text:
Please see below where we have answered many of the most commonly asked questions about working as a TTEC@Home associate. If you have any additional questions that aren't answered here, please reach out to our Live Help.
A: TTEC@Home is a sophisticated outsourcing solution providing access to robust work-at-home technology in addition to a well- educated, highly specialized, and flexible, virtual workforce comprised of associates working from their homes in select locations across the US. Using our proprietary technology, these associates are able to securely access applications that are hosted at a remote location in order to support and assist customers with a variety of customer service and technical needs as well as address various back-office functions including chat and social media. This unique program provides our clients with a high-value, cost-efficient solution to achieve and advance their business goals.
A: To be successful as a TTEC@Home associate, you must have a strong working knowledge of computers and be comfortable using both the Internet and e-mail. A computer skills assessment is conducted as part of the application process. For those hired, we provide training materials and certification tests to prepare you to meet the more specific operational requirements of the client project you are assigned to once you are a TTEC@Home associate.
A: Please visit https://workbooth.info/applicants/workbooth-requirements/ to view the detailed specifications /most up to date computer and technical requirements.
A: At this time TTEC@Home does not support Apple/MAC computers. Please check back for future updates.
A: TTEC@Home associates are required to have a USB/VOIP headset and successfully complete User Readiness Testing/compatibility prior to beginning employment. We have identified compatible models that you may choose to purchase. Please note - Due to wide variations in agent system hardware and configurations, We cannot guarantee that a headset model will work with every system; however the following models have been tested as working with many different computers. Availability of models may vary based on the retailer.
Plantronics DA40
Plantronics DA45
A: Once hired, your Recruiter will work with you to determine the most appropriate project based on your skills, experience and your hours of availability.
A: No. You will receive calls constantly throughout your shift, and you must be at your computer at all times to receive them.
A: We will help get the answer! All TTEC@Home associates are assigned to a Trainer or Team Lead who will be available to answer questions and assist you throughout your shift via chat support. There is comprehensive training, a wide network of support, a comprehensive knowledge-base, TTEC University, a very robust intuitive internal social media platform and much more.
A: Absolutely! Because we partner with many Global 1000 companies, we are able to offer a wide variety of opportunities and experiences to employees at all levels. As a TTEC@Home associate, you'll have access to various career development opportunities through our internal recruitment efforts as well as our ongoing training and development resources. Learn more.
A: We require all employees to be a minimum of 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
A: Absolutely! You must treat this as a professional position and keep your office completely noise-free. Common noise distractions include televisions, radios, barking dogs or other pets, family members or others in your home, doorbells, cell phones and even lawn mowers. You need to ensure that you are able to focus on the customers at all times by working in a consistently quiet environment during your shifts.
A. MatchPoint assessments are a series of proprietary job-related, pre-hire tests that are designed to measure a variety of skills, competencies and aptitudes designed by specific role you are applying for, tailored to assess whether you have the necessary skills to perform the job.
A. On average the application and assessment process takes one hour to complete. The MatchPoint assessments launch during your application process, so please allow ample time to complete the entire process. You will not be able to continue to the next step of the process until you have successfully completed the assessments.
A: If you receive an email stating that you did not pass the MatchPoint assessments, you may re-apply in 60 days.
A: Yes, all candidates are required to complete drug testing and criminal background screening as and employment is contingent on successful completion of these.
A: Yes, you will be required to complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification*.
A: TTEC@Home provides you with specific product and client training through a certification program to prepare you for the on-the-job requirements of your assigned client project. All training is paid, mandatory and is conducted both online and over the phone.
A: Training time is dependent on the needs of each client project and can range from a few days to a several weeks in duration.
A: Yes, you will have a fixed training schedule that is led by a TTEC@Home trainer. Trainers will be available during set times to answer any questions you may have via an online chat room or conference call.
A: Work schedules are determined based on the hours of availability you indicated you are available for during the application process and that you agree to work during your offer process. Specific hours vary by client project. You will receive a set schedule for Training, and while in Training, you will receive your schedule for Production.
A: Each client project is unique and will require different work schedules that may vary from early morning to late night hours. With any project, however, you will need to commit to a minimum of working 4-6 consecutive hours each shift.
A: Yes, you will need to be available to work both weekends and holidays. Some of our clients provide services and support to customers on weekends and holidays. As a result, you may be asked to work on weekends and holidays.
A: Although each client project is different, you are considered part-time employees and will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Depending on your availability and the client's needs, specific work schedules can range from 20-30 hours per week. Flexibility is a key part of being a TTEC@Home associate. You may also be offered the opportunity to work additional hours to support a particular client project. Eligibility for these programs is determined by each associate's hours of availability.
A: Schedules vary depending on client needs. You will be asked to provide your hours of availability during the application process, as well as to confirm your availability with one of our Recruiters during the selection process. If hired, you'll be matched to a project with Hours of Operation that coincide with your hours of availability. You will receive a set schedule for Training, and while in Training, you will receive your schedule for Production.
A: Yes, time-off requests are approved through your team leader and granted on availability and on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not approved, it is your responsibility to have your shift covered by a fellow team member by following the guidelines of your team leader and the Operations Support Team.


text:
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Blackening the ingredients in a cast iron skillet imbues the salsa with a smoky flavor. Leave in the jalapeno seeds for even more bite. SEve with baked torilla chips as a topping or as a topping for mushroom tamales. You can make the salsa up to 2 days ahead.
2 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 to 3 Jalapeno peppers
1 Garlic clove, unpeeled
1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
2 TBS fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1. heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, jalapenos, and garlic; cook 15 minutes or until tomatoes are blackened. Turn frequently. Remove from pan. Cool slightly.
2. Peel, seed, and chop tomatoes; place in a medium bowl. Remove and discard the stems and seeds from jalapenos, and finely chop. Add to tomatoes. Peel garlic and finely chop. Add to the tomato mixture. Add onion cilantro, lime juice and salt to the tomato mixture, and toss well to combine. yield 2 cups, serving size 1/4 cup.
Roasted Tomato Salsa (goes with mushroom tamales)
Share your favorite recipes with us.
Moderators: Mini Forklift Ⓥ, C.O., Richard, robert, SyrLinus
2 posts • Page 1 of 1
- chesty leroux
- Elephant
- Posts: 1076
- Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 7:00 pm
- Location: Norfolk, VA
Roasted Tomato Salsa (goes with mushroom tamales)
If I can't dance, I don't want any part of your revolution - Emma Goldman
donate to bike and build in my name ashley berkman!!!!!
Listen to my music...
donate to bike and build in my name ashley berkman!!!!!
Listen to my music...
- veganmadre
- Elephant
- Posts: 1056
- Joined: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:41 pm
- Location: Pittsburgh
2 posts • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sold By
- Loading...
- Loading...
- Photos
Peaceful, Private and Full of Potential
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
Listed By:Ray White TakapunaGulf View Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Welcome to 6 Onepoto Road in Takapuna. This fabulous weatherboard home is genuinely to be sold, quietly set at the end of driveway this beautiful home is on 895sqm of freehold land. Featuring 4 double bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a double internal access garage and large family living spaces and the master suite opening easily out onto a private patio. Upstairs is perfect for all the children with 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and another living room.
Our owner has left for her new adventures in the UK and needs this home sold! She has demanded buyers ignore the CV of $1,850,000 and will look at all and any offers (call for more info). This home has strong bones and is functional just the way it is, but with an open mind and a little creativity you can certainly add value here!
Call now to organise a viewing or I look forward to meeting you at the weekends open homes.
Enquiries over $1,300,000
- Family Room
- Study
- Electric Hot Water
- Gas Heating
- Modern Kitchen
- Combined Dining/Kitchen
- Separate Bathrooms
- Separate WCs
- Ensuite
- Separate Lounge/Dining
- Bottled Gas Stove
- Insulation: Walls And Ceiling, New In 2012
- Joinery: Single Glazed
- Excellent Interior Condition
- Double Garage
- Internal Access Garage
- Off-Street Parking
- Concrete Base
- Partially Fenced
- Long Run Roof
- Weatherboard Exterior
- Excellent Exterior Condition
- Decking
- Two Storey
- Level Section Contour
- Northerly Aspect
- City Sewage
- Town Water
- Right of Way Frontage
- Public Transport Nearby
- Shops Nearby
See all features
- Blinds
- Burglar Alarm
- Curtains
- Extractor Fan
- F/Floor Cover
- Garage Door Opener
- Heated Towel Rail
- Light Fittings
- Rangehood
- Stove
- Wastemaster
- Cooktop Oven
- Two Panel Heaters In Bedrooms
See all chattels


text:
Fabricating Solutions
No one understands the time-sensitivity and complexity of concrete construction better than FABco. Our team has gone through great lengths to offer products and services that enhance the procurement of reinforced concrete materials. FABco offers a range of products, carefully designed, efficiently fabricated, and quickly delivered.
FABco is headquartered in a 63,000 square foot plant, on approximately 6 acres, centrally located in Houston, TX. We proudly serve the Commercial, D.O.T., Petro-Chemical, Civil, Educational, Municipal, and Medical Industries. FABco products can be found on jobsites across the United States.
Along with our full line of reinforcing steel products and accessories, FABco is proud to introduce its newest line of concrete construction materials and supplies. Warehoused in over 50,000 sqft in two locations serving Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, FABco Supply offers a heavy inventory of concrete construction supplies, safety equipment, and power tools.
Our partnering clients rely on us to provide a well-manufactured and diverse product line, no matter where they work.


