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Overweight Pet? The Sneaky Reasons Your Pet Isn't Losing Weight
For pets and people alike, it's easier to keep the weight off than to lose it. An overweight pet with even a few extra pounds can experience disastrous consequences to their long term health and wellness. However, weight-loss diets can be very difficult to maintain – especially once behavioral patterns are established to overeat, sneak treats, and munch on snacks throughout the day.
The Heart of the Matter
The perils of pet obesity are becoming more commonly understood. Despite warnings of developing associated diseases (such as osetoarthritis, diabetes, cancer) and early mortality, a shockingly high number of pets are considered overweight or obese, especially seniors.
The Breakdown
Weight gain occurs when an individual consumes too many calories with insufficient opportunities to burn them off. Many pets live fairly sedentary lives and eat energy-dense food. Lots of naps combined with even a normal amount of food plus regular treats can be so much more damaging than you think.
An overweight pet simply needs less food and more exercise, right? It's not always as easy as that.
The Measuring Cup
Overfeeding is the most obvious reason for added weight, but certain medical conditions like Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism can affect a pet's metabolism. Before you make changes to your pet's diet, we recommend ruling out what could be going on beneath the surface.
Additionally, a wellness exam is helpful in discerning whether your pet is up for rigorous exercise from now on.
Trying to Lose Weight
There could be many other explanations behind why an overweight pet isn't losing weight, or isn't losing it fast enough.
The ideal place to start is with an understanding of the Body Condition Score (BCS). Taking into account your pet's species, breed, age and lifestyle we can determine their weight and exercise plan, all in order for them to achieve the optimal score on the BCS.
A Greater Challenge
Once you know how much your pet should ideally weigh, you can determine their daily intake of food, snacks, treats, supplements, and people food. Take a long look at the ingredients lists on food labels, and call us with any questions.
An overweight pet might benefit from shaving about 25-40% of their previous calorie count, but because they depend on critical vitamins and nutrients, cutting calories from their meals isn't necessarily a healthy alternative. Instead, reduce the amount of extra calories they receive from snacks and treats.
The Rx Solution
Prescription diets can help to ensure an overweight pet gets all the nutrition they need, without extra calories. We are happy to discuss viable options for your pet's weight and lifestyle.
While dieting, we recommend weighing your pet every 2-4 weeks and noting any changes on the BCS. It's reasonable to aim for losing 1-2% of body weight every week. That being said, it can take over a month for pet owners to see any changes. Please let us know if no changes to weight have occurred after 4-6 weeks.
Still Struggling
While restricting unnecessary calories is the foundation for weight loss, the process can be supported by increased exercise. Preserving muscle mass and increasing metabolism are just two benefits of exercising to lose weight.
Other options may involve:
- Food puzzles
- Slow feeders
- Fresh veggies and fruits (to help your pet feel full during meals)
- Ensuring that all family or household members are adhering to the dietary restrictions (and always use the same exact measuring cup!)
- Camp Canine can keep your pup distracted from a rumbling tummy and will engage them in calorie-burning activities
Dedication to an Overweight Pet
A few extra pounds put on over the course of many months can really sneak up on pet owners. Surely, preventing extra weight gain is the best option, but with daily discipline and dedication, an overweight pet can definitely achieve their optimal weight.
As always, if we can assist you with questions, please let us know at Animal Family Veterinary Care Center.
Preventing Pancreatitis in Pets: Knowing the Score This Thanksgiving
If you haven't had enough pumpkin spice flavor in your life lately, you're in luck. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, a fact that has most Americans jumping for joy. Between the turkey, gravy, casseroles, and desserts, we consume far more than we ought to – and pay for it later.
The endless indulgence does not set a great example for our pets either, who watch every move we make intently. It's no wonder that pancreatitis in pets occurs like clockwork every holiday season. Fortunately, there are definite ways to counteract this dangerous medical condition.
How To Read A Pet Food Label
Part of being a responsible pet owner is providing your pet with a nutritious diet. For most of us, this nutritious diet is probably going to come in the form of a commercially produced pet food. Easy, just run to any store, grab the first bag of food you see, and you're all set, right?
Not so fast. It's safe to say that most pet owners give a little more thought to the food they buy for their furry friends. Unfortunately, choosing a food amidst the seemingly endless varieties and the ever-present marketing claims that pet owners are bombarded with can be a daunting task.
Choosing the right food for your pet is much easier when you have a basic understanding of how to read a pet food label. Continue…
A Walk in the Park: Creating a Safe and Enjoyable Dog Park Experience
Dog parks can present several benefits for our canine companions. From opportunities to socialize to essential mental and physical engagement, our dogs thoroughly enjoy those daily or weekly dog park excursions. But, there is a caveat: dog parks can also be sources of dog fights and irresponsibility on the part of pet owners.
Whether you're new to the dog park routine or are simply looking for some tips to make your dog's social experiences more enjoyable, we will cover some dog park basics that are often overlooked or ignored. Continue…
Is a Meat First Diet Really Better For Your Pet??
On any given day we take in far more information than we could ever possibly process. We are bombarded with a multitude of claims from television and print media in the form of news, entertainment and advertising. If that's not enough, we also have the internet. Everybody seems to be telling us what is best for our pets. It can be so hard to sort through the noise that sometimes we just listen to whom ever says it the loudest and the most often. That's why advertising works so well.
One of the more current popular theories circulating is that a diet that is meat first and/or grain free is better for your dog. The assumption being that your dog is simply a wolf with a collar and an inside bed. Not really.
Scientific study has indicated that excess proteins, fat, calcium and phosphorus can harm your pet over time. That's what feeding a diet primarily comprised of meat does. The popular BARF or raw meat diet compounds that further by not cooking the protein source. It is important to understand how the diet you feed your pet effects them. If you'd like to get a better understanding of how the emphasis on meat first can affect your pet please read the two articles we have linked below. Then make up your own mind.
Wedekind/Richards PhDs : Avoiding mineral excesses for optimal pet nutrition.
Brian Mckenzie in Science Based Medicine on the BARF diet:
Davenport, Iowa Veterinary Clinic Lists 10 Reasons People Take Pets to the Humane Society.
According to the ASPCA, "approximately 5 million to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized (60 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats). Shelter intakes are about evenly divided between those animals relinquished by owners and those picked up by animal control. These are national estimates; the percentage of euthanasia may vary from state to state."
That is a really sad statistic. We work closely with many of our local shelters at Animal Family and are always surprised at the quality of the pets we see. These animals are neither worthless nor dangerous. In fact, often the opposite is true. Many are pure bred and almost all are loving, healthy animals who through no fault of their own end up homeless.
The 10 most common reasons owners give when surrendering a pet at the Humane Society of Scott County are:
- The owner is moving and is not able to take their pet with them
- The pet is too active for the owner to handle.
- The owner does not have enough time to devote to pet care
- The owner has encountered problems with housebreaking
- The animal is too expensive to care for.
- The animal is too young, too old or has developed health issues.
- The owner or a family member is allergic to the pet.
- The pet does not get along with another animal in the household.
- The pet belonged to a child who no longer lives in the home.
- The pet has become pregnant
Do you see a common thread among many of the reasons for pet relinquishment listed above? How many of these problems could be avoided by a little research and planning before acquiring a pet. For all the information on specific breeds that is available, it seems that people still jump into pet ownership on impulse.
So, please, before you bring a pet into your life, do your research. Think about your lifestyle, future plans, and overall health. How busy are you? Can you even afford a pet at this time? Do you have the time or interest for training, walks and general health and coat care. Don't pick your pet based on looks. Don't assume you have to have a puppy and never, ever give a pet as a gift without a thorough discussion with the prospective new owner first.
Next week, we will go over what you need to think about before you add a new pet to your family.
Davenport IA, Veterinarian Talks Explains Diseases You Could Share With Your Pet…but Shouldn't
According to the AVMA, in 2007 there were 72 million pet dogs, 82 million pet cats and over 4 million pet birds. At least 3% of the US households own a reptile. Almost one half of those pet owners consider their pets to be a member of the family. We are a pet loving country. That's the good news.
The bad news is that we can share more than love with our pets. Did you know that according to the Center for Disease Control that almost 14% of the US population has been infected with Toxacara (roundworm of dogs and cats). That's because up to 30% of dogs fewer than 6 months of age and 25% of all cats are infected with roundworms.
Cats and dogs can carry Roundworms, Tapeworms, Hookworms, Leptospirosis, Ringworm and Rabies to name a few. Pocket pets and reptiles can carry Salmonella. Birds can also carry Salmonella as well as Psittacosis (a bacterial disease).
