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2018 Annual Meeting * September 12-14, 2018 * Ketchikan, Alaska - Ted Ferry Civic Center
Press Release: Southeast Conferences Announces Southeast Alaska Business and Community of the Year Awards
Wednesday Presentations
- IPEC Hydroelectric Projects
- SEAPA: Powering Economic Development
- Southeast Alaska by the Numbers
- Evolution of an Oyster Farmer
- Goldbelt Forest Carbon
- Alaska Energy Authorit: Biomass Update
- University of Alaska Land Owners Group Update
- Alaska's Economy - Navarre and Pitney
Thursday Presentations
- AMHS Reform Update McDowell Group
- AMHS Fleet Terminal Report
- Tazlina Sea Trials Video
- Visitor Industry Update
- Peace Health
- Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Venture
- Mariculture + Innovation = Innovation
- NSRAA Alaska Salmon Enhancement
- ConocoPhillips
- Alaska LNG Project Update
Southeast Conference is excited to have Alaska's First City hosting the 2018 annual meeting.
Please browse through the tabs to learn more about the Agenda, Travel and Lodging options, Speakers, and Sponsorships.
Challenging times require all hands-on deck - join the Southeast Conference as a sponsor to help the region plot a course to prosperity for Southeast Alaska.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Admirals Club: $7,500+ (five free registrants, premiere logo placement in alphabetical order)
- Captain's Circle: $5,000+ (four free registrants, logo placement based on date of commitment)
- Navigators: $3,500+ (three free registrants, logo placement based on date of commitment)
- First Mates: $1,500+ (one free registration, logo placement based on date of commitment)
Sponsor logos will appear on the Southeast Conference website, social media outlets and in all event publicity along with exposure at the event depending on the level of sponsorship.
Captain Circle and above have year-long recognition!
2019 Midsession Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
- Lunch Sponsors: $2,500 – two available (short presentation at hosted lunch along with distribution of materials)
- Breakfast Sponsors: $1,750 – two available (short presentation at hosted breakfast)
- Legislative Reception: $1,500 -- three available (sponsor-supplied banner displayed at reception)
- Registration Table Sponsor: $750 – two available (exclusive logo placement at registration table)
- Breaks/Coffee Service: $500 -- five available (distribution of materials at hosted break)
Event sponsor logos will appear on the Southeast Conference website, social media outlets and in all event publicity along with exposure at the event depending on the level of sponsorship.
Find out more, contact Southeast Conference Executive Director Robert Venables or call 907-723-0117.
Download a PDF copy of the sponsorship application form.
Getting There
Discounts: Make airline or ferry reservations early. Alaska Airlines offers a 10% discount for travel booked within Alaska, and a 5% discount rate for those traveling from outside Alaska. The discount codes are below:
ECMZ369: Alaska Air travel to conference from within Alaska
ECMZ835 Alaska Air travel to conference from outside Alaska
See the list of lodging opportunities below:
- The Ketchikan Super 8 - 907-225-9088 - singles - $129.99, doubles - $149.99 (10% discount if mentioning Southeast Conference)
- Inn at Creek Street - 907-225-0246 - Use code SECONFERENCE (Currently fully booked on Sept. 12)
- The Gilmore Hotel - 855-516-1090
Ground Transportation
Alaska Car Rental $75 - $105 (800) 662-0007 Cape Fox Lodge residents receive addition 10% discount.


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Procurement Management
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I got a countdown app to keep track of how many days to go until the publication date I've set for Being Daniel – December 14th, 2017 (my 23rd birthday). So here we are with 95 days to go, and I'd like to share a few random facts about this early Christmas present I'll be sending you guys:
- Being Daniel is not actually finished, but it's getting there. My goal is to be done writing the story by October 1st, which gives me all of October to edit and all of November to get it proof-read and perfect for you.
- Current word count for Being Daniel is approximately 37,000. Good You Were Here has a total word count of 33,318, so I'm guessing BD will be around 42,000 when all is said and done. Hopefully, no one minds a longer book that costs just a little more. (My guess is Being Daniel will be an even $10, if you're curious.)
- I don't have cover art finalized for BD, but here's my initial prototype:
Look familiar? Yep. I'm purposefully trying to recreate the look from the GYWH cover.
- While Good You Were Here and Being Daniel are technically unrelated, I have a third story in the works that will connect them, making a sort of loose trilogy of books, all with similar themes. So be excited! No date for book three yet, but it'll probably be early Spring 2018.
- Being Daniel will be set in Rochester, MN. I did a nine-month internship in Rochester over 2014-2015, and I thought it would be cool to set a story there. I set GYWH in a location I'd never actually been to (Newport/Jamestown, Rhode Island), so I decided to go easy on myself this time. Also, some of the themes in the book (anxiety, feeling lost, not really knowing yourself) were things I actually struggled with while living in Rochester.
- No will die in Being Daniel. There is, however, a dead character who is frequently referenced throughout the story. Sorry, guys. Death is a great literary tool and I can't seem to write stories without it.
I hope you enjoyed these random facts/update on the progress of my next book. I'm trying to set up a schedule to be more consistent in blogging, so if there's anything you'd be interested in having me blog about, let me know!
Thanks for reading and God bless,


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For those of you who have ever encountered a gooseneck kettle, the first question to your mind may well be "what on earth is that".
Here we will review some of the best quality gooseneck kettles available on the market. First though, let's identify a few key points about this type of kettle and its uses.
What is a Gooseneck Kettle and How to Use it?
A gooseneck kettle, also known as a pour over kettle, is as the name suggests, often used in preparation of pour over coffee. It features a long and narrow spout.
This features sharply distinguishes it from other types of kettle. The main purpose of a gooseneck kettle is two-fold. The first is to give the user a high degree of control over the speed of the water.
The bended neck also helps to slow down the flow of the water. This is essential in the preparation of pour-over coffee where the water must be poured slowly and in a circular fashion for optimal results.
Secondly, the handle design of a gooseneck kettle is specifically tailored to allow a full hands-on grip to the user. As well as providing comfort during pouring, the degree of flexibility is increased. The user can have full control over the kettles positioning without any danger of touching the hot kettle.
There are both manual and electrical varieties of gooseneck kettle which we will review. Manual kettles are of course simpler to operate and usually come no method of measuring the current water temperature other than the user's best estimations.
Electrical gooseneck kettles on the other hand, can often be pre-set to boil at a certain temperature to produce the best possible results. For the purpose of this review, we will take a closer look at the best from both categories.
Manual Gooseneck Kettles
SkyGenius Pour over Kettle
The first in our review of the best available Gooseneck kettles is one of the most popular consumer choices. The SkyGenius kettle represents everything that is positive about buying a gooseneck pour over. The temperature of the water can be accurately monitored with the clear and precise gauge features on the lid. Unlike many others, the gauge on the SkyGenius also does not steam up. This effectively means that you can ensure the perfect temperature every time. This sort of precision is very difficult with some other manual kettles.
It is a very durable kettle. The SkyGenius features a triple layered base. This means that it should stay resistant to rust for many years, even decades. This type of long lasting durability means that this model represents a fantastic value investment.
This model has been designed and welding to the highest level specifications. This quality process ensures that the kettle lid does not become displaced during pouring. This is a vital safety element as well as helping guarantee there will be no accidental spillage along the way.
As far as manual gooseneck kettles go, the SkyGenius is a fantastic all round purchase. It is also sure to have a long lifespan.
Coffee Gator Gooseneck Kettle
Next in the review of manual gooseneck kettles is this top of the range offering from Coffee Gator. Constructed with the highest degree of care and attention, this model is commonly referred to as the "Lamborghini of kettles".
This model comes in two variations. Both the 1l and the 1.2l versions are available. These are standard kettle sizes which provide for several cups of your favorite pour over coffee. The handy temperature gauge on the lid of this stainless steel model provides the user with the most accurate possible information in regard to the temperature.
This information is all the more key in gooseneck kettles since the process of making the best pour over coffee incorporates so much precision. Overheating the water is likely to scorch the beans and reduce the overall taste quality. For this reason, the build quality is so important when purchasing a gooseneck kettle.
Finally, Coffee Gator offer a generous money back guarantee on all of their models. This speaks volumes about their belief in the product. This offer should also extend to boosting consumer confidence.
Electrical Gooseneck Kettles
Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Kettle
First up in our review of the best electrical gooseneck kettles is one of the most popular among users. The Bonavita digital model is one of the leading products in the field. This is for great reason, its variety of features make this a must have device for anyone who is serious about owning a gooseneck kettle.
