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Winter vernissage in Süßen
Edition Strassacker sent out invitations on Saturday, 7 November, to a winter vernissage right where the art is created – at the gallery and art foundry in Süssen. EXPERIENCE ART AT FIRST HAND was the motto – and true to these words, it turned out to be a very extraordinary evening.
In the course of the vernissage, our guests had an opportunity to experience the creation of art at first hand. The more than twenty artists on hand provided insights into their work in a personal dialogue. At the same time, there was an opportunity to experience the individual steps of expert craftsmanship live in the workshops of the Kunstgießerei Strassacker art foundry.
The high point of the vernissage was the creation of a joint artwork entitled "Winter Warmth", which was thereafter put up for auction and brought in € 4,500. The proceeds went to the in-patient hospice in Göppingen.
All this was made possible to Günter Schwarz, who bought the joint artwork at the auction. Now it has found a place for itself in the offices of ETG Entsorgung- + Transport GmbH & Co. When he received his invitation to the vernissage, Günter Schwarz at first thought nothing of it, and at the vernissage itself there was only a 2m x 2.40m blank canvas hanging on the wall. "Then it started at € 500, and at first I only watched," Schwarz reports. When he learned that the proceeds of the auction were destined for the hospice, he spontaneously decided to join in.

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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee currently consists of former Treasurers of FAECTOR. The primary function of the Audit Committee is to help and assist the Treasurer of the board of FAECTOR whenever necessary.
The Audit Committee 2017-2018 consists of the following members:
- Jeroen Wernekinck - Treasurer 2015-2016
- Wouter Hustinx - Treasurer 2016-2017


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Missouri Festivals
Jan 1 2011King's Ball - Ste. Genevieve
Period dress ball held annually to choose the king and queen of Ste. Genevieve. Hours: 8 p.m. - Midnight
Jan 27 2018Step Back in Time Winter Festival - Jamesport
A festival with the theme of old-time arts, crafts and games of years gone by.
Jan 28 2018Felix Valle's Birthday Open House - Ste. Genevieve
This afternoon open house celebrates the birthday of Felix Vallé, a prominent resident of early Ste. Genevieve. Vallé, born in 1800, occupied the home ... more »
Mar 10 2018Snake Saturday Parade - North Kansas City
Snake Saturday is the largest Irish Festival in the area, with near 100,000 participants in the two day event. Snake Saturday begins on Friday evenin ... more »
Mar 24 - 25 2018Brigadoon in the Valley - Celtic Fest - Arcadia
Scottish and Irish music, vendors and food, Scottish games competition and bagpiping school.
Mar 29 - 1 2018Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival - Charleston
Join us each year in April for the Dogwood-Azalea Festival! Tour the 6 mile Dogwood-Azalea Trail and experience our magnificent dogwoods and azaleas a ... more »
Mar 31 - 22 2018Spring Fling Weekends - Eureka
April - May - Planned activities, visits from Yogi Bear, free mini-golf, $10 off Six Flags tickets.
Apr 14 2018Old Drum Day Festival - Warrensburg
This annual event plays host to local and regional artists and crafters. Entertainment throughout the day. Dog Olympics, Old Drum Dog Pageant, Vendo ... more »
Apr 14 2018Annual Flower & Garden Festival - Independence
Yard-and garden-related items for sale from booths, combined with City's Arbor Day activities.
Apr 19 - 21 2018Annual Dogwood Festival - Camdenton
Fun for the whole family! Carnival, food and craft booths, parade through downtown. Music on stage.
Apr 20 - 22 2018Excelsior Springs Gatsby Days - Excelsior Springs
Gatsby Days Celebration includes a Roarin' Twenties Black Bottom Ball at the historic Elms Resort Hotel (Friday), the Annual Hickory Stick Golf Tourna ... more »
Apr 20 - 22 2018Owensville SpringFest - Owensville
The festival is scheduled for weekend activities each year in the middle of April. The Springfest, a celebration of Spring, involves the schools ... more »
Apr 28 2018Annual Pierce City Arts Festival 2017 - Pierce City
STAY TUNED FOR A NEW FESTIVAL DATE FOR 2017! POSSIBLY APRIL 29 2017. ANNUAL PIERCE CITY ARTS FESTIVAL, MAY 14, 2016 The annual Pierce City Art ... more »
Route 66 World of Music Festival - Halltown
Bluegrass, gospel, old time country music festival, jam sessions, workshops, open stage, 30-amp electric, hot showers, modern resterooms, dump station ... more »
22nd Annual Mushroom Festival - Richmond
Children's activities, parade, largest norel mushroom contest and 125 craft booths.
Self-proclaimed, "Mushroom Captial of the World."
Apr 15 2018Annual May Procession at St. Mary's of the Barrens - Perryville
The procession begins in the front of the Shrine Church at 3;30 p.m. and proceeds to the grotto.
Apr 20 - 21 2018Mayfest - Perryville
Parade, carnival, craft fair, bed races, 5-K run, tractor and car show and live entertainment.
Apr 21 2018El Dorado Springs Historical Celebration - El Dorado Springs
Spring re-opening of museum (built in 1882) with pioneer demonstrations, entertainment, soapbox derby, spelling bee, sausage and biscuit feed. ... more »
Apr 21 2018Apple Blossom Festival - St. Joseph
Share the spirit of St. Joseph's annual rite of spring. Highlights of this citywide festival include concerts, dances and the ever popular parade. ... more »
Apr 26 - 28 2018Annual Bluegrass Spring Festival - Steelville
Covered stage; bring lawn chairs; show will be held rain or shine. Canoeing, horseback riding and swimming pool.
Apr 27 - 28 2018Osage Heritage Days - Laurie
Closed-drum dancing by the Osage Indians, historical speakers, a history museum, kids games, food booths, pony rides, and craft booths.
Apr 27 - 29 2018Dent County Spring Festival - Salem
Food, concessions, carnival and entertainment.
Apr 27 - 29 2018Azalea Festival - Fredericktown
Springtime fun, including arts & crafts, carnival rides, 5-K run, contests, music, and more. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Apr 28 - 29 2018Pomme De Terre Rendezvous - Hermitage
Pre 1840's Encampment, Black Powder Shoot, Hand Crafted Arts and Crafts. 2 Day Event with live music, food and fun camaraderie. Location: Ou ... more »
Apr 28 2018Annual Ozark Day - Eminence
Pancake breakfast, lawnmower race, boat race, parade, crafts, auction, karaoke, reenactment, concessions, art show and evening street dance.
Apr 28 - 27 2018Spring Fling Weekends - Eureka
April - May - Planned activities, visits from Yogi Bear, free mini-golf, $10 off Six Flags tickets.
Apr 28 2018May Fest - Blackwater
2nd Saturday. Booths of antiques, crafts, food, plants, candles, collectibles, western attire, jewelry will be lining the sidewalks.
May 4 - 6 2018Valley of Flowers Festival - Florissant
A citywide festival celebrated yearly since its start in 1963, featuring professional theatre performances for families, arts & crafts, food, parade, ... more »
May 5 - 6 2018May Days Festival - Jamesport
A weekend filled with a flea market, craft show, car show, pony full, buggy rides and good food. Craft Show in both schools (Saturday only). Car Show ... more »
May 5 2018Butter Day - Mansfield
The second Saturday in May is Butter Day. The Lions Club sponsors this annual spring celebration, to recognize the area's heritage of being a leading ... more »
May 5 2018Anderson Berry Festival - Anderson
The event is a celebration of the history of the strawberry industry in Anderson. During the early to mid 20th century, the area was known as "the s ... more »
May 11 - 13 2018Maifest - Hermann
Maifest weekend begins Friday evening at the Hermann City Park, and the evening is traditionally a homecoming night of sorts, a time for Hermannites t ... more »
May 11 - 13 2018Missouri Annual Chuckwagon Races - Bloomfield
Memorial Weekend - 65 Teams of racing horses and mules compete at breathtaking speeds in various wagons such as the buckboard and classic wagon. Call ... more »
May 12 - 13 2018Festival De Le Nouvelle France - Ste. Genevieve
French festival with lectures, encampments, food and entertainment.
May 16 - 17 2018Cabela's King Kat Tournamnet - New Madrid
An outdoor festival including a fishing tournament, archery competition, skeetshoot, and craft fair all in the Riverfront Park area in downtown. There ... more »
May 20 - 23 2018Emmett Kelly Clown Festival - Houston
Arts & Crafts, parade, carnival, street performers, big top and clown school. A gathering for clowns and people who love them.
May 24 - 27 2018Country Days - Farmington
Join us for a fun weekend for the whole family at the annual Country Days festival. You'll enjoy exhibits and crafts, outdoor entertainment, great mu ... more »
May 13 - 15 2018Anchor Festival - Centralia
Carnival, concessions, continuous stage entertainment, car and tractor show, fun run, anchor dirving, 3-on-3 basketball and softball tournament. ... more »
May 16 - 20 2018Springfest - Sikeston
Family fun is calling. Carnival rides and nightly entertainment highlight this five-day event.
May 19 2018Annual Old-Tyme Country Festival - Williamsville
Crafters, storytellers, old-tyme games, tour grist mill with western wheel bubble spring, one day only.
