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Engaged Employees
The fourth component of the CX framework is the employee. Employees cannot be forgotten, as they are a crucial part of the success of your CX transformation and this new customer-centric culture!
Remember that the employee experience drives the customer experience; if your employees aren't engaged, it will be very difficult for them to delight your customers; in very simple terms, this describes "the spillover effect."
I've been talking about this concept (not with that specific label) since my days at J.D. Power and Associates 20 years ago, and yet, in the heat of VOC/CX design, employees are forgotten: "Oh, we'll collect feedback from employees later. We'll incorporate employee data later. Let's start with customers." No more; that is just not acceptable. Without your employees, you have no customer experience. Bruce Temkin recently wrote about findings from his latest research in which he took a look at the linkage between CX and employee engagement. It's real, and they matter!
There are a few different ways to look at ensuring employees are a part of the overall customer-centric culture.
- Consider the employee experience and plot the employee lifecycle
- Gather feedback from your employees, both solicited and unsolicited
- Hire the right people
- Empower employees by unleashing ownership and accountability
- Show appreciation
I will devote a future blog post to defining the employee lifecycle, but it is important to understand it before you consider what types of surveys you might conduct among your employees and what types of metrics you will want to measure and track.
Employee Feedback
Employee feedback needs to be both solicited (e.g., lifecycle or ad hoc surveys) and unsolicited (e.g., a "suggestion box" or other mechanism for employees to provide feedback). Employees need to feel comfortable that the feedback they provide is anonymous and confidential - and that it comes with no consequences other than corrective actions by the organization to fix the wrongs and praise to recognize the rights.
Outside of these more formal mechanisms, a truly open-door policy for discussions about issues, suggestions, etc. is certainly a great policy. Not only should it be a policy, it needs to be a reality. A lot of organizations talk about this, but it's never really embraced as such. And if it is embraced, it often ends with some sort of retribution for the opinions provided.
Gathering the right feedback from employees will help to ensure that they have the training, tools, and resources to do their jobs and do them effectively. Having an HR steering committee in place to take ownership of the feedback and the employee experience will ensure that no ideas are ignored and all feedback is acted upon in a relevant way. A closed-loop process is as much a part of a VOE as it is for VOC. Communication is key. Employees need to know that their feedback is valued - and used.
HR Practices
This culture is not only about collecting and using employee feedback but also about the people themselves! Regarding hiring practices, you need to make sure to hire the right people for this customer-focused culture. Hire nice people, hire for attitude. Skills can be taught - nice cannot! Hire people with service backgrounds, especially those who have worked for companies best known for their service cultures. (That may not always be possible but great to strive for.) And, once hired, every person in every role must have an understanding of his/her impact on the customer experience.
In addition to hiring, you'll need a solid employee onboarding process to showcase the customer-focused culture of the organization; it will open new employees' eyes to what that means and the freedom they are afforded, which is a good segue into the next topic.
In addition to hiring, you'll need a solid employee onboarding process to showcase the customer-focused culture of the organization; it will open new employees' eyes to what that means and the freedom they are afforded, which is a good segue into the next topic.
Employee Ownership & Accountability
- If they receive direct feedback about their performance, they need to own it and correct it.
- If a customer has a bad experience directly related to his/her service, be accountable. Learn from it and improve.
- If a customer has an issue, step up and come up with creative solutions to fix it. (The culture of the company must allow for this. Ever heard of Zappos?)
- If employees have ideas on how to improve the customer experience, they should be encouraged to share with the team - own it and do it.
Show Appreciation
And, last but not least, rewards and recognition for a job well done must be a part of your culture. Praise for delighting customers should always be given. Showing a little love goes a long way toward facilitating and nurturing employee engagement.
The final post in the series is coming soon!


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I can't remember what year it was that I started teaching fitness. I know I got certified by AFAA in 2000 and waited two years to teach. I wanted to make sure that I knew my stuff before I stood up in front of a crowd and claimed to be knowledgable.
The joke was, of course, on me.
Because while it's entirely possible to get up in front of people with lacking or scientifically unsound information (and make no mistake, this happens in gyms everywhere every day) it's not possible to really know anything for certain when it comes to the human body and the way it moves.
We can make informed decisions based on years of research. We can also draw on the wisdom that years of engaging with other people's bodies can bestow.
But the fact remains that our understanding of the body, the mind, and the interplay between the two is fluid. This constant state of flux infuriates some – "Just tell me what I need to do to be healthy and I will do it!" – while it energizes others – "The mind-body connection is a largely unexplored frontier, ripe for discovery."
While I love the ethereal and pondering all the body-mind stuff, I face the practical reality of needing to guide clients through movement at a minimum of twice a week. I thought I'd share some guiding principles that I've developed over my years of training and experience.
I cannot tell you what is happening in your body.
The thing about instructing people in how to use their bodies is that I have this huge obstacle to fair and objective judgment – my experience in my own body. I can never live in someone else's body. And my own experience of embodiement is the only one I can ever know.
It's a lot of baggage to carry.
And, over the many years I have taught, I have gotten so much better at seeing and listening what other bodies are telling me.
That being said, the responsibility for your body resides with you. I need you to be watching how your body reacts to the movements it makes. I need you to judge whether what you feel is fatigue or pain. I need you to observe both your internal and external states and make informed decisions about what to do with your body in class and outside of it. I can guide you, I can support you. I can offer possible explanations for what you experience based on my study, experience and observation. But I cannot ever know what is happening in your body or why.
The uniqueness of each individual's body can have dramatic effects on how that body moves.
My clients and I are in constant dialogue.
"Where do you feel this?"
"Watch yourself in the mirror and tell me what you see."
"Did you see that arm go up when you shifted your foot? Why do you think that happened?
Sometimes I worry that I have brought the Socratic method from my legal education into the big box gym and that the students hate me for it. Surely some would prefer to quietly occupy their space, get through their workout and leave.
But I cannot pretend that a "workout" is a one-size-fits all proposition.
Look at the human beings around you. Compare the length of your forearm to that of the next person you see. Look at your friend's knees. Are they higher on their legs than yours are, even though your friend is shorter?
All of those sorts of differences in how we are put together impact the ways in which we move. Even as I am guided by the alignment points that I learned in my Restorative Exercise training, I recognize that no two people's execution of those points will look exactly the same once we start moving and interacting with our environments.
Human movement is as much art as it is science.
While still thirsty for knowledge, my however-many-years-I-have-taught years of experience have convinced me that human movement is as much art as it is science. And while I understand that can frustrate some, I hope that for most this mindset can evoke more playfulness, more experimentation, a deeper exploration with less concern about doing things right or following the rules and a joyful experience of living in our bodies.

