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We are happy to present PART 1 of several articles to follow.Wayne Loomis is the owner of Dr.Detail and is an expert in detailing how-to's and the right products and tools to use to restore your ride to its original pristine condition.I have a BLACK Mustang and I listened intently and took notes as he explained the right products for me to use.I will be ordering soon, you should too.
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The most basic unwritten law of detailing is to work ONLY on a clean surface, with the one exception being the cleansing step itself. Only after loose, soluble debris has been removed can the surface safely be further detailed. Admittedly removing bonded debris with clay bars is also a cleansing step but it will be dealt with in a later article. So lets get it really clean!
A variety of contaminants may take up residence on your babys surface that will detract from a healthy shine. Among the list of culprits can be found common dirt, oil, tar, bird droppings, tree sap, hard water deposits, bug remains, etc.. Im certain you can add to the list. Whatever is water soluble; dirt, bird dropping, etc.; can be washed away with a soapy solution and a good wash mitt. Whatever is not water soluble; tar, tree sap, etc.; will require solvents, abrasive materials OR new technology more about clay bars later.
You can make the most effective soapy solution with soft water and surface active agents (surfactants to a Chemist) commonly found in an automotive grade shampoo. The primary job of a surfactant is to make water wetter. Ill bet that surprised you. You see, all liquid materials have a property known as surface tension. Its the property that allows a straight pin to float on the surface of a glass of water. Pure waters surface tension is very high (76 dynes) which actually makes it difficult for water to wet other materials. Ever notice how water beads on wax? Thats because waxes generally have a very low surface tension and water tends to crawl away from it into a ball instead of flowing out over the waxed surface. This is a good thing when comparing wax and water but waters high surface tension is a real draw back when used to dissolve other materials. To help the process along we add materials that, together, give water a low surface tension and the result is that it then can dissolve contaminants more easily. One of the easiest ways to demonstrate what a surfactant can do for water is to add as little as 2% alcohol (rubbing alcohol works just fine). Now that straight pin had better know a good backstroke or stay out of the water because the blend will have a surface tension of about 21 dynes and will wet just about anything. Please dont get the idea that the Doctor is recommending you use alcohol and water to wash your car! Its just an analogy!
Notice also that the CORRECT surfactant added to water is a benefit when washing your car but the WRONG ones can do some real harm. Its best to leave the selection up to the Chemists who design automotive grade shampoos. Many well meaning enthusiasts will grab the household detergent and mix up a batch to wash their car but this is really a bad decision. Some surfactants (lets call them soaps from now on) can help dissolve some really tough greases, oils and tars. As good as that sounds you should know that wax is a kissing cousin to grease. Remember the major selling point for Dawn Dishwashing Detergent? It cuts grease! You waxed your car to protect the paint from oxidation. Wash it with a detergent and that wax wont hang around long.
Thats one reason to avoid detergents. Another of the several remaining is that they can also pull the moisture and Plasticizers from the paint thus drying it out. Paint needs a small amount of Plasticizers to keep it somewhat flexible and resilient. A dry paint oxidizes very quickly. Paint also dries out just sitting around in the sun waiting for you to finishing picking up groceries but it can be remoisturized. Thats why we recommend a conditioning step with Glazes/Polishes. Youll see that article later.
The bottom line is use only a good quality automotive grade shampoo on your cars surface. Meguiars, for instance, makes many shampoos that you can choose from. The primary difference among them is marketing and price. The best they make is #62, Mirror Glaze Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner but it only comes in a gallon. They also make one in their NXT Generation line, #G126, Car Wash which does a great job of softening the water you use to dilute the shampoo. It comes in half gallons and pints. Most Meguiars shampoos are in their Consumer lines and thats where the marketing glitz comes in. Dont get me wrong theyll all do the job for you but for my money the better the quality of the product the better the job performed.
Wash Mitts are best because you have two surfaces to use and they carry tons of solution. Meguiars makes a Microfiber Mitt which is wonderful.
Now, on to the process. In general, keep the paint cool. Stay out of the sun when washing so water droplets dont dry up on you leaving hard water spots. Even when using soft water this is a strong recommendation. You may have softened you wash solution but your rinse is probably straight from the hose, is still hard and will leave spots. Keep the whole surface wet as you work and dry it quickly when youre done. Use lots of soapy solution and rinse it off quickly before it dries.
The best practice is to select TWO (2) buckets. Mix a soapy solution according to the dilution specified on the label in one of them. Too little shampoo doesnt do the job and too much is just a waste. NOTE: This is an RTL situation. That means READ THE LABEL. The water should be sudsy. If not add a little more shampoo because suds dont appear until the water is relatively soft. Fill the second bucket with plain water for rinsing your wash cloth or mitt.
Select an old wash fabric and scrub the bumpers, grill and fender wells first. This is the dirtiest job and its best to get it out of the way first. Rinse in the pure water bucket. When done put the junk cloth away, grab you best wash mitt for the paint and refill the rinse bucket with clean water. Hose off the entire surface to dissolve and rinse away as much debris as you can before you start washing. Use a slow stream of water under low pressure so that it doesnt splash. Little droplets dry up and turn into spot. Wash from the top down and work quickly. Rinse as you go and keep it wet. Dont forget the windows. Use plenty of soapy solution and rinse in the plain water to keep the mitt clean.
Drying fabrics can be made of terry towels, diapers, real or synthetic chamois, microfiber, etc. You just want to make sure whatever you use is soft. The best choice will be large, absorbent, thirsty and SOFT! See a previous article on washing fabrics.
Terry can be all of that except thirsty. Theyll require a lot of wringing. Diapers are a close second. Chamois, a version of cowhide, are very thirsty but their biggest complaint is the threat of pulling wax. Chamois also come in a wide range of qualities. Youll find them for $10 to $15 at discount parts stores but good quality will run $25 to $30. Synthetics are all over the map for quality. The most popular synthetic is the Absorber. A nice feature is that it can be stored wet without danger of mildew but my biggest complaint is that most of them leave water streaks after each pass.
Best choice? Microfiber. The MF towels typically hold 7 to 8 times their weight in water and are the softest fabrics on the market. When made for drying, these fabrics are heat treated to fracture the fibers and increase their absorbency. I can dry an average size car with one towel and never have to wring it out. Their only drawback is that once they pick up the water they dont like to give it back and are difficult to wring out. So use two, one to knock off most of the water and the second to finish. By the way, they will dry out in a third of the time it takes Terry.
DO NOT USE SQUEEGEES. Need I explain? Do you really want to drag a chunk of rubber or silicone across your paint?
Well, its washed and dry! Now would be a good time to wipe it down with Meguiars Final Inspection, #34, or Quick Detailer (in the red bottles). You might also consider a spray wax to boost the wax layer for prolonged service life. If this is the first step to a more thorough detailing, as it should be, watch this space for future articles. Believe me there is a lot more that could be said on this subject but this article is already long enough. Ask your questions and we may reprise the subject at a later time.
In the absence of reader questions well deal with clay barring next month. Let the shining begin!
Please submit your questions for this column to firstname.lastname@example.com and well cover them in a future column. You can also submit your own testimonials and comments about the subjects covered here and well try to publish them as well.
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of course all of them from mist village i dont know about suigetsu
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of course all of them from mist village i dont know about suigetsu
just having fun lol ignore my post
Originally Posted by TOBI!
i think they are the other swordsmen
just having fun lol ignore my post
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I think there from the old rain village since pain is in power the anime is probably linking this into the whole pain thing.I hope we get to see the other swordmen.Shodai watch the last episode of naruto or the one before to see them
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i wanna se them
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Omg Why,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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what are you doing this about 7 swordman
just having fun lol ignore my post
plz stopppppppppppppppp
hahahaha weird
anyways i think we may the rest of the 7 swords men in the shippuden fillers
okay if these are the four we know about what about the new character escorting one of the kages of the villages the lil kid shark lookin guy????????
