here on how to select the best live chat support software. Without the right software in place, you will run into a series of issues while handling your chat, which will frustrate your customers in chat too.
Pre-chat survey
If you are new to chat software tools and live chat, itself, then you need to first understand the basics. When you are setting up your chat software, you will be required to setup a pre-chat survey. When visitors to your website want to chat with the support agents, they need to click the 'chat now' button. Before the chat window opens, the software will first take the visitor to a simple form where the visitor is required to fill certain details about themselves. You need to take advantage of the pre-chat survey so that you could offer the best customer support to your customers.
Pre-chat survey helps you in a number of ways. Firstly, it sets the stage for the chat as long as you know how to create the questions for your pre-chat survey. Secondly, it helps you secure the contact details of the visitor in case the chat should end abruptly before you get the contact details from the customer. Thirdly, it lets you know what to anticipate when a visitor is engaging you in a chat.
The pre-chat survey questions should be developed keeping all the above factors into account. At the same time you cannot make your survey questionnaire too long because it will discourage the visitors from contacting you through chat. Keep it short but try to obtain as much information as possible from the visitor regarding their issue.
Preparation prior to chat
As a responsible chat agent, every time before you accept a chat, you need to prepare yourself adequately to meet the visitor through chat. Initially, it will require some effort from your end, but over a period, it will become your second nature, you will be able to prepare yourself for the chat without much effort.
What kind of preparation is required and what exactly do we mean by pre-chat preparation? Whenever a visitor is requesting for a chat you will get a request pop up along with the pre-chat survey filled by the visitor. The first step in the preparation process is to review the pre-chat survey. Make sure that you pay attention to details, a rushed glance of the pre-chat survey is no good. You will need to dwell on the details for a few seconds at least to understand what the user is trying to say and what is the nature of their problems. At the same time, you cannot leave the visitor waiting in limbo without accepting the chat request. One of the alternative approaches here is to accept the chat as soon as you get the request and send out a cannoned response saying that you will be with them in a minute and that you are reviewing the pre-chat survey. The visitor will not mind this as opposed to making them wait for long until you have reviewed the pre-chat survey.
In case, the visitor is indicating a specific problem in the pre-chat survey, keep all the required files that you might need to provide support ready so that you do not keep the visitor waiting. You should also keep the shortcuts for the relevant canned responses ready based on the information that you find in the pre-chat survey. You will still be able to handle your chat even if you are not making these preliminary preparations, but you will be more composed when you take care of these basic preparations before you engage in chat.
As part of the preparation, you should also be ready with the right questions. Asking the right question is an art when it comes to providing highly effective customer service. Be ready with your questions too, so that you can have all the information you need to support the customer who is in need of your assistance. With experience, you will get better at asking the right questions. Not all customers will be able to give you adequate information on their problems. Therefore, you will need to retrieve the required information. Moreover, they will also not be in a position to know what kind of information to give you pertaining to their issues. As an expert, you should be in a better position to help them.
As long as your customers do not provide you with the required information, you will not be able to help them, which will reduce your productivity as a chat agent. The faster you help the customers, the more customers you will be able to help. So if you are looking for ways and means to be a successful chat support agent, this is one area that needs your attention. Pre-chat preparation along with pre-chat survey could be that magic key that you are looking for.
Summarizing the customer's issue
Another important trait exhibited by a successful chat support agents is to summarize the issue faced by the customer in their own words. Why is this an important factor to consider in handling chats successfully? It is not enough that you get all the required information from the customers, but there should be some way of verifying that you have understood their problem correctly. Summarizing the customer's issues is certainly one of the best ways of verifying this fact. If there should be any discrepancy between your understanding and your customer's actual issue, they will try to clarify things. This way you could help your customers effectively avoiding all types of misunderstandings along the way. More to that, this will also show your customer that you are listening to them and this will help in building trust.
No misleading promises
Being a successful chat agent does not mean that you should tell only the customers want to hear. This could put you in a very risky position if you are not careful. At times, you need to tell things, which the customers are not ready to listen. It is better when compared to making misleading promises to your customers, which your brand could not possibly fulfill. Successful chat agents know how to tactfully put even the most unpleasant things to the customers in a very effective and acceptable way. This is one area that you need to work on continuously. Making misleading promises or giving assurances and guarantees, which your brand does not really support, could affect your brand reputation very badly, which in turn will affect your career as a chat support agent. On the other hand, if you master your skills in conveying even the most unpleasant information to your client in a tactful way, it will make you a very impressive agent.
Discretion with small talk
Whether to engage in small talk in professional chat is always a debatable area. Some experts say that small talk is never out of place in live chat while others say that small talk need not be part of professional chat. Our suggestion hers is that rather than taking extremist views of one or the other, you should try to take a balanced approach.
