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How To Prepare Your Kid For Their Very First Day Of School, According To Teachers
Back-to-school advertisements are everywhere, which can mean only one thing. Well, a couple of things: summer is ending and you have to start preparing your kid for school. This can be even more daunting if your child is just starting their education journey and you have no prior experience, other than your own. If that's the case, then you're likely scouring the internet to learn how to prepare your kid for their first day of school.
It's easy to rely on tips from parents who've been there, barely survived that. But in order to find out how to get your child ready for this important milestone, Romper spoke with the people who would know best: the teachers.
Although some of their advice like, "buy school supplies" or "stay positive" may seem obvious, there is actually a bigger reason why teachers pass on these words of wisdom. Additionally, there are a lot of tips only a teacher has the insight to share with you, and many of them are things I never considered when thinking about taking my kid to school.
So if you're gearing up for your child's first day ever, even if it's not your first child to go to school, you'll want to check out the best ways to be prepared, according to teachers.
1. Go To Open House
Among all of the teachers Romper spoke with, almost every single one urged parents to go to open house. Seventh grade teacher Logan Stapp Schamerloh says it's so important because it "makes the first day less overwhelming for the students." Additionally, it helps them get used to the new environment and meet other kids and teachers. It's also extremely helpful for parents to prepare themselves, meet the teachers, and get questions answered.
2. Bring School Supplies To Open House
In an interview with Romper, Pre-K teacher Wendy Boling says it's also a good idea to bring school supplies with you to open house, because it'll be one less thing to take care of the first day of school. As teachers are showing kids where their things will go and where they'll sit, parents can help kids put supplies in the right spot ahead of time.
3. Avoid Lingering If Your Child Cries
If your child cries during drop-off, it's important that you get out fast. "The sooner you leave, the sooner they stop crying," second grade Teacher Tiffany Wilson tells Romper. You may feel obligated to stick around, but that actually tends to prolong the situation and prevent teachers from stepping in to defuse.
4. Discuss Lunchtime Beforehand
Wilson also says that with the new routine, it's smart to make sure your child is clear on what they're having for lunch. Lunchtime is often a confusing period at the start of a new year, for both teachers and kids. Make sure your child knows what food is for lunch, what is for snack, and what they can't eat, if they have allergies.
5. Don't Skip The First Morning Bus Ride
In an interview with Romper, middle school teacher Erlene Tweet says that if your kid is riding the bus during the year, they need to do so from day one. Riding the bus to school the first day helps familiarize them for their after school trip home. Plus, it makes for cute pictures.
6. Stay Positive When Referring To School
In an interview with Parenting From The Heart, Professor Sheila Pace said it's vital to have positive communication about school with your kids. As a parent, you may want to problem-solve or sympathize with your child if they're not looking forward to school, but it's important not to add fuel to the fire. Get your child excited by having conversations and playtime based around topics your kids will focus on in their class.
7. Share Learning Needs Or Health Concerns
Pace also said it's important to be open with the school about any struggles your child may have. If there's a learning concern or health issue, make it a priority to speak with your child's teacher and principal before school starts so they can provide the right support.
8. Start A Morning Routine Before The First Day
On top of all the changes that come with starting school, you have to deal with a different morning routine. Fourth grade teacher Bryanna Norman tells Romper that it's beneficial to start your new routine prior to the first day of school so you don't have to endure any tears on day one.
9. Send Kids With A Photo, Not Comfort Toys Or Blankets
Although a lot of parents may want to send kids to school with their favorite stuffed animal or blanket, that actually tends to cause more problems. Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Katie Franiuk says you should swap the top for a family photo that they can easily view when they are feeling nervous.
10. Make Extra Effort To Be Early For Pick Up
Franiuk says it can be scar for kids to wait for their parent to arrive. Especially on the very first day of such a big change, not seeing mom or dad as school comes to an end can be overwhelming. Although it's inevitable the day will come when you're late, avoid it on the first day.
11. Go Over The Basics
Pace also told Parenting From The Heart that you should instill a sense of identity in your child before their first day. This means going over their full name, their parents' names, and go over some of the questions that may come up when interacting with new kids and teachers.
12. Plan A Visit To The School Playground
For a light-hearted and fun way to prepare your kids for their new environment, Wilson suggests visiting the school's playground one day during the summer. Much like attending open house or other school events before the first day, this is another, more personal way to help your kids get comfortable and create positive memories in the process.
13. Grab A School Supplies List Online
In an interview with Romper, sixth grade teacher Taylor O'Keefe says getting school supplies beforehand makes the learning experience much smoother for everyone. Not to mention when kids don't have all of their supplies, teachers are often the ones paying for the missing items or having to take time out of class to, for example, send kids to the bathroom for a tissue. Checkin with your school beforehand, or utilize Target's School List Assist to see what your child needs.

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Author(s): Wendy Harmer
One evening, Pearlie the park fairy finds a lost doll sitting under a bush. Dolly is very sad because she has lost her little girl. What can Pearlie do? Organise a glittering, glowing, glorious concert, that's what! And all the animals in the park can help, too.
WENDY HARMER began her career as a journalist and has had a hugely successful career in comedy - on stage, television and radio. She has written many scripts for television and theatre, and six books for adults. Her PEARLIE IN THE PARK books - a series for young readers - are bestsellers in Australia and have been published in ten countries around the world. The animated PEARLIE is now screening on Australian TV. Wendy lives in Sydney with her husband, Brendan, and their two children, Marley and Maeve. I LOST MY MOBILE AT THE MALL is Wendy's first novel for teens. She hopes it won't be her last! GYPSY TAYLOR is a production designer and illustrator whose career spans film, advertising and animation. Since graduating from NIDA with a design degree, she has worked as a costumer illustrator on a number of feature films including THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and Baz Luhrmann's AUSTRALIA. Gypsy is currently illustrating more Pearlie books for Random House. MIKE ZARB has been a storyboard artist and illustrator for over fifteen years, and has worked for various animation studios around the world. His animation design background influenced the creation of his vibrant illustrations of Pearlie and her friends.


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BOSTON (WHDH) — Each year, volunteers for the NORAD Tracks Santa program follow Santa on his journey to deliver gifts around the globe.
The radar even spotted Santa during his stop in Boston around midnight. More than seven billion presents were delivered this year for those on the "nice" list, says the tracker.
Each year, NORAD volunteers track Santa on his journey to deliver gifts around the globe.
First lady Michelle Obama was one of those volunteers, telling kids across the country how much progress Santa is making in his gift-giving journey.
It's the last time she'll carry out her annual tradition. The first lady spent roughly a half-hour on Saturday talking with kids. In a transcript of the calls, she told callers that Santa was flying over Malta, Sardinia and Hungary.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
So I get home and I find this in my refrigerator~
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Didn't even know that was possible!
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Monday, September 03, 2012
Sunday, September 02, 2012
This Rolito Go/Jason Ivler wannabe
is still being hunted as I write this~
if you know him, be a Jesse Robredo
and report him to the authorities,
before he does more harm to others.
from the Facebook account of Rochelle Roman-Dela Cruz:
This guy just did a hit and run on our car at 6pm, August 31,2012.
My husband's car was on 32nd Ave., Global City exiting to Kalayaan Ave. while this guy was on the lane going up to the ramp to Makati. He tried to cut in and transfer to my husband's lane (sumisingit) and hit our car instead. Then he "tried" to hit the car more so that my husband would get out of the way. When my husband asked for his license he said he doesn't have one and that the car was his mom's. (huh?) He also said "YOU PEOPLE don't give way." (duh?! He was on the wrong lane.) Then he went back in the vehicle and drove away heading up the ramp to Makati. My husband could not chase him since our car was already blocked by the pole dividing the bridge and 32nd Avenue. (So now you also know where he was trying to cut in line).
