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Muslims opened their homes to friends and relatives as part of Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities yesterday but some even invited strangers.
Sikh, Christian and Hindu guests tucked into briyani and curry in Ms Noor Mastura's home in Serangoon, taking turns at the table with a steady stream of relatives.
Ms Mastura, 26, invited them through the SG Muslims for Eid initiative, which she started last year.
The scheme aims to link up Muslim households celebrating the festival with people of other faiths, and Muslims who want to join in the celebrations but have nowhere to go.
"The whole idea of Eid is to spread joy," said Ms Mastura, a flight attendant. "The first day is an important day and it's usually a family affair for the closest relatives and friends, but we wanted to let guests experience customs like the Eid prayer, and going home to ask for forgiveness from elders."
A total of 16 hosts and eight guests signed up for the initiative, which is modelled on a similar idea that the Humans of New York street photography project in the United States came up with for Christmas.
One of the three guests who visited Ms Mastura's home yesterday was polytechnic student Parvitar Singh, 19, who was experiencing Hari Raya in a Muslim household for the first time. "It's an honour to be here and to see how Noor's family comes together, how there is so much respect between her and her elders, and to experience their love and hospitality," he said.
He said he signed up for the event to learn more about other cultures and faiths. "Recent attacks around the world made me realise that it's very important to come together as a society," he said.
Ms Mastura and co-organisers Dhaniah Suhana, 29, a student, and Haider Amir, 31, a sales manager, said they started their society – Interfaith Youth Circle – to provide opportunities for deeper interfaith engagement, and to give young people a safe space to share their views.
They also organise activities such as monthly group discussions on different religious texts.
Mosques all over the island saw one of their busiest days yesterday.
At Al-Huda Mosque in Bukit Timah, relatives of mosque chairman Azman Kassim and long-time volunteers laid out prayer mats and prepared lontong – a vegetable stew with rice cakes – for 1,000 people.
"It's become a family tradition," said Mr Azman, 55, whose parents and some of their brood of 78 – including grandchildren and great- grandchildren – were helping out.
His nephew, Mr Zulqarnain Zulkiflee, 31, who helps looks after the mosque's social media presence, said: "For those who pray at this mosque, it's a challenge to come here because they have moved farther away, but the kampung spirit keeps bringing them back."
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It's the first Meatless Monday of 2014!
Going meatless one day a week is a great resolution to make, and it can lead to many other great changes such as losing weight, helping the environment and reducing your risk for diseases. But change can be tough, so we wanted to help by offering some of our favorite meatless winter meals — each of which we tied to a resolution.
1. Resolve to start off on the right foot: Pumpkin spice oatmeal
2. Resolve to live brightly: Curried sweet potato soup with cilantro, lime and peanuts
3. Resolve to reuse and recycle: Homemade vegetable stock
4. Resolve to respect the classics: Red beans and walnut-herb sauce over black rice
5. Resolve to let go of perfection: Kale, sweet potato, farro and pomegranate salad
6. Resolve to allow positive transformations: Wilted spinach salad with sun-dried tomatoes and baby bella mushrooms
7. Resolve to appreciate the little things: Mini quinoa and black bean patties
8. Resolve to try the unusual: Warm broccoli, orange and olive salad
9. Resolve to add a little spice to your life: Spicy black bean soup
10. Resolve not to feel guilty: Garlicky roasted chickpeas with feta and mint
Good luck on all your resolutions!
—Sarah & Caitlin
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Madras Cafe is a product of Bollywood, but unlike any other Hindi film you might ever have seen. In the midst of mindless masti passing off as cinema, Madras Cafe stands out as an earnest endeavour that reminds us of just how good Bollywood can be if (and when) they put their mind to making memorable cinema, great cinema even.
A taut political cum espionage thriller, Madras Cafe treats a delicate subject with great care and honesty, a remarkable feat given how political topics can easily upset sensitivities. Mixing fact and fiction seamlessly, Madras Cafe flies along thanks to its crisp editing and pacing and there are no heroes to root for nor villains to boo at. This is not your classic tale of good vs evil retold. If you know nothing about the war in Sri Lanka for over two decades, the very least Madras Cafe will do so is open your eyes to it.
For those in the know, you know fully well what's coming at the end of it all, and you will still be on the edge of your seats thanks to the superb pacing of the film. As the assassination plot segues into the classic race-against-time thriller, the tempo of the film will keep you riveted right until the final chilling explosion that you expected to happen all along. Somehow restrained and yet glaringly compelling at the same time, Madras Cafe is a powerful story that transports you back in time to a place where there ends up being no winners, losers, good guys or bad guys.
Each character in the film plays their character to the fullest of their abilities, right from John Abraham's grizzly military intelligence officer Vikram Singh to Nargis Fakhri's earnest British Asian journalist Jaya Sahni. Even Siddharth Basu (yes, the quiz mastermind himself) puts in a very real performance that draws you in, which makes one wonder why he isn't acting more!
There are several good reasons why you should catch Madras Cafe, but in the end you need just the one. Watching high-quality cinema is its own reward, and Madras Cafe is one film you won't want to miss.


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Constitution Center was formally the home to the U.S. Department of Transportation as the David Nassif Building. JE Richards completed the electrical work for a complete renovation of the building which now houses the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The renovation turned one of the largest middle-aged federal office buildings into an environmentally-conscious, modern piece of real estate.
The finished product offers 1.4 million square feet of above-grade office space, 15 acres of underground parking - the largest private underground parking in the city - and installation of the largest "chilled beam" HVAC system in the country. Electrical installation also included 15KV distribution throughout the building, installation of 10 substations- 6 residing in the penthouse- the heaviest weighing in at 28,000 pounds, two 1000KW emergency generators on the roof that were disassembled for lifting before installation, over 700 panel boards, 6000' of bus duct, over 500,000' of conduit, 480,000' of feeder wire and fire alarm.
This LEED Silver Project was recognized by The Washington Building Congress for outstanding craftsmanship with an award for Power Generation, Distribution and Switchgear.


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A top US Senate Republican is shelving draft legislation that would have triggered nuclear-related sanctions back on Iran over its ballistic missile activity, acknowledging it cannot garner the 50 votes required for passage and would ostracize foreign allies.
Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, continues to work with members of his own party, Democrats, European envoys and the US administration hoping to construct legislation that will send a message of toughness to Tehran while keeping the nuclear accord intact, the Jerusalem Post reported on Thursday.
But the amendment he initially previewed one month ago with Sen. Tom Cotton, alongside US President Donald Trump's national address on Iran policy, will not advance as planned.