It comes in both standard sized 1l and large sized 1.7l variations. This provides you with ample space to make coffees for the entire family. The adjustable temperature gauge which allows for setting at one degree intervals between 140-212 degrees means you can program the water to be at just the correct temperature to ensure perfect results.
The 60 minute heat and hold feature means that you can also be busy with other things and know that your coffee will still be waiting for you at the perfect moment and heat. The ease of the brewing process is further supplemented by the presence of a digital timer display which can show both the time and the current temperature of the water with great accuracy.
The fact that this model also comes complete with a one-year warranty means you can rest safely in the knowledge that the company has you fully supported in the event of any problems.
Doctor Hetzner Electric Gooseneck Kettle
Next up in our comprehensive review of the best gooseneck kettles available on the market is this model from Doctor Hetzner. It is a very sleek and stylish, modern electric gooseneck with a variety of useful features.
Besides the expected features such as being constructed from food safe and durable stainless steel, this is one of the first models of its kind to feature preset temperature controls. This allows you to have a minimal approach when it comes to preparing the perfect temperature water for your pour-over.
By eliminating the guesswork and even providing a stylish and modern digital display on the handle, this gooseneck makes sure that your coffee will be perfect time and again. The temperature control can also be varied in measures of one degree up to a maximum of 212 degrees. These features along with the powerful 1,000Watt output of this model mean it can boil a full kettle of water in only 6 minutes.
The fact that the company trust the product enough to not only offer a two-year guarantee, but also a 30 day, no reason guarantee is a testament to customer satisfaction and overall product quality.
Gourmia GPK610 Electric Kettle
Last but not least in our review series of the best gooseneck kettles is this stylish and efficient model from Gourmia. The GPK610 comes in two sleek variants. One features a digital display on the handle of the stainless steel 1l kettle. The other meanwhile, moves the digital display on to the base of the power stand. Both give this model a slick modern edge.
These functions allow you to delicately adjust the temperature of the water by a single degree at a time. This allows for the perfect temperature to be reached for enjoying your pour over with minimal fuss. The model also allows for the water temperature to be held at a constant heat in case you find yourself distracted or like to prepare for later.
In an ever competitive market, this is the ideal combination of style and efficiency. This model will sit proudly in almost all modern kitchens.Check prices and ratings on Amazon
Whether you prefer the traditional style manual gooseneck or the more modern electrical versions with preset temperature controls and heat preserving features, there is no doubt that to best enjoy your pour over coffee how it was intended, the gooseneck is a vital component.
Hopefully, review of these most popular model can help ease the burden of your purchasing decision. If you have any other questions or appliance decisions to make, feel free to peruse our other articles which are also full of useful reviews and advice.


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Because it is important to see the bigger picture and understand things in a wider context, down to Earth sometimes runs articles on whole countries or regions: this puts their specificities and challenges, and action taken, into perspective. After Egypt, we are opening a focus on Brazil and its initiatives in the fields of sustainability and social innovation. Almost a year after this inspiring interview with Leontino Balbo, the head of Brazilian organic sugar production company Native, we will soon be publishing a comprehensive paper on Danone Brazil's take on bettering its social and environmental impacts. As an introduction, here is a presentation of "Cuidar e viver" ("Care for the Caregivers"), one of the three projects that the Danone Ecosystem Fund supports in Brazil.
Care for the Caregivers and for seniors
As its name suggests, "Care for the Caregivers" is focused on those who work with elderly people. They need support for two main reasons. Firstly, Brazil is now facing a stagnation of its population growth, and as a result its population is ageing:
elderly people (over 65 years old) now represent 11% of the total population, and they will account for 15% of Brazilians in 2025.
CUIDAR E VIVER par DanoneEcosystemFund
Today, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 2.3 million seniors are disabled and need assistance in their everyday lives. Secondly, there is no official acknowledgment of the "caregiving" profession in Brazil: the task is often entrusted to people who are not trained to carry it out to the highest standards (housemaids or unemployed people with low levels of education and skills, for instance). While the country lacks proper infrastructures to cater for seniors, those already working as caregivers are asking for support, training and information.
To tackle the issue, the Danone Ecosystem Fund supports the "Caring for the Caregivers" project, led by Danone Medical Nutrition in partnership with NGO Observatorio da Longevidade Humana e Envelhecimento (OLHE). The goal is to "identify, select, train, and connect to employ as caregivers unemployed women or professionals with low skill levels" and thus help them improve their working conditions and employability. The project wishes to train 1,150 caregivers over the course of five years, and to reach an 80% employment rate for them when they finish the programme. It also helps professionals who are already in the market but need support to secure their careers. In addition to empowering the caregivers, the project contributes to the seniors' well-being, by ensuring they are taken care of by people who are qualified for the job. The project also contributes to raising awareness on nutritional issues: caregivers are taught about older people's specific nutritional needs and challenges, and how medical nutrition can efficiently support medical treatments. The teams from the Danone Ecosystem Fund say:
This project is one of the most promising social innovation niches for social development in Brazil, because we are looking forward to achieving professional recognition and we are preparing Brazil for future challenges in elderly care.
In post-industrial countries as well as in countries that are now well developed, efficient and professional care of the elderly is in fact a major challenge for the future.
Caring for the Caregivers par DanoneEcosystemFund
(Photo ©Alice Vivian)
One Response to "Cuidar e viver": a Brazilian project to help seniors and those caring for them
Um projeto extremamente importante e sem dúvida, um grande desafio pela frente. Parabéns!


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Flowy, flowery, and fun are the 3 F's to remember when wearing these adorable flats. Flowy mini dress are in right now and what perfect way to balance their delicateness with cute light pink patent leather flats. I love how the soft gold buckle adds to the elegance of the double ankle strap. You will also see the flowy and flower combination, a sure in for summer. Don't be afraid to rock these ballet flats with the timeless pair. Oh yes, and since you will be looking devastatingly cute in these shoes…do have fun.
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This is an idea about spreading Good news.
We meet on regular basis, we sing, we pray, we do church activities, but to be honest I feel too much like we spend so much time on self preservation of the church, and too little on speading good news.
I know that there is a chance to get into a student programs trough various christian colleges and universities such as AIM, Go-Net, etc. I would like to participate in such plans and to create an environment for students to come to city of Brno and to help spreading good news in this city.
We have a good location in the downtown of the city for church meeting that we use during the weeks also. There is a room for students to meet their teachers, and prepare lectures on various Biblical topics. We just do not have people to be part of it.
I personaly do not like such a situation, so I would love to change it.
Would you help us, please?
For further information about the idea mail me at my email address firstname.lastname@example.com
or go to see pictures of the city of Brno and surrounding area.
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We meet,
we sing,
we pray,
but what can we do
to bring Gospel in every home?
We can pray,
we can seed,
we can watter
but it all depends on Him
to let the seed grow.
I pray so that we can find ways that are not our ways,
but ways of God.
Because it is all for Him that we spread Good news.
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Category Archives: Fashion
Ways to Find the Right Set of Hairstyling Tools
Any hairdresser will understand how critical it is to have the right set of styling and cutting tools. Without the right equipment, it'll be impossible for them to do their job. That's why if you're a hairstylist planning to shop for new tools, there are things you need to know to get the right hairstyling kits. Check out some of them below.
Scissors or Shears
Finding the right shears can be a tricky business. However, when it comes to shopping, you need scissors that cut accurately. They should be extremely easy to use. With that in mind, many stylists find Japanese hairdressing scissors from scissortec.com as a popular choice because they are handy.
Combs & Brushes
Another must-have for any hairdresser is a complete set of combs and brushes. It's crucial in achieving different hairstyles as well as in giving volume and texture to your clients' hair. It's essential that you know the purpose of each brush and comb. Fine toothcombs are for straight hair, while detangling brushes are for curly hair. Depending on your clients' wishes, you need always to be ready with the right comb and brushes.
Straightening & Curling Iron
For these hairstyling tools, you need to look at the heat setting as well as the width. These have something to do with efficiency. Today, you can find a 2-in-1 flat iron that straightens or curls hair. You might want to look at this option. However, be sure that you do your research before you purchase anything.
Complete your tools with these things in mind. If you're a newbie in the industry, asking for advice from your mentor is always a great idea.
4 Practical Gifts That Are Not Boring
The last thing you would want when choosing a gift for someone is to pick an item that does not bring the excitement you hoped for them. A sure way to avoid that tragedy is to go for items that are not only unique, but also functional. Here are some functional gift ideas you might want to get:
Functional jewelry
Jewelry has to be one of the most popular gifts in history. That's because jewelry never goes out of style. Why not make your gift better by buying a piece that's both fashionable and functional? You could get a nice pendant that doubles as a clock, for instance. You can also buy them a watch with small diamonds on the side. Visit jewelers in Utah for more ideas, as they might give you a better suggestion.