When your customer comes with some emergency requirement or in an emergency trouble shooting situation, he or she will not be in the mood for small talks. Even if he or she should respond to your questions, they will wonder what kind of chat support agent you should be, not understanding their situation but trying to engage in useless small talk. In these situations, it is good to be completely business-like without losing the friendly yet professional tone.
On the other hand, when a customer gets in touch with your company for the first time and interested in knowing about your products and services, then you could take this opportunity for a bit of small talk and try to make the customer feel that you are a friendly group and you value human relationships before business. You need to use your discretion here and carefully assess the situation. This however could only be a rule of thumb and there are no absolutes here.
Improve your typing skills
You cannot possibly avoid typing, no matter how effective you are going to use the canned responses to reduce the amount of typing you will be doing during a chat. If you are a team leader who is responsible for choosing the chat agents, this is one area that you need to focus while hiring your team or putting together your team. Someone with fast typing skills will of course be able to keep the customers happy with their swift responses. There are many free typing tutor that you could use to improve your typing skills. With consistent efforts in less than three weeks you will be able to improve your typing speed. Invariably, all the successful chat agents have good typing skills. You might be excellent with your communication skills but what use will it be of if you are unable to tell your customers what you want to communicate? Start working on your typing speed right away.
Know the limitations
As a chat support agent you need to admit the fact that live chat is only a substitute and it could never be as good as real time, face to face communications. Therefore do not pretend that live chat is better than face to face communication. However, in the absence of face to face communication in an online shopping scenario, live chat is the best bet you have but it is certainly no replacement to real conversation. Successful chat agents know this limitation and they do not try to convince their customers that live chat is better than face to face discussion.
Language limitations are another area that needs to be addressed. Oftentimes, with live chat support the customers' websites are supported by third party service providers in a different country with limited or inadequate language skills. In such situations, the quality of the chat will be affected very badly. If you are one such agent with limited language skills, then you need to work on enhancing your language skills too. It is best to stay away from the chat support. Do not take up chat support responsibilities without adequate language skills if you do not want to hamper your brand reputation.
Do not handle more than three chats at the same time,
even though the software will allow you to handle multiple chats simultaneously. This is yet another area of limitation that you need to be mindful of as a chat support agent. Trying to stretch yourself too thinly thinking that it will increase your productivity will only prove to be counterproductive. 'Too many chats' is not something the best chat agents aim to achieve. Experienced and adept chat agents will rather aim at offering high quality chats by paying attention to all the factors that we have discussed above.
Top chat agents show genuine interest in resolving the customers' issues
After taking all the efforts and preparations, if there is one more difference that distinguishes the top-class agents from the mediocre agents then it is their sincerity in helping the customers. Successful chat agents show genuine interest in solving the customers' problems. Their guiding force and motivation is how fast and how effectively could I help the customer. In order to perfect the art, they make continuous efforts in improving their skills in terms of their typing speed, language skills, pre chat preparation and so on. Most importantly such agents continually perfect the understanding of the products and services that they are supporting. Whenever there is an upgrade or additional features added to the product or service, they will spend time to get a clear picture on the services so that they are proficient to handle all types of questions raised by the customers and issues faced by the customers.
Another factor that distinguishes top-class agents and mediocre agents is that they will leave no stone unturned when it comes to helping their customers. They will not mind going out of the way to help the customers.
By paying attention to the above factors, you will be able to make yourself a rock star chat support agent that your organization will value and your team will look up to. Give yourself adequate time to improve and constantly review your own performance. Learn to pay attention to details but do not become finicky.
Right at the start we had mentioned about the importance of having the right tool, namely live chat support software. As a concluding remark we would also like to point out that besides equipping yourself on all the above areas you should also spend enough time to understand the features of the chat support software. Yes, it is not going to be of much help having the best live chat support software but it is imperative that you take advantage of all the features of the software by learning each one of them, trying them, testing them and using them at the right time.
Only when everything comes together, your effectiveness as a chat agent will be seen. You cannot be too good in using the software but careless in your communications or vice versa. Being a chat support agent is lot of responsibility. You cannot therefore take things lightly. Regardless of whether it is your first job experience or whether you are a seasoned chat support agent, you will need to understand there is always room for improvement.
One last tip, to understand what it feels to be like a customer in live chat, try to visit some random website with live chat support and start a chat in that website. Try to be a customer who is trying to understand the services offered or the products sold by the brand and see how the chat goes, you will gain a lot of insights in this process.


