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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS BUREAU OF BUSINESS RESEARCH. The Bureau of Business Research, an integral part of the College and Graduate School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, was founded in 1926 to bring the university closer to the Texas business community. Alonzo B. Cox served as the bureau's first director. Since the early years the bureau has conducted applied research, performed economic analysis, and developed and disseminated information about the state's economy to the business community, state government, and the general public. Currently, the bureau's research and service activities concentrate on the ways Texas industries can become nationally and globally competitive. Since 1927 the bureau has published Texas Business Review, which provides analyses of business issues in layman's language, and in 1933 it began publication of the annual Directory of Texas Manufacturers, the primary source of information on the state's manufacturing industries. Texas Industrial Expansion, begun in 1951, updates the manufacturing directory on a monthly basis. The bureau periodically publishes and updates other reference works, including the Directory of Texas Trade and Professional Associations, Directory of Texas Wholesalers, Texas Fact Book, and Texas Family Law. Recent titles from the research monograph series, published on an occasional basis, include the Role of Natural Gas in Environmental Policy (1993) and NAFTA and Trade Liberalization in the Americas (1995). Past publications include Atlas of Texas (1976), Atlas of Mexico (1975), Atlas of Central American (1978), Texas Economic Indicators (1987–94), Texas Railroads: A Record of Construction and Abandonment (1981), and The Size, Distribution and Growth of the Texas Population, 1980–2030 (1987). In 1983 the bureau was asked to take on the administration of the Natural Fibers Research and Information Center, which collects and reports information on the Texas fiber industries. Funded by the Texas Food and Fibers Commission, NFRIC has published Climates of Texas Counties (1987), History of Cotton in Texas (1989), and the annual Natural Fibers Fact Book (1993–95). In 1995 the bureau had a staff of fifteen and a budget of $700,000. Administrators are George P. Huber, associate dean for research and director, and Lois G. Shrout, associate director.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:C. Aubrey Smith, Fifty Years of Education for Business at the University of Texas (Austin: University of Texas College of Business Administration Foundation, 1962).
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Burlington, NC (Vocus) July 1, 2010
The Anonymous Band has become a BIG Something. With a new name and new direction, Big Something "offers a remarkable debut album," says Evan Wade of Leeway's Homegrown Music Network.
"Stories from the Middle of Nowhere" was recorded and mixed in Raleigh by distinguished NC producer John Custer, who was previously Grammy-nominated for his work with the southern Metal band, Corrosion of Conformity.
While the Big Something is far from a Metal band, their groove-based Rock n Roll sound is still very large. But as the name suggests, this band is hard to classify. With a uniquely alternative and electronic sound, Funk, Soul and Rock n Roll are all fused into "one savory package, well delivered in execution," says Wade on behalf of HGMN. "In employing robust rhythms, technically-polished playing, and a sense of flair that is fun and disarming, Big Something's debut release proves to be excellent."
According to the bands bass player, Doug Marshall, "recording with Custer was like getting schooled by a musical Jedi. He helped us realize our true potential as a band. And because making this album felt and sounded so dramatically different than anything else we've ever recorded, we knew it was time to re-think our band name."
BIG Something will perform several concerts throughout the summer in support of the new album including a CD release show at the Pour House in Raleigh on July 15th, a three night run July 26 - 28 at the Southbound in Knoxville TN, and a marquee Saturday night set at The Getdown Music Festival on Labor Day Weekend. One of the album's new tracks A Simple Vision will also be featured on the CD sampler inside this July's issue of Relix Magazine.
Copies of Stories from the Middle of Nowhere can be purchased from the band's website bigsomething.net where you can also stream the songs for free, check out tour dates, download live shows, read song lyrics and watch videos. The album is also available on iTunes, HomegrownMusic.net, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com, and many fine independent retailers throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. For more info check out http://www.bigsomething.net

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Suggestions on What to Talk to a Girl About for the First Time
Posted by Chris Gomez on Thursday, December 8, 2011 Under: What To Talk About With A Girl
Approaching a girl for the first time might give you some difficulties on what to talk to a girl about since you barely know anything about her. Unless you have done a background check with the girl that has taken your fancy, thinking up of an interesting topic can be very hard. A tip to keep in mind in such situations is to never pressure your self. These things take time and patience is one virtue that you should nurture. Do not pressure the girl as well. This might be a reason for her to get away from you despite your good intentions. Be sweet, kind, and complement her once in a while. Here are a few more tips.
Early on, allow yourselves to ease in to the situation. Let the girl know how you exactly feel to help clear out the awkwardness of you suddenly coming up and talking to her. This is one of the most important first date tips that you can also apply in situations like this. You body language obviously shows that you are nervous as evidenced by your fidgeting and shaking hands; you might as well just tell her that you are. Start talking about a topic that both of you are currently into. Make up questions to ask a girl such as her thoughts on the university's new Philosophy professor or a boss that both of you are under.
You can also ease yourselves into the situation if you talk about funny stories or merely just crack some jokes. A person who possesses a good sense of humor is very easy to get comfortable with. But you have to make sure that you do not try to hard when you deliver these jokes and anecdotes since you will only come off rather cheesy and desperate. Also put in jokes in your conversations where it is appropriate. If a particular topic will do better without, then you are better off not pushing the issue.
Another one of the good topics to talk about with a girl is her. If you are just walking alongside her and you are just talking for the first time, ask her if she has a boyfriend. You might risk shaking things up if you are making your moves over someone who is already in a relationship. If she already has one, then take it to experience and thank the girl for her time and interest in talking with you. If you happen to bump into her boyfriend, casually greet him and introduce yourself. Afterwards, politely bid them farewell and walk away normally.
After the necessary introduction and opening lines, the next thing on what to talk to a girl about are your current situations. Ask her questions that will allow you to get to know her more. As you ask her these questions, also give your own answer to them as well. Go with the flow and move on from one topic to another in smooth transitions. Do this is that it will not seem like you have made up the questions ahead of time.
The very important thing is that you act naturally all throughout the conversation. Never sound like an investigator or talk show host and throw her one question after another. Also let her know that you have nothing but good intentions and give time to feel at ease and comfortable with you. Initially pick the right topics on what to talk to a girl about and patiently wait things out.
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Electric pencil sharpeners are employed to handle every size, kind and model of pencils. These sharpeners are used mostly in schools, colleges, universities and offices etc. Mostly architects and designers use these pencil sharpeners to make their work of sharpening pencils easy fast and convenient. As these sharpeners have been developed specifically by engineers so that they give best results in comparison with ordinary sharpeners whenever used.
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We've many types of electric sharpeners. A few of these mechanical sharpeners come with a big hole with a disk rotating inside which additionally includes several holes of many sizes which can be employed for various sizes of pencils available. There are lots of electric sharpeners built for wax colors (Crayons) since they also become blunt when heavily used. Electric pencil sharpeners are generally made for heavy duty work which operate by electricity but some of them might be also focusing on batteries that is great for save your time because there are frequent power failure in some countries these types of which jobs are stopped often times to avoid this disturbance in the daily routine we should change to batteries powered sharpeners.
Heavy duty sharpeners are specially designed for big institutions where frequent use of sharpening is required for it to be possible for the workers and students to utilize their blunt pencil again. One should also observe that these have large ability to store the sharpen material so it's not necessary to empty it after every hour. Being a teacher I had been using first the ordinary one however in my class I've the electrical sharpener which can be real high quality and that i do not need to empty it after every hour and some times its capacity of holding sharpens may last for each day. So it is makes sense to make use of the electric pencil sharpener rather than the ordinary sharpener since it costs more but gives you best results.


