text:
I have seen Chobani Flips all over the place, but had yet to give them a try. While on my "try all the new yogurt" kicks I picked up the Chobani Flip Vanilla Golden Crunch. I admit I've not been the biggest Chobani fan because the yogurts that I've purchased are typically sour, regardless of the flavor or how sweet the fruit is. Over the years I've moved away from Chobani, until I purchased this flip.
I opted for the Vanilla Golden Crunch because it was the "safest" of the available options at my store to give a try. Opening the flip up and mixing the crunchy topping into it the first bite was super sour. Face puckering sour. I decided to sprinkle a little bit of artificial sweetener into it and it turned out to be quite good once there was a bit of sweetness to it. It's undoubtedly vanilla and the crunchy flakes are reminiscent of corn flakes. I enjoyed it and the crunch was different and made it unique. I'll undoubtedly give some of the other flavors a try to see how the other ones play.
A container is 150 calories or 4 points plus values.


text:
Jaehong Seo, Jungyeong Kim, Sangshin Park, and Jungsan Cho*
International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, vol. 17, no. 9, pp.2388-2399, 2019
Abstract : We present a spring loaded inverted pendulum (SLIP) based robot leg to enable decoupled swing motion and spring-like behavior. The two SLIP principles (decoupled swing motion and spring-like behavior) allow an improved understanding of robot locomotion and its control. Proposed leg mechanism include one degree of freedom (DOF) straight-line generating mechanism to perform ideal spring-like behavior and the pantograph to amplify that. The spring-like behavior can be implemented using mechanical constraints with Chebyshev linkage and the virtual spring method. For applying the virtual spring method to the radial motion controlled by one actuator, the relationship between the actuator force and radial force acting on the foot end was determined by using a kinematic interpretation. A 1-DOF test bed including the suggested leg was built and tested to verify the decoupled motions. The spring-like leg behavior was demonstrated during the free fall experiment and the experiment in which external force was applied.
Keyword :
Biarticular leg, mechanism design, quadruped robot, SLIP, virtual stiffness.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We are all bombarded by swaths of information each day from a variety of sources that compete for our attention. E-mail, TV, letters, phone calls, etc… Often, some of these divert our attention and pull us away from our long-term objectives. If achieving some measure of financial independence is important, we need to start focusing on the important issues and suppressing the urgent items that steal our time.
Avoiding "React Mode"
Think about all the times in your life where some decision absolutely had to be made on the spot versus the next day or even the next week. For most of us, these occasions are relatively rare. If we are constantly in "react mode," everything that enters our gaze will appear to be "urgent." Marketers know they have to create this sense of urgency to heighten our emotions and dampen down the rational portion of our thinking.
I read an article recently on leadership and the author opined that teaching individuals to think strategically, to take a broad long-range approach, is among the most difficult skills to develop. We only have so much brainpower to push towards problem solving at any particular time. If we are constantly focused on the "urgent" instead of the long run, strategic planning melts away.
Long-Term Focus=Less Anxiety
Within the investment realm, if we have anxiety about today's market or when rates will rise or if we are in for a correction, we are falling prey to the "urgency syndrome" and it is only a matter of time before our emotions will take control. Instead, focus on where you want to be 10 or 20 years from now. Understand the reason for investing in the first place…producing long-term returns above inflation. No one can predict or control what's just around the corner. It really doesn't matter as long as we stay focused on what's important.
Invest on purpose for a purpose. Ready for a real conversation?


text:
It's been just over a month since Sidera Networks completed its breakaway from RCN, following that company's acquisition by investment firm ABRY Partners, to strike out on its own as a metro area optical transport provider, and the company leadership is pretty optimistic about their position in the optical Ethernet space.
"This is a pure play growth company now, we're 100 percent aligned with the exponential growth of broadband, and we have an equity partner now and a capital structure that enables us to invest whatever it takes to deliver the growth that we can capture," said CEO Michael Sicoli in a recent FierceTelecom interview. It's a strategy that looks not just at an increased focus on broadband services, but also being a possible platform for further acquisitions by ABRY.
According to VON|xchange, Sidera is extending its network in the Chicago area and at the 165 Halsey Center in Newark, N.J. The company has also joined the Neutral Tandem, CENX and Equinix Ethernet exchanges, is planning to bid on large projects, and in general is taking a more aggressive stance in selling Ethernet transport.
Sidera's offerings range from its core service, metro area transport, to private line services like SONET and business-class Internet service and colocation, and the company has added dark fiber services to its portfolio since the split.
But just increasing its transport offerings isn't enough, according to Vice President of Marketing & Business Development Maura Mahoney. Quality of service is an increased priority for the company.
"...in terms of provisioning, we're a very high-touch organization. So we hold our customers' hands throughout the process--we acknowledge the order, we assign a project manager who's with that customer until they accept the service," Mahoney said.
Increased responsiveness is another initiative for Sidera. In September, the company announced a new service called "1 Gig in 1 Day" which guarantees a turnup of switched Ethernet capacity within one business day.
"We have wireless carriers, we have financial services customers, and those two segments specifically have kind of openness in their bandwidth requirements, and they look to service providers like Sidera in their time of need to say, turn up bandwidth quickly for us," Mahoney said.


text: Etta is pretty cute if I say so myself. She sleeps good as long as I am holding her just like a newborn should. She is nursing well. We are taking it easy and just hanging out at home. She is more alert everyday and definitely has regular sleep and waking periods. Overall she is a typical and wonderful baby. I really think having a natural birth has helped me bond quicker with Etta. Sweet baby welcome Earthside!!!


text:
How to put Alfa AWUS036NHR into monitor mode
Our friends at HackThis have done it again with a great tutorial on how to put AWUS036NHR into monitor mode.
hack|this blog recommends Alfa AWUS036NHA for Linux users
The hack|this blog run by Chris Haralson recently recommended Alfa's AWUS036NHA Atheros-based Wi-Fi USB adapter for Linux users, primarily because it "supports all six wireless modes" in Linux. It is supported in Backtrack 5 and Kali out of box.
Read more on the hack|this blog.
Read more on the hack|this blog.
Showing all 2 results


text:
Hitachi scroll compressors are designed for energy efficiency, long life, ease of use and extended service intervals.
Depending on the size (2.2 kW to 22 kW), Hitachi scroll compressors have one to four heads with each compressor head consisting of an oil-free compression chamber with a scroll element generating compressed air.
When one of the compressor heads is taken offline, the machine can continue to operate with the remaining heads; this innovative design extends the scroll life.
The Hitachi scroll compressor offers two modes of the operation – standard pressure control (similar to conventional pressure switch) and multi-drive control mode.
Under pressure switch control (P-mode), the compressor stops operating when maximum pressure is reached, and restarts when the pressure drops to the specified recovery pressure.
In multi-drive mode, operation of the compressor heads is modulated automatically, matching air supply to the compressed air requirement. The delivery pressure is controlled by the number of working heads, meaning that pressurising to the maximum pressure is not necessarily required, thereby saving energy. For instance, a 15 kW unit, running at 50% capacity will use 36% less energy compared to the unload type.
Hitachi scroll compressors feature a space saving design, and can be installed flush on the back and right hand sides. Key benefits of the scroll compressor include easy operation with electronic control; extended service intervals and low lifecycle cost; low noise and vibration; optional 1 MPa discharge pressure in selective models; oil-free mechanism for better air quality; and suitable for ISO 14001 factories.
Hitachi scroll air compressors are available from Hurll Nu-Way Pty Ltd .