Lil' shark boy is one of the four...
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The alleged hacking was reported by the mother at 2:58 p.m.
She believed the action was retaliation against her daughter because one of the alleged hackers was recently suspended from Jefferson School, where other bullying was reported.
Instagram — an Internet photo-sharing application that allows users to apply different filters to pictures — wouldn't delete the account until the mother filed a police report and provided a case number.
Tracy police received 796 calls for service Thursday, March 21, to Monday, March 25. The following is a sample of those reports.
3:59 a.m.: A 23-year-old woman was arrested at Denny's, 3718 N. Tracy Blvd., for allegedly being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The woman's ex-boyfriend had reported his vehicle stolen three days earlier in Stockton. The vehicle was not damaged, the log states.
10:04 p.m.: Police arrested a 22-year-old man and a 15-year-old minor for allegedly stealing a 30-pack of Coors Light beer from Save Mart, 2005 N. Tracy Blvd.
11:58 a.m.: Officers cited and released a 46-year-old man at Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, for petty theft.
4:56 p.m.: A resident on the 1500 block of Whispering Wind Drive reported their computer being locked. The user reportedly received a message from the FBI that demanded that $300 and their Social Security number, or else the computer would be shut down. The resident was advised by police that the message was a computer virus.
5:30 p.m.: Police arrested a 38-year-old woman on the 1100 block of Dahlia Court. She had three outstanding warrants from the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
7:07 p.m.: Officers arrested a 26-year-old woman who allegedly ripped out her IV and walked out of the emergency room at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital. She was located in the area of Bessie Avenue and 11th Street, and was charged with battery and resisting arrest.
12:03 a.m.: Officers arrested a 32-year-old man during a traffic stop in the area of Grant Line Road and Tracy Boulevard. The man was wanted on an unknown warrant.
12:08 a.m.: A 24-year-old man was arrested on the 1400 block of Chester Drive when officers responded to a trespassing call. The man allegedly refused to leave the residence, and when officers arrived it was discovered that he was wanted on a warrant for public intoxication. He was arrested on that charge and for resisting arrest.
12:55 a.m.: Unknown quantities of beer were reportedly stolen from Chevron at 1960 W. 11th St. The alleged thief was driving a silver Toyota SUV. Officers closed the call at 1:04 a.m.
1:10 a.m.: Two men dressed in all black outfits were reportedly pacing inside of Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, and outside in the parking lot. The complainant — who was grocery shopping at the time — reportedly felt unsafe with the men walking around. They were gone when officers arrived about nine minutes after the call.
11:21 a.m.: Police cited a 30-year-old man for shoplifting at Target, 2800 Naglee Road.
2:45 p.m.: A 49-year-old man was arrested for trespassing at Nations, 3574 N. Tracy Blvd. The man was allegedly bothering customers and refused requests by employees to leave.
4:09 p.m.: Gang graffiti was reported on the book deposit drop at the Tracy Public Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
4:43 p.m.: Officers arrested a minor in the area of Lincoln Boulevard and Lowell Avenue for violation of probation. The female — whose name and age were redacted — allegedly ran away from home, which violated her probation conditions.
5:06 p.m.: A 33-year-old man was arrested in the area of Holly Drive and Grant Line Road on an outstanding warrant for possession of concentrated cannabis. The log indicates that officers served the warrant for a Tracy police case.
7:49 p.m.: Police responded to the Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St., where a woman allegedly threw beer in the face of a man, who then allegedly threw a cigarette in her face. No arrests were made, and police cleared the scene after about 20 minutes.
8:58 p.m.: A 24-year-old man was arrested on drug-related charges during a traffic stop in the area of Third and C streets.
2:03 p.m.: Officers arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly driving under the influence. The man reportedly crashed a black Lexus ES300 into a tree on the 400 block of Davenport Lane. He received medical care for neck pains. The log notes that one passenger was in the vehicle, though it's unclear if that person was charged in relation to the crash.
3:11 p.m.: Three minors were questioned during a pedestrian stop outside of West High School, 1775 W. Lowell Ave. One teen was cited for a drug-related offense and released to their parents.
4:03 p.m.: Police arrested a 20-year-old woman on drug-related charges at Wendy's, 725 W. Clover Road. A customer's 4-year-old daughter allegedly entered the bathroom and saw the woman in the possession of a needle and a white powder.
9:01 p.m.: A customer at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2790 Naglee Road, reported that his vehicle was stolen from the business. He called back about 30 minutes later and stated that someone played a prank on him and that his vehicle was not stolen.
10:09 a.m.: Police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of shoplifting at Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road.
3:02 p.m.: Three males who reportedly beat up a boy between the train locomotive and tennis courts at Dr. Powers Park, 900 W. Lowell Ave., were gone when police arrived. Staff from nearby Monte Vista Middle School also went to the scene.
7:26 p.m.: A clerk at Target, 2800 Naglee Road, said two women passed her four $50 bills and two $100 bills that appeared to be counterfeit.
11:54 p.m.: A 21-year-old man was arrested after a caller said he repeatedly rung a doorbell and banged on the door at a house on the 1400 block of Mansfield Street.
• This column includes a sample of items as reported in the Tracy Police Department dispatcher's daily log. Additional information is based on reports from officers and other law enforcement agencies. All those arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty, and charges may have been dropped or added as of publication. To report information anonymously about a crime: Crime Stoppers, 831-6847.


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BMC Racing Team's Greg Van Avermaet was on his way to finishing Gent-Wevelgem in the first group beside teammate Alessandro Ballan, but he was involved in a crash in Sunday's classic race.
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For the first half of the race, the sprinter's teams controlled the peloton to catch the seven men in the first break of the day. BMC Racing Team Directeur Sportif John Lelangue explained the team had planned to start to move before the first rise of Kemmelberge with 60 kilometers to go in the 235.4 km race. So, Belgian national champion Philippe Gilbert attacked before that climb. "I was feeling better today and I know that between the climbs we can always anticipate and do something, it was my goal." But the peloton stayed on Gilbert's wheel so Lelangue explained they decided to stop this attack and the BMC Racing Team's riders went to the front to harden the pace. "We knew we could make a selection from that moment," Lelangue said. "It was better for us to avoid to finish with sprinters as (Mark) Cavendish or (Tyler) Farrar, we needed to make the race more selective."
Van Avermaet Crashes In Final
After the hard work in front by BMC Racing Team's riders, the peloton split with about 30 km to go, putting many of the sprinters in a second group with Gilbert and Thor Hushovd. "We hesitated to ride with Thor to join the first group, but we were there with sprinters as Cavendish, Farrar and Greipel, and we knew that Greg and Alessandro were in that group so we preferred not to move," said Gilbert. Van Avermaet and Ballan were in the first group for the last kilometer but when the sprint – eventually won by Tom Boonen (Omaga Pharma-Quick Step) was launched, Van Avermaet was involved in a crash. Lelangue said, "We've been unlucky with Greg who crashed in the last kilometer, he was taken down by two other riders, but it's part of the game and it's nothing serious. Anyway, Greg and Alessandro showed once more that they have a strong condition for the Classics." Van Avermaet finished 27th and was the best finisher of BMC Racing Team.
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At a recent New ED Network discussion centered on board composition and how to move from having 'warm bodies' or 'social friends' of current board members to purposefully composing a balanced, engaged, effective board.
