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Saturday, 24 July 2010
Getting REAL! Taking the layers off one by one and finding true beauty and acceptance
Okay so this was the first "Real" shot of the day. And I was so happy with how blurry it turned out ;) Until I realised that the focus of my camera was on manual and therefore I wasn't really playing by the rules.
A little better....
Eeek! Okay this is me full on, no make up at the end of a busy day with the girlies :)
Matilda wanted a picture with me when she saw I was taking my own photo and being a silly mummy. Well she's used to that. Again blurry, because she knocked my hand a little as I took the shot.
I have pretty much stopped wearing make up for the past couple of years. I usually wear my hair up during the day too but let it down in the evening around my family.
Also often I wear a headband or headscarf .
My deep desire is to learn to find beauty from my soul. I seek to nurture that more than my outer appearance now.
Letting go of the make up was part of the process of embracing myself truly as I am.
To find my real work in the tending, cultivating, and nourishing my true self, and my soul above and beyond the outer work of conforming to an ideal of physical beauty.
Make up and clothes used to be my protection, my mask. I used to "find myself" in my look.
But one day it occurred to me, that if my look was taken away from me, what would be left? What would be me? A social stereotype?
My soul is more than an image.
I have been trying to take the layers off one by one. I want to be real, I want to be authentic, I want my girls to know that a woman's beauty lies in her heart not her make up bag.
Little by little I have come to find my value in who I am becoming in God rather than how I look.
I remember, as a child gazing into my danish grandmother's soft blue eyes, cradled in laughter lines and wrinkles and the shadows of a full but hard life. And all I could think was, how beautiful she was. I even used to ask her.... "Tell me Granny, tell me the truth, are you really an angel?" I sit here in recollection, smiling at the innocence of a child. But that is the kind of "seeing" I have lost somehow, along the years.
The learning to see real beauty, and accept it in myself too.
Your beauty shall not come from outer adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
1 Peter 3.
Inner adornments are the most beautiful ones. I pray to learn how to recognise and acquire them as I walk my journey.
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Thank you for these brave and real photos! You have a beautiful face, and when I look into your eyes I see such a sweetness, innocence and wonder.ReplyDelete
I also see wisdom!
Thank you and nice to meet you!
Suzy! I am so thrilled to have met you here. You are absolutely gorgeous on all levels!ReplyDelete
LOVE the pictures. You are beautiful. My "mask" would be the same as yours, and I'm glad I have worked past that! As you said, there's someone way deeper and more valuable than the clothes and make-up.ReplyDelete
suzy, your face is so beautiful... and like childhood magic said, there is wisdom in your eyes. i keep meaning to participate in this ... i need to. it is such a growing exercise. i strive for this unveiling of myself too... yours is a pure spirit.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful, beautiful post. I hope you don't mind, but I am going to link back to this. We need to each encourage each other in the truth. WE are created in the LORD's image after all!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for all your sweet and encouraging comments dear ones :) You make my day a little brighter. xxReplyDelete
Shonni, no I don't mind at all, in fact I'm honored :)
xx Bless you.
Suzy your such a beautiful girl! You are blessed with a face that needs no make up anyways. Those stunning blue eyes and naturally rosey cheeks...I'm jealous. You are definately radiating your inner beauty in each of these photos. You should smile in your photos more often it brings your whole face to life. It's a bit liberating to show yourself in this way isn't it? Thank you for letting us see some more of who you are. You're very brave. And thanks for the link, you always know how to make a girl feel super special.ReplyDelete
Such lovely photos, your smiling face, I stopped wearing makeup 3 years ago, Love and light from New Zealand MarieReplyDelete
Beauty emanates from you in so many ways. I have learned so many things beautiful from you! You have been REAL to me for some time! Thanks be to God!!!! CathyReplyDelete
They are all beautiful but I think the one with your little girl embraces my heart the most ...ReplyDelete
Yes, you are beautiful, your face has a lovely whimsical look to it, and I agree, much wisdom there!ReplyDelete
You write so many lovely words here, especially regarding how we can learn to see and appreciate real beauty. I do think that our physical world is beautiful for a reason -- God wants us to love what he loves. It also inspires us and gives us hope. I think that we need to recognize beauty in our physical world so we understand how to recognize beauty in our inner selves ... our higher selves ... I guess I think it's all beautiful :) ... we just have to understand how to recognize "true" beauty both within and without.
these photos are so lovely - your soul's beauty and serenity really does shine through. this post genuinely touched my heart.ReplyDelete
I love what you said:ReplyDelete
"I have been trying to take the layers off one by one. I want to be real, I want to be authentic, I want my girls to know that a woman's beauty lies in her heart..."
Yes! :) And the pictures of you are real and sweet, and especially the one with your daughter.
Many many blessings to you and yours,
P.S. I think your whole blog is so beautiful. I am feeling really peaceful here. :)
- Anonymous25 July 2010 at 10:24
oh how I love your freckles and blue eyes, and I love the real you! I wanted to participate too, and I found Shakti Mama through your blog, the award post. It is so inspiring to peel back all the things that keep us from being our real, true selves! And, for me, to realize what I hide behind as well :)ReplyDelete
Such a beautifully, cheerful face!ReplyDelete
Visiting from Shakti Mama.
Nice to 'meet' you. :D
Thank you all so much for your kind comments. You make a girl smile :)ReplyDelete
You are just gorgeous! (you just radiate youth and beauty...seriously!) And your post...I mean, it just goes to show that your beauty goes right down to the soul level!ReplyDelete
I also have to admit that I like you all the more now that I know you have a little Matilda under your wing as well! (I have a Ruby & a Matilda as well)!
xo maureen
Beautiful words and beautiful you!ReplyDelete
Your photos are lovely, and your inner and outer beauty are on full display.Like others, I also
enjoy a peaceful feeling when I read your blog.
Enjoy your summer with your dear ones.
Love and prayers,
I treasure each and every one of your comments.
Your kind words never fail to bring a smile to my face:)
At the moment I am going through a busy season of life with 5 girls under my wing! I may not always be able to respond immediately but please know that every word left here is read and appreciated deeply.