In case you find this car, pls let me know ASAP.
Pls also share thanks!
He intentionally hit our car out of frustration. He hit BOTH doors of the car and no where close to the rear bumper (in case you'd think he miscalculated trying to cut in behind our vehicle.) My husband couldn't get down and had to move the car. It was also the car in front of ours that he initially had a difficult time trying to cut in. He asked my husband to leave and move on as if nothing happened because they were causing traffic. He also added that it was only a "scratch" anyway. I assure you that the dent and the giant paint transfer from one door to the other was not JUST A SCRATCH."
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Not to be insensitive make light of the incident, but on Facebook,
Pinoys will be Pinoys and will find the humor
in anything and everything:
in anything and everything:
moral of the story: DON'T let jesus take the wheel?
Hahaha! Good one, May. That Carrie Underwood is full of shit.
St. Luke yan di si Jesus. Tignan mo kong saan siya galing~
Isumbong kay Carabuena!
Akala ko si Thor nanaman eh.
Bo Bice?
This is obviously fake. Jesus would only drive an Accord.
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Earlier this week,
this photo went viral~
supposedly because it shows
a brassiere-free Selena Gomez.
Honestly, I can't tell.
Oh, and don't feel too pervy, gentlemen.
a brassiere-free Selena Gomez.
Honestly, I can't tell.
Oh, and don't feel too pervy, gentlemen.
She's 20 years old, of legal age.
A couple of days later,
the paparazzi caught her seemingly pants-free.
Put on your clothes, young lady!!!
If her boyfriend's encouraging her, then that means...
The Bieb's The Pervert?
Justin's NOT Gay!!!
If her boyfriend's encouraging her, then that means...
The Bieb's The Pervert?
Justin's NOT Gay!!!


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A new non-profit organization has been founded in honor of late Montgomery Gentry member Troy Gentry. The Troy Gentry Foundation will officially launch with a benefit concert in January.
Created by Gentry's wife Angie and some friends, the Troy Gentry Foundation will offer financial support to cancer research organizations, groups that assist military families and organizations that focus on music education, according to AllAccess. Angie Gentry explains that the foundation's founders "wanted to do something to keep the spirit of Troy's generous heart alive and honor his memory."
On Jan. 9, the Grand Ole Opry will host a benefit concert, the proceeds of which will support the Troy Gentry Foundation, the Opry Trust Fund, the TJ Martell Foundation, Make-a-Wish and the Journey Home Project, and provide music education scholarships and instruments for students in Kentucky, Troy Gentry's home state. Blake Shelton and SiriusXM DJ Storme Warren will host the show, which will feature performances from Gentry's duo partner Eddie Montgomery, as well as Jimmie Allen, Halfway to Hazard, Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, Jon Pardi, Rascal Flatts, Jeffrey Steele, Neil Thrasher and more.
Gentry died in a helicopter crash in Medford, N.J., on Sept. 8, 2017; he and Montgomery were scheduled to perform there that evening. Gentry was removed from the helicopter crash wreckage at the scene but was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. In addition to Gentry, the helicopter's pilot, James Evan Robinson, died in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the crash expands upon initial reports that the helicopter pilot experienced mechanical issues prior to crashing.


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There are so many facts surrounding the insurance industry that aren't common knowledge (both to customers and independent insurance agents). Here are interesting"did you know" trivia and facts about the insurance industry we gathered.
- By paying your auto insurance premiums annually rather than by each month you will lower the premiums you have to pay by quite a good amount.
- Even if your friend is driving your car and there is an accident you will be the one who must file the claim.
- Make sure when you sell your car to someone that you transfer the names as soon as possible otherwise you are still responsible for the car even if the new driver was driving the car at the time.
- Nearly 50 percent of premiums actually go to the administrative costs
- There is a mandatory coverage that 21 states have that is specially for uninsured motorcycle drivers.
- The Amish believed that insurance meant they had no trust in god and they saw it the same way with social security as well, so they would accept no social security benefits or any insurance policies.
- Netherlands happens to be the only country that has a law of health insurance being compulsory for everyone. However, the premium costs are not charged via age groups or your health status.
- Funny enough there isn't an insurance company that is happy to take on Jacki Chans productions. Jackie Chan trains his stuntmen himself and takes their medical bills straight from his own wallet.
- Sony sells electronics and has become well known for this, but the insurance division is their biggest source of their profits.
- In 2012 a woman was billed $4800 after being in an accident.
When the hospital realized she got an insurance claim settlement she then received a bill for over $20,000 and went against her property to get the money.
- A life insurance isn't adding a monetary value to a life it more so works as compensating the financial consequences that come with the loss of the breadwinner.
The ones left behind will need to pay final expenses, any debts owing and the mortgage.
Life insurance can help to give peace of mind to the policy holder that everything financial will be taken care of in the event of their death.
- Life insurance is a policy like a contract. Life insurance is a contract between a person and the insurance company. Someone who has the financial livelihood of another person.
the premiums are pooled to the policyholders and then they payout claims in the event of a death.The insurance company profits by taking the difference between the premiums and the claims they have paid out.
- Life insurance is not to be looked at as an investment instead it is actually a risk management tool. Some insurance policies offer a feature for investment that offers tax privileges, but it is not an optimal investment.
- The car you buy will affect the premium rates
- Did you know your occupation plays a role in how your insurance premiums are worked out?
- Some companies will reduce the amount you pay once you have turned 25, but this is not mandatory.
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Joe Letteri has been a special effects innovator for over 20 years, and he recently worked on Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and The Adventures Of Tintin: Secret Of The Unicorn, with The Hobbit in the works. Given his extensive knowledge and experience, he has an interesting perspective on the amazing transformation that visual effects have undergone in recent years, and A.D.D. chatted with him for 15 minutes recently to learn more about the job of a senior visual effects supervisor.
How do you feel about the way visual effects have progressed over the years and how it is affecting the art of moviemaking?
It is becoming a little bit more integral to the storytelling, but that has been happening for years. When I say effects, I'm talking about digital effects and CG effects, so the early days where the stained-glass knight from Young Sherlock Holmes, some of those very early tests, add something to the story that you really couldn't do otherwise. Then you start to progress into The Abyss with the water creature that becomes a part of telling the story. And you get more into it with Terminator 2. That had to be done that way, the liquid Terminator that could transform. The only way to get Jurassic Park to work was to have those dinosaurs rampaging through the screen like they did. Before we did that movie, we talked about if we could do it with stop motion or animatronics or maybe a little bit of CG, but once we started doing the tests Steven was sold on this being the way to go with it.
For me, Gollum was the first character that brought that sensibility of an actor to the screen. Even though he wasn't central to the story per se, you couldn't imagine the story without him, and then that progressed through King Kong and Avatar. The Na'vi were the whole story. That allowed us to come with full circle with Caesar, and now we could take the early idea of Andy Serkis acting on set as Gollum with this whole virtual cinematography that we set up with Avatar. We did all the performance capture right with all the live action. It has progressed in a nice way to bring it all back together again to where you can integrate these fantastic performances with the real world and have it happen on set as well as after the fact in your imagination.
For some of the movies you have worked on, like The Lovely Bones, you wouldn't think there are a lot of visual effects in there, but there's a certain subtlety that has creeped in, even with digital set design. Do you worry now that we're in this era where young viewers are being inundated with effects and have come to expect so much that it would be harder for them to watch older movies?
