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With 12 teams signed up and the addition of a Street Fair, the 2009 Best Of The West Ribfest is expected to be the best yet.
Ribfest is your ticket to sizzling hot ribs right off the grill. Whether you like your ribs spicy, tangy or sweet, with 12 secret recipes there's sure to be something that appeals to rib connoisseurs of all types. But this year's Ribfest is about much more than just great food.
In true Watford City style, the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce has been working all year to make this great event even better with the addition of a Street Fair which will include 22 vendors form North Dakota and Montana.
"The Chamber has been looking at all of its events with new eyes, hoping to make them even better," says Brenda Berquist, Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce president. "Due to declining vendor numbers we decided not to have Art In the Park this June and add a Street Fair to Ribfest with hopes of making Ribfest bigger and better than ever before."
The Street Fair currently has 22 vendors signed up to have booths along Main Street from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31.
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In addition to the Street Fair, local businesses will be moving their inventory, along with special prices, to the city's sidewalks.
Of course it wouldn't be Ribfest without the ribs and this year's teams, both new and old promise to bring out the big guns as they vie for the Judges and People's Choice awards.
"This is a great community. Everyone is pulling together and working hard to make this a great event," adds Berquist. "We have some new rib teams and some returning teams and it sounds like the teams are going all out with their themes this year, so I think it will be a really fun evening."
The rib judging will be held at 4:30 p.m. with rib booths opening to the public at 5.
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Along with the ribs and shopping will be lots of entertainment begining with the Jeff Nelson Jam Session at 10 a.m. and running throughout the evening.
"The Jam Session is going to be great," says Berquist. "We continue to get calls from people with different instruments wanting to sign up."
As the ribs cook, you can watch line dancing demonstrations, get your face painted or chat with Dizzy the Clown and Cloudy, and the fun doesn't end with the ribs.
As you choose your favorite ribs, you can enjoy dinner music as Music by Jay and Ashley entertains from 5 to 8 p.m.
Fun on the Run Games are sure to keep the younger Ribfest participants entertained from 5 to 9 p.m. until the Street Dance with KHook begins at 8:30.
"It's unbelievable to see how much this event has grown," says Berquist. "The Chamber is very excited to bring this year's Ribfest to the community."
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Despite the macho image of Mike Nelson, Bridges never seemed to take his role as an expert diver too literally. An experienced diver he certainly was, and it appears that he did all his own underwater stunts, with Courtney Brown as an underwater double for the villains. How technically accurate was Sea Hunt ? There was of course always the threat of an experienced diver waiting to pounce on an error. Bridges acknowledges that the concept of him diving alone was not accepted by the sport diving fraternity as it "violates the principles of buddy diving". But he claims that the shows were not meant to be a documentary. "Our excuse for existence is in dramatic entertainment and our purpose is to present an illusion of reality in dangerous situations which the public will enjoy and want to see." And that's fair enough. Bridges acknowledges that procedures of sport diving may have been broken, but the aspect of diver safety in respect to training and equipment were never violated. Whether Hollywood could ever adopt a moral attitude to anything is doubtful, but at least Ivan Tors, the Sea Hunt producer, and the directors, did not flaunt danger at the expense of public responsibility. Sea Hunt may not have been a documentary or an educational film, but its credibility as a guide to the vagarious underwater activity extended beyond being adventure triviality.
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So I include it in their daily activities.
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Lovely story... what they do for food .ReplyDelete
Oh whst geniuses you've got there :) Som who's more proactive in these games?ReplyDelete
Oh,Oh !ReplyDelete
Now will my mom-person make me work for the food too :)
We love puzzle time too, even if it is working for food!ReplyDelete
This is wonderful . I love to see cats have fun and not be bored. People don't usually interact with their cats enough and cats really love the attention. Working for the food keeps their minds active. :))ReplyDelete
I love the interaction. Your cats will become too intelligent and take over the household, though :)ReplyDelete
WOW! You are very smart kitties!ReplyDelete
We liked the video :)
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
So smart cute luckyReplyDelete
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Those food games look like so much fun and you two are very impressive!ReplyDelete
Our Mama likes to do that too. She also uses empty egg carton containers to put treats in and then we can scoop the treats out of that! :) You two are cute and clever!ReplyDelete
the critters in the cottage xo
You guys work hard to get all those treats!ReplyDelete
Mommy says it's a dang good thing (for the world) that neither of you have thumbs!ReplyDelete
What fun! Mom bean doesn't play those games with us, but we know that Saku would find a way to steal the treats if we did. MOLReplyDelete
Have fun guys!
Sasha, Sami, & Saku
ooooh now our mom wants one for US! That's way COOL!ReplyDelete
I want to try this game! So does Binga, but I bet she would prefer breaking the toy instead of trying to figure it out.ReplyDelete
OMG, what a interesting food game box!ReplyDelete
Oh My Goodness. Star Power !ReplyDelete
How smart they are plus so very handsome.
But I can't get over how they use their tiny paws.
After reading your toy post I gave to daughter's cat the wooden block game with the holes where they can get the ball and toys out. He loves it.
cheers, parsnip
These are awesome pictures!! Puzzles keep them sharp, just like they do us! I showed Phil, and we both loved your video, we laughed and laughed! They have mastered teamwork! They are very smart! Where did you get the Snack Hunt (the white board with clear bottles on it)? Is it hard? I have never seen anything looking like it. Maybe our cats would like it.ReplyDelete
That's an awesome food game! You both ARE pretty faces AND geniuses too! What a great video, Goro you made us laugh and Niko you are so cute at that game! Have a great week, my boys!ReplyDelete
What a great game, Goro and Niko! And you two are SO good at it. :)ReplyDelete
That's a good way to get them to play!ReplyDelete
doodz !!ReplyDelete
uh...we meend GENIUSEZ !!!!!
way kewl game yur mom haz for ewe both * we gived yur mewvie 984 paws UP...
we will knot ask if that puzzler contained BURD...just coz we like de mewview...that much !!!
happee week & heerz ta solvin rubikz cube ~~~ ♥♥♥
I really like that first one and the last one..ReplyDelete
Vocês são uns caras muito inteligentes... mas será que vale pegar a comida que o outro encontrou no jogo? heheheheReplyDelete
Muitos cafunés para vocês meus amores!
That is some contraption for getting the treats.ReplyDelete
They obviously have a good time hunting for the snacks...I do the paper towel roll for Boo. And empty cereal boxes with the lids pushed in, it gives me a few minutes of peace...lol.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous babies.
Dearest Tamago,ReplyDelete
Wow, that would have been a great gift for our felines' birthday today! Found it on Amazon and put it in the wishlist. On a rainy day I always see them become bored easily so this is super!
Always so fun to visit you here.
Yes, we booked our trip in such a way that we were home for our kids' birthday. We visited Arizona for 6 days and got back early Saturday morning by 2:00 AM.
Sending you hugs,
There's no one else we know of who goes to such lengths to keep their Cats interested and engaged and active. Impressive! We're not sure if Nicki could figure out any of the snack games, but we're pretty sure Derry couldn't. LOL.ReplyDelete
Thanks for stopping by; it's much appreciated.
too cute! they learn quickly. :)ReplyDelete
That is one terrific game. Wonder if we have any geniuses here?? You boys figured that out in a hurry. Well done. The video was great. You all have a great day and enjoy this great weather we are having.ReplyDelete
What a great game ... how smart Niko and Goro are !ReplyDelete
Really enjoyed the video :-)
Have a wonderful week,
You two sweet boys are really smart, you got that game figured out in no time. I would like to play that game but Chancy would eat all the snacks before I could get them I bet. Maybe Mumsy could get him and game and me one too...that might work. You all keep having fun and enjoying those yummy snacks. Hugs and nose kisses PoohReplyDelete
Dearest Tamago-san; Wow, yes we call your boys genius, how surprising that they can learn so swiftly☆☆☆ And so amazed and have fun to see the cute video of them♡♡♡ReplyDelete
Kind of having SO busy early spring time p;) But transient cherry blossoms are beautiful here now. Hope that the new week for you two and boys is a blessed one, Tamago-san(*^_^*)
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
That video was very fun to watch. You are handsome and talented boys!ReplyDelete
You two are definitely geniuses! We are very impressed with your food game skills. That looks like fun - we need to try it!ReplyDelete
Seeing the fun game with your cats. Makes me think of my dog. I will go back to my in-law's house during Easter holiday to try "50 games for dog" a book I bought for my daughter not long ago from charity shop. A peaceful Easter to all, Thanks for your comment Tamago!ReplyDelete
⋰˚هჱܓ Eles são muito fofos e inteligentes!ReplyDelete
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This looks like such fun, very clever!!! Happy Easter to you, dear Tamago. :)ReplyDelete
This looks like such fun, very clever!!! Happy Easter to you, dear Tamago. :)ReplyDelete
Happy Easter! You always knew what to do, you were simply testing the Mom.ReplyDelete
Kudos to you both !ReplyDelete
I wish my mom get that game for me...you know ? she is rude..she said " those game for skinny kitties ! " what does it mean ?
Anyway...Happy Easter !
Have Eggstar Fun
The green one is lime ... a citrus fruit :-)ReplyDelete
Enjoy your week,
Love coming here for another fun game and watching your cat play on video. Your cat is so lovely!ReplyDelete


