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For just $20, you can provide school lunches for an entire year for a child who has been orphaned by AIDS.
Of Zambia's 1.2 million orphans, more than half lost their parents to the HIV epidemic. Grandparents and extended families are struggling to provide basic needs for these children. Education can bring hope for a better life for the orphans and for subsequent generations and the right school can help provide for their immediate needs as well.
Cecily's Fund is a non-profit working to improve educational opportunities for Zambia's children, especially for orphans. Cecily's Fund supports a community school, Bwafwano (meaning 'helping one another'). Just outside Zambia's capital of Lusaka, Bwafwano serves over 750 students in grades 1 through 4. While at school, the students receive a much-needed midday meal -- for many, the only meal they will get all day.
Elementary and high school education not only increases these children's chances of avoiding HIV, it also prepares them to try for further education and vocational training. Cecily's Fund has supported over 1,400 children to move on from Bwafwano to secondary school, where they continue to receive help with shoes, uniforms, pens and fees. Elsewhere in Zambia, Cecily's Fund also provides its school graduates with post-school opportunities such as teacher training and training as peer health educators.
You can help! Just $20 feeds, for an entire year, a Zambian child who has been orphaned by AIDS.
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May 2017
Thanks to YOUR donations, Cecily's Fund was able to provide daily school lunches to 67 children for 9 months at BISO Elementary School outside Lusaka. Children like Lee (pictured to the right) are being given an opportunity to learn with the help of Greater Good and Cecily's Fund. Lee was 11 years old when she began to be supported at school by Cecily's Fund in 2016. She has lost both of her parents to AIDS-related diseases and lives with her sister, who has two children of her own to support. Without Cecily's Fund and the generous donations brought in through Greater Good, Lee would not still be in school. Lee is so grateful for the opportunity to get an education and better her life.
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March 2017
GreaterGood enabled 76 orphans and vulnerable children over the 3-month period to receive a midday lunch at BISO Community School, an elementary school (K-4th grade) supported by American Friends of Cecily's Fund in Chazanga Compound, a poor suburb of Lusaka, Zambia. Daily lunches are also provided through our BISO feeding program for older children who have graduated from BISO and moved on to local government schools and are still supported in school by Cecily's Fund.
Children like Esme (pictured first on the right). Esme's father died shortly after her birth. She lives with her grandmother and 5 of her siblings and cousins. Esme has been supported by Cecily's Fund at BISO Community School since 2011, from pre-school through 3rd grade. Esme's grandmother does not have a job and depends on her grandchildren to provide money for food. She said "we don't manage with food at all. Esme does have lunch at school and we only eat at home when money comes in". Her grandmother does not have enough money to send all of her grandchildren to school. Esme loves attending BISO school and enjoys her math and art classes. She particularly loves to paint. Esme speaks very happily of the midday meal she receives at school each day, thanks to the support of Cecily's Fund.
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Summer 2016
Greta is a 4th grader at Bwafwano Community School, one of many schools financed by Cecily's Fund. Recently she told us, "I have learned a lot from my teacher here at Bwafwano. He teaches us math and also about AIDS. When I finish school I want to be a teacher the way I am being taught. I like it here at Bwafwano". In addition to her education, Greta and her fellow students at Bwafwano receive a free lunch every school day through Cecily's Fund's feeding program.
With the help of your generous donations, kids like Greta are given the chance to reach their full potential and overcome the vicious cycle of poverty. Between December 2015 and March 2016, 90 children received a school lunch every day.
Cecily's Fund works with local Zambian partner organizations to enable orphans and vulnerable children to attend primary and secondary school, giving them hope for the future. Cecily's Fund also trains more than 50 graduates each year as peer health educators, giving them the chance to work with school children and so contribute to the fight against AIDS, and supports over 30 orphan school-leavers annually in tertiary education, to study on teacher-training programs.
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This year's first-time contenders in the Oscar race are a reminder of the old showbiz truism that overnight sensations are often years in the making.
Milk" scripter Dustin Lance Black grew up a closeted, gay Mormon in Texas. Later, in California, Black studied theater and learned about Harvey Milk. "An out gay man? I never heard of such a thing," Black says. "Where I came from, you would at least be called names, and in the religion I was raised in, we were taught that if you're gay you're going to hell. Milk gave me a lot of hope that you could be honored and honest by being true to who you are."
Black lobbied his agent and landed a writing gig on HBO's Mormon fundamentalist soap opera "Big Love." He simultaneously worked on the "Milk" spec script — for years — often traveling to get firsthand interviews. The passion project pushed forward when Gus Van Zandt and Sean Penn came onboard. "It's a miracle," Black says.
'Revolutionary Road'
Justin Haythe had a screen credit before "Revolutionary Road," 2004 pic "The Clearing," and his debut novel "The Honeymoon" was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
The Richard Yates novel "Revolutionary Road" has almost been adapted to film several times but only now have the stars aligned.
"I was approached to adapt it by the BBC and had been working for them on another project," says Haythe. Then Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes and Leonardo DiCaprio became attached. "Once that happened, we were able to make the movie very, very quickly."
Haythe believes an enormous amount of discipline is required to write an adaptation but feels an added responsibility adapting Yates. "You desperately want to do this great book justice."
'Rachel Getting Married'
Jenny Lumet comes from Hollywood royalty: Her father is Sidney Lumet and her grandmother is Lena Horne. Yet, "as a tiny girl, I always wanted to be Batman." Eschewing the superhero route, she became an actress instead.
Soon, however, she realized her passion was to be a schoolteacher and parent. Lumet started a drama program at Manhattan Country School (where her son attends) and has been teaching there for eight years. "They always get pissed at me because I call it 'the hippie school.'"
Lumet started thinking about writing after the birth of her first child. "Rachel Getting Married" is her fifth script, and the first one produced.
She showed the script to her dad. "He read it, and the one thing he said was, 'You know, they always fuck you on your first deal.' "
'Seven Pounds'
Grant Nieporte started on Tim Allen's "Home Improvement." "I came up with bits for the 'Tool Time' segments."
Nieporte went on to do a series of showrunner/writer's assistant jobs because "when you have no money and no connections, you take any job you can get." He eventually landed writing gigs on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "8 Simple Rules."
But Nieporte took writing classes, wrote several scripts and got "Seven Pounds" to production shingle Escape Artists because, he figured, "If they like Steve Conrad ('The Pursuit of Happyness'), maybe they'll like me."
Life has come full circle and he is writing a movie for Allen. "Tim used to know me as 'Buddy.' … Now it's like, 'Hey Grant, I'd like to talk with you about your writing.'"