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LILYPAD ARDUINO Y TEXTILES INTELIGENTES 1.9 Jun
Adding sound and using conductive thread as a pressure sensor6 Dec
In our last meeting we used the conductive thread as a pressure sensor that triggers sound and turns the LEDs on. Conductive thread works as a cable for transferring electricity to the circuit, but can be also used as a pressure sensor. By connecting it to an analog pin of your Lilypad and observing the incoming values in the serial monitor of your Arduino sketch and then using these values to trigger some kind of behaviour, you can add interactivity to your circuit. So we decided to use this incoming values to trigger a sound function and added a speaker (the lilypad buzzer) in order to reproduce certain notes. The melody is from Kraftwerk' s Transeurope Express anthem ;D
Source code:
int ledPin = 6; // LEDs are connected to digital pin 6
int speakerPin = 9; // speaker connected to digital pin 9
int sensorPin = 3; // conductive thread sensor is connected to analog pin 3
int sensorValue; // variable to store the value coming from the sensor
void setup()
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT); // sets the ledPin to be an output
pinMode(speakerPin, OUTPUT); // sets the speakerPin to be an output
Serial.begin(9600); // initialize the serial port
digitalWrite(17, HIGH); // sets analog pin a2 to high
void loop() // run over and over again
sensorValue = analogRead(sensorPin); // read the value from the sensor
Serial.println(sensorValue); // send that value to the computer
if (sensorValue {
scale(); // call the scale() function
delay(1000); // delay for 1 second
void beep (unsigned char speakerPin, int frequencyInHertz, long timeInMilliseconds) // sound producing function
int x;
long delayAmount = (long)(1000000/frequencyInHertz);
long loopTime = (long)((timeInMilliseconds*1000)/(delayAmount*2));
for (x=0;x {
digitalWrite(speakerPin,HIGH); // turn the speaker on
digitalWrite(speakerPin,LOW); // turn the speaker off
void scale () // melody function
digitalWrite(ledPin,HIGH); //turn on the LEDs
beep(speakerPin,196,500); //G 3
beep(speakerPin,207,500); //Ab 3
beep(speakerPin,277,450); //Db 4
beep(speakerPin,261,500); //C 4
beep(speakerPin,196,250); //G 3
beep(speakerPin,207,450); //Ab 3
beep(speakerPin,261,250); //C 4
beep(speakerPin,233,750); //Bb 3
beep(speakerPin,196,500); //G 3
beep(speakerPin,207,500); //Ab 3
beep(speakerPin,277,500); //Db 4
beep(speakerPin,261,500); //C 4
beep(speakerPin,233,250); //Bb 3
beep(speakerPin,261,750); //C 4
digitalWrite(ledPin,LOW); //turn off the LEDs
Using a switch22 Nov
Continuing with the experiments on our Tron-like LED bracelet we added a switch to make it more comfortable to turn the Lilypad on and off without having to touch the board.
We used alligator clips for this experiment, but you can also use conductive thread.
Start by attaching the On pin of the switch to one of the digital pins of the board (we used the pin 5) and the Off pin to the – pin of the board. Then connect your Lilypad to the computer and add the switch in your code. We kept the LEDs blinking like in the previous example.
Source code:
int ledPin = 6; // LED is connected to digital pin 6
int switchPin = 5; // switch connected to digital pin 5
int switchValue; // a variable to keep track of when switch is pressed
void setup()
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT); // sets the ledPin to be an output
pinMode(switchPin, INPUT); // sets the switchPin to be an input
digitalWrite(switchPin, HIGH); // sets the default (unpressed) state of switchPin to HIGH
void loop() // run over and over again
switchValue = digitalRead(switchPin); // check to see if the switch is pressed
if (switchValue == LOW) { // if the switch is pressed then,
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // turn the LED on
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); // set the pin 6 LED off
else { // otherwise,
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); // turn the LED off
Second step: a LEDs bracelet17 Nov
Connecting the Lilypad to the cloth, with 5 white LEDs in a row and conductive thread.
Source code:
Turns on a series of LEDs on for one second, then off for one second, repeatedly.
This example code is in the public domain.
Modified by smartcraftLab on 2011
void setup() {
// initialize digital pin 6 as outputs.
pinMode(6, OUTPUT); // Pin 6 is connected to an LED
void loop() {
digitalWrite(6, HIGH); // set the pin 6 LED on
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(6, LOW); // set the pin 6 LED off
delay(1000); // wait for a second
First steps10 Nov
In our first meeting as a group, we got familiar with the Lilypad Arduino board, its digital and analog pins and we started to experiment with LEDs. We started by connecting one white LED in our Lilypad board and then we added one more and programmed them to blink one at a time.
We experimented with the Blink example that comes with the Arduino 0.22 platform. Source code:
/* Blink Turns on an LED on for one second, then off for one second, repeatedly. This example code is in the public domain. Modified by smartcraftLab on 2011 */ void setup() { // initialize the digital pins as outputs. pinMode(5, OUTPUT); // Pin 5 is connected to an LED pinMode(6, OUTPUT); // Pin 6 is connected to an LED } void loop() { digitalWrite(5, HIGH); // set the pin 5 LED on digitalWrite(6, LOW); // set the pin 6 LED off delay(1000); // wait for a second digitalWrite(6, HIGH); // set the pin 6 LED on digitalWrite(5, LOW); // set the pin 5 LED off delay(1000); // wait for a second }
A introduction to Lilypad Arduino10 Nov
The LilyPad Arduino microcontroller is a set of sewable electronic components that let you build your own soft, interactive clothes, fabrics, embroideries or even drawings if you use it with conductive ink. It is created by Leah Buechley, an MIT professor and director of the High-Low Tech Group and by Sparkfun Electronics. It is programmed with the Arduino open-source platform.
If you are interested in soft circuits and using the Lilypad, start by consulting the Setup Tutorial by Leah Buechley:http://web.media.mit.edu/~leah/LilyPad/01_computer_attach.html


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Inspirational and Instructional
Keep It Shut by Karen Ehman
I've wanted to read this for sometime now. This Bible based book is supposed to teach women how to say what they want to and how to curb their tongue when things need to go unsaid. I really could benefit from this as I have a very quick tongue when I'm angry yet other times I struggle to speak up for myself.
Made to Crave by Lisa TerKeurst
This book deals with food but it is also inspirational so I've listed it here. I want to read this book so I can better understand why I relate to food the way I do and to re-frame my life so that I relate to both food and God in the way He intended us to.
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth Bailey
Before I left for Korea, I worked at a place that held weekly Bible study and prayer meetings. We read a similar series of books in that study. I'd like to learn more about culture and times of people in the Bible.
Fly a Little Higher by Laura Sobeich
This memoir is the story of Laura and her son Zach, who died of cancer. After receiving his diagnosis, Laura prayed that if Zach must die that it be for something big. This is that story.
The Fringe Hours Making Time For You by Jessica N. Turner
This book has been recommended by several blogs I follow. I think it will be a good read to get organized.
Women of the Bible One Year Devotional by Ann Spangler
I really enjoyed reading Spangler's Wicked Women of the Bible and hope to learn even more from this devotional.
Food Related
Year of No Sugar by Eve Schaub
In her memoir, Schaub recounts how she quit her sugar addiction. I'm reading this because I want to follow in her footsteps.
Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
This is the story of a family who moves to a farm and vows to eat locally for a year.
+ I bought a few "real food" cookbooks that I hope to read through and test out in the coming months.
Just for Fun
The following were recommended to me by friends and family last year and I didn't get a chance to read or finish them:
- Silent Tears by Kay Bratt
- Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
- The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriart
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
- House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons
- The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
- All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
These books I have read before and hope to enjoy again this year:
- Sword of Truth Series
- Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon
What books are you hoping to tackle this year?


