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There are many opportunities for our Alumni, Parents, and Friends to get involved with Bonner & Prendie initiatives, programs, and events. Listed below are some of the areas where volunteer help can be most critical.
Alumni Class Agents
Class Agents are key in keeping their class engaged with what is going on here at B&P. Duties include collecting contact information, informing classmates of school news and alumni events, organizing reunions, helping increase class participation in the annual fund. If you are interested in becoming an Alumni Class Agent, please reach out to Assistant Director Anne Marie Hayden '98 at firstname.lastname@example.com
Friar Fest
The schools biggest fundraising event, Friar Fest, has many opportunities for alumni, parents, and friends. We are always looking for people to help sell raffle tickets, find sponsorships, donate items, increase attendance, and help with organization and set up. For more information, please reach out to Assistant Director of Advancement Anne Marie Hayden '98 at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association is heavily involved within the school community and the school itself. If you are interested in learning more about who the Alumni Association is and what we do, please contact Scott Fremont at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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All about Animals Rescue low cost shot clinic in Pontiac
Today was the low cost shot clinic held by All About Animals Rescue in Pontiac. I volunteered to come down for a while and shoot some photos to help promote their future clinics. Take a gander at these dogs that were in attendance and check back soon as I have more photos to post once I edit them. The full gallery can be seen by clicking here.
Also don't forget to check out the rescue's website for low cost vaccines as well as low cost spay and neuter options. Their website is www.allaboutanimalsrescue.org
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Akron Glass Works 106 N. Main St. 330.253.5888 akronglassworks.com Welcome to a hot glass studio and gift shop that's packed with demonstrations, workshops, original glass pieces and handmade works produced on site by local artists.
Akrona Galleries 1765 W. Market St. 330.865.0909 akrona.com This gallery boasts the perfect setting for entertaining clients, staff or guests of wine tastings, corporate events, wedding showers and more. This space specializes in fine art, sculpture and blown glass.
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Jewelry Boutique 2299 W. Market St. 330.615.7995 alliem.com
Amber Gardens 4315 Hudson Dr. 330.945.6660 ambergardens.com The one-stop resource for garden lovers, Amber Gardens has a garden center with a helpful and knowledgeable staff. The full-service landscape firm specializes in both residential and commercial landscape design.
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The Bookseller Inc. 39 Westgate Cr. 330.865.5831 thebooksellerinc.com Come browse the old-fashioned way. This used and rare book store carries thousands of books.
Chapel Hill Mall 2000 Brittain Rd., Ste 830 330.633.7100 chapelhillmall.com The shopping center is anchored by Macy's, Sears, JCPenny department stores, as well as specialty stores, such as Kay Jewelers, Bath & Body Works, Journeys and Things Remembered, plus a food court featuring Subway and Sbarro.
The District Boutique 3875 Massillon Rd. 330.961.1859 lovethedistrict.com The District is a high quality fashion boutique specializing in unique women's clothing and accessories. Each style you find on our site and in our store were hand selected and are exclusive to the Northeast Ohio area.
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery 437 Crouse St. 330.253.6268 dondrummstudios.com This two-building showplace features the work of sculptor Don Drumm, including cast aluminum, pewter, steel and cut aluminum, and both functional and decorative art. The gallery also features jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture and graphics by more than 500 American artists.
Donzell's Flower and
Garden Center 937 E. Waterloo Rd. 330.724.0505 donzells.com Growing since 1953, Donzell's Flower and Garden Center is an Akron family owned and operated shopping destination for Akron/Cleveland residents. Comprised of more than 13 acres of greenhouses, a nursery, retail garden center, floral design and gift departments, Donzell's was ranked 20th nationally in the Top 100 L&G Retailers.
Ely Road Boutique 21 N. Maiden Ln. 330.805.1871 elyrdboutique.com The goal of Ely Road Boutique is for you to feel the excitement to grow and expand your style and to create your own rules. Also to be confident that you'll be the only one wearing your creation.
Gracyland 103 First St. 330.650.0370 Gracylane is a locally owned boutique that prides themselves in carrying some wonderfully unique gifts and collectibles. Brands include Vera Bradley, Willow Tree, Wood Wick Candles and many more. Stop in and see us today!
Graf Growers Garden Center 1015 White Pond Dr. 330.836.2727 grafgrowers.com Pick up flowers and plants, or stop in for design and consultation services, information on planting services and gardening tips.
Harris Stanton Gallery 2301 W. Market St. 330.867.7600 harrisstantongallery.com The gallery specialized in international art. Services include archival framing, art appraisals, free consultation for residential or business clients, cleaning and restoration of artwork and frames and other offerings.
Heritage Farms 6050 Riverview Rd. 330.657.2330 crookedrivercreative.com/heritagefarms Today, Heritage Farms is where families gather to buy their Christmas trees in the winter, a pumpkin paradise in the fall and the growers of beautiful and rare day lilies all summer.
Highland Square highlandsquare.org This delightful section of West Market Street is home to a diverse array of unique shops, galleries, restaurants and more unique finds. Don't miss Square Records, Revival, Market Path and more.
Hudson Shopping Area/
First & Main St. Rtes. 303 and 91 merchantsofhudson.com, firstandmainhudson.com From posh boutiques to time-honored toy stores and environmentally conscious "green" shops, there's something for all ages and interests in historic Hudson.
Macedonia Commons I-271 and St. Rte 82 The shopping and entertainment plaza hosts Burlington Coat Factory, Champs Sports, Home Depot, GNC, Kohl's, Wal-Mart and Cinemark 15 movie theater and several nearby restaurants.
Malley's Chocolate 3899 B Medina Rd. 330.668.9050 malleys.com Malley's Chocolates is a progressive company that values its place in the community and its nearly eight decades of history.
Montrose Shopping Area Medina Rd. Browse discount shops, specially stores, super stores, restaurants and retail centers.
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe Multiple Locations mustardseedmarket.com Welcome to Ohio's largest locally owned health foods market, specializing in fresh, all-natural and organic products. In addition to a grocery store and nutrition department, this location also boasts a full-service restaurant.
Northside District &
High Street Area downtownakron.com In Downtown Akron, you will find the center of commerce and culture. Where history meets art, music meets fashion and food meets soul.
Noto 76 S. Main St. 330.990.4724 notoboutique.com
Pat Catan's Craft Center 1886 W. Market St. 330.836.5600 patcatans.com Pat Catan's craft superstore offers jewelry-making supplies, party supplies and favors, home décor kits, floral items, beads and holiday occasion items necessary to create DIY gifts or treasures.
The Peanut Shoppe 203 S. Main St. 330.376.7020 akronpeanuts.com The best nuts are the freshest nuts, and that's what The Peanut Shoppe offers everyday to all who have passed through its doors since the 1930s. The store sells a wide selection of healthy snacks, chocolate, candies, fresh peanut butter and sugar-free treats.
Peninsula Shopping Area Main St. explorepeninsula.com There's more much to do in historic Peninsula, from antiquing to dining. Explore Elements Gallery, Yellow Creek Treading Company and more. Get your fill of wings and burgers at the Winking Lizard or Fisher's Cafe & Pub.
Rubber City Clothing 18 N. High St. 330.434.4722 rubbercityclothing.com Shoppers can wear Akron on their sleeves after a visit to this specialty store, which sells Akron-specific apparel and novelty items for guys, girls, babies and even pets. Show off your Akron pride with hoodies, T-shirts or tank tops featuring funny catch phrases from the 330.