text:
Junk food
The waste produced feeding the world's foodies can be staggering. Christine Sismondo talks to the creative chefs
and bartenders pushing the industry to clean up its act
Photography by Chris Robinson
Food styling by Michael Elliott
For the past year, Iain Griffiths and Kelsey Ramage, a pair of tattooed, punk rock loving bartenders, have been touring the world hosting a seminar they call "Drink Like You Give a Fuck." Operating under the name Trash Tiki, the duo is focused on inspiring bartenders to run a relatively garbage-free bar by reusing ingredients that would normally be tossed. Through 2018, they're bringing their message to Singapore, Stockholm, Seattle and 21 other cities on five continents with the aim of making the zero-waste movement, one of the food world's most timely trends, as cool as it is eco-conscious.
The Canadian cocktail community couldn't be more enthused about the duo's three visits to Canada, especially since Ramage is one of their own, having grown up in Salmon Arm, B.C. and worked in both Toronto and Vancouver, before moving to London, England, where she met Griffiths. The tiki moment in bar culture is the perfect cocktail trend to convey their message. "Tiki is so opulent and wasteful, with all the crazy garnishes, plastic stirrers, bits and bobs that go over the top of everything, all drunk out of pineapple husks," says Ramage. "We wanted to take something that was used quite commonly, like citrus husks and pineapple husks and things like that, and make a second use out of them so that you're not just juicing them and chucking them away."
Husks of all kinds, it turns out, can be turned into garnishes and cordials that add layers of flavour to a drink. And when you consider that even chain eateries often have fresh juice cocktail programs these days, the number of citrus husks being tossed into landfills is staggering. "Through its renaissance, the craft cocktail culture has created this mindset of single-use ingredients," says Griffiths. "If we don't get people to understand every ingredient can be a multiuse ingredient then we, on the ground every day in bars around the world, are going to have just as much to answer for as a large corporate company."
This is a problem for more than just cocktail bars. The pursuit of fresh ingredients – perfectly trimmed meat, Instagram-worthy vegetables and the world's best espresso – creates a lot of collateral damage. Even though much of the leftovers are biodegradable, it still produces methane gas, not to mention the wastefulness of throwing away good food when so many people are malnourished.
Fortunately, industry players both big and small are recognizing the value of not letting food go to waste. Loblaws has expanded its Naturally Imperfect ugly fruit selling initiative to its frozen foods, while small restaurants, such as Calgary's The Coup boast that they're completely waste-free. Breweries, including Newfoundland's YellowBelly, are turning stale bread into beer and stale beer into vinegar.
At Vancouver's Nightingale restaurant, head bartender Alex Black says it's become pretty standard for chefs, bartenders and pastry chefs to share waste to make syrups and cordials, promote environmentally responsible products and use compostable straws. The unassuming cocktail straw is the subject of considerable attention, in fact, since many craft bartenders use a new straw to taste every single drink before serving. Bacardi runs a Hold the Straw campaign and there are several grassroots organizations encouraging bartenders to go strawless, while others have switched to reusable options.
"About 80-million tonnes of waste is dumped in the ocean per year, much of it is plastic," says Gerry Jobe, a founding partner of the West Coast Canadian enterprise, The Last Straw. "And some of the most commonly found items are plastic straws, stemming from the 180 billion straws thrown away every year in the United States alone. We wanted to provide a solution to an ecologically devastating by-product from our industry." Until now, glass straws started at about $7 a piece, whereas Jobe's borosilicate straws are $1.49 each, which, compared to plastic straws, translates into savings for the operator after about 75 uses.
Improving profit margins has been a key motivator for the adoption of zero-waste measures and an establishment can save on garbage pick up if they get creative with their leftovers. Victoria's Big Wheel Burger worked to pioneer a carbon-neutral, low-waste system back in 2011, sourcing compostable packaging, diverting used fryer oil to biodiesel production and food waste to a community garden. "Our garbage bin gets emptied once a month but we probably only need to empty it once every couple of months, says founder Calen McNeil. "We just don't have that much garbage."
The level of interest in their efforts has surprised zero-waste entrepreneurs. Some 3,000 curious day-trippers crashed the opening of Cowbell Brewing Co. in Blyth, Ont., in August, eager to get a look at its energy-efficient, carbon-neutral facility and try some farm-to-table burgers washed down with a pint of smoky Rauchbier. Although it's North America's first certified carbon-neutral brewery, the real innovation was establishing the world's first "closed loop" brewing system, meaning there is absolutely no wastewater. Cowbell uses treated water from its own well, then after it's used at the brewery, it's treated again and used for irrigating the property. "We had the opportunity to build from the ground up, so it just made sense to include all these sustainability features on day one," says owner Grant Sparling, whose family has owned the brewpub's Huron County farm site for 40 years. "Sustainability is the future."
These efforts might seem like tiny droplets in an ocean full of floating plastics, especially considering that a few neighbourhood bars barring straws is nothing compared to the number used in the fast food industry. But some industry leaders think the spirit behind grassroots initiatives can be channelled into larger, more substantive change.
Robin Goodfellow, co-owner of Toronto's Bar Raval and Prettyugly suggests entrepreneurs have more influence than they might realize. "Everyone's like 'don't serve straws' and 'straws are the devil,' or 'we serve metal', 'we serve paper' or 'we don't offer it'," says Goodfellow. "To me, it's like why doesn't the straw company get it together and stop using stuff that's destroying the world. So, I called our dry goods supplier and told him I wouldn't buy from him unless he started carrying biodegradable straws."
If others follow Goodfellow's lead, little measures – diverting some wastewater, giving dead limes and pineapples a second life or glass straws – may grow into a wider movement while making grocery stores, restaurants and breweries more profitable. Waste not, want not.
Visit tgam.ca/newsletters to sign up for the Globe Style e-newsletter, your weekly digital guide to the players and trends influencing fashion, design and entertaining, plus shopping tips and inspiration for living well. And follow Globe Style on Instagram @globestyle.


text:
Disney's Newsies! The Musical is Making Headlines! (Rehearsal Shots)
Hello Everyone! In honor of Disney's Newsies! The Musical opening today at Paper Mill Playhouse, as promised Luner on Theatre is bringing you some rehearsal shots so you cans see how this Disney production is turning out!
For more information on Disney's latest theatrical endeavor, check out Paper Mill Playhouse's Official Website. You can also check out Luner on Theatre for our other Newsies Related Articles.


text:
- Individual process approach tailored to your needs
- localized predefined solutions for human resources and payroll
- add-on for better coverage of local legal requirements
- additional functionality for more efficient use of SAP solutions
- additional interfaces and some predefined master data
- additional documentation
Additional PROCESSI SAP industry solutions:
- PROCESI NEURON is solution as SAP add-on for production monitoring and workplace management with WEB interface on Windows/Linux based TouchScreen terminals.
- PROCESI TerminalCo is solution runs on termina integrated within SAP WHM, Handling Unit Management (HUM), more then 50 optimized processes,...
- PROCESSI OrderMan, is solution as SAP add-on for MakeTo Order or EngineerTo Order industries
- PROCESSI IDENT for fast an easy management of material master
- PROCESSI BOM for fast and easy management of bill of materials (project-WBS or material BOM), routing...with connection to PROCESSI IDEN
PROCESSI ProjectMilestones for projects milestones overview with other process integrations
- BPM - Business processes and material flow design
- SApCo (SAP Approval&Compliance) for lean/controled approval processes
Within the projects and in business we are facing challenges and we make choices, we will help you retain your individuality and competitive advantage!
PROCESSI MyWay team
(P. Anka, J. Revaux, G. Thibault, C. Frankois)
[Recorded December 30, 1968, Hollywod]
'Frank Sinatra'
And now, the end is here
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and ev'ry highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way"
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
Yes, it was my way


text:
Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to fire up your grill after a long Winter and cold Spring. This simple grilled skirt steak recipe comes from Bon Appetit (from a couple years ago). You'll note the addition of white vinegar in the recipe. The acidity curbs the onion's bite and highlights its sweetness, resulting in the perfect marinade. In addition to the chives garnish, you can also opt to add some fresh herbs (like fresh thyme or rosemary) to the marinade to suit your taste.
Dare I say…BON APPETIT? 🙂
(this recipe makes 4 servings)
- 1 small sweet onion, coarsely grated
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grill
- 1¼ pounds skirt steak
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- Fresh chopped thyme, rosemary or tarragon (optional)
- Flaky sea salt
Combine onion, brown sugar, vinegar, and oil (and chopped herbs if using) in a large resealable plastic bag. Season steak generously with kosher salt and pepper and add to bag. Seal bag and turn steak to coat. Let marinate at least 20 minutes, or chill up to 2 hours.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove steak from marinade, pat dry, and grill, turning once, until browned and medium-rare, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Cut half-inch slices and top with chives and a sprinkle of sea salt.


text:
Verse 1 – Thus says the Lord: "Go and get a potter's earthen flask, and take some of the elders of the people and some of the elders of the priests.
verse 2 – "and go out to the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, which is by the entry of the Potsherd Gate; and proclaim there the words that I will tell you,
Verse 3 – "and say, 'Hear the word of the Lord, O kings of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: "Behold I will bring such a catastrophe on this place, that whoever hears of it, his ears will tingle.
Verse 4 – "Because they have forsaken Me and made this an alien place, because they have burned incense in it to other gods whom neither they, their fathers, nor the kings of Judah have known, and have filled this place with the blood of the innocents.
Verse 5 – "(they have also built the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings to Baal, which I did not command or speak, nor did it come into My mind),
Verse 6 – "therefore behold, the days are coming," says the Lord, "that this place shall no more be called Tophet or the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, but the Valley of slaughter.
So, Jeremiah gets a potter's clay jar, goes to their garbage dump (Valley of the Son of Hinnom) and begins to tell the people what the Lord has said. This is the same place that the people would sacrifice their sons to the pagan god Molech.
Verse 7 – "And I will make void the counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place, and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies hands of those who seek their lives; their corpses I will give as meat for the birds of the heaven and for the beasts of the earth.
Verse 8 – "I will make the city desolate and a hissing; everyone who passes by it will be astonished and hiss because of all its plagues.
Verse 9 – "And I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the flesh of their daughters, and everyone shall eat the flesh of his friend in the siege and in the desperation with which their enemies and those who seek their lives shall drive them to despair." '
So severe would the siege of Jerusalem be, that those who survived would turn to cannibalism. This happened in the Babylonian siege in 587 B.C. and in A.D. 70 when Jerusalem fell to the Romans. The sad part is, they knew it was going to happen and did nothing. They continued to ignore Jeremiah's warnings.
Verse 10 – "Then you shall break the flask in the sight of the men who go with you,
Verse 11 – "and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts: "Even so I will break this people and this city, as one breaks a potter's vessel, which cannot be made whole again; and they shall bury them in Tophet till there is no place to bury.
Verse 12 – "Thus I will do to this place," says the Lord, "and to its inhabitants, and make this city like Tophet.
Verse 13 – "And the houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah shall be defiled like the place of Tophet because of all the houses on whose roofs they have burned incense to all the hosts of heaven, and poured out drink offerings to other gods." ' "
This happened twice, in 580 B.C. during the Babylonians invasion under Nebuchadnezzar, and in A.D. 70 when Titus destroyed Jerusalem. They were so desperate for food that they resorted to eating their own children. It's as though these people had no minds to even think the simplest of thoughts. Here was a God that had given them and provided everything and they had just spit in His face. They would soon see where that got them.
Verse 14 – Then Jeremiah came from Tophet, where the Lord had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the Lord's house and said to all the people,
Verse 15 – "Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Behold, I will bring on this city and on all towns all the doom that I have pronounced against it, because they have stiffened their necks that they might not hear My words.' "
If you are reading this, please don't think it is just another Bible story. This happened just as Jeremiah predicted and so will the Book of Revelation. What God says is coming and will happen and for those who reject His Son and stiffen their necks, there will only be heartache and destruction.


