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Have you ever visualized a successful lift in your mind before attempting it? If so, you've used mental imagery to enhance your performance. Mental imagery can be a powerful tool for achieving your goals, whatever your sport. Here are four lessons on improving your performance through visualization.
Use mental imagery
According to new research, mental imagery can be a powerful tool for overall success, and it only takes five minutes a day. First, visualize the goal you want to achieve, be it increasing your vertical, running faster, becoming stronger or even winning the finals. Visualize yourself achieving your goal. Next, just prior to taking the ball, imagine a successful victory; replay the win over and over in your mind.
Use all your senses
The most important thing with imagery is using multiple senses, like sound, sight and smell. When you visualize scoring a basket, actually feel your hands on the ball, feel the sweat on your face, the smell of the leather, and the sound of the crowd. This incredibly vivid imagery helps an athlete to prepare mentally, by improving their confidence, focus, clarity and speed of thought.
Kick it up a notch
Visualization is important, but what's even more important is the feeling it creates inside. Feelings lead to emotions, and emotions are the fuel of your performance. Imagine how it will feel once you've achieved your goals. Who will be there, what will you say, and who will you thank? If you're an emotional person then technically you should be crying tears of joy or screaming at the top of your lungs during this process, to recreate the emotion you'll be feeling once you've accomplished your goals.
Use meditation to bring it all together
As an athlete, you know that giving your mind time to recover is important, and visualization can be a tool for success. Here's how to quiet the mind and get started on this beneficial practice. Close your eyes and take your awareness to your breath. Trace the movement of the breath through your body. If possible follow it all the way to your belly, and then back up, releasing any tension as you go. With each breath you relax a little more. If an idea or thought pops into your head, go back to a simple mantra like Om. Once you've reached this peaceful state of mind, stay there as long as you wish.
September 30, 2016
In the book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes roughly ten thousand hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field. If the conclusion is true, how can we leverage this idea to achieve greatness in our field? There is logic behind why some people become successful, and it has more to do with dedication and practise than genetics or even opportunity.
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After analyzing countless developmental patterns and searching for a common thread amongst successful people, science has proven that there is no such thing as a gifted child. There are only opportunities that allow people to capitalize on their passion through 10,000 hours of practise, time and dedication to perfecting and understand every aspect, every little secret involved in mastering that passion. This is what will separate a moderate performance from an extraordinary one.
Planning is key
Keep a journal and document everything. Your plan should include training sessions, to specific drills or goals you have for each session. Remember to keep it reasonable. Gradual improvement will keep you motivated and inspired to keep pushing beyond all barriers that you thought were possible for yourself.
Beyond the practise
There is no sure-fire ticket to the NBA or NFL, but if this doesn't get you there, nothing will. You have to understand that beyond the science is an understanding that the practise goes hand and hand with the desire to become better every day. Think about your goals; this will help you focus your training and give you something for which to work. Your goals don't need to be anything lofty and they shouldn't be unattainable, which could make you quit.
Balance it out
Some people thrive on intense involvement in one area of their life, while others have more areas of interest, like academics, or having a personal life. Find the level of participation that works for you. Take your cues from the people around you, and above all else trust your intuition. Make sure that the limits that are set are ones that everyone around you can agree on.
September 29, 2016
Rarely will you hear a coach tell you that it's OK to lose, but despite the importance of winning, let us for a moment de-emphasize winning, and steer your attention more toward succeeding. Success is not about the outcome, rather it is about the journey. Success is peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you're capable.
Give it your all
Never scout an opposing team, instead devote your time and meticulous attention to making sure your team is prepared to do their best, rather than trying to be better than another team. There are only so many variables of performance and success that we have control over: hours of practice, stamina, strength, and mentality. Practice is where the work happens; the game is just a measure of the effectiveness of the work that you have put in.
Self-reflection and evaluation
Champion always go back and reevaluate their performance, they watch game tapes and sit down with their teammates to figure out what could have been done better. They know that there is something to be learned from their mistakes. While their best effort may not yield the results they want, that's okay because the purpose is to give your best effort regardless of the final score.
Focus your energy
Learning how to direct your energy toward your most rewarding tasks is crucial for achieving high levels of success. One of the biggest mistakes that many people make is directing their energy towards low-valued tasks. Take a look at everything you have going on right now in your life. Pay close attention and ask yourself what the high-valued tasks are — the ones that have the potential to bring the most reward to you and your life.
Take inventory of your thoughts
Success is a mentality. If your thoughts are directed more toward winning, gaining the esteem of others, meeting another's expectations of you or outperforming someone else then you've lost the game before it's even begun. Look beyond your thoughts and examine the behavior, feelings, and beliefs that led to your thoughts in the first place. Reiterate to yourself your goals, both short-term and long, and how you're going to accomplish them. Once you are certain where you're headed, your thoughts will get into alignment with your direction.
September 27, 2016
Leaders live by choice, not by accident, this is an important concept to understand, and when it comes to leadership, the following men are all an authority on the subject. These five consummate champion builders and trophy seekers had the knowhow and dedication to turn franchises into dynasties, all while commanding the love and respect of all who they coached and led to victory.
Phil Jackson: American professional basketball executive
"Obviously there is an intellectual component to playing basketball. Strategy is important. But once you have done the mental work, there comes a point here you have to throw yourself into the action and put your heart on the line. That means not only being brave, but also being compassionate toward yourself, your teammates and your opponents."
Sports have wrapped up within them, amazing life lessons that can be utilized off the field. Compassion breaks down barriers among people, be it on a court or in the real world. Taking the time to understand your teammate, or opponent's situation will help create empathy which is necessary in order to be an effective leader.
Vince Lombardi: Coach of the Green Bay Packers
"Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn't do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another."
We need each other to succeed. As a leader, you need your team fully behind you and supporting you if you want to see success corporately. You need to emphasize the importance of teamwork and build an organization that has a good team culture.
John Wooden: American basketball player and coach
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
Character is what makes people believe in you and is essential both for individual success and for our society to function successfully. Each individual must do his or her part every day by living a life of integrity.
Bill Walsh: Former head coach of the San Francisco 49ers
"Others follow you based on the quality of your actions rather than the magnitude of your declarations."
The way you get others to follow you is demonstrating you deserve to be followed. Leadership is about the example you set and the culture you create.
Dean Smith: North Carolina legend
"I wasn't as critical during games as I was at practice. Players needed confidence during games more than criticism."
Be aware of how each of your teammates responds to criticism. As game time draws near, make a concerted effort to increase your ratio of praise. Your team will appreciate having you in their corner.
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- Slice the larger items into manageable sizes and poke a hole in the centre of each piece.
- Tie a large knot in one end of a 3 to 4 foot piece of twine.
- Run the twine through your fruits and vegetables.
- Now hang your stringed treats over a tree branch and watch as your feathered friends feast on your new offering.


