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Fast forward a few years and another state later when filling up my new garden space my favorite heirloom plant grower was selling interesting pepper varieties, including Shishitos! I was so excited to have my own plant full of it and just as I forgot about it for a minute I was browsing one of my favorite garden summer time cookbooks and spotted this gem.
Shishito Peppers!
I feel in love with these peppers when spotted on a small plates menu at one of our favorite places... "really? peppers?" I asked the waiter skeptically. He explained "yes, they are amazing... not too spicy but once in a while you will get one with a kick." Alright I said and the rest is history. Immediately I was addicted and had so many small plates of these little peppers!
Fast forward a few years and another state later when filling up my new garden space my favorite heirloom plant grower was selling interesting pepper varieties, including Shishitos! I was so excited to have my own plant full of it and just as I forgot about it for a minute I was browsing one of my favorite garden summer time cookbooks and spotted this gem.
Real Simple
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package refrigerated pizza dough (about 1 pound)
flour for the work surface
1 16-ounce can refried beans
1-pint container fresh salsa
8-ounce package shredded Cheddar
sour cream (optional)
If I haven't said this enough times, here I go again... zucchini is one of my favorite things to eat! Especially fresh from my generous friend's garden! So I'm always on the lookout for new things to do with my bounty. This one was from an unexpected source. I happened to pick up a copy of Consumer Report's SHOPSMART for I don't know what I was researching buying at the time but they happened to be doing an article on microwave cooking, which I generally am not a fan of. But with zucchini coming out of my ears and getting a little burnt out on elaborate zucchini recipes I decided to give this a try. And I was happy to finally be using some of those Tupperware containers built especially for microwaving that are in the back of our cabinets!... and I am glad I did. This is so easy and good!... I love that you can throw in any types of squash and adding the toasted bread crumbs at the end is a great touch.
Summer Squash Baked with Parmesan & Breadcrumbs
Consumer Reports SHOPSMART,
"The Well-Filled Microwave Cookbook" by Victoria Wise & Susanna Hoffman, 1996
1 pound summer squash, zucchini, pattypan, crookneck or a mixture
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces), grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup homemade bread crumbs, toasted
1. Wash squash, trim stem ends, and cut into 1/4" thick rounds or half rounds.
2. Place the squash, cheese, and salt in a large microwave safe dish or bowl and stir to mix. Cover the dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until the squash is barely soft. Add the bread crumbs to the squash, toss, and serve right away.
I love cauliflower, especially roasted cauliflower. As paging through a little copy of Martha's Everyday Food magazine, I spotted this simple idea. It is so easy and awesome! Sometimes after spending lots of time on a new cauliflower recipe and it doesn't turn out I think why didn't I just roast it with the paprika!!??
Roasted Cauliflower with Paprika
Everyday Food
1 head cauliflower, cored and broken into small florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
coarse salt
ground pepper
1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread cauliflower on foil. Sprinkle with oil and paprika; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast until tender and lightly browned 20-25 minutes, tossing once.
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The Thriller album is still the biggest album of all time. That is still returning huge royalty cheques.
You say he's childish, but he's very professional about business transactions.
The first time I ask him, have you had your cheekbones raised, have you had your nose changed? He denied it all. I was asking him to compare his face with what it looked like years ago.
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Michael Jackson has some contact with his mother. I know she is involved with the children.
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We wanted to make sure that the film covered the main issues of his life. Musicianship, appearance.
He was very concerned about his children potentially being kidnapped or attached, and that's why they were covered up. When he went to Berlin zoo, there were 200 photographers.
It was not possible to broadcast any of that because of an agreement between Jackson and the family. Our legal advice was that we could not broadcast it.
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Here's a list of upcoming events for September October 8-14.
Parking Lot Repair
Major work is scheduled for the parking lots of HBC and HCS. The lots will be resealed and restriped. There will be no access to the lots or buildings during the work. The work will be done October 8, 9, and 10. This is the first three days of fall break. The building will be accessible again for October 10 Wednesday evening services. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
Mid-Week Gathering - Wednesday, October 10 - 5:30-7:30
5:30-6:15 - Meal (chicken and rice)
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NOTE: Due to Fall Break, there will be no Heritage Kids or Middle School Bible Study this week.
Gospel Project - Sunday, October 14 - 9:30-10:15
We continue our fall study (September-November) "In the Beginning" this week.
Pre-school & Kids: God's Covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12; 15; 17)
Students & Adults: God's Promise to Abraham (Genesis 12; 15; 17)
"Drilling Down" Class - Sunday, October 14 - 9:15-10:15
This class takes place in the fellowship hall. This week, we will look at the Clarity of Scripture.
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We continue our fall sermon series through 1 John. This week, we will look at 1 John 3:4-10.
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Accelerating Marketing Transformation: Five Takeaways from ITSMA's 2017 Marketing Leadership Forum
June 7, 2017
"Transforming Marketing for the Digital Future" was the theme of this year's Forum on May 23-24 in Napa, CA, and the participants agreed that the pace of change in B2B marketing has never been greater.
As Forum discussions confirmed, many of the most pressing challenges facing marketing leaders today go beyond traditional ones and range from leading change beyond marketing, embracing marketing's role as an advisor to the business on customer behavior, and directing sales "where to fish", to integrating new digital channels and tools for an improved customer experience, and designing new programs to increase engagement and collaboration with clients, prospects, and partners. All said, it was a fun, enlightening, and inspirational two days!
Looking back at the Forum, I see five key takeaways.
Slowing down to speed up
"Are we moving fast enough?" is a constant concern. According to new ITSMA research unveiled at the Forum, however, less than one third of B2B marketing leaders have a documented strategy, timeline, or framework for marketing transformation.
Taking the time to map out a transformation program is critical to ensuring focus on the right initiatives at the right time with the right objectives and metrics. As ITSMA's Julie Schwartz noted, "Companies with a transformation plan are often focused mostly on the technology roadmap. Technology is important, but it's just one element to consider."
Instead, companies should consider all six elements of ITSMA's new Marketing Transformation Maturity Model and look toward a set of specific, strategic objectives:
- Role of marketing: Becoming a strategic growth driver for the business
- Thought leadership and content: Providing personalized and strategic insight, ideas, and guidance for clients and prospects
- Sales relationship: Collaborating beyond lead fulfillment to drive deeper customer engagement and success
- Technology infrastructure: Delivering an omnichannel customer experience
- Data, analytics, and insight: Optimizing customer outcomes while leveraging AI and machine learning
- Organization and culture: Leading the business (not just marketing) with a creative, insight-led, agile, and collaborative approach
Joseph Puthussery, VP Digital Marketing at Cisco, provided a powerful example of the type of strategic approach marketing leaders should consider. Working along similar lines to the ITSMA model, Puthussery highlighted five aspects of Cisco's digital marketing transformation:
- Customer experience: Creating personalized experiences for customers and prospects based on digital utilities
- Analytics: Generating actionable insights across four main dials: lifecycle, audiences, channel, and content
- Omnichannel: Creating an integrated buyer's journey supported by marketing, sales, and service working together at every stage
- Technology: Updating its marketing technology stack to better enable interactive content, personalization, social, sales enablement, and data and analytics
- Talent: Realigning the marketing team by moving staff from headquarters into the field, as well as beefing up digital operations, customer experience, and analytics
Orchestrating the full customer experience
Echoing Joseph Puthussery's focus on customer experience, many participants highlighted the growing emphasis on the full customer experience, especially as more and more companies move to subscription and as-a-service offerings and business models.