text:
We are going to discuss the diet for losing weight in this article. Most of the people think that diet meals are much irritating for them and are much tough to take, however they have a wrong concept in their mind. If you have a habit eat three times a day then you can lose more then 1500 calories per day and you just have to make little changes in your meal. The three different small snack of meals are made for the dieting person, eat it regularly and it will surely helps you.
First of all about the breakfast which helps to lose weight fast. Most of the people totally stop their breakfast which is wrong as you have to eat your breakfast with small snack though you can eat 300 of calories which you can get from any snack. The 300 calories breakfast keeps you satisfied until the lunch time. The three hundred calories breakfast consisting of ½ cup dry oat meal and ½ cup of frozen blueberries bakes in water along with you can add a scoop of 80 calories proteins. This dish can be easily prepared in microwave at home and if you made the habit of doing this daily then it will helps you a lot.
All the ingredient added in the dish are containing lowest calories as totally it is made up of 300 calories but you will never feel hungry after eating it till the lunch time. These are the meals of quick diet to lose weight. Another idea for the breakfast is you can make the eggs and eliminate the white portion for eating as the whitish portion of the egg is much good for dieting. The whole egg is consisting of 75 calories and white portion will gives you 17 calories.
Now some thing about the lunch to lose weight fast, in the lunch you has to make your mind that you have to take 400 calories which keeps you satisfied until the dinner time as well. The dieting person has to make his meal by his own hand daily. You have to figure out the diet which gives you lowest calories. Most of the people have the habit eat from restaurant so the food is filled with calories which makes you much fat, however you do not have to avoid these restaurant if you have the exercise habit in your regular life style.


text:
New Zealand's 'Biscuit of The Year' has been revealed and it's very controversial
- Publish Date
- Monday, 13 November 2017, 8:45AM
TV show The Project NZ has undergone a campaign to find 'New Zealand's Biscuit of The Year' and the top dog is one we're not too convinced deserved the top spot.
The top 20 biscuits provided a range of fan faves such as the delicious Toffee Pop, or the ever-popular Squiggle.
The top 20 were then whittled down to the top four: the Squiggle, the Macaroon, the Tim Tam and the Mint Slice.
But the winning biscuit, as voted by The Project viewers, is a controversial one: the Mint Slice.
We're not entirely convinced that it is worthy of its title, so we want you to tell us which bikkie you think deserves to be NZ's 'Biscuit of The Year'.
FYI, Fletch's pick is the Squiggle "for lyfe", whilst Vaughan is a true Tim Tam fan, "always a Tim Tam."


text:
If you like upskirt hunting you're in a right place!
Like the butterflies they hover around every day, tempting us with their beauty – all eyes are on them, sometimes they give us those saucy glances and inviting smiles. They surely know how to manipulate and tease us, lightly covering their boobs and high beams, walking slowly with their butts jiggling, sometimes they even don't wear bras and panties. The nice dresses and skirts – long or short, tight or half-transparent, the suit pants or catchy shorts and jeans hide their tempting curves: young tough butts or puffy asses, fresh wet pussies, smooth or a little bit hairy under the panties rubbing their juicy lower lips and firm holes. Everyone keeps her unique secret underneath, like a flower almost into a blossom. They won't show it, right, this is how it should be, but sometimes we want to take a look down there so badly… I'm the voyeur hunter, I hunt for women slipping down under their skirts, finding little mysteries of every hot girl by my quickness, creativity and cockiness. I like my hunting, I'm into it passionately, and I'll show you THEIR secrets, kept down there between their beautiful long legs! Everyday I personally updating my collection with upskirt videos, upskirt photos, downbloose, cameltoes, etc..


text: Go backstage with comedian Donald E. Lacy Jr. at the AfroSolo Arts Festival: An Explosion of Comedy. Lacy tours nationally and internationally and has appeared on comedy programs on the BET and HBO networks. In addition, he founded the LoveLife Foundation in 1997 to provide at-risk Bay Area youth with supportive opportunities such as mentoring, multimedia training, and career development.


text:
Read it at NPR
The liberal justice conservatives love to hate is leaving the Supreme Court: David Souter, who was appointed by President Bush in 1990, will retire after this year's term, according to NPR. At 69, Souter is only the Court's fifth-oldest judge, but apparently he dislikes Washington and wants to return to his home state of New Hampshire. According to NPR, "Souter was apparently satisfied that neither the court's oldest member, 89-year-old John Paul Stevens, nor its lone woman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had cancer surgery over the winter, wanted to retire at the end of this term. Not wanting to cause a second vacancy, Souter apparently had waited to learn his colleagues' plans before deciding his own."