May 19 2018Old Dillard Town Picnic - Davisville
Recapture the spirit of an old-fashoined town picnic with craft demonstrations, food and period music at this picturesque location.
May 19 - 20 2018Monroe City Fly-In - Monroe City
Two-day event consisting of baby shows, airplane rides, hot-air balloons, food games and visiting pilots.
May 19 2018112th Annual Strawberry Festival - Bridgeton
Fun for the entire family! live entertainment, handmade crafts, food booths, children's carnival, volleyball tournament and live quilt auction. ... more »
May 23 - 27 2018Frontier Holidays - Albany
Festival featuring arts & crafts exhibits; youth and adult contests and musical performances; carnival; food and game booths.
May 25 - 26 2018Muddy Water BBQ Festival - Hannibal
The Pops Club is happy to announce their annual "MUDDY WATER BBQ FESTIVAL". Two days of music, bbq, games, washer tournament, bike show, much, much mo ... more »
May 26 2018Strawberry Festival at Vaile Mansion - Independence
Antiques, crafts, carriage rides, vintage cars, music, entertainment, food, ice cream and strawberry treats.
May 26 - 27 2018Strawberry Festival - Kimmswick
The Kimmswick festival season gets its official start the 1st full weekend in June with the Strawberry Festival. If you love strawberries then this is ... more »
May 26 2018Fleur-De-Lis Market - St. Charles
The Frenchtown District activities include antiques, collectibles, artists, exhibitors, food and beverage booths, street dancing, music, kids Korner a ... more »
May 30 - 2 2018Bushwhacker Days - Nevada
A dynamic carnival concourse street fair, crafts festival, car show, games, contests and concessions. Full-scale live entertainment throughout event. ... more »
Jun 1 - 3 2018Route 66 Summerfest - Rolla
This is a family oriented festival held in downtown Rolla. During the festival you and your family will enjoy classic cars, food, musical entertainme ... more »
Jun 2 2018Truman Heritage Days - Lamar
Celebrate America's 33rd President. There will be crafts, food, live music and a spectacular fireworks display for the grand finale.
Jun 2 - 3 2018St. Mary's Annual Old-Fashioned Festival (picnic) - Pierce City
St. Mary's 28th Annual Old-Fashioned Festival is set for June 4 and 5, 2016. There will be fun for everyone with great food, music, games and lots of ... more »
Jun 2 - 3 2018Ozark Craft and Fun Festival - Patterson
This weekend festival features handmade crafts, old-time games and activities, music and food. Held in one of the prettiest state parks in Missouri. ... more »
Jun 2 2018Annual Newburg Days and Civil War Living History - Newburg
Something for everyone!! Parade, auction, soapbox derby, vendors and lots of great food!! Live blue grass entertainment in the morning. Parade led by ... more »
Jun 2 2018Appellation Day - Wine Festival - Augusta
Celebrating the anniversary of Augusta becoming America's first wine district (Napa Valley is second.) Free Wine Tasting and Free Concerts. 11 a.m. ... more »
Jun 2 2018Old Tyme Picnic - Eureka
Come enjoy live music,antique vehicles, old fashioned games, booths, crafts, and good plain fun! Food available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting ... more »
Jun 2 2018The Taste of Local Missouri Osage County - Linn
The Missouri River Bluffs Association will be hosting a series of 6 farmers' market festivals in Mid-Missouri. Join us for local food, local wine a ... more »
Jun 6 - 9 2018Jubilee Days - Warsaw
This festival is designed for good old fashion family fun! Jubilee Days attracts thousands to the Warsaw area. There is something for everyone. Th ... more »
Jun 6 - 9 2018Belton Community Days - Belton
Three-day community celebration. Booths, carnival, parade at 10:00am, fireworks, entertainment, car show, business fair train rides, contests and good ... more »
Jun 7 - 10 2018Heritage Days - Boonville
Parade, arts & crafts, antiques, carnival, wine garden, classic car show; historic tours, dog show, quilt show, and Miss Heritage Days Pageant. ... more »
Jun 8 - 9 2018Juneteenth Celebration - Hannibal
Activities include a three-on-three basketball tournament, music, singing, performers, food and much more.
Jun 9 2018Heritage Days - Lamar
Experience life in the 1800s through interpreters performing storytelling crafts and activities.
Jun 15 - 16 2018Old-Time Music - Ozark Heritage Festival - West Plains
Celebration of Ozarks culture. Fiddlers, dancers, old-time musicians of national, regional and local renown. Storytellers, artisans demonstrating and ... more »
Jun 16 2018Lake Fest - Lee's Summit
This incredible night is designed for the entire family to enjoy. Lake Fest features live music, one of the areas largest water balloon contests, game ... more »
Jun 16 2018Juneteenth Celebration - Higginsville
This is a free, fun, family-oriented annual event. Juneteenth or June 19 is the oldest observance of the end of slavery in the United States. Activiti ... more »
Jun 16 2018The Taste of Local Missouri Moniteau County - California
The Missouri River Bluffs Association will be hosting a series of 6 farmers' market festivals in Mid-Missouri. Join us for local food, local wine a ... more »
Jun 19 2018French Veilee Candlelight Evening - Ste. Genevieve
Evening program features French music, folk dancing demonstrations, and folk tales, along with candlelight tours from 7 to 9 p.m.
Jun 22 - 24 2018Waterfest - Excelsior Springs
Celebrating the history of Excelsior Springs. Arts, crafts, food, games, music and rides. Fun for the entire family.
Hume Fair - Nevada
Activities include: ice cream social, gospel music, horseshoe pitching, parade, baby contest, car show, arts and crafts, rodeo and street dance.t ... more »
Old-Fashioned Agency Picnic - Agency
Three days of activities, beginning with a tractor pull on Friday and ending with a garden tractor pull on Sunday.
Jul 4 2009Carver Day Celebration - Diamond
This commemorative day to celebrate the establishment of George Washington Carver National Monument will include educational programs, gospel music, s ... more »
Jul 3 2017Children's Day at Fort Osage - Sibley
Experience the simple pleasures enjoyed by children of long ago. Hoop, marbles, stilts, gunnysack races and pie-eating contests.
Jun 15 - 17 2018Old Mining Town Days - Granby
Three day, 4th of July picnic that draws thousands of visitors for a slice of pure Americana.
Jun 15 2018Chamber of Commerce Funfest - Portageville
Full day of arts & crafts, food, beauty pageants, entertainment, and the annual funfest raffle, ending with spectacular fireworks display at dusk. ... more »
Jun 16 2018Super Saturday - Tipton
Game, barbecue, family fun for all ages, volleyball and basketball.
Jun 18 2018Gerald Community Picnic - Gerald
12:00 noon parade leading to fairground. Food, attractions, games, prizes and live music in evening, 12:01 p.m. till 10 p.m.. Free parking.
Jun 22 - 25 2018Annual Fourth of July/Sweetcorn Festival - East Prairie
The festival celebrates the nation's birthday and the local sweet corn harvest with a parade, cycling tour, fireworks and other activities.
Jun 27 - 1 2018National Tom Sawyer Days - Hannibal
This family-fun festival includes fence painting, frog jumping, mud volleyball, arts & crafts, live entertainment, fireworks and much more.
Jul 1 2018Sunday at Montauk - Salem
Visitors can view crafts, exhibits and demonstrations and enjoy bluegrass, folk, and country musicians and dancers. Bring a lawn chair.
Jul 5 - 8 2018Mark Twain Old Thrashers Reunion - Paris
*Early Day Gas Engine & Farm Tractor Displays *Large & Small Saw Mills in Operation *Large & Small Steam Engines in Operation * Civil War Reenactments ... more »
Jul 7 - 8 2018Sunflower Festival - Clarksville
Fields, gardens, and containers throughout the town are filled with SUNFLOWERS and provide a background for this festival. During the days of full b ... more »
Jul 12 - 14 2018Founders Day Picnic - El Dorado Springs
Local and Nashville entertainment, carnival, turtle races, merchandise, food and game booths, baby crawl, frog jumping, hulahoop contests and more. ... more »
Jul 13 - 14 2018July Summer Festival - Jamesport
Two days Parade, 4H Events, Flea Market, Tractor Show. Fun for the entire family.
Jul 20 - 21 2018Strotherfest - Lee's Summit
A celebration of community and family. Food, craft booths, games, car show, and entertainment. Noon-midnight. Holy Spirit Catholic Church. 8:00AM - 1 ... more »
Jul 21 2018Old Settlers Day - Waynesville
Old Settlers Day is celebrated the last Saturday in July which has a full weekend. The Old Stagecoach Stop sponsors this Old Settlers Day. It is the o ... more »
Jul 26 - 29 2018Dent County Fall Festival - Salem
Exhibits, flea market, crafts, demonstrations, car show, and entertainment.
Jul 21 - 22 2018St. Patrick's Fiesta - St. Joseph
The Fiesta begins with a queen coronation dance. Festivities continue throughout the weekend with a midway and booths featuring American and authenti ... more »
Jul 24 2018Blue Springs National Night Out Against Crime - Blue Springs
Free food and fun for the whole family! Live entertainment and games will be provided as well as family-friendly information about crime prevention, ... more »
Jul 26 - 28 2018Winter Texan Shindig - Lake Ozark
Join us for fun, socializing, karaoke and live entertainment this weekend.