Stagecoach Antiques Inc. 449 W. Market St. 330.762.5422 stagecoach-antiques.com If you're searching for something truly unique, look no further than Stagecoach Antiques, which carries a wide selection of postcards, china and other trinkets. We are celebrating 70 years.
Summit Mall 3265 W. Market St. 330.867.1555 shopsummitmall.com Anchored by Dillard's and Macy's, Summit Mall features several stores, including Ann Taylor, Apple, J. Crew, Pandora and Sephora. Restaurants include P.F. Chang's, Bravo! Cucina Italiana and First Watch Café.
Tommorow's Treasure
Art Gallery 333 W. Cedar St. 330.762.4990 ttart.com This family-owned picture framing photo restoration business also offers a gallery of original paintings and prints, glassware and framing designs.
Trail Mix Peninsula 1600 W. Market 330.657.2091 explorepeninsula.com Located in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley, Trail Mix Peninsula offers a great selection of National Park apparel, books and gifts, plus unique pieces of jewelry, art, photography and keepsakes from local artisans. Browse our children's area for train and nature games, plush and favorite books.
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets 549 S. Chillicothe Rd. 330.562.2000 premiumoutlets.com/aurora Aurora Farms Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to this area. Located approximately 30 min. northeast of Akron, you're sure to find impressive savings all year round.
Hartville Marketplace
& Flea Market 1289 Edison St. N.W. 330.877.9860 hartvillemarketplace.com This year-round market features more than 110 individually owned shops and offers outdoor vendors during warmer months. The marketplace features 100,000 square feet of fresh meats, cheeses, produce, baked goods, books, clothing jewelry and more.
Ohio Station Outlets 9911 Avon Lake Rd. 330.948.9929 lodistation.com Ohio Station Outlets is a 311,478 square-foot outlet shopping mall featuring vintage trains and more than 60 outlet stores. Ohio Station Outlets features a lineup of nationally known retail brands, including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour Clearance House, Aeropostale, Gap Outlet, The Children's Place Outlet , Bath & Body Works Outlet, Pendleton, Christopher & Banks and Gymboree Outlet, among many others.


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Recorded in just a few days in 1960 (though not released until the following year), My Favorite Things was Trane's breakthrough as a leader. He simultaneously established the core of his great '60s quartet (with pianist McCoy Tyner and drummer Elvin Jones), defined a signature sound (lengthy, articulate solos and his trademark soprano sax work) and also notched a radio hit with an edited version of the title track.
Gallons of ink have been spilled extolling the importance of this record in the evolution of Coltrane's career and the development of modal jazz. It's melodic, accessible nature makes it one of the most popular post-bop records and many people's introduction to both Coltrane and modern jazz.
1. My Favorite Things
2. Everytime We Say Goodbye
3. Summertime
4. But Not For Me
5. My Favorite Things, Part 1 (single A-side)
6. My Favorite Things, Part 2 (single b-side)
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COBRA Premium Reduction Subsidy Extended29 July 2010
Congress extended eligibility for the temporary COBRA premium reduction subsidy by two months and provided six more months of reduced premiums for covered beneficiaries. Find out what new provisions were included in the extension.
The period to sign up for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy that provides terminated employees and their beneficiaries with a 65% premium reduction in health continuation insurance costs has been extended through February 28, 2010. In addition, the subsidy period has been extended from 9 months to 15 months of the COBRA 18-month entitlement period.
The subsidy, which originally was part of the $787 billion stimulus package created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), initially was available to any employee terminated involuntarily between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009, and their covered dependents, and provided only nine months of the reduced-rate COBRA coverage. The extension was part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, and was passed and signed into law on December 19, 2009. (Download free Employer's Quick Guide to COBRA.)
Find out below how these changes affect your organization. In addition, you will find an analysis of the costs associated with the subsidy.
* Changes to the Original Subsidy *
Under the ARRA provisions that took effect February, 17, 2009, the COBRA subsidy provisions provided the 65% premium reduction for up to nine months and only applied to certain "assistance eligible individuals." The original COBRA subsidy defined assistance eligible individuals as covered employees and their dependents who lost coverage as a result of an involuntary termination of the covered employee between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.
The extension eliminates the requirement that the loss of coverage occur before the subsidy's eligibility expiration date and instead requires only that the covered employee and dependents experience a qualifying event because the covered employee's employment ended as a result of an involuntary termination between September 1, 2008 and February 28, 2010. In addition, the extension provides an additional six months of premium reductions, for a total of 15 months.
The extension also includes new notice requirements to alert assistance eligible individuals about the extensions. Further, it contains a provision allowing assistance eligible individuals to reinstate their COBRA coverage at the continued subsidized rates and to reinstate the coverage retroactively if their original nine-month subsidy had expired and they dropped COBRA coverage instead of paying the full COBRA premium. And, individuals who received the nine months of premium reduction provided originally and then paid the full COBRA premium can receive refunds and/or premium credits for the extra amount paid.
* The Effect on Employers *
The COBRA premium subsidy has been a great success from the perspective of increasing COBRA use and providing a safety net for out- of-work individuals and families. Ordinarily (i.e., without the subsidy), only about 10% to 20% of eligible people elect COBRA coverage, primarily because of the expense of the premiums. According to a recent survey by Hewitt Associates, elections increased to 38% after the subsidy became available. The Hewitt survey estimates that the average employee would pay $8,800 a year for COBRA coverage, so the 65% subsidy reduces that cost significantly to about $3,000. The extension of the subsidy likely will encourage even more people to elect coverage.
But, reviews from employers are mixed. While most employers are happy their former employees and their dependents are getting assistance with health insurance, they also may find that their insurance costs will rise. A 2009 survey by Spencer's Benefits Reports found that claims from COBRA recipients were about 54% more expensive than claims by regular current employees. This added expense most likely is the result of adverse selection – beneficiaries with chronic health conditions are more likely to elect COBRA coverage to ensure continuity of coverage. In addition, the COBRA subsidy has created new regulatory obligations for employers, including extra paperwork and tax responsibilities.
And, the ultimate cost of the subsidy program is still unknown. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the subsidy would cost about $26 billion initially, and any extensions would add $7 billion in 2010 and $13 billion in 2011. But, these numbers may not accurately project the number of individuals eligible for the subsidy since it is unclear what factors were used to project the costs. With the national unemployment rate at 10% and higher in states like California, Michigan, and Ohio, those costs could be significantly higher.


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Welcome to the journal of writer Daniel Powell. Movies, books, and the occasional discussion of life and family...
Crackpot Palace, by Jeffrey Ford
I cited Mr. Ford last week in a debate we were having on the finest examples of contemporary literature in a class over at UCF. His writing is energetic, haunting, exhilirating, lyrical, and damned funny. You'll see what I mean when you encounter this line:
The fire-eater never even turned around but kept working like he was nonunion.
I dare you not to chuckle at that one. It's just one of many great lines that speak to Ford's gifts as a storyteller. His tales have a pretty fierce duality. He packages humor with dark, dark content to great effect. Those who've read his story "The Drowned Life" can expect a lot more of that here.
And Ford's writing is just getting better. While some of the tales in this collection were written many years ago, most of them are of a recent vintage. I've read all of his collections, and this one is the best so far.
