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The desire to learn reaches the pupils through their teachers' own attitude and is one of the core principles of our project. That is why on-going training and staying up-to-date with the latest techniques is vital for our teachers. This means that we are at the forefront of education, we optimise resources and are able to prepare the pupils for their academic lives and the challenges they will face in the future in the world of work.
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At Globeducate we believe our schools should be places where the whole educational community should constantly be undergoing training and, therefore, all our teachers participate in frequent training days and workshops. For example, all our teaching staff took part in a workshop on Impact in the Classroom which helped them discover how to have a greater impact on the pupils' learning. Thanks to this kind of action our staff are highly motivated and efficient.
Another Globeducate scheme is the Learning Coaches for Educational Coaching, some of the school's teachers who have been trained as Coaches to help and give other teachers feedback regarding their development and growth as teachers.
Finally, Globeducate has a teaching quality monitoring system by means of a systematic process of development, measuring, support and improvement called Globeducate Platinum Standard.
Globeducate organises frequent training sessions for all its teachers. In the last year, all our teaching staff have been involved in a training workshop called Impact on Learning where they shared practical strategies that can have a big impact on the pupils' learning according to several worldwide scientific studies. Some of the shared strategies were: The Role of questions, Motivation and Challenge in the classroom, Systematic Checking of the Pupil's Progress and The Importance of Feedback. The teachers enjoyed the course and are putting into practice what they learnt.
As part of Globeducate' striving for educational excellence, the Educational Coaching programme was set up in 2017. Teachers representing the differenct Globeducate have been trained as Coaches with the goal of helping their co-workers attain a level of excellence in the classroom.
In order to improve every school and ensure educational excellence, Globeducate has implemented a quality framework we call The Globeducate Platinum Standard. The aim of the Platinum Standard is to help the Globeducate to evaluate the quality of the teaching they offer. Its principles are backed by some of the best practices used in educational systems worldwide, and the mission and values of Globeducate. It is based on the use of quality indicators that help establish improvement plans in areas such as the effectiveness of leadership, quality in teaching, and the progress and well-being of pupils.Further Information about Globeducate Platinum Standard
"My name is Rosa Conde, I'm a TEACHER! and the co-ordinator of the El Roure building (pupils from P1 to 3rd Primary Education).
I've worked at the school for the 25 years that Agora Sant Cugat International School has been open, I have been very lucky to be able to start from its beginnings, and share, with a great team made up of the school's teaching and non-teaching staff, the day to day of its story.
I have reached the conclusion that, for me, these years have been like a unique and incomparable painting, which has taken shape day by day, building itself until it becomes a harmony of colours, a magnificent representation of all that is important.
And in reaching this I smile, because nothing would have been possible, nor would these colours have life, without the light that each of our children contributes and has contributed. The light is that which magic has, which life has, and is the very raison d'être of any colour and any painting."
Rosa Conde
Co-ordinator of the El Roure building
"I began this great education adventure at Agora Sant Cugat International School as a tutor in the second year of Primary, when my daughter Laia was starting P3.
We were both changing schools and facing new challenges and emotions, important changes in our lives. We had to make new friends, adapt to a completely new space, and a new way of teaching and learning.
I remember that from the very first moment, the light and the colour which invaded the school captivated me. It was a school which emitted vitality and happiness and transmitted good energy. And I was able to confirm this as I met the staff who were part of it: cooks, secretaries, co-ordinators, the team of teachers…
Throughout these years, I have had the possibility to meet lots of children, the great treasures who are the protagonists of this exciting educational journey, some wonderful teachers with whom I have learnt an enormous amount each day, sharing emotions, feelings, experiences, and secrets.
With the parents of these teachers, with whom we have had daily contact, we have met to exchange information or points of view, we have come to important agreements, and we have thoroughly monitored their son or daughter's progress, which has enabled me to discover other realities, be able to put myself in their shoes (well, to try it to understand their situation) and in short, LEARN AND SHARE!
Eight academic years later, I'm a P5 tutor and Laia is now in 5th Primary, now it's not just the two of us who go together, Nil, my second child who is currently in P4, is also with us. The three of us get up early every day because we come from Barcelona on the school bus, but they begin the day with enthusiasm and in good spirits, we work with perseverance and take advantage of every situation to discuss what we're doing and to learn. I feel satisfied and happy that I decided to be a teacher, to be a teacher and to do so in a school which has stolen my heart: my pupils' school and my children's school, in other words, MY SCHOOL."
Sílvia Maestro
Infant and Primary Education Teacher
"When you arrive at a new house, everything is unknown. I have just joined this project called "Agora", and little by little I am finding answers to some of these questions.
It's clear that an institution is no more than the sum of its people, and if we're talking about a school, we mean pupils, teachers and families (and I haven't forgotten the maintenance staff, kitchen staff, secretaries, management team, etc. but all this escapes my competence and my day to day). Over these months I summarise my feelings in: pupils with potential and lots of possibilities, families who get involved, and a devoted, professional teaching team, all pulling in the same direction, with the enthusiasm of helping our pupils in everything possible.
Of course, if between us we have the complex task and the enormous responsibility of educating young people who are competent and prepared, and you realise on resolving the initial unknowns that we have pupils with potential, collaboration from families, and a first-class teaching team, the only thing that comes to mind is that we can't waste this opportunity. Time to work."
Ferran Porres Dausà
"As a teacher and tutor, I would like to highlight the family-school relationship our school offers, helping all pupils in their education process, always with the active participation of families to optimise their academic performance, and also highlight the help that the teachers offer our pupils to solve problems with subject matter or personal issues which worry them and can affect their attention in class."
Joana Henne
1st ESO Tutor and German Teacher


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Earlier last month Gamestop revealed that Battlefield 3 might not be coming to Steam as originally expected. This news was somewhat clouded by rumors that had the game releasing on Steam at some point after the initial launch of Battlefield 3, but had not been confirmed. Today, EA has revealed that Battlefield 3 will not be releasing on Steam. The feud between Electronic Arts and Valve seems to be growing bigger by the day, with titles from EA's catalog of games being removed from the Steam service intermittently.
We've seen titles like Crysis 2 and Dragon Age II already become casulties of the dispute, and "a restrictive terms of service" seems to have played a large role in this fallout between the two companies. Battlefield 3 will be available on nearly all other digital distribution channels, so it doesn't appear that EA is trying to funnel players into its newly revamped Origin content delivery system. What exactly these crippling terms of service are at this point is unknown.
There has been speculation that DLC could be the potential issue that is holding back an agreement between the two companies, but the only thing that is certain right now, is that Battlefield 3 will not be available on Steam this fall as confirmed by EA.
- This article was updated on:February 20th, 2018

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Councillors give green light for £1m housing on historic Steep Hill site
Proposals to turn a 239-year-old former residential college site in Lincoln into 14 upmarket flats and houses have been approved by councillors.
After a decision on plans for the Chad Varah House were deferred at a planning meeting on January 11, members of the committee and officers visited the site on January 25, 2016.
Plans were then approved at a meeting at City of Lincoln Council on February 8.
The Chad Varah House will be converted into 12 two, three and four bedroom properties ranging from £350,000 to £1 million.
As previously reported, the 18th century Chad Varah House on Wordsworth Street was sold to Dean Draper of Peach Estates in September 2016, who formed a joint company with developers Philip Good and Colin Holden.


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Like I said the book just hopped into my basket and poof, it was read. So what happened? We have progressed the story, learned more about the characters, been a bit shocked and fallen in love with this series of books just a little bit more.
I'm not sure exactly why I like it so much. She writes about characters that are compelling, I need to find out how the story ends. And it is a very interesting, mystical, magical story ol' Maggie has created about a group of people finding their way in their lives together. Slightly strange lives I admit but some normalcy remains like the kids going to school and some of the older characters having jobs etc. Overall another win for this author.
So let's see…..yep, just checked the release date of book three. September 2014. Not to long to wait……….argh!


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On Tuesday, November 6, Michiganders will vote on critical statewide ballot proposals and political offices at the local, statewide, and national level. As Catholics are called to engage in the public realm, this website seeks to provide educational resources for voters.
In the election document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops call for Catholics to "see beyond party politics" and to "analyze campaign rhetoric critically." Each Catholic voter is charged with the responsibility of choosing the candidate he or she will vote for, guided by Scripture and Catholic teaching through a well-formed conscience. The links below will not only provide information about who the candidates are but will also provide Catholic teaching and issues to consider before voters cast their ballots.