Who is most at risk? According to our friends at CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council), it is generally those who come in contact with the soil the most often. That includes, gardeners, plumbers, sunbathers and of course children. Immune compromised individuals need to be particularly careful.
So should we get rid of all of our pets? No need to get so carried away. Following are some relatively simple measures you can take to control the risk of zoonotic transmission in your family.
- Wash your hands after handling pets, soil and feces. Be especially vigilant with youngsters.
- Don't eat or smoke while you handle your pet. Especially if it is a reptile, bird or pocket pet.
- Pets and food preparation do not go together.
- Keep your pets on a regular schedule of deworming. Dogs and cats should be on broad spectrum, year round anti-parasitic products.
- Get annual fecal parasite checks. That's because you may give your pet his preventative but he may either spit it out or throw it up later on.
- Treat pets and their surroundings for fleas.
- Dispose of pet feces on a daily basis.
- Cover up your children's sandbox when it's not in use.
- Feed only cooked, canned or dry dog and cat food.
- Don't allow birds or reptiles to roam loose in the house.
- If you are scratched by your pet, wash the area thoroughly.
- Vaccinate. Yes, there is some risk (1/10,000) of soft tissue sarcomas in cats with the use of Rabies and Feline Leukemia vaccines. We try to make it safer by vaccinating every 3 years. However, our biggest concern is that Rabies is out there and it kills all of us all the time.
- Immune compromised individuals should not own reptiles or amphibians.
- Don't let your dog or cat drink from the toilet bowl. According to CAPC this can spread human adapted strains of parasites to pets
Ways to Recognise Illness in Your Cat From Davenport, Iowa Veterinarian
The decrease in feline veterinary visits has us worried. We love our cats but do not provide them with the same level of care that we do our dogs. It's true that cats are great at masking illness. However, by putting off a veterinary visit until your cat is seriously ill, we only make for greater expense for us and stress for our pet. We all need to learn how to better recognise the signs of illness in cats, so this week we have decided to reprint a great article from Pet Docs on Call covering just this subject.
By Dr. Jen Mathis, Certified Veterinary Journalist and member of the Veterinary News Network received veterinary care in the past year.hadn't"There are 82 million pet cats in the U.S., compared with 72 million dogs, making cats the most popular pet. Yet studies show the number of feline veterinary visits is declining steadily each year. A 2007 industry survey revealed that compared with dogs, almost three times as many cats
Though there are many myths about cat health, the truth is, cats need regular veterinary care, including annual exams and vaccinations, just like dogs do. More importantly, because they are naturally adept at hiding signs of illness, annual exams can result in early diagnosis of health problems. Early diagnosis often results in longer quality life at less cost.
Boehringer Ingelheim is trying to help cat health by teaching about the 10 subtle signs of sickness in cats:
1. INAPPROPRIATE URINATION – At least 80% of the time this is a medical problem often associated with conditions ranging from kidney disease to arthritis. Behavior is the least likely cause.
2. CHANGES IN INTERACTION – Cats are social animals. Changes in their interaction often signal pain or anxiety.
3. CHANGES IN ACTIVITY – Medical conditions such as arthritis can produce a decrease in activity while an increase can signal a condition such as hyperthyroidism.
4. CHANGES IN SLEEPING HABITS – While cats sleep 16 to 18 hours a day, they usually should be quick to respond to someone walking into a room. Difficulty lying or rising is also a problem.
5. CHANGES IN FOOD AND WATER CONSUMPTION – Eating or drinking more or less can be signs of a range of underlying medical conditions.
6. WEIGHT LOSS OR GAIN – Weight changes in cats often go unnoticed because of their thick coats. It is not an expected part of aging, but rather a medical problem.
7. CHANGES IN GROOMING – A poor hair coat is a common sign of many medical conditions in cats.
8. SIGNS OF STRESS – Sudden lifestyle changes can cause stress in cats, resulting in symptoms such as decreased grooming to eating more frequently. These are also signs of illness, so sickness should be ruled out before stress issues are addressed.
9. CHANGES IN VOCALIZATION – An increase in crying or howling is common with older cats and can be caused by high blood pressure (leading cause of blindness), kidney problems, thyroid issues, stress or pain.
10. BAD BREATH– 70 percent of cats have gum disease as early as age 3. Pets are not supposed to have bad breath as it usually means infection. Since 2/3 of the tooth is under the gum-line, many cats have problems that can't be seen without x rays. Dental problems cause kidney problems.
"Have we seen your cat lately?" If not, an exam may be just what your cat needs to help live a longer quality life! For more information, please check with your veterinarian!"
Davenport Veterinarian's Guide to Pocket Pets, Part 2
Last post, we covered some general information on pocket pets. This week we are introducing you to some of the small but mighty critters we see at Animal Family Veterinary Care Center. Of course, this is just an introduction, so, if you're interested, feel free to facebook us with any questions you may have at Animal Family
Each type of pocket pet has its own requirements. Hamsters are nocturnal and sleep through much of the daylight hours. In addition, many don't get along well with others of their kind and will need to be housed separately. Hamsters will bite if frightened. Our experience at the clinic has been that the larger Teddy Bear hamsters are generally much easier to handle. Most hamsters live 2 – 3 years. Like all rodents, hamsters can be prone to respiratory and GI troubles. All rodents have teeth which grow continually which causes dental problems when malocclusion is present. Rodents with malocclusions will eventually stop eating if their teeth are not cared for.
Gerbils and mice are both a little friendlier than hamsters although again, in our experience, both will bite if frightened. They are small, fast and agile and can easily slip through your fingers making them a poor choice for small children. They are susceptible to the same health issues as hamsters and have about the same life span. All of the pocket pets which were originally bred to be used as lab animals are especially prone to tumors as well
Rats are extremely smart, gentle and social. Most can be taught to perform tricks and can become quite attached to their owner. Rats generally get along great with each other as well but it is a good idea to house same sex pairs unless you want a lot more rats. Sadly, rats are more prone to develop tumors than any other pocket pet. We don't see as many dental problems with rats but they can be susceptible to respiratory infections. The average rat lives to 2-3 years of age.
Guinea Pigs make wonderful pets. Nonaggressive and social, they will quickly become accustomed to handling. Unlike other rodents, guinea pigs must receive supplementation of Vitamin C on a daily basis or they become ill. Even though most foods formulated for guinea pigs contain added vitamin C you need to make certain it is fresh or the Vitamin C will degrade. Guinea Pig's larger size means that they require more room to move around. However, unlike mice and gerbils, guinea pigs are not climbers. They come in a large variety of different coat types and colors. On the down side, guinea pigs have very small lungs for their size and will become quite sick if they contract any respiratory disease. In general guinea pigs live 5 – 6 years.
Rabbits, like guinea pigs also make wonderful pets. Rabbits are not rodents but lagomorphs. They come in a huge number of varieties, coat colors and sizes. Most housetrain easily and will use a cat litter box. In general, females tend to be the most cantankerous but are better behaved if spayed. Unaltered females housed together will fight. In addition, females can develop mammary tumors and reproductive tract disease if left intact. Unaltered males will spray urine to mark territory. They do well on a diet with large amounts of timothy hay and small amounts of rabbit pellets and veggies. They are susceptible to respiratory and dental problems and generally live 5 – 8 years or more.
Ferrets are a Mustelids and the clowns of the pocket pet world. Smart, active, agile and a little stinky, ferrets are endlessly entertaining. They require lots of exercise but can get into trouble if left out unsupervised. Of the small mammals, ferrets are the guys we see the most often for foreign bodies. Unlike the other small pets discussed so far, ferrets need to be vaccinated for distemper and rabies. Not everybody loves ferrets. They are banned in some states while others require that they be registered. Ferrets can be taught to use a litter box and will learn to walk on a leash and halter. They are true carnivores and unable to handle fiber. Fortunately there are several commercial ferret diets available. Although they have a lifespan of 5 -8 years, ferrets are prone to developing adrenal tumors and insulinomas as they mature.
Chinchillas were once used for the fur trade but have recently become popular as pets. They are considered nocturnal but can be active during the daytime. They prefer a diet of hay and pellets with small amounts of fruit, nuts and veggies added in. They are active but enjoy being cuddled and rarely bite. Their housing requirements are similar to a rabbit but their optimal temperature is 50 – 60 degrees. They are very susceptible to heat stroke, and don't do well in high humidity. They also require access to a dust bath 2 -3 times a week. Common chinchilla problems include dental malocclusions, respiratory and GI disease. They can live 9 -17 years.