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SLLU is about discussion and finding common ground. Discussions go on all of the time in IM and on our parcels.
Today I spoke with Agnes Sharple. I asked her permission to publish some of our conversation, as I think it illustrates SLLU and it's purpose very well. (I have also kept a small part about Amnesty International in SL in this chatlog- please read it if you are in an Amnesty group in SL!)
|Agnes Sharple: "that's why I find it good to have diversity and disagreements in SLLU, people can learn that we don't necessarily have to agree, but we still respect each other"
[2011/03/17 02:06] Plot Tracer: Hi Agnes - some people have complained that notices are being sent out as SLLU poionts of view when they are individuals point of view (for example the No fly Zone stuff - there are different views in our Left Unity group). When you are posting such stuff, could you make sure it is clear that it is your view and not necessarily the view of SLLU? Thanks comrade!
[02:54 AM] Agnes Sharple: Hi Plot. Of course. Sorry. I was thinking of that after i posted it, i should have said something like "this might interest some of you" or something
[02:54 AM] Plot Tracer: no problem! It is just that some people said that "this is not my view."
[02:55 AM] Agnes Sharple: well, we do not expect everyone in this group to agree with everyone, do we? Its a unity :)
[02:55 AM] Plot Tracer: yes :)
[02:55 AM] Plot Tracer: i will worry when people agree on everything...
[02:55 AM] Plot Tracer: :)
[02:56 AM] Agnes Sharple: :)
[02:57 AM] Agnes Sharple: that said, i am not comfortable with very aggressive ppl in this group and ppl spelling death threats and such, fighting against fascists, being quite fascist themselves. Get my drift?
[02:58 AM] Plot Tracer: yes
[02:58 AM] Plot Tracer: i agree
Plot Tracer: "Education - and immersion in discussion and experience of discourse and action in sl is all part of this educational experience- this is why some of us began the group SLLU"
[03:00 AM] Plot Tracer: this happens again and again.
[03:01 AM] Plot Tracer: though there are people who will never *change much*.... but it is good they have their own groups - and will learn how to react in a unity group.
[03:04 AM] Agnes Sharple: Yep, that's why I find it good to have diversity and disagreements in SLLU, people can learn that we don't necessarily have to agree, but we still respect each other
[03:04 AM] Plot Tracer: yes
[03:05 AM] Plot Tracer: this is perhaps the most important lesson in sl left unity. the 8th of our aims and principles says ---" SLLU firmly stand for the bringing of international cooperation and awareness through education and the discussion of the issues raised by capitalist hegemony which the RL mainstream media systematically fail to report. SLLU believe that by avoiding authoritarian teacher- pupil models of education and based on peoples actual experiences and continued shared investigation, every human being, no matter how impoverished or illiterate, can develop a new awareness of self which will free them to be more than passive objects responding to uncontrollable change. As Freire said, and SLLU agree, each individual wins back the right to say his or own word - to name the world."
[03:06 AM] Agnes Sharple: exactly
[03:06 AM] Plot Tracer: Education - and immersion in discussion and experience of discourse and action in sl is all part of this educational experience
[03:07 AM] Plot Tracer: this is why some of us began the group SLLU
[03:08 AM] Plot Tracer: I think there is a place for the demonstrations and the expression of unreasonable views as well - because people then realise there are counter views which are as valid. They learn then, how to strengthen their views with evidence and then how to express them reasonably
[03:09 AM] Agnes Sharple: this is why i like the group, its not some small (minded) group where everyone have to agree with the founder of group
[03:09 AM] Plot Tracer: yes
[03:10 AM] Plot Tracer: though it was difficult to make people realise this. When we first started people *assumed* we were some sort of stalinist pre-1989 eastern European style group!
[03:10 AM] Agnes Sharple: hahah
[03:11 AM] Agnes Sharple: ppl "assume" a lot in SL, jumping to conclusions without getting the information
[03:11 AM] Plot Tracer: yes
[03:12 AM] Agnes Sharple: not only in SL..
[03:12 AM] Plot Tracer: true!
[03:13 AM] Agnes Sharple: but I've seen a lot of it in sl, maybe because of language issues
[03:13 AM] Plot Tracer: perhaps - and because a lot of communication is quickly typed...
Amnesty International (E)
[03:13 AM] Plot Tracer: Oh
[03:14 AM] Plot Tracer: by the way - I see you are in Amnesty international (SL) -
[03:14 AM] Plot Tracer: this group is not the real amnesty group
[03:14 AM] Agnes Sharple: no?
[03:14 AM] Plot Tracer: it was set up by someone who asked for donations and then left sl with lots of money
[03:14 AM] Agnes Sharple: wtf
[03:14 AM] Plot Tracer: the real one is the other one in my profile
[03:14 AM] Plot Tracer: Amnesty (E)
[03:14 AM] Agnes Sharple: i left
[03:14 AM] Agnes Sharple: now
[03:15 AM] Plot Tracer: cool. join the other one
[03:15 AM] Agnes Sharple: oh okey
[03:15 AM] Agnes Sharple: 'you are in that group too?
[03:15 AM] Plot Tracer: Millay Freschi set it up - she is running it on behalf of the real Amnesty
[03:15 AM] Plot Tracer: yes - i am in it to tell people it's history. When i notice people are in it, i tell them.
[03:16 AM] Plot Tracer: i send out im's sometimes as well.
[03:16 AM] Agnes Sharple: ic:)
[03:16 AM] Agnes Sharple: thank you
[03:17 AM] Plot Tracer: np :)


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so here's a little random update on everything (well, most things...maybe not EVERY thing) that is going on in my life at the moment.
the wedding: it's going well. seriously, planning is moving right along and while i occasionally feel super overwhelmed when i still remember the list of things i have to do, for the most part, i think we are either ahead of the game or right on time with most everything. i'm trying hard to really enjoy this time and soak it all in but it really does feel like quite the whirlwind. this saturday kicks off the wedding shower extravaganza we have going on. we're having 7 showers and i am super excited and thankful for every one of them. basically, i just love being with people that i love and i can't wait to spend time with all the people that will attend the showers. i think, honestly, it is one of the neatest things ever to get to celebrate this time in our lives with our family and friends. joel and i are incredibly excited to get to walk through this journey right now. i'm thankful for the opportunities the Lord has given us to grow closer and learn more about each other through this engagement period. i have said it many times but i am constantly reminded of how blessed i am to have this man in my life and overwhelmed by the way the Lord has answered 28 yrs of prayers for a husband. praise Him...He is truly a God who is concerned about the details of our lives!
work: is going well...we are just moving right along. the new children's minister starts next week and i'm excited to work with him. i'm excited to see what the Lord does through him in our ministry.
so, that's a random little update. hope all is well in your world.
oohh...those of you who read the blog...here's a little interactive question for you (meaning: please leave me a comment). any ideas about wedding favors with a Christmas theme? i have some ideas but i haven't nailed it down, yet.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
a few of my favorites
we had such a blast in asheville with our engagement picture extravaganza weekend. we enjoyed every minute with each other and really loved spending time with joel's parents. here are just a few of my favorites from the weekend. (my apologies...blogger was being goofy and messed up the order of my pictures...i wanted them to be in the order in which they were taken but oh well...i'm not going to stress about it. ;)
Friday, September 12, 2008
say cheese!!
we're off today to the asheville area for engagement pictures. yay! we've spent weeks picking out outfits (poor joel...he has been quite the trooper enduring multiple shopping trips just for his clothes :) and thinking through shots we would like to have etc. i'm excited (not about having my picture taken...i'm not really a fan of that) about getting away and spending time with joel and his parents.
unfortunately, we (j and i) both have colds so as long as we're hyped up on sudafed we will be just fine. :) i'm sure drug induced pictures will be much better, anyway ;).
have a happy weekend!
unfortunately, we (j and i) both have colds so as long as we're hyped up on sudafed we will be just fine. :) i'm sure drug induced pictures will be much better, anyway ;).
have a happy weekend!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
oh, oh, oooh....the right stuff
oh yeah...i'm going and i'm so excited!!!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
a list about a whole lot of....nothing
i can't seem to form coherent thoughts this morning but felt compelled to update the blog (since i haven't written in 2 weeks) so i'm going to resort to the list format. i'm a fan of lists and they're much easier to write instead of long paragraphs that should, hopefully, flow together to form a beautifully composed inspiring post (one can always dream :).
so here we go:
so here we go:
- i've mentioned this before but due to an incident i had driving to work this morning, it bears repeating: i hate car issues and car troubles; i have also grown to enormously dislike the little orange check engine light. ugh. it appeared in my car this morning again on my drive to work. thankfully, this time it was a simple solution but not before many tears were shed and phone calls were made.
- i love my job. seriously, i do. i know that i have days where i feel discouraged and think that i should just quit and go work at target (my favorite store, btw) but those are usually days when my focus is off and my perspective is skewed. last night the Lord reminded me about how much i truly love my job and what an absolute blessing it is to get to witness preschoolers begin to understand foundational, biblical concepts that will shape their future walk with Christ.
- i love, absolutely love the music we have picked out for our wedding ceremony. in fact, i love it so much that it is almost always on repeat in my office. i told someone the other day that i am absolutely SO EXCITED about the wedding ceremony not just because it will be beautiful but i believe it will truly exemplify the holiness of the moment when a man and woman committ to love and serve each other for the rest of their lives before the Lord.
- our crazy busy wedding schedule is about to kick off in a week or two with appointments for pictures, showers, etc. i'm so excited about everything and truly look forward to spending lots of time over the next 92 days with friends and family that i love so much.
- in keeping with the "crazy busy wedding schedule" thought that i just mentioned, i have to confess that i am a bit worried about my hair. over the summer i made the dreadful decision to allow my hair girl (whom i love) to give me highlights. any other time in my life, i would think, "no big deal" and just let them grow out but i don't want crazy roots or streaks in my hair in all these pictures and things. she did an all over color last time but i'm not sure that will do the trick. ugh. here's hoping. i'm sure hearing about my hair woes really thrilled your heart, enlightening and inspiring your day ;).
- with the wedding dress deadline fast approaching (the whole, wedding dress arriving, fittings, etc.) i have really made an effort to be diligent in working out in the mornings. i'm not always successful but i am trying. now, many people who know me and all my roommates and family will testify to the fact that i'm not a morning person. i prefer to not talk and allow myself to wake up and just have some "alone time" in the mornings. well, my morning workout time falls into my "alone time" category. i like to make my way into the Y unnoticed, get my iPod going and just enjoy my time on the treadmill....alone. i intentionally pick the treadmill that is farthest away from anyone. now, the last several times i have been in the mornings, it never fails that someone always picks a treadmill right beside me even though there are about 20 treadmills that are completely empty all around us and this person loves to chat. now, if i hop on a treadmill and the girl next to me is seriously working hard and listening to music and her face is red and i can tell she is probably just barely making it, i don't talk to her. i leave the poor red-faced girl alone. cause, can i just tell you something? this poor, red-faced girl is not coordinated and when you start asking her questions and she has to remove her iPod ear buds, she almost flies off the treadmill because it takes her concentration off her primary objective: not flying off the treadmill. so, the next time you see me in the Y, just wave and know that i'll talk to you after 9 am. :)
alright peeps, i feel as though i've rambled enough. nothing new or fabulous is really going on...just normal run of the mill, beginning of fall stuff. any suggestions you may have, though, on hair care/hair styling techniques to make the picture experiences fabulous are welcome.
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I've always worked on the magazine side of journalism. After college I spent four years as a staff reporter at two city and regional magazines, Cincinnati and Philadelphia, before leaving to write books and freelance. Some of my stories are linked below, and you can also view my archive on Longform.org.
Longer stories
What Bullets Do to Bodies
Huffington Post Highline, April 2017
Behind the Story: What Bullets Do to Bodies
By Elon Green, Columbia Journalism Review, May 2017
Notable Narrative: Jason Fagone and "What Bullets Do to Bodies"
By Davis Harper, Nieman Storyboard, June 2017
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week, April 28, 2017
The Sunday Long Read, April 30, 2017
The Gruesome November Night in one of Washington's Wealthiest Suburbs
Washingtonian, October 2016
Longform Best of 2016, Most Clicked
Urban Outfitters Bares All
Philadelphia magazine, August 2016
Meet the Ungers
Huffington Post Highline, May 2016
The Serial Swatter
The New York Times Magazine, November 29, 2015
The Texas Ranch Leading a Revolution in Pitching
ESPN The Magazine, September 14, 2015
Ladies and Gentlemen... Martha Graham Cracker!
Philadelphia, September 2014
How a Squad of Ex-Cops Fights Police Abuses
Mother Jones, August 2014
Grief in the Age of Paranoia
Philadelphia, July 2014
The Secret to Getting Top-Secret Secrets
Matter, June 2014
A Type House Divided
New York, June 2014
Grantland, March 2014
Birdie Africa, The Lost Boy
Philadelphia, March 2014
The Willy Wonka of Pot
Grantland, October 2013
Patient No. 7
Philadelphia, August 2013
How Grandmaster Susan Polgar Became America's Top College Chess Coach
Wired, February 2013
Fergie Carey Would Like to Make a Wee Toast
Philadelphia, January 2013
How Nerf Became the World's Best Purveyor of Big Guns for Kids
Wired, September 2012
The Death (and Life) of the Philly Weekly and the Philly City Paper
Philadelphia, June 2012
How a Reddit Comment Became a Big-Budget Flick
Wired, April 2012
Schoolly D is Living the American Dream
Philadelphia, April 2012
Bigger than Jesus
Wired, August 2011
May the Best Nerd Win
Wired, December 2010
The Man Who Duped City Hall
Philadelphia, October 2010
Big Buck Hunter
Kill Screen, Spring 2010
The Dirtiest Player
GQ, February 2010
The Videogame Programmer Saving Our 21st-Century Souls
Esquire, December 2008
Searching for Richardson Dilworth
Philadelphia, December 2008
Jerry Blavat Finds the Fountain of Youth
Philadelphia, May 2008
Horsemen of the Esophagus
The Atlantic, May 2006
The Great Gusto of Jimmy Binns
Philadelphia, February 2006
Shorter stories
The Sloppy Hi-Fi of John Vanderslice
New Yorker, September 2014
The Construction of a Twitter Aesthetic
New Yorker, February 2014
Neil Freeman's Alternative Geography
New Yorker, March 2013
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The tenacious John Stone is up against good ol' boy Spencer Reed. Spencer is a shy, quiet guy until show time. He brings his high school wrestling and college brawling experience to the mat, and is all smiles while dominating John Stone. John brings a good amount of tenacity to the ring, but no matter what he tries it doesn't seem to be enough to get out from under Spencer's chiseled body. Will John find his way to the top with the added challenge of the final round – a massive slick of oil? Or will he continue to suffer while making Spencer's day?
A battle that ends the way nature intended: With someone's cock down someone's throat


