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When Ann and I moved my blog here over a year ago, we had lots of designing and tweaking to do. We LOVED some things, but one thing we weren't sure about was that you wouldn't be able to read more than one post on a page.
We got used to it after a while, but it's still been lingering in the back of my doggy brain.
It's been 14 months, so this inquiring dog wants to know – do you prefer it this way? Or the way it was where you see a highlight of each post? Just leave a comment below and I'll report back to Ann.
You can see the difference here, but I can't show you what it USED to look like.
What I CAN show you is what Ann's been working on this past week!
And yes! She put my name on the back! Or at least, with a .com after it.
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I agree with Lisa S. I will admit that when you had to open the "teaser post" I skipped the blog more often than not.
I much prefer it when you can read all the posts on one page as opposed to the "teaser" where you have to click on each one separately. When you made the change to the "newer format" a year or so ago, it made it much LESS convenient to read, and I stopped visiting on a regular basis. I like it back to the way it was. I'm much more likely to read the posts again. 🙂 Hi to Stamper!
I prefer the old method. Photo of card smaller here and article takes up only 1/3 of screen. That's a waste! Things just don't seem as important this way.
Liked the old way much better.
The current platform doesn't do your photos justice. I liked the old setup better, and our posts opened in the message. Now I have to open a new window. Not good.
I prefer seeing just the highlights. The dates are easy to see and it's quick scrolling through the list of highlights to find a specific one.
I would love to see a date on the posts. This would make it easier to know where to start when searching for something I had seen earlier.
I like seeing highlights of past posts….sometimes I don't get to check in everyday.
I love it this way! So much easier to catch up on days that I miss reading your posts.
I prefer this one as it's easier to get to the current article. I just delete the other one…..
I liked the old way better. Thanks.
Me too!
For my browser, your "old" style was much better. I tend to delete your posts now because it's too much of a hassle to get to them…
I do the same. I just don't like the new setup.


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Sister Sara Gummow has already grown to love Taidong! Some missionaries are overwhelmed by the heat, but she has not complained a bit. She loves the warm/hot climate! She finally sent a few pictures! The one at the left is from Neihu with her last companion before she was transferred. She seems to be great with the training process and is gradually finding her sense of directions despite language obstacles in addition to her usual challenges.
"Thank goodness mom was right about how climbing those other mountains made me stronger to climb this one. It was seriously so hard coming in, but I have already adjusted and I love it here. I mean there are still challenges... such as I only have a map in Chinese and so finding places is like a game of matching... and I can't tell people where I want to go because I only know what the characters look like... not how to say them. Ha ha but regardless of the language restrictions we have seen so many miracles!
First, my companion Sister O is fantastic! Her Chinese is not amazing, but super good for just getting to Taiwan after only 9 weeks in the MTC. She is very dedicated and it was easy to get on the same page with goals. The cool thing is that we have decided that a great way to strengthen our branch here was to not only focus on the living work, but the work for the dead. We have a family history activity planned for the 25th. In my other area I would have great ideas, but it felt like it was always hard to get things started because we didn't have much support... here it is not the same! The little branch only has a few strong members but as a lady on the street told me in the darkest places is where the people shine the most. Sooo true! The branch may only have about 60 active members out of their 200 ish members but the thing is they are golden!
Just a few of the miracles we saw this week. 1. we visited the branch presidents wife. They have a little bike shop at their house so as we visited her a 18 yr old boy came to fix his bike. Of course our branch president invited him in to sit and talk with us and eat some food. As we got to know him he had no interest in the gospel, but we were able to get out of him what he believed and turns out he had some pretty big questions. I had one of my biggest spiritual experiences as we were able to use the scriptures to answer his question. He wasn't willing the first time we asked for his number, but after answering his question and feeling eh spirit so strongly we felt prompted to ask him again and he gave it to us. We sent him off with a book of Mormon and our testimony that it was true. Hopefully he will be set up with the elders next week. After the branch presidents wife gave me a hug and invited us to eat dinner with them. Ha ha so awesome! They are a wonderful family.
2. we were walking home and ran into a recent convert. Turns out she has been struggling lately. Her and her friend went to get their hair done and her friend had been struggling lately too. She met with missionaries a while ago, but hasn't met in a while. They all felt like it was the lord telling them he loves them that he sent us to them at that time. She set up with us and her friend will help us teach her! So awesome!
3. Last night I called to set up with a member... she didn't have time, but guess what she gave me three referrals right on the spot and told me that she would be praying for them that they could receive baptism. Sooo crazy! Even better than Christmas :)
The amazing thing is that there were so many more miracles that happened this week. This branch is amazing. The thing is the miracles only started happening after we had a great planning session. In this planning session we decided the best way to assist this branch was reactivation and assisting the members that are active or are pretty much active haha. As we came up with ideas to help them and have been doing our best to assist them we have seen soooo many miracles.
I think my favorite is still the spirit that comes every time we testify of family history work. We are going to bring up a new goal for our branch on Tuesday at branch council. We watched a family history DVD thing and they said that they challenged their ward to baptize 2 wards on the other side (about 400 people) in one year. With all the Chinese family history that can be done we want to challenge our branch to help out the work and baptize 4 wards this year (about 800 people). I know this is the lords work and as we have tried to see His vision for the area all the other numbers have started happening too. It is not perfect and we still have a long way to go, but it is so much easier knowing I have the lord, my companion, and a branch full of wonderful people all on the same side, all with the same goal. That is why Taidong has so many baptisms lately... not because the missionaries are awesome, but because the branch out here has members who are on fire to share their testimonies at all times. I'm so grateful to be here assisting them in the work.
Family -I love being a missionary and feeling like a missionary! The best feeling in the world is to hear a question and to feel the holy ghost prompting you on exactly what to say. To see the holy ghost carrying it into their hearts... seriously nothing better!
I'm sorry still haven't taken many pictures, but here is one from our hike with our district. Elder M is in our district and he is doing awesome. Elder T moved with me from Neihu so you will probably recognize him ha ha and the other two are Elder B and Elder O. Only one native this time and we actually came in at the same time.
The sisters and us are doing great now btw. We have developed a great relationship with them. The Elders have also been super helpful. Do you remember Elder D from the MTC? He is out here too so that has been fun to see him. He loves it out here.
Thank you for the updates. I actually did hear a little about that (The Boston Marathon bombing) earlier, but not the final verdict in catching them. We will be praying for America... so many crazy things happening!
Daniel, ha ha your email made me laugh. I can't believe you are so great at jazz music... can't wait to hear it! I also can't believe you actually want to date. you and Matthew .. definitely not the same ha ha. Good luck just remember to treat every girl like she is a princess "hao bu hao"? ha ha and wait until next November when you are 16!
Tell Nicole congratulations for me! and dad I'm so glad your work is finally valuing you! you deserve the best and I would know because I'm your daughter :)
Oh Skype .. we have some success with that. We can Skype at a members house (using our investigators computer ha ha around 8:00 am on Monday morning which should be about 7ish your time on Sunday night right? I think my companion will Skype first though and I will after. I don't know all the rules, but I think I can just use my Skype account... so i'll let you know! I also have a phone card if needed. Let Matt know I will be sky-ping at 9:00am Monday morning and if he can join great! if not tell him "wo ai ta"! Can't wait to talk to you next week!"