'Gran Torino'
Nick Schenk sold the first script he ever wrote. "It went to Disney, and, not to date myself, but Katzenberg greenlit that thing, and when he went to DreamWorks it died that day. They had a director, and it was cast — the whole works." TV gigs and specs scripts followed.
Schenk, a Minnesota native, grew up "endlessly fascinated with World War II" and surrounded with military vets like Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood's character in Gran Torino). "I wrote 'Gran Torino' longhand in a bar in Minneapolis," says Schenk. Another script he wrote at the same bar is in development.
He got "Gran Torino" to Double Nickel Entertainment via "an old drinking friend," and then it made it into the hands of Eastwood. "It was all luck," adds Schenk, "but I don't think you can write and not be optimistic. … I was too stupid to quit."
'The Wrestler'
Robert Siegel, a former journalist, was editor-in-chief of the satirical newspaper the Onion for eight years. Now he's being praised for writing gritty drama "The Wrestler."
After the Onion, Siegel says, "I kind of just assumed I should write comedies that Adam McKay or Judd (Apatow) will hopefully direct one day, but they were bad scripts."
So instead, he tapped into his two great loves: Scorsese and sports. "Half of my DVD collection is that '70s auteur stuff," he notes. Once he started writing movies in that genre, the inspiration flowed and Siegel found his voice.
"I don't know if that will be my niche forever," says Siegel, who adds it's not an either/or proposition but a question of ratio. "It used to be 80% comedy, 20% darkness. Now it's maybe 80% darkness, 20% comedy."
J.Michael Straczynski started as a journalist, then worked almost nonstop as a television writer for two decades. His credits include "Babylon 5" and "Jeremiah." "Changeling" is his first screenplay.
Straczynski wanted to write "Changeling" even though he never tackled movies before. "My process has always been: Do what scares you," he explains. Straczynski has a history of conquering scary territory. He came from "really rough places" and a family that moved 20 times in 17 years who "considered writing to be a thing that you left to the guys with ivory-tower backgrounds and corduroy jackets with patches on the elbows."
But suddenly, at age 55, Straczynski is an A-list screenwriter. "After 'Changeling' sold, everybody at the studios wanted to meet me. Most of them didn't know I had a background in television; they didn't know if I was 20 or 90, they didn't know if it was my first script or my 200th script, and more important they didn't care, in a good way. If the quality of your storytelling is there, the fairy tale still happens."

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Here is my challenge in a one-size-fits-all GREP style. I am trying to write a grep style will make an exception for the colon in 7:30 but will bold all characters and including the colon in the "Today" example.
here is what I have tried >> ^[^?!:]+: This does a good job forgetting any subsequent colons and trapping the first one in Bold. However, it will bold all the characters including the colon in the first example.
So I then tried to combine the first part of the GREP with this >> (\d:\d) but that didn't do anything.
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog's back at 7:30 pm. He was late for an appointment.
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Should I be exploring a Match?
Thanks, everyone.
If I understand the goal correct, you want to find a colon, but not when the colon is followed by a number.
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Heating elements: The most common problem is the failure of a heating element.
On the hob, there a 4 different types of heater.
The standard coiled element; the solid plate; the ceramic; the halogen.
Any of these can be replaced.
One way to determine if the heater is at fault, rather than the switch which operates it, is to by-pass the switch. Unless you are very competent, it is wise to leave this to a professional.
Switches (simmerstats) can be replaced.
A fault will often be indicated by the ring not going completely cold when switched off. This will mean that the switch is "leaking" current to the element.
In the oven, the oven elements, or grill elements can also be replaced.
Timers also fail. They normally simply stop working.
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The Black Crowes have announced that this weekend's two west coast performances will not take place. The Crowes have indicated that the shows scheduled for Las Vegas on Saturday and Santa Cruz on Sunday have been cancelled due to 'an unexpected illness within the band. ' While the Santa Cruz date will not be rescheduled, tickets for the Vegas gig will be honored once a new date is announced. At present, the group's Mesa, AZ performance slated to take place on Tuesday at the Ikeda Theatre is a go.


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This qualification is for individuals who are interested in helping others develop a healthier lifestyle by encouraging people to eat healthily and maintain a healthy weight.
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The Napping House, by Audrey Wood, is full of beautiful illustrations, and there is wonderful repetition in the wording of the book. The sequencing is great for children because it creates a sense of anticipation and allows them to participate in reading the book. The story is about a grandma who has everyone in the house gently pile on top of her while she is asleep.The pile includes her grandson, the dog, the cat, the mouse and the mouse's flea.The book is charming as well as being calming and would be a great bedtime story for a child who needs help settling down.
When my children were little, they loved it when I read The Napping House because, with our three dogs and three cats, this was my life! They would laugh and say, "Granny is you!!" Then I would laugh and say "You got that right!"
Over Christmas, I house-sat for my sister-in-law, who has a 4,000-square-foot bed-and-breakfast in the middle of miles and miles of woods. They have seen deer walking outside their house, as well as raccoons, opossums, and bear. They also have a dog door so that their little Springer Spaniel named Oden can come and go outside as he pleases. Before they left, they instructed me to go to bed and leave Oden shut outside the bedroom. As they drove away I looked down at little Oden and said, "That won't do. You are sleeping with me tonight." Every night he would crawl up onto the bed and curl into a little ball beside me and happily sleep all night.
When my sister and brother-in-law came back I told them that Oden slept with me every night that they were gone. Their mouths flew open and their eye widened. My sister-in-law said, "You've got to be kidding!"
"No. I am not kidding," I replied. "He loved it! Oden didn't make a peep all night."
We are also the kind of people who, when we babysit, give the child lots of soda and candy and return the child in a sugar frenzy, laughing all the way home.


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Hollywood has a 'must-see' list too large to cover in a few days, but no visit would be complete without a stop at one of the most famous hotdog stands in the country.
What started as a wheeled pushcart during the height of the Great Depression in 1939, turned into a Hollywood landmark. Noted, not only for it's large variety of great 'dogs', but for it's famous clientele, Pinks still sits at it's original location of Melrose and La Brea. Founded by Paul & Betty Pink, what began as a cart eventually became a small building, constructed in 1946 in the same spot the wagon occupied. They boast that the stand has remained essentially unchanged since then.
We stopped by on our trip down the Pacific Coast Highway to see what all the fuss was about. With a menu of over 70 items, you have your choice of toppings for your dog or burger. From the original chili dog (mustard, chili & onions) or the Nacho chili cheese dog to their specialty items, named after some of their celebrity guests, you're sure to find a combination of flavors you like. Maybe you'd like the Ozzy Spicy dog or the Rosie O'Donnell Long Island dog or if you're a more into cultural events, perhaps the L.A. Philharmonic Conductor Gustavo Dudamel dog is more your style (Try saying THAT three times, fast).