text:
The course is fantastic, very practical and the trainers are awesome! All the additional information and support offered by Skill Solutions and the trainers are fantastic! I feel I am part of the family and I feel more confident!!! Thank you for everything!
Thank you Skill Solutions for this presentation. With the help of Mark and the course material, I feel that I am better prepared to continue in the mortgage sector
The course introduced me to new concepts and was interactive. The course gave me the skills needed for my business and the trainer helped the students with their individual needs. The trainer delivered the course material in an easy and accessible way.
I really felt like the team at Skill Solutions cared about me and my education. Both trainers had different styles when teaching which I liked - it showed that personal touch. They encouraged class discussion which was great. I would definitely recommend Skill Solutions over other RTO's.
This was a very well structured course and was delivered in a very professional manner. It was a lot of fun to complete.
Certificate IV in Finance Mortgage Broking FNS40811
I'd just like to write and thank you and Richard for all the training and help I have received for my cert IV in finance. I really appreciate what a great teacher Richard was and how he was quite happy to fit around my schedule. He is a lovely person and a real asset to your program.
Truly an enjoyable and informative course with inspiring educators. Thank you very much for sharing your stories and knowledge and delivering the course material in an engaging and interesting manner..
Skill Solutions trainers were always available to help clarify my questions. By setting a high standard in the course manual one could infer the answers required for the assignments to also be of a high standard, but within reasonable guidelines allowing for a range of individual backgrounds. Many of the assignments prepared you to work on the necessary procedures and documents to start your own business. The staff were very experienced in the industry and provided personal insight into how they started out in their own mortgage broking careers.
Good training from Skill Solutions trainers. Excellent mortgage broking programme. Highly appreciated and would recommend to any Financial Planners like me. Greatly enhanced my professional qualification, standing and career.
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) FNS40804
I found the information and knowledge I gained was exceptional. Thanks to this course I am able to pursue my new career . The course was delivered in a small friendly environment which made learning easy.
The course was well presented and organised and the knowledge of the trainer was outstanding and her experience in the industry and knowledge she was able to transfer was priceless. The structure of course is clear and easy to understand and flowed through the exercises and assessment with realistic case studies. Delivery was not only professional but it helped us absorb the units required for competency. The trainer was able to deliver not only the skills to be a mortgage broker but they encouraged us and gave the confidence to be a confident and successful mortgage broker.
Diploma of Finance Mortgage Broking Management FNS50311
The course was very helpful in gaining an understanding of topics I wasn't to familiar with, such as the legislation involved in credit lending, assessing potential clients for a loan, the 6 C's of lending, the four documents required under NCCPA 2009 for compliance, how dispute resolution works internally and externally (COSL), how and why to become a member of the MFAA or FBAA, working out serviceability calculations that lenders use, the loan application process form the initial meeting with the client to the settlement day and beyond as well as relevant examples and role plays. Further, working through the assessment on developing complex broking options for a client was very helpful in understanding the role of a Mortgage Broker, the loan process and how to help and meet a client's needs. The course was great in that it covered all the relevant topics. I mostly enjoyed the role play activities and the class interaction as it allowed for a better understanding of how things work in practice such as the telephone interview, when to give the client the necessary documents, how to methodically work through a client's complex situation. The class interaction was good as it allowed students in the class to gain a better understanding of the information we just read as well as getting different students perspectives on a topic. Since I didn't come from working in the financial industry I think overall the course was well set out and has definitely given me more confidence in pursuing a career as a Mortgage Broker. Richard was very good at involving every student in the class and would always double check that each student understood what he was talking about in relation to something he had just read from the textbook or a calculation he had just preformed on the white board. Richard would also wait and help any student who didn't get the correct answer or needed something clarified further before continuing on with the rest of the class. Richard delivered the course material in an easy to understand way through providing relevant examples to something he had just read from the textbook. This would help clarify a topic as it allowed students to associate the text to a real life example. Also through the use of visual illustrations on the white broad that helped to digest the information more easily.
"The course was great, and the trainer Richard Guthrie was fantastic. I believe the course will enhance my skills to be a better Mortgage Broker. Richard certainly catered to the individual student's needs, I have even sent him an email complimenting him on his delivery of the course material."
"We were made to understand and participate in critical thinking. Looking beyond a given and anticipating other possibilities and changes in circumstances. The training was easy to follow as well as the assistance provided by the trainer. Undoubtedly the training gave me the skills to be a better Mortgage Broker. I am already into my second customer contact. With confidence. In our Cert 4 session there was an African student, a Chinese student , myself from Singapore and another student from India and yet the trainer understood our individual needs and made the delivery seamless. I believe the trainer was able to deliver in 'easy to understand way' due to his wealth of hands on experience and knowledge of the industry"
"The course gave me an understanding of some brand new concepts. I really liked Richard's style and considerable knowledge/experience – I would however have liked to have seen more in class tests ( to ascertain if we had an understanding of some of the aspects covered, ie prior to completion of the Modules ) The course definitely gave me skills that will enable me to be a better Mortgage Broker. Richard always allowed for the student's individual needs which was great. Richard made sure he delivered the course material in an "easy to understand way". He has a very approachable manner and combined with his overall knowledge & experience is ideally suited to the training role. His vast ( Bank and Mortgage Broking ) experience is very obvious. It is probably worth noting I chose a " classroom environment " to complete both Certificate IV and Diploma ( as compared to an " online " training medium ) and I would have no hesitation in recommending Richard as a trainer for both courses."
"The course definitely gave me an understanding of new concepts in the Finance and Mortgage Broking industry. I liked it that the trainer, Richard Guthrie shared his own real industry experience with us. I found the course really helpful in giving me the skills that will enable me to be a better Mortgage Broker in the future. I appreciated the fact that Richard gave me suggestions and advice tailored especially for me. He really made the course material easy to understand"
Diploma of Finance Mortgage Broking Management FNS50310
"The knowledge gained through the small, class interaction, absolutely gave me the the skills to become a better mortgage broker. The trainer made the material easy to understand and allowed for each of the students individual needs."
"The Course gave me a thorough understanding of many various new concepts to improve my professional skills. The course material was delivered in a skillfully, easy to understand way."
"Great Job! The session on growing the practice proved to be very helpful!"
Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management) FNS50504
The training provided and the trainer have been inspiring. You have really made me feel welcome and I would have no issue in recommending you to anyone wanting to become a Mortgage Broker. Thanks once again and I look forward to dealing with you in the future.
As we were all experienced brokers the trainer delivered a programme that met the students needs. I found the Diploma course a most rewarding experience. I would definitely recommend the course to others in the industry
The Trainer delivered the course in a manner that introduced real life examples which enabled the students to remember the content very easily. The concept of Risk was addressed particularly well by the trainer. She gave us great knowledge with regards to a business plan that the banks require when assessing a commercial deal. It was a pleasure doing the course with Skill Solutions
The training provided by Skill Solutions was great. They provided me with new insights into how to present complex loan scenarios in a simple and convincing way. Thankyou Skill Solutions
I had been referred to Skill Solutions and I am pleased to say that the recommendation was extremely warranted and not only did I find the course to be informative, but also felt engaged through all of my sessions and found the trainer to be not only knowledgeable but also a great communicator in the way the course material was imparted. I do believe that it was the trainer's knowledge and finance background which truly made the difference.
I really enjoyed the Diploma Course it gave me a much better understanding of the SWOT and business analysis. I also really enjoyed the fact that the training was interactive and conducted into small groups.


text:
- Description
Our M5 .308 Stripped Lower Receiver helps you build a big-bore AR from the ground up. Mil-spec dimensions and coating ensure the highest quality and correct component interface.
Don't forget to buy an Aero Precision M5 (.308) Lower Parts Kit. Our LPK is specifically designed to work with the M5 Lower Receiver and includes custom takedown and pivot pins as well as an extended magazine catch button.
- Works with standard AR 308 components and magazines
- Rear takedown pin detent hole is threaded for a 4-40 set screw
- Bolt catch is threaded for a screw pin (no roll pin needed)
- Integrated trigger guard
- Selector markings will work with 45, 60 or 90 degree safety selectors
- Accepts Battle Arms Development short throw safety selectors, but will work with any standard selector
- No gap with aftermarket pistol grips
- Stripped M5 (.308) Lower Receiver in FDE Cerakote (info on Cerakote Firearm Coating)
FFL Terms and Conditions
- Any items placed on the same order as a controlled item will also be shipped to the FFL. If you would like additional items shipped to you directly, please place them on a separate order.
- Please enter your information or the receiving party's (the person that will be picking it up) information under "Recipient Name" while checking out. There will be a seperate field for FFL name, phone and zip code and we will obtain the shipping address directly from them.
- To expedite your order, please have your dealer fax or email their FFL to us. If the dealer you are using to transfer a firearm has not sent us a currently updated FFL to put on file, there will be an extended period of time needed to process your order.
Fax: 253-272-1168 | Email: email@example.com
There will be a 30% restocking fee on all controlled items returned because of failed background checks.
Federal law requires that you be 21 years or age or older to purchase a stripped receiver or frame. If a frame or receiver can only be made into a long gun (rifle or shotgun), it is still a frame or receiver not a handgun or long gun. However, they still are "firearms" by definition, and subject to the same GCA limitations as any other firearms. See Section 921(a)(3)(b). 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b)(1) makes it unlawful for a licensee to sell any firearm other than a shotgun or rifle to any person under the age of 21.
- Specifications
Made In America? Yes Platform M5 Material Machined from 7075-T6 forged aluminum Finish Magpul™ FDE Cerakote Markings "Cal Multi" Compatibility Works with standard AR 308 components and magazines Weight(s) 12 oz Other N/A
- Reviews
Customer Reviews
9 Item(s)
- Should have came here first. Review by Emurk
Quality Price Value
- Great Lower Review by Michael
Quality Price Value
- Arron precision is bad ass Review by THOMAS
Quality Price Value
- Great product for the price Review by Eric
Quality Price Value
- First build Review by jeremy
Quality Price Value
Only issue was w Magpul Miad had to do some mod work. So keep that in mind. I will be buying another lower from ap very soon.
Oh, ap staff was great in helping me find a solution to the Miad issue. (Posted on 2/15/2016)
- Happy Camper Review by James
Price Value Quality
- Great quality well finished Review by Bruce
Price Value Quality
- Awesome Review by Paul
Quality Price Value
- Excellent product Review by Brandon
Quality Price Value
9 Item(s)
- Finish Your Build
M5 .308 Standard Lower Parts Kit
Regular Price: $89.00
Special Price $75.65
M5 .308 Enhanced Lower Parts Kit
Regular Price: $109.99
Special Price $93.49
M5 .308 Carbine Buffer Kit, No Stock
Regular Price: $64.99
Special Price $55.24
Out of stock
Norgon Ambi-Catch
Regular Price: $89.95
Special Price $76.46
Out of stock
M5 .308 Takedown Pin
Regular Price: $8.00
Special Price $6.80
M5 .308 Pivot Pin
Regular Price: $8.00
Special Price $6.80
M5 Carbine Lower Build Kit
Regular Price: $159.99
Special Price $135.99
Out of stock
M5 Rifle Lower Build Kit
Regular Price: $174.99
Special Price $148.74