Charlene Li, Principal Analyst at Altimeter, underlined the point in her presentation: "If you're not focused on creating the next generation customer experience, you're focusing on the wrong things. The only questions are which customers and which parts of the experience are you working on."
In fact, Li suggested, managing marketing transformation requires a delicate balance of delivering short term results amid market disruption while simultaneously developing new approaches and teams for the future. Customer experience is the point of alignment throughout this balancing act, and the key to competitive differentiation.
Further, according to Dave Hutchison, SVP North America Marketing at SAP, innovation with customer experience needs to encompass more than just digital. SAP's Business Reimagined Tour, for example, updates the traditional road show with a connected economy twist. Outfitting a highly customized trailer with the latest in virtual and augmented reality, an IoT coffee machine, a predictive analytics beer wall, and a digital board room, the SAP tour is bringing hands-on innovation to 170 customer locations in 2017 and touching $1.5 billion or more in active pipeline opportunities.
Scaling account-based marketing with greater sales alignment, customer focus, and team development
ITSMA and our member companies have been at the forefront of ABM development for more than a dozen years, but the recent surge in ABM investment across B2B marketing has lent a new urgency to thinking strategically about how best to scale ABM programs. A conversation with three ABM leaders provided this advice:
- Cultivate a closer relationship with sales: ABM works best when it's fully integrated with sales but buy-in doesn't always come easily. As Raianne Reiss from Juniper Networks noted, "You need to have people who can speak sales, get aligned with sales, maintain alignment on a continual basis, understand what sales is trying to achieve, and put the right ABM plans and activities in place to augment that."
- Commit to a customer issues focus: Resisting the temptation to promote off-the-shelf solutions is always challenging, especially as ABM programs scale to cover dozens or hundreds of accounts. "But you have to keep working with sales and account teams to understand the client and their issues," said Scott Sobers of Teradata, and then work with salespeople to address those specific issues with the right programs and content.
- Invest in the care and feeding of your people: "You can never underestimate the people side of ABM," said David Armijo of Microsoft. "It will be a transformational journey for your people and you have to help them in this journey." As important, Reiss explained, pay attention to burnout: "It's quite high when you have a marketer focused on just one thing and getting deep, so you have to be prepared to address this and have a plan for career growth and progression with ABM."
Making marketing more memorable
Amid the endless array of new and emerging challenges for marketing, one thing hasn't changed: We're all competing for mindshare with clients, prospects, and industry influencers, and literally trying to get people to remember our ideas and messages in ways that move them to action. For cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Carmen Simon, author of Impossible to Ignore: Creating Memorable Content to Influence Decisions, the task of crafting marketing that is actually remembered is the most fundamental challenge we face.
Dr. Simon's presentation provided both a quick dive into the latest science on memory and a simple but powerful framework to help us connect our content more effectively to the way our brains decide. The main point is to link to people's reflexes, habits, and/or goals with messaging, materials, and conversations that play off the familiar and match what audiences find rewarding.
For example, consider the tension between novelty and familiarity: The brain craves familiarity while marketers typically stress what's new and different. A bit of novelty is fine, Simon explained, but use "freedom within a framework" as a guideline: "Provide a framework that your audience finds familiar and then just play off that a little bit." (For more on Dr. Simon's thinking, see Brain Science Says: Three Keys to Memorable Marketing.)
Buyer personas are a great tool for helping marketers create more memorable messages for specific audiences…if they are created appropriately. Too often, companies create role-based profiles and crank out content that fails to connect. As Adele Revella, CEO of the Buyer Persona Institute, noted, "Personas were supposed to solve the problem of breaking through buyer resistance to our content, but most content still falls flat."
To ensure effective personas, according to Revella, marketers need to focus on buying behavior and decision making, not simple profile information. Most important, useful personas are based on deep, qualitative insight into buyer expectations and criteria for decisions, not demographics and roles. Even more, marketers need to appreciate that a great deal of "benefits" messaging is just noise for buyers; they already understand the potential benefits. Digging into and responding to decision criteria is far more important.
(For more on developing effective personas, see Role-Based Profiles are NOT Buyer Personas.)
Meeting the leadership challenge beyond marketing
Effective transformation is above all a leadership challenge, and the scope and pace of change in marketing demands that leaders excel at bringing their teams along as quickly as possible.
The change goes beyond the marketing organization itself. As Naveen Rajdev, CMO of Wipro, noted, "We want to be at the center of the company connecting customer insight with executive leadership. This means pushing the culture of marketing into the whole organization, but also pushing the culture of business into marketing."
This is far easier said than done, of course, but the tools of digital engagement can provide substantial support if utilized effectively. Charlene Li provided a useful three-part framework for the digitally engaged leader, as follows:
- Listen at scale: Leverage digital listening tools every day to keep up with the latest from staff and other colleagues as well as partners, clients, competitors, and other influencers
- Share to shape: Connect with team members socially to build relationships, reinforce priority initiatives, and share the stories that help everyone connect to the larger mission
- Engage to transform: Reach out directly to employees, clients, and others to solicit input, test ideas, and respond to questions and concerns
The personal touch is especially important, as Michael Lobosco of LinkedIn noted. Companies are much more effective when their employees are "socially engaged"; they are more likely both to attract top talent and generate increased sales leads. But engaged leadership makes it possible with personal commitment, guidance, and support.
A larger sense of mission is similarly important, according to Dave Hutchison at SAP. Describing a push by CEO Bill McDermott to turn SAP into a brand-led company (versus being sales-led), Hutchison suggests that, "The most important change is changing the brand to become more purpose driven. Not only do our customers appreciate companies that are doing good things in the world, but from an employee standpoint, the engagement around this purpose-driven culture and the recruitment impact we get is really important."
Final Thought
Now more than ever, strategic collaboration matters. Marketing leaders are facing great pressure to move faster, innovate more, and continue to deliver the numbers in the face of substantial change and uncertainty. We're constantly tweaking our strategies and plans, but carving out the time for creative and longer-term thinking with peers and advisors can be extremely difficult. Gatherings like our Forum in Napa remind us of the value of doing just that. Thanks to all who were there with us!


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In the iconic film, The Matrix, Neo is offered a choice: The blue pill or the red pill?
The blue pill lets you stay in the cave, living an illusion of life. The red pill–ah, that's another story. The red pill means opening your eyes to hidden things. It changes your life. Awakens you. Frees you from illusion.
Belly dance is like this.
In belly dance, we have the well-known Westernized version of the dance–stylized, flashy choreographies with an emphasis on appearance and athleticism. There is drilling, a push to perform, and a perfectionist agenda. That's the blue pill. The illusion. So what is the red pill?
The belly dance red pill is the lesser-known Eastern version of the dance. It values feeling, playfulness, improvisation, and joy. It makes everyone beautiful. It heals pain, brings pleasure, and lights up the world. No, we don't get to stride through the lobby blasting high-tech weapons into jackbooted guards. But we don't have Agent Smith out to get us, either.