It is a setback for the Trump administration, which in its rollout of a comprehensive policy approach to Iran characterized Corker and Cotton's bill as a "legislative remedy" to its concerns with the Iran nuclear deal.
The legislation would have amended the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act to effectively extend provisions of the Iran nuclear deal indefinitely in the eyes of US law.


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The directors and staff at Jonis are caring and dedicated to the children. Our kids love going to school and learning with their friends. One great thing about the center and the program is that they continuously strive to get better and do more for the kids.
I often think how fortunate I have been to have such a wonderful place for my children to spend their time while I have to be at work. Nothing can be more comforting for a working "away from home" parent, then to know their children are being well cared for by people who have the same values, hopes and dreams for their children as they do. Daycare providers are teachers, nurses, counselors and much, much more. This is the reason Mark and I picked Joni's Child Care five years ago and continue to choose so for our three children.
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I opened my Bible this morning while considering postponing the devotional time until later in the day. "No," I told myself, "just sit down, open it up, read something, meditate a moment, then you can move on."
I opened to Daniel 1. I really didn't feel like dealing with apocalyptic literature this morning. Why couldn't I have turned to a warm fuzzy, brighten-your-day kind of passage? Why Daniel, why now?
I picked up reading where my eyes fell to the page. Daniel was supposed to be eating from the King's food and drinking the King's wine. But as a good Jew, Daniel was not supposed to be eating and drinking that way.
Instead of raising a protest movement or even assuming the martyr position, Daniel approached the King's representative and asked if he could, rather, eat as his faith called for him to eat.
The Official was (fairly) concerned for his own life should Daniel's performance or appearance suffer from eating just vegetables and water. Again, Daniel's response was not to well up with self-righteousness, but to make a deal with the official. "Give it 10 days," Daniel suggested, "then decide what you will do."
God rewarded Daniel's commitment. Was it Daniel's commitment to the dietary laws, or his commitment to making the effort to work peaceably and cooperatively with the unbeliever. I think it was both.
Now I'm glad I opened to Daniel 1, and glad I followed through.


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Q. Which TV character said, "Live long and prosper"? or Q. Which singer's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
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At Home in Frisco.
This beaut here made it to the home of a fellow who is, himself, a rather prolific artist. It is always encouraging to see your stuff hanging in the home of someone else who creates.
Go give Junky Trinkets, Tumbleweed TexStyles and Texowa a look. I got a feeling, especially if you're from Texas, that there's going to be something there you'd like.


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This elegant, craftsman style 3 bedroom bungalow, featuring large open concept living room and kitchen, is designed perfectly for entertaining friends and colleagues or a quiet family night. The main floor features convenient laundry room and spacious mud room adjacent to the large double car garage. The master bedroom features a generous sized ensuite and large walk in closet. A dream home, come true!


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Buying a home is a defining moment in a person's life.
With that transaction comes a wide range of emotions – hope, excitement, fear and uncertainty.
For more than a decade, Ray Evans has been a top producer and branch manager with an emphasis on streamlining the mortgage process to a flexible, transparent process.
Because there are many lending options available, Evans said it's important to showcase what makes Element unique – the availability and service level of a local company that controls the process from A to Z.
Clients needs and wants can vary, so Element is designed to meet them where they are. Some embrace technology while others prefer a personal touch.
"It's a scary transaction for many people," Evans said. "We want to alleviate the fear of the unknown, pull the curtain back and give people a clear understanding of the process –what to expect – and answer any questions they may have."
With a background in real estate and technology, Evans joined Element Funding in 2007, right before the housing crisis decimated the industry. Evans said those lean years taught him it's not about simply putting together a mortgage plan for clients, but also acting as personal consultants.
"The industry itself is very competitive and cutthroat, much like real estate and cars but with very similar margins," Evans said. "That makes you showcase what makes your company so special."
Since opening their doors, the privately owned company has lent over $6 billion and remains debt-free. Each month, Element maintains a $1 billion credit line. But in the end, Evans said it's not about how much a client qualifies for – it's about what fits their needs.
"A lot of people don't have a financial plan and may not understand the ramifications of creating that debt," Evans said. "They may not know their needs until we explain the process. We look at their budgets and help them reach their goals – both short and long term."
It takes several moving parts when constructing a mortgage. With comprehensive access to attorneys, CPAs, homeowners insurance and financial planners, Element is designed to create a total solution for any client.
"During the process, it's important to touch them in ways that make a difference," Evans said. "Through education and answering any questions, it helps reinforce what they're doing."
The culture of respect isn't exclusive to Evans' Newnan branch. For him, it's a top-to-bottom approach that sold him on working for the company over a decade ago.
"I respect the leadership of this company, doing things for clients they didn't have to do," Evans said "We offer more options than most and with those, it gives our clients more flexibility. We provide everything we can and set expectations appropriately."
With the number of options a potential client has for obtaining a mortgage, Evans said the strengths of Element lie in its flexibility and hometown approach.
"We've tailored our company to be a high-powered mortgage company, but with a hometown feel," Evans said. "Our office is a family home and that's an environment we're trying to foster."
With the company headquartered in Atlanta, Element's branch locations have local decision-making authority to offer mortgage loans for residential properties primarily in the southeastern U.S., and the ability to handle mortgage financing in a total of 49 states.
Evans is personally licensed in Georgia, Florida and Alabama, helping customers purchase not only their primary residence, but investment and vacation properties as well.
"We provide more flexibility than bigger companies, which means we can close quickly, but make any adjustments that would normally take our competitors a little longer," Evans said. "
On May 30, Evans and the Element family are inviting the public to an open house to get a glimpse of the vision they're building. Strategically located between Newnan and Thomas Crossroads, the office is designed to be a cozy, accessible place for all clients.
"For us, it's about exceeding expectations and ming a transaction a pleasurable experience," Evans said. "Our biggest job is listening. We facilitate – we don't sell."


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Inspired by a visit to The Color Factory in New York City, "Hydrangea" features beautifully classic blue and white flowers accented with rich green foliage and splashes of bright yellow and tangy orange.
Each pattern in the Teresa Roche textile collection begins as an original painting inspired by a moment, a place or a memory. She has a passion for creative spaces…not necessarily glamorous or luxurious spaces, but those that are personal, interesting and a reflection of the people who live there.
• Each roll is 2' wide and available in lengths of 9' and 12'
• Repeat: 24" x 26.6"
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An efficient educationist, Minaxi is a versatile genius working on various issues like girls' education, women empowerment, adult education, and health awareness, vocational and career guidance. These are some of her strengths which make her a great asset to the society.