text:
On Friday 20th May, Cottesloe- Mosman Park Parish launched their youth ministry. A group of young people were invited to the parish hall to discuss their ideas and hopes for youth ministry in the parish.
Parish Priest Fr James and assistant priest Fr Noe have hoped to build a youth group in the parish for many years. They saw the potential in youth leaders Thea and Jose. Thea and Jose are both UWA students and are excited and enthusiastic about building community and discipleship in their parish.
Parish priests, youth leaders, and a handful of teenagers met for an evening of discussion and getting to know each other. With the obligatory mass pizza order and smorgasbord of snacks the evening got off to a delicious start. Thea lead the group as they discussed, the bigger picture of what they envision a youth group to be, as well as the final details of when, where and how frequently to meet. Youth leaders then gave testimony to their own experiences from youth groups, culminating in Fr Noe sharing his vocation story. Fr Noe gave witness to the transformative experience of God's love and looked forward to the flourishing of the youth group, knowing that like the mustard seed, from little things big things grow.
Young people looking to get involved can contact Fr Noe (93842421) or email (email@example.com) and come along to the next youth group event on Friday June 10th


text: James Spencer - September 23, 2010 Pro Tips: Thoughts On Force-Fetch, Retrievers By James B. Spencer "Some people want their dogs to sit in front to deliver," he said. "I can train them that way. Others want their dogs to sit on either the right or left side, perhaps first going around behind them. I can train them that way, too. Personally, I prefer to have a dog come in to my left, turn beside me, and sit on my left side. That facilitates setting him up for the next retrieve. Randall Polley"Well-bred retrievers retrieve naturally," Randy said, "but many of them have faulty deliveries. Some don't bring the bird all the way in, like if they drop it on shore to shake water from their coats and then don't pick it back up again. Others develop a bad habit of dropping the bird at your feet, or even a few feet away. "Force-fetch solves those delivery problems very nicely for me. But I wouldn't recommend it for a retriever that doesn't retrieve naturally. Such a dog won't ever amount to much, so why waste all that time on him?" In force-fetch, Randy teaches the dog to hold, carry, reach for, and pick up a dummy or bird on the command "Take" (which suggests he has a strong obedience background), and to release it on the command "Give." "More recently," he said, "I've been using 'Thank you' as a release command. I read somewhere about someone using that and I liked it, so I've started using it myself." Thoughts On Force-Fetch Don't miss tips for your pointer, here, or your spaniel, here. Randy doesn't use a table. He does it the old-fashioned way, on the ground, which can be tiring, but which encourages a person to keep each session short. He uses the lip-pinch force method. He starts with a small plastic dummy, then introduces various other retrieving dummies, and finishes with dead birds. His only prerequisite is that the dog has been obedience-trained. Once that is done, he will force-fetch the animal whenever it begins to have a delivery problem in regular field work. When this happens, he discontinues field work while force-fetching the dog, which usually takes about six weeks, with two or three sessions a day. When he's finished the dog delivers very reliably. "But regardless of where the dog sits or how he gets there, the important thing is that he holds the bird until told to release it. That's why I force-fetch dogs in the first place. If the dog holds the bird like that, everything goes smoothly between retrieves. If he doesn't hold it as he should, things go from bad to worse." Randy feels strongly that force-fetch should be a positive experience for the dog. He recommends frequent, short sessions, lots of praise, and a minimum of corrections. "Think of it as teaching," he said. "If you keep that in mind, you'll go more slowly and you'll be more positive, and the end results will be happier for both of you. Look at it this way: If every time your kid touched a TV knob, you threw a shoe and hit him in the back, you'd have a tough time getting him to touch a TV knob when you wanted him to, wouldn't you?" Randy recommends that the amateur, if he has time, should force-fetch his own dog rather than turn the animal over to a pro. He has found that, if the owner force-fetches positively, the dog and owner bond very strongly during this process. However, he suggests that the beginner should spend some time with a pro learning how to go about force-fetching his own dog. "Of course, if you don't have time to do it yourself, and many busy people don't, you should have a pro do it. But I really recommend doing it yourself if possible, because working your own dog can be a most rewarding experience for both of you." As a final thought, Randy added this: "Do your force-fetching to your own specs, not those of the guy on TV or the guy you watched at a trial. Do it for you and for your dog, not to impress anyone else. Have fun and enjoy your dog. "A dog wants to learn all his life. What he learns and how well he learns it is up to you. Care for him, love him, and he'll give you more in return than you can ever imagine." This tip is from Randall Polley of Bear Lake Kennels, 27103 East 220th Street, Ridgeway, MO 64481; (660) 872-5522; website www.bearlakellc.com; e-mail email@example.com. Randy has been training professionally for 20 years, specializing in training retrievers for hunting and field trials. He participates in retriever field trials. He also obedience trains all large breeds. He breeds Labradors. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


text:
Thank you. We'll be in touch soon.
Please enter your email address above.
Please enter a valid email address above.
Up to the minute info
I speak for everyone when I say that we have had a fantastic time here. Our guide, Chandra, was an absolute star, such a lovely man and managed us so well
Ian Gribble (UK) | Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Latest News
To find out about our portfolio of trips in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, India and Burma in 2019 please click on this link:
------> March 2019 newsletter
+44 (0)1647 433880
Fill out an enquiry form
Web design and build by Ragged Edge Design


text:
The Christian Life
The Christian Life is 4-part series that was preached from the Grace Baptist Pulpit in July and August of 2014. In this miniseries we explore some key elements to the Christian Life, with key emphasis on how that life ought to be played out in committed, covenantal membership in a local church. Certainly there is much that could be said about these important topics (and Lord Willing we will say more about them in the future). For now, it behooves us to reflect on the following things:
The Christian Life Part 1:
The Christian Life Part 2:
Baptism and Church Membership
The Christian Life Part 3:
Church Discipline
The Christian Life Part 4:
We hope this series will be fruitful, for God's Glory!
The Christian Life 4: Departure and Death ViewDepartureDeath
The Christian Life 3: Sanctification & Church Discipline View1. Formative church discipline 2. Corrective church discipline
The Christian Life 2: Baptism and Church Memberhip View1. Believers are baptized in the Lords name. (vs 38-41) 2. Believers are tied to the Lord's...
The Christian Life 1: Conversion ViewConversion involves: 1. Hearing 2. Hurting 3. Repenting 4. Receiving...


text:
Buddha's Tear
A very unique classy silver pendant with choice of two stones. The intricate work that goes into such a beautiful piece is what makes the Nepalese truly world class in silver smithing.
Consider matching up this pendant with our equally unique and classy bamboo silver chain (18" or 20").
3.5 cm long