I see what you mean. I really don't know how to answer that. You try to keep the effects as part of the story as much as possible, but I guess in a way if they are part of the story it no longer matters. But it is hard, once you've done something in a certain way, to go back. It's harder and harder to go back to animatronic characters or things of that nature or not moving a camera on an effect shot. It's hard to go back to those old techniques because everyone is so used to the freedom that you get right now. I don't know if that affects watching an older movie so much because if you go back and watch a movie like Star Wars, I think people still accept it for what it was at the time. But with a new audience seeing it for the first time, I'm not exactly sure.
Wasn't Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes the first film to do a lot of motion capture outdoors?
We did. We basically redeveloped the whole motion capture system. We tried to do this in the past. We did a little bit on some of the [Lord of the] Rings films, more as a test. The markers had to be gigantic — they were the size of ping-pong balls — and you had to hit them with a lot of light. That really doesn't work with a film camera because you don't want to interfere with the film camera lighting, but then again the light on a bright set or outdoors contaminates what the motion capture cameras need to pick up. We rethought it and did active LED markers with infrared filters on all the cameras, so that way the film camera never saw the light that was coming off the markers and the motion capture cameras never saw the light that the film cameras needed. That allowed us to put the two together. So even outdoors you could drive a car in the middle of the apes and have sunlight reflecting off the chrome bumpers, and it didn't confuse the system. That's really what we were after because you want this to be as transparent as possible to the actors and all of the other crew that have to deal with the set because you want it to be as integrated as possible. That's what we did here. If we were moving onto a new set, we rigged the cameras at the same time the grips were rigging the lighting and everyone else was doing their job. It was all just built into it.
"It's harder and harder to go back to animatronic characters or not moving a camera on effect shot. It's hard to go back to those old techniques because everyone is so used to the freedom that you get right now."
Other than the films you've worked on this past year, which film had your favorite special effects?
The one that I enjoyed the most was Rango. I thought they did a great job on the effects and the look of that film. It was interesting in the way that ILM took all these visual effects techniques that we would use for live action film and just brought to bear on a film that was completely animated. I thought that one looked really good.
Right now digital effects are being used in movies, video games and animation, and they all seem to be blurring together. Where you do see all of this going?
I think it's going to completely mingle. That was what we were trying to achieve with Avatar. Jim Cameron's goal was to break down the line between live-action and digital filmmaking because as a director, he wants to be able to have both worlds work for him to tell the story he's trying to tell. Apes was the flipside of that, where it is more heavy on the live-action and less so on the digital. The barrier is no longer there; you can do both together. What that means for the industry is a lot of tasks that you're used to thinking of now get broken and reassembled in new ways. Everyone is used to thinking of an actor in a performance, but they're also used to seeing the actor give that performance. Now you no longer see the actor give the performance, but you still know it's the actor's performance, so what do you do with that? That's what everyone's wrestling with right now.
You have a job that requires a lot of problem solving and spending really long hours making new breakthroughs. How do you stay motivated after all these years?
Filmmaking is always a little bit of problem solving and a little bit of creativity, no matter which part of it you're involved with, why is which it's interesting. It's pretty interesting stuff that we get to do. When you're looking at [something like] how do you create an ape that can give a performance that we're all interested in, you look at it and know when something is not right. So you have to keep going until you get it right, and that's pretty much all it takes really.
For more from Joe Letteri, read my Queued Up column in the Aquarian Weekly here.


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As we haven't shown you the goaties in a while, we thought we'd give you a glimpse of our goats on a typical lazy summer day. As show season is over, and they're not doing much at the moment to help on the cheesemaking front, they pretty much get to do whatever they want. There's no question, in my mind at least, that they have a good thing going!
Early in the mornings we walk down the road to the barn to feed the girls. Minnie usually hears our footsteps first, and starts yelling for breakfast, even before we've had a chance to open the gate. For Lotus though, it usually takes her a little more effort to wake up.
After breakfast, the girls usually expect a treat. Nooooo, they're not spoiled…not OUR goaties!
Typically sometime after second breakfast, the girls usually then do a few rounds of head butting, zipping around the barn and yard, and playing shove your barn-mate off your favorite goatie bench.
Of course, if they notice my camera lens, they usually come over to investigate.
Usually by now, having spent entirely too much time with the goats, it's time for me to leave and get something productive done. Early afternoon, after lunch, I try to check on them again though. By then their tummies are usually full, and I tend to find a pile of sleepy goats on the deck. Nap time, for Lotus at least, is a very important part of the day!
At which point, it's usually time for me to get back to work.
Don't worry girls, I'll be back in time for dinner, and maybe we know where to find you some blackberry leaves for dessert.
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Those little ones are so cute…I love to walk down the road from my house and see the goats who share a pasture with a horse. One goat was raised with the horse and she thought she was a 'horse' she walked all around like the horse does out in the field just a few feet away they were always together. The people who owned her gave her a new home so she didn't stay confused. I was sad about that but they now have two more… cute little goats.
You guys are too cute for words!
Maybe Auntie Alice should offer to babysit in exchange for fresh cheese;-]
They are just so sweet…I love seeing them in all their glory and I can tell you adore them too!!
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There's some serious goat envy happening here. They're so sweet! 19 months until we retire to a rural location. I am so getting goats.
Aawww, they're just so darn cute! I can see how easy it would be to spoil them with little treats. They certainly do have a great life!!
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They are very cute – I can totally understand you spending a lot of time with the girls!
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Ahhhhhh no wonder you spend so much time with them and I don't blame you spoiling them now and again. You show their personalities so well with your captions Clare.
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Adorable! But a "pile" of goats is probably stretching it. 😉
Alan @ it's not work, it's gardening!´s last post…A look around, July 2012
No wonder you go check on them three (or more) times during the day – they are just adorable! Such personalities! I honestly don't know how you get anything else done!
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They are absolutely adorable! I was hoping to see another video of them 🙂
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One thing I have never noticed is how unique goat's eyes are. The coat on each of those goats is so shiny…looks so healthy. And they are adorable.
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I really love your dialogue, you seem really enjoying your time with them huh! We have a few native goats too, small but cute, sometimes they have this extra earing-like skin swatches beneath the jaw and it makes them more cute when still kids. I also love them when they jump and turn. It is just difficult for us during the dry season as most grasses get dry and they get thin. So we tether them outside to look for grasses and weeds. What is normally your feeds composed of? I also love your beds, we just have bamboo slats.
They certainly haven't outgrown being adorable! I can see why it might be hard to tear yourself away to do some real work. 🙂 -Jean
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I met you at the Red Bluff show! We were in the pen next to you! You got to see my boy, Jasper who is Minnies uncle!
Anyway, just wanted to stop by and say hi! I love the pics of those girls. Tooooo cute 🙂
They are delightful – so full of life and with their own personalities! It must be difficult to drag yourself away from them.
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I would never tire of having them around. They are just precious. Loved your captions too.
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I'm glad to see your blog back up! Your goats are adorable and quite entertaining. I don't see how you get any work done at all!
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R208. Reclaiming the Mine: Nonfiction Writers Explore Mining as Method and Metaphor
Thursday, March 28, 2019
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Jessica Johnson's In Absolutes We Seek Each Other was an Oregon Book Award finalist. She teaches creative nonfiction, poetry, and environmental literature at Portland Community College.
Elissa Washuta is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the author of two books, My Body Is a Book of Rules and Starvation Mode. She is an assistant professor at the Ohio State University.
Ander Monson is the author of eight books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including the forthcoming I Will Take the Answer and The Gnome Stories. He teaches at the University of Arizona and edits the magazine DIAGRAM, the website Essay Daily, and the New Michigan Press.