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04:35PM, Friday 06 May 2016
A social group for women celebrated three years in style at a glitzy event at the Copthorne Hotel on Saturday, April 23.
Meet and Mingle, which was founded by Aksa Marshal in 2013, organises a number of activities to support the mental, physical and emotional well-being of women in the town.
She said the 170 guests who attended the event in Lower Cippenham Lane had a 'lovely time'.
"I do see the group as a long-term thing and we have grown so much in the last three years," she said. "It was great to celebrate our achievements."
The guest of honour at the sold-out event was the MP for Slough, Fiona Mactaggart.
Entertainment included performances by singer Anisa Nasir. Guests also enjoyed a hot dinner and live Bollywood music.
There was an opportunity to browse an exhibition of work by members of Meet & Mingle, such as pottery, fabric painting, glass painting, mirror painting and mosaic.
Another branch of the group is due to be launched on June 9. The Meet and Mingle Support Group will provide help for women who feel isolated in their homes.
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I hate pleather! Is it really necessary??!
I was thinking a while back that South Africa is seriously lacking in local luxurious leather goods - think Mulberry and Asprey of London (to name a few). For a country with resources at our fingertips in this regard, surely we should have this at our disposal? The only leather goods i was aware of are the one's you find in the average Curio shop or "gift shop" - my ultimate worst.
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I ran (and walked) a 5K today, so I decided to finally buy some incubators to give myself a little reward at the end. I had to walk around a little more afterward since it's not great at registering all of your distance, but I hatched all 9 of my eggs.
A couple of them were bummers, but I'm happy with the Sandshrew, Abra and Meowth—plus the Shellder is new to my Pokedex and the Ekans turned out to be my first 100% IV Pokemon!
Also, a couple of tips for buying coins without using actual cash:
1. Shopkick gives you points for going to various stores and scanning items. You can redeem the points for Target gift cards and then buy Google Play gift cards with them. That's how I bought these 8 incubators today. Popped into Target at 8AM on my way to the race! (That is my referral link so full disclosure if you sign up we both get a $2 bonus.)
2. Google Opinion Rewards app gives you Google Play credit for taking brief surveys. Small amounts each time, like 10 to 20 cents, but it adds up! I've used $2 from it combined with gym defender rewards to buy some bag upgrades.


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Nadine M. Smith
Nadine M. (Trainer) Smith, 79, of Beardstown, passed away Wednesday, July 25, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
She was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Beardstown, the daughter of Oren E. and Kathryn M. Stinson Trainer.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas Anderson of Springfield and Tony Lyles of Browning; one daughter, Tammy (Tony) Stinson of Beardstown; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Owen Trainer of Sturgis, KY.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brandon Stinson, and siblings, Jessie Lindle and George Allen Pate, Jr.
Nadine enjoyed playing the lottery and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A memorial visitation was held Monday, July 30, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with private family burial being held at a later date at Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no formal services.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.sagerfuneralhome.com.


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Your hair might be your worst enemy, but it does not have to be! You can reclaim your hair with a little research and effort. First, identify your hair type and the problems you would like to rectify. More than likely, you will find that a new routine can help the problem. For fresh ideas on hair care, read on.
When you have freshly trimmed hard make sure you make extra efforts to care for your hair after. You want to keep up with grooming your hair so that it is easier to manage. When you let your go it can be hard to manage it later on either for you or for a hairstylist.
Don't use heavy conditioners if you have thin or fine hair. Your hair will look weighted down, which is the opposite of what you want! Light conditioners work better to add volume, without making the hair greasy or heavy.
Restrict your use of heat styling tools so that your hair can remain strong. Curling irons and blow dryers can seriously dry your hair, and can make it nearly impossible to control frizz and restore condition. Every now and then, let your hair rest.
When you are washing your hair, do it in two separate steps. Take half the shampoo you would typically use for your whole head and wash your roots with that. Rinse that out, and then use some more shampoo to wash the hair shafts. This technique ensures that you wash all the hair and not just your roots.
While a pony tail is an easy way to style your hair when you don't have a lot of time, it's best not to style your hair this way, too often. Keeping your hair pulled back with a hair tie can lead to hair loss and damage. Be sure to change up the way you style your hair.
Make sure your hair is thoroughly wet before you apply shampoo and begin washing it. If you start to scrub your hair and scalp without getting it wet enough first, you are much more likely to have strands of your hair break off in your hands. When the hair is wet, it is more pliable and will resist breakage better.
If you like the way your hair looks after swimming in the ocean, there are products that mimic the salty ocean effects. Keep an eye out for bottles called "salt spray", or something like that. If you wish to generate your own solution, try mixing eight ounces of purified water with a teaspoon of salt. Then, add about 10 lavender oil drops and you now have the mix that you need.
As you can see, there are plenty of options for your hair care routine. You will be able to reclaim your tresses and enjoy beautiful hair if you take a little extra time to find the best products and tools for your hair type. This journey should be fun, so enjoy looking at your options!


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Videos: Some of the Best Animal Commercials (From the Super Bowl)
There are two reasons people watch the Super Bowl: the actual game, and the commercials.
Personally, I'm in the commercial category, and this year didn't disappoint. We got some nonsense commercials, some funny ones, some tearful ones, some entertaining movie trailers, and most importantly: ones that used pets to play on our emotions. Here are a few of the best from this year, and a few from previous years that we couldn't pass up including.
Doritos has a great track record with Super Bowl commercials. They definitely brought their game again this year (not like I need more motivation to buy Doritos…).
This is what happens when dogs use voice-activated technology.
GoDaddy using cats in a commercial? In context with the whole commercial, it kind of makes sense…but not really. Eh, whatever. Who doesn't love watching animals riding Roombas (warning: motion sickness alert).
Previous Years
Heinz, 2016
Weiner Dogs in hotdog costumes. It's a wonder it took Heinz until 2016 to capitalize on it.
"It's like herding cats." Quite possibly the best commercial ever.


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Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan is a fellowship-trained specialist in bariatric surgery. He has performed more than a thousand surgical procedures, and now he is bringing his expertise to Mercy Bariatric Center Jefferson.
An American board certified surgeon, Dr. Chinnappan is fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery. He joins the team of surgeons at Mercy Jefferson, which recently earned its credential as a Bariatric Center of Excellence.
Dr. Chinnappan's expertise includes weight-loss surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic procedures and revision weight loss surgical procedures.
"Dr. Kumaran has been in the St. Louis area and providing coverage for surgeons on our bariatric panel at Jefferson for some time," said Judy Skaggs, manager of the Mercy Bariatric Center Jefferson. "He has many patients who live south of the St. Louis area. He likes the community and people at Mercy Jefferson and wanted to become more involved in our program."
He also brings something new to the program. He will evaluate patients who are potential candidates for a revision of a past bariatric surgery. He will be presenting seminars and seeing patients in Jefferson and south St. Louis counties.
"I am impressed with the Mercy Surgical Hospital and look forward to working here," Dr. Chinnappan said. "Bariatric surgery is about allowing people to reclaim healthier lives. I am anxious to help many more people do that in the Jefferson County region."
Dr. Chinnappan earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College in Chennai, India, in 1994. After graduation, he pursued advanced surgical training in India, U.K., Singapore and the United States. He served as a chief resident at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, New York, which is affiliated to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has made presentations at national and international surgical meetings and was awarded the Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Chinnappan is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. He is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Kumaran is married and has two children. His interests include basketball, skiing and tennis.
For an appointment or more information call Mercy Bariatric Center Jefferson at 636-933-8135.