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Shaun Wane: Wigan Warriors coach reveals NRL ambition
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Head coach Shaun Wane has said he is fully committed to Wigan but has admitted he would love a chance to work in Australia's NRL later in his career.
Wane is in his second year in charge at the DW Stadium and has guided the Warriors to the top of Super League.
The 48-year-old told BBC Radio Manchester: "I love the game and my club. I'm a very proud Wigan lad.
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Of all the biofuel feedstock options currently on the table, the only one with a real shot of displacing significant quantities of fossil fuels is algae. To date there have been a number of participants in the race to produce commercial quantities of algae oil, but few have produced much beyond demonstration projects.
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Melanie has a new book out (it's been out for a while, I'm just remiss in posting about it). Isn't that exciting? This one is different from A Shadow in the Past. Her new one is a collection of short stories called The Consequences Collection.
I'm all a-quiver waiting for her to unwrap the finished product. Hurry up! We want to see it.
Oh wow! Look at it. It's gorgeous! Spooky, too. Here's what it's about.
The Consequences Collection is an eclectic compilation of twelve stories ranging from non-fiction through creative non-fiction to pure fiction, in prose and poetry.
The story of a Scottish Home Child is based on fact and told from the child's point of view; The Mystery Woman of Kinettles is a non-fiction article on the appearance and subsequent disappearance of a woman's body near the Wellington County House of Industry (Poor House) in 1879 Southwestern Ontario.
Some of these stories are lighter than others, and some might even beg you to leave the lights on.
Wonder if she'll give a snippet of one of the stories in it? Yay! She said yes!
Splat! The mail landed on the ceramic tile floor of the foyer. Usually, the noise was followed by the snap of the mail slot door closing. Today it wasn't.
Something must have stuck in it. Sylvia put her coffee down on the counter and walked to the front door. A large white envelope remained suspended in the door. She pulled it the rest of the way through. The flap snapped shut and even though she was used to hearing the metallic sound, it startled her.
She'd expected a letter from her solicitor regarding her divorce from Bill but it wasn't there. However, that one in particular had piqued her curiosity. Emblazoned on the top left corner was an official-looking crest. The addressee's name and address were correct. It was her. Why would this person or agency be sending her a letter? She'd never heard of them before.
Sylvia turned the envelope over and worked her thumb under the flap. Those self-sticking envelopes are a bugger, she thought as she tried to rip it open. Finally, she gave up and tore down the side and yanked the contents out.
She skimmed over the letter but it didn't make any sense so placed it on the small table by the door. It could be dealt with later. In the meantime, she looked at the rest of her mail. Nothing else untoward – just the electric bill, gas bill, and the usual assortment of junk – mail. She dropped them on top of the letter and returned to the kitchen.
The coffee she'd poured earlier had gone cold. She dumped it down the sink and turned the water on to rinse it away before getting a fresh one.
Drawn by some inexplicable force, Sylvia went back to the foyer and collected the letter and the mangled envelope. She returned to the kitchen, flipped on the radio and sat down at her small table. Why had she opened it in the first place? She should have just binned it. That's what she usually did with unsolicited mail. But there was something strangely familiar about it. The addressee information was on a computer printed label so there was no clue there. The sororities from University had crests or emblems to differentiate one from another. She wracked her brain trying to remember what they looked like. It had been over thirty years since she'd attended. Sylvia never belonged to a sorority because she thought the girls who did were snooty and stuck-up.
She'd call her friend, Laurie and tell her about the letter. They'd been friends since childhood, attended the same elementary and secondary schools and even the same University. She could tell her anything, couldn't she?
Melanie will be selling signed copies of The Consequences Collection and A Shadow in the Past at the 1000 Island Mall, 2399 Parkedale Ave, Brockville on Saturday, 14th December from 9:30-3:30.


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Post submitted by Tommy Lodge, former HRC Membership Outreach Senior Manager
HRC is proud to be a platinum sponsor of Gay Games 9, set to kick-off this coming Saturday, August 9 in Cleveland+Akron.
Close to 8,000 athletes from over 65 countries will converge in Ohio to participate in nearly 40 events running the gamut from cycling and rowing, to ice hockey and bodybuilding. Dr. Tom Waddell in 1980 first dreamed up the Gay Games, in advance of the first games in San Francisco in 1982. Since those inaugural games, the Gay Games have built an international legacy of changing cultural, social and political attitudes towards LGBT people across the globe, while empowering thousands with the benefits of sports competition.
HRC will be present throughout the week at the 2014 Gay Games, talking to attendees from around the world about our work domestically and abroad. We'll have a presence at the festival village, pass out fun giveaways at Opening Ceremonies, and host the Official Opening Ceremonies brunch on Sunday, August 10, held 11am to 2pm at Red Space on 2400 Superior Avenue in Cleveland. The brunch is Latin themed, and is sponsored by Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar.
Tickets, both general admission and VIP, are available at www.hrc.org/brunch.
In addition to the brunch, HRC and the Athletes for Equality program are the presenting sponsors of the marathon & half-marathon in Akron on Saturday, August 16. Over 400 athletes will be running and learn about the work of the HRC Foundation along the way, with informational signs posted at each mile marker about the different ways HRC changes lives at home, at work and in the community. For more information on HRC's Athletes for Equality program and how to participate, please visit www.hrc.org/athletes.
Are you in Northeast Ohio during the Games? If you've some time, please consider volunteering with us! We've openings beginning Thursday, August 7, running all the way through Saturday, August 16. No experience is necessary and training will be provided.