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Finale Recap and Behind-The-Scenes Footage! Rachael vs. Guy Kids Cook Off Season 2 | Cook With AmberAugust 12, 2016 4:01 pm
So, what did you think of the show? I am sad it's over but I'm so grateful to have been a part of this amazing experience. Watch my recap for fun memories and hilarious moments from the show.
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Home Instead Senior Care in Red Oak, TX is proud to partner again this year with the Waxahachie Senior Center for Be a Santa to a Senior. Be a Santa to a Senior is a way for caring people to express Christmas cheer and goodwill to older adults in Ellis County, some of whom are less fortunate, lonely and nearly forgotten.
How it Works:
The goal is to provide Christmas gifts to the 1000 seniors on the Ellis County Meals-on-Wheels routes, local Veterans and surrounding assisted living facilities. For some of these senior, this gift will be their only Christmas gift.
A tree will be located in the main lobby of the Waxahachie Senior November 20th – December 16th, featuring male and female gift tags with their respective gift options.
Shoppers pick up a Senior Angel(s), but the items for their angel and return them unwrapped to the Senior Center no later than Friday, December 18th at 2:00 pm, with the Angel gift tag attached. Gift Ideas include Lotion, Blankets and Throws, Towels, Note Cards, Word Puzzles, Flashlights and magnifying glasses. Rolls of wrapping paper and tape are also greatly appreciated. (Gifts can also be dropped off at the Home Instead Senior Care office at 101 Austin Blvd., Suite 800, Red Oak, TX 75154 an we will ensure they are delivered to the Senior Center.)
Volunteers will wrap the gifts on Monday, December 21st from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Waxahachie Senior Center located at 122 Park Hills Drive Waxahachie, TX 75165 and volunteers will deliver gifts on Tuesday, December 22nd from 9:30 am – noon.
For more information on Be a Santa to a Senior contact Home Instead Senior Care at 972-576-1100 or the Waxahachie Senior Center at 469-309-4280.
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The seventh grade Mineola Yellowjackets basketball team became district champs Saturday, defeating Edgewood in a 33-32 nail-biter game. The Jackets were running 2 to 4 points behind throughout the game when they pulled it out with only seven seconds to go. The Mineola Middle School athletes are front from left, Kaden Bell, Hunter VanDover, Coach John VanDover, JJ Gandy, Adam Balock, Bobby Collins; back row, same order, Conlen Benavides, Jacob Castleberry, TJ Moreland, Alex Barriga, Isaiah Gardner, JaMarcus Kennedy. Not shown in this photo are Kevonte George, Coach Jason Goodson and student assistant coach Jackson VanDover.
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It's time to do a draw for the winner of the November challenge. There have been 4 entries this month and I hope there will be far more this month. So, please don't be shy and join in this month, there are plenty of freebies offered regularly, so no reason not to take part!
So, here is what Mr Random.org chose:
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Congratulations Suze! You've done it again!
Feel free to grab the badge/blinkie for your blog and wear it with pride.
The prize for the winner this month was as before:
- 1 paper pack from my blog of the winner's choice OR
- 2 easel card sheets (or card kits, or 3 D decoupage card toppers) from my blog of the winner's choice OR
- 3 digistamps from my blog of the winner's choice OR
- a box card kit of choice from my blog.
Please contact me, Suze to claim your prize.


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Late the other night by reading through blogs and following the trail from one to another as you do, I came across the blog of Made by Maisie and of course that lead to the Made by Maisie shop on Etsy.
Made by Maisie is a very sweet range of handmade dolls such as the gorgeous Suki doll below
There is a great range of these beautiful dolls available and they would soon become a favourite of any little girl (or mum). They retail for $45, so go have a browse and why not adopt one for yourself.


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INGLEWOOD — City Councilman Virgle Benson, who has been soliciting support for a reelection bid since the first of the year, said he "simply forgot" to file nomination papers to run for a second term.
"I messed up. I can't explain it and I can't blame anyone but myself."
Still, the 4th District councilman said he will mount a write-in campaign to win a second term.
Candidates for the April 7 election had to file nomination papers with the city clerk's office by 5 p.m. last Thursday. Benson picked up his nomination papers shortly after the filing period opened on Jan. 8, but said he put off filing them until the last day and then forgot about the deadline until it was too late.
"When I realized that it was the deadline day, I was tied up in traffic in Orange County," Benson said during an interview. He said he had spent the evening before the filing deadline discussing his reelection bid and other issues with a Lockhaven neighborhood block club.
To be a write-in candidate, Benson must file special nomination papers with the city clerk 14 days before the election.
As far as city officials could determine, there have been no successful write-in candidates in Inglewood.


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National Public Radio's Friday morning discussion of Beyoncé's verse on the reggaeton hit "Mi Gente" by Willy William and J Balvin did not go as planned.
The song's title translates to "My People" and the "g" is pronounced as an "h." NPR's Windsor Johnson on Morning Edition pronounced it "mee jhawn-tay." And Twitter was NOT happy about it.
At any rate, "Mi Gente," which has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for weeks, is sure to rise up the charts yet again with Beyoncé added to it, particularly since she's donating her proceeds from the song "to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands."
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Every morning, I come to this spot, write a little, and watch the sun come up. A docile Pamba river flows next to me, like somebody who sticks around in case you might need their assistance; but in an inconspicuous way, not wanting to distract you from what you are doing. On the opposite ghats, concealed by tall coconut trees, there is a temple, I think. Every morning I can hear its bells toll and a prayer in a language I do not understand, waft from it and fill the air around me. I presume it is in Malayalam, because I am in a small, 'off the grid' place in Kerala. But what I do understand from the way it makes me feel is that tranquillity has no language. It is a vibe, which you can receive sitting by a river you'd never heard of, in a hamlet you could have never reached had it not been for Google Maps' bulls-eye navigation, listening to a prayer in a language you don't know, and breathing in fresh oxygen invigorating enough to put Michael Jackson's hyperbaric chamber to shame. Only your antennas need to be up.
On the ghats on the opposite side of the river, people have started to appear, for bathing and washing their laundry. The rhythmic phat-phat-phat, caused by their arms swinging in a circular motion over their heads, and bringing the clothes to beat it down against a stone in an effort to rid them of all dirt, is pure music. In a few minutes I would be joining the Yoga session on the same platform where I now sit. Now, I have a disclaimer to make, before you read any further. That I am not a Yoga enthusiast; or for that matter fond of physical exercise of any kind. I am, have always been, and will always be, a whole-hearted supporter of unabashed and unapologetic sloth. I staunchly believe it has been wrongly termed as a sin. And I think gluttony doesn't belong on that list of original sins, either. I mean, come on! If sloth is a sin, why would the technology constantly strive to give us machines aiming to reducing our manual labour, or computers and phones trying to minimize our intellectual labour? Or for that matter, if gluttony is such a depravity, why would fast food be a multi-billion-dollar industry, progressively determined to bring us closer to our clogged arteries and the next ten kilos, as fast as possible, one 'greasy/sugary/oily-food item-we-don't-need-but-crave-like-an-addict', at a time? If all that brilliant science and technological advancement, wants us to lead an obese, unhealthy, 'die twenty years before schedule' kind of a lifestyle; who are we to disobey?
So in keeping with my belief system, I initially tried to wiggle my way out the Yoga too. Given that I am fasting for Ramadan, and hence not very gung-ho about any additional physical labour, no matter how little it demands; it was my first line of defence. These sessions, however, only entail some simple breathing and relaxation exercises, aimed at maximizing the blood and oxygen flow in our body; not one of those 'twist your body like a pretzel' kind of asanas. So my logic fell flat.
I told myself that I cannot find the time, because this would eat into my writing (actually, sleeping) schedule. But then, I saw that the lady on the Yoga mat next to me was Ms. Meera Sanyal (ex CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland and an AAP member). One can't really crib about not being able to find the time, when she can. Then, I tried telling myself I am too old to start with all this now. (Thirty four, believe, is a very flexible number, that way. You can call it old, or you can call it young, whatever seems to help your cause at the moment.) But I saw, that the delicate old lady in front of me, who is also Ms. Meera Sanyal's mother, is 82. I tried to hide behind the ruse that my body wasn't flexible enough to comply with even the simple asanas the Yoga teacher is telling us to do. Then I looked at the lady, three mats to my right, and I flinched with shame. She has MS (Multiple Sclerosis). On some days she needs to be helped by two people in order to walk and even to lie down. Yet, here she is, at the Yoga venue, at least fifteen minutes before the session starts, every single day.
That's the thing about 'doing what needs to be done'. You cannot escape it for long, no matter how creative your excuses are.
And so here I am. B-r-e-a-t-h-i-n-g I-n… B-r-e-a-t-h-i-n-g O-u-t. (I must add, the phat-phat-phat, from across the river, proves to be quite an encouraging beat, almost like gym music of a very unusual genre.)
I came to this small town of Malakkara in Kerala looking for answers; although I wasn't sure, to what questions. But this place seems to know. Because it is offering me those answers, bit by bit, every day.
My family and I are here seeking holistic treatment for a few health-related issues. There isn't much to do here, all day. So, after the treatment is over in the first half of the day, the staff here encourages everyone to walk about and explore the place, instead of sitting in our room and flip TV channels. It's quite peaceful, except when sheets of rain fall, loud enough, to even drown the conversations inside your room.
Walking about, one can hear all sorts of birds. The other day we spotted a beautiful bird we had never seen before. We stood there watching it for a while. After a few minutes, as if intending to give us a show worth our time, it flew off; spreading out and giving us a splendid view of the cornucopia of colours it hid layered under its wings. I have a feeling – that sight will stay with me for a very long time.
My husband and my son often get busy plucking mulberries from the trees, or following millipedes and centipedes as they slowly crawl to whatever is their destination. My husband, the Botany-Zoology enthusiast, is often found educating people, sometimes even the old residents of this place, about the exotic flora and fauna that seems to occupy every square inch of this place. He is becoming quite popular here, in fact, for that encyclopaedic knowledge.
I, more often than not, find a quiet corner, which are in abundant supply here, of course, and get working on some article or story. The other day, I was struggling through the night to finish a critical conversation in one of the stories. Driven to the point of frustration, I went out to lie down on one of the hammocks by the river side, to watch the dawn break. In the next thirty minutes as the sun came up, I saw the coconut trees lining the ghats, changing a dozen hues; from a dark, almost a silhouetted green to a sun-kissed orange yellow. The temple and the sounds originating from it, kept me company. The temperate breeze tickled the trees and dislodged some of the dew from its leaves, making it rain on me. Every once in a while, a crane would glide in, cut through the surface of the river, sending long vertical ripples through the water; picking up its breakfast, I suppose. The whole ambience helped. Suddenly, the characters of my story were talking again. I jumped up and rushed to grab my laptop, before this stimulus wore off.
At nights, it gets really dark here; the 'can't-even-see-your-own-hands' kind of dark. Because the thickness of the coconut, palm, banana, jackfruit, papaya and a dozen other trees I don't even recognize, do not let a lot of moonlight filter through. The urbanite in me is reluctant to step out because that is the time for the insects and reptiles to come out to party. And I yelp and scream like a four-year-old girl. But every now and then, my husband's persistence works and we find ourselves walking around in the dark, two flashlights being our only defence against something unexpected. A few days ago, our post-dinner wanderings found us back on this same river-side platform. The breeze and the sound of the rustling water, were too inviting to resist. We sat here, in absolutely no hurry to call it a night; our rambling discussion ranging from salads to Scorsese.
That's when we saw them; little flickering dots flying about in the pitch darkness. It was magical, how much that bunch of fireflies, enchanted us – people living in cities where the lights never go off, because they never sleep. We wanted to show them to our son, who obviously had never seen them. My husband grabbed one and put it in a jar. When we gave that jar to our son, his expression was of someone who was seeing true magic happen with his own eyes, for the very first time. We looked at him, his eyes wide with bewilderment and joy, and then looked at each other. We knew we would have a hard time ever again finding him a gift, which would trump what he felt then, holding that glass jar with a dancing firefly inside.
That's the other thing, about 'doing what needs to be done'. It never fails to reward you, with what you need most at the moment. Tranquillity when you don't even realize how ruffled up you are inside. Inspiration, when your creativity hits a wall. Revitalizing oxygen, knowing that in your haste to eke a living, you haven't breathed in a long time.
And fireflies, which sparkle up the darkness around you.