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Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, has called for significant investment in the country's power sector, infrastructure, railways and ports.
He said private investment in such areas would go a long way to enhance the socio-economic development of the country.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur made the call when Mr Mohammed Hussain Al-Failakawi, Kuwait Ambassador to Benin with oversight responsibility for Ghana paid a courtesy call on him at his office at the Flagstaff House.
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development over the years has supported Ghana's development mainly in the power, health and agricultural sectors.
In 2013, the government of Ghana and the Kuwait Fund signed a $15.3 million loan agreement for the construction of an Emergency Trauma and Acute Care Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur also said more investments are also needed to help expand the country's seaports to enable the neighbouring landlocked countries transport their goods through the ports.
He called for the deepening of relations between the two countries based on co-operation and non-interference.
He expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti Fund for supporting infrastructure development especially in the construction of the Kpong Dam.
Mr Mohammed Hussain Al-Failakawi commended Ghana for adding her voice to other countries for condemning the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990.
He called for the strengthening of relations between the two countries for the mutual benefit of their people. GNA


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Next Session: Probably June 23, 1-5 at The Hook and Ladder (Minnehaha and Lake)Add-A-Tune: Cold Duck Time (II-87)
We got started with Sam (trumpet and trombone), Steve M (alto), Raphael (bass) and yours truly (piano). Craig (guitar) and Victor (vocals) soon joined us, followed by Carl (trombone), Annie (vocals) and Dick (vocals).
Sam's Add-a-Tune this week was Dancing On The Ceiling (I-98). We tried it at increasing tempos. Your scribe called for Don't Get Around Much Anymore (I-122). Raphael changed directions entirely with Coltrane's Giant Steps (which we took a wee bit slower than those whose steps we were following). Craig reached into his grab bag of seventies hits with Lean On Me (IV-250). Steve M went more traditional, choosing Here's That Rainy Day (I-175). Victor joined the instrumentalists in a go-round of Bye Bye Blackbird (II-73). Back to Sam, we took on a full steam version of Dear Old Stockholm (I-102). We went a little easier with a bouncy version of Thou Swell (I-411), compliments of your scribe. Raphael wrapped up the instrumental portion with a stretched-out Waltz For Debby (I-432).
On to the vocal portion of the day, Annie got us cooking with The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (I-393). Victor called the old reliable Avalon (II-25). Dick surprised us with the moving Body And Soul (I-57). Annie jollied things up with Ain't Misbehavin' (III-13). Dick took Doxy (II-111) for an easy swing. Victor reprised Dancing On The Ceiling (I-98). Carl broke things up with an instrumental version of Blue Monk (I-52), on which Annie took a turn. She then pulled out Without A Song (II-428). Dick opted for I'm Beginning To See The Light (I-200). Victor scatted his way through Blue Skies (II-58). We took another instrument break with Steve M asking for On A Clear Day (III-308). One more tune for Annie, Let There Be Love (II-236), and for Victor, Beyond The Sea (II-40). Craig got the choice of instrumental to finish the afternoon, going with Satin Doll (I-349).
Participant Picks
Giant Steps
John Coltrane
Joey Alexander (!)
Wynton Marsalis
Dancing on the Ceiling
Jo Stafford
Chet Baker
The Supremes
Waltz for Debby
Bill Evans
Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans
Oscar Peterson