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DOVER N.J., Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today Casio America, Inc., a leader, and avant-garde in the apprenticeship space, is acquainted Apple Teachers' Day. Created to accede and enhance the educational advisers of the world, Apple Teachers' Day brings issues adverse apprenticeship to the beginning of chat with a focus on giving the apple a bigger compassionate of agents and the role they comedy in the development of acceptance and society. Casio's portfolio of calculators, projectors, and keyboards action appearance that abutment teacher's educational goals in their classrooms.
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Blog Archives
It's Here: iOS 7 Is Now Available For Download
It's time. As expected Apple has made iOS 7 available to download right now. If you've got an iPhone (4, 4S or 5), iPad (2,3,4 and Mini) or 5th generation iPod touch then connect to WiFi and go to Settings–> General–> Software Update to grab the new software.
iOS 7 brings a lot of new things to make your old iDevice seem new again including new colorful icons, a better notification center and better multitasking, iTunes Radio (Apple's version of Pandora that's free to stream with ads), a new Photos app, and much improved Siri. It also brings Control Center, probably the most useful new feature that makes it much easier to do things like adjust brightness, turn off WiFi/Bluetooth and get to the flashlight just by swiping up from the bottom of your iPhone/iPad/iPod. For those looking for the full wrap up of everything the new iOS has to offer we've got all the details on what's new here .
So get to downloading and let us know what you think.
Reminder: iOS 7 Comes Out Today
With the new iPhone 5C and 5S hitting stores this Friday it's easy to forget that a huge update is coming out to current iPhone owners today. That's right today is the day iOS 7 comes to the iPhone (4,4S and 5), iPad (2,3,4 and Mini) and 5th generation iPod Touch.
Now while many expected it to be available at 12:01 AM, Apple rarely has released major updates at midnight and usual doesn't release new updates until the early afternoon. iOS 5 and iOS 6 were both released at around 1 PM Eastern (10 AM for those on the West Coast), and we'd expect them to release iOS 7 around 1 PM this afternoon as well. The good news is that still gives you some time to backup your iPhone to iCloud or your computer before you do it.
Now for those not sure how to update it's pretty simple. Just connect to WiFi on your iDevice and go to Settings, General, Software Update. It'll download and install from there and you can also keep using your device while it's downloading (you can also always connect your iPad/iPhone/iPod to iTunes on your computer and do it from there). Assuming you're on a decent WiFi connection and Apple's servers aren't completely killed by the initial demand you should be able to download and have the update installed within a half hour. And while the update shouldn't affect any pictures, apps or other things stored on your phone it's probably a good idea to back it up first before you update just to be safe.
iOS 7 is a pretty major update for iOS and if you thought your current iPhone was looking a bit old this will definitely help make it feel a bit newer. For those who don't know what's so great about iOS 7, check out our earlier post about what's new here.
iOS 7 Is Coming September 18th, iWork Free For All New iOS Devices
Waiting for iOS 7? Well, your wait is now almost over. Today Apple announced that their new OS will be available for download starting on September 18th. The free update will work on the iPhone 4 or later, iPad 2 or later, iPad Mini and 5th generation iPod Touch.
Apple also added some new features to iOS 7 like the ability to tell you how long it will take to get to work or school right from the Notification Center, the ability for Siri to search Wikipedia and Twitter, as well as some new ringtones. The bigger news though is what Apple did with the iWork, iMovie and iPhoto apps– making all of them free. If you get a new iOS device (like one of the new iPhones also announced today), when you're setting it up you'll be prompted with a screen that lets you download Pages (Apple's version of Microsoft Word), Numbers (Apple's version of Excel), Keynote (Apple's version of PowerPoint) as well as iMovie and iPhoto for free. Pages, Keynote and Numbers cost $10 each in the App Store today, while iMovie and iPhoto each cost $5 (GarageBand will still cost $5). Basically Apple just gave away $40 worth of awesome, useful apps for free.
There's no word yet on if current iOS users will be able to get these apps for free as well or if they'll only be for people who buy a new iOS device. In the meantime check out our earlier post here for everything that's new in iOS 7 and back up you're phone. It has a major update coming very soon.
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Takara Tomy's Marketing department has just released its latest comic strip, one that is part that features Transformers Kre-O and Kreons to promote the brand. The new strip (pictured above) features Transformers characters such as Snowcat, Bludgeon, Bluestreak, Redwing, and Frenzy. To check out the other comic strips in the series, visit Takara Tomy's official marketing website.
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Fitness myths that you need to stop believing.
There are also lists of vampire books for teens. I am researching the first Soldier from our city killed in the Boer Conflict in He was reported as being buried in the Vryburg Cemetery.
Similarly, experts should work to identify best practices for semantics from the point of view of today's successful solutions.


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Thank you to all the candidates for this year which promises to be exceptional!
Registrations09 September 2019
Projects submission30 September 2019
End of registrations and submissions29 March 2020
Jury selection23 September 2020
Awards ceremony16 October 2020
What ?
Since 2009, Verallia, a global player in glass packaging, has been organizing a design competition that brings together several hundred participants each year. This competition offers you to imagine an innovative project of bottles or glass jars around a defined theme. Verallia positions itself as an incubator of the project which may have a chance to be marketed. Try your luck !
Who ?
The contest is open to all students or youngs graduates in design, packaging but also plastic arts schools.
Why ?
Participate in this contest is to discover the material through a practical case of development in semi professional conditions. The Verallia Design Awards contest is also a contest classified in the TOP 10 of the students competitions to promote its CV.
How ?
Participate in the adventure! Take inspiration from the theme of this year, "French Glass" and promote the "Made in France".
Theme 2020 French glass
You can imagine a glass packaging that allows a French producer to communicate to the consumer the origin of his product and the passion that gave birth to it. Whether it is a still wine, a sparkling wine or a spirit, the content you choose will need a unique packaging to bring the colors of its soil, its country, to France or abroad - in supermarket shelves where competition is fierce!
Your project will illustrate this "made in France" in an innovative way, and will seduce by its aesthetics, by its references or the features it will include. Depending on the category that you will select from the 3 offered (Still wines - Sparkling wines / Champagne - Spirits), the challenges of positioning French products with regard to the consumer and in relation to the competitive environment will be different, and your project in will take into account.
Special prize 2020 The bottle of rosé, consigned and reused
Your creation must take into account the constraints linked to the reuse of the bottle at each stage: design, filling by the wine-grower, transport, consumption, transport, washing, refilling ... and wear during the different cycles.
€1000Bottle "Still Wines" award
€1000Bottle "Sparkling Wines & Champagne" award
€1000Bottle "Spirits" award
€1000Special Prize "The bottle of rosé wine, consigned, reuseds"
€500Mentor Coup de Cœur
Production of a prototype for each award winner
Success stories
Leslie Dabin
Leslie Dabin, previously a final year student of Interior Design-Architectureat the Ecole Pivaut and winner of the Verallia Design Awards 2016 in the wine category, has seen her bottle "Serac" chosen by the wine distributor Maison Du Sud – JeanJean for the marketing of its wines IGP Saint Guilhem the Desert and IGP Pays d'Oc. The bottle "Serac"; is today sold in supermarkets.Read more
Mélitine Courvoisier
First prize of the competition in 2010, the bottle of Mélitine Courvoisier "Soirée à rosé" – at the time student at the Ecole Boulle – has been marketed since 2013 by Gérard Bertand under the name Côte des Roses for AOP languedoc. The bottom of the bottle that is carved in the shape of a rose is now a success in France and in United States and is even adapted in magnum.Read more
Sponsor 2020 Eve George
Design & blow glass
Passed by the Boulle school and then the ENSCI Les Ateliers in Paris, Eve George then specialized in the field of glass creation by becoming a European Glassmaker in glass blowing.
In 2012 she created Atelier George with Laurent George.
His universe: mainly lighting, then tableware, interior accessories and glass tiles.Read more


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Local careers advice, local news and local events
Found 359 articles
What would Gary say to his younger self…?
01/09/2015Gary Peters, Founder and CEO of LoveLocalJobs.com, shares some words of support and encouragement to his younger self when at a crisis point in his life.
The importance of a great cover letter should never be underestimated.
Be part of wagamama history. enjoy the amazing benefits of working in such a huge airport, including great hourly rates and tronc. work in an environment modelled on the ramen bars of japan. a crucial member of a business operating in 15 countries with 150 restaurants and a 4,000-strong team
There are things you can do to ensure your online activity reflects on you positively.