Whichever you prefer, you'll find your order is ready before you know it and the toppings will be lava-like, flowing generously down the sides of your dog. Plan on grabbing a knife and fork, unless you've had the foresight to bring a bib or change of clothes. When you're done devouring that monster dog, talk to some of the people there. We did and found out that almost all have their favorites. Most customers had tried a variety of dogs but had one particular order they loved most.
One young man told us he'd tried every dog on the menu. People travel from all over the country to taste this famous dog.
We met vacationers, people from southern California and some young surfers who'd driven all the way from Santa Barbara just to bring their friend to try her first Pink's hotdog. We found out even the girls bragged about how many hot dogs they'd eaten at Pinks. According to them the best place to head after hitting the waves was right here. The staff claims it's not unusual to see a Rolls Royce or Limo at the curb to pick up an order for the passenger but all this notoriety hasn't gone to the heads of those who work there. They'll go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. We, were no exception, they welcomed us with open arms, er..buns.


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Last weekend, more than five hundred bloggers gathered at Moorgate, London, for the biggest parent blogger conference in the UK.
The event, BritMums Live, attracted keynotes from Sarah Brown, Ruby Wax, Cherry Healey, and many respected bloggers, journalists and writers.
The collective power of parent bloggers
Before the event had even begun, the associated hashtag #BritMumsLive was trending on Twitter and had generated more than 5m impressions. This figure had since risen to 32m impressions (at the time of writing), and the conversation is still continuing!
If this isn't evidence enough of the collective power of parent bloggers (and particularly mumbloggers), maybe the fact that thirty-four high profile companies chose to sponsor the event might be. "There's someone doing market research; these are bona fide opinion formers," writes Guardian journalist Zoe Williams, who attended the event.
In the UK, we don't yet have the mega-mumbloggers they have in the US, where some have become household names. In the US there is even a saying, "have you been Dooce-ed?" which means 'have you ever been exposed for something you've written on your blog?' after Dooce, the anonymous US blogger who was sacked by her employer when her identity was revealed.
But there is no shortage of talent amongst UK parent bloggers, and the stage is set to get even more competitive.
One of the opening sessions at BritMums Live, 'British Blogging Now', chaired by editor Carla Buzasi from the Huffington Post UK, exposed the shifting balance of power between influential bloggers and journalists.
"There is a massive over-supply of writers in this digital era," commented Steve Keenan from Travel Perspective. "Bloggers will replace freelance writers who just don't 'get' blogging".
Political blogger Dan Elton from Left Foot Forward, added to this saying: "We are ending up with people with multiple degrees writing for us for free". A recent column in The Guardian within its 'Comment is Free' section tackled this very issue, asking why creative people, especially writers, are increasingly being "forced" to write for free. "The 'work for free' virus has spread because we lack collective organisation," author, Jonathan Tasini, argued.
Within the BritMums Live session, another panellist, Sarah Ebner from The Times' School Gate blog, confirmed: "Behind closed doors, there is an increasingly symbiotic relationship between journalists and bloggers". She implied that while many journalists would prefer to not acknowledge their increasing reliance on bloggers for information and insight, it is in fact the state of play.
So what does the future hold for British bloggers, and in particular, parent bloggers?
If there's one thing that BritMums Live confirmed, it's the tremendous appetite that individuals across the social web have for parenting stories and opinions.
This is extending into the book publishing space, with an increasing number of book agents and publishers scouring the blogosphere for potential up-and-coming writers, who have a strong social following and an interesting story to tell. In a book agent's eyes, this is an extremely marketable offering, delegates were told.
BBC presenter Cherry Healey, who delivered the closing keynote for BritMums Live, disclosed that TV producers are also taking a keen interest in the parent blogger space. "Lots of people here have blogs which have massive telly potential...that are perfect for a wider audience," she admitted.
She warned bloggers to be wary of TV producers who may run with their ideas and content if given the opportunity. "The perception of bloggers has really changed. Bloggers have huge power now".
When it comes to the topic of blogging for the greater good, great optimism was expressed for the combined impact that bloggers might hold. A panel of charities including ONE, Kids Company and Give as you Live, jointly agreed that the parent blogger community could mobilise a small army if it wanted to.
Cherry Healey encouraged all bloggers present to call on the support of relevant celebrities and well-known figures via Twitter to champion their causes. One very valuable piece of advice was offered though by Polly Gowers from Give as you Live: "If you wouldn't talk about it [in conversation], don't blog about it".
For charities, this is worth taking note of too. Don't begin working with a blogger until you are reassured that your cause genuinely sings well with them.
Brands and business that exist in the parenting space should certainly be breaking into this thriving blogging community, if they haven't done so already. "It's no longer twee and silly," admitted Cherry Healey.
Thinking intelligently and creatively about how you approach with and work with parenting bloggers is paramount. Currently, the majority of parent bloggers are PR friendly; but as their power and influence intensifies, they are likely to get harder to reach and engage with...particular if the UK follows in the footsteps of the US.
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My blog has grown extremely well over almost 4 yrs - far better than I imagined it would but I believe I still have a way to go.
I am lucky that it now provides a regular income & momentum is definitely gaining but there is still a widely-held assumption that blogging success comes overnight.
It doesn't.
It takes a lot of work, determination and dedication.
It would be great to see parent bloggers reach the same levels of success as those in the US. There are some fabulous writers out there but there will also be a lot who jump on the bandwagon hoping for quick success too. Only time will separate the two.
Hi Tania
Great blog, my wife is just setting up a family blog and can't agree more that it takes time.
How much income would a blog of your age and size likely to make each month?
And what are some of the top mummy/daddy blogs in the UK ans US at the moment and again how much income would these be making per month?
Hi Ian,
I am not sure what other bloggers make. I think it would vary a great deal and depend on a number of factors.
There are so many different ways of creating an income stream but it's not guaranteed. Not everybody who creates a blog will be fortunate enough to earn an income from it.
I have considered writing about this in more detail on our site but not sure what the interest would be in it. I'd be happy to cover in more detail if the interest was there. Let me know!
Hi Tania
I think it would be an interesting piece, and you never know it might get featured on the likes of econsultancy!
My own personal view is with ad revenue and affiliate streams even a starter blog with traffic of <10k visitors per month should make £20k per annum
How is your search/social marketing strategy going?
I think an income stream of £20k per annum on traffic of less than 10k per month is very optimistic!
Interesting article and highlights a lot of hope for the future of blogging in different areas.
I facilitated the discussion on Blogging for the Greater Good and think the partnerships between charities and bloggers are mainly in their infancy and it will be fascinating to see how they develop and how the best fit between the two is worked out.