Katherine E. Standefer's debut book, Lightning Flowers, was shortlisted for the 2018 J. Anthony Lukas Works-in-Progress Prize from Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Her work won the 2015 Iowa Review Award in Nonfiction and appears in The Best American Essays 2016.
Byron F. Aspaas is Diné. He earned a BFA and MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts. His work is scattered throughout various journals and anthologies. His clans are Red Running Water and is born for Bitter Water. He resides in Colorado Springs


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Five warming winter soups
When temperatures drop and we find ourselves craving something warm for dinner or lunch, soup is a healthy and economical go-to. Here are five favourites that will have you feeling full and warm in no time. Make a double batch and freeze servings for lunches and busy evenings.
Real chicken noodle soup
Pumpkin and green curry soup
Roasted carrot soup
Yellow lentil, chickpea and vegetable broth
Smoked fish soup


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New Instrument Gauges - Delivery
Today we received a box from ASAP Supplies containing most of the new Faria dials for the Bandit's dashboard. The instruments we currently have are the original Volvo Penta ones which were fitted 25 years ago when the boat was built. They all seem to work perfectly fine but they are really showing their age and we felt it was time for a bit of an upgrade. We chose to go with the black face Faria gauges with a stainless steel bezel which would look far nicer on the dash compared to the black Volvo dials.
We've had every dial delivered apart from the two oil pressure gauges which are on back order and will be with us shortly. We've gone for two tachometers with a digital engine hour meter built in which means no further holes need to be cut in the dashboard to accommodate two separate engine hour gauges. We've also got two temperature gauges and two fuel gauges. We are doing away with the two volt gauges and instead will put a single volt gauge in (with a switch over rocker switch to read the voltage from both sides of the battery banks) and a water gauge for the domestic water tank. We will also need to measure the water tank and get a sender, too. We will replace the senders that are in the fuel tanks shortly so we know everything is new and will read accurately.
So, I'll begin to look at the wiring for the gauges currently and will slowly fit each new gauge over the next few days/weeks. It's the little things that make a huge difference to the boat and we think these new dials will look great.


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Two things this season have put a damper on the shopping plans of most women that care about fashion and looking good. The first is the inclement weather. The entire western hemisphere and most western countries have suffered this season from one of the coldest winters that the world has seen in recent history. Places that have not seen snow in a few decades have seen more than a foot of snow and places that are known for their warm climate are shivering as the mercury dips down to new lows. The cold and the snow has been so severe in fact that it has closed schools and businesses and brought air traffic to a halt and in places even trains have ground to a halt because there is just too much snow and the weather is too terrible to go on.
The second factor that may give you pause before you go out shopping if you indeed decide to brave the cold and the snow is the current financial situation. With most of the world in a dire economic crisis with most countries cutting back on expenditures and most families doing the same to try and stretch all money for as far as possible, clothes are being pushed down the list of priorities. Even for the most dedicated fashion victim who wants to be seen in nothing less than the latest styles and fashions and who wants a new wardrobe full of going out dresses every season, the current credit crunch is sure to give pause.
Designer clothes are never cheap at the best of times and even during periods of economic boom, the only people who can truly go out and splurge on wardrobes full of designer clothes season after season are the very rich who can do it all the time without giving it a second thought. For the rest of us, we have to make intelligent buying discussions and pick and choose the styles of clothes that we think will give us the most value for money and will not look hideously outdated as soon as this fashion season is over.
The answer to all these problems that a lot of women have discovered is to buy their going out dresses and designer clothes at online retailers. Not only do they get a huge choice and variety to choose from they also get some of the best prices and discounts available on dresses and other items of clothing.


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LänsiAuto Rent Oy (business ID 2883828-6) is part of the LänsiAuto Group. LänsiAuto Rent Oy is a franchisee of the Enterprise Holdings' (later "Enterprise") brands Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car which are available to corporate, replacement and leisure customers in Finland.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform how LänsiAuto Rent Oy (later "LänsiAuto" or "we") process your personal data; what personal data we collect, how the data is used and to whom the data is disclosed. In addition, we tell you how you can control the processing of your personal data. "Personal Data" refers to any information about natural person (later "Data Subject"), which allows a person to be directly or indirectly identified as an individual person, as defined in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
This Privacy Policy is applicable to all car rental services and other services (including our website and social media services) offered by LänsiAuto Rent Oy under the above-mentioned brands of Enterprise. This Privacy Policy applies to processing of Personal Data of our customers (including drivers and additional authorised drivers) and potential customers as well as our website users and visitors.
We are dedicated to processing the Personal Data in compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and other applicable privacy laws (together as "data protection legislation").
Information collected about you
We only collect the Personal Data which is relevant and necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
The following information is being gathered from and processed on the Data Subjects:
|Categories of Personal Data
|Examples of data content
|Contact information
|Name, address, phone number and email.
|Identity information
|Date of birth, passport or ID card information.
|Driver's license information
|Driver\'s license number and expiration date.
|Rental information
|Vehicle rental information, including the location of where the vehicle is rented, date of rental, type of rental and your preferences.
|Payment information
|Credit card details.
|Other information
|Online user account details, membership/corporate ID numbers and frequent flyer or travel partner affiliations, emergency contact information.
|Electronic identification and behavior data
|Cookies data and IP address. More information can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Providing the above-mentioned information is necessary to fulfil the obligations of the rental contract between LänsiAuto and the Data Subject, and statutory obligations as well as for providing our services.
Data sources
The Personal Data is mainly collected from the Data Subjects themselves, for example, in connection with marketing or in connection with entering into a rental contract, during the customer relationship and if required by the law also from other sources.
Third parties may provide us with additional information about you, including:
Referral sources, such as third-party online booking sites (who provide us general contact information and a booking confirmation number to facilitate the rental), your employer (general contact information), and your insurance provider (general contact and policy information).
Hotel, airline and membership clubs, who provide us your general contact information and booking information.
Credit reporting agencies, who, for fraud prevention purposes, provide us with identity-related information.
Service Providers, such as customer support (customer service-related information and enquiries made by you) and marketing providers (information to assist us to better communicate our products and services).
Vehicle operation and location data
Your vehicle may be equipped with (i) emergency notification functionalities such as an eCall System and (ii) telematics systems and infotainment (\"Telematics Systems\") which are independently controlled by the manufacturer (\"OEM\") of your vehicle. The eCall System is provided in order to ensure that you and your passengers receive appropriate assistance in the case of an emergency. In the event that a vehicle has been reported as potentially or actually lost or stolen, we will request access to the necessary Telematics Systems data from the relevant OEM. Contact details of the OEMs along with their applicable privacy disclosure which may include system and service limitations, warranty exclusions, limitations of liability, descriptions of use, disclosure and retention of information, your individual rights, and any data transfer outside the European Economic Area may be found on the OEM's websites or may be available via the vehicle dashboard.
When you use any satellite navigation or infotainment system in this vehicle, you are responsible for any information that is stored in the systems as a result of your use. We cannot guarantee the privacy or confidentiality of such information, and you must wipe it before you return the vehicle to us. If you do not do this, the next users of the vehicle will be able to access this information.
We process the Personal Data to offer the services and to maintain relationship with our customers. In this context, the Personal Data may be processed for the following purposes:
Managing the rental and the commercial relationship.
Communication with the customer about or assist with his rental.
Contractual necessity (e.g. billing).
Ensuring the effective delivery of the requested services.