text:
Sir Henry Cecil has hailed Frankel and an inspiration to helping him battle through illness over recent years.
Cecil's career hit an all-time low back in 2005, where he could only manage 12 winners. However, in 2007, Light Shift was victorious in the Oaks and it was a sign that the famous trainer was back in the big time.
Since unleashing Frankel in 2010, Cecil has never looked back and has enhanced his reputation as one of the best trainers around.
The Warren Place handler was not in attendance when Frankel stormed to victory in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood as he was receiving treatment, but he did admit that the race made him feel 20-years younger. In truth, you would have been better off checking out some Nudges and Features for your betting funds in Frankel's career as he was always the clear favorite and came out on top.
Cecil has stated just what an importance the record breaking cult has been on his road to recovery. He said: "I am so lucky to have been allocated Frankel to train. He has been an inspiration and challenge, which I really needed so badly.
"Through my illness, I feel that the help from my wife Jane and the determination to be there for Frankel has helped me so much to get through the season."
Despite many people saying that Cecil is the big key to Frankel's success, the trainer has been quick to thank all the members of staff and the team working with the four-year-old and he believes that it has been a massive team effort to achieve what they have.
He added: "What Frankel has achieved during the past year is outstanding but I would not like to take all the praise,"
"There are a lot of people at Warren Place who have all played their part with Frankel and I really appreciate everyone's efforts – not least Shane Fetherstonhaugh's. This season, Shane has ridden Frankel entirely at home.
"I've managed his training schedule and preparation, but Shane has carried out the orders to perfection. So, perhaps, it could be said that we – Shane and I – have trained Frankel together!"
There is no doubt both Cecil and Frankel will go down as one of the best trainer and horse pairings to have ever worked together. Even if you are not a fan of horse racing and prefer checking out Nudges and Features on fruit machines, you cannot deny their brilliance.


text:
This 34 year old wanted a makeover following the birth of her two children. She was 5'4", weighed 145 pounds, and wore a 34 B bra. She underwent an abdominoplasty and a breast augmentation with 295cc moderate profile implants. She is now a "C" up.
This 39 year old mother of two was trying to improve her breast and abdomen. She wanted an augmentation, but declined a mastopexy because of the scarring. She underwent a breast augmentation with 234cc round, smooth silicone implants and an abdominoplasty.
This 32 year old was interesting in restoring her appearance after the birth of her two children. Specifically, she wanted to increase the size and shape of her breasts, flatten her stomach, and create some chin definition.
This 36 year old was 5'6", weighed 150 pounds and wanted to improve her shape after multiple pregnancies. In one procedure, she underwent a bilateral breast reduction, abdominoplasty and liposuction of her flanks. Her photos are taken 10 months after her surgery.
This patient was a 36-year-old woman who was 5'6", 122 pounds and wore a 34B bra. She had had 3 children, including twins, and was interested in improving her breasts and abdomen. She underwent an augmentation and an abdominoplasty in one operation and following placement of 265cc silicone implants in a sub-pectoral position, her cup size increased to a large B.
This patient was a 34 year-old woman who was 5'6", 155 pounds and wore a 34B bra. She had had two children and was interested in improving her breasts and abdomen. She underwent an augmentation/ breast lift and an abdominoplasty in one operation and following placement of 339cc implants, she now wears a 34C bra.
This 39 year old was concerned with her large, droopy breasts as well as the excess skin on her abdomen. She was 5'8" and weighed 160 pounds. She underwent a breast reduction and an abdominoplasty.
This 35 year old wanted to restore her figure after the birth of twins. She had had a breast augmentation 14 years before and liked her volume, but felt her implants were too high. She was 5'8" and weighed 135 pounds. She underwent implant revision with round, textured, moderate-profile silicone implants, 360cc on the right and 375cc on the left.
This 38 year old mother of three, including a set of twins, was interested in a makeover. She wanted to improve her breast shape and tighten her abdomen. She was 5'7", weighed 127 pounds and wore a small B cup. In a single procedure, she underwent an abdominoplasty, and a breast augmentation with round smooth 234cc silicone implants. She now wears a full B cup bra.
This 40 year old mother of two wanted to do something dramatic to improve her figure. She was 5'4" and weighed 190 pounds. She underwent a bilateral breast reduction and an abdominoplasty in one operation. Encouraged by her operative success, she proceeded to lose 30 pounds. Her photos are at 6 months post op.


