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It was a great game of football and, finally, Dublin can stop talking about 1995 as a new group of heroes write their names in history......
First of all I have to say it is a really proud day to be a Dub. It has been 16 long years since we last brought Sam back to the capital and I've experienced a number of hard days with the lads in the intervening years. Pat Gilroy and his side deserve massive plaudits for a fantastic achievement in what was a fascinating game.
The build-up to the senior game was that little bit more nervy given what happened in to the minors against Tipperary. I feel for the Dublin youngsters and it is a pity that they couldn't make it a double but Tipp did exceptionally well to work their way back into the game in the second half.
Dublin had dominated possession for long stages but didn't make that superiority tell enough on the scoreboard and they never managed to put Tipp away. It is especially tough on Ross O'Hanlon but the finish from Colman Kennedy was absolutely top-drawer. Tipperary, like Dublin, have put serious effort into creating a very successful under-age structure and this is just reward for manager David Power and his players and everyone who has worked with young footballers in the county.
It was a bit of an ominous sign for the senior side but they started as I thought they would and kept things tight early on. It was a real edge-of-the seat game right from the first whistle and you just couldn't take your eyes off it. Kerry were swift out of the blocks but the Dublin defence was excellent, as it has been all year. Colm Cooper's goal was a blow but in fairness Dublin didn't panic and did well to go into the break with a one-point lead.
Dublin started the second half in the same tone but then went through a bad spell where Kerry out-pointed them by eight points to one from the 42nd to the 63rd minute and The Kingdom looked to be in cruise control at that stage.
A significant development in Jack O'Connor's side's improvement was the redeployment of Kieran Donaghy to the full-forward position. He caused problems for the Dublin defence that had been doing well to frustrate the O'Sullivans, Declan and Darran, up to that point. Donaghy might even have scored a second Kerry goal eight minutes into the second half but he took his point and it was one of a number of breaks that Dublin got during the game.
I always felt Dublin's fitness would play a big part towards the end of the game. They have shown over the summer that they are strong when the game enters the last 10 minutes and, with Kerry looking out on their feet after taking a four-point lead, that proved to be the case again.
Once more it was Kevin McManamon entering the fray that made the big difference and gave Dublin impetus. As he did in the semi-final against Donegal he immediately got into the game and, just when Gilroy's side needed a break, he was the one to get the goal. It was sloppy play on Kerry's part but McManamon did well to skip past Declan O'Sullivan and finish with a great deal of composure for such a big occasion.
McManamon caused Kerry all sorts of problems and it was from there that Dublin built up momentum and grew in confidence. It must be said though that they did get a number of soft frees from referee Joe McQuillan and his performance wasn't the best. And once Dublin had the goal you could see the belief flow back into them. Kevin Nolan then scored a brilliant point from a fair distance out to bring the sides level and the noise that the fans were making at that stage was a huge help to their team.
It was fitting that a superb final and a breathtaking second half should have such a climax. After Donaghy had scored a wonderful point to level the game in the last minute it was McMenamon again who won the free that gave Stephen Cluxton the chance to win it. If there is one man you would trust to remain calm and collected in that situation it is the Dublin keeper. It is a score that made history and will be replayed again and again for years to come.
It was the perfect end to Dublin's summer and a testament to Gilroy's influence on the side since he took over. I'm delighted that they have been rewarded for the work they have put in over the last couple of years. The scenes at the end of the game were special and it was an emotional outpouring from players and fans after so many years of disappointment.
The championship always deserves finishes like the one we saw today and I'm thrilled it was Dublin that provided it.
Predict this week to be in be in the running for All-Ireland tickets.
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What Makes the New iPhone iOS 7 So Different?
Whether you love it, hate it, or fall somewhere in between, iOS 7 has already changed the way people use their iPhones. A native flashlight function, a swipe-screen for wi-fi and bluetooth, and a near inverse of the traditional color scheme; these are the things that users can put their fingers on from the very beginning, but there is a lot more going on beneath iOS 7 that is not immediately evident.
This article is intended to update iPhone app owners about the latest iOS 7 and highlights the latest improvements on how Apple is improving the user experience.
iOS 7 and Application Development
When it comes to iOS application development, Apple has always been part of process via their iPhone SDK (software development kit). Developers work within the framework Apple has provided them, and in turn Apple does it's best to ensure that every app will perform the way it is intended.
Consider the basic iPhone SDK. Development begins at the foundation of the app, building a number of basic features necessary for any application. Next, the developer builds in the skeleton of the application, adding all the necessary programming to control how the gameplay or interface will work. Finally, the developer will be able to begin the high-level development, customizing the app so that it comes into its own.
With iOS 7, though, Apple provided a number of skeletal structures and extra features that move the development in a different direction – skipping much of the earlier work and heading straight into the high-level development.
Custom Applications that Drive Memorable Experiences
High-level development is all about the customization that makes an application unique. This could be adding special challenges that drive a player to put in extra hours, updating content on a regular schedule, or establishing a visual style. When it comes to iPhone application development in iOS 7, high-level development finally gets to take the front seat.
For companies and developers, this means a radical shift in how time and money is spent developing an application. Plot, characters, graphics, style, content; all of this takes the forefront. Beginning first and foremost, with the iOS 7 aesthetic.
Guide User Experience with the iOS 7 Aesthetic
iOS brings a new aesthetic to the iPhone experience; one in which colors, icons, and the UI experience are distinctly iOS 7.
In designing iOS 7, Apple put a lot of time and effort into providing what they felt was a fluid and uniform experience. For example, take a moment and flick through the Apple apps that come with every iPhone. From the App Store to the Settings, every program they run integrates fluidly with the iOS 7 aesthetic; which includes such features as borderless buttons, translucent bars, and a full-screen layout for view controllers.
When you come to the task of producing or updating your own application for iOS 7, it is important to consider how these different aesthetics can affect the way users experience your content. If you want your app to stand out in stark contrast to the iOS 7 aesthetic, then you will want to emphasize borders or a darker color scheme in all your user interfaces. While if you want your users to slide smoothly into your app, without the jarring sensation of a different aesthetic, then you would want to emphasize these newer features – and probably take advantage of an Auto Layout design in your application development.
There is no requirement that you stay true to the iOS 7 aesthetic though, much as Apple chose to diverge from the style of iOS 6. Just keep in mind that the aesthetics of the user interface are an integral part of the iPhone experience, and that what worked just fine in iOS 6 may seem clunky or dated in iOS 7.
Stand the Test of Time with 64-Bit Support
Aligning with the release of Apple's A7 chip, iOS 7 now allows developers to compile their apps in a 64-bit runtime (as opposed to the 32-bit runtime that was the norm through iOS 6). But the reasons for going 64-bit may not be immediately obvious.