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There is a raging debate in excess of the reality that no matter if historical past is an artwork or science.
History as an Artwork:
Individuals who believe that historical past is an artwork advocate the following feeling :—
1) According to Rickman, "History bargains with sequence of functions, each of them unique while science is anxious with the routine overall look of matters and aims at era and the institution of regularities, ruled by guidelines."
two) Colingwood says, "Situations of historical past are the matters which the historian appears, not at, but through, to discern the imagined in."
3) Some scholars are of the perspective that historical past is neither pure science nor pure artwork. In other words and phrases, a mixing of the two. When it discovers info it is a science and when it settles truths, it gets to be an artwork.
four) Some of the people went to the perspective that historical past is a element of literature.
five) Historical information are not offered for scientific observation and experiment.
6) History is an artwork only. It are not able to be termed science. It is not centered on specified ideas and ideologies.
seven) Of system, historical past is a social science, which contacts with human life and actions.
8) In historical past, we have a set of the information. It is thoroughly analysed and categorized.
History is a science:—
From the following points we can outline historical past as a science.
1) History aims at finding info of the earlier functions and interprets them objectively.
two) History works by using many traits of enquiry such as observation, classification, formulation of hypothesis and explanation of proof right before reconstructing the earlier.
3) History follows the tendencies of enquiry to obtain out.
four) History seeks to notify the reality by giving a scientific process, as a result, it is a science.
five) Is historical past a science as physics or chemistry or biology are? It is of system a adverse concern. History is a social science. It bargains only with the encounters of human beings and human civilizations.
6) Historical info are not able to be noticed.
Then, what is historical past?
1) History is a unique issue possessing the potentials of equally an artwork and a science.
two) Secondly, historical past is neither pure science nor artwork, as a result, it is two sides of the exact coin.
3) Thirdly, historical past of system is a social science and an artwork. In that ailment historical past reveals its overall flexibility and range.
four) Fourthly, historical past is a issue of research is much less or a lot more entirely at the mercy of resources.
five) Fifthly, historical past is a pure science.
History — 'art or Science'?
There is a raging debate in excess of the reality that no matter if historical past is an artwork or science.


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Rail Regulation Reform Bill
Introduced by Senator Allan Clayton, Wyoming
The bill legislates the following:Reforming the regulatory system of the railway system of the Mountain States of America, to increase efficiency and the competitiveness of the sector in challenging road and air travel.
- Rail carriers may determine any rate for a rail service unless the Interstate Commerce Commission [hereby referred to as the ICC] determines that there is no effective competition for rail services.
- Rail shippers and rail carriers shall be allowed to establish contracts subject to no ICC review, unless the Commission were to determine that the contract service would interfere with the rail carrier's ability to provide common carrier service.
- A phasing out, over the next year, of collective rate making in the railroad industry.
- Giving the ICC power to require access by one railroad to another railroad's facilities where one railroad has "bottleneck" control of traffic. Reciprocal switching [handling of railroad cars between long-haul rail carriers and local customers] and trackage rights would also come under this mantle.
Senator Allan Clayton, R-WY wrote:Senators of the Mountain States America,
The state of our economy is one which troubles all our minds. In a time of uncertainty, it is necessary for us to create the conditions for economic growth to be encouraged, and where business is able to compete in a modern framework. I believe it clear to this nation that in the rail industry, a regulatory framework formed for the 19th century is eminently unsuitable. For instance, in the past few months, we have seen the limitations of that obsolete framework, cause bankruptcy in the sector.
It is further clear that, if one looks generally at the industry from that same magazine's respected reviews, something must be done. Therefore I bring the Rail Regulation Reform Bill to the Senate, and hope in earnest that across this House, we might help improve a key infrastructure sector and give it freedom to compare with road and air travel.SpoilerShow*Union Pacific Railroad announces its bankruptcy after falling revenues and stock prices become too much to bear. Western Pacific, a company notably responsible for a great deal of trade westwards, buys much of their Pacific-heading line, whilst Aitchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) buys the rest.
I submit the bill for the approval of the President Pro Tempore, and hope that this bill shall allow a revitalisation of our rail industry to occur.


text: This gentle introduction to animal birth compares the eggs and babies of small and large birds, small and large mammals, chimps and human beings. Following the same format as the author and illustrator's You Can't Take Your Body to a Repair Shop (2004), the informational text is interspersed with short, often silly poems that might help young listeners remember the facts. Cartoon-style illustrations, apparently pen and ink with watercolor, nicely complement the text. Unfortunately, the page showing egg sizes and colors includes a chicken egg that is far smaller than the eggs readers will have encountered in their kitchens. The others seem to be similarly reduced in size. In the section on penguins, there are contradictory statements about whether a chick is ever left alone. The chapter comparing human and chimp babies is nicely organized to demonstrate the chimp's initial head start and the child's later, different abilities, but the scientist whose observations led to this information is unnamed. Disappointing. (Picture book/nonfiction. 5-8)


text: When I look in the mirror, I see someone who's happy with how he looks, because I was never one of the handsome Hollywood people. And I've had success as I've gotten older, because I'm able to play characters. I no longer get the girl, but I get the part.


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If you are thinking about keeping fit then you can consider rowing machine workout because this kind of exercise will not just give you strength but it will also improve your stamina. In addition to these, you will also be able to obtain well sculpted muscles.
There is no doubt that there are different kinds of home exercise equipment that you can buy and work out at home and one of the best equipments is the rowing machine. You will not have to consider paying money every month for using the gym as you can easily workout at home once you get this equipment.
If you are new to this kind of exercise then I will recommend you to get a piston kind of instrument for rowing machine workout. Of course, if you are thinking about getting an exercise machine that will last for many years, then you should consider buying water-resistant or air rowing machine because they will last for a very long time. Generally, you will find that the rowing machines come with warranties for long periods.
Rowing machine workout at home is convenient because you will not have to go anywhere to exercise. As long as you have free time, you can exercise at home once you have purchased the rowing machine equipment. You may not be aware but an increasing number of people are considering this kind of work out and if you are thinking about it, then I will recommend you to go for it.
You will be building your stamina and at the same time, you will be keeping your body fit by working out on a regular basis. If you do not know how to operate this kind of machine then you can easily ask the sales person to teach you before you buy the machine.
It will be a good idea to do some research on the brands of rowing machines so that you can find a brand that is of top quality. If you buy an unreliable brand, your machine may not work for a long time. So consider this before you set off you buy a rowing machine.
Of course, if you are suffering from any health problem then make sure you get in touch with your physician and ask for his advice before you start the rowing machine workout.