text:
Thought Leadership
Strategic insights, learnings and best practices
Recent Events Highlights
Innovation in the Built Environment
According to Architecture 2030, buildings generate nearly 40% annual global GHG emissions, changing the trajectory is essential to preventing climate change. This, however, is not an easy task. Approximately two-thirds of the building area that exists today will still exist in 2050. Renovations affect less than 1% of building stock annually. Global building stock will double in area by 2060. In fact, the world is currently undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in human history – more than half of the global population is now concentrated in urban centers and by 2060 two thirds of the expected population will live in cities. It was also recognized the built environment affects health in several ways.
Leading companies, non-profit organizations and academic leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss current global and local trends and best practices. Read the summary here.
Accounting Methodologies and Goal Setting – TCFD & Natural/Social Capital Valuation
With growing empirical evidence that high sustainability performance provides better financial returns, capital is being allocated to companies with good performance on material sustainability issues. The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is a clear example of the finance community taking steps to better align ESG-reporting with investors' needs. However, purpose-driven company strategies and new accounting methodologies to understand the business impact on nature and society may help investors to further distinguish between risky laggards and well-managed outperformers. Some of the leading companies, think-tank experts and investment firms gathered in Basel to discuss current trends.
Propelling Water Stewardship in a Water Stressed Future
There is no question that the world faces a growing water crisis. It is clear the time for action is now. Leading companies, think-tank experts and banks gathered in Mexico City, Mexico to discuss current global and local trends and best practices.
The Executive Summary provides additional insight on key points including: water insecurity, water as a business risk, price of water, risk mitigation, Ecolab Smart-Water Navigator, innovative treatment solutions that enable reuse, community engagement and partnership, contextual water targets, collective action at the water basin level, water funds, water investment decisions, innovation and technology solutions in the agricultural sector, distribution loss solutions and bank recognition of risk.
Business Workshop on Implementing the UN SDGs
The World Environment Center, DNV GL and nine global companies met on February 6, 2019 in a workshop in Munich/Germany to explore trends in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to share best practices. While global trends are showing that the large majority of large corporations have prioritized the SDGs for their organization and find value in them, meaningful engagement on target-level is hardly established. This is concerning as none of the SDGs are on track to being met. The workshop revealed that companies have now understood that the SDGs provide an opportunity to take additional action beyond established corporate sustainability goals and that it is more promising to focus action on target-level than addressing one of the 17 Goals without differentiation. The discussion helped to share practical ideas about how business can best start the process of working with the SDGs and how focused collaboration can be achieved.
Event Summary: Business Workshop on Implementing the UN SDGs
Prior Events
Disclosure & Reporting
- 2018 How Climate-related Financial Disclosure Event Recording: TCFD Webinar
- 2018 Understanding Investor's Expectations (Washington DC)
- 2016 The Next Generation of Sustainability Reporting (Ingelheim)
Circular Economy
- 2018 Managing Resources Streams Sustainably: Company Practices in Packaging and the Use of Electronic Components (Augsburg)
- 2017 Collaboration for Achieving Circular Economy Business Solutions (Zurich)
Sustainable Supply Chain Management & the UN SDG's
- 2019 Business Workshop on Implementing the UN SDGs
- 2014 Transformational Collaboration in Sustainable Supply Chain Management (Basel)
Social Responsibility & Human Rights
- 2016 Managing Human Rights Issues in Global Companies (Ann Arbor)
- 2011 Managing Social Responsibility Challenges to Business in Less Developed Nations (Mainz)
Water Stewardship
Climate & Energy
- 2010 Strategies to Ignite Broad Based Market Demand for Energy Efficiency (Brussels)
- 2009 Creating Solutions for Greenhouse Gas Reductions with Business and Government (Berlin)
- 2018 Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
- 2015 Building Sustainability Knowledge for Business Managers in Emerging Markets (Washington, D.C.)
- 2012 Systemic Solutions for innovation in sustainability (Lausanne)
Transforming Sustainability into Business Strategy
- 2016 Business Planning for the Future: New Business Models (London)
- 2015 Innovative Governance Structures for Corporate Sustainability (Munich)
- 2015 Building Sustainability Knowledge for Business Managers in Emerging Markets (Washington, D.C.)
- 2014 Innovations for Managing Business Risks from Natural and Material Resource Availability (Frankfurt)
- 2014 The New Leader: Transforming Sustainability Challenges into Core Business Opportunities (Stanford)
- 2013 Creating Shared Value Through New Forms of Collaboration (Berlin)
- 2012 21st Century Megatrends and their Impacts on Business Strategy + Innovation Opportunities (Cologne)
- 2010 Scaling Up Sustainability Management in Global Companies (Wolfsburg)
For More Information
For more information please contact firstname.lastname@example.com (global); firstname.lastname@example.com (Americas, Asia); email@example.com (Europe, Africa).


text:
There are tarot decks for just about any genre, including UFOs. The UFO Tarot, created by Bepi Vigna and Arturo Picca.
|The Magician: UFO Tarot
I haven't seen this deck yet in person -- haven't held it or worked with it -- and, while I am of course, all about UFOs, aliens/entities and all that goes with the phenomena, I'm not sure about using this deck. More specifically, I don't know what I think about using this deck to directly address one's UFO/entity/abduction/missing time experience. That might sound contradictory, I realize. But, I haven't actually handled this deck -- it's just the overall impression I have. It seems to me too trite and too easy. An interesting artistic deck, but to use in a serious way to get at these experiences? Not sure.
|The Hanged Man: UFO Tarot
I find the idea of using tarot and oracles to access memories and insight into one's UFO experiences fascinating. It's just that I'm not sure about using such an overt collection of UFO themed -- which are, by definition, subjective and even more so in this context -- to get to that information.
Here are links to a few reviews of the deck:
On Aeclectic
On Amazon


text:
In Kiev, a car rammed the trolley
On the prospect of Stepan Bandera in Kiev on Sunday, on November 26, occurred road accident with participation of the car of Opel and the trolley, with the consequence that hospitalized two victims. About it reports Kyiv Operational.
According to witnesses, the driver of Opel Vectra car moved down the lane for public transport. He didn't notice the trolley bus No. 31, which carried out the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers. At the last moment the driver of the Opel was trying to avoid getting hit, but it was too late.
The driver and passenger of the car was not strapped in and as a result of the accident both hit her head hard on the windshield and was hospitalized.
See gallery: In Kiev, a car rammed the trolley
We will remind, earlier it was reported that in Odessa a crowded bus narrowly escaped a head-on collision with the truck.


text:
Ravens vs 49ers San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick and Baltimore QB Joe Flacco have the best odds to win the Super Bowl MVP and in 5 of the last 6 years a QB has won the award including the last 3.
2013 Superbowl MVP Odds + free odds to win betting predictions
Super Bowl Betting Guide
The New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday, Febuary 7 when they meet at Sun Life Stadium in Miami for Super Bowl XLIV. Oddsmakers currently have the Colts listed as 6-point favorites versus the Saints, while the game's total is sitting at 56½…