When Apple announced the 64-bit option, they claimed that applications might be able to run faster because of the extra processor resources that are available in the 64-bit mode. While this is technically true, it glosses over an important fact: the iPhone's memory simply isn't high enough to take advantage of the 64-bit option yet. In fact, you need upwards of 4 GB of RAM before you realy notice a difference shifting from 32-bit to 64-bit.
Why would you want to produce 64-bit apps then? One simple word: Longevity.
While even the most graphics-intensive apps don't need an upgrade just yet, there will eventually come a day when even basic apps will require a 64-bit runtime. At which point any older, 32-bit apps will either fail to load, or drastically slow down a phone's performance. So if you want to develop an app that will really stand the tests of time, that will play an important role in your users' lives for years to come (and won't disturb their experience at any point along the way), you'll probably want to go 64-bit.
Game Kit Foundations Enable High-Level Design
Games are some of the most popular applications around, and the iOS 7 update provides special frameworks that can help speed up development; or even take the games outside of the iPhone device.
The Sprite Kit Framework provides a solid infrastructure on which to build 2D and 2.5D games, which includes a graphics rendering system, sound playback support, and a physics simulation engine. All the groundwork is already there for a developer, which means they can jump right in and concentrate on the unique design aspects and the high-level development that truly sets an app apart in a user's mind.
At the same time, the Game Controller Framework does something pretty new for iPhone games, it lets you configure made-for-iPhone controller hardware right into your app. Users can then hook up game controllers to their iPhone, iPod, or iPad and customize their gaming experience to the mode that suits them best. All without adding any time to the application development.
iOS 7 also introduces a number of improvements to Game Center. First, it supports exchange features, which allow players to initiate actions with other players even when it isn't their turn. This opens the door for chatting, trading, simultaneous turns, and other player interactions. Second, the addition of specific conditions to game challenges allows developers to specify the requirements for a reward in far greater detail than they ever could before. All of which drives increased customer engagement and helps your app garner the type of attention that drives both in-app purchases and organic referrals.
Background Executions and Seamless Content Updates
iOS app development isn't just about what the user is seeing, it is also about the maintenance in the background. Which is why in iOS 7, Apple now allows developers to specify specific background executions.
Part of providing a useful app is updating content on a regular basis, whether it is sharing it between two devices or gathering it ahead of time for whenever it is needed. What you don't want to do, however, is annoy a user by forcing them to sit there and wait for new uploads every time they open the app. Instead, these operations should take place in the background of the iOS, where they'll use less battery and free the foreground up for whatever else the user needs to do.
With iOS 7, developers can now install a simple fetch command into any application that will activate from the time the app is opened. The fetch command will establish a timeline for when to look for content, and the developer can set the release of new information to line-up with these intervals. Thereby providing a greater stream of content, without sacrificing control over when and where that content is delivered.
Conclusion: A New Generation of Options
Reactions to iOS 7 have been understandably mixed. It is a bold and sudden change for Apple to make, both internally and externally. Additionally, some of the things that Apple has done won't even affect the iPhone as a whole for years to come (such as the introduction of 64-bit capability). But whether you agree with it or not, iOS 7′s differences are built upon the past experiences and needs of both iPhone app developers and users.
With the advent of iOS 7, Apple has given the iPhone application developer a choice they may have never had before: the choice to focus almost solely on high-level development.
Whether you are looking to develop an application from scratch, on a timeline, or with detailed content, iOS 7 gives developers the opportunity to pick the path that is best for them and their clients. Which is why choice, among everything else that iOS 7 makes possible, is the single thing that makes it so different from anything that came before. The choice to begin wherever one wants, and to end with the very app they set out to make.


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In the lead up to a special COSE Business Growth Boot Camp Series that launches this month, we sat down with Boot Camp presenter Marisa Pisani of Adcom to get a sense of what attendees are going to take away from the events.
Thirty years ago, the potential marketing channels available to businesses were limited. Phone. Billboards. Direct mail. TV. Print. That covered the bulk of a company's choices.
The marketing world is much different today. The number of channels open to businesses is seemingly endless, especially as it relates to digital marketing. So, how do you focus on which of these avenues makes the most sense for you? And just as importantly, how do you set realistic goals you can use to gauge the success of your campaign?
Those are going to be two of the questions addressed by Adcom's Marisa Pisani during a unique two-part COSE Boot Camp Series. In the first workshop to be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Feb. 22, "Business Growth Boot Camp Part 1: Understanding Digital Marketing & Creating Measurable Results for Your Brand," Pisani will explain what options are available to you today and which of these, given the limited time and resources small businesses have available, make the most sense to become a priority for your business.
• RELATED: Learn more and register for the Business Growth Boot Camp.
And there's a lot to consider. Among the topics Pisani will cover include:
• Build a strategy: Every company is unique. How does your company's strategy intersect with the options that are out there?
• Know the options: Will paid search be a good use of your limited funds? Or should you focus on increasing traffic to your site organically? Pisani will lay out the pros and cons of the options that are out there and what will yield the most conversions.
• Learn from the best: How can you apply the blueprints other companies have used to find great success in their digital marketing campaigns?
Pisani will follow up this presentation with a more granular discussion on March 22 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. during "Business Growth Boot Camp Part 2: Think Outside the Box."
• Related: Learn more about Part 2 of this Business Growth Boot Camp series.
This session will build on the lessons learned during Part 1. Now that you know where to spend your time and money, how do you scale it and make it more automated? The points addressed during this follow-up session will include:
• Measurable results: Launching your campaign is only half the battle. What are you doing that's measurable? And what are you learning about your audience?
• Refine your campaign: And using the data you've gathered, how do you focus your campaign to make it as successful as possible? What's the best way to stay in front of your customers to keep your brand top of mind?
At the end of the day, it's important to remember that you are not marketing to machines. You're marketing to human beings. This Business Growth Boot Camp is a unique, fun way to learn how to reach these humans using proven, realistic methods that give you the best chance to grow your business.
Secure your spot for this unique Business Growth Boot Camp experience today. You can register for Part 1 by clicking here. And learn more and register for Part 2 by clicking here.
The New Year offers a perfect time to tackle fresh challenges for your business. You've prepared a game plan for the year ahead, made projections, mapped your budget, and identified new investments you intend to make. You're ready to go. Time to accomplish everything on your list, one by one.
After so many years, you've developed a process, and established a working formula that could be described as semi-effective. The low hanging fruit—the practical stuff that's easy to tackle, easy to measure—always makes it to the top of the list, while the more organic, harder to quantify stuff such as your marketing strategy, get relegated to the back burner.
The promise of a new marketing strategy in the new year and the challenge of stepping up your marketing game is challenging indeed, and formidable by nature. Every year you endeavor to get a handle on it, and every year it slips through your fingers. Before you know it, it's July, the THIRD QUARTER has started, and you're still struggling to get your foot in the game. Eventually you give up altogether, put your marketing priorities on autopilot and hope for the best, or at least for a better shot at it next year.