People usually assume insurance is about call centres and men in grey suits. They think it is boring. Thankfully, the truth is far more exciting.
About Apprenticeships and the benefits of recruiting an Apprentice
Everything you need to know about Apprenticeships
Welcome to your new jobs board!
27/08/2015The new job board platform for LoveLocalJobs.com is here! Please update your details and roam around your new home
Be The Change; The Video!
27/08/2015Watch our Be the Change video and be inspired!
wagamama recruitment takes off with GatwickDiamondJobs.com
LoveLocalJobs.com recognised for helping young people into work
Do's and don'ts for developing a CV
24/08/2015A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
Negotiating the best starting salary
24/08/2015Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.
Creating rapport in an interview
24/08/2015Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say 'we are on the same page'. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.
Creating an alluring covering letter
24/08/2015The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
Psychometric testing in interviews
24/08/2015Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.
How good is your CV?
24/08/2015Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.
"Outstanding Achievement" from the NORAs
01/01/2015Outstanding Achievement" from the NORAs
BrightonandHoveJobs.com celebrates Eurocities award for BEACH project


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The Club Calendar has now been updated with all of the fixtures from the League Management System.
Welcome to the Fenton Chess Club website. We are based at the Tollgate Hotel, Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BS. We meet on Monday evenings from 8:00 onwards. Whether you are a beginner or an expert you can be sure of a warm welcome. We provide the opportunity to play either competitive chess or just social games. We are affiliated to the North Staffs And District Chess Association, the Staffordshire Chess Association and the English Chess Federation.


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The rare May rainstorm moved into northern Los Angeles County around 3:30 a.m., with showers soaking Orange County, the Inland Empire and the mountains by mid morning.
One-fourth inches of rain were expected in L.A. and Orange counties. A high of 68 was expected as some sunshine enters later in the day.
Rain in the Valleys and Inland Empire will be between one-fourth to one-half inch with highs around 69 and partly sunny skies.
Rain-slick roads slowed down drivers across Southern California, including on the 91 Freeway in Corona where a big rig fire shut down the right two lanes - making a messy commute even worse.
On the 101 Freeway near Calabasas, Eyewitness News reporter Marc Cota-Robles warned of slippery road conditions.
"Good chance (California Highway Patrol) is gonna be very busy this morning. Slow down, use some common sense - roads are gonna be slick" he said.
Steady rain fell through the morning in Pasadena, creating a muddy mess that some in the area actually enjoyed.
Edie Tyebkhan took her dog Copper to Alice's Dog Park to enjoy some romping in the rain.
Some residents in Ontario said they didn't mind the rainy conditions either.
"This year, it's been more greener than ever so I like that a lot, and the flowers are looking better. It's really nice," resident Rosa Mijangos said.
Light drizzle was falling in the morning in Malibu, where business and homeowners were bracing for mudslides in the burn areas. Eyewitness News reporter John Gregory said new vegetation was expected to deter mudslides in the burn areas, which hadn't seen heavy rain in weeks.
"The National Weather Service is saying we could see some minor mudslides, some minor mudflows. Keep in mind, we had all that rain over the winter, we saw a lot of growth on those hillsides, those burned hillsides. That should help hold things in place," Gregory said. "But it's Malibu, we see rockslides up here all the time, so that sort of thing could still happen.
The system moved out of the region around 10 a.m.
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The first of the azaleas has begun blooming. This is an old-fashioned pink, which makes a pretty underplanting below the white dogwood tree at the corner of the house. Coming soon will be the evergreen purple variety, the red, and hopefully the peach. Gorgeous!
apple trees28 Apr
This is the first apple blossom so far this year. They are on one of the columnar trees; the other columnar has very few blossoms. The third tree, on the back of the garage, has only a few blossoms at the top, most of which were knocked off with yesterday's rain. This tree normally fruits the heaviest on the main trunk (which is the winesap variety); the side branches (with red and golden delicious, granny smiths, and braeburns) are not as productive. That's bad news for the squirrels, who most years manage to get to the fruit before I can get it picked.
pretty weeds27 Apr
A weed generally is considered any plant that grows where it's not wanted. I'd expand that definition to say that a weed not only grows where it's not wanted but also spreads so rapidly it chokes out whatever is meant to be growing there. You've probably noticed as you're pulling weeds from flowers beds that many of these unwanted plants really are very pretty. Some of these are from my garden, but I've noticed so many more around the neighborhood that I've begun taking my camera along when I walk the dog each morning. (My next-door neighbor probably is used to seeing me down on the ground or up on a ladder to get a good picture of plants, but now the whole neighborhood has reason to question my sanity.) I'm not suggesting you let the weeds grow in with your flowers, just that before you yank them out you take a good, close look. (If you'd like a ground-level view, click on a picture to enlarge it or play the picture gallery as a slide show.)
common lilac – syringa vulgaris27 Apr
This shrub looks a little lopsided; it was damaged in the last major snowfall and will need to be pruned back a bit after the flowers have all faded. It is located at the end of the driveway near the garage. Its flowers have a nice, though fairly mild, fragrance. The plant's primary attractions are its size (about 10′ tall and 5′ wide) and large flowers, which make it easily visible from the street, although you really need to take a close look to really appreciate the beauty of the flowers (click on an image to see a screen-size version).
ajuga22 Apr
Sometimes called ajuga weed or bugle weed, this ground cover grows only 4″-6″ high but puts on a pretty display in the Spring. This version has slightly darker leaves and is called bronze ajuga.
I have it planted in a half-circle garden on the East side of the gazebo surrounding a bird bath. When the grape vines covering the gazebo are leafed out, this section is blocked from the afternoon sun. Apparently that isn't enough sun for the ajuga, which is gradually being taken over by wild strawberries and no amount of pulling or digging has been successful in dislodging them. On the other side of the garden, the ajuga is thriving — almost too well. It creeps out of its bed and blocks the stone path there. Lesson learned. When this ajuga has finished blooming, I'll move it out to a more sunny locale.
golden euonymous21 Apr
Although flowers take center stage in Spring, many shrubs are putting on quite a show. This golden euonymous will lose some of its bright yellow color as the season progresses; it will fade to a yellow/green color but will continue to be a pretty backdrop for the flowers in the bed. It keeps its leaves all winter, although the color fades a bit more. Like most euonymous, it tends to spread. You need to watch out for branches that are trailing on the ground because they will put down roots, causing the shrub to come up all over the garden. Getting rid of those branches and an occasional trim is about all the care this shrub needs.
dogwood tree – cornus florida21 Apr
One of my favorite signs of Spring, the flowering dogwood is found in all the wooded areas in the Midwest. It's a little tricky to transplant, and some nurseries won't guarantee it unless they plant it for you, but after it has been established for about two years it's relatively carefree. I like the scale for a small house and lot. The flowers are elegant. There are pink and white varieties, but the white is far and away my favorite.
crab apple tree20 Apr
I think this is an Arnold variety, but I've long since lost the tag so I'm really not sure. It grows very small – about 1/2″ – apples that have very little taste — even the birds aren't crazy about them. It's strictly ornamental and when it's fully leafed out does a nice job of screening the neighbor's back yard.
red tulips20 Apr
redbud tree – cercis20 Apr
Redbuds grow wild through most of the Midwest; a drive down almost any highway or rural road show banks of these trees, looking from a distance like airy pink clouds. This one is fairly old and has been losing branches for the past couple of years, probably a sign that it doesn't have long to go, so I'll enjoy it while I can.


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Hi friends! The FEBRUARY EDITION of #ListenUpNG kicked off today with Praise Fowowe. See below the compiled tweets. It will blow your mind! Lol!