text:
Editor's note: The Guardian no longer accepts flyers as information for events that appear under "About Town."
The information must be typed out and sent via email.
Please include the following: type/name of event, date, time, location, speakers, theme and cost, if any, and who to contact for more information.
Send via email to email@example.com (The new email address — now in effect — to send announcements/information and to request coverage). The deadline is noon Fridays for publication the following Thursday.
For more information, call 352-337-0376.
The city of Gainesville is accepting applications for the Special Event Additional Support, or SEAS Grant, for nonprofit organizations.
The application deadline is March 15.
The grant application is for the fiscal year 2020 grant period which runs from Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020. The purpose of the grant is to provide support to nonprofit organizations for free outdoor community events. The grant is for in-kind services from the city of Gainesville for such things as Gainesville Police Department security, clean up, waste services, traffic engineering and other eligible services.
Applications can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/2XhtDQ8 and mailed with the application packet to the city of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department at P.O. Box 490, State Road 24, Gainesville, Fl. 32627, or in person at the Parks and Recreation Office at Building B of the Thomas Center at 306 NE Sixth Ave.
For information, call 352-393-8528 or email email@example.com
Keep Alachua County Beautiful is looking for volunteers for the 28th annual Great American Cleanup "Clean Your Block Party."
The event will be held from 8 a.m.-noon March 30 at Albert "Ray" Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St. Projects include removing invasive plant species, painting over graffiti, and picking up litter from our streets, parks, creeks and other public areas. All supplies will be provided.
To register to become a sponsor or for information on other available dates for cleanup and beautification projects, visit www.kacb.org or call 352-371-9444 or email email@example.com.
Prayer breakfast
Tickets are on sale for the 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Florida's Prayer Breakfast.
The event will be held at 8 a.m. March 30 at The Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel at 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Tickets cost $35 each and can be purchased in advance by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com and by contacting members of the King Commission.
The Alachua County Library District will host its first ever Spring Music Series that kicked off Sunday.
Free and open to the public, concerts will be held at 2:30 p.m. March 24 and April 14 and 3 p.m. April 28 at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters in Meeting Room A at 401 E. University Ave. The concert series is sponsored by Dawn Realty and SunState Federal Credit Union.
The performers will be:March 24: Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher, whose repertoire covers the Renaissance to the 20th century will feature Vivaldi's "Concerto in D Major," Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," and Isaac Albeniz's "Rumores de la Caleta." April 14: Gainesville native Donald "Mr. Aullie" Blitch will perform blues tunes inspired by his experiences growing up in Florida. He was named the 2017 North Central Florida Blues Society's Regional Blues Challenge Solo Artist of the Year. Blitch is a regular at local venues and has performed throughout the state of Florida. April 28: Santa Fe College guitar professor Richy Stano will bring jazz to the concert series. Stano, who is the leader of the contemporary jazz band "Mindwalk," has toured with Bo Diddley, Toby Keith and Trisha Yearwood.
For more information, visit www.aclib.us, email email@example.com or call 352-334-3909.Important school dates
Here are important dates for parents of Alacua County Public School students.
March 20 will be the end of the third nine week grading period, March 22 will be a student holiday/ teacher workday, March 29 report cards will be sent home and spring break will be held April 1-5.
Health survey
Alachua County residents, healthcare and social services providers, businesses and faith-based organizations are invited to share their views about health and healthcare in the county by taking a 10-minute survey being conducted by the WellFlorida Council.
Participants will have the opportunity to win a $30 gift card. The surveys are available at www.WellFlorida.org (select "Survey"). The survey will be ongoing until March 2. Survey results, along with research and health related data, will be used to assess the region's most pressing health needs. This information will be made available in summer 2019 in the report Alachua County Community Health Needs Assessment. The project is funded by the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County and UF Health Shands Hospital.
To receive a printed version of the survey or for additional information, call 352-727-3767 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Computer classes
The Focus on the Future program, formerly known as the Displaced Homemaker program, at Santa Fe College will host a series of free workshops on computer skills that are open to the public.
Workshops will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday and Feb. 27-28 at SF College's Center for Innovation and Economic Development at 530 W. University Ave. The deadline to register is Feb. 18.
The purpose of the workshops is to give people the introductory steps needed to develop a resume and begin the process of applying for jobs online.
For more information, call 352-395-5047.
Black male students in seventh through 11th grades and their parents can get lots of information about college and how to prepare for it at Santa Fe College's My Brother's Keeper Black Male Enrichment Conference.
The conference is designed to showcase what SF College has to offer and to inform parents about like benefits of a college education, programs to help young men prepare for college and the admission process.
It will be held from 6–8 p.m. Feb. 28 with registration at 5:45 p.m. at the college at 3000 NW 83rd St. in Room 01 of Building R. Dinner will be provided.
For information, call 352-381-3801 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Black history
"The American Black Experience: Then and Now" is a social and cultural criticism of racism in America.
It features "Pipeline," which explorse race, gender, education, patriotism and economic disparity. The play will be shown at Actors' Warehouse at 619 NE First St.
"Pipeline" will be shown March 15-31 with free showings at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, March 14-15, March 21-22 and March 28-29. Saturday and Sunday shows will be presented at 8 p.m. March 16-17, March 23-24 and March 30-31 and tickets will cost $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors 65 and older and students.
Community engagement sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St.; March 7 at DaySpring Baptist Church, 1945 NE Eighth Ave. and 3 p.m. March 10 at the A. Quinn Jones Center, 1108 NW Seventh Ave.
For more information, by email at email@example.com
Dance classes
The African Dance Project was created by Barakissa Coulibaly, director of MOSSO-KAN West African Dance & Drum Ensemble, to share and educate the youth about West African culture and customs through dance movement and music.
The goal of the children's classes is to promote self and global awareness and community unity.
Classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 30 at the Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St. The cost is $8 each per class. Children will showcase what they learned at a free grand performance to be held June 1.
To register or for information, email email@example.com for parents
Although some children and teens can be difficult, those with mental illnesses exhibit more extreme behaviors that go beyond what is expected of their peer group or have been diagnosed with ADHD, depression or other mental health disorders.
If this scenario seems familiar, then you may want to consider the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) free "Classes for Parents," which are designed to provide strategies and tools to help students succeed in school.
Radha Selvester, a NAMI training coordinator, said the program is open to parents and caregivers, but space is limited, so register now. Selvester recommends attending all classes to get the most benefit. She said participants also will receive a binder full of information and resources.
Classes will be held from 6:30–9 p.m. the next five weeks at the Project YouthBuild Office at 635 NW Sixth St. Transportation may be arranged through bus passes and MV Transport vouchers.
To register, call 352-335-7770 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Free tax help
If you are filing a tax return this tax season, then you're in luck because United Way of North Central Florida will be offering free tax service through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program.
The VITA program helps prepare tax returns for low- to moderate-income individuals, those with disabilities and those with limited English in Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties.
Free tax preparation sites in Gainesville include the Alachua Branch Library, Library Partnership, Buchholz High School, Cone Park Branch Library, Reichert House Academy, the Southwest Advocacy Group or SWAG Community Center, Santa Fe College Northwest Campus, Santa Fe College Blount Center, United Way of North Central Florida and the University of Florida's Levin College of Law.Appointments are available through United Way's free and confidential 211 helpline or at 352-332-4636. Taxpayers can also use a new self-registration page at www.unitedwayncfl.org/vita or prepare their own taxes for free by visiting www.myfreetaxes.com.
Displaced homemakers
The Focus on the Future program at Santa Fe College is accepting applications now.
The program is designed to empower and provide employment assistance to women and men ages 30 and older who have been dependent on someone else for support that is no longer available to them, who are unemployed or underemployed and would have difficulty in securing adequate employment. The program serves Alachua, Levy, Putnam, Bradford, Columbia, Marion, Gilchrist and Clay counties.
The next class starts on Monday. Participants receive 60 hours of training and classes take place for three-weeks monthly from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with computer lab in the afternoon. Classes are intense and space is limited to 6-8 participants per session.
To apply, call 395-5047.
Dental clinic
The newly renovated $1.6 million state-of-the-art Santa Fe College Dental Clinic is open to the public and scheduling patients.
Dental services offered include X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, sealants and fluoride treatments. Dental cleaning is the most demanded service, but patients are needed for fillings and crowns, which are done by University of Florida dental students who will be graduating in the spring.
The cost of service depends on the type of service given. X-rays are free during the spring semester, but at other times they range from $10–$40 depending on the type of X-ray. Cleaning for children ages 5-12 is $12, and basic adult cleaning and for children 13 years old and older start at $32.
The cost for fillings and crowns is significantly less than you'd pay at a dental private practice.
Appointments are first-come, first-served, and fill-up fast. The clinic follows SF College's class schedule, so services to patients start on Jan. 4 when the spring term begins. Dental appointments can be made by phone at 352-395-5655 or by visiting the clinic located in at the Northwest Campus at 3000 NW 83rd St., Building W, Room 1.
Blount Center
Whether you are looking to earn a degree, improve your job skills or launch a new startup, the Santa Fe College Blount Center Campus is ready to meet your needs.
Located at 401 NW Sixth St., the Blount Center offers daytime and evening classes in a small-school quality education environment.
The center also offers adult education programs, and one-stop student services for such things as admissions and advisement, financial aid assistance, tutoring, open computer lab, math studio and more.
For information, call 352-395-5647 for student services, 352-395-4496 for adult education and 352-395-5647 for college credit programs.
Grandparent program
The Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program is now accepting applications from senior citizens 55 and older to be a positive role model and provide one-on-one academic assistance to students.
Those in the program will receive bi-weekly nontaxable stipends, daily meals, supplemental insurance and transportation. Those interested must meet income qualifications, be in good physical health and pass a background screening.
For more information and to apply, call 352-264-6730.
The VFW Post 2811 will expand its Bingo Play to include games every Sunday and Wednesday.
The Sunday games will start at 1 p.m. and the Wednesday games will start at 5:30 p.m. at the post at 1150 NE Waldo Road. The games are open to the public.
Free coffee, water and snacks will be available, and door prizes will be given away. The kitchen will be open to serve low-cost menu items.
For more information, call 352-256-3066.
A food truck operated by Country Baptist Church will be in the parking lot of VFW Post 2811 at 1150 NE Waldo Road from 3-4 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month to distribute food.
A $5 donation will be appreciated, and you should bring your own box or basket for food items.
For more information, call 352-376-7660.
Abandoned vehicles: The city of Gainesville Code Enforcement will now handle all abandoned vehicles in the city, regardless of location
Previously, Code Enforcement was only responsible for abandoned vehicles on private property and the Gainesville Police Department handled those on roadways and public right of way.
An abandoned vehicle is defined by city code as any vehicle that appears to be incapable of safe operation under its own power on public streets and/or any vehicle not having a current motor vehicle registration tag properly attached.
All illegally parked vehicles on roadways and public right of way that do not fit the definition of an abandoned vehicle will continue to be handled by GPD.
For more information, call 352-393-8460 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Street lights: Gainesville Regional Utilities is asking customers to help keep the community safe by reporting streetlights that are out, broken, dim, flickering or lit during the day.
Customers will need to describe the problem and provide either the five-digit identification number mounted on the pole or give the location by using nearby streets or addresses.
To report problems, call 352-334-3434 or fill out the form at www.gru.com/streetlights.
Preventing mosquitoes: The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County is encouraging citizens to help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
To prevent mosquito-borne diseases, do the following:Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots, or any other containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected. Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances, and other items that aren't being used. Empty and clean bird baths and pets' water bowls at least once or twice a week. Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don't accumulate water. Maintain the water balance (pool chemistry) of swimming pools. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use. Repair broken screens on windows, doors, porches, and patios. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeves. Those who must be outside when mosquitoes are active must cover up. Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, and IR3535 are effective. Use netting to protect children younger than two months.
Health clinic: In need of medical care?
If so, the RAHMA Mercy Clinic provides free health care to individuals and families without health insurance and income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
The clinic is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday in the rear of the Hoda Academy at 5220 SW 13th St. There also is a voucher program for lab work and medications.
For more information, call 352-792-8324 or visit www.rahmamercyclinic.com.
Housing repair funds: So, you need major home repairs you just can't afford.
Well, if you are a homeowner, then you may be eligible to have your home repairs done at no cost to you through the city of Gainesville Housing Rehabilitation Program, which is accepting applications.
Repair assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Housing & Community Development Division at the Thomas Center, Building B, Room 245, located at 302 NE Sixth Ave.
Priority will be given to homeowners and households with special needs, in addition to eligible homeowners.
For more information, call 352-393-8568.
New court service: The Alachua County Clerk's Office has a new service to assist those who choose to represent themselves in legal matters.
Called TurboCourt, the service is similar to TurboTax. Users are asked a series of questions and the needed paperwork is made available for filing.
TurboCourt is now available for divorce, domestic violence, small claims, and eviction cases.
For more information, call 352-374-3636.
Support group: Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center is starting a support group for adults who were sexually abused as children.
The group will meet for 10 weeks on Thursday afternoons/evenings. There is no cost, but participants must register. The start date will soon be determined (participants must call for more information).
Support groups allow room for survivors of violence to openly discuss what happened to them and how it continues to affect their lives. It also provides tools to process what they've survived.
To register and for more information, call 352-264-6765.
Energy assistance: Elder Options is offering energy assistance through its Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program.
Help is available to those 60 and older, with income guidelines, who are having problems keeping their home warm during the winter or cool during the summer and are in an energy crisis.
An energy crisis means electricity has been shut off or is due to be shut off, and there is a lack of fuel, fans, wood, blankets and heaters, and the heating/cooling system is broken.
The following will be provided: Electric bill payment, purchase of energy-related supplies, and repair of heating/cooling systems.
To apply, call 800-262-2243 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or leave a voicemail after hours.
Caregiver funds: The Elder Options Home Care for the Elderly Program has funds available for qualified caregivers.
The program provides a monthly payment of $106 to help caregivers take care of low-income elders around the clock. The funds can help with the cost of food, housing, clothing, medical care and supplies.
The caregiver must live with the person full time and provide care. The person being cared for must be 60 or older and must meet financial eligibility.
To apply and for more information, call the Elder Helpline at 800-262-2243.
Cancer support group: Are you or someone you care about in need of a cancer support group, transportation for medical treatments or financial assistance with prescription drugs?
Locate resources for these needs and more on the website www.CancerResourceGuideNCF.org. The Cancer Resource Guide of North Central Florida is a public service of North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative, the WellFlorida Council and the Florida Department of Health Cancer Control Program.
The Cancer Resource Guide of North Central Florida lists support groups, community and caregiver resources, financial support services and tobacco cessation activities throughout the region. The online guide also includes a wide range of cancer-related resources, such as summer camps for children with cancer, sources for breast prosthesis and wigs, and medical assistance for individuals who are uninsured or under-insured, including low cost/no cost mammograms.
And, the website is continuously updated.
To learn more, visit www.CancerResourceGuideNCF.org.
Guardian deadline: Want to submit an announcement to the Gainesville Guardian?
The deadline is noon Fridays for publication the following Thursday.
Make sure all pertinent information is included, such as what kind of event, date, time, location, speakers, theme and cost, if any, and who to contact for more information, but flyers will no longer be accepted.
Send via email to email@example.com. (The new email address — now in effect — to send announcements/information and coverage requests).