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I think my kids have some sort of disorder, where they can't sleep in past 6:00am. I'm not sure if this is a permanent condition, or a temporary issue that goes away once they become teenagers. I just want to know when they learn the meaning of 'Saturday!' I think I slept about 3 hours last night.
May 8, 2010
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Yesterday and today were travel days...with a lot of time behind the wheel. Luckily, just when we were about to have a breakdown, we found these stickers that our friends gave us in a 'travel care package' before we left. Thanks Shelece! I think they kept little Bushkin busy for about an hour!
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Via e-mail, a correspondent asked us to provide sources relating to the "not-so-humble matzah ball". We suggested Claudia Roden's The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York (New York, Knopf, 1996) (TX724 .R53 1996). On page 85 she gives the following background information:
The Yiddish word knaidl is derived from the German knödel, meaning "dumpling". Since the early middle ages, dumplings of all kinds have been popular in German, Czech, and Austrian cooking, and came into the Jewish diet. All over Eastern Europe, they epitomize the robust peasant and poor man's food. The basis of many - both savory and sweet, in soups served with meat and gravy — is egg combined with bread crumbs. The Jewish version with matzah, was born as a Passover specialty, but it is so liked that it appears throughout the year. There are very many versions, with chicken fat or oil, and including beef marrow, ground almonds, grated onion, chopped parsley, and powdered ginger.
We also suggested checking a book of Jewish social history, such as Jenna Weissman Joselit's The Wonders of America: Reinventing Jewish Culture 1880-1950 (New York: Hill & Wang, 1994) (E184.J5 J67 1994).
Another library user asked us to direct him to material on matzah, specifically matzah in pictures. We suggested he check Larry Rivers' History of Matzah: The Story of the Jews by Norman Kleeblatt (New York: Jewish Museum, 1984) (N6537.R57 K54 1984 Oversize), which is an artist's exhibition on the history of the Jews with matzah as a recurring symbol.


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Architect Eric Saul & TakomaDogs Measure Dog Park Site
On Friday, TakomaDogs met architect Eric Saul of Saul Architects at the site of the planned Takoma Park dog park. Eric and Joe Edgell of TakomaDogs measured the approximate boundaries of the planned park as well as location of trees meeting the City's definition of Urban Forest Trees, that is, trees greater than 7⅝ inches in diameter or more than 24 inches in circumference. These trees must be preserved to comply with the City's Tree Ordinance, as well as to provide vital shade for the dogs on hot days.
Eric now plans to produce a rough design drawing, showing location of necessary retaining walls so that the City can prepare cost estimates. The preliminary design and cost estimates then will be presented to City Council for approval, and hopefully for inclusion in the City's upcoming fiscal year budget. Takoma Park's 2015 fiscal year begins on July 1, 2014.
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Tull Fire Department in Arkansas
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Organization of the Fire Department:
Tull Fire & Rescue is a Volunteer type of Fire Department.
Tull Fire & Rescue is a Local organization.
Number of Fire stations constituting Tull Fire & Rescue: 1 Fire Station(s)
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Address of the Fire Department:
8308 E Cherry ST
8201 N Main ST (location)
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Phone & Fax of the Fire Department:
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President Donald Trump has announced his intention to designate Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy David Kautter as acting commissioner of the IRS. Kautter, who formerly worked for RSM US LLP and Ernst & Young, will succeed John Koskinen.
"I look forward to having David Kautter as acting commissioner of the IRS. David will provide important leadership while we wait to confirm a permanent commissioner," says treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. "Assistant secretary Kautter has had an illustrious 40-year career in tax policy, and I am confident that the IRS and the American people will benefit from his experience and insight."
Kautter was PIC of the national tax practice of RSM he served as director of national tax for more than 13 years at Ernst & Young.


text: The directions to the lunatic asylum were confusing,more likely they were the random associationsand confused ramblings of a lunatic.We arrived three hours late for lunchand the lunatics were stacked up on their shelves,quite neatly, I might add, giving credit where credit is due.The orderlies were clearly very orderly, and theyshould receive all the credit that is their due.When I asked one of the doctors for a corkscrewhe produced one without a moment's hesitation.And it was a corkscrew of the finest craftsmanship,very shiny and bright not unlike the doctor himself."We'll be conducting our picnic under the great oakbeginning in just a few minutes, and if you'd careto join us we'd be most honored. However, I understandyou have your obligations and responsibilities,and if you would prefer to simply visit with usfrom time to time, between patients, our invitationis nothing if not flexible. And, we shan't be the least slightedor offended in any way if, due to your heavy load,we are altogether deprived of the pleasureof exchanging a few anecdotes, regarding the mentally ill,depraved, diseased, the purely knavish, you in your bughouse,if you'll pardon my vernacular, O yes, and we in our crackbraindaily rounds, there are so many gone potty everywhere we roam,not to mention in one's own home, dead moonstruck.Well, well, indeed we would have many notes to compareif you could find the time to join us after your injections."My invitation was spoken in the evenest tones,but midway though it I began to suspect I was addressingan imposter. I returned the corkscrew in a nonthreatening manner.What, for instance, I asked myself, would a doctor, a doctor of the mind,be doing with a cordscrew in his pocket?This was a very sick man, one might even say dangerous.I began moving away cautiously, never taking my eyes off of him.His right eyelid was twitching guiltily, or at least anxiously,and his smock flapping slightly in the wind.Several members of our party were mingling with the nursesdown by the duck pond, and my grip on the situationwas loosening, the planks in my picnic platform were rotting.I was thinking about the potato salad in an unstable environment.A weeping spell was about to overtake me.I was very close to howling and gnashing the gladiola.I noticed the great calm of the clouds overhead.And below, several nurses appeared to me in need of nursing.The psychopaths were stirring from their naps,I should say, their postprandial slumbers.They were lumbering through the pines like inordinately sad moose.Who could eat liverwurst at a time like this?But, then again, what's a picnic without pathos?Lacking a way home, I adjusted the flap in my head and duck-walkeddown to the pond and into the pond and began glidingaround in circles, quacking, quacking like a scarf.Inside the belly of that image I beganrecycling like a sorry whim, sincerest regretsare always best.