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More often than not, when someone hears I that I used to be a high school teacher they ask me "why did you go from teaching to web development?" That's a tough question to answer and eventually I'll write a succinct narrative on that topic. For now I'd rather address the overview of how I made the transition.
What I knew before I started
For this journey to make sense, it's probably required that you understand what I knew before I started. It would be unfair to say "I jumped into software with absolutely no previous experience", though I believe that someone could.
In 2007 I graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Coursework for that degree required that I learn Fortran and MatLab. However, those languages were presented entirely from an Aerospace perspective (that is - I didn't learn any computer science fundamentals, only that I could hack together some scripts to solve complicated math problems instead of doing them in Excel or on my calculator).
I believe that our AERO department at A&M could have done a much better job at giving me a software foundation, and that such a foundation would have benefited me greatly in my current endeavors. But then, I'm not currently an Aerospace Engineer and many of my friends who are currently working in that industry are successful despite of their lack of software knowledge.
At any rate, I did know some software in 2012. I could type, understood what a terminal was, and had a background in solving problems. Like any good nerd at the time I also had some high school experience hacking together some HTML/CSS (mostly things that looked horrible). Such was my skill set at the time.
Here's the quick-and-dirty path I took, for those who don't want to read all the details below:
- April 2012 - took Udacity course on web development
- Summer 2012- built my first web application for my classroom
- September 2012 - built a homecoming voting application for the Senior Class at my high school
- December 2012 - built a web application for reviewing camera lenses
- February 2013 - built a simpler lesson management application
- March 2013 - started work on my first SAAS, lessonwell
- Spring 2013 - founded the EdTech DFW meetup
- Summer 2013 - continued work on lessonwell, lots of business-specific learning
- Fall 2013 - learned Ruby, Go, and some other random stuff
- December 2013 - decided to leave teaching, began looking for a job
- February 2014 - my very first tech interview: a rather epic failure with Fog Creek
- April 2014 - accepted first job
Udacity - April 2012
In 2012 I was teaching Astronomy and Calculus at a public high school in Fort Worth, TX. Among my many frustrations with being a teacher was the lack of a good website; a website with which I could quickly prototype lessons and show them to my students.
At the same time, the wonderfully awesome edu-online startup Udacity was offering their inaugural web development course. My brother - who also transitioned to software during the same period, and who currently works in web development at AthenaHealth in Austin, TX - discovered this Udacity course and suggested that we take it together. So we did.
During this course I learned Python, how to deploy web applications to Google App Engine, and how to actually write websites with HTML/CSS. I also picked up Twitter Bootstrap which helped me to prototype web pages super quickly.
My First Web Application - Summer 2012
Toward the end of that summer, and as I was completing the Udacity web development course, I began my work on the first web application for my classroom, qCalculus. This was written in Python, hosted on Google App Engine, and all the front-end work was done with Twitter Bootstrap.
My First Clients - High School Girls
In the fall of 2012, it became known at our school that Mr. D (as I was referred to) could write web applications. So the senior class girls came up to me and asked if I could make a website that allowed people to vote for the homecoming court.
Senior Girls: Hey Mr. D, can you build us a voting website for Homecoming?
Me: Yeah sure no problem
Me (silently, a week later): Holy hell, what did I get myself into?!?!
I'm so glad I said yes to this; I eventually learned that much of software development is building products to a given spec against a hard deadline. Homecoming in Texas is not something you can push back (not as a Calculus teacher at least). And screwing up the mechanism by which some mom's daughter get's to ride in a parade was simply not an option.
Eventually this homecoming application was used for subsequent Proms and Homecoming votes for the next 2 years.
Speculess - A break from Edu - December 2012
At some point during the fall semester I had to stop development on qCalculus - it was just too difficult to actively manage a full-fledged web application while also being a full time teacher. And just like any good fledgling developer, I dropped one project and picked up another one, speculess.
Speculess was my attempt to distract myself from education. I wanted to work on something that had nothing to do with teaching so that my nights and weekends weren't totally filled with the same stuff over and over. At the same time I was very intrigued by the breakout of the micro-four-thirds camera standard. So I made a web application that managed user reviews for camera lenses.
I was still using a combination of Python/Bootstrap/AppEngine. When I started development of speculess, I was using mercurial for version control and was storing everything on Kiln
It was also about this time that I created my account on GitHub. Apparently, however, it would be a whole 'nother year before I would commit my first repository on GitHub. In the interim I kept all my projects on Kiln and used mercurial for version control.
Back to Edu-Web-Apps - February 2013
I learned a lot about writing a web application for my classroom with qCalculus, and I didn't want to repeat the major mistakes. Namely, if I was going to be successful managing a web application while being a full-time teacher, I need to write something that was super simple to maintain, that helped my students, and that made my life easier as a teacher. So I envisioned an app that did the following:
- No user accounts - I didn't want to have to manage students-as-users. It had to be simple, static pages with content provided entirely by me.
- Content could be written entirely in Markdown - I was adept at that shorthand by now, and I wanted to write my lessons as quickly as I was writing README's - this would actually save me time.
What I came up with was Calculus On Chrome, and I debuted the website for the finale of that school year; the same students who got qCalculus in August got Calculus on Chrome in the spring. Its launch was significantly more successful and it read more like a textbook than a web application.
It's also obvious that I began to seriously work on my design skills; while I was still using Twitter Bootstrap for the layout of things, it was around this time that I started to experiment with custom CSS files.
The Birth of Lessonwell - March 2013
Calculus on Chrome was a simple application, and so it was successful. I spent most of my time writing content - something my students appreciated. I was able to fully complete my lessons for the year with that simple site.
It was around this time that I started getting requests from other teachers to build their websites. I had an idea - hey I could build a software platform that other teachers could use! I could build my first SAAS! So I started working on Lessonwell during the spring of 2013. I was still developing entirely in Python/Bootstrap and hosting everything on Google App Engine. My version control was still entirely mercurial on Kiln.
The Summer of Stripe & Meetups
In the summer of 2013, I started learning more about software as a business. I spent countless hours learning about Lean Startup practices, how to collect money, how to market, how to do customer service; if Lessonwell was going to be successful I had to wear all of those hats (while also teaching full time).
Among the many discoveries I made that summer was the payment service Stripe. Discovering stripe had a profound influence on how I wrote Python and how I developed my own API's. I recommend that any new web developer take a look at Stripe's API documentation.
It was also about this time that I began connecting with other folks in the area on the topic of Education & Technology. I eventually founded the EdTech DFW Meetup along with the co-founder of Nepris (Sabari Raja).
Juggling A Million Side Projects, Fall 2013
In the Fall of 2013 I started to branch all over the place. I finally pushed my first repository to GitHub (a boilerplate for bootstrap, because the world definitely needs more that…).
As lessonwell started to get more complicated, I realized that I needed to actually learn JavaScript (that's right, I had successfully built web applications for a year and a half without actually doing any significant work in JavaScript).
It was also around this time that I was developing an afterschool program to teach students programming using Ruby and the Sphero Robot. One of my early GitHub repos was a demonstration for using ruby to control the sphero.
Near the end of the fall, I started teaching myself Go and had fun developing some simple web applications using that very un-pythonic language.
Christmas break 2013 - The Decision to Leave Teaching
While on vacation with my family in December 2013, and occupied by what seemed like an unbearable number of side-projects (all related to programming in some way), I came to the realization that I wanted to do web development full time. So over that break I made a resolution to start looking for a job.
It was around this time that I made my first contribution to StackOverflow: an answer to a question about Jinja template formatting that has still not received any points!
It was also around this time that I started porting all my mercurial projects on Kiln over to github.
February 2014 - the Job Search Begins
I figured that if I wanted to be employed as a software developer by the time my teaching contract was up, I had to give myself a good 6 months of job hunting before I landed a job. As the new school year started in August, I decided that February was the point-of-no-return for applying to jobs.
My First Interview: FogCreek
Because I had used Kiln and Trello for some time to manage my own software projects, and because I rather admired Joel (founder of StackOverflow, FogCreek) for his wonderful words over the years on the subject, I decided to go all out and apply for a job that was way over my head: at the universally reknowned hard-to-get-into FogCreek.
I created a jumbo Trello board that basically recapped this same story (from my aerospace degree to lessonwell) and shared the board with Joel himself. To my surprise, later that afternoon Joel personally commented on my Trello board, and an hour or so later I got an email from someone in their HR deparment that they were interested. After a couple of phone screens I had my first coding interview.
I scrambled and read Prorgamming Interviews Exposed as quickly as I could. I had literally no experience writing algorithms on the spot, and I second-guessed myself constantly; what was I, a high school teacher, doing in a job interview for FogCreek?
I totally bombed that coding interview. I have serious doubts to this day if I even conveyed to that poor employee that I even knew what Python was.
In hindsight, getting my foot into the door that was FogCreek's interview process was invaluable later in my young career. I used that lesson to eventually make it several steps through Khan Academy's interview process, and eventually land a job at my current employer (SpiderOak) where I'm the web development lead.
But man, that interview sucked.
My First Job - April 2014
My journey eventually led to my first job as a full-stack developer at the very tiny BurkeSoftware. Refreshingly, I didn't have to show any sort of skill on the spot for this job - there was no sort of algorithm-based coding screen - instead David (founder of BurkeSoftware) focused on what I had built over the last 2 or so years - qCalculus, speculess, CalculusOnChrome, lessonwell, founding the EdTech DFW meetup, running a Ruby on Robots after-school program. All of those projects, now living on GitHub, were tremendous ammo for landing my first job.
I was eventually offered a part-time job while I finished the school year (working late nights and weekends) which transitioned to a full-time job over that summer.
In the end, I had secured a job as a web developer after initially pursuing the thing as a hobby - as something to help me be a more efficient teacher. I don't think I really knew that I would leave teaching when I started that Udacity Course in 2012.
Big Takeaways
Its a long process
Looking back, 2012 seems so long ago. But then again, I didn't start out thinking that I would get a job. Another person could probably condense this entire process to less than a year if they were focused entirely on learning software. Then again, I do believe that my experience of building actual businesses (and not just code) eventually led me to my first job.
Work on something relevant
All of my projects were relevant to me; they were either education related (my full time job) or they related to one of my hobbies. I think this helped keep me motivated, I wasn't just writing software for the sake of writing software, I was writing software to make my life easier. It's easy to get burned out writing code, but an easy way to avoid it is to make it relevant.
Always be building
I cannot stress enough that the most important thing I did was to build stuff. I built stuff and shared it with the world. Some stuff was crap, some stuff was maybe good, but it was visible, and I could point to it during interviews. Do this.
Meet People
In the beginning my sole focus was to build code in the den of my office. Toward the end of my journey I eventually started meeting actual human beings. I wish I had done this earlier in the process. In the end jobs are given by people to people, not by robots scanning your StackOverflow accounts!