The results of your marketing efforts are not always easy to measure, because traditional forms of marketing haven't always lent themselves well to the assurances of instant gratification. The natural response is to put your marketing strategy on the shelf, and hope it takes care of itself.
Thankfully, we live in a time where traditional forms of marketing are being replaced by the use of new information channels and new methods that enable small businesses to analyze what works and what doesn't, in real time. This is the age of digital marketing: No more wondering whether a particular marketing campaign is paying off. Now you can manage and track quantifiable results in real time.
You've effectively run a business for many years. Your reputation is sound, and your client base is solid. But lately you've noticed the same faces walking through the door. How do you break with tradition and make the most use out of the ever-allusive digital space, crack the code and bring in new business?
The good news is you already understand the basics of digital marketing, in a purely intuitive sense. After all, you engage in the digital space every day as a person, a consumer, and, of course, as a small business owner. It's everywhere, embedded, coded, for your convenience whether you're conscious of it or not. In fact, the very ubiquitous-ness of digital marketing might explain why it can be both easy to utilize and hard to grasp at the same time. The biggest challenge is often knowing where to dive in.
Fortunately, you've been in business long enough to have gathered a lot of the basic tools needed to survive in this new territory: company website, Facebook page, client list (with important data like email addresses and names), even your own Twitter feed.
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These factors amount to a tremendous disconnect between your business and the purchasing habits of today's consumer, and the trends of the marketplace in 2017. Consider these seven useful tips to help get a handle on this new wave in marketing communications.
1. You need an upgrade. To bridge the gap, temper the divide, and build a global client base, start by rebuilding your website on a content management system, such as WordPress that lends itself well to the demands of the new marketplace. This is enormously important. Most consumers today are searching and making purchasing choices with a mobile device. If your site was built before 2012, chances are it doesn't translate well in today's mobile environment. Upgrading to a more contemporary, responsive website that clearly lists your products and services, and allows consumers to contact you on the go, and make buying decisions with you from their phones, is tremendous.
2. Re-write, remove, edit, and update old content to improve the search rankings of your website. You're essentially killing two birds with one stone here. On one hand, you're giving your content a much-needed upgrade. On the other hand—by re-crafting the content on your website with a focus on keywords—you're essentially optimizing your site in the process. It's not enough to tell your clients who you are and what you do these days. You've got to strategically craft the content on your site (through the use of code optimization, link building, and other methods) in order for it to register with the search engines of the world. This ups your online profile, and ultimately leads to new business.
3. Start using that old blog page if you've got one. One of the simplest, most effective ways to ensure your site continues to rate well with the search engines of the world is to keep it stocked with fresh content. Having an active blog is a great way to accomplish this. Try posting regular content once a month or every couple weeks about certain aspects of your business. Make it educational. Fill it with keywords (or terminology central to your business), and soon you'll see your rankings improve. You don't need to re-write War and Peace here. No one's going to read that anyway. Regular, easy to read, bite-sized content on your blog (unique to your business) goes a long way. So, delete that old post from 10 years ago, the one with all the cobwebs growing around it, and start fresh!
4. Stay connected with your client base by utilizing your contact email list. Ensure it's up to date and use it to create regular eblasts, promotions, and newsletters to communicate with your clients. You don't need to reinvent the wheel here. Keep your promos simple. Re-purpose content from your blog and, with it, craft the occasional newsletter. Another great advantage to using e-marketing tools is many of them offer you the ability to manage and monitor the effectiveness of each marketing campaign in real time. Each app provides built in metrics that allow you to monitor the click rate and conversion rate (i.e., those customers who did more than just window shop or browse) of your latest marketing campaigns, and ultimately the purchasing habits of your customers. Strong stuff.
5. Utilize social media. Here's where that old Facebook page of yours (the one that hasn't been updated in years) comes into play. Take the content from your Blog, or the promos from your latest newsletter and send them out on social. Re-post to your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages. But don't just regurgitate the content. Tweak it, and edit it for context. This is where you can have a bit of fun with your marketing strategy. Slice, dice, and customize your marketing efforts. Tailor your message to fit the medium.
6. Do the time. The biggest commitment you need to make when it comes to digital marketing is time. And it's not always as simple as carving out an hour in your day, at the same time every day. This is ephemeral stuff. Keeping your digital marketing efforts up to date requires stealing time when you can get it. The digital flow of information fluctuates too much to settle for anything less. Being there with something fresh, oftentimes at the spur of the moment, is key. The tools used for your digital marketing efforts are ultimately perishable products. The relevance of information continually ebbs and flows. Your digital marketing strategy will dry up unless you care for it on the regular. Shooting from the hip, and keeping the lines of communication open are key. You already have the tools in place to reach your clients when you get the urge. A stolen moment goes a long way in the digital space, and you never know what posts will resonate with your customers. Sometimes it's the simplest stuff.
7. Get buzzed by association! This is an effective and perfectly legitimate strategy in digital marketing. Consider sponsoring a popular event in your area. Well attended, buzz worthy events (and the people and organizations involved with them) often promote themselves organically. Reposting, sharing, hashtagging, you name it. Making room in your yearly marketing budget to support and sponsor these types of events will insert your company name and logo into the digital market stream by proxy. Ride the wave.
There you have it. The democratization of business right at your fingertips. You have the potential to grow your business, expand your sphere of influence, and multiply your client base with the touch of a button, from the comforts of your office. Knowing which channels to focus on and prioritize is the challenge. It's OK to pick and choose. The New Year is here. Don't water down your to-do list with other seemingly more manageable priorities. Keep your marketing strategy front and center, up-to-date, and off the back burner.
Michael J. Miller is a part of the Go Media team.To learn more about building the right digital marketing strategy for your business, contact Go Media, your Cleveland Digital Marketing Specialists.
"There's no denying that building a professional network is critical for successful business owners, and networking is a great way to establish new contacts and engage with and learn from others," says Ed Stevens, Chairman and CEO of Stevens Strategic Communications, Inc. "Social media sites like LinkedIn are helpful networking and promotional tools, but they cannot take the place of face-to-face interactions that allow you to expand your network and cultivate quality relationships." Here are a few sure-fire strategies to connect and engage at your next networking event:
"There's no denying that building a professional network is critical for successful business owners, and networking is a great way to establish new contacts and engage with and learn from others," says Ed Stevens, Chairman and CEO of Stevens Strategic Communications, Inc. "Social media sites like LinkedIn are helpful networking and promotional tools, but they cannot take the place of face-to-face interactions that allow you to expand your network and cultivate quality relationships." Here are a few sure-fire strategies to connect and engage at your next networking event:
1. Do Your Homework. When attending a networking event, preparation is key. Find out who else is going to be there, make a list of people you want to meet, and then do a little research so you can talk intelligently to them about their business. If you're uncomfortable approaching someone, ask someone you know to introduce you.