Electric stirring coffee mug
A coffee mug is one of the most functional gifts you can give. The challenge, however, is finding a piece that's not boring. The kind that comes with witty phrases is so yesterday. You may want something more creative, like a mug that comes with an inbuilt motor to whirl your drink around. This self-stirring mug will mix their coffee with sugar or milk and they would never need a spoon.
A phone-charging wallet
The smartphone is increasingly becoming indispensable in today's mobile-minded world. Having a wallet that can actually charge your phone is great when the phone is running low on juice. The wallets usually come with extra slots for your cards and cash.
Self-heating socks
Whether your loved one loves hunting, traveling, or hunting, getting them self-heating socks is a spending idea, especially for the cold months. These socks are a lot more innovative than conventional socks and can provide a few hours of wireless toe warmth.
There are many improved alternatives to boring gifts that you can get for your special ones. By thinking a little out of the box, you can find them practical gifts that they will cherish for a long time.
5 Ways to Identify Authentic Leather Boots
Today, leather enthusiasts are finding it harder to differentiate genuine leather from synthetic ones. The market is coming up with non-authentic material but labeling it as genuine, which can make it confusing for consumers.
Luckily, there are still some boot stores in Austin, TX, that sell authentic leather boots. However, it is very important to know how to tell the real ones from synthetic ones to avoid paying for fake but expensive ones.
The Claims
If the manufacturer claims that it is real and genuine leather but follows it up with a "manmade material" claim, then it is most likely synthetic.
Most manufacturers will be proud of their genuine leather material. Therefore, if you see a label that says that it is "Real Leather," "Genuine Leather," or "Top/Full Grain Leather," then there's a big chance that it is, indeed, authentic leather.
The Material
Check the material itself. Genuine leather is usually coarse and rough, as manufacturers make leather from animal skin. Some might smooth out leather boots, but most pairs still retain its grittiness and roughness after all those attempts at smoothing leather out.
The Smell
Genuine leather boots usually have a natural and musty smell. If it smells like plastic or chemicals, then it most definitely is not authentic.
The Price
If it is too cheap, then it definitely is too good to be true. Real leather is expensive, as it is made from animal skin and is very hard to craft.
The Water Test
If you can, drop a very small amount of water to the material that you are trying to test out. If the water stays on top of the material, then it is faux leather. If it absorbs a small amount after a couple of seconds, then it most probably is genuine leather.
Now that you know how to identify real leather from the fake ones, it is time to know how to take care of those boots properly. Enjoy walking in your new pair!
There's More To Jewelry Than Diamond Rings: Shifting Business Focus For Greater Success
Many jewelry businesses focus on two types of customers: men looking for an engagement ring for a significant other and engaged couples looking for wedding rings to symbolize their marriage. But while the demand for diamonds and other bridal jewelry remains high, this generation's lifestyle is changing.
Expanding business focus and examining current lifestyle trends helps your jewelry business thrive and leads to greater success.
Get to Know Your Potential Customers
Engagement rings and wedding rings will never run out of style, but it is no secret that this generation is getting married later than previous generations. Therefore, it might do your business well to expand your market.
Get to know the other people who might be interested in jewelry or other accessories — young couples, friends, sisters, or even individuals who are fond of accessorizing. Observe the types of jewelry and the designs that catch their attention. Listen to their stories and ask them: "why do they wear jewelry?" and "how meaningful is jewelry to them?" This way, you will know how to exactly deliver what your expanded market wants.
Make Online Shopping Easy
SEOforJewelers noted that outlook for the jewelry industry remains bright despite countless shifts in consumer habits and trends. One reason it has remained stable throughout the years is that consumers see accessories adorning social media influencers and other renowned personalities that they follow online.
In line with this, brands and independent jewelers now have a greater interest in building a strong online presence. They have become more meticulous in web content and optimization, better showing potential customers what they have to offer.
As such, make online shopping easier for your potential clients so that they can easily shift from social media platforms and immediately find the product they want on your website.
Looking beyond the popularity of diamond rings may just be the key to your jewelry business's success. Keep your eyes and ears open for target audiences other than engaged or married couples and improve your website for a smoother browsing experience.
Professional Advice to Consider When Dealing with Jewelry
Jewelry is a special kind of investment that requires excellent management. A bracelet is a beautiful piece of art that can only retain its magnificent appearance if it receives regular cleaning and polishing. You can have your piece cleaned and polished by any jewelry repair shop in Salt Lake City. Before spending on anything, you first need to know about caring for and choosing your jewelry.
- Scratches
Wedding rings, engagement rings, pendants, bracelets, diamonds, gold, gold coins and watches need occasional polishing. One reason why cleaning and polishing are necessary is to remove scratches. Jewelry may get scratches while being stored, worn or rubbed against hard objects. These scratches can be removed through polishing hence reducing wear.
- Appearance
Maintain the splendor of your high-quality yellow gold necklace by polishing it. Polishing brings out the original and natural appearance of the jewelry, and reduces tarnishing. Hence, your necklace will last longer.
- Chemical Damage
You need to protect your beautiful pearls from chemicals which damage the nacre. Hair spray, perfume and chlorine are known to affect jewelry. Polishing regularly enables your pearls to retain their value and appearance.
- Why You Should Avoid Generic Jewelry
Generic jewelry is any piece of precious object made for mass appeal. Having generic diamond studs does not make them less beautiful. However, designer-made studs are often more than what they're worth. Believe it or not, most designer jewelry available are less expensive than their generic counterparts. Moreover, wearing designer jewelry lets you stand out from the rest of the flock.
If you are into making an excellent impression with jewelry, consider these pointers and seek help from a jeweler. You will be sure to get a piece of art that speaks to you.
4 Ways to Select a Reliable Food Supplier for Your Restaurant
Restaurants meet a never-ending demand for food supply. As a result, restaurateurs must find a supplier that can meet their demands and provide high-quality products. This business phase can be challenging, especially for first-time restaurateurs.
Beat the ordeal by reading below:
Gather Recommendations
Several suppliers may want to form a deal with you, which is why it is important to identify the ones that interest you first. To identify the suppliers you want to further consider, gather the opinions of other restaurateurs. Ask for recommendations regarding common restaurant needs, such as meat depots, fruit wholesale distributors like MorCo Fresh, and vegetable suppliers. Doing this allows you to narrow down your choices.
Measure Supply Performance
After considering a number of food suppliers, identify their supply performance. When doing so, ask the following questions: Do they cater to other restaurants? How often do they replenish stocks? Do they understand the importance of inventory management? And most importantly, can they meet your restaurant's demands? A good supplier can provide positive feedbacks for these questions, overall benefiting your business.
Consider Certification
Industry-known suppliers may hold a certain certification that can attest to the quality of their products and level of professionalism. Upon building an initial relationship with the supplier you are considering to hire, inquire about certification and awards. The success and growth of your supplier can mean success for your business as well.
Determine Client-Customer Relationship
A supplier may provide boundless stocks of high-quality products but can they work efficiently and harmoniously with your business? A trustworthy food supplier must know how to communicate properly, especially when it's time to restock and deliver. They should know how to build client-customer relationships that benefit both sides. Determine this by asking about their current partnerships and how they communicate with them.
Finding a good and reliable food supplier may be tough but once you build a connection, the following needs may be easy. Work with trustworthy suppliers that can help and enhance your business.
Treatment for Venous Diseases
Venous diseases are diseases or abnormalities of the veins. Venous insufficiency occurs when the internal walls of the veins start to deteriorate due to weak or faulty valves, which in turn can cause the blood to flow backwards towards your feet – a condition called reflux. If the deep veins are not affected by insufficiency they are forced to transport more blood to your vital organs to compensate for the failing superficial veins. Excess blood then collects in the lower leg as the faulty valves fail to drain it and the veins remain inflated with the blood, resulting in leg swelling, skin changes and in severe cases, leg ulcers.
A venous stent can be done to reduce high blood pressure in veins and improve blood flow. It can also open blocked vessels and is sometimes used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT), where a blood clot can develop in a vein. Clots can then break off and travel to a vital area, such as the heart and lungs. If this happens, blood flow and oxygen are blocked. DVT's are serious and require prompt medical intervention.
A Brief Guide to Venous Stent
A venous stent is a wire mesh tube that is put into an opened vein or artery to keep it in an open position. This maintains blood flow. It is sometimes done in conjunction with an angioplasty. An angioplasty is a procedure where a catheter is placed into the vein to transport a tiny balloon that is then inflated to open the narrowed or blocked the channel. The procedure is quick and can be done with a local anesthetic. Most patients can go home on the same day.