Mrs. Minaxi Vakharia, an efficient educationist, is a synonym of 'hard worker.' A perfectionist, she scales tough summits and attains success. She is known for her firm conviction to cultivate moral values in young minds. She mightily trusts that 'charity' and 'social work' are basic virtues and should be included in the curriculum from the very beginning. She inspires her students, colleagues and friends by helping the poor and the needy. Along with students and teachers, she often visits orphanages, blind schools and old age homes and celebrates birthdays, friendship days and many festivals with them. Students learn to willingly contribute their share from their pocket money in the 'Social Work Fund.' She is often found in remote rural areas, educating and catering to the needs of the people there as much as possible. She steals time from her busy schedule to teach students of Ashram Shala and the poor students of villages. She aspires to teach the tribal students even after her retirement. Although she favours garnering education in one's mother tongue, she trains students to develop communication skills as well - enabling them to have good command over the English language. A versatile genius, she has many awards at city, district and state level in her account. She has toiled in all phases of life, be it 12th Board Examination results, office work in school, cultural activities, Science Fair, guiding students and teachers for debates, elocution competitions, essay writing competition, and many more. And that is why success always crowns her head. Winning 'The Gujarat State Best Teacher's Award', she has reached the pinnacle of her success. She has been a good disciplinarian and a woman of principles with a proficient command over her subject. Her friendly and motherly attitude makes her a favourite among students and parents. Girls education, women empowerment, adult education, health awareness and guidance, vocational and career guidance are some of her strengths which makes her a great asset to the society.
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Using our POS system, you are allowed setup a promotion period for the items in your optical store. When a customer purchase that item, the system will automatically charge the customer with pre-defined promotion price.
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For the "attachment" in our POS system, you can attach customer information in the receipt for your record purpose or print out the attachment info to the customer for their reference such as the customer's previous eye vision readings or eye care requirements.
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Using BMO POS system for your optical store, you can set pick-up time and date for your customer to remind them when to pick up their glasses. Besides that, your optical store is also allowed to set the warranty date for customer's glasses. Our POS system will alert you when the pick-up due date is nearby.
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Basic skills trainers all over Europe name professional exchange among trainers, targeted further education and networking as most important in assuring quality in the provision of basic skills education. So far, professional exchange among trainers has taken place on a regional or national level. ShareIT offers a cross border opportunity to exchange experience, learn from each other and network in a very specific and individualized context.
ShareIT wants to encourage trainers from participating countries to go on transnational exchange and attend the training in one of the partner countries to learn from colleagues and improve their competencies. Trainers receive a theoretical and practical insight into the work of their colleagues abroad.
Country: Poland
Date of Training: 26 - 30th October 2015
Contact: Grzegorz Grodek
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Training Objectives
- Exchange and insight into basic skills activities in Poland
- Practical insight through job shadowing and use of methods on informal exchange in hosting Organisations
- Knowledge of working conditions of basic skills trainers in the hosting Organisations
- Knowledge of the actual implementation of the measures in the context of, or in contrast to, the officially conveyed political representation in the respective countries
- Knowledge of the significance of basic skills education in the participating countries.
Learning outcomes
- Participants know about the framework conditions for basic skills provision in Poland
- Participants know about the different priorities of basic skills measures in the hosting institutions
- Participants know about basic skills programmes in the hosting Organisations
- Participants know about the working situations of basic skills in Poland
- Participants learn about methodology and didactics of basic skills provision in the institutions visited
- Participants get a practical insight into the work with the addressed target groups
- Plenary sessions at the beginning and end of the training week organized by 36,6 Competence Centre
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Mammals are warm blooded vertebrates of the class secreting milk to feed the young. The word originates from the Latin mamma meaning breast. This is a phenomenon humans share with all other mammals ranging from shrews to elephants, including whales and dolphins. Instinct drives the newborn straight to the teat, the post umbilical lifeline.
Mother's milk! There is nothing quite like it for the infant: A perfect blend of all the nutrients required to nurture the growing mammal, presented in the most sensuous manner imaginable. There is something immensely satisfying about babies suckling from their mothers. They convey all the signs of contentment and good health.
Strangely there is a market driven tendency in the western world to feed baby humans artificial substitutes for the sake of la bella figura. Animals must breast feed, unless they are calves born on a dairy farm where they are separated from their mothers soon after birth once they have taken colostrum. They are given milk substitutes in a bucket which inevitably gives rise to digestive problems. Cow's milk bizarrely becomes part of the so called 'balanced diet' of humans where it can ironically also lead to digestive upsets and other health issues in some people.
The profit driven modern dairy industry is concerned with size and quantity. This comes at a price for cows that are treated like machines in a factory. The calves, particularly the males, are often grossly neglected or sold to inappropriate 'farmers' where they suffer and die. Or worse still, they endure brief and miserable lives as part of the veal industry: This so called delicacy is derived from the most indelicate process. Connoisseurs of veal demand soft, pale meat. To achieve this calves are raised inside dark barns, in cramped crates and fed nutritionally deficient rations. This process of deprivation and suffering turns out inferior flesh. It's a shameful disgrace on the perpetrators and consumers alike.
The level of humanity found in small scale dairies becomes a serious consideration if we are to encourage and support good animal husbandry from farmers who truly care for their animals. When we choose a product of known origin we can make an informed decision about ethically sound agricultural practice.
In Prince Albert we are fortunate to have Gay's Dairy where the well being of prize Guernsey cows takes priority. Cows graze on pastures as much as possible. They are even given names, reflecting a tradition of individual consideration and care. Calves, although removed from their mothers after a week, are given space, love and lots of attention. The heifers are raised to join the herd later, and the males are selected for stud. Any surplus calves are homed to carefully screened owners.
Pasteurization feeds into our fear based, insurance bound view of the world. We can indeed contract serious diseases from the milk of unhealthy dairy herds. Our main concerns here are brucellosis and tuberculosis. But if the herd is established free of these diseases by a simple test, and they are kept in dry, hygienic conditions, the milk need not be pasteurized, as is the case with Gay's Dairy. We've all observed what happens when heat is applied to the white of an egg. A similar process occurs invisibly to the proteins in heated milk, which some say render it less nutritious and possibly even harmful to drink. Milk certainly tastes better fresh from the cow.
Food of animal origin always comes with a sacrifice the conscientious consumer simply cannot ignore, because he or she has the power to make a difference to the way animals are dealt with behind the screams.