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Ahead of the pre-season derby, Jose Mourinho said he has a positive relationship with Pep Guardiola and explained how their rivalry as managers of Manchester United and Manchester City is "completely different" to the one between La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Mourinho and Guardiola will lock horns in Houston on Friday when United and City play the first Manchester derby outside England in the International Champions Cup clash at the NRG Stadium.
The two managers — who famously worked together during Bobby Robson's reign as the manager of Barcelona in the late-1990s — are approaching their second seasons in their respective Manchester clubs after a disappointing year in the Premier League.
Despite the heated exchange of words between the two in recent years, the Portuguese insists that he and Guardiola have great mutual respect for each other.
"We were good friends and we showed that last season, that we could perfectly show the football world that our relationship is positive. Are we rivals? Yes. We want to win the same titles? Yes. But with the respect that we could show last season," Mourinho was quoted by saying ESPN on Wednesday.
"Barcelona was on the top. Real Madrid was in the low and trying to come and break that Barcelona dominance. But we worked together. We were colleagues for three years. We lived in the same stadium, in the same dressing room for three years," he added.
A win in Houston would give a psychological edge to Mourinho or Guardiola but the former believes that the derby is just a training game and that the real test will be against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup final on 8 August. Meanwhile, United kick-start their season against West Ham, while City travel to newcomers Brighton on 13 August.
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text: Event On August 1st Statistics Korea reported a 1.5% year-on-year increase in the consumer price index (CPI) in July, unchanged from May and June. Analysis Headline inflation remained relatively constant for three consecutive months and has been locked in a tight 1.2‑1.4% range since February. Nevertheless, prices of petroleum products continued to rise, by 12.5% year on year, representing the highest increase since April 2017. Gasoline and diesel registered increases in retail prices of 11.8% and 14.6% respectively. However, the rest of the CPI remained subdued. Prices of agricultural goods rose by only 4.2%, despite crop supply disruptions caused by heat waves in July. The high base of comparison with July 2017 blunted year-on-year inflation in agricultural prices, according to Statistics Korea. Manufactured goods, including petroleum products, generated an inflation rate of 2%. The cost of eating out did not move much higher, despite concerns about the impact of the increased minimum wage on everyday purchases including restaurant bills. The national hourly minimum wage standard increased by 16.4% in January and will rise by another 10.9% in January 2019. So far, however, its inflationary impact has been muted. The petroleum sector is likely to remain the main source of upward inflation volatility in the coming months. South Korea imports all of its petroleum, and the cost is increasing owing to a weak local currency. The won depreciated by 4.3% against the US dollar in the first seven months of this year. Core inflation (which excludes food and energy prices) fell to 1% on a year-on-year basis in July, the lowest reading since February 2000. Falling core inflation points to weakness in underlying private consumption, which adds to the challenges to the government's income-driven economic growth strategy. The drop in core inflation also complicates the monetary policy dilemma faced by the Bank of Korea (BOK, South Korea's central bank) as it weighs up the timing for its first interest-rate increase since November 2017. Impact on the forecast The latest data reinforce our view that the average rate of consumer price inflation will moderate in 2018, to 1.7%, from 1.9% in 2017.Source: The Economist Intelligence Unit


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A kidnapping exposes old family secrets.
"Not every thriller needs to literally thrill," said Christopher Orr in TheAtlantic.com. The latest foreign-language film from Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi is "very much worth seeing" despite its failure to generate heart-pounding suspense. Playing former lovers reunited at a wedding in Spain, its two co-stars—Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz—"smolder provocatively, of course," while Farhadi, though working outside his native Iran, uncovers again the lasting power of buried family secrets. It's initially "a little bit of a letdown" when the wedding, with all its subtle intrigues, turns out to be prologue to a crime, said Emily Yoshida in NYMag.com. But soon after Cruz's Laura discovers that her teenage girl has been kidnapped, "the mystery becomes popcorn-chompingly compelling" because the wedding guests become suspects, and "each new piece of information adds shading to the true shape of the family." Unfortunately, if you've seen Farhadi's movies, you may know where the story is headed as soon as Laura reaches out to Paco, her ex, said Justin Chang in LATimes.com. What's more, because the screenplay gives too little time to its many characters, "everything that befalls Paco, Laura, and their kin becomes curiously unaffecting, punitive rather than revelatory." ■


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Monthly Business Insight, Gregg Anderson, VisionQuest
Following the economic downturn that started in 2007, the efficiency of the Cayman Islands government has come under the microscope more than ever as our overall deficit approaches $1 billion.
Much of the anger aimed at the government comes from the business community that sees the government operating in a way that would bankrupt any private business, although some measures are now being taken to address this. While the private sector is tightening its belt and learning to cope with a slew of new regulations and fees, the government creeps toward seriously addressing entitlement programs, inefficiency and redundancies across all government departments and statutory agencies.
The 2010 Miller-Shaw Report recommended several ways of reducing government overheads and improving efficiencies, but some of the strategies have yet to be implemented. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has finally admitted that core government needs external help to reduce overheads and personnel costs. This is probably because the same old strategies are being used – hiring freezes, salary caps, travel controls, postponing maintenance, etc.
Lean Principles
A better approach for government is to use the concept of Lean Principles (aka Lean). Initially founded at Toyota in the 1930s and widely used in manufacturing post-World War II, Lean is the reason why Toyota dominates the automobile market. 3M, HP, Starbucks and many other businesses have used Lean or a similar system of continuous improvement much to their benefit. Saskatchewan Province, The U.K. police force, The U.K. NHS, the U.S. states of Iowa and Connecticut are among a few governments that are using Lean with amazing results.
Lean is a continuous improvement philosophy that organizations of any size or category can use. Lean is built on the premise that small, incremental changes regularly applied and continued over a long period produce significant improvements overall. Customers, employees, managers, suppliers and executives are involved in events normally called value stream mapping events devised to improve operational efficiencies and augment financial savings. By mapping the current situation, all collaborate to recognize and remove the non-value-added processes. This reduces wasted man-hours and enhances government's customer's satisfaction.
The result of Lean is increased efficiencies in services for government's customers and a safer and more efficient workplace for employees. Our existing economic reality requires government to move at the speed of business; Lean is a device to get government nearer to this goal.
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- Any process, whether meeting client needs or making products, is prone to eight everyday forms of waste that are frequently barriers to efficiency:
- Overproduction: unnecessary reports, undertaking work that was not requested.
- Waiting: time for authorization phases, waiting for information or decisions.
- Transportation: unnecessary movement of reports, documents storage.
- Inventory: work bottlenecks, (licenses, plan approvals) extra materials/info, and archaic databases/files.
- Unnecessary movements: visits to printer and copier, unnecessary trips to find files and supplies, travel to meetings.
- Processing waste: expending time on unnecessary processes that do not add value to the customer.
- Flaws: data errors, mislaid info, mistakes in documents, wasted effort on inspection or repeating work that was previously done.
- Unexploited human potential: not fully using staff problem-solving skills to add value to the customer or the organisation.
Although the complexity of government operations can make the process of specifying desired outcomes harder than it is in private businesses, every program/department in government can be improved by addressing the eight wastes above. Government employees who have to live with exceedingly bureaucratic procedures have many ideas as to how to improve operations. Unfortunately, they are rarely asked or involved in major decision-making processes.
Government should always be looking for ways to reduce costs, improve operations and service delivery. Implementing Lean initiatives could provide a framework for continuous improvement. Lean adoption could also save taxpayer money, improve workplace safety, and enhance government's delivery of services to the public.
Gregg Anderson is managing director of VisionQuest Management Services Ltd., a boutique management consulting company that provides strategy, change management, governance, risk & compliance consulting services.