Storing the Personal Data that relates to any incident arising from the Data Subject's dealings with LänsiAuto if LänsiAuto thinks that, as a result of such incident, the Data Subject could be a risk for future rentals and by doing this LänsiAuto protects employees, other customers, the public and property from safety or financial risks based on past customer conduct.
Verifying driving and credit information (including the Personal Data) provided through credit agencies, relevant driver and vehicle licensing agencies, fraud prevention agencies/databases or other sources.
Carrying out phone customer satisfaction surveys.
Ensuring customer satisfaction of the services which we provide.
Marketing communications (for instance by post or electronic communications) including the provision of targeted advertising on our sites, selected partner sites and social networks.
Compile statistics and analysis about the Data Subject's use of our products and services, including statistics based on anonymized data which enable us to provide you and other customers in the future with better customer service, products, features and functionalities.
Business planning and product development.
Complying and fulfilling our legal duties and obligations such as tax law and accounting related obligations.
Ensuring security of our products and services and preventing abuses.
Ensuring security of our IT environments and protection of data.
The legal basis for the processing of the Personal Data is the rental contract between LänsiAuto and the Data Subject. In addition, when we inform the Data Subject about our services, deliver and maintain our services, ask feedback, or provide other relevant marketing information about our services and maintain the customer relationship, our legitimate interest constitute a legal basis for the processing. In this respect, processing of Personal Data is related to our customers, potential customers, our services and other service providers. When we rely on our legitimate interests as a legal basis for processing the Personal Data, we have considered whether or not those interests are overridden by the rights and freedoms of the Data Subjects and have concluded that they are not.
For the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, we will share your Personal Data with third parties, such as (1) payment, administrative and technical support providers, (2) our insurance, corporate rental or other customers or partners to facilitate the rental transaction, (3) communication providers which send email and other marketing and service-related communications to you on our behalf, (4) customer support providers in order to provide you customer service, (5) debt collection providers, (6) claims processors, (7) our advertising and marketing partners and third-party media properties, including social media sites and (8) other service providers. In addition, the Personal Data may be processed within LänsiAuto Group.
We also share the Personal Data with Enterprise (including its affiliates and business partners) for the following purposes:
To manage your rental and for Enterprise to communicate with you about or assist with your rental.
In relation to any incident arising from your dealings or an additional authorized driver\'s dealings with Enterprise if Enterprise thinks that, as a result of such incident, you or an additional authorized driver could be a risk for future rentals.
In order for Enterprise and its third-party service provider to carry out phone customer satisfaction surveys.
To send you marketing communications about similar products or services which Enterprise thinks may be of interest to you, including targeted advertising on Enterprise sites, selected partner sites and social networks.
To compile statistics and analysis about your use of Enterprise's products and services, including statistics based on anonymized data, which enable Enterprise to provide you and other customers in the future with better customer service, products, features and functionalities.
Enterprise maintains its own privacy policy in respect of the information we provide Enterprise. You are encouraged to review Enterprise's privacy policy, which can be found here: [https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/privacy-policy.html]{.underline}
The Personal Data may be shared with authorities if required by laws. The Personal Data may also be transferred to another company in the event of a transfer, change of ownership, reorganization or assignment of all or part of our businesses or assets.
The Personal Data may also be transferred outside the European Union and the European Economic Area ("EU/EEA"). In case the Personal Data is transferred outside EU/EEA, such transfers are either made to a country that is deemed to provide a sufficient level of privacy protection by the decision of the European Commission or transfers are carried out by using appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission. The following recipients may process data outside EU/EEA:
|Transfer safeguard
|EHI Franchising (EMEA) Ltd
|EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework
|TSD Rental LLC
|Standard contractual clauses
We commit to follow the security provisions of data protection regulations, as well as to process the Personal Data in compliance with good processing practices. We process the Personal Data in a manner that seeks to ensure in every situation the proper security and privacy of Personal Data, including the protection against unauthorized processing and accidental loss, destruction or damage.
We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect the Personal Data, including the use of firewalls, encryption techniques and safe device facilities, proper access control and guidance for personnel and subcontractors involved in processing of Personal Data. Documents retained as original copies shall be kept in locked premises.
Our personnel and processors that process the Personal Data are obliged to keep the Personal Data strictly confidential. Access to the Personal Data is only granted to those employees that need the information to perform their work duties.
The Personal Data collected shall be retained as long as need for the purposes defined in this Privacy Policy, unless such Personal Data is replaced through regular updates or otherwise. We retain the Personal Data for commercially reasonable periods of time or in accordance with specific laws or policies. The Personal Data collected for a specified purpose will only be used for that purpose and, after a reasonable period of time, will no longer be actively stored when that purpose has been fulfilled. Inactive data may, however, continue to be used for statistical, marketing, archiving, and other analytical purposes.
We evaluate the necessity and accuracy of the Personal Data on a regular basis and endeavor to ensure that the incorrect and unnecessary Personal Data are corrected or deleted.
As a Data Subject, you have the rights under the applicable data protection legislation.
As a Data Subject, you can:
Access your Personal Data processed
Obtain a copy of your Personal Data on request in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format insofar as the processing is based on contract, and insofar as you have provided the information to LänsiAuto
Require LänsiAuto to change the incorrect or incomplete Personal Data
Require LänsiAuto to delete or stop processing your Personal Data, for example where the data is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing (However, please note that certain Personal Data is strictly necessary in order to achieve the purposes defined in this Privacy Policy and may also be required to be retained by applicable laws. Thus, you may not delete such Personal Data.)
Object to the processing of your data where LänsiAuto is relying on its legitimate interests as the legal ground for processing. For example, you may object to your Personal Data being used for marketing purposes at any time.
Ask LänsiAuto to restrict processing Personal Data for a period if data is inaccurate or there is a dispute about whether or not your interests override LänsiAuto's legitimate grounds for processing data
Withdraw your consent if the processing of Personal Data is based on your consent. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. The withdrawal does not affect the process based on consent before the withdrawal.
The Data Subject may exercise the aforementioned rights visiting in our premises or by sending a written request to [privacy\@enterprise.fi]{.underline}.
If you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection legislation when processing your Personal Data, you can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Finland, that is the [Data Protection Ombudsman]{.underline}.
Controller: LänsiAuto Rent Oy (business ID 2883828-6)
Address: Laivalahdenkatu 8 B, 00880 Helsinki, Finland
Point of contact: Data protection officer of LänsiAuto Group Antti Nevalainen
Contact details: [privacy\@enterprise.fi]{.underline}
If, at any time, you as the Data Subject have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact [privacy\@enterprise.fi]{.underline}.
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, whenever necessary. The changes might also be based on the amendments of the legislation. All changes will be made available on our website where we publish this Privacy Policy. The Data Subjects are highly recommended to review the Privacy Policy on our website every now and then. Unless stated otherwise, the then-current Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Data we process at the time.
This Privacy Policy has been published on 17.1.2019.
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"I need someone to hold me accountable"
Whenever someone comes in, sits down on the couch and tells me this, I always ask, "What do you think accountability is?"
The typical answers go something like this:
- "I need someone to give me a kick up the butt."
- "If I tell everyone my goals, then I will have to follow through."
- "You'll push me"
Or in general,
"Someone will make sure there are unpleasant consequences if I don't do what I said I would do."
Scratch the surface, and we find there are a couple of things going on here.
"Unpleasant Consequences"
This boils down to fear, and often, feeling ashamed as well.
- "I wasted my money on a gym membership I don't use"
- "My trainer won't keep helping me"
- "I let down the people who invested their time and energy in me"
- "I told all my friends and now I've failed"
"Someone Else"
Looking to "someone else" to take responsibility for your results is not a great idea. Fitness and food are two things that other people can't do for you. So don't be dis-empowered by giving away your responsibility for you.