text:
1 - 1 of 1 results (3.36 seconds)
Sort By:
The Valuation Actuary – 1992 Developmentscomposed of six prominent actuaries, thus became the primary driving force behind the valuation actuary concept ... industry response, primarily through the ACLI, was direct opposition to this point. The position of industry ...
Description: Panelists discuss many developments over the year 1992 that impact the valuation actuary. Session 1 of the 1992 Valuation Actuary Symposium.Hide
- Authors: John S Bath, Application Administrator, J Duran, Marc Pitoniak
- Date: Jan 1992
- Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
- Topics: Annuities>Reserves - Annuities; Financial Reporting & Accounting; Life Insurance>Reserves - Life Insurance; Reinsurance


text:
Ritika Badiani
Ritika Badiani is also known as rits badiani. She is a famous Indian actress and also very popular for her tik tok videos and Instagram account.
She started her career as a child actress and her debut film is airlift starrer, Akshay Kumar in 2016.
Rits badiani was born on 17 October 2001 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Rits badiani age is only 18 years old [ as 2019 ]. She is also very popular for his tik tok videos and share has more than 5 million Instagram followers.
She is also cast in many youtube videos with many popular faces like manjul khattar and more. Here is a video of Ritika badiani with manjul khattar.
Ritika Badiani Age, Biography
|Real name
|Ritika Badiani
|Rits Badiani
|Famous for
|Acting and tik tok videos
|Actress and tik tok star
|Ritika Badiani age
|18 Years old
|Ritika Badiani birthday date
|17 October 2001
|Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ritika Badiani Wiki, Boyfriend
|In Feet – 5'4″
|In Kilograms – 60KG
|Eye color
|Hair color
|Marital status
|Not Known
|Favorite actor
|Akshay Kumar
|Favorite actress
|Deepika Padukone
|Dancing, Acting
|Net worth
|15 lakhs
Her mother name is hetal badiani.
We did not find some detailed information about her family members like her father name and her brother name.She was born in a rich family and belongs to Hindu religion.
Rits Badiani started his career in Bollywood at the age of 15 with her schooling. She enters in Bollywood and her first movie was airlift with Akshay Kumar and it is a very big opportunity for her. She plays the role of Georges's Daughter. She is appreciated by the public because of her acting.
After this movie, she gets many offers and she is also worked in a Malayalam movie named 10 Kalpanakal in 2016. She is also cast in many songs videos on youtube. Her recent song video on youtube is muje Kaise Pata Na Chala with manjul khattar. This video is very popular on youtube with more than 100 million views.
Social media
Ritika Badiani is very popular on social media and he is also very popular for his tik tok videos. She is also many tik Tok collab videos with many popular tik Tok stars like Riyaz afreen, Manjul Khattar and more.
She has near 1.5 million followers on Instagram profile and more than fans on tik tok account.
Instagram – rits_badiani
Tik tok – rits_badiani
Instagram – 1.5 million followers
Tik Tok – million fans
- Her debut movie is airlift with Akshay Kumar,
- She is a Bollywood actress and also a popular tik tok star.
- She was a part of a movie only in the age of 15.
- She has millions of followers on tik tok and Instagram.
- Her video on youtube ' mujhe kaise pata na chala ' has more than 100 million views.
These are the latest information about Rits (Ritika) Badiani Age, Biography, Wiki, Birthday date & Boyfriend. So, friends, I hope you will like this information so please do share and comment if any information is missed or wrong.


text:
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020 at 12:00pm
Please call before attending any community events. It is likely that they will be postponed or canceled as a result of the coronavirus. You can find CDC coronavirus information at cdc.gov/coronavirus; AARP has additional resources at aarp.org/coronavirus.
Our groups are designed to support those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Drop-in groups provide a safe, supportive space for participants to share feelings and memories. Groups do not require commitment to attend every session; participants can attend as they are able. Groups are free and all materials are provided. Please contact a Grief Counselor at 301-754-7742 to register.
Additional Dates:
This event listing provided for the Silver Spring community events calendar. Community events are not associated with or sponsored by AARP, but may be of interest to you. If you have an event to share, let us know!
Images provided by AmericanTowns.com, Ticketmaster
Friday, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:00pm Eastern Time
Monday, Sep 28, 2020 at 12:00pm Eastern Time
Virtual Event
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2020 at 5:30pm Eastern Time
Streaming online via One Day University
You can find CDC's latest coronavirus information at cdc.gov/coronavirus; AARP information and resources are at aarp.org/coronavirus. En español, visite aarp.org/elcoronavirus.


text:
Administrative Law Judges for the Social Security Administration are tasked with determining the credibility of claimants who come before them seeking disability benefits. In other words, they are responsible for deciding if a claimant is lying or exaggerating their symptoms in order to get disability benefits.
SSA judges advised to slow review of Social Security Disability applications
Workers in the New Berlin area and other areas of Wisconsin who are not able to work because of disability may be familiar with the long review process for Social Security Disability Insurance. A directive given by managers at the Social Security Administration did not help approval times when Social Security Disability judges and workers were told to slow down the review process on purpose.


text:
Let's Create a Food Secure Manitoba
The Poverty Pledge is a social justice initiative to help students and individuals understand how poverty affects members of our local communities (throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba). Winnipeg Harvest intends to champion awareness and advocacy through education (this is part of our mandate). The Poverty Pledge has direct links to the Manitoba Social Studies curriculum from grades 9-12. Our goal is to educate community members and break down stereotypes linked to poverty. Poverty Pledge is a firsthand opportunity for individuals to recognize barriers of hunger and poverty. We invite you to come together to create change for people living in poverty.
Winnipeg Harvest has been organizing the Poverty Pledge since 2002, with many variations in order to reflect the realities of poverty in Manitoba in any given year.
Many people living in poverty are unable to feed themselves. After paying for housing, transportation, water and electricity, the money that's left over—if any—is often not enough to eat a healthy balanced diet. This pledge is designed to simulate the experience of many people who face hunger and poverty on a daily basis.
When you join the Poverty Pledge you will receive a toolkit that includes daily challenges (occurrences), and reflection questions to guide you through the week. Remember, you will need to limit yourself to a spending budget of $6.50 for 5 days. As you work through each challenge, you are encouraged to share your experiences on your social media platforms using #povertypledge. The Poverty Pledge is designed to open your eyes to the realities of living through poverty. If you are finding the challenges difficult, know that you are not alone. Try your best to complete the week and talk to your friends about the difficulties you are experiencing.
A single person living on Employment and Income Assistance (E.I.A.), often referred to as 'welfare' only receives $195.00 per month to purchase all of their basic needs. Over thirty days that means a person living on E.I.A. only has a daily budget of $6.50 to spend on these necessities. Basic needs include, but are not limited to, food, clothing, hygiene products and entertainment.
Do you think that $6.50 a day is enough to have all of your basic needs met?
The daily budget of $6.50 is to be used for all of your food, entertainment and personal items. Personal care and hygiene products are to be included as part of the allotment, including toilet paper, soap, all hair care, and shaving products.
$6.50 per day equates to $32.50 for the 5 day Poverty Pledge challenge.
Join the Challenge to Make a Change!
Contact our Youth Engagement Coordinator to sign-up or for more information:
Phone: (204) 982-3663 ext. 675
E-mail: email@example.com


text:
Caramel Apple Gift Set
Four beautifully crafted caramel-dipped Granny Smith apples make the perfect gift! One milk chocolate, one dark chocolate, one white chocolate and one dark chocolate with freshly roasted nuts are presented in a decorative tray.
You are about to leave the current Gertrude Hawk Store.
If you are actively shopping and have items in your cart, those items will be cleared when you leave the store.
Do you wish to continue or stay on this store?


text:
As young teenagers, many of us carefully planned our futures and set our goals for becoming successful business owners. Several people along the way gave us advice and ideas so that we could begin our journey as successful business owners. But, like anything else, experience handed us our most valuable lessons in the business world and not all of them were positive. What was the most valuable lesson learned and why? What would you have done differently?
Join our small community for expert insights, insider tips, and the industry knowledge you need to see your small business grow.Get Started Become A Member
Now that you're a member of the community, spice up your profile by adding photos, a custom avatar, information about your small busines, and much more.View Profile
Loading results…
There are no recent discussions
Take part in the conversation and post your own question to the community.
Ways to Make Your Search More Accurate
Most of the time, you just want to find content that has a particular phrase. Here are the easiest ways to find the content you want.


text:
More than a third of American adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At Florence Family Medicine in Florence, South Carolina, Dr. Ryan Williams offers individualized weight loss programs and works with men, women, and children to reduce the health risks associated with obesity. Reduce your risks and manage your weight; call or book your appointment online today.
Obesity increases the risk for a range of health complications, including:
Excess body weight puts excess pressure on your organs, bones, and muscles.
Medical weight loss is usually effective because it involves the support and monitoring of a trained medical professional.
Dr. Williams provides customized weight loss programs designed to suit your individual needs, as he combines medical weight loss methods that have been proven successful, such as:
Dr. Williams sees you for regular checkups to monitor your overall health and weight loss progress as he helps you lose weight in the safest and most efficient ways possible.
Dr. Williams evaluates your health, medical history, and family history so that your plan suits your needs. Certain genetic and environmental factors can influence your weight, and Dr. Williams considers all of these factors to create a sustainable plan that works for you.
Nutrition is a large part of your medical weight loss program, since eating right can fuel and energize your body with the nutrient-dense foods you need to lose weight. Certain foods can signal the right chemical, hormonal, and metabolic response that promotes weight loss.
Certain medical conditions can impact your weight, such as arthritis, diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. Williams creates modified, personalized exercise programs for people dealing with chronic pain who might find it harder to exercise regularly.
Some gastrointestinal and digestive disorders -- like irritable bowel syndrome involve pain, constipation, and fatigue -- can impact your food cravings and inhibit your ability to lose weight. Thyroid disorders can also cause people to gain weight more rapidly.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and prioritizing nutrition, stress-relief, and frequent exercise can help you to sustain your weight loss in the future and improve your health overall.
To start your medical weight loss program, call or book your consultation with Dr. Williams online.