First, board members must believe in the mission and work of the organization, serve the best interests of the organization and not personal agendas, and actively contribute their skills and funds to assure current and long-term sustainability. In addition, a balance of skills and demographic characteristics are essential in developing true capacity-building boards.
While different skills are needed at different stages of a nonprofit's lifecycle (moving from hands-on in start-ups to policy making with little hands-on in maturity), the following skills need to be present on all boards.
Demographics should reflect the community you serve and/or want to serve. Take some time as a board and ED to determine the demographics needed to bring a balance of perspectives to the table when strategically governing the organization. Some demographic characteristics include: hands-on or policy focused; business/community leaders; racial/ethnic diversity; age, education, wealth diversity; English/foreign languages; educational levels; for-profit, nonprofit, faith-based; male/female/LGBT; community connections; personal networks. Boards should not be made up of people just because they 'like' each other; this is important (volunteer) governance work, not social engagement.
A grid can be made with these skills and desired balance of demographic characteristics across the top and names of current board members and their term ending dates down the side. *Program/service knowledge is helpful, especially in the early start-up stage; once established, the staff will be more important in this area than board members. Other skills may be needed depending on your particular situation.
Check all the skills and demographics each person brings to the board. Then, look for holes and recruit only people with the needed skills or demographic (hopefully contributing in both skills and demographics) profiles.
Give it a try. It's quite revealing and powerful in helping you think strategically about recruiting new board members or replacing term-limited positions.
Finding people to fill specific positions can be challenging and will take outreach and active listening by the board members and executive director on an ongoing basis to gather names of potential recruits without 'inviting' them to join the board.
The process of formally recruiting is the role of the board nominating committee. Prior to the annual meeting and elections, they convene to assess the current grid and potential recruits that fit needed profiles, prioritize people to approach for each position, and develop a plan for who will do the asking of each person and in what order. The process includes sharing information about the mission and constituents, programs and services, board service requirements, and realistic expectations of time, activities, and financial contributions.
A proactive, systematic process and formal procedures for identifying, recruiting, and educating potential board members will help enlist people who will truly help advance your mission and secure the organization's future.
I was very fortunate to attend the National Independent Sector/Council of Michigan Foundations Annual Conference in Detroit earlier this month. It was inspiring to be among the 1,100 people from over 30 states who came together to share insights, build collaborative skills through interactive sessions, and delve into issues facing the nonprofit sector today.
Many of the themes of the three-day conference aligned with a plenary presentation made by Diana Aviv, president of Independent Sector:
Below is a summary of her comments as published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
--Bobbe A. Luce, ONEplace @ kpl
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Expanding on a key theme of this year's Independent Sector conference, Diana Aviv, the group's president, called on nonprofit leaders at all organizations – regardless of size or mission – to take a broad view of their work and their responsibility to help make society better.
"We do not and cannot work in a vacuum," she told participants at the gathering of charities and grant makers, which drew some about 1,100 attendees in all.
"If our employees and their families can't afford medical care, it limits their productivity," she said. "If our transportation infrastructure makes it hard to get to work, it affects people's performance. If we don't collectively attend to the harm inflicted on our environment, polluted air and climate change will ultimately damage everyone's work. And if we don't demand greater civility in Congress and in the public square, we diminish our ability to achieve our aims."
Ms. Aviv urged nonprofit leaders "to attend to these larger issues long before they threaten our work." As an example of the consequences of not doing so, she cited the experiences of health and human-services groups that now must take on loans as state and local governments increasingly delay payments for services already provided.
"Except for a sliver of public-interest organizations, at no time did we step up and try to fix a system that we have known to be problematic for years," she said. "Why was this the case? Because we have long believed that these larger issues were not our responsibility."
She called on participants to go back to their organizations and have at least one board meeting within the next year to define a role for their groups beyond their specific issue or cause.
"My point is that excelling at your particular mission is key – but so too is attending to the wider societal issues of the world you inhabit," she said. "Active engagement with these issues is part of the price we pay for this special place we, as a community, have been afforded by society."
— Jennifer Moore
NOTE: Attending an Orientation session for the programs is mandatory. ONEplace is hosting an orientation session on Friday, October 30, from 10 to noon in the Van Deusen Room of Kalamazoo Public Library, Central. Additional Orientation sessions will be held between October 26 and November 5 across the state. See the websites below for additional information or contact ONEplace at 553-7910.
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Incorporated community and faith based Michigan nonprofit organizations with a budget less than $500,000, and specializing in assisting low-income individuals in the following areas are welcome to apply:
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Is your nonprofit using social media tools like Facebook and Twitter to draw attention to your organization, mission, programs, and services? To reach out to your target audiences: clients, donors, volunteers, potential employees? Do you advocate for your cause using social media tools?
Or, are you still wondering what the return on investment may really be? How much staff time it will consume? If it's the best use of your limited resources? And, what would you 'say,' anyway?
Case Foundation has scheduled online 'chats with experts' that may help. You can write in your specific questions as well as learn from questions others submit. The Ask the Guru sessions are part of their Gear up for Giving series (the schedule is located on their website).
Do you use social media in your nonprofit? If so, what and how do you put it to work for you? How do you communicate? How much time does it take to keep it active and interactive? These questions came up in a recent ONEplace Roundtable of PR and Marketing. Write back and share your experiences.
During a three-week stay in Kalamazoo in July, a Colleagues International delegation from Belarus studied nonprofit management in the United States.
The group of community and nonprofit leaders, and a journalist, visited a wide variety of nonprofits in West Michigan—the list is long and thorough: arts, education, human services, government…and ONEplace @ kpl.
They came to ONEplace to learn how we train nonprofit managers and staff in the skills they need to start, develop, and sustain nonprofit. They asked many probing questions and studied the answers closely.
Once their questions were satisfied, they talked about the nonprofit sector in Belarus. It was clear their nonprofit sector is young and growing, and they are determined to help develop it into a vibrant sector in their communities.
The conversation took place through an interpreter which made the exchange even more interesting and deliberate than had it been in one language.
We were pleased to host our Belarus Colleagues, seen here in ONEplace.
Several people (Executive Directors and Board members) have contacted ONEplace recently asking how to increase consistent attendance and follow though with their nonprofit's Board members.
On many (maybe 'most') boards, a core of people participate in every board meeting/action, every assigned committee, and contribute time, talents, and money to additional activities that support the organization. Many (most) boards also have members who, while 'supportive,' are sporadic in both their attendance and follow-through, leaving the active core to carry out the governance responsibilities on behalf of the entire board and the constituents of the nonprofit.
Board members may be less than 100% committed to attending meetings for a number of reasons. Let's look at a few.
BoardSource recently sent an announcement on a new book (which is on order for ONEplace) with the lead-in: Board Meeting Attendance Is Not Optional, So Meet Smarter.
The book, titled Meeting and Exceeding Expectations, A Guide to Successful Nonprofit Board Meetings, encourages meetings that are "inspiring, productive, and efficient":
In addition, invite board members who miss even a couple meetings (for any reason) to evaluate their ability to keep the commitment to actively serve on the board, and let them know it is 'okay' to resign. Lives change, schedules change, interests change: it's okay to give up your board seat for your own good, and the good of the organization.
Board members who aren't in attendance aren't available to provide input from their unique perspectives and expertise; aren't available to vote on issues; aren't available to learn from the other board members and staff. They are missing and missed.
Here are some additional resources and ideas to help strengthen attendance at board meetings and, therefore, governance of nonprofits, even in a world of busy board members.
Resource in ONEplace:
On the web:
On Tuesday, September 22, representatives of Michigan's nonprofit organizations will gather in Lansing for the annual Michigan Nonprofit Day. This is the one day each year that nonprofits and our state legislative representatives (individually and collectively) focus on the nonprofit sector. It's an opportunity you won't want to miss.