text:
In a house where the owner has her own 'dungeon' it is somewhat dumb to turn up late for a building job! But thats what this naughty builder did to Miss Clare Fonda! And he soon found out why its a dumb idea too as she took him by the ear to the room and put him over her knee! Ouch!
Check out this latest awesome video from Clare Spanks Men where gals get what they want and bad boys get stinging red bottoms!
And i have some of the awesome domestic femdom spanking pics!
Don't forget to visit Clare Spanks Men! They have some really wonderful videos there! 🙂


text:
He is a member of the UK Labour Party and now represents the Castle Ward at the Borough Council of Bedford, UK. He has been elected from there on a Labour Party ticket since 1990. He was the Dy. Mayor and the Mayor of the town of Bedford between 1995 and 1997. He is probably the only Bengali outside of the Indian sub-continent who has held such an important elected office. He is now a member of the Executive Council of the Bedford Borough Council.
Mr. Apu Bagchi was born in 1940 in Calcutta. His father Mr. Amiya Bagchi was the Headmaster at the Tirthapati Institution in Ballygunj. He graduated from Calcutta University with B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics. He later migrated to Germany and then to the United Kingdom where he now resides. He studied at the London University and at then obtained a M.Sc.in Social Policy at the Cranfield University. He was a Lecturer in Mathematics and Multi-cultural Education at the Bedford College of Higher Education in UK. He currently works for the Open University and a free-lance research consultant. He has been very active in politics in the United Kingdom. He is a very highly respected member of the community in Bedford. He is a member of the Bedford Magistrate Bench since 1985, Chairman of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, Member of the Local School Governing Body and many other important positions. He was the Chairman for the Bedford Race Equality Council. He was appointed to serve as a Non- Executive Director for the Bedford Hospital (NHS) Trust in 1997.
He has published many articles on education, housing and race relations. He is married to his wife Cynthia and now resides in Bedford with their three children. He likes theatre, Indian and Western Classical music, and jazz. He loves the game of cricket and led an under 16 cricket team to Calcutta at the invitation of the Hon. Mayor of Calcutta where they played several matches.
This article is contributed by Somdev Roy , Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA


text:
Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points, O.J. Mayo hit tie-breaking 3-pointers late in regulation and overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks denied Denver a franchise record in wins with a 108-105 victory over the Nuggets on Friday night.
Mayo's shot in regulation could have won the game, but his turnover in the final seconds led to a tying layup by Corey Brewer.
Mayo put Dallas ahead 104-101, and the Mavericks held on in a frantic final minute of overtime to deny the Nuggets their 55th win.
Mayo finished with 20, while Vince Carter had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Wilson Chandler and Andre Iguodala joined Brewer with 18 for the Nuggets, and Kenneth Faried had 11 points and 10 rebounds.


text:
Trupanion Reviews – Week of 12/19
We adopt senior beagles and our pets are insured by Trupanion. Fortunately our current two haven't needed the help of Trupanion … but [our late Molly died] due to two unexpected surgeries. In each instance our veterinarian obtained a pre-approval for us. Trupanion came through better than we ever hoped they might. Moreover, the kindness of their staff was/is sincere. There is no better company anywhere. -Scott S.
Thanks, @trupanion for having Addy's tail covered! She is getting the expert loving care she desperately needs because of her kidney problems, and knowing she has such awesome insurance is making this process so much easier. I've been a customer since 2008 and cannot say enough good things about your insurance or the customer service I've received over the years. When Addy feels better I'm sure she will send you a head-boop. Thank you!
I would like to thank Trupanion for all your help in the last four and a half years. My dog Atticus has been a joy and savior in my life but has proven to be very accident prone. Trupanion has been the wind beneath our wings!!!! I suggest to everyone I meet to sign up as soon as you get your pet. We could not have done it without the help we have received from Trupanion. I hope we never have to use your services again but feel such relief knowing you will be there when we do. Wish us luck, Atticus has his second TPLO surgery on Friday. I am so happy that money is not one of my concerns at this time. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! -Catherine S.
Thank you Trupanion for all that you have done for my dog Shadow, she is walking so much better after her surgerys..Awe! Not yet.. Merry Christmas from Shadow and I -Adelina A.
Thank you Trupanion. You came through for me when my dog needed eye surgery. Received the reimbursement check today! Happy to report my dog will see again and we saved her pretty sparkly eyes. -Janet B.


text:
Adoption Services for Adults
Adoption Services for Adults hold regular training for professionals on Access to Information and Intermediary Services, plus workshops for professionals on working with older teenagers and young adults who want to consider contact with birth relatives. Come to us in Milton Keynes or Reading, or we can come to you. Workshops for adopted adults, birth relatives and adopters on various themes. Some workshops are suitable for both professionals and adopters.
Chrysalis Training
Chrysalis understand that every service has unique needs. Chrysalis specialises in working with teams to develop their own vision. Chrysalis can provide bespoke training packages, supervision and consultation designed to empower your staff to work effectively with the emotional issues raised by children and their families.
IAC Professional Training Programme
IAC offers a range of training programmes for professionals. Course can be offered either at the Barnet Training Centre or within an LA or IAA. In addition IAC is very willing to offer courses to consortium members and to bespoke courses to individual need.
Integrate Families Training
Integrate Families training packages are available to professionals, teachers, therapists, social workers, parents, adopters, foster carers and kinship carers. Training can be tailored to the requirements of individuals as well as groups. The Integrate Families team are all trained in the latest interventions, and are committed to continually updating their own professional development and incorporating ground-breaking information into their services.
Intercountry Adoption Centre Training Programmes for Professionals
IAC offers a range of training programmes for professionals at the Barnet Training Centre throughout the year. IAC also offers bespoke training courses for adoption social workers, their managers and for adoption panel members, panel advisors and administrators.
PAC-UK Training
Every year PAC-UK offers a comprehensive training programme focusing on adoption and permanent placement specific topics. Some of these workshops and seminars are for professionals only, and some are specifically for parents and carers. Public seminars and conferences are open to all parties affected by adoption and permanency, including professionals.
Psychology Associates Training
Psychology Associates can offer training, support and supervision in a range of settings covering work across the lifespan. With a wide range of HCPC registered clinical, neuropsychological, educational, forensic and counselling psychologists within their practice, they have an extensive knowledge base from which they can develop, deliver and evaluate high quality generic and bespoke training.
Simon Kerr Edwards Training
Simon offers clinical supervision in an individual or group setting and this process is very much led by what the supervisee needs and their own learning styles. He is currently developing training for Clinical Supervisors and is seeking to get this accredited. Get in touch If you'd like to find out more.
The Adoption Consultancy 360 Training
Current training courses include Safety First Training Programme (a therapeutic training course for adoptive parents) and Just Right State Programme (a six-week parent/child programme, where the child is offered opportunities to experience and engage in a range of regulating activities).
The Centre for Adoption Support and Education Activities & Courses
The Centre offers a variety of support and education to families who adopt or foster children, and professionals involved in the process. Their programme includes regular or one off activities, workshops, training courses, conferences, consultancy and mentoring for adoptive parents, children and young people, social work and health and education professionals.
Comments are closed.
Member login


text: LWR began working in Burkina Faso in 1986 to address the food crisis assailing the country's largely rural population. Subsistence farmers, a vast majority of the population, face a harsh and arid climate with seasonal and highly variable precipitation, exacerbated by the growing impact of global climate change. LWR works to break the vicious cycle of poverty by supporting agriculture and climate programs which are designed to improve livelihoods. In times of emergency, LWR and its partners use cash-for-work approaches to allow farmers to earn immediate income to feed their families while at the same time carrying out critical actions designed to build resiliency. LWR currently works in the predominantly rural northern and eastern regions of Burkina Faso, including the province of Passoré and the commune of Bitou in the province of Boulgou.Download PDF (691 KB)