Speak to a Medical Professional
For treatment of your venous disorder, talk to a caring team of experienced doctors who will use the latest in innovative technology to help you feel well again. Call or see the website for your own personal appointment.
The Necessary Layers of Cross Country Ski Clothing
Cross-country skiing is an extremely aerobic activity that produces plenty of body heat. Even though the weather is cold and wet, the clothing you got from the ski shop in Vail must shield you from the environmental elements. At the same time, it should also allow your sweat to rapidly ventilate away. Otherwise, you are risking yourself from getting chilled or developing hypothermia once you stop moving. During altering conditions, ensure that you subtract or add the necessary clothing layers.
The Outer Layers
Cross-country skiers need a soft shell jacket equipped with remarkable breathability. These tightly woven jackets usually feature a durable water repellant finish. It repels the moisture of rain or light snow. However, if you want a jacket that keeps heavy moisture from penetrating into the fabric, get a hard shell jacket instead.
The Base Layers
If you happen to arrive in mild conditions, you can wear light pants and lightweight base layers. Just ensure that you always bring additional layers in case the weather changes during the day. On the other hand, remember that various light layers offer more warmth compared to a bulky layer. It develops dead air space in between layers to preserve warmth. It also allows you to easily take off layers when you get warmer from the activity.
The Accessories
If you do not cover your hands and head, you will lose a substantial amount of body heat. Wear a light cap that has a visor for your head for mild weather and use a wool cap or balaclava when it gets extremely cold. For your hands, utilize the same shell, insulating or base layer as you use on your body. Meanwhile, wear liner or synthetic socks to pair with your ski boots. You can always use snow gaiters to avoid snow from coming inside the tops of your boots.
Enjoy your first ever ski trip by getting all the necessary layers of cross-country ski clothing. This will not only ease your worries on your first ever glide, but it will also ensure that you remain warm, comfortable and safe.
The High-Rise City Within the City: Holistic is Possible
In the age where fast-paced is the new norm, finding a serene place in the middle of the city seems to be impossible. Metro Manila's continuous growth results in the rise of establishments and a very busy environment. For lovers of peace and quiet, there's no such thing as a sanctuary of peace in the city.
The heart of the Metro, however, begs to differ.
At first glance, Makati's exclusive places don't seem like peaceful havens. Since they rest in the middle of the city, how can they achieve peace and quiet?
On the contrary, the city's high-rise living is actually a peaceful integration of beautiful residences, business spaces, and leisure, among other things.
If you are looking for condos for rent in Rockwell but thinking twice about it, here's why you should go through it today:
An All-in-One Private Oasis
Most of Makati's high-rise areas contain personal sanctuaries that harmonize living with leisure. Residents can relax and do their work minus the busy traffic and other unpleasant noises.
The city's private neighborhoods don't just house condominiums; whether it's a row of cafes or a private office, expect a signature stroke of all-in-one style and class. Apart from creating harmony between work and play, it also adds a dash of culture and art through nearby museums.
Unwinding in Prestige
Each of Makati's condo residences has what every ideal city home should have — convenient locations, generous spaces, and premium finishes.
Typical residences offer unparalleled privacy, ensuring no one compromises your alone time. Most of Makati's private condominiums have exceptional security service, so you can unwind without worrying about safety.
Apart from the breathtaking surroundings, the city within the city also boasts of daily fitness routines, recreational areas, and perfect blends of exceptional lifestyle. They also have amenities, such as jogging paths, swimming pools, gyms, outdoor court, and gardens.
Makati's exclusive communities are far from just luxurious spots; these are the safe and relaxed havens you'll want after a hard day's work.
The College Culture of Alcohol: How Bad Is It, Really?
Is your child entering college soon? It is better that you explain the dangers of alcohol early on. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, but students engage in drinking alcohol as early as their freshman year.
Some universities are banning hard liquor on school grounds because of current events, only proving that alcohol has adverse effects if taken in excess.
First Step Services, LLC, shares that college drinking is a prevalent problem in the United States. It also poses many health problems and it has the capability of taking control of the students' social and intellectual lives.
Drinking as Part of College Culture
Underage and college drinking doesn't come as a shock, especially that it's something that happens regularly. Teen movies today romanticize the concept of drinking as a means to finding oneself. This makes students think that this is an essential part of their college life when it really isn't.
The problem isn't in drinking itself, but the things they end up doing – unprotected sex, drug use, and drunk driving as a result of overindulging and intoxication.
Students Eating Less, Even Skipping Meals to Make More Room for Alcohol
Drunkorexia is a trend plaguing college students these days and it involves skipping meals to later binge on alcoholic drinks. A study shows that nearly 60% of female undergrads exhibit drunkorexic behaviors – binge drinking on an empty stomach or after a gym session. Binge drinking leads to higher risks of blackouts, cognitive deficiency, depression, as well as heart and brain damage.
According to a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation survey back in 2015, 25% of women and 5% of men reported being sexually assaulted while incapacitated due to alcohol, or by force. This only proves that alcohol increases the risk of sexual violence. Many rape cases that happen in the university involve two people – or more – who had been drinking. Some of them had been incapable of saying what they wanted to say while others blacked out because they were too intoxicated – finding out much later that they had already been raped.
If your child, or someone you know, is struggling with drinking problems, especially those in the university, it's better that they seek help now, before it consumes them completely. There's no harm in lending a hand, too. Communicating with them can persuade them that they need help and may even convince them to get help.


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(Stratified) Random Sampling
Hey guys,
I just did the following question and now I am confused whether my understanding of stratified sampling is incorrect.
An analyst decides to select 5 stocks for his portfolio by placing the ticker symbols for all the stocks of the NYSE in a large bowl. He randomly selects 5 of these stocks. The analyst used:
A) Dual random sampling
B) simple random sampling
C) stratified random sampling
B) is correct.
I re-read the learning objective but I am still unsure about the following: arent the stocks of the NYSE already a stratum of all the stocks globally available? If yes, we would have a stratified sample and the solution would bei c)…
What am i missing here?
it would be stratified if he had placed e.g. all the Small company stocks in 1 bowl, Medium in another and so on..
picked a bowl at random
and then picked 5 out of that bowl.
(Low, Medium High were based on certain parameters)
he had created "strata"
and then picked the sample from those "strata"
I think I got it now. Great, thank you very much, cpk123!
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With our June "Walkshop" series complete, it's time to begin mapping Gig Harbor's active transportation network! This interactive workshop will engage residents in addressing barriers to walking, biking and transit - including solutions to circulation issues and traffic calming. Click here for a copy of the agenda.
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Drilling & Completion Supervision
IPT's drilling and completion specialists have global experience and local knowledge to give our clients practical guidance that saves time and delivers performance, without compromising the quality of the output... keeping you ahead of the curve.
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MGE Carpentry proudly serves the Commerce, MI area for all of it's decking needs.
Because of the area's small inland lakes and peaceful seclusion, Commerce Township was formerly a weekend and summer resort for Detroiters. However, due to recent development, the cottages are now all permanent homes.
Commerce enjoys warm temperate summers and cold snowy winters, like most areas in Michigan. With an average of 178 sunny days per year, there are plenty of occasions to get outside and enjoy the Michigan sunshine from your custom-built deck.
Having a deck built with composite decking material in the fluctuating Michigan climate is a no-brainer. With average snowfalls seven inches more than the U.S. average, a Trex composite deck makes deck snow and ice removal a breeze. The low maintenance of composite decking gives you more days to enjoy your deck in Commerce, MI.


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Offshoulder embellished ruffle sleeve Kaftan
Part of the light and airy Spring '18 collection, this dress is designed for a loose fit and has embellished ruffles sleeves that sit flatteringly off of your shoulders. Straps at the shoulder and back make it feel modern.
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Golf Fitness
Looking to improve your golf game? Naples Personal Training team works with players at all ages and levels and provide development programs to fit all playing goals. If your goals are to improve accuracy, increase energy after 18 holes, gain distance off the tee, stay injury free, and play the best golf possible we can help. All training programs include golf-specific physical assessments, a clear development plan based on your individual Focus Points, and dynamic results tracking to measure your progress. At Naples Personal Training we achieve your golfing goals by using the latest evidence based training. The key to our training is creating mobility and stability exactly where you need it. We integrate cardiovascular workouts, strength training, proprioceptive exercise, and flexibility training to promote a consistent swing to improve golf game and prevent injury.
