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After over two and a half months break from blogging I am eager to start writing again. I must admit, I have used my break from blogging rather productively - I drafted a short book of which the topic I will reveal to you when the right time comes.
Apart from writing I have been preparing to quit my job and go on an adventure. I have been doing this job for almost three years and three and a half years in total for the company. The job was great for a while, it was all I needed; a bit of money, security and the time to develop my passions after work. But it was one of those jobs which will never change, and never allow you to grow. You could come and see me there a few weeks ago and then (if I have not resigned) come over again in fifty years time and I would be still there. I would be doing the same things, say the same words (though I would definitely not look the same though!).
Don't get me wrong, as I said I was very happy doing it for the first two years or so, then at some point (not sure even when) I got stuck. I didn't want to look for a different role but I didn't feel like I was performing as well and enjoying it as much as I did before.
Getting stuck in any area of your life is dangerous. It feels OK at the beginning but soon it make you immune to realising that there are other options available to you. It's like a disease that starts with a little discomfort which isn't enough bother you so you do nothing about it. Then you learn to live with it, and the discomfort only speaks up from time to time. Not too often, so you can repress it when it comes up.
Having that in mind I knew I had to make a decision. Moving to another job for a grand move, and maybe taking more responsibility (which in career-speak is wisely called "a challenge") wasn't an option I wanted to consider. I realised that if I do not "remove" myself from this situation nothing will change. Sometimes life kindly gives us a "shake" and we have no choice but change our circumstances. However, most of the times we have to make such a decision for ourselves. It is a luxury which we do not appreciate enough.
I decided to leave my work and go somewhere unknown to explore, learn and live my life for me for a while. The destination came to my mind without a second thought.
How come? Because I have a list of dream places I always wanted to visit and Madagascar was next on the list. I tend to choose (as my mum with her local understanding says) "strange countries" because they are unpopular, not discovered yet by the masses, and not so easy to hang around on your own. I choose these countries because I am not a follower. The only thing I commit to follow is the voice of my heart. I know, it sounds cheesy but, well, sometimes the truth is cheesy and that's why we don't want to trust it.
In fact these "strange countries" often turn out to be great places, not so difficult to hang around once you're there. Not to mention, I can also spread the word about them without relying on the media. Not that I have something against the media as such. However, as we know the media talk about what sells and is convenient for them. What is convenient for me in writing about Burma, Madagascar or Colombia?
Yes, so I decided to hit Madagascar. I created an opportunity for me to visit this place and stay here for a while - enough to learn French on an intermediate level and do some good work for its people. The majority of them have no money to travel even to the village next door and it's great that I can afford to come and visit them instead.
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Chapter Seven - The Fragrance
Guest House, Gojo Ethiopia
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
Written on Wednesday 2/12/2014
In Gojo, Ethiopia
Yesterday, I would sit with the Ethiopian widows for hours. Just knitting. No interpreter. Just me and them. Smiling. Nodding. Me occasionally giving a thumbs up which always made me feel silly, but I didn't know how else to show my pleasure of their progress.
No words.
Just me
and them
and the sound
of knitting needles.
A gift of my presence. An American stay-at-home mom who flew half way around the world to sit with them. To teach them to knit. And to knit with them. The gift of my presence.
But I wanted more. I wanted to be able to use my words. Because I am an encourager. I thought words would be a gift. But there would be no words. Teaching knitting through wordless example.
No words - and so I was missing out. I wanted... me... for me... just some words.
But for them I was a fragrance of Christ.
For we are a fragrance
of Christ to God
among those who are
being saved and
among those who are
2 Corinthians 2:15
It was written on a 3x5 note card with a heart sticker that my precious 88-year old (now 91-year old) Jean B. had written and asked me to take with me on my trip to Africa. And when I looked at it on Monday morning before it all began -- I knew it was a verse I would hold on to and cherish. And so I did.
And this morning as I pondered an encouragement from my pastor, Ray Noah, that it was a gift that I could sit and work on the process of knitting all day. That he himself could not possibly sit still and do the process all day. "Just go buy a hat and scarf, why don't you?" he said. And I finally realized that this Type B personality - which in the midst of many Type A personalities didn't seem to show much value at least to me - all of the sudden made complete sense.
There were no words.
But there was a fragrance.
A fragrance of my presence
"among those who are
being saved and among
those who are perishing"
that would last longer
than the words I thought
I could offer.
No words.
Just me
and them
and the sound
of knitting needles.
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On Tuesday I did peer mediation with Rebecca well actually filled in for people. We were on the junior school and we had a problem the issues were the people playing were arguing over the game,people leaving each other out,and the rules of the game not being explained. We were solving the problem for the whole time we were on and finally we came up with a solution for them. Rebecca and I would make them a treaty of the game rules so we quickly wrote down the rules and got them to all sign it and then they were all happy to play they couldn't wait to till they could play again.
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Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards Taps Jack Black to Host, as Hollywood Primes to Meet the Slime, Saturday, March 29
Jack's Back to Helm Live Star-Studded, Slime-Filled Telecast at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion
Jessica Alba, Drake Bell, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Johnny Depp, Cameron Diaz, Fergie, Keira Knightley, Eddie Murphy, Shaquille O'Neal, Josh Peck, Justin Timberlake and Many More Nab Nominations
LOS ANGELES, Calif. February 7, 2008 Slime recipient/movie star/funnyman Jack Black (DreamWorks' upcoming animated feature Kung Fu Panda) will host Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 29 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) "where Hollywood meets the slime" live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. Black, who helmed in 2006 and was doused then with the green goo, reclaims the reins at the 2008 "mini-Oscars" event where kids honor their favorites from the worlds of film, music, sports and television in a star-studded live telecast (tape delayed for West Coast).
"We couldn't be happier that Jack is back to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice, and we're looking forward to seeing what he'll do for an encore on the show," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Development and Original Programming, Nickelodeon and an Executive Producer of the telecast. "Kids adore Jack, and his energy and unpredictability are a perfect fit for KCA. Last year's 20th milestone show broke records, but with Jack's energy and unpredictability we're expecting more surprises and more slime than ever before."
Jazzed about the return hosting gig, Black said, "I had a ball hosting The Kids Choice Awards, and I'm gearing up big-time to 'take charge' of the chaos and mess again this year. After all, I'm a second-time dad-to-be. I have a lot of secret plans, and I hope to give as good as I get when it comes to good, clean, slimy-green fun."