text:
From those that focus on singular defining events in a subject's life, to those that aim to encompass an entire existence from birth to death in a matter
of a couple hours, biopics are tricky feats to carry out successfully. After all, the life of a prominent individual is anything but ordinary, thus merits
being translated into film. The chosen approach will determine whether the work serves as respectful homage or if it falls short. Unfortunately, Diego Luna's Cesar Chavez fits in the second category, and not because of inadequate direction or issues with casting. Its problems are deeply rooted in the
screenplay and the way in which it quickly summarizes Chavez's struggle to deliver a satisfactory conclusion by Hollywood standards.
Structured like a bullet point-driven school presentation, the film appears as a succession of crucial events that in the end amount to a significant
victory, but which also dismiss the darkness experienced by the Mexican-American leader throughout his fight. Chavez served as the voice of thousands of
farm workers whose conditions were below acceptable, and for whom he felt great appreciation and respect. He felt for their suffering as he had been one of
them growing up in Arizona. In the film, this is rapidly covered via voice over and the viewer is thrown into the history class-worthy facts forgetting to
really give depth to Chavez as a man.
Played by Michael Peña, the Chavez portrayed here appears genuine, assertive, and honest, but it is rarely shown with the emotional complexity that person
in his position must have felt. Having said this, this in no way diminishes Peña's heartfelt performance. He is on point, and because of his great talent
and commitment it is a shame the material did not provide him the challenging character that it should have. There is no denying Chavez deserves endless
praise for his relentless labor, but in a film like this, straightforward glorification leaves no room for exploring the man and not simply the icon.
Trying to make up for the lack of nuance written in the screenplay, the film makes a point of Chavez distant relationship with his oldest son Fernando (Eli Vargas).
This never fully works with sufficient emotional weight.
As the marches, the boycotts, and other landmark protests against the greedy California growers roll out one after another, everything increasingly seems
like a list of items being checked off to reach a happy ending. At the same time, the supporting characters fail to add any type of edge or interesting
conflict to the story. America Ferrera
as Helen Chavez only has a couple scenes where she gets to give life to the activist's wife. A role that could have
turned out enthralling settles for being generic, once again not for lack of talent from the performer but because of the genesis of the project. Rosario Dawson, as fellow activist Dolores Huerta, is equally forgettable and tragically underexploited. There is no point in expanding on the film's plot since all major occurrences are included and easily resolved, it is the lack of humanity that it is troublesome. It is sad to see such a lukewarm depiction of a passionate figure.
Cesar Chavez
is Mexican superstar Diego Luna's second feature in the director's chair – his first being the small scale Spanish-language drama Abel – and it is overall well-crafted and
well-intentioned, but it certainly looks like it could have been directed by anybody else. Luna's voice as an artist has no resonance given that the
screenplay by Keir Pearson forcefully wants to package all the societal and internal struggles into a formulaic piece. One that would be better suited to help
teachers introduce students to the UFW movement than to be an artistic interpretation of a man conflicted between his cause and his family. Hopefully both Luna and Peña will get a better chance in the future to create valuable work instead of didactic classroom material.
Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.


text:
March 23, 2010
The Thaler Law Firm, P.A. provides legal and business consulting services. We specialize in the areas of business law, estate planning, real estate and commercial development projects. We also consult on management, marketing, strategic planning and organizational needs.
We serve the Tampa Bay area, visiting corporate & individual clients at locations convenient to them.
© 2007-2009 Thaler Law Firm, P.A. All rights reserved


text:
Date: Jan 25, 2018 | Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gateway Bridal Show at the Gateway Center. The show will feature cake providers, florists, photographers, bridal gowns, DJs, receptions sites, and plenty more. FREE for brides and one free guest pass for those who preregister. General Admission is $5; $7 at the door. See website for more details and to preregister.
For More Information:
Gateway Center | 618-345-8998 | Website
The Gateway Center is a multipurpose event venue that hosts conventions, trade shows and more. It is conveniently located minutes from Downtown St. Louis in Collinsville, Illinois.
Directions: The Gateway Center is located on Gateway Drive near the intersection of Interstates 255 and 55/70 in Collinsville, Illinois.


text:
Enter your postcode to find your nearest Greencross Vets clinic.
Dental disease, or periodontal disease is caused by an infection called plaque. Plaque is made up of food particles, saliva and bacteria. It sticks to the tooth surface and if not removed will calcify into tartar (or calculus).
This takes place above and below the gum line and over time can lead to the destruction of the supportive tissues and jawbone, resulting in bad breath and eventual loss of teeth.
More than 80% of dogs and cats over three years old have some form of periodontal disease. There are various signs you can look out for such as:
CLICK HERE to view our pet dental grading chart
For adult cats and dogs with existing dental disease, a dental treatment with a scale and polish under general anaesthetic is oft en necessary to get their mouth back into top condition. This will allow us to start prevention with a clean mouth and hoping to prevent, or slow down dental disease developing again in the future.
Here are some tips on how to prevent your pet from getting dental disease:
Brushing your pet's teeth daily can help control plaque build up and prevent periodontal disease.
Cats and small dogs may feel more comfortable if they can sit on their owners lap while having their teeth brushed.
Large hard products such as pig's ears, noses or trotters, rawhide bones and Dentabones encourage your pets to chew. The chewing action aids in the removal of plaque via physical rubbing and the spread of protective saliva. These should not be relied on solely for dental prevention, as they are not as effective as raw bones, but could be fed once a week instead of raw bones for a change.
Many premium dry pet foods and special dental treats are available for both cats and dogs and are specially designed to keep pets teeth cleaned whiles still providing them with a complete balanced diet. Many of these suppliers offer a 100% money back guarantee if your pet does not like them.
If your pet hasn't started these specially designed foods at an early age, it is best to start them after their teeth have been professionally scaled and polished. These foods contain enzymes and ingredients similar to those found in our toothpaste which help to slow the dental disease process and help prevent plaque from forming on the teeth.
For pets with severe or persistent dental and gum disease or bad breath, using a rinse or gel available from your veterinary clinic may be advisable. Gum protectant applications may also be prescribed for pets with problem gums.
There are some toys available which are again great at encouraging your dog to chew. Some of these toys include the Kong (conventional Kong pictured) and Gumabone.
Toys are a useful addition to a dental hygiene program, however they should not be relied on solely.
In the majority of pet's lives, there comes a time when their teeth may require veterinary treatment over and above their regular examinations. This treatment involves a general anaesthetic and a full dental examination, including charting and scaling, both ultrasonically and by hand, and then finishing with a polish. A very similar procedure used by your own dentist. For more information see our handout 'Looking after your pet's teeth and gums'
If you think your pet is showing any signs of dental disease it is important that treatment is started immediately before any irreversible damage occurs. At this point it is important to contact one of our healthcare team members immediately to make an appointment with your veterinarian for a dental check-up.
Depending on the condition of your pet's teeth and gums, we will clean them to remove scale and infection, polish to further remove plaque, and flush to eliminate bacteria. It may also be necessary to remove teeth that are fractured or loose. These procedures will be conducted under a general anaesthetic and in certain cases will be followed by treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection of irritated gums.
Just like your own dentist we use specialized dentistry instruments including ultrasonic and hand scaling equipment throughout this procedure.


text:
Perrone Law, P.C
Get the Representation You Deserve
(517) 351-0332
221 W. Lake Lansing
Suite 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 351-0332
Fax: (517) 913-6287
Perrone Law, P.C.
Perrone Law, P.C. provides you with the experience you need to achieve results. Jacob A. Perrone is a knowledgeable and dedicated East Lansing, Michigan Attorney who has served hundreds of clients since 2008. In each and every case he strives to provide the highest quality representation to clients throughout the State of Michigan. He has extensive experience dealing with complex criminal and civil litigation. The prior results he has achieved for clients attests to the class of attorney who will work on your behalf. If you retain Perrone Law, P.C. you will have an attorney who can anticipate how the judge will rule and ensure your rights are protected at every stage of the process. When choosing an attorney it is essential to find an attorney you can trust and who has the passion to work for you. Jacob A. Perrone will work diligently on your case to ensure the best resolution within the framework of the law. Please enjoy browsing the site. If you are interested in discussing your case please send a secure message using the online consultation form or call to set up a Free One-on-One Consultation: (517) 351-0332.
Practice Areas
Perrone Law, P.C. represents client in legal proceedings including, but not limited to: Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving Defense ("DUI, OWI, OUIL"), Bankruptcy, Divorce, Child Custody, Estate Planning, Probate, Medicaid Planning, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Real Estate, Construction Litigation, Contract Disputes, Wrongful Death, Dog Bite, Medical Malpractice, and Driver License Restoration throughout the State of Michigan including, but not limited to: Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Ionia, Barry, Kent, Allegan, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Wayne, Oakland, Genesee, Macomb, Washtenaw, Shiawassee, Jackson, and Livingston and all cities including, but not limited to: Lansing, East Lansing, Dewitt, Williamston, Webberville, Perry, Grand Ledge, Portland, Kalamazoo, Detroit, Howell, Brighton, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, Warren, Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southfield, Bloomfield, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Novi, Rochestor, Flint, Pontiac, Jackson, and Grand Rapids. If you are interested in discussing your case please call to set up a Free One-on-One Consultation or fill out the online consultation form and an Attorney will respond to address your case.


text:
Last night Bik and I had a great evening with the couple who organise our local pagan camps, moots and rituals. Now, we know these folks fairly well and have had some great nights quaffing mead around a fire, we've been at rituals with them in snow, hail and bright sunshine. I've shared some deepest darkest stuff at the camp moonlodge…. all in all, this friendship's got pretty deep.
Which is why, when the conversation turned to ritual planning for a certain day in July and my chum asked the question 'so, what paths do you two follow?' I realised – we're in a pagan group together, but they've never asked us this, and we've never asked them. It's not even come up, not once!
We've mainly just shared good times (and stone soup, lots of that!) together without having to have the 'are we the same?' conversation. Not until they're having to plan a rather important ritual for us, which they've most awesomely agreed to do, has it become relevant. It's not just them – we've never had the conversation with anyone at camp or at most of the pagan events I've been to. I'm pretty sure there are pagans of many paths, and non-pagans at camps, but everyone treats each other's religious beliefs as the what they are – private – even in the context of a pagan group. It's only discussed on a need to know basis, like when somebody needs to perform an important ritual for you (can you guess what it is yet?!).
I don't know if it's years of dealing with intolerance and hiding in the broom closet, or just because most of one's spiritual practice is done alone, but most pagans I know… well.. they just don't ever talk about what they actually believe in. Like, not even if they think there's a God/dess or not, or life after death – all the things other religious paths take for granted when you join them. I remember in Church having to recite 'The Creed' in unison, just to affirm that yes, we all believed the same thing and belonged there.
It's one of the things I like about my chosed path – the privacy to follow your beliefs and the ability, especially with the group I hang out with, to be accepted without having to be a certain way.
See, I reckon when you're called upon to give voice to what you believe, you can get stuck there in the statement. It gets rather hard to change your mind… and I'm a lady who likes the freedom to change my mind when I need to. This spirituality malarky is tricky at the best of times, without having to stick to something I said about the nature of Gaia or the existence of the Fae ten years ago! I'm not up for pinning a label on myself when it comes to belief (or anything else for that matter).
Our chums said the same last night – they like to pick and mix the practice. We live in a global culture, so why not have a little bit of this, a little bit of that?
Others may think 'purity' of belief is important, but for me, I just don't. I grew up in a seriously cosmopolitan place, I don't really identify clearly with one culture, so why should my beliefs be limited in that way?
What I do think, though, is that privacy is a big part of learning to live with our differences as people. Not in a creepy US military 'don't ask, don't tell' way, but simply by respecting that most of what another person does or thinks simply isn't anything to do with us.