Highlights of the day include:
Never met with a senator or representative? Two webinars will be held for registrants prior to Nonprofit Day to help prepare you for productive meetings, either individually or in groups.
Information and registration
Just as important―and some would say more important―as a fund development audit, is a risk management audit.
Nonprofits are governed by many of the same laws and liabilities as for-profit businesses, and some additional ones related to tax-exempt status and charitable donations. Whether newly-formed or operating for years, many nonprofits neglect the business side of their organizations because they "don't know what they don't know" or are concentrating so hard on doing their mission-driven work. Especially vulnerable are long-time all-volunteer organizations.
If your organization hasn't conducted a risk assessment or audit in the past year, or ever, now is the time, before a crisis occurs. Like a fund development audit, it starts with an evaluation of your organization's governance decisions, policies, and insurance coverage to determine which ones are working for you or against you or missing all together.
On July 15, Dan Willson of Lighthouse Agency will lead our Roundtable discussion on the risk management side of operating a nonprofit and answer your liability exposure and coverage questions. He will provide a checklist of items to review for a variety of situations so you can start an audit immediately.
Additional resources are available at the Nonprofit Risk Management Center website which, this summer, is focusing on employment law issues for nonprofits. A big question being covered is: Are summer interns considered employees under state and federal laws? Visit www.nonprofitrisk.org for the answer.
ONEplace recently hosted a webinar on evaluating your fund development plan. The speaker, Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, encouraged participants to measure the philanthropic culture and practices of their organizations on a regular basis and to conduct a formal development audit before starting any new or significantly different funding strategy.
Our economic environment has changed considerably and, many predict, permanently. This calls for "new or significantly different funding strategies" for every nonprofit going forward. Before trying new ideas or stopping current activities, take a close look at your overall development plan through an audit. Don't think you have a development plan? Whether written, or not, what you are doing to bring money into your NP, is your current "plan."
Start with internal assessment using some of the tools available at Capital Venture or Society for Nonprofit Organizations or Association for Fundraising Professionals. Lysakowski the recommends utilizing an independent, third party who can talk with all of your audiences (internally and externally) in a neutral, confidential manner, summarize their candid input, and make recommendations for improvement.
Whether starting a new fiscal year with fresh hopes, gearing up for "regular" fall fund raising activities, or facing a financial crisis, investing some time, and perhaps money, in a development audit will pay off.
Taking an impartial look at what you've been doing, and the outcomes being realized, will help your organization plan and execute fundraising initiatives more strategically.
Workshops and webinars focusing on concepts and skills for building fund development capacities are being offered by ONEplace, the Nonprofit Alliance in Battle Creek, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy in Grand Rapids. Check Workshops and Event schedules regularly for current and new offerings.
On June 22, President Obama launched United We Serve, calling on all Americans to help in our nation's recovery by volunteering in our communities this summer. The initiative runs for 81 days, until the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11 and is being coordinated by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
"This summer, I'm calling on all of you to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and the life of the nation," said President Obama. "And when I say 'all,' I mean everyone—young and old, from every background, all across the country. We need individuals, community organizations, corporations, foundations, and our government to be part of this effort.
"The challenges we face are unprecedented in their size and scope, and we cannot rely on quick fixes or easy answers to put us on the road to recovery," said President Obama. "Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington – and it's going to take all of us, working together."
By visiting www.serve.gov and entering your zip code you can find local opportunities, post organizational projects, and get ideas for creating projects.
Kalamazoo has always had a high level of volunteerism. This initiative in these critical time urges each of us to reach out wider and deeper. Are you involved in new or bigger volunteer projects this summer?
Let us know by submitting a comment. And, thanks for volunteering.
For small nonprofit organizations, efficiencies are an ongoing necessity. In these especially challenging financial times, taking a look at every new possibility to stretch limited resources is even more critical.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently held an online 'live discussion' on this issue with several consultants who work with small nonprofits. They shared these strategies:
What strategies are working for you, personally, and for your organization? Please share them so we can all benefit from a wealth of creative ideas.
You can read the entire conversation at http://philanthropy.com/live/2009/05/small_charities/
During the Michigan Nonprofit Association SuperConference (May 4-6), major speakers and workshop leaders focused on the challenges and opportunities inherent in our current economic environment.
Every one of the people I listened to – from Juan Williams and Bill Strickland to Patricia Martin and Barry Demp – talked about the need to "critically assess current realities" and "seize the moment" to act with bold ideas and actions.
They talked about assessing social, educational, employment, and political trends, now, compared to the trends when the last major economic downturns occurred…and ask, "How far have we come—or not come" in making the world a better place for every person. And, "How can we NOT lose this opportunity" to make significant improvements our organizations and help people become more self-sufficient at the same time?
Juan Williams told a long story based on [the ghost of] Martin Luther King, Jr. stopping by the conference, today,—40+ years after his death—and viewing current media, topics of conversation, race relations, employment, etc. "He" was stunned: from rap language and hip-hop dress to what is seen on TV sitcoms, to the lack of progress on poverty and illiteracy rates. It was a very powerful scenario that continues to resonate.
They also challenged us to seize the opportunity to take new, bold approaches; collaborate, merge, and develop new organizational models that are more efficient and cost effective while maintaining mission-based work. Consider how many more people could be served if one building housed and administered several nonprofits as a collaborative; where people good at programs and service delivery didn't have to worry about administration and people good at the business-side of nonprofit organizations could do what they do best. Building on strengths and specialties.
Change is often hard. Change can also be exhilarating. Nonprofits are often "not so good" at change that demands creative restructuring: realizing the people needed for today and tomorrow aren't the ones currently onboard; or, realizing others are doing the same things we are…and better; or, listening to new voices from outside whose ideas could improve a program or the entire organization because, "we've always done it this way and by ourselves."
The MNA SuperConference is over for this year. I hope the messages shared here resonate with you as you work through whatever challenges your nonprofit is facing, today. What bold, new thinking can you bring to the table and act upon that will make your mission-driven work stronger for the days and years ahead. Don't be afraid to be great!
"Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great." ~ Fernando Flores
...Yes, you can do it! Have you ever sat down to write a grant proposal, marketing piece, or fundraising letter, and found yourself staring at a blank sheet of paper or computer screen?
You know you have to 'hook' the reader with a compelling story…but how? When the needs of your clients are getting greater every day, what do you say? When you're faced with a fund deficit and staff stretched to their limits, what do you say and how do you say it without sounding desperate?
Stories. Simple, identifiable stories. Take a story writing approach: the hero (your agency), and your characters (the people you serve), your actions (programs/services), and the tensions between them (not enough capacity to serve all who need your services).
Start writing. It won't be the final version, but start writing your story. Then, edit until it is concise, engaging, and compelling.
Not comfortable yet, then don't miss "Telling Your Nonprofit's Story: Men and Women Against White Space" on Tuesday, May 19, when professional writer Bill Truesdell will tell you 'the rest of the story' about writing your stories.
Gov. Granholm has proclamed May as Leave A Legacy month in Michigan. As you read her statement, consider what your legacy will be.
Executive Office
Jennifer M. Granholm
Certificate of Proclamation
On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M.