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The worst part of your job is much more manageable than you think.
Let's be real for a minute. It's no secret that fundraising is one of the most stressful and uncomfortable parts about running a nonprofit organization. That's probably why fundraising and frustrating sound so much alike.
Nobody really wants to ask strangers for money. And it's even worse when you're asking people you know, like family members, business associates and loose acquaintances. But we wouldn't do it if it wasn't a completely necessary part of how we operate.
There isn't one simple answer to that solves all the fundamental complications of fundraising. There's no magic secret to getting donors to write checks. But through practical experiences and working with several nonprofits across various industries, we've learned a few methods for easier fundraising for nonprofits.
It Starts With Your Board
Most board members have no idea what they should be doing at any given time. That's not an insult, it's just the reality that comes from having a group of volunteers with abstract day-to-day rolls. And make no mistake, fundraising isn't an annual event. It's an every day task. So it's your responsibility to keep them accurately informed and focused on completing consecutive goals. Your board and your staff need to truly believe in what you're doing and disseminate information in a way that communicates compelling mission. Because the success of your organization depends on buy-in from the public, but you can't establish that without buy-in from within.
Tell Stories
Tell the stories of the people who have directly benefited from past fundraising efforts. Collect testimonials, create videos, and put faces on your cause. Show potential donors how their money impacts other people. It's a strong way to attract advocacy, and a lot of times, organizations will use these testimonials as central campaign pieces. In fact, any organization can create an entire public relations or marketing campaign by simply showcasing the people it helps.
Always Be Relevant
Speaking of public relations, have a plan in place for continually releasing information about the organization on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual levels. This is good for several reasons but most importantly, it makes you look like you're always doing something newsworthy and that you're being transparent about the work. But most importantly, it ensures that you're always top-of-mind for your audience of potential donors.
We understand what a pain fundraising can be, so we're going to spend the next few weeks exploring it from different angles and hopefully you can put this knowledge to use for your organization. Check back next Tuesday at 7AM (CST) for our next post on fundraising!


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When I look back over the last 12 months, I realize I've been exceptionally busy, despite the fact that I retired in 2016 with plans to relax. I had vague notions of sleeping late, lying on the couch reading, traveling, and doing lunch with friends.
No, I didn't plan to give up working out, taking yoga, or writing; I just wanted to start off doing some of the things I so often daydreamed about when I was working long hours. I continued my side job of writing columns. We took a few short trips and a river cruise early in the year, and I read plenty of books but mostly at night as I always had. The difference? I had the newfound freedom to stay up as late as I wanted reading.
I also had a to-do list in my head to clean out closets, the basement, and more, but I had no deadline. I managed to clean out file cabinets, give away boxes of books, and even take cans of paint to a local recycling event, but that's as far as I got. Why? Well, read on.
Since I'd been writing twice-monthly newspaper columns and a weekly blog, it seemed a no-brainer to increase the columns to weekly. I gave myself permission to write fewer blogs, but still, I wrote 30 last year because the more I write, the more I enjoy it.
Life might have remained leisurely had I not decided to publish a collection of my columns. I thought, "Well, I've already written the columns; how hard can it be to pull them together into a book?" Little did I know.
I thought I'd get serious about it in the summer and have a book out in time for the Holiday season. Suffice it to say; there was way more involved in that endeavor than I ever imagined. Oh sure, you can self-publish a book, but it's not like The Field of Dreams: "If you build it, they will come." If you want to sell your book, you have to market it, and when you're self-published, that means YOU do it all.
From the August day I met with the publisher through the November publication date and on through yearend, my every waking hour was consumed with thoughts of how to promote the book. I approached local shops; I did book signings; I created posters, press releases, a Facebook Author Page, and website content; and I networked non-stop. It was all fun but time-consuming.
And then, I took a slight break in the New Year. I'd contemplated writing a book with my dog—he's very talented—but decided instead to spend the year focused on marketing. I did a few book signings, helped organize an author booth at a local festival, and met other authors. Those new connections led to more ideas. If only I'd stopped there.
Perhaps I can blame my next decision on my corporate career where I was accustomed to having a full plate. Who knows? All I know is that before I knew it, I'd decided to go ahead with the dog book.
The result? "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch" will be released August 31st. Once again, Banjo and I had already written much of the book as blog posts, so we two only had to add the connective tissue, if you will, to make his stories flow. Still, as you now know, there was plenty more work to be done. And, yes, I'm still busy. So I'm either a glutton for punishment or a glutton for fun. What would you say?
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Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Independent School District 879, Delano Public Schools
The special meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 879, Delano, Minnesota, was held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, in the Delano High School Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by the chair at 7:01 PM with the following members in attendance: Johnson, Black, Seguin, Durick and Brasket. Absent: Baker.
Discussed FY12 budget update.
Discussed preliminary FY13 budget review.
Discussed Ed Jobs Bill positions.Discussed the following cost reduction items for FY13: A) DMS part-time music position, B) Reconsider busing St. Peter Band students, C) eliminate EAP, D) Charge for CIS, and E) Increase parking fees.
Set hearing in accordance with MS 123B.38 for May 21, 2012 regular board meeting in connection with initiating a fee for College in the Schools (approved unanimously).
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The preceding is a summary of the unofficial minutes. The full text of the unofficial minutes is on file in the District Office, 700 Elm Avenue East, Delano, Minnesota and also available on the school districts website www.delano.k12.mn.us. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Delano City Hall.
Carolyn Milano,
Board of Education Clerk
Published in the Delano Herald Journal April 30, 2012.
Official notice is hereby given that the Loretto City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the Loretto City Hall, 279 Medina Street North (Suite 260), at 7:00 PM, or as soon as the matter may be heard, to consider the application submitted by West Hennepin Auto (220 St. Johns Street) for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a fence more than 6 feet in height within a side and rear yard (City Code Section 420:40 Subd. 5(a)(4)(v). The applicants are seeking approval for a fence measuring 8 feet in height.
Persons wishing to comment should appear at the hearing or address their written comments to the City of Loretto. Materials related to this matter are available for review at City Hall.
Cindy Patnode
City Clerk
Published in the Delano Herald Journal April 30, 2012.