Aug 3 - 5 2018Trails West - St. Joseph
One of the largest art festivals in Northwest Missouri. Celebrate St. Jo's unique cultural heritage. More than 150 years of history condensed into thr ... more »
Aug 3 - 6 2018Jesse James Days - Pineville
Aug 4 - 5 2018ERNTE FEST - Mt. Vernon
The Ernte Fest, which stands for "End of the Harvest," is held the third weekend of August in Freistatt, a small farming community southwest of Mt. Ve ... more »
Aug 4 - 5 2018Savannah Summer Fest - Savannah
Festival features something for everyone from the craft show to 3-on-3 basketball, to a car show and more.
Aug 9 - 12 2018Parkville Days River Fest - Parkville
Annual arts and crafts festival, parade, food, entertainment, carnival and rides.
Aug 10 - 12 2018Festival of the Little HIlls - St. Charles
The largest festival of the year, drawing more than 300,000 visitors over the 3-day weekend. Activities include over 300 craft booths, with some demon ... more »
Aug 11 2018Railroad Days - Crocker
Many great activities celebrating the railroad; parade, music, vendors and lots of food! Miss Crocker is crowned following the parade.
Aug 11 2018Heartsfield Hoedown 2003 Music Festival - Lesterville
Enjoy camping, floating and live music by the river and under the stars on Labor Day Weekend! The legendary band Heartsfield, known as the Grateful De ... more »
Aug 12 - 14 2018Odessa Puddle Jumper Days - Odessa
Street festival features carnival, games, entertainment, arts & crafts and food. Names for "Puddle Jumper" locomotive, a part of Odessa's railroad his ... more »
Aug 15 - 18 2018Howdy Neighbor Days - Pierce City
Annual festival at the South Park (Pierce City Park) in Pierce City, Missouri. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY FRIDAY 6 P.M. to 11 P.M. ... more »
Aug 17 - 19 2018Wabash Days -- 2013 - Wentzville
Friday, August 23 05:00pm-11:00pm Saturday, August 24 12:00pm-11:00pm Sunday, August 25 12:00pm-06:00pm Looking for some end of summer fun? Y ... more »
Aug 19 - 25 2018Lexington Community Fair - Lexington
All the fun and excitement of an old-fashioned country fair!
Aug 22 - 25 2018Harvest Festival - Steelville
Home town crafts, food, fun and parade at 1:30.
Aug 23 - 25 2018Republic Fall Festival - Republic
This year's festival will include new rides and games provided by Fun Time Shows. Bingo will be back, with opportunities to play every night of the ... more »
Aug 24 - 27 2018Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival - Independence
This premier annual festival on historic Independence Square features more than 400 crafters/vendors and more than 100 food booths, free local and nat ... more »
Aug 24 - 25 2018Jaycee Soybean Festival - Mexico
Crafters, parade, and entertainment in the historic Village Square. Events include a Car and Bike Show & Shine, the Mexico Idol singing contest, parad ... more »
Schell City Fall Festival - Nevada
A weekend full of exciting events. Races, parade, street dance and food.
Walker Fun Days - Nevada
Celebrate Walker's Annual Fun Days! Activities include games, craft booths, music, street dance, tractor pull and much more!
Bronaugh Fall Festival - Nevada
A day full of fun! Parade, free concert, various booths, set-ups and games for youth.
Old Fashioned Saturday Night - Rock Port
Main St. is lined with games, rides, food, activities and contests for all ages. Just like the good old days.
Plattsburg Fall Festival - Plattsburg
The 36th annual "just for fun" festival features a large three-day carnival on downtown streets. A one-day outdoor crafts/flea market.
Aug 16 - 18 2018Concordia Fall Festival - Concordia
The 100+-year-old German Festival hosts three parades, entertainment, carnival, exhibits, quilts, farm products, flowers and more.
Aug 17 - 18 2018First Annual Black River Christian Music Festival - Lesterville
Enjoy camping, floating and live Christian music by the river and under the stars! A two day festival, many of the Midwest's finest contemporary Chris ... more »
Aug 23 2018Chief Sarcoxie Days - Sarcoxie
Second Weekend - Fall festival with food booths, carnival, parade, live music, exhibits, crafts,livestock show, contests, tractor pull, and more. ... more »
Aug 24 - 25 2018Annual Grape & Fall Festival - Hollister
The Annual Hollister Grape & Fall Festival will be held on historic Downing Street, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The G ... more »
Aug 25 2018Prairie Day Celebration - Diamond
A celebration of life on the Missouri prairie. Prairie walks, wagon rides, basket weaving, candle-making, Dutch-oven cooking and numerous other activi ... more »
Aug 25 - 27 2018Labor Day Harvest Picnic - Clinton
Entertainment, parade, car show, crafters, carnival.
Aug 25 2018New Lebanon Festival - Bunceton
Annual event held in the relaxing rural New Lebanon Historic District. The village will feature free musical entertainment in and around the 1860 Cumb ... more »
Aug 25 2018Anniversary of Montauk Mill - Salem
Come celebrate the anniversary of our historic gristmill. A corn-grinding demonstration, antique equipment display, mill tours and live entertainment ... more »
Aug 30 - 1 2018Cole Camp Fair - Cole Camp
Street fair with beautiful parade of floats, carnival on midway, free stage entertainment, exhibits, beer garden, teen garden, adult and children's ga ... more »
Aug 31 - 2 2018Southside Fall Festival and Rodeo - St. Joseph
Bust loose at the Southside Fall Festival and Rodeo! Food booths, crafts, entertainment and a great parade. Annually the third weekend.
Aug 31 - 9 2018Jesse James Festival - Kearney
Rodeo, BBQ contest, Demolition Derby, Territorial Shoot, Little Miss & Mister, Crafts, Food Rodeo, Activities, Kruisin' Kearney, Mud Volleyball, and ... more »
Aug 31 - 1 2018Lebanon Farm Festival - Lebanon
Vendors from across the state feature farm equipment, tractor display, crafts, toy tractors and petting zoo. Great for the whole family.
Aug 31 - 2 2018Slater Fall Festival - Slater
Carnival, crafts, cattle show, antique tractors and grandstand.
Aug 31 - 2 2018Knox County Corn Festival - Edina
Held annually the weekend after Labor Day. In Edina, MO. Starts Fri. nite @ 5:30pm and run thru Sun. afternoon with Grand Prize Drawing @ 3:)) p.m. ... more »
Sep 1 2018The Electric City Autumnfest - Butler
Handmade crafts and artwork, demonstrations, food and entertainment on the historic Butler Square.
Sep 1 - 2 2018Chautauqua in the Park - Chillicothe
Juried arts & crafts festival. Entertainment, food, storytelling, farmers market and petting zoo.
Sep 1 2018Annual Lake Area Fall Festival - Osage Beach
Osage Beach celebrates the Fall season with the Annual Fall Festival. There will be food, crafts, entertainment and childrens activities. The children ... more »
Sep 1 2018Crush Festival - Rocheport
Come celebrate harvest with us! It is a day filled with great wine, food and grape stomping fun for the whole family. Activities will include live mus ... more »
Sep 1 2018Heritage Day - Houston
Crafts, contest, entertainment, Little Miss & Miss Heritage Contest, antique/classic tractor show, various demonstrations.
Sep 1 2018Champ Clark Heritage Festival - Bowling Green
Fun event with a parade, crafts, youth entertainment, live music and food. Events for all ages.
Sep 5 - 8 2018Annual Grape and Fall Festival - St. James
A celebration of the grape harvest with parade, fair, arts and crafts, entertainment, demo derby, motorcross and street market.
Sep 6 - 8 2018Seymour Apple Festival - Seymour
The Apple Festival is totally FREE...no admission to get in or anything; but what you eat, drawings or crafts you buy. The weekend is open outside eve ... more »
Sep 6 - 9 2018Laura Ingalls Wilder Festival - Mansfield
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Festival, or "Wilder Days", as it's also called, has been celebrated in Mansfield since 1973. The festival is held on Saturda ... more »
Sep 6 - 9 2018Missouri State Corn Husking Festival - Marshall
This event has been a tradition in Marshall since 1927. Come enjoy the rodeo, flea market, draft horse pull, petting zoo, baby contest, battle of the ... more »
Sep 6 - 27 2018Sunset Festival - Mexico
Village Square Association's "Sunset Festival", for all Thursday's in the month of September, on the downtown square in Mexico. Activities include car ... more »
Sep 7 - 8 2018Dixon Cow Days - Dixon
A 2 day festival featuring a parade, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, and the opportunity to win 1 of 3 cows given away.
Sep 7 - 10 2018Kirkwood Greentree Festival - Kirkwood
The Festival is held every year in Kirkwood Park with a parade, crafts, live entertainment, food, and entertaining and educational activities. Fest ... more »
Sep 8 2018Ozarks Berry Festival - Mt. Vernon
4th Saturday - Fun for the entire family! This annual event, sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Children's Home located in Mt. Vernon, is a perfect way ... more »
Sep 8 2018Pershing Days - Laclede
The historical site offers free walk throughs of the boyhood home. The city of Laclede holds activities at the downtown park. At times there are r ... more »
Sep 8 2018Harvest Home Festival - Bland
Festival and Homebrew & Wine Contest. Guests will judge their favorite homebrews and wines! Music, food stands, and artist demonstrations! Proceeds to ... more »
Sep 8 2018Octoberfest - Laurie
Annual Octoberfest with polka music, German food and a grand prize drawing for $10,000.