Granholm, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as Leave a Legacy Month
Whereas, Michigan residents have traditionally demonstrated their generosity, even in the face of difficult economic times, through their annual support of charitable causes; and
Whereas, Surveys indicate very few of the 42 percent of Michigan residents who have even executed a will have included a bequest to charity; and
Whereas, All adults should have a will, the starting point of an effective estate plan regardless of family wealth or circumstances; and
Whereas, The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning believes that the American people make few bequests in their wills simply because they have not been asked to consider doing so; and
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations provide effective and essential services in all areas of our lives — religion, education, health care, research, the arts and social services for the poor and disadvantaged; and
Whereas, Charitable giving through bequests in a will provides each of us the opportunity to support and perpetuate for future generations those values and ideals most important to us and our families that we cherished during our lifetimes; and
Whereas, Many Michigan nonprofit organizations, allied professionals and community leaders are engaged in the LEAVE A LEGACY® public awareness effort that aims to "Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow" by encouraging estate gifts which will continue the work of non-profit organizations in serving and sustaining the quality of life that makes our state and its communities good places to live, work and raise families; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as LEAVE A LEGACY Month. I encourage all citizens to recognize the value of leaving a legacy through wills as vital support of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in the very important work they do.
Executive Office
Jennifer M. Granholm
Certificate of Proclamation
On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M.
Granholm, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as Leave a Legacy Month
Whereas, Michigan residents have traditionally demonstrated their generosity, even in the face of difficult economic times, through their annual support of charitable causes; and
Whereas, Surveys indicate very few of the 42 percent of Michigan residents who have even executed a will have included a bequest to charity; and
Whereas, All adults should have a will, the starting point of an effective estate plan regardless of family wealth or circumstances; and
Whereas, The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning believes that the American people make few bequests in their wills simply because they have not been asked to consider doing so; and
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations provide effective and essential services in all areas of our lives — religion, education, health care, research, the arts and social services for the poor and disadvantaged; and
Whereas, Charitable giving through bequests in a will provides each of us the opportunity to support and perpetuate for future generations those values and ideals most important to us and our families that we cherished during our lifetimes; and
Whereas, Many Michigan nonprofit organizations, allied professionals and community leaders are engaged in the LEAVE A LEGACY® public awareness effort that aims to "Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow" by encouraging estate gifts which will continue the work of non-profit organizations in serving and sustaining the quality of life that makes our state and its communities good places to live, work and raise families; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as LEAVE A LEGACY Month. I encourage all citizens to recognize the value of leaving a legacy through wills as vital support of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in the very important work they do.
With all the buzz about economic stimulus monies flowing into the state, have you been wondering how - or if - your nonprofit could benefit? The following websites will connect you with federal and state programs and potential opportunities.
The stimulus initiative is huge and the information on these sites changes daily, as more specific programs and opportunities are finalized. Please note: grants being made available through the stimulus have very different rules, regulations, and deadlines than general, ongoing federal and state grants, so read the "fine print" carefully.
Volunteers are more valuable to your nonprofit than ever before—literally and figuratively. The Independent Sector has updated their estimated dollar value of volunteer time to an average of $20.25 per hour for 2008 ($19.29 for Michigan).
Keep track of volunteer hours and multiply them by $19.29 to learn the value of volunteer labor to your organization. Include the value as part of in-kind contributions in your budget. And, consider what it would cost your NP in real dollars should you need to purchase the services and expertise your volunteers currently provide.
Two 'must attend' events for staff and board members responsible for nonprofit financial management and fund development will be offered during the next couple of weeks at ONEplace: Step-By-Step: Through The New 990 on Thursday, April 16, from 1 to 4 pm; and, Creating Sustainable Funding for Your Mission on Wednesday, April 22, from 2 to 4 pm. Both will be in the Van Deusen Room at KPL Central and both require preregistration.
The new 990 requires additional information aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in your financial management, relationships, and mission-focused activities and outcomes…items that will make the form more time-consuming to prepare and more helpful to donors and other funders. Come and learn what is expected with this year's filings.
Sustainable Funding for Your Mission focuses on building a stable funding base through an individual-donor focused plan. A balance of funding sources is critical to NP stability. Too much emphasis is generally given to grants. Learn how to change that balance to individual donors for greater security over the long-term.
Is social networking a part of your organizational strategy? For what? For whom? ONEplace is a members of nTen, the nonprofit technology network which offers resources, webinars, and access to other technology-oriented services to nonprofits.
They would like your feedback about social networking and your organization through this anonymous survey. It will only take five minutes and will advise future training and support for social media use to advance your nonprofit organization.
It's another exciting day in the first month of ONEplace. Our eNews is launching! This brief, monthly newsletter will help keep you up to the minute with new workshop and event offerings; alerts on topics affecting the nonprofit sector; technical assistance topics; new books and resources; and highlight a different nonprofit organization each time.
A sample eNews is being sent to our nonprofit mailing list. You can sign up for your own copy here on our website. Please check it out and give us your feedback about items and topics you'd like to see included.
It's the first day of Spring—one of my favorite transition days of the year. As a gardener, it marks the start of the new season of growing.
"Growing" is already happening at ONEplace! Since our launch a couple of weeks ago, we've had workshops with maximum numbers of people attending and had to stop registration on one for next week, already! We added a new date for the same topic in late April and already have five people signed up. This is exciting growth, and we've just begun.
Please check our website calendar regularly for new events and workshops—and register early!
Opening week at ONEplace has been a grand! Our launch event on March 3 found over 160 enthusiastic people gathered in the Van Deusen Room at Central Library to learn about our new support services and programs for nonprofits in Kalamazoo County. The energy was palpable!
Our speakers—Ann Rohrbaugh, Rick Hughey, Dave Gardiner, and Kyle Caldwell—joined me in sharing the value of centers like ours at all times—and, especially in difficult economic times. Building infrastructures and capacities in and across nonprofits will "float everyone's boat" and create a stronger community for all.
Thanks to everyone who came to the event or asked about it afterward, thanks to the Kalamazoo Gazette for featuring ONEplace on the front page, and WMUK for their interview. We're off and running…and we welcome your participation.
Since joining KPL on October 1, 2008 to build a concept into a center for nonprofit organizations (NPO) in Kalamazoo County, I've been doing a lot of asking, listening, planning, and building…building systems, service models, and programs. And, a distinctive brand so you'll remember us and look for our resources, services, and programs.
This has been a "group" effort. I've been working with many wonderful and helpful people—talented colleagues here at KPL, community advisors and supporters, nonprofit support center directors, consultants, graphics experts, and others offering their help and expertise. Thank you, every one!
In addition, I've worked with several patrons who've come to KPL for help—mostly people working in all-volunteer nonprofits—not knowing a center for nonprofits was in the making. They've left with new perspectives, resources, and recommendations to help improve their organizations. Having worked mostly with staffed NPs, I appreciate learning more about the needs of all-volunteer NPs from them.
As I write this, we're approaching the day to "open to the public"—what a thrill this is! March 3, 2009 is here!
There will always be a lot to do as ONEplace evolves to meet the changing needs of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector. I'm looking forward to working with many people and organizations as we venture beyond this exciting March 3 milestone
The word ONE—besides being easy to remember—stands for Opportunities for Nonprofit Excellence, which is why the center exists—to foster excellence and increase mission-driven capacities in our local nonprofit organizations and across the sector.
ONEplace @ kpl is a real place—a physical center located within Kalamazoo Public Library, Central. It's a dynamic center specifically designed to serve nonprofits, with access to computer terminals for research, a conference area for small group meetings, and staff specialized in nonprofit management and leadership. ONEplace @ kpl houses a current, expanding collection of circulating and reference materials covering subjects essential to nonprofit success.


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While attempting to locate an old friend on Akin Road about 9:30 p.m., the woman told a deputy she knocked on the door, asking if the house was the correct one. She said a white man answered and advised that the friend no longer lived at that location.
The man then allegedly turned around and returned with a black handgun, which he pointed at the woman and demanded she empty her pockets. The woman said she did as commanded and gave the suspect $100.