2. Set Goals for Yourself. Networking is not just a race to collect as many business cards as possible; it's about opportunity and making real connections. By setting goals for yourself, for example the number of new contacts you want to make, you can better focus your time and energy on meeting the right people.
3. Don't Just Talk, Listen. "You'd be surprised at how much people are willing to share about issues and challenges in the workplace in order to find solutions," says Stevens. "You'll find much more success if you try to help someone solve a problem, even if you are just making a referral or pointing them in the right direction, rather than trying to make a sale.
"I've found that you can't do everything by yourself in business," says Stevens. "If done right, networking is an opportunity to meet knowledgeable people, make connections and exchange solutions. Remember, we are all in this together."
Want more expert advice? Check out COSE Expert Network, an online forum connecting business owners with creative solutions to the tough questions they face every day.
This article originally appeared in the March 2, 2015, edition of Small Business Matters.
Selling isn't just selling. It's about building a relationship with your customer. Here's how you can do that.
People buy from people they know and trust.
You've probably heard that sentence a million times. But how do you build that trust with your customer so that you're able to close your sale? Nationally known sales trainer and consultant Marvin Montgomery says it's all about becoming a trusted advisor to your customer during the sales process.
Below are the steps you can begin taking now to gain your customer's trust.
Take time to listen
The first step along the road to becoming a trusted advisor is taking time to listen to what your customer says. This is important because it allows you to sell on value and not price. You can show your client how you will design a custom-made solution for your client.
Offer a solution
Once you have ascertained what the customer's challenge is, you can present your solution. Don't just do an information dump here, Montgomery says. Walk through a needs analysis once the customer has explained what they're looking for.
There's no such thing as 'no'
Don't use the word, "No." It's never "no." Instead, Montgomery says, you should be using the words, "Not now." Make plans to follow up with the customer later on to get an update on what their current needs look like and whether your product or service might be needed now.
The follow up
By the same token, your sale isn't complete just because your customer gave you a, "Yes." Take time to follow up with your customer after the sale and continue to build on the relationship that you started.
At the end of the day, the techniques listed above will help you overcome objections and better explain how what your company is selling matches up with what your customer needs. For a deeper dive on the power of prospecting, and the latest sales techniques and fundamentals, register for the Nov. 2 Sales Academy, led by Montgomery and his fellow sales trainer Hal Becker.
Small business owners are always trying to figure out how to effectively network and they keep looking for new ways when in fact the basic old ways work well. Many of the processes to meet new clients has changed with social networks, the Internet and creative new ways to bring business owners together. But, once you meet additional business owners and/or key professionals, what is your response and more importantly what is your first or immediate response process? That is the KEY because today we have less time to make that impactful first impression.
Before you commit to making changes you need to figure out an important question: What separates your company from the rest? Generic answers don't work anymore, such as, "We provide great customer service," because I hope you do provide that type of service or you should not be in business. Determine the one or two aspects that truly separate your business from the rest and surround your networking with that one thought in mind and deliver the message strongly and passionately.
That leads to one thing clients and buyers love to see: passion and belief in your product. There is nothing better to encounter or deliver in a networking situation than to feel passion from you and receiving it from someone else. I believe there is a real sense in each of us to want to be associated with people who have passion.
The last thing that should be the first thing when you meet potentially new clients in a networking setting is to ask them first, "What do you do and who is a prime target client I should look for if I refer someone to you?" Once again, this shows interest in them and desire to help them grow their business. Once they have answered your questions, they will ask you what you do. Be prepared to separate yourself from the rest with your answer.
Networking in action
I am constantly asked how to meet new clients. I still cannot believe this is a problem. I have a constant challenge to find the time to meet all of the new potential client leads. One day, I figured out how many different events I attend with local and regional professional organizations, how many speaker presentations I attend and the list goes on. Guess what? The room is FULL of potential new clients. I started telling myself I am missing the boat at each of these events.
So, I set a goal that each event I go to I find someone in that room that I might slightly know, but not in a big way or someone I do not know at all. I approach at least one or two people at each event and exchange business cards. I make sure we have a short, but meaningful exchange as previous explained.
Once I get back to my office within the next three days I send them an email explaining how I enjoyed meeting them and want to meet them again for breakfast, lunch or coffee. I explain the purpose is to learn more about them and their business because I might have future referral for them once I know more about their business and services or products.
Amazing things take place. People look forward to meeting new business people, polite people, professional people and good hearted people. I have never had anyone turn me down and I have built some great friendships and business-ships.
What amazes me most is that all of this was right in front of my face for years and I just didn't see it. NOW, I am passionate about never letting another opportunity slip by me. My networking is a whole NEW ballgame and it is working really well! Call me and lets meet.
Timothy Dimoff
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Yes, that was my reaction too when she told me about her project. And that's the point of her project. The more people know about these Neglected Tropical Diseases the more help those living with these diseases can get.
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P. S. Watch this space! I will be having the author of 'Secret Places', Vivian Kay over. You need to read this book! Things are happening in the Christian world o! I read this book and was in shock for a while and then my shock gave way to deep awe of and gratitude to my PapaGod. Of a truth ONLY God is worthy of our love cos ONLY God can love us the way He does. So do come by over the coming days to and hopefully by the time you are done reading the information about the book and meeting the main characters, you will go and buy your own copy. It was, to say the least, an eye opening read for me.


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Czech soldiers to take part in 142 exercises abroad next year
Prague, Dec 6 (CTK) - The Czech military will take part in 142 exercises abroad next year, compared with 113 planned for 2017, and 69 exercises will be held in the Czech Republic, Jakub Fajnor, from the Defence Ministry's press department, has told CTK.
"The priority goal of Czech soldiers' exercises with foreign partners in 2018 is to check and raise the level of the preparedness of Czech military forces for the country's defence in coordination with allies," Fajnor said.
The exercises are also be a preparation for armies' joint performance in operations and rapid reaction forces of international organisations, he said.
The plan includes four exercises of foreign armies in the Czech Republic, in which the Czech military will not participate.
They will be an exercise of Belgian units in the Hradiste military training grounds, west Bohemia, and exercises of Austrian and Dutch units in the Brezina training ground, north Moravia. In all these cases, the costs will be covered by the countries involved.
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After nearly six years as Taneytown's police chief, Melvin Diggs doesn't kid around when it comes to police work.
So he couldn't understand it when the city government thought his request for a 10 percent pay raise was a joke.
"It certainly was not a joke," Chief Diggs told the council in a meeting Monday night. He tried unsuccessfully to squelch the anger in his voice.


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Small Bunny is a happy bunny who loves Blue Blanket. After Mommy decides both Small Bunny and Blue Blanket both need baths, Small Bunny struggles to recognize his precious Blue Blanket all clean and new.