Sep 8 - 9 2018Big River Days - Clarksville
A celebration of river history through modern-day activities, tours, demonstrations and re-enactments. Wildlife and food fill the park.
Sep 8 - 9 2018Mule Days - Monroe City
Mules on display - food and fun.
Sep 8 - 9 2018Missouri Mule Days - Perry
Missouri mules are the stars of this event. See prize-winning mules and learn the history of the Missouri mule.
Sep 8 2018Perry "Time Was" Fall Festival - Perry
Crafters, Indian living history artisans, parade, farmers market, antique shops, displays, baby contest, pet show and Miss Perry pageant.
Sep 8 - 9 2018Pioneer Days at the Boone Home - Defiance
Welcome fall at the Nathan Boone Home (the last home of Daniel Boone)and Boonefield Village. A Pre-1840 Historic encampment and folklife festival. See ... more »
Sep 8 2018Archaeology Days - Imperial
Local artifact collections will be displayed and visitors may bring artifacts to be identified. Artisans will demonstrate flintknapping, firemaking an ... more »
Sep 8 2018Calamity Jane Days - Princeton
Third Saturday. Princeton is the birthplace and childhood home of Calamity Jane. In recognition of this Princeton hosts Calamity Jane Days Fall Festiv ... more »
Sep 8 2018-Sucker Daze- Arts & Crafts Festival and -Miss Yellow Sucker- Pageant - Van Buren
This event is sponsored by the Van Buren Area Chamber of Commerce. The theme for this year's event is based around the opening of gigging season, spec ... more »
Sep 8 - 9 2018Wheatland Harvest Fetival - Wheatland
Fun, crafters and live entertainment both days, parade @ 10 am Saturday followed by kids games, Non-Denominational Church service @ 11 am Sunday. We h ... more »
Sep 12 - 15 2018Black Walnut Festival - Stockton
Enjoy the parade, craft demonstrations, musical entertainment, queen contest, baby contest, carnival rides, childrens events, and a variety of food an ... more »
Sep 12 - 30 2018National Crafts & Cowboy Festival - Branson
The Festival brings back the Salute to the Great American Cowboy, preserving the legend and lore of the American West. NEW Western Stunt Show fe ... more »
Sep 13 - 15 2018Hootin' And Hollarin' - Gainesville
Hootin an Hollarin is a hand-clapping, toe-tapping good time with native crafts, dancing and music. "Hootin an Hollarin: A story of the Ozarks" re ... more »
Sep 14 - 16 2018Liberty Fall Festival - Liberty
Parade, 8K run, crafts, food booths, carnival, local entertainment, car show and childrens' activities.
Sep 14 - 16 2018Marionville Applefest/Craft Show - Marionville
Fine handcrafted ware, mouth watering food, great music including the Ozark Mountain Julibee and more. There is a small carnival for the kids,& pony r ... more »
Sep 15 - 16 2018Annual Heritage Festival & Craft Show - Columbia
Enjoy old-fashioned fun. Traditional and contemporary crafts, entertainment on four stages, artisans, tradesmen dressed in 19th century attire demonst ... more »
Sep 15 2018Fall Heritage Days - Owensville
To enjoy the wonderful rural setting of Owensville, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Heritage Days. Many crafters line First Street to display th ... more »
Sep 15 - 16 2018Pioneer Days - Mountain View
Step back in time to enjoy the good ole days of the past, parades, floosies, ham n' beans, flapjack breakfast, stik horsy contest, pie eating contest. ... more »
Sep 15 2018Harvest Day - Maryland Heights
Enjoy free family fun at Harvest Day featuring a craft show, non-craft show, farmers market, food, live entertainment, face painting, balloon animals, ... more »
Sep 15 2018Annual New Haven Balloon Race - New Haven
Competitive hot air balloons will once again fill the beautiful Missouri Wine Country skies over New Haven, Mo. at the Annual New Haven Balloon Race. ... more »
Sep 15 2018Shakin' in the Shell Fest - Shell Knob
* 18th Annual Car Show * Entertainment All Day including: * THE DOMINO KINGS 7:30-9pm * JOE GILES AND THE HOMEWRECKERS 5:30-7pm ... more »
Sep 21 - 22 2018Oktoberfest - Lee's Summit
Community festival with fine arts, fair, two stages of entertainment, kids street, Biergarten, brats, German bands, stage entertainment and carnival o ... more »
Sep 21 - 23 2018Annual Old Time Harvest Days - Chillicothe
Sponsored by Livingston County Steam & Gas Association. Features exhibitions, demonstrations, tractor pulls and much more.
Sep 21 2018Harvest Festival - Fayette
Crafts, food, entertainment, dance shows, car show, childrens activities and games. Fun for all!
Sep 21 2018Annual Founders Day Celebration - Richland
Visit this festival, celebrating the founders of the city of Richland and featuring crafts, rides, food and great family fun! BMX Bike Championship to ... more »
Sep 21 - 23 2018GladFest - Gladstone
For twenty five years, this major Northland event has drawn crowds in the tens of thousands, and brings with it enormous publicity for Gladstone as we ... more »
Sep 21 - 22 2018Pioneer Days - Marquand
Fall festival with food, games, arts and crafts, music and much more. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sep 22 2018Heritage Day Festival - Jamesport
Featuring old time craters and dancers. Also includes an "Open Air Market." Starting at 9AM.
Sep 22 - 23 2018Lexington Missouri's Annual Apples, Arts & Antiques Festival - Lexington
A short drive through beautiful fall foliage and apple orchards just east of Kansas City will bring you to a town filled with a rich cultural heritage ... more »
Sep 22 2018Annual Eldon Turkey Festival - Eldon
Arts and craft booths, parade, 5k walk/run, kids rides, petting zoo. 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Sep 22 2018Old Stagecoach Appreciation Day - Waynesville
All kinds of arts/crafts in the Waynesville City Park with vendors and in front of the Old Stagecoach, wood-carving, basket-weaving, Civil War doll-ma ... more »
Nut Harvest Festival - Nevada
Join in observing pecan harvesting from woods to purchasing pecans. Tours, crafters and food.
Sep 14 - 16 2018Cass County Living History Festival - Harrisonville
A three-day festival with historical Civil War reenactments, 1800s horse-and mule-drawn parade, contests, art show, cabin tour games and crafts. ... more »
Sep 15 2018Missouri Artisan Festival - Rocheport
Vendors from all over Missouri will show off and sell their Missouri-made products. Art, food, crafts, wine, children's activities and much more. Brin ... more »
Sep 16 2018Annual Country Picnic - Clarksville
Homemade BBQ & Desserts, Oral Auction, Silent Auction, Country Store, Game Booths, Hole-in-one, Quilt Raffle, Childrens Booth, Gift & Thrift Shop, Fle ... more »
Sep 21 - 23 2018Pumpkinfest - St. Joseph
Family arts festival celebrating the fall harvest. Activities include live entertainment, children's art and games tent, carnival rides, craft and foo ... more »
Sep 21 - 23 2018Annual Brunswick Pecan Festival - Brunswick
Local entertainment, nutty parade, talent show, arts and crafts, pet contest, pecan pie contest, flea market, dance, horseshoes, BBQ cook-off, games, ... more »
Sep 21 - 22 2018Apple Butter Festival - Linn Creek
Friday 2-7 p.m. Craft Booths, Live Music, Square Dancing, Chili Supper, Apple Butter Making on live fire. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crafts, Music, Chi ... more »
Sep 21 - 22 2018Ozark Black Gold Walnut Festival - Alton
Fun for everyone right on the town square. Contest categories include baking, woodworking, pumpkin carving, music, best booth and talent contest. Enjo ... more »
Sep 21 - 22 2018Annual Loop in Motion Festival - University City
The event opens with an Art/Gallery Walk featuring exhibitions at 24 locations and dance performances on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, the day ... more »
Sep 22 2018United Way Oktoberfest - Nevada
A fun-filled day! Showcasing United Way member agencies. Live entertainment, games, good food and plenty of fun.
Sep 22 - 23 2018Applefest - Weston
Old-fashioned celebration of the harvest and lost arts.Fall foliage, apple butter, cider, 40+ artisans, garden market, demonstrations, food vendors pl ... more »
Sep 22 2018Pioneer Days - Hermitage
Sep 22 - 23 2018Taste of the Ozarks - West Plains
Taste of the Ozarks Come sample the best of Missouri's Food and Drink, while enjoying great Mountain Music. 100 different booths sampling everything f ... more »
Sep 22 2018Annual Monroe City Fall Bash - Monroe City
Softball and volleyball tournament during the day, kids games. Evening 4 bands playing continues.