I really think this form of accountability is unhealthy and unhelpful.
Unfortunately, it's also very common in the fitness industry.
So if it shouldn't be about fear and shame, then what is "accountability"?
I like this definition of accountability; "One's ability to give an account of themselves".
To do this, you need to be honest about what you have and haven't done.
When you give an account of your actions, you need to be able to trust the person you are with, that they won't judge you, shame you, reject you, give up on you or otherwise give you negative vibes.
Instead, they will help you to understand what is working, what is not working and why. They will offer ideas and advice on how to avoid repeating mistakes, and they will celebrate when things go well. You need to know that they are in it with you.
In my coaching, I help shift the mindset from fear, shame and avoidance of responsibility, to honesty, trust and acceptance of responsibility.
To partnership and empowerment.
Instead of "holding you accountable" I will "hold a space for you to be accountable".
In practice, it involves four steps:
- Inspiration – Knowing where you want to be, and why you want to be there will inspire you, and being inspired creates a strong sense of motivation. Your what and your why need to be personal, and meaningful to you.
- Clarity – Having a clear plan, knowing the steps you need to take to get where you want to be.
- Momentum – Consistent actions and frequent "small victories" to keep you positive and engaged.
- Sharing – Regular, consistent check-ins with your accountability partner. In. Your. Diary.
So. if you're ready to "be held accountable", I'm ready to work with you.
Step #1 is to book a chat with me. We'll sit on the couch and talk about what you want to do, and exactly how we can help you do it..


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This can be performed by adding context by means of the usage of metadata 36 Many programs already capture some metadata (e.g. filename, creator, measurement, and so on.), but more helpful can be metadata concerning the actual content material – e.g. summaries, matters, individuals or firms talked about.
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Igneous Rock and Ecuador
Ecuador is a very fascinating country. Scientists can use the past information about the geography to figure out the future. For instance, learning how the land has transformed over time in Ecuador may lead to a continuous pattern. Other things that scientists use are tools and techniques. Identifying various rocks and minerals, discovering how the land has been changed, and observing mountain formations and fossils also help to figure out patterns. All of these things allow scientists predict, accurately, what the Earth's crust will do in the future.
Many things about Ecuador's future landscape can be told through what has happened in the past. When volcanoes are active they erupt and produce lava (called magma when inside the volcano). The lava eventually cools off and leaves a thick layer of igneous rock on the surface. The numerous volcanoes in Ecuador means the soil is very fertile, because the ashes from eruptions act like fertilizer. Therefore it has produced the Amazon Rainforest. Also, volcano lava can create islands. Islands made of lava can be found in Ecuador. Another way Ecuador's terrain has been transformed through earthquakes. This is because earthquakes cause the Earth's tectonic plates to crack. Cracks can either create valleys or mountains. These patterns can lead to different kinds of terrain in Ecuador (in the future).
Different types of minerals can be used to tell what will happen to the Earth's crust in the future. By investigating different minerals in your area, you can understand how they were formed. Knowing when and how they, for instance volcanic minerals, were formed, like by a volcano, scientists can tell when the next "event" will occur. The Moh's Hardness Scale can help you tell what types of minerals there exist, based on how hard it is to break them. This scale goes from one to ten (one being the softest, ten the hardest). Minerals can also be differentiated by their shape. Some of the shapes are...
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HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 CALL Minneapolis (612) 200-2777 or duluth (218) 208-0377
HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 CALL Minneapolis (612) 200-2777 or duluth (218) 208-0377
Obituary of Perry Westlake Ford
Our earthly angel PERRY WESTLAKE FORD, age 62, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 28th, during the "Hour of Mercy" (3PM), when Jesus died. A social butterfly, who charmed everyone he encountered, many people have told him they wish they would have met him earlier because he is lifetime friend material. He was a dream husband, father, friend, mentor, coach & agent. Perry was honest and compassionate.
Born to Loren and Elisabeth(Betty) Ford in Bismarck, ND, Perry was a gifted athlete from the very beginning. When he was not spending time playing basketball or tennis, he enjoyed spending time with his buddies, family and cousins.
Perry and his doubles partner Brian were a feared twosome to be sure. But it was his love of hoops that drove Perry to the next phase of his life. After graduating from BHS in 1974, he went on to play basketball and tennis @ BJC and Jamestown, making it to nationals in both sports. Perry's teammates and college friends were some of his closest, but none of them compared to the love he found in his college sweetheart Kathleen.
After a long courtship filled with love and a long distance stint of playing pro tennis in Germany, they married in 1981. Their love expanded twice into their two amazing children Nicole & Matthew. He was a proud father who led by example & taught his children to have faith, be loving and kind. Perry was a passionate and devoted man. He also completed his Masters degree to then begin the most profound chapter of life, as a coach and mentor on the basketball and tennis courts.
For over 30 years, Coach Ford was a guiding light to his players and fellow coaches. He made stops coaching both tennis and basketball in Dickinson, UND, Morris, Marshall & Sioux Falls. In this time he went to National Tournaments and set an NCAA record for best one-year turn around. The wins and losses never mattered as much as the impact he had on his players, guiding his players to become the people they are today.
After moving on from coaching sports, Perry took his talents to American Family Insurance where he became a top mentor and agent in his field. He gave much love to his family and friends and shared his many talents with the community. He enjoyed his work and looked at challenges as opportunities to make a difference. He was a community leader who was involved in several organizations over the years
When he wasn't working, Perry was cheering on his children at all their events. You could also find him golfing whenever he could. He especially loved his yearly trip to Mesaba Country Club alongside his pals including Doc & Woody. Perry also loved his Packers, Timberwolves and Twins.
Survivors include his loving life teammate of over 43 years Kathleen, children Nicole & Dr. Matthew, sister Dr. Lori (John) and their Oklahoma family, his cherished German Aunts/Uncles, Cousins, Nieces/Nephews, Kathy's sisters and their families, Father-in-law Vernon, the Hazen Crew & many dear friends, coaches and former players. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Loren and Betty.
Cancer robbed him of the ability to be his active self, a devastating blow to such a gifted athlete. He endured numerous surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation so that he could have more time with his family and friends. His family is grateful to his dedicated and caring doctors, nurses & other staff at Mayo Clinic and Park Nicollet for their kindness and hard work during this 7-year battle with Bladder Cancer, Carcinoma, D-Differentiated Lyposarcoma & Leiomyosarcoma.
Perry's family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support throughout this journey. Thank you for the countless prayers, messages, cards, gifts, food, and everything else that was sent to comfort us. Words cannot express how thankful we are and how loved we feel.
The fabulous life of Perry W. Ford will be celebrated during the Final Four on Sunday, April 7th, from 1:00-5:00 @ the Edinburgh USA Golf Clubhouse in Brooklyn Park, MN. The Memorial Service begins promptly at 1:30 and will be followed by fellowship, sharing and light appetizers.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the new Hampton Inn and Home 2 in Brooklyn Park, less than 4 miles from the Celebration of Life. The address is 9470 W. Broadway Ave, right off of Highway 610. Phone: 763-567-7990. Ask for the Ford Block and you will get your room at a discounted rate.
To read more on Perry's courageous battle with cancer or make a donation in his name in lieu of flowers, please visit: https://www.reininsarcoma.org/sarcoma-story-perry-ford/
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Historic Rally Car Register Open Day 2014
The event is the season opener for enthusiasts of historic rallying, one of the fastest growing motorsports in the UK. Members and non-members are welcome to display their pre-1984 rally cars which can be viewed in the outdoor display arena and in the main show halls. Visitors will also have the opportunity of meeting organisers, club shop and specialist suppliers and organising clubs.