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The disturbing reality of how our brain works
>> Thursday, June 24, 2010
I'm back! The family and I made our yearly trip back to Mississippi to visit family, eat fresh stuff that is a long way from being in season here, and reconnect with our Southern roots. While traveling, I had an opportunity to read a book that had been provided to me through a book reviewer program. (They provide the books, I provide the opinion.) I found the book to be fascinating, so I hope that you'll indulge me as I give you my review!
The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons.
Are you the type of person that notices and reliably remembers little details? Are you a good multitasker? Do you have vivid, detailed memories of events in your past? Are you an excellent driver even while talking on the phone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book will rock your world. Chabris and Simons break down these misconceptions to show how single-tasked our brain is and how malleable our memory and perception are.
The title comes from a psychology experiment that the authors performed. They filmed a basketball game using their students as actors/players. They then asked volunteers to count in their heads the number of passes made by players of one team while ignoring the passes of the other team. Halfway through the one minute video, an actor in a gorilla suit came to the center of the screen in the video, thumped her chest, and then walked away. The gorilla was on screen for a full 9 seconds. After watching the video, they interviewed the volunteers and asked them, among other things, whether they noticed anything unusual in the film. Half of the volunteers didn't notice the gorilla at all! This kind of single-minded attention - when we are so focused on the task at hand (in this case, counting passes) that we miss things we think we couldn't possibly miss - is shown to be anything but unusual.
This book is not a textbook, but rather an intriguing and entertaining exploration of how the mind does (or doesn't) work through anecdotes that illustrate scientific studies. I found it to be a quick and somewhat disturbing read. I don't like to think of my memory as an ever-changing kaleidoscope. I like to think that I'm decent at multitasking. I'd like to hope that all of those people driving around and talking on phones - hands free or not - really can react the way they need to. Reality and current research, however, don't support these misconceptions I have about myself and others.
Don't read it expecting answers on how to change the way you think to overcome these limitations of our brain. Instead, this book makes you recognize your limitations, and by recognizing these limitations of our brains we can perhaps approach the information constantly streaming at us and adjust how we interpret it.
Many thanks to PTA Interactive for providing the book for review. All opinions expressed are my own.


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I enjoy looking at what everyone else eats, so it makes sense right?! Except that today, with the exception of dinner, my eats have been boring/non-existent!
So, let's start with that dinner. I bought a butternut squash a couple of days ago and wanted to use that, but fancied something different than my usual (albeit delicious!) butternut squash risotto. After a quick search on BBC Good Food, I came across a recipe for Vietnamese Veggie Hotpot.
I substituted the green beans (which I don't like) for frozen edamame beans and instead of using the half butternut squash to make 4 servings that the recipe called for, I used a whole butternut squash for 3 portions…oink!! :)
This was delicious, I loved the slightly sweet sauce. I ended up cooking the first stage (before adding the soya beans) for longer than the recipe said as I forgot to put the rice on first (whoops) but actually this was a good thing as it made the butternut squash nice and soft, yum.
So the rest of the day…
Breakfast was an unpictured latte as I didn't get round to eating anything else. Silly as I love breakfast! I made up for it with a smoothie for lunch instead. I had this smoothie yesterday too…delish.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- 1 medium/large banana
- 40g spinach
- 100ml milk
- 20g cocoa powder
- 40g peanut butter
- 15g sweet freedom, or other sweetener to taste
- xanthan gum
Today's version was eaten from a bowl…both were absolutely delicious…any excuse to eat chocolate and peanut butter is fine by me!!
This afternoon we met up with some friends and headed to the beach. The weather was good, but kept randomly clouding over, so we opted to eat chips and ice cream rather than go swimming in the sea.
I skipped the chips in favour of a latte, as I wasn't sure they'd be gluten-free, but I did enjoy some ice cream afterwards. The ice cream shop we went to states that most ice cream flavours are gluten-free and highlights the ones that aren't. Ideal. I shared a tub of honey & stem ginger with baby.
This was good. Sweet but not too sweet, with lots of chunks of stem ginger running through it. Ice cream on the beach = summer! I love this view…
We're so lucky to live so close to the seaside, I'm looking forward to many more trips to the beach this summer!
And so that concludes my first ever 'What I Ate Wednesday' post…I hope next week will give a better reflection of my day-to-day food – my meals are normally a bit more structured than today!!


text: DigitalBurson-Marsteller Hires Gavin Newsom's Former Comm. DirectorBy Jason Chupick|March 18, 2010 ShareBy Jason Chupick|March 18, 2010 ShareIn another high-profile hire by WPP-owned Burson-Marsteller, political heavyweight Nathan Ballard joins the firm as managing director in the San Francisco office.Ballard was communications director to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom since November of last year, and was one of a string of high-profile staffers to resign. He returned to his own consultancy, Nathan Ballard Communications (with cool URL: www.earned-media.com) before joining Burson. He brings deep connections to Democratic party politics in California in an inevitable time of change in the state.Before putting in two years with Newsom, Ballard spent four years consulting to labor unions, nonprofits, law firms, and political candidates and initiatives. Before that, he was the Democratic National Committee's communications director in California, worked on the John Kerry and Wesley Clark presidential campaigns, and was communications director for the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.Ballard will report to EVP Josh Gottheimer. A spokesperson for Burson tells us Ballard is in negotiations to bring some of his clients with him. Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kMmuEU copy Adweek Adweek