Hedgehogs are insectivores. We generally see the African Pygmy Hedgehog in practice. There a few commercial diets available for hedgehogs. They require a diet that is high in protein and low in fat. Dog and cat foods alone are not adequate and will need to be supplemented with mealworms, crickets, fruits and veggies. Don't feed too much or leave food out all the time or your hedgehog can become obese. Although cute, hedgehogs are solitary and generally not too happy with being held. They require a 20 gallon or larger aquarium or other smooth sided enclosure and 75 – 85 F temperature year round. They don't like toys but will use exercise wheels if one is provided. Hedgehogs will develop tartar and gingivitis if you don't take care of their teeth. We also see them for obesity, tumors and fatty liver syndrome.
Sugar Gliders are marsupials. They are nocturnal, highly social animals. Please don't keep one all by itself. If handled from a young age they can develop a bond with their owners. They are primarily insect eaters but also consume tree sap in the wild. They do not eat foliage or fruit in the wild. A good diet is composed of 50% commercial insectivore diet and 50% "Leadbeaters mixture "(your veterinarian can provide you with the recipe). Diced fruits, worms and crickets can be acceptable treats in captivity. Sugar gliders can be hard to keep healthy in captivity. They suffer from stress related disorders and one of their main health problems is malnutrition. Because they glide they are also susceptible to trauma. Pneumonia, diarrhea and blindness are other problem seen in captive sugar gliders.
One final reminder; just like your dogs and cats, pockets pets need to checked annually for parasites. It is also a good idea to bring them in yearly for an overall health check. Since most exotic pets mask illness, this is one way to help us diagnose any medical problems early enough to treat them. Our aim is to keep them healthier and you happier.
Remember, this is just a quick overview of the world of pocket pets. If you are considering adding one of these charmers to your home, please do your research first. Shelters are already seeing an increase in the number of little critters that are thoughtlessly acquired then just as thoughtlessly discarded. Please don't add to the problem.
Davenport Veterinarian's Guide to Pocket Pets – Part 1
Just what exactly is a pocket pet? We use the term to describe small mammals. These include rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, rats, gerbils, ferrets, sugar gliders, chinchillas and hedgehogs. Some have been around for years and others such as sugar gliders and hedgehogs are relatively new to pet owners. Each has its own specific set of needs and health issues and all have become a growing part of veterinary medicine. We certainly enjoy having them as patients at our clinic.
One of the key differences between the pocket pet owners of today from those of the past is the desire to provide better care for their pets. No longer satisfied with just replacing one pet with another should illness occur, they insist on quality care. Pocket pets have become near and dear to our hearts, often assuming the same importance as dogs and cats to many owners. Often one of the biggest hurdles in small mammal ownership is finding a veterinarian who is well versed in the specific requirements of their unusual pet.
Why choose a pocket pet? They can be a great option for those with limited space or a rental situation where larger animals are not allowed. They are generally housed in a cage and so are much less likely to damage your home or apartment. Even better, the cost of feeding and caring for a little critter is generally about ½ or less than that of a traditional pet. For the most part, most pocket pets are nonaggressive and will adapt quite well to handling. They each have individual personalities, are quite playful and generally fun to have around. Some, such as rats and ferrets, are highly trainable and capable of learning tricks and other complex behaviors.
Like any other pet, small mammals have specific housing, feeding and care needs. Not all of them may be appropriate for young children. The small size of many pocket pets makes them fragile and particularly susceptible to injury if dropped or handled roughly. Others, although cute to look at, require much more detailed care than others.
One final reminder; just like your dogs and cats, pockets pets need to checked annually for parasites. It is also a good idea to bring them in yearly for an overall health check. Since most exotic pets mask illness, this is one way to help us diagnose any medical problems early enough to treat them. Our aim is to keep them healthier and you happier.
Remember, this is just a quick overview of the world of pocket pets. If you are considering adding one of these charmers to your home, please do your research first. Shelters are already seeing an increase in the number of little critters that are thoughtlessly acquired then just as thoughtlessly discarded. Please don't add to the problem.
We will take a closer look at each of the individual pocket pets in upcoming blogs. So, be sure to check back in.


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Analysing Group H of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019: Gremio, Universidad Católica & Rosario Central
There's no doubt that Gremio, alongside River Plate, are the two sides who are dominating the South America scene. With a solid system which makes them extremely difficult to beat, they won the 2017 CONMEBOL Libertadores and were semi-finalists in 2018. Perhaps not surprisingly that narrow, narrow semi-final defeat came against Marcelo Gallardo's team.
Gremio's coach, Renato Gaúcho, is the only Brazilian to have lifted the famous trophy as both a player and as a coach. He's a key figure at the team. Renato organises Gremio like a heart surgeon, analysing every minute detail in order for his team to be ready. Their solid defensive line means they are free to go head to head with any side. Walter Kannemann is wanted by a lot of clubs around the world but for now he's happy to remain with the Brazilian outfit.
After him you can't ignore Everton and Luan, two of the side's main attacking outlets. Unfortunately neither were fully fit for the semi-final clashes with River due to injuries. They'll start next season rested and full of energy and possess the talent to cause any opposition problems. Gremio tend to play either 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 but they rarely set up without a combative midfield who help secure that solid defensive base.
They couldn't win the Brasileirao or the Copa de Brasil. However they did reclaim the Campeonato Gaúcho in 2018 after an 8-year drought in the competition. What's important is they remained competitive and will now look to kick on and win another Libertadores.
Universidad Católica
The first round of the season was incredible. Universidad Católica found their best form between February and June. Afterwards they started to struggle with the weight of expectation which comes with a title challenge. It was a learning curve as they locked horns with Universidad de Concepción and Universidad de Chile for the league title but they emerged victorious. That type of character will be important in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
Their title-winning coach, Beñat San José, left the club to coach in the United Arab Emirates. He's been replaced by former Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros. The new coach will want his side to play nice football and take control of matches. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to imprint that on Universidad Católica.
Luciano Aued is key in making the team tick. The midfielder offers defensive stability but is also a creative force when they look to launch a quick counter-attack. He's the main penalty taker and was handed the Best Player in Chile award for his performances.
The other important name is the squad is that of Diego Buonanotte. The talented enganche continues to display his technical ability and is the brain of the team. He's able to find gaps in the most resolute of defences and will most likely play as one of the three players behind the main striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Rosario Central
Edgardo Bauza demonstrated once again that he's an elite coach with a history of success. In his first season with Rosario Central, the club of his life, he won the Copa Argentina and qualified for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Not everything went well in the domestic league and they had to fight hard to get away from the relegation zone. However they have a strong squad ready to fight on all fronts.
The large part of the team's play goes through chief organiser Néstor Ortigoza. The talented and experienced midfielder is one of a dying breed. You don't find many players who keep the ball on the ground and produce passes that most others don't see. The 34-year-old is no longer able to get up and down the pitch so that part of the game is handled by his midfielder partner Leandro Gil.
Going forward, Rosario Central are capable of causing any teams problems. Their two strikers, Marco Ruben and Fernando Zampedri, are real handfuls in attack. On the flanks you will find Carrizo or Camacho who take on their markers and generate space for others to run in to.
At the back, Matías Caruzzo is the leader. He takes charge of the defensive line. Gonzalo Bettini, the right back, is well known throughout Argentina and Marcelo Ortiz is another reliable squad member.
* The last team to be added to this group will be one of Deportivo La Guaira, Libertad, Real Garcilaso, Atlético Nacional or The Strongest.
Group H fixtures

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Caring Youth Awards
If you know a student in grades 7-12 who shows an ongoing awareness of others through volunteering, consider nominating him or her for a
2021 Caring Youth Award
Each year, the cities of Minnetonka, Hopkins and Golden Valley; the Hopkins and Minnetonka school districts; and the Glen Lake Optimists host a Caring Youth Recognition event to honor the contributions of caring young people.
The 2021 event will be held on Thursday, February 18 at 7pm at the Minnetonka Community Center (14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka.)
For more information, including nomination guidelines and forms, use the following link: 2021 Caring Youth Award
Nominations due by January 11th
To qualify for the award, a Caring Youth must:
- Live in Minnetonka, Hopkins or Golden Valley; attend school in Hopkins or Minnetonka; and/or volunteer in Minnetonka, Hopkins or Golden Valley.
- Volunteer work must be unpaid and not a requirement for a class or co-curricular program.
Young people must be nominated by the organization they are serving.