The ogre's odds to triumph grew tallest this year, as Shrek the Third nabbed four nominations: one for Favorite Animated Movie and three for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Mike Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and Eddie Murphy as Donkey). Murphy also notched the list for Favorite Movie Actor (Norbit). Treasured noms went to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End for Favorite Movie and its stars, Johnny Depp for Favorite Movie Actor and Keira Knightley for Favorite Movie Actress. The Bee Movie made the grade with a couple of noms for Favorite Animated Movie and Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Jerry Seinfeld as Barry B. Benson). Two-time winner Drew Barrymore (Music and Lyrics) grabbed a nom for Favorite Movie Actress as did Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer) and Kirsten Dunst (Spiderman 3).
In television, last year's Favorite TV Show, American Idol, got the nom in a new additional category this year, Favorite Reality Show. Nominee Drake Bell gets a chance to win Favorite TV Actor for the third consecutive year, and 2007's Favorite TV Actress, Miley Cyrus, could repeat her performance and also snag Favorite Female Singer this time around, while her show Hannah Montana faces off against Drake & Josh, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and first-time nominee iCarly. Five-time Favorite Cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants absorbed another nom and will square off against former Blimp winning animated family The Simpsons, who also turn up in the category of Favorite Animated Movie.
Last year's Favorite Female Singer, Beyonce, made the list again to compete against Cyrus, Alicia Keys and Fergie, whose song Big Girls Don't Cry also is nominated for Favorite Song. Last year's Kids' Choice host and Favorite Male Singer, Justin Timberlake, nabbed a nomination in that category again, and the Jonas Brothers and Boys Like Girls are among the contenders for Favorite Musical Group.
The nominees for Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards are:
Favorite Movie
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Are We Done Yet?
The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
The Transformers
Favorite Male Movie Star
Ice Cube (Are We Done Yet?)
Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End)
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (The Game Plan)
Eddie Murphy (Norbit)
Favorite Animated Movie
Bee Movie
Shrek the Third
The Simpsons Movie
Favorite Female Movie Star
Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer)
Drew Barrymore (Music and Lyrics)
Kirsten Dunst (Spiderman 3)
Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End)
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona, Shrek the Third)
Mike Meyers (Shrek, Shrek the Third)
Eddie Murphy (Donkey, Shrek the Third)
Jerry Seinfeld, (Barry B. Benson, Bee Movie)
Favorite Song
Beautiful Girls (Sean Kingston)
Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie)
Don't Matter (Akon)
Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne)
Favorite Male Singer
Bow Wow
Chris Brown
Soulja Boy
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Music Group
Boys Like Girls
Fall Out Boy
Jonas Brothers
Linkin Park
Favorite Female Singer
Miley Cyrus
Alicia Keys
Favorite TV Show
Drake & Josh
Hannah Montana
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Favorite Reality Show
America's Next Top Model
American Idol
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Deal or no Deal?
Favorite Television Actress
Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana
Emma Roberts/Unfabulous
Jamie Lynn Spears/Zoey 101
Raven-Symone/That's So Raven
Favorite Television Actor
Drake Bell/Drake & Josh
Josh Peck/Drake & Josh
Dylan Sprouse/The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Cole Sprouse/The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Favorite Cartoon
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ed, Edd and Eddy
The Simpsons
SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Male Athlete
Tony Hawk
Shaquille O'Neal
Alex Rodriguez
Tiger Woods
Favorite Female Athlete
Cheryl Ford
Danica Patrick
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Favorite Video Game
Dance Dance Revolution
Guitar Hero
High School Musical: Sing It!
Madden NFL '08
Favorite Book
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Volume One: The Long Way Home
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Harry Potter series
How to Eat Fried Worms
Kids will be able to cast their vote online at
beginning Monday, March 3 in a total of 18 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show. Kids also will be able to vote via the Nick mobile website (wap.nick.com). Beginning Monday-Friday, March 10-14, a different category will be featured on-air each day, and kids again vote for their favorite online at Nick.com.
Leading up to the award show, TurboNick, Nickelodeon's broadband video service on Nick.com, will feature a Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards playlist, along with various clips from past awards shows and current promotions for the 21st Annual Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. Mini-site features of the KCA 2008 area in TurboNick will include KCA clips, quizzes, games, mash-ups and more. On the night of the live show, TurboNick will serve as the interactive broadband home base for all things Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards and will give kids an insider's look at the entire live event: on the orange carpet, backstage and at the after party. Exclusive backstage webcams will give kids control of what they want to see. Free promotional Podcasts will be available on Nick.com for various media players. These Podcasts also will be available on the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com) as free downloads to iPods.
Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group will host a special package of On Demand content in March that will incorporate Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards related content. Nickelodeon will also partner with affiliates to host Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards screening parties in select markets. General Mills, Burger King, Kia and Hasbro are presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids Choice Awards, with Dixie, Skechers and Kraft Foods serving as associate sponsors.
The U.S. Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards show is seen in more than 205 million households across Nickelodeon's 34 channels in the U.K., Europe, Russia, Israel, Asia, Australia, Latin America and Brazil. Since premiering the first KCAs in the US in 1987, Nickelodeon has launched eight fully localized versions around the globe starting with Meus Premios Brasil in 2000 and Mis Premios Nick Mexico in 2003. Annual events now also take place in Sweden, Holland, Italy, China and Australia.
Last year, two new Kids' Choice Awards debuted in the biggest television markets in Europe. For the first time ever, Nickelodeon UK brought the Kids' Choice Awards to the UK. That event was produced by Nickelodeon UK, together with the team behind MTV's European Music Awards. Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Germany took place in fall 2007.
Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards is being produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Bob Bain Productions. This year's telecast will feature Saturday Night Live veteran Beth McCarthy as director. Bob Bain and Marjorie Cohn are executive producers. Paula Kaplan is co-executive producer. Media outlets can reference the most up-to-date information on Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards by logging onto
Host Black starred on the big screen as a Friar-turned-wrestler in the smash hit Nacho Libre and as showman Carl Denham, who captures the giant ape, in King Kong. He starred most recently in the critically acclaimed Margot at the Wedding and last year in Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny. After earning a cult following for his comic rock-folk band Tenacious D, the actor first gained big-screen attention and won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award in High Fidelity as John Cusack's sarcastic music store clerk. He went on to prove his box-office draw in School of Rock and to win a Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of a failed rock musician turned substitute teacher in an uptight private school. Black made his mark, too, starring in the title role opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in Shallow Hal and in films including The Holiday, Envy, Orange County, Saving Silverman and Bob Roberts. He was the voice of Lenny in the animated hit feature Shark Tale and will voice Po in the upcoming Kung Fu Panda. Next up, he is literally magnetic in the comedy Please Be Kind, Rewind as his character sets out to remake every film he inadvertently erases in a video store.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 94 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
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I doubt she will against the supernova star that is Miley Cyrus, but I'd love to see what Nick do if Jamie-Lynn Spears wins the award for TV Actress. I doubt she'll be at the awards, seeing how her bump will be pretty prominent by April.