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Introduction: Basic Liquid Latex Cuts
Want to know how to make horror effects? They aren't as expensive or difficult as you might think. Here is a simple to follow tutorial on cuts for all your Halloween or prank related needs. The cuts can be on all kinds of places on the body and face. Plus they are reusable!
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Step 1: Items You'll Need
- Liquid Latex (available online or in craft/costume stores.)
- toilet paper
- some paintbrushes/sponges (cheap is perfectly fine, as the one you'll need for the latex will be ruined.)
- a razor
- lotion
- skin tone makeup (Something to match your skin tone.)
- color makeup (Available for around a dollar in the Halloween sections of Target, Walmart, and etc. Red and black are all that's required, though you can get creative.)
- fake blood
- (optional) barrier spray or holding spray for long lasting effects.
Step 2: Shave the Area
Begin by shaving the area you wish to latex. Keep in mind those small hairs that may be hard to see. If you skip this step, removal of the prosthetic will be much like a waxing: painful.
If the area is a place you're unwilling to shave, like your eyebrows, coat them first (and liberally) with olive oil, vegetable oil, aloe vera, or etc, before beginning.
Step 3: Moisturize Me!
Next, put some lotion on exposed skin of the shaved area. Some good moisture will help keep your skin happy during application and removal.
Step 4: Prepare the Latex.
Shake the bottle of liquid latex well and let it vent out a bit. Let that ammonia scent dissipate and help yourself to breathe.
For safety's sake, make sure you are not allergic to latex. Make sure to test it on your arm/hand before you apply more of it. If your skin burns, stings, and breaks out: do not use liquid latex.
Step 5: Begin Coating
Begin by dipping the paintbrush in latex and spreading it over the area. Start off with a nice thin layer so the edges will blend into your skin. Bigger (than the desired final area) is better.
Let the latex dry. It'll turn a darker color. You can blow on it or use a hairdryer or fan to speed things up.
Keep in mind, the latex will ruin the paintbrush when it dries on it.
Step 6: Add More Layers
Paint on another layer on top of the dry one. Try to make it slightly smaller so the farthest edges are thin- this way it'll be less obvious where you skin ends and latex begins.
Try not to move your skin too much. Otherwise the latex will wrinkle.
Step 7: Add Toilet Paper
For areas in which you'd like it especially raised, add toilet paper. Try to rip it apart until it is only a 1 ply sheet. Then tear it to the desired shape. Finally, press it down onto a layer of fresh and wet latex.
Once that is dry you can add another layer on top to completely cover it. Let that dry, too.
Step 8: Cut It Open
Once it is as raised as you'd like, cut the center of the latex open. Make sure you don't cut your skin! I used a toothpick and scissors to get the job done. At this step you can peel flaps back, stretch it open, or make all kinds of little holes. Whatever you desire to make it the wound you want.
For a bit more advanced measures, you can also add another layer of latex and toilet paper inside the hole. That will make for a textured inside- like an unclean cut. Add as much texture as you'd like!
Step 9: Begin to Color the Inside Red
Take your color makeup and paintbrush and color the inside of the cut red.
Step 10: Detail the Inside
Especially around the edges, add definition with black to make the cut obvious. You can now add other colored makeup if you wish. A bit of green and yellow can make for gangrene in there.
Step 11: Blend the Prosthetic In
Use the makeup that matches your skin tone to color the skin part of your latex. Paint it in or rub with fingers. Make sure the edges are nice and have a smooth transition into your skin. It should blend in nicely now.
Step 12: Add Fake Blood and Detail
Now is the time to add some drops of fake blood. Try to flick or sponge a bit around the edges for a splatter effect. Mm, gooey.
Step 13: Your Cut Is Complete!
Your cut is now complete! Use it to freak out your friends and passersby!
If you wish, you can spray it with barrier or setting spray to help the latex last longer and the makeup to keep from smearing when touched. This is especially important if you've placed the cut on skin that will move a lot: around the mouth, on the wrist, or etc.
Step 14: Removal Is Easy
Removal should be an easy peel. Grip the edge and pull it off. If necessary, get it wet with soapy water to aid in this, but well moisturized skin should make it a breeze.
Step 15: Keep the Piece!
The nice thing about these liquid latex prosthetic pieces is that you can wear them immediately after you've made them or you can remove it and wear it again later! As long as you remove it gently, the piece can be reapplied. Simply repeat the shave, lotion, and first layer of liquid latex, and then press the piece on top of it. Spirit gum or eyelash glue are also viable options for this.
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How Offering Free Shipping Can Improve Your Sales
When you offer free shipping, you're giving yourself a surefire way to improve your conversion rate. Yet, it can kill your profit margins if you're not careful. In this series of blog posts, we are looking into the factors that will increase your sales. We have discussed an important factor in our last post – product bundling.
Today, we will dive into another important factor in boosting your sales – free shipping!
Free Shipping - When Is It Feasible?
Free shipping has increasing importance in the online marketplaces. It is one of the most important factors that convince the customer to buy from your shop. Multiple researchers have established the relationship between free shipping and sales volume. According to a PriceGrabber® survey, seventy-four percent of consumers cite free shipping as the top incentive for purchases!
If you think from your customer's point of view, it makes perfect sense. There is no point in paying $10 shipping when you can spend that $10 to buy something you else and get both items shipped for free!
Consider this scenario. A shop offers 10 percent off on a $40 item, but the shipping is $8. Another shop is selling the same item at full price but offers free shipping. You'll buy from the store where you pay full price for the item as you save more because of free shipping.
It is undeniable that your customers love free shipping. But should you offer it? Let's look into the factors you should consider before you offer free shipping.
Can You Afford The Cost Of Free Shipping?
If you want to offer free shipping, you'll need to do some math. Usually, standard free shipping can take months to reach a customer. This will inevitably lead to customer dissatisfaction.
If you are sourcing the item from China, the supplier may offer low-cost delivery such as ePacket. If the product is affordable, you can include the shipping cost in the product price and offer free shipping to your customers!
But, if your cost of shipping is higher than the cost of goods, your free shipping business model will not be sustainable.
Here is an example. A product you are selling costs roughly $10 and the international shipping cost $20, bringing the total cost of the product to $30. When you take into account the cost of acquiring the customer by ads, the cost is even higher! If the market value of the product you are trying to sell is nowhere near that price, your business will fail.
Do Your Competitors Offer Free Shipping?
You can only succeed in your business if you stay competitive. We have already established that consumers will pivot towards free shipping. If your competitors are offering free shipping, you should offer it to stay competitive.
Even if they don't, should try to offer free shipping. You will be able to have a competitive edge over competitors if you do!
Do you want To Increase The Average Order Value (AOV)?
If you want to increase the average order value of your shop, you should consider setting a threshold for free shipping.
A great strategy for you to save your profit margins while offering free shipping is to raise your threshold. This provides the customers the incentive to spend more to get free shipping and helps to boost your sales!
The need to ensure that your threshold is set at the right number. If you ask your customers to make too high an investment, you might scare them away. However, if you set it too low you won't have enough profit margin. You have to crunch some numbers to arrive at the exact price at which you can offer free shipping in order to get your best threshold.
End Words
Free shipping has a significant impact on online retail sales. It's one of the driving factors that will make it an easy decision for them to buy. You should really give some serious thought to offering this benefit to your customers.
But don't stop at offering free shipping alone! Once you've determined how much free shipping improves your conversion rate, you can try to adjust your thresholds and increase your prices to squeeze some extra profits from your free shipping offer!


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|February 17, 2016
IBTM Arabia 2016 Drives MICE Industry In The Gulf
|The international MICE industry gathered in Abu Dhabi this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ibtm arabia (formerly GIBTM). Representing buyers and sellers of MICE products from more than 40 countries, some 3,000 appointments took place alongside networking parties, an opening forum, knowledge forum, lunches and dinners with 250 participants staying together for the duration at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers creating the Arabian region's annual MICE community gathering.
"Despite a late start, the rapid expansion of infrastructure, commerce and tourism in the UAE has outpaced every other destination in the world. As a result this year we have had a lot of new exhibitors wanting to be part of our unique meeting pod event. We then matched each supplier's business objectives with the right professional meeting planner resulting in a broad spectrum of Hosted Buyers from every sector of the industry.
"ibtm arabia really does provide the perfect setting for business connections. From Discovery Day providing an icebreaker to meet other attendees whilst exploring Abu Dhabi together, to 2 days of back to back business meetings to further those connections and create new ones, to the numerous networking events and the incredible hospitality of the 5-starJumeirah at Etihad Towers", commented Shinu Pillai, Exhibition Manager, ibtm arabia.
With the MICE sector as the highest earning component of any tourism industry and increasingly having the greatest economic impact on a city and destination, ibtm arabia kicked off with the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau showcasing the Emirate's depth, breadth and diversity of business event products and services with a Discovery Day.
The Hosted Buyer community also showed their support for the event. "I wouldn't expect anything less from Reed Exhibitions, this has been the best chance to network in the Middle East, and it has provided a combination of business opportunities as well -- I have signed 4 deals!" added Gavril Misios from 7 of 9 Services Cyprus.
Esther Romero of Andalucia Tourist Board said of the Hosted Buyer community; "We have met good Buyers who are looking for DMC's and Convention Bureaus in Andalucia. It has been very interesting and a great show."
ibtm arabia this year provided 100% new Hosted Buyers and saw an increase in the total number of exhibitors attending-- the event is considered the leading international event of its kind in the region.
Malik Shishtawi, Marketing Manager of Doha Exhibition and Convention Center added that as a first time exhibitor they liked the "new closed format which helped us utlilize our time in the best way". He also said that the whole event was a "great networking opportunity and a good way to create awareness about our new venue".
"ibtm arabia is one of the most important shows in the Middle East, we have signed contracts with some big companies" said exhibitor Hill MICE, Saudi Arabia, one of the country's top events organizing companies.
First time exhibitor Mohsen Hafez of Golden Tours Egypt said that ibtm arabia raised the profile of their company, "It's been a great opportunity for getting new business and letting other companies and potential clients know about our services. We've had some positive appointments -- it's been great exposure".
ibtm arabia 2017 will take place from 7-9 February.