According to the woman's boyfriend, who was standing at the doorway throughout the encounter, the suspect also pointed at him and demanded he empty his pockets, which he did. A witness in the couple's vehicle confirmed the pair's story.
No one answered the door for deputies at the suspect's location.
Details emerge on fatal fire
No positive identification has been given for the body of a man found burned in a fire Nov. 11.
Bartow County Sheriff's Office Investigator Sgt. Jonathan Rogers said Tuesday that the man was not an American citizen, but was a New Zealand native.
Rogers said the man had been working in Atlanta but moved to Kingston to escape the city and find a quieter lifestyle, according to a co-worker.
The deceased had only his passport. Rogers said no next of kin has been located in New Zealand but investigators are working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to locate family.
According to Bartow County Fire Marshal Bryan Cox, Bartow County Fire Department crews from stations 1, 2, 7 and 10 were dispatched about 4:30 a.m. Nov. 11 to the structure fire at 505 Hall Station Road. The residence and a vehicle were fully involved upon the department's arrival. The fire department was not able to make entry into the structure due to the heavy involvement.
Once the fire was brought under control, crews conducted a search of the structure and located the deceased.
Cox said the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office and Bartow County Sheriff's Office also assisted in the investigation.
The victim was transported to the Georgia Crime Lab for positive identification and cause of death.
The cause of the fire at this time is still under investigation.


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I shot the Cherry Valley Bowhunters Big Bear 3-d shoot this past weekend, it was a blast,weather was in the mid 70's.
My brother-in-law and I were shooting the new Harvest Time HT-4's, man thses things flw awsom. I ended up bringing home 1st place for the 2nd. year in a row.
I shoot non-sights and fingers. I was shooting the arrows fletched with the barbed fletching. Oh BTW, these are the Gator Vane feathers.


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The Mermaid - Oil painting - Howard Pyle - c. 1910
Sometimes a Poet. Always an Artist. Perpetually obsessed with the 1920s and 30s. Continually enthralled with literature, jazz and decent musical theater. Often seen with oil paint on arms and hands. Regularly dabbles in singing and writing music. Particularly fond of kindness, manners and old-fashionedness. Recurrently a walking thesaurus.
My resource for my daily 20s and 30s sayings come from a great book called "Flappers 2 Rappers" by Tom Dalzell.
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A must-read for any parent or carer of an OCD child, Sanders talks with honesty and humour about her son's illness, providing practical advice and insight. She covers everything from getting a diagnosis and what to expect in therapy, to how to cope with panic attacks, how it might affect the rest of your family and how you might feel as a parent. more »November 2014, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
Dr. Alfred J. Malinowski explores the importance of self-care in the field of psychotherapy in this authoritative book. He examines the role of the therapist, how the nature of the profession can lead to decreased psychological well-being, and discusses self-care strategies and techniques to help practitioners maintain psychological health. more »2014, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
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This accessible introduction to the history and evolution of attachment theory mixes personal anecdotes from the author's experience of being supervised by John Bowlby, the creator of attachment theory, with clear explanations of Bowlby's ideas and how they have been expanded up to the present day. more »2014, Paperback: £25.00/ $40.00
An essential text for practitioners and students wishing to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice in the field of dementia and intellectual disabilities, describing clearly the relevance and implications for support and services. more »2014, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95
This text comprises of a wide range of thinking from across Europe, stressing how essential the musician is within the identity of a music therapist. With examples and clinical case material from across Europe, the editors provide insight into the aspects of the therapeutic process which are enabled by music. more »2014, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95
The authors describe an exciting new way of understanding a child's development by looking at how the Five Elements of Chinese thought can explain patterns of behaviour. They list the problems that can occur if a child's elements are not in balance and presents approaches and activities to help them become more balanced, happier and more resilient. more »2014, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
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In an effort to show that some health problems may in fact be lupus, the Georgia chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America will host its third lupus symposium in Cartersville on Saturday, Feb. 22.
To be held at the Clarence Brown Conference Center, the symposium is slated to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gary Myerson, M.D. and Demir Baykal, M.D., will be "covering critical topics including Understanding Lupus, Lupus and the Heart, Exercise and more," according to a press release. A question-and-answer period is planned to be held in every session.
The symposium is free for those living with lupus and their families.
Brenda Fleming, a Cartersville resident diagnosed with lupus, has attended past symposiums. She said they provide the necessary tools for those living with the autoimmune disease.
"The value is the fact that you get to learn from professionals. Usually there's a guest doctor as a speaker that tells you how lupus affects whatever his ... expertise is, like if you're a gastroenterologist, or a heart doctor or things like that. It really helps give you more insight into how the disease affects both systems," she said.
Getting the latest information during a symposium helped Fleming personally in one instance.
"With me, it's like, one of the symposiums that I've attended in the past, was I found out there was some medication that I was on that the latest research shows that I should not have come on, and it was creating problems that I didn't realize that was the medication that was causing the problems," Fleming said. "So in that respect, you know, it's like, you've got this insight all of the sudden, 'Well, geez, that's why I'm having these problems. I need to talk to my doctor further about different medication and things.'"
According to a press release, lupus can be a potentially fatal autoimmune disease, and can affect any organ including the kidneys, heart, lungs, brain as well as joints, blood and skin.
Teri Emond, director of outreach at the Georgia chapter of the Lupus Foundation, said awareness is one of the most important aspects of the symposiums, and not only for those diagnosed with the disease.
"It's not only people with lupus. Our ... outreach across the state is meant to educate not only people, but their families and friends, but also somebody who might have lupus," she said.
Emond described one of the foundation's primary focuses as women in their childbearing years who may feel unwell or rundown with aches in their joints or a low-grade fever, as well as potentially thinning hair.
"The earlier lupus is diagnosed the better prognosis there is for it, so that you don't have life-altering, life-diminishing organ involvement like kidney failure or heart failure or chronic lung disease that is associated so many times with advanced lupus," Emond said.
For their symposiums the foundation has altered the setup, Emond added. Now there is a greater emphasis on interaction between attendees to foster a sense of camaraderie.
"They come away feeling, first of all that they've got new knowledge, but the other thing that we really consider is camaraderie," she said. "We redesigned our symposium as much as we can to have tables in the round so that they come in and sit down and talk to each other. ... The feedback that we had is that, no, I'm not alone anymore."
Emond also credited the efforts of the local Cartersville Lupus Support Group, which meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cartersville Medical Center. Having the support group involved in the symposium increases the connection between the national organization and area residents, she continued.
"They help us promote it up there, so that's how we get people to come to it. ... It's that connection that what's going on up in Cartersville, they don't care what we're doing down here in Smyrna. ... In order to make that connection, somebody from Cartersville has to make that connection and we really, really rely on them to do so," she said.
For more information on lupus and the Georgia chapter, visit www.lupusga.org.


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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Nintendo Wii U
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Toys, Video Games, Family, Men, Techies, Teens, Under $500
Are you ready to usher in the arrival of the next-generation consoles? Nintendo is, as it's released the Wii U, today's pick in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. There are two configurations of Wii U available: a $299 white base model that packs in 8GB of storage, and a $349 Deluxe black bundle that has 32GB of storage and the NintendoLand game.
Both versions include the Wii U console, a WiiPad, sensor bar, AC adapters, and HDMI cable. If you opt for the Deluxe set, you'll also get a play stand, charging stand, and console stand.