And there is one other difference. The Matrix red pill led to a harsher, more dangerous reality. The belly dance red pill leads to a more loving, compassionate life. We get to enjoy our dance more–and bring joy to others.
Um, no brainer, right?
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So if you have been hiding under a rock this past weekend, you may have missed Fort Lauderdale's best kept secret! Actually, it was hardly a secret as it was boldly declared that the second annual FLL Kids Fashion Weekend taking place at ArtServe was sure to outdo the previous with headlining fashion designers Moderna Doba, Nino Apparel, Ashley Rose, Gap Kids, Versa Lux Kids and Tiny Appleseed. This event featured some of the most talented young model's Florida has to offer and they made the back to school Fall collections look real good!
These kids definitely came with intent to slay the runway…
The event was hosted by beautiful fashion model Kate Citron, who eloquently premiered each designer and reminded the audience of how this annual event strives to empower child models by evoking pride and self confidence. She even invited some willing parents and newbie kids to grace the runway for their first time and it was amazing!
How fabulous is that dress?!?
Ambassadors representing the event were the talented Alysson Bodden and Maximilian Charles.
DJ Naqeeb delivered the perfect rhythms to accompany the spirit embodying each collection.
Gap Kids and Versa Lux sponsored the event and proudly previewed what's hot for Fall fashion as summer fades away.
I admit, I crashed a few interviews (I couldn't help myself), but again it was so amazing to see such lively, fearless, and beautiful young talent coming to get the job done and parents who support them.
Ashley Rose: Fall colors taking it back to tradition yet her collection puts on a unique spin with flair! We saw cute dress.. some straight… some with poofy skirts. Some plaids and knits… some great fashion for those fall boots!
Nino Apparel: Can I just say I loved 🖤 their graphic tees with bold and edgy design? NYC flavored. These powerful educational tees are infused with empowerment and positive inspirational messages. My favorite part is I was able to keep one (thanks!) I look forward to seeing more from this brand. @ninoapparel
Moderna Doba: very unique ballerina inspired collection was previewed. A modern in time story children's fashion.. very whimsical! @modernadoba
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Versa Lux Kids: Swimwear is still hot for Fall in our region thank goodness. This collection brings all the timeless fantasy, color pop, and trendy design you could ever wish for. I was thrilled to wear this dreamy Ariel themed mermaid swimsuit with my model mentor Valeria. Check out some of the featured looks… @versa_lux_kids
Tiny Appleseed: featured trendy turbans for kiddos as pictured above! A nice accessory to set off a fabulous ensemble no doubt @tinyappleseed
Gap Kids: expect timeless denims and trendy basics with plenty of layering for Fall! Very fun options to pair and very cozy! @gapkids
I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future of these aspiring young models, these fabulous designers and FLL Kids Fashion week collectively…
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Chronology of the Petri brand
Manufactured in Japon from 1961 until 1964.
Index of rarity in France : Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
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It is a well built reflex camera, solid and heavy like its contemporaries.
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Rawlsky-Willett enshrined at Beaver Dam High
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The longest tenured head women's tennis coach in Plymouth State University history was enshrined in her high school Athletic Hall of Fame on September 28.
Barbara Rawlsky-Willett, currently in her 15th season leading the Panthers, was one of three former athletes to be inducted into the Beaver Dam (Wis.) High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony as part of the school's Homecoming festivities recently.
"It was a wonderful experience," said Rawlsky-Willett. "I don't know if it's really registered yet. It is very humbling because I wasn't the only one doing the groundbreaking. Women all over were trying to get opportunities at the time. Women's and girl's athletics ending up being a big part of my life."
Rawlsky-Willett was a pioneer in girls' high school sports at Beaver Dam, competing in Girl's Athletic Association field hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball and track & field from 1966-70. During her senior year she competed in the hurdles and long jump at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state track & field meet. Over her time at Beaver Dam she was also a varsity cheerleader, homecoming queen, a senior honor roll student, and member of the band, chorus and orchestra, all before Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was passed into law.
After leaving BDHS, Rawlsky-Willett attended the University of Florida where she was a member of the Gators' first women's track & field team. She transferred to the College of St. Catherine (Minn.), now St. Catherine University, for the spring semester where she continued to excel as an athlete, competing in field hockey, volleyball, basketball and tennis. On the tennis court she played at No.1 singles all four years. She graduated from St. Catherine in 1974 with a degree in physical education, a health minor and a coaching certificate.
|Rawlsky-Willett at halftime of the BDHS football game
She immediately put her background in athletics to good use, coaching multiple sports at several high schools in Minnesota prior to moving to New Hampshire. Rawlsky-Willett served as the girls' tennis coach at Plymouth Regional High School from 1984-2012, leading the program to a 235-125 record (.653) over her 29 years atop the program. In 1989 she guided her PRHS doubles team to the state championship, while also leading the Bobcats to undefeated seasons (16-0) and runner-up finishes in the state team tournament in both 1993 and 1999. She was inducted into the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) Coaches Hall of Fame in 2010.
Rawlsky-Willett joined the Panthers as an assistant coach in 2003 and one year later was promoted to the head coach position where she found immediate success. Plymouth State captured its first Little East Conference Tournament championship in her first year as head coach and, in 2005, she guided the program to a regular season title. She also led the Panthers to a tournament championship in 2006, resulting in the program's first NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship tournament appearance.
Early in 2011, during her eighth season, she became the program's all-time winningest head coach and ended the season with a then program-record ten wins. Plymouth State enjoyed its best season in program history in 2014, when Rawlsky-Willett steered the team to an undefeated regular season (14-0), LEC regular season and tournament titles and a second NCAA appearance. She captured her 100th career win in 2017, and currently holds a 112-84 mark.
Over her 15 years at PSU, Rawlsky-Willett has coached numerous All-Little East Conference selections, the LEC Rookie of the Year in 2009, 2014 and 2017, and the conference Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Several of her athletes have also been selected as PSU Athletic Department major awards winners for academic success, community service and leadership.
PSU is currently in the midst of yet another impressive season, holding a 9-2 record (6-1 LEC) while riding a seven-match winning streak. The Panthers close the regular season with a pair of contests his week. PSU visits Southern Maine on Wednesday (Oct. 10) before hosting Bridgewater State in a Senior Day match on Saturday (Oct. 13) at 1:00 p.m. at the Holderness School Courts.
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News: Anthony Wilson, R.I.P.
It's truly a sad day for culture and music in Manchester, and around the world. On Friday evening Anthony Wilson, a founder of Factory Records and the Hacienda, passed away in Christies Hospital in Manchester from a heart attack. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer.
Wilson was a true patron of music, encouraging young bands at a financial loss to himself. He is responsible for bringing us Joy Division, The Happy Mondays and New Order, amongst others. He was the founder of In the City, a festival of music devoted to giving rising talent the chance to perform in front of the country's media and music industry. He helped make Manchester the cultural centre is is today and he will be sorely missed.
Manchester Confidential has a full obituary, complete with comments.


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Expats taking a family trip to Dublin for the St. Patrick's Festival will find something for every member of their family. The 2012 Festival theme is "How? What? Why?" and is based around Dublin's status as The City of Science.