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S&P/Case-Shiller's month-over-month data for its 20-city index came in at 0.62% for July.
Analysts were expecting a gain of 0.80%.
It's down from a revised 0.88% for June.
The rest of the data came in mostly in-line.
The 20-city year-over-year print hit 12.39%; analysts expected 12.40%.
That's up from 12.07% year-over-year for June.
The overall Home Price Index climbed to 162.49 versus 159.54 prior and 162.69 expected.
Here's the year-over-year chart. You can see we're still heading in the right direction but we appear to have lost a small amount of momentum:
And the cities table, which shows insane year-over-year increases of more than 20% in every California city covered, as well as Las Vegas, which led all cities.
As our Sam Ro noted, analysts like Morgan Stanley's Matthew Hornbach see housing as arguably the main component the Fed is looking at while it decides where to take monetary policy:
"[A] factor that may cause the Fed to wait beyond the October meeting is that measures of home price appreciation (HPA) such as the S&P/Case-Shiller index shown in Exhibit 5 come out with a one-quarter lag - meaning that during the week of September 23 the data will reflect HPA for the month of July," wrote Hornbach in a note to clients on Friday. "The Fed will also get S&P/Case-Shiller home prices for August on the first day of the October 29-30 FOMC meeting. While August was the first full month after most of the mortgage rate increases had occurred, the Fed may want to see more data, given uncertain lags."
Our Mamta Badkar also recently explained why new home price value growth is going to slow thanks to oversupply and demographics.


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From Amy Thomas, author of Paris, My Sweet. A love affair with Paris, New York, sweets and, now, a little girl named Parker.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
30 hours in Brussels
It entailed shopping for chocolates…
…snacking on cupcakes…
…and flea market rummaging.
Sarah won the award for most finds, but I really wish Jo had bought this topper.
There was lots of photo-taking of the wonderful architecture around town…
… and a visit to the Horta Museum. (But no photos were allowed here. No buttons on outerwear either.)
Because it was freezing, our explorations also entailed numerous coffee breaks…
…and sweet reinforcements
We didn't stop for oysters, but we did indulge in the requisite moules frites (no photos here either. I was too busy dipping the frites mayo).
And at the end of our oh-so-grueling day, we called the incredibly lovely Hooy Kaye Lodge home.
Girls should go away together more often.
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Oh what fun !ReplyDelete
My daughter loves Brussels ! All the times we have been to Paris, we never thought to take the train to Brussels. I guess we just have to try again !
I am happy you were able to break up the sweets with some moules frites and mayo ... sigh...
Wow, I am so loving this post! The sweets! The flea market! Your friends' adorable glasses! Adorable. So happy you had a great time :)ReplyDelete
The BEST things happen when girls go away together!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 1:10 AM
OH I love Brussels and I love your finds!ReplyDelete
Ahhhhhhhhh weekends away with the girls! Aren't those great?:)ReplyDelete
Brussels is no Paris, but it's a chouette city all the same:) A lot more laidback:) We spent a weekend there in July and had a great time. We were blown away but the light and sound show on the Grand Place : quite breathtaking!:)
I have been longing to do this for way too long. I miss Bruxelles!ReplyDelete
AND the moules!!
Oh my,,,very green with envie
I haven't been to Brussels in about 6 years and I wasn't blown over... these pics make me want to give it a second chance! The chocolate is pretty amazing though. And envious of your friends' eyewear, très chic :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I was thinking about going to Brussels for a day when I take my trip to Paris, but I felt that taking two days for Amsterdam would be more substantial...these pictures make me wonder which would be better! :]ReplyDelete
'Twas fun and (overly) indulgent and easy and quite perfect. I definitely recommend it as a day or weekend trip from Paris!ReplyDelete
girl vacations are the best! looks like you had a fabulous trip!ReplyDelete
What a small world! I just found your blog for the first time...and I know Sarah!ReplyDelete
Bonne chances with your new adventures!!