Tania & Ian - thanks so much for adding such valuable discussion. I wouldn't like to comment on how much money can be made via a parenting blog, but there are certainly an ever-increasing range of opportunities about. I agree it is a long-term commitment and organic process.
Kate, you did a great job facilitating the discussion and I completely agree with you - it will be so interesting to see how the relationship between charities and bloggers evolve, as I think there is lots of scope for creativity and innovation. ONE already seems to be taking a great approach.
As I commented on Twitter earlier, I wonder why the UK doesn't have the mega-mumbloggers that the US does and is it likely we ever will?
Speaking personally, I think it's a possibility that the same could happen over here. We're probably lagging a bit behind the US when it comes to the mumblogger scene. I'd argue a lot depends on how the relationship between journalists and bloggers shapes up over the next year or so, along with brand perception of the two. But if we know that UK publishers and TV producers are already keeping a keen eye on the mumblogger scene, there's a wealth of possibilities on the cards...
Isn't it awful when the facts get in the way of a good story but Britmums Live wasn't the biggest blogger conference in the UK and it didn't have anywhere near 500 delegates in attendance.
This was easy for anyone to see as the main conference space was only set up to seat around 350 people and the event sponsors were throwing product at the delegates because they had so many goodie bags left over.
Your Twitter impressions numbers are interesting too because Britmums themselves stated a reach of 2.1 million people via their post conference newsletter.
Great post! The potential for parent blogging in the UK is huge. Next year's event will be even bigger and better and we will tackle issues relevant not only to parent bloggers, but all bloggers. The conversation continues on Twitter a week after the event, with more than 33 million impressions! Go BritMums Live!
If 20k per annum is too much based on 10k impressions I might have to revise the forecasts!
Just out of interest what do the top mum bloggers in the UK earn from their blogs and how much do the top US mum bloggers earn?
Any ideas?


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Code: 04C04
Violation: 381.76(b)
Citation: At approximately 1000 hours, I was performing a Post Chill Finished Product Standards Task (04C04) at the chiller exit. While inspecting ten birds, I found one that was clearly marked with a X on the leg ,for trimming/removal at the inspection station. The establishment failed to complete the task as their marking system requires, allowing unwholesome product to enter commerce. I notified andof my findings, and that an NR would be issued. The carcass was salvaged. Management has received oral and written notification of this noncompliance. Past Similar NRs - Previous Ineffective Plant Actions: Plant has not yet responded to last NR NR: 113-2010 dated 12/23/2010
381.76(b) The Administrator determines that the establishment has the intent and capability to operate at line speeds greater than 70 birds per minute, and meets all the facility requirements in §381.36(d).
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I helps Pravda/RTE maintain the pretence of being accountable to the people. It is a pressure release valve, for people who have a grievance.
The presenter is a Montrose Millionaire..... "so, how are you coping with this recession".
Fiver Friday - spend a fiver in your local community - from a quango that puts people in jail if people don't pay a levy for the upkeep of the Largesse in Montrose.
It's a sounding board for busybodies and coffin-dodgers. It's the equivalent of the confession box, except "Jeeow" is de High Priest of RTE.
If the average caller is an indicator of the calibre of who they let on the air, can you imagine the ones they reject?
Actually feck that. I imagine they reject the coherent ones that make sense.
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Has he ever done a show on people sent to prison for non payment of the licence fee? Thought not.


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8 Food Blog Links We Love
We've scoured the web, found our favorite food blog posts, and now we're bringing them right to your desktop. It's hard work, but someone has to do it.
If you were hoping for some green goodness during this holiday interlude, you've come to the wrong place. This weekend, we're bringing you cakes, caramels, marshmallows, cookies, and a boozy pear cider (hey, it has fruit in it) to wash everything down. It's prime time for festive sweets, friends -- save the kale smoothie for Monday morning. These links will convince you.
- With cranberry filling and a ginger glaze, these pop tarts are all grown up. (Dolly and Oatmeal.)
- The ultimate holiday cake: gingerbread, cream cheese frosting, and sugared cranberries. (Call Me Cupcake.)
- It's never too cold outside for a scoop of peppermint ice cream. (Sprouted Kitchen.)
- Give the gift of booze and sugar this year with DIY bourbon salted caramels. (Shutterbean.)
- Making thumbprint cookies will never get old. Especially if you roll them in almonds and fill them with high-quality preserves. (Butter Tree.)
- Step one: Make marshmallows. Step two: Dunk in chocolate and gingerbead. Step three: Die of happiness. (Joy the Baker.)
- Switch up your spiked cider game by using pears instead of apples. (Dinner Was Delicious.)
- 'Tis the season to overindulge. This raspberry brown butter cake with goat cheese buttercream will do the trick. (Adventures in Cooking.)
Which food blogs inspired you this week? Tell us in the comments!
Photos on top by (clockwise) Dolly and Oatmeal, Call Me Cupcake, Sprouted Kitchen, Shutterbean
Photos on bottom by (clockwise) Butter Tree, Joy the Baker, Dinner Was Delicious, Adventures in Cooking


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Posts Tagged 'Organizational Values'
What are you FOR?
Mission Statements
What is your opinion on company "mission statements" or written declarations of "organizational values and visions"?
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|Facts About Haiti
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|9,996,731 (July 2014 est.)
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Haiti is situated in North America. Located in the Western Hemisphere, the sovereign state is spread over an area of 27,750 square kilometers. The nation is situated on the island of Hispaniola in Caribbean's Greater Antilles archipelago. Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean followed by Cuba and the Dominican Republic. To the east, the Dominican Republic borders Haiti. Cuba is located some 80-km west of the northern Peninsula of Haiti, while Jamaica is some 193-km west of the southern Peninsula. The nation has a coastline of 1,771 km. Haiti mostly has a rough and mountainous terrain. The Caribbean Sea at 0 m is the lowest point of the country, while Chaine de la Selle at 2,680 m is the highest point.
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One of Ireland's most recognizable comedy faces, Ardal O'Hanlon talks to Jon Hozier-Byrne about life after Dougal, national identity, and how he saved Irish stand up.
It's very early for Ardal O'Hanlon, his voice harsh, almost caustic; "It's very early for me, on a Saturday." Having stirred him from his well-earned sleep to talk to us, Otwo begins with the easy questions; as the founder of the International Comedy Cellar, what does he feel is his legacy to Irish comedy? O'Hanlon seems surprised, but immediately shakes the dust off his voice, and responds with profound excitement; "Myself and three other fellas – Barry Murphy, Kevin Gildea, Dermot Carmody – we were a sketch troupe at the time called Mr. Trellis. Yeah, we just stumbled upon that room really, we used to go and see bands in there and we just though that was a suitable sized room to try and kick-start some kind of comedy scene."