Susan Kirby, CEO of the festival is planning for visitors of all ages to enjoy the 2012 activities, "Our St. Patrick's Festival is one of the largest artistic presentations of its kind in the world and the atmosphere in the city is always electric. This year, we will be hosting some of the best events that the capital has ever seen, with something for all ages, nationalities, and tastes – and best of all, lots of them are free," she said.
The festivities begin March 16 and run through the weekend until March 19. A few family-friendly activities will include the following:
Big Day Out
This street carnival features hip-hop dancing, a science and exploratory center along with a comedy circus act by the Fanzini Brothers. From 12pm- 6pm on March 18 The Big Day Out will keep kids occupied for hours with a plethora of fun zones and hands-on workshops.
Children's Literary Adventure
The adventure stories Arthur Quinn and the World Serpent has made its way to the St. Patrick's Festival! There will be a variety of activities based around the stories that children can participate in and author Alan Early will be there to answer the question on the story as well. The fun starts at 11 am on March 19, those interested in attending must first register.
St. Patrick's Festival Parade
The parade is one of the most popular past times of the festival and this year brings another perk…a downloadable children's parade science pack! The pack can be downloaded from the St. Patrick's Festival site and will explore questions that children often wonder like "how is a rainbow formed," and "why do we dream." Companies participating in the parade will also tell their thoughts on the topic through their parade creations. The parade will start at the Parnell Square, Dublin 1 at 12:00 on March 17, don't forget your science pack!
If you and your family will be included in the 36 percent of overseas visitors that attend the festival, make sure you have international travel insurance that meets your needs.


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Brewers Butchers And Bartenders: Whislers Party In East Austin
Sunday nights are normally quiet affairs around Austin as folks are licking their wounds from Friday and Saturday and/or preparing for a busy work week by eating Jeno's pizza rolls and watching reruns of the A-Team on Netflix.
Most bars around town just sort of throw their hands up, put one lackadaisical barkeep behind the counter, and begin the countdown to closing time.
Not Whislers. The new-ish bar inside the former Rabbit's Lounge is throwing an industry night party featuring food from Salt and Time, a cask of beer from Independence as well as beer specials including $5 bottles of Bourbon County Stout from Goose Island, the much beloved indy brewing company that invoked the wrath of beer nerds worldwide by hopping in the sack with Anheuser Busch.
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Islam has two viewpoints on human beings and these viewpoints complete each other. They can provide us with a basis for all macro issues of our country and for all the plans that we will draw up in the future. The first viewpoint is about human beings as a single individual. Islam considers you, me and other people as individuals with the power to think and make decisions. Islam addresses individuals directly, gives them responsibilities and shows them great respect. I will speak about this matter later on. The second viewpoint considers human beings as a group of people. These two viewpoints are in line with and complete each other.
The first viewpoint addresses an individual. According to this viewpoint, man is a traveler who is taking a certain path. If he follows the right path, he will approach God Almighty: "Oh man, Surely you must strive to attain to your Lord, a hard striving until you meet Him" [The Holy Quran, 84: 6]. This path is defined as transition from worshiping oneself to worshiping God. Man should move away from worshiping himself and he should move towards worshipping God. This is the right path. From this viewpoint, the responsibility of an individual is to take this path. This viewpoint addresses each and every one of us. It does not matter if others do not take this path and it does not matter if the world becomes full of dark forces or it becomes infused with the light of faith. Each individual should only try to take this path. "Oh you who believe, guard your own souls: If you follow guidance, no hurt can come to you from those who stray" [The Holy Quran, 5: 105].
An individual should move away from the path of egoism and he should take the path of worshiping God. What should we do to prepare ourselves for taking this path. We want to take a certain path and therefore we need to prepare ourselves. We should observe religious obligations and avoid unlawful acts in preparation for this trip. For our trip, we need faith that acts like an engine and we also need moral virtues that act like our food supplies and that make it easy for us to follow this path. Another thing that we need is piety which means self-monitoring. We should monitor ourselves so that we do not deviate from this path. According to the first viewpoint, this is the responsibility of an individual. An individual should do his best to carry out this task at all times, whether during the government of prophets or during the government of dictators.
(Supreme Leader's Speech at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad -15/05/2007)


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By: Julio Cesar Medina, Senior Economist and Financial Analyst
Gold prices steadied on Thursday 15th November 2018, as the dollar regained the momentum it had lost over the last couple of days.
With the Brexit agreement by Britain thrown into turmoil, investors showed little interests in the gold market, as they sought cover from risky investments after the sudden political fallout.
Spot gold remained unchanged at $1,211.21 per ounce as prices rose by some 1 percent during the previous session. U.S gold future jumped up by some 0.1 percent to reach the price of $1,211.60 per ounce.
The dollar index made a considerable jump, leaving gold bullion as a less attractive option for investors looking to make temporary gains. The jump in the dollar is seen as an immediate repercussion of Britain's failing Brexit deal with the EU plunging into chaos.
However, the gold market didn't see an out and out fall, as the market emerged as a safe haven for some investors. Gold has been a traditional store of value during times of economic and political uncertainty, as the stock markets deteriorated. The stock markets suffered the major brunt of the turmoil, while gold survived because of its reputation as a strong safe haven during political crisis of sorts.
"We have seen some resignations from the British cabinet … so that uncertainty is offering some support to gold prices in the immediate term," said ING analyst Warren Patterson. He further added, "We will find very good support at $1,200 but will struggle to break up above $1,250 in the near term."
Things took an interesting turn in the deal between the European Union, as two top ministers left the British cabinet. Theresa May announced that she and her team of all top ministers had come to an agreement over the significant terms of the Brexit deal. But, just 12 hours after this announcement, Minister for Works and Pensions Esther McVey and Brexit Minister Dominic Raab quit their positions, saying they didn't support the draft agreement.
The dollar this year has emerged as a dominant safe haven asset used by investors to safeguard their finances. This has dented the appeal for gold, as the metal has fallen some 11 percent since the peak that was achieved in April.
The ongoing trade dispute between United States and China will also impact currency rates and gold rates as a repercussion. Both Xi Jinping from China and Donald Trump from America are expected to meet each other later this year at the sidelines of a major G20 summit expected to be held in Argentina later this month.
"If prices manage to remain above $1,210 there will be space for further recoveries, while another fall below the psychological threshold of $1,200 would represent a negative signal," said ActivTrades chief analyst Carlo Alberto De Casa in a note yesterday.
Among other metals, silver saw an increase of 0.1 percent to reach the price of $14.15 per ounce. The metal had previously fallen to its lowest in two years at $13.85 during the previous session.
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Running head: AFRICAN AMERICAN LANGUAGE SPEAKERS 1 FIRST AND SECOND GRADE TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN LANGUAGE SPEAKERS by Rita Suh A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION May 2015 Copyright 2015 Rita Suh
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It's normal for your vagina to have a slight odor, but a very strong smell may signal a problem.
Vaginal odor is any odor that comes from the vagina.
The intensity of this odor may vary during your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause.
You may also experience stronger smells after sexual intercourse or exercise.
An abnormally strong odor is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as burning, itching, discharge, or irritation.
Typically, vaginal odor is considered "normal" if you don't have other symptoms.
Some causes of vaginal odor may include:
Bacterial vaginosis This infection is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms may include a strong, fishy odor and a thin, gray discharge.