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Do you have a wine cabinet that doesn't get used? I know that's a ridiculous question. My friends would probably laugh at that question or look at me like I've gone insane. But yes, we actually had a wine cabinet that was sitting there…empty…true story.
It was about five years ago my husband tackled the project of finishing our basement. Paxton was almost two and I was pregnant and swollen with Mahlia. We thought it would be no time at all before we would be a family of four enjoying the new living quarters. The first part was correct, we quickly were a family of four but not enjoying the living quarters until about two years later.
Brent would work all day at his job, come home and work on the basement, on the weekends he would work in the basement. But what we forgot to calculate in was at the end of my pregnancy with Mahlia, I had a lot of trouble walking and getting around. I had to use the motorized carts when shopping, yeah; this pregnancy wasn't all glowing and glamorous as I felt with Paxton. So this made it difficult taking care of a toddler, I had to call Brent away from his project and ask for his help. Then we had Mahlia and of course I had my hands full taking care of a newborn and just-turned 2-year-old. So I asked for his help. You get the picture why it took so long.
But the two years it took was totally worth it! Brent showed skills I didn't even know he had! He installed a wet bar that we had custom-made. And in it we had…you guessed it, brand new wine racks! So this wine cabinet we had upstairs all these years (nothing fancy, I believe from target) was sitting empty, all but a lamp and accessories on top. It bothered me for a long time and I knew I wanted to do something with it. When I decided to become a stay-at-home Mom, it became clear what to do. I turned it into the kid's art/school supply cabinet! Each wine slot holds scissors, glue, flash cards, paints and games. Under the wine glass holders they store their workbooks, crayons, markers and Play-Doh. It's near the kitchen table so the kids can easily grab what they need to play or do their homework. One of my favorite mom hacks!
This was so easy to repurpose, all you need to do is, well…drink all your wine! Voila, you have yourself an art/school supply cabinet for the kids!
Our toy room also utilizes an old wine rack from my 20's. Since we have an abundance of Hawkeye cups in our home, I filled each cup with markers, crayons, pencils and stickers. I recently started saving our wine corks. Hmm…another wine project in the works?!
A good friend of mine just told me that this Saturday is national wine day! Bottoms up!
UPDATE: I probably should have checked the calendar, National Wine Day is actually on May 25th. But not just that one day, there are actually 14 fabulous wine days! But I feel everyday should be wine day really…
Here is a link to a Blog by Madeline Puckette, read this and mark your calendars!
National Wine Days of the Year


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As modern as India is today they're still a culture very much steeped in traditional practices. Even with a diverse mix of races and religions each section of the population tries its best to respect its traditions. Some said traditions may be deemed chauvinistic especially when it relates to actresses maintaing a career post-marriage.
Blame is often put on husbands who won't let their actress wives return to frolicking on-screen with dashing heartthrobs but there could be many other reasons. Women are often seen as homemakers in Indian society. Could it be they themselves choose to devote their time and energy to the household?
One look at statistics and you'd be hard pressed not to agree that actresses aren't embraced by moviegoers upon their return. Celebrated A-List stars such as Madhuri, Karishma Kapoor and even Kajol have failed to reignite their box-office presence. Maybe Indian men lose interest for the fantasy of romancing a married woman is wrought with guilty feelings.
Yet, time and time again we have actresses trying to make that big comeback. Former beauty queen and forever beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the latest to attempt this feat. Will she succeed with "Jazbaa" directed by the always "inspired" Sanjay Gupta?
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As with most of his movies this too is inspired by an existing movie. South Korean movie "Seven Days" lays the groundwork for "Jazbaa" which sees Aiswarya Rai in the role of the lawyer blackmailed into freeing a convicted rapist.
Gupta has never failed in the style department. His latest looks to fare the same although I don't understand the green hue prevalent through most of this trailer. Has he crafted a thrilling thriller? Will Irrfan Khan's overacting be applauded by the hoi polloi or shredded by everyone? We'll have to wait and find out when "Jazbaa" opens in Indian cinemas on the 9th of October 2015.
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"Jazbaa" Plot Summary:
Anuradha Verma is a prominent lawyer, who has yet to lose a case. While Anuradha is taking part in a parents-only race at her daughter's field day, her daughter disappears.
Later in the day, she receives a phone call from the man who abducted her daughter. The man makes it clear that he is not interested in her money. Rather, he tells her that the only way she will ever see her daughter again is to defend a five-time convicted felon who is appealing his conviction for rape and murder.
"Jazbaa" (translation: Passion) is an upcoming Indian action-drama film directed by Sanjay Gupta. It stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead role, with Irrfan Khan and Shabana Azmi in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 2007 South Korean film "Seven Days". The film will also be released in Tamil.


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Well hello there! Is it 2017 already?! Oh my… I haven't been on a blogging mood lately, have I? So much in my life has changed since my last post! But I will get back to that later. Today I want to share with you my latest knitting pattern. It is not exactly bright and shiny new because it was published on my Ravelry Pattern store in September last year, but it is new to the blog. Hence it is a whole new category of new, it is a kind of sort of newish pattern! Because as a scientist, that's what I do, I establish a whole new order to the world! ahah 😀
Anyway… about my newish pattern… there's a whole story to it, as you can imagine… Once upon a time, in a blog far far away called "Crafter on the Shore", which showcased the former knitting scientist project under the name of L'Ana Banana, I posted a picture of an intertwined scarf I made. There were enthusiastic comments on this scarf and requests for a pattern. This idea stayed on my mind for a while and matured into an improved version of a scarf that allows full customization! We don't always wear the same colours, we are not always on the same mood… heck! We always wake up to a brand new day! Why keep wearing that same old scarf? So I came up with this brilliant idea of making a Mix & Match Scarf!!!
It is made up of two layers that are intertwined in each other and then buttoned on the side, giving you the freedom to choose whichever layers you want to combine each day! Now isn't that awesome!!! The pattern is available on my Ravelry Pattern store as a pdf file and no Ravelry subscription is required. If your internet skills are reduced to aimlessly clicking buttons until it works or if you're not a very confident shopper on 'ze interwebz', just send me an email to email@example.com and I'll be happy to post a printed copy of the pattern on your way.


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'It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.'
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Our professional early childhood educators maintain an up-to-date knowledge of recent pedagogical research and best practice. They ensure approved National and Victorian Learning Frameworks guide our programmes:
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At Aurora, we only work with the best. All our teachers are well versed in early childhood education best practice and share our commitment to nurturing your child in a safe, supportive learning environment. Their dedication makes all the difference.
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We emphasise ongoing training and professional development so your child gets the very best experience at Aurora.
When new team members join us, we don't simply show them around and let them have a go at their new roles. We have a detailed on-boarding process where they shadow an existing staff member for two days learning every aspect of the Aurora way. During this time, they'll sign off on a carefully considered checklist that details everything they need to know to maintain a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child, themselves and our learning environment.
All Aurora workforce development and well being are primary programs and have always maintained a high priority for the organization. Aurora team members receive ongoing training to continue their education. Training is developed on an individual educator basis, plans are well thought through followed by a streamlined appraisal and feedback program. Aurora's leadership team evaluate staff progress throughout the year, highlighting any opportunity for further learning that will improve your child's experience with us. Aurora believes that the right mindset, the ability to work collaboratively as a team, well balanced skills and a deep understanding is critical to delivering high quality in childcare and early education sector particularly when the sector has been focussed on this as an important measurement.