Please #ReadRestRelaxAndReflect as you go through the tweets uninterrupted. It is with great honor I will be hosting @praisefowowe this afternoon on #ListenUpNG Wk6! Sit tight & hold your breath! http://t.co/cFOv9yYsUX
Good evening tweeps. We will be treating a very important topic today, just sit back and #ListenUp Missionary style again? #ListenUp
Warning this session is a master class for married people singles are hereby prohibited from experimenting this lol #ListenUp
Let me welcom you 2 class dis wkend & thanks 2 d host of dis master class bcos bedroom negotiation is a critical part of marriage.#ListenUp
Sex doesn't stand on its own because it is a form of communication unfortunately not so many people know this #ListenUp
What couples call boring sex or lack of sexual satisfaction in most cases is nothing but communication problem. #ListenUp
Sex in marriage is lyk placing an order & having the order delivered to specification unfortunately many neva specify their order.#ListenUp
While many don't specify the order the chef also delivers an assumed order & never waits to get a feedback from the customer.#ListenUp
So what happens in most marriages is a case of couples not knowing what d other wants & d other not talking abt what he/she wants.#ListenUp
Then there is a case of comparison especially for those who have been sexually active before marriage & those hooked on porn.#ListenUp
I often tell couples that there is no way the bedroom won't suffer once communication is messed up.#ListenUp
May I also state that until you understand your partner's sexual response based on their personality type it may affect ur bedroom.#ListenUp
So when it comes to sex in marriage I like to talk about the 3 course meal of preview, view & review.#ListenUp
Preview is you talking about how best u want sex & ur fantasies with your partner so that expectations is clear before the match.#ListenUp
Preview is both of you expressing your fears, expectations and your erogenous zones to make it easy for body mastery.#ListenUp
Your partner's body cannot be assumed it must be discovered thru clear knowledge & that is why my emphasis remains communication.#ListenUp
View is your ability to romantically communicate when sex is going on to be sure u are hitting the right buttons & doing it right.#ListenUp
Couples ask me how easy it is to talk during sex & I respond by saying – sex with your spouse should be a tour guide journey.#ListenUp
You must be able to talk while the action is on so that you can get feedback with your spouse and not mess them up.#ListenUp
By talking during the act u are able to know d build up towrds orgasm & are able 2 match their breathing patterns 4 mutual climax.#ListenUp
The 3rd course is review where you get your report cards and look at areas of adjustments against the next session.#ListenUp
It is always good to review cos without a feedback couples can drift apart because of unrealized expectations.#ListenUp
When couples preview, view and review sex becomes a romantic journey to look forward to cos there is always something to learn.#ListenUp
Let me state at this juncture that the goal of sex is to give pleasure to your spouse so let the focus shift from you to him/her.#ListenUp
However I have seen quite a number of cases where couples complain about sex being boring due to monotony.#ListenUp
Missionary has always been the traditional style for many & for the religious especially, any other style is a no no.#ListenUp
Your upbringing to a large extent can affect your bedroom and that is why I often counsel that you must stretch your mind.#ListenUp
Sex is not just abt you or ur preferred style; it is also abt the preferred menu of your spouse & how he/she loves it being served.#ListenUp
Missionary style is the usual style of man on top & woman under him; its often called the dominating style of men in some quarters.#ListenUp
Missionary is quite good because it makes for a full view of each other and there is a body magic that happens when its well done.#ListenUp
However the proponents of missionary alone know that it's impossible to enjoy missionary during pregnancy.#ListenUp
But its not just about pregnancy its also about the fact that it has it's limitations unlike some other sex styles.ListenUp
Wiley brand highlighted a couple of them like the penis not providing sufficient stimulation to the clitoris for many women to reach orgasm.#ListenUp
Also the man is resting on his arms and hinders using his hands for additional clitoral stimulation.#ListenUp
The woman's range of motion is quite limited in the missionary position, other than to thrust upward in time with her partner.#ListenUp
The man could tire easily especially if it goes on for too long.#ListenUp
It can also aggravate premature ejaculation because the man may find it a bit difficult to control ejaculation here.#ListenUp
Loads of women may never experience orgasm with this style in several cases.#ListenUp
Until you become a skilled bedroom negotiator you may not totally enjoy your sex life.#ListenUp
This is because your pleasure actually comes from pleasuring your spouse.#ListenUp
Until your mindset can accommodate some of the things I have said before now it may be hard for you to be open to change.#ListenUp
I have met women who told me any other style outside missionary makes them feel like a prostitute and sometimes that cracks my ribs a bit.#ListenUp
If you are not your spouse's prostitute who else would you want that prostitute to be? #ListenUp
Truth is you don't have to just remain a wife in the 21st century you must also be your spouse's concubine/loveboy as well.#ListenUp
So what are my recommendations?#ListenUp Couples must ensure that the bond of friendship and communication remain intact in their relationship.#ListenUp
Couples must be free to talk about everything and anything including bedroom matters and sexual styles.#ListenUp
You must seek to understand your spouses favorite orders and be sensitive to the change in his/her sexual appetite as time goes on.#ListenUp
Patience is also critical especially when a partner is not totally comfortable with a particular sex style; it shouldn't be forced.#ListenUp
However couples must also be open minded to unlearn, learn and relearn some styles that can spice up their marriage.#ListenUp
Your body belongs to each other and must be thoroughly explored and maximized in a way that makes you wanna ask for more.#ListenUp
Flirting with your spouse helps put the two of you in the mood and if you can talk about anything you can do anything as well.#ListenUp
Your past knowledge may no longer be relevant now that you are married so you may need to adjust and change your ways.#ListenUp
Your spouse is not your father/mother so the fact that you were told missionary is the way doesn't make it the only way.#ListenUp
Whatever works for you must be consolidated but like I said ensure you review, view and preview regularly.#ListenUp
Invest in good books that can help spice up your sex lives and ensure you try out some of the new things you learn.#ListenUp
Meditate on your sex lives & catch a new revelation on how to make it better bcos it's a meal that requires consistent innovation.#ListenUp
Never turn your man down when he really wants to have sex without fixing an appointment he can look forward to.#ListenUp
Don't be afraid to ask for help when it is not working because someone else has been through your challenges.#ListenUp
Sex is God's gift to couples and it should be enjoyed not endured hence the need for you to always be at your best.#ListenUp
Good sex requires knowledge and when your knowledge is inadequate it can mess up your bedroom ability.#ListenUp
If you don't like a style anymore don't be too emotional about it. Talk to your lover & let him/her understand your drift.#ListenUp
I am sure if the message is well passed the goal would be well scored especially if you are a Ronaldo lol.#LIstenUp
Once your heart is open to learn you can learn the skills that makes you the most valuable player in the bedroom.#ListenUp
Finally missionary is good but there is more to life than missions why don't you try something different today.#ListenUp
Thanks once again for tonight and hope you have learnt something from all that we have shared.#ListenUp
God bless @KemiOdutayo for this awesome initiative. I honour you sis #ListenUpNG – PRAISE FOWOWE
Wow! Wow! Simply mind-blowing! Our homes will be preserved in Jesus name! Make it a date with us on #ListenUp, same time 4pm, next week Friday as we discuss yet another #RealLifeIssue.
Kindly share and repost to couples around you! Together we will influence our generation and the society for good and for God in Jesus name. Many thanks to our Special Guest, Praise Fowowe. God will continue to amplify your voice.


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Deuteronomy 22: 13-30
Matthew 1: 18-25
I like word games. I sometimes get on the internet and play scrabble with people from all around the world. That's fun. I also love a game called "Boggle" where you shake up this game-board that has all these dice with letters on each side, an then you try to make words out of the die that are touching each other.
Another of my favorites is called "Balderdash," where you are given a word that you most likely don't know, and then you make up a definition that you think will convince other people. You submit your definition for the word along with all the other players in the game, and the real definition is read too. The object is to try and guess for the right definition, and make other people vote for yours.
One game that kind of gets the engine in my mind working for sermon writing is free association. I read a word, and then I write down all the words or images that come to my mind when I hear that word.
When playing "free association" with the word "power," or even more specifically "the power to conquer sin," I can't help myself but think of things like "triumphant," "strength," "overwhelming," "defeating." I may think of images like a "Mighty Wind," or "an Empty Tomb," or the "Fourth Horseman." In my own mind, the word "Power" may be associated with a million other words and never attract the word "vulnerable." "The Power to Conquer sin" might take on various costumes without ever reaching the image of a baby's hand reaching out of a straw filled manger.
So this is how we know this idea comes from the mind of God and not from the mind of mankind. It just doesn't correlate for us. It isn't natural. It is non-sense. Power is the ability to have no vulnerability, right? A newborn baby can't even conquer the art of standing on two feet, much less conquering sin.
Such things just don't spring out of a creative author's imagination, they are too counter-cultural and counter intuitive. So, we read this story in Matthew and in Luke with wonder and awe and mystery. Some have discounted the stories as factual accounts of history, but it matters not. Whether or not they are factual, they are true!
Never has such power been so vulnerable at any time in history as what we witness in this passage of scripture. Though it wasn't what the lectionary prescribed for today, I wanted us to all hear Deuteronomy 22 so that we would all know just how vulnerable the Christ child was!