Most pitchers lose their fastball over time, and sometimes that analogy has some appropriate overlap with fiction writers. I'm happy to say that, in the case of Jeffrey Ford, his heater is alive and well.
Ford's eye for detail and ability to turn a phrase are on display in his more nostalgic stories. That nostalgia, by the way, isn't of the wondrous, rosy, geez-life-is-great variety. It's the realistic, pragmatic nostalgia that accompanies the memories we've all had of struggling through a period of time, of living in crappy apartments over crowded alleys. "Every Richie There Is" is a great example of this. It's a short examination of those people in our lives that become symbols of a certain time and place. We all know a Richie--he's abrasive and strange and frail and brash; he imposes on others and, though we may not want to talk to him every day, we feel a little weird about the days in which we don't. And then, one day, he's just gone and we're left to ponder our own mortality.
"Down Atsion Road," "The Double of My Double Is Not My Double," and "86 Deathdick Road" explore some of the same human depths. Ford is at his best when he's writing about the interior and exterior conflicts that haunt us: the fear of growing old, of being usurped, of living in isolation, of being ridiculed. The beauty of these tales, though, comes from the surreal undercurrents. There's menace in the most innocent of objects and gestures, and Ford knows just how to push those buttons to ratchet up the tension.
This narrative treasury is filled with stories of all types. "The Coral Heart" is a sorrow-filled fantasy; "The Seventh Expression of the Robot General" a gear-clicking sf story with balls; "Sit the Dead" is an idiosyncratic vampire tale.
If you haven't read Ford's stories, this is a good place to start. Once you get going, you'll find gems in his other collections as well. Highly recommended...
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Kay, so this was supposed to be for the quote tag game thingy, but that happened like last year, and I have no clue about it anymore. Lol. I kinda quit fanfiction, for like a year. It seems like a lot of people have too, haha. So... if anyone still reads fanfiction, here is one. It's based on a quote from 3 Check it out, you will love it. :) Review if you wanna? :)
She says she doesn't like him, but all you have to see is the sparkle in her eyes
Miley plopped down on her couch, grabbed the remote, and flipped on the television. After a few minutes of debating on what she wanted to watch, she picked something. After watching the show for about fifteen minutes, her phone rang.
She picked up the phone, and with an annoyed tone she answered, "Hello?"
"Hey Miles." Nate said.
"Oh! Hey, Nate!" She said excitedly, and blushed a deep shade of red for answering the phone in the tone she did.
"What are you doing?" Nate asked.
"I was watching some TV. What are you doing?" She asked as she quickly turned down the TV, not wanting to miss a word he said.
"Absolutely nothing. I'm really bored. Can I come over to your house?" He asked.
Miley screamed with excitement inside, but calmly responded, "Sure."
"Alright. Be there in five minutes." Nate said.
As soon as Miley hung up the phone she raced upstairs. She quickly pulled her pajama pants off and slipped on a mini skirt, then pulled her tank top off and pulled on a t-shirt. She grabbed her brush and ran it swiftly through her hair, getting all the tangles out, and pulled her hair into a high ponytail. Then she went into her bathroom and applied a little make-up, just before the doorbell rang. She hopped excitedly down the steps and to the door.
"Hey, Miley." Nate said as Miley opened the door. He walked in and sat down on the couch, and Miley sat down beside him. "Thank you for saving me from my endless boredom. It was torture!" Nate groaned. Miley giggled softly.
"You're welcome." She said. Just then the door bell rang, it was Lilly. Miley ran over to the door and opened it, giving Lilly a hug as she walked in.
"Hey, Nate!" Lilly said.
"Hey, Lil." He said. Lilly walked over and sat in a chair and Miley sat back in her previous seat on the couch. "Hey, I'll be right back. I need to use the bathroom." Nate said, getting up and walking towards the bathroom.
"'Kay." Miley said in a sweet tone. Nate walked back in just a few minutes later.
"I'm back!" Nate said, sitting down beside Miley. She looked over at him and grinned, then realized what she was doing and wiped the grin off of her face and looked down at the ground, running her fingers through her hair.
"Let's watch a movie!" Lilly said.
"Sounds good to me. What about you Nate?" Miley asked.
"Fine with me. Just no chick-flicks or anything." Nate said.
Miley picked out a movie and put it into the DVD player, just as it was about to start Nate's cellphone rang. He answered it and hung up really quick.
"Sorry, guys my Mom wants me to come home." Nate said. Miley frowned to herself.
"It's okay. We can watch the movie some other time." Miley said. Nate got up and hugged Miley, and then Lilly, then said goodbye and left.
"You are so in love with him." Lilly gushed, just as Nate walked out the door.
"Pshh. What are you talking about? I do not like Nate." Miley lied through her teeth. She hated lying to Lilly, but she couldn't risk the embarrassment if Lilly found out and got a little too carried away and accidentally told Nate about it.
"Are you kidding me Miley? Do you not think that your best friend knows you better than that? Don't you think I see the way you look at him, and the way your eyes sparkle when he walks into a room? Just admit it. You like Nate!" Lilly said, walking over and sitting beside Miley, looking her in the eyes with a serious expression.
"I don't like Nate! We are just friends! I promise, Lilly." Miley said, not giving in.
"Fine, fine. Don't tell your best friend. It's okay, really." Lilly said in a sarcastic tone. Miley groaned.
"Lilly, I would tell you if there was something to tell you, but there's not! I do not like Nate!" Miley exclaimed. Lilly rolled her eyes at how bad Miley was at lying.
"Alright, for now Miss Miley! But I will get you to admit it one day!" Lilly said as she got up and started walking towards the door. Miley rolled her eyes.
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever you say. Bye Lilly." Miley said. Lilly walked out the door and Miley shut it. Then she sat down on the couch again and drifted off to sleep, dreaming about the day that Nate and her would be together forever.
The "little bit louder" laugh.
Miley and Nate were walking side by side, down the hallway of their high school.
"Okay, I've got a joke for you, Miley." Nate said. Miley smiled as they stopped at their lockers.
"Alright." She said, opening her locker and picking out her books that she needed.
"Knock, knock." He said. Miley rolled her eyes.
"Who's there?" She asked.
"Woo." Nate said.
"Woo, who?" She asked.
"Whoa, don't get so excited. It's just a joke." Nate said.
Miley doubled over in laughter, even though that joke was the lamest joke she had ever heard.
The smile a mile wide.
Nate sat in his classroom, scooting around in his chair trying to get comfortable. He was eying the clock, and counting down the seconds until the bell rang. The teacher went on and on about something that Nate had no idea about. Finally, the bell rang and Nate jumped out of his seat and ran out the door. He walked over to his locker and saw Miley standing at hers.
When Miley saw him her face lit up and she smiled from ear to ear.
"Why are you so happy? Still thinking about that joke I told you?" He asked. Miley shook her head and laughed.
"No, but that was really funny." Miley said. Then she remembered the joke and started laughing again. She had no idea why it was so funny, but she couldn't stop laughing.
"Alright, Smiley. I have to get to class. Don't kill yourself laughing." Nate said, then he walked off to his next class.
The way she babbles on and on.
"Whats up, Miley?" Nate asked, coming up behind her and putting his arm around her.
"Um... nothing. Just going to my locker." She said nervously. Tingles were running all down her body from his touch.
"Well, you wanna come over to my house after school?" He asked, with his arm still around Miley.