Tennis Fitness
Strength and Conditioning for Tennis has become a daily routine for most tennis players. Naples Personal Training will design specific fitness training for each individual tennis athlete. Tennis training must incorporate strength and conditioning on a regular basis in order to develop aerobic and anaerobic capacity, strength and explosive power, speed and quickness and also flexibility. Our training will include some strength training, cardiovascular training, agility training, and stretching routines; everything you need to improve in order to become a better tennis player and reduce chance of injury. By following your fitness program step by step and by being consistent you will see results in a few weeks and this will help you to improve your tennis game.
Scholastic Program
Naples Personal Training scholastic training program has produced several successful young athletes. The program is designed for athletes between the ages of 11-18 years. We provide the same science-based, field-proven training methods that we use with all our athletes in an age and developmentally appropriate manner. Programs are based on an individual assessment and take in to account the athletes sport, special needs, and schedule availability. We provide the option for private and / or small group training for athletes for varying durations of commitment and our expert coaches are able adjust training to maximize performance whether the athlete is in their off-season or in the midst of a championship run.
Private Yoga
It doesn't get more personal than this. Whether you're a member, or non-member of Naples Personal Training, private yoga is an incredible way to cultivate your yoga practice in a way that's as individual as you are. Learn from a renowned instructor and progress at your own pace in a dedicated private studio or in the privacy of your own home.
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Would you like to feel better? Get healthier? Lose weight? Get stronger? Have less stress? Research shows that it takes 21 days to change habits. People make New Year's resolutions and they don't last. They fall back into their old habits. Why? Most approaches don't work because people do not have the tools that can help them get there. Health coaching can provide accountability and behavioral modification tools that work which lead to lasting change. Do you want to have more balance… in your life? Do you want to be able to change those habits that are getting in the way from you achieving a healthier, more fit, better quality of life? Health coaching will help you push the boundaries of your comfort zone to help you achieve greater health and quality of life. Dr. Samreen Mongillo facilitates healthy, sustainable behavior change by helping clients develop a sense of empowerment by using motivational tools, identifying their values, and transforming their goals into action.


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Poppy Appeal Lauched In Dorset Today
Published at 8:35am 23rd October 2014.
It's been a symbol of remembrance and hope for the last 100 years - and today sees the launch of the Poppy Appeal in Dorset.
Last year the county raised over £600,000 to help the lives of service men, women, veterans and their loved ones.
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Back in 2012, a bear named Meatball began to gather quite the online presence. Meatball, or as he was known to Fish and Game - 210, is a California Black Bear who lived in the Angeles National Forest. Meatball began to roam around the North Glendale area and cause problems for local residents. He loved to rifle through trash cans and wreak havoc in the quiet neighborhood.
Meatball got his name when he busted rifling through a garage freezer where he found and enjoyed a bag of Costco Meatballs. He absolutely loves to dig through trash as well, and donuts are another favorite of his.
Although Meatballs antics were definitely cute, the one that led to him becoming famous online was when he decided to take a dip in a swimming pool. This photogenic bear seemed to be smiling in the photos in the pool. A neighbor even made a twitter account where people could keep up with Meatball's mischief! When Meatball kept returning to the neighborhood, Fish and Game was left with no options for the habituated bear except euthanasia.
Meatball the bear was saved, when two wild animal rescues heard about his plight and offered to take him in. Lions, Tigers, and Bears in Alpine, California were prepared to take on Meatball until the rescue in Colorado cleared all the paperwork to take him in. Sadly, Colorado officials blocked the transfer due to a law that forbade Colorado wild animal rescues to take in wild born animals. Lions, Tigers, and Bears then became Meatball's permanent home and he has lived there ever since.
Meatball's transition to captivity was a bit rough for him at first, but he adapted quickly. At first, he wouldn't eat the healthy diet they were offering as he had become accustomed to junk food. After a while, he did begin to eat healthy foods and has settled into his six acre habitat quite happily. He now lives with five other bears there too!
I've had the opportunity to tour the rescue personally and see this bear for myself! He was the first bear up to the fence to check us all out, and tried to get us all to feed him! He absolutely loved the attention he got from us all!
Meatball is living the good life at the rescue now, where he has constant access to a pool of his very own! Sadly for him, Costco Meatballs aren't an approved food for a bear's health so he doesn't get his favorite treat anymore. However, he now gets whole fresh fish, fruits and vegetables and he seems to love it just as much!
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Here at the Gilded Lily, we sell a lot of Italian foods: pastas, sauces, peppers, San Marzano tomatoes, and olive oils. To complement them, we also carry a nice variety of gourmet Italian cookbooks. Here are some that have recently arrived:
"Coming Home to Sicily: Seasonal Harvests and Cooking from Case Vecchie." Case Vecchie is Sicily's most venerated cooking school. This book is by its owner, Fabrizia Lanza. The book includes more than 100 of her family recipes. $30.
"Family Italian: Simple, Delicious Favorites Made to Share" is by Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo. He shares recipes for delicious soups, homemade pastas, rich risottos, frittatas, steak, roast chicken, and Italian desserts. $24.95.
Besides recipes for making classics like Margherita and Napolitana pizzas, "Pizza" from Sterling Publishing includes kid-friendly pizzas, gourmet pizzas with wild mushrooms and walnuts, and pizzas you can make super fast on rushed evenings. Just published in September, it sells for $14.95.
"Rustic Italian Food" is by acclaimed Philadelphia chef Marc Vetri. Recipes include sweet Fig and Chestnut Bread, rich Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi, savory Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder, and fragrant Apple Fritters. $35.
"My Tuscan Kitchen: Seasonal Recipes from the Castello di Vicarello" presents recipes from a fairy-tale castle resort located in a previously unknown area of Tuscany called Maremma. Proprietor Aurora Berti arranged the cookbook by seasons. $14.98.
"Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes" is by beloved cook Lidia Bastianich. Lidia presents recipes from the little-known parts of Italy that she explores, including Liguria, Lombardy, Valle D'Aosta, Le Marche, and Umbria. $35.
"The Italian Baker, Revised: The Classic Tastes of the Italian Countryside" shares recipes for breads, pizza, focaccia, cakes, pastries and cookies. $35.
We love this idea! "My Pizza" presents recipes for making no-knead pizza at home, easily! $27.50.
"Small, Sweet, and Italian: Tiny, Tasty Treats from Sweet Maria's Bakery" is by Connecticut bakery owner Maria Bruscino Sanchez. Chapters include Cupcakes Italiano, Italian Pastries, Pies and Tarts, Cookies, Puddings and Custards, and Frozen Desserts. $27.99.
Browse these and our other gourmet food cookbooks at the Gilded Lily on North Wenatchee Avenue!


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some things you just can't catch in a photo .. this table is one of them .. click. too light ... click. too dark. it's a tough one. it has a dark brown/black finish with an inlay and a nice medium shine ... typically, i leave the finish room florescents on when i take my 'record' photos for my blog .. they just killed the image above. i could not get it right. but below, i was just doing the final check before the table left today, and with the overhead lights off, and a raking incandescent light, and wow, the inlay just pops. click the photos to enlarge them ...
the darkness at the top of these images is more the color of the table,
but the raking light makes the inlay glow.
i'm hoping the clients have a nice downlight chandelier over the table. if they do, it will be awesome ..
we'll find out tomorrow when it's delivered.
we'll find out tomorrow when it's delivered.
here's the light set up ..
and here is the inlay, early in the process, before it was routed into the table top.
in this photo, the top and the inlay are heading into the veneer bag.
all done and ready for staining
and below is the original table that opened up and had two leaves.
here is a link to the blog post on the original table we made back in january of 2012
here is a link to the blog post on the original table we made back in january of 2012


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From the moment I met with Becky from Home Instead I felt that she had my father's best interest in mind. The next day, both she and our potential caregiver, Brittany, visited with my dad and they made a plan and a schedule for in home visits. My father really appreciated Brittany's help and company. I really appreciated Becky's help finding insurance based PT and OT. She went out of her way to make sure that my dad had follow-up care. I would recommend Home Instead to anyone who needs to plan elder-care for a parent. They are professional, kind, and caring.
Two of the seven different caregivers Home Instead sent us bonded well with the patient, actually gave him happiness in the last months of his life. And so when I requested these two special caregivers HOME INSTEAD would not allow them to return. Instead they sent other caregivers who actually made the patient's last months hellish. I am shocked by the cruelty of this company. It is supposed to be a service and yet they are crueler and detrimental. It was extremely hurtful and frustrating to an already difficult situation. STAY AWAY from HOME INSTEAD.