This Power is so vulnerable, All it would have taken for it to not have come into being would have been for one person to shut her heart to the prompting of the Spirit. It would have only taken one man closing his mind to the possibilities presented to him in a dream. If instead he had thought of those laws prescribed by Deuteronomy and said to himself, "It was only a dream, this is what the law requires." How many of us act on what comes to us in our dreams, anyway?
This sin conquering power that is embodied in this little child might have not even made it to the world if Joseph had of followed the letter of the law found in Deuteronomy. Our Lord, the conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, the lamb who takes away the sin of the world, might have been stoned to death in the womb, along with his mother, Mary in the doorway of his grandfather's house. But this vulnerable power prevailed!
Matthew describes Joseph as a "righteous" man. By "righteous" he means that Joseph lives by the Law. He is a just man. Yet, Matthew shows Joseph balancing the words of the law with what the Spirit stirs in his heart, he portrays Joseph opting for compassion over strict adherence. What does the Lord require of us?
The New Interpreter's Bible Suggests:
As modern hearers of this story, we're struck by the similarity between Joseph's quandary and their own. We want to "do the right thing," and we believe that somehow it is revealed in the Bible. We may belong to a church that claims to accept the Bible as the norm for its faith and practice and, yet, sense that the "Christian thing to do" does not follow the letter of the Bible.
There are some biblical commands that many churches, in all good conscience and with reverence for the Bible as the Word of God, simply do not obey. This is not only in such matters as the washing of feet (John 13:12-17) and holy kisses (1 Cor 16:20), but in more basic directions concerning divorce (Mark 10:2-12) and household structure and lines of authority (1 Pet 3:1-6).
Matthew writes for the same kind of church. As Jewish Christians who had always reverenced the Law, they sometimes found themselves torn between strict adherence to the letter of the Torah and the supreme demand of love to which their new faith called them (22:39-40). If they neglected the Law, they were accused by others, and perhaps by themselves, of rejecting Bible and tradition as the "unrighteous."
But Joseph is pictured as "righteous," even though he had decided to act out of care for another person's dignity rather than strictly adhere to the Law. As it turned out, Joseph did not have to carry through on his decision, but the point is made: Matthew wants to instruct his church in being "righteous" (just, committed to justice) in a way that respects both the Law of the Bible and the Christian orientation to love, even if it seems to violate the Law.
Thus Joseph stands, at the beginning of Matthew's Gospel, as a model of what Matthew hopes for all disciples—indeed, for each reader of the Gospel. Joseph is already facing the "you-have-heard-that-it-was-said- but-I-say-to-you" tension that will be displayed in the Sermon on the Mount (5:21-48)—the tension between the prevailing understanding of God's commandments and the new thing that God is doing in Jesus.
By Joseph's decision to obey the startling and unexpected command of God, he is already living the heart of the law and not its letter, already living out the new and higher righteousness of the kingdom (5:20). In a difficult moral situation, he attends to the voice of God, and he is willing to set aside his previous understanding of God's will in favor of this word from the living and saving God.
Truth be told, the rabbinic tradition had mitigated this portion of the Law by the time Mary and Joseph were faced with their respective decisions. The teachers of Law had decided that Deut. 22 was a bit harsh, and it was already uncommon to find people adhering strictly to these tenants, but still—the Power of God incarnate came into some pretty precarious circumstances, nonetheless.
The mysterious and earth changing power that is brought to life in this story about a boy coming into the world in precarious circumstances is a revelation to us about our God: who show's forgiveness in a Father's embrace, who takes flight in something like a gentle dove, in one whose power is through suffering, death, and finally resurrection.
God's power is shown in our lives when we love our enemies, when we turn the other cheek to those who wrong us, and when we help those who are dire straits. The power of our God takes place in humble human lives and loves, and in this way we are part of this manger story.
Likewise, Joseph's choice to follow his heart over the letter of the law is an example of power in vulnerability, because he is making himself vulnerable to the possibility is doing a "new thing," instead of just "sticking to the 'gameplan.'" The law is solid, it is cornerstone of Joseph's culture, and yet Joseph opts for another path. He's going out on the limb that God is communicating to him, an ordinary carpenter. He's willing to trust the angel's message in a dream: that the unknown baby his fiancé is carrying will save his people from their sins. And instead of distancing himself from such a crazy circumstance, he embraces that vulnerable power.
The vulnerable power becomes a boy, and Joseph teaches him and raises him. That vulnerable power grows into a man who teaches and loves and forgives his people. He walks up a mountain with a beam on his back and nails that vulnerable power up on a cross. And through this vulnerable power he saves his people from their sins, and lives up to his name: Immanuel, Jesus, God is with Us! This is how God is with us!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Advent 4 Sermon: Vulnerable Power
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Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernández has committed his future to the Spanish capital club by signing a contract extension on 1 May. The new deal will keep him at Vicente Calderon until 2022.
The 21-year-old joined Atletico's academy from Rayo Majadahonda in 2007. After spending seven years in the youth setup, he was given a first team debut in December 2014. The France Under-21 international has been impressive for his side, making 20 appearances across all competitions.
A statement on Atletico's official website read, "Lucas Hernández has extended his contract with Atlético de Madrid for two more seasons."
"Lucas, who is 21, has trained in our Academy from the U11 category, a team he joined in the 2007-08 season. This season, the French left-back has continued his great progression, establishing himself as a top value and playing 20 matches so far. He is also a regular in the squad lists of the French U21 national team."
Hernández's form for Atletico has not gone unnoticed. ESPN reports he has been attracting interest from league rivals Barcelona, while the Catalan club's former manager Pep Guardiola wanted to sign him for his current club Manchester City.
According to the Sun, City's local rivals Manchester United were also interested in signing the Frenchman. However, Hernández has snubbed advances from these clubs and says he is delighted to renew his deal with the "club of my life".
Atletico's sporting director Jose Luis Caminero says Hernández signing a new deal with the La Liga outfit is a "source of joy".
He said, "This is a source of joy, since he is a player with an enormous potential and a spectacular future.
"He has strength and speed, along with an astonishing maturity for one so young. Lucas has had to perform in very awkward moments and has always done it at a great level. This is great news for us."
Hernández's younger brother Theo is also on Atletico's books. The 19-year-old is currently on a season-long loan deal at Alaves. His impressive form for the Basque club has seen him attract interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. He is believed to have a £20.3m ($26.2m) release clause on his contract.


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May 7-13, 2018, was the second annual #GreatSupervisor week at UBC. Graduate students were encouraged to give kudos to their graduate supervisors using #GreatSupervisor and #UBC on Twitter or Facebook. Here are the results.
#GreatSupervisor week started at the University of Calgary in 2014, and we are grateful to them for their inspiration and support in this initiative.