"Yeah, I'd love to come to your house. I have a lot of homework, but that's okay. I can do it when I get home. It's not like I'm going to stay all night. I have to call my dad and ask if it's okay, but yeah I'd love to come to your house. Wait? Don't you have to ask your pare-." Miley babbled in a fast pace. Nate started laughing at her.
"Slow down. What's wrong with you?" Nate asked, still laughing a little. Miley blushed.
"S-Sorry. Just ready for school to be over with!" Miley said. She laughed nervously.
"You're something else, Miley." Nate said as he shook his head. "Come over around five, okay?" He asked. Miley nodded and walked away, shaking her head at her stupid actions.
The way you can almost see her heart flutter.
Miley walked up to Nate's front door and rung the doorbell, then stood there nervously rubbing her hands together and swaying back and forth. Nate came to the door and a smile spread across his face when he saw her.
"Hey!" He said excitedly, as he hugged her. Miley could feel her heart beating faster.
"Thanks for inviting me over." Miley said.
"Miley, you're my best friend. You can come over anytime, without an invitation." Nate said. Miley was shocked at his words. Sure they, had been friends for a long time, but he had never actually called her his best friend.
"Thanks. Same for you." Miley said. Nate sat down on his couch and turned his TV on. Miley sat beside him and then looked beside her and saw that one of Nate's yearbooks was sitting next to her. She flipped through it and Nate looked at It with her. Then, they came across a picture of Natalie Williams. She was probably the prettiest girl in their whole school.
"Ugh, why does Natalie have to be so beautiful?" Miley groaned and closed the yearbook angrily.
"You are way prettier than her, Miley. What are you talking about?" Nate said, then his eyes grew wide when he realized what he just said. Miley mouth dropped open and thinking her heart was going to beat out of her chest, and she swore Nate could see it fluttering. "Um. Yeah, so let's go outside." Nate said, awkwardly as he rubbed the back of his neck. Miley nodded and followed him outside.
And the way she softly whispers, "I love you." when he walks away.
"Hey! Miley!" Nate shouted as he waved at Miley. He scooted in an out between people. The room he was in was filled with people from wall to wall. He was at the annual end of the year party, that happened every year after school ended. When he finally reached Miley he breathed a sigh of relief. "I've been looking for you all night!" He said, out of breath.
"Really? Well I've pretty much been right here the whole night." Miley said, laughing.
"Wanna dance?" Nate asked. Miley gulped and then shook her head, excitedly. Nate took her hand and led her out to where everyone was dancing. "So you having fun?" Nate asked.
"Yeah, definitely. Are you?" Miley asked.
"Now I am." Nate said. Miley sighed with content.
"HEY NATE!" Someone yelled. Nate turned around, and saw someone waving him down.
"I'll see you later, okay?" He asked. Miley nodded and he walked away.
"I love you." Miley whispered, then she sighed and hung her head. If only he knew.
He says he doesn't like her, but all you have to see is the way he admires her.
Nate sighed as he sat stood drinking his drink, watching Miley dancing and laughing with her other friends. She was so graceful, and beautiful, and carefree and he loved that about her. He couldn't help but admire every aspect of her.
The way she always knew how to make him laugh, even when everything around him was going wrong. The way, she could turn the darkest day into the most wonderful day ever. The way she was nice to everyone, no matter who they were. Her beauty, her personality, her sense of humor, every little thing about her was amazing to him. He couldn't understand how anyone could be so... perfect.
"What up brotha?" Shane asked excitedly and attempted to give Nate a high five. Nate didn't even look at him. "Hello? Earth to Nate? Woohoo?" Shane said waving his hand in front of Nate's face. He looked to see what Nate was staring at and then nodded his head in an understanding way. "Dude? Take a picture, it'll last longer." He said, slapping Nate on the arm. Nate jumped.
"What are you talking about?" Nate asked, jerking his eyes away from Miley quickly.
"I've been standing here for like two minutes and you haven't even noticed me. I saw the way you were staring at her, and I've seen the way you've stared at her before. There's no hiding it Nate. You've got the hots for Miley." Shane said.
"Are you crazy? She's my best friend!" Nate said, pushing Shane.
"Hey, you know they say a boy and a girl will fall for each other at some point in there friendship." Shane said, poking Nate and smiling at him.
"Well, I'm sorry to inform you that that has yet to happen with me and Miley." Nate said. He was really stubborn.
"Whatever little bro. Whatever." Shane said, walking off.
The way he respects her.
Nate shivered as he jumped into the local swimming pool near his house. During the summer, everyone hangs out at the pool. It's a way to not loose contact with people during the summer.
Miley was laying beside the pool on a towel trying to get a tan.
"Dude, I bet you can't get Miley to go out with you!" Nate heard someone say to someone else. He looked over and saw a couple of guys talking.
"Why would I want to go out with her? Have you seen her?" One guy said and then whole group started laughing. Nate swam over to where they were to hear them better.
"I know! Why would anyone in there right mind want to go out with that ugly piece of crap?" Another guy said, and the whole group starting cracking up again. This time, Miley saw them looking at her and laughing and Nate could tell she was hurt.
"Hey, Miley wouldn't even think about going out with any of you losers. And don't ever call her ugly, she is way prettier than any of your slut girlfriends." Nate said angrily, and loudly.
"Whatever, dude." One guy said and they all walked off. Nate really wanted to go over and beat the crap out of them, but he didn't want to cause a scene. He looked over at Miley and she was motioning for him to come to her. He walked over and sat down on the ground beside her.
"Thanks for that." Miley said.
"You heard?" Nate asked, a little embarrassed. Miley nodded and Nate stood up. "Come on, let's go get something to eat." He said, then he held out a hand and pulled Miley up. Miley picked up her stuff and Nate walked over and picked his shirt up. He saw that Miley was shivering so he handed her his shirt.
"Put it on." He said.
"Thank you." She said and they walked out to his car.
His sparkling smile when she laughs.
"What are you gonna get to eat?" Miley asked, picking up her menu and flipping through it, trying to decided what to order. Nate shrugged his shoulders and picked his up and looked at it.
"I think I'm gonna get a cheeseburger and some fries." Nate said. Miley nodded and rubbed her stomach.
"That sounds good. I'm gonna get that too." Miley said. The waitress walked up to them and took there order, then walked away.
Miley looked down at her napkin and started playing with it. She was still kind of hurt about what those guys said about her. Nate noticed her hurt expression.
"What's wrong with my Smiley?" Nate asked. Miley looked up and smiled.
"Nothing." Miley lied, looking back down, and playing with her napkin again. Nate reached over and grabbed her chin, making her look him in the eyes.
"Something's wrong. Now tell me." Nate said sternly.
"It's nothing. I was just thinking about what those guys said." She said. Nate shook his head.
"Miley, listen to me. You are the most beautiful girl I've ever met and any guy in this world would be lucky to have you as a girlfriend. Don't ever listen to what other people say about you. Those guys were just jealous that their girlfriends aren't as amazing as you." Nate said. Miley laughed.
"Thanks." She said.
Nate smiled, he loved hearing her laugh. Especially when he made her laugh.
The way he could talk for hours.
"Wanna go to the park?" Nate asked as they were walking to his car.
"Sure!" Miley said, excitedly. They got into his car and drove to the park. Miley ran over to the swings and Nate followed her.
"I love swinging!" Miley said, giggling.
"What else do you love?" Nate asked softly, looking over at her. She turned to look at him.