Questions? Please email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Sam & Georgie Pearman
Sam and Georgie Pearman appeared in the Power List in 2017. They have won many industry and other awards during their time at the Lucky Onion, a collection of boutique hotels and inns in the Cotswolds. During their time there they won Tatler's Best of Britain Award, The Times Best Foodie Hotel, Finalists & Winning Mr & Mrs Smiths Awards, Finalist for Independent Hotel Awards, Finalist at GQ's Best Restaurant Awards etc
The pair left the Lucky Onion group in 2017 to launch www.countrycreatures.com. A small group of hotels and inns focusing on Great British Hospitality. They launched with one pub in the Cotswolds www.thechequerschurchill.com and then added The Talbot to Country Creatures. A third Cotswolds inn has recently joined the family, www.countrycreatures.com/theswan.
Sam and Georgie have formed a joint venture with Tom Naylor-Leyland, whose family own the 26 bedroomed seventeenth riverside century coaching inn. Sam and Georgie oversaw the inn's refurbishment starting with the ground floor restaurant, feasting room and bar areas. The 26 bedrooms are part of the second phase of the refurbishment plan.
Country Creatures will continue to oversee the Talbot and will be adding other properties to its portfolio. They only work with people who are passionate about hospitality and love what they do.
Robert Brittain – Head Chef
Appointed head chef May 2018 – Robert Brittain has overseen the 60-cover restaurant and 24-seat private dining room. He has worked with Sam Pearman to create a series of menus that champion local produce.
Sample dishes from the a la carte menu include: double bone-in rib of Yorkshire shorthorn beef, hand cut chips, bone marrow, spinach and Yorkshire gravy designed for two to share; twice baked Dale End cheddar souffle, spinach and grain mustard; and Mrs Appleby's potato sea bake-smoked haddock and cod with tomatoes, mushrooms and parsley.
A section dedicated to seafood features daily catch from the nearby fishing town of Whitby, including crab, cockles and Fortune's hot smoked salmon.
Robert is a steady captain to the Talbot Kitchen who has nurtured his team since May 2018 to build a creative and serious but friendly environment. Several apprentices have come under his wing over the past few years and Robert firmly believes in helping to guide the next generation of chefs. His focus is on core skills, traditional methods and giving the customer what they want. Robert always says "the best judgement of our food is a full restaurant and happy customers who come back time and time again."
Danielle Gardiner – Food & Beverage Manager
Danielle joined the Talbot Team after the re-opening and is the boss when it comes to service and customer care. Danielle and her team of over 30 people work together to provide the relaxed, welcoming and attentive service that defines that Talbot Malton. Overseeing the operation of a large bar, snug, 60 seat restaurant, feasting room, alfresco dining and wedding venue, Danielle has her work cut out for her but keeps it all under control by delegating and managing her team in a fun and dedicated way.
Always striving to deliver amazing service the team at the Talbot have regular training in all areas of service with monthly supplier visit to our coffee roaster, gin distilleries or even down to the farm to meet our meat suppliers. As Danielle says 'talking about our products is one thing, but seeing, tasting and actually helping to produce them give an experience to the team that becomes very apparent when engaging with our guests"
We are always looking for new, talented, friendly people to join the team. If you are confident and have a passion for food drink or people Danielle would love to hear from you.
Clare Taylor – Rooms Manager
Clare has been a part of the Talbot family since it reopened the first time in 2012, in-fact Clare was here before that and knows the town and the Talbot inside and out. Making sure we have full bedrooms, private dinners, Cookery School students, weddings, journalists, VIP's. Clare keeps the Talbot running and makes sure everyone knows what they should be doing.
A testament to what time and dedication can achieve, Clare joined the Talbot Team as a receptionist 7 years ago was spotted as someone with talent and promoted to Reservations Manager, Clare took charge of the events and functions but always kept her focus front of the house, on our guests and ensuring the right information got to the right people, be it dietary requirements, celebration of an anniversary or detailing the needs for a 180 cover £20k wedding. Clare demonstrates what's important in a manager, worrying about the detail and always asking, what more can we do? 3 Years ago Clare took over as Front Office Manager taking the entire department under her control as well as taking on the responsibility for managing the Malton Cookery School admin because why not! Clare has now also taken on more of the accounts function for the Talbot. A hungry for more person, Clare typifies what we look for in our potential management team.
Roger Pearson – Maintenance Manager
Plain and simple Roger keeps the Talbot running, another life long team member who ensures that the place is looking sharp and ready for our guests and team. Roger also maintains the extensive vegetable garden growing golden raspberries, blackcurrants, tonnes of root veg, cabbage, beans – oh so many beans. It all keeps the fridges stocked and encourages lots of wildlife into the Talbot Gardens.
Rogers very clear on how he works though, out of sight, out of mind and lives by the maxim that 'Our guests are the reason for our work, not an interruption to it!' if a certain project has to be delayed or work has to stop for the guest, then that it just what happens.
Right now Roger is looking for an apprentice to be taking on some of the responsibility and workload that our busy building requires.
Gilly Robinson & Debbie Raw – Cookery School Teacher and Assistant
We specialise in Game, Seafood and Baking. Although we teach a huge range of courses at Malton Cookery School we wanted to specialise in what's best and closest to Malton – Game, Seafood and Bakery. With the North York Moors a stones throw away there is a plentiful supply of some of the best wild food in the UK. From Partridge to Pigeon, Venison to Hare and Grouse, the beautiful Yorkshire countryside produces many marvels to cook with.
The Yorkshire coast is one of the busiest shellfish industries in the whole country. Every day large amounts of lobster and crab are caught and sent from the Yorkshire coast to the UK's best restaurants. There's also an excellent array of fish which are caught here and which we enjoy cooking with at the cookery school.
Malton is also passionate about baking. Yorkshire classics like Parkin and Yorkshire Curd Tart are always popular but the varied world of bakery enables us to look at French Classics and traditional techniques from the world of Patisserie and further. We hope you'll learn to love baking in Malton too.
Located in part of the newly renovated Green Man, head up Market Street and follow the sign for Talbot Yard Food Court, or head to the Talbot Malton first and we will show you over!
A lovely testimonial from a recent children's party held at Malton Cookery School:
"The party was tailored perfectly to the children's interests (lots of pugs and unicorns!). Gilly and Debbie were fantastic at giving instructions and helping the children whilst also making sure that everyone had lots of fun. In my opinion it was the perfect party venue!"


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Rev. Myca Belknap was born in Lakeland, Fl. to Rev. Cloyde & Rev. Arlene Yoder, spending the majority of her childhood and young adult years (ages 5-18) in Guatemala, Mexico and Costa Rica. She attended bilingual international schools and worked on the mission field under her parents' ministry: Ambassadors of Christ to the Nations (formerly Grace World Missions International).
During her time oversees she served as an interpreter for various groups on missions project, worked in evangelism, lead worship for crusades and conferences. Myca attended and graduated 3 years of Bible School and an additional 3 years at a stateside national Ministry Training Institute. She was also actively involved in a children's feeding program and humanitarian relief to homeless and displaced families.
Since returning to the United states Myca has continued to work in both the local church and missions. Through the preaching of the word, sharing of testimonies and missions experiences, she endeavors to ignite passion in the church both local and abroad.
From interim worship leaders, associate pastors, to youth ministers, Myca and her husband, Dave, have helped plant churches, assisted multiple churches in crisis. She has lead missions teams to Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Myca and Dave have been married since 1996. They have four children: Joy (born 1998), Isaac (born 2000), Ben (Born 2001), and Serena (Born 2011) and reside in Grand Rapids, MI.
Myca is not only fully bilingual, but also is considered bicultural, and enjoys working in a diverse setting. She believes that God made a world full of diversity to reflect His own complexity, beauty, and infinite dimensions. "One of the ways that we can show God's love to others is by learning about their unique cultures and ways of communicating."
In addition to teaching Bible School and taking groups on short-term missions trips, Myca teaches Spanish Immersion at Jenison Public Schools. Her ministry brings the love and message of the Gospel of Christ Jesus to both the Church world and the market place. As a minister of the Gospel, this hybrid ministry gives her a unique perspective and also opens doors for evangelism. Her down-to-earth, practical teaching style is relatable to the everyday believer who wants to impact the world for Christ.
Her prophetic, world-view carries insightful, relevant messages for the Church of the 21st century. Her mission is to bring the Jesus of the Bible to life in the modern world, while encouraging individual believers to shine forth as the radiant Bride of Christ that they are.