Poor hygiene Not bathing or showering regularly can lead to inflammation of the vaginal area, which can cause vaginal odor.
A forgotten tampon A very strong vaginal odor can occur if you forget to take a tampon out.
The smell should go away once the tampon is removed, but you should see your doctor if this happens to make sure you don't have an infection.
Sweating The skin around the vagina is prone to sweating, which can cause vaginal odor.
Trichomoniasis This sexually-transmitted infection (STI) can cause vaginal odor. Other STIs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, typically aren't accompanied by a strong smell.
Rectovaginal fistula This is an abnormal opening between the vagina and the rectum that allows feces to leak into the vagina, which can contribute to vaginal odor.
Cervical or vaginal cancer Vaginal odor is sometimes a symptom of these cancers.
Diet There's some evidence that what you eat can affect your vaginal odor. Foods like onion, coffee, asparagus, and certain spices are known to produce changes.
Medications Some drugs, such as antibiotics and herbal medicines, can change the way your vagina smells.
Hormonal changes Hormone treatments, such as birth control pills and vaginal creams, can alter your vaginal odor.
A change in hormone levels during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, or menstruation can also have an effect.
Douching is a method of washing that removes healthy bacteria from the vagina.
Doctors don't recommend douching because it can lead to many different health problems.
Because douching can change the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, it can raise your risk of infection — along with your chances of developing unwanted vaginal odor.
Douching and other cleansing products designed to help vaginal odor can actually make the problem worse in the long run.
Remedies for your vaginal odor will depend on the cause.
You may need to see your doctor for certain treatments.
Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic such as Cleocin (clindamycin), Flagyl (metronidazole), or Tindamax (tinidazole) if you have an infection such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.
In general, you can control mild vaginal odor by:
An herbal supplement called Femanol is also available to help reduce vaginal odor.
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Note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn't regulate supplements or confirm their safety or effectiveness, so you should use caution when using Femanol.
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Spinach Noodles and Dumplings II
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Spinach Noodles and Dumplings II
2 ten-inch squares of thick spinach noodle dough
20 plain dumpling skins or wrappers
20 shrimp, peeled, their veins removed and discarded, the shrimp coarsely chopped
10 dried shrimp, soaked until soft, then minced
1 cup ground pork butt
3 large wood ear fungus, soaked then coarsely chopped
2 Tablespoons peeled fresh ginger, coarsely minced
1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bullion powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 egg white
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 cups chicken stock
gai lan
stalks, peeled and cut into two-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons yellow chives
1. Cut the noodle dough into quarter-inch strips and boil for five minutes, then drain, and set these noodles aside in cool water.
2. Stir-fry the drained wood ear pieces in a dry wok for two minutes, then mix them with the shrimp, the pork, ginger, oyster sauce, bouillon powder, the egg white, and the cornstarch and stir until gluey; then set this aside.
3. Put a teaspoon of this mixture into one wrapper, seal with cold water, and put it into three cups of boiling water and boil for five minutes or until the dumplings rise to the top of the water. Then drain them, and set them into a pot with the sesame oil, ground pepper, and the chicken stock.
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I feel most people don't realize just how precious and short life is. Or fragile. It can be taken away by a psychotic lunatic while you're out having fun with thousands of people who saved their hard-earned money for a vacation. It can be taken away by our vices. It can be taken away before it even begins. Life gets crazy and challenging, and suddenly we don't think about taking it all in. We take it all for granted, feeling entitled to it, superior to our ancestors and fellow species on this planet.
I thought about last time I went to Las Vegas. I was hugely pregnant, venturing up and down the very familiar strip (I've been to Vegas way too many times), enjoying the different people and the fun atmosphere while Rick attended and presented in some CWG seminars. I thought about how I had been completely unprepared if anything were to happen then like it did on Monday. Sure, I'm always quite aware of my surroundings (don't forget I grew up in São Paulo, Brazil), but you never go out into the world thinking this will be your last day. The same way the victims of that senseless shooting didn't. It's sad to realize that those victims were parents, siblings, sons, daughters, husbands, and wives. So much more than just faces on a victim's list. I've been fortunate enough that I've never lost a loved one in such a tragic way, and I must remember to never take anything or anyone for granted. We did have an unfortunate death in the family on Monday as well, on Rick's side of the family. It was unimaginable, devastating, and random to say the least, and it only reinforces that we must love and care for one another as if there was no tomorrow.
In a much lighter tone, we're in October. We have two awesome weddings to attend and participate in – I'll be a bridesmaid in my work wife's wedding (Krystina) this coming Sunday and Rick will be a groomsman in the wedding of two of our beloved LARP friends. As excited as I am to be part of these two amazing, power couples' big day, I'm also very stressed. Money needs to be spent on things other than we've budgeted for, shifts must be covered at work so I can be there for Krystina and to take care of the girls during Zach and Hannah's wedding, logistics must be figured out for our babies… All on top of our normal chaos and stress. And, adding insult to injury, we just found out my school loans will be going up by $300 a month. We absolutely cannot afford that, so Rick and I have spent a lot of time researching and brainstorming, trying to find alternatives and possible second jobs. The latter would be more undesirable, because more time away from home means a sad Camila who will spend even less time with her babies and husband and more babysitting costs. We've thrown around the idea of just moving to Syracuse so we could have his (very willing) family to help with the girls, potentially eliminating the babysitting costs. It'd also mean a lot to us to have the family nearby, having the girls grow up with their second cousin Maddox and his soon-to-be-born sibling (we find out on Saturday what his momma, Kate, is having), and having me and Rick spend time with everyone. We love seeing them, and we are always bummed out on the drive back home. But, because his job is here, there's only a very slim chance of that happening for us, unfortunately.
Lastly, River and Lydia give me life. Though the journey of Motherhood has left scarred, exhausted, a little bitter, and forever changed, I am beyond grateful to be walking this path. Our 28-weeker preemies are two weeks shy of being 10 months, 4 days away from being 7 months developmentally, and they never cease to amaze us. They had their 9-month checkup and round one of their flu shots on Tuesday, and they are doing absolutely amazing. River clocked in at 15lbs 13oz and 28in, Lydia at 15lbs 4oz and 27.5in. They are both on the 50th and 70th percentile for their actual, 9 month age for their length and head measurements! They. Are. Sprouting!! They're still in the 10th percentile for weight on their actual age chart, but they're clearly strong little ladies who love eating. At this rate, I'm pretty sure they'll be taller than their 4'11" tall mother. Hey, don't laugh at my height, I saw that. Ahem. Anyway. River has been trying to move around while on her tummy, and Lydia will probably be a Congressional Speaker or something because she is always talking and flailing her little arms. Lydia has also gone back to saying "mama", much to my heart's content. River still calls for "dada" when I ask her if she can say anything else. There's still hope for that one.
Holy shit, they'll be turning one in less than three months.