text:
Introducing the 2009 WSOP Fantasy Pool
IntelliPoker, Germany
Ok, so once again FCP is doing a WSOP fantasy pool and as always, there is no entry fee, but you can win both cash and prizes. First prize is $1000 that I'll credit to your PokerStars account along with a 6 month membership to PokerVT. …


text:
Date: May 27, 2018
Expired Ad
This ad expired onmore_vert
June 26, 2018 (54 days ago)
June 26, 2018 (54 days ago)
Custom Cooling & Heating, Inc.
Services / Heating and Air Conditioning
Call (402) 489-9227Directions
Get directions to thisWebsite
location on Google Maps.
location on Google Maps.
Open website
in new tab.
in new tab.
Cooling & Heating, Inc. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU NTEGRITY AWARD 2016 WINNER Thanks Lincoln! Be ready for the hot & humid summer! Install a new high efficient A/C. LES rebates available 489-9227 TEMPSTAA Heating and Cooling Products Exceeding your expectations daily www.customcooling.net email@example.com


text:
Home >> More Operators news >> This Article
Telekom Austria Says LTE Network is Biggest in Austria
Published on: 17th Sep 2012
Note -- this news article is more than a year old.
Telekom Austria today announced that its domestic subsidiary A1 has deployed the largest LTE network coverage in the country based on a recent independent audit by Systemics PAB, an assessor of mobile networks.
A1 launched its LTE-based 4G mobile network in October 2010. Since then, A1's LTE network has been made available in all provincial capitals and major conurbations of the country.
"Our efforts to expand our network to meet ever-rising demand are paying off. By year-end 2012, more than one quarter of the Austrian population will be able to use this ultrafast data technology. In recent years, we have also invested greatly in our 3G network, enabling transmission speeds of up to 42 Mbit/s based on the HSPA+ Dual Cell technology and reaching coverage of roughly 70% country-wide," said Hannes Ametsreiter, CEO Telekom Austria Group.
The Group's domestic subsidiary A1 is upgrading its mobile base stations on
the basis of the LTE technology, reaching a threefold increase in network
capacities, as well as connecting them to its high-performance fiber-optic
network infrastructure. Two thirds of the company's mobile base stations have
already been connected via fiber-optic technology, with Vienna leading the pack
with a total of 250 mobile base stations already connected to the A1 fiber-optic
backbone infrastructure and LTE network coverage of over 80% of the population.
By year-end 2012, a total of 400 base stations will be connected via fiber-optic
technology, enabling higher data rates and lower latency rates.
Tags: telekom austria a1 lte Austria


text: Saatchi/L.A. Names Head of Broadcast, and other moves Published on January 28, 2005. Damian Stevens, formerly executive producer at production company JGF, has joined Saatchi & Saatchi/L.A. as director of broadcast production. ... Editors Ed Kisberg and Geno Tulchin, both formerly of The Refinery, have announced the launch of New York boutique Rooftop Edit. The shop's staff also includes Smoke artist Anthony Forte and assistant editor Jeremy Ambers -- both formerly of New Jersey's Fort Productions -- and mixer/sound designer Chris Russomanno, formerly of Planet V. ... Visual effects artist Andy Milkis, most recently of Broadway Video, has joined New York's Blue Rock as managing director and creative director of Tranquility Base, the company's new visual effects and design satellite. Glen Carey, formerly an assistant producer and copywriter at McCann-Erickson, also joins the operation as a producer and sales rep. Most Popular In this article: Creative Movers


text:
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2013
Eisner Institute for Professional Studies (EIPS) now offers an exciting 100% online program in Life and Personal Coaching. Students can choose to either to earn a Certificate in Life Coaching, or Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology- Specialization in Life Coaching. After completion of either program, students are eligible to seek Certification as a Life Coach.
A career in life coaching can open up new opportunities for a private practice. Life coaches can focus on wellness coaching, ADHD coaching, relationship coaching, business coaching and other areas of interest. Life coaching has a goal oriented and problem solving orientation.
EIPS also offers online graduate programs (MA and Psy.D.) and Certificates in forensic psychology, holistic psychology, spiritutal psychology, health psychology,and parapsychology.
Donald A. Eisner, Ph.D. J.D. , Dean of EIPS states " There are major advantages of a 100% online program. There is no residency requirement. With the asynchronous format, postings can be done on the student's own timeline and scheduler."
EIPS has a rolling admission- 4 times a year. There are no GRE or other tests for admission. A bachelor's degree is required. The cost for the program is quite reasonable.
For further information: http:http://www.eisnerinstitute.org.
Donald A. Eisner, Ph.D. JD, Dean
Eisner Institute for Professional Studies
(818) 380-0185 info(at)eisnerinstitute(dot)org


text:
Watch a video clip of the 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physics, François Englert , receiving his Nobel Prize medal and diploma during the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, on 10 December 2013.
Your mission is to arrange an amazing laser party!
Read more about the Nobel Prize in Physics.
All you want to know about the Nobel Prize in Physics!


text:
Please perform the following steps to deliver the Child's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) training to your students.
- Log into http://online.wsd.net/ with your Weber School District username and password.
- For elementary students, visit the Elementary Internet Safety course.
For secondary students, visit the Secondary Internet Safety course.
- Click the "Continue" button.
- When viewing the course for the first time, you will see an "Enroll me" button. Click it, if it displays on your screen.
- If you are not viewing the first page of the course, click "1: Instructions for Teachers." Familiarze yourself with this content before showing this to your students.
- When you are ready to show your students the CIPA training, click "2: Student Materials Grades K-6" or "2: Student Materials Grades 7-12," depending on which course you're viewing.
- Read the content and navigate the course by clicking the pages on the right-side menu, or using the arrows below the main box. Be sure to check the "Resources" and "To Do" boxes for links and webcasts.
- Note: If viewing a webcast on a desktop, you will need Silverlight installed.
- When finished sharing the CIPA material with your students, you will need to use MyStudent to indicate your students have received the training. Follow the instructions in "3: Check off Instructions for Teachers."


text:
02 January 2014
a 2014 resolution. for serious. (with bonus mixed metaphors!)
so this year, i'm stepping up to the plate, i'm swinging, and i'm giving myself a pat on the back no matter how badly i swing and i miss. it's the experience of trying that counts, and i have to be honored to even be put in the game (me. mixing in a sports analogy, no matter how mangled... who knew?)
this is going to be the ONE thing i try to keep in mind for 2014: enjoying the journey. learning to love trying and failing as much as i love trying and succeeding; enjoying the good AND the bad because it takes both to live a life. i know that being afraid to fail can keep a person paralyzed in place, and worse, viewing taking a chance and not succeeding, as a failure, can make a person bitter and resentful and i refuse to go down those paths on my journey- 2014 is not about that. it's about the opposite of those things. it's about reframing the bad shit into something positive, because there is always a bright side.
so i'm taking the pitch, giving it my best, and shaking it off if i don't succeed the first time- with a dash of peptalk from the coach (me) for getting out there in the first place.
batta batta, swing!
whats your resolution?
*for serious photo courtesy of the urban electric company. we will be sharing our adventures with them next week!
12 comments:
- Raina Cox said...
I resolve to finish painting the seafoam green trim in my new house charcoal and to be be sick for less than 90 days in 2014. Both are a challenge with a 7-year-old.
Oh, and to be a better person. Or something.
Also, is it just me or is your hair getting more awesome?
- Friday, January 3, 2014 at 4:10:00 AM PST
- My Notting Hill said...
Good for you! I happened to love baseball and it's easy to pick out the batter who has a great attitude & loves their up-at-bat. Best wishes for a terrific journey and happy 2014?
- Friday, January 3, 2014 at 5:40:00 AM PST
- janie said...
Great photo---good luck with your resolution!
- Friday, January 3, 2014 at 6:51:00 AM PST
- Dawna Jones Design said...
I think your awesome Christian and can't imagine you not being successful at what you put your heart and mind too. For me it's going to be doing what I love the best full time no matter what. We are also building house #5 and I'm excited to blog about the experience.
Happy new year my friend.
- Friday, January 3, 2014 at 9:38:00 AM PST
- designchic said...
A great resolution, and certainly we could all use that reminder. It's so easy to get caught up in every detail. Here's to "enjoying the journey"!!
- Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 6:12:00 PM PST
I love your resolution! This year I want to focus more on my family and less on work and the house.
- Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 12:03:00 PM PST
- Donna Benedetto said...
When you are a type A person it is hard to give yourself some slack.
The key is to sometimes relax and let life take you on the ride. We think we are so in control of everything in our lives and the reality is we aren't. Things just don't always go as planned. The key is to laugh it off, get back up and try a new angle! I am a firm believer there is always a reason things come out the way they due, it is gods way of moving you in the direction you need to be going in. The key is to enjoy the ride.
I am totally with you on this!
- Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2:48:00 PM PST
- katiedid said...
Yay! Just think, you will get to flex your muscles swinging that bat and feel the breeze. The more you swing, the closer you get to home.
- Friday, January 10, 2014 at 5:09:00 PM PST
I am way to old to change into a different person. Rather I am committed to the changes involved with the last chapter of my life. My health and mind are good, I have sifficent income, treasured friends, interesting job and interesting advocations. What I hope to accomplish is an increased serenity about all that. None of the above came easily! Letting go of the competitiveness, is hard. I love to win. In the future I am going to define winning differently. Thank you for this opportunity to state all that and good luck to you and achieving your goals.
- Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 4:42:00 PM PST
- Suzy said...
Good resolution Christian!
- Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 5:30:00 PM PST
- maison21 said...
happy new year to everyone! hope youe 2014 is off to a good start!
- Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 9:46:00 PM PST
- franki durbin said...
Beautiful thoughts. My mantra is "fearless" this year. Similar to your thinking: it's all about full on fearless effort, being willing to fail, but knowing I will get back up and keep going even if I tumble in my sky high heels. You only fail if you quit... and people like us never do. Let's do this!
- Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 4:40:00 AM PST