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May 3, 2018 - May 9, 2018
NDA Team Dart DATE & LOCATION CHANGE
The AMOA National Dart Association (NDA) will be moving the date and place of its Team Dart tournament next year. The dates of the event will be May 3-9, 2018 at the Paradise Events Center in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.
Why relocate Team Dart?
--Players will find a lower hotel room rate--$83 plus tax
--No resort fees. Team Dart attendees will receive complimentary wireless internet in their guest rooms
--No parking fees for tournament players staying at hotel
--One, united tournament floor
Located just off the famed Las Vegas Strip, Westgate is located just three miles from Fremont Street downtown (about a $7 ride via Uber). Westgate is also a destination on the monorail, which services several hotels on the Strip.
"We are excited about this change, as it provides direct savings to our customers," said NDA President Shawn Smith. "We continue to listen to our players and this move shows the willingness to respond to better serve their interests."
No plans have been finalized for Team Dart beyond 2018. NDA has a written agreement with Bally's Las Vegas for future years through 2022, but opted to exercise its cancellation clause for 2018 with the goal of enhancing the experience for players, spectators and all involved through NDA.
The association's leadership will soon be reviewing its options for future years' Team Dart tournaments. In the meantime, please mark your calendars for 2018: May 3-9, 2018 at Westgate Las Vegas!
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A day after word broke that Raiders employee Randy Hanson has sued the team and coach Tom Cable for assault and battery due to an incident that left Hanson with a broken jaw, Cable has gotten some good news.
He won't be disciplined by the league for the Hanson incident, or for subsequent claims of domestic violence made by a former wife and a former girlfriend.
Per the Associated Press, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday that the allegations made by Hanson warranted an evaluation. But the league ultimately opted not to punish Cable due to the absence of criminal charges.
Hanson's lawyer likely would contend that the decision not to punish Cable has something to do with the fact that any action against Cable would lend credence to Hanson's legal claims. Though we're not prepared to make such a cynical suggestion, we're surprised that the league would close the book on Cable just as civil proceedings regarding Hanson's claims are commencing.
If Hanson prevails, it will mean that a jury found that it was more likely than not that Cable assaulted Hanson. Such a finding from a neutral, objective body should be enough to get the league to take some type of action against Cable.
We're not saying that Cable should or shouldn't be punished; we're only saying that the outcome of the civil proceeding should be a major factor in the final disposition.


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Peace-Builders were inspired by their own personal experiences with discrimination and intolerance, and that of family members and other people around them. All team members agreed with the statement: "Because intolerance/violence sets us back as a society, we need to be accepting and be able to work together to initiate change."
Team members feel that it is ignorance that causes people to be intolerant. There were many conversations taking place before and during the March, with participants, from different backgrounds and experiences, sharing their stories.
We learned that it is not necessary to start from scratch to build a group or start a "movement." We learned that we can build on existing relationships and resources to make a difference and have an impact. We also learned that young people can have power and influence. The Peace-Builders Team was able to expand the focus of a community March being planned; bring young people into visible leadership roles and maximize the "impact" they had.
It built our self-awareness and confidence as we were able to show young people taking on leadership responsibilities; and being present, active and respected throughout the process.
"It made me more hopeful about our generation; me and my family felt welcomed in Columbus, when we have only been in this country seven months." (Dilara)
"It gave me a feeling that I have power equal to others (adults) on the Steering Group and I was respected for my contributions."(Durya)
"It was my first March and I didn't know what to expect. Our Peace-Builder posters were everywhere and so many people were carrying them." (Fitnat)


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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its incoming group that includes former NBA stars Alonzo Mourning, Mitch Richmond and coach Gary Williams.
Coach Nolan Richardson and the Immaculata AIAW national championship team will also be inducted Aug. 7-9 in Springfield, Mass.
Mourning was a seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the Heat's championship in 2006. The former Georgetown star was the NBA's defensive player of the year twice.
Richmond was a six-time NBA All-Star, who won the championship in 2002 with the Lakers. He averaged more than 21 points per game in 10 straight seasons.
Williams led Maryland to 11 straight NCAA tournaments, winning the championship in 2002. Richardson was named the coach of the year after leading Arkansas to the 1994 NCAA tournament championship.
Under coach Cathy Rush, Immaculata won three straight AIAW titles, going 60-2 in the stretch.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern, ABA coach Bob Leonard, African-American NBA pioneer Nat Clifton, Soviet NBA player Sarunas Marciulionis, and Temple and Bulls guard Guy Rodgers were direct elections from various committees.
Tim Hardaway, Kevin Johnson and Spencer Haywood were nominees who did not receive enough votes for election.
Home sweet home: Kentucky players Julius Randle, Aaron Harrison and Andrew Harrison felt at home in AT&T; Stadium for the NCAA tournament championship game against Connecticut. All three hail from Texas.
They said they tried to avoid letting their emotions interfere with their games, knowing so many friends and family were attending.
"I probably didn't do a good job of it at the beginning of the game (Saturday against Wisconsin)," Randle said. "As the game goes on, you just calm down and worry about the game. You can't worry about what's going on in the stands. The biggest thing is you know your family's there and they're going to be supporting you."
Phelps says goodbye: ESPN college basketball analyst Digger Phelps announced his retirement from broadcasting during the network's coverage leading up to tipoff. The former Notre Dame coach (1971-91) first joined ESPN in 1993 as a studio and game analyst. The 72-year-old has twice overcome cancer, most recently bladder cancer last fall.
Star-studded crowd: Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush attended the championship game. ... Kentucky welcomed back former players John Wall and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.


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So I've decided to try and streamline my Internet life, and making the switch to WordPress seemed like a good idea. Can't tell you why yet, still exploring, but so far so good!
I haven't posted much new yarn lately…this is because I'm really not buying much (well, compared to what I usually do), but it's also because entering it into Ravelry feels like enough. I purchased yarn for the Colette sweater in the new Interweave (I chose burgundy and grass green Whiskey). I special ordered an Autumn Rose kit. I got two Ravens:
J.Knits generously sent me a few skeins of her new spring yarns to sample. I'd never seen these yarns, but Andra reps them in New England and speaks highly of them. They are GORGEOUS, look at this Camel in Nebraska (it feels thick and luscious, yarn Haagen-Daaz):
This is Charming in Iowa. The yardage and the fiber content are really excellent–300 yards of lambswool, cashmere and angora. I'm thinking ridiculously luxurious socks.
And speaking of socks I had to grab this skein of my favorite ice cream flavor from Keegan Lane Yarns (I love the realism of the chocolate 'chips':
In other news, a Ladybug has landed in my apartment! Jenna and Melissa graciously rang me up past the official Webs closing time so I could take my Ladybug home. Thank you both, ladies, I know it was an annoying sale on a few levels =/ I did assemble it and find my ladybug (she's on the right side of the…the part the looks like a phallus, I'm sorry, it does).
I've decided to name the wheel Lexie Sedgwick, a double homage to how I earned it and a theorist I'm fond of who writes about gender, performance, deconstruction and textiles! I didn't know naming wheels was a "thing" but I used to name my cars, so why not the wheel?And speaking of spinning, check out my first plied yarn, this was spun and plied on the drop spindle.
I totally love it, flaws and all! Those fat fuzzy slubs (and the uh, unspun bits) are right up my alley. I couldn't believe how cool plying was, it went from overspun, kinky singles to a relatively balanced, pretty yarn. I really think that this fiber (wish Foxhill Farm had a website to link to) is what prompted me to pick up the drop spindle again. As for the wheel, it was equal parts Adrian and Jenna. Again, it makes so much sense that my next fiber endeavor is spinning, I'm the sort of knitter who is somewhat ashamedly in love with miles of stockinette–I'm in it for the fabric, and beautiful yarns speak to me more than complicated stitch patterns or ambitious construction. There, I said it. I'm a knit simpleton, with expensive tastes.