"Well, I love reading and writing. I love music. I love rainbows. I love romantic things. I love lots of stuff." Miley said, then thought in her head, and you. "Why?" She asked.
He shrugged his shoulders and started to swing.
"I don't know." He said. "So, what kind of romantic things do you like?" He asked.
"Well I like romantic movies. I love how sweet they are. Even though that never happens in real life, I love it." Miley said, swinging happily back and forth. "What do you love Nate?" She asked.
"Cars. Video games- " Nate began. Miley laughed and rolled her eyes.
"Typical boy." She laughed.
"And spending time with you." Nate finished. Miley smiled.
"And why do you like spending time with me?" She asked.
"You're amazing, and you really understand me better than anyone I know. I know I can trust you with anything. You're the best friend anyone could have." Nate said. Miley laughed.
"Awwww. Is Natey being all sensitive?" She teased.
"You know you love it!" He teased right back. She rolled her eyes and scoffed.
"You wish!" She said.
You're right, I do, He thought.
They sat on the swings, talking and laughing for hours.
The way you can see he cares.
Nate rolled over in his bed, pulling his covers over his shoulders, and snuggling deep down into his bed. He was just about to fall asleep when his phone started ringing. He jumped, startled at the ringing and looked at the Caller ID. It was Miley. He looked over at his clock. 2:48 A.M. That's weird. He thought.
"Hello? Miley? Are you okay?" He asked worriedly into the phone. He heard crying on the other end of the line. "Miley what's wrong?" He asked.
"I-I'm at James's p-party. Can y-you please come and g-get me?" Miley said. Nate could barely understand her through her tears, but he did.
"I'll be there in two minutes." Nate said. He ran over to his closet and threw on a t shirt and a pair of pants. He grabbed his car keys off his desk and ran outside, then he started driving to James' house. When he got there he saw Miley sitting on the sidewalk crying. He turned the ignition off, got out, ran over to Miley, and wrapped his arms around her.
"Miley, what happened?" Nate asked worriedly, as he held onto her tightly.
"You know Jimmy don't you?" She asked, trying to stop herself from crying long enough to explain.
"Yeah, what about him?" Nate asked.
"Well he was being really nice to me, and we were dancing, then he asked me if I wanted to go upstairs. I'm really dumb and I didn't know what he meant so I said yes. We walked upstairs and then he started kissing me, I was fine but then he tried to take my shirt off. I told him to stop and he just kept going. I kept telling him to stop and he finally did, but then he got really mad and he hit me a couple of times." Miley said. Anger swelled up inside of Nate.
"Oh my God! I'm gonna kill him!" He screamed. Just then, Jimmy came walking out of the house. "Get in the car, Miley." Nate said.
"Nate, don't do anything stupid!" Miley begged.
"Get. In. The. Car." Nate said sternly. Miley agreed and and walked over and sat in the car.
"Hey Nate. What's up?" Jimmy said.
"I heard you tried to get Miley to sleep with you." Nate said.
"Yeah, she's just a little tease though." Jimmy said.
Nate punched Jimmy right in the face and he fell down. "That's for taking advantage of her." He said. Then he punched him three more times. "And that's for hitting her." He said, then he grabbed Jimmy by the collar and made him stand up, he pulled him close to his face. "If you ever, lay one hand on her again, I will personally beat your face in the ground, and you will no longer be recognizable." he said. Then he let go and Jimmy went tumbling to the ground.
Nate turned around and walked to his car and got in.
"Nate! You could have gotten hurt!" Miley screamed out.
"I didn't, did I?" He asked, turning the car on.
"Well, no but you could have. That was really stupid." Miley said.
"Nobody messes with my Smiley." Nate said, protectively.
And the way he pretends he doesn't hear her, but softly whispers, "I love you, too"
Nate drove Miley home, but when they reached her house Miley didn't get out.
"Thanks, Nate. For picking me up at three in the morning, and then punching him out. Thank you so much. You're the best." Miley said, leaning over and hugging Nate.
"Don't worry about it. Like I said, no one messes with my Smiley." He said. Miley laughed and shook her head, and opened her door.
"Thanks again. Bye Nate." She said, getting out of the car. She slammed the door shut and whispered, I love you.
Nate's window was rolled down just enough that he could hear her. He turned the car on and softly whispered, I love you, too, Smiley.


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- 24 smoke-free guestrooms
- Rooftop terrace
- Self parking
- Airport shuttle
- Front desk safe
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Bike rental
- Free WiFi
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- Memory foam mattress
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- Offsite parking reservations required
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- In Historical Center
- Alcazar - 8 min walk
- Seville Cathedral - 11 min walk
- Plaza de Espana - 18 min walk
- Giralda Tower - 9 min walk
- Torre del Oro Watchtower - 17 min walk
- Maria Luisa Park - 18 min walk
- Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza - 19 min walk
- Museum of Fine Arts - 22 min walk
- Santa Maria la Blanca Church - 2 min walk
- Monumento a Don Juan Tenorio - 4 min walk
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 24 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-10:30 PM
- Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.
24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements. Check-in for this property after 10:30 PM is based at a different location, Pensión Perez Montilla, in Plaza Curtidores 13
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- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Self parking *
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- Smoke-free property
- Resort fee included
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- Bicycle rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
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- Year Built
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Rooftop terrace
- In-room accessibility
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- Memory foam mattress
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Access via exterior corridors
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- Seasonally adjusted heating fee: EUR 3 per accommodation, per night
The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- Resort fee
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Self parking costs EUR 18.00 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 18 per night
Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of EUR 3 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per vehicle (one way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
What's around Pensión Montoreña, Seville
- In Historical Center
- Alcazar - 8 min walk
- Seville Cathedral - 11 min walk
- Plaza de Espana - 18 min walk
- Giralda Tower - 9 min walk
- Torre del Oro Watchtower - 17 min walk
- Maria Luisa Park - 18 min walk
- Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza - 19 min walk
Getting around
- Seville (SVQ-San Pablo) - 18 min drive
- Seville Santa Justa Station - 16 min walk
- Seville San Bernardo Station - 17 min walk
- Seville Plaza de Armas Station - 25 min walk
- Puerta de Jerez Station - 15 min walk
- Gran Plaza - 25 min walk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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Patrick Schwarzenegger, Spawn of Arnold, Joins Scream Queens
Schwarzenegger's previous acting credits include an appearance in an Ariana Grande music video.
Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens, a portmanteau of Mean Girls and Heathers concerned with sociopathic sorority girls, premieres this month. On Twitter on Friday, Murphy announced that Patrick Schwarzenegger has joined the cast. Best known as the spawn of Arnold, the junior Schwarzenegger may not be remembered from such roles as Frat Boy Cooper in Grown Ups 2 (2013) and Ariana Grande's love interest in her "Right There" video. This will mark his television debut.


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Elizabeth Arden, Inc. is a global beauty products company that sought a system for generating documentation that could keep up with its growing international business.
The Challenge for Elizabeth Arden
With operating segments in North America and International, Elizabeth Arden realized their ten-year old system was unable to keep up with their growing international business. The beauty product company sought a system that could adapt to the restrictions placed on the shipping of ingredients found in some of their products, as well as ensure the company stayed in compliance with hazardous material regulations. Elizabeth Arden was also looking for a system that could eliminate manual errors through automation while reducing overtime labor. A solution for Elizabeth Arden would need to be adaptable and support a global presence.