Sep 28 - 30 2018Apple Butter Makin' Days - Mt. Vernon
Apple Butter Makin' Days is held the 2nd weekend of October each year on the courthouse square in Mount Vernon, Missouri. Join us for three days of Fo ... more »
Sep 28 - 29 2018Olde Tyme Apple Festival - Versailles
The Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival is an award-winning festival enjoyed by thousands of festival-goers from all over the state and beyond. Starting w ... more »
Sep 29 2018Republic Pumpkin Daze - Republic
Craft and food booths, pedal toy tractor pull and much more. Republic is one of the official sites for the "Great Pumpkin Commonwealth" the largest Gi ... more »
Sep 29 2018Frogtober Fest - Waynesville
Family fun! Music, crafts and games. Frog Race! Come eat frog legs and more with us.
Sep 29 - 30 2018Deutsch Country Days - Marthasville
Eighty-three demonstrated folkways and life skills of the early Missouri Germans by juried artisans,includes period musicians, 24 reconstructed histor ... more »
Sep 29 2018O'Fallon Fall Festival & Craft Bazaar - O'Fallon
The Fall Festival & Craft Bazaar will be held at Civic Park, O'Fallon Missouri from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (rain or shine). Hours: 9 AM to 4 PM ... more »
Sep 29 - 30 2018Oktoberfest - Altenburg
Come celebrate end of harvest at Tower Rock Winery with Food, Music and Fun during the Oktoberfest. Hours: 12-6 p.m. each day
Sep 29 2018Annual Wurstfest - Shell Knob
Sep 29 2018Fall Festival - Blackwater
Crafts, Entertainment, Antique Booths and Food Stands, Halloween Contest.
Oct 1 2018Oktoberfest - Pineville
Oct 3 - 27 2018National Crafts & Cowboy Festival - Branson
The Festival brings back the Salute to the Great American Cowboy, preserving the legend and lore of the American West. NEW Western Stunt Show fe ... more »
Oct 5 - 6 2018Marshfield Harvest Days - Marshfield
Marshfield's fall festival features arts, crafts, antiques, food, contests, demonstrations, entertainment and more. Hear music by the Hartwell Family ... more »
Oct 6 - 13 2018Annual Maple Leaf Festival - Carthage
Started in the late 1960's as a marching band competition, the annual Maple Leaf Festival received its name thanks to Mother Nature. Every year, surro ... more »
Oct 6 2018New Bloomfield Fall Festival - New Bloomfield
Games, Refreshment, Entertainment, Hay Ride, Plny Rides, Raffles, Crafts, Pumpkin Decorating Contest and MORE? Proceeds used for Park Improvements. Sa ... more »
Oct 6 - 7 2018Make a difference day - Milans Multi-Cultural Festival - Milan
3-on-3 basketball, soccer tournament, multi-cultural dance, craft and food booths.
Oct 6 - 7 2018Old Iron Works Days - St. James
Annual event held at Maramec Spring Park. Over fifty crafters demonstrate crafts used in the 1800's. Antique Tools, Baskets, Basket Weaving, Applehea ... more »
Oct 6 2018Annual Saxon Memorial Fall Festival - Frohna
The day will be filled with fun and festivities for the whole family. Horse and buggy rides, delicious German foods, a country store, craft booths al ... more »
Oct 6 - 7 2018Neosho Fall Festival Autumn Harvest - Neosho
Neosho Fall Festival Autumn Harvest is a full day of fun for the whole family. The day will begin with a 5 & 10K run that will both begin and end at t ... more »
Oct 6 - 7 2018Old Iron Days - Rolla
Organizers are gearing up for the annual Old Iron Works Days scheduled to be held Saturday and Sunday at Maramec Spring Park south of St. James. Du ... more »
Oct 7 2018Annual Glade Top Trail Flaming Fall Revue - Ava
A beautiful fall drive to Caney Picnic Grounds in the Mark Twain National Forest. You will find a delicious pork bbq with all the fixins, games for th ... more »
Oct 7 2018Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival - Florissant
The Fall Festival on rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant begins at 11:00 am this year and runs until 5:00 p.m. on rue St. Francois. People will b ... more »
Oct 12 - 13 2018Ozark Heritage Festival & Craft Show - Piedmont
Parade, antique tractor/engines, crafts, entertainment, classic cars, beauty pagent, historic and contemporary trade demonstrations, carnival, conserv ... more »
Oct 13 - 14 2018Missouri Day Festival - Trenton
The Missouri Day Festival is the largest festival of the year for Trenton. Held the third weekend in October each year, this event brings in over 15,0 ... more »
Oct 13 - 14 2018Annual Cuba Fest - Cuba
Cuba Fest features a taste of Cuba, a chili cook-off, crafts, a street dance, storytellers, school band and wine tasting. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Oct 13 - 14 2018Autumn Historic Folklife Festival - Hannibal
Artisans demonstrate lifestyles and crafts of the mid-1800s, including musicians, storytellers and food prepared over open fires. Folklife Festival is ... more »
Oct 13 - 14 2018Louisiana Country Colorfest - Louisiana
Welcome to the annual Louisiana Country Colorfest on the Riverfront. Parade begins 10:00 AM Saturday. Talent Show, Car Show, Lip Sync Contest, Motorcy ... more »
Oct 20 - 21 2018Warsaw Heritage Days - Warsaw
The annual Heritage Days brings many heritage crafters and demonstrators of pioneer life to the Truman Center and draws thousands of guests from aroun ... more »
Oct 20 - 21 2018Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - Kimmswick
The Apple Butter Festival is the largest event in Jefferson County drawing close to 100,000 visitors during the 2 day event. Apple Butter will be made ... more »
Oct 20 2018Heritage Festival Day at Harney Mansion - Sullivan
The days events will start with the Farmers Market at 7 am...Don\'t miss this great event...Chili Cook Off, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Barrel Rides, Fac ... more »
Oct 22 - 23 2018Ste. Genevieve Autumn Daze - Ste. Genevieve
A fun filled family weekend. Entertainment, Attractions, Food, Crafters, Artisans and much more! Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Both Days
Nov 3 - 10 2018Annual Winterfest Festival - Anderson
Various events throughout the festival. Winterfest 5K Run /Walk - Start/finish line & Registration in front of the Anderson City Hall. 7 am regist ... more »
Nov 3 - 4 2018Spirit Craft Fair - Manchester
Popular annual event to start your holiday shopping with many wonderful crafters, Take 5 Cafe, Patriot Pantry, raffle. Spacious indoor facilities. ... more »
Nov 4 2018Kettle Drum Tea - Fulton
Winston Churchill Memorial hosts this annual event which features a victorian tea from 10 am - 2 pm, wine and cheese 5-8 pm and shopping throughout th ... more »
Nov 10 - 11 2018Village of Lights Festival - Mt. Vernon
Weekend after Thanksgiving - Local residents open their homes for a Christmas Homes Tour on Saturday. Other highlights include the Christmas Parade, e ... more »
Nov 30 2018Living Windows - Jefferson City
A Jefferson City tradition for almost 20 years, Living Windows takes place downtown from 6-9 p.m. Storefronts and windows come alive with dancers, sin ... more »


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Having good digestion is the foremost thing in keeping up a good health. The digestive track is the source of all diseases as a popular saying in my mother tongue goes. The whole purpose of digestion is to absorb what is needed by the body and reject what isn't. If this process doesn't go on correctly, you can imagine what the consequences will be – the body will hold toxic residues that will affect your well being.
With yoga, it is is quite easy to practice a few postures and derive great benefits for the 'core' of your body. I am saying this with years of experience practicing yoga. It is important to massage your stomach/intestines/belly as much as you exercise the other parts. If you think about the concept of exercising the middle of you body, you can do only a couple of things. You cannot do is to stretch it like other muscles. You can however move, twist, compress it.
Any twist such as Ardha-matyasendrasana or Seated Twist or the Lying Twist will provide a healthy squeeze to the digestive tracts. Forward bends like the Seated Forward Bend or Pashchimottanasana or Seated Side Bends are great in compressing the tracts. You counter the forward bends with back bends such as Cobra or simple standing back bend.
The moving of the core is a little more advanced. Uddiyana Bandha or the Abdominal Lock combined with Nauli where you alternatively contract and relax the the abdomen ensures you maintain control of those abdominal muscles that normally people don't even think of as needing exercise.
There you go – a few forward bend, a few back bends combined with twists and a lock will do the trick. How will you know if this works? The only way to find out is to practice is for a week or two. You will experience a 'cleaner tummy', elimination will be regular and most of all, you will feel healthier in that core part of the body.


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Here are some of my best, most tried and true food tips! A lot of these have made my life so much easier, and honestly helped me to have way more fun in the kitchen. (If that's even possible!) I hope these brighten your cooking experiences as much as they have mine.
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Jon: Yeah!
Elden: Is it weird?
Jon: ...and blueberries.
Elden (from his car seat, yelling excitedly): AND A WHISTLE!
Jon, after realizing Elden had been awake for some time following his nap but had yet to make a noise, likely due to us telling him before his nap that 'you don't have to sleep yet, but you do need to be quiet': Buddy, were you awake for a while?
Elden (whispering): Elden was really really quiet.
Elden (carrying a metal lunchbox into the kitchen): Bye! I'm going to my boring work!