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Yup, title says it all. Xeloda will be my next chemo drug, to start mid-July. It's a tablet form and Dr. AJ tells me the gals at Aberdeen Chemo have lots of experience with it. He will give me an initial 6 cycles. Works this way: every 21 days will be divided into 14 and 7 - during the 14 days I will take Xeloda morning and night, on the seventh days my body will rest. Then begin the cycle again. You can google it. Based on everything, this is the best possible drug for me. I qualify for the manufacturer's contribution to the co-pay portion of this drug. Dr. AJ will do all of the paperwork for me. So let it be written, so let it be done.
My meeting with him yesterday was awesome. In Halifax, Dr. AJ is a different man. I had a wonderful triage with his nurse and then I sat with him for the better part of an hour. We talked about everything and he answered all of my questions. It was an enjoyable meeting, not at all like the one I thought I might have. It was cool. I will see him again on the 4th of July.
So, the window for our travel plans is becoming clearer. I don't want to be too far from home once Xeloda starts. I want to be close to medical attention should side effects occur.
Jim was on the path yesterday - McCartney appears to be doing some kind of North American tour. I'm not in a position to make any commitments yet so I had to get Jim to back off. I wish I could loosen the strains of this medical problem on him. I just wish he could be joyful and happy and unfettered with care. I just wish he didn't have to worry about me so much. He's on his way to a Town Crier competition in Yarmouth. I'm going to tell him to forget about me, about cancer, and just be joyful to be with his fraternity of Criers, and cry with joy because that's the best kind of crying. I'm keeping him very close in my thoughts and prayers.
So, it's Friday. Treatment at 12:45. Home at ? Angela Kennedy is leaving the folds of Mac, Mac & Mac today. I'm going to wish her well. She's one dandy girl. Tomorrow Holy Potion is rehearsing and I'm going to the church. Then the sun is supposed to be out. The hammock that Lloyd and Gwen loaned me is calling from the backyard and I will continue to read Pillars of the Earth that Megan loaned to me. Lynn and Linda are picking up a lobster supper for me and dropping it off. Does it get any better than that? Sunday will be a big day. Emma's Excursion at Trinity. My newest family member, my newest great niece might be there! Can't wait. I anticipate musical memories (including baby coos) that will warm my soul in the days ahead.
Peace today,
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Drunk Driving Incidents Declining, Says DOT
(WASHINGTON) -- States are making progress on reducing drunk driving incidents.
In 27 states there were declines in the number of deaths blamed on drunk driving last year, according to a report from the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. New York, Texas, South Carolina, and Tennessee had the biggest reductions.
There were still nearly 10,000 people killed in drunk driving crashes IN 2011, so the Department of Transportation is starting a holiday crackdown. Transportation officials remind partiers to designate a sober driver or arrange a safe ride home and keep drunk people from getting behind the wheel.
"The holiday season can be an especially dangerous time on our nation's roadways due to drunk drivers -- that's why law enforcement officers will be out in full force," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Our message is simple: drive sober or get pulled over."
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The first seminar in Bulgaria has been done by now. I hope everything went as planned. For the participants of the next one in Ghent Belgium, I have a new question to think about:
Which of the following movements is illegal according to the rules:
- Sticking a foot in the water to slow the boat next to a mark.
- Pulling the main to accelerate down the leeward side of a wave.
- Pushing down the centerboard in the mud in a shallow area just before the starting line to stay still in a current against the boat.
- Repeatedly moving the tiller to turn the boat from head to wind to a close-hauled course.
- Using the propeller (by turning on the engine) to get clear of another boat after a collision.
- Pulling in the anchor and let the momentum carry the boat over the starting line.
I'll leave you with a picture from the "grandstand" which was situated on the roof of a four story building, overlooking the race area. A perfect place to follow the action......
view of the start line, shortly before the warning signal


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This CHOW Pick is the result of a great discussion that took place on our Cookbook Obsessive story.
Chowhound HillJ wanted to track down a pop-up cookbook but was having a hard time finding one. flourgirl, also a fan of pop-ups, jumped in. Eventually they were both referred to this very fun-looking children's cookbook called Let's Cook! by Robert Crowther (described and photographed on thekitchn.com), which features "pop-outs," cardboard ingredients you can take out of the pages and combine. Check out how fun it is! It makes you want to borrow someone else's kid for the afternoon if you don't have your own to cook with.


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It Turns Out Using Homemade Sunscreen Isn't as Wacky as It Sounds
A dermatologist weighs in on JWoww's formula.
Jennifer Farley, aka JWoww from MTV's The Jersey Shore, is famous for her love of tanning. But this week, the former reality star made headlines for her recipe for homemade sunscreen (?!).
It all started when Farley posted a photo on Instagram of her infant son in the pool—which triggered some critical comments suggesting it was unsafe for the baby to be in the pool, and that he wasn't well enough protected from the sun.
The 30-year-old mom quickly clapped back: "Not even sure why I am even doing this but I feel like schooling people on my previous post. First off, my son is two months and in a salt water pool up to his belly… Probably for a total of three minutes." Then Farley goes on to say (and with some not-so-nice words) that her little boy is wearing sunscreen she whipped up herself—a mix of coconut oil, carrot seed oil, and zinc oxide.
RELATED: These Are the Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Dermatologists
Farley even estimated the SPF of each ingredient. But is homemade sunscreen really a good idea, we wondered. And if so, are these the right ingredients to protect your skin from harmful UV rays?
According to Mary Gail Mercurio, MD, a professor in the department of dermatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Farley's homemade concoction is, in theory, safe to use.
"From a dermatology stand point, this combination of ingredients is nothing that would be deemed harmful," she explains. "What [Farley's] basically doing is taking [zinc oxide], something that is already used as a sunscreen, and adding oils to make it more spreadable. There's nothing wrong with that."
In fact, says Dr. Mercurio, whether you make your own sunscreen at home or purchase it at a drugstore is a matter of personal preference: "It's like choosing between buying a head of lettuce to make a salad, or buying [salad] in a bag."
"What really determines if a product works is whether or not you get any color," she points out.
RELATED: 10 Surprising Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
Dr. Mercurio's one qualm? Farley's SPF claims. "The only way to know the SPF of a product is to do very elaborate testing in a laboratory," she says. "It's not something one can determine in the privacy of their home."
Regardless, Farley's recipe should offer some sun protection, says Dr. Mercurio: "We know that zinc oxide is used in common sunscreens on the market, so theoretically this combination of ingredients that she has put together appears to be safe, and likely to be effective."
But to best shield your skin from UV rays, what you really need is a holistic protection strategy, Dr. Mercurio says, including sunscreen, protective clothing, and avoiding direct sunlight in the middle of the day.


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Steelers coach Paul Thompson admits his future and that of his team is in the hands of owner Tony Smith after Sheffield were hammered 6-2 at home by Cardiff Devils.
In a video interview with The Star, he said he'd not expected his team to have caved in, in such a manner.
"I can only apologise, I am the gaffer of this group and we didn't get it done. I take responsibility for that."
He said his team was scrambling and chasing the game after flu-victim goalie Jackson Whistle let three early goals in, before being hauled off.
Thompson admits the gap has widened "at this point" between his side and the champions
"It is not acceptable, we are not even close to them, right now."
There is a growing clamour for Thompson's head among some fans.
Asked about the social media campaign he said: "It gets to anybody, eventually. You've got to stay strong, I have got to come back in and do my job. I've got to fix it until Tony (Smith; owner) says 'You are not in the chair any more.' It's as simple as that."
Thompson said the result - their third defeat in four games - means "we have let our fans home hugely."
He said only time would tell if he got it wrong with all the new recruits - but he believes can get it right.


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One of my pattern customers, the fabulous Susan, forwarded picts of some of the Christmas teapot cozies she created using my basic teapot cozy as a base. She's really creative! Thanks for sharing Susan!
(Earlier I posted picts of other Scottie Dog teapot cozies and Red Hat Society themed teapot cozies she's made if you'd like to see them too.)