Feeney's first foray as author/illustrator provides a poignant look at a child's relationship with a special object and the fear and concern when that object's perfection is threatened. Simple and clever artwork begins before the title page as Small Bunny quietly paints on an easel with Blue Blanket by his side and carries throughout the story in gorgeous lush blue tones with texture and fluidity. The words appear in the same textured blue and the placement of some echoes Small Bunny and Blue Blanket's movements through their adventures.
Humor at just the right moments helps to alleviate Small Bunny's (and perhaps small readers') anxiety as Mommy's "Don't worry…it will only take a minute" is followed on the next page with "It actually took 107," with Small Bunny watching the washing machine minutes tick down on a tiled-art page.
Rather than bemoan the newness of Blue Blanket, Small Bunny shows perseverance and "after plenty of swinging, painting, reading, and playing" all is well again. "Perfect," actually.


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Nordic Walking is a fitness activity that incorporates walking with the addition of specially designed walking poles.
Walking with Nordic Walking poles incorporates the use of the arms and upper body, allowing you to perform a full-body workout with lower impact and less effort than other fitness activities.
Health Benefits of Nordic Walking
- Burns 20 to 40 percent more calories than regular walking alone. Burn up to 400 calories per hour verses less than 300 with regular walking.
- Engaging the upper body with walking poles uses up to 90% of your muscle mass verses only 70% used during regular walking.
- Heart rate increases an average of 10-15% more than regular walking, with less perceived exertion.
- Walking with poles encourages proper posture, improves core stability, increases upper body strength andmobility, and increases aerobic activity, even at slow speeds.
Nordic Walking Classes Offered
- Quick Classes will be offered prior to some of the Group Walks for those who are curious about Nordic Walking and interested in joining a walk.
- Basics Classes will cover some of the ways you can use Nordic Walking to get a full-body workout. Multiple sessions will progressively build walking techniques with active coaching. Advanced Classes will incorporate interval training and other advanced walking methods and techniques.
- Group Walks will offer a variety of walking distances and locations throughout the North Shore area. Participants must have attended a Quick Class or Basics Sessions.
- Nordic Trail Walking will be offered as part of the Advanced Classes or as a separate Group Walk, participants must have attended a Basics series and be able to walk more than 3 miles on unpaved trails.


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IDNS makes great strides in amendment to Interior Designers Act
Published by Julia Salerno, May 31, 2011.
The Registered Interior Designers of Nova Scotia (IDNS) were granted a Practice Act in 2003, the only IDC provincial association with this legislation. Under the Interior Designers Act, the scope of practice of interior design included buildings under Part 9 of the National Building Code. Recent amendments to the Nova Scotia Architects Act removed the requirement to have a Registered Architect submit to the authority having jurisdiction for building permit application for these projects.
The Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee requested that the Interior Designers of Nova Scotia seek an amendment to the Interior Designers Act to align the exemptions of the Interior Designers Act to the Architects Act.
The Governance and Regulatory Committee of IDNS in 2006 requested that this amendment be drafted by the Department of Justice. In October 2010, the committee approached the NDP Government and sought that this amendment be brought forward, as it was resting at the Department of Justice.
On April 28, 2011, the Bill to amend the Interior Designers Act was tabled. It moved swiftly through the Nova Scotia Legislature and received third reading and unanimous passage on May 10.
The amendment to the Interior Designers Act will pave the way for the addition of a 'Letter of Undertaking' for interior design. These 'Letters' are part of the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations and are required on all projects filed for National Building Code Part 3 building permit approval.
The addition of a 'Letter of Undertaking' for interior design will remove the final obstacle that often is presented when Registered interior designers make an application for a building permit for projects under their direct supervision.
The Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia looks forward to working with the Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee to bring to completion this process and ensure that the undertaking of responsibility to inspect the project site during construction for conformance to the submitted interior design drawings and documents.


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Part-time faculty play a very active role in the union and the CFT has a standing committee dedicated to the issues of part-time faculty. The purpose and goal of the CFT Part-time Committee is to advance, through political action and collective bargaining, the interests of contingent faculty in both public and private higher education.
Unemployment benefits A step-by-step guide to applying for unemployment benefits during summer and holiday breaks
Campus Equity Week toolkit Use this toolkit compiled by the CFT Part-Time Committee as a starting point to plan Campus Equity Week activities in your local union.
CFT Issue Paper: Part-Time Faculty explains for a general audience the issues part-time faculty face in the community colleges. (pdf, 2pp)
"Challenge to end Casualization of Academic Labor" a draft report from the CFT Part-time Faculty Committee which accompanied Resolution 18, passed at CFT Convention in 2010.
Retirement Primer for Part-Timers
It is highly unlikely that a part-timer's retirement benefits from teaching will provide enough income for retirement. Nonetheless, participating in some sort of retirement plan is usually better than participating in none at all. To make informed decisions, part-timers should understand their retirement options, understand how their chosen retirement plans work, be able to estimate their benefits from their plans, and understand what, if anything, they can do to increase their retirement benefits. This primer, written by San Francisco part-time instructor Cliff Liehe, attempts to address those issues. Special attention is given to the CalSTRS Defined Benefit Program because a large number of part-timers are members of that retirement plan and because its benefit calculations are complex for part-timers. (pdf, 19pp)
Useful Links
Adjunct Nation
News, opinion, analysis and more for the Adjunct Faculty Nation
California Part-Time Faculty Association (CPFA)
Professional association advocating for part-time faculty statewide
Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor (COCAL)
Integrated network of North-American activisits for part-time and non-tenure track faculty
New Faculty Majority
The national coalition for adjunct and contingent equity
AFT Faculty and College Excellence (FACE)
A national campaign to reverse the crisis in instructional staffing at our nation's colleges and universities by achieving full equity in compensation for contingent faculty members and ensuring that qualified contingent faculty have the opportunity to move into full-time positions as they become available
Coalition on the Academic Workplace (CAW)
A group of higher education associations, disciplinary associations, and faculty organizations committed to addressing issues associated with deteriorating faculty working conditions and their affect on students in the United States
Campaign for the Future of Higher Education (CFHE)
A new grassroots national campaign to support quality higher education launched in January 2011 by leaders of faculty organizations from 21 states
Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor - California (COCAL-CA)
A coalition of activists from faculty organizations and unions representing contingent, non-tenured faculty members in all segments of higher education in California with the goals of coordinating activities to educate the public about the inequities of contingent faculty, promoting legislation, and improving bargaining rights, working conditions and education standards
Faculty Association for California Community Colleges (FACCC)
Information about retirement, unemployment insurance and filing, and, for members, health insurance options
This newsletter published twice during the academic year addresses issues of import to part-time faculty in the community college and UC systems. Read stories online and view back issues.
Download the Part-Time Faculty Issue Paper to get an overview of issues facing adjunct faculty.