Well, they lasted a total of 1 1/2 times visit. I met with one person initially and did some sort of interview time thing in my home. I thought this person was fairly pleasant and easy to talk to. So the next time he came back with another worker (They seemed to be some sort of "package deal".) His agenda was to barge into my home, and personal, sacrosanct space, and re-make it according to "his image & liking". He seemed a tad confused, and thought he lived there. Not me! This is so disrespectful! And the other person's agenda was to sit down and never really get up again the entire time or do anything helpful or useful. Alas, we have run into this similar situation many times, with each type of "home health care" we have hired.
They are all fly by night to say the least. And that seems to be their best quality! Alas... When I last spoke with the "team leader", he commented that things "were not getting done". Exactly. That is why we hired you! Well, go figure... huh? Do not allow these strange strangers into your home. There is nothing in it but a huge amount of hassle and regret on the part of the client. By the way, all these agencies are extremely confused, and they are topsy turvy to the point they are (somehow) convinced that you work for them, not the actually of the situation! I attempted to give the appropriate feedback to this company, but they had zero interest in hearing anything I said, doing the tasks required or in any way, shape, or form being professional, productive or useful. Do not hire this company! Stay away! What an upsetting, awful experience for us, the clients!
I do not know anyone that likes or would tolerate a parade of strangers through their home but evidently that's the way Home Instead, does business. In the last 8 months, we have had 5 different people come and go from this company. What does it take to find one person that will do the job of just sitting, watching, and occasionally helping. The job is easy and indoors! They started out just fine for the first couple of months but then a different person every other day started showing up.
I had an interview with this company's Fort Collins branch last week and was offered a position. I received a phone call today saying that after speaking with my references, I wouldn't be a good fit to their company. I then contacted all of my references and NOT ONE of them was contacted by Home Instead on my behalf. Dishonest administration. I would avoid them at all costs.
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My mother has been receiving Home Instead care in Ohio. She resides in the Cleveland area. The family thought of Home Instead for her. However, the caregiver who has been serving her for the last 2 plus years has been lazy and cannot meet her needs. Also, she does not communicate with her office or return calls from clients. She also wants to help herself with personal items. Her name is Jackie and she is based out of the Oakwood village, Ohio office. So, that being said if your loved one is in need of senior care I would strongly look elsewhere for a better service with better staff. These part-time people are not very reliable and are worthless.
They don't pay miles like they say in handbook. My niece has been there 3 1/2 months and still hasn't got paid for them. They keep telling her someone else is in charge of that. The workers inside the office don't communicate with each other. And the schedule are so screwed up. They expect you to work when you are sick. They don't care about you or client. Would not recommend this company.
Needed help with my mother quickly, so we hired Home Instead Grass Valley. Want to let people know that you have to feed the caregivers on top of paying a high rate. Additionally, the caregivers did not shower my mother for 9 days and when I asked to reduce the price because they had not performed the basics, they refused and were rude. Home Instead is expensive and unprofessional.
I called Home Instead in Saratoga Springs, NY last year. I needed someone to stay home with my Dad so that my Mom could get out of the house and feel comfortable that he was safe while she was gone. From the beginning I had a positive feeling about the people they employ. The woman that met with us to setup services was very professional, yet relaxed enough that I didn't feel pressure to sign the contract the day we met. She followed up with me to see if I had any questions, and again didn't seem to pressure me to sign.
When my family finally made a decision and I called the office she seemed genuinely happy to hear from me. They sent a woman named Brenda to care for my Dad. Brenda has been with my Dad for over a year now, just a few times a week. She is kind, caring, funny, and most importantly - seems to really enjoy spending time with my Dad. He looks forward to his Brenda time each week. My Mom gets to visit with her friends, shop, or whatever and feels confident that Dad's having a good time with Brenda. We couldn't be happier.
I hired this agency in Albany NY for a period of several weeks. Two different employees stole from me during this time. One stole personal property and another took cash from my purse. Instead of the agency discussing this with their employees, they said I must be mistaken. I would caution anyone hiring from this company. They only pay their employees $10 an hour and yet collect $25 from the clients. So, I can understand the employees needing extra money but stealing is not the way to go.
In 2009 - I hired HISC for my elderly father to drive him to occasional doctor appointments. Eventually I hired a live-in caregiver from an altogether different company until he needed to move into a nursing home and passed away early February 2015. In 2013 - I hired HISC for myself when I needed a driver (using my car) to take me to my appointments following my own foot surgery. The service for my father was adequate as was mine. ALL bills received were PAID IMMEDIATELY for both my father and for me.
Fast forward, (4) four years later... to September 2017... Imagine my surprise when I received a phone call from Home Instead Senior Care "Fran" SEVEN YEARS after we used them for my (now) deceased father and FOUR YEARS later for myself. My initial thought was maybe they were looking for me to use them as a reference; because I could think of no other reason they would call! Imagine my astonishment and increasing anger I felt when Fran falsely stated "we've been sending you invoices and haven't heard from you". I was in shock trying to process what this woman was claiming since I had NOT received any bill or communication from HISC since 2013!!
And I know I personally pay all bills immediately upon receipt and keep very good records, so I became frustrated and angered as Fran was falsely claiming to have been "unsuccessfully trying to reach me" (even though I verified they had my correct address, phone #, email, etc). The $ dollar amount Fran claimed on the phone for myself was $54.00 from 2013. I told her I owe them nothing and paid all my bills when they were received and it is not my problem if they have very bad bookkeeping!
Now, four years later, my husband and I just moved in late April 2017 to another state to "down-size" into a small home in a retirement community. The post office has been successfully forwarding all our mail correctly to our new address. My frustration grew as my mind wandered how now I am burdened by trying to "prove" this was paid four years ago!! I offered my new address and asked her to send me an "invoice" of this bill. Since moving and down-sizing we got rid of 50% of our possessions and the old designated binder I kept for HISC records were not something I kept from 2009 & 2013! Important things like taxes and other relevant important documents moved with us, but holding onto HISC binder from 2009 & 2013 did NOT make the cut when deciding what was absolutely necessary to take into our new small home.
So I became increasingly mad to be accused of owing something I knew I didn't owe and spent HOURS trying to find my old checkbook registers to find proof of paying this to them in 2013. Thankfully I found one old bank electronic bank statement showing proof of payment from my checking account. Unfortunately I closed my other checking account I had often used to pay medical bills and cannot access old statements which is a huge hassle. I'm thinking how ridiculous that this company is obviously in financial trouble and probably was audited for their illegal billing practices and poor book-keeping... and are bogusly calling very old clients to try and collect money they do not owe.
On September 7, 2017 I received an envelope in the mail from Fran from HISC with the "promised invoice". INSTEAD it is a poor ledger, no invoices and the amount Fran said on the phone was not anywhere to be found in this vague on this four-lined ledger. I am disgusted and frustrated and will write to them stating I owe them nothing and all bills were paid with a copy of my payment. I want no further correspondence and consider this to be harassment and illegal. Keeping in mind Fran's initial claim they have been sending me invoices when I NEVER got any bill since 2013 which was paid. THIS makes me mad and would NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE AFTER THIS FRAUDULENT CLAIM.
We were searching for home care for our 96 year old mother and hired Home Instead Senior Care from Sandwich MA. who provided us with a person to assist with mom's daily routine of meal prep, bathing, and household chores. Her schedule was Monday and Friday from 9 until noon. She started on July 31. On Friday August 18th HISC called and said the aid was not going to be there on Monday the 21st as scheduled but would be there Friday as scheduled. HISC couldn't send a replacement until Thursday the 24th. This left us scrambling to find coverage for that shift. We later found out my mother's aid was sent to another job that day.
That left us worried that they would do it again. Then, HISC texted us to tell us that the aids regular shift on Monday would be overtime due to the labor day holiday. There was nothing in the paperwork about overtime and we were never told about overtime at either time the nurse came to review the service and to meet my mother and inspect the home. We found Home Instead to be unreliable and a little shady. Watch out. They sell snake oil.
The good, the bad, and the very bad... think twice before calling them... I have thought long and hard about posting here. After thinking though I thought it best to let others know about our service from Home Instead Senior Care in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. First, we find that 1/2 the staff are not qualified and unreliable. The other half are not bad, and a small mix of those ones are good caregivers overall who do care. We have had so many that seem to not have any experience whatsoever. Put in a home that they are not qualified to handle. But I understand that as if you look on their website for help wanted... you see this...**No previous experience necessary** as a Caregiver.
The male owner does not seem to be in touch with his workers. We have had missed appointments, last min cancellations and just not showing up. On top of that it seems the caregivers get to pick and choose who they want to work for, when they want to work. We have as well had items... go missing. I think it is fair to say that upper management can be to blame here for most of these issues. Lack of training perhaps. Poor judgement as to who they hire maybe. In the end we fired them/stopped service not too long ago.