text: Nicole and Paul had a fabulous wedding on September 5th of 2010. With a beautiful winery as their backdrop the whole day was filled with everyone helping to create Nicole's wonderful vision. With three cakes, one an amazing house under construction with a bride and groom fixing it up (this had been their project for many months), another with the vineyard decor, and finally a grooms cake that looked like poker chips (Paul loves going to Vegas). The weather was amazing, not too hot and not too cold. Nicole's dress was hand-made by a friend and was amazing on her! If was difficult to narrow down the images to show here. Enjoy!


text:
Throwback Thursday
We helped Frame.io rebrand their awesome product (we use it at Focus Lab) as well as redesign their marketing site. It was a super fun project that resulted in some really awesome work. Head over to our site to check out all the goodies in our latest case study. - https://focuslabllc.com/our-work/frame-io-1


text:
Special Financing:
Minimum deposit: £4,000
0% for up to 4 Years!
7-Foot Open Seating SpaSeating Capacity: 5-6
Jets: 43
Dimensions: 84" x 84" x 36 - 43" / 213.5 cm x 213.5 cm x 95 cm - 110.5 cm
Spa Volume: 455 gal (1722 L)
Lounge: NO
6 seats with varying heights makes the J-445™ the perfect fit for everyone offering a shallow soak through to a deep immersion whilst integrated PowerPro® jets in each seat provide a luxurious and effective hydromassage programme. The RX seat offers the deepest soak available in any Jacuzzi® hot tub whilst delivering a Swedish-style back treatment combined with treatments to the calves. The FX-12 therapy seat delivers an adjustable hydromassage which targets the neck, shoulders and back.The wide waterfall seat combines a single jet and a cascade of water to deliver a soft tissue experience. A wide sheet of water from the waterfall soothes the shoulders whilst the jet invigorates the upper back to relieve stress and strain. The unique design of the J-445™ features a high-back which helps engulf you in warmth even when the surrounding temperature is much cooler for the perfect hot tub experience, in addition the high-back provides additional privacy for users. Other never-before seen innovations include dual purpose illuminated diverter knobs which are designed to also act as cup holders for added convenience and adjustable pillows that provide the perfect place to rest your head and adds enhanced relaxation for people of varying heights. To complete the premium experience, the J-445™ hot tub features the ProTouch™ Control panel, this multi-function, touch screen control panel is simple and easy to use offering a variety of user settings to optimise performance and maintenance requirements. The J-445™ is set apart thanks to the ProFinish™ cabinetry which with optional corner lighting is inspired by architecture to deliver stunning look in any setting.
OverviewSeating Capacity: 6 Adults
Dimensions: 84" x 84" x 36 - 43" / 213.5 cm x 213.5 cm x 95 cm - 110.5 cm
Average Spa Volume: 455 gal (1722 L)
Dry Weight: 602 lbs (281 kg)
Total Filled Weight: 4400 lbs (2052 kg)
Total Jets: 43
Pump 1: North America 1 speed, 2.5 continuous hp (5.1 bhp) International 1 speed, 2.0 continuous hp (2.6 nhp)
Pump 2: North America 1 speed, 2.5 continuous hp (5.1 bhp) International 1 speed, 2.0 continuous hp (2.6 nhp)
Circulation Pump: Yes
Water QualityFiltration: ProClarity™ Filtration System w/ Grill, Skimming Weir and ProCatch Bag + ProClear™ Pleated Filter
Filters: 1 - ProClarity™ depth load filter (circ)
1 - ProClarity™ 40 Sq Ft Filter
1 - ProClear™ 75 Sq Ft Filter
ElectricalElectrical North America: 240 VAC @ 30A/50A/60A
Electrical International: 230VAC 50Hz 20A (2 breakers required)
AppearanceProFinish™ Cabinetry: Modern Hardwood, Brushed Grey, Smoked Ebony
Shell: Porcelain, Platinum, Silver Pearl, Sahara, Desert Sand, Sandstone, Opal, Caribbean Surf, Midnight, Monaco
Cover OptionsProLast: Black, Sienna, Gray
Vinyl: Bordeaux, Silverwood
JetsTotal Jets: 46
[widgetkit id="175"]
RX Jet Therapy Seat
Deepest soak in any Jacuzzi® hot tub with relaxing Swedish-style back coverage and tension-easing angled calf jets, exclusive to this model.
FX-12 Therapy Seat
Packed with stimulating spiral action jets, this seat covers your neck and back with a versatile, deep tissue massage. Also stimulates muscles and relieves tension in the calves.
Waterfall Seat
An invigorating upper back massage to banish pain and strain, combined with a soothing, wide sheet of water cascading across your shoulders.


text:
King crafts magical slice of the mundane
Every few years, Stephen King delivers a "big book," one festooned with blurbs from literary writers who congratulate him on having produced a novel that transcends its genre, whatever that might mean. In 1998, it was "Bag of Bones," which heralded King's move to Scribner, and 2004 brought the final installment in his seven-volume Dark Tower series. Now Lisey's Story (Scribner; 513 pages; $28) gets the breakout treatment as an important new direction in the King canon.
In the two years since the death of her husband, award-winning novelist Scott Landon, Lisey (rhymes with "Ceecee") has begun to reconstitute her life after 25 years of marriage. When she begins to find the emotional energy to sort through Scott's books and papers in the converted barn he used as an office, she is also forced to confront the hidden madness and sense of impending tragedy that cast a shadow across her husband's entire life. Worse, a psychopath by the name of Jim Dooley has taken an obsessive interest in Scott's legacy, and he threatens mayhem if Lisey does not dispose of the archives properly.
Lisey is a woman with hidden reserves of strength, developed throughout a loving marriage to a brilliant but damaged man. As she deals with the menace of Dooley, she also has to cope with her older sister's sudden mental breakdown. These two unsettling situations connect to memories of Scott that Lisey would just as soon repress: his habit of disappearing under mysterious circumstances, the fate of his beloved brother Paul and their shared talk of a magical and terrible world known as Boo'ya Moon.
King peppers the book with a made-up vocabulary that includes "bad-gunky" "bools" and "Incunks." At first these infantile-sounding neologisms grate, but their purpose eventually becomes clear. "Lisey's Story" is concerned with the secret language of intimacy, the lingua franca of lovers and kin that binds them against the dangers of outside world. Just as he employed brand names in his earliest books to ground his fantastic plots in the realm of the banal, so does King in this novel reveal the power of shared nonsense, the words and phrases we use when we think no one but family is listening.
Longtime readers will notice connections, overt and otherwise, to other novels by King, certainly to "Rose Madder" and probably to "The Stand." And that's the biggest problem with "Lisey's Story." When writing here about the mundane realities of marriage and family, King produces material that's honest, fresh and riveting. It's when he falls back on the trappings of the traditional horror novel that he disappoints. He has created villains more interesting and terrifying than Dooley, and only those individuals who have never read a King novel before will be unable to guess how Dooley receives his comeuppance. As for the sinister alternative reality of Boo'ya Moon, it isn't nearly as interesting as Lisey's interactions with her sister, neighbors and recently departed spouse here on planet Earth.
Two other best-selling fantasists have recently delivered new books that exemplify their singular approaches to fiction.
Neil Gaiman's Fragile Things (William Morrow; 400 pages; $26.95) brings together 31 short stories and poems by the author of the "American Gods" and "Sandman" comics series. It's a hodgepodge of material, containing everything from a pastiche of both Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft to a shared-world story based on the first "Matrix" movie.
Gaiman's literary interests and influences are wide-ranging, and he indulges them prodigiously in this book. "The Problem of Susan" responds directly to the misogyny in C.S. Lewis' Narnia sequence, while "The October Chair" pays homage to Ray Bradbury. Aladdin, the Three Bears and the paintings of Frank Frazetta also take turns in the literary spotlight. Readers who expect Gaiman to adhere to the styles and subjects he's used before are likely to have a mixed reaction to "Fragile Things." Those with a taste for inventive idiosyncrasy will find themselves amply rewarded.
With The Ladies of Grace Adieu (Bloomsbury; 235 pages; $23.95), Susanna Clarke collects eight stories that are all much in the same mode as her best-selling first novel, "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell." In each, humankind and the denizens of Faerie bump up against each other with either dire or amusing results. In the title story, three strong-minded women dabble in magic against the advice of a visiting Mr. Strange. Mary, Queen of Scots, plots her revenge with embroidery as a weapon in "Antickes and Frets." With "The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse," Clarke even includes a story set in the same fictional universe as Gaiman's novel "Stardust." Clarke doesn't exactly push her range to its limits, so fans of her single novel will probably enjoy all of the stories in "The Ladies of Grace Adieu." They are uniformly clever and meticulously composed, knowledgeable of folk traditions while giving them a modern spin.