text:
Skip to comments.The pain in Spain: Vultures are hungry, need meat
Posted on 03/17/2009 2:11:21 PM PDT by JoeProBono
Spanish vultures are hungry, even starving and the regional government in Madrid plans to do something about it. EU laws aimed at halting the spread of mad cow disease require the countryside to be kept clear of dead livestock even if they died of natural causes. But Juan Carlos Atienza of the Spanish Ornithological Organization says the lack of animal corpses since the law was introduced in Spain in 2002 has hit certain vultures very hard. Esperanza Aguirre, president of Madrid's regional government, said Monday the capital aims to ease the vultures' hunger by allowing some dead animals to remain. Atienza said the EU is studying a change that would allow some regions to leave carrion out.
(Excerpt) Read more at google.com ...
Geez—even the vultures have to put up with the bureaucrats now!
Dead Parsees are carried on a simple bier to a ceremonial gate into the private jungle park of banyan and casarina trees in the city's posh Malabar Hill district, wich surrounds the five Towers of Silence... However, with an average of three Parsees dying every day, the six-odd vultures at the towers are overfed and unable to cope, although kites and other birds help out.All Consuming FaithGriffon vultures are dying across India, apparently succumbing to a mysterious illness. Wildlife experts are becoming increasingly concerned about the viability of one species in particular. But for India's ancient Parsee religion the vultures' decline poses a more practical problem. Parsees, the religious descendants of the Zoroastrians of ancient Persia, rely on vultures to dispose of their dead, and the bodies are piling up.
by Debora MacKenzie
5 August 2000
New Scientist magazine
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Civil Engineering Doctoral Student Awarded Department of Defense Fellowship
Civil and environmental engineering doctoral student Andrea Thorstensen has been awarded a 2013 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. Sponsored by the Department of Defense, the competitive fellowship covers Thorstensen's tuition and provides an annual stipend for three years.
Thorstensen's research involves using data assimilation techniques on soil moisture information captured by satellites. She intends to use a high resolution hydrologic model to provide a soil moisture profile, which could have applications for agriculture, flood forecasting and ground-based military operations.
"I am truly honored to receive this fellowship," says Thorstensen, who works under the guidance of UCI Distinguished Professor Soroosh Sorooshian in the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing. "The support from the DOD means I am able to pursue the research activities that I find most interesting."
Thorstensen was among 200 fellowship recipients chosen from more than 3,000 applications.


text:
According to Dave Meltzer on the latest episode of his "Wrestling Observer Radio" show, Goldberg and WWE are in serious talks and says a deal between the two sides could already be done.
Meltzer mentioned that Goldberg and WWE are in the "very strong discussion stage" at this point, which essentially means they are finalizing the terms of the contract.
As noted, Goldberg signed a separate deal with 2K Sports to be the special pre-order bonus character for the new WWE 2K17 video game. Goldberg had some fun going back-and-forth with Brock Lesnar to help re-introduce his presence. As with both The Utimate Warrior and Sting, it appears that Goldberg's deal with 2K Sports ultimately led to a direct deal with WWE and subsequent storyline return on television.
Stay tuned for developing news involving Bill Goldberg's return to WWE.


text:
Starting in 1919, a York County airfield was on the cutting edge of aviation and naval history.
As the mighty aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush awaited its christening at the Newport News shipyard last week, a small ceremony a few miles to the north marked where men in wood-and-fabric biplanes gave birth to naval air power.
A new state historical marker commemorates Aviation Field Yorktown. It existed for just a few years, more than eight decades ago, but it was there that Navy fliers first learned the skills of naval air combat -- and played a part in the history of the Navy's first aircraft carrier.
The Yorktown flying field was the first naval air station in the mid-Atlantic region, established in 1919. There, aviators were trained in bombing, gunnery and torpedo operations, Leo Forrest related at the unveiling ceremony. Forrest, a mechanical engineer at the Naval Weapons Station, has researched the history of the old flying field.
The field was on a bluff above the York River near Felgates Creek, within what was then the Navy Mine Depot and now is the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. (While the field was in York County, the marker sits just inside the Newport News city line, by Endview Plantation on Yorktown Road.)
The Yorktown fliers made history in June 1921, when they joined other Navy planes taking off from Norfolk that bombed and sank a former German submarine that had been captured in World War I.
"For the first time it was to be demonstrated that bombs could be used to sink a vessel," Forrest said. This test, he said, preceded the better-remembered bombing of surface ships by Gen. Billy Mitchell's planes from Langley Field later that year.
Yorktown aviators also conducted the first tests of a high-altitude bombsight, which eventually developed into the celebrated Norden bombsight of World War II.
The next year, the service found itself in need of an airfield near a deep-water channel to support testing of its first aircraft carrier: the USS Langley, CV-1. Aviation Field Yorktown filled the bill.
The first experimental flight off the deck of a ship had taken place back in 1910, from a platform erected on the cruiser USS Birmingham in Hampton Roads, but the Langley was the Navy's first bona fide aircraft carrier.
"It just had a straight deck, no island," says Norm Crabill, a Newport News aerospace consultant with ViGYAN Inc. who was instrumental in getting the historical marker approved. Crabill chairs the marker committee of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society.
On Oct. 17, 1922, as the Langley lay anchored in the York River, Lt. V.C. Griffin's Vought VE-7SF biplane took off from its deck, the first takeoff from a Navy aircraft carrier. Griffin is believed to have flown the plane back to Norfolk, where it had been loaded onto the Langley, Forrest said.
The first aircraft carrier landing took place nine days later, when Lt. Cmdr. Godfrey Chevalier landed his Aeromarine plane on the Langley as it was under way off Cape Henry.
The Yorktown field wasn't done making history. In 1925, it was the destination for what may have been the first overland commercial passenger flight. Igor Sikorsky, the famed aircraft inventor, built a twin-engine biplane airliner and flew passengers in it from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, N.Y., to Washington and then on to Yorktown.
According to a Daily Press account of the plane's arrival, it was supposed to inaugurate a regular passenger service. However, Crabill says, "there's no record of a second flight."
The field still had a control tower at least until the 1980s. In October 1981, President Ronald Reagan landed in a helicopter there when he attended the Yorktown Victory Bicentennial celebration. The control tower is now gone, Crabill says.
Ironically, the USS Langley itself became the victim of air power at sea. Converted to a seaplane tender in the 1930s, it was deployed in the Pacific in World War II when, in February 1942, it was bombed by Japanese aircraft.
The crippled ship was abandoned and sunk. *


text:
Raz Ohara
Represented in North America and South America.
There are quite a few Raz Ohara stories that have been making the rounds, but the best one is perhaps the one about how he landed his first record deal: When his debut album Realtime Voyeur was released back in 1999, Raz was merely 24 years old and he'd only just arrived in Berlin. Here's what happened: One day, Raz just walked into Kitty-Yo's label office and dropped off a CD with some demo tracks. Since he'd run out of demos, his original plan was to return to the office later that day to pick it up again – but when he returned, he found the label bosses totally in awe and struck by his music, and thus a deal was made. It's the kind of story that only gets better each time it's retold…
Ever since, Raz Ohara has continually honed his production skills and refined his organic, dub-infused trademark sound, and yet the album he's about to drop easily marks a milestone in his career. It's a career that has repeatedly seen changes in direction, that has crossed over into techno and pop terrain, and that now sees him revisiting all the different styles, lessons and approaches of the past 15 years and rolling them into one massive oeuvre: Moksha. Accordingly, his latest full-length is jam-packed with intricate cross-references and wild cross-pollinations, while he's making sure the vibe remains just right from beginning to end. A term like "dub" might be in the right ballpark, but you can also hear soul music on Moksha, at least hints of soul, subtle hints. It's actually the kind of slow-moving, static-laden soul that can only evaporate from the infinite echo chambers of Ohara's (dub) lab. Each track's different, a world of its own. Extremely dense and yet transparently arranged, the soundscapes on Moksha are vast, roomy, and yet they remain somewhat mysterious around the edges. As if he was some kind of magician, it's music that touches upon so many things at once, seemingly diverging, until it all converges back into a "whole" that makes perfect sense.
Strictly speaking, it does make sense, but hardly at first listen: Raz repeatedly makes sure the tracks' ragged and tripping arrangements remain abstract just long enough to confuse the listener, until everything finally falls into place. Examples abound: Most beats and percussion elements seem to exist merely for themselves, usually dropping in when you least expect them – making the resulting groove patterns (and groove it does) even more miraculous and amazing. Elsewhere, warm layers of sound or frozen melodies appear out of nowhere, linger and grow for a while, then die down again. It all seems to form and flow at random, with tracks spilling over into the next, intertwining and flowing onwards: As a listener, you soon have to surrender and drown in these pulsating soundscapes, which Ohara wrote and produced single-handedly. Usually, he'd start with actual instruments and recorded bits and pieces, which he then reworked and sampled, thus blurring the lines between acoustic and electronic to a degree where it's impossible to tell which is which.
We invite you to press play and listen to a recording of his club set.
Dates available upon request.
Dates available upon request.