The current Wii remotes and nunchuks are fully compatible with the Wii U console.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones
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SOL REPUBLIC Tracks are the first interchangeable on-ear headphones featuring V8 Sound Engine speakers, switchable cables, and "Sound Track" headbands. SOL REPUBLIC engineers developed a proprietary new polymer called FlexTech, which makes them virtually indestructible, and we're recommending them in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. the company actually stands behind that claim, as you get a 1,000 day warranty on each SOL REPUBLIC headband. they just won't break. For total comfort, the team designed the Tracks ear cushions to be large and lightweight. Tracks offer the optimal balance of size, style, sound and comfort and are available in black, white and red. You can pick up a pair on Amazon for $99.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5K
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The nice thing about smartphone cameras is that you can instantly share photos using your data plan--but the quality of a point-and-shoot like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5K trumps your phone shots, and we're recommending it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Even better? The SZ5K packs onboard Wi-Fi that allows you to take great pictures, and then share them immediately to your smartphone for sharing (it works with both iOS and Android devices.) You can a 14.1 megapixel sensor with 720p video recording and 10x optical zoom. They sell for $199.99, but you can pick one up on Amazon for $189.99, saving yourself 5%.
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They say music is the universal language, and as music lovers ourselves, we think it's one of the best gifts that you can give, and we're putting it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Rather than grabbing an iTunes gift card, or worse, a random CD from the bargain bin, we recommend hitting your loves ones up with Rdio gift subscriptions. Why? It allows the user unlimited access to the entire Rdio music streaming catalog. That means on-demand access to millions of tracks from the web, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and even your Sonos system. Rdio costs $9.99 per month for full access. We love it--check out Gear Live on Rdio!
We are giving away three 3-month subscriptions to Rdio to our readers as well! To enter, all you need to do is:
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Apple TV
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iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will be big holiday gifts this year, make no mistake about it. The Apple TV is actually a fantastic complement to Apple's handhelds, worthy of being featured in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. A nice little device in its own right, the Apple TV gives you access to Apple's iTunes Store entertainment content right on your television. In addition, you get Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, sports networks, and plenty of other entertainment options. Connect it to your iTunes Home Share, and you can use your iOS devices as remote controls for the Apple TV. The best part, though, is AirPlay. You can beam audio and video content right to the Apple TV with ease from your iOS device, or your Mac. You can also mirror the display of these devices as well, all wireless over your home network.
You can pick up the Apple TV for $99, or $94.95 on Amazon.
Honorable Mention: Roku 2 XS Streaming Player
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Furby
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Features, Toys, Kids, Techies, Under $100, Under $250, Under $500
Fourteen years ago, Furby was the hot holiday sensation, and now in 2012, Hasbro has brought it back with a modern update that's good enough to be featured in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Changes include LED eyes, capacitive touch sensors, and an app that lets you control it remotely. Kids will love them, but so will tinkerers--the original Furby was super-hackable, which hobbyists love. You can pick up the new Furby for $60.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Monopoly zAPPed
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Features, Toys, Family, Techies, Under $100, Under $250, Under $50, Under $500
Next up in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is Monopoly zAPPed, a full-fledged verion of Monopoly that can also be considered an iPad accessory. There are gonna be a lot of iPads and iPad minis under the tree this year, and if you already know someone who owns one (or who will own one this holiday season,) consider this game as a fun gift for them. The game is played with an iPhone or iPad with two to four players, and is different from tradtional Monopoly in that the device (iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone) is the bank and there are on-screen mini games. Also, there is no money, as you just swipe your credit card on the display for transactions. Included in the box are the game board with rubber pads, 6 tokens, 28 Property cards, 32 green houses, 12 red hotels, 2 dice, 4 Monopoly Touch-banking cards and instructions. You can pick up Monopoly zAPPed for $29.99, or $26.24 on Amazon (a 14% savings!)
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Star Wars Death Star tea infuser
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Techies seem to love tea, and this Death Star tea infuser bring both of those worlds together in a delicious way, so we're featuring it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Made of stainless steel, this tea infuser is molded to resemble Darth Vader's Death Star. Just put some loose leaf tea in there and steep it in your favorite mug. It's dishwasher-safe and available from ThinkGeek for $19.99.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Apple iPad mini
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Next up in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is the Apple iPad mini. We're sure many of you expected to see this one here, but we weren't so sure until we got our hands on one, and realized after a couple of weeks that our full-sized iPad with Retina display was collecting dust. The iPad mini lives up the the hype that it has generated for years, and it is beautifully designed, what with its anogized aluminum shell. Battery life seem to be better than any iPad before it, and the display, while not Retina quality, is not that bad at all. You get the 7.9-inch 1024 x 768 display powered by a dual-core A5 processor and 512MB RAM in a package that weighs just 0.68 pounds. Prices start at $329, and you can get one now from Apple.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Knomo Saxby Business Tote
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We've given a bunch of gadget recommendations in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, and now it's time we mention a fantastic bag to carry them all. This year we recommend the Knomo Saxby Business Tote. We've been using it over the past few months, and it's fantastic. The Saxby has a bunch of pockets, allowing you to appropriately separate things like your iPad from your notebook, and having neither of them come in contact with your keys or pens, thanks to its 4 exterior pockets, 2 interior pouch pockets, 1 interior zip pocket, and 1 interior padded laptop pocket. The size is great, and the look is really classy too (we went with the shiny navy, but you can also get it in matte black, gray, and slate.) Knomo makes high-quality, well-made bags, and this is as fine a laptop bag as you'll find. You can pick up the Knomo Saxby on Amazon starting at $119.99.
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Spam your hearts away!
wow i have heard that meme everywhere (then i took an arrow to the knee)
i am seeing this "arrow to the knee joke everywhere but i din't understand it! please can someone tell me what it means?
It's just somethin some random guy made up. (don't ask me who causeI don't know
"THEN I TOOK AN ARROW TO THE KNEE" is a viral quote taken from the massive online multiplayer game "SkyRim."
ok thanks
Yep skyrim just came out like to mounths ago or more recent and they already have quote for it. But wat ever, spam this thread like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i like trains.....then i took an arrow to the knee and now i sing nyan cat with a troll face and i am forever alone
"there's egg and bacon; egg sausage and bacon; egg and spam; egg bacon and spam; egg bacon sausage and spam; spam bacon sausage and spam; spam egg spam spam bacon and spam; spam sausage spam spam bacon spam tomato and spam;
spam spam spam egg and spam; spam spam spam spam spam spam baked beans spam spam spam... or Lobster Thermidor a Crevette with a mornay sauce served in a Provencale manner with shallots and aubergines garnished with truffle pate, brandy and with a fried egg on top and spam. "
Spam isn't allowed ^
You spelt allowed wrong you spelt it like this aloud which means out loud
i think you better not spam because it is against the house rules!
Hey the spam thing reminds me of monty python
lol watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwy2MPT5RE it all about SPAM!
Why does this thread exist, and some people are confused between trolling and spamming..
i was trolling not spamming
The term "Spam" for emails actually came about because of the Monty Python skit, where you can't order anything in a diner without " Spam" the meat. The name represents the skit, because Spam email is unwanted junk and the spam meat is excessive and unwanted in the skit. A little random trivia from a comedy geek.
( That's where my previous post came from)
spam crazy: Nanananaananaaananananananaananananananna die potato! i like trains nyan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!shut up![smosh joke]HEY Its Fred!!!nananananananan Time 4 the motorboat BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUY MINECRAFT NOW!!!!!!!!!!-stupid ad
-IM done!!AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! i took an arrow to the knee!
i like the woodchuck chuck chuck woodchuk chuck chuck chucka wood chuck chuckawood chuck chuck!and i like turtles!
hey guys! did anyone else see the trollface on top of the threat?
haha this thread final picked back up!
i took an arrow to the kneeeeeeeeeee!