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Coming down the final stretch and it's WordPress in the lead! But wait! Who's that in the orange? Flying past Usain Bolt and coming in hot it's HubSpot! Yes it's HubSpot! Working to close that gap between first and second! In the past, WordPress has been the platform of choice for website development. It was the warm blanket of comfort thrown over us when our coding knowledge created a shiver of uncertainty. However, recently WordPress has gained some competition… Racing up fast, striving to silent the nay-sayers, sporting the orange and grey with that beautiful new COS, it's HubSpot! It's a race to the finish, ladies and gents. HubSpot COS vs WordPress; who will reign champion?
Most people are probably familiar with WordPress as a platform for blogging. Which is fine, because WordPress was originally created to be just that, and to this day, blogs make up the greatest chunk of the WordPress pie. But it's important to note how beautifully WordPress has evolved since its birthday in 2003. The once simple blogging platform is now highly sophisticated and fully qualified to served as the foundation for truly dynamic, full content websites.
The fantastic WordPress Community. Let's call them the Fans.
COMMUNITY – WordPress fans are unmatched. They are established, active and extremely supportive. On top of that, WordPress Fans go above and beyond to offer solutions for new users at NO COST! (WordPress doesn't believe in offering you cake unless you get to eat it too). Now, lets talk about three more WordPress strengths that wouldn't be possible without such and incredible community… Plug-Ins, Themes and Open Sourcing.
PLUG-INS – The WordPress Plug-Ins are truly revolutionary. Plug-Ins offer users the opportunity to create extremely customized websites without an extensive knowledge of code.
THEMES – Searching throughout the different WordPress themes grants new meaning to the phrase "kid in a candy store". WordPress offers literally hundreds of different themes ranging from beginner to expert and tailored to each users different needs.
OPEN SOURCING – I had to fight the urge to write "Enough Said" and leave it at that. Even though the term "Open Source" really does say it all. Because WordPress is developed by members of its own community, you can trust that they are just as invested in the success of WordPress as its users. So you never have to worry about the company stock crashing.
Not let's move on to the other major players: Modular Layout, Cost and FTP
MODULAR LAYOUT – WordPress takes the user back to the simple time of drag and drop; allowing users to swap different modules at will. The modular layout further contributes to the ease-of-use that WordPress prides itself on.
COST – FREE. WordPress can be easily downloaded FOR FREE faster than the amount of time it takes to microwave your HotPocket.
FTP – WordPress caters to both the experienced and novice alike. Standard FTP is offered to more advanced developers allowing them full creative control over their websites. On the other hand, WordPress also offers endless website themes for beginners, giving them the chance to create an excellent website with minimal knowledge of code.
THEMES - Yes, I did mention themes as a WordPress strength. But unfortunately, as wonderful as the WordPress themes are, the large selection can contribute to a lack of originality. Because there are so many different themes to choose from, users run the risk of creating a site similar to ones that already exist. Users with a more experienced knowledge of CSS formatting will not run into that issue quite as much.
CONTENT MANAGEMENT - Depending on your theme developer, your content could wind up a little drab. The text editor it pretty straightforward. So straightforward it can be compared to a Microsoft Word template, offering you basic options like text color and bold vs italics.
SECURITY - Everyone wants to be on top, but it's hard to be King. WordPress is a major player and hackers haven't failed to notice. It's important to take the necessary security precautions to protect yourself and your site.
In the past, HubSpot was used mainly for inbound marketing and analytics management. Design was not a hugely talked about feature; only three different built in themes were offered. If you wanted anything fancy you would have needed an experienced HTML coder. But the software was popular among marketers because it provided the opportunity to create and host a website all in one package by paying one monthly subscription fee. Despite HubSpot being great for inbound marketing, the lack of a more user friendly design experience left most users running to WordPress.
But HubSpot is no rookie, and all major players know that in order to stay in the game you have to be just as good as the rest. More importantly, if you really want be considered a competitor, you have to offer something that's better.
Which is why in August 2013, HusbSpot formally announced the COS, or Content Optimization System. With the launch of the new COS, HubSpot users now have the best of both worlds; fully integrated inbound marketing software and a dynamic, content-rich site that outperforms all other platforms on the web because it incorporates personalization based on the visitor's context. The COS is highly visual and creating new layouts is simple and intuitive. Once your site has been shifted, a user can create and implement a layout within minutes, while using a drag and drop interface; a big change from the classic software. So this all sounds great. But why?
THE CLASH - First and foremost, it's different. Being a "COS" means that HubSpot helps the user optimize content so it can exceed others in a specific marketplace. Basically, this means that companies with multiple audiences will be able to create a website that changes, or is OPTIMIZED, based on each specific audience. Imagine you are the president of a school, and the audience for you website will consist of students, parents, faculty, and donors. By using the COS, you an create a homepage that will change based on who is viewing it which allows you to track every visitor to your site. Currently, HubSpot is the only platform capable of this technology.
SUPPORT - HubSpot makes it extremely easy to call their support desk and find the answers you need to any question. You get to talk to REAL people without the long wait. And even better, most questions can be answered right from the HubSpot website. Feel free to tweet any of the HubSpot service reps directly and you can expect a helpful answer in a timely fashion.
Since the announcement of the new COS, people have been diving into HubSpot. Because people love new. But every great product has weaknesses. Here are a few pieces of HubSpot kryptonite that you should take note of if you're trying to decide the champion between WordPress vs HubSpot COS.
OPEN SOURCE? NO. – Open source was great, for WordPress. HubSpot takes a different view. HubSpot isn't open to outside sources, "the community" cannot contribute to the improvement of the platform, only the developers.
SHINY AND NEW – The COS has been in beta for Partner Agencies like ourselves over the past six months or so, and it was formally released in late August. Right now, there aren't a ton of resources available to show you how things work. Yes, as a Partner Agency you can take HubSpot's COS training and gain a certification (I'm about to complete mine!), but this is the only resource currently available. Consequently, the number of developers is slim. This leads to more costly solutions if you are seeking someone to do this for you.
THEMES - While HubSpot does offer a few ready-built templates for the user, they're going to be pretty costly because the software is still new. Add in the monthly subscription fee and this can run up the price pretty fast. Consider developing your own theme? Unfortunately, unless you have an experienced knowledge of code, you'll be lost before you even begin.
ATTAINABILITY – Only Pro and Enterprise users are able to operate the sought-after Smart Content functionality. The new HubSpot COS is not something to try just for fun. Companies who are interested should assess their marketing needs and decide if they have the employees to successfully operate it.
COST - Adding to the pricy cost of themes, HubSpot packages start at $200/month; from there the price increases based on performance and how many contacts your company plans to bring in.
CONTROL – By purchasing HubSpot, you agree to surrender some control over your website and hosting. Users will have to rely on HubSpot customer service for technical support.
HubSpot COS vs WordPress; RACE RESULTS!
The new COS is the biggest update HubSpot has released to date. And to the WordPress advocates… Yes, HubSpot rose to the challenge! The new COS is has the whole package and came ready to win. The future of marketing lies in the inbound approach, and inbound is synonymous with HubSpot. The new system will enhance marketing for any company that decides to take on the software.
So who will cross the finish first? Only time will tell.
As great as the new COS is, becoming acquainted with the software is going to take time. There isn't enough information available to help sift through everything it offers without help. However, given time, it's likely that we will see incredible strides in marketing as a result of the new COS. So really, the HubSpot COS vs WordPress debate really comes down to personal preference and what you and your company wants to do. Use this guide to help you through the strengths and weaknesses of each platform to find out what's best for you.


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Best Thanksgiving Side Dish
Do you have a favorite?
What's your favorite side dish at Thanksgiving?
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November 21, 2011
Do you have a favorite?
What's your favorite side dish at Thanksgiving?
I like rolls! But i voted for mashed potatoes here.
November 22, 2011 12:46 PM
I agree, I enjoy the rolls too, Bret.
December 16, 2011 3:34 PM
I also like the green bean caserole!
November 22, 2011 10:32 AM
gotta love the green bean casserole!
November 22, 2011 9:31 AM
I love it all but I will go with Sweet potatoes!!
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John Michael "Scully" O'Sullivan, Taken from us way too soon...
Hello Mirian.
I am so ticked off. This is the 3rd try to write you and I hope this goes thru on this screen. Just say hello to krista and phone if you want to.
I am a lousy typist and it takes too much time. tel # 415 771-8325
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Typealyzer – the Internet KNOWS
Today I had a good laugh. Victoria wrote about this online Typealyzer that will analyze your blog and tell you about your personality type. This way you can't fake it.
We all have completed a personality test at some point in our lives. However, if you have a sharp mind, you can mold those test results by answering questions based on what you think the answer should be.
As I have made a promise to myself to be honest with myself in everything I do or write, I took a plunge. These are my results.
ISFJ – The Nurturers
The author of https://mywaytotruth.wordpress.com is of the type ISFJ.
The quiet, devoted and sympathetic type. They are especially attuned to the present moment, the details of the task at hand and the people involved. ISFJs usually have an extremely good memory of details of people and situations. They are modest caretakers who do not demand credit or thanks for their efforts.
They tend to be suspicious of future possibilities and trust history more than the future. Their shyness with strangers can lead others to misread them as standoffish. Because they are so nice and generous people they have to look out not to be taken advantage of. It might be important for them to learn to speak up for themselves.
The Nurturers enjoy safe and harmonic work places with few surprises and clear goals. ISFJs are serious people with a strong work ethic, not inclined to self-indulgence. They believe in being meticulous and thrifty. They work well alone. While they may enjoy taking care of others, they do not enjoy giving orders.
Common satisfying careers: Interior Decorators, Designers, Nurses, Administrators, Dentists, Veterinarian, Social Worker, Biologist, Medical Researcher and Librarian.
Notable ISFJs: Mother Teresa, Jimmy Carter, Prince Charles, Tiger Woods, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Kirsten Dunst and C3P0.
Mother Teresa and Tiger Woods – are not exactly my favorite people and I would not want to be compared to them but I take it with a grain of salt as this is about the personality type and not so much their reputation.
And what is that about being serious? I am a goofball but, I guess, my writing is a bit more serious with a hint of sarcasm and tests like that do not recognize sarcasms. What a bummer?
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Lois says :
I love it! What a unique little tool – and how could you not help but be proud of being in the same category as C3PO! I love that little guy! He's awesome and… so are you! Now I gotta go check out the Typelyzer myself 😀