All in all, life has a way of kicking you while you're down, especially when it comes to finances. I've been contemplating leaving my company and getting a night-shift job so we can cut back on expenses, but then I wouldn't have time to sleep. I've been researching ways to get my voice out there through writing jobs, but half of it has been a little shady and the other half requires years of experience. I wish talent, passion, and potential could be acknowledged instead of experience. I also wish I had more patience. But I am learning – being a mom has definitely taught me to be patient. Here I sit, at almost 29 years of age, having what I've recently described as a mid-life crisis. It sometimes feels like an existential crisis, to be quite honest. I've contemplated over stupid mistakes I have done, such as dropping out of college twice and never graduating, but I'm glad those mistakes we made. Life is strange and beautiful in its weird ways – whatever I feel my biggest mistakes were, they inevitably took me to all the joy I have in my life now. In hindsight, I should have graduated college with either a Flight Dispatch or Criminal Justice degree. I'd have a better, higher paying job and a piece of paper to show for all the student loan debt I'm in. But then again, I'm really glad I didn't. I wouldn't have become a Flight Attendant, I wouldn't have met Rick on that 25 minute flight, I wouldn't have married the man of my dreams. I certainly wouldn't have my two amazing daughters, and I doubt I would've ever started this blog or find this unannounced passion for writing. I would likely be miserably married to my then-fiancee, quite possibly divorced, with nothing but regret and a sense of loss.
I love my crazy life, I embrace the challenges (though it doesn't mean I enjoy them in the least bit), we grow into changes and adjust. I won't ever take any of it for granted, though. Those will show in my character, my strengths, my boldness. I've grown quite a lot in the last few months, more than I ever had before (but not physically). I have no regrets, only gratitude for where I find myself today – sitting on the couch, typing away on my laptop, Zelda's head on my knee, Rick on his laptop beside me, and two beautiful daughters snoozing away upstairs. I'd never wish for anything different. I'd never have it any other way.


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That's right. As any breast feeding mum will tell you, a breast pump isn't just any old mum-baby accessory. It's an investment. And having the right one for your nursing needs can make your life a whole lot easier. For that reason I've put together the five key questions every mum-to-be should ask herself before she takes the plunge.
In the early days of breast feeding many women find that expressing helps to increase milk flow. If you're planning to pump for this period only, you may decided to opt for a manual pump, which will be considerably cheaper than an electric one. A great option is the Mii Manual Breast Pump which is lightweight, compact and simple to use.
That said, the downside of manual pumps is that they can be slow and require one or both hands to operate, so if your plan is to express several times a day, and you want those sessions to be as short as possible, it might be worth spending a little more and investing in a double electric breast pump, such as the Medela Freestyle.
For those who plan to pump predominantly at home, a breast pump with a large noisy motor isn't likely to be an issue. However, if you are intending to return to work down the line, and your plan is to continue expressing, you may find a discreet low-noise pump better suits your needs.
Breast pumps range massively in price from super-basic to the bells and whistles variety, and how much you spend really depends on your needs. As a rule, the more expensive products are faster, longer lasting and have more features, like double-pumping, adjustable speed and suction settings.


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As promised, I took a bunch of pictures of our chicken processing on Sunday. All in all, Josh, Patrick & Jamie butchered 28 chickens (15 roasters and 13 laying hens for stew and stock) in about five to six hours with Everett and I looking on. Someone asked whether Everett understood what was happening. I let him watch for awhile and he seemed fascinated and attentive, not bothered at all. He spent most of the day in the sandbox, more absorbed with his shovel and tractor than the chickens. He is very used to the chickens by now, so….He did really like the broilers while they were alive. He would wander over to their coop, open the door and go in and hang out with him. Yesterday while we were finishing up in packout, he wandered over to their coop and they weren't there. I'm not sure what he thought about that. I wonder if he made the connection with the events of the preceding day.
I did have an opportunity to slaughter a chicken, but I wasn't able to bring myself to do it. I'm not sure why it was difficult for me. Life and death are so much a part of the farm, but when I went to do it, I just couldn't. I was happy to read a very thoughtful post from Val from Mossback Farm about raising animals for slaughter. Check it out here. She reviews the book Compassionate Carnivore, which I think I'll order from the library today.
The poultry equipment belongs to a cooperative of ten farms that share the equipment on a lottery system. Everyone paid a share to join the cooperative and buy the equipment and then we pay a per bird fee when we use it. It works out great. So, for, all of you who don't know how to butcher a chicken, here's the process.
You start by putting them in kill cones and cutting their jugular vein and then letting them bleed thoroughly before scalding them. The kill cones keep them calm and prevent them from flapping around. Here, Josh shows Jamie how to do it.
And then you scald the bird to loosen the feathers. You do this in water that is 140 degrees. This particular scalder is heated by propane. Josh woke up at about 4am on Sunday to start the scalder and have it ready to go by 8 or so.
And then the birds go into the plucker, which is this very efficient round machine with plastic fingers that when you turn it on, the birds go round and round until all the feathers are plucked off. It saves so much time to use this plucker! Doing it by hand takes so much longer. You let the birds spin for about a minute so you don't bruise their skin. The feathers come out a little chute onto the ground. Great for the compost!
And then the birds go to the eviscerating table. This is an actual old-time eviscerating table that Margaret from Rogue Valley Brambles donated to the coop. It has a hole in the middle for the innards to fall through and lips all around the side of the table so the birds don't slide onto the ground. The eviscerating isn't really very fun. You have to cut off the oil gland, pull out the crop, the gizzard, the intestines, the heart, cut off the feet and head. For the laying hens, we left the neck and feet on so I could make stock. The feet have a lot of nutrition and provide gelatin for broth. Jamie & Patrick kept a lot of the other parts like the head and other innards to make stock. For the roasters, we took the feet, neck and heads off so we could just roast the chicken whole.
Jamie and Patrick happily eviscerating. They really rocked it! And that's it for the birds. They get rinsed with water, thrown into cold water with ice until they are packed into freezer bags and put in the freezer. We are so happy it is done and look forward to raising more meat birds next year.
On the poultry front, Josh ordered 150 baby laying hens to arrive on November 7th. Oh boy! He assures me that he has a plan for this — new housing, new pasture, new feed, an egg handler's license. While this is all in his head, I've asked him to put it all into writing for me in the next few months–I want to see the number crunching and the plans for marketing the dozens and dozens of eggs we are going to have in the spring. I am really hoping this won't be a money losing endeavor, but he assures me that he is up to the challenge. Really, the challenge is finding cheaper sources of certified organic feed and getting an egg handler's license, so we can move eggs into restaurants and stores. That's the big plan anyway. I'm being supportive, but skeptical at the same time.
This week is the last of some of our markets. Sigh of relief. The Siskiyou CSA ends this week as does the Saturday Ashland market. That leaves us with one farmers market per week until November 18th, our restaurant accounts and some wholesaling to the Ashland Food Cooperative. I keep thinking it is going to slow down, but it hasn't yet. I'm looking forward to slow mornings, coffee in bed and sitting by the fire with a book, while Josh takes Everett out to play in the snow.


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Car Accident Attorneys in Marion, IL
Call the Marion, IL, car accident attorneys at the Dixon Injury Firm for legal representation.
Car Accident Attorneys in Marion, IL. At the Dixon Injury Firm, we provide legal counsel to people in Southern Illinois and St. Louis. It is our goal at the Dixon Injury Firm to bring professional legal representation to clients and their families. One area of specialization is car accidents, and helping families trying to get full compensation after a wreck. Please contact Dixon today for free case review and consultation. If we don't win, you don't pay.