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James LeVoy Sorenson, whose success as an entrepreneur, real estate magnate and inventor of numerous medical devices made him Utah's richest man, died of cancer Sunday, Jan. 20, at a Salt Lake hospital.
Besides his wealth and business acumen, Sorenson was renowned as a philanthropist.
Sorenson, whose wealth was estimated to be $4.5 billion last year by Forbes magazine, was 86 years old. He was listed as the 68th-richest American in September 2007.
He was the owner of Sorenson Cos., a parent company to 32 corporations in industries including medicine, bioscience, investment/development and manufacturing.
Sorenson held more than 40 medical patents during his lifetime and is perhaps best known for co-developing the first real-time computerized heart monitor. He also invented the disposable paper surgical mask, the plastic venous catheter and a blood recycling system for trauma and surgical procedures, as well as many other medical innovations.
"I think success in his mind was someone that had ideas, that had a strong work ethic and a tenacity," son James Lee Sorenson told the Deseret Morning News. "As you look at examples in the world today, those are important attributes. I think Dad was a calculated-risk-taker, and successful people generally are."
The younger Sorenson said his father's legacy will be as "a great American inventor, a man with a tremendous amount of innovation."
Among his philanthropic endeavors is Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, which is creating a worldwide, correlated genetic and genealogical database used in ancestry research. His donations have helped a Washington, D.C., university for the deaf and hearing impaired and assisted in establishment of an outdoor performing arts pavilion in Herriman. He gave more than $30 million for restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temple in Nauvoo, Ill.
After the tsunami of 2004 hit Thailand, he donated DNA testing kits to assist in identifying the dead, and Sorenson Genomics one of his companies analyzed their DNA, matching some victims with their relatives.
He donated land and money to help build the Sorenson Unity Center at California Avenue and 900 West, next door to the Sorenson Multicultural Center. The YMCA's Camp Rogers in the Uinta Mountains also benefited from his generosity.
He and James Lee Sorenson reached out to help Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.; together they donated $5 million to the country's largest university for the deaf and hearing impaired.
In April 2007, he gave $6 million to the new Intermountain Medical Center, raising his contributions to Intermountain Healthcare to $22 million. He pledged $500,000 during a fund-raiser for Primary Children's Medical Center in June 2007. In September 2007, the nonprofit Sorenson Legacy Foundation donated $6 million to the University of Utah, toward the James LeVoy Sorenson Center, which will be dedicated to encourage innovation and discovery among students across Utah.
A crisis concerning the Legislature's refusal to fund some items in the state Medicaid program was averted in 2006 when Sorenson and Intermountain Healthcare donated $1 million each. The next year, the Legislature picked up the tab.
Sorenson also was a poet and composer of LDS hymns, publishing some of them in a book titled, "Just Love the People, the World Is our Family."
After beginning his career selling pharmaceuticals to physicians for Upjohn Co. in Salt Lake City, Sorenson started buying real estate in the Salt Lake area. In 1957 he co-founded Deseret Pharmaceutical, and the company became the foundation for the establishment of Becton Dickinson Vascular Access. In 1962, he founded Sorenson Research, which was sold to Abbott Laboratories, a Fortune 100 company, in 1980.
He founded LeVoy's, a company that made lingerie for modest women and used Tupperware-style marketing with parties hosted in homes. He also owned and developed thousands of acres of commercial, residential and agricultural properties throughout Utah.
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Savoury Snacks for Kids
Black Bean Salsa
- 15-oz can black beans, drained
- 15-oz can diced tomatoes
- one medium diced onion
- chili powder to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Make It:
Mix beans, tomatoes, and onion together in a bowl, and season to taste. Optional: add a mashed avocado or two and a cup of corn. Serve with bagel chips, corn tortillas or with rice wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Easy Hummus Dip
- 15-oz can of chickpeas/black beans or green lentils
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 garlic clove chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
Make It:
Place first 5 ingredients (and garlic if using) in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Serve in bowl, sprinkled with paprika. Several Servings (about 1 1/2 cups)
Bagel Chips
- 1 bagel, any flavour
Make it:
Slice bagel in 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 F (280C), until crisp and golden.
Mini Pizzas
- 1 whole wheat English muffin or whole grain burger bun, split in two or whole grain pita
- 2-3 Tbsp pizza sauce
- 3 Tbsp grated cheese of your choice
- 2 Tbsp chopped pre-cooked vegetables of choice, crumbled tofu, etc.
Make it:
Preheat the broiler. Lightly toast both English muffin halves and spread with the pizza sauce.
Fold under the corners of the cheese slice and place on top of the pizza. Decorate with your favourite toppings. Cook in a toaster oven on "top brown" or under the broiler just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Watch carefully if broiling so the cheese doesn't burn. Let cool
briefly before serving.
Bean & Cheese Foldovers
- 1 dozen Organic Tortillas
- 1 cup black or pinto bean flakes, reconstituted with 3/4 boiling water
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 3/4 cup salsa
- approximately 8oz grated cheddar
- 1 Zucchini, grated
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Green onions & parsley (optional.)
Make it:
Add vegetables and cumin to bean flakes before adding hot water. Stir in the salsa. Place tortillas on cookie sheets and spread mixture over each, almost to the edge. Sprinkle with grated cheese and place in a 400° oven until cheese melts. When done, fold over to serve. Salsa and yogurt or sour cream can be added.
Quantities are approximate in this recipe, just add as much of each ingredient as desired. I like to have 2 packages of tortillas on hand and keep making them until my filling or cheese runs out. These freeze well too, wrapped individually. They make great "fast food" when reheated. They're even good cold, for lunches or a picnic.
Apple Walnut Waldorf Salad
- 4 medium apples cut up
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or vegenaise
- 1 tsp sweetener
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp celery salt
Make it:
In a medium bowl, mix together the apples, celery and walnuts. In a small separate bowl combine the rest of the ingredients. Add to the medium bowl and mix. Cover and chill until serving time. Makes about 6 servings.
Tofu Salad
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or vegan variety)
- 2-3 finely chopped pickles
- ½ stalk celery, diced
- 1 Tbsp mustard
- ½ tsp garlic and onion powder (optional)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder (optional, to give that eggy colour)
Make It:
In a medium-sized bowl, mash the tofu with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and stir together until well combined. Serve on bread with lettuce for an "egg- style" salad sandwich, or spread on crackers for a casual hors d'ouerves.
Tempeh Salad
- 8 oz package of fresh (or defrosted) Tempeh
- 1 small onion or 3 green onions (scallions)
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- ¼ cup pickles
- Mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Make it:
Grate Tempeh into a medium bowl. Mix together Tempeh and vegetables with enough mayonnaise to moisten. Chill. Serve wrapped in lettuce or in sandwiches. Substitute tofu or tinned salmon for the Tempeh if you wish. Makes 6 servings.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post6632064410814866514..comments2019-05-26T21:03:49.561-06:00Comments on Bee In My Bonnet: Mini Design Board Tutorial...Lori Holthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-40574249065272673672016-02-10T12:12:31.149-07:002016-02-10T12:12:31.149-07:00I am going to a retreat in March and I am going to...I am going to a retreat in March and I am going to make a couple of these to bring along. I am forever losing pieces on my way from the cutting table to my sewing machine. We always kid that you need the death grip on the way back, but that even fails sometimes. On my way to the store to get some foam core. Thanks for the tutorial.
Maggie Lourimhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-90790911992910591892015-09-04T19:15:02.398-06:002015-09-04T19:15:02.398-06:00I LOVE this idea, I'll be making my boards as ...I LOVE this idea, I'll be making my boards as soon as I get the supplies. This will help me stay organized for sure. Thanks so much for posting this tutorial.cindyannhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-72024930110040564372013-11-10T12:12:29.384-07:002013-11-10T12:12:29.384-07:00I am a beginning quilter and starting my first Gra...I am a beginning quilter and starting my first Granny Square Quilt and I am SO glad to run across your site! I am even more glad to find your tutorial on the boards! I was wondering how I was not going to get lost as I sew the squares! Thank you for all you do to help us along. I am inspired!
The Crafty Henhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-41916012127914186722013-08-15T10:46:12.502-06:002013-08-15T10:46:12.502-06:00Just finished my 6 design boards! I'm still pi...Just finished my 6 design boards!
I'm still picking the extra hot glue off my fingers.
These are such a great idea.
Thanks.Johanna Loveringhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-49540145496998077622013-07-25T19:33:08.663-06:002013-07-25T19:33:08.663-06:00I'm definitely making several of these to keep...I'm definitely making several of these to keep AND give !Joanna Cottonhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-46905285629348820032013-03-16T09:36:51.211-06:002013-03-16T09:36:51.211-06:00Just made myself a mini design board. Thanks for ...Just made myself a mini design board. Thanks for a great idea and clear directions.Christinehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-72546408419136660152013-03-06T10:13:40.774-07:002013-03-06T10:13:40.774-07:00Hi I love your blog and I love these little design...Hi I love your blog and I love these little design boards! I hope you don't mind but I have blogged about them on my blog and linked you. I would love for you to stop by http://scrappyatheart.blogspot.com Leigh-Anne Joneshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-51228698797681253112013-01-21T17:17:45.075-07:002013-01-21T17:17:45.075-07:00Great tutorial! I'm going to try this out. I ...Great tutorial! I'm going to try this out. I just discovered your blog today--and LOVE it!Tamathahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-14148472751859060652012-09-06T21:28:56.138-06:002012-09-06T21:28:56.138-06:00Thank you! What a great idea! What is the biggest ...Thank you! What a great idea! What is the biggest size you have made?Julie B.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-49006669515334600852012-09-06T21:28:12.063-06:002012-09-06T21:28:12.063-06:00Thank you! What a great idea! What is the biggest ...Thank you! What a great idea! What is the biggest size you have made?Julie B.https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-6047857613328231692012-07-17T00:54:27.910-06:002012-07-17T00:54:27.910-06:00Thank you so, so much for this excellent tutorial!...Thank you so, so much for this excellent tutorial! I'm sure a design board (or 10) will be very useful.elnorachttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-34589946567167947172012-01-08T10:34:33.265-07:002012-01-08T10:34:33.265-07:00I found your design boards via Pinterest, and I LO...I found your design boards via Pinterest, and I LOVED them So much I made some today! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for the Tutorial!
I am getting ready to start my FWQ as well, not a FW, but still love the quilt! HAPPY QUILTING... LOVE YOUR BLOG TOO!! :)Christine Lhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-3515628257051753402011-07-21T15:36:29.207-06:002011-07-21T15:36:29.207-06:00Oh yay. Just found your blog and I'm going to ...Oh yay. Just found your blog and I'm going to make one (or more) of these. Went on a net search and we have a range of thicknesses of foamcore in Australia and some of them are self adhesive :)! It's used by artists/framers for photo mounting so a good art shop should stock it.
Off to add this to my 'shopping' list, lol.
Cheers,
Robyn in OzStitchin' timehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-91096772065542543942011-07-21T10:34:10.347-06:002011-07-21T10:34:10.347-06:00Have I missed the part where you show how you did ...Have I missed the part where you show how you did the edge of the board? I am going to Walmart today! This looks like a really helpful idea for me who always looses the order of things from the cutting board to the machine!fernehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-61351904283641090872011-07-21T07:15:51.054-06:002011-07-21T07:15:51.054-06:00I've only just stumbled upon your blog, and kn...I've only just stumbled upon your blog, and know I'm going to be reading until the wee small hours now....but boo hoo, I love these boards, but I don't think we have Foam core board in Australia...I wonder if we have something similar, might have to print a copy of the foam core board and take it to a couple of places to see if anything similar is available....do you use the foam board because it's lightweight? Coz I'm thinking I could substitute it for/with thin mdf if I can't find anything else right??? lol Hugs NaomiBeeshebagshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-66539600417462173902011-07-13T15:00:58.186-06:002011-07-13T15:00:58.186-06:00Lori, I am new to your blog. I really enjoy your ...Lori, I am new to your blog. I really enjoy your fun filled,heart-warming refreshing ideas and vintage style. You have inspired me to start some sewing projects after quite a break. Thanks for your inspiration and these really useful, cute boards.Teri Myershttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-63485177229611163482011-07-13T11:10:43.979-06:002011-07-13T11:10:43.979-06:00trop beau ce tuto bravo les coloris superbes bises...trop beau ce tuto bravo les coloris superbes bises jojojojohttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-60717578511770357552011-07-12T20:54:19.868-06:002011-07-12T20:54:19.868-06:00I am a new reader of your blog and as I was scroll...I am a new reader of your blog and as I was scrolling through it, I saw the live feed. I thought that if you ever looked at the live feed you might wonder "Who looked at my blog from Baku?" Most people don't know where Baku is or even that it exists. LOL! I am a US expat living in Baku, Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea (Google Map it)....so....I am on the opposite side of the world! I will be going to the states next week and I am so glad that I found your "mini design board" instructions. We have a quilting group here in Baku, but supplies is limited for quilting so everything we have for a project has to be brought in.....I will be making some of these while home and everyone here will want some, I'm sure! They will be lightweight in my luggage so maybe I better make extras to share! I will be watching for new ideas and will go back and read past posts!Vicki Millerhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-83301517642031920522011-07-08T00:24:13.853-06:002011-07-08T00:24:13.853-06:00They are so pretty...and they would make a differe...They are so pretty...and they would make a different fun gift for a quilter friend...I think I know what a few friends might be getting this Christmas!!