This company overfilled by thousands and instead of crediting my card, they send me a check two weeks later. Which was still less 150 that they still owed me. Beware of these people. They are crooks. The service was no better unfortunately. Different persons everyday and sometimes two different people a day, necessitating me to show yet another person where things are. Just recorded phone call from Home Instead. Now they are telling me the remainder of the money owed me is a service fee which was never disclosed and which the girl says they keep. I wouldn't leave a rat to be looked after by these people. If you people value your parents, find another agency to come into their homes other than this one; they are shady, do not pay attention to the client well, and will put exorbitant charges on your credit card. There are a plethora of other agencies out there. Save yourself the headache!
I had my dad in a nursing home and pulled him out due to substandard care. I employed Home Instead to take care of both of them in my house. They worked with us to find the right match of caregivers and my parents. After a few ups and downs with the workers (all issues were resolved to my and my parents' satisfaction) we wound up with 2 workers who came into the house. These workers are caregivers, not CPN's or nurses of any kind. They reminded my parents of medicines, feed them and kept them company in the last year of their lives. Without them, I would not have been able to care for my parents. The women who came into the house were reliable and caring. The owners were wonderful people who worked with me on payment arrangements. I would definitely use them again and in fact have told my daughters that when it's my turn, they should use them.
Unqualified young adults/teenagers that didn't have the professional training required for this type of job. They randomly switch out people you have been working with for months, are constantly changing their workers' schedules so you always feel like you're behold to THEIR schedule instead of the other way around. One worker (a teenage girl) lost my credit card when running errands and when I informed Home Instead, they blamed me for it and tried to minimize the problem. Just unprofessional and unqualified workers.
I am in NH, and have an elderly mother (90) living alone in her own home in NC. Dept of Social Services, in NC recommended Home Instead, said they were great. I believed them. Being 850 miles away, I said ok. Took 3 calls to get Tammy the nurse on the phone. When I FINALLY got her on the phone, I was frustrated, but the conversation went well. She PROMISED that she'd fax me: WHO will be caring for my 90 year old mother. WHAT will be done. WHAT services do they provide? She confirmed my fax, my email address, etc... Next day, nothing. She then told my NC attorney that I yelled at her. Took 3 weeks before I got a very poor account of what was done, and who was with mom. I didn't EVEN KNOW who was in her home. They put my mother at risk. SHAME ON THEM. I'm quite sure there are other agencies out there who actually care.
My husband has dementia, was with the Milford center for a long time, no problems. As the week end caregiver Crystal was always on time, concerned about quality of work and a great person. When Crystal had to be off we were sent a young woman who WAS NOT CAPABLE of doing the job and I had to call my brother in law to come and help us. I called and talked to several people and was switched to a woman whom I believe was either the manager or owner of the franchise. She was not at all nice, and told me that they would no longer do business with us. That was 2 weeks before Christmas... I've given complaining a lot of thought and I believe this is worth conveying to the corporate headquarters and others who might consider hiring this company. No way to conduct business... and no way to treat a good customer... or anyone!
Their slogan is "To Us, It's Personal" but that's far from the truth. They send a different caregiver every day to a client with dementia, not good, and they never check in to see how things are going. I don't understand where the money goes that they charge (which, watch your bill because they tend to overcharge) because they don't pay their caregivers well, and they screw up on scheduling. We requested a specific day for caregiving, and they told us they would cover it, then failed to and said that wasn't their responsibility. When presented with the possibility of losing a client, they said that's ok, they have other clients.
I hired this company to take care of my wife after leaving the hospital after having brain surgery. My wife was classified as high risk. After having physical therapy 5 days a week and myself giving her therapy also on the weekends my wife was able to walk with the walker, able to get up and down on the couch, walking with a cane holding on the counter, able to get on and off the commode. Home Instead on Independence Blvd sent a caretaker over. She left my sandwich meat out which spoiled, peeled a whole head of lettuce to make a sandwich, which all spoiled. I called the company and told them not to send her back again. A few days later this same person showed up again.
My wife walked in to use the commode. The caretaker left her while she was getting on the commode and my wife walker flipped on its side and she took one heck of a fall. Since the fall 14 days ago she is wheelchair bound. This company is nothing but a big ripoff and if you care about your loved one I would stay away from them. I just found out that the same company had a lady working from 7 to 3 pm and the caretaker was sleeping on the couch when her patient got out of bed and fell in the bathtub. Her daughter come by to give him his medicine and found her father in the tub. She went to find the caregiver sound asleep on the couch. These people charge a lot of money and their service is horrible. All you do is babysit them.
Was charged for time sitter was not in room with Mother. Gone at least an hour to 3 hrs. Called my mom, sitter did not answer, the phone woke my mom up. Sitter put her to bed around 6pm. This is on 3:15 pm shift to 7pm shift on Feb 5, 2017. Spoke with my mom and sitter was not in bathroom across the hall and she didn't come back to room while I was on phone for at least 20 minutes. My belief is that she went and laid down on couch or went to sit in dining room to talk to others. Assisted Living acted like they didn't want to know the truth either, just wants bill paid so they can use this company again, why I don't know, as they have such lousy ratings. Anyway, I'm paying the bill in Protest as it appears at the moment I have no other recourse. I thought deducting half of that period was more than fair, as I think the sitter wasn't even in there with my mom for half the time. It appears no one wanted to find out where the lady was OR the truth.
I wouldn't recommend working for this company, due to poor training and management! They switch our Clients like they switch their shoes everyday! Management was horrible, I had a flat tire once and I called to tell them I would be late and the lady I was talking to said, "Well I need better notice, this is unacceptable. I should've been the first person you call"... Like what if I was in an accident and couldn't call what were you gonna do then? Then another time a week in advance I had one client they called and changed it, she scheduled me for another lady for the next day early that morning and I was trying to tell her that I had a Dr appt and she says, "Well you're going to have to cancel because I'm not changing it again"... They are beyond inconsistent and inconsiderate!!! I had a client and he said they changed his caregiver every other day and that I was honestly the only consistent caregiver he's had, but like always they moved me again!
The experience of "Jennifer of Clearwater, FL on Jan. 12, 2017" pretty much matches my experience as well. First, note that each Home Instead office is independently owned and operated. They're a chain. I dealt with the folks in Nashua, NH. I needed post-stroke care for my dad, 9 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the first week, Home Instead sent about 10 different caregivers. A few were absolutely outstanding. Several were entirely, totally, and completely unqualified. It was very clear to me that Home Instead was not properly training the people who were sent. That if they CAME to them knowledgeable, they were knowledgeable.
We had one guy assigned who arrived late, and didn't have the courtesy to introduce himself to my parents or know the protocol to transfer my dad from bed to his wheelchair. Another where the caregiver did her knitting while my wife did took it upon herself to do the urine-soaked laundry. Another caregiver who couldn't distinguish ordinary orange juice from thickened orange juice, and had no experience with swallowing precautions but said that was OK because she "can read directions." Can you say: Safety hazard?
What's worse, the management team was absolutely atrocious. They didn't take responsibility, they tried to duck responsibility. But they were VERY quick to remind me that they were going to charge a TWO WEEK termination fee, after providing ONE WEEK of care. I wouldn't use these folks if they were the last agency on earth.
Home Instead Senior Care of Midland, TX. This agency has poorly trained caregivers. My husband came home from the hospital with C-Diff and one of the caregivers went back to the office and told they at their staff meeting that he ** a lot like it was a big joke. This same caregiver informed me that she was just looking for a job when she was hired with this agency. The training for these people is minimal, they hire people just looking for a job which does not say much about their mission. We went through several caregivers before we finally got one that had a medical background but after a few months she left the agency and needless to say we also terminated out contract with them.
This was my first experience in hiring an agency. They were recommended by Hands of Compassion which is the agency that provides skilled nursing services for my husband. At the time I had no experience with any agencies and was new to the challenges of caring for my husband so I went with this agency. The experience can be compared to a nightmare. I would not recommend this agency in Midland, TX at all.
We have had Home Instead for my father for 6 months. We have spent approximately $10,000 for care and most have been fine. I signed up for Home Instead because it was a large company and I was promised when I signed up that I would ALWAYS have a caregiver to help me with my father when I needed one. We have family up North and may need to go at a moment's notice. Today I was called by the woman who runs the local (Morristown, TN) office and told that there would be no caregiver here this evening to help me put my dad to bed. Home Instead has thousands of caregivers in the Knoxville/Eastern TN area but she said she couldn't find me even one. I have no idea how I am supposed to do this all by myself this evening. Don't use Home Instead - this could happen to you!