Elden (to anyone and everyone he talks to on the phone, despite our continual reminders that people can't see through the phone): Do you see this [insert random object or body part here]?
Elden (every time he talks to me on the phone while I'm at work, ever since I mentioned I was taking inventory of the shoulders--yes, cadavers--in the freezer during a brief phone call earlier this week): Mommy looking at my shoulder?
Danielle (on the phone with Elden): Is Edith being good?
Elden: No! Edith keeps cryin!
Jon (in the background): No she doesn't!
Elden: Edith keeps saying WAAAHHH WAHHHHH.
Jon (in the background): No she doesn't, Elden!
Elden (many times during the course of the day when he knows he's not being a good listener or doing something defiantly): Mommy/Daddy, you happy?
Mommy/Daddy: Not really, you're aren't doing what we tell you.
Elden (smiling): Be happy, you're my friend!
Elden (to me, on the phone): Elden got a haircut!
Jon (in the background): Elden, that was supposed to be a surprise for Mommy!
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Haruki MurakamiWriter
Haruki Murakami is a contemporary Japanese writer. He was well-known for the bestsellers of books and stories in Japan as well as internationally, in which his work is translated into 50 languages and there are millions of copies sold into the world. His contribution was rewarded by various awards, typically World Fantasy Award (2006), the Franz Kafka Prize (2006) and the Jerusalem Prize (2009). He is also considered an important figure in postmodern literature and appreciated as among the world's greatest living novelists by Steven Poole of The Guardian.
Before fame
In his childhood, he was influenced by Western culture and read a variety of works by European and American writers like Gustave Flaubert, Charles Dickens and Kurt Vonnegut. He attended Waseda University in Tokyo to study drama. Before graduating, he also opened a coffeehouse and jazz bar. His witing career began when he was 29 with the first novel Hear the Wind Sing (1979).
Personal life
His father was the son of a Buddhist priest and his mother the daughter of an Osaka merchant. He met his wife, Yoko, at Waseda University in Tokyo.
Social site
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harukimurakamiauthor


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We are only in November and the elections aren't until next May but already the BNP are publishing selective information to denigrate the sitting councillors in their target wards.
From the outset of this blog it is only right that I nail my colours to the mast. I am a proud member of the Labour party and wholeheartedly support their principles and views. Nevertheless I will try to be objective.
The local BNP team have produced a newsletter for the Thringstone ward. In that newsletter an article is written and in the interests of fairness I will set out the text in full below:
' Do you know just how much your local Labour Party Councillors are costing, us the taxpayer each year? Do you even know who they are?
See the shocking table below, to see how British National Party councillors perform against the greed of the of the Labour party. BNP Councillors also attend more meetings.
Labour Party - Value for money? Or taking advantage? You decide.
Average amount of money claimed per Political Party this year
Labour £8,041.48 per councillor
Conservative £7,395.16 per councillor
BNP £3,765.16 per councillor
Lib Dem and IND Cllr's also take more on average than the BNP.'
Now there is no doubt if you carry out the simple task of taking the total allowances for all members of a party and dividing this by the number of councillors they have then you will get an average Labour allowance greater than any other party. But this is a simple and highly emotive method of calculating worth which hides the true facts.
ALL Councillors receive a basic allowance of £3,765.16 (inclusive of £150 telephone rental) and this is the amount that BNP Councillors are rightfully entitled and which they receive.
At the same time Councillors are also entitled to 'Special Responsibility Allowances' for carrying out certain roles. Now for the most part the special responsibility allowances go to the party in control of the council and this is the situation with NWLDC.
Historically the Leader and members of the Cabinet receive the highest allowances and when you look at the figures for 2009/10 this is indeed the case. Councillor Richard Blunt, who is leader of the Council received special allowances of £14,687.82. Similarly Councillor Matthew Blain received an allowance of £9,180.26.
So I hear you ask, if I have not lost you by now, why in the basic BNP calculation do the Tories only receive £7,395.16 per councillor? Once again the answer is simple. There are a number of Tory councillors, Councillor Richichi for instance, who only receive the basic allowance so when you divide the total allowances paid by the number of councillors you get to an average figure set out in the BNP leaflet.
Turning to Labour it is important to note that my party is the official opposition. As a result of this fact Labour Councillors are asked to take on the chairmanship of various committees and otherwise provide input to the decision-making process in order to provide democratic representation. For these duties once again special allowances are paid.
When you are looking at a simple average cost per councillor however it becomes apparent that all 5 Labour councillors have some kind a 'special responsability'. As a result dividing those total allowances by 5 means that the average per councillor is higher, in short Labour doesn't have backbenchers to dilute the allowances.
Now the Lib Dems, BNP and Independents do not have any form of special responsibility and as a result they are never going to have total allowances as high as either the controlling party or official opposition.
A quick word on attendance at meetings. The BNP Councillors have excellent attendance records and they are to be applauded for this. However, let's not beat about the bush our Labour Councillors have attendance records which stand up to scrutiny as well.
For example BNP Councillor Ian Meller has a 95% attendance record at meetings. Thringstone Labour Councillor Ray Woodward has a 98% attendance record. It's simple headline figures can always be used to support a story!
Now from a personal point of view I abhor everything the BNP stand for and I certainly hope that come next May there are no BNP councillors on our District Council, at the same time however I accept that in 2007 those same councillors were elected by residents of their respective wards and if you look in pure terms of attendance it could be argued they have done a good job.
Being a councillor is more however than just an attendance record and I would fervently argue that those wards lucky enough to have been represented by Labour councillors have had some of the most hard working and dedicated councillors that they could have wished to hope for.
And yes, in answer to the BNP leaflet, I would suggest that just as many know who their Labour councillor is as know their BNP elected member.
There is, of course, a time and place for electioneering but why can't we be honest and present the electorate with the full picture rather than give snippets and half facts?
The people of North West Leicestershire aren't stupid. If the BNP give whole truths and win then I would say congratulations but this kind of cherry picking isn't insulting to Labour, it's insulting to the voters.


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Grand Hotel Aranybika
Location of Hotel Aranybika in Debrecen
The Cívis Grand #Hotel Aranybika is located in the heart of Debrecen. The present Art Nouveau building was built in 1915. It's an Alfred Hajos design. He is Hungary's first Olympic Champion. Situated under a 20-minute walk from #Debrecen Train Station. Grand Hotel Aranybika provides guests with a convenient base while visiting Debrecen. The Reformed Cathedral is in neighborhood.
Services at hotel
It has a day spa, as well as massage services, a hair salon and a sauna. The use of the swimming pool, #jacuzzi and fitness room, sauna is free to all guests.
Special services
Medical treatments: rheumatological, orthopaedic, dermatological and cosmetological consultation, physiotherapy treatment, natural healing methods under medical guidance are the parts of hotel's service.
Balneo and hydrotherapy: thermal spa, hydro-massage. If you like pampering this service could grab your attention!
Electro therapy: carbonic treatment.
Mechanotherapy: medicinal massage, shiatsu massage. Sports and fitness.
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Hotel Aranybika surroundings
Near the hotel is bowling, squash, tennis and football at the Fontana Fitness Centre. The hotel is ideally situated for discovering Debrecen. The Ferenc Kolcsey Teacher Training, College of the Reformed Church and Debrecen Reformed Theological University are within walking distance. Those staying at the property can also easily discover nearby attractions, including University of Debrecen and DEAC Sports Center.
A lot of people have stayed at this hotel
Read the hotel reviews
- It is true what people say: this place is quite old and sure has seen better times. The rooms are dated but clean and the beds are good. Main hall and breakfast room are beautiful. Still in the original style. Price a little too high for value. Location is perfect.
- The location is excellent, right on the main drag. The hotel has beautiful decor, lighting, paintings, statues, furniture, stained glass windows, and a nice atmosphere. It has a somewhat grand and old-fashioned style, which really appeals to me. It was fairly empty when I was there, so it was also very quiet. The staff were always helpful and friendly. The breakfast food was okay, though not a great choice – but not enough to be negative about it. The room was enormous, probably the biggest hotel room I've ever stayed in. Despite this, it was always nice and warm. The bathroom was great too, with everything I needed. I would recommend staying at the Aranybika.
Probably if you love the hotels with the feeling of old times, Hotel Aranybika would be your choice. Forthermore the staff is friendly and the environment is amazing. I think it could be meet your expectations.
My opinion about Grand Hotel Aranybika
So, what's my opinion? Beautiful century-old building, I hope they can save. Through hard work, investors, over many years, it could become to gem of the city of Debrecen! Seems like hotel's staff speak in English, very well. I suggest most of all because of locations within the city a good choice for you. You can read below my opinion about the service / rates, but maybe you'll give your answer to this.
Don't miss your chance get a perfect location for your Debrecen trip 🙂 Sometimes, there are hardly in the hotel, sometimes full. However Grand Hotel Aranybika is a three star category hotel, and I think the photos speaks about self. Their Superior rooms facing the city center, but the other rooms with a view not facing the city center. What are the characteristics of the rooms? Spacious, double room, television, bathroom, phone. When you arrive to the hotel, the staff will inform you about evrything what is good to know. The services / rates are excellent, considering that this hotel is in three star category Don't forget write your own comment, because it's much help for other visitors!