Deb from clutteredquilter.blogspot.comDebhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-11917802688460250252011-07-07T21:53:50.425-06:002011-07-07T21:53:50.425-06:00Thanks for the great tutorial! As soon as you men...Thanks for the great tutorial! As soon as you mentioned them on your previous blog I wanted to make some...I guess I'll have to hurry for tomorrow...'cause they gotta be cute!Anitahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-35163889359891909662011-07-07T19:17:33.124-06:002011-07-07T19:17:33.124-06:00I'm going to make a few...not that I have seve...I'm going to make a few...not that I have several projects on the go at once...Thanks for the tutorial.Suehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-54550883100756571762011-07-07T16:46:13.047-06:002011-07-07T16:46:13.047-06:00I love it!! I am doing the farmers wife quilt alo...I love it!! I am doing the farmers wife quilt along too!! I so need to make one of these! Another cute idea Lori.
NadineMaterial Girlshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-57589920410799089822011-07-07T11:40:53.771-06:002011-07-07T11:40:53.771-06:00I'm looking forward to the completion!!! the e...I'm looking forward to the completion!!! the edge makes it cute and no one does cute cuter than you. xoPamKittyMorninghttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-63868548515324399122011-07-07T10:10:57.237-06:002011-07-07T10:10:57.237-06:00Thanks so much for these instructions -- this look...Thanks so much for these instructions -- this looks very easy to do! :-)my happy bluebirdhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276001672375576791.post-58361581393919037652011-07-07T08:56:20.213-06:002011-07-07T08:56:20.213-06:00These are great! Looking forward to tomorrow's...These are great! Looking forward to tomorrow's post. And you are so right, if it's worth making, it's worth making it cute! Thanks for sharing!Mabelhttps://email@example.com