The Solution: A Flexible System for International Growth
Precision Software provided Elizabeth Arden with an adaptable system that is used for all international shipments leaving their consolidated shipping operations facility in Miami to their warehouse in Roanoke, VA. Elizabeth Arden was able to build a "Scan Pack" system using the workflows within Precision, increasing productivity through the simplification and standardization of the shipping process while improving customer satisfaction. With a more flexible system and a rule-based workflow engine, Precision Software has helped Elizabeth Arden streamline their business operations while increasing their volume output.
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A: TrueYou is the University of Nebraska and the Nebraska State College System's Identity Manager, which provides the underlying authentication information for various campus-wide systems, such as SAP, Firefly and the Student Information System. The goal of TrueYou is to reduce the number of ID's and passwords that you are required to know by using this authentication information in multiple systems.
TrueYou contains industry-standard functionality such as:
A: Identity Management is the management of the life cycle of credentials for users that need access to various campus resources, both technical and physical. The Identity Management project was started to find an easy way to get employees, students and others associated with the campus access to the resources they needed as quickly as possible. If you think about all of the things associated with each campus that need to know who you are (applications and websites, building access locks, parking, campus fitness facilities, etc.), finding one common underlying management system for all of those applications within and amongst the campuses has been a challenge.
Another outcome of this project was the identification and creation of a unique identifier known as the Nebraska Unique Identifier (NUID) to replace the use of the Social Security Number in many applications.
The long-range plans of the Identity Management project include provisioning and deprovisioning of IDs, which is the ability to automatically turn access on and off based on employment date or some other factor; and federation, which allows systems to "share" ID information between them, which will reduce the number of IDs users are required to enter.
A: The NUID (Nebraska Unique Identifier) was developed as a replacement for the Social Security Number as an unique identifier in campus systems. Your NUID is used as your log on ID in several systems, such as Firefly, SAP, the new Student Information Systems and other systems on your campus. Since the NUID is recognized by the University campuses and the State College system, you will have the same NUID at UNK, UNL, UNMC, UNO, Chadron State College, Peru State College and Wayne State College. Those systems that use TrueYou as the authentication system will also have the same ID (NUID) and password for all of those systems.
A: Several campuses have printed your NUID on your ID card, so check there first. If you don't see it there, contact your Campus Helpdesk.
A: For now, the systems using TrueYou for authentication are Firefly, and the new Student Information System. Other systems will be continued to be added in the future.
A: Validating your account refers to the act of going to TrueYou to answer your authentication questions. These questions will be presented to you to identify yourself if you need to reset your password in the future. If you have not previously answered these questions, you will not be able to use the password reset self-service function.
A: You will be asked to validate your account the first time you log into Firefly after your password expires or the first time you log into TrueYou directly. After changing your password, you will be presented with five questions to which you will need to answer two. After completing this process, you can close TrueYou and use that new password to log into Firefly.
A: If you need help with your NU ID and password, or validating your account in TrueYou, contact your Campus Helpdesk.
If you need help with your NUID, password, or validating your account in TrueYou, contact your campus helpdesk:


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Hi all,
Please note of the following things:
1) We've updated the clan rules!
The new rule list can be found here. This will be updated with other information (such as avatar guidelines) in time.
2) The DOT system has been replaced with a new warning system.
First you will get a verbal warning,
Second you will get a written warning,
Third you will be kicked and banned from the clan!
Not all situations have a black and white answer, leaders are able to use their discretion and may not always need to follow the warning system guidelines.
3) We are looking for new Clan Mentors!
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The curtain raises and a large jack-in-the-box moves from the back of the concert stage towards the audience. After a few moments, obviously to build tension, the jack-in-the-box opens revealing the band's front man, Josh Ramsay. The crowd goes nuts. We can't guarantee that every Marianas Trench concert will begin like that but the incident is indicative of what to expect at the band's live shows.
That's because a Marianas Trench tour is a big production. The Canadian foursome is partial to putting on lavish live shows. That's why you never want to pass up an opportunity to get your hands on Marianas Trench tickets. You never know what you might see: the bandmates swapping instruments, Ramsay flying through the air, or the boys performing a song in their underwear.
Who's In The Marianas Trench Band?
Marianas Trench consists of lead vocalist Josh Ramsay (the one that popped out of the jack-in-the-box), lead guitarist Matt Webb, drummer Ian Casselman, and bassist Mike Ayley.
All the members of Marianas Trench were born in 1980s. Ayley is the oldest. He was born Nov. 1, 1980. His rhythm section partner, Casselman, was born July 15, 1983.
Ramsay has blown out candles on June 11 every year since 1985. Webb came into this world on March 12, 1987.
When Was Marianas Trench Formed?
The band was formed in 2001. A lot of fans also want to know where Marianas Trench the band is from? Well, they formed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Marianas Trench released their first album, Fix Me, in 2006. The album failed to chart.
Their sophomore release, Masterpiece Theatre, dropped in 2009 and managed to peak at number four on the Canadian album charts. Neither album charted in the United States.
One of the most frequently asked questions about the band is who is the girl in their "Fallout" music video?
The Girl in the "Fallout" video is Dara Taylor. She's also in the band's video to "Desperate Measures" and "Stutter." The three videos are part of a trilogy.
How To Pronounce Marianas Trench?
"Marianas" is pronounced mar-ee- an –uhz. "Trench" is pronounced the same way as it's pronounced in "trench coat" or "trench war."
Marianas Trench is also the name of the deepest spot in the oceans. It's located near the Philippines.


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Arkados Prepares to Meet Growing Demand for Smart Energy Solutions in Large Commercial Building Sector
Mark Gelnaw appointed as Chief Revenue Officer of Subsidiary, Arkados Energy Solutions LLC
Jul 09, 2015, 09:28 ET
NEWARK, N.J., July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkados Group, Inc. (OTC: AKDS) (the "Company" or "Arkados"), a leading software developer and system integrator enabling Internet of Things ("IoT") applications, today is pleased to announce that in response to growing demand for smart energy solutions from the commercial building sector, Arkados has launched its wholly-owned subsidiary, Arkados Energy Solutions LLC ("AES"), a provider of innovative, sustainable, cost-saving energy solutions to commercial customers, and appointed Mark Gelnaw as AES' new Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for all business development initiatives including origination of new business partnerships and managing the execution of revenue-generating activities of AES. Mr. Gelnaw previously served on the Board of Directors of Arkados.
Formed in June 2014, AES is engaged in the business of managing the installation of LED lighting retrofits for large commercial facilities with a turn-key approach that includes but is not limited to lighting assessments, retrofit recommendations, sourcing, financing, installation and assisting the customer with applications for incentives and rebates. AES' business activities are strategically important to Arkados as it allows for cross-marketing opportunities for several smart building solutions that are currently under development with its partner, Tatung Corp. Over the past several months, AES has been steadily ramping up its operations and preparing to meet increasing interest and demand initially in the NYC metropolitan area and has plans to expand into other geographic regions moving forward. With business development being led by Mark Gelnaw, AES is primarily focused on responding to and winning various new commercial contracts for its LED lighting services some of which are in the final stage of negotiations and will be announced in the future.