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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg in South Africa, the city whose name it carries. The vision is to be "an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future". Positioned as "The Pan-African" Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature, UJ boasts world-class, internationally recognised academic programmes informed by cutting-edge developments in both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
The University of Johannesburg innovates and leads in teaching and learning with a Pan-African orientation. Committed to access and excellence, it ensures that its students are offered a rich, rounded learning experience. In teaching and learning, UJ works constantly to renew curricula, enhance staff qualifications and expertise, innovate in teaching and assessment practices, and create stimulating technology-rich learning environments. UJ graduates are educated as African world citizens for life, work and leadership in the dynamic and complex world of the 21st century, and as knowledge practitioners in professional domains. Their students learn to be innovative, adaptable, socially reflective, and equipped for critical intellectual inquiry. UJ capitalises on its location in Johannesburg within its broader African context, and promotes engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and communities.
"It is a great honour to be a finalist….which acknowledges our role as a leading University at the forefront of dynamic education and research. The University will continue to strive for transformation, equity and access while ensuring Pan African and global excellence.''
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Hey there all you pretty people, I started a blog! Just wanted to give you a quick introduction to the designer behind the brand (hint: it's me!), and what you can expect to see here in future posts.
So…my job is pretty darn special.
I get to create pretty stationery pieces that give you something to look forward to, look back on, and something that represents the celebration of your marriage. Weddings are such an exciting time in life, and it's my honor to work with you to create the stationery that represents these special relationships. I recently got married myself, so I know how special each and every item can be when associated with your wedding, and I'm lucky enough that I can show off my own invitations in my portfolio and get to see them as often as I do!
As I've mentioned on my about me page, I'm Chelsea Burkholder, owner and lead designer of Chelsea B. Design Studio, and it is my passion to inspire women to express their individual sense of style and beauty through the designs that we create together. I believe that whether you are branding your wedding day or a new business venture, it is so important for me to be able to express YOUR unique aesthetic, and make the finished works look like you. Your wedding guests and business clients should know exactly who you are as soon as they see your invitations and your brand, and that, my friends, is my number one goal when we work together.
What to look forward to....
In this blog, I plan to cover tips on topics like finding your brand inspiration, how to use family heirloom pieces in your wedding, and just anything else that inspires you to find your pretty within business and life.
Now for the fun stuff.
Along with loving weddings, marriages, and just new beginnings in general, I also just really love patterns, gold, bright colors, and basically anything at Home Goods and Target. If I weren't a graphic designer, I'm pretty sure I would have been an interior designer. However, I once told my mom that when I have a real house, she's going to have to reign me in because I'll want all of the colors in all of the rooms. Anyone else have an overabundance of "like" in their lives?
I have found that I do have different favorites to wear, design, and decorate with, and the only thing to overlap all three categories so far, is gold. It's just so pretty, and looks good everywhere! And that's the secret to why my logo is what it is.
Click on over to my about page to learn some fun facts about me!
Now I want to know more about you! What are your favs right now, and what do you want to hear about from me? Comment below, and introduce yourself over here!


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This Week in Time: 28th May to 3rd June
Yet another great watch here from kidwizzle, this time a fantastic military Bulova with one hell of a crown. As I've found out with my recent Bertmar purchase , finding good quality and interesting 16mm straps can be a real pain in the arse. The great thing about military issued watches is that the design always looks good on any strap and this light brown leather looks great. There is a great contrast on this watch between the slightly decorative catherdral hands and the stark high contrast military dial. Love it!
This near perfect Seiko chronograph with rare pulsation scale is from hubcityvintage and it is a looker! I wrote about different scales at great length here and the pulsation scale is one of the more charming and useful, especially for doctors. Usually reserved for dress pieces, it's interesting to see one here on a sports chronograph! Hub City Vintage have a great selection of vintage Seikos currently available including several with the Japanese 'Kanji' day wheels for those wanting something a little exotic on their wrists.
For someone calling themselves speedmasteraddict it's funny to see them underwater, sans Speedmaster. But when it's a watch as good looking as the Longines Legend Diver then I suppose it's ok ;) . Perhaps the best bang for your buck in the current Longines range, the Legend Diver is an incredibly faithful re-issue of their classic Super-Compressor diver from the 1960s. As with the above Bulova, it works on any strap including this light tan pull through, perfect for fitting over a wetsuit!
This Tuesday marked the last day of Stephen Urquhart's role as President of Omega. He was able to shape Omega into the company it is today and his presence will surely be missed. At Baselworld two years ago I was sat at the Omega bar, surrounded by various journalists and managers when I turned around only to see Mr. Urquhart behind me. rjkama, double wristing it like a pro, had a much more personal encounter with him. "These cufflinks were a gift from him, something he took from his own shirt and handed to me as gesture of friendship. As big as his legend may grow to become, he is also a genuinely great man, and a true inspiration"
It's funny how a few decades can completely change the look of a company (If that company isn't Patek or Rolex). This gorgeous Ulysse Nardin on the wrist of heuerbot could not be further apart from the borderline insane Ulysse Nardin Sharkhunter I wrote about earlier this week. This has a crisp, well-designed dial and a really amazing bracelet. The other one had a load of sharks on it....
I've said it before and I'll say it time after time again, the only thing that matters is quality, not branding. Bertmar was the house watch brand of People's Jewellers in Canada and now I know at least one other person who owns one, watchman67. His Bertmar has a gorgeous tonneau case with some great Art Deco details like the sub seconds dial. What I found out recently was that Bertmar was named after the sons of the People's Jewellers founder, Bert(rand) and Mar(vin).
Three hands, a date window and some hour markers. These are the elements of a modern watch and the Junghans Max Bill, as seen on fuchsauflauer, is the perfect example of simple design from these three elements. (You can see the influence of Max Bill in Junghans Meister collection today). Everything is in perfect proportion. Everything just works. Throw in a killer grey suede strap then you're in for a winner.