The HRCR Championship will also launch their 2014 season and organisers of the various Championship events will be in attendance. Scenic tour organisers will also be on hand to promote their events. In addition many rallying personalities from the 1950s - 1980s will be attending.
The event will also see the HRCR launch their 30th Birthday Rally. The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation and Classic Rally Association have taken spaces as well as other commercial specialist suppliers to the Historic Rally movement. John Bishop, Club, Groups & Rallies Senior Co-ordinator at the Heritage Motor Centre stated "We are delighted to be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the HRCR which is a momentous milestone. For those interested in classic rallying this nostalgic event will be a great day out and a fantastic opportunity to see so many pre-1984 rally cars on display."
Entry to the HRCR Open Day is free of charge and you can also visit the Museum for just £6 per person, a discounted rate for Open Day attendees.
10am to 4pm: HRCR Open Day
10am to 5pm: Museum open
Further information available at www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk Alternatively, visit: www.hrcr.co.uk


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So the 87th Academy Awards show has come and gone and it seems that almost everyone behaved in a way that didn't leave a negative taste in your mouth. I have an Oscar party ever year and it made me think, as people walked my handmade red carpet, what do people think of me as I travel down the "Red Carpet" of life? What impression do I throw out into the world? Most people will judge you within the first seconds of meeting you and their opinion will most likely never change. Making a good first impression is incredibly important, because you only get one shot at it.
The New York Times Best-selling book Blink by Malcom Gladwell Blink and this Princeton University study, are just 2 examples in the ocean of studies on the topic of first impressions. Princeton Study
So I guess there is something to this notion.
So I am going to offer some helpful hints on how you can be make your first impression the best it can be!
- Set an intention. The most important thing to do for giving a good impression is to set your intention. This is especially important before any kind of big event where you would be meeting a lot of people — i.e. conferences, networking events or friend's parties. Ask yourself, What do you want the outcome of this encounter to yeild.
- Be conscious of your body language. Body language is a crucial part of first impressions. Everything from your posture to how you carry yourself to the way you're angling your body. Often, simply being aware of your body language can result in immediate improvements. Take a video of yourself or create a buddy system so you get real time feedback on your subconscious actions. Subconscious cues to keep in mind include noticing where you point your feet, your posture, the way you shake hands and eye contact.
- Be interested and interesting. If you are truly interested in meeting people and are open to learning about who they are, they will get this in a first impression. Do some homework before attending a meeting or event so you have at least 3 nuggets of information to impart that would add to the conversation or to that first meeting. Google comes in handy for this pre-work.
- Think about your ornaments. Clothes, make-up, jewelry, watches and shoes are all types of ornamentation and people definitely take these into account when making initial judgments. I highly recommend getting some of your favorite outfits or ornaments together and asking friends you trust what they think of when they see them.
- SMILE… Putting a smile out there will get you one in return! Many wise business men trusted in that…Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Management of Nestle USA… Shep Hyken and Mother, May I They believed that smiling breaks down barriers and is an invitation, a sign of welcome. It says, "I'm friendly and approachable." Even if you find yourself in a bad mood before an important event, do something that gets that smile on…mine is listening to Taylor Swift singing Shake it Off!
Whether going to an interview or a networking event, being prepared to solidify an amazing first impressions is time well spent. Because after all, you only have one time to make a good first impression!
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Guerilla Business School was an extraordinary experience. I was taught by the best in the business – and my definition of 'the best' is that I've learned a lot and that a lot of it is sticking – a lot. I am busily reinventing my business and, in the process, myself. I've never had to discard so many inherited misconceptions before. Here's one – and I expect you'll find it useful, even though my face is red as I write it…
The way I've always coached people (notice the past tense) is that, after we've gotten
comfortable with one another, I go through an exercise that allows clients to set goals for
themselves. These then form the basis for the coaching. And I've tracked clients' progress
In meeting these goals.
But I found out something that I already knew, but didn't attach any importance to. In a strong
way we're conditioned to think of goals as 'out there' somewhere, as unattainable. I've
written about how we're conditioned to associate goals with failure (think New Year's
resolutions) and how we're conditioned to protect ourselves from goals – to think small. When
we set 'goals' at work, we think 'easily achievable.' We're happy to come close, to make
'real progress.' But that's not what we want! We want to set big goals and to achieve them.
There is a clear relationship between achieving our objectives and our commitment to that.
What can we do to maximize that commitment? That will inherently improve our ability to
achieve the 'goal.'
So, I'm adopting a new strategy – I won't work to generate goals – I'll ask you to promise to
achieve your objective. Now I know there are issues of morality here – In a way, that's my
point. See, we're buit to think we're bad if we don't keep our promise – but it's okay if we
don't make our goal. Well, forget about the bad part, but keep the added ferocity of effort that
will come along with promising.
When doctors ask patients to promise to take their medicine, they are significantly more
likely to take their medicine. Let's apply that to our own futures and go forward with that
energy. If you want to use this article (or any of my articles) in your Ezine, newsletter or website, you can – as long as you include this bio with it: Michael Lipp, MS, coach and author provides innovative and profitable strategies to entrepreneurs, seniors, and people committed to sustainability and/or creativity. My website is being redesigned – Write me at
The most successful people are those who are good at plan B.
|James Yorke Act as if it were impossible to fail.
Dorothy Brande Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.
Abraham Lincoln
Promises are like the full moon, if they are not kept at once they diminish day by day
German Proverb Better a broken promise than none at all.
Mark Twain
The Creative Corner The day holds promise
The sun is bright – forget the snow
All tomorrows are cloudless now
There was a time of gray,
When words,once spoken, were uncertain
And yes – I spoke and no one heard –
A curtain descended on the future,
Now newly parted by my voice –
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Sadly, most people don't have a revelation of this kind of love to any significant degree, and yet the Bible says in the next verse, "Herein is our love made perfect" (1 John 4:17).
We need to ask God to show us the specific barriers that keep us from receiving this kind of revelation. I know I'm not there in my own life. I still struggle conceptually with the idea of this kind of love. Intellectually, I can believe it's true. I read it in the Bible, and I believe it. But I'm talking about having a heart-revelation of this kind of love.
This is precisely at the heart of what Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers:
...that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge.I hope there are people in your life whose love for you is such a settled issue that it's not something you ever question. You may have friends whom you can go to and ask anything, knowing they would help you in any way. It might be your mother or father, your brother or sister.
(Eph. 3:17-19)
Hopefully, there's somebody whose love for you has been so consistently demonstrated that you never question it. You can go to this person even in the darkest moments of your life and they will be there for you.
God wants to be there that way for you. Most people don't have that kind of intimacy with Him. We don't have that revelation of God's love, in part, because we know ourselves better than anybody else does. We know all of our shortcomings and hang-ups—and we usually rehearse them to ourselves often.
I know how despicable I've been on occasion. I know the things I've done in my past that I'm ashamed of—some things that no one else knows about except the Lord. I know how very flawed I still am.
And sometimes it's this kind of intimacy with the Lord that makes it so hard to understand how such a holy, omniscient Being, who knows all this about me, can still love me-and without reservation.
We have to believe that God loves us this much. Our quality of life depends on it. Our ability to have a happy marriage, to enjoy quality friendships, to influence other people for God, and to cultivate relationships based on love depends upon our understanding and believing that God loves us like that.