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Mammals are warm blooded vertebrates of the class secreting milk to feed the young. The word originates from the Latin mamma meaning breast. This is a phenomenon humans share with all other mammals ranging from shrews to elephants, including whales and dolphins. Instinct drives the newborn straight to the teat, the post umbilical lifeline.
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Canonical has launched Managed Apps - enabling enterprises to have their apps deployed and operated by Canonical as a fully managed service. At launch, Canonical will cover ten widely used cloud-native database and LMA (logging, monitoring and alerting) apps on multi-cloud Kubernetes but also on virtual machines across bare-metal, public and private cloud. Managed Apps free DevOps teams to focus on delivering business value and away from time-consuming management tasks, at a predictable cost.Read More
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I might have mentioned once or twice how the truly hard problem isn't the urban housing cost crisis (there are way to fix this; we just don't want to do it), but the fiscal unsustainability of the suburbs:
While Paul Krugman's recent column about urban inequality and gentrification has been lighting up the internet, to a considerable extent, it's irrelevant. As I've discussed before, cities–not metro areas, but actual cities–will never hold but a fraction of the U.S.'s population (though hopefully an increasing fraction). The problem we will face is how to keep suburbs economically viable, both in terms of infrastructure and quality of life. Part of that will have to involve increasing 'urbanization' of the suburbs, while other suburbs will be left to decline. But this, not gentrification (which can be reduced with progressive taxation) is a much more difficult problem. Not only will there be resistance by homeowners to changes, but the very, well, infrastructure of the suburbs doesn't lend itself to increasing density. Very basic and expensive things like altering the road grid (or, more accurately, turning the suburban knot into a grid) will meet a lot of political resistance, even if the funds to do this can be found.
If you think the politics of resentment are bad today, just wait a decade or two as a bunch of suburban homeowners see their nest eggs turn to shit.
Which brings us to Omaha, Nebraska. I bear no ill will towards Omaha: I used to have relatives there, and visited often many moons ago. But much of the growth in Omaha, even though it is a city, is exactly like that of a suburb. So you'll never believe what happened next! (boldface mine)
It's a model of comfortable mid-American living, with one unusual exception: thanks to a quirk in how Omaha developed, about 300 miles of streets in these nice neighborhoods are pitted with potholes almost big enough to swallow an SUV.
The bad roads have been both an anomaly and a source of complaints for years. But recently, they've become the center of a mini-crisis after local officials began dispatching crews to tear up the asphalt in the neighborhoods and turn the streets back into dirt roads, much like what existed in the city's frontier days…
Nearly every U.S. city faces a backlog of needed roadwork as streets built decades ago wear out, but the situation is especially vexing in Omaha, a sprawling city of 435,000 people with 4,800 miles of road and not enough tax revenue to maintain them.
Decades ago, a number of developers sought permission to lay down asphalt roads, rather than longer-lasting concrete, in several sections in the middle of town, and to skip installing curbs and gutters preferred by the city. The city agreed, with the understanding that homeowners be responsible for occasional repaving. Some substandard roads also were in areas once outside the city but that were later annexed.
For years, the arrangement held up. But as the roads began to age and crumble, and as new residents replaced the original homeowners, resentment intensified about a city government that maintained some neighborhoods while ignoring others.
"It's a matter of fairness," said Omaha streets superintendent Austin Rowser. "Some property owners paid for better streets and a minority didn't."
He added that the city simply can't afford the roughly $300 million bill to fix all the substandard streets.
That doesn't fly with residents who say that dirt roads or crumbling pavement are unworthy of a well-off community with a growing population, a tiny unemployment rate and four Fortune 500 companies…
According to urban planners, the dispute is a case study in how short-term deals that cities make about seemingly minor issues can backfire when the cities and circumstances change.
I'll say. Keep in mind, Omaha is a reasonably prosperous city in a low-cost state. And it still can't afford the current costs of road maintenance. What chance do less affluent areas have?
By the way, how do you think those property values are doing along those dirt roads…


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Use the PLAYBACK Tool to Coach Sales
February 14, 2017
If you're a sales leader, my advice for you to coach sales effectively is to respect the salesperson's perspective before you begin.
They might say to themselves: "it's hard to be coached by my boss because she doesn't respect what I have to say, especially since I haven't invited her to coach me in the first place."
If you want to coach sales effectively, remember this simple tool: PLAYBACK.
Each letter of this acronym stands for a word that represents the steps you can use as a guide to successful coaching.
Use the PLAYBACK Tool to Coach Sales
P – Permission to coach.
Before beginning the coaching dialog, ask permission. It might sound something like, "hey Laura, would it be OK to offer you some coaching?" Obviously, let them know what it is you want to coach them on. For example: the last joint sales call you both attended.
L – Listen to the other person.
Are they genuinely open for you to coach them? Are they open at this particular time? Can you see the world through their eyes?
To effectively coach sales, you need to appreciate their perspective throughout the coaching session.
A – Ask what they think.
In other words, give them an opportunity to describe the situation you are offering coaching on. For example, "I'd like to get your thoughts on how you did on that sales call."
Ask if they agree to talk about the specific topics you want to discuss. For example, "I'd like to cover how you responded when the CEO asked you about our document management system," or "why we left without agreeing to a follow-on meeting."
Perhaps more importantly, ask them if they'd like to cover something about this issue. The salesperson, for instance, might say, "I think I rambled on too much when I was describing our process."
You can continue this dialog until you both agree on specific points to cover in your coaching session.
Y – Your desired outcomes.
If you're going to coach sales, have a goal in mind. Do you want to affect someone's behavior in a positive way? Is your goal to remind them about something they forgot, like a critical step in your sales process? Do you want them to review a specific area in the company's Sales PlayBook?
It's a good idea for you to agree on a purpose for the coaching at the onset.
B – Back to them and their desired outcome.
Since you've just outlined what your desired outcome is for offering coaching, it's a good idea to find out if they have one for themselves. As an example, "I'd like to learn how to discuss pricing more effectively," or "I'd like to improve how I talk about the company, without sounding so 'salesy.'" You don't even have to place a limit on one outcome alone.
A – Ask clarifying questions.
Don't assume that what you heard is what they meant. Some of the best coaching I've witnessed is when a coach asks, "can you clarify what you mean?"
For example, "can you clarify what you mean by you 'rambled too much?'"
They might say, "I rambled because I didn't fully understand the specific feature of our product that they asked about."
With this additional information, you have more to work with and the potential to make a bigger contribution.
C – Coach.
Once you've received permission, have identified the specific areas to offer coaching, and understand how to contribute to the other person, then it is time to coach sales.