UBC's Great Supervisors
A #GreatSupervisor deserves thanks, but an awesome supervisor deserves pranks. @LukeClark01, the lab thanks you for your effort. #ubc pic.twitter.com/ZauKp9WIk1— Spencer Murch (@SpencerMurch) May 10, 2018
Fun amongst the Gentoo colony with @AugerMethe - Much learned, hilarious field moments had, and all the penguins tagged!— Sarah (@sarah_diermc) May 10, 2018
Cheers to a #GreatSupervisor at #UBC @UBCoceans pic.twitter.com/rKA6cUlzoZ
okay but my supervisor literally did background research on Overwatch and McHanzo fic so get on her level @ everyone else #GreatSupervisor https://t.co/MIGJC81W7Q— kelsey amari (@iKelseyL) May 3, 2018
#greatsupervisor s appreciation @edstubc #ubc Hongxia Shan, @AnnetteMHenry, Shauna Butterwick my transnational mentors and allies— Angela M. Contreras (@_amcontreras) May 9, 2018
Apparently it's Supervisor Appreciation Week at #UBC, and these two #GreatSupervisor s just published a key paper on community-wide impacts on mammals in the oil sands. Congrats @cole_burton and @JasonTFisherLab!!! https://t.co/CwfXup5p9z pic.twitter.com/WA0ZlPGM8a— Erin Tattersall (@erin_tatt) May 9, 2018
It the #SupervisorAppreciationWeek at @UBC! So I want to thank @ThomasNesme and Sylvain Pellerin at @Inra_BdxAqui and @agrobordeaux for being definitely the best supervisors I could have, for the enlightening (long) discussions and humanity! #GreatSupervisor— PieBarbieri (@barbieri_pie) May 9, 2018
It's Supervisor Appreciation Week at #UBC. Kudos to my #GreatSupervisor s Dr. Alison Taylor and Dr. Honxia Shan @edstubc for challenging my thinking while supporting and sharing their wisdom with me!— Nasim (@NPeik) May 9, 2018
I owe so much to my research supervisors @JenniferLoveUBC and @LaurelSchafer for all they have taught me! During #GreatSupervisor week at UBC I'm reminded of how much work our PIs put in for us behind the scenes; all the grants, paper edits, and networking to further our success.— Dawson Beattie (@DawsonBeattie) May 9, 2018
Today, for #TeacherAppreciationDay I thank my suspervisor Connie Eaves @EavesLab for not only educating me about stem cells & critical scientific research but for empowering me as a woman leader ready to face the world. @UBCGradSchool @ScienceVancity— Sneha Balani (@BalaniSneha) May 8, 2018
Qualities of excellent researchers, mentors, and leaders - @JenniferLoveUBC #WHRISym18 @J9_Austin #greatsupervisor pic.twitter.com/xPZT1p1Bt9— catriona_hippma (@catriona_hippma) May 9, 2018
PhD studies are made easier with the mentorship and guidance of a great supervisor. I am fortunate to work with Boris Sobolev @sobbor who never ceases to challenge and expand my thinking about our field of health services research. #greatsupervisor @UBCGradSchool @ubcspph— Sean Hardiman (@Sean_Hardiman) May 9, 2018
Couldn't have said it better. @NRamankutty has been the best mentor I could ever have wished for (in addition to simply being one of the best human beings I have ever met. #GreatSupervisor #SupervisorAppreciationWeek https://t.co/WRQFdBiuFd— Verena Seufert (@vereseufert) May 8, 2018
Thank you @wprobins27 for being such a #GreatSupervisor. I certainly couldn't have asked for a better supervisor. Thank you for creating a conducive learning environment #SupervisorAppreciationWeek #UBC— chaini (@chaini1987) May 9, 2018
Massive shoutout to the amazing @KLCampbellPhD for #GreatSupervisor #UBC appreciation wk! Beyond what you do (which is so extensive it needs its own tweet!), what you enable, inspire & support others to do is what truly makes you a great leader & supervisor. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/0EQAFop6rB— Sarah Weller (@_sarahweller) May 9, 2018
I am privileged to have the best and most supportive supervisor. I have learned a lot from you. whether it is dealing with stress or asking critical questions, whether it's research or teaching @biofoundry is #GreatSupervisor at #UBC also a great friend and mentor.— Roz (@orvgh) May 9, 2018
As a PhD student, what you need in a supervisor is foresight, empathy, and patience. Thank you Hisham (@ERDELab) for having these qualities in abundance! #GreatSupervisor #UBC— Vikas Menghwani (@v_ires) May 9, 2018
@ghoberg is without doubt a #GreatSupervisor: supportive, helpful, understanding... but above all, he makes his supervision feel like a collaboration (as much as possible), the best way to make a student feel confident and prepare him for what lies ahead. Thanks! #UBC #IRES_UBC— Guillaume Peterson St-Laurent (@gui_peterson) May 8, 2018
Do I have a #GreatSupervisor at #ubc? Hell ya! @J9_Austin is not only a superstar researcher and leader, she's a superstar supervisor! So glad I could help celebrate her with the Killam teaching prize this year! @ubcprez @UBCmedicine— catriona_hippma (@catriona_hippma) May 7, 2018
Rewarding hard work by letting me be Dory for a mock phone call - What more could a student ask for? #UBC #GreatSupervisor #LiuAmbroseisalegend— Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (@UBC_CogMobLab) May 8, 2018
It's #GreatSupervisor week @UBC and I'm so lucky to be supervised by @money2_dmoney. She's a kind and supportive boss lady! Major kudos for reining in my scattered and wild ideas— Elisabeth McClymont (@e_mcclymont) May 8, 2018
Did you know it is #SupervisorAppreciationWeek? I am lucky to have a #GreatSupervisor Dr. Bill Miller @bcmiller1961 at #UBC providing me with the best PhD training environment and experience I could ask for! @GFStrongRRP @UBCOSOT @ubcprez— Emma Maria (@emelsewhere) May 8, 2018
I'm privileged to have two #GreatSupervisor s at #UBC who teach me a lot about many things. I especially learn from their tenacity and persistence on everything they do. It's contagious. Thanks @KaiChanUBC and @jiayingzhao for sharing your time and knowledge with me! pic.twitter.com/W9a4CBmcWr— Alejandra Echeverri (@OrnithoAle) May 8, 2018
Thank-you to @SusanForwell @UBCOSOT @ubcprez for being such a #GreatSupervisor #UBC. Your mentoring is very much appreciated! Additional thanks to my committee members @bcmiller1961 and Dr. Rachelle Hole @CICUBC for all of your support!— BonifaceConsultingOT (@BonifaceOTs) May 8, 2018
Hats off to @leilaharris for her constant energy and invaluable mentorship all these years! #GreatSupervisor #UBC @EDGES_ubc pic.twitter.com/QSJSXXLaMW— Lucy Rodina (@LucyRodina) May 8, 2018
Thankful for being always challenged, supported, and inspired by my #GreatSupervisor @MonaGleason in #UBC. I've learned compelling lessons about integrity and scholarship that matters.— Claudia Diaz (@ClaudiaQuinta) May 8, 2018
It's Supervisor Appreciation week and I have to mntion how grateful I am about my #greatsupervisor Dr. Jennifer Berdahl @JBerdahl at @UBC who keeps me motivated and energised. So lucky to leave our meetings always feeling good!— Barnini Bhattacharyya (@barnini_b) May 7, 2018
I could not ask for a better supervisor than @NRamankutty. Extremely approachable and knowledgeable. Encourages us to venture out of our comfort zones. Most importantly, one of the nicest and kindest people I know. #GreatSupervisor #UBC #SupervisorAppreciationWeek— Balsher S. Sidhu (@balsher_sidhu) May 7, 2018
I am very grateful for having Dr Sue Grayston and Dr Louise Nelson as supervisors. They are suportive, encouraging and inspiring. Thank you so much. #GreatSupervisor #UBC #UBCO @ubcforestry @ubcokanagan— Marieta Marin Bruzos (@PGPRtraits) May 7, 2018
I am grateful for my PhD supervisor,Prof. Karen Hastings Bartlett.— Bojosi Gamontle. (@bojosigamontle) May 7, 2018
She is compassionate & kind yet tough when needed without being overbearing. She is approachable & has created an environment conducive for trust & growth! She really cares for students!#Greatsupervisor #UBC
Giving a shout-out to @HWittmanUBC at @ubcfarm for being a #GreatSupervisor throughout my time at @ubc -- equally formidable behind a computer, in front of a crowd, or even sampling soil (who knew!?) pic.twitter.com/5SE0V8bEuv— Dana James (@dmjames_) May 7, 2018
It is #GreatSupervisor week at #UBC. I am so grateful for the most supportive, compassionate, outstanding, and inspiring mentors on my PhD journey. Dr. @BruceVerchere and Dr. @JanEhses thank you!— Dominika Nackiewicz (@DominikaNL) May 7, 2018
Such a great way to show our gratitude @youbc thank you Dr. Ryuko Kubota and Dr. Bonny Norton for being the #GREATsupervisor ♥— Mashael (@Mashael_COLT) May 3, 2018
I'm one lucky #phd student to have TWO amazing supervisors who are equally kind, fiercely intelligent AND fun. @NRamankutty @HWittmanUBC my only complaint is how much you debate when we meet (jk it's great) #DoubleTrouble #greatsupervisor @ubcfarm @LiuInstituteUBC— Susanna Klassen (@susanna_elsie) May 10, 2018
I would like to thank @ultreia1x for being such a #GreatSupervisor. An excellent scholar, and an even better mentor! #GreatSupervisorWeek #UBC— Nikolaus Dean (@dean_nikolaus) May 10, 2018
I am so fortunate to have a pair of supportive and caring supervisors. @NJLachowsky and @ethicalquandary. They do an amazing job of pushing me to be more reflective and engaged with what it means to engage with community #greatsupervisor #ubc— Blake Hawkins (@queerICT) May 11, 2018
So glad to work with @LaurelSchafer, a #GreatSupervisor who constantly challenges me to improve and encourages diversity with an inaugural #UBC #WomeninChem event!— Rebecca DiPucchio (@rdipucchio_) May 11, 2018