And the fact Drake & Josh got nominated over (I assume) Zoey 101 for Favourite TV Show is COMPLETE BULL. The Season 3 finale was one of the highest rated programmes on cable the night it aired; wheras Drake & Josh has been out of production since Summer 2007.
What's the deal with Nickelodeon completely shunning Hairspray? Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah... all big KCA names but not a single nom. Shameful.
Anyone notice a giant hole in the Favourite TV Actor category? Suite Life and Drake and Josh... are you telling me these are the only two kids oriented programmes out there with Male stars?!
And I didn't even know Ed, Edd and Eddy was still going!
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And the fact Drake & Josh got nominated over (I assume) Zoey 101 for Favourite TV Show is COMPLETE BULL. The Season 3 finale was one of the highest rated programmes on cable the night it aired; wheras Drake & Josh has been out of production since Summer 2007.
Hmmmmmmm that dont make no difference both shows wrapped production at around the same times and both shows made their final episodes at around the same times it's just that Nickelodeon aired the Drake and Josh finale (in my eyes) far too early.
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My congrats to Ed, Edd, n' Eddy, what I'd say is hands down the best cartoon on the air, and one of the top 5 greatest animated series of all-time IMO, getting nominated once again for the KCA. Even though SpongeBob will win, I'm just happy to see the show get recognition.
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Good thing is that Jack Black is hosting again. HE ROCKS! Anyways..I agree with avaitor, at least Ed, Edd, n' Eddy got nomiated. I just wish that hopefully one KCA year that Spongebob either doesn't get nomiated or doesn't win, 5 times in a row! That's alot.
I don't know about Favorite Female Actress...they all have a good shot winning. (It would be funny if they all tied.
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I keep seeing things that I didn't notice the first time... Raven for Fav TV Actress... for what, her one guest appearance in Cory in the House?!
She's good and all, but it's a little short-sighted to nominate her and then over-look Kyle Massey or even, if Raven was still elegible for her work on That's So Raven, then Orlando Brown could be nominated for Fav TV Actor.
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Post subject: Re: Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards HOST +NOMI
Here's my take on some selected categories:
wowrashmi wrote:
Favorite Female Singer
Miley Cyrus
Alicia Keys
With Miley Cyrus (nominated twice) and Hannah Montana nominated and her concert putting The Beatles to shame, I won't be surprised if the KCAs' ratings top that of the last M*A*S*H episode in 1983. I swear -- her popularity among the fangirlz right now has gone full tilt.
wowrashmi wrote:
Favorite Reality Show
America's Next Top Model
American Idol
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Deal or no Deal?
5th Grader and DOND are game shows, not reality shows. Would make just as sense to nominate "Jeopardy!" and "The Price Is Right" in this category.
wowrashmi wrote:
Favorite Cartoon
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ed, Edd and Eddy
The Simpsons
SpongeBob SquarePants
For the first time since they were first nominated, "The Simpsons" have been nominated twice -- one each for their movie and TV show. However, in this category, you can bet that SpongeBob will win -- the prize will almost always go to the popular Nicktoon.
wowrashmi wrote:
Favorite Male Athlete
Tony Hawk
Shaquille O'Neal
Alex Rodriguez
Tiger Woods
Favorite Female Athlete
Cheryl Ford
Danica Patrick
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
If Serena and Venus both win, it will be living proof that that KCAs have been "fixed".
Also, it's a good thing there wasn't a "Favorite Team" category again this year -- the KCAs' perennial NFL representative, the Miami Dolphins, were 1-15 in 2007, and could've very easily gone winless.
wowrashmi wrote:
Favorite Book
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Volume One: The Long Way Home
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Harry Potter series
How to Eat Fried Worms
I won't be surprised if the Harry Potter series is nominated again in 2009, and 2010, etc. -- Harry Potter won this category in the past, even when he had no book out the previous year.
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:22 am
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If Serena and Venus both win, it will be living proof that that KCAs have been "fixed".
I've always known that they've been rigged.
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I watched the KCA's until about 2003, then I watched again in 2007, hoping for something looking back on the show since 1987, only to be disappointed...
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4 common mistakes to avoid during recruitment
By Chris Buck | Associate Director of Expansion
Why change something if it isn't broken? This is often a mindset we take when planning recruitment or when it comes to the approach we are taking to find the guys to join. Some of these approaches are outdated and some lead us to miss out on amazing opportunities to get more and higher quality men. Here are 4 mistakes many of our chapters/colonies make when recruiting.
You are putting up a façade
For some reason many of us feel that we have to tell potential members what we think they want to hear. This means selling a Lambda Chi Alpha experience that doesn't exist. We tell them dues are less than they are by hiding fees, embellish our social stature, or are misleading about what expectations we have for our members. This creates a chapter of men who joined one thing with it really being something entirely different. The reality is, the more genuine you are about what Lambda Chi Alpha is all about, the better men you will attract and recruit. Not to mention your retention rate will soar. So when talking with guys, bring them around the chapter to show them what it really means to be a member and what they can truly expect.
You are not having one-on-one meetings
A one-on-one or two-on-one meeting can be the most valuable activity you can infuse into your recruitment plan. This allows members of your chapter to get to know potential members on a deeper level and to learn how Lambda Chi Alpha can help them and how they can contribute to the organization. This also creates a less intimidating environment for them to ask you questions and get their concerns answered. I will be sharing an article later this week about how to tackle one of these meetings.
You think the High Delta is solely responsible for recruitment
This may be one of my biggest pet peeves, but despite the common belief, it is not the High Delta's job to be the best recruiter or be in charge of all things recruitment. It is everyone's job to recruit and the High Delta should be responsible for the coordination and organization of recruitment efforts. If you are relying solely on your High Delta to recruit you are not going to get the results you are hoping for.