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The Internet is a large network of interlinked computer networks all over the world and any computer on the Internet can be located anywhere in the world. This allows communication between people, people groups, corporate bodies and systems over the Internet no matter the distance between them.
It all began with packet switching projects in the late '60s, most notably the Advanced Research Project Agency's ARPANET. During the '70s, while Bob Taylor was leading the project, the network grew to support many organisations in the US Department of Defence, other government agencies, universities and research organisations.
With the need for a protocol, the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) was developed as a packet protocol that would allow connections across a variety of physical mediums including satellite connections, wireless packet radio, telephone links, etc.
In 1985, the American National Science Foundation (NSF) funded several national supercomputer centres and it desired to make them available to the research community in universities across the United States. Apart from research, the network was also found useful for other purposes such as email, newsgroups, and file transfer.
The traffic of the network grew so fast that a need arose for an upgrade to 1.544Mbps T1 leased lines. Merit Network, IBM, MCI and the State of Michigan, the contractors for the upgrade, were to also operate the NSFNET backbone. The project was completed after about eight (8) months on July 1, 1988 linking thirteen (13) sites and carried 152 million data packets in its first month alone.
The original thirteen sites include:
In order to reduce the rate of Internet entropy, the levels of access available can be grouped into:
It would be noted that the fourth and fifth levels are the major operational levels available to the Nigerian Internet society. A further sixth level also exists in Nigeria, which arises from the two operating levels within the consumer and business market; the cyber cafés being the fifth level and the consumers on the usual base of the ladder.
The Internet has several types of services, including e-mail, newsgroups, telnet, File Transfer Protocol and the World Wide Web.
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|E-mail software(Outlook Express,Microsoft Exchange)
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|Newsgroups News reader (Outlook Express,Internet News)
|Read messages on various topics.
|World Wide Web
|Web browsing software (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mosaic)
|Read documents, listen to music, watch videos, make purchases, participate in surveys, advertise products, do research, share interests, and download files.
The World Wide Web is the graphical, multimedia portion of the Internet. It is popularly referred to as WWW and it is comprised of millions of Web pages. To explore the Web, a Web browsing software (browser) is needed and there are quite a lot available worldwide today, some of which are Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and Mosaic Spyglass.
The software is used to view different locations on the Web, which are known as Web pages. A group of Web pages is a Web site and the first page of a Web site is often called the home page. Just as each household in the world has a unique address, each Web page in the world has a unique Internet address, sometimes called a URL. For example, the Internet address of Neural Technologies Limited and my personal website are http://www.taiplc.com/neural and http://nigerianwebmaster.tripod.com respectively.


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So much change has happened in our lives since I started this blog, just one year ago! Happy Anniversary to me! We must always look forward and live present/future. Living present/past is usually full of baggage and pain. Full of "I can't….because…." But there are times we need to look back, just for a moment. In doing so, we can see just how far we've come! Identity and Community were our key change agents, but I'll get to that later, so keep reading!
Last year, when I started this blog I was stunned to see how much I lived in fear of people. The thought of being seen, known or even noticed sent me into a panic. I lived on the fringes of everything and everyone. Close enough so that you could see me, but I knew there was a wide, protective barrier between you and my heart. Thank God there were a handful of people who I did feel very safe with!!!! This last year has been a year of increase in so many areas. One being an increase in my heart and therefore relationships!
I am no longer afraid of being seen, known or noticed! Visibility, which has typically been the equivalent of having a red bulls-eye painted on my heart isn't an issue any more. Will wounds still happen? Yes, but they won't derail me, as in previous episodes. Why, you ask? Because of Identity and Community. Keep reading…
Over this last year, David and I both have stopped living isolated lives. David found his Tribe through the Indianapolis School of Supernatural Ministry. There, he learned the beauty of who he truly is. The man I've always known, and loved, was rarely was known by anyone else. David got introduced to his true identity, through this community, and then got absorbed, immersed, captivated and captured by the love of God and came out on the other side a changed man!
I had a few close friends. But, as for community, David and I were in community but not really in it to win it, so to speak. However, we thought we were! We simply didn't realize how we lived it out. It is just so easy to not connect beyond the surface with people. We live fast-paced lives full of all sorts of obligation and commitments. This is not a judgment but more like a statement on how we lived our lives. And, I'm taking a risk here – I think people may like it that way. The relative safety of our busyness keeps us at arm's length from the gift of deeper friendships.
That kind of friendship doesn't happen without a lot risk, time and effort. Those were three commodities that were easy to overlook in our busy lives.
I'm pretty sure that I am not the only one who has struggled with the fear of being known. Through very real and painful situations that occurred in my life the fear of being known was valid. Why would I want to be seen? To be seen, as I said earlier, got me shot at. It was safer to live in a cave of isolation. Be nice, smile, come say hello and run like the dickens when anyone approached me for anything more than a polite nod.
I will post part 2 later. That will share more about the transforming power of Identity and Community.


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Googong is an alpine lake caught in a jurisdictional conundrum between New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The lake has no direction flow, apart from a number of turbines that turn the water over. It has a number of areas with drowned trees and sand banks that constitute navigation hazards. Wind can quickly gift this lake with high, short frequency waves, capable of swamping low boats. Rangers also tell of the need to occasionally rescue people pushed by winds away from the launch and recovery areas.
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land def does not apply for intra kd hits?
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Retro Lego Cufflink DIY
>> Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Looking for a cool and unique gift for the men in your life this holiday season? Well here it is...retro lego cufflinks! You know your husband, dad, brother or boss most likely played with legos so this is a fun nostaligic gift to give :)
You'll need-
matching block lego pieces
cufflink blanks (search etsy in "supply" section, or check local craft store)
sturdy glue (gorilla glue is good)
little tin for gifting (I get these in the bridal section of craft store...they come in pack of 20)
This couldn't be easier...you kids can even do it!
See...perfect for the cool guy on your gift list!