Although quick to downplay the impact he may have had, the impact of O'Hanlon and the Inter is self evident – the small, dank space on Wicklow Street has proven itself an incubator of legendary comics, effectively igniting the alternative comedy scene of the 90's, and changing the nature of Irish stand up completely. "I don't know what compelled us to do it. It just seemed to me to be a bit of a gap there. There was the old school type of comedy, and there wasn't even very much of that even. It was so rare – you'd see Jury's Irish Cabaret, and that was one strand of Irish comedy, there was the Niall Toibin style of storytelling, but again, that was a very lonely road for him, I imagine. You had the Hal Roach type stuff and you had Dermot Morgan, but again, that was very maverick, and he was kind of a one-off in his own way.
"We were very drawn to what was going on in England at the time, the whole alternative comedy wave, which was very exciting. It was ordinary blokes doing stuff, and people without any discernable talent were able to just stand up there, shuffle on stage, and just start talking."
Soon after the introduction of the Comedy Cellar and the oft-forgotten but considerable influence of Mr. Trellis was felt, the Irish comedy scene changed unrecognizably, as the Irish alternative comedy movement of the likes of Jason Byrne, Dylan Moran and Tommy Tiernan made their names known; "We didn't really see a great future in it for a start – we were novices at this. We had no experience, we had no expectations, unlike contemporary Ireland; we didn't grow up, people generally didn't grow up with any great expectations about themselves or their future … To some degree, a certain type of ethos emerged from that, and definitely an idiosyncratic style emerged from that. We were into a 'purism'. I don't mean that in a po-faced way; it was all about the jokes and being original. We never really had a manifesto, but it was unspoken – you had to be original, you had to try and be very, very different. It was always a slightly surreal style, slightly absurdist, maybe inspired by our literary heritage, the Flann O'Briens, the Samuel Beckett stuff."
After being instrumental in the revolution of Irish comedy, O'Hanlon was quickly noticed by Graham Linehan as a remarkable talent, and was cast in the career-defining role of Father Dougal Maguire. The excitement in O'Hanlon's voice dullens somewhat when the Graham Linehan masterwork is brought up – O'Hanlon character became so iconic that he has found it a difficult identity to escape from; "Certainly in the past, people maybe only associated me with Father Dougal. It took time to get over that hump. It probably took more time for me to get over it than the audience in some ways – I was conscious that people were there because they knew Father Ted and they liked Father Ted. It was always incumbant on me to do my best in terms of performance and in terms of content to just crash through that, to assert myself as a stand up … It's not that I'm not proud of it, it's just the day that Father Ted finished was the day I left it behind."
Since Father Ted, O'Hanlon has had a diverse career including making documentaries, acting roles in the likes of Skins and Doctor Who, acclaimed work in the theatre, and even writing the excellent novel The Talk of the Town. His most recent domestic television role, Val Falvey, TD, saw him playing the role of a cack-handed local representative inhereting the political legacy of his father – a role with more than a few similiarities to his own life, and his father, Rory O'Hanlon, TD. "It felt a bit weird, and a bit wrong. It just felt like a misguided thing to do in some ways. It was great fun to do in lots of other ways, but it was probably a bit close to home for my family. I had never any interest in politics myself, apart from being a normal person interested in the issues of the day, but never interested in the whole politic machinations or party politics."
For now, O'Hanlon is excited to be returning his first love; "Every time you stand on stage you have to give it everything for the hour you're up there, and just throw everything you've got into it – you get a lot out of it that way. The enduring attraction of stand up is that it's so immediate. It is a great way of making sense of the world. While I enjoy going off to act and I love the sociability of that, whether it's a TV show or a theatrical show, you keep coming back to stand up because it's got that immediacy. If you think of something that day, you can do it that evening. It's great, it's exciting … It's important."
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Parents Association
All Sacred Heart parents are members of the Parents Association of the Academy of the Sacred Heart (PAASH). The Parents Association objectives are:
- to promote community building among parents of students attending the Academy of the Sacred Heart, faculty, staff and students
- acquaint parents with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart Education and assist in fulfilling its objectives
- initiate and support projects that aid the Academy spiritually, socially and financially
Parents Association Officers, 2017-18 School Year
- President: Michelle Jonna
- Vice-President: Deborah Gerard
- Treasurer: Francesca Westenberg
- Secretary: Elizabeth Berg
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Purchase gift cards for national and local retailers and help the school. You pay the face value for the gift card but PAASH will get a percentage of the sale. For instance, if you purchase a Lands' End gift card for $100, your charge would be $100; but, PAASH would earn 16% or $16 for the school. Register here. Just follow the prompts to complete your account. Please note, currently PAASH is accepting cash or checks, with additional payment options becoming available in the future. Orders placed by 9 a.m. on Mondays will be available for pick up by Friday of the same week. Please contact Michelle Jonna (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Debbie Gerard (firstname.lastname@example.com) with questions.


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The Eastern Inter-Club Ski League promotes recreational skiing, boarding and racing at the amateur and club level. Join us for the time of your life in all 4 seasons.
We are an organization of ski clubs of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, most with ski lodges in the Mount Washington Valley area. The clubs offer year-round sporting and social activities individually and through the league in addition to skiing and winter outings. There are a wide variety of inexpensive membership options available for singles, couples and families among the clubs. Members benefits include discounts on lift tickets, food, clothing, equipment and travel not only though EICSL, but through our membership in the National Ski Council Federation.
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Lithonia Lighting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Lithonia Lighting as a 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing and helping to educate consumers about those products. Lithonia Lighting, an EnergyStar partner since 1994, is being honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that earn the EnergyStar, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency. In 2007, Lithonia introduced 84 new EnergyStar-qualified products including three complete fixture families. In addition to product innovation, Lithonia placed increasing emphasis on its marketing initiatives to bring further awareness to energy efficiency by creating a green living magazine to discuss all elements of green living. In addition, last year Lithonia Lighting's parent company, Acuity Brands Lighting, signed the Clinton Climate Initiative solidifying the company's emphasis on sustainability and innovation in energy-efficient technology.
Sea Gull Lighting Products
The Riverside, N.J., manufacturer is being honored by the EPA for the fourth time. The company was named 2008 EnergyStar Partner of the Year by the EPA for its efforts to actively develop, distribute, market and sell environmentally friendly lighting fixtures and ceiling fans that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Because of Sea Gull Lighting's continued commitment, the EPA has bestowed the additional designation of "Sustained Excellence" to Sea Gull Lighting for the second year in a row.