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Her Story: Ladies In Literature with Dee Romito
Her Story: Ladies In Literature is a special, month-long series on Pop! Goes The Reader in which we celebrate the literary female role models whose stories have inspired and empowered us since time immemorial. From Harriet M. Welsch to Anne Shirley, Becky Bloomwood to Hermione Granger, Her Story: Ladies In Literature is a series created for women, by women as thirty-three authors answer the question: "Who's your heroine?" You can find a complete list of the participants and their scheduled guest post dates Here!
About Dee Romito
Dee Romito is an author and former elementary teacher. You're likely to find her on adventures with her husband and two energetic kids, at the local ice cream shop, or curled up in a comfy chair with her cats. And while she does her best to be a grown-up most of the time, giggling with her BFFs is still one of her all-time favorite things. Her middle grade debut, The BFF Bucket List, is now available from Simon & Schuster/Aladdin with co-authored Best.Night.Ever., No Place Like, and The Italy List to follow in 2017-2018.
When I was a kid, I collected stuffed animals. One of my favorite things on vacation each summer was our annual trip to a store called The Christmas Shop to pick one out. There was a little room in the back you almost had to duck to get into, and it was filled with all kinds them. I could only pick one, but there always seemed to be someone who called to me.
I managed to collect over two hundred stuffed animals over the years (not great for my eventual allergies – my kids have a limit!) and I was convinced they came alive and had a party whenever I left the house. I mean how could they possibly just sit there every day and not talk to one hundred ninety-nine of their closest friends, right?
I knew each animal's name, exactly where I got them, and who needed to be placed next to whom on the shelves. They were all unique to me and had their own stories to tell.
So it's no surprise that one of my favorite books was Corduroy, a story about a little stuffed bear who hops off the shelf and goes in search of his missing button. I loved Corduroy and his sweet demeaner. His way of looking at things. His sense of adventure.
But it wasn't until years later when I read it again, that I realized how much I related to Lisa, the little girl who falls in love with Corduroy. Not only was I a lot like Lisa, I also admired her.
She saw a toy that wasn't perfect, and she didn't care. How many kids walked by him simply because he was missing a button? How many parents, like Lisa's Mom, told their kids not to buy him because he didn't look new? But Lisa saw something in Corduroy. He was the bear she'd always wanted. The imperfections didn't matter, they just made him more special.
In the end, Lisa takes Corduroy home and sews a button on his overalls. But not because she needs to change him.
"I like you he way you are," she said. "But you'll be more comfortable with your shoulder strap fastened."
Yes. Lisa would go far in life. She'd have good friends and not worry about the latest trends. She'd be strong and she'd know what she wanted. She'd look at the world like I wish we all did — not searching for perfection, but instead, knowing that we should love each other for who we are. (With the obvious caveat of mean or hurtful never being okay. I imagine Lisa would know that too.)
My love of stuffed animals, and the belief that they did more than sit on a shelf, might have been what drew me to the book, but it was the connection between Lisa and Corduroy that made me love the story so much. And to think, their special friendship would never have existed had Lisa not been able to really see him.
As an author, I sometimes wear my Corduroy t-shirt to visits and events and I smile every time a kid points and yells out, "I love that book!"
I've since donated most of my stuffed animals, and I know every one of them is somewhere in a little kid's hands. Hands that will love my treasured friends, and know their names, and know that they are wonderful just the way they are.
Title The BFF Bucket List
Author Dee Romito
Pages 240 Pages
Intended Target Audience Middle Grade
Genre & Keywords Contemporary, Realistic Fiction
Published May 3rd, 2016 by Aladdin
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Ella and Skyler have been best friends since kindergarten – so close that people smoosh their names together like they're the same person: EllaandSkyler. SkylerandElla.
But Ella notices the little ways she and Skyler have been slowly drifting apart. And she's determined to fix things with a fun project she's sure will bring them closer together – The BFF Bucket List. Skyler is totally on board.
The girls must complete each task on the list together: things like facing their fears, hosting a fancy dinner party, and the biggest of them all – speaking actual words to their respective crushes before the end of summer. But as new friends, epic opportunities, and super-cute boys enter the picture, the challenges on the list aren't the only ones they face.
And with each girl hiding a big secret that could threaten their entire friendship, will the list – and their BFF status – go bust?


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- Mathematical Researcher
- Python Coder
- Advocate of Problem-Solving
Under the cherry trees - Denmark 2017
Researcher in mathematics with strong programming skills. Open to positions in Academia and the Tech Industry. I like learning and explaining my knowledge. I am particularly fond of problem solving. When my timetable allows it, I spend my time collaborating with various Mathematical Olympiad projects around the world and solving their problems.
I have various hobbies too. I like drawing, playing music, reading and the occassional writting of short stories or blog entries. I love cooking, specially desserts. I have run some 10k and a half-marathon in Jerusalem.


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Orlando Science Center
Light and sound merge together creating a new way to enjoy traditional holiday classics. Guests will enjoy a festive holiday laser show on the giant screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome.
Bright lasers, festive music and magical graphics provide a sensory experience you don't want to miss! Rock N Roll laser shows have been a summer staple at the Orlando Science Center for years, but now enjoy a new twist with this yuletide extravaganza, featuring some of your favorite holiday songs.
Access to the Holiday Laser Light Show is included with general admission, which costs $17 for adults and $12 for youth (ages 3-11). Tickets also provide access to all the Science Center's films, exhibits and live programs.
LASER HOLIDAYS – Song List
1) Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson
2) Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Tchaikovsky
3) Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer- Burl Ives
4) Winter Wonderland – Eurythmics
5) Deck the Halls – Philharmonic Orchestra
6) Jingle Bell Rock – Randy Travis
7) Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) – Enya
8) Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree – Ronnie Spector/Darlene Love
9) Frosty the Snowman – Cocteau Twins
10) Carol of the Bells – David Foster
11) The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
12) We Wish You A Merry Christmas – James Galway


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With the weather getting colder there is more time spent inside and less time spent in the garden. We recently finished landscaping in the front yard by the deck. Sadly this may be the last garden project of this season 😦
These pictures show progress on our GEP (grass eradication program).…before the deck, after the deck and finally with the new landscaping.
Seems like I spend most of the time in the studio getting ready for upcoming shows. Out of a new creative burst emerged these JunkYard Dogs.
Today I go on a scouting mission to find bits to create more JunkYard Dogs.


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The Yankees have to this point in Spring Training (22nd March) achieved more wins than any other team. On one hand this could be due to the fact that they have lost less players to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) nations than most teams, but, on the other, winning games can never be a bad sign. Spring Training is no great way of measuring the outcome of the regular season but being top of the Grapefruit League beats the heck out of being at the bottom.
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The New York Yankees – Off Season Part 1 (Oct-Dec 2016)
The New York Yankees decided in the second half of 2016 that they were going with youth. It was a little surprising therefore, to see their two major signings in the first half of the post-season be a 36-year-old who would be designated hitter and one of the relief pitchers they traded away in the movements that took place around the trade deadline
The New York Yankees – The Batters in September and October (2016)
The New York Yankees surprised us all by how long they stayed in contention for the second wild card before slipping away in the final week or so of the regular season. However, in reality they didn't really maintain the momentum that they had worked up in August and the team both in terms of their batting and pitching struggled over the last few hurdles and the much vaunted Baby Bombers began to look a little more ordinary after the initial excitement around the call-ups had settled down…
The New York Yankees – The Batters in August (2016)
I would be the first to admit that I didn't expect to see the Yankees have their best month of the season in August. With the departure of Andrew Miller and Carlos Beltran it seemed so unlikely. Just as unlikely as Ronald Torreyes leading the team in batting average. Who could guess?
The New York Yankees – The Batters in July (2016)
When I was writing my coverage of the New York Yankees in Spring Training and April, I mentioned that this team looked like it could be an echo of the team that represented the Bronx Bombers in 1989.
(see for example my article "And on the Eighth day the Yankees did nothing" https://twilightdawning.com/2016/03/04/the-new-york-yankees-off-season-update-january-february-2016-and-on-the-eighth-day-the-yankees-did-nothing/ )
Little did I realise how much…
The New York Yankees – The Batters in June (2016)
The Yankees bats finally began to break out in June but their win/loss record on the month wasn't much different from how it had been in May. We'll see to what degree the pitchers were responsible for that in our next article. In the meantime let's survey the batters and see who was responsible for a month that saw them surge to a .278 BA on the month against May's .232 and .424 SLG against the previous month's .385.
The New York Yankees – The Batters in May (2016)
A few months ago I talked in this column about two perils that the Yankees faced in the 2016 season. The first possibility was that the senior players would prove to be well past their sell-by date and would under-perform. The second possibility was that although those senior players would perform, they would be laboured by injury. In reality, I overlooked the third possibility – that they would under-perform AND carry injuries.