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How to get here
By car:
Leave the motorway (A14) at exit Rimini-Nord.
Follow the directions given on the map shown here.
By train:
Go to the railway station at Rimini and then take a train for Igea Marina (direction Ravenna/Ferrara). After about 15 mins you'll get to the station at Igea Marina. The hotel is walking distance from the station.
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I've been collecting these black and white portraits in my inspiration file and thought I'd let them loose. Most are from editorials, but they all seem to be very personal portaits now that they're taken out of their original context. Love! xx Haley
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text: > > > Wet Leather : The Gather 99 : Departure : Oregon Trails 6 August 1999 The showers here are great! Men's and women's bathrooms contain toilets and sinks. All showers have external door -- and they're full size! Still doesn't stop the unhappy child from screaming his head off because he doesn't want to get wet (or clean), though. Pack and head down to Newport for breakfast; Shilo Inn right on the beach. I think I've been here before, from my pulp and paper days. Or else I'm just having deja vu. We decide to try 101 -- RV traffic wasn't bad yesterday. But it is today. At Florence, JC gets a high performance driving award from one of Oregon's finest. I am saved by an oncoming car -- not enough room to pass, so I declined the opportunity. Still, novice that I am, I violate accepted protocol and sit behind the cop car while the damage is done. In the process, I discover that one of his lights is "out" on the bubblegum machine--left side, yellow. I try to explain this to him before he leaves ... he looks puzzled ... and I have to laugh as he walks back up to his car, stops, turns his head to look ... We stop in Reedsport for coffee and donuts and trip plan adjustment. No way are we staying on this road all the way to Coos Bay! We take SR38 to 138, which follows a river (twisting nicely along the way). When we get to I5 -- I have to have a potty break. The locals recommend we eat at Canyonville -- at the casino. They also recommend we stick to I5 due to local road construction. JC and I are discovering on this trip that we have the same dining tastes. We're like an old married couple, either ordering the same thing or one of us orders the other's "number two" choice. Scarey - but hey, we're both southerners! Upon departing the casino, we discover that an inflatable duck has been placed at the main entrance. We take pictures of each other cavorting with the duck. [insert JC duck picture when you get it back from him!] Now we're heading onto some serious mountain/twisty roads, from Canyonville to Trail on 227. We both get a nice rhythm going, although JC still runs faster than I do thru the curves. Curves are conservatively marked. I enter posted 25s at 45 and do not wince at all. Of course, I did a nicely banked hairpin to the left at 50 yesterday ... RBG. Still, I notice (subconsciously) that the road has narrowed. Now there is a sign, "Rocks next 3 miles." And I see a right hand curve ahead, marked with arrows, not a little curve sign. But all curves have been conservatively posted, so this can't be tooo bad. Then Beth's voice appears in my head. "I try not to enter a blind curve any faster than I could stop if a cow were in the middle of the road." I scrub off 5 mph or so as I enter the ... unmarked, decreasing radius turn followed by ess. I cross the center line - not a lot, but enough to make my heart race and my adreneline rush. LEAN, hold throttle, breathe ... flip back for left ess ... and I'm outta there. But there's JC. On my left, standing. With his K75S planted in the hillside! Damn! Pull off the road and run to him. "I'm OK" are his first words. "I didn't go down." He hit the curve hotter than I did and hit a bump in the road at the apex. Bottomed out. Lost his line and ran into the gravel on the "run off" section of the road (which was easily as wide as the road). Hit The Rock From Hell and took out his wheel ... tire ... brakes ... no handling. The only solution was to point the bike at the hillside, 70-degree slope, which it valiently tried to climb. Then stopped. Then tipped over. A logging truck stops ... calls a tow truck. Two local women stop. We learn that a woman totalled her sport bike on the same curve the week before. (Technically the speed limit for the curve was 55, the same as the main road.) We get the bags off, right the bike, and slowly roll her down the hill. JC borrows my throw-away camera and gets snaps of the bike and the road. We drink water and obsess a bit. Just when we remember we have chairs, and haul them out, the tow truck arrives. Load the bike and head to Medford, to Hansen's BMW. Call Charles Cherry and he plans to meet us at the dealer. I'll head on down to Ashland to stay with my girlfriend, as planned. Arrival > > > Wet Leather : The Gather 99 : Departure : Oregon Trails


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Paul Bezaire - How I sued PayPal in my local small claims court and won.
Having trouble with PayPal, I filed suit against them and got a $150.00 judgment. I had purchased an item on eBay using the PayPal payment system. One of the reasons for using PayPal was to avail MYSELF of their Money Back Guarantee to insure that the product I bought would be in good working order. When PayPal did not honor their Money Back Guarantee for the item, which turned out to be defective, I had no choice but to sue them in Small Claims Court for the amount of $150.00.
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Their attempted defense to my filing a Small Claims action, in Los Angeles County, was based upon their contention that: "When he signed up for the account, Plaintiff agreed to the User Agreement for PayPal service specifically including the Legal Disputes section of the User Agreement" that said all law suits must be filed in Santa Clara, County, CA.
A Federal Court had already found that their User Agreement was unconscionable under California law. Referring to the provisions of the User Agreement the court said ". . .these provisions made the User Agreement unconscionable, and appear to represent an attempt by PayPal to insulate itself contractually from any meaningful challenge to its alleged practices." The Small Claims court awarded me judgment in the amount of $150.00 plus costs.
After being served with the Summons and Complaint, PayPal began firing all their guns at me. They began sending letters to the court challenging venue. They attempted to scare me into dismissing the lawsuit. One letter said in part, "If we do not hear from you , we intend to file a Motion to Compel Arbitration, along with a request that PayPal be reimbursed for its attorneys fees and costs associated with enforcing the terms of the User Agreement" Another said that, "Plaintiff entered into a binding contract with PayPal according to which he agreed that for disputes of $10,000 or less, he would resolve the matter through binding arbitration or by filing a lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction in Santa Clara County, California." I ignored that contention and filed my complaint in Los Angeles county.
Subsequently, PayPay again wrote to the court challenging venue. Were they not aware that the Federal Court in Case C-02-1227 JF (Pvt) in 2002 said the following with respect to the User Agreement? "Having considered the terms of the User Agreement generally and the arbitration clause in particular, as well as the totality of the circumstances, the Court concludes that the User Agreement and arbitration clause are substantively unconscionable under California law and that arbitration cannot be compelled herein."
Trial was held on 10/20/2004. PayPal did not appear for the trial. It appeared that the expense of sending someone from San Jose to Los Angeles did not appeal to them.
Being dissatisfied with the judgment against them they filed a document requesting the court to Correct or Vacate the judgment which was eventually dismissed and reinstated by another judge.
I am not an attorney but believe that anyone, at least in California, can do the same thing I did for amounts under $5,000.00.
I was insulted when PayPal sent me a 7-page confidential agreement to sign wherein they offered to pay me my $202.00 if I would sign the agreement. The agreement prohibited me from telling anyone about the terms of the agreement. They must of really thought I was that stupid as to sign something that would prohibit me from sharing this information with other people who got stuck by PayPal.
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2013 Brunswick Building Seminar
Over 75 property owners attended our annual Brunswick Building Seminar this year. It was a fun filled informative day full of information on the home building process capped by the popular tour of homes. This year over a dozen homes took part in the parade. Our 2013 building incentives were unveiled to much excitement. General Manager Todd Helf reports at least 10 property owners decided to build during the seminar. For more information on this years incentive program, contact the Shelter Division at 910.845.7017 or click here.
"I GOT YOUR BACK CONCERT" at the Brunswick House is hosted by Jim and Pam Bruno, who live at Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort. It is also sponsored by the Coastal Shag Club. Jim will be spinning the tunes at 6pm before the band performance at 7pm. "I Got Your Back" is the title of one of the band's popular tunes. The concert is to support the band to replace a loss of valuable equipment. It is at the Brunswick House on March 23 and is so popular that is already Sold Out! Thanks to everyone for joining us for this wonderful evening of music and dance, and for supporting this band great band! Brunswick Plantation Rocks!
Red Hats Wine Tasting and Box Lunch
The "Red Hats" of Brunswick Plantation are having a lunch at the Silver Coast Winery at noon on March 18. Here's a "Toast" to the Brunswick Plantation "Ladies that Lunch" and dine with wine! Cheers!
Hands –On Classes offered at the Brunswick House
Crochet Classes are offered for March by Sue Shupe The first class was on March 6 and the next two on March 13 and 20from 9:30 -11:30. Learn casting –on, single and double crochet stitches and create a scarf. Cost for all classes is $30. Though they have started, you may want more info: firstname.lastname@example.com Or 910-287-6162
Knitting Classes are also offered by Sue Shupe..Talented lady! Learn to cast-on, knit, purl, yarn over, and bind-off. Two classes are March 13 and March 20 from 1:00 – 3:00. For both classes, Sue has extra supplies if you need to borrow them. Cost for all classes is $30…Have Fun!
Brunswick Bingo
Mark your calendars for the next Brunswick House Bingo game on Wednesday, march 20. Doors open at 6:30pm and the first game begins at 7pm. Ten dollars flat admission covers all cards for the evening. Cash prizes…$125 jackpot game prize! Fishbowl bonus is $100. Come on our for a Fun evening! Free Popcorn!
"Wonderful Night of Chocolate" at the Brunswick House
Lovers of chocolate and other delicious sweets …Mark their calendars for March 16 at 7:30 pm, a time to join us at the Brunswick House for an evening of decadence and dancing at this year's annual event catered by the BP Social Committee! Table snacks are included on this evening followed by a fondue fountain with assorted fruit and a great assortment of wonderful desserts. So, after dinner bring you best girl or guy, friends, and neighbors to the Clubhouse for dessert and dancing where DJ Jim Bruno will be providing the music and honoring your favorite requests. Social Committee events at the Brunswick House are always BYOB but tea and coffee will be served. Signing up is a must and the cost is $5 per person, payable at the Facilitator's Office with cash or check payable to BPPOA no later than Wednesday, March 13. Questions: Call Sue Kocsi at 910-287-5452 Or Linda Juric at 910-287-5522. "All you need is love…But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!" Charles Shultz "Forget love…I'd rather Fall in Chocolate! Sandra Dykes
Free Exercise Program continues at the Brunswick House
The Free Exercise program continues on M-W-F mornings beginning at 8am with upper and lower body toning followed by a NEW variety of 2 and 3 mile indoor walking for a really good workout! Grab you sneakers and join the fun staying Fit with Friends!
- Monday – am -8:25 am –Joel Harpers Upper Body Toning followed by 8:25am – 9am Leslie Sansone's 2 Mile Walk and Cool Down
- Wednesday – 8am – 8:20 am – Joel Harper's Lower Body Toning followed by 8:25 am – 9 am Leslie Sansone's 2 mile Walk abd Cool Down
- Friday – 8 am – 8:55 am – Leslie Sansone's 5 mintue Warm-up, 3 mile Walk and Cool Down
Saturday Walks Now Planned
The FREE EXERCISE Program has added Saturday Mornings to its schedule. Walks will begin at 8 am and last for under 1 hour. With the exception of March 16th – the ballroom is available for us at t hs time through the end of April. The regular FREE weekday program runs on M-W-F's (See schedule above)and is a big hit with approximately 24 ladies attending each of those days. All you need is a pair of sneakers and the desire to get some great exercise. Men are welcome to attend…If you can keep up with the ladies! (sounds like a challenge!)
Destination Weddings at Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort
Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort is a beautiful venue for a Destination Wedding! Mary Stephens, a local massage therapist at her Family's Sacred Willow Spa in Calabash, had her wedding at Brunswick Plantation in 2009 and has wonderful things to say about the total bliss of the experience! Mary expressed her delight at the exquisite setting of the venue, as well as the delicious food, a true culinary treat! She says she still recalls savoring the flavor of the stuffed flounder and succulent prime rib from the carving table. The complete celebration was guided by Robin Hicken's generosity and expertise in the planning of the wedding! She credits Robin with her ideas and the over-all ease in which she presented the whole wedding package. Mary said that several people came up to her at her wedding and proclaimed to her that this was the "Most beautiful and wonderful wedding" they had ever had the pleasure of attending! For anyone planning a memorable wedding, you may contact Robin at firstname.lastname@example.com Or 800 935 4533 EXT. 6901
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On the other hand, when Herod realized that he had been tricked by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave the orders to murder all the boy in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under according to the time which he had ascertained from the Magi. Thus, what was prophesied through Jeremiah was fulfilled. (Matthew 2:16-18).
"A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing the consolation because they are gone."