Born in Traverse City, Michigan, Dave grew up in a local church which his Grandfather pastored and parents remained active even through merging with another to form a stronger local body. During these early years Dave felt a calling to both music and ministry, performing in Church musicals and outreach from age 6.
By age 14 he was, at the time, the youngest representative to join the District Council of Youth Ministries and would go on to become an elected leader of the West Michigan Youth Council.
In the years to come, a local Christian oriented rock group, Uzziah, would form with Dave as the founding third member. At this time he would continue to reach out and connect with like-minded musicians around the greater Grand Traverse and Wexford County areas, culminating with opportunities to play with local and national music ministries.
After meeting the love of his life, Dave would join Myca and her parents in ministry abroad, traveling to Columbia and Costa Rica.
From leading worship to Bible study classes, youth, and children's ministry Dave now works alongside Myca as designer and editor for print, video and web content for Firebrands 616.
With a vision to reach out to our neighbors and the world, we realize it takes teamwork. It takes reaching over boundaries and finding common goals that bring us together. With this in mind here are a few partner sites that have been invaluable in our growth and ministry over the past 20 years.


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Passing The Torch (CoH)
"Passing the Torch" is the final storyline in the Top Cow Comics incarnation of the "City of Heroes" comic series. This storyline introduces readers to the new leaders of the Vanguard, including the return of Freedom Phalanx founding member Dark Watcher, and the return of the Rikti.
Story History
Issue #19
The issue starts with Lady Grey talking with Dark Watcher assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the Freedom Phalanx. As Positron and Synapse begin investigating signs of increased Rikti activity, they are visited by Ascendant, Castle, and Beef Cake, and later with the ghost of War Witch. Statesman and Ms. Liberty are visited by Dark Watcher, who warned Statesman that a war was coming, and when that war comes, Statesman needs to step aside. Sisters Borea and Levantera pay Manticore and Sister Psyche a visit and offer an invitation to Manticore to be the new head of security for Vanguard, which he declines.
Back at Vanguard Headquarters, Serpent Drummer is recruited, and Dark Watcher says that the five of them would have to deal with the Freedom Phalanx if necessary.
As Positron leads the Phalanx to the crashed Rikti Mothership in the Rikti War Zone, his device shows the opening of a new portal, and Rikti soldiers emerge. One by one, the members are picked off by the attacking Rikti.
Suddenly a being resembling Hero 1 appears, knocking down Manticore and holding Ms. Liberty by the neck, and saying "SURRENDER OR PERISH".
Issue #20
Immediately following Issue #19, the Honoree, a twisted Rikti version of Hero 1 (as so named in the narration), tries to get the sword Excalibur from the unconscious body of Ms. Liberty, but is blocked by two mystical faeries. Then Statesman engages the Honoree in battle. The Rikti breaches Positron's armor and he is prevented from teleporting away. The armor explodes, vaporizing Positron, but the blast is contained by Gaussian and the arriving members of Vanguard.
As the Rikti and the Honoree retreat, Dark Watcher resurrects Synapse, Sister Psyche, and Positron. Positron is not only restored, but he once again has a corporeal body. The two groups compare notes, and Lady Grey warn the Phalanx to focus their attention on Arachnos and leave the Rikti to them. They part on uneasy terms, and the Phalanx members plus Ms. Liberty head back to Atlas Park.
Passing through Independence Port, they stop to deal with Lusca before returning to the top of the giant statue of Atlas in front of City Hall. Ms. Liberty drops down to her usual post in front of the statue, Synapse realizes that there was a navigation badge on top of the statue, and Manticore proposes to Sister Psyche, and the issue (and the comic series) ends with her saying "Yes".
After the Top Cow Comic series ended, fan-created comics picked up some of the stories left open.
The wedding of Manticore and Sister Psyche was covered both in-game as part of the Valentine's Day celebrations as well as a special comic series by ChaseArcanum.
The Honoree and the Rikti would return in-game as part of the Second Rikti Invasion of 2007.


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Unlike me, Loverboy is relentlessly optimistic- a few days before we go up, he confidently assures me,
'Sure packing'll be wee buns this time- we hardly need anything!'
|Behind the wall...
This one is our longest trip so far - 2 whole weeks. On board, as well as industrial quantities of Weetabix and toilet rolls, we had garden furniture, for the new deck on the caravilla.
(Side note-it's just been built and it's fabulous! I should probably mention, that I'm a HUGE fan of dining al fresco, the kids understandably, not so much.
'Away on, it's hardly raining at all- put up your hood and eat your dinner!')
But where was I ? Ah yes, the journey up with the garden furniture. You can imagine that with seven people, a glass table, six chairs, and an umbrella as well as all the other 'stuff', we were at maximum capacity. Warnings were immediately issued, not to spontaneously open doors in case of random breakages and right up the middle of the car, a bit like the Berlin Wall, was the new table. Because of this, chit chat was somewhat limited up front , and there were lots of shouted conversations. Sweets and insults were passed over the top of the wall, and to glimpse Loverboy at all, I had to squeeze my head round the front of the table, right beside the windscreen. This startled him every time, (which I childishly found amusing), but for safety's sake, kept to a minimum.
To be honest though, the novelty soon wore off...for all of us. The DVD player couldn't be put on because the 'wall' blocked the screen and between this and the shouting, the journey seemed longer. Oh, and then the rain started. Thankfully, I had done a brief check on the contents of the trailer before we left and immediately clocked the uncovered sheets and towels stowed on top. 'On no!' says I, 'that bag's not staying there- it's about to pour!'
With stubborn optimism, despite ominous dark clouds AND the weather forecast, Yer man answered, ' Sure the sun's splitting the stones! It's gorgeous ....and anyway there's no room for it in the car'. Which was true, a rejig would have been necessary, but there was simply no way I was going up there to re-dry bed linen, just for the craic of it.
Placatingly, he said, 'Look, IF it starts to rain, I'll pull in, and we'll move it then.'
I agreed grudgingly, but before we even got to the top of our lane, it had started to spit. A mile up the road and I was glaring meaningfully around the table at him, while the torrential rain beat aginst the windscreen behind me.
|The Hillbillies on tour
Now we're finally here and unpacked and on our holliers, and between walks on the beach, films and popcorn, crab fishing, buckets and spades, Trivial Pursuit, 99's, fish and chips, coffee, wine, Lego, raincoats, books and picnics, it has all the makings of a good old fashioned Irish summer holiday. (With the bonus extras of Wifi, an electric blanket and Christian Grey, of course!). I'll let you know how it goes....
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Thomas S. Kuhn (1922-1996) is recognized as one of the foremost historians of science to have emerged in the 20th century. He is credited with a controversial approach to understanding scientific development, one that emphasizes rare but significant revolutions that challenge and even overthrow traditional ways of observing the world. Such revolutions, he claimed, change our views so profoundly that it may be unreasonable to compare theories that originated in different times. It is unfair, for example, to judge the writings of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) according to the standards of proof required today, not only because Aristotle could not have been aware of the scientific discoveries since his time, but also because the ancient Greeks understood worldly phenomena according to a different set of guiding principles. The scientific revolutions of more than 2000 years have rendered our perspectives beyond comparison; Kuhn calls this the "incommensurability thesis."
Paradigm Shifts
Kuhn studied physics at Harvard before teaching the philosophy of science at a variety of schools (most recently Princeton and MIT). His book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962) inspired intense controversy by calling attention to the limitations of accepted scientific methodology. Kuhn wrote that science, or rather scientists, proceed through time operating according to a collection of accepted theories. There are few challenges to these theories, because they are assumed to reveal truths about the world. Because the scientific method has already exhaustively tested such explanations, any new work by scientists is expected to conform to accepted laws and principles. Occasionally, however, the conventional knowledge base is unable to answer a particular problem, or worse, it is at odds with a new theory or observation. When a solution emerges that resolves such a crisis by overthrowing previously accepted elements of scientific knowledge, then what Kuhn calls a revolution has occurred.
The term paradigm shift originated with Kuhn's vision of a scientific revolution that interrupts the normal thought paradigm. The traditional view of science presumes continual progress as advancements contribute to an ever-growing base of knowledge. When theories are revised and formerly held principles abandoned, then science simply has witnessed a correction that brings us closer to an underlying truth. Kuhn rejected this traditional view. Instead, he claimed that there are long periods with negligible progress, what he called normal science (operating within conventional knowledge) that are occasionally punctuated by revolutions. There is monumental progress in science, Kuhn would claim, but only through the process of alternating eras: convention, revolution, convention, revolution, etc.