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Seeing as I browse and blog at night most of the time, I set out to find out about Glo night plans but no luck. I remember asking a friend for help but he suggested I switch to Airtel, which I was about to do before I stumbled upon this solution.
If you are like me that always surf during the midnight, Globacom now offers you a cheap bundle to enjoy during the night, with just N200, you can get 1GB to use from 12.00am – 5.00am.
Also Read: Enjoy 16GB Free Data Plan With Glo 4G MiFi Router
How Do I Subscribe To Glo Night And Weekend Plans?
To subscribe simply dial *777# and follow the instructions [Buy Data » Buy 3G-4G Data Plan » Night and Weekend plans], then select 1 for Night plan or 2 for the weekend plan.
Both of the plans work for all devices ranging from Android Smartphones, iPhone/iPad, Laptops, BB10, Windows phone, Symbian/Java phones; you just name it.
This is an alternative plan, if you're not eligible for Airtel weekend bundle of 1GB for N100, then Glo will surely welcome you to their weekend plan- 3GB for N500 plus 7Nights from 12am to 5am.
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text: Vashti Sawtelle is physics education researcher who studies how learning environments support (or inhibit) students from diverse backgrounds in their learning physics. She focuses her work on understanding the role active learning, modeling, and interdisciplinary classrooms (e.g., physics for biologists) have to play in creating supportive learning environments for all students. Vashti received her Ph.D. in Physics Education in 2011 from Florida International University, where she worked with Eric Brewe in the "Physics Education Research Group". There, she focused on the development of physics self-efficacy for students, particularly women, in a "Modeling Instruction" environment. She moved to the University of Maryland "Physics Education Research Group" as a postdoctoral researcher, where she helped to design an introductory physics course for life science majors, explored the relationship between affect (emotions) and science thinking, and deepened her knowledge of qualitative research methodologies. Vashti's work focuses on understanding equitable learning environments at the undergraduate level. Originally, her work centered on the experiences of women in physics and bringing modern theories such as social-cognitive theory to understanding dynamics of gender and science. Currently, she has broadened this perspective to include understanding how students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., science, family, and school) experience physics and science and how these students come to identify as scientists. From the social context, her interests include understanding how students develop self-efficacy to do science, how that contributes to the development of science identities, and how those identities are related to issues of equity in the science community. She is particularly interested in understanding the interaction between individual students and the learning environment and draws heavily from ethnographic methodologies to support her work. While co-directing the "Physics Education Research Lab" at MSU, she continues to collaborate with and build from her background in Modeling Instruction at FIU and NEXUS/Physics from UMD.


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I graduated my Bachelor of Music in Advanced Performance (flute) in 2013. Having spent five years studying flute at the Conservatorium, I am well trained in flute pedagogy and performance (solo and orchestral). I am currently undertaking my coursework Masters in flute performance.
Having achieved an OP of 5 in 2008, I am also available to tutor high school math, advanced english and other humanities subjects. I am enthusiastic and looking to pass on my passion for learning to children of all ages. My greatest love is the flute, and I am aspiring to travel overseas in the future and obtain
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Congress Involved In Recall of Defective Airbags
By Paul da Costa on October 29, 2014
Bloomberg recently reported that members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for information related to the problem of defective airbags in the cars of various automakers including Toyota, GM, and Honda. Apparently, the defect causes air bags to spontaneously explode, sending shards of metal at passengers.
While we previously blogged about an increase in the scope of the recall, regulators have again increased the recall, making the total number of cars affected approximately 7.8 million. In addition, Toyota and GM have both warned passengers to avoid sitting in the front seat in affected vehicles. At the same time, NHTSA has warned vehicle owners to "act immediately" upon notice of the recall.
The faulty airbags have been linked to nearly four deaths so far, and various other injuries. NHTSA is currently investigating the automaker's response to the defect, since it is possible that automakers were slow to respond to fix the problem or may have failed to report all accidents associated with the defect. Other effects, such as the airbag manufacturer's plummeting stock value and outages on the website that informs consumers if their car is subject to the recall, are only adding to the problem.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident related to a defective airbag, or other car part, you may have a personal injury claim. The experienced attorneys at Snyder & Sarno, LLC can help evaluate your claim and get compensation for your injuries. Call us today at (973) 274-5200.
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From Midtown to Brooklyn, each NYC neighborhood has its own charming qualities, and the same can be said for these workspaces. We checked out the offices of four of NYC tech's growing companies for a glimpse of what it would be like to work there — think: fun rooftop happy hours and outdoor meetings at Hudson River Park. See what else these employees get to experience every day.
While healthcare data analytics company Crossix has many great features in its Midtown office, probably the best part about it is the view. The company's private rooftop is surrounded by skyscrapers and overlooks tourist hotspots. Marketing Manager Sarah Czarnowski told us what else the team loves about their space.
How many employees work in the space?
We have 130 and growing!
How many square feet is the space?
We currently have around 30,000 square feet, but we are in the process of expanding to additional floors.
When did your company move into the space?
July 2017.
What is your favorite part of the office?
Now that it's warm out, a lot of people love to bring their laptops upstairs to the private rooftop to enjoy the sun while getting their work done. After work, it turns into a great happy hour spot with good music, our kegerator and an ample supply of wine. It's pretty hard to beat watching the sunset over the city.
Is there anything else unique about the space you'd like to share?
While Midtown isn't the most exciting of locations, it is convenient. We have no shortage of tasty lunch options — plus Bryant Park is just down the street, which is perfect for getting out of the office and enjoying some good ol' NYC people watching.
The office of big data company Unacast is full of vibrant colors and modern decor. Project Manager Linda de la Fonteijne gave us a digital tour of the Midtown workspace and explained why the floors are so clean.
How many employees work at the office?
We have 19 based out of our NYC office, and we occasionally have employees from our Oslo office filtering in and out.
How big is the space?
2,100 square feet.
When did you move in?
August 2017.
What's your favorite part of the space?
Even though we each have a desk, I love that there are so many other spots to work from. In the afternoons, I love working on the couch or at the communal table in the kitchen where we all eat lunch together on Mondays and Fridays.
Is there anything unique about your office you'd like to share?
In keeping with our Norwegian principles, we don't wear shoes in our office. It makes everyone feel more comfortable and at home. Plus, we each have an annual sock budget to step up our sock game!
Real estate startup Nooklyn is headquartered in Brooklyn, with four storefronts located throughout NYC. The office has an eclectic vibe, with a mix of unique antiques and modern furniture and greenery throughout. Chief People Officer Noble Novitzki showed us around.
How many employees work at the office?
We have 25 employees, 350 independent contractor agents, and 15 freelance photographers and writers that work out of four storefronts and one headquarters space.
How big is the space?
In total, around 4,000 square feet among six spaces.
When did you move in?
We opened our headquarters in 2012 and expanded once in 2014 and again in 2017.
What's your favorite part of the space?
For me, the best part of being at a Nooklyn office is meeting new people. Whether they are Nooklyn agents and employees with creative projects, clients moving from all over NYC and the world, or entrepreneurs searching for storefronts and offices, we get to spend our workdays with fascinating and fun people who are engaged in every kind of New York project.
Is there anything unique about your office you'd like to share?
Our CEO Harley Courts lent his personal aesthetic to our decorating style. Antiques, murals and greenery accompany modern furniture and Apple computers. We prefer comfortable and unique, but not overloaded with tchotchke. Also, we serve Caffe Vita, which is amazing coffee!
Adhawk's Chelsea offices are located in the middle of an action-packed area of NYC. Resting in between Chelsea Market and the High Line, the office is especially attractive in the warmer months, when employees can get outside and enjoy the sun. Co-founder and COO Dan Pratt told us what else he loves about the office.
How many employees work at the office?
How big is the space?
Two floors and over 4,500 square feet.
When did you move in?
October 2016.
What's your favorite part of the space?
Our location is incredible! We're steps from Chelsea Market, the High Line and Hudson River Park. On nice days, you'll see various team members take their meetings outside to enjoy the weather. Oh, and the Artichoke Pizza on our corner doesn't hurt either.
Is there anything unique about your office you'd like to share?
Our space was occupied by an art gallery for 20 years before we moved in. To pay homage to their time here, we hired the NYC artist Joe Geis to paint a mural in our kitchen area. It's a pretty big crowd pleaser when we bring clients into the office.