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Friday, December 1, 2017
New Lathe
I enjoyed turning when I did it at 'tech, but I've done very little of it, and none at all for years, so what skills I had are now very, very rusty. It's going to take a bit of practice to get my hand back in.
My first very modest practice piece is this awl handle, made from a scrap of oak. The blade is an old 3mm drill bit shank.
Oak is a bit mixed as a turning wood. It's hard enough to cut crisply, but it has a fairly open grain, so the surface never looks as smooth and clean from the knife as fruit woods like apple or cherry. However, that's what I've got, so that's what I'm practicing on.
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To complete this short series about hotel videos for Básico 1 students, here you have two more clips.
Self-study actvity:
Watch the videos below and complete the gaps with only one word.
-This is the front desk. How can I help you?
-We are having some problems in room 321. Can you send someone up right away?
-Certainly. What seems to be the problem?
-Well… my sister spilled some (1) ... on the bed sheets.
-Oh, dear, we'll send a maid up with fresh linen as soon as possible.
-Well, my sister tried to clean the sheets but the (2) ... wouldn't stop. Now there's (2) ... everywhere.
-Oh, no. We'll send a janitor and a plumber too.
-And then my sister slipped on a wet tile and (3) ... a toe.
-Oh, we'll also send a (4) ... .
-What's the matter?
-And send an (5) ... as well. The (6) ... just went out.
-Hello! What can I do for you?
-We'd like to check out of our room. Here are the (7) ... . It's room number three two one.
-Did you take anything from the (8) ... ?
-Yes, we had two colas. We also ordered (9) ... once.
-Ok. Your five night total comes to (10) ... dollars. Are you paying by (11) ... or credit card?
-Credit card. Here you are. Oh, and can you call an airport (12) ... for us?
-I'll do that right away. Please sign on the dotted line.
-You bought so much. We can barely carry it all. I'm glad they lost my (13) ... .
-Oh, and I almost forgot. Miss Lee someone dropped this off for you this morning.
-What! Hey! That's my (14) ... !
1 juice 2 water 3 hurt 4 doctor 5 electrician 6 lights 7 keys 8 refrigerator 9 room service 10 three hundred and ten 11 cash 12 taxi 13 suitcases 14 luggage


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West Stockbridge — It was standing room only Friday, May 25, when Boston Symphony Orchestra members violinist Xin Ding, violist Daniel Getz, cellist Oliver Aldort and clarinetist William Hudgins joined violinist John Holland and clarinetist Catherine Hudgins on the stage in the Old Town Hall for the opening piece of their benefit concert: the spritely Rondo for Two Clarinets and Strings by Finnish composer Bernhard Henrik Crusell. The mood darkened and deepened when the four string players performed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Adagio & Fugue in C Minor, K. 546, which the composer wrote the same year he completed his last three symphonies. Aldort then addressed the audience to talk about how he was introduced to J.S. Bach's Cello Suite #3 in C Major, BWV 1009, by a beloved teacher when he was just 7 years old and learning how to play. He said that it is his teacher "that taught [him] to love music," a feeling that was so resonant in his performance that the audience gave him a standing ovation.
After the intermission, the Chamber Players' artistic director Catherine Hudgins herself rearranged the next piece, Alexander Scriabin's Romance for Horn and Piano, transcribing it for the clarinet and strings. Scriabin's single contribution to the chamber music repertoire, this short piece is a rare glimpse into a touching and more modest side of the composer of the grandiose "Mysterium." Holland introduced the final piece of the evening, Giuseppe Verdi's String Quartet in E minor, explaining that the composer wrote it in Naples during a delay in rehearsals for his opera "Aida." It, too, was the composer's only string quartet and Verdi claimed at the time that "I don't know whether the Quartet is beautiful or ugly, but I do know that it's a Quartet." The rousing performance, which seemed at times to compress the drama and emotion of an entire Verdi opera, was a testament to the piece being, in fact, entirely beautiful.
The audience and musicians gathered downstairs after the concert to mingle, talk, and enjoy refreshments and the glorious warmth of the late spring evening.