In every relationship problem I have ever encountered as a minister, I can trace the problem back, in one form or another, to insecurity in one or both of the two parties involved. At its root is insecurity in the knowledge of God's love for them. Insecurity—to such a degree that makes it impossible for people to relate to each other—stems from an insufficient understanding of the depth of God's love for them.
The insecurity issue would be settled once and for all with a sufficient understanding of God's love, because the Bible says, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear" (1 John 4:18).
Let me show you another liberating aspect of this truth. If you are tormented by fear in any form-anxiety, oppression, worry—you need a revelation of God's love for you.
Worry is fear, you know. We can't worry about something apart from fear, because worry is a form of fear. Where we identify the presence of fear in our life, we're not perfected in love. Perfect love casts out fear. Love and fear cannot coexist.
Therefore, if we're not perfected in love, it means we haven't experienced a revelation of God's love for ourselves. Think about all of this for a moment.
If you're perfected or mature in love, you won't fear. You will be one bold individual. You won't care what anybody thinks about you. With a good grasp on perfected love, you can tell people whatever they need to hear without regard for the consequences. I'm not talking about being rude or unmannerly, but being bold.
First Corinthians 13 tells us that love isn't rude. But perfected love is not fearful of rejection either. That's why it gives us the power to tell people the truth. We can become bold witnesses when we're perfected in love.
When we're perfected in love, the doctor's report doesn't cause us to go into a panic or a deep depression. When we're perfected in love, financial challenges don't cause fear to rise up in our heart.
Instead, we rejoice that we're delivered from this world's economy. When we're perfected in love, fear has no hold on our life, and we can become a world-changer.
When we're perfected in love, we'll be a person who influences other people for God.
We're not going to influence anybody in a positive way for God if our life is controlled by fear. But, thank God, perfect love casts out fear! When you get a hold of the revelation that God's love for you is unconditional, you can be as bold as a lion.
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Wireless association CTIA called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to recognize that commercial wireless networks offer the best communications platform to support America's growing drone market. CTIA and the wireless industry are working with policymakers to boost investment, innovation and jobs by creating a national framework for FAA management of U.S. drone airspace.
CTIA's call comes as the FAA looks to establish the first federal rules governing how drones should communicate with each other and the surrounding environment. The FAA is expected to open a formal rule-making process in early 2018, to address which spectrum platform would best serve unmanned aviation services (UAS) communications.
"Commercial drones will help industries from energy to agriculture and logistics while enhancing public safety, but they will need the wireless industry's networks to reach their full potential," said CTIA president/CEO Meredith Attwell Baker. "It's important that the federal government get this right by recognizing that U.S. wireless providers offer the best, most widely available and safest platform for future drone communications which will be further enhanced by next generation wireless."
CTIA is convening leading players in the drone space, including Amazon, AT&T, Qualcomm and Verizon, for a meeting of its Drone/UAS Working Group on Tuesday. They will be joined by government stakeholders from the Administration, FAA, the Department of Transportation, NASA, and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss CTIA's call to action and the recommendations of its white paper, 'Commercial Wireless Networks: The Essential Foundation of the Drone Industry.'
Drone use has surged in recent years, and while over 800,000 drones have been registered across the United States, mostly by recreational users, the opportunities for commercial drones promise broader economic and consumer benefits. By 2020, the FAA forecasts that seven million drones will be sold to commercial users.
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Controlling our blood pressure could be quite difficult, especially when it once gets out of control. Many people start taking medication for this purpose as they're getting on in years, usually starting when they hit middle age. While these might help to some extent, there are some severe side effects that might come with these chemical-filled drugs.
In addition to the risks involved with conventional medication, there are also some patients of high blood pressure that would prefer to take a more natural route. We're all more attuned to the effect of what we ingest on our bodies, so keeping it as natural as possible is the way to go these days.
If we want to try out an alternative means to deal with our blood pressure issues, we should consider something like the StrictionBP. We'll discuss this offering further below in order to understand how it works and whether it's the right choice for our situation.
About the Striction BP
The StrictionBP is a supplement with an all-natural formula. When taken in the correct manner and on a regular basis, this supplement might have the potential to lower our blood pressure levels, enhance our energy levels, increase our libido, and even clean out our body in a detoxifying manner.
Taking the StrictionBP can help us avoid the unwanted side effects of the usual blood pressure drugs. This means that we're taking a route that doesn't lead to depression, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, cramps, cold hands or feet, rashes, or insomnia. All these negative occurrences have been linked with taking conventional medications over a period of time.
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Of course, this is not to say that we should eschew all manner of traditional modern medicine. This supplement is not meant as a replacement, but should actually be taken after due approval from our doctor.
How the StrictionBP Works
The effectiveness of the StrictionBP supplement is mostly due to the ingredients and their formulation. These all-natural ingredients have undergone several clinical tests. We can look them up and affirm that they are indeed efficient in lowering our blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and blood sugar as well.
These three systems are all connected, so it' essential that we find something which will control all three. Luckily, the StrictionBP seems to be the answer here for quite a few users.
Benefits of Using the StrictionBP
While we might think that the main benefit of using the StrictionBP is that we'll have more controlled blood pressure, there are actually many more advantages to consider. Let's look at a few of these in turn in order to gauge whether it's worth placing an order:
– It's heartening to see that the StrictionBP formula is made in the United States, in Houston to be exact. This means that it's manufactured in a modern, up-to-date facility and probably under conditions of cleanliness. The quality standards are probably high because of this location.
– The natural ingredients of the StrictionBP capsules mean that there aren't going to be any negative side effects, We might still have natural allergies or reactions to some of the ingredients, though, so it's good that the list is made public for us to check out.
– This formula is suitable for both male and females. This is again a positive factor, as it means that the ingredients aren't going to have an effect on our hormones.
– There are no GMOs in the ingredients and no toxic elements either. This makes the supplement a good choice for those who want to live a more natural lifestyle.
– The formula it natural, potent, and acts quite quickly. This means that we can look forward to lower blood pressure levels after just a couple of weeks or so. We should keep in mind that the time period for seeing the results would probably vary from person to person.
– We might also be able to see a healthy decrease in our bad cholesterol levels as well as triglycerides.
– The StrictionBP also has the potential to enhance our blood sugar levels, especially if they're high. It can also control insulin resistance, which is a very pesky symptom of diabetes.
– The ingredients can protect our bodies against several diseases and free radicals. This will help us feel more energized and healthier from one day to the next.
Ingredients of the StrictionBP Supplement
With all this talk about effective ingredients, it's now time to take a look at what they actually are. The company has responsibly provided a list, so let's check out the role of each component:
– Ceylon cinnamon extract – The blend of this extract is patented here, which can work on our blood pressure without giving us any further health problems. Since it has several active compounds, this ingredient can take care of our hypertension, control blood pressure, and deal with several more conditions.
– Vitamin B6 – This is an essential vitamin that can help to do away with the plaque buildup inside us. It can also protect the lining of our cells, thereby reducing levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. What's more, a healthy intake of this vitamin helps our body absorb the next ingredient, magnesium, in a more effective manner.
– Magnesium Malate – This version of magnesium is known to be the most bioavailable kind we have today. Its effect is to relax the blood vessels and even dilate them a little to improve the blood flow. Not only does this help to maintain our health, but it can also help to improve our sexual activity.
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Conclusion – Is StrictionBP Worth Trying?
The StrictionBP is a supplement that has quite a bit of research behind it. It uses natural ingredients, has lots of positive reviews online, and has the potential to improve our health issues without unwanted side effects. All this makes us quite intrigued and curious to find out more.
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