text:
Can We End Homelessness in Ten Years?
Justice Talking, public radio's show "about law and American life". did a full hour last week on homelessness. The show entitled "Can We End Homelessness in Ten Years?" is a must listen for everyone involved in ending homelessness. Share your comments by clicking here.
To listen with Windows Media click here and then click on Listen to Full Program. To download the full program as an MP3 click here. Right click to save it to your computer. As transcripts become available we will post those as well.
The show's summary provides an overview. "President Bush has made a commitment to end chronic homelessness in ten years. Many cities around the country have also taken on this goal. But is it really possible? And what's the best way to do it? This week on Justice Talking, we'll look at who the homeless are in America. We'll talk about the effects of homelessness on children, the challenges of providing health care to the homeless and the merits of a program called Housing First, which puts chronically homeless people into apartments."
The sections of the hour long program include:
- Voices of the Homeless – Residents of My Brother's House in Philadelphia talk about their experiences with homelessness.
- The Facts About Homelessness – Margot Adler talks with Nan Roman about the history and current state of homelessness in America.
- Interview with the Homeless Czar – Margot Alder talks to federal official Philip Mangano about the government's approach to ending homelessness.
- Report from Boston – Justice Talking contributor Monica Brady-Myerov reports on how a new federal program called "Housing First" is helping the chronically homeless in Boston.
- Debate on the Issue: Housing First and Families – Margot Adler is joined by homeless advocate Ralph Nunez and professor Dennis Culhane to debate a new approach to ending homelessness, Housing First, which moves people more quickly from shelters to permanent homes.
- Children and Homelessness – Margot Adler talks with Ellen Bassuk about the effects of homelessness on children.
- Healthcare for the Homeless – Margot Adler speaks with Marion Scott about the many challenges to providing healthcare to the homeless.
- Formerly Homeless, Now an Advocate – Roosevelt Darby shares his own experience of recovering from homelessness and his current work as an advocate to end homelessness.


text:
Have you ever been to the other (down under) side of our planet? Pretty far away from Germany, right? Well, you could buy a ticket and take a 24 hour flight to Auckland via Dubai. Or you choose the cheaper and increasingly popular way of enjoying food & drinks from New Zealand. Whenever we feel some wanderlust and want to take a short trip to an exotic country, we prepare some original dishes from other countries. One of the most important things is to have the ingredients. Can you imagine a real Mexican taco dish without dried chillies, limes and avocados, tortillas de maiz or cilantro? Well, some people can…but anyway: We love original, special and excellent products from all over the world. For that reason, we were really happy about the invitation from NZ Wine and NZ Venison to have a decent feast at the event "New Zealand Chef´s Table".
It is Monday, 3:30 p.m. and a friendly woman is passing us two glasses of wine. Alright – this looks like the right place for us. A nice location close to the Hamburg harbour, flooded with light, cozy sofas everywhere and obviously a lot of wine, and venison meat. We love wine. We have tried wine from all over the world including wines from New Zealand, most famous for its Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. The wines at this event were beyond everything we have tried before from New Zealand. Sommelier Andrew Connor led us through the wines and explained the different climates in the wine growing regions on the two islands. A very interesting point about wine cultivation in New Zealand is the fact that a lot of the vineyards are close to the shore. The salty breeze from the ocean gives the wine a very fresh and sometimes salty flavour, something that we have already experienced in wines from Mexico or California. Each of the wines were paired with a dish that fitted just perfectly. Our favourite was the biodynamic Seresin Marama Sauvignon Blanc (2014). The fresh and fruity bouquet of the wine was perfectly complemented by the very soft and tender taste of the Venison Tataki and the citrus taste of the lime and pomegranate in the dish. What a perfect white wine for warm summer evenings with friends! It would also fit perfectly with a fresh ceviche, luscious portions of tartar or filet as well. Another favourite was the Man O´War Dreadnought Syrah from 2013, accompanied by the Tandoori Sausages with a Green Tomato Chutney – Full-bodied, berry notes, dry and very rich. The sausages had a powerful tandoori taste (which we liked a lot), so you need a strong one for that dish – well done!
Tasting menu:
Cube of venison, crushed crab, sweet siracha sauce
Cube of venison, umeboshi plum
Tohu Crémant Rewa Blanc de Blanc, N.V.
Venison Tataki, Soy Mayo, Lime Sugar Puff, Pomegranate Sauce
Seresin Marama Sauvignon Blanc, 2014
BBQ Steak, Thai Aromatic Salt, Banana Pudding, Pumpkin
Palliser Estate Pinot Noir, 2015
Smoked Flank, Buffalo Mozzarella, Mango, Red Pepper
Alpha Domus The Navigator, 2012
Venison Tandoori Sausages, Green Tomato Chutney
Man O´War Dreadnought Syrah, 2013
Mexican Barbacoa, Cornbread, Avocado, Lime Ginger Marinade
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah, 2013
Kidney Rilette, Aubergine Tahini Creme, Saffron Goats Milk Pudding
Te Mata Awatea, 2013
Seared Liver, Cointreau, Pak Choi, Hoi Sin
Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir, 2012
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir, 2012
Another highlight for us: New Zealand Venison meat! Chef Shannon Campbell and butcher Simon Ellery had a special surprise for us: A whole deer carcass that was to be deboned and broken down into kitchen ready cuts. The two mates from New Zealand explained and celebrated every cut and presented every piece of this beautiful animal with a lot of passion and knowledge. You would definitely need first class gear for that job so Simon used the Rosewood collection from Victorinox. Always nice to see high level craft! Victorinox is a well-known traditional Swiss company which is especially famous for its pocketknife, the "Swiss Army Knife". But also the cutlery is very popular: whether in five star restaurants or in home kitchens, Victorinox knives impress by exceptionally sharp and ergonomic design. The Rosewood Collection used by the chef Shannon combines the robust nature of rosewood with an elegant look.
Germans are used to eating venison or any wild meat during the autumn/winter season. New Zealand Venison is raised on the farm. It is not a wild meat in the classic sense and is available all year round. Because it is always in 'season' New Zealanders eat it in all seasons and in every possible way. From fresh and light spring dishes through to zingy zesty spicy summer bbq dishes right through to the colder seasons with its warming comforting flavours New Zealand venison can be ordered and eaten throughout the whole year. New Zealand Venison is a uniquely healthy product with standout attributes. Only 3% fat (less than chicken breast), more protein and twice as much iron as beef and incredibly tender. The animals are essentially free range, with large areas to roam in and they only eat fresh sweet grass. It's a world away from the more industrialised forms of farming found elsewhere in the world. They are slaughtered at a young age of around two years. The farming of New Zealand Venison sets itself apart through its high standards of animal care, its refusal to employ hormones and antibiotics and its emphasis on natural grass feed. This attention to matching the most natural and best possible conditions of farming to the deer results in incredibly tender meat with a fresh sweet flavour. Chef Shannon even used the rump as steaks and it was totally tender – not even talking about the fillet yet, lord baby Jesus! The two guys showed us a lot of different ways to use the different parts of the animal, a real "from nose to tail" experience – thanks for that!