You think recruitment should cost a ton of money
So you got a yacht for recruitment this year which may be cool but is it a wise use of the chapter's funds? The simple answer is no. Recruitment shouldn't be about having the most lavish event, but about getting to know potential members. I don't know how one expects to talk and get to know a potential member during a chapter hosted concert. Whether it's a service project, brotherhood event, or a business meeting, the best recruitment events are inexpensive and give a realistic perspective of Lambda Chi Alpha
This article is part of a fall series to share recruitment ideas, best practices, and to highlight the success our members see this term. If your chapter is succeeding at recruiting or doing something unique, let us know so that we can share it with our entire brotherhood.
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Breakingviews: RBS Libor bonus ploy second-tier
Jan. 11 - RBS's plan to pay its Libor rigging fine with bonuses may be noble, but won't be followed by all, says Reuters Breakingviews.
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Alumni all-stars
Memorial names Alumni Tribute Award winners for 2011
Fred Best, Krista Power, Rhonda Zygocki, and Elizabeth Scammell-Reynolds
By David Penney
Memorial University will honour four exceptional alumni at the 30th annual Alumni Tribute Awards on Oct. 17.
Rhonda Zygocki, a senior executive with Chevron, will receive the Alumna of the Year Award, while Krista Power, a research scientist and professor, will accept the Horizon Award for exceptional achievement under the age of 35. Fred Best is the long-serving mayor of Clarenville and he will receive the Outstanding Community Service Award. Elizabeth Scammell-Reynolds will accept the J. D. Eaton Award for exceptional leadership and outstanding service to Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The awards selection committee is made up of seven members, including Rex Gibbons and chair Brian King.
"This year's group of Tribute Award winners are defined by remarkable talent and accomplishments, as well as incredible contributions both to Memorial and their communities," said Mr. King. "Memorial has been a big part of their lives and they continue to maintain strong ties with our university."
Following graduation from Memorial's bachelor of engineering program in 1980, Ms. Zygocki's career has climbed steadily upward.
She began her career with Chevron supervising oil rigs in central Alberta, and has continued to take on challenging roles of increasing responsibility that have taken her all over the world.
Currently the executive vice-president of policy and planning, Ms. Zygocki holds one of the most senior executive positions with Chevron Corporation's global operations. Her progressive corporate policy initiatives in the areas of strategy and planning, health, environment and safety on behalf of Chevron have been felt worldwide.
Ms. Zygocki is a mentor and leader, contributing to innumerable boards while also giving of her time and expertise to guide young people in the infancy of their careers. Her work extends far beyond the San Francisco Bay Area she currently calls home. She is a dedicated ambassador for Memorial University and a steadfast contributor to the growth of her alma mater.
"Rhonda Zygocki has been a pioneer in a career with Chevron that spans more than 30 years that has taken her around the globe," said Mr. Gibbons. "She continues to do remarkable work as a corporate leader and in her dedication to the greater community. Ms. Zygocki is a very deserving recipient of the Alumna of the Year award."
Krista Power, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada and adjunct professor at the University of Guelph, is this year's Horizon Award recipient. The award recognizes extraordinary achievements of Memorial alumni under the age of 35.
Since completing her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and nutrition at Memorial, Ms. Power has completed a PhD in nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto and postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Turku in Finland and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Ms. Power is pushing the boundaries of her research on the effects of dietary compounds and extracts on human health and despite a hectic schedule of teaching, research and supervising, she continues to accumulate publications and awards along the way.
"Krista Power has certainly accomplished a lot in a short period of time," said Mr. Gibbons. "On top of her personal achievements, the nature of her research is extremely important for the health and well-being of our communities, and that is commendable."
Fred Best is the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Community Service Award. A man whose name has become synonymous with the Town of Clarenville, Mr. Best is not only a long serving mayor but also a former teacher and principal.
For 28 years he was an educator, and during that time got involved in municipal politics. For 14 years he wore both hats until his retirement from the Eastern School District in 1990.
Since then he has continued to serve as mayor, a post he has held since 1981. A consummate volunteer and advocate for the town of Clarenville and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Mr. Best has served on many boards and volunteered in a variety of capacities over the course of his career.
"Mr. Best has displayed incredible dedication to his community over the course of an impressive career," said Mr. King. "Making a community better for everyone is about work ethic and commitment, and that defines the reputation of Fred Best."
The recipient of the J.D. Eaton Alumni Award, which recognizes an outstanding contribution to Memorial University, is Elizabeth Scammell-Reynolds.
Ms. Scammell-Reynolds has enjoyed a lifelong relationship with Memorial, and it started at the Parade Street campus in 1954. Please see related story on P. 2.
Her career as a student, and later a professor at Memorial are only part of the story.
Ms. Scammell-Reynolds has and continues to set a standard for volunteerism. She is the co-founder, past president and long time committee member of Memorial's alumni association, as well as a two-time elected alumni representative to Memorial's Board of Regents.
A professional art appraiser, Ms. Scammell-Reynolds is the founder and driving force behind the annual alumni art exhibit, an event that is now in its seventh year. She has contributed to innumerable committees, reunions, alumni activities and events over the course of a 57-year relationship with Memorial University.
"Ms. Scammell-Reynolds has led by example, and that is something we can all learn from," said Mr. King. "She has not only envisioned a better university for all of us, but has rolled up her sleeves and made that happen."
The 30th Annual Alumni Tribute Awards will take place on Oct. 17 at Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland in St. John's. To purchase tickets, visit www.munalum.ca or call the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development at (709) 864-2313.


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Democratic pollsters are giddy and think they've struck pay dirt. Economists are appalled and think they've struck fool's gold.
While energy independence is not a new idea —- it's been embraced to varying degrees by every single national politician, including President Bush, over the last 30 years —- it's the sort of thing that sounds good at first blush but looks ridiculous the more you think about it. Actually, characterizing the idea as ridiculous is charitable.
First off, energy independence won't do any good whatsoever unless we either stop using petroleum products altogether or, alternatively, ban all imports and exports of oil, gasoline and the like. That's because moving oil around the globe is so cheap and easy that a shortage of oil anywhere in the world increases the price of oil everywhere in the world.
That's why the oil price shock set off in 1979 by the Iranian Revolution increased the price of oil in Great Britain just as much as it increased the price of oil in Japan. It didn't matter that Great Britain was energy independent at the time and that Japan was 100 percent reliant upon imports.