The car accident attorneys in Marion support car accident victims and their families in Illinois and Missouri who need legal counsel. Below are some tips potential victims in Marion, IL, need to know about car accidents and winning a car accident claim.
- According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 52 percent of personal injury claims were a result of traffic accidents. Five percent involve product liability, 15 percent medical malpractice, and the remaining 28 percent "other."
- Typically, insurers pay out half of accident fees, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The amount of compensation you may be able to get varies on the claim. Usually, car crash claims in Marion consider lost career opportunity, pain and suffering, medical expenses, rehab, and any punitive damages.
- The average personal injury award is around $30,000. Medical malpractice and product liability cases are usually more expensive to defendants than premise liability or car accidents.
- Wrongful death is a common cause to begin a claim. According to the Centers for Disease Control, these are the fatality numbers from 2015: Unintentional Poisoning (47,478), Unintentional Falls (33,381), Motor Vehicles (37,757), Unintentional Injuries (146,571). OSHA reports that common workplace deaths involve electrocutions, being struck by an object, and falls. Millions of people are injured or killed in vehicle accidents every year.
- Receiving legal counsel from the Dixon Injury Firm is as straightforward as reaching out to the Marion car accident attorneys at (314) 409-7060. Chris Dixon offers 24/7 support, free consultations, and case reviews. View Dixon's cases here.
Having settled more than $50 million throughout his career, Chris Dixon is a leading car accident attorney in Marion, IL. It's essential for victims and their families to call our firm now. The sooner you get a Marion car accident attorney, the faster you can get the reimbursement you deserve.
Types of Car Accident Claims in Marion
There are a number of types of car accidents. According to the RMIIA, the reimbursement for these crashes varies based on precedents and the state the accident occurred. No matter what, it is vital to have a consultation with a Marion, IL, car accident attorney. The local attorneys at the Dixon Injury Firm specialize in helping victims with the types of claims listed below.
Dixon also handles a number of road construction accidents each year. On average, there are about 4,000 commercial truck fatalities every year, which equals about 9.5% of all auto-related deaths. About 500,000 cyclists are injured with nearly 1,000 fatalities annually. According to HG, nearly three-fourths of motorcycle injuries involve other vehicles.
Reimbursement for Marion Car Accident Claims
The Marion car accident attorneys at Dixon offer assistance to car accident victims and their families in Marion. Our personal injury attorneys help you figure out how much your car accident case is worth, which allows you to pay off medical expenses and recover without financial strains.
Here are the common damages paid after a car accident settlement:
- Ambulance Fees
- Funeral Costs
- Pain and Suffering
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Household/Vehicle Modifications
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Career Potential
- Reduced Earning Capacity
- Loss of Joy of Life
- Punitive Damages
- Wrongful Deaths
- Court Fees
How to Win a Car Accident Case in Marion, IL
As a notable Marion car accident attorney, Christopher Dixon has built a reputation on results. Pedestrian, truck, car, and bike accident victims can expect exceptional legal representation from the Dixon Injury Firm. We fight to win. Here are more must-knows about car accident claims in Marion:
- How much does it cost to start an injury case? Dixon offers free legal representation to Marion car accident victims. There is no initial cost for new clients. If you win the case, legal fees will be paid based on a percentage of the reward.
- What is the payout if I win? Car accident attorneys will likely tell you this number differs dramatically. Comparative fault is a factor, in addition to the total amount of medical bills, lifestyle damage, and other expenses. Your Marion car accident lawyer will work to maximize the reward.
- How long do cases take to settle? This also depends on numerous factors. The sooner you start the process by calling a Marion car accident attorney, the faster you can reach a settlement. Most cases are settled outside of court, but anything that goes to trial may take longer.
- How do I start a traffic crash claim? It is simple: Contact a Marion car accident attorney today at (314) 409-7060 for a free case review and consultation. There's nothing to lose. Our car accident lawyers are here to help.
Winning an auto accident case takes perserverance and patience. As mentioned before, having an attorney on your side that excels at car accident cases is a major help and can ensure a win. If you have other questions about claims or car accident attorneys in Marion, visit our FAQs and check out these testimonials.
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Considering all the traffic accident statistics out there, there is a chance you may be involved in one eventually. The Dixon Injury Firm proud to serve clients throughout Missouri and Illinois. Contact the Dixon Injury Firm 24/7 at (314) 409-7060 for additional information about our services, a free case review, and consultation. Our Car Accident Lawyers in Marion, IL, look forward to hearing from you.
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Homestay Laos village promises to satisfy travelers who want to learn authentic culture and lifestyle of the locals via the overnight stay in their houses. Though you might not understand any of the words spoken around, just smile, watch, and enjoy what is going on. Notably, homestay in a distant hill tribe village in Laos brings the excitingly new experiences.
Laos Homestay at a Remote Hill Tribe Village nearby Luang Prabang
You might first wonder how it will be when you stay overnight in the one-room home, with an unclean floor and a single light bulb. And, how it will be when you're around by around 20 unknown people who are watching your movements with the smile. Lots of new and exciting experiences await you during the homestay in Laos this way. You will never know "how it will be" until you actually experience it.
It's recommended to work with White Elephant Adventure who can arrange a safe trek to an off-the-beaten-track Hmong hill tribe village, close to Luang Prabang. The trip provides authentic interactions with the hill tribe villagers and cultural experiences. So, what makes this Laos homestay different? Here are some of the highlights:
- The villagers are likely to treat you as if you were their old friends and even the family members. Know that hugs might be given prior to introducing names.
- You will see the pristine village of the Hmong people that might be unseen by the other foreign eyes. There appears the wooden and thatch-roofed houses, simple working tools, no toilet in the house, etc. Rather, the toilets can be the tiny huts outside the house. What's more, bathing is often in a river nearby the village or by putting water from the buckets to pour over. And, Laos food is made by the local ingredients while sleeping is with the mosquito nets.
- Some local kids and adults would love to practice their English speaking. So, if wanted, you can teach them and have an enjoyable conversation about their life stories and culture. Little by little, you get to know the others better, and the stay will become enjoyable.
- You will witness the local custom and ceremony. For instance, in Laos village, when a person has a new bike, then that bike needs to be blessed by the old shaman. This case, the village shaman will lit incense and chant when smoke is filling the room. After that, he passes the pieces of string to the other people who will take turn tying those pieces to the new bike. There will be more different rituals to know.
More Villages for Homestay in Laos
Several villages in Laos are open for the homestay service that allows foreign guests to see their living ways, learn their culture, live in their houses, share family meals, and take part in the chores. So, for the real Laos experiences, get to know the following Laos homestay accommodation.
- Akha Village in Phongsali
- Ban Chaleurnsouk in Luang Namtha
- Nam Ha Hill Tribe in Luang Namtha
- Ban Nam Deat Mai in Muang Sing
- Don Daeng in Champasak
You can directly contact the provincial tourism departments to book your homestay or do it through the travel agents. For example, for a homestay in Akha Village (Phongsali Province), it's easy to make a direct contact to Phongsali Provincial Tourism Department or through the travel agent of Indochina Charm Travel Laos.