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Volunteers Clean Up After Inconsiderate Slobs/
By CATHERINE SENGEL/ecoRI News contributor
Electronics, furniture, two toilets, two sinks, pieces of baseboard heating, bathroom tiles and hazardous waste were among the debris removed from the Blackstone River watershed as part of a recent Earth Day cleanup.
Close to 200 volunteers spread out in teams across 10 communities and 36 sites in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. They collected 210 bags of trash from shorelines, streams and ponds, during the April 19 cleanup sponsored by the Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA).
While BRWA cleanups go back decades, project coordinator Susan Thomas, who has been involved for the past four years, said the annual event has gone from focusing on the main stem of the river to small tributaries, headwaters and ponds often overlooked in the past.
"It's hard to compare what we're pulling out now with what we pulled out of the main stem," Thomas said. "I do suspect there's a lot more convenience, on-the-go-commuter-type trash that we're finding now."
Ten years ago, river waste was more likely to include discarded appliances, car parts and tires. Thomas sees fewer tires and appliances, but a lot of litter and roadside trash.
And despite efforts by cities and towns to make trash pickup, recycling and disposal of hazardous materials, electronics and large objects more accessible, clean-up crews found "a tremendous amount" of remodeling debris, including sinks, toilets and pilings, along waters beside one stretch of River Road in Uxbridge, Mass.
"Clearly, somebody had been doing major house renovations and just dumping it," Thomas said. "I thought we'd passed that in the '70s. I didn't think people did that kind of disposal anymore."
She said bridge crossings in particular are treated like public dumping grounds.
The West River in Uxbridge was used as a winter dumping ground for mattresses, meaning an enormous effort is still to come to haul them up a steep embankment beside a busy road.
"That's something that's still happening on roadsides. That kind of thing disappoints me," Thomas said. "I would have thought we'd have a more enlightened public that's not just throwing trash out the window."
BRWA volunteers go into local schools to educate students about the importance of watershed and that what is dumped on the land, be it in their backyards, the woods or some abandoned field, ends up in waterways one way or another.
"We see a lot of trash," Thomas said. "Ideally, we'd like to see it go down, to where we only need 20 people, but the last couple of years we've had close to 200 and more than enough trash to keep them busy."
Beach cleanups
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Save The Bay organized six Earth Week beach cleanups that saw 495 volunteers remove 7,783 pounds of debris from Easton's Beach in Newport, Bold Point in East Providence, Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett, Field's Point in Providence, Rocky Point Park in Warwick and the Mount Hope Bay shoreline in Bristol.
Among the debris collected included lobster pots, fishing nets, tires, car parts, gasoline cans and a roll of chain-link fence.


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Work at Height Essentials Course
This half day course is designed to cover the essential points for those working at height. It provides vital information about the use of mobile access towers, plus an insight into the use of all forms of access equipment as represented by the member organisations of the Access Industry Forum (AIF).
The course syllabus can be downloaded below.
Work at Height Essentials Course Syllabus (175.6 KB)
Note: This course will be rebranded as Work at Height (Novice) in late 2018


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The Wheel
Circles and Levels
The yearnings people have for a "better" world are constantly frustrated because this World IS the Better World !! It is one's lack of Wisdom which causes this world to seem as something from which to escape. The Shamanic principle is fed by the deep Earth (Underworld) and the Sky (Stellar World). It brings these to a Center in this world (Middle Earth) The center is balanced by the four Principles of Direction : East ,South ,West, North . These names have many correspondences which one then uses as a map of the Mysteries .
This represents the Wheel of Life, in a static form. The Wheel is constantly moving and changing within a pattern. It is the discerning of this pattern along with an understanding of the parts and their representations which lead to the center and balance.
The Egyptians have a word for Cosmic principles ,Neter . It is my feeling that the Shamanic Neter is birthing at this time ;that all which make up such a Principle have come together, and are manifest in this World. This concept of the Shamanic Neter can be expressed as the principle of the Way of the Living Earth ,that which is Physical ,expressed Qabalastically as Malkuth (which translates in English as Kingdom) ,so that the Ways of the Wise, which are a state of ISNESS ,of Being , are here and now, not in an afterworld , or anywhen besides now.
One excellent way of working with the Shamanic Neter is the Native
American "Medicine" Wheel ; understanding that the words , translated into
English as "Medicine" are closer in meaning to Mystery (The Mysteries) Spirit
Teaching, Spirit Knowledge .The Wheel is a physical structure which imprints the cycles of
being upon the world, in a symbolic manner, thus one has a circle, the circle of being
,the four directions, seasons, elements, animal powers, creating
a balanced whole , which one can walk , and obtain a better understanding of reality. Plus
there is the Center ,which ties together ,and activates the other parts of the Wheel.
If one visualizes the Earth Wheel ,and beneath it ,the Underworld Wheel, and above the Stellar Wheel ,with all turning and connected, one can begin to grasp the symbolism of a "Medicine" Wheel. they can also be used to measure the Seasons, the rising and setting of planets and stars ,and the whole astrological/astronomical world .
There are many variations on the Wheel ,with colors, animals, elements, etc. assigned to directions ,depending on the group who used, or is using a particular wheel. Some people mark mid points, some mark moon phases ,some mark both. There are also a number of books which show the basic physical patterns ; it is better if one actually goes to ,and experiences a Wheel ,before reading about one. However , it can be hard to find one in many places , so that the written material can be valuable ; and it can lead to an understanding which one would not have found any other way .
The Wheel also expresses Numbers, and their profound concepts ;thus 0 which both is and is not , as the cosmos before the beginning ; 1 as the seed, the speck of awareness , the Divine Spirit ; 2 the Mirror , 1+1 , the All contemplating itself , 3 explosion !! ,Triple forms of the Goddess, color, Power ;4 ,as 1+3 begins another sequence, the Seed+Trinitarian Divine Feminine ,7 4+3 , the inner/outer ,upper/lower, male/female, the Directions. The Seven symbolism is found in many Sacred structures, such as the Medicine Wheel : the four directions (seasons, winds, etc.) the Center and the Upper and Lower. If one brings in such things as the Seven Elder Planets, the Qabalistic Cube of Space ,and Otherworld Journeys of many esoteric teachings, one can grasp what a profound symbol the Medicine Wheel is and how it can be used as a key to the Mysteries