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The four movements of Bizet's Symphony no.1 in C Major are matched to choreography that moves through virtuoso displays and romantic pas de deux to end with a spectacular finale.
To music by JACQUES OFFENBACH
Ballet in one act
Choreography MAURICE BEJART
Set and Costume Design THIERRY BOSQUET
Premiere 27 January 1978, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels
Revival Opéra de Lausanne, January 17, 2016
A young man comes to Paris to study dance. He meets a professor who both adores and bullies him.
He constantly escapes into reveries and fills his universe with dreamlike characters.
Some time ago, Jacqueline Cartier presented me with the text of a musical that she had just written about the life of Offenbach.ĀI was seduced by the way the character of the musician was portrayed in relation to the period he lived in. I was fascinated to discover, next to the image of Offenbach, this newspaper from the Paris of the Second Empire and the beginning of the Third Republic.
This project reminds me of vivid memories from my youth and my arrival in Paris.
THE OPERA: a magical and monstrous place, a triumph of the sublime and of the bad taste of Napoleon III.
MADAME, the studios, the filth and misery of the beginners, of those who work.
OFFENBACH (he enchanted my youth) and one of my first choreographies:ĀRépétitionĀauĀviolonĀwas from his music. Aged twenty-one, I had to dance theĀGaîté ParisienneĀballet in London, in MassineÆs choreography. My first experience directing an opera wasĀThe Tales of Hoffmann.
PARIS, where I was looking in the alleys for the shadows of a distant past, but could only find Napoleon III and his baron Haussmann.
In a way, this ballet is a mixture between a private diary and a humorous newspaper of the time.
George Balanchine staged one ofĀhis most famous ballets for theĀcompany ofĀtheĀOpéra de Paris inĀ1947. Invited from beyond theĀocean, theĀchoreographer, inĀexecuting theĀFrench commission, was absolutely sure ofĀhimself: inĀthis new work, as inĀmost mature ballets by Balanchine, there was no plot, there were no human passions behind theĀdance, and only theĀmusic, its rhythm and structure determined theĀdevelopment ofĀtheĀchoreographic image. TheĀcharacter ofĀtheĀdance was dictated by Georges BizetÆs youthful Symphony inĀC Major. Its sparkling lightness provided theĀname ofĀtheĀworkĀ¢ LeĀPalais deĀcristal. It is true that soon after theĀballet was brought to New York theĀinvented title became forgotten, and for over half a century many leading ballet companies throughout theĀworld have been proud to have BalanchineÆs Symphony inĀC inĀtheir repertoires. This ballet is ideal for showcasing a companyÆs merits: theĀfour parts ofĀtheĀballet are staged for four pairs ofĀsoloists, and inĀthis ballet dancers can dazzlingly show off their skills and take on theĀincredibly complex fiorituri ofĀtheĀshading inĀtheĀallegro, and proudly and majestically ōsailö into theĀadagio. Olga Makarova
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Some days I think that no matter how long I live here I will always feel the frustration of wondering what it will take to get us to change our head-in-the-sand mentality toward the fragile environment we inhabit. There were hopeful moments in the aftermath of the Federal Flood . . . even a few moments of outright optimism. And yet even now . . .
From California:
"If I have a choice between the $100 million [for drilling] and what I see in the Gulf of Mexico, I'd rather just figure out how to make up for that $100 million," [Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger] said May 3.
From Louisiana:
Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu is steadfastly against a moratorium on Gulf Coast deepwater drilling – as are other members of Louisiana's congressional delegation. Republican Sen. David Vitter has seen fit to chastise Congress for holding hearings on the growing crisis before the deep-sea leak has been plugged.
From the CS Monitor
The leak from a blown-out well a mile underwater is five times bigger than first believed. Faint fingers of oily sheen were reaching the Mississippi River delta late Thursday, lapping the Louisiana shoreline in long, thin lines. Thicker oil was about five miles offshore.
The oil slick could become the nation's worst environmental disaster in decades, threatening to eclipse even the Exxon Valdez in scope. It imperils hundreds of species of fish, birds and other wildlife along the Gulf Coast, one of the world's richest seafood grounds, teeming with shrimp, oysters and other marine life. reports the Associated Press.
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Meet our Team
A Team With Compassion
Galloway Ridge is led by a team of more than 350 caring and energetic professional staff members who provide support, services and activities for Galloway Ridge residents and members of the Duke Center for Living Health and Wellness Center.
Bob Zimmer
Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Bob joined the leadership team of Galloway Ridge in 2011 as Director of Finance. In 2012 he was promoted to Associate Executive Director and became Executive Director in December 2014. He has over twenty-five years of experience in non-profit management.
He is a highly professional team leader capable of effectively communicating with diverse constituencies and he is able to effectively analyze situations, plan strategically, make decisions and successfully manage all details through completion.
Bob earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Dallas, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas as well.
Adam Melton
Associate Executive Director and Senior Director of Healthcare Services
Adam comes to Galloway Ridge with a vast experience in healthcare administration and work in Life Plan Community's. Adam has over a decade of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator both in the profit and non profit sectors of the long term care industry. He most recently served in management roles at Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill, NC and Scotia Village in Laurinburg, NC.
He is a strong advocate for person centered care and is excited to build on the strong foundation of healthcare provided at Galloway Ridge.
Adam is responsible for managing all aspects of Health Services for Galloway Ridge and ensuring regulatory compliance with State and Federal laws. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies in 2003.
Heather Banta
Senior Director of Facility Operations
Heather joined the Galloway Ridge leadership team in February 2017. She is a goal-oriented public health professional with more than 15 years of experience working in complex multi-structure environments. Heather has experience overseeing regulatory compliance during routine operational activities, as well as throughout construction and renovation projects. She has been responsible for management of programs related to life safety, fire safety, biosafety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, accident/injury prevention, and occupational health.
Before joining Galloway Ridge, Heather was the Assistant Safety Programs Director for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for managing a comprehensive safety and occupational health program for more than 18,000 state employees. She also worked in a state-operated hospital as the Environment of Care Coordinator, where she was responsible for ensuring a quality and safe environment for patients through oversight of maintenance, safety, security, and housekeeping activities. Heather is passionate about population health, patient-centered care, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment through effective operational procedures.
Heather obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from James Madison University and a Master's degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health, from Emory University. She is certified through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as an Associate Safety Professional and is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Dana Boylan-Walker
Senior Director of Finance
Dana joined the leadership team of Galloway Ridge in March 2015. She is a results-driven executive that brings 20 years of non-profit financial management experience to the company. Before Galloway Ridge, Dana served as Chief Operating Officer for the Guilford County Partnership for Children, a NC Smart Start initiative, serving children birth to age five. Throughout the years she has developed a deep commitment to improving the lives of others and is dedicated to serving our communities.
Dana obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from NC A&T State University and also holds a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University. She is responsible for managing the financial risk, financial planning, financial reporting and the analysis of financial data for Galloway Ridge.
Dana is truly excited to be a part of the Galloway Ridge leadership team. She has a high interest in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded retired citizens.
Missy Johnson
Senior Director of Marketing and Sales
Missy joined the marketing and sales team at Galloway Ridge in 2013 and was promoted to Director in 2016. She brings over 25 years' experience in gerontology and marketing to her current leadership position. Before moving to North Carolina, Missy honed her skills as editor for All About Seniors, a community senior resource magazine serving the upstate of South Carolina. As a founding partner for All About Seniors, she developed her entrepreneurial spirit and her desire to serve the aging population. She also established fundraising and community recognition events, including the Upstate Caregiver Awards.
In addition to a life-long passion for working with the aging community, Missy also has a strong commitment to advocacy for quality of life issues. She has served on the board of directors for Alzheimer's Association-South Carolina Chapter and Meals on Wheels-Greenville. She also shared her expertise through volunteering as a member of the Bon Secours St. Francis LifeWise advisory committee, Senior Action marketing committee, Arthritis Foundation Gala committee, and the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's committee. Missy has been recognized as one of the Best and Brightest by Greenville Business Magazine and a Dream Achiever by the YWCA.
While earning her Masters of Developmental Psychology and a Certificate of Gerontology from University of Georgia, Missy focused on research and development for successful aging and cognitive aging. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including behavioral health, assisted living, and Life Plan communities. Her passion is evident in her ongoing relationships with Galloway Ridge residents, who always find her door open to them.
Brad Moore
Senior Director of Technology Innovation
Brad Moore joined the leadership team of Galloway Ridge in 2017. He brings over a decade of experience in science and technology to his role as Senior Director of Technology Innovation. He has worked as a software architect and most recently as a researcher in the life sciences.
During his career, Brad has designed and developed technological solutions for industry and research academia. He is passionate about using technology to empower and enrich people's lives, rather than simply complicate them. He is excited to work with the residents and staff of Galloway Ridge in finding new and robust ways to solve the challenges in aging services.
Brad has a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics from Duke University.
Scott Richardson
Senior Director of Resident and Community Engagement
Scott joined the Galloway Ridge leadership team in September 2017. With over 18 years of experience in the senior industry, Scott brings a diversified skillset that allows him to support many roles here at Galloway. Before joining the team, Scott spent eleven years at Williamsburg Landing, a Life Plan community in Williamsburg, VA as Senior Director of Resident Services and seven years at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA as Wellness Center Manager.
Scott is a strong leader and motivator who is recognized for his ability to exceed operational goals and his expertise in project management. Scott is an alumni of LEAD Historic Triangle, a Greater Williamsburg Chamber leadership program and the LeadingAge Leadership Academy.
Scott has a degree in Sports Management and holds certifications as a Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP), from North Texas University and LeadingAge and as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Kathy Turner
Senior Director of Human Resources
Kathy joined the Galloway Ridge leadership team in 2011. She comes with over 18 years of diversified experience in Human Resources, serving in various leadership roles. Kathy started her Human Resources career at Analog Devices Inc. in Greensboro, NC. She was promoted in 1998 to Vice President of Human Resources for Steel case/Brayton International Inc. in High Point, NC where she served for 11 years.
Kathy is a dynamic strategic leader who partners with employees to create an employee-centric culture. She encourages a free-flow of communication, ideas and innovative thinking throughout the organizational structure. She has a passion for nurturing talent by giving each employee an opportunity to grow, learn, develop skills and pursue goals.
Kathy's professional career also includes experience in all facets of Human Resources including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Strategic Workforce Planning, Succession Management, Employment Law and Compliance, Health, Safety, Benefits and Compensation.
Kathy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. She holds the designation of Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute.