Are we then "dangerously beholden" to the Saudis and the rest of OPEC, as Kerry claims? No more than we are "dangerously beholden" to the guys who run grocery stores.
Sure, we need the oil to keep the economy going, but the Saudis (like most of the rest of OPEC) need the revenues produced by the oil trade to keep from starving. Given the lack of any other particularly profitable industry within Arab OPEC member states, oil producers need the money generated by oil sales more than oil consumers need the petroleum.
Simply reducing the amount of oil we import from the Middle East would likewise accomplish nothing. A Saudi production cutback would increase the cost of oil produced in Texas, Mexico and Russia just as much as it would increase the cost of oil produced in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, if we don't buy Saudi oil, somebody else would. Given the global nature of the marketplace, what matters is overall supply and demand, not who provides the supply or who makes the demand.
But wouldn't we be less vulnerable to some future embargo were we less dependent on Middle East oil? No. All that happened during the 1973 oil embargo, for instance, is that instead of buying oil from OPEC, the United States bought oil from other market actors that bought oil from OPEC. It was the production cutback that accompanied the embargo —- not the embargo itself —- that drove the resulting oil spike.
As Saudi oil minister Sheikh Zaki Yamani conceded later, the embargo "did not imply that we could reduce imports to the United States … the world is really just one market. So the embargo was more symbolic than anything else."
As The New York Times reports, Kerry's top energy advisers know all of this —- as does everyone even passingly familiar with energy markets. But Kerry is apparently not the kind of man to let a little reality get in the way of a good applause line.


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Acoustic Duo: £480 for 2 x45mins sets – guitar and vocals, perfect for over reception drinks or over the meal
Cocktail Pianist: £300 for 2 x 45 min sets – cocktail piano always sets a sophisticated mood at any event. *Please note, price would be a little more if applying to our 4pc MIB Rocks option (as we'd need to bring in additional musicians)
Buddha Bar Sax Set: £240 for 1 sax for 60mins – the 'Buddha Bar' set is based on the chillout Ibiza style tunes, and is a nice alternative to the more traditional jazz over reception drinks. This is very popular with corporate events and younger parties. Only available with the 6 piece band or bigger. *Please note, price would be a little more if applying to our 4pc MIB Rocks option (as we'd need to bring in additional musicians)
Ceremony Song: £150 – our solo vocalist (a member of the band later) will perform the song of your choice during the ceremony. This is a nice alternative / addition to a reading, and you can choose any song that you like.
Live Sound in additional rooms / areas: £120 per additional area – for some events you may require the band to perform in different areas of the venue (eg. one set outside and one set inside). In order for the changeover to go smoothly additional gear and time is required, therefore there is a small charge.
Song requests: £60 per musician (for up to 5 songs), £90 per musician (for up to 10 songs), £120 per musician (for up to 15 songs) – we will happily learn one song free of charge for your first dance or special request. Any extra songs that are not featured on our latest repertoire list can be especially learned, rehearsed and musically arranged for the above fees. We wouldn't recommend any more than 15 new song requests but if you would like to discuss this further please do get in touch.
White Costumes: £60 per musician – very popular with Jewish weddings and other events that want a bit of 'pazazz'!
Up to 30 live 'Walk on Clips': £60 per musician / sound engineer for up to a 2 hour ceremony – suitable for awards ceremonies.
Site visit before the event: £120 + petrol costs (please note, this is not usually necessary but sometimes our clients prefer to meet us and walk us through everything at the venue. We do find its absolutely fine to just speak to the venue on the phone beforehand, if we haven't already played their before)
All extras are subject to VAT
You might also like to check out some of the other acts we run:
www.UndercoverSuperstars.com – surprise singers at your event! We hide singers 'undercover' as waiters, bar staff, even guests, and they burst into song and shock everyone!
www.liveloungers.com – a beautiful 3 piece acoustic act for over dinner
ALSO CHECK OUT www.theMIBexperience.com for the ultimate elite package for your event – a specially designed non-stop live music package featuring a plethora of options so you can taylor your own live music ideas!


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Andhra Pradesh' cotton plantations, employ 200,000 children below the age of 14. The vast majority are girls, as they are preferred over boys.
By Priyanka Khanna
Children employed in the cotton plantation industry in Andhra Pradesh have a reason to smile with corporate giant IKEA joining hands with UNICEF to prevent child labour in the south-eastern Indian state.
The partnership comes in the light of reports that the state's vast cotton plantations, which produce bulk of India's hybrid cottonseeds, employ 200,000 children below the age of 14. The vast majority of these children are girls, as they are preferred over boys.
On average 10 to 12 girls work per acre and are mostly drawn from the traditionally-oppressed and marginalised communities whose families are heavily indebted and have pledged their child's labour to pay off the debt.
A UNICEF survey conducted on children working in Andhra Pradesh's cottonseed farms indicated that about 95 per cent of the children were employed under some form of debt bondage. Almost all children were working against a loan given to their families which meant that 100 per cent of their wage went into paying back the loan.
The impact of working in the cotton fields on a child's health is severe, given that they stand for up to 14 hours for manually cross-pollinating cotton plants. In addition, the exposure to toxic chemicals leads to an array of adverse health conditions.
About 60 per cent of the children working in cottonseed fields have abandoned school and 29 per cent have never attended school, the report states. As about half of them began working before the age of 11, literacy levels are very low.
Child marriages are also rampant in the area. Sexual and other forms of physical abuse by employers are common, and verbal abuse is routine, the report states.
These findings have led IKEA and UNICEF to expand their existing global partnership to include the cottonseed plantations of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The project, supported also by the German Committee for UNICEF, aims to promote an integrated community-based strategy for the promotion and protection of children rights. The world leader in furnishing will contribute over USD 500,000 to the initiative.
About 60 per cent of the children working in cottonseed fields have abandoned school and 29 per cent have never attended school
IKEA shares UNICEF view that the child labour has serious implications for the growth development of these children and violates their rights.
The project also looks at a convergence of government and community actions to facilitate children to withdraw from work and access education. It includes promotion of an integrated, community-based strategy involving government departments, community groups and children themselves.