A charter member of the EnergyStar program, Sea Gull Lighting currently markets an industry-leading 450-plus EnergyStar-qualified decorative lighting fixtures to a diverse customer base that includes building professionals, electrical distributors, lighting showrooms and architects. The company is also an active EnergyStar partner that rigorously promotes energy-efficiency through a comprehensive marketing, advertising and communications program.
The Danvers, Mass.-based company has been awarded the 2008 EnergyStar Sustained Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) in recognition of the company's continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. The company is a three-time winner of the Sustained Excellence Award, which is given to a select group of organizations that have exhibited outstanding leadership year after year. Sylvania cut energy use in its own facilities by 10 percent nationwide in 2007.


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20 Vertreter der größten deutschen Unternehmen berieten mit saudischen Unternehmern den weiteren Ausbau der wirtschaftlichen Beziehungen beider Länder.
A German business delegation headed by State Secretary of Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Matthias Machnig, met with the Saudi business community at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday to bolster trade and explore investment opportunities in various sectors, namely energy, machinery, logistics, electronics, pharmaceuticals, hospital management and tourism.
"German companies seek to engage more in the Kingdom as well as draw more Saudi employees," said Eric Schweitzer, president of the Association of German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, referring to Germany's record of having the lowest unemployment rate in Europe.
Small and medium enterprises have an interest to invest more in Saudi Arabia and would like to find easier ways to enter the Saudi market, he added.
The meeting to increase investment and discuss ways to start local manufacturing and companies came during the German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit in Jeddah.
Bilateral trade between the two countries amounts to SR50 billion. Machnig referred to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 as "an ambitious and bold plan to diversify the economy" that will offer opportunities in other sectors.
"Infrastructure is essential in different sectors," said Machnig, adding that competitiveness now depends on digitization of industries, including industrial production.
Some 200 German companies currently operate in the Kingdom with $4 billion investments in sectors, including petroleum and petrochemical and industrial projects. "That number is looking to double in the next three years," Oliver Oehms, a delegate in the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs, told Saudi Gazette. "There is a strong interest from the Saudi side so we hope to see more marriages between the two SME communities."
Asked about the challenges for investing in the Kingdom, Oehms said: "It's still relatively expensive to operate business in Saudi Arabia, especially with licensing requirements by SAGIA and increasing cost of employing foreigners. This is making things complicated for small- and medium-size companies."
CEOs and chairpersons of Saudi companies discussed ways for cooperation in vocational training for Saudi manpower as well as opportunities in investment as the Saudi government aims to increase the private sector's contribution to GDP from approximately 40% to 65% by 2030.
Secretary General of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hassan Dahlan said "the meeting is important as we discussed ways to improve the investment environment and attract investors. They also offered the investment opportunities in Germany."
He added "any new project will create job opportunities and training for Saudis. German companies are known for their know-how and expertise."


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Lake Superior's Shore
Our spacious pebble beach is a favorite location for wedding ceremonies amongst couples. Lake Superior provides a stunning backdrop for your special moment.
Beach Barbeques & Campfires
Gather with friends and family for an evening around a beach campfire. Beach barbecues are popular choices for family reunions, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners or even a wedding reception.
Lakeview Patio
Our large pool deck, with its classic white tent, overlooks Lake Superior and is a great location for a social reception, accompanied with champagne and hors d'oeuvres before your dinner. Can be used as a dining venue for mid-sized groups.
Lakeside Dining Room
With seating up to 200 guests, our Lakeside Dining Room is an elegant location for your event's dinner.
Superior Ballroom
The Superior Ballroom serves as Lutsen Resort's main conference room, and can accommodate groups of up to 100 people for corporate style meetings. Three seminar rooms above the main level offer breakout space. This venue is a popular location for wedding dinners and dances; it can seat 135 for a sit-down dinner and 200 people for a dance.
Nelson Suite
An intimate space overlooking Lake Superior, our Nelson Suite is a popular choice for a casual meal, social, bridal suite or gift opening. It can accommodate up to 50 people.


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Our Monthly Velocity Partners (MVP) program is a way for our most dedicated community members to get the most out of what Velocity has to offer. Starting at $15 a month, MVPs receive benefits such as up to 30% off tickets, 20% off classes and workshops, discounted studio rentals, invitations to special MVP only events, and reserved seating at performances. They also get the warm feeling of knowing their monthly support sustains Velocity and our groundbreaking artistic programs.
Every MVP helps build a city where dance is valued and a vital part of the social + cultural fabric of our communities.
Become an MVP at the level that suits you. BECOME AN MVP TODAY >>
$15 OR MORE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION You are a potential ARTIST MVP
– If you are an artist, or about to become one
– If you want to be more involved, while saving money
– If you wish to support Velocity and the wider independent dance community
If you are any of the above, then the ARTIST MVP is for you!
+ Discounted classes, workshops, summer and winter intensives
+ Discounted studio rentals
+ Discounted tickets to Velocity produced events
+ One Bring-a-friend to a Velocity Performance Pass
+ Invitations to special MVP events
+ Consulting and Professional Development
DANCE ADVOCATE or CULTURAL CHAMPION MVP
You are a potential DANCE ADVOCATE or CULTURAL CHAMPION MVP
– If you want to join a community of like-minded dance lovers
– If you want to attend and engage more deeply with Velocity performances and programs
– If you want to learn more about dance and the forces that are shaping the future of the art form
If you resonate with any of the above, the DANCE ADVOCATE or CULTURAL CHAMPION MVP is for you!
+ Discounted tickets to Velocity produced events
+ Advanced Waitlist Priority + Invitations to exclusive MVP events
+ Opportunities to meet presenting and visiting artists
+ Bring-a-friend to a Velocity Performance Pass
+ All the benefits of a Dance Advocate PLUS:
+ Reserved Seats for Velocity produced events
+ Complimentary drinks at Velocity produced performances
+ One complimentary ticket to the annual benefit auction
+ Named an underwriter for a program or event
* Champion MVP: benefits valued at $295/yr. // All donation above $295/yr are tax deductible.
NAME: Syniva Whitney
MVP: Artist
MVP SINCE: July 2016
BIO: Syniva Whitney makes performance inspired by their non-binary, trans, queer, black + multiracial identity. This on-going movement based research started the project Gender Tender and created the Gender Tender Method for dance and performance. They have shown their dance, acting, visual art and film based work at various venues in Seattle and nationally most recently at Velocity's Next Fest NW and are currently preparing a new work that will show this summer at the NW New Works festival at On the Boards. They area a teaching artist as well. This past fall they led a series for Velocity's Investigative Movement Practices and currently they teach a weekly dance improvisation class at Studio Current where they also assist with programming. Their work often features fellow queer trans performer Will Courtney, their real life partner, favorite person in general and frequent collaborator. www.syniva.weebly.com
How did you first get involved with Velocity?