Mr. Gelnaw has been engaged in the commercial lighting business over the past several years. Prior to that, he spent over 30 years in the financial services industry having held senior positions at Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, Salomon Brothers and Arthur Andersen & Co. (currently known as Accenture). Most recently Mr. Gelnaw has held positions of Global Head of Business Development and Head of Strategic Funds for Deutsche Bank, and also served as Chief Operating Officer for Deutsche Bank's Asset Management and Equity divisions where he was involved in all aspects of the business including structuring, marketing, investment management, due diligence as well as serving as a liaison with all the service functions that interface with the business processes. Mark is a graduate of Georgetown University where he earned a BSBA in Accounting and currently serves on the board of various companies and charities.
Mark Gelnaw, Chief Revenue Officer of Arkados Energy Solutions, LLC., added, "Arkados' focus on making industrial buildings and products more advanced and efficient through a combination of cutting edge technology solutions like LED lighting and strong partnerships led me to join their Board of Directors. Over the past year, I have seen demand for these types of solutions grow rapidly. I'm honored to assume the position of CRO and look forward to utilizing my experience and relationships in commercial lighting to win several near term revenue opportunities and in the end, bring more value to the Company and to shareholders."
Arkados' Chief Executive Officer, Terrence DeFranco, commented, "With interest in our energy services coming from several well-established commercial companies, it was necessary to restructure management to better position AES to capture and capitalize on the opportunities being presented. Mark has overseen the business since its inception from our Board of Directors, roughly a year ago, and has demonstrated a keen understanding of the commercial energy sector and drive to boost customer acquisition and renewal rates. His business development acumen and customer-centric focus will be instrumental to the growth and success of AES, and ultimately, to the growth and success of Arkados becoming a known leader in IoT applications for industrial automation – with expertise in commercial property systems and energy management. We look forward to his contributions in the time ahead."
About Arkados Group, Inc.
Arkados Group, Inc. ("Arkados" or the "Company") is a leading software development and system integrator enabling Internet of Things applications for home and building automation and energy management. The Company's solutions are uniquely designed to drive a wide variety of wireless and powerline communication (PLC)-based products, such as sensors, gateways, video cameras, appliances and other devices. By utilizing the Company's solutions, Arkados' customers can bring numerous sophisticated, full-featured products to market faster at a lower overall development cost. Arkados® is a registered trademark of Arkados Group, Inc. For more information about Arkados, please visit: http://www.arkadosgroup.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulations, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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I'm back with more about our adventures near Walla Walla, although this time it will all be food talk! Yippee!
First off, I want to start with a photo that really belonged to my previous post, but hey, what can you do? These things happen. *shrugs* I was mentioning how our hosts live right in the heart of apple country. During one of our walks in the orchard across the street we found the odd apple still in the trees. Among them was probably the largest one we've ever seen! The pesticide coating was so thick (yuck!) that we had to rub it energetically to make it nice and shiny.
While we walked we noticed how some of the trees in each row were bearing teeny miniature apples that hadn't been picked at all. Brian explained that the main purpose of these is to act as pollinators.
Apples, big and small
In Matt & Dawnen's Sunny Kitchen
As I was saying before, Matthew and Dawnen have been experimenting with raw foods for a good while. Often times when we stay with folks, we're the ones who end up sharing a lot of our knowledge. This time it was my turn to be in the apprentice's position and learn a bunch of new tricks and techniques. In the coming weeks you can expect to read feature posts on how to grow micro-greens, make Coconut Yogurt and assemble Matt's famous Hot & Cold Salad.
We happened to be there for Dawnen's birthday, so we all got together for a little feast.
Me with the birthday girl
One of the challenges of living in a trailer is the lack of sufficient light. Like me Matt is a sucker for having his working space very well lit, so he's come up with the perfect solution: a head lamp. Actually once you get used to seeing so clearly you sort of get addicted; now Matt wears his lamp pretty much all of the time! he he
Closely watching Dawnen preparing a Dipping Sauce for veggie rolls. Notice that she's wearing a head lamp too; it's contagious I tell ya!
Whizzing up our raw soup du jour. And nope, that's not a head lamp near my forehead. 😉
For the main course we assembled our own veggie rolls with both rice paper and nori sheets.
Matt making sure everything is looking good.
At some point Brian got hold of Matt's super duper camera and took all sorts of shots throughout the evening.
Mr. Donnie…
… looking very much relaxed, as usual. 😉
Feasting at Vedra & Merle's
We were invited for lunch a couple of weekends ago by Dawnen's mom and step-dad. They eat fairly healthy to begin with, since, as members of the 7th day Adventist Church, honoring the temple of our bodies is particularly emphasized. I certainly didn't expect to partake in such a raw feast, though! Vedra really went all out in whipping up a bunch of yummy stuff!
See for yourselves…
A nut based Chili
Cauliflower and Jicama Rice
Ranch Dressing
Cheeze Sauce
Dawnen and Matt contributed lots of goodies for salad, including freshly harvested micro greens as well as a curried quinoa dish.
We brought a blender container full of the ingredients for my Tomato & Herbs Soup which we just had to whiz up on their brand new Vitamix machine. (Very nice!)
Don's ginormous pile! It looked like a LOT of food (and it was!), but he didn't come anywhere close to beating Matt's 3 servings! lol I'm still not quite sure how can so much food go into such a thin man? 😉
More of Vedra's handiwork: 2 kinds of sweet nut balls.
Giving Thanks in Good Company
We walked over to Matt & Dawnen's trailer on Thanksgiving day to share a lovely meal. On the menu was a soup concoction of Don's, a large salad with Peppercorn Ranch Dressing, Neat Balls, mashed potatoes freshly harvested from their garden, and Miso Gravy.
Most of the salad ingredients also came from their garden. So vibrant in both colors and flavors!
The Neatballs recipe came from Gabriel Cousens' Rainbow Green, Live-Food Cuisine. I thought that they had a nice flavor from the herbsbut they were a tad too salty for my taste.
Garden Neatballs
From Gabriel Cousens' Rainbow Green, Live-Food Cuisine
Recipe posted here
1 C almonds, soaked
1/2 C walnuts, soaked
1 C olive oil
1/4 C leeks
2 celery stalks
1 T sage
1 T marjoram
1 T thyme
2 t Celtic salt
Homogenize nuts with oil.
Finely chop and stir in leeks, celery, herbs and salt.
Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and dehydrate for 2-3 hours at 140F.
Matt's Mods: He used only 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup of leeks and 5 celery sticks.
The recipe calls for serving these with Marinara Sauce but Dawnen opted for her own rendition of Gravy made with cashews, veggie broth and South River miso.
Afterwards we just hung out for a while. Almost as soon as Don and I got settled on the couch Mr. Bean hopped on so that he could snuggle between us. Awwwww! It seems that every time we come over he feels more and more comfortable in our presence. 😉
Beanie was all chilled… until Dawnen got dessert out: raw vegan pear ice cream freshly made in their fancy ice cream maker. He was so thrilled at the prospect of this treat that the poor fellow tripped while coming down from the couch. It's not easy to maneuver around when you've lost the partial use of two of your legs! ;-(
Matt played around with our Sony a-57 camera for a while and captured this nice shot of Dawnen drinking her tea.
Meet the Matt-Man
During our stay Brian came up with the brilliant nickname of 'Matt-Man' for Matthew, partly inspired by the latter's quirky old Subaru which was instantly dubbed the 'Matt-mobile'. he he Anyhoo, one afternoon we all climbed into the Matt-mobile and went grocery shopping in Walla Walla. It turned out to be quite the funny expedition. Not sure what had gotten into him that day, but Matt-Man sure was being a goofy guy!