Scientists might pursue monumental innovations (e.g., inventions, discoveries, cures for diseases), but they are held back, Kuhn claimed, by the prevailing wisdom of the time. In other words, the tendency is to think inside the box. This urge for innovation, restrained by conventional thinking, Kuhn referred to as the essential tension. In his view, revolutions are not actively sought. Instead, changes in thinking occur as a matter of necessity when accepted principles are replaced by the new paradigm. Advancement has less to do with individual accomplishments than with new modes of thinking that are so profound that they render obsolete some aspect of the former status quo. If science consists of games or puzzles, then there are familiar rules under which we attempt to solve problems. A true paradigm shift introduces not just a new puzzle to be solved, but new directions for answering old questions. The new theory not only resolves some inadequacies of past thinking, but also launches a new set of problems and guidelines for proceeding. Kuhn was not suggesting that individuals strive to overthrow established consensus. Rather, he was describing a cycle of convention, crisis, revolution, and new convention.
Evolutionary Science
To Kuhn, this theory was not just for the history and evolution of frameworks in science; science itself is evolutionary. When science meets with the hostile environment of an unsolvable problem, adjustments are made to address the challenge. In the traditional view of science, competing theories battle against one another; through the trial and error of the scientific method, the strongest theory emerges victorious and progress is claimed. For Kuhn, however, the competition pits the existing body of scientific knowledge against conflicting ideas; challenges to the standard way of thinking are discredited by conventional scientists, because their operating principles are regarded as truths. If a sufficient number of scientists present the same new idea over time, or especially if a new idea successfully resolves a major problem that has plagued science for a very long time, then that new idea might be paradigm shifting.
In embracing the revolution, the evolutionary change is dramatic. Where traditional science would (reluctantly) accept new information as an addition to the growing body of knowledge, however, Kuhn emphasized that some old theories, instead, are discarded to make way for the new. In organic evolution, fins are replaced with limbs, not augmented by them; it is absurd to imagine a creature that collects and maintains every feature its ancestors have ever possessed (the platypus notwithstanding). To continue the analogy, Kuhn saw revolutionary science as changing significantly enough that appendages are no longer recognizable. Traditional science, like Darwin's original conception of evolution, envisioned a series of continual changes over time. To recognize biological evolution as a series of periodic responses to catastrophes, however, is more akin to Kuhn's vision: Scientific revolutions are reactions to intellectual crisis, but they are rare.
The conventional view of science, according to Kuhn, is mistakenly teleological; it presumes that scientific inquiry is progressing toward a particular goal. The principles originally developed through the observation of patterns in nature have been elevated to such esteem that they are taken as truths about the world or, in any case, as steps toward eventually knowing an objective and unchanging Truth. Just as evolutionary adjustments might be arbitrary, though, responding as they do to challenges posed by the external environment, in Kuhn's view scientific advancement is vulnerable to sociological influence. History has shown that political bias sometimes keeps science at bay: Followers of Copernicus were convicted of heresy for daring to support his theory of heliocentrism (e.g., Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake; Galileo Galilei was placed under house arrest). Indian astronomers as early as the 7th century BCE (and ancient Greeks 300 years later) had believed the earth to rotate around the sun, yet religious influence prevented acceptance for centuries. Like the Connecticut Yankee, regarded as a magician for his demonstrations in King Arthur's court, scientific knowledge is contingent upon a particular era in time.
Kuhn's view of the history of science recognizes that what passes for "knowledge" is subject to revision and conventional science restricted by its own parameters. The scientific timeline is neither static nor perpetually expanding as we endlessly acquire new knowledge. Paradigm shifts are so radical it is inappropriate to hold theories from one era to the standards of another. According to Kuhn, true scientific advancement replaces obsolete principles with new ways of thinking that revolutionize our view of the world.
Elisa Ruhl
See also Aquinas and Augustine; Aristotle and Plato;
Bruno and Nicholas of Cusa; Copernicus, Nicolaus; Darwin and Aristotle; Einstein and Newton; Galilei, Galileo; Hegel and Kant; Nietzsche and Heraclitus
Further Readings
Fuller, S. (2000). Thomas Kuhn: A philosophical history for our times. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Horwich, P. (Ed.). (1993). World changes: Thomas Kuhn and the nature of science. Cambridge: MIT Press.
Kuhn, T. (1959). The essential tension: Tradition and innovation in scientific research. In E. C. Taylor (Ed.).
The third (1959) University of Utah Research Conference on the Identification of Scientific Talent (pp. 162-174). Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press.
Kuhn, T. (1962). The structure of scientific revolutions. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.


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But as so often happens, it didn't work out quite like that .. don't get me wrong, still good, but just busy good. I spent Friday purging yet another wardrobe- mine this time (everyone else's is finally done-yay!), so now there's a humungous bag for charity, another one with for my sister to have a poke through, and a lovely tidy winter friendly wardrobe for me. (Hello, Oh lovely boots, how I've missed you! Au Revoir, open toes and sling backs, we'll meet again in the Spring!)
Saturday, after doing my walk, (my first this week- bold girl), I went to the Big Bus for my very first mammogram. Yes, you read that right. Its a (questionable) perk of being a lady of a certain age you see - my boobs are now deemed old enough to have their picture taken.
|The Big Bus
The lovely radiographer kept me right-she explained everything and put me completely at my ease. Saying that, all sorts of inappropriate thoughts popped into my head, like 'Thank God for under wired bras!- in my case, they have their work cut out for them, and 'The lighting is soooo unflattering in here....or am I really that blue/ white colour? The radiographer reassured me that at this stage, she'd seen every shape, size and variety of boob there was to see, (I'm paraphrasing-she put it much more professionally than that), and therefore she was utterly unphased.
The actual mammogram was a wee bit uncomfortable as the machine squashed the ladies a little, but definitely not sore and it was all over in a few minutes. Job done!
Then, it was off with our oldest three to visit my mum in hospital-she's okay-on the mend and thankfully nothing too serious. This was followed by a quick grocery shop and a trip to KFC for a Big Dipping' Bucket as a Saturday night treat for the kids ...and a 'no cooking' treat for moi!
Except that when we got home and opened it - it was chipless! Not a single chip, just industrial amounts of chicken...and dip. Well, quite understandably, there was a great deal of weeping and gnashing of teeth, but they eventually all settled for toast instead, and after a phone call to KFC, I even secured a complimentary bucket for next time, and suddenly life didn't seem so bad after all.
Sunday, we had Loverboy's family here for dinner- two sittings- seven children, then seven adults - a quick mop of the gravy off the table mats and we were good to go.
I don't know about you, but I've found that it's easy to have good intentions about getting together, but then weeks and months fly by and life gets busy and complicated and before you know it, it's Christmas again and where did the time go? So it was so lovely just to talk and catch up- we lingered over coffee and (kindly gifted) dessert and the kids played all afternoon.
Before we knew it, it was 6 o'clock and we were straight into the Sunday bathtime/school lunches/uniform sorting and was the weekend over already? Almost, but not quite- there was still Downton in bed with tea and chocolate to look forward to! All in all, a full productive, fun weekend...and anyway, sometimes quiet is soooooo overrated!
I've joined up with the fab Sarah Miles at Hello Wall for the Monday Club-if you fancy it, you can take a peek at the others over there too!


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long passage of time since the emergence of bookkeeping,
now Traditionally budget means formulating a plan and strategy of allocation of
resources that one desire to spend in the coming future. It basically specifies when and how the
estimated amount is to be spent for pre-determined objective during the given
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according to different authors. In general, for layman budget is 'it's making
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allows the allocation of the current assets to be handled and managed proficiently.
Whereas if the predetermined budget is either over-allocated
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the management to abandon their project, (Cunningham,
2015, p. 3). budgetary under-arrangement may bring about activities being given
the thumbs up which generally would not have been accepted or would have been
given preference. This causes troubles when, unavoidably, the additional assets
must be found at a later stage. The setback brings about rare financial
resources being redirected from other, maybe additionally meriting open
activities. Over arrangement then again is inefficient, and brings about paying
excessively. Thus, other goals and targets may or must be dropped. No theory or
concept can be perfect, there will always be some shortcoming but a potential
gain for other, so new approaches are always attempted due to this reason which
in further helps to make budgeting more reliable for all. Along the way to the
development of budgeting, a new concept called beyond budgeting has been
emerged. The management often uses the budgets to determine the strength and weakness
of their managers as it's their managers who on their behalf helps them to
attain. The concept of beyond budgeting was first introduced in 1998, by Jeremy
Hope and Robin Fraser, they in, cooperation called 'Beyond Budgeting and Round
Table, incorporated their ideas and published their paper in 2003 (Heupel
& Schmitz, 2015).