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On 18 July 2014, the Austrian energy regulatory authority E-Control released its affirmative decision in relation to the certification of Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH ("TAG") as a transmission system operator ("TSO") for gas. In its decision, E-Control not only requires TAG to be comprehensively restructured, but also takes a stance on the European Commission's ("EC") opinion on the potential non-compliance of the Austrian Natural Gas Act 2011 (Gaswirtschaftsgesetz "GWG") with EU unbundling rules.
In November 2013, TAG filed a request for TSO certification in accordance with the Independent Transmission Operator ("ITO") model. In accordance with Article 10 Para 6 of the EU Gas Directive 2009/73/EC ("Gas Directive"), E-Control, which is in charge of the TSO certification proceedings in Austria, notified a (positive) draft decision on the certification to the EC. In its subsequent opinion,1 the EC confirmed the restructuring requirements of TAG, but also doubted whether the GWG is in conformity with the Gas Directive with regard to provisions on the independence of management board and supervisory board members.
On 18 July 2014, E-Control delivered an affirmative decision certificating TAG as TSO on the resolutive condition that TAG undertakes comprehensive restructuring. TAG's restructuring plan inter alia provides for the transfer of the legal ownership of the "Trans Alpine Gasleitung" gas pipeline from the minority shareholder Gas Connect Austria ("GCA") to TAG. The plan further includes the transfer of personnel in order to enable TAG to execute the core tasks of a gas TSO. Against this background, an increase of GCA's equity interest in TAG is likely to be executed in the near future.
The decision issued by E-Control also takes a position on the potential non-compliance of the GWG with the Gas Directive.
2.1. Independence Requirements for the Managing Board
In its opinion issued on 16 June 2014, the EC addresses the provision of Section 114 Para 2 GWG regulating the independence of the ITO's management. That statutory provision requires that the members of the ITO's management must be independent and must have had no professional position or responsibility, interest, or business relationship with the vertically integrated gas undertaking, any part of the vertically integrated gas undertaking, or any of its controlling shareholders other than the ITO for three years prior to their appointment ("cooling-off period").
Pursuant to the provision cited above, the cooling-off period does not apply to those members of the ITO's managing board who were appointed prior to the cut-off date of 3 March 2012.2
The EC takes the view that restricting the application of the independence requirements to appointments made after 3 March 2012 appears inconsistent with the Gas Directive and prevents E-Control from assessing whether the conditions are indeed fulfilled. The Commission therefore invited E-Control to assess the independence of the managing board members according to the independence requirements as set out in Section 114 GWG.
The EC had already put the same concerns forward in connection with three prior Austrian applications for certification as ITO (ie Gas Connect Austria GmbH3, Baumgarten-Oberkappel Gasleitungs GmbH4, and Austrian Power Grid GmbH5 for the electricity sector).
As a consequence, in all (positive) certification procedures, E-Control individually examined the independence of the designated members of the ITOs' managing boards on a case-by-case base.
For the practical construction of Section 114 GWG, this approach means that despite the transitional period, also those managers appointed prior to 3 March 2012 have to (factually) comply with the independence requirements.
2.2. Independence Requirements for the Supervisory Board
In its opinion of 16 June 2014, the EC also addresses Section 115 GWG, which provides for independence requirements for members of an ITO's supervisory board. Such supervisory board members are appointed by the ITO's shareholders and represent the shareholders' interests (primarily including the interests of the vertically integrated undertaking).In order to guarantee some independence on the part of the supervisory board, the independence requirements as laid down in Section 114 Para 2 GWG (ie cooling-off period, financial and professional independence) also apply to half of the members of the supervisory board minus one ("Minority Members"). In an Austrian-specific approach, Section 115 Para 2 GWG foresees that the employee representatives of a supervisory board are considered per legem as independent members of that board, even if they are, for example, at the same time employee representatives of the TSO's parent company. The Gas Directive does not explicitly mention such a per legem assumption. The EC takes the view that this Austrian provision appears to be inconsistent with Art 20 Para 3 Gas Directive. Accordingly, the EC again invited E-Control to assess the independence of supervisory board members in view of the independence requirements of Section 114 GWG. However, given the conception and functions of employee representatives as laid down in Section 89 et sequ of the Austrian Labour Constitution Act (Arbeitsverfassungsgesetz "ArbVG"), the EC's concerns seem to be unfounded: According to these provisions, employee representatives are obliged to represent the employee's interests and are granted certain rights to defend and protect these interests (right to supervise, intervene, informational rights with regard to the shareholders, etc). In executing their tasks, the employee representatives shall be independent from the interests of the shareholders and investors. The conception of the employee-representatives finds its functional equivalent in the per legem assumption of Section 115 Para 2 GWG. Therefore, the ArbVG secures the independence of the employee representatives from shareholder and investor interests. Also, E-Control rules on a consistent base that the per legem assumption is rectified by the position of the employee representative as set out in Sections 89 et sequ ArbVG. Consequently, E-Control has regularly not followed the EC's invitation to execute an individual independence assessment.6
From the preceding decisions, it may be inferred that E-Control will follow the same approach with regard to future ITO certifications. Therefore, it seems unlikely that E-Control will share the EC's concerns and will instead most likely choose not to scrutinize the independence of the employee-representatives on a case-by-case base.
[1] EC, 16 June 2014, C (2014) 4094 final.
[2] Similar legislation exists in Germany: cf Section 10c Para 2 German Energy Economy Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz).
[3] 16 June 2014, C (2014) 4092 final.
[4] 15 February 2013, C (2013) 963 final.
[5] 19 January 2012, C (2012) 220 final.
[6] Cf E-Control decision V ZER/01/11 pt 9 (APG); V ZER G 02/12 pt 8c (BOG); V ZER G 01/12 (GCA).
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Number 8 symbolizes the material authority and today its energy converges with that of Aj, which represents the Divine authority, the spiritual leaders. Connect to these energies and ask for them for the protection of the respectable authorities; ask that better leaders may emerge to guide our world and our spiritual paths.
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Social media posts can make or break businesses, depending on how they choose to conduct themselves and even who they hire to write the posts. Businesses make mistakes in social media every day, but there are also several businesses out there who are, for lack of a better word, winning at social media.
From a follower's perspective, consider what kinds of posts make you want to hit that "like" button, or even the "retweet" or "share" buttons. Did the tweet make you laugh? Did it make you tear up a little bit? Or did it make you sit there for a second and think, "What the hell?" Whichever one it is, businesses who create tweets and other social media posts that create these feelings tend to gain more followers than their competitors.
The best brands in social media tend to appeal to consumers' interests and needs. For some, like Denny's, it doesn't even matter if the tweet is about the company's products. The majority of the brands on this list are winning at social media because they are weird, funny, or even inspirational (gotta love some #likeagirl posts from Always).
Check out these 15 businesses that are better at social media than their competitors.
#1 – Denny's
where did he buy pancake shoeshttps://t.co/vN4fFi1SoN
— Denny's (@DennysDiner) July 7, 2015
Let's face it, Denny's certainly embraces weirdness with its posts about pancake shoes, sporks, and asking followers how they like their buns.
can't decide whether to use a spoon or a fork? sounds like you've come to a…
spork in the road
— Denny's (@DennysDiner) April 30, 2016
Denny's social media posts are silly, creative, and the masterminds behind the accounts aren't afraid to use dad jokes. The company's strategy is working too since the restaurant chain's Twitter account has close to 300k followers. Denny's social media presence is fun, silly, and doesn't sound like there's any kind of corporate planning involved. This combination earns the company points from the younger generation who are more likely to use social media than their parents or grandparents.
#2 – Oreo
Oreo, in Association with Milk, Presents: The Spilling. #OreoHorrorStories Now playing at https://t.co/O2zWHh5IgI #Halloween
— Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) October 29, 2013
When it comes to cookies, Oreo takes top honors in the social media world. According to the cookie's Twitter account, it is, "Your favorite cookie, filling your world with Wonder 140 characters at a time." In addition to whoever creates the tweets for Oreo, the brand must have an entire crew of designers on standby to churn out content for its social sites.
.@JackBox Keep your friends close…and those who bring you #Oreo Shakes closer.
— Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) April 5, 2016
The brand is also constantly engaging with followers who tweet at them, often replying with funny or cute messages. It even responds to other brands that tweet at it, like when Dairy Queen introduced a new Blizzard for November 2015:
.@DairyQueen Now that's a blizzard we wouldn't mind getting caught in.
— Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) November 4, 2015
#3 – Netflix
He will seduce you with his awkwardness. #Parenthood Season 6https://t.co/MWBEj4TXWm
— Netflix US (@netflix) February 1, 2016
Netflix has a plethora of data on its users, which probably helps it understand its social audience as well. The streaming site loves to poke fun at the characters on their TV shows, quote one of their comedies, or retweet comments from actors and streamers alike. Most of their social media posts include short clips or GIFs of the shows they stream, which provide great reminders of their content.
Dance like nobody's watching. Because they're all watching. #HTGAWM #NowOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/NGA8ECp07i
— Netflix US (@netflix) May 1, 2016
#4 – Pampers
Retweet if the whole world seems to stop when you hold your #LittleMiracle in your arms. pic.twitter.com/54wuuqpu2a
— Pampers (@Pampers) July 17, 2015
Pamper' tweets tend to be more inspiring than funny, but its tweets create a community to market its product and help provide advice to new parents. Pampers' community includes soon-to-be parents and veteran parents who come together to share advice, memories, and feelings surrounding their kids. This strategy is working well for Pampers since the brand has almost 150k followers on Twitter.
#5 – Charmin
Who's watching the Music Awards on their throne tonight? #TweetFromTheSeat #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/3mwW5VyVFc
— Charmin (@Charmin) February 16, 2016
Charmin's #TweetFromTheSeat campaign has helped the toilet paper manufacturer liven up a product that isn't always fun to market. However, Charmin is easily blowing away its competitors with social media engagement and campaigns, including its bear family, which it even uses as a reason for products that get shipped out when they probably shouldn't have.
Oops! Sorry @jasonpauloliver looks like baby bear got on the production floor, thanks for letting us know. Mind calling us 1-855-236-3353?
— Charmin (@Charmin) April 25, 2016
Charmin encourages Twitter users to share photos and send them messages when they're on the seat. The company's social media employees help spread awareness by doing it themselves.
#LetMeCheerYouUpBy letting you know, this is a #TweetFromTheSeat
— Charmin (@Charmin) April 14, 2016
#6 – GrubHub
If you look really closely, you'll realize this is a painting. pic.twitter.com/gkCyizoIqi
— Grubhub (@Grubhub) June 28, 2015
GrubHub enjoys a mix of food photos and tweets showing what customers are ordering where. The website sure knows how to get customers salivating over its food, or even laughing about a shared love of tacos.
Let nothing come between you and your friends—except tacos. pic.twitter.com/Po6Ig86iKf
— Grubhub (@Grubhub) May 3, 2016
The company also isn't afraid of stooping to Dad jokes to earn more followers.
But for all its silliness and food porn photos, GrubHub also gives great advice.
Instead of "good morning," try saying "great breakfast."
— Grubhub (@Grubhub) April 25, 2016
#7 – Dove
We are committed to making social media a more positive place for #GrowingUpAGirl. pic.twitter.com/vlrEZ3cDzP
— Dove (@Dove) July 21, 2015
Like Pampers, Dove's brand on social media is less hilarious and more inspirational. The company's goal for social media is to create content aimed at making women feel good about themselves. The company's Twitter bio reads, "Dove is committed to helping women realize their beauty potential by creating products that deliver real care."
But our positive voices are LOUDER than the negative voices.
Let's shout together.
— Dove (@Dove) April 27, 2016
Messages like this one are interspersed with tweets about products like Dove's deodorant and hair care lines. The company's #SpeakBeautiful campaign is aimed at telling women that their hair is gorgeous no matter what style it is in or what it looks like. Along with products for good, Dove tries to change the messages behind tweets on the social network site with messages like this:
Women are most likely to Tweet negatively between 9am-12pm. #SpeakBeautiful today & help us change this! pic.twitter.com/A6FnZ6R62q
— Dove (@Dove) April 14, 2016
#8 – GoPro
Photo of the Day! @StokkeAllison going up on a Thursday! #GoPro #GoProGirl pic.twitter.com/2H0uRtF0Wp
— GoPro (@GoPro) May 5, 2016
GoPro has a fairly easy marketing strategy on Twitter and other social media sites. The camera maker features photos and video taken using the GoPro cameras as a way to both inspire its followers and showcase its product. The company has a photo of the day contest and often retweets photos taken by GoPro users around the world.
Photo of the Day! #MaytheFourth be with you! Matthew Burdzy proves even the Empire needs some R&R. #GoPro #StarWars pic.twitter.com/0bBqaIqHia
— GoPro (@GoPro) May 4, 2016
#9 – Mars Curiosity
#TrueConfession: I double dipped. Testing 2nd of 3 planned sand scoops at Mars' Namib Dune https://t.co/IMKBYWFzIh pic.twitter.com/8UqnXWYpBP
— Curiosity Rover (@MarsCuriosity) January 21, 2016
The Mars Curiosity rover isn't really a business, but NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has certainly helped create a successful online presence for NASA and the work that it does in space. The Mars rover offers sassy, first-person updates on its current position on the red planet, as well as experiments it is running. It also posts selfies every now and then.
No shame in my #selfie game. These pics help my team see the state of hardware over time. http://t.co/kQmYm7dUJ9 pic.twitter.com/CtSQODPofA
— Curiosity Rover (@MarsCuriosity) October 13, 2015
The rover's Twitter account has more than 2.2 million followers, showing just how much people love science and space.
Can't wait to share science results from Namib Dune; but first, let me take a #selfie https://t.co/sv2bH6ghSg pic.twitter.com/03TmNosXHQ
— Curiosity Rover (@MarsCuriosity) January 29, 2016
#10 – JetBlue Airways
When you're visiting your ❤ & can't get through TSA bc you're more than 3.4 oz. #SnowmanDatingProblems #LDR #baggage pic.twitter.com/6tXaU7bttk
— JetBlue Airways (@JetBlue) December 1, 2015
Not only does JetBlue Airways have great customer service, it also has a fantastic social media game. The airline is a great example of a brand that sprinkles a bit of humor in beside its advertising and other posts. Not everything the company posts is hilarious, but it is all informative, whether it is about the company, things to do in each destination, or pilot Adrian Eichorn, who is traveling around the world in his own plane.
Pilot Adrian Eichorn is flying around the world on his own plane #N1733G. Follow his trip @ https://t.co/JQNkg1H5MVhttps://t.co/yvQnKPU1DJ
— JetBlue Airways (@JetBlue) April 8, 2016
JetBlue also wins in interacting with customers. Check out the following Twitter convo.
#11 – Taco Bell
Taco Bell's social media plan ranks up with Denny's, though admittedly sometimes it gets even weirder.
Today only: turn yourself into a taco using our @Snapchat lens. Because Cinco de Mayo. pic.twitter.com/P4KwLdFNFZ
— Taco Bell (@tacobell) May 5, 2016
Along with Snapchat filters, Taco Bell is known for its witty one-liners and clever photo updates, as well as its interaction with other brands.
If wanting Taco Bell is wrong, I don't want to be right.
— Taco Bell (@tacobell) April 13, 2016
#12 – Always
Girls can do anything and be anything #LikeAGirl! pic.twitter.com/nnE5EF8WuG
— Always (@Always) March 16, 2016
Always is another brand that built a community and campaign on showing girls how strong they can be. The bran's #LikeAGirl campaign focuses on building the confidence of young girls and teens who struggle to be self confident after they hit puberty.
You do so many amazing things every single day! #LikeAGirl #MondayMotivationhttps://t.co/MvM4w2ZaeM
— Always (@Always) April 4, 2016
The campaign takes the old phrase "like a girl," which is usually said negatively, and turns it into something a lot more positive.
#MondayMotivation Bring on May! Go out there and do amazing things #LikeAGirl #YouGotThis pic.twitter.com/a21uQqOlhZ
— Always (@Always) May 2, 2016
#13 – Old Spice
Never skip tongue day pic.twitter.com/39s7o8ZQUV
— Old Spice (@OldSpice) April 12, 2016
Old Spice's social media presence is exactly like its commercials — weird. Really, really weird. But, hey, weird works in the world of men's deodorant.
This tweet is the result of a cat walking across a keyboard and a huge stroke of luck.
— Old Spice (@OldSpice) April 7, 2016
The company's often ridiculous marketing content works for it, considering its Twitter account has 225k followers. To put Old Spice's social media strategy in perspective, this is its bio, "MUSCLES. SMELLS. LASERS. COUPONS. GIFS." Yep.
#14 – Wendy's
The stuff fries dream about. pic.twitter.com/8F3wNcpHV9
— Wendy's (@Wendys) December 7, 2015
Wendy's key to social media success has been funny, simple, and somewhat mindless content. Like some of the other companies on this list, Wendy's loves weird.
Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken: with Ghost Pepper Sauce, jalapeños & a jalapeño bun…did we mention the jalapeños? pic.twitter.com/1p0qt6kWOy
— Wendy's (@Wendys) April 27, 2016
The company also expertly shows off its food, whether it's old favorites like a hamburger, or their new spicy chicken.
Care to take a new Dave's Single, Double, or Triple off our hands? This tray is heavy. pic.twitter.com/3r12BlxXVP
— Wendy's (@Wendys) March 28, 2016
#15 – Skittles
All the Skittles and a chandelier to swing from. Is my #CincodeMayo party missing anything? pic.twitter.com/79SYfIiqMU
— Skittles (@Skittles) May 5, 2016
Skittles also has a fantastic marketing strategy, bringing its "taste the rainbow" campaign to social media. The brand's Twitter bio reads, "The Official Tweeter of Awesomeness. Follow the Rainbow. Taste the Rainbow."
Don't think I can steer through those Skittles? Never tell me the odds. #MayThe4th pic.twitter.com/49EFh2vZ7i
— Skittles (@Skittles) May 4, 2016
Along with keeping track of holidays and Star Wars Day, Skittles also has fantastic dreams about the future.
In the future, all art will be #SkittlesArt for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, all art will be snacks. pic.twitter.com/stMkZM6pG6
— Skittles (@Skittles) April 26, 2016