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The Kids Bee Happy Children's Franchise Package
For this exercise we are looking at an inexpensive franchise case study.
Firstly what is the business? Click on the video to find out more.
Ann and Joanna's St Albans Franchise
Franchise case study of Mother and daughter team Ann and Joanna-Marie. They had long dreamed of going into business together and were thrilled to come across Kids Bee Happy at a franchise opportunity exhibition.
The start-up costs seemed reasonable and the activity looked both fun and easy to operate. A few weeks later they signed up.
Ann said: "Our very first booking was at a prep school with 70 little boys from the ages of 4 to 11 creating their sand art pictures! It was a challenge but proved great fun and went really well.
"Right from the beginning the franchise back-up has been brilliant. The initial package included a generous amount of materials and the friendly training and guidance gave us confidence.
" But we still had the freedom to build our own business in a style to suit us and our local area. As with any venture you get out what you put in. We have been hectic at times but have also had great flexibility to work the business to fit our lifestyle - no boss to answer to but ourselves!"
Joanna-Marie said: "I take care of all our online marketing while Mum focuses on more traditional ways of letting people know about us. We have our own website, facebook page and twitter account which have been great for keeping people up to date with our public appearances and displaying photos of our events as well as for keeping in touch with contacts in our area.
"We have also succeeded in getting newspaper articles published both when we launched the business and again a few months later when we ran a competition
Ann said: "For example on Jubilee weekend. We were booked on all four days for big events. We achieved our earnings for each day but also got bookings for ongoing private parties.
"We have a base price of £4 a picture which is both affordable for parents and sufficient to give us a good return after allowing for materials and costs. At events we offer a discount price for more than one child doing a picture which increases turnover. "
In this franchise case study they are still in their first year in business the pair have networked and built excellent working relationships with local venues. They hold regular workshops at Butterfly World, a major family attraction in their area as well as in hotels, pubs and coffee shops. Private bookings that have come from these include birthday parties, Christenings, a brownie pack fun day and an after-school club.
"We have also been asked to support a number of charity events and is great to be able to give something back to the community in this way," added Ann.
David Shulkind
Franchise case study 2. David was Kids Bee Happy's first franchisee – he applied the same day as their first franchise recruitment advert went live, and he started his franchise covering the Bury and Salford territories less than 30 days later.
As their earliest adopter David has seen the most change and development in the Kids Bee Happy brand and franchise.
Turning Mentor
David then took all of his Kids Bee Happy experiences and has now turned mentor. He communicates daily by phone, on the forum and in emails with franchisees all over the country, and in particular with new franchisees. David is quite happy to share his experiences of his low's and how he's managed to turn it around by taking the support and help on offer.
At a Glance
Total startup investment of £2,495+VAT
Low monthly marketing support fees - £50 per month
All Equipment, and initial Stock and Materials provided in the startup investment - No additional payments required at startup.
Franchise support, training and coaching provided at startup
Ongoing support and coaching provided for the duration of your franchise
Flexible opportunity
No monthly or annual royalties, management fees, or profit or sales fees payable.
Straightforward business perfect for first time business owners.
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The most effective way to change the future is through the education of the children! Located in beautiful Kandy, this project gives you the opportunity to work with children between the ages of 3 and 5, at a variety of Kindergartens, who are enthusiastic and eager to learn. Often providing free education to the children, the Kindergartens aim to improve the children's future opportunities by developing their level of English. They are well organised and supervised by higher authorities. Participants will take an active role in the preparation and delivery of exciting and meaningful learning opportunities. Primarily, your duty will be to teach the children English but you could also be required to teach other subjects such as music, drama and foreign languages. As part of your role, you will be assisting the teaching staff at the school and occasionally creating teaching plans for the activities you'll be delivering. Any methods you use to encourage the children to learn should be interactive and could include games, puzzles, songs, rhymes or any other media to help them to develop basic pronunciation and knowledge of key vocabulary and phrases.
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Your daily activities will be varied, responsive to the needs of the children and the Kindergartens, and as exciting as you can make them. Each day will include breakfast, lunch and dinner and time to carry out lesson preparations. The tasks you will be carrying out will primarily revolve around teaching English. You'll be assisting the local staff with any day-to-day duties and teaching other subjects including drama, music and foreign languages.


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Yesterday's boys basketball game between St. Paul's School and host Towson Catholic was stopped midway through the first quarter after St. Paul's coach Rick Collins pulled his team off the floor and left the gymnasium after he received three technical fouls.
St. Paul's trailed 7-1 with 3:36 left in the first quarter when Collins was given three technical fouls by official William Vaughan, according to Towson Catholic coach Mike Daniels.
"When I turned around to talk to my kids on the sidelines, he [Collins] pulled his team off the court and left," Daniels said. Collins did not tell Daniels why he took his team off the floor.


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Obviously, the decision to spin-off into film is dependent upon what happens with the TV show. The eighth series is currently experiencing a dip in ratings, and Fox hasn't decided yet whether to make it the final season or not. If another series is commissioned, then a movie will possibly be delayed once more.
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Section of the Grandpont causeway
List Entry Summary
This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended as it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance. This entry is a copy, the original is held by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Name: Section of the Grandpont causeway
List entry Number: 1007486
The monument may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: Oxfordshire
District: Oxford
District Type: District Authority
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: Not applicable to this List entry.
Date first scheduled: 19-Jul-1994
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System: RSM
Asset Groupings
This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings are not part of the official record but are added later for information.
List entry Description
Summary of Monument
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Reasons for Designation
Although a basic network of roads was already in existence as part of the Roman road system, new towns and communication needs led to the construction of an extensive network of new roads throughout England during the medieval period. This network, much of which has now been disturbed or obscured by the modern road system, included causeways, fords and bridges. The Grandpont represents an example of a causeway, few of which now survive in their original form. Although this example has been obscured by later alterations and additions, original fabric is visible from the river whilst partial excavation has demonstrated the survival of substantial archaeological remains beneath the modern road surface. The causeway is thought to have its origins in the Saxon or early Norman period and represents an important element in understanding the layout of early medieval and medieval Oxford. It is one of the very few examples where both detailed archaeological and documentary records are available.
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The monument includes a 500m-long section of the Grandpont causeway which
crosses the Thames floodplain to the south of Oxford.
The causeway is buried beneath the modern line of the Abingdon Road and is
encased in later widening and revetting. However, exposed sections of the
Norman stonework, forming several of the arches and piers which make up the
causeway, can be seen from the river beneath. The earliest phase of the
ragstone causeway was between 3.9m and 4m wide and was constructed as a
continuous linear structure with arches set along its length where river
channels or drainage needs dictated. Within the section of the causeway south
of Folly Bridge and north of White House Road there are eleven arches, six of
which are visible, while the rest have been filled in over the years. The
causeway has been widened on at least two occasions, giving it a modern width
of c.12.5m. It is likely that evidence survives for earlier Saxon or Norman
wooden bridges beneath the Grandpont, while it is known from excavation at 33
St Aldates that a Saxon ford, which preceded the causeway, went out of use and
silted up to the extent that by the late 12th century it was covered with
1.25m of accumulated silt. It is believed that the Grandpont is part of the
`Great Bridge' built by Robert d'Oilly who also built Oxford Castle.