text:
Back in 1964 I started at George Washington University. At the time there was a theater on the corner of 21st and Pennsylvania Ave a small repertory theater called The Circle Theater. It took its name from Washington Circle, which was a block or two away. Admission at that time was $1. This was at a time when the minimum wage was also $1. Across the street was an Italian restuarant named Trieste, which served pizza with enormous mushrooms, and at which I ordered martinis to impress my dates with my sophistication. I can confess now, the statute of limitations having presumably run out, that I was nineteen, underage for martinis, and the restaurant didn't check my ID. So a typical date might be a double feature at the Circle, and pizza, or something else, at Trieste.
The movies offered at the Circle were your typical art house fare. Silent movies, Marx Brothers, French and Italian movies. So I saw a lot of these, among them were some of the early Soviet films, Potemkin, Ten Days That Shook the World (October) and others. I think I saw Ivan the Terrible parts I and II in the days before I got married, but I might be mistaken.
I was also in my rebellious phase, and I was affiliated with SDS, and some of my classes reflected that. For instance, I was taking a class in Soviet literature when I dropped out for a while. Later, when I returned to GW, I took a class in Gogol, who is far removed from Soviet literature.*
*My recollection forty years on from that class is that there are, or were, right-wing and left-wing Gogolians. The left-wing variety lean towards socialist interpretations of Gogol, particularly things like Dead Souls (Мёртвые души).
Now I'm rambling on like this because I want to explain why I have some feeling for Russian literature and film.
Some friends of mine who I worked with for some years are from the Ukraine, and they gave me a set of Eisenstein's sound films. Those films are Alexander Nevsky, Ivan the Terrible Parts I & II. So lets see what I have to say about these movies.
Alexander Nevsky—Eisenstein made two efforts at sound films before this. The first was Que Viva Mexico, which was never finished, and the second was Bezhin Meadow, which was censored and mostly destroyed. At the time (1937) the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were in an antagonistic relationship. The leadership decided to do an anti-German propaganda film, and Alexander Nevsky was chosen as its subject. Nevsky fought against the Teutonic Knights, and inflicted a crucial defeat upon them in April 1242. So he served as the perfect model for Soviet propaganda against the Germans.
I haven't seen any discussion of the production budget, but Eisenstein's two previous efforts had been subject to cost overruns, and his budget may have been constrained here. I think this shows up in the shots with battle axes. The blades seem to be handled more easily than 5 or 6 pound blades would be, of course that might be my faulty experience and judgment.
Leaving that minor issue aside, the plot is concentrated, a single story focused on a single individual, though there is a comic/romantic sub-plot involving warriors under Alexander. The battle sequences, and you'll find this noted elsewhere, influenced later films such as Lawrence of Arabia, and a multitude of others. There is also some carryover from Eisenstein's earlier work. The anti-religious feeling from Old and New is present. The German knights are accompanied by an evil Catholic bishop who wishes for everyone to be united under Rome. I didn't notice this in my recent viewing, but he is supposed to have swastikas on his miter. So the Germans, even in 1242 were evil Nazis, and the Catholic church a bunch of evil Nazi supporters.* Russian religiosity is displayed more simply and less emotionally.
*Irony and sarcasm alert.The film works as a masterpiece of propaganda, and the battle scenes are stirring and effective. However, because it was effective anti-German propaganda, it fell out of favor in 1939 when the non-aggression pact was signed, and Stalin became, in Trotsky's phrase "Hitler's quartermaster." It returned to favor when Hitler attacked the Soviet Union.
About 37 minutes in there is a shot, the one on the left, that is reminiscent of the end of Ivan the Terrible, Part I. As you can see the composition is strikingly similar. The figures of authority, in the case of Alexander Nevsky the guards, stand on the right, and the people move from the upper left to the lower right, and the figures of the guards dominate the people. In Ivan the figure of the Czar occupies roughly half the screen. Ivan is shown in extreme close-up and dominates the people, who are shown in miniature, and recede into the infinite distance, both photographically and geographically, of the landscape. While the figures from the earlier film do not seem to have any symbolic function, the figure of Ivan seems to function symbolically in at least two ways. The figure of Ivan can be described as brooding, and to my mind it recalls the image of Deuteronomy 32:11, the eagle brooding over its nest to incite the young forth. In this case Ivan is relatively benign, and he brings protection to his people. It also conveys the image not of a benign paternalism, but of the madness that will follow. Ivan functions as an analogue to Stalin, so it may well be that the image of Ivan conveys initial paternal protection turning to madness and terror.
Ivan the Terrible, Part 1—Ivan is usually seen as a reflection, in some sense a parallel version, of the life of Stalin and the Russian Revolution. There's some truth to that, but you can't draw a simple 1 to 1 correspondence between Stalin and Ivan, or between the events of Ivan's reign and the Russian Revolution. There is a general parallel, but that's it.
Part 1 traces events from the time of Ivan's coronation and marriage to Anastasia Romanovna to the death of the Tsarina and the establishment of the Oprichnina (1565). Unlike the Soviet Cheka, which lasted, under various names* until 1991, the Oprichnina only lasted about 6 or 7 years, and was disbanded in 1572. The Oprichnina is Ivan's instrument for suppressing opposition by the boyars (high ranking nobility) to his reign, and to forge a nation out of the disparate parts that made up medieval Russia. While any discussion of the parallels between the Oprichnina and the KGB is more appropriate to Part 2, it is perhaps better to get some of the explanatory details out of the way at the outset. The parallel to Stalin is that Stalin, following the premature death of Lenin, was attempting to defeat the political opposition led by men like Trotsky, Radek, Zinoviev, and Kamenev. The purge trials eliminated the anti-Stalin opposition, and enabled Stalin to consolidate his power. It should also be kept in mind that Article 58, what Solzshenitsyn refers to in The Gulag Archipelago as "The Law" began not under Stalin, but under Lenin, and there is no parallel or allegorical figure to Lenin in either film. Prince Kurbsky is perhaps the closest to Trotsky, but again there is no one to one correspondence.
*See this Wikipedia article for a list of Soviet intelligence/secret police agencies.Part 2 deals with the conspiracy of the Boyars against Ivan. Here the analogue would be the show trials of the Old Bolsheviks, and of the Trotskyites. Again, the analogy should not be pushed too far. The Soviet censorship apparently saw the analogy, and Part 2 wasn't released until a few years after Stalin's death.
Mikhail Kuznetzov who plays Fyodor Basmanov, the lead agent of the Oprichnina is hauningly and ethereal beautiful. The only other actor I've seen that has that ethereal quality about his appearance is Kyle Schmid, Henry in Being Human. In both cases they play evil characters. While Eisenstein, who was, and as far as I know, remained an atheist until he died, wouldn't appreciate this, I found myself thinking of Paul's line about even if an angel of light should appear and preach a different gospel.
Insane delusions on my part aside, these films are essential viewing for the light they shed on film, on history, and on Russian history. They are also, if you can stand to read subtitles, and some people can't, great and enjoyable films in their own right.


text:
Photo Credit: Harley-Davidson
The Harley-Davidson Museum has rolled out the red carpet for some very special guest appearances as it showcases "Harleys & Hollywood," an exclusive, limited-time exhibit running February 12 to March 14.
According to Harley-Davidson, visitors to the Museum will have the chance to see, live and in person, some of the famous Hollywood motorcycles that have defined pop culture over the years. Bikes on display include those seen in the films G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (pictured above), Star Trek, and Wild Hogs, as well as those owned by stars Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Ludacris, and Jesse James.
Source: Harley-Davidson
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Harley-Davidson Museum Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Hollywood Motorcycles
2 comments:
- Taylor Bara said...
Do you know how to write a good process essay? This https://domyhomework.guru/blog/process-essay post would help you!
- geekymr said...
gaming headphone hyperx cloud 2 pubg gaming headphone
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. It is particularly important in protecting the body's cells from free radical/oxidative damage. These protective benefits are achievable with supplemental intakes higher than what is normally consumed in the average diet.
100 Softgels
Each softgel contains:
Vitamin E (268 mg AT) 400 IU (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Softgel (gelatin, glycerin and water), Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Adult Dosage: Take 1 softgel daily, preferably with meals.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have cancer, cardiovascular disease or diabetes.


text:
So, I looking at blog today working on making some changes, and I saw that I had hit 50,000 views. Its been a little oversix months since I started The Bipolar Writer blog. I wanted to thank every one of you that view my blog everyday and leave such amazing comments. I am nearing 4,000 fellow blogger followers and I am excited to which the small goal of 50,000 views.
So thank you. Here is to another 50k in views.
J.E Skye
Photo Credit: unsplash-logoDakota Corbin


text:
Animal Prints
Animal Prints
Our Canvas Hanging Signs are printed on canvas and fixed between two stained, natural wood hanging rails & complete with a rustic twine for hanging.
- Each Print is Sold Individually
- 3 Separate Hanging Canvas Prints Designs
- Rabbit
- Dog
- Giraffe
- Dimensions Approximately - 18" x 24"
- Nail for hanging not included
- Materials - Twine, Wood, & Canvas
- The banner can be ironed between two pieces of fabric to remove any wrinkles that may occur during shipment & storage.
- A shipping notice will be sent to the email address entered at checkout once the product has left our warehouse.


text:
Rowing Foundation Grants Programme Re-Opens for Applications (UK)
The Rowing Foundation has re-opened its grants programme. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote the participation in rowing of young people (those under 18 or still in full time education) and the disabled of all ages. The Foundation gives grants of £500-£3,000 (up to 50% of the cost of the project) to help British rowing organisations, clubs and schools for rowing equipment and whose requirements may be too small or who may be otherwise ineligible for an approach to the National Lottery or other similar sources of funds. Previous organisations supported include St Breock Primary School which received funding towards the purchase of four oars; Mounts Bay Pilot Gig Club for lifejackets for juniors; and Stratford upon Avon BC for 'Project Oarsome Refurbishment'. The closing date for applications is the 6th November 2017.