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Berkeley Today Stories
Students learn to navigate college community over an interactive platform.
Online Orientation Prepares Students for Success in the Virtual Classroom
For Berkeley College student Lois Lezuabah, the transition from on-site to online learning went smoothly. Ms. Lezuabah, an Honors student, credits online orientation for paving the way to a successful distance learning experience.
"When you enter the online world you can no longer walk down the hall to an office when you need help," said Ms. Lezuabah, who is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Services Management. "The support is still there, but now you have to know where to go to access it. Online orientation guides you through that process."
Berkeley College Online® students are automatically enrolled in the orientation session that pertains to them, and details are posted on their Blackboard® home page before their course begins. Students have six weeks to complete the self-paced mandatory orientation, which provides them with the same information communicated to on-site students. And, just like on-site peers, distance learners are encouraged to get involved in the online clubs and organizations, or to participate in on-site activities if they live near a college location.
"Orientation is especially critical for online students – it sets the tone for the online learning environment, and teaches students what they need to know to be successful," said Jennifer Litvak, Berkeley College Assistant Dean, Student Development and Campus Life, Online.
Students navigate through various departments and connect in real time
The orientation platform is a multimedia presentation with interactive videos and engaging content. Students are taken on a journey meant to simulate a flight that allows them to "land" in various destinations. Some of these destinations are Academic Advisement (the main city hub), Career Services, the Academic Support Center (ASC), Student Development and Campus Life, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the Library. All stops are tracked on a map. At the end of the journey, students are ready to start their college experience and graduation is in sight.
The platform also includes advice on how to succeed from current distance learners as well as from online professors. "One of the things I loved about orientation was that we had access to actual online students who offered real-time advice," Ms. Lezuabah said.


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The argument portrayed in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is that the American dream will never be fully achieved no matter what you may have or may do. An example from the book would be Gatsby trying to buy back the love of Daisy Buchanan, but it seems not to work out the way he would have liked. Fitzgerald portrays this argument through many rhetorical strategies which help create his style of writing. Some examples would include the diction he uses throughout the novel, the different levels of tones and moods that are presented and the way he structures this novel also helps toward this argument.
"He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breaths, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God. So he waited, listening for a moment longer to the tuning-fork that had been struck upon a star. Then he kissed her. As his lips' touched she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete" (110-111).
This passage shows how Gatsby feels about Daisy. It is a flashback that Gatsby has of the two when they were together. The diction creates a loving tone through the use of hyperboles and similies. The use of these really bring out Gatsby's love for Daisy to the reader. This goes along with the central argument since Gatsby's dream is to have Daisy back, but she will never come back no matter what he tries to do.
"careless people, Tom and Daisy-they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made" (179).
Fitzgerald does not just state that they were careless, lazy people who always got what they wanted. Instead, he uses words like "careless people" and "let other people clean up the mess they had made" he uses this diction to try and keep the readers attention. This goes along with the argument because the American dream is not really reached in the two's lives. They might of had everything they ever wanted, but they were never really truly happy and actually with the one they love.
"'I'm glad its a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool-that's the best thing a girl could be, a beautiful little fool.'" (17).
Daisy is saying this because she is showing how she truly feels about her husband. The syntax and diction in this sentence create a tone of hatred toward her husband due to the fact that he is having an affair with another woman. This goes along with the argument because Daisy is basically saying that she hates her husband and she wishes that her daughter will do what she does and act like nothing is wrong with anything, which is not an American dream at all.
"He literally glowed; without a word or gesture of exultation a new well-being radiated from him and filled the little room" (89).
After waiting five years for Daisy, this passage describes Gatsby's joy of getting to see her. The imagery used through out this passage adds to the syntax in the fact that Daisy had feelings for him even though she was married to her husband, Tom. This goes along with argument because in the end Daisy has to go back to her husband and Gatsby is going to lonely and missing her again. Not living out the american dream he had hoped for.
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Modern chemistry and biochemistry are hard to understand without 3D models. In this article, we look at programs that bring order to the chaos of connected atoms by arranging them in functional sections and in three dimensions.
Finding a science that has made such rapid progress in recent decades as biochemistry is difficult. Computer technology is an indispensable tool: Many biochemical processes cannot be understood until you create a three-dimensional molecular image of the active substances to illustrate their reactions.
The keyword "molecule" returns 10 entries in the Ubuntu Software Center, including one game and two drawing programs for chemical structures. But, you also will find a number of useful modeling programs, including the classic RasMol tool, the all-rounder PyMOL, the master builder Avogadro, the Jmol Java program (which runs anywhere, even in your browser), and an outsider named GChemPaint.
The most promising program, Ghemical, which not only can represent molecules but also can compute molecular orbitals, failed to make it into the test: After the install, it crashed with a number of error messages. In fact, all of the relevant forums also report installation problems with Ghemical on Ubuntu.
What the Programs Offer
Chemical formulas are something like the technical language of chemistry. Originally, scientists used the molecular formula, a simple string of letters and numbers for the elements and their numbers in the molecule. Later on, the two-dimensional structural formula yielded significantly more information about the molecule, such as the existence of single and double bonds.
Visualization programs now add scale to the structural formula (Figure 1). The atoms appear in their correct positions and can be viewed from different directions. Additionally, depending on the program that is used, you can also display molecular surfaces, functional components, or electron density maps. What looks a little like technical overkill in the simple ethylene molecule in Figure 1 turns out to be extremely helpful with complex molecules such as DNA.
Representing the electron distribution around the nuclear framework of the molecule is another excellent capability of molecular visualization: If you want to understand how electrostatic attraction and repulsion processes act within the molecule, an electron density map is a big help. To generate it, you can call on the Electron Density Server at Uppsala University [1]. The process is complicated, but it works – as Figure 2 shows – if you follow the instructions [2]; I generated this image with PyMOL.
The following brief summary highlights some applications, but they will not reveal their impressive visualization capabilities until you perform your own experiments. If you are interested, you should check out the power of moving molecular images yourself. Specifically, the DNS representation on the Biomodel site by Angel Herráez at Universidad de Alcalá, Spain [3], is a good starting point for understanding the potential, especially for biology lessons in secondary schools.
RasMol, the Classic Tool
RasMol [4] was the first molecular visualization program for Linux (Figure 3). The Gtk-based version discussed here (version 2.7.5) impresses by not being overly complex and allowing quick switching from one view to the next. Rotate and zoom processes are intuitive after a short time, and RasMol tutorials are available online [5].
Simultaneous loading of multiple molecules is possible. After selecting the visible molecule, you can change its appearance and position, thus illustrating the interaction of several molecules in synthetic processes, for example.
RasMol runs not only on Linux, but also on Mac OS X and Windows – but only on the desktop. This means you cannot create web tutorials, which are so meaningful in education.
Jmol, the Multipurpose Tool
Jmol, written in Java [6], can be used both on the desktop and integrated with HTML pages as an applet. Thus, it allows for interactive tutorials that let you put together ideal interactive learning units for upper-level classes.
Many great examples relating to DNA are available online from the Spanish Biomodel website I mentioned before [7]. Thanks to Java, Jmol runs as a desktop application on almost any operating system, offering a clear-cut, intuitive user interface (Figure 4).
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Wales fans can barely contain their excitement today after the Euro 2016 draw spectacularly opened up for them.
Spain's 2-1 defeat against Croatia means they finished second in Group D and enter the bottom half of the draw.
Alongside them will be World Champions Germany, England, the hosts France and Antonio Conte's Italy, arguably the team of the tournament so far.
It means Wales would not play any of those powerhouses until the final.
In contrast, Wales' half features Switzerland, Poland and the admittedly impressive Croatia.
Tonight's results will determine whether Chris Coleman's team will face either Turkey or Northern Ireland in the last 16.
Wales fans sing the national anthem at the end of the Russia win
Progress from there, and they will play the winner from Group F, likely to be Hungary or Portugal, or one of Sweden, Belgium and the Republic of Ireland.
And , if they were to reach the semi-final, their likely opponents would be Croatia, based on form so far.
Although still very much outsiders, their odds seem significantly better than if they had finished runner up in Group B, with England likely to face hosts France in the quarter-finals if they can win their last 16 match.
Bookmakers have slashed Wales' odds to win the from 80/1 to 33/1.
And with Gareth Bale back to his swaggering best in the demolition of Russia, there will be confidence in the Welsh camp that they extend their journey for a while yet.
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Office: 401 Kent Hall
Office Hours: T 10:30-12:30
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Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Educational Background
BA: Sogang University ('96)
MA: University of Georgia ('07)
PhD: University of California, Los Angeles ('13)
Classes Taught
ASCE UN1363 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations: Korea
AHUM UN1400 Colloquium on Major Texts: East Asia
EARL GU4320 Buddhism and Korean Culture
Research Interests
Korean Buddhism, Religion and Politics
Seong-Uk Kim research investigates the intersections between Buddhism and other religions, religion and politics in modern and pre-modern Korea, and Buddhist transformation in the colonial and contemporary periods. He is currently completing a book manuscript, focusing on the intersection between Buddhism and Confucianism during the Chosŏn dynasty. Before coming to Columbia, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow and lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis (2013-2014) and Harvard University (2014-2015), teaching "Buddhist Traditions," "Introduction to Korean Religions," and "Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion."