At this point, your suggestions will have maximum effect.
Do your best to coach while standing in their shoes, and even more importantly, allowing them to discover their "a-ha moments."
You might say, for example, "let's take a look at why you didn't get that next step."
You've given the other person a potential opening and they might say, "I realized right away that I waited until the end of the meeting and felt I'd lost the CEO's attention as she was running to her next meeting."
"OK, so what could you have done differently?" might be your response.
"I could have asked earlier, when I had her attention. Wow! Now I know, why that's so important!"
This might be a good time to offer something specific, by saying "glad you saw that, Laura. I'd suggest going back to the section in the Sales PlayBook on How to Run a Meeting. That discovery you just made is outlined in more detail right there, but the most important part is that you figured this out for yourself."
K – Key takeaways and agreements.
When you coach sales, find out how effective the conversation was and then agree on any follow up actions both of you will take.
- Did the other person get value from this discussion?
- Are either of you or both of you going to take action?
- Should you debrief on the actions each of you took?
Perhaps you should schedule a meeting to review this.
The PLAYBACK acronym has helped me improve whenever I am in a position to coach sales.
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The NPCC (National Police Cadet Corps) is a youth uniformed group in Singapore supported by the Ministry of Education and the Singapore Police Force.
Cadets acquire knowledge about police work and develop a range of skills through a training programme that comprises courses, visits, camps, overseas trips, and other regular activities. Students will get a rare glimpse into law enforcement in Singapore with opportunities to engage in unique experiences such as learning to handle and fire .22-calibre revolvers, acquiring basic self-defence skills, and visiting police centres and other operational units.
Through their NPCC journey, cadets will develop leadership and interpersonal skills and demonstrate them as cadet leaders; those determined to continue their personal development can even choose to undergo further training after their secondary education to return as Cadet Inspectors. NPCC ultimately aims to develop caring and responsible citizens imbued with strong values, a broad range of transferable skills, and the fortitude they will require to face challenges ahead.


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What is the cost of IVF in Panaji?
The minimum expense of the IVF treatment one cycle in Panaji can be Rs. 90,000 which can rise up to Rs. 1,50,000 excluding the prescribed medicines and injection, This is not fixed. There are hundreds of couples who have already spent as much as Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 600,000 for the treatment of test tube baby. There are many factors which can adds up to your IVF treatment cost that depend on your health and medical history and other treatments can also be combined along with IVF. You will find different IVF treatment costs in different clinics. The cost of IVF treatment in Panaji can be quite affordable than the cost of IVF treatment in other cities. Most of the couples travel to other cities to get cheaper IVF cycles.
Factors contributing to the cost of the IVF treatment in Panaji
There are several factors which are directly or indirectly associated with the overall IVF Treatment cost in Panaji. All these factors play an important role in the success rate of IVF treatment in Panaji. Many clinics provide the IVF treatment as the cost of Rs. 200,000 and also provide an extra discount of up to 10% to their patients.
The list of different factors which can increase the IVF cost in Panaji.
- The prime consultation charges of Rs. 500 to Rs. 1500 can add up the IVF treatment in Panaji.
- The factors like the number of IVF cycles, the type of infertility, as well as the age of woman can increase the overall cost.
- The laboratory charges are also the main factor. As the name itself suggest the process happen in Vitro i.e. the glass, the laboratory charges can affect the cost.
- In most of the cases, the couples just need to do is IUI. This might help you to get the affordable IVF treatment.
- Other factors like donor of sperms, donor of eggs, surrogacy can help you with the IVF, but they can simply add up to your cost for Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 60,000/
- Many couples are recommended to freeze their fertilized eggs which ultimately add up the cost.
- sometimes, to treat male infertility TESA which is popular as Testicular Sperm Aspiration can add up to Rs. 18,000 in the process.
Wide range of fertility treatment cost in Panaji
Different fertility treatments can have different costs in Panaji. Below are the complete details of different infertility treatment and how much they cost you.
IUI Treatment Cost
Most of the couples who are suffering from infertility issue will be recommended to try out the Intrauterine insemination i.e. IUI treatment at first. The process is quite economical and less invasive. It can be done in shorter period of time without any anesthesia. The cost of IUI treatment in Panaji can be Rs. 6000 and maximum Rs. 9000. The cost may rise up if you choose the donor sperm and then the cost will be around Rs. 8000 to Rs. 10,000.
ICSI treatment cost
The Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection is the most important part of the IVF process. With the help of the needle a single sperm is injected into the eggs in the lab and is checked for the signs of fertilization. A successful pregnancy rate is higher with the ICSI than any other infertility treatments. As it is a more complete process, the charges are also higher than the conventional IVF treatment in Panaji. The minimum expense of IVF treatment along with ICSI, lab charges, drugs and scans is Rs. 120,000 which can rise up to Rs. 150,000. Furthermore, the cost of IVF with ICSI treatment can rise if you are using donor sperm. Then the cost can vary between Rs. 140,000 to Rs. 170,000.
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Embryo Freezing Cost
After the ICSI, many couples want to withhold the fertilized eggs. It is a fact that the woman who has frozen embryo transfer has better chances to have a successful pregnancy than using the newly developed embryo. The overall cost of transferring the freezing embryo is around Rs. 135,000 to Rs. 150,000.
Frozen embryo transfer
In the FET process, the previously obtained embryo is transferred into the uterus. The cost of the IVF cycle is higher than the cost of FET. In Panaji, the cost of FET process is Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 40,000.
Laser Assisted Hatching
One of the most advanced infertility treatments are laser assisted hatching. The IVF experts are now recommending it to hatch the eggs by using laser directly into the uterus. The couples can spend just Rs. 150,000 in Panaji at some of the best IVF centers.
In this procedure, another woman has to carry your child till his birth. It is quite expensive as you need to hire a healthy female to carry your child. The IVF treatment cost including surrogacy can rise up to 900,000 depending on the surrogate mother and her health conditions.
The following is the list of infertility treatments and their costs:
|Type of Infertility Treatment
|Cost of Infertility Treatment (in Rs.)
|IUI Treatment
|8,000 to 10,000
|ICSI Treatment
|120,000 to 170,000
|300,000 to 500,000
|Laser assited Hatching
|100,000 to 150,000
|Frozen Embryo transfer
|35,000 to 45,000
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If you are living in Panaji, then you must say you have a good advantage of IVF treatment. You can find versatile infertility treatment in Panaji. In Panaji, you will find iVF treatmetn at budget friendly rates. The IVF treatment package is designed to meet the financial requirement of every couple. The IVF cost in Panaji can increase or decrease due to many reasons. This may also depend on couples with long time fertility issues. The total IVF cost in Panaji should be between Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 200,000 inclusive of all the charges like sonogrpahy, lab chrages, medicines and other consultation charges and this may further rise due to many reasons.