text:
Having covered the BJP and the Sangh parivar for over a decade now, I have often been confronted with the myth of the "macho Muslim". Organisations like the VHP actually perpetuate this and I recall Giriraj Kishore telling me on the record that Muslim men prey on innocent Hindu girls because "they have had surgery [a reference to circumcision] and can give them greater pleasure". Muslims, too, at one level, love the idea of being a great masculine race. I have heard many delight in the fact "that only we can produce fast bowlers". Prejudices, in fact, are the source of great wit and humour, but cross a thin line and they become dangerous.
Akbaruddin Owaisi manages to cross that line. His speech is particular to the psychology of old Hyderabad and draws from the mentality of the Razakar movement. Many members of a congregational religion like Islam are also skilled at speaking from a pulpit and Owaisi's speech is delivered with that particular tempo, pace and evocation of religious symbolism. He is addressing a congregation of the faithful and is an effective rabble-rouser.
What is rabble-rousing? It is about making the audience feel good about itself, make them feel like tigers for a minute vis-a-vis another section of society, who often bear the brunt. This is a classic Shiv Sena, Raj Thackeray technique and the similarities with the MIM are obvious—power with one family that has talented speakers and an organisation that can swiftly resort to violence. The Sena's power emanates from its hold over the Mumbai municipality while the mim's clout fundamentally comes from Hyderabad.
Both parties have a vested interest in communal politics, but it is rare to see such a wanton display of minority communalism. Owaisi plays into every bad stereotype of the "conquering Muslim". The fundamental idea driving his rhetoric appears to be that we are the great masters of civilisation, we built all the great things in India, no one can push us around and we will show you if you dare. Oh Modi, come to Hyderabad and we will show you. Oh Hindustan, see what we can do...we are 25 crore, you are 100 crore, remove the police for 15 minutes and see....
I remember the late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan telling me that "after the Bombay riots, many of us felt too much blood was shed. They killed 200, and the Hindus killed 2,000." It is because of such realities that Owaisi's speech could have been dismissed as ridiculous. Now that it has been amplified by social media, it is circulating among the minority community across India. People say he is out of line, but they add that there is one point that he makes that they relate to—about the lack of justice for Muslims, how innocent Muslims die in riots and innocent Muslim boys are jailed for blasts committed by others. Let us presume that the Owaisis know their constituency just as the Thackerays do or Praveen Togadia does. Justice, or the lack of it, is an issue for minorities after livelihood issues. For they do not happen to be conquerors of this world.
Saba Naqvi is Political Editor, Outlook


text:
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The links are noted with an asterisk (*) or Amazon image.
Creamier than plain yogurt, yet lower in fat than sour cream, it is easy to see why Greek yogurt is so beloved. Registered dietitian nutritionist Toby Amidor's new book, The Greek Yogurt Kitchen* is chock full of delicious and nutritious recipes that feature Greek yogurt in new and inventive ways. Toby offers tips for using Greek yogurt in both savory and sweet meals, at every hour of the day. We recently checked in with Toby to talk about her new book and learn more about the nutritional and health benefits of Greek yogurt. We hope you are inspired to pick up the book and try one of her wonderful recipes!
I don't think I can pinpoint one specific way that I love using Greek yogurt in the kitchen—there are just too many ways! A few of my favorites include swapping half the butter for nonfat plain yogurt in baked goods like cookies, cakes and muffins. I also love using Greek yogurt to replace half of the mayonnaise in my tuna and egg salads.
Plain yogurt is definitely a nutritious choice and can help meet your daily calcium needs, but I prefer going Greek! Greek yogurt has a rich, creamy texture and mouthfeel that I have come to adore. It also has 38% less sodium, 40% less sugar and twice the amount of protein over traditional yogurt. When it comes to flavored yogurts, you need to read the nutrition facts panel on both Greek and traditional yogurt. Once you have over 20 grams of sugar in a single-serve container, it is more of a dessert!
Absolutely! Because Greek yogurt contains only 4 grams of lactose per 6 ounces compared with 12 grams of lactose per cup of nonfat milk, it is considered a lactose-intolerant friendly food. If you have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, then it is recommended to keep milk and dairy food in your diet in order to get the 9 essential nutrients dairy foods offer. The trick is to start slowly with lower lactose foods (like Greek yogurt) and combine dairy with other foods to help slow down digestion. For example, top a cup of lentil soup with a dollop of Greek yogurt or use Greek yogurt in a fruit smoothie.
My daughter has some favorites in my book. She loves the Lemon-Blueberry Stuffed French Toast, Berry Greek Smoothie, Light and Dark Chocolate Brownies, and Mango Guacamole. My trick is to make fun, simple and delicious recipes, that are still healthy. That way my kids are happy and as a mom and nutritionist, I am happy too! It's a win-win for all!
I love my measuring cups. My kids like the recipes to come out the exact way each time. In the past, they have refused to eat food that wasn't as they remembered. Instead of guestimating, I always measure out my ingredients so the dishes come out with the same flavor and consistency. Also, I love my measuring cups because I am able to maintain the calories (and other nutrition) that are in that recipe. So I know when I say the serving has 150 calories, it actually does.
Sure! One of my favorites is the Lemon-Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. I hope you enjoy it.
Click here for even more great ways to use yogurt, and check out this unusual recipe combining yogurt and celery seed!
We help grow healthy kids, families and communities to create healthier generations!Learn More
Meet Melissa Halas. When she's not at SuperKids Nutrition, she's inspiring adults to live their best life through healthy eating and an active balanced lifestyle at MelissasHealthyLiving.com.Get Inspired