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American Farmer And His Land by Elliot Ross
Elliot Ross is an professional photographer and visual storyteller, who was born in Taipei, Taiwan and currently based Brooklyn, New York. He recieved his BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Elliot worked with photographers like Mark Seliger and Annie Leibovitz. For his new series "The Reckoning Days", Elliot documented the Mertens family makes their home on thousands of acres of wheat in Northeast Colorado. The family is faced with many dilemmas – one of which is poverty due to an ever changing industry and fluctuating weather.
The Reckoning Days
As the velvety black settles around us, the crickets' song finds full crescendo in between the cut and uncut rows of perfectly planted wheat. We're thankful that the thunderhead trailed to the North this time, though the storm, I suppose was uncertain of its own trajectory. The breeze steadies, the great combines swallow and thrash, all the while lightning strobes us with unnatural frequency.
This is the time to cut. We cut until Mother Nature or God directs us otherwise. This has been a wild year A year of plenty, no doubt, but also a year of doubts. Mid -March, the rains came and stayed. Pasture dams ran over, lakes sprung up in our fields and the dirt roads turned to muddy smears that eventually vanished all together. Isolation reigned as the homestead became an island in a sea of flooded prairie. Its the first time in our lifetimes we can remember asking Him for dry weather. Make the rain stop.
After a few weeks, the sun returned and revealed God's new kingdom. Never have we seen such an abundance of rabbits, antelope, toads, nor wheat. The wheat! Even the eldest cannot recall a time of stalks waist high and heads bent under the weight of grain. It's a majestic, yet fearful sight. Imagine if you would: a million and a half dollars of grain sitting out there spread over 3300 acres, swaying in the wind. Mind you, there's already three quarters of a million invested in this crop and that's not counting the hours of toil that the six of us have put in over the last ten months. This hazy dream, a scenario where we reap hundreds of thousands of bushels, fill all our bins to the top, and maybe even the basement of our home with wheat, could be erased at a moment's notice. All it would take is a tornado, fire or hail. It's happened before and it makes our gut sink to know that it'll happen again. So for now, we pray, we cut, we cut, we pray, and we worry. That is the rhythm of our existence until we, by the grace of God, harvest all our wheat. This may be the year of plenty. but these are the reckoning days.
Over the last year I have been exploring the idea of isolation through observing the lives of those who toil M the far-flung regions of the Earth to make ends meet. Deeply inspired by the lifestyles of the rural working class and informed by the empathetic eye of the FSA photographers, namely Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans, I set out to create a visual reaction to the hardships and wagers of wheat harvest in the rural high plains of Northeast Colorado. The work is less of a document and more of a lyrical journey into the deep sense of faith, family, and connectedness to the land that these farmers hold closely.
In a time of instant gratification with social media and overnight shipping. I am left spellbound by the foresight. prudence and patience of these remarkable men and women. Society is generally removed from the processes in which bread and hundreds of other products reach our baskets. As a result, farmers- the epitome of the trustworthy, hardworking American- have been increasingly marginalized. We must protect, nurture and celebrate the salt of the earth.
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Whatup, Champions?!
The fall season is upon us but here in Texas…it's a full blown heat extravaganza!
Here's the breakdown for this week's episode:
0:00 – How was your week?
31:01 – Dinner @ Picnic. This is a restaurant that offers meals and drinks tailored to the paleo, high-fat and primal diet styles. Belle and Travis are up on that high-fat diet so this was a gold mine of healthy dishes.
48:01 – You Pick I Pick. This is our new segment where Belle and Travis each pick a topic or story to discuss and no matter how disinterested, the other has to contribute and stay engaged. This is a little trick that a couple could benefit from incorporating into their relationship 🙂
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After nine months of controversy, the long awaited trial of the alleged killers of British backpackers, David Miller and Hannah Witheridge, is due to start in Koh Samui today, 8th July, 2015.
During a preliminary case hearing at Koh Samui Court in December, the prosecution team and defence agreed to 18 days of witness hearings for the trial that will run between July and September.
Today the prosecution is expected to call the first witnesses to see the victim's bodies in the early hours of Sept. 15, including a beach cleaner; the staff and the owners of the nearby restaurant/bar; and investigators.
On Thursday and Friday, the prosecution is expected to call witnesses to provide testimony establishing the movements of the victims and suspects, as well as crime scene investigators, according to the defense brief.
Defence witness hearings, which are due to last a total of six days, will run in 2 stages, 1st and 2nd of September and 22nd to 25th September.
The verdict is expected to be announced within 30 days of the final witnesses testimony.
The parents of two British backpackers flew into Koh Samui on Tuesday morning and will be present at the trial.
Nakhon Chompuchat, chief of the defendants' lawyers, said, the defendants' families will not be able to offer their support at the court this week as travel difficulties deterred them from coming.
More information here:
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Your Baby Is 52 Weeks Old!
Happy birthday to baby! It's perfectly normal for parents to feel a mixture of pride at seeing how far you've come and sadness at how quickly your little one has gone from baby to toddler. Enjoy your day together — this is the beginning of an exciting new stage in both of your lives.


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Artist: CHORA/QUIVERS
Title: Split
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Country: Italy
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|"CHORA on this recording is joined by BEN NASH and KARL BRUMMER who only enhance ROB LYEs and BEN MORRIS already gorgeous mix of psychedelic free-form improvisation and ecstatic free jazz, with hypnotic percussion, cymbals, bowed instruments, eerie reeds, and an overall ritualistic, shamanic vibe. Guitarist NINNI MORGIA and upright bassist JORDON SCHRANZ have drummer extraordinaire and Milford Graves student MIKE PRIDE on board for the QUIVERS improvisations; get ready for amazing timbral research and creative interplay, sometimes reminding of great historical groups like AMM, Musica Elettronica Viva and Smegma. Artwork by Pascal Nichols (Part Wild Horses Mane On Both Sides). Edition of 300." - Ultramarine.


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Green Dot Student Card – The Perfect Prepaid Card for Any Student
A student Green Dot card is ideal for any college or high school student who is looking for a safe way to carry around money. It's difficult for many students who want to have their very own credit or debit card, but can't due to not having a checking account. Shopping on eBay is also impossible without having a card or PayPal account.
Now, it's possible to create a PayPal account without linking it to a checking account! Green Dot cards are a convenient way to fund an online account for purchases. It's possible to load one of these prepaid cards with cash at a local store.
There aren't as many fees or penalties with a Green Dot student card, either. It can be hard for some students to keep up with their balance, since they are always studying or working, so overdrafting isn't uncommon. Fortunately, there are no overdraft fees with one of these debit cards.
Another problem that many students have is a lack of credit history. Those who do have credit histories don't always have good scores. When applying for this card, there are no credit checks to worry about! As long as money is loaded onto the card, it can be used.
Students who are eighteen years or older can apply for the card on their own. Those who are under eighteen must have a parent or legal guardian sign for them. The application process can be done online, over the phone, or at a number of stores, such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Target, etc.
Once approved, a temporary card will be provided until the real card comes in the mail. The temporary card is usually available for making purchases immediately. It just can't be used to get cash out of an ATM machine. When the student receives the real card in the mail, he or she can then activate it with a four digit PIN.
Even though these are more convenient than gift cards, they can still be given as gifts. Most gift cards become useless after they run out of money the first time. They can only be used up once. A Green Dot student card can be refilled over and over again! Parents can give their students a prepaid debit card as a gift to help them with their finances.
Students with a job can take advantage of the direct deposit feature. Enrolling in the direct deposit feature is a simple process. The funds are made immediately available every payday. Non-direct deposit reloads sometimes involve a fee, depending on how much money is put on the card. Direct deposits are free!