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By Marge Christianson
Special to Independent Newsmedia
Sun City resident Ginger Emerson is a Gold Star Mother.
Unlike the "gold stars" most received for academic achievement as children, Gold Star Mother status is something every military mother dreads.
Her son, Army Corporal Matthew J. Emerson, was killed less than one month before his 21st birthday in Mosul, Iraq. He had just received welcomed news — he would be coming home for Christmas. Instead, Cpl. Emerson was killed in action Sept. 18, 2007.
"I am left with feelings that are 50 percent deep, unyielding sadness and 50 percent deep, unyielding pride," Ms. Emerson said.
She described her amazement and pride in the patriotic strength of the people of the United States — a strength she had not recognized previously.
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In addition to being a Gold Star Mother, Ms. Emerson is a member of the John J. Morris American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Ave., Peoria. The unit was awarded the top national auxiliary award for its efforts in meeting the needs of active military, veterans, families and youth.
No stranger to the military, Ms. Emerson was a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary as a young girl, having qualified through her World War II father and World War I grandfather. Living in Grandview, Washington, she and her husband, L.J., raised three children, including Matt, a son who she described as a "GI Joe kid."
Cpl. Emerson enlisted in the Army before he graduated from high school and left that summer for basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia.
"He had a passion for God and country and always knew that that was what he wanted to do," Ms. Emerson said.
After graduating from basic training and advanced infantry training, Cpl. Emerson earned his Airborne wings by completing U.S. Army Jump School. He was then shipped to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. From there he was deployed with the 2/7 CAV to Iraq in 2006 and was killed less than one year later. Ms. Emerson discovered and joined the American Gold Star Mothers organization shortly after.
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I have always wondered, why there's always a long queue of people flocking to buy food from a takeaway joint. Let us take the houses which sells short eats all over Male';
You are given your short eats through a small window or a doorway facing toward the extremely overcrowded, tiny road which is as inconvenient as it is to walk, as it is to just patiently wait outside, just to buy some short eats for evening tea.
So what exactly makes you go back? Yes most short eats are pretty tasty, but you really don't mind the continuous honking of impatient drivers and the crowded space in front of the house? Oh! And let's not forget the obvious fact of getting a parking spot!
Some of these houses have been around for more years than I can even remember, maybe more years than someone of us were even born. They have gotten to the point where they have built a loyal customer base, and in most days, for these consumers, buying short eats from them, has become a routine. The size of their customer base are always increasing, which is an indication that they are succeeding at both retaining and attracting new customers.
While this is a small example, what is the contributing factor that allows your business to attract more customers and retain the existing ones?
Consumers today are more empowered than ever with access to abundance of choices available at their fingertips. They are educated, demanding and savvy enough to publicly share their opinion with the world. Today, it is no longer as simple as offering a good product at low cost, but it goes much further than that. You need to find a way to interact with your target customer in the way they want, when they want and how they want it.
Businesses today invest a a large sum solely on marketing, but failure to understand what ultimately appeals to your customer is of utmost importance. In this age of rising mobility, traditional marketing and interaction tactics need to be discarded, and adapt to this new era with its extreme innovations and technology.
1. Getting off to a good start with your customers
First impression will always leave an impact on the customers mind. Try to perceive as if you are in their shoes, and not trying to sell a product, what information would you need, or how would you have liked to be reached?
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Your business is there to generate revenue by giving a service or selling product to someone else. You simply cannot make assumptions as to what, when or how they want it. Customers will always give you feedback in the form of criticism or appraisal. It is your job to understand them and cater your product or service according to these feedback.
In conclusion, it is always a good way to put yourself in the customers shoes when you plan on marketing or even building your business model. Retaining and attracting new customers is the key component of sustaining a successful business. After all, success is guaranteed if there is continuous expansion of the target audience and business revenue.


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10/20/2011 and it was hot here in Apache Junction so we decided to head to the mountains and visit Show Low to cool off. Bill, Karen, & Lucy came with us. We drove to Globe and had breakfast at Jerry's. They have great food and reasonable prices. We stayed on Hwy 60 driving north. The drive through the Salt River Canyon is gorgeous. We made a number of stops to take in the view and take pictures.
Bill & Karen with Lucy.
The scenery was out of this world.
The road winds down to the river and then back up. Finally we reached Show Low. The history of how Show Low got its name is very interesting. There was a ranch claimed by Marion Clark and Corydon Cooley. A creek made its way through the little valley and provided water for irrigation and cattle grazing. Sometime around 1876 the partners knew that one of the should leave but could not decide which one.
A card game would settle the issue. The game believed to have been called "seven-up" began and lasted through the night and into the early morning hours. Clark finally told Cooley "Show low and you take the ranch."
Cooley turned up a deuce of clubs and won a reported 100,000 acres, the cattle, crops and buildings. a century later the main street through the town was named "Deuce of Clubs".
Corydon Cooley was the 1st Postmaster when Show Low was approved for a post office in 1880.
We had our pictures taken with Marion Clark & Corydon Cooley.
The weather was perfect in the 70's sunny, and no wind.
We took a different route home and stopped for a short visit at Fort Apache. It was and Army Post from 1870 to 1922 and a Boarding School since 1923. It was getting late and we still had a long ways to go to get back home so we didn't take the tour which would have included the historic park and the Kinishba Ruins. Maybe another time.
It was a great day and by the time we got home it had cooled off here in the valley to a respectable 85.


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What the fuck are letting fees? You may have seen this question around the university and it's a darn good one. I've got an answer — letting fees are an absolute rip off.
If you're renting, chances are you've had to pay a letting fee whenever you've signed a new flat. A letting fee will often be one week's rent, and some property managers even add GST on to that, despite them not actually providing you with goods or a service. The reason property managers charge you a letting fee is to cover the costs of signing an agreement. This is bullshit because those costs should be paid by the landlord, as it is the landlord who has hired the property manager to look after their property. The tenant should not be responsible for any property management related costs, as we are already paying for use of the property through rent.
So if the property manager is providing the landlord a service, not you, then why would they ask you to pay a letting fee? I'll let you be the judge of that, but earlier statement of "letting fees are an absolute rip off" might provide a helpful hint.
We've lobbied against letting fees this year, along with many other organizations, and we're really stoked that the Government has entered a bill to abolish letting fees. Despite this, we're not over the line yet, and it's important we follow up in the select committee process and ask for letting fees to be banned, and any property management related costs to paid for by the landlord. If you also want to see them gone, head to www.vuwsa.org.nz/rta and support our submission by filling out the form there. You'll also be able to enter a competition to win a winter "Flat Pack".
We're ready to let go of letting fees — are you?