text:
There are two artifacts on the Vanguard Group's Valley Forge, Penn. campus that recall a 25-year-old fight. One is an eight-foot statue of John Bogle that executives pass each day on their way to the lunchroom. The other is a poster outside Bogle's office door. In the style of World War II-era propaganda, it reads: "Help stamp out index funds. Index funds are un-American."
Bogle, who launched the first index fund for individual investors in 1976, keeps the poster around as a sort of "in-your-face" to an industry that scorned the vehicles 25 years ago. Those were difficult times. Bogle had been forced out as head of Wellington Management. Markets were vicious. And the press was treating the idea of index investing about as well as the markets were treating people's money.
That year, the Boston Globe called the idea "conceding defeat," according to clips saved by Vanguard employees. An executive at the time called the idea "a crime" and a "cop-out." And another said indexing amounted to "a sure path to mediocrity."
Bogle never doubted the idea that would redeem him after his failure at Wellington. Since his college days at Princeton, he had held that beating the markets was a costly, risky endeavor for the individual investor--and many would no doubt get burned in that pursuit. Now, as the Vanguard 500 Index fund, the first of its kind, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, more than $331.2 billion is invested in the vehicles. Vanguard's 500 Index product is the largest of them with $91.5 billion invested. And six of the company's 31 index products make up the 10 largest index funds in the market.
Bogle, 72 and retired from his duties heading Vanguard, still looms large over the Valley Forge campus. He has been a staunch advocate of cutting costs to investors. And index funds, with their hands-off management structure, have played hugely into that mantra. Index vehicles make up more than 40% of Vanguard's products, said Jim Stetler, a principal who has been with the company 20 years and works in its quantitative equity group.
But it's also Bogle's grit that keeps his legacy rumbling. Today, he talks with a sense of urgency, part infomercial weight-loss guru, part politician, as though all of the success of index investing never happened and he actually needed to pitch the product as an unheard-of yet viable idea. And that urgency is punctuated by a deep, youthful voice that rises to near-squeak when he drills his idea down.
Asked how index investing is likely to change in the coming years, he good-naturedly shouts: "No, no, no! It can't change. There is no guaranteed way other than owning the market. The more you trade, the more you lose. That's the Bogle theory and it's true."
Bogle maintains anybody "who departs from the market and wins is offset by someone who departs from the market and loses." Portfolio managers drive costs up with frequent turnover, he says. And he incredulously points out that investors must absorb all of the risk of non-index investing--and pay hefty fees in the process.
Getting It Right
In addition, 80% of index funds have it wrong, he says. Their fees are too high and those that do "get it right are temporarily waiving their fees," which Bogle says is a mistake. The point of the whole idea, he says, was to throw portfolio management theory out the window and simply garner sound returns over long periods from a holistic view of the markets' performance while keeping costs down.
"The index fund represents the dilemma of the financial services business," he says. Companies need to balance their own profitability against the notion that fees must be kept low. "It's a direct dollar-for-dollar tradeoff."
Don Cassidy, a senior analyst at Lipper, expects the investment class to continue growing for that reason. Some actively managed funds had outperformed benchmarks such as the S&P 500 during the past two years, focusing investors' attention on returns. But that's not the case anymore, nor has it historically been the case, he said. As investors come to terms with the idea of more mellow, single-digit returns, he predicts they will likely want to keep their fees down and minimize risk. "It's hard to argue with saving a hundred basis points a year," he says.
Stetler says executives at Vanguard are well aware of that issue. Those factors, he says, may increasingly send investors running into the arms of index funds. "The opportunity is just tremendous right now," he says. "2001 is a reality check. It's a much lower-return environment. It's almost like the winning investment strategy is not to lose."
That may sound a lot like the "mediocrity" pundits rebuked 25 years ago. So be it, says Bogle. "It will work. It has worked. It always will work," he says.


text:
Status: Closed
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.Help us make it right
Map it, trim it, wax it, tweeze it. Benefit BrowBar Beauty Lounge's signature brow service will get you groomed for greatness in no time flat. Our experts are highly trained in the in the art of Brow Mapping, an exclusive technique to finding the perfect brow on any face--taking your key features into account, of course. It's fast, fabulous and instantly flattering.
Macy's, established in 1858, is the Great American Department Store - an iconic retailing brand over 740 stores operating coast-to-coast and online. Macy's Dayton offers a first class selection of top fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Clinique, Estee Lauder & Levis. In addition to shoes and clothing, Macy's has a wide variety of housewares, gifts and furniture. Plan your...
The Magic of Macy's. Shop, explore and so much more!
Be the first cleveland.com user to add photos or videos of Macy's
Went into store during Friends and Family looking for a Registry gift. The Sales associate Pat was more than accomodating with helping to find the perfect gift. She walked me through the whole Home Department trying to find a gift that fits my budget. My experience was great. The only downside was the air was not working properly. I could not stay up there for more then 15 min without breaking into a sweat.
Macy's - FREE Shipping at Macys.com. Macy's has the latest fashion brands on Women's and Men's Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Beauty, Shoes and Home Products.
Macy's can be found at Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. 2700. The following is offered: Cosmetics Retailers, Jewelry Retailers, Beds & Mattresses, Clothing Stores, Department Stores. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Jun 4, 2015. In Dayton there are 5 other Department Stores. An overview can be found here.


text:
Swimming is one of the toughest sports in the world. The benefits of this sport are innumerable because it's doing so much towards fitness at the same time. Swimming pool accessories are highly popular purchases in Bangladesh. Most people get their swimming accessories online at daraz.com.bd.
Swimming pool accessories provide that edge needed to keep up with this very tough sport. Brands like speedo and many other quality manufacturers have made their goggles available at daraz.com.bd so you can easily buy swimming accessories online. These goggles are essential in protecting the high concentration of chlorine present in the pool and most life guards won't allow entering without them. Swimming pool accessories like the head gear help keep your hair in check and prevent it from disturbing you during a strenuous fitness swimming session. Such a session can help you get that lean figure and completely rid you of any excess fat. Preventing heart diseases as well as healing orthopedic weaknesses. Buy swimming accessories at great prices from daraz.com.bd and see as they help in therapeutic relief of stress in the warming relaxation of the water. Next time you're diving in to the pool or starting your first solo session you're bound to feel much more confident equipped with the swimming accessories online you have on. And as you watch that relaxing swimming pool accessory like the swimming bed will keep you relaxed as you monitor your child's progress.
Buy swimming accessories online for your children also making them accustomed to swimming from a young age with the kiddy swimming pool accessories including small swimming pools. Taking them for a better learning experience then equip them by buying swimming accessories such as arm bands that'll give you peace for mind when that precious child is safely learning a great sport. On the other hand for those seasoned swimmers who like the challenge of the deep seas have at their disposal the life jacket through swimming accessories online. Gear up for an extreme adventure by taking your pick of swimming accessories at daraz.com.bd.
Daraz Bangladesh offers some of the most reasonably priced swimming accessories online in Bangladesh without ever compromising on quality. The catalogs are equipped with detailed pictures as well as descriptions to ensure full knowledge for you of each brand being offered. When you buy swimming accessories at daraz.com.bd be sure to check out what other customer had to say about the product you're aiming for. The customer reviews will help you in making the right decision for that perfect product.


text:
XT5/Public School Reveal | Cadillac | Work
Case Studies
XT5/Public School Reveal
Deliver a two-pronged, one-night event for Cadillac that would:
A) Announce Cadillac's new collaboration with fashion designers Public School.
B) Create a spectacular, press-worthy tease of the upcoming launch of Cadillac's new XT5 crossover.
We created an immersive Cadillac-branded Fashion Week party that featured multiple bars, lounges, seating areas and a stage. There, with fashionistas, influencers and other on-target guests in attendance, Cadillac announced its collaboration with Public School.
At the peak of the night's festivities, we delivered a one-of-a-kind fashion show that reflected the brand's "Dare Greatly" ethos.
Our runway: The New York City skyline.
Our model: The never-before-seen XT5, suspended beneath a soaring helicopter.
It was a Herculean logistical feat that required collaboration with the NYPD, the NYC Mayor's Office, the Coast Guard, the FAA, a barge company, two pier operators and a 28-person camera crew.
The response and reception was nothing short of staggering:
+ 129 Top-Tier Stories
+ 456,000,000 Media Impressions
+ 961,000 Broadcast Impressions
+ 6,000,000 Social Media Impressions
+ 79% Increase in XT5 mentions
…and numerous positive reviews across publications, including:
AdAge, GQ Magazine, Edmunds, Tech Times, Highsnobiety, USA Today, Eyewitness News, ABC Eyewitness News and Fox News Morning.
Bloomberg Business called it, "The best publicity stunt of the year."


text:
Chevrolet Impala, been around for years without major changes in fact this last freshening came in 2006 it rides on a decades old platform. Chevy Impala has a modern drive train a 3.6 liter direct injected. Extension. Speed automatic transmission. This is the same drivetrain you're gonna find another GM vehicles. Such as the Malibu. The engine swap brings a lot of horsepower over 300.Acceleration times are quick but it's no sports sedan fuel economy isn't bad either we measured over 30 miles per gallon on the highway that's pretty competitive. So far so good you think the modern 3.6 liter, V6 would make the car more pleasant drive. Additional information see Impala headlights at http://ledgrowlightsonline.com/chevrolet-impala/headlights.html.
It doesn't the noise from the 3.6 comes through in the cabin it's not really as relaxed as the old pushrod powertrains. Beyond the modern engine the Apollo really hasn't kept up with the times. Handling is clumsy and has pronounced body weight. The ride isn't settled or controlled it rocks in Bob's. The Apollo looks like a big car looks big on the outside it's such a pretty small the inside the front seat so I can old couch their big an accommodating but they're not super supportive in our car which cost $29000 doesn't come with a telescoping wheel automatic climate control or power seat recline it's really not a good value. Even the backseat is pretty small for the size car. Perhaps the biggest asset of the impala is its trunk it's large. All in all the new engine transplant made the Impala better car, but it's still like great if you want a Chevrolet Impala branded family sedan which it just sticking with the Malibu.


text:
What We Do
- Professional Development & Consulting
- Sustainable School Coordination
- CELF Summer Institute
- Sustainability Summit/EXPO
- Learning with Leaders
- School Eco-Footprint Program
- CELF Student Ambassador Program
LIKE the
"100 Schools" Water Campaign
Want to purchase a LifeStraw for use in your classroom?
Discounts are available to educators directly from Vestergaard Frandsen US retail partners: Earth Easy
Email Ben Seaman or call (888) 451-6752, mention CELF referral.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT MEDISHARE endorses the CELF LifeStraw "100 Schools" Campaign in Haiti!
Michel J Dodard M.D,
U of Miami Medical Center
Dir of the Office of Community Health,
Dept of Family Medicine and Community Health Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health
The Freshwater Water Crisis: Get Involved!
Lack of safe drinking water is a global health crisis. Each year, 443 million school days are lost due to water-related illness which keeps students from attending school. Every 20 seconds, a child dies from a water-related illness, and more than 783 million people do not have access to an improved water source. Hundreds of millions more use municipal water systems that are poorly maintained and deliver contaminated water.
In addition, safe water is vital for economic growth. In many nations, water shortage is a cause of violent conflict. Without safe water, there is no sustainable future for much of the developing world.
Building on their existing LifeStraw water filtration technology, Vestergaard created the LifeStraw® Community. The LifeStrawremoves 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.999% of viruses, and 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites preventing waterborne illnesses - without the use of harmful chemicals. With
your help, families around the world will have access to clean drinking
Participate in the CELF LifeStraw® "100 Schools" Water Campaign
You and your school or community can help
bring clean and safe
drinking water, preventing waterborne illnesses to children and communities around the world. Raise money by initiating fundraising activities of your choice.
Submit tax-deductible donations online or send your check payable to: CELF LifeStraw Campaign
Mail to: CELF, PO Box 412, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Email us event photos and fundraising stories to share here and our Campaign Facebook page!
All donations will go towards the purchase, distribution, training and repair of LifeStraw® Communities. Each tax deductible donation of $350 delivers a school or community-based LifeStraw® Community filter that will provide up to 100,000 liters of safe water, providing over 50 students drinking water for up to four years. Vestergaard will also donate funds to CELF's educational mission.
Contact email@example.com for ideas and support for a LifeStraw Donation program in your community. Send us your photos to share your successes here!
54 to schools in KENYA; 15 to schools in HAITI; 15 to schools in NEPAL
SHOW OFF YOU SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY LIFESTRAW FUNDRAISER: Send us your news and photos!
Miami, FL: This project represents a collaborative effort between CELF and Whole Foods Market South Beach. We are grateful to Whole Foods South Beach for giving CELF this opportunity, to the students from the Miami High School who helped make this possible, and to the shoppers who, through their purchases, are providing over a 1.5 million liters of safe drinking water for school children in the Haiti over the coming years. CELF is excited to partner with University of Miami Medical Center and Project Medishare for the delivery of donated water filters to 15 schools in the Central Plateau Region of Haiti. Medishare healthcare workers picked up the units and were trained by Vestergaard Haiti distributor Pluripharm S.A., who then trained local healthcare workers and students about safe behaviors associated with water consumption, hygiene and sanitation.
Miami High School students greeted Whole Foods Market customers and distributed information about the "100 Schools" Water Program throughout "5% Day." The event was the result of tremendous effort in planning and coordination by MHS senior Juliette Gruener (above), who worked closely with CELF and Whole Foods over the past year to bring the event to fruition, including recruiting and training friends and classmates as volunteers.
Four times a year, Whole Foods Market South Beach gives back to theMiamicommunity by selecting a local organization as the beneficiary of "5% Day" proceeds. CELF "100 Schools" Water Campaign was selected because of the extensive number of Haitian employees and community members in the Miami who understand that safe drinking water is an incredibly scare and sought to provide this life-saving relief to their families "back home" in Haiti.
Sharon, MA: The First Lego League (FLL) team, Robo Rampage, grades 3-5 from Sharon, MA, raised almost $300 this Saturday, 12/14/13, towards the donation of a LifeStraw Community filter to a school. The team won two awards & advanced to the State finals while raising money for this worthy cause. They were thrilled with the idea of providing freshwater to hundreds of kids in Kenya! The team hopes to continue raising funds as their team gains momentum! Follow Robo Rampage. Read about FFL.
Phoenix, AZ: Explorer Middle School student and Bat Mitzvah girl Lindsey F. raised money for the campaign by asking guests to support the CELF LifeStraw 100 Schools Campaign - in lieu of giving her gifts. Lindsey's passion for environmental and social issues began long ago, so giving to the campaign was a natural fit between her studies and her caring for others.
Blacksburg, VA: Congratulations to Blacksburg High School Interact Club, whose fundraising efforts resulted in total a donations of $1,326. The efforts were part of a full school year club effort to raise money for the Water Campaign.
Boise, ID: Girl Scout Brownie Troop #451 from Sage International Charter School (2nd & 3rd graders),
APRIL 2016: LifeStraw® Community Water Purifiers are breing delivered to Ecuador for earthquake relief. DONATE TODAY!
JANUARY 2016: Thanks to your donations, 15 LifeStraw® Community Water Purifiers shipped to Kenya Schools. DONATE TODAY!
JUNE 2015: 15 LifeStraw® Community Water Purifiers shipped to 5 communities in Nepal.
MARCH 2015: 25 LifeStraw® Community Water Purifiers sent to schools in Kenya where contaminated water caused students to conract typhoid fever.
2014-16: CELF "100 Schools" Water Campaign funded 84 Community filters to schools in Kenya, Haiti and Nepal.
CLICK HERE to read some
LifeStraw® Community Stories
CELF EDUCATOR'S GUIDE TO WATER ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD, includes over 30 student activities
High School Students:
Become a
Train in sustainability concepts and related water-issues. Represent CELF and demonstrate the LifeStraw® in CELF and community programs locally, regionally and nationally where they speak about water-related health, economic & social issues, as well as innovations in humanitarian design.
Learn more!


text:
Good Morning Wishes SMS for Wife, Sweetheart, Darling or Love ones
1) Good morning to my life's rose. Your fragrance makes all of life's thorns worth tolerating.
2) If don't care if the sun rises or not, as long as I am with my wife who I love a lot. Good morning.
3) I will never find out which is more – my love for your hugs or my lust for your kisses. But this is one confusion I am ready to live with as long as I get lots of both. Good morning.
4) Life is a puzzle and marriage is a maze but it is one hell of a fun ride with a partner like you. Good morning.
5) I always wanted you as my wife but my heart always needed you as its life. Good morning.
6) Sun doesn't rise in the east, it rises right next to me in my bed. Good morning sunshine.
7) Our marriage gives me a reason to succeed, a reason to work harder, a reason to face challenges, a reason to smile and a reason to be alive. Good morning sweetheart.
8) I always thought that our wedding would be the most beautiful memory of my life but I was wrong. Each and every day of our marriage is becoming a memory more beautiful than the previous one. Good morning.
9) If I had nothing else to do, then I would never stop caressing you. Good morning.
10) Sweetheart I am right behind you, I support you and I want all your dreams to come true. Good morning, I love you.
11) All the dark storms in my life pass away when my world is smothered by the warm sunshine of my wife's love. Good morning.
12) Life is never perfect. It is full of twists and turns which throw up challenges and problems. But it is all worth it because the first thing I see when I wake up is the romantic look in your beautiful eyes. Good morning.
13) Even when I wake up I feel like I am in a dream because you are the woman of my dreams. Good morning.
14) Our marriage is the best proof that TRUE LOVE exists. You are the best proof that PERFECT WIFE is not a myth. Good morning.
15) Every morning I feel thankful for two beautiful things – my life and my wife. Good morning.


text:
I am writing following the publication of the
decisions made by the Committee at its first meeting on 19 July.
I have considered this remedial order and it
clearly does what is necessary to rectify the incompatibility
identified in R (H) Mental Health Review Tribunal. However,
I am concerned about potential incompatibility in parallel legislation.
As you may know those prisoners sentenced to
discretionary life sentences are assessed for release by Discretionary
Lifer Panels of the Parole Board. The assessment by those Panels
is based on section 28(6)(b) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997
which states:
This provision puts the burden on the prisoner
in exactly the same way as the Mental Health Act does (see R
v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Watson
[1996] 2 All ER 641). I accept that section 10 of the Human Rights
Act does not allow the remedial order to rectify section 28 of
the Crime (Sentences) Act because that provision has not been
declared incompatible. However, I wonder whether it would be appropriate
for your Committee to ask the Government whether in the light
of the decision in H it also intends to amend the law for
discretionary lifers.
John Wadham
18 August 2001