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"I have a good idea every two years. Give me a topic, I will give you the idea!" Fritz Zwicky
Across the globe, Fellow-led activity is growing exponentially. Supported by the Catalyst fund, there are a range of exciting projects and events taking place, improving society and contributing to the growth of 21st Century Enlightenment.
One of the key ways in which this work is developing is through an increase in the number of Fellow-led thematic networks. Last week I attended the launch of the RSA Fellows' Public Service Reform (Scotland) Network in Edinburgh, which is going to be exploring the broad and timely topic of how public services are delivered north of the border. It joins existing networks such as Profit with Purpose, MCICH (Media, Creative Industries, Culture & Heritage) and the Social Entrepreneurs' Network in the firmament of existing Fellow-led networks.
"I have a good idea every two years. Give me a topic, I will give you the idea!" Fritz Zwicky
The advantage that thematic networks offer is that they bring together Fellow-led projects which might otherwise occur in isolation, uniting them in a network where findings and best practice can be shared across the world. In contrast to geographic networks they are not bound to one location, but rather can explore priorities as they arise within their particular area of interest.
With the number of thematic networks growing, it can be helpful to know where to start. Firstly, it is helpful to explore whether there is an existing group of Fellows looking at the particular area which interests you. The best place to check is this list; on the RSA Fellowship ning, the central social media community for Fellows; or by getting in touch with your local Networks Manager.
If there isn't an existing network for your area of interest, then starting a new one can be a great stimulus for activity. New guidelines for networks are to be issued later this year, however it is important to remember that Fellow-led networks should be financially self-sufficient; in line with RSA objectives; open to all interested Fellows and clearly distinguished from the RSA. Again your Networks Manager will be happy to work with you to ensure that the network is taking shape in the best way.
So grab some fellow Fellows, contact your Networks Manager and go ahead and change the world!
Whilst it can seem daunting to create a network from scratch, you should have built up a team of interested Fellows who want to work with you. Many costs for events or communications can be avoided through using connections, social media sites or partners, and spin off projects can be considered for bids to the RSA Catalyst Fund. The Fellowship ning is a great place to promote your activities, with an open group providing an opportunity for Fellows to contribute to discussions and developments regardless of their location. And the Fellowship blog is an invaluable resource in finding out ways of becoming involved and stories of what has worked elsewhere.
The opportunity to create exciting new areas of work is one that Fellows can grasp with both hands, really allowing the dream of a dynamic, world leading Fellowship to flourish. So grab some fellow Fellows, contact your Networks Manager and go ahead and change the world!
Jamie Cooke is Senior Networks Manager for Scotland, Ireland and NE England – follow him @JamieACooke


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A road tunnel could be constructed under the Peak District as part of plans to revolutionise the transport system in the north of the country.
Investment in a new 'TransNorth' rail system, faster journey times for commuters and new roads form part of the Government's blueprint to build a 'northern powerhouse', aimed at bringing jobs to the region and boosting the economy.
The Northern Transport Strategy is a sensible list of priorities to boost connectivity between the north and the rest of the country.George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the East Midlands Chamber
The ambitious vision is set out in the new Northern Transport Strategy report released this morning (Friday), which details measures to invest in high speed rail, major improvements to the existing roads network and developing new east-west road connections including a road tunnel under the Peak District National Park.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, MP for the Derbyshire Dales, said: "This dynamic change, led by the Chancellor with northern leaders, transforms the way government looks at transport solutions for the north. No government has given such attention to the infrastructure of our great northern cities and how to deliver a world-class, integrated transport network for the north. The proposals announced today will reduce journey times while increasing capacity and connectivity, enabling growth.
"Creating a northern powerhouse of jobs, investment and prosperity, is a key objective of the government's long term economic plan. We are planning for transport and growth in a new joined-up way. Today we set out a comprehensive strategy for the northern economy which will help the north pool its strengths."
The report unveils a long-term strategy to link northern cities with a network of high-quality rail connections. The 'TransNorth' network - with sections capable of speeds up to 140 miles per hour - could slash journey times from Manchester to Sheffield and Leeds by 25 per cent, to just 30 minutes. New Oyster-style smart travel cards and simpler and streamlined fares would also be introduced across the region.
Other measures set out in the report include developing HS2 sooner the originally planned, expanding the M62 to four lanes between Leeds and Manchester, upgrading the M6 to four lanes, improvements to the A1 between London and Newcastle and widening of the M1 to four lanes through Yorkshire and Humber.
George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the East Midlands Chamber, said: "The Northern Transport Strategy is a sensible list of priorities to boost connectivity between the north and the rest of the country and the incoming Government has a duty to ensure the critical road and rail projects it contains are funded and delivered."
However, Mr Cowcher he stressed the importance of a joined-up approach to delivering the strategy, adding: "In order to create a truly interconnected transport network for the UK, it needs to be complemented by a similar strategy for the Midlands which builds on the £5.2bn investment in the region announced in February.
"The Midlands is an important part of the UK economy. Good transport links are crucial to business. Widening the M1 and electrification of the railway between Derby and Birmingham will improve connectivity between the East Midlands, in particular, and other parts of the region and the rest of the country."
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, who is visiting Stockport later to discuss the strategy' and announce the go-ahead of the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, said: "Connecting up the great cities of the north is at the heart of our plan to build a northern powerhouse. This report has the potential to revolutionise transport in the north.
"From backing high speed rail to introducing simpler fares right across the north, our ambitious plans for transport means we will deliver a truly national recovery where every part of the country will share in Britain's prosperity."


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While you may hear in the news that home prices have fallen drastically and are continuing to fall, I wanted to share with you an interesting statistic. When comparing Maryland home prices from 1999 to 2009 home prices actually INCREASED a total of 83.9% over the 10 year period.
According to the Maryland Association of Realtors, in 1999 the average sales price in Maryland was $162,018. In 2009 the average sales price was $301,270.
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The Online Prayer Group
Connecting to other christens on social media has become easier nowadays. There are online prayer groups that are composed of a prayerful individual who wants to share their prayer requests and praises with other christens. To become a member, you need to register on the community website. Once you register on the website, you can share your prayer requests with other prayers. other prayer members will take your request and pray for you. After you prayer has been answered, you can share the praise on the website for the glory of God.
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who are devoted to prayers have a great time on the online prayer group.
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group community allows you to connect with individuals, churches and small groups. When you type a prayer, you cash ashore it to members of your community. You can create a community of any size. You can share your post any time whether you are at home, on the go or at work. It makes it easy to share thanks to those who shared in your prayers. When you share your prayer request, it can be seen by individual members, church members, and small group members. To stay connected, you just need to download their app.
The prayer community is designed for individuals who are moving and at home. It is easy to build your community to share praises and requests. The community is also designed for churches. The entire congregation can now be connected even when outside the church walls. You can create private groups for members of your church prayers and praises. The online prayer community allows the small church groups to connect regularly.
You can signup to the online prayer community using your social media profile. When you register your social media profile, you can post your prayers and praises to your social media community. After you register, you can login to the community. This is a community of people who love prayers. They will be glad to pray with you for any need. You can meet with the groups and make prayers as a community.
They have online resources for prayer worriers. If you want to learn the truth about prayers, you can access some of the resources available on the site. This makes the community of great importance to every person who is committed to a prayerful life. Let the other community member assist you with prayers.For more facts and information about Evangelical Christian Prayer Ministry, you can go to