IVF treatment packages
There are different types of IVF treatment packages in Panaji which are designed to meet the infertility requirements of couples. These different types of IVF packages include different types of fertility services and their different prices. You can choose from up to 3 packages including the basic treatment package, advanced treatment package and the IVF package with additional treatments. You can find all the detailed information for these three different IVF treatment packages.
Basic IVF treatment package
You can only get one IVF cycle without any additional charges and treatments in this basic package. The minimum amount of this package is about Rs. 200,000 for the couples suffering from infertility. But the IVF price in Panaji can increase or decrease. The basic treatment plan avoids the use of donor sperm or donor eggs. The couple needs to spend extra amount for these kinds of services. In order to select the right package based on your fertility issue, you need to seek advice from your fertility specialist.
Advanced IVF treatment package
The advanced treatment package includes the services of sperm donor and eggs donor. Based on the infertility issue, this advanced treatment package can be selected. The advanced treatment pack with the sperm and egg donor is very different and the minimum amount that the couple has to spend in just Rs. 220,000.
Additional IVF Treatment Package
The following additional IVF process might assist the couple with the success of IVF treatment. They are designed to meet the specific infertility requirements of the couples. Different types of advanced services like tube reversal, FET and TESA and PSG/ PSD are included in these treatments.
Sperm donor
There are different methods to treat male infertility, but in this method donor sperm is used. The sperm is then fertilized in the laboratory along with eggs. In order to avail the donor sperm facility, the couple has to pay a minimum of Rs. 20,000 to the sperm donor which will ultimately make the total IVF treatment cost in Panaji of Rs. 220,000. Ask your IVF doctor for this facility. There are couples who increased the overall IVF treatment success rate along with this treatment which helped them to treat the poor sperm quality, low quality of sperms, sperm that failed to penetrate the eggs and immovable sperms.
Egg donor
We know that how important the healthy eggs are for the fertilization process. In case if the female is not able to provide the healthy eggs, they can be obtained through the help of donors. The eggs extraction needs surgical steps to get the healthy eggs. The process is quite invasive and the couples have to pay up to Rs. 100,000 to the donor as well as for retrieving the healthy eggs from the donor. The IVF treatment cost along with egg donor can rise up to Rs. 300,000. This cost includes the payment of Rs. 100,000 for the egg donors for providing healthy eggs.
Tube Reversal
In the tube reversal process, the fallopian tubes are cut and put back together which might pregnant the woman naturally. This process is ideal for tubes which are burned out or blocked. The surgeon make a small incision in the lower pelvic are to gain the access of the fallopian tubes. Then with the help of the microscope and the small suture the fallopian tubes are reattached. It will take 3 to 4 hours to complete this process by surgeon and the women under the age of 40 years have the successful chances of pregnancy with up to 70%. The actual cost of this surgery will be approximately Rs. 300,000.
It is necessary to treat male infertility. Retrieving sperms with this method is quite invasive and it is ideal for men who are suffering from low sperm count. TESA is generally available in IVF centers which offer sperm aspiration treatment to the male partner. The overall cost of the TESA along with IVF rate in Panaji can be around Rs. 51,000 which also includes surgeon's fee and other on-site facilities.
This process is conducted in the lab on the fertilized eggs before they are transferring into the uterus. The process is important to recognize any genetic disorder in baby. There are many couples that are recommended by the IVF specialist to go for this treatment in order to prevent genetic disorder in their child. This treatment can cost of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000 on average.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has named Anatoly Antonov as Russia's next ambassador to Washington, the Kremlin announced on Monday (21 August). Antonov is a former defence official who is subject to EU sanctions over his role in the conflict in Ukraine.
Antonov takes over from Sergei Kislyak, whose contacts with members of President Donald Trump's campaign team made him a central figure in the row over Russian influence over the US presidential election.
Michael Flynn, a former White House national security adviser, was forced to resign in February after it became known he had failed to disclose the content of conversations he had with Kislyak and had misled the vice president about their meetings.
Jared Kushner, a White House advisor and Trump's son-in-law, met Kislyak on two occasions in 2016, the White House has disclosed. Kushner also had phone calls with Kislyak between April and November 2016, Reuters reported.
The incoming ambassador, 62, is a diplomat by training and is currently a deputy foreign minister. Between 2011 and 2016, he served as deputy defence minister, a period which coincided with Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea peninsula.
The European Union added him two years ago to its list of officials who are subject to Ukraine-related sanctions, citing his involvement in supporting the deployment of Russian troops to Ukraine.
Kremlin hardliner Anatoly Antonov to be next Russian ambassador to the US https://t.co/eu3P5etR3L pic.twitter.com/stGrUVZyyn
— dwnews (@dwnews) August 22, 2017
Since becoming deputy foreign minister last year, Antonov has acted as a liaison between the foreign ministry and the military. The armed forces have growing influence over foreign policy, especially since Moscow launched its military operation in Syria.
AFP describes Antonov as "a seasoned pragmatist able to adapt to sudden shifts in relations with the West".
"Antonov is a hardliner, who understands the issues he talks about and knows the West quite well," said analyst Alexander Gabuev from the Carnegie Moscow Center.
"He is a loyal supporter of the Kremlin line, but not a blind believer in conspiracy theories as many of his peers in the Russian military and intel community are."
At the defence ministry, Antonov was often the stony public face fending off accusations over Moscow's actions in Ukraine and later Syria as an increasingly assertive Kremlin sought to stamp its authority abroad.
On Ukraine he denied Russia had sent troops across the border and ridiculed accusations that insurgents and Moscow were involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
The EU in February 2015 responded by slapping Antonov on a list of Russian officials under sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans.
After Moscow launched its surprise bombing campaign in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad, Antonov regularly fronted press conferences hailing the operation.
He played a major role in attacking Turkey after Ankara shot down a Russian jet on its border with Syria, accusing leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family of involvement in the illegal oil trade with jihadists from the Islamic State group.
"The leadership and especially Erdoğan won't resign and won't admit anything even if their faces are smeared in stolen oil," he was quoted as saying.
In the meantime the US began to scale back its visa services in Russia on Monday, drawing an angry reaction from Moscow three weeks after President Vladimir Putin ordered Washington to more than halve its embassy and consular staff.