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Ankle Injury
Injuries of the ankle while indulging in sports or some other activity can be termed as ankle injury. The most common ankle injury is an ankle sprain and occurs due to an injury i.e. either a tear, twist or overstretch of the ligaments. The most often sprained joint is the ankle joint. A stretch of the ligament causes a minor sprain and a severe sprain is a result of tearing of the ligament itself. Common causes for an ankle sprain:
Symptoms of ankle sprain include severe pain at the site of the injury and inflammation and possible bruising. There is trouble in moving the joint. Other than cases of severe ankle sprains where professional help is required, an ankle sprain can be treated by self care. The most common method followed for ankle sprain is RICE:
Medications prescribed by the doctor would include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. The physician will ask for a x-ray and according to the extent of the injury advice for physical therapy and recommend support for the ankle through taping or bracing of the ankle. Very severe damage to the ligament might call for a surgery to repair the same.
Prevention from ankle injury
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Perth is a fantastic place to live, no matter what your interests. There is the famous Aussie bush, as well as famous Aussie beaches and famous Aussie wines. There is culture galore, fabulous nightlife, and eclectic dining. More importantly, there are internationally renowned universities and colleges that offer world-class tertiary education.
Let's see take a closer look at what Perth has to offer.
Universities and Colleges
The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one the country's most prestigious higher education providers. Its quality is evident on many levels, including its research programs, student demand, world-class facilities, and outstanding teachers and lecturers. It belongs to Australia's Group of Eight and is a member of the elite Worldwide Universities Network, which consists of the 18 best research-led universities in Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and North, South, and Central America. And, it's beautiful.
It has nine faculties:
- The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts
- The Faculty of Arts, with the School of Humanities, School of Music, and School of Social Sciences
- UWA Business School
- The Faculty of Education
- The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, with schools that include (but aren't limited to) the School of Civil and Resource Engineering, the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and the School of Environmental Systems Engineering
- The Faculty of Law
- The Faculty of Science (Life and Physical Sciences, Natural and Agricultural Sciences), with schools that include (but aren't limited to) the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the School of Animal Biology, the School of Psychology, and the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
- The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, with schools that include (but aren't limited to) the School of Dentistry, the School of Paediatrics and Child Health, the School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care, and the School of Women's and Infants' Health
- The School of Indigenous Studies
UWA has one main campus and several learning centres:
1) Crawley Campus
2) UWA Claremont
3) The Albany Centre
4) UWA Sports Park
Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University (ECU) ensures that its study programs remain nationally and internationally relevant through partnerships with important private and public sector organisations. It offers over 400 courses to local and international undergraduate and postgraduate students. It offers alternative pathways to university education to ensure that higher education is more accessible now than it has been in the past.
It has three faculties, each with their own schools:
- The Faculty of Business and Law, with the School of Business, the School of Law and Justice, and the Perth Graduate School of Business.
- The Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, with schools that include (but aren't limited to) the School of Computer and Security Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and the School of Exercise and Health Sciences
- The Faculty of Education and Arts, with the Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research, the School of Communications and Arts, the School of Education, and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
The South West Campus in Bunbury offers a selection of the programs, including arts, business, nursing, science, social work, and teacher education.
ECU has three campuses:
1) Joondalup Campus
2) Mt Lawley Campus
3) South West Campus in Bunbury
The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia has three campuses in Australia, two of which are in Western Australia: Broome and Fremantle. Its approaches are founded in the Catholic education systems of Europe and North America, but they have been tailored to suit Australia's unique culture. It offers a variety of study programs, but is particularly well known for its focus on health and education.
It offers a number of pre-university courses, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses; for example, TAFE certificates and diplomas, bachelor degrees, and graduate certificates and diplomas, and master degrees and doctorates.
Curtin University
Like many other universities in Australia, Curtin University has been recognised internationally for the quality of its education, research programs, and facilities. It's earned high positions on various ranking lists, including Shanghai Jiao Tong Annual Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and the QS World University Rankings. Some of its particularly reputable programs are in chemical engineering, earth and marine sciences, education, and accounting and finance.
It has five faculties:
- Curtin Business School, with programs in economics and finance, information systems, management, marketing, and accounting
- The Faculty of Health Sciences, with programs in biomedical sciences, nursing and midwifery, occupational therapy and social work, public health, and psychology and speech pathology
- The Faculty of Humanities, with programs in architecture, design, education, journalism, project management, urban/regional planning, and writing, performance and culture
- The Faculty of Science and Engineering, with programs in science, engineering, civil and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computing, and W.A School of Mines
- Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Curtin University has five campuses in Western Australia, one campus in Sydney, one in Malaysia, one in Singapore, and an online centre. Not all of the courses are available at all of the campuses, so be sure to check which ones are available where.
Western Australia campuses include:
1) Bentley Campus (main campus)
2) Perth City Campus
3) Kalgoorlie Campus
4) Fremantle Campus
5) Shenton Park Campus
Murdoch University
Murdoch University is truly multi-cultural, with students coming from all over Australia and the rest of the world to study at its world-class facilities. Some of these facilities include a state-of-the-art vet hospital, an engineering pilot plant, and a chiropractic clinic. It offers a variety of courses on-campus and online, which allows students to complete their studies from anywhere in the world.
It has nine schools offering various study programs:
- Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy and International Affairs
- School of Engineering and Information Technology
- School of Management and Governance
- School of Arts
- School of Health Professions
- School of Psychology and Exercise Science
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
It has three campuses in Western Australia:
1) South Street Campus (main campus)
2) Rockingham Campus
3) Peel Campus
Central Institute of Technology
Central Institute of Technology (CIT) is a leading vocational education and training course provider in Perth; although its courses are also available nationally and internationally. It has agreements with several of the universities in Western Australia, including Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, and the University of Western Australia, which enable students to use their TAFE diploma qualifications as pathways to undergraduate qualifications.
It has five campuses:
1) Perth Campus (in Northbridge)
2) Leederville Campus
3) East Perth Campus
4) Mt Lawley Campus
5) Nedlands Campus
TAFE courses are available in:
- Business and Legal studies
- Creative Arts
- Engineering, Mining and Construction
- English and other Languages
- Health, Education and Community Service
- IT and Interactive Studies
- Science and Sustainability
- Sports and Recreation
- Tourism
In addition to TAFE certificate and diploma courses, CIT offers creative short courses, industry short courses, apprenticeships and traineeships, and adult migrant English courses.
Paramount College of Natural Medicine
Paramount College of Natural Medicine offers nationally accredited courses in health and wellbeing with particular focus on natural remedies, but which also incorporate traditional healing. As a result, it produces complementary health practitioners who are equipped to provide patients with the support and knowledge they need to help their bodies heal themselves.
The college offers a variety of courses, including bachelor degrees in naturotherapy, homeopathy, and nutritional medicine and herbal medicine. It also offers TAFE courses in remedial massage, aromatherapy, and mind body medicine.
It has two campuses, one in Malaga, Perth and one in Albany.
Challenger Institute of Technology
Challenger Institute of Technology offers a range of full-time and part-time TAFE courses at various campuses in Perth and greater Western Australia. It also offers apprenticeships, traineeships, and VET in Schools courses. In addition to its campuses, it also has several renowned industry training centres.
It has 14 campuses and access centres:
1) Heathcote Campus
2) Murdoch Campus
3) ACEPT Campus
4) Henderson Campus
5) Kwinana Campus
6) Mundijong Campus
7) E-Tech Campus
8) Maritime Campus
9) Fremantle Campus
10) Rockingham Campus
11) Peel Campus
12) Pinjarra Access Centre
13) Waroona Access Centre
14) Boddington Access Centre
It has 11 industry training centres:
- Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training
- Automotive Technology Skills Centre
- Community Services Training Centre
- Construction Industry Skills Centre
- Information Technology and Business Skills Centre
- Quinlan's Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre
- Visage Training Centre for Health & Lifestyle
- WA Applied Engineering and Shipbuilding Training Centre
- WA Centre for Leadership, Cultural and Community Development
- WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre
- WA Maritime Training Centre
College of Innovation & Industry Skills
College of Innovation & Industry Skills (CIIS) specialises in business, hospitality, and English vocational training courses in Perth. It makes an effort to keep classes small so that students can get the individual attention that they deserve. The courses, which comprise theory and practical elements, are nationally accredited.
It has two campuses: Perth City and Gosnells (the main campus).
Perth Institute of Business and Technology
Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) is a renowned TAFE course provider that has close ties to Edith Cowan University (ECU). Courses are available at ECU's Mt Lawley and Joondalup campuses. Classes are kept small to ensure that students benefit from personalised teaching. TAFE study programs include business, communications, IT, hospitality, and health sciences and engineering sciences.
Student Accommodation
All of the traditional accommodation options are available, including on-campus residential options, off-campus share houses, homestays, hostels, and fully- and semi-furnished apartments. Various organisations are available to help students, especially overseas students, find safe and affordable accommodation near their campus.
Living in Perth
If you like sunshine then Perth is the city for you. It has an average of 3200 hours of sunshine per year. It has a Mediterranean-like climate, but while the weather can be delicious, it can also get very hot. Winters are relatively mild, but they can get a bit wet.
The city has healthy public transport system, so you don't need to worry about getting out and about. Buses, trains, and ferries will take you wherever you need to go.
Healthcare can be a bit expensive, so students are advised to get insurance as soon as possible. International students should find out about Overseas Student Health Cover before they leave home, as it will save them the world of pain.
The cost of living in Perth is on par with living in other major cities in Australia.
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor entertainment options. The weather contributes to the popularity of outdoor sport and leisure activities. It's a great city in which to join a cricket match in the park, but there are also plenty of museums, galleries, restaurants, clubs, pubs, and cinemas to keep you entertained.
Things to do on a budget
There are plenty of affordable (and free) things to do in Perth whenever you take a break from the books.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is possibly the most visited attraction in the city. It's perfect for picnics, walks, and casual soccer, cricket, rugby games. It's jam-packed with plants and birds for nature enthusiasts, and often plays host to major events. And, it's free.
Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA) hosts local and international art exhibitions, and often features performance art and cross-disciplinary art shows. And, it's free.
The Berndt Museum is famous for its Aboriginal art and cultural collections. It also features work from all the different cultures across the length and breadth of Asia. It plays an important anthropological role as it is one of the few places devoted to Aboriginal culture in Australia. Contact the museum to find out about times.
Get adventurous with mountain biking on the Munda Biddi Trail, which is perfect for mountain bikers of all levels. There are several trails of varying distances. Before you set out, you are strongly advised to find out about weather alerts to see if they are open. The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation is dedicated to environmental conservation, so there is a strict leave no trace policy. Ensure that you leave with whatever you brought, and that you admire the animals from a distance.
Spend the day at the beach – there are 19 of them. You can swim, surf, and lie in the sun.
A visit to Perth Zoo won't break the bank. There are all sorts of experiences to enjoy, from the African Zone and the Asian Rainforest Zone to the World of Birds.
Swan River is incredibly popular, not to mention one of the Perth's most famous landmarks. There are many, many spots along the banks where you can enjoy water sports, go on cruises, hop on a ferry, or simply picnic and read a book in the sun.
Perth has award-winning universities, comprehensive colleges, and a wide variety of (affordable) things to see and do. It's the perfect place for students, so what are you waiting for? Register now.