Beyond Budgeting is an innovative technique whipped out from the accounting
management, which tends to refine and boost the execution of budgeted target. budgets
depend on the vital activity design and give the best gauge for short-and long-term
goals. Target
setting is an essential piece of planning and setting up of budgets and the
reward structure is regularly in view of the achievement of spending targets.
Budgeting performs
two very vital functions i.e. planning and control (Garrison, Noreen, &
Brewer, 2018, p. 363). According to Garrison and rest, managers formulate various
goals and targets and then further prepare budgets to attain them. They also
collect the feedback from all the varied and feasible sources to ensure that
the formulated plan cum budget is implemented accurately as well as with the contingency
for any modification for any future uncertainties.
Issue and debate
Irrespective of the
viability and Importance of budgets in the management of an organization, the
practice and use of budget is a very heated issue. As mentioned in, (Garrison,
Noreen, & Brewer, 2018), a survey was conducted in which 152
officials of the corporations, were asked whether they prepare budgets or not,
if yes then what kind. That study
revealed an astonishing data, a majority of them were still preparing annual budgets and among them only one fifth
have a contingency plan for any unforeseen market conditions, it also revealed
that around half of all the participants of the survey, the data which is used
in the preparation of budget becomes out of date within 4-5 months of setting
up the annual budget (Merchant, 2013). This survey raised
many questions all at once, should the budgets be made?, Why should budgets be
made it's not resourceful?, If yes, then how should be made? And the answer to
all problem lies in the last question itself.
The limitations of
budgeting in management accounting were thoroughly mentioned by Alino &
Schneider (2012). They cited many of various research that the unethical and
self egoistic stereotypes spark off a 'faultline' in different departments of
the same organisation, which hinders the group development which further disarray
the management from its budgeted goals, all due to the snag of human mind's
shortcoming like ego, lethargicness, anxiety and many others (Alino
& Schneider, 2012, pp. 4-9). The recent decades have seen a sudden
rise in several firms and corporations which had adopted much-convoluted
methods in response to a much higher change in the technological expansion (Frow, Marginson, & Ogden, 2009, pp.
Further, the management prepares the budget annually which can even rust a galvanized
willed manager (Frow, Marginson, &
Ogden, 2009).
Even with all these
drawbacks it's still vital cum mandatory to formulate budgets for efficient
management control. Instead of using the obsolete method of annual budgeting
and traditional budgeting, the organisations must make budget in accordance
with the principle of the beyond budgeting. Heupel and Schmitz both advocated
the concept of beyond budgeting (Hope & Fraser,
Beyond budgeting, in contrast with the traditional budgeting which upholds its
locus on internal market, instead follow principles which allow the
distribution of resources in an extremely dynamic economic context (Heupela & Schmitz, 2015, pp. 2-8)
Table 1: Problem solution model in Budgeting
Conventional Budgeting
Better Budgeting
Beyond Budgeting
plans (budget)
plans (budget)
Internal market or self coordination under defined framework
Targets and performance
absolute figures, internal
relative figures,
relative figures,
benchmark orientation
benchmark orientation
Incentive System
coupling between budget achievement and incentives
uncoupling budget achievement and incentives
uncoupling budget achievement and incentives
Link to cooperate strategy
existing- central
existing- decentral
External control
high level
low level
Reference period of operational planning
3 years
1 year, continuing 1-2 years kpi based planning
no operational planning
Reference period of forecast
accounting year
Implementation effort
low level
medium level
very high level
System intention
allocation of resources
enhanced allocation of resources
adaptive management model
Managerial functions
permission, control, strategy
controlling in case of variations, strategy
consulting, support, guidelines
First goal of organization
maximize shareholder value
maximize shareholder value
raising employees potentials to convince costumers and create
sustainable value
Source: (Heupela & Schmitz, 2015, pp. 3-8)


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British Summer Time Hyde Park Open House 2018 England v Croatia
Festival season 2018 keeps turning up the heat and we aren't complaining. This week (9th – 13th July) British Summer Time returns to Hyde Park with Open House, four days of activities and free entry.
Enjoy the long days and warm summer nights with themed movie nights, live music and entertainment, street food, pop up bars, tennis and football screenings, comedy bingo, family theatre, yoga and more.
The Mayor of London and Secretary of State have officially announced a huge public screening of Croatia v England at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park Open House.
This coming Wednesday (11th July) marks England's first World Cup semi-final since 1990 and City Hall and the Government have worked together to help fans follow the team's journey with an outdoor screening.
The game in Moscow, will be screened at 7pm on Hyde Park's Great Oak Stage and will mark the biggest London screening of a football match since 1996!
Up to 30,000 tickets will be available for the screening and all tickets are FREE. The tickets will be allocated to fans via official ticket ballot and registration for the ballot will start at 4pm today (Monday 9th July) and will run until midnight. You will be able to link to the ballot here once live.
Tickets will be allocated by a lottery system and all successful applicants will receive an email at approx. 10am on 10th July which will require confirmation of your attendance within 3 hours of receipt of the email. If round 1 winners do not confirm by the deadline above, alternative winners will be selected and sent an email at approx. 1pm on 10th July 2018, requiring confirmation of attendance within 3 hours of receipt of the email.
Please note that fans are strongly advised to only attend Hyde Park if they have a ticket, as there will be no admission to anyone without a ticket. There will be no walk-ups or tickets available on the door.
All Open House activity initially scheduled for Wednesday 11 July will be re-programmed and details will be released asap.


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Why spend all day at the airport waiting in line when you could be piloting your own plane? Learning to fly has never been easier or safer! Now you can own or lease a Cirrus–one of the world's safest, most comfortable, and technologically advanced aircraft. Come join us and see why Cirrus is the best-selling and safest private aircraft in the world.
At Clear Star Aviation, we've chosen the Cirrus SR-20 as our aircraft of choice because of its safety and technology. With a built in airframe parachute, air conditioning and the latest Garmin technology, you can be confident you will be learning in the best aircraft in the world. Whether you're an aspiring pilot, a licensed pilot looking to take your skills to the next level, want to get your instrument rating or simply need a refresher course, we are here to serve you and your training needs.
Our Cirrus Training Center will teach you everything you need to know to be a competent and confident pilot. Our methodology combines one-on-one instruction by our Cirrus trained pilots, new 2016 technologically advanced Cirrus aircraft and an FTS VisionMotion simulator to provide the most comprehensive and successful pilot training available.
If you've always wanted to get your pilot's license, we welcome you to discover the incredible experience of flying. Come to Clear Star Aviation and see what the thrill is all about! We offer Discovery Flights in our new 2016 Cirrus SR20 at an affordable price.
When you show up for your Discovery Flight, you will be greeted by one of our highly qualified Cirrus instructors. The instructor will spend a brief moment describing the flight and explain the safety features of our aircraft.
Next, you will get in the left seat of the aircraft just as if you were a rated pilot about to take flight. Your instructor will be seated in the right seat explaining and coaching you through every step and teaching you what a normal flight would entail. Once the aircraft is started and safety checks complete, your instructor will demonstrate how to taxi the aircraft and then turn the controls over to you. After completing a few safety checks and being cleared for takeoff by the tower, your instructor will walk you through the takeoff sequence giving you the confidence needed for what's about to be your first takeoff!
Now that you're airborne, you will get to experience the fascination and freedom that comes with flying. You will see the world from a new vantage point several thousand feet up. Bring your wife along so she can understand the safety features of learning to fly in a Cirrus.
The profound passion for everyone at Cirrus is to create safer airplanes, safer pilots and safer skies. Not just for Cirrus pilots, but all pilots. Flying safely will always be our most fundamental mission. Cirrus Approach is our revolutionary take on the flight training industry. Just as Cirrus Aircraft has revolutionized General Aviation aircraft over the past 15 years, Cirrus is once again going to change an industry. Pilots know that regular recurrent training has an enormous positive impact on the proficiency and safety of pilots, but we also know that it is difficult to make time for this training and the training itself is often repetitive and basic. Cirrus is changing the way pilots think about training and what it means to be a proficient pilot. Instead of currency being a specific major event or two over the course of a year, pilots enrolled in Cirrus Approach will be able to choose from a menu of courses and classes that will be fresh and engaging which will most importantly, keep pilots current and proficient.