Russia ordered the United States to cut 755 of its 1,200 diplomatic staff in Russia as a countermeasure after US President Donald Trump on 2 August signed into law new sanctions against Russia that were passed overwhelmingly by Congress days before.
The US Embassy said it was suspending all non-immigrant visa operations across Russia from Wednesday (23 August) and that when they resumed on 1 September, they would be offered "on a greatly reduced scale".
The US step means Russian citizens wanting to visit the United States for business, tourism or educational reasons will no longer be able to apply via US consulates outside Moscow and will have to travel to the Russian capital instead.
That will pose a logistical challenge for many Russians, whose country is the world's largest by territory. The United States has consulates in St. Petersburg, Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US demarche looked like an attempt to provoke ill-feeling among ordinary Russians against the authorities.
"The American authors of these decisions have come up with another attempt to stir up discontent among Russian citizens about the actions of the Russian authorities," Lavrov told reporters.


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Business is a Team Sport
Strategies for winning and retaining business matter more than ever. Customers have increasing choice, are ever more transient, and so are your employees.
Addressing business students at Bocconi University in Milan earlier this month, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Starbucks made something very clear:
"Business is a team sport."
Howard Schultz knows a thing or two about building a business. He has created a worldwide brand in Starbucks that now has over 24,000 retail stores and more than 200,000 employees.
And he's not alone in that view. Greg Brenneman, who has led companies such as PwC Consulting, Continental Airlines and Burger King is quoted as saying exactly the same.
These successful leaders realise that it's not just you versus your competitors, but you and your team, versus your competitors and their respective teams.
What does your team look like?
Your employees, your suppliers, your subcontractors, all form part of your team, and all contribute to keeping your customers satisfied and coming back for more. It's also about supply chains, and that doesn't just mean the supply of materials and parts, but also of services and technologies.
Understanding that, and acting on that knowledge, can make the difference between success and failure.
As Rob Rodin, CEO of Marshall Industries, put it:
"Companies don't only compete with each other but with an extended web of suppliers."
It's clear that if you want to win, you have to pick the best team.
And if your business is providing support services, a key part of that team must be the software provider you choose to help manage your operations.
That's where Innovise, with our market-leading Servicetrac and Timegate packages, can give you the edge:
- Servicetrac, our service delivery tool, provides clear, concise and evidence-based results of contract performance, helping you keep your promises;
- Timegate, our world-leading workforce management package for service providers, has been refined and improved over the past thirty years with your needs in mind, making your operations easier, more efficient, and more profitable.
Our long-term experience in this market means that we understand what you need, so by working with our clients in a collaborative way we create winning teams.
In a competitive environment, you can't afford to settle for less.


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Provincetown International Film Festival Reveals Full Lineup for Modified 2020 Film Festival
The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) has announced its complete lineup of narrative, documentary and short films for "Provincetown Reimagined," presented by WarnerMedia.
The modified festival runs July 16-19, 2020 and will include two nights of double features at the Wellfleet Drive-In, as well as a virtual cinema program through an online platform, and a special conversation honoring actress Mya Taylor moderated by filmmaker PJ Raval.
"We're thrilled to present our reimagined film festival with a lineup that safely brings our local community together at the Wellfleet Drive-in and attendees from across the country on our virtual platform," said Andrew Peterson, PIFF's Director of Programming. "Our lineup reflects the need to connect — whether it's through thought-provoking films that speak to this country's longstanding issues with race and equity, the best in LGBTQ cinema from 2020, PJ Raval's conversation with 2020 Next Wave honoree Mya Taylor, or just a much-needed laugh through an awesome night at the Drive-In hosted by John Waters. It may not be the festival we've all come to expect — but it's 100% Provincetown."
The full lineup is below.
OPENING NIGHT AT THE WELLFLEET DRIVE-IN (Thursday, July 16)
I AM A TOWN — directed by Mischa Richter
SAVE YOURSELVES! — directed by Alex H. Fischer & Eleanor Wilson
JOHN WATERS PRESENTS A NIGHT AT THE DRIVE-IN (Friday, July 17)
NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (1972) — directed by William F. Claxton
KITTEN WITH A WHIP (1964) — directed by Douglas Heyes
VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (Thursday, July 16 — Sunday, July 19)
THE CAPOTE TAPES — directed by Ebs Burnough
CODED BIAS — directed by Shalini Kantayya
FISH & MEN — directed by Darby Duffin & Adam Jones
HOUSE OF CARDIN — directed by P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes
I AM A TOWN — directed by Mischa Richter
BLACK BEAR — directed by Lawrence Michael Levine
IDENTIFYING FEATURES — directed by Fernanda Valadez
MILKWATER — directed by Morgan Ingari
STAGE MOTHER — directed by Thom Fitzgerald
TWO OF US — directed by Filippo Meneghetti
Special Event: Mya Taylor, Next Wave Award
Mya Taylor, in conversation with filmmaker PJ Raval
DIRTY — directed by Matthew Puccini
AYANEH — directed by Nicolas Greinacher
BETYE SAAR: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS — directed by Christine Turner
HOT FLASH — directed by Thea Hollatz
IT WAS THE DOG THAT SAVED MY LIFE — directed by Adam Golub & Sylvaine Alfaro
LA GLORIA — directed by Mary Evangelista
LOCKSHOP — directed by Cara Feinberg
THE SHAWL — directed by Sara Kiener
SPINNAKER — directed by Nadine Licostie
About The Provincetown Film Society
The Provincetown Film Society (PFS) is an advocate for diverse representation in film, providing year-round programming and platforms that allow voices of all kinds to be heard via film. Locally, PFS' work positively impacts the cultural and economic vitality of Provincetown. Nationally, its work helps shape industry discussions around parity in film. Through PFS' work, we have an ability to better understand and appreciate human struggles and triumphs, showcasing our similarities and differences in today's diverse culture.
About WarnerMedia
WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others, as well as Xandr's suite of advanced advertising solutions designed to help to improve advertising for brands, publishers, and consumers.
Major sponsors of "Provincetown Reimagined" include WarnerMedia, Fanizzi's, Seamen's Bank, The Palette Fund, Mallard Foundation and Anchor Inn Beach House.
Please visit www.ptownfilmfest.org for more information on the lineup and for purchasing tickets and passes.
Facebook: facebook.com/PtownFilm
Twitter: @PtownFilm
Instagram: @PtownFilm


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I have a knitting FO to show – actually, it was completed right before Meredith was born. In fact, I had blocked it on a towel in the nursery the afternoon before labor started.