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Google Apps For Education
Google Apps for Education (GAFE) has made an enormous impact on me as a teacher, and I feel my students as well. GAFE has simplified my process and workflow. It has allowed me to be more productive while planning and it carries over to my teaching. My students have also become more organized and efficient.
A few years back I began experimenting with some of Google's Apps for use with my students (Docs, Drive, and Gmail). My experiment was a great failure for various reasons. Connectivity was an issue in my school. Availability of devices (computers) was inconsistent in my school and for students at home. Some students had personal Gmail accounts and some did not. For students to have a Gmail account they need to at least 13 years of age. Some were 13 and some were not. I did not feel comfortable having my students create Gmail accounts without their parent's permission nor did I feel comfortable communicating with students through their personal accounts.
As a graduate student, my institution's email account was hosted through Google. This made things simple, because communication was easy and the host of apps that came along with it allowed for easy collaboration with my classmates and professors. I began to explore the possibilities of having students email hosted by Google. My exploration lead to the discovery that Google was in fact an avenue and possibly the solution to my "problems". This was brought to the attention of my principal. During that time my district hired a new director of technology who had experience using Google previously. This was great, because he was successful in having the district move towards creating a domain hosted by Google. Additionally, the district made a substantial investment towards improving the infrastructure and providing students with devices in the schools. These major steps also came with access to GAFE. However, I did not know how to use these tools as a teacher, nonetheless using it with my students.
Fortunately, I was asked by my school principal to attend ISTE in June, 2014. This conference opened up my eyes as to how I could use GAFE to improve my workflow as well as how to use it with my students. Teachers and Google experts were sharing how they use GAFE. People like Monica Martinez (@mimg1225) and Lisa Thumann (@lthumann) really showed the usefulness of GAFE and how to use GAFE. It is here where I also came across Alice Keeler's (@alicekeeler) website, www.alicekeeler.com, on everything education technology. Since I was already interested in incorporating Google's tools as a teacher and within my classroom I pretty much went to every Google workshop, presentation, or mini session I could. It more or less was an eye opening experience for me, and I told myself when I returned to school GAFE was going to be the primary tool I use to plan, disseminate information/material, and assess my students.
My return to school gave the opportunity to use these new tools I learned so much about. I must say it took a lot of experimenting, trial and error, and failure to finally feel comfortable. I was most impressed with my students. Simply because they were able to figure it out with little guidance. At times they were even showing me how to do things. As my students became successful word spread around the school and people wanted to know about the work we were doing, especially my principal. The feature most wanted to know about was Google Classroom. Throughout the year I had teachers stop in and ask for help on using Google Classroom and GAFE. It got to the point where I was hosting small sessions for groups of teachers. Many of the teachers were impressed and saw the possibilities of using GAFE. More importantly teachers began to spread the word about these tools made available to us by the district.
Although many teachers were interested and sought information or guidance, many did not feel comfortable using GAFE. I feel the fear of taking risks and changing the way teachers have done things have contributed to many not using these tools. That being said, I do see increased usage among teachers, simply because it simplifies their process and workflow. As time progressed I was able to teach professional development classes on GAFE during the summer. These PD classes were a great success. Additionally, I presented a mini workshop for my school's staff prior to the beginning of the school year. This mini workshop was great; because I began to see other teachers share their experiences using GAFE while supporting each other. Eventually, the mini workshop developed into a Professional Learning Community (PLN) at our school dedicated to GAFE and EdTech. Our PLN meeting topics are dictated by teachers and their needs.
As you can see GAFE had made a lasting impact on my process and workflow. It is beginning to make a change in the process and workflow of my colleagues. Most importantly, we are beginning to see how our improvements are impacting our students.
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I almost didn't squeeze one of these into this month. It was a close call considering all of the overfed–Old Fashioned–Trojan–Zombies I've been dealing with. But, we made it, and Happy Halloween to everyone.
Let's start with Red Robin. The dirt work is coming along nicely and I wouldn't be surprised to see a slab out there before long. I did receive a great surprise when I panned around after the shot of Red Robin, but I'll save that one for the video.
My next stop was the new Infiniti dealership which will officially be called "Infiniti of Central Arkansas". I got two great surprises here. The first was cars. They have a lot of them and they're already on the lot. The second was that I was allowed to go inside and take some shots. It's beautiful in there. One of the guys inside (I didn't get his name) told me they expected to be done by the end of the week.
Just up the road at McLarty Nissan, they've moved along quite well, too. There aren't any cars, but they have a parking lot ready for them. I didn't get inside, but hope to do so in a few weeks.
Back in town, at the Farmers Market, a lot has changed since our last visit. The bathroom's up, a nice stairway has been created from Main Street down to the market, and you can really start to see how the landscaping is going to fit in quite nicely with its surroundings. Next time you're downtown, go take a look at this place. It's going to be a great addition to our City.
The Police/Fire substation has that "near finished" look in preparation for their opening in about a month. I still haven't gotten inside of it, but I'll do my best to make that happen before they open.
Finally, I took another swipe by Saline Audiology. It looks done to me, and if I'm not mistaken they're planning on being open for business in their new office on Wednesday.
Well, that's it for October. I'm going to miss the weather, but man, my camera arm is tired. I could go for a couple of weeks without a fest of any kind.
Here's the construction video. Don't forget to check out the surprise next to Red Robin!