Selected Publications
"The Re-Invention of Korean Sŏn Buddhism in the Late Chosŏn: Paekp'a Kŭngsŏn (1767-1852) and His Three-Fold Sŏn Taxonomy," Journal of Korean Religions (2017)
"Korean Confucianization of Zen: Ch'oŭi Ŭisun's (1786–1866) Affirmation of a Confucian Literati Approach to Buddhism in Late Chosŏn," Acta Koreana (2016)
"The Zen Theory of Language: Linji Yixuan's Teaching of 'Three Statements, Three Mysteries, and Three Essentials,'" Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies (2015)


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Trump appeared on "Morning Joe" and as usual, in Trump fashion he left them speechless. While most of his answers were classic Trump responses, there was one answer that left the audience and hosts, wide eyed and in shock. The audience themselves seemed to be in shock…as for Brzezinski, the only word that dropped from her mouth was… "woah."
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From up here I can see all the gnomes wondering around.
On the Roof
You can plant flowers in the ground.
Plant them all around
And after a week and a day,
The flowers come up to play.
But what is it all worth
If you can't see them springing from the earth?
So climb up that high ladder,
Up to where the birds chatter.
Go to the top of that house,
Don't be afraid, I'm sure there isn't a mouse.
And see that garden you grew!
And see that garden you grew!
See! You can grow flowers and make things beautiful too.


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• Assess and review performance strengths and weaknesses.
• Enhance awareness of obstacles to success and take actions to overcome them.
• Contribute to organisational objectives.
Supervisors, executives, managers, senior management and anyone who needs to handle their areas well.
The performance of organisations is among the top agendas in any management, and quite rightly so. Many organisations however are measuring the "wrong square peg in a round hole", as demonstrated by them being like busy bees without collecting any honey. And since you cannot hope to manage what you cannot measure properly, it is no wonder many are not performing up to expectations. You may end up praising the bad and reprimanding the good.
2 Days
1. Introduction to Performance Measurement, KRA and KPI.
– What are KRA and KPI?
2. How is KRA/KPI linked with Performance Management.
3. The reasons for setting KPI.
4. Right & wrong types of KPI.
– How to set the correct KPI?
5. Parkinson Principle.
– The role of Goal Setting
6. Empowerment and ownership.
– Cases of empowerment and their results
7. System concept & Review system.
– What is a management system?
– Why should there be a review for performance?
8. Continuous improvement and raising the bar.
– Definition of continuous improvement and the concept, believability, and practice of "zero problem"
9. Summary and Assignments:
1) Set KPI for respective areas,
2) Set up regular reviews of KPI. Commitment dates will be secured at the end of training.


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Homework assignments for workshops
Homework assignments for workshops NPD 2017
In preparation for the National PhD day 2017 on September 23rd at Radboud University in Nijmegen (Comeniuslaan 2, 6525 HP Nijmegen) a few workshops have homework assignments to help you make the most out of your attendance. Check the overview below to see if your workshop is asking you to do such an assignment! Haven't registered yet? It's still possible here!
Workshop: Design a thesis cover that stands out!
Hi PhD!
Thank you for subscribing for my workshop! I'm sending you a small, fun assignment to do at home as a warm-up.
Over the next week look around you. Gather things you like, take pictures. What do you like about them? The colour, the composition, the letters? You can have a look at theses, but you really don't have to. Magazines, tickets, music posters, they can all inspire you.
Please take everything you found with you to the workshop. It'll help you to get going. Also, don't forget to take a pencil.
Enjoy, you'll see the world with new eyes!
Workshop: Do you dare to live to your capabilities?
Preparative assignments
Take a couple of minutes to scribble down your thoughts on the following questions.
- What made you decide to go for a PhD?
- Who are your role models, if you had to pick some?
- Have you ever experienced a complete sense of "flow", of being exactly at the right place at the right time? When was that? What were you doing?
- Suppose you enjoy full financial independence. You can afford anything. What are you going to do?
- What do you want to experience?
- What fascinates you, really keeps you occupied?
- What do you want to learn?
- What would you like the epitaph on your grave to read?
Workshop: How to stand out during your dissertation defense
Write down and bring 5 questions that you expect to be asked during the defense.
Workshop: Shape your career
Home work: describe your ideal job in 5 key words.
Workshop: Shape your career
Shape your career
A workshop by drs. Harry Linders, career coach/advisor with his own bureau sinds 2007. Selected projects: NWO/FOM career planning and individual guidance, Phace Utrecht, UvA, NOVA career program, University of Twente career orientation.
Description of workshop:
An overview of approach and strategies of (Dutch) labour market. The reality of the labour market is discussed and the workshop explains differences in CV, the use of cover letters and the importance to build and use a professional network. Additionally, the workshop explains in detail what PhD candidates need to prepare and plan their next successful step in their careers.
Workshop: Building a Business out of your PhD
Building a Business out of your PhD
A workshop by Madis Talmar, lecturer on Entrepreneurship and Innovation at TU/e and JADS.
Description of workshop:
Ever wondered if you could become an entrepreneur? In this session, we will consider if and how your PhD could be turned into a business. You will learn how to play around with the main concepts in entrepreneurship, such as opportunity, value proposition and market segment. We will then try to translate your research work into these entrepreneurship concepts and discuss how to empower oneself to take action towards becoming an entrepreneur.
Workshop: Do you dare to live to your capabilities?
Do you dare to live to your capabilities?
A workshop by Chiat Cheong, PhD, Qia Consultancy & Training (email@example.com) & Ralph Rousseau, PhD.
Description of workshop:
How do you arrive at the decisions that determine your career as a PhD? The options may be far more extensive than you may imagine, especially in today's world. So what is going to determine these choices? Your knowledge, your capabilities, the opportunities that just happen to arise
We challenge you to discover your PhD Power and the internal factors that drive you in what you do. The question then becomes: to what extent will you dare to let your true motivation determine your career path?
Both trainers are PhD graduates and pursued research careers. When they took the leap and applied their PhD skills outside research, it resulted in unexpected but successful and rewarding career paths. Take a few minutes to read about those career paths here!
There is an assignment in preparation for this workshop.
Workshop: Design a thesis cover that stands out!
Design a thesis cover that stands out!
A workshop by Evelien Jagtman, Graphic designer.
Description of workshop:
Would you like to give just that extra touch to your thesis? Would you like to design something yourself? Make something that's unique, really you and stands out of the crowds? Then, come to my workshop! We'll work on your unique idea, we'll discover your style and I'll explain some basic things about graphic design. These are the most important elements to create something stunning. The rest will follow by itself.
There is an assignment in preparation for this workshop.
Workshop: How to stand out online!
How to stand out online! Using Social Media for an Optimal Online Profile
A workshop by Alex den Haan, Client Services Manager at AcademicTransfer
Description of workshop:
Does your online profile convey your expertise and experience? Is all your (scientifc) output conventiently accesable with a single click? Which tools can you use to your benefit,both during your PhD trajectory and afterwards?
We will cover basics, like Linkedin but what about Facebook? There will be room for questions and discussion, so join this session if you want to learn more about how to power up your professional online profile.
Workshop: How to stand out during your dissertation defense
How to stand out during your dissertation defense?
A workshop given by Dr. Caro Struijke, senior lecturer Radboud in'to Languages.
Description of workshop:
You are nearing the end of your PhD track. The defense is approaching. Are you looking forward to it or are you dreading it? Are you afraid you will get questions you won't be able to answer? During this workshop you will learn what to expect during the defense, how to prepare, how to answer any challenging questions, how to feel in control, how to stand out, and how to turn the defense in something you will actually enjoy.
Workshop: Dare to present in an outstanding way
Dare to present in an outstanding way
A workshop given by Drs. Lea Zuyderhoudt, Trainer scientific writing and Dr.ir. Gijs Meeusen, founder of Artesc.
Description of workshop:
What if you could present your exciting results in an equally exciting way. Theatre has the tools to do just that. In this workshop you will learn what it takes to give excitement to your performance and do justice to the content at the same time.
Workshop: The secret of writing great sentences
The secret of writing great sentences – dare to steal prose writers skills
A workshop given by Drs. Lea Zuyderhoudt, Trainer scientific writing and Dr.ir. Gijs Meeusen, founder of Artesc.
Description of workshop:
So you found something really cool, and you are going to publish it. Before you know, all the relevant details try to creep into this one long sentence. That sentence is everything but a great sentence.
Prose writers know better. They can write sentences that capture your mind completely and do justice to the content at the same time. What's their secret? In this workshop we are going to explore the secrets behind great sentences and help you write great papers.
Workshop: Me at my best
Me at my best – dare to show the best of you on stage
A workshop given by Drs. Lea Zuyderhoudt, Trainer scientific writing and Dr.ir. Gijs Meeusen, founder of Artesc.
Description of workshop:
So you are invited to present your work. And along with your work you present yourself. If you would get the best part of you on stage it would be fine. But since you are fully occupied with the content the best parts of you become invisible. This workshop focuses on getting the best part of you on stage and do justice to the content with simple tools from theatre.


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