Note – this was not blocked with pins or wires, I washed it, spun out the water, and patted it flat. I used a ruler to ensure that the width was consistent throughout. The final dimensions were 60″ x 14″.
To recap, the yarn is spindle-spun Merino/Tencel (50/50) – read all about it here. To finish the shawl, I wove in the 2 ends. Here are some photos:
Even though I had tried to plan the size of the scarf to accommodate the amount of yarn, I still ran out with only 3 or 4 rows left to go. I didn't want to order another 2 oz, so I stash dove – luckily, I surfaced with pink fiber and grey fiber, both 50/50 Merino/silk. I blended it coarsely by hand and spun something similar enough to finish the border.
I didn't feel like dressing up to model the shawl myself, but I found a willing prop lying around the house.
Maybe Meredith will want to wear it when she is a little older. 🙂
I previously promised you a parade of handmade baby clothes – first up is a handdyed, crocheted vest. Yarn is dyed bye Anne, vest made by Cathy. Isn't it sweet?


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There was a surprise turnout for this past Friday night's Zombie Bikini Contest at Evermore Nevermore -- not because zombies aren't popular, but because a day prior to the event only a couple of brave girls were signed up to compete.
According to owners Bob and Debbie Leeper, the phone at Evermore Nevermore started ringing off the hook Friday morning, and by the time the swimsuit contest rolled around at 9 p.m. about a dozen undead girls and a huge elbow-to-elbow crowd shambled onto the sidewalks in front of the store.
The contestants ranged from a moaning, growling, bald zombie straight out of Will Smith's I Am Legend to a punk zombie with a large green-tinted mohawk and a more refined undead babe with a hat and cane who likely prefers being called an "undead creature of the night" because the term "zombie" is just so prosaic.
Host Russ Kazmierczak Jr. of the Amazing Arizona Comics franchise announced the bathing beauties, with prizes awarded by a panel of local judges for meanest, scariest, sexiest, best makeup, and best overall. Pageant queen Karis, decked in a teensy black bikini and a red flower hair clip, scored a tiara and a ton of swag including gift certificates and custom Zombie Bikini Contest artwork.
Though she was glad to win, Karis confessed that she would've loved to have seen a guy enter the contest in a two-piece. "He totally would've won," she quipped. "If a dude showed up in a bikini, it would've been game over."
Sure, most of the zombie chicks who showed up just get a kick out of dolling up in grotesque makeup, putting on some sexy, ripped attire and scaring the crap out of passersby. But a few contestants, such as "scariest" category winner Logan Salmons, are in it for a higher purpose. The 22-year-old Salmons is pursuing makeup and theatrical training at a college in Pennsylvania starting next year, with a specific eye towards working with the types of scary movies she was introduced to as a child.
Salmons appreciates fangs and fur, but her affinity for the undead runs the deepest. "I love all horror movie characters. It's what I grew up with," she says. "But I love zombies the most because of the metaphor behind it. They are us. It's just an analogy for society."
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Your Prosumer's Choice bamboo cutting board has special properties that make it an ideal kitchen tool for professional and amateur chefs alike. Bamboo is stronger than lots of types of wood, yet gentler on blades. Bamboo has antibacterial qualities and, of course, a beautiful, natural grain finish that adds elegance to any kitchen. While more and more budding chefs now recognize the benefits of bamboo cutting boards, some are not aware of how to properly clean and care for kitchen items made with this versatile material. For this reason, we've decided to create a special blog series to share maintenance tips to help you get the most out of your Bamboo products. Let's start with how to wash and treat your bamboo cutting board so you'll be able to use this kitchen staple for many years to come! [Read more…] about How to Care For and Maintain Your Bamboo Cutting Board
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Help Plant Trees + Win an Eco-friendly Prize!
Earth Day is almost here, and we're excited to celebrate in a BIG way!
This year, we've partnered with our friends at One Tree Planted for a special tree planting event and photo contest starting on Wednesday, 4/19/17 – 4/28/17. If you'd like to plant a tree this Earth Day the easy way and win an eco-friendly prize, then read on to see how you can join in the fun. [Read more…] about Help Plant Trees + Win an Eco-friendly Prize!
Product Manager Perspective: Why We're Passionate About Vinyl
The Prosumer's Choice brand creates purposeful products, and each of our offerings tells a story. You may have seen us say that our product managers carefully design every new item with you in mind. This isn't just a hollow phrase; it means you're as much a part of the story as our team members.
That said, we'd like to highlight products we're especially passionate about and share their backstories with you. We hope you'll enjoy exploring our thought process and what inspired the products you love.
We recently released a sophisticated line of eco-friendly vinyl record jackets, including 12in, 7in (white), and 7in (Kraft Brown). What you may not know is that the Product Manager behind this project, Josh, is a fellow vinyl enthusiast. With Record Store Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to dig into these products a little deeper. Find out how Josh dreamed up the jackets in the interview below! [Read more…] about Product Manager Perspective: Why We're Passionate About Vinyl
How the Business Social Compliance Initiative Helps You
Before we launched ProsumersChoice.com, we knew we wanted to be more than just another digitally native vertical brand. We are a company made up of Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers united around a common cause—our commitment to the environment and socially responsible business practices. In addition to our work with the Forest Stewardship Council® on many of our natural Bamboo products, we proudly support the Business Social Compliance Initiative, an organization that champions the rights of factory and farm workers along with the environment. Why should you care about buying from socially responsible businesses? Well, that's the big question that many companies can't or won't answer. We will. [Read more…] about How the Business Social Compliance Initiative Helps You


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Donna Kane, MFA'14, has released her master's thesis, Summer of the Horse, with Harbour Publishing. A non-fiction manuscript, Summer of the Horse explores both the physical landscape of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA), located in British Columbia's Northern Rockies, and the metaphysical landscape of the human mind. She offers great thanks to faculty members Luanne Armstrong, Merilyn Simonds, and Wayne Grady for their support of this project.
In his new book, Views of the Salish Sea: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Change around the Strait of Georgia, author Howard Macdonald Stewart, PhD'14, takes a many-faceted approach to examining the Strait of Georgia, a sea spanning 300 kilometres from Victoria and Vancouver to Campbell River and Powell River. Stewart considers this region through a variety of perspectives over the past 150 years – as a highway or barrier, waste dump, recreational haven and more – in an effort to express this region as an interrelated whole, one that we must work to protect if we want to preserve its inherent richness.
Suzanne Kamata, MFA'16, is happy to announce the publication of her novel, The Mermaids of Lake Michigan. The book has been honored with a Silver IPPY Award, and has been nominated for a Sakura Medal in Japan.