We hired the local Winston Salem HI to sit and aid my mother who has dementia. They had a list of task to be done, cleaning sweeping errands etc. Over and over we would watch through our camera as the personal would come in and sit down on the couch. Only one lady that came did all the things they were supposed to do. They of course blamed my mom and said it was her fault. They were suppose to clean etc and we ending up hiring Molly Maids to clean weekly. We would login to the portal and things on the to do list would be checked but they had not been done. Too many jobs and not enough qualified caregivers. I would not recommend them. The owner was most concerned but was hiring people not competent or caring. Real shame it is such a needed service. We ended up moving mom into assisted living after trying to use HI to let her stay at home.
I hired this company to take care of my mother-in-law after she had hip surgery after broken hip. The sitter they sent us was a felon and stole thousands of dollars from her. The local office in Macon had an attitude and were no help at all reimbursing the money. Thankfully we filed charges and this sitter is back in prison where she belongs!!! Do not use Home Instead... Call themselves Christians...
The service they agreed to provide was never provided. The list of things she was supposed to do was never done. The woman from their company stayed in my house for almost two weeks. Never smiled and a miserable personality. She told me it was her "way". She spent 16 hours every day watching cable TV, the same channel and she never changed it. She tried to do HER laundry but was not able to read the words or directions printed on the washing machine, so she would just start pressing buttons until something would happen. On the occasion that she moved out of my (now hers) reclining chair, it was to either sit outside with her cell phone to speak with friends, or to eat and sleep.
I would get up in the morning to make coffee. She was still in her bedroom and would come out well after the coffee was made. That was too much of a chore for her to do. The only thing she ever cleaned was dishes after her feeding time. After several days I called her boss in an effort to have her removed because she had an attitude and manner that was unbearable, even for my family and friends that visited. She borrowed money from my friend that drove her to a drug store and never paid her back the loan.
When she finally left (thank God) she was carrying two heavy bags that she put into my car that she had not come with. I was curious until I arrived home afterwards. My curiosity was solved. All the packages of frozen chicken and meat purchased from the supermarket the previous day were missing. She took it with her. While I was home ill for the few weeks, I did not wear my jewelry. Instead I left it in my desk top drawer that was right outside the bedroom she used. My bedroom is on the other side of the house and I slept with the door closed. My cousin Tom brought the jewelry to me from the hospital where they had taken it off when I arrived at the emergency room. He gave it to me when I was sitting at my desk. She was standing next to my desk when he handed it to me and I put it into the top drawer because I did not want to put it on just then.
A week after she had been gone I decided to put the jewelry back on so I went to my desk to get the small container that I put the jewelry into that was located in the top drawer. When I opened the drawer there was the container (she saw me put the jewelry into the container). I opened it and there was nothing inside. My girlfriend and I turned the house upside down looking for the jewelry as anybody would when something of that value was missing. I contacted Home Instead and they said that people usually call right away when something like this happens. I asked them "how often does it happen?" They said nothing. There was over $1200.00 due on the balance I owed them. Greg, an owner, told me not to bother paying them and apologized for the incident. My loss exceeded $4,000.00. That jewelry is not replaceable. I guess when she left she took a lot more than food.
Our story with Senior Care in Keller, Texas is sadly a repeat of the many reviews already posted. Our mother was in hospice care - the women sent to attend to her were 99% unable, unskilled, untrained, etc., in the care and requirements of a hospice, bed-bound patient. Many announced up-front that they could not "deal with bed patients"... We had many who slept, snooped, ate continually, etc. We called and complained... and were continually told that we were receiving the "best care possible" for our mother. We were also told that we could go elsewhere - why did the "evaluator" promise us at the beginning of all this that this agency could fulfill our needs, when she was well aware that they did not possess the necessary trained staff to handle this job?
The worst problem was the most necessary need - these women did not know how to diaper our mother, without causing her pain and discomfort. We are so saddened and disappointed by this entire relationship - and this was so very expensive! When we said we would not pay for women who came to sleep - the threatening phone calls and letters began coming - threatening to send us to collections, if we would not pay! And this was coming from the franchise owner, claiming to be a Christian business woman! Look around - don't get involved with this franchise.
I hired the agency to stay with my dad so that I could get some desperately needed time to myself. (I had been taking care of him for four years but his declining health meant that he could not be alone.) I paid $20.60 per hour for their services which included light housework (dusting, vacuuming, laundry, cleaning the bathroom, changing his bed sheets, cleaning the kitchen), his morning routine (getting him up, shaved, a sponge bath, applying lotion, having him brush his teeth and comb his hair, putting on his knee brace, dressed, putting in his hearing aids and giving him his watch), and getting his breakfast and a snack later on.
The caregivers somehow managed to get his morning routine done in only 15 minutes! (It takes me nearly an hour.) I told them (and the Home Instead manager) that I didn't want him rushed through it...they had plenty of time, and there is no way that they were doing it all in that short of time. There were four girls that I said they were not to send again...one overnight who didn't attend to him when his bed alarm rang. The alarm rang so long that I had to get up out of bed and go to check on him...three times. Why am I paying someone if I have keep getting up??
One didn't do anything (I did the morning routine and got his breakfast) because she didn't know what to do. She sat and played on her phone instead of doing any housework. I showed her how to work the washer/dryer and she didn't bother to turn it own, so I had to do dad's laundry. One lady used liquid SOAP on him instead of lotion, and when I happened to see her putting it on his leg she actually argued with me and said it is lotion!!! She had to wash him again. I told her that I had oatmeal set out for him, she immediately turned to him and said "what can I make you for breakfast? Would you like bacon and eggs? I'll make it for you." I was so mad I walked out.
She emptied the dishwasher and stuck the dishes everywhere and anywhere...not where they belonged. I had to hunt for what I needed to cook and serve on. She also took out the trash and stuck it in a brush bin in the yard instead of the garbage can just outside the door. It was a good thing I found it, the weather was extremely hot so would have rotted mess to deal with.
One lady opened the door for someone and left it open so the dog ran out. Instead of calling me (I came home early and was upstairs) she walked down to the end of the driveway, and was just standing there (leaving my dad alone!). I came down and saw that the door was open. I went out and told her she'd have to go back into the house with my dad and I set off looking for my dog. (I found him a couple of blocks away). A couple days later the same women was here and spent over a hour playing games on her cell phone. After she left I went into dad's room to get his watch and noticed that the bed wasn't made, but the blanket was was thrown over it. I pulled it off to make the bed and there on the sheets in two separate large spots, there was feces!!! I went ballistic!! I called and the manager came over and took pictures...and I ended up stripping and remaking the bed!
I kept giving them chances to make things right, but no matter what instructions they had (they were written in their duty book). I complained to one of the owners and to a woman that came here to reassess his care plan and both of them actually got nasty with me and made excuses for the girls not doing the work that I was paying the agency for.
The last straw was one of the girls that came here multiple shifts and knew what was going on. She stripped the bed but did not remake it...and did not bother to tell me it was not done, and she ran dad through the morning routine (15 minutes!) and she sat on her butt and played with her phone!!! Did not do any housework. I'm pretty mellow, but even after my complaints, they slacked off and only did the bare minimum...no housework...AND the all continued sitting and playing on the phones that they were told NOT to bring the house.
So, with lazy caregivers and management that was nasty and gave me excuses for the caregivers' lack of following the rules (instead of listening to and dealing with my complaints), poor communication with me and not doing the work that I had to pay for...I fired them! One last thing...businesses that get too many complaints and poor reviews from their clients won't be in business very long!!
Home Instead Senior Care expert review by Shelley Webb
As a worldwide provider with more than 900 franchise offices, Home Instead has a reputation for excellence.
Transportation services: Not every senior needs a home health aide, but many do need help to get to the grocery store or doctor appointments.
Depression treatment: Depression is an epidemic among seniors who seldom leave the house. By training care givers to recognize the signs of depression, Home Instead helps identify the problem at the source to help seniors receive quick treatment.
Several tiered service levels: Where most companies lump companion services and home health aides in to a single category and price point, Home Instead Senior Care allows buyers to choose the exact level of service needed.
Short-term help: Not every person who needs help around the house needs it for the rest of their lives. Sometimes, an injury or illness can make it a short-term requirement, which is why this service can be so helpful.
Educational resources: Find information about a number of different chronic issues that may plague elderly relatives and potential resources for caregivers seeking assistance.
Best for: Primary caregivers, elderly individuals, persons with dementia, persons with a disability, accident victims and terminal patients.
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