I was drawn to the excellent artists here. Especially because about six years ago I got serious about saying "I want to be a choreographer; I don't want to just be a dancer, I don't want to just be a performer– how do I learn about technique and concepts and engaging an audience with experimental work?" Everybody recommended I come here. I talked to Tonya and felt super welcomed. It wasn't just learning from different dancers and choreographers who come through here, but also having Tonya's mentorship when she knew I wanted to be more involved in sharing work.
What moved you to become an MVP?
I feel like I'm at a point in my life where I know how important it is to support things that support me. I actually feel like Velocity benefits me way more than I do Velocity as an MVP. But it's what I can do as an artist, and I love to feel like there's something I can do beyond performing. It seems like a small exchange for what Velocity gives me, which is support and mentorship and opportunities, and discounts on workshops. I think it's just a great way to be engaged at that level and support the work that's made here.
What is something that you've accomplished in the last six months that you feel you're most proud of?
That's a good one. I think in the last six months my proudest accomplishment is actually in becoming super comfortable with my non-binary gender identity, and vocalizing the pronouns that I use, and feeling very confident in my life. I feel like it's making my interactions with the world way better– more open, more engaged.
How would you spend the perfect day in Seattle?
Levitating above the space needle! (laughs) I don't know, I'm really an outside person, so I guess I'd spend the day paddle boarding around Greenlake, or go someplace with ancient redwoods all around, and perfect weather– 71 degrees, blues skies… it doesn't really get better than that.
Is there anything else you'd like to share about Velocity?
I feel really lucky to be a part of the Velocity family. I've felt that way for a long time and it means so much to me. I'm so thankful for all the work Velocity does here because we really need it in this town. Dance definitely needs it– it's invaluable. I wish I could do more than what I do as an MVP. I think it's hard to understand sometimes the significance of Velocity. It's not just the space– Velocity echoes throughout Seattle, and nationally too. Especially since being a part of SFDI, it's really easy to see how people take what they learn here with them, and it creates a lot of conversation between dancers, and cities, and cultures.
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Vermont becomes the 2nd US state to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day
Vermont has officially changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Gov. Peter Shumlin signed an executive proclamation Thursday, making the change.
Gov. Peter Shumlin signed an executive proclamation Thursday, making the change.
Under the decree, Shumlin said a growing number of cities in towns in the United States have recognized the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The day is "an opportunity to celebrate indigenous heritage and resiliency," the proclamation stated.
"I think it's been a really long time coming," said White River Junction Cartoon Studies student Erienne McCray. "Now Vermont has built in this day to celebrate indigenous peoples and i think that's fantastic.
Vermont traditionally "recognizes the historic, cultural and contemporary significance of the Indigenous Peoples of the land that later became known as the Americas, including Vermont," Shumlin's decree stated.
"The State of Vermont recognizes that it was founded and is built upon lands first inhabited by the Indigenous Peoples of this region - the Abenaki and their ancestors and allies - and acknowledges and honors the members of the community, both past and present."
Shumlin encouraged all Vermonters to celebrate the new holiday.
The City of Hartford will vote on a resolution to recognize the holiday name change.
"One of the select board members said 'hey, we should have a discussion about
Columbus day in consideration of Indiginous people's day,'" said Hartford Town Manager Leo Pullar.
Columbus day in consideration of Indiginous people's day,'" said Hartford Town Manager Leo Pullar.
Pullar said the Selectboard probably won't vote on the idea for months, and the state has final approval over the change. He said the issue is important to many in the area.
"The Abenaki, one of the indiginous peoples of this area...culturally,
historically have given great contributions to this area," said Pullar.
At least 1,700 members of the Nulhegan-Memphremagog tribe of the Abenaki still live in several areas of Vermont. The tribe has its own government and constitution.
The push to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day began in 1977. It has gained in popularity in recent years.
Shumlin's proclamation is specific to only 2016. A spokesman for the governor said it could be issued yearly by the next governor, if he or she desired.
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Almost every company out there has a loyalty program by now. Small businesses may have something simple like a punch-card system, and bigger businesses have other offers such as cards connected to their businesses, or more elaborate point-systems. The point is – if you're looking to build a more solid base of customers for your business, you're going to want to design your own loyalty program for your customers.
But with so many other loyalty programs out there, how do you design one for your customers that you know will stand out? There are many models and strategies for loyalty programs – so you need to find the one that fits you best. Make sure it fits the style of your business, as well as meets your customer's needs.
Make sure you also keep in mind that – as of right now – consumers have developed a skepticism of loyalty programs. Whether this is because the consumer is already a part of too many others, or they signed up for one that was misrepresented and regretted it later – you need to ensure you can walk your customers past this skepticism and provide a proper incentive for them to join yours.
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Since each business is different and runs on a different model, not every type of loyalty program will work for every business. An essential step in determining what type of loyalty program to employ is to take the pulse of your customers.
This doesn't have to be in the form of a customer survey or anything like that. It can be as simple as thinking about your regular customers and what they like about your business. What brings them back time and again? When you can determine what your customers want, you can design a rewards program to tempt them.
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Not thinking of your customer's needs when you design the program means that you run the risk of making a program that doesn't offer the right incentives to your customers. If you miss the mark when it comes to incentives, you may as well not have a loyalty program at all.
According to George Sink Jr., Attorney and Marketing Director at George Sink, P. A. Injury Lawyers, "Loyalty programs are a dime a dozen now – so if you want yours to stand out, you need to really understand what a customer wants – and over-deliver. This can be anything from making sign-up painless, to giving that personal touch (handwritten cards or special access) to finding ways to save them time (we drive out to meet any client that wants it). If they've been loyal to you, referring others to you, then you need to show your loyalty to them. Put in the time and show them the effort."
If you've already figured out what your customers want, designing the incentive should be relatively easy. Do they want more savings? Give them more savings. Do they periodically come back? A point system might be best for them. Decide what will benefit both your business, and your customer, and you'll have the basis for a good rewards program.
Don't be too Pushy
The last thing to keep in mind when it comes to loyalty programs is that no one likes to be nagged. Yes, you want to offer your customers the program and the rewards – you want people to sign up – but asking repeatedly is a recipe for irritation and anger on the part of your customers.
You want your customers to feel invested or rewarded by your loyalty program. Jumping down their throat about it won't help you build a loyal customer base. In fact, it will drive away your potential customers, rather than incentivize them to return.