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Congressman Cohen Praises the Late John McCain
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of John McCain upon hearing of his death in Arizona, and made the following statement:
"John McCain was a man of honor and an American hero. He served his country as a Naval aviator and endured torture at the hands of his North Vietnamese captors which affected his health for the rest of his life. Returning home, he continued to serve his country in the House and Senate with principles, honesty and integrity and he earned the respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. John McCain was a giant, stood for what was right and stared down bullies. He was a patriot who loved his country and his country mourns his passing. He will be missed."


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The Community
Who We Are.
Meet Ecumen's caring and committed professionals.
For more information, please call us at 651-237-3000 or click here to contact us online.
Karn Hitchings
Dining Director
Phone: 651-237-3015
Amy Peterson
Human Resources Manager
Amy Peterson has been a proud member of Ecumen North Branch since May 1998. She has been in many different roles and is now in the Human Resources Department. Amy is involved in many different committees with the campus. In her spare time she likes going to the lake with her family and is proud of her son, who is an active-duty Marine.
Nicole Anderson
Social Services Director
Phone: 651-237-3035
Nicole Anderson has been with Ecumen since November 2002. She started at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes as a receptionist and worked in dietary, transportation, adult day care, maintenance, and social services. She became a licensed social worker, and in December 2010 transferred to Ecumen North Branch as the Director of Social Services. Nicole has a beautiful new daughter that takes up a lot of her and her husband's free time. She also enjoys fishing, sewing, knitting, painting, and other crafts.
Janice Pratt
Memory Care LPN
Phone: 651-237-3065
Janice Pratt has been a member of the Ecumen team since 1998, and has served the residents of Ecumen North Branch Assisted Living as the LPN Lead for the past four years. She enjoys camping, hiking, quilting, spending time with her pets, and one day hopes to visit Alaska. Janice's goal is to make a difference in the lives of the residents at Ecumen North Branch.
Glenda Schmidt
Director of Admissions – Skilled Nursing
Phone: 651-829-0017
Glenda Schmidt has been a proud employee of Ecumen since 2009, and the Admissions Director for two Ecumen Communities: Ecumen North Branch and Ecumen Parmly Lifepointes. As a licensed Social Worker she utilizes her skills to build relationships with the hospitals, clinic, patients and families who seek care at Ecumen. In 2014, she began to also take on the Marketing role for the two campuses. Glenda has two beautiful daughters who love going to dance class, and a very loving, supportive husband who works hard to pay the dance bill.
Jeffrey Richardson
Executive Director
Phone: 651-237-3006
Sara Burgen
Director of Clinical Services
Phone: 651-237-3020
Brenda Dahl
Financial Director.
Brenda Dahl joined the Ecumen North Branch team in June of 2014 as the Financial Director. She has worked in long-term care for over 20 years. Her passion is helping residents and families understand and navigate through the financial component of their stay at Ecumen. Brenda is an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic church in Rush City and enjoys volunteering. Family is very important to Brenda, and she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and grandson.
Monica Nelson
Assisted Living Housing Director
Phone: 651-237-3016
Monica Nelson began working for Ecumen in 1995. She was hired as the Director of Dietary and then in 2007 she transitioned to the Director of Housing position. Monica enjoys the relationships she is able to find with the residents and their families. Monica is very proud of her two beautiful, successful daughters. She loves spending time with her sisters, shopping, cooking and being outdoors.
Micah Scott
Environment Services Director
Phone: 651-237-3021
Ronda Taber
Skilled Nursing Life Enrichment Manager
Phone: 651-237-3027
Molly DeFrance
Assisted Living/Memory Care Life Enrichment Manager
Phone: 651-237-3029
Kelsey Bibeau
Assisted Living/Memory Care RN Clinical Director
Phone: 651-237-3080
Kari Francois
Sales and Marketing Manager
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Appraisal of her qualities appears to vary between Dinah Washington stating that Laurie was her favourite singer, to Irma Thomas, who opined - "Annie Laurie? She was okay."
In 1947, she was performing in concert in New Orleans with Gayten, when the latter asked the young Fats Domino to come and play "Swanee River Boogie" on stage.
Recording for both the Regal and De Luxe labels between 1947 and 1950, Laurie sang on several sides backed by Gayten's orchestra. Her first success was with her version of "Since I Fell for You" (1947), of which recording studio owner Cosimo Matassa said: "Annie Laurie did
the first really good record that I liked... [She] was just fantastic; I mean nobody will ever make another version like that. She followed its success up with "Cuttin' Out" (1949), "You Ought To Know" (1950), "I Need Your Love" (1950), "Now That You're Gone" (1950) and "I'll Never Be Free" (1950). Laurie also toured with Gayten's orchestra in 1951.
Thing (both 1957). In July 1960, Laurie appeared in concert, sharing the bill with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, the Five Satins, Joe Turner, Faye Adams, Ben E. King, and Nappy Brown, at Chicago's Regal Theatre. The same month she had her final chart hit with "If You're Lonely."


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From a little drama to sports and galas, Summer is sizzling in the Cayman Islands.
2nd. Celebrate Constitution Day in Camana Bay with a special Moonlight & Movies screening on the Crescent. camanabay.com
7th. Join the Cayman Islands National Museum for Mango Season at the Museum. Enjoy mango products, a mango peeling competition and more. museum.ky
17th. The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) hosts its 15th annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The glamorous evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. cita.ky
July 30th–Aug. 3rd. Kids ages 12-16 are invited to partake in the Cayman Drama Society's Summer camp at Prospect Playhouse where they can explore their imagination, build confidence and learn new skills whilst making a show. caymandramasociety.wildapricot.org
July 31st–Aug. 3rd. The Cayman Islands Golf Association hosts the 62nd Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (CAGC) at the North Sound Golf Club. ciga.ky
1st. The Cayman Stroke and Stride, a three-series charity fundraiser race that supports young triathletes and community charities, kicks off with a 400m swim, plus a two-mile run. triathlon.ky
8th. The Cayman Stroke and Stride Race Two includes a 600m swim and a two-mile run. triathlon.ky
11th-12th. Cayman rugby season continues with the two-day Cayman Invitational Sevens Tournament. caymanrugby.com
15th. The Cayman Stroke and Stride series culminates with Race Three, which includes an 800m swim and a two-mile run. triathlon.ky
18th. The Jamaica Diaspora Cayman Association (the "JDCA") hosts its inaugural gala, the Pineapple Ball, at 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The black-tie event is aimed at building awareness and raising funds for the organisation. jdca.ky
Every Sunday. Treat yourself to a luxurious brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Enjoy an abundance of tantalising offerings crowned by a masterful seafood display and flowing Moët & Chandon Champagne, 12-4. ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/grand-cayman
Every Tuesday, July 10-August 7. Families can picnic on the grass and spend quality time together watching a family-friendly movie under the stars on the Crescent, in Camana Bay. camanabay.com
Every Saturday. As a perk of living on the Cayman Islands, residents can enjoy free entry to the Cayman Islands National Museum every Saturday to learn about the unique natural and cultural heritage of our three Islands. museum.ky
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Goddes Bakery was opened for the first time in the year 2015. They prepare freshly baked Breads and Pastries of many kinds. It has also become very popular for its breakfast menu. Sanitation and hygiene are prioritized here, all the tools and kitchen utensils washed with hot water. Enjoy top notch cakes and pastries from this place.


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Go ahead, take off that parka – you're surrounded by more than 1,000 varieties of exotic plants glistening with a tropical humidity that belies the date on your calendar. Short of a Caribbean cruise, the Margaret C. Ferguson Greenhouses at Wellesley College are the best pick-me-up around for frozen New Englanders. Bring a sketchbook and a folding chair, or hunt for the lone bench secreted amid one of the lushest spots in the greenhouses and read a book. Seldom crowded, the 15 interconnected greenhouses are free and open every day of the year from 8 am to 4 pm. Parking's nearby, so leave your coat in the car – you'll warm up when you get inside. Wellesley College is at 106 Central Street, Wellesley, and the website gives good directions through the campus. Tel: (781) 283-3094; 15 minutes from the intersection of Routes 2 & 128.
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James Thurber, writer and cartoonist (1894-1961)
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The Day Tripper Divas recently visited a model railroading exhibition at the Museum of Our National Heritage in Lexington, which runs interesting cultural programs all year, including two railroad shows in the winter. The HUB Division of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) was chartered in 1958 and draws members from Eastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. The Northeast Ntrak Model Railroad Club arrives at MONH for a similar show on Feb. 17 & 18. Enjoy the photos!
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Take the Red Line to Harvard Square, hop the Blue Line to the Aquarium, take the Commuter Rail to Ipswich – or any number of trains or buses to Boston Common for an afternoon of skating at Frog Pond. A day of riding buses and trains can be a a great day trip in itself for many children, and an added bonus is that it's also a great way to teach your kids about the environmental benefits of public transportation. There's even the water taxi at Boston Harbor! A great site for determining how to get from point A to point B via train, bus, boat, or foot is HopStop. The site works for Boston – and New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Chicago. The MBTA has a great site, too.
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Arlington Family Connection presents….AFC Playtime, a new weekly drop-in group that will meet every Monday (including holidays) from 10-11:30am at Arlington Enrichment Collaborative's space on the 2nd floor of 1100 Mass Ave. Parents and caregivers with kids 0-4 years old are welcome to drop-in anytime to play with age appropriate toys, have a cup of coffee while sitting in a sunny room on comfy couches and socialize with other families. We will also have craft supplies, occasional guest speakers and will end each Playtime with a circle time including a story and a song. The cost for AFC Playtime will be $3/family and it is open to AFC members and non-members. We will also be selling AFC's 2006 Childcare & Preschool Options Books for $8 and The Compleat Day Tripper for $10 ($2 off). For more info, contact Sarah at 781-316-8181 or via email. You can also visit the AFC website for more information about Playtime and the AFC's new "Parents Afternoons Out."
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The annual Moby Dick Marathon isn't the only reason to visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum, one of the more unique museums around. From the giant blue whale skeleton to the Lagoda, the world's largest ship model, this place is pure New England. And, if you were lucky on Jan. 3-4, you caught part of the 11th annual Moby Dick Marathon in about the most appropriate setting possible.
Marlissa Briggett writes for the Cape Cod Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Boston Phoenix and other publications, and is the author of The Compleat Day Tripper: Cape Cod & S. Coast Edition (scheduled for publication by Pierce Press in 2007). She can be reached via email.