The foray into Andhra Pradesh comes on the heel of success of another project jointly implemented by UNICEF and IKEA in the carpet weaving belt of Uttar Pradesh. The initiative, started in 2000, is based on the understanding that child labour can only be eliminated through an integrated programmatic approach focusing on holistic development of a child -- through education, health anThe project highlights the need for school-based campaigns against child labour and the development of a reliable database on impact of hazardous work.d child protection interventions.
The project in Uttar Pradesh is complimented by sensitisation and empowerment of marginalised communities, in the belief that community support is a must for promotion of children's rights in a sustainable manner.
(Click here for photo-essay on the IKEA UNICEF initiative in the carpet weaving belt in Uttar Pradesh).


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Ni Hao and Welcome to China. Immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture through our Mandarin language courses in Guilin. Suitable for Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels. You'll learn from trained professionals who have studied TCFL (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language).
The modules are flexible so that you can apply your newly acquired language skills in practical situations according to your specific needs, such as learning the language for leisure or for work/business purposes.
Your programme will start with a cultural immersion week where you'll meet the local people, taste the local cuisine and get familiar with Chinese customs.
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Your programme will start with a cultural immersion week where you'll meet the local people, taste the local cuisine and get familiar with Chinese customs. Your mornings will be spent learning how to speak Chinese and understanding cultural customs before adventuring into the local towns and cities and exploring the streets while socialising with the locals. You'll have opportunities to visit a Confucius temple and a Guangong temple, local fairs, and some amazing natural scenery. It is a fun filled week that is dedicated to getting to know China and some of its cultural aspects first hand.
The main language training is located in Fengyan in the beautiful Karst mountain area of Guangxi Province. The course covers Mandarin, both spoken and written (characters and pinyin). They are run in small groups or, particularly at more advanced levels, on a one to one tutorial basis so that they can be tailored to individual needs. Following initial language learning at our Centre in Fengyan, SKYPE delivery can be arranged so that tuition can continue remotely for individuals who wish to travel in China – or even after they have returned to their home country.
Taster Programmes
These are included in the Cultural Immersion week. This week is the start point for those on their first visit to China and who have very little or no Chinese language. It covers the basics and will at least get you to the level of shopping for basic requirements and ordering food in a restaurant! See separate programme description).
Beginner Level Classes:
These focus on practicing everyday phrases and conversations that will help you to get by in China in a variety of situations. These classes will enable you to tour China and get the most out of your visit in China: whether simply meeting and greeting people, buying local foods and bargaining for a good price, or travelling around. They will also, if you are teaching English in China, enable you to use classroom phrases that every teacher might need: 'please be quiet', 'show me your exercise book', 'repeat after me' are good examples. Our tutors will also accompany you on various visits so you can practice your skills.
Intermediate and Advanced Level Classes:
These courses are for those who have already attained some proficiency in the Chinese language through previous study and/or those who already have Chinese language qualifications. They will include written and spoken Chinese, using both pinyin and Chinese characters. These courses are intended to build fluency in both spoken and written conversations. They are likely to appeal to those who want to take their language learning further, whether to supplement the learning they have already had in their home country in a supported 'immersion' context, or whether they need that fluency to further their studies in China or business.
For intermediate and advanced level Chinese language options, three to six months is recommended to achieve proficiency. To facilitate learning during these longer periods, 'Skype' tutorial delivery can be arranged, wherever you are in China, or even after you have returned to your home country. Please speak to your Project Coordinator for details and costs.
The exact schedule is subject to change depending upon your needs and requirements. Typically however, after the 'taster' sessions in the Cultural Immersion week, there will be four hours of 'formal' Chinese language training per day, five days a week plus homework/self-study and accompanied visits so that you can practice your Chinese in 'real life' situations.
You will have your weekends free to explore enjoy your local surroundings, tour the area or simply relax.
The actual study plan will be tailored according to your level and students will be grouped together according to their language ability.
All training will include speaking, listening, reading, and vocabulary and some written Chinese and local colloquialisms in different parts of China.
Programmes start every Sunday, all year round.
All programmes in China will be suspended on these dates:
February 5th - March 5th: Chinese New Year and public holidays
Your accommodation will be at the Centre with the staff & coordinators in Gongcheng, which is 20 minutes from Fengyan. Accommodation will be in shared bedrooms of 2-8 people. Rooms in the centre are equipped with fans, hot and cold water and Western style toilets. Wifi is also available in the center. There is a washing machine for laundry and a bar with a variety of drinks, snacks and food in a unique Chinese atmosphere. The house runs as a 'family' so you'll help to clean up after yourself and to play your part in keeping the accommodation neat and tidy!
Wi-Fi / Internet: Wi-fi facilities are available in the public areas.
Upgraded accommodation options are available for couples, families or those with a slightly larger budget who prefer 4* hotel luxury. This option is also particularly
attractive to older participants who have a larger budget that they prefer to spend
on their 'home comforts'. Please note that the cost of this is additional to the
cost of the programme. These will be subject to availability at time of booking.
Please contact us for further details.
You will be provided with three meals a day during the week - breakfast, lunch and dinner whilst at the centre. Weekends will be two meals a day – breakfast and dinner. These will be Chinese dishes typical of the local area, comprising mainly rice, noodles and vegetables with a little meat. This can seem to lack the variety of food within the West, but it is typical of the village.
Please let us know if you are a vegetarian so that we can cater for you.
Read important information about the Support & Backup you receive before you leave and during your programme.
Read about the Safety and Security measures we take to ensure your safety and wellbeing while on our programme.
Once you have applied for a placement, we'll contact you and send you our Welcome
Pack. You'll also receive Log-on details and password for our Volunteer Extranet
where you'll have access to all the documentation and information which we've put
together to facilitate preparations for your adventure! Your Project Co-ordinator
for your country will liaise with you throughout the arrangements process, as well
as while you're on your placement and on your return home.
The documents you'll have access to also include a Country Factfile, Safety Guide
and any manuals that may assist you on your particular programme (e.g. Teaching
Guide, Sports Manuals, Enrichment Suggestions for Animal Care, etc.). We do all
we can to make your stay one that you'll never forget. This is a truly awesome,
elegant and beautiful country.
There are fully trained Chinese co-ordinators at the Centre and they are bilingual
(Chinese – including local dialect, and English). They too live as part of the family
at the Centre and are there to run scheduled activities whilst also assisting those
who want to branch out individually to explore the area themselves or undertake
self-organised activities. They are there 24/7 to deal with any problems participants
may have. They are an important part of the family.