I find it kind of sad that you are all ATTEMPTING to spam and it seems as if you have no idea what it is. It's like you fail at failing.
c on! spamming is fun! vut u gotta know how to make it fun or else its unfunny.
I like trains!!!!
This isn't spam, it's pointless chatter and casual meme references. And it's pretty dumb.
this thread is stupid
if u think about it, everything is stupid! what would life be if there wasnt stupidity to make us laught and make us make fun of. if stupidity didnt exist, everything would be to perfect, to easy, to boring. goin me! if u agree with me say IM STUPID AND IM PROUD!
No, that's what uniqueness and individuality is for. Stupid is not good, it's dumb and pointless. Silly and crazy are good. But this thread is neither silly or crazy, it's just plain dumb and pointless.
I agree entirely with GLB. You all are acting immature, considering you have to be atleast 13 to make communications via the internet.
Besdies, spam is sending the same message to a sum of people over and over again, not acting stupid and posting things you've heard elsewhere.
pfff. u guys arent fun! silly crazy stupid... theres no difference! there just really different words! all im trying to say is that life is boring if ur serious all the time! trust me, i use to think like that but i realized that i was wrong! well SOORRY if i like to be stupid on purpouse sometimes and make people laught!
its like they say: HATERS GONNA HATE!
The whole idea of spam is to annoy others, not make them laugh.
make them laught asswell! spamming has is sence of humour! its like the good type of trolling when they comment something stupid that at least makes us chuckle.I HEART MEMES!!!!
Spamming is the worst type of trolling. Memes aren't spam by the way do love a goodrafe comic though
Yeah, memes aren't spam. I browse rage comics every night.
to me, there are 3 types of trolling: mean trollin, stupid trolling and smart trolling.
mean trolling would be the type that talks badly or is being mean to someone over the internet or simply bullies someone.
stupid trolling would be the type that says stuff repetevely for pretty much everything or just says something cause everyone else says it like por example the known phrase:fake and "homo"
the smart trolling is when they say something that is relatively smart to the situation or annoys a person in a fun way that is not offensive and has humour(my favorite type of trolling)
yes, i know that memes arent spam but they lovable! my favorite are f yeah and me gusta. i mainly like me gusta cause i wish i could do that face sometimes! it would be so fun! and just for the record, in one point in our lives WE ALL TROLL! somehow or somewhere we end up trolling. if u deny it, ur just lying to yourself!
but this isn't smart it's just stupid and pointless
the point of this thread is no point
like i said guys HATERS GONNA HATE! if u dont like it, dont post here! its so simple! problem solved!
Spam is against the house rules. Even if it isn't spam, you are deiberatley calling it spam.
since its not spam, tecnically, we are not breaking any rules right? no matter what we call it! just let it go harryboy! and may i remind that i DIDNT make this threat, cheesehead did!
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Everything is balanced on a tour with Paris By Mouth led by Phyllis Flick to Marche Bastille and le Marais.
You can also find Phyllis on her blog Paris Notebook.
Oh the shoe match:) How cute..I guess it was planned..what a great capture..and eye you have..
When I was reading your post and saw that cute boulangerie I thought ..she should paint it..and right below..there it was..Love it.
.. this was a FAB post, so interesting your tour ... we heard the crowds were wild after the election, did you run into any activity .. how interesting to be over there at this time... LOVED the doggie ... best,
Karen in CT
I have been steeping myself in Paris lore -- studying my father's WWII photos and reading military history. Perhaps this is why, when I saw the photo of le fromage and 'artisan baguette' I read it as 'partisan baguette.'
Am cutting down on caloric intake here so I can indulge in a macaron or ten over there!
Aha! Just as I was about to write something I see that last caramel of Genin's and my mouth is flooding. It's my favourite flavour chez lui (although pricey...) I love his boutique - it's as if he's selling diamonds.
So, Dalloyau or Mulot for macarons?
Thanks goodness we each only got ONE
Plus I was far away when I decided to taste.
Otherwise I could have blown a bundle on them.
Who needs real Mango when you have these!
Carol, in addition to your taste buds being educated, there are comments you made in this post that sound to me like someone who is absolutely delighted as you expand your knowledge of your possible new "turf" to be.
Love it!
Carol, this is completely delightful ! Just tagging along with you guys made me happy. Maybe one day I can "be there." xx'sReplyDelete
Gawd Carole, I am on a diet and you have me wanting to rush to the boulangerie and the cheese shop.. Looks divine.. Carla xReplyDelete
Who isn't on a regime in this town Carla?
Still this is the way to go..
Lots of little tastes (petites bouches)
that don't mount up to many calories yet include lots of deep satisfaction.
Such a great post!
You should write a childrens book about Paris and illustrate it yourself!
I will have to share this post with my facebook followers!
Everything looks amazing!
I was going to go to Paris this September but life got in the way again. NY is the furthest East from BC I'll be going this year. Very excited about my first trip this July!
The Wanderfull Traveler
Oh, my, thank you for your beautiful generous tour, Carol! Look forward to savoring it in person one day soon. Just delightful, as always!ReplyDelete
Love that Paris by Mouth!!
a must-do next time
merci annie
All looks eye-poppingly good. Yum.
I have never tasted a mango caramel, I shall put it on my list for my next trip to Paris.
Love your pictures.
Yum yum all looks so delish, love your blog cannot wait to go to Paris and check out these pastries for myselfReplyDelete
Meert berry cakes look particularly good! I didn't know they had broadened theur range of pastries available in Paris. Good news!ReplyDelete
I am officially famished and I ate only an hour ago! I want that bread, first of all ... some fromage ... that chicken looks yummy too! Then I will cap it off with the chocolate glazed pastry please.
officially tortured.
God, this looks like a wonderful tour! We stayed in the Marais on the last trip to Paris and shopped at the wonderful Bastille market - great memories. Are you still there? Wondering how it was on election day and how the mood is regarding the new pres?ReplyDelete
there are so many holidays in this town (today is another ferie) it's hard to tell.
Who can tell what will be?
On verra bien as they say...
If you want to read more on the election check out Emerly's post
Storming the Bastille for the Full Monty
Thanks Carol, I added this to my list of "great things to do in Paris".
Planning a trip, but am going to have to stay for a month to fit it all in !!!
This post is amazing, carol! Wonderful pics! xoxoReplyDelete
A whole slew of NEW places to dream about! You do realize that I will have to prep for a year for my Paris trip! Eventually.ReplyDelete
I love the painting. Love the colors. I am also drooling over those two chocolate Macaron's...They are calling to me.. lolReplyDelete
Dear Unknown,
I got some adorable pics of you but didn't think a law suit at this time would be such a good idea :)
The best caramel on the planet? Big call! I have to try it. It does look mighty fine. And best eclair? Better than Maison du Chocolat? Can it be possible? I'd love to know. Looks like a fabulous excursion. I'm thinking of staying in the Marais next visit, so will keep the tour in mind. And I love that you noticed the shoe matching quickly enough to capture it.ReplyDelete
Beleive me when I tell you I am not the 1st to be transcendental whilst biting into a Jacque Genin caramel(mango)
Many have gone before me and wet their pants over them.
so YES you must try them if you're a caramel fan (I am)
The Paris By Mouth tour is worht every centime because of all the extra info thrown in like where to eat enroute, fr history bla bla bla
No better tours in Paris! Glad you had a good time! Phyllis is fantastic.ReplyDelete
Yes it was the BEST ever except for Meg's Montmartre tour...
they are terrific..I'm a big fan


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A native of Miles City, Mont., Trafton seemed to live everywhere and with everyone — his mother, aunts, uncles, grandparents.
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