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Video footage that surfaced Monday shows Clinton slipping and sliding on the stairs at Jahaz Mahal despite already having the help of an aide. The 70-year-old eventually ditched her sandals after the second slip and, thankfully, managed to traverse the rest of the staircase without further incident.
It should be noted that the second fail took place even after Clinton had a second person jump in to help her descend the stairway.
According to the Daily Mail, top aide Huma Abedin was walking behind Clinton throughout the ordeal. She did not offer her assistance.
Speaking with reporters while exiting the historical site, Clinton said that she was "just enjoying the magnificent archaeological site and learning a lot of the Indian history because of this beautiful palace ground."
"I am very excited about being here and everything that I have seen," she added.
This, sadly, is not the first time good ol' Hillary has had a spat with a set of stairs. In October 2017, Clinton appeared on the "Graham Norton Show" and explained that she was wearing a surgical boot because she tripped while running down stairs in heels.
"I was literally running down flights of stairs in my hotel and I had a cup of coffee in my hand… and my heel caught on the stair," she told show host Graham Norton. "And so I jerked this way with the coffee still in my hand and fell backwards… I have a fractured toe."
In 2016, the Chicago-born politician twice caught a case of the stumbles — once on the campaign trail in North Carolina and then another at a rehabilitation center in South Carolina, the International Business Times reported. During her time as secretary of state in 2011, Clinton was also filmed taking a tumble while boarding her flight to Yemen.
Just a suggestion, but maybe stick to escalators or a moving walkway?


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Photography by Grant Delanoy '19, Holland McQuaid '19, Cristobal deo Oyarzabal '19
It's October 27th and the starting bell rings, but something seems off? Boys in t-shirts and shorts? No classes? Pep-rally where the seniors dominate in every activity? It can only be Ranger Day 2017.
Ranger Day is the one day of the year that everyone gets together to participate in fun activities on campus as well as a school-wide dress down day. Opinions from this day vary and come from everyone who participates, including our great teachers. It's not just fun for the students; it's fun for everyone.
On a normal day at Jesuit guys "tend to relate to who they're in specific classes with, [but] Ranger Day makes it a lot more about the class" as a whole. This is how Mr. Berry '07 describes the difference between Ranger Day and a normal school day. Furthermore, "the day encourages class identity in a way that the school day doesn't necessarily," along with bonding of students, the strengthening old friendships, and creating new ones. Mr. Berry's favorite parts of the day were the "memories of roaming around with my friends." Speaking of memories, the value of Ranger Day, in the eyes of Mr. Berry is all of "the memories you form on Ranger Day, even if they're not doing anything special."
Now as for someone who works on the planning side of Ranger Day the view changes slig
htly. "I associate Ranger Day with a lot of prep and stress," says Mr. Patterson '08, adding "[but] it's still a lot of fun." Helping run Ranger day is a lot of work, and deserves thanks. He also remarks that "It's one of the only times in the entire school year where we come together as an entire school, in an atmosphere that is energetic and fun. The only other time we [have] the entire school together is mass where all the boys are having to sit there." Out of this fun and energetic day, Mr. Patterson's favorite parts are the pep rally, because "when else in the school year do we do the [school] yell as an entire school, it's the only time it happens….and I really like hot dogs, I enjoy that part too."
As for the students, Luis Lopez '19 enjoys "the cheerfulness, the unity, and brotherhood of the school" as well as "the bands, [and] especially the chariot races."
Jacob Totah's '18 favorite part is the chariot races and the pep rally because he is a senior and knew it would be the best Ranger Day he would ever have.
Ranger Day has come and gone, but the students, faculty, and staff wait patiently for the next one the following year, it's a day that will for most, always be remembered.


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Here's what happens when Jodie Whittaker's Doctor takes the Tardis to Children In Need
The Doctor welcomes two special new companions into the Tardis in a Children in Need special
A special mini-episode of Doctor Who will air during Friday night's fundraising telethon Children In Need, with two lucky children set to take a tour around the legendary Tardis.
Viewers will meet nine-year-old Doctor Who fanatic Anna from Basingstoke, who has been supported by the Sebastian's Action Trust – a charity that receives vital funding from Children in Need and specialises in working with children with serious illnesses.
Joined by friend Alex, Anna is shown around the Tardis, meeting the Doctor's companions Graham (Bradley Walsh), Yaz (Mandip Gill) and Ryan (Tosin Cole).
However, Anna is stunned when she is joined by the Thirteenth Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker, and the new companions team up to encounter some of the Whoniverse's most infamous monsters.
Anna is then kitted out in a similar outfit to the Thirteenth Doctor, posing in the Doctor Who prop room which sees more than a few familiar faces – such as the Ood head in the shelf on the corner.
The Doctor Who film is just one of many surprises in store in this year's fundraising event, with a series of specials lined up throughout the night.
Boyzone will be putting on their dancing shoes as they take to the Strictly dancefloor, while EastEnders' Kat Slater will be channeling her inner Elsa as Jessie Wallace belts out Let It Go in Albert Square's Disney-themed musical medley.
Viewers will also be treated to a Christmas preview of the much-beloved Call the Midwife.
Your full guide to Children In Need 2018
BBC Children in Need airs across BBC1 and BBC2 from 7pm tonight
Want to give money to Children in Need 2018? To donate £10, text the word DONATE to 70410. To donate £20, text DONATE to 70420, or to donate £30, text DONATE to 70430. You can also call 0345 7 33 22 33 and make a donation over the phone.


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Abnormal periods develop from various causes, including endometriosis. Both conditions need early treatment to prevent long-term complications. Dr. Timothy Grube and the team at Grube Gynecology have extensive experience getting to the underlying cause of the problem and helping patients get relief from their heavy bleeding or pain. If you're concerned about your periods, call the office in Frackville, Pennsylvania or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment.
The typical menstrual cycle, or time between periods, is 24-38 days, while menstrual periods may last up to eight days.
The following are signs of abnormal periods:
If you meet any of the following, your periods are too heavy:
Several gynecologic conditions can cause abnormal periods, including uterine fibroids, polyps, ovary problems, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Another possible cause is endometriosis.
Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that lines your uterus, the endometrium, begins to grow outside the uterus. Patches most often develop on the outer surface of your uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, although endometriosis can appear anywhere in your pelvic region.
The endometrium goes through regular monthly changes, thickening as it prepares to support a fertilized egg, then shedding and causing your menstrual period if you don't become pregnant.
When the tissue is outside your uterus, it continues to go through the same cycle. However, it stays in your pelvic area when it sheds and causes inflammation and scarring over time.
Endometriosis causes two primary symptoms: pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. Your pain may range from mild to severe. It could occur throughout your abdomen, when you urinate, or during intercourse.
You may not have any symptoms, however. Some women learn they have endometriosis when they have trouble getting pregnant and go in for an infertility evaluation. Then their endometriosis is discovered during diagnostic testing.
Hormonal medications that regulate your menstrual cycle and reduce bleeding can treat both conditions. Otherwise, you may need minimally invasive surgery to remove endometrial implants or the uterine lining to stop bleeding.
If your endometriosis is severe and you don't want to have children in the future, you may consider a hysterectomy to remove your uterus.
If you experience pelvic pain, heavy periods, or other abnormal bleeding, call Grube Gynecology or book an appointment online.