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Make the most of your time there! To help you do that, we've put together some exciting
activities, courses and tours that you can add to your itinerary. These are designed
to be fun, but also to enable you to learn, and expand your personal and professional
development enjoyment ... but mostly for your enjoyment! :-)
1 week of cultural integration into the rich life of China,
Price: £275, including food and accommodation
Ni Hao and Welcome to China. In this fun-filled 1-week Culture Immersion
Programme you'll meet the local people, taste the local cuisine and get familiar
with Chinese customs. Your mornings will be spent learning how to speak Chinese
and understanding cultural customs before adventuring into the local towns and cities
and exploring the streets while socialising with the locals. You have opportunities
to visit a Confucius temple and a Guangong temple, local fairs, and some amazing
natural scenery sites in groups or individually during free time.
A typical week in the Cultural Immersion Programme is:
Most evenings are spent learning how to play Chinese games like; Mah-jong, Chess
or watching Chinese films.
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Price: £850, including food and accommodation.
Get up close and personal, with both baby pandas who weigh only 100 grams at birth
and gradually develop to 60lbs in their second year of life to their far larger
parents that weigh a massive 250-350 lbs. In the last 2 years the volunteer work
at the panda base has contributed to the doubling of the panda population – which
is an amazing achievement. The work you'll be able to do will vary depending on
what is required at the time upi're there, so flexibility is essential. During your
placement your daily activities will include:
If you're interested in animal conservation, this represents a real opportunity
to learn about the Giant Panda, something
that is unique to China. A typical programme is as follows, but this will vary from
week to week and season to season.
Pick up from Chengdu airport.
You will be collected from Chengdu airport by one of our English speaking co-ordinators
who will transfer you to the city where you will stay for two nights.
After a morning's rest, you can take a tour the city of Chengdu including local
markets, parks and the famous ancient pedestrian street of Kuan-zhai Alley. Visit
the Business quarter. Later, join
us at the welcome dinner in one of the City's restaurants.
Transfer to the Panda Reserve (3 hours by bus). Lunch at the Panda base.
Afternoon briefing and introduction to the work you will be doing.
Also registration (where you will be issued with your uniform, volunteer card etc).
Guided tour of the Panda base and meet the panda keepers whom you will be assisting.
Dinner at the hostel restaurant.
Wednesday – Friday:
For the next 3 days you will work as an assistant to the Panda Keeper. General duties
will include cleaning, preparing food, chopping and carrying bamboo.
8:00 am transfer to Chengdu City/airport (arriving Chengdu airport at approximately
11.00 a.m) for your departure. Afternoon flights are recommended.
Terms and Conditions apply for Add-Ons, please see here.
Our centre in Fengyan Village is 140km from Guilin City in Guangxi Province. It is an amazing region full of traditional Chinese houses and karst mountains. The Centre here has been chosen to give you the experience of traditional Chinese village life during your visit to China. The Centre is located slightly above the village with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. It is a traditional brick-built ornate house of historical importance that has been recently renovated. The location is important: it provides the context of the traditional China, of life as it has been in China for thousands of years, the very roots of the modern China that is developing so fast.
There are many things to do and places to visit/see around Fengyan – both nearby and a little further afield.
I really do not want to leave! And
I can definitely say this has been one of the best times of my life! It really has,
it has changed my life in so many different ways I can't explain in words!
Jordan Scott
It has been a most amazing experience.
Not just meeting and working with the pandas, but learning about the culture and
society of China. The volunteers are friendly and fun to hang out with, so evenings
are pretty great. I think it's fair to say that I've had a few culture shocks, so
much here is different from my home in Sweden, but I've had a great time discovering
these differences. I definitely want to come back someday
Lynn, Sweden
The whole trip was amazing and your
organisation terrific - we can learn so much from China!
Judy Machin


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They started out as a small, family owned retailer and gradually began to spread beyond its small town roots to towns across America. Along the way they changed the company's name and quickly became known for offering low prices on a wide variety of items. Consumers flock to them and they are opening more stores annually in the US than any other retailer. I'm talking about Wal-Mart, right? No, Dollar General! Let's take a closer look at another one of America's retail success stories, the Dollar General Corporation.
J.L. Turner was a man toughened by life's difficulties who founded what was later to become Dollar General with his son, Cal. At the age of 11, his father died and young J.L. soon found himself out of school and working to support his family. By the age of 17 he was married and operating a bridle shop with his wife. Later, he opened a country store but had to give that business up when prices dropped along with his profits. Soon thereafter he began to work for a dry goods wholesaler and, later, he bought and liquated bankrupt general stores during the Great Depression.
By 1939, J.L. and Cal decided to plunk down $5,000 each to start J.L Turner and Sons Wholesale store in Kentucky. In 1955 a new idea was born – the dollar store – and all the stores in their growing fold soon were converted and the Dollar General name was born. The company went public in 1968 and today it operates over 7550 stores in 30 states with more than 700 added in 2004 alone.
So, what kind of items can you find at Dollar General? A good variety! The store reminds me of another retailer, now defunct — Woolworth's — in that they carry a little bit of everything. Do you need greeting cards? Excellent quality cards are sold for the unheard of low price of 2 for $1. Seasonal items such as coolers, plastic benches, folding stools, flags, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, wind chimes, and more are on prominent display. Food items as well as personal care products are carried, many of which have the Dollar General name and have a pre-stamped price right on the product. No, they do not have a complete line of any product, just the bestsellers. Still, the variety is good.
Because Dollar General was founded exclusively as a dollar store, many of their items are still priced at a dollar or less. Fortunately, for consumers, they are not restricted by the 'one dollar' limit and other items of greater value are sold too. Do you need sunflower bird seed? $2 per bag. Do you want DG candy? 4 for $1. On a recent visit I made to my nearby Dollar General I noticed many summer items on display outside the store with discount labels of 30% featured. Thus, the $20 molded plastic bench – available in white or hunter green – was now reduced to $14. Although the chain prices their items competitively, marked down items are easily found and quickly snapped up. So, if you see an item reduced and you want it, you better snag it right away!
Dollar General clearly states on their website that they serve lower and lower-middle income customers. Thus, one of their strong sellers is the Dollar General private label found on many products throughout the store. The quality of these items can differ, however. For example, I purchased the DG version of a York Peppermint Patty and can emphatically tell you that York has no fear of DG overtaking them in this category! If it is price you want, then get the DG patty. If it is taste, consistency, and quality you desire, then get the York Peppermint Patty. The store sells both items.