You'll have to find a balance between telling your customers about your program, and overwhelming them. It may take a little work – you want them to know the perks of the program, after all – but once you find the balance, you'll have an easier time building up a base of customers in your loyalty program.


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The memoir will be published in September 2012 by Blue Rider Press, an imprint of Penguin Books.
The injustice of the West Memphis Three story drew badly needed support from the entertainment community's Peter Jackson, Eddie Vedder, Natalie Maines, Henry Rollins, and of course Depp. The actor and his producing partner have long been wanting and waiting to explore this story and will develop the narrative as a feature film with Echols and his wife Lorri Davis, who will be executive producers.
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Fear the Walking Dead continues its best season yet on Sunday when the final eight episodes of Season 3 kick off with the Clark and Otto families amongst those who want to lead life at Broke Jaw Ranch in the wake of Jeremiah Otto's death.
In the Yahoo TV exclusive clip above, Nick — who was among those who survived the poison his fellow Los Angeles apocalypse survivor Ofelia administered to many at Broke Jaw — visits Ofelia. She's a resident of the ranch now that The Nation members have moved in, and Nick wonders if she's feeling guilt about what she did.
"Not as much as I thought. Guess I am my father's daughter," Ofelia says, referring to her former soldier father, Daniel (Ruben Blades), who is haunted by the fact that he killed nearly 100 people during wartime.
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Like we said, best season yet continues to be the best season yet.
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But unfortunately we all make mistakes sometimes! Whether it's in writing, a conversation or, like what happened to me a couple of days ago, a status update. While it's important to be proud of those words that you put together that just simply work beautifully, I also believe it's important to have a laugh at our own mistakes. Luckily, after I read my status update back to myself, I realised how it sounded. Here's my example of not saying what I actually meant to:
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I went to a fancy culinary school in London, and aspired to be on "Top Chef." Instead, I work for a nonprofit whose connection to the food world comes in a box that came from a kitchen nowhere near mine.
After being diagnosed borderline diabetic three days before I left for pastry school, I changed my career trajectory out of fear when I returned to the U.S., opting for something less lethal.
Although I knew my reasons were completely valid, I couldn't rationalize it all in my mind, and spent a long time feeling like a zombie trapped in the wrong body.
When I started at Girl Scouts of Western Washington as a writing specialist in 2008, I kept silent about my former life, dipping into desserts in the privacy of my home. I shared my creations anonymously on the break room table, but eventually word got out that the confections were mine. "You went to pastry school?" colleagues asked. "What are you doing HERE?"
I was wondering precisely the same thing when a superhero swooped down out of nowhere and reminded me that my doubts were completely unfounded.
That superhero was my CEO, a former lawyer who dressed in Ann Taylor and spoke in short, logical sentences. Up until that moment, I only knew her as someone who put the tip of her reading glasses to her lips when reviewing reports, and said things like "leverage" and "fiscal."
But when she cornered me in the hall, she had the look of a giddy teenager. "We decided you should go on TV to talk about our upcoming event!" she said, clapping her hands in delight. "There's no one better suited for it than you."
"But how are we going to leverage my shyness?" I quipped, trying to speak CEO.
"You're not shy," she laughed.
"I think I know myself," I retorted.
And that's when she got me.
"I challenge you to look at the woman you truly are, not the woman you have always told yourself you are," she replied. "I think you'll find she's quite different."
Suddenly Ann Taylor became Deepak Chopra.
I agreed to go on TV, thinking if I made a spectacle of myself, she would see just how well I grasped my own capabilities.
But she wasn't wrong – I was. I didn't stumble on my words, and I remembered to smile. I even made a corny joke. Turns out, the 30-something me was very different than the 13-year-old me standing against a wall, begging not to be noticed.
I owe a lot to her for that much-needed wake-up call. It's our organizational imperative to help girls eliminate barriers, including those they place upon themselves, and here I was, a grown woman still tethered to false perceptions about her own abilities.
Soon, I was promoted to PR director, and went from writing about girls' successes to telling people about them on TV and the radio.
I've witnessed incredible things and have seen lives change in ways that have moved me beyond words, but nothing I have ever done or seen could have prepared me for what I experienced just a few weeks ago.
My Girl Scout council returned $100,000 when the donor who gave it to us asked that their money not be used to support transgender girls.
After we gave it back because we choose to support all girls, something unexpected happened (besides the fact that we not only got the money back through crowdfunding, but got it back in triplicate!). I got a rare peek into the soul of a world I thought didn't care anymore. Not only do people care about girls and their futures, they care deeply about acceptance and inclusivity.
The outpouring of support for what we've done has necessitated the need for Kleenex on several occasions. I am blown away, and I am proud.
I am also overwhelmed by what this has meant to me personally, as a representative of Girl Scouts and as a woman who is a passionate advocate for equality. To be able to speak from the heart instead of a script is almost unheard of in PR, and it's incredibly healing.
I have long been humbled by what girls are doing to change the world, but I have been particularly moved by seeing what people want to do to change the world for girls.
Now I know for certain that on this frenetic, disengaged and distracted planet of ours, heart-centered work has a very important place. Thankfully, so does pastry.
When my boss (another certified superhero) encouraged me to mix my passion for pastry into the fabric of my day job, my work not only developed more meaning, it also created meaning for others.
I found a cadre of inspiring entrepreneurs passionate about issues of importance to women and girls. Among them were cupcake queens and ice cream empresses who no longer wore sashes, but still proudly called themselves Girl Scouts. Slowly, coffee dates turned into brainstorming sessions, which turned into mentoring, camp scholarships and incredible community building.
I wanted to bake for a living because I believe food unites people. As it turns out, so do non-profits dedicated to empowerment.
And let's not forget Girl Scout Cookies, which are often passed around on plates at the very moment girls realize that great power can come from hands joined together in friendship around a campfire -- and everywhere else.
Like many Girl Scouts, I know that beneath the caramel and coconut cover lies a powerful cohort of engaged, passionate and driven girls and women who believe things can get better in our world, and we can all be part of that change. For me, that change has been profoundly life-affirming.
Seven years after my professional detour, I remain a curious explorer, eager to see what lies beyond those twists and turns. Not knowing what to expect is sometimes the most exciting part of the ride.
I never imagined that working for the Girl Scouts would be a beautiful and liberating journey of self-discovery. And I certainly never expected a returned $100,000 would motivate me to evaluate the riches in my own life. But that's how it all played out.
When I talk to girls about the future, I hope one of their takeaways about life is that you don't always end up where you think you will. You can be a rocket scientist turned massage therapist. You can work for the government, and become a DJ.
Or you can go to pastry school, and accidentally end up at an organization that changes a staggering amount of lives, and realize, for the first time, what icing on the cake really means.


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