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The Foundations of Franchising
A shopkeeper serving customers provided the catalyst for the historical roots of franchising. The realization that the only way to serve more customers was by expanding, coupled with limited capital to sustain rapid growth, led the pioneers of the franchise model to lay a solid foundation. Much of the early development of the franchise model was in the foodservice sector, with such iconic brands as A & W, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Dairy Queen leading the way. There was significant growth in the hospitality sector with Howard Johnson, Holiday Inn and Marriott using franchising to efficiently penetrate global markets and extend their brands. In all these examples the common element was the requirement for a physical premises to operate from, and many times with particular and distinguishing appearances such as the golden arches.
The focus of the franchise was building an attraction for customer to visit through unique architectural themes, convenient and prominent locations and compelling signage. And, of course a set of operating procedures that would support a quality customer experience once the customer arrived at the franchise location.
While the foundations of franchising revolved around the location, the landscape has changed dramatically over the past two decades, opening the door to many more business concepts and potential franchisees.
The Complexities of Fixed-Location Franchises
Most individuals looking at a franchise to be operated from a dedicated location do not have experience in site selection, therefore they must rely on the franchisor for significant support. However, the level and intensity of support can vary widely from one franchisor to the next. Some franchisors take a "hands off" approach and only offer candidates a modicum of information from which to determine a location for the franchised business. The information may be based on the physical parameters of the concept, such as square footage, ceiling height and signage requirements. Yet, the factors that will ultimately determine the success of the location will have more to do with the density of likely customers.
The franchisor should know from their experience their customer profile(s) and should support franchisees in identifying locations with an adequate base of qualified customer targets. Without this information it will be difficult to determine a sale projection. The other key complexity of a fixed-location franchise is obtaining the space, whether through a lease or purchase. Again, many potential franchisees have little or no experience with such transactions, which can be very complicated. If the franchisor has a reasonable number of existing locations then they should have some level of support to assist new franchisees in negotiating the key tenants of a lease or purchase. Certainly, the use of independent outside legal and financial advisors is essential to ensure all the risks are clearly understood. Finally, even if you get the location and the lease right, it is often hard to predict demographic shifts which could impact the business concept over time. All of these important considerations have fueled continued expansion of franchising into the service sector.
The Explosion of Service-Based Franchises
Reflecting the dramatic shifts in technology and consumer desires for more leisure time, franchises based on providing essential services has grown at unparalleled pace and encompasses hundreds of concepts. As consumers focus their time on entertainment, they instinctively increase their interest in reducing their commitments to "chores" such as landscaping and yard maintenance, home services such as carpet and tile cleaning, and technical trades such as air conditioning and plumbing repairs and maintenance.
Increasingly, consumers require service providers to attend to their needs wherever they may be…in their home, in their driveway and in some cases at their place of work. This pattern of demand has spawned innovative and exciting development of franchises in the service sector, and for many would-be small business owners, a more attractive model. The thought of working from a fixed-base of operation does not appeal to a broad cross-section of society, so the emergence of franchises featuring flexibility and independence operationally has been a welcomed addition of opportunity. Another key driver is affordability given the start-up costs are dramatically lower as are the ongoing expenses in many cases. Yet, there are distinct challenges with a service-based franchise model to consider.
Attracting and Keeping Customers
The name of the game in service-based franchises is customer acquisition. Since you don't have a location the customer is driving by or otherwise focused on visiting the strategy for attracting customers is significantly different. This is further complicated by the increasingly segmented marketplace for advertising and media as consumers are overwhelmed with choices. The "Consumer Decision Journey" developed by McKinsey, a leading global consulting firm, highlights this fundamental shift whereby consumers are actively researching and seeking information rather than waiting for companies to feed it to them through advertising.
The traditional approaches to customer activation are rapidly diminishing as results fail to produce the necessary results. Instead, sophisticated customer profiles are created using socioeconomic modeling so that service-based franchise brands can target high-profile consumers with valuable information. This approach leads consumers to accept the brand in their consideration set of options. Once the customer experiences the service it can either solidify their loyalty, which is of tremendous value, or drive the brand out of their future consideration. Unlike a restaurant, hotel or retail franchise where the attraction is the location, service-based franchises need to proactively seek out customers to survive and they need to ensure an exceptional experience to thrive.
Finding the Right Fit
There has never been a more exciting or opportunistic time to engage in franchising given all the changes that are underway in the global society. Many developing countries are experiencing economic growth due to the emergence of franchise brands, primarily in fixed-location concepts, which is opening the door for many local entrepreneurs. The expansion of service-based concepts has fundamentally shifted the focus of franchising in the U.S. and many major economies around the globe. The key for would-be entrepreneurs is finding the right fit and it begins with taking a personal assessment. Investing in a franchise requires a commitment to the business model and the brand, so making sure the type of business, the work environment and the concept category are aligned with your personality, your market and your investment capabilities is essential to a successful outcome.
Although on the surface it may seem a service sector franchise is less complicated given you don't have to commit to a specific location, negotiate and sign a long-term lease, and you are susceptible to shifting demographics, the ability to acquire customers is critically important and increasingly complicated. If your passion is to operate a fixed-location franchise then focus on a franchise that provides significant support for site selection and real estate/lease negotiations. If a service-based model is a better fit for you then focus on a franchise that has developed a proven method for acquiring customers.
Rising Above the Ordinary
The landscape of opportunity has expanded dramatically over the past decade in franchising, enveloping the service sector at a rapid pace. Individuals that take the time to understand the type of business they can be passionate about and is aligned with their personality and interests will rise above the ordinary.


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Katrinka wrote:I'm working on going that weekend as well. Hey Funboy, maybe we can actually have a full drink together before you get kicked out of the bar.
funboy2121 wrote:I will be there that weekend also. I hope to see ya Mills. The last couple of trips I've missed the meeting at Ed's due to alcohol! Can't wait!Will be there June 9th to 13th.


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August 11, 2011
Head in the [Theater] Clouds
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Those are great! I need some art for my kid's rooms and these would be perfect. I love that they feel three dimensional.ReplyDelete
Also, I know I haven't commented in a while, but your blog always makes me smile :) I've abandoned the blogosphere lately and can't wait to be reunited with it soon. I seem to remember you having computer problems in the past, so I know you can relate!
beautiful! so dreamlike. i love the picture at her site, creating...ReplyDelete
so pretty! they should animate them! how amazing would that be?ReplyDelete
just crazy nice!!!!! thanks my Uncle for your words for my bday!!!! you are so cute!!!! and i am so happy to see you back!!! big hugsReplyDelete
You always find the best stuff, LOVE IT.ReplyDelete
Very much agreed. It's kinda like falling into a dream and discovering that there, you're made of paper.ReplyDelete
the use of light in these is really beautiful. it helps to bring the different layers out. love the colors too!ReplyDelete
- Amy - Thank You Cards ShopAugust 12, 2011 at 10:26:00 AM PDT
what gorgeous - and super original work. i think magical is the perfect way to describe them! hope your weekend is great :)ReplyDelete
Well, aren't these just the most darling thing! I'm amazed at the amount of depth she's been able to create in each one as well.ReplyDelete
These are really beautiful. I like the top one especially.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I always appreciate your thoughts. Your comment will appear as soon as I can publish it.
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Best of this Week Summary 25 March - 30 March 2008
- What is required to start building an RIA + SOA application, and how you could enable these activities. A potential answer could the Appcelerator platform mentioned in the article.
- Nice collection of open source software testing tools (and news and discussion :-). These are the listed Javascript unittesting tools.
- For the coders: the number of types in the .NET framework visualized (I know, I know, .NET but it's a nice insight anyway ;-)
- Three open source SOAP testing tools compared: Eviware SoapUI 1.6, PushToTest TestMaker, and WebInject's WebInject. Conclusion: The writer prefers "[...] the middle balance struck by soapUI. The skeletal tests created by soapUI's wizard were easier to flesh out than those built by TestMaker. And, if I needed to do something elaborate and off the wall, I could always call upon soapUI's Groovy capabilities – funny name aside, they do their job well." "In terms of how these products compare to commercial Web service testing tools, I'd say it's a mixed bag. They are, of course, inexpensive (free), and work well for easy to moderately-difficult jobs; on the other hand, they're somewhat less user-friendly than commercial tools and if you need to do something complex, you have to build it yourself."
- Five commercial SOAP testing tools compared: AdventNet's QEngine, Crosscheck Networks SOAPSonar, iTKO's LISA, Mindreef's SOAPscope Server, and Parasoft's SOAtest. Conclusion: "If your testing involves more than just Web services, and your development is primarily Java, then tools such as LISA or SOAtest are worth considering [...]. If, however, you are only interested in SOAP-based Web service testing, and your QA staff is relatively new to the technology, SOAPscope is the obvious choice." But maybe you want to let it depend on how you want to build the tests: by coding or visually with a GUI? This is what SOAPSonar, LISA, and SOAPscope have done. The writer favors coding tests and SOATest came out as winner.