Could not agree more @dean_nikolaus ! Thanks @ultreia1x for being an outstanding mentor. You push my thinking, always create a space where I feel heard, valued, and where can try out my ideas. Thank you also for always providing balanced, thoughtful, and selfless advice.— Erica Bennett (@val_erica) May 11, 2018
So privileged to have a #GreatSupervisor at #UBC to mentor me not only in science, but also in life, the universe, and everything. Thanks for your guidance and support @brian_macvicar ! pic.twitter.com/pjgs91zgUC— Eli York (@elimyork) May 11, 2018
#GreatSupervisor #UBC Prof Meghan Corella has been the best supervisor! So fortunate to work with her and thanks for all the helps and guidance!— Löng Häynam (@LngHynam) May 11, 2018
Big thanks and much appreciation for my #GreatSupervisor Dr Dominique Weis at #UBC, whose passion for a challenge, support for her students, and leadership of the @PCIGR team is endlessly motivating!!— Rhy McMillan (@bioapatite) May 11, 2018
Heather O'Brien always makes time in her schedule for students. The best thing about her: she views our mistakes as opportunities to teach us something new. She's always positive about our work and ideas. I'm so grateful to have such an incredible advocate. #greatsupervisor #UBC— Amelia Cole (@ameliawcole) May 11, 2018
I am grateful for my research supervisor @MagedSenbel. He provides excellent guidance and feedback, while also allowing me the intellectual freedom to explore new ideas. Thank-you! #GreatSupervisor #UBC— Nicole Rallis (@NicoleRallis) May 11, 2018
So grateful to have such a brilliant, supportive, and encouraging mentor/supervisor! Thank you, Dr. Paul Yong for your patience and guidance over the last couple years. I am looking forward to learning more from you during my PhD. #GreatSupervisor #UBC @PelvicPainEndo— Natasha Orr (@NatashaLeighOrr) May 11, 2018
"Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can." — Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sending kudos to my #GreatSupervisor #UBC @LHolsti for doing just that!— Stephanie Glegg (@stephglegg) May 11, 2018
It is Supervisor Appreciation Week at #UBC, so I want to express my endless gratitude to my #greatsupervisor, the amazing @LiisaGalea, for her unwavering support and guidance. Her investment in our success as scientists and well-being as individuals is truly inspiring.— Rand Mahmoud (@Rand_Mah) May 11, 2018
Wonderful presentations and feedback today at #VanHEM2018, thank you to @MarkTheHarrison for being a #Greatsupervisor getting me this far!— RandD (@radRandD) May 11, 2018
I feel very fortunate to have Dr Rob Guy from @ubcforestry as my #GreatSupervisor for both my MSc and my PhD. It has been 7 amazing years of wise support and academic mentorship from him. He is a role model to me @UBCGradSchool— Estefanía Milla-More (@ea_mimo) May 13, 2018
We are so privileged to have a #GreatSupervisor who is knowledgeable, patient and a great clinician-scientist. Not only is @jillzwicker our mentor in research, but also incredibly supportive outside of the lab. From all of us at Zwicker Lab. #SupervisorAppreciationWeek @ubcgss— sara izadi (@saraizadin) May 14, 2018
My supervisor is very considerate and always thinks for his students! He is very patient in listening to our ideas and struggles, and always provides the greatest supports to us! I'm very honored to be his student.
— Yaxi Hu on Xiaonan Lu
My supervisors are Dr. Anne Phelan and Dr. David Coulter. I couldn't think of any other teacher who is a greater teacher than my supervisors. I am so blessed and fortunate to have them both. For me, they exemplify how a great teacher could be like. They not only inspire me intellectually, but also plant a seed of wonder in me, ignite the fire of my passions and keep them warm.
— Ying Ma on Anne Phelan and David Coulter
My supervisor, Dr. Han, is not only nice and kind but also she is always very supportive from so many different ways. She always open her doors for all students. She always listen to our voices. She always try to expand students' abilities and possibilities as much as possible.
— Kwang Dae (Mitsy) Chung on Sandrine Han
There are not many mentors with whom you can relax and be honest while knowing you're going to get constructive and encouraging feedback. Dr. Theresa Rogers serves as a model for anyone seeking to become a more effective and thoughtful academic, teacher, or mentor of any kind. There's no comparison.
Dr. Theresa Rogers—for knowing how the "material and the dream can join;" for offering more honest feedback and support than any mentor I've ever had; for invariably believing that I *can* "sustain the part"—despite my silly misgivings and self-doubt!
— Caroline Hamilton on Theresa Rogers
Izak is a true scholar, who always motivates sudents to achieve higher, who personalized his mentoring approach to each student, who will be a mentor for me forever.
— Bo Xiao on Izak Benbasat
Jess practices the kind of academic feedback she teaches: using critique to make others' work better rather than tearing it apart or trying to mold it into a different project. Her feedback is incredibly helpful for helping me identify exactly where I need to clarify my thinking without pushing me into a particular direction. She also has a wonderful way of cultivating community among her students. Even though (as human geographers) none of us work in a lab together, Jess still convenes regular "lab meetings" where everyone checks in with each other and discusses questions/difficulties/progress/goals over food and drinks in addition to checking in with us all individually. I feel really fortunate to work with Jess as my supervisor.
— Mollie Holmberg on Jessica Dempsey
Villy has always given me the freedom and encouragement to work on a broad set of topics beyond my thesis work, and I am trully thankful for his helpful guidance.
— Abdulrahman Ben Hasan on Villy Christensen
Some people do what they are called to do in life, and we know that because we can see the passion, patience and interest they have for what they do and the interest they have in helping who is around them. Dr. Froese transmits his love and encourages us to do our best with his help and feedbacks making a difference and contributing to the success of the project/ research and the student. I am thankful to God for his life.
— Suzana Carla Nunes Lins Espindola on Thomas Froese
Brian Klinkenberg gives all of his time and attention to his students. He has never given me the impression that he doesn't want to help, whether it's advice for a presentation, edits for a paper, or a meeting to move a group project forward. Even on the busiest days, he balances working with his graduate students, teaching courses, attending meetings, and still making time to guide his undergrads. And bonus: he always brings in cookies!
— Emily Acheson on Brian Klinkenberg
A big thank you to Dr. Anne Gadermann for letting me think outside the box, for supporting my dreams, and for being a fantastic role model for academic integrity!
— Verena Rossa on Anne Gadermann
She is amazing! It is a real pleasure to work and learn from her. She is pacient and sweet with outstanding suggestions and ideas. She makes me feel comfortable and generates a great environment for brain storming and always has new insights to offer, my supervisor is great like no other!
— Natali Chizik on Emma Cunliffe
I am pleased to have Dr. Nielsen as a supervisor for my PhD studies at UBC. For the past three years, I got to know an incredibly nice and supportive mentor that always guides me towards my goals. My vision to discover new and better ways to improve breast cancer patients' lives brought me 10,000km across the world to work under the supervision of Dr. Nielsen as an expert leader in the field. He provided me with the ideal learning atmosphere of skills, knowledge, resources, leadership and supportive interpersonal relationship to help achieve my goals. He diligently encourages me to maximize my potentials and draw up plans of actions to succeed all along the path of my career.
— Karama Asleh on Torsten Nielsen
Amy is inspiring! Always provides critical yet gentle feedback & I want to be like her when I grow up.
— Linda Pickthall on Amy Metcalfe
Tom is an expert in his field of international studies and shares his knowledge freely, I enjoy working with him!
— Linda Pickthall on Tom Sork
Alison provides gentle guidance and support! My critical thinking & writing skills are better because of her!
— Linda Pickthall on Alison Taylor
So grateful for our #GreatSupervisor Dr. Brian Wilson @ubccss @UBCKin @UBCEduc who is not only an exemplary scholar but also a role model human with his thoughtful kindness, humility, and patience. You're pretty much the supervisor lottery jackpot -- thank you, everyday!
— 'Sport, Environment, Peace, Media' group on Brian Wilson
Great mentor and inspiration. Brilliant and approachable. Always finding new opportunities for students. Thanks!
— Gabrielle Menard on James Vercammen
Dr Hackett is an all-round great supervisor and scientist. As my supervisor during my PhD and now for my post-doctoral fellowship, Dr Hackett has been an amazing mentor. She has been totally dedicated in helping me succeed with every project I have worked on and pays particular attention to every detail of my development as a young scientist. I have been very lucky to have her as my supervisor. #GreatSupervisor #DrTillieHackett
— Emmanuel Osei on Tillie Louise Hackett
So grateful to have such an inspiring, encouraging and supportive supervisor in Dr. Bainbridge. Thank you for all the time, energy and enthusiasm you bring to supporting me through this process!