The Folly Bridge, located midway along this section of the Grandpont, also
known as `Friar Bacon's Bridge', is a later medieval feature and included a
six-sided tower with portcullis, drawbridge and heavy gates which provided a
barrier to any enemy approaching the South Gate of the city along the
causeway. This was partially demolished and rebuilt in 1826 having become `so
decayed' by the time of Waterloo (1815) that it was no longer safe. The tower
foundations survive in the river bed. The bridge is listed Grade II.
In addition to the remains visible from the river, evidence for the survival
of the Grandpont has been provided by a number of excavations and observations
using existing manholes and during essential works on service trenches. These
have provided evidence that the structure survives along this 500m section and
beyond, although the majority of observations and the visible remains are
contained in this stretch. Although the original core only measures c.4m wide,
the preservation of the monument depends upon the entire width of the
carriageway (c.12.5m) being included in the scheduling. Excluded from the
scheduling are the 19th-century reconstructed elements of the listed Folly
Bridge, the modern road carriageway and its make-up as well as the drainage
culvert and all existing service trenches which run along the causeway,
although the ground beneath all these features and beneath and around the
service trenches is included in the scheduling.
MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract.
Selected Sources
Books and journals
Durham, B, 'Oxoniensia' in The Thames Crossing at Oxford: Archaeological Studies 1979-82, , Vol. XLIX, (1985), 57-
Durham, B, 'Newsletter' in Oxford: Abingdon Road and Folly Bridge, , Vol. 11, (1981), 129
Colour prints taken from punt, SCHOFIELD, J., Field visit photographs from SM file, (1992)
Discussion of O.A.U. work on sites, JEFFERY, P.P., Discussion between B. Durham and P. Jeffery, (1992)
PRN 6358, CAO, Folly Bridge, (1987)
Title: Plan of Folly Bridge and Granpont Source Date: 1590 Author: Publisher: Surveyor: Plan in Brasenose College Archives
National Grid Reference: SP 51448 05457
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It is no secret that I love to cook and it has been my longtime dream to take professional cooking classes. Unfortunately, due to my busy work and grad school schedule, I was not able to achieve this dream for the longest time. Last year, when Matt and I moved to Denver, I suddenly found myself with plenty of free time on my hands and I immediately signed up for cooking classes.
I signed up for "Classic Techniques: Essentials" levels 1 and 2 at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts. This is an 8 weeks course that would meet once a week for almost 4 hours in the evening. In these classes we covered basic foundations of cooking and cuisine from French and Italian perspective taught by professional cooks. Beware, lots of tasty pictures below. Please note, no recipes posted.
Many people believe that cooking is a process of following written recipes. Knowledgeable cooks, on the other hand, are able to prepare foods without written recipes because they have a firm understanding of basic principles and techniques. These classes provide you with a foundation of cooking techniques from knife skills and butchery to functions of various ingredients and many ways of cooking them all accompanied with a variety of tasty sauces.
On our first day we learned how to blanch vegetables and shrimp and make omelets. Sounds easy, right? I mean, anybody can make an omelette, right? Oh I was so wrong. We learned how to make a three egg omelette using a classic french recipe perfected by famous chefs such as Jacques Pépin or Julia Child. A main takeaway, NEVER brown your omelette.
In addition, we learned a ton of information about eggs: facts, structure, quality, color, safety, buying, grading, size. Eggs have been called "the cement that holds the castle of cuisine together" and according to a legend, real chef should be able to cook an egg 100 different ways.
We learned one of those ways during our first class: Vacherin – macerated fruits in french meringue baskets topped with creme anglaise. We also learned differences between French, Swiss and Italian types of meringue. After more than 3 hours of slaving in the kitchen, our evening is completed by a sit down dinner of our creations accompanied by wines.
We learned how to make our own pasta – that was fun. We learned and had to memorize new glossary – not as much fun. Brunoise, chiffonade, dice, etuve, supreme cut, oblique cut, mise en place, bouquuet garni, flambe, etuve, sear…
All worth it at the end when rewarded with poached chicken and fresh pasta fettuccini in a vegetable stock with grapefruit cut supreme style topped with candid zest and chiffonade of basil.
We used a real wood burning oven to make our chewy and crusty breads and garlicky croutons.
We got our hands really dirty while learning various ways of filleting the fish.
We learned how to select and emulsify ingredients which would results in finger licking sauces. Of course, not forgetting to do a taste test at the end. Grilled fish and asparagus with mojo & romesco sauces and quinoa salad.
And what would a cooking class be without learning how to bake a chocolate souffle! I would have to dedicate a whole blog post to an art and science of baking a perfect souffle – one that is barely cooked with a soft center, standing high and even.
Through out all our classes, we learned an absolutely enormous amount of information about all the ingredients we worked with. We learned how to chose the right virgin olive oil, which oils or butters to cook with, how to make your ghee, how to read food labels, how to create perfect marriages of spices and herbs, which salts to use to dress up your dish (black lava, pink Himalayan, Kosher, Maldon flakes, smoked salt and etc.), even how to grow your own oyster mushrooms.
Level 2 classes were heavily focused on seafood and meat preparations.
Here prepared are seared scallops with tarragon red pepper coulis and grilled asparagus.
Venetian spiced duck breast topped with apple gastrique.
This time we accompanied our meal with our own in-house made lemon sorbet Sgroppino instead of wine. Sgroppino is a traditional Venetian dessert consisting Prosecco poured over sorbet.
We got to work with and taste many different meats: chicken, beef, lamb, duck, and even venison.
Roasted rack of venison topped wild mushrooms and mustard cherry mostarda with a side of creamy farrotto.
Never forgetting to accompany every meal with a dessert. Creme brulee was my favorite. Did you know that one way to tell if you got a perfect creme brulee is by seeing if your french vanilla seeds are evenly distributed and have not sunken to the bottom. If you get one, where vanilla seeds are on the bottom, send it back to the kitchen. I am turning into a foodie snob.
Our first experience of food is usually how it looks; thus, the art of food presentation was heavily emphasized with every dish.
We roasted leg of lamb in our wood cracking oven.
We learned how to prepare a wide variety of grains, this time focusing on french lentils.
We learned about cheeses and how to partner them with pickles, jams, nuts. We got our hands wet and dirty by making our own mozzarella cheese from cheese curds and stretched and kneaded it until it was a perfect ball of creamy soft mozzarella cheese.