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Let me preface this by saying that when all is said and done, Nuit Blanche was the worst part of my Toronto art experience this week. I otherwise had a great time visiting dozens upon dozens of galleries and spaces throughout the city, even taking in a theatre show at Buddies in Bad Times, seeing Trigger at the gorgeous new Light Box, and of course the highlight of seeing and hearing live the one and only Lucy Lippard. I certainly don't regret doing Nuit Blanche, but I probably won't do it again.
In its 5th year, Toronto's version of its outdoor all night art festival has been accumulating this "must-see-art" mentality that completely takes over the city's downtown streets, public transit, and public landmarks with this fervour and rigor that one would think a war had just been won. Naturally, I wanted to check it out.
While the festival proper officially begins three minutes to seven p.m., most of the satellite and independent projects were open, and so beginning with the galleries on Queen Street West (which weren't all formally part of N.B., but were certainly bracing for it), I began at 4 p.m. with Eliza Griffiths' vernissage at Katharine Mulherin.
As a new series of figurative sketches based on fictional characters for a yet-to-be determined theatrical narrative, Griffiths continues her study of contemporary young women that rebel and confront, this time with an apparent focus on drawing and androgyny. Having a light conversation with the artist in attendance, this would be the most art-centric conversation I would hold for the next 12 hours.
A few hours later and many forgettable stops later, I found myself standing in line to enter Campbell House Museum. Drawn by the glow of the fire (which, of course, was also art), I queued up not knowing what to expect as the front lawn of the historic house was covered in steel pine cone sculptures (including the source of the fire). Wandering through the house, there was absolutely nothing of interest to see. The planted works on the wall upstairs did nothing to engage with the history of the house, which I can only surmise is a relic from the city's early days now preserved for school children and tourists alike. You would think a show held there would be somehow connected to civic history, but instead there were pine cones and I stood in line to see them.
|Miss Chief Eagle Testickle
There were a few that tried to engage the public, and even fewer who succeeded. I'll applaud the effort of Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon's attempt to engage the crowd with a pulsating performance as the ever glamorous Miss Chief Eagle Testickle. In the performance I caught, the sizable crowd did not want to feel the rhythms of Iskootāo, which according to the free programme means "fire" and "woman's heart" in Cree. The mob was far more interested in snapping photographs of a man in thigh high boots, making loud obnoxious comments about it, and wanting, if not needing to be entertained by it.
I'm skipping over a lot of mediocre and pathetic projects as my protestations with unengaging efforts and disrespectful artists/audiences were threads throughout the night. At some point, I had to go see the re-enactment of Marina Abramovic and Ulay's Imponderabilia, but didn't make it onto campus until well after midnight. By then, the drunks downstairs and outside were fully in their element, and the aggression inside to "see" naked people was almost laughable. The aggression was not just from the audience, but also from the security and handlers, who moved people through the live art experience like an airport security check. While the original performance was shut down by the police after 45 minutes, the performance today (and recently at MoMA) required the presence of active security, which not only completely changes the energy between the performers and the audience, but really could be understood as a whole new work about the police state and our seeming need to be policed. Needless to say, it was heavily controlled provocation, and I walked away feeling awful about the whole thing.
An Te Liu's Ennui Blanc again and no longer minded the irony of people pausing to take photographs of it. Seeing it in the day time, it was just a simple white neon sign sitting atop the storefronts on Queen St W. But by night, the sign read more like a beacon of enlightenment against the black sky, a truism that serves as a warning and, lo and behold, as an actual art intervention.


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Finally got a computer tec to look at my computers.
I will not be doing another show untill they are switched out.
He is working on cracking file that I RECORDED for my parody bits that I recorded when worked in radio. Aparently I hadn't turned off the copywrite protection when I put them in that computer. Once he does that I can burn those and copy them.
This computer is is simply too slow.


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Politics & Government
McCain: Feds shouldn't do much about mortgage crisis
WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Tuesday called for mortgage lenders to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes, but said government's role should be temporary and limited.
McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, also called for increased transparency and accountability in the mortgage industry, among both lenders and borrowers.
"It is not the duty of government to bail out and reward those who act irresponsibly, whether they are big banks or small borrowers," McCain said in a speech in Santa Ana, Calif. "Government assistance to the banking system should be based solely on preventing systemic risk that would endanger the entire financial system and the economy."
McCain said that the Federal Reserve's bailout of Bear Stearns met his criteria. But he offered no specific federal proposals to aid homeowners facing foreclosure. He promised to evaluate proposals "based on their costs and benefits," but he didn't address any of the solutions percolating on Capitol Hill.
McCain advisers told reporters that the candidate frowns on legislation being prepared by Democrats that would have the government provide up to $400 billion in guarantees for mortgages that lenders agree to modify. One proposal would have the government then auction off the mortgages to new investors.
In soft-pedaling direct federal assistance to homeowners, McCain drew a sharp contrast with both his Democratic rivals. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., on Monday proposed a $30 billion federal fund to help local communities aid pressed homeowners. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., proposed a similar $10 billion fund. In that sense, McCain's speech was as much a statement of political principle as it was a substantive response to the housing crisis.
After the speech, McCain adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin rejected the type of foreclosure moratorium that Clinton has pushed, saying it doesn't "address why someone is in foreclosure."
"As harsh as it may sound, that may be an appropriate outcome in some cases," Holtz-Eakin said.
Not surprisingly, Democrats panned McCain's approach.
"He sounds remarkably like Herbert Hoover," Clinton told reporters in Greensburg, Pa. "I don't think that's good economic policy. The government has a number of tools at its disposal."
Obama spokesman Bill Burton characterized McCain's response to the crisis as "just sit back and watch it happen."
McCain did call for steps to ensure that future borrowers know exactly what they're getting into and to require borrowers to "provide a responsible down payment" when they buy. He said the down-payment requirement for Federal Housing Administration home loans should be increased. It's currently as low as 3 percent.
Noting that the crisis came about in part because "lenders ended up violating a basic rule of banking: Don't lend people money who can't pay it back," McCain suggested that those same lenders need to play a leading role in ending it.
He cited as an example General Motors, which offered zero percent financing after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to help the economy. McCain didn't suggest that lenders should suspend interest payments on mortgages, but said "we need a similar response by the mortgage lenders."
"They've been asking the government to help them out," McCain said. "I'm now calling on them to help their customers, and their nation, out."
Carly Fiorina, a McCain adviser, conceded that "there are clearly some mortgage lenders that are not in a position to do this" because many are in financial straits because of bad loans.
"It could be that this spawns a wave of consolidation in the mortgage lending industry that is appropriate," Fiorina said. "Consolidation is not a bad thing. It's a healthy market response."
(Kevin G. Hall and David Lightman contributed.)