— Deetria Egeli on Lesley Bainbridge
Tillie is an amazing professional and human bean. She is a talented researcher who knows how to bring her team together, challenging us to break our own barriers and excel in many areas. As if being competent professionally wasn't enough, Tillie is a caring person who makes us feel welcomed, "protected" and understood beyond our professional duties. She understands very well that everyone has a life and she is always there helping us and cheering for us, every step along the way.
— Leila Mostaço-Guidolin on Tillie-Louise Hackett
Prof. Beasley-Murray is a supervisor who does not hold your hand in this journey called 'PhD' so you can discover your true potentialities and present some unique and brilliant idea to the world. Instead, he watches you carefully and when you are lost, he shows you a light to help you get back on track. A modest 'Thank you' is not enough to express how grateful I am for all the help, support and valuable feedback I have received from you. This dissertation would not be same without you as my supervisor.
— Upasana Thakkar on Jon Beasley-Murray
Tillie is a fantastic and supportive supervisor. She is so dedicated to her students and the research we undertake - always responding to emails and working late into the night!! She will also go above and beyond what most people would do to help you out on a personal level. Exemplified by her continually writing detailed references for previous students who call her up out of the blue 5 or more years after they have left the lab; or by helping you out with all of the immigration paperwork and nonsense that international students have to go through. She has been a fabulous mentor to me personally, allowing me the freedom to embrace my inner mad scientist and supporting me throughout the PhD. It has honestly been a great privilege to work along side such an exceptional & inspirational scientist and leader. #GreatSupervisor!
— Steve Booth on Tillie-Louise Hackett
Can't begin to tell you how much i appreciate your willingness to co-supervise me in my PhD program. i am grateful for your commitment to provide a conducive academic environment to learn from your wealth of knowledge and experience. Thank you for been so extra supportive. You are amazing!
— Ibukun Kayode on Helen Brown and Laura Nimmon
I offer my heartfelt thanks to Drs. Shannon Kolind and Anthony Traboulsee, who have taught me more than I could ever learned in a classroom. They have provided me with unconditional support and care, and encouraged critical thinking and professional growth. Even during their busy schedules, they regularly met with me to ensure that I was meeting my goals and had all necessary resources. I am very grateful for their mentorship, trust and guidance! #GreatSupervisor week at #UBC.
— Lisa Eunyoung Lee on Shannon Kolind and Anthony Traboulsee
She believed in me before I believed in myself.
— Alice Wang on Tai Smith
I am grateful for my research supervisor @MagedSenbel. He provides excellent guidance and feedback, while also allowing me the intellectual freedom to explore new ideas. Thank-you! #GreatSupervisor #UBC
— Nicole Rallis on Maged Senbel
Can't let great supervisor week at UBC pass without saying thank you to Dr. Cheryl Gregory-Evans So proud to work with her. Through her patience, understanding and great attitude, I built confidence and self-esteem in research and science in general. She created just the perfect environment for any individual in her lab and despite all her other commitments, she sets aside time for each member to discuss progress and be there whenever they need her. I always get inspired by her passion in running a marathon and sharing with us all the efforts she put ( proud of her). I'm grateful to have a brilliant, wise and super competent supervisor. Thank you for making my grad's journey at UBC wonderful and invaluable.
— Aisha Soliman on Cheryl Gregory-Evans
I would like to thank my Supervisor Dr. Mohamed Bedaiwy, for all the guidance, encouragement and advice he has provided up till now to bring out the best in me. I have been extremely lucky to have a supervisor like Dr.Bedaiwy, who cared so much about my work, and who responded to my questions and queries so promptly. He is extremely knowledgeable, excellent and unremarkable in everything he does. He is the best Doctor and a role model not only for me, but for the whole department and other students too. I am grateful to you Dr.Bedaiwy for giving me the opportunity to work with you. Your guidance will definitely help me brighten my career and professional life. I would like to express my gratitude to you for being such an inspiration. Thanks for teaching me so much.
— Sunaina Sharma on Mohamed Bedaiwy
Dr. Nashon's genuine care and support is truly admirable. He believes in supporting and educating the whole person by caring for their wellbeing and intellectual development. I am truly thankful for his support.
— Hunter Kshamta on Samson Nashon
I want to thank my great supervisor, Dr Jennifer Vadeboncoeur because she had taught me the difference between being a student and being a learner. Her invaluable guidance has pushed me beyond my limits not only as a researcher but as a person.
— Natacha Monestal Mora on Jennifer A. Vedeboncoeur
I feel so fortunate to have Sally and Fuchsia as my doctoral supervisors. As an international student, they are the kind of supervisors I need to be successful. Early on in my first year when I was struggling to balance between my son and study, they both showed their understanding and support. We are able to meet when necessary and they always provide detailed and constructive feedback which has provided me with the impetus I needed to develop the functional skills and knowledge for this evolving learning experience. I could not be more happy for their mentorship including other occasions for which I owe them gratitude. Many thanks to Sally and Fuchsia.
— Abosede Ojerinde on Sally Thorne and Fuchsia Howard
Dr. Janette Bulkan is a #GreatSupervisor because of her support and guidance since resuming my MSc program in September, 2017. The many moments of interactions with her both personally and during classes has increased my passion to research on issues in community forestry and governance system in the natural resource management. She's particularly a leading scholar in this field with many colleagues and collaborators globally. Thanks to Janette for supervising my Masters degree.
— Samuel Adeyanju on Janette Bulkan
#GreatSupervisor #UBC And I want to sincerely thank my wonderful supervisor Dr Tal Jarus for her unwavering support. I have learnt so much under her mentorship and I am very privileged to have a very great doctoral supervisor. Thank so much Tal!
— Parisa on Tal Jarus


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Crystal has been with the Stephen Cooley Real Estate Group since 2016 and works out of our Rock Hill office. She loves working with clients and helping them find a home that is perfect for them, we are so happy to have her in our agent group! In addition to being a real estate agent, Crystal wear many other hats – wife, mom and grandmother. She recently wore two hats at once as she was able to be the real estate agent for one of her sons. Crystal helped find the perfect home for him and his wife. Crystal and her husband love attending concerts or grabbing dinner and a movie during their free time. Client's love to work with Crystal for their real estate needs, check out one client's experience:
As we were casually beginning our home search in the area, Crystal Clemence reached out to us after my wife registered on their website. From that initial contact and throughout the entire process, we were impressed with the level of personalized care and connection (including a thoughtful welcome kit that included gifts for our children). Crystal treated us like close friends-advocating for us when necessary and reminding us of our own goals and desires. She was thorough and helpful, but never pushy or trying to sell us something beyond our financial means. We were especially grateful for her willingness to work with us over the phone and even through FaceTime as we were out of state looking to move to the area. Crystal kept her word and walked us through every step of the process from initial offer to closing. We have already recommended her to a neighbor and feel like she would be a great resource for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. – Chris & Sarah Mitchell, via Facebook
How long have you been with the SCREG?
I've been an agent for 12 year and have worked with Stephen's group almost 2 years (in November this year).
How did you hear about the Stephen Cooley Real Estate Group?
Being the real estate industry, I knew of his company and had shared a transaction with Reggie Grigg.
What's your favorite thing about being a part of this agent group?
Stephen's leadership and constant guidance helps me every day to stay focused on my business. We have an incredible work family who supports one another in every way.
What makes the Greater Charlotte area a great place to live?
Charlotte has everything you need, from Sports Events to Concerts to an elegant Date Night, it's just a fun place to live!
You aren't originally from the area, where did you grow up and how did you happen to move to the Greater Charlotte area?
I am originally from Florida but grew up in Houston, TX, married my high school sweetheart and we have three incredible sons. My husband was relocated to the Charlotte area 7 years ago and we absolutely love living here and plan to remain throughout retirement.
Do you have any hobbies?
We are now empty nesters and love it! Dinner and a movie is a favorite! My husband and I have also rekindled our love for concerts – mostly 80's bands because let's face it, that's the BEST era of music! I also love spoiling my three grandchildren when given the opportunity.
As an avid concert attendee, who is your favorite band to see live? Have there been any concerts that totally flopped that you attended?
Rick Springfield is my absolute favorite musician to see in person. He puts on an incredible show and truly engages with his audience. We've seen him 5 times and will continue to do so anytime he travels to our area….The biggest flop was Cheap Trick – 50+ year old's don't want to hear new stuff! We want the old stuff – Plain and Simple!
For 2018, what are you most excited about in the real estate market?
Continuing to meet new families and build my business in a special way. I already feel blessed…