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Article No.: 08-4
Article Title: Concierge Services and Employee Well Being
Author: Linda Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR
Have you ever left your workplace, gone to the parking lot or
garage, and found your car sitting there with a flat tire?
After a long day at work, that can be pretty stressful. In some
organizations, there's a "white knight" coming to the rescue in the
form of on-site concierge services.
In this 21st century fast-paced, stressful society, several factors combine to increase stress levels in the workplace: generational differences (and vastly different perspectives towards work ethic); fewer people in the workplace to do the same (or more) work; and intense competition levels in the marketplace. Any one of these factors is stressful enough on individual workers; combined, they result in a heavy weight.
In the research for our book, Bridging the Generation Gap, Robin Throckmorton and I asked employees, "What causes the most conflict and disagreement across age groups in your workplace?" The overwhelming response was "differing views on work ethic". Older workers said that they don't think workers in their teens and 20's have a work ethic. Younger workers said that there's too much emphasis on "face time" at the desk when work could just as easily been done at a home office. In fact younger workers often multi-task and can accomplish a great deal in a short amount of time using technology, while older workers have a difficult time escaping the concept of "paying your dues" with time at work and working hard while there. This push-pull in many work places is causing arguments and hurt feelings….and stress.
Within the next few years, Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) will be retiring in large numbers. Many Boomers have already sought early retirement, either to begin a second career or enjoy their relative youth and good health. This leaves a skills crisis and a staffing shortage, meaning longer hours and less time off for remaining employees. This adds another dimension of stress at work.
Instead of competition being down the street and around the corner for many businesses, competition is global. Technology has brought purchasers of goods and services closer to potential sellers at an amazing rate. The intensity of competition is heating up and will continue to do so. Add another dimension of stress.
Is it any wonder that many people in today's workplace feel sleep deprived, time starved and stressed out?! A recent study by the American Psychological Association reported that half of all working adults and 47% of Americans indicate they are concerned about the level of stress in their lives. A recent Harris Interactive Study found that one in three U.S. workers feels that being overworked is a chronic condition. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports that three in 10 Americans say they have experienced panic attacks.
The result of all this stress is a potential health crisis in the workplace, ranging from employees who have high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. Now more than ever, employees will need an opportunity to break free occasionally and take some time off. Employers can help the situation by taking proactive steps to help employees cope, such as sponsoring healthy eating and nutrition workshops; stress reduction workshops; health club memberships; and programs that promote work – life balance.
Concierge services are a fast-growing method of helping employees balance work and the pressures of family life. The five most popular concierge services in today's workplace are personal shopping; automobile services; mailing services; information referrals; and dry cleaning or laundry services. In addition, emerging services gaining in popularity are child or elder care research; gift wrapping services; travel planning; and event planning. The event planning services range from taking treats to school for employees' children to planning graduation parties.
A national provider of concierge services, Best Upon Request, reports that over 90% of those who used concierge services report a decreased stress level and more balance in their lives. The same employees went on to say that they saved an average of two hours for each concierge service they utilized, and half of these people put the extra time back into their work.
Quantitative studies have not been conducted yet to tie concierge services to improved employee well being and satisfaction, although I believe future studies of this type will show these results. For employers, this could translate to more productive employees who handle customer issues and complaints better and are less prone to absenteeism. This is a trend well worth paying attention to!
If you have any questions or need more information about this article, please complete our Contact Form, or contact Dr. Gravett by telephone at 513-753-8870.


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We're a family of readers.Meeting the most interesting people.Reading Romance, Contemp, Chick Lit & Erotica. Some can sizzle your blood. My hubby will be writing on Hist., Sports, & Mystery. My daughter on YA.What type of genres do you enjoy?Some good author interviews coming. We're on Twitter:@1RadReader59 Instagram:@1radreader and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksreviewedauthorstoo/. Enjoy reading, we will.
Gettysburg The Last Invasion
Posted: June 19, 2013
From the acclaimed Civil War historian, and coinciding with 150th anniversary of the legendary battle: a brilliant new history--the most intimate and richly readable account we have had--that draws the reader into the muck and grime of Gettysburg alongside the ordinary soldier, and depicts, as never before, the combination of personalities and circumstances that produced one of the great battles of all time.
Though the Battle of Gettysburg has been written about at length and thoroughly dissected in terms of strategic importance, never before has a book dived down so closely to the individual soldier to explore the experience of the three days of intense fighting for the people involved, or looked so closely at the way politics swayed military decisions, or placed the battle in the context of nineteenth-century military practice. Guelzo shows us the face, the sights and sounds of nineteenth-century combat: the stone walls and gunpowder clouds of Pickett's Charge; the reason that the Army of Northern Virginia could be smelled before it could be seen; the march of thousands of men from the banks of the Rappahannock in Virginia to the Pennsylvania hills. What emerges is a previously untold story: from the personal politics roiling the Union and Confederate officer ranks, to the peculiar character of artillery units. Through such scrutiny the cornerstone battle of the Civil War is given extraordinarily vivid new life.
This was a great book about this battle. You learn about all of the company's that took part in the fighting on both sides that you normally don't hear about. How some of them on both sides were gone at roll call. That is not talked about in other books. Cannot say how good this book is if you want to know about this battle or the war itself . This book goes into much more detail about every officer from both the North and the South than any other book I have ever read about.
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