text:
What is Fostering?
Foster care provides safe and supportive homes for children and teenagers when they are unable to live with their own families. The aim of foster care is to reunite children with their own families where possible.
In Victoria, foster care is provided by members of the community who are involved with a community service organisation, or CSO, which is commissioned by the Department of Human Services to provide these services. Some children who are unable to live with their parents may live with extended family members. This is known as 'Kinship Care'. Kinship carers are usually supported by the Department of Human Services.
There are several types of foster care programs in Victoria. Some CSOs provide a variety of programs, and some provide only one or two. Some of these programs are:
* General Foster Care – for children aged 0-18 years.
* Disability – respite & full-time foster care for children & young people 0-18 with a disability or developmental delay
* Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) – for children & young people with complex needs
* Adolescent Community Placement (ACP) – for young people aged 13-17 years
There are a range of reasons why children come in to care, including poverty, lack of support, disability, mental illness or medical issues, homelessness, family crisis, abandonment, neglect, drug or alcohol issues, or emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
All children in foster care live in different circumstances, and therefore have different needs. Children can require safe, loving & supportive care:
* immediately
* in a few weeks
* overnight
* one weekend a month (for more information our post 'What is Respite Foster Care?')
* for a few months
* for several years
Foster carers may choose the length of care they are willing to provide, and may even specify the age or gender of children they are willing to provide care for.
Foster carers are people from the community who are:
* from all backgrounds & cultures
* single, married or in a de facto relationship
* working full time, part time, studying, or not in paid employment
* living alone, with family, or in a shared household or rented property
* childless or have children
* aged between 20 – 80 years
Foster carers are able to decide what best suits them, and are able to go on hold at any stage for any length of time, although potential carers are asked to think carefully before they commit to a placement, as stability is extremely important to children in care.
Foster carers are volunteers. However, foster carers receive a fortnightly non-taxable allowance for each night that they have a child in their care. This is to help meet the costs of food, clothing, & general living expenses for the child. The actual amount of reimbursement varies depending on a number of factors. You can read more about the training and assessment of foster carers in our post on Foster Care Training.
Intensive foster carers (who care for children & young people with intensive needs) receive a higher rate of reimbursement than do general foster carers, as well as extra training. This includes children & young people in the Disability program (who have an intellectual disability or developmental delay), with additional physical, emotional or behavioural needs.
Complex foster carers receive the highest rate of reimbursement & training. These carers usually provide one-to-one care for children & young people aged 7-18 years who have extremely high, complex needs, and require specialised care and support. This includes young people in Enhanced Adolescent Community Placements and children who supported through Therapeutic Foster Care programs.
To find out more, call 1800 013 088 or click on one of the agencies listed down the right hand side of this blog under the heading 'Where can I foster?'. You can also view our 'Frequently Asked Questions' page.
17 Comments »
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI
I was looking at fostering once before but started to work for the disabled DHS I have hurt my cartlidge and now have to wait for an operation to correct it. I would like to look at fostering again untill I get my knee fixed. Is this possible? Please ring me on Swan Hill 03 50321627. I was being interview, before I started working with DHS. I am hopeing that this is what I am ment to do. Please contact me if I can be of use to you. I would like to end up in community wellfare
Yours Truely Rhonda Burge.
Comment by Rhonda Burge— August 4, 2009 #
Hi Rhonda, I would recommend filling out an online enquiry. You can find a link at the top of this page on the right hand side. Once you have filled out an enquiry you will be contacted by the agency that covers your area.
Comment by Christina— August 5, 2009 #
Hi, I would love to know more information on how to foster children 5years to 8years old. My husband and children have talked about this and it is something we would like to do together to bring a child happiness in a loving family. I was told it is very hard to foster? Are you able to give me any information if I was to foster how soon would I be able to do this?
Thankyou kindly – have a lovely day
Comment by Anne Clarke— May 11, 2010 #
We are very interested in fostering the children of a lifelong friend whose 2 children have been in foster care for many years. Our situation is slightly particular, as we know the children we would like to foster. In the past we had a close relationship with the father of the children who is now unfortunately unfit to parent.
We believe we may be able to provide the children with the care and stability they have been unable to get, while also having a a link with their birthparents which may be beneficial for them.
I have contacted the case manager at DHS responsible for the children and have set out our commitment to this matter. However I am unsure what the correct process is in order to be assessed as an eligible family to foster these children.
Comment by Caroline— September 16, 2010 #
My husband and I have previously been approved for permanent care approx 2.5 yrs ago in vic, after waiting for a few years we decided not to keep trying but are interested in foster care. Do we have to go through the whole process again or can you be fast tracked for foster care.
Comment by rebecca— September 28, 2010 #
I have a 5 month old daughter, but have been recently thinking about fostering a baby. I can't bear the thought of a child not having a home! I do not work at the moment, but my husband does, and I figure now would be the time to help, while I have the time to do it.
However, we only have a two bedroom house, and if I foster a baby, it would have to share a room with my daughter.
Is this allowed? Or will the child require her/his own room?
Thanks for your help!
Kind Regards,
Comment by Tarryn— October 8, 2010 #
I am interested in becoming a foster carer however I must be honest and say I have a mental illness.It is managed and I feel good within myself.I also that I would make a good foster carer as I feel I can provide the care a child may needed with the appropriate training. My question is What do you think my chances are. Terry
Comment by Terry Bleas— December 5, 2010 #
I am interested in becoming a foster carer however I must be honest and say I have a mental illness.It is managed and I feel good within myself.I also feel that I would make a good foster carer as I feel I can provide the care a child may needed with the appropriate training. My question is What do you think my chances are. Terry
Comment by Terry— December 5, 2010 #
Hi, just wondering if anyone can provide a link for me that shows the exact allowance rates for being a foster carer? I can't seem to find it on the Human Services website? Thank you, Lisa
Comment by Lisa Barton— August 22, 2012 #
I would like to become a foster carer in about a yr or two but for now i would like to do some courses in child services things like this as id like to work in this feild, would anyone know what courses would help me ? I thinkstudying and working in this feild would help me have a better understanding when i do apply to be a carer, i have 3 kids one of them has ADHD suffers axiety and is being accessed for autism, everything we do is rutine for him so im sure once im ready i could provide a safe inviroment here for a child
Comment by Jessica davis— October 12, 2012 #
of course like your web-site but you have to take a look at the
spelling on several of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems
and I find it very troublesome to tell the reality however I will certainly come again again.
Comment by commercial electrical services— April 27, 2013 #
Sorry forgot to mention we are in Dallas, TX.
Comment by info cash affiliate— July 28, 2013 #
Leave a Reply
Blog at WordPress.com.
Entries and comments feeds.


text:
Champak Reviewed on Jun 12, 2018, 4:35 PM
Experience was good. Easy pick-up from airport parking lot in Colorado Springs airport. Well equipped, clean car. For 6-7 passengers in this Dodge Durango is horrible as last seat in the back has no easy access. Return was very easy. Someone is already for return in their parking lot. Thanks.
Marco Acosta Reviewed on Jun 1, 2018, 5:31 PM
Wonderful experienced. Everyone was friendly and professional
Somni Reviewed on Feb 14, 2018, 6:03 PM
My experience was seamless. Brian handled me with the care and patience of a true professional.


text:
AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) - Auburn quarterback Bo Nix said he's looking forward to playing Georgia Saturday, but it's surreal to him that it's already this far in the football season.
Nix said the Tigers' plan is to go in and get after the Bulldogs.
Nix said he's really excited about playing at home and he said the team plays better at home.
Auburn plays Georgia Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Copyright 2019 WBRC. All rights reserved.


text:
Medical Detection Arm
Medical detection dogs or bio detection dogs are trained to detect the smallest odours with concentrations, around one part per trillion and can detect medical conditions such as breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bowel Cancer, Malaria and Parkinson's.
The carousel arm can be exchanged to accept a medical detection arm. Which differs in is design to give greater chance to detect small odours .
The arm have completely welded seams to eliminate any cross contamination from sterilizing and have interchangeable retaining clips. This allows the clip to be changed to accept other samples or just simply replaced when worn out.
The arm has cone to allow greater focus and amplification, also incorporating a restriction to stop the tongue licking urine, which is a natural thing for the dog to do.
This shape was ergonomically good because it fitted the shape of the dogs nose while allowing the dog to get as close as possible to the substance and at the same time prevents the dog from licking the sample.


text:
| 5.5°C Belfast
North Korean and US officials are holding behind-the-scenes talks to set up a third summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un on the fate of the North's expanding nuclear arsenal, according to South Korea's president.
Moon Jae-in was speaking four months after a second meeting between the leaders in Vietnam collapsed without agreement.
There have been no public meetings between Washington and Pyongyang since the breakdown of the Hanoi summit, but the prospects for a resumption of diplomacy have brightened since the two men recently exchanged personal letters.
The US president called Mr Kim's letter "beautiful" while the North Korean leader described Mr Trump's as "excellent", although the contents of the letters have not been disclosed.
Mr Moon said the two men's "willingness to engage in dialogue has never faded" and their recent letter exchanges prove that.
The South Korean leader, a liberal who met Mr Kim three times last year, has made dialogue with the North as a route to forging peace on the Korean peninsula a centrepiece of his presidency.
He said he does not see the Hanoi summit as a failure as it served as a chance for Washington and Pyongyang to better understand each other's positions and "put everything they want on the negotiating table".
"The success of denuclearisation and the peace process on the Korean peninsula cannot be determined by a summit or two," Mr Moon said, adding that the discussions in Hanoi will form the basis for future talks. "Both sides clearly understand the necessity for dialogue," he added.
Despite the deadlocked negotiations, Mr Trump and Mr Kim have described their personal relationship as good. Asked whether Mr Kim's recent letter included a mention of another summit, Mr Trump said: "Maybe there was."
"At some point, we'll do that," he told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. "Getting along very well. He's not doing nuclear testing."
But in another reminder of North Korea's continued mistrust of the US, its foreign ministry said earlier on Wednesday that it will not surrender to US-led sanctions and accused Washington of trying to "bring us to our knees".