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Specialization: fishing, excursions, national cuisine, seminars, parties,
Services: double, single room, kitchen, indoor toilet, shower, sauna, picnic place/BBQ, phone, car parking, nursery, room for festivities, rooms seminars, TV, sport equipment, farm animals, fruits and vegetables from the garden.
Farmstead "Lidskij khutorok" is located 170 km from Minsk on the outskirts of Lida in the park area. It is a peculiar village in the city, hidden under the canopy of the high lime trees, birches and oaks. Nearby buildings are more than 500 meters away.
The farmstead is a house of brick with heated floors, there are two bedrooms for the guests: one with double bed, the other with two beds, a sofa and stove-bench. You can use banquet hall for 30 people with a Russian stove and TV, there you can organize seminars, corporate meetings, weddings. There is a home theater with a 32-inch TV and 5.1 sound system. The hall is bordering modern kitchen, where the owners prepare meals for you, and has access to the terrace. There is separate restroom for the guests with all amenities (toilet, bidet, shower).
In the yard there is a two-storied Russian baths styled like a hunting lodge. It has the wooden terrace, where you can cook barbecue, soup, pancakes, etc. Russian baths (steam room, shower, font, WC) has also a recreation room.
In the cozy yard with swings, hammocks, pond, playground you can escape from the city's hustle. Upon request owners can organize a guest visit to the other farmsteads, trip to the monastery in Zhirovichi, excursion to the glass work "Neman", Lida brewery, Lida's Castle, etc. According to your wishes we arrange fishing and hunting, knights fights, fire show, live music.
We are waiting for you!
Valentina Markevich
Grodno region,
Lida district.,
Lida, Krylov str., 55a
Tel. 375 29 287 87 96
+375 29 662 59 21
In this section you can find some completed variants of package tours over Belarus.
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Things To Take In When Choosing Vegas Weddings
A wedding is a ceremony whereby a couple or two people will get united in a marriage such that they will both take an oath to each other that to care for one other with no complications. A wedding ceremony will involve many activities like presentation of gifts, symbolic items, and also declaration of marriage by an expert figure to the couple and at the end of it all having fun over the good act of the couple. In a wedding, you should not take anything for granted as you are planning for your wedding because this will be one of the most important days of your life and make sure that everyone near and dear to you will come.
Check on the location of the wedding and also the date such that they will be sure if it and that they will afford to come. Inform them about amount of expense and time for your wedding and keep in mind that transportation to Vegas food for your guests and hotel accommodation will be available. To know more about weddings, visit
Little Church of the West
in Las Vegas will offer all the kind of wedding celebrations such as music, photographs and videography in a way that they will all be recorded such that you will always remember all the fun. Also, you need to find a location in Las Vegas where you will hold the wedding and make sure it will have all the inclusive packages where they will offer some flowers with the package, and even you can request for flowers where they will special order for you. A most little wedding chapel in Las Vegas will offer transportation methods with their packages in a way that they will make sure that your wedding is very colorful and that you will always live to remember all these good services.
Also, make sure that when you decide on where you want to marry, contact the place and confirm that the location is available and keep in mind that you reserve it till the time comes. You should also try to find a good wedding planner who will make sure that all the plans go as expected and note that this planner should be someone who cares for you and will plan for you the wedding of your dreams. Many people will choose to have their wedding ceremonies in Vegas because here is where you will find cheap services. Finally, it is advisable that you opt to choose Vegas as your wedding destination so that you can enjoy to the fullest and according to your expectations. Check it


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Customer: Major Electricity Generator Client
"Company executives estimate that the solution will reduce energy costs by improving overall process efficiency by as much as 10%"
In today's economy, energy efficiency - or, more accurately, the lack of it - is a hotly debated topic that incites passions in companies and consumers alike. Despite the high profile, one point that often evades the spotlight is the amount of energy actually required to produce the world's electricity supplies.
Those who generate the power, however, are acutely aware of the requirements. They know that to control costs and preserve the quality and value of their product, the processes for generating and distributing energy must be as efficient and streamlines as possible.
To improve the efficiency and profitability of its operation, one major European electricity provider deployed a solutions centered on Eurotherm's proven EPower controller technology.
Efficiency in Action
The EPower controller was installed on a heat treatment furnace at the client's site. In this application, EPower manages the heating elements and regulates power input across the combustion process, combining improved communications and data accuracy with real-time networking and load analysis.
The EPower controller sends live furnace-load and network data directly to the control room, enabling operators to modify their process strategy immediately in accordance with the incoming data feed. Changes made to the control type, firing mode and load configuration all facilitate improved process efficiency.
Lower costs, Increased Efficiency and Safety
Through sophisticated sharing and shedding techniques, EPower's Predictive Load Management capability enabled this provider to reduce facility-wide energy costs by providing more efficient distribution across a variety of loads and conditions. Buy preventing overshoot of nominal power. EPower enables them to stay within their contract limits.
Additionally, the customer is avoiding tariffs that could be assessed if stringent government emissions tolerance requirement are not met consistently. The solutions enables accurate record-keeping that provides proof of the provider's compliance. Without these reports, the operation would be in danger of being shut down.
EPower's ability to continually and accurately predict, monitor and adjust to demand is creating more efficient energy production and distribution for the customer. Company executives estimate that the solutions will reduce energy costs by improving overall process efficiency by as much as 10%. And because no electrical parts were ever exposed, the configuration also offered a secondary safety benefit, especially to untrained personnel.


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Police battling Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) protesters in Auckland yesterday had no choice but to rough up demonstrators, says one former top cop.
Lance Burdett, a former police negotiator and detective, says police's manhandling of demonstrators -- which mainly took place after a small group tried to block the entrance to the city's motorway -- was done for the "benefit of the protesters".
"Running on to the motorway, I know there'll be a lot of drivers in Auckland who would just keep driving and wouldn't care about them, so [police] really have to protect the protesters," Mr Burdett told the Paul Henry programme this morning.
The thousands-strong protest was sparked by the signing of the TPP agreement, which was held in Auckland yesterday.
Trade Ministers from 12 Pacific Rim countries attended the ceremonial signing, at Auckland's SkyCity Convention Centre.
Photos from the protest showed police pulling people's hair and roughly pushing demonstrators, but Mr Burdett says they had no choice when a small break-away group sat on the road and linked arms, refusing to move.
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NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika makes Seilala Lam into a Canberra Vikings hooker
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika might have orchestrated the ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby demise, but he might also have created a future Brumbies hooker as well.
Seilala Lam was an openside flanker until he tore his anterior cruciate ligament. When he returned from his knee reconstruction Cheika suggested he switch to the front row.
Now the former St Edmund's College student is hoping to pick the brains of Brumbies rakes Stephen Moore and Siliva Siliva as he looks to jump-start his career with the Canberra Vikings in the National Rugby Championship.
Lam is pushing to be hooker for the Vikings' inaugural NRC game against Perth Spirit at Viking Park on Saturday.
"I had a bad run of injuries in 2012 just with my knee and I started to slow down," Lam said. "My lungs got a bit too small and I gained a bit of weight so it was actually Michael Cheika's idea for me to go to hooker and try it out.
"He said there weren't many hookers going around in Australian rugby so I thought I'd give it a go.
"Ever since then I've just had opportunities pop up so I thought I'd just stick with it and keep playing."
Lam was born in New Zealand and moved to Canberra when 11. He grew up playing rugby for the Queanbeyan Whites.
Former Brumbies captain Stephen Hoiles lured him to Sydney to play Shute Shield for Randwick, which led to his spending the pre-season with the Waratahs last year.
He jumped at the opportunity to return home to play for the Vikings, seeing this as his last chance to establish a professional career in Australia.
He also represented Australia at schoolboys and under-20 levels.
Lam hopes he can follow a similar path to his brother Jack, who now plays for Super Rugby's Wellington Hurricanes after graduating through the ITM Cup.
He has already had a taste of Super Rugby as 24th man for the Brumbies after Stephen Moore and Siliva suffered season-ending injuries.
"I was pretty surprised and pretty stoked [to get made 24th man] because it was my first year at hooker," Lam said.
"I was nervous even though I wasn't playing.
"Hopefully [I can turn it into a permanent opportunity], especially being back here in Canberra. If I do get the opportunity I'll be happy to take it.
"This is kind of like a last leg for me, if not then I'll probably look to go overseas, but in the meantime this is what I want to concentrate on.
"[My brother] is a good inspiration and good motivation for me ... He just started from scratch and he got the best player award this year for the Hurricanes."
Saturday: Canberra Vikings v Perth Spirit, 2.30pm
David Polkinghorne covers the Canberra Raiders, local rugby league, Canberra Cavalry, racing and cycling, along with every other sport, for The Canberra Times.