Remember those dry aviation instructional materials that you used a few (or many!) years ago? We do too, and we have set out to drastically improve the content and the delivery system to make them interesting and easy to access. Cirrus has created an entirely new suite of flight training materials – with over 50 new interactive courses and modules – that are tablet friendly and tailored directly to your stage in your aviation journey.
Debuting the latest innovation in flight training – the Interactive Flight Operations Manual (iFOM). Download your copy at the iBooks Store.
Cirrus has created an entirely new suite of flight training materials – with over 50 new interactive courses and modules – that are tablet friendly and tailored directly to your stage in your aviation journey. And we are not stopping there. We have plans to create many more courses and modules that will continue to push the limits of flight training.
Why should you fly? As a pilot utilizing personal aviation, you can streamline your work days and redefine your weekends. Regional travel means long, unproductive car trips, withering commercial air travel or the cramped and dated option of most personal aircraft alternatives. But with a Cirrus, it is speed, freedom, convenience, and control in luxury car comfort.
Using your Cirrus, you will be able to go places you never thought you could go during a weekend, or conduct business trips to multiple locations in a single day. So forget the two-day travel time for that meeting. Conduct business 500 miles away, and be home in time for dinner. Toss the clubs or skis and your family in your personal aircraft, and make the most of your time off.
Flying today isn't what it used to be 50 or even 10 years ago. Today's airspace is filled with more airplanes that are capable of traveling farther, faster, and higher than yesterday's typical aircraft. Today's pilot has also changed with the generations. He or she is probably very busy with a career, is often glued to a mobile device, and wishes there was more free time to spend with family or to enjoy other activities. He or she needs to use the airplane not only for fun, but also as a business and transportation tool.
As the world has changed, many aircraft and flight schools are still living in the days gone by. A typical flight school is offering the same type of flight training – geared toward local flying in good weather and "The $100 hamburger" – and in many cases the exact same airplane that was offered decades ago.
Cirrus aircraft are the pinnacle of what General Aviation flying means today. Features such as advanced composite technology, state of the art avionics, unparalleled safety features, ease of operation, and speed have made the Cirrus SR22 the best selling airplane in its class for the past 12 years.
Clearly, the old style of flight training is inadequate to prepare pilots for the challenges of safely and efficiently traveling thousands of miles in a single day, across multiple weather systems and through many types of airspace and terrain.
Today's pilot needs to be thinking about these challenges from day 1 and incorporating the required skill and resource management into every flight lesson. This method of training (called Scenario-Based Training) has been proven extremely effective in many other fields including the medical, military, and law enforcement industries.
Beginning your flight education in a Cirrus aircraft with Clear Star Aviation will ensure that you are being prepared for flight in the 21st century.
There are many ways to begin your flying journey with Cirrus. Any may be the right one for you depending on your personal situation.
If your goal is to someday own your own airplane, this may be the best option for you. Learning to fly in your own airplane will make the experience easier, safer, and potentially more economical than renting aircraft. You won't have to worry about scheduling conflicts, rental fees and procedures, and the variability of aircraft you may fly. You may also lease your aircraft back to offset some or even all of your operational costs – essentially "flying for free."
Clear Star's Cirrus Training Centers (CTC) and Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots (CSIPs) are experts in Cirrus flight training. Clear Star has new Cirrus aircraft available for rental and flight instruction along with professional flight instructors to put you on the right path of your Cirrus pilot education.
For those who wish to realize the great utility and benefit of personal aviation from day 1, Cirrus and our partners offer flight training programs that integrate learning to fly with your personal and business trips. If you are a non-pilot and wish to begin your training as you fly for business or pleasure, this program may be the perfect fit. Using our state of the art Access to Flight training curriculum, your training will flow seamlessly through your Private Pilot License and Instrument Rating all while you are using your Cirrus for business or pleasure from the start.


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Understanding builders Risk Insurance Geico Quotes
When building a new building, builders risk insurance Geico is an essential type of coverage that provides benefits for both the property owner and the contractor. What does a builders risk insurance policy cover?
This type of insurance makes it possible to protect the structure while it is under construction. Provides benefits that do not come with regular homeowners or commercial property insurance. Here are the basics of what this type of coverage brings to the table.
Builders Risk Insurance Geico
It is a specialized type of property insurance designed for buildings under construction. Also known as "construction course" insurance, builders risk coverage begins on the policy's effective date and ends when work is completed and the property is ready for use or occupation.
How does it work?
In most cases, the property owner buys this type of insurance coverage. In some large projects, the general contractor that is in charge of the construction will buy the policy.
Geico builders risk home insurance policy coverers in the written agreement between the owner of the property and the general contractor in the project at the beginning of the work. In this way, it is very clear who should provide the liability insurance coverage for the project.
The purpose of this type of insurance is to protect the structure before it is a finished building. Until then, a regular Geico home insurance policy will not provide any type of coverage.
Seismic Risk Category
During the construction phase of a building, many different things can go wrong. which could lead to the destruction or damage of the structure of seismic risk category. For example, a fire could start in the building, which could burn the whole thing to the ground.
A storm could come, and the wind could also tear down the structure. Any of these items could cost the owner of the building a lot of money. Because of this, it is essential to purchase an insurance policy to cover these risks.
Another possible source of property damage is negligence on the part of the contractor or on the part of some of the subcontractors. This type of damage is not covered by a policy of traditional builders, when negligence occurs. In most new jobs, the property owner will make sure that the general contractor has insurance before starting.
Geico Builders Risk Insurance Quote Cost Policy Contractors and homeowners can financially protect a property while it is under construction (or undergoing renovation) with a Geico homeowners insurance policy. Residential remodeling projects
Builders Risk vs. Homeowners Insurance
If a subcontractor does something that damages the property. Then the general contractor is liable for the damages, since he originally hired the subcontractor. The subcontractor may need to file a claim about its liability policy if the damage is substantial. If the damage is relatively small, you may be able to simply solve the problem without having to use builders risk insurance coverage.
Then another option may be available to the property owner. In some cases, the owner can simply obtain a coverage rider added to their existing property insurance. For additional construction, many insurance policies will cover this type of project. So it will not be necessary to issue a new policy.
Builder Risk Insurance for Homeowner
It is much easier to use the same policy instead of getting involved with two different builders risk insurance. Since the add-on is technically part of the existing building that is already insured by you. By working with two different builders risk home insurance Geico policies. The building owner may enter a confusing situation if the construction damages part of the existing structure of the building and a claim must be filed. Having the whole project under an umbrella makes much more sense in most cases.
Before undertaking any construction project, it is generally a good idea to buy home risk insurance for builders. It helps protect all those involved in the project from financial risk and provides some peace of mind.
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Turing Award winner Hinton joins Enchantment multi-chain ecosystem
It is the first time that Enchantment Pan-entertainment media public chain platform and blockchain ecological operating systemintegrates blockchain technology with toolsets, communities, content, entertainment, decentralized finance, and multi-chain ecology, and uses the DBFT consensus mechanism to create multiple Chain economy model. The composition of the multi-chain ecosystem is an important milestone for Enchantment to break a new chapter in the traditional border pattern.
Turing Award winner Hintom said that when computers finally have the ability to mine massive amounts of data, super neural networks begin to surpass logic-based artificial intelligence in speech and image recognition. The industry quickly noticed the changes that were happening, and large technology companies including Microsoft, Facebook, Google, etc., began to invest in this area. Google's top-secret laboratory, Google X (now X), announced the establishment of a neural network of 16,000 computer processors and its use on YouTube. The breakthrough and identification of neural networks is very cool if used in the blockchain ecosystem. This time, it is also a good challenge to choose to develop related blockchain intelligent technology in Enchantment.
The Enchantment ecosystem is not a single blockchain but a parallel multi-chain; it is a scalable foundation and a unified token protocol that can run through all protocols. It supports application development framework modules of multiple operating systems, multiple blockchain environments, and several other utility codes.
We can feel that our work is innovative in a sense. New things are being built, and new things are being discovered. Every day some new, amazing, elegant solutions to unresolved problems are being created.
For developers who are new to blockchain technology, Enchantment will also provide SDK programming interfaces for them.Solving industry solutions with the SDKand implementing process template with smart contracts,developers can choose to apply according to their own needs and can quickly complete the development and deployment. SDK programming interface reconstructs the originally complex technical modules. Its biggest feature is intelligent modularity, which does not require developers to spend a lot of time on programming. With the joining of the developer of the big technology Hintom this time, it is believed that Enchantment will definitely lead the development of the industry's direction, and the value is inestimable.
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