Most village homestay addresses in Laos are in the rural places, which means the living conditions are very basic and different from your places. Be prepared for the new experiences, get yourself immersed in local life rhythm at least one night, and really enjoy your homestay in Laos.


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Valleys Lifestyle Centre finalists
Valleys Lifestyle Centre in Clare has been announced as a Council/Licensed Fitness Centre of the Year Finalist in the 2019 Australian Fitness Awards.
Valleys manager Ben Whalan said through vision and new energy, the centre had created a community hub.
"...by delivering valued services and programming, best utilising the multiple amenities available at the much-loved centre," Mr Whalan said.
Fitness Australia, the national peak industry association, chief executive officer Barrie Elvish, said the Australian Fitness Awards provided an opportunity for businesses and individuals to be acknowledged for their contribution to the industry and the impact they have in their communities.
"The achievements of our 2019 finalists demonstrate their commitment and pride in supporting members to lead an active and healthy lifestyle for better health," Mr Elvish said.
The 2019 Australian Fitness Awards include 10 awards categories, covering emerging exercise professionals, individuals delivering exercise, businesses providing fitness services and community exercise programs.
National winners will be announced at an event in Sydney on Thursday, April 11. To learn more visit awards.fitness.org.au


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We were on the South Downs Way, one of England's fine walking paths and staying at the Frog Firle Youth Hostel.
For an interesting description of this youth hostel see the article: South Downs Way – Frogs and White Horses
Breakfast with youth hostellers Alan and Jane. Alan mentioned that he made bike wheels for a hobby. In those days, one of the conditions for staying at an English youth hostel, you had to perform a task, such as cleaning, or sweeping the floor. This wasn't a bad idea per se, but that with not allowing alcohol on site, made the UK youth hostels a little behind the times compared with those on the continent.
After completing our duties we walked to Alfriston, on another clear sunny, day. Alfriston was an atmospheric village. There was Spencer's General Store and Post Office. In here for postcards, stamps and apples. Next, Woods, the butcher shop was open – pleasantly old-fashioned. We bought some sausages for tonight's meal.
It was time to get back on the South Downs Way. We spent the next few hours ascending the ridges of the rolling downs. It was fairly difficult work and it seemed to take a lot longer than yesterday's walk. We passed a few walkers, stopping to exchange walking experiences or a simple 'hello'. We came to the top of a river valley and descended to the Ouse River. We crossed the railway line and reached Southease, but found that there were no shops. There was a pleasant green and St. Peter's Church with its round tower.
By (3.30 pm) now we were really hungry. Luckily we had some snacks packed away for just these times. We recommend to always take some trail mix – a mixture of nuts, chocolate and seeds of your choice. Also some fruit. Cookies, crackers and peanuts. And water, as you never know when you'll get thirsty.
We hoped to find accommodation at the Telscombe Youth Hostel. According to our map, from Southease we still had a 3 ½ km walk up a hill.
This turned out to be the case. Feeling tired, we plodded on and over the hill, finally spying the village of Telscombe in the distance. It looked fantastic. Our only concern was that Telscombe was at the end of a dead-end road and if there wasn't accommodation there, we would have to backtrack some distance to get to the next possible accommodation.
We followed the path down and arrived at the youth hostel. While we waited for the hostel to be opened at 5.00 pm, I had a look at our guidebook which read, "The Prime Meridian passes just to the east of Telscombe". Also that Virginia Woolf's house, Rodmell, was nearby.
Margaret the warden arrived and we were relieved to find that we there was accommodation available. It was a great little hostel and that night we cooked our sausages.
Today's walk was worth it. And now showers, food, time to read the papers, crosswords and comfy beds!


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Youth Programming
Our youth programming offers education and support to youth 9 – 19 years struggling with a mental illness. Our facilitators offer care, committment, and personal experience with mental illness.
Our Youth Programming includes:
- Support groups
- Peer support via phone
- One-on-one peer support sessions
- Camps
Youth support groups and peer support are free of charge and registration is not required. Registration is required for one-on-one peer support sessions only.
View our calendar for youth support group dates.
For more information or for peer support, contact Aly through email or by phone (204) 786-0987.
ROCK IT OUT! Summer Band Camp
Where teens, 12-17 affected by mental illness can connect, have fun and rock out. It's the perfect opportunity to gain confidence and a sense of community through music.
- July 2 - July 12
- July 15 - July 26
- July 29 - August 9
- August 12 - August 23
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre
Price: $150 for every two-week session.
Registration is required, contact Aly to register.
Introducing to you... our summer youth camp staff and team!!! Meet the team!
Brodie is a 24 year old unicycle enthusiast & DJ. He loves sharing stories about his life and is looking forward to a career working in children's mental health.
Victoria is 21 years old taking her bachelors of psychology and loves playing volleyball and spending time with youth.
Mikayla is our 22 year old Youth Program Outreach Coordinator and our Assistant Camp Director. Mikayla recently was accepted into psychiatric nursing and she loves to be outdoors!
Jessica is 25 years old and works as our prenatal/ pregnancy and postpartum coordinator. She has a passion for working with youth and a love for the arts and music.
Jordan is a 18 year old soon to be high school graduate! He has a passion for helping youth with their mental health and promoting mental wellness. Jordan admires cars & spending time with friends laughing.
Sydney is a former camp attendee who loves music and pasta. She is one of the facilitators for the teen groups here at MDAM. This year she is returning as a camp councillor with a passion helping youth be their best selves.
Rylene is our fantastic intern from Maples who is spending the summer working with our youth! She is a violinist, pianist, vocalist and creative artist. She is dedicated to helping end the stigma surround mental illness.
Our camp director, Aly will be celebrating her 25th birthday this summer at the camp doing what she loves: playing music, facilitating workshops, helping youth express themselves, being creative and working hard with a dedicated team.
Bison's Herd for Youth to be Heard!!
Did you know people ages 15-24 are more likely than any other age range to experience mental illness or addiction?? Well its true and the University of Manitoba Bisons and the Mood Disorders of Manitoba (MDAM) want to let you know that its okay to experience mental illness and addiction and to talk openly about it! Talking openly can be the first step to healing and recovery and thats what we all want..... to reach a point where we could feel mentally healthy and happy again!!!
MDAM has been helping people, help themselves for over 35 years and will be launching brand new support services and programs! This year, MDAM is GIVING BACK to the University of Manitoba by providing FREE Peer Support training through UMSU! The bison's encourage everyone to provide a donation to MDAM's youth programming! To donate click through... http://weblink.donorperfect.com/bison...


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Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania legislature approved legislation to create an authority to operate a state-based health insurance exchange for Affordable Care Act individual market plan, according to Senator Mario Scavello (R-40).
House Bill 3 will also permit the Commonwealth to apply for a waiver to create a reinsurance program to drive down premium increases in the individual market. The federal government has provided greater flexibility and opportunities for states through such waivers.
The bill was approved earlier this week by the Senate Baking and Insurance Committee, chaired by Scavello. The amended bill passed the Senate yesterday and was returned to the House of Representatives for concurrence. House Bill 3 is now headed to the Governor for his signature.
"I believe this will result in better insurance premiums for Pennsylvanians," Scavello said. "The Commonwealth is taking the lead on this vital issue rather than depend on the federal government."
You can follow Senator Scavello on Twitter and Facebook.
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