text:
Recommended Products
Select the test that you are interested in to see Test-Guide.com's list of recommended products:
Test-Guide.com was founded by a group of educators with a passion for preparing students to succeed on their exams. [Learn More]
Disclaimer: Test-Guide is unaffiliated with, and completely independent of, all testing organizations such as ACT, Inc., Educational Testing Service, the Graduate Management Admission Council, etc., and receives no promotional funding from any such organization. All trademarks used on this site such as ACT, GRE, and SAT are registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are used here solely for purposes of identification.


text:
The ACCESS Child and Adolescent Health Center (CAHC) provides comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to children and adolescents in Dearborn and adjacent communities. The center offers a welcoming place for teens to come and talk about their issues and needs. The center promotes health and health education programs for adolescents and parents by continuing its direct outreach through schools in the community. Staff at the CAHC help involve adolescents and parents in planning and promoting family health.
The Child and Adolescent Health Center provides awareness workshops, presentations and focus groups for youth on a variety of health topics including:
Children and adolescents ages 10-21 from Dearborn and adjacent communities.
Jehad Najda, Adolescent Health Program Supervisor
Phone (office): 313-216-2204
Clinic: 313-624-0408/313-216-2203


text:
September 11thSeptember 10, 2007 at 9:45 pm | Posted in history, news | Leave a comment
Tags: non-tech
Here's a small collection of links to provide you with background about the 9-11 attacks. Add your own in the comments section.
MSNBC's 9-11 page – details and personal stories of the 9-11 attacks. Somewhat dramatized interactive piece is interesting.
Debunking 9-11 Myths – Popular Mechanics. This article discusses a variety of common conspiracy theories that surround the attacks. Then the authors disprove each theory.
Council on Foreign Relations Bin Laden profile – brief, clear answers to questons about Bin-Laden's background, motivations and role in 9-11.
Leave a Comment »
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI


text:
Greenpeace welcomed the announcement of an emissions trading scheme intended to tackle climate change, but is alarmed that there are no targets set for reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions and thus no guarantee that emissions will actually...
Analysis of New Zealand's Emissions Trading
Scheme; major flaws and barriers to emission cuts.
Greenpeace has used a hard-hitting report into the Government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to launch a six-week, nation-wide ship tour aboard the iconic Rainbow Warrior.
1 - 3 of 3 results.
The Greenpeace Google Search will also return results form http://archive.greenpeace.org - Greenpeace's archive of web content dating back to 1994, along with content from those few Greenpeace websites not shared on this.


text:
Friendly bystander admits having never been interested in Cube
22/08/2011 - World News
Members of the commuting public were horrified this morning as a seemingly innocent bystander spoke the unthinkable. Witnesses say the man was sitting across from a young student who was solving a Rubik's Cube. Upon noticing that the cube had been solved, the quite obviously disturbed man simply chuckled to the student that he "never really got into it when [he] was a kid." He then had the nerve to congratulate the student, and proceeded to continue to read his newspaper without another word.
"It was disturbing," said Matthew, aged 32, who watched in shock as the events unfolded, "He didn't even mention how he used to be able to solve one side, maybe two if he tried hard enough."
"He obviously had some problems as a child," said Natalie, aged 19, who is actually related to the Rubik's Cube record holder Mr Wattanapanit, "A man his age should at least have one or two stories about cleverly peeling the stickers off their Rubik's Cube as a young whipper snapper. You could see it in his eyes, he shouldn't be on the streets."
The victim escaped unharmed, he was able to laugh off the confrontation.
"I just wasn't expecting it, honestly." Said the anonymous victim. "I have never been in that situation before in my life. When I started learning how to solve the Rubik's cube, I would never have thought that this would be happening to me. I'm just lucky to have made it out of there."
Luckily, a stocky good samaritan boarded the train on the way to work just in time to witness the outburst. Bert, 49 year old construction worker, calmed the situation with a joke.
"I don't remember really, something came over me and it just came out. It was something about a hammer, or maybe it was a window? I'm not sure, but it was how I used to solve them when I was a kid. Haha, funny right?" Said Bert
"Hero? I wouldn't say that. Dealing with these kind of people is just about confidence. If you say something with enough conviction, they'll believe you. Or at least they'll be nice enough to pretend to believe you, even if they suspect that you have no idea what they're talking about."