As widespread as the company stores are, you cannot find them in twenty states — yet. All states on the east coast are served except for those in New England. Stores can be found in the upper Midwest and as far west as Wisconsin then down to Texas and over to Arizona. All of the northwest and California, Utah, and Wyoming fall outside of their current service area. Still, the company is able to saturate the market with over 900 stores in Texas alone.
Many small towns that would probably not be served by a larger retailer usually have a Dollar General store present. Thus, the corporation's commitment to small towns remains important to them, something many of the larger retailers have forgotten about over time.
Do I recommend Dollar General? Yes, because I shop there. No, I don't purchase many of their store labeled items for reasons mentioned earlier. Still, I like to shop at a store that is small enough to locate much of what I need quickly and at a good price while allowing me to leave without feeling overwhelmed. Apparently, most of their customers feel the same way.


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Sunday, July 20
Kids Triathlon Children ages 7 to 15 can participate in the seventh annual TriColumbia Kidz Triathlon at Clemens Crossing Elementary School, 10320 Quarterstaff Road in Columbia, from 7 a.m. to noon. Event includes exercise, photography, food and music.
'As You Like It' The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents this comedy at 6 p.m. at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3691 Sarah's Lane. Tickets are $15-$38, free for those 18 and younger with a paying adult. Gates open 90 minutes before each performance; picnickers are welcome. Information: 410-313-8661 or chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
Lakefront concert St. John Baptist Church performs at Columbia's Lakefront in a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Bring blankets and enjoy live music outdoors.
Monday, July 21
On the big screen "Despicable Me 2" (rated PG) will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Town Center lakefront off Little Patuxent Parkway as part of the Columbia Association's Summer Lakefront Film Festival. Admission and parking are free. Information: 410-715-3161 or go to lakefrontfestival.com.
Tuesday, July 22
Food, farms, films and fun Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, hosts the fifth annual Howard County Film Feastival, where attendees can sample food from local farms and restaurants while watching short films about local agriculture, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required: 410-730-4049 or go to filmfeastival2014.eventbrite.com. Free, but donations benefit the Howard County Food Bank.
Wednesday, July 23
Blogs party Howard County bloggers and their readers are invited to a party at 5:30 p.m. at Secolari Artisan Oils and Vinegars in The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway. Event will feature tastings, light snacks and pairings of oil, vinegar and salts. RSVPs appreciated to bit.ly/secolarijuly23 or Google "secolari, hocoblogs" to find invitation. Information: 410-730-3300.
Music by the lake One Flight Up performs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 10275 Wincopin Circle as part of the Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival. Free. If it rains, the performance will be canceled. Call 410-715-3127 for updates. Information: 301-596-2017.
'Sunset Serenades' The annual summer concert series continues with the U.S. Naval Academy's Electric Brigade rock band at 7 p.m. at Centennial Park, 10000 Route 108 in Ellicott City. Admission is free, but a parking donation of $3 per car is requested. Information: 410-313-4700.
Thursday, July 24
Lakefront sounds Ruthie and the Wranglers take the stage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 10275 Wincopin Circle as part of the Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival. Free. In the event of rain, the performance will be canceled. Call 410-715-3127 for updates. Information: 301-596-2017.
Friday, July 25
Music The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia presents "A Midsummer Night's Cabaret," featuring soprano Hilary Dean and pianist Michael Adcock at 7:30 p.m. July 25-26 at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way in Columbia. Tickets are $20, $15 for students, free for children younger than 15 with a paying adult. Information: 410-381-0097.
Traveling Bands The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks' Traveling Bands Summer Concert Series continues with the folk/pop group Naked Blue at 7 p.m. at Schooley Mill Park, 12975 Hall Shop Road in Highland. Information: 410-313-4700.
Movie hero The Columbia Association's Summer Lakefront Film Festival continues with "Iron Man 3" (rated PG-13) at 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Town Center Lakefront off Little Patuxent Parkway. Admission and parking are free. Information: 410-715-3161 or go to lakefrontfestival.com.
Saturday, July 26
'Music at the Museum' The Howard County Historical Society presents the vocal duo Two for the Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at 8328 Court Ave. in Ellicott City. Tickets are $15 per person. Information: 410-480-3250 or hchsmd.org/events.
Lakefront concert Vocalist Julie Hall performs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Columbia Lakefront as a part of the Lakefront Summer Festival Concert series. Admission and parking are free.
Theater The Columbia Center for Theatrical Art's Teen Professional Theatre presents "The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy" Thursday-Sunday, July 24-27, at Glenelg High School, 14025 Burntwoods Road. Call 410-381-0700 for admission prices, show times and more information.
Announcements for the datebook may be sent by mail to The Baltimore Sun in Howard County, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 21278, by email to firstname.lastname@example.com or by fax to 410-332-6455.


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Labor welcomes the start of Dementia Awareness Month and calls on the Abbott Government to show some leadership in creating a dementia friendly nation.
The month-long awareness campaign by Alzheimer's Australia promotes dementia friendly communities, which enable people living with dementia to remain active, mobile and engaged within their communities.
Shadow Minister for Ageing, Shayne Neumann said the Abbott Government's cuts have jeopardised efforts to raise awareness and reduce the risks of dementia.
"Dementia is an ongoing challenge that is not going away," Mr Neumann said.
"Dementia costs the nation about $6 billion a year in health and aged care as well as lost productivity.
"The Abbott Government's short-sighted cuts to dementia care and innovative programs will lead an unfriendly dementia nation."
Approximately 342,000 Australians are living with dementia, with over 25,000 aged under 65 years. It is the second leading cause of death in Australia and will soon be the leading cause of disability.
Senator Helen Polley says the Abbott Government has no real plan to deal with dementia.
"The Abbott Government has handed down some of the cruellest and misguided decisions in dementia care," Senator Polley said.
"As a result Australia is at risk of losing its reputation as a world leader in dementia awareness and risk reduction.
"Those living with dementia in Australia, their families, friends and carers need a government that can show leadership and courage in the face of this growing crisis."
Tony Abbott's cruel cuts to dementia include:
•Axing the $16 a day Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement
•Slashing $20 million from innovative care projects
•Abandoning the Younger Onset Dementia Key Workers program from June 2016
•Discarding the world's first dementia risk reduction program, Your Brain Matters
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