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Question of the Day
When Kenneth and Gloria started their journey of faith they had questions too—lots of them! So, we've compiled the most frequently asked questions by people like you—people who earnestly desire to find God's answers to the practical, real-life challenges of everyday living. We have a new question every day, so check back often!
At salvation a very important ministry of the Holy Spirit took place in your life. But that ministry is different from the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
In the moment you made Jesus the Lord of your life, spiritual death was removed from your spirit, and there was born in you a new life, a new spirit. You were literally born of God. "Dear friends, we are already God's children" (1 John 3:2). "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God" (1 John 5:1). Without encountering the Holy Spirit, man cannot be born again (Romans 8:9).
After you become a new creation, however, it is God's will that you be baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking with other tongues (Acts 2:4, 19:2-6). This is a separate experience the Father desires for you (Luke 11:13). Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is important to a Christian because of the many ways He enables you to be victorious in your life. He's there to help you!


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You have probably heard a lot about this Acnezine acne treatment product and are now trying to decide whether to buy this product or not.
I am glad you found my site because I am going to give you all the information you need to make that decision.
Once you've read through the information on this page, you will know whether you should buy Acnezine or find another product better suited for you.
As you will see, Acnezine is not the right product for everyone, so before you spend your money, you must read this information.
First off, I have read a lot about this acne treatment, and I want to let you know that it seems to be geared more toward those who have frequent acne breakouts or who can not get rid of acne. If you only have occasional acne, this product may be too strong for your needs.
Here is what this article will cover:
- What is Acnezine & Is it Safe?
- How Does It Work?
- How Long Before You See Results
- Side Effects
- How & Where to Buy Safely (Plus a TRICK you can do to Save More Money!)
The Acnezine treatment system combines both pills and acne cream. You take a pill every day and also apply the cream. It is designed as an entire treatment system that attacks the blemishes you currently have while preventing new breakouts.
From what I've seen on both their site and what other users are saying, the consensus has been it is safe to use. Many of the ingredients in both the pills and the cream are all natural. There is a whole page on their site about ingredients where you can read the label to see what is in the product.
Also, I wanted to mention there is a statement on the packaging if you are pregnant or nursing, so you may want to check that out before you buy it.
The idea behind this product is it cures your acne from the inside out, so that is why it is more than just an acne cream. Acnezine is promoted as a full skin care system that not only gets rid of acne you currently have but also acts to treat breakouts before they even happen.
Unlike other products that just treat blemishes, it not only takes care of what you can see on your face and body but also aids your skin in remaining clear after your acne is gone.
Acnezine states it will clear your skin in weeks. Based on the research I have done, users of the products have said they typically see results in 1 – 3 months. It seems to vary based on the individual which makes sense.
There is the chance that it will not work for you. Acnezine reviews seem to be one extreme or the other. The reports are mixed with some people swearing by the product and reporting outstanding results while others see no difference in their skin. To find out which side you fall on, you will need to try it out for yourself. If you are not comfortable buying some to test it out, then you should look for another solution.
As a side note, there is a money back guarantee on any unused product, so if you decide to take advantage of the lower prices by buying in bulk, and it doesn't work for you, you can return unopened products.
On a positive note, the side effects appear to be fairly mild and typical. Some people have reported experiencing an initial breakout when you first start using the product which was attributed to your body purging itself of toxins. Others have noticed feeling tired which can happen while detoxing your body of irritants.
Side effects experienced from the cream are the usual ones associated with benzoyl peroxide such as dryness, red and irritated skin that can be due to using the product too often, especially when you first start applying it.
If you are reading this, you are probably considering buying Acnezine. There are a few things you should be aware of. The prices don't seem to vary too much but one vast difference between buying from the official site and a third party site – you can only get the 90-day money back guarantee if you buy from the official site.
Another reason to make sure you buy from the actual product site is so you know you are getting the real deal and not some fake imitation. Plus buying the product from the official site lets you buy in bulk to get the cheapest deals available and still have the money back guarantee, so you have time to see if it works for you.
Wait…Read this legit tip to save even more $$$
A strategy I use a lot is to buy in bulk with a friend or two and split the cost, so you get an even better deal on the price. That way you can get what you need while taking advantage of the best bulk pricing without a bunch of extra product lying around.


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At the Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center, activities for children are top of mind. Here are eight that we think will strike a chord with your kids.
1. Topography Touch Table
This backlit table features a map of all the oil wells in Texas plus historic photos and videos about looking for oil. You command and control what you want to see….was their an oil well in your backyard? Blow up the map or minimize and virtually "fly" the photos on and off the screen.
2. Cattle Drive Pinball
The cattle drivers encountered numerous obstacles including hostile enemies, four-legged predators, bad weather and lost animals. Navigate the obstacles in a pinball-style game that even adults will enjoy.
3. Saddle sores
Think riding was easy? While the Comanche and the Vaquero make it look easy, it's takes a bit of orientation to get used to riding all day every day. Try it out and see what it took to stay in the saddle.
4. Load the burro
Why was it important to get the load on a pack animal just right? Your family eating next week depended on getting all the goods home. That means balancing the load to get maximum effect from the burro's abilities. Kids can add and subtract different loads to see if they get it right.
5. Peek-a-boo
Ranch life had lots of unique tools, symbols and language. In a series of "peek-a-boo boxes," test your skill at identifying what every 1850s rancher knew to survive.
6. Water hauler
Turn on the faucet? No way! Ranch kids had to haul water from the nearest well. To be efficient, they used yokes to balance a bucket of water on either side to haul it to the house for cooking and bathing. Try on the yoke. It's not as easy as it looks.
7. Bringing Characters to Life
Using a technique called Pepper's Ghost, an illusory technique which superimposes images out of thin air, kids will enjoy hearing from Texans who found oil in the late 1800s and watch what it was like to work in the oilfields. This is not your grandfather's diorama!
8. Robots from the 1850s?
Greeting visitors in the Entrance Gallery is a "trucker" from the 1850s next to his wagon. But he's a cine-robot. He looks like a mannequin, but he talks and his face moves. It's a cool piece of technology that immediately makes the center come to life.


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Safe and Caring Connections
Safe and Caring Connections is a program that is designed for youth aged 12-17 who are experiencing challenges in the communicating and responding to conflict. We currently run two bi-annual cohorts. The first in Misstasiny School in Wabasca, Alberta, and the second in Tsuu T'ina Junior & Senior in Tsuu T'ina, Alberta. Details Here
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a bullying awareness initiative. Details Here
Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day is a growing movement towards reconciliation, including events and our T-shirt Logo Contest Details Here
Respectful Schools
A partner initiative: The Respectful Schools Collaborative Project and toolkit were created to help schools, teachers and communities create respectful and safe learning environments through Human Rights Education Online Toolkit Here
Teaching guides within the following categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Engaging Students, Understanding & Responding to Bullying Behavior, Creating Safer Spaces For All Details Here


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