Nice hat, Matt!
But the funniest bit was when he managed the considerable feat of getting (most of) himself and Mr. Bean into one of those kiddie buggies. Mr. Bean seemed to enjoy the ride, especially when Matt beeped the horn. 😉 The tough part, though, wasn't so much getting in as getting out of the thing afterwards! lol
One thing is for sure, Matt is a super interesting character! 😉 He knows heaps about all sorts of topics. Oh, the fascinating (and long!) conversations that Don and Matt had! I also spent a good deal of time hanging at their trailer, picking his brain and soaking up all kinds of helpful info.
Matt likes to amp things up; his motto? The more the better! When Matt does something, he likes to "go all the way, including the postage." For instance a few weeks ago he made such a huge amount of sauerkraut that I could barely lift up the bowl. It filled something like 9 two-quarts Mason jars. 😉
One Sunday Dawnen and I took over her mom's kitchen and turned it into a raw chocolate factory. Woo hoo! We had several recipes on our to-make list, but it all went very smoothly. Even so, by the time we finished cleaning up our mess it was nearly 7 hours later. Eeek! Call it the 'Raw Choccie Marathon'! 😉
We worked with two basic chocolate recipes: the one featured in Matthew Kenney's Raw Chocolate book as well as Pamela Vinten's Recipe #1 from her Amazing Guilt-Free Chocolate. We also experimented with different kinds of sweeteners – maple syrup, agave, honey and coconut nectar – although neither of us thought of taking notes of what was in what. Ooopsie! We also kinda lost track of which choc recipe we used for some of our goodies. Ah well, as it happened all the variations turned out marvelously well! 😉
Both of us felt drawn to certain recipes from Matthew Kenney's book, so we each played with those individually. In the end we split all of our goodies anyways. Yay! I thought that the lighting wasn't the greatest for some of the pics I took that night, so I got more shots in daylight, hence the double pics.
Marzipan Stuffed Choccies
Mint and Candied Nibs
Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Bars
As a matter of convenience we used the dehydrator method for melting the cacao butter and paste, as recommended in Matthew's book. We did end up returning the chocolate mixture to the D while we were working on other recipes. I'm not 100% sure how that affected the tempering process but most of our choccies did turn out nice and shiny, except for a couple of recipes. I'm actually thinking that the molds might have been the culprits for these.
Walnut Maple Chocolates
We both really like Cafe Gratitude's Coconut Almond Joys which we've prepared on a number of occasions. And so we split up a batch between us. I think that the last time I made these I worked on a picnic table at a California campground under Kylo's intense scrutiny. How he used to love chocolate! Not to worry though, we never let him indulge in this compulsion. One time he ate several artisan organic chocolate bars that we'd made the mistake of leaving in the vehicle with him while we continued our shopping. When we returned he had wolfed them down, wrapping and all. He didn't even so much as burp. hehe
There were a little bit of left over coconut filling which Dawnen turned into these gorgeous treats.
My intention was to also tell you about a potluck that we recently attended with their local health group, but this post is already getting long. How about I save it for another time, eh?


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News about the games also includes this little "fun" fact; the gold medals won by the athletes are not actually gold! The gold medals won are actually 93% silver and only 1.3% gold. Copper takes up the rest.
So the gold medals are actually SILVER!
Sorry but I don't really think this is "fun". I think this is kind of embarrassing! I know gold prices are at record highs right now but 1.3% gold? All these athletes spend 4 years training for the Olympics and all they get is…well, a silver medal? I know the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a non-governmental non-profit organization, but come on! Surely they have enough in the bank to have more gold inside a gold medal!
And if you think that is poor, the gold medal is at least better than a bronze. When Brazilian judoka Felipe Kitadai damaged his bronze medal in the shower, the IOC replaced the medal for him. At the grand cost of US$4.71.
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FOX 45 gets inside look at improvements to Miami Valley Shooting Grounds
VANDALIA, Ohio (WKEF/WRGT) - Weeks after the Miami Valley Shooting Grounds closed, its future is in the hands of Vandalia officials, who are currently reviewing the range's new permit application.
The range lost their permit last month, after their lawyer said an oversight from 2007, led police to recently discover that not all of their facilities had current permits.
"The current law under the Vandalia code is for the Chief of Police to decide whether what we are asking to do creates a hazard and a danger to the welfare of the safety of the people of this community," attorney Timothy Rudd said.
FOX 45 toured the MVSG, getting a look at its safety systems and improvements. The range added a written policy, requiring supervision of one Range Safety Officer for every six shooters. That rule applies to both indoor and outdoor facilities.
The outdoor pistol shooting bays have 50-foot elevated backstops, with built in panels designed to control where bullets go, also limiting shooters' range of mobility.
The southern range has new concrete baffles, slabs engineered to not only decrease noise, but make it impossible for bullets to leave the property, according to owners.
The safety protocols were noted by an independent inspection earlier this month. A tactical expert gave he facility a glowing review, saying the primary backstop exceeded all guidelines by the NRA. The inspector added that the it's "the most secure outdoor range I have ever inspected."
The full report was given to the city, which said there's no timeline on when they'll make a decision.
"We'll do what we have to do to make sure we get one," Rudd told FOX 45's Shavon Anderson.
FOX 45 previously investigated claims that bullets were coming from the range and hitting nearby properties. The lawyer said the inspection and the changes are in no way tied to those accusations, which is an ongoing legal matter.


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Annual report of the Acquisitions Unit, University Library, University of Rhode Island for fiscal year 1988-1989. Covers staffing, technology, acquisitions of monographs and serials, binding and processing.
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Tax return outsourcing is something that is being done more and more, especially for businesses. However, there are a many people who have questions about outsourcing. One of these questions is if you can really do it right by outsourcing. It is important to make sure that you know all the facts and benefits about outsourcing, if you are still unsure. Here are a couple of the benefits and tips so that you can know that you are doing the right thing by outsourcing:
Don't have to worry about deadlines
The first thing that you need to know about tax return outsourcing, is that you will never have to worry about deadlines and submitting your and your business's tax return on time.
This is only if you are going to hire a company that is going to do your tax return every year. They will know the deadline and they will ensure that your taxes are filed on time, and correctly. You don't need to worry about your tax return again.
No more struggle with getting all the documentation
There are only a few of us that are really good in filling all our documentation so that we can submit our tax return in correctly with all the right documentation. This means that normally most people are struggling to find all the documentation that they need before they can submit their tax forms.
However, when outsourcing the tax return to a trustworthy company, you will not need to find all the right documentation, because it will already be in the hands of the tax return outsourcing company. This will make tax return time so much easier.
No more paying penalties
You forgot about the deadline for submitting your tax return and before you realize it, you are in some serious trouble. The only thing that you can do is to pay your penalties and be glad that this is all that is going to happen to you.
This is something that can happen to all of us.
However, if you are considering outsourcing your tax return to a company, they will never be late with submitting your tax return. And, if they are late, they are paying the penalties and not you. This means that you will never need to worry about paying penalties ever again.
Best chance of getting refund back
The tax return outsourcing companies knows as much about tax return as possible. They know exactly how you can get some refund back, legally. There are many people that are able to get some refund back, but because they don't claim for it correctly, they don't really get the refund. With outsourcing, you will have the best chance of getting a refund.View additional tips and related news at http://www.livemint.com/Money/P4891Lmx0OuooAQMKtjgdK/DYK-You