These cooking classes have completely changed my perception and understanding of food. I walked out with extreme appreciation of ingredients and new profound love of cooking. This was one of the best and unforgettable experiences!


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"Books are a uniquely portable magic" -Stephen King
Books Can Take You Places
Come on by the Library for Your Next good Read
"Be awesome! Be a book nut!" -Dr. Suess
Book Signing By Michael Bowen
Michael grew up in Apache since he was 5 and graduated from Apache in 2008. His families are the Roses and Rowans and his parents are Scott and Taci Rose.
Michael worked in Apache for several years after high school, and then moved to Lawton to work and attend Cameron University. His writings deal with spiritual matters and learning to know and accept oneself, in both the good and the bad qualities.
Connect with Michael on his Facebook Page >
Book Signing: When & Where
- Saturday – September 10th
- 10 am to Noon at The Apache Public Library
$1.00 per book sold online or in person will be donated to Lawton/Ft. Sill veteran's center.
Blood Drive: Tuesday, August 16
Donate blood and get good things in return!
Apache Community Blood Drive
When and Where
- Tuesday, August 16
- 3 to 6 pm
- Bohard Building
Donor Goodies
Donors get 2 free tickets to the OKC zoo AND a really cute t-shirt.
Quilt Fundraiser
Don't miss out on your chance to win this beautiful, Apache-themed quilt! Plus, you'll be helping out the library. Come by the library for your shot to win.
1 chance for $1.00 or 6 chances for $5.00
Summer Reading Theme for 2016
Community Partners
The Comanche Community Center offers programs and activities for Comanche youth, adults and seniors throughout the year. You can find out more info by calling the center at 580-588 9400.
Stumped with a health or medical question?
Sometimes it's hard to know if the information you find on the web is trustworthy. Or, what if you just can't find what you need?
Ask an Info Pro from the OU Health Science Center Library for guidance. 3 ways:
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You get to talk with a real person who knows the medical information ropes.
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Why We Love Books
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." -Dr. Seuss
Excellent 2015 Summer Reading Program
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Our fun and safe indoor playground facility was designed for families with young children in mind. Our goal at IFA Indoor Playground is to create a fun, safe, environment filled with a variety of entertaining games and learning experiences for children of all ages. The IFA Indoor Playground staff is here to educate, interact and keep children entertained in a rich environment full of fun interactive activities and learning experiences. We have comfortable sitting areas for parents and offer an assortment of food, snacks and drinks available.
IFA's Interactive Indoor Playground is just a short drive away from Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, King City and Toronto. IFA's Indoor Playground facility has interactive games, disco dancing and a Karaoke room, as well as a baby zone specifically designed for children under 2 years of age.
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When your child outgrows the IFA Baby Zone our specially trained staff will slowly introduce and help them explore the rest of the Indoor Playground.
Introducing the Interactive Game Centre
IFA's Indoor Playground has new and exciting technology available to help stimulate children's imaginations. They will be exposed to interactive playgrounds that give them access to touch capable games. Our interactive games are a wonderful way to introduce children to technology while their parents observe the influence it has on their education.
High End Video Games Made Readily Available
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IFA offers a variety of activities for children who have an interest in music. With areas dedicated to dance and Karaoke, kids can enjoy popular songs from their favourite artists. Under the close supervision of their parents, and our trusted staff, kids will have an endless amount of fun.
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Offering different birthday party options IFA is prepared to accommodate our guests if they wish to plan a party for their children. Give your children a fun and memorable birthday, they'll get to try new games and interact with other children as our experienced staff walks them through the facility. Parents will also enjoy watching their children have fun interacting with our advanced gaming systems.
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IFA's Indoor Playground is dedicated to providing parents and children with what they need to have a fun and positive learning experience. For those of you who plan on visiting we recommend an extra pair of socks, for both children and parents. As for snacks we ask that if you are going to bring your own please bring peanut free items.
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Citroening wrote:CitroJim wrote:Aww, it won't be the same without the BX contingent present Mark
There were only three BXs there last year Jim!
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Gosh Was that a year ago Franklin? Time flies...
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(d. 1934?) Believed to be the original founder of the Nation of Islam. Preached Islam as the true identity of African-Americans. Recognized by followers as the Great Mahdi (savior) who came to bring the message of salvation to African-Americans. Later considered by followers to be divine. Taught followers that they were not Americans and therefore owed no allegiance to the state. Disappeared mysteriously in 1934.
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ISP Issues Reminder to MotoristsPosted:
EFFINGHAM, IL -The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists that warmer weather means an increase in motorcycle traffic. "Motorists should be aware of the increased presence of motorcycle riders and be prepared to share the road with them. By driving defensively, motorists and motorcyclists can prevent an unnecessary tragedy from occurring on Illinois roads," said ISP District Twelve Commander, Rick Britton. The following are tips for motorists and motorcyclists this riding season:
For motorists
· One of the most frequent themes in accidents involving cars and motorcycles is visibility; the motorist did not see the motorcycle. As a result one of the most common accidents involving cars and motorcycles occurs as a result of a vehicle turning in front of a motorcycle.
· Motorcycles are often being overlooked. They are smaller and move differently, they are often not seen or recognized in traffic by other motorists. Look twice for motorcyclists.
· Never tailgate a motorcyclist. Allow at least two seconds following distance between you and the motorcycle in front of you.For motorcyclists
· Take some time to reacquaint yourself with your bike. Practice basic techniques such as braking, shifting, turning and swerving in an empty parking lot or other safe area before going on the road.
· Remember at this time of the year there may be large amounts of sand on the road left over from winter. Potholes can be extremely dangerous to a motorcycle and are also more common in the early spring.
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Inmate population in the U.S. grew 2.9 percent last year, to almost 2.1 million, with one of every 75 men living in prison or jail, the Associated Press reports. The U.S. Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics attributes much of the increase to get-tough policies enacted during the 1980s and '90s, including mandatory drug sentences, "three-strikes-and-you're-out" laws for repeat offenders, and "truth-in-sentencing" laws that restrict early releases.
Attorney General John Ashcroft said the report shows the success of efforts to take hard-core criminals off the streets. "It is no accident that violent crime is at a 30-year low while prison population is up," he said. "Violent and recidivist criminals are getting tough sentences while law-abiding Americans are enjoying unprecedented safety." Vincent Schiraldi of the Justice Policy Institute said prison populations are continuing to grow "almost as if they are on autopilot, regardless of their high costs and disappointing crime-control impact." There were 715 inmates for every 100,000 U.S. residents at midyear in 2003, up from 703 a year earlier. The U.S. incarceration rate tops the world, says The Sentencing Project, which promotes alternatives to prison. That compares with a rate of 169 per 100,000 residents in Mexico, 116 in Canada and 143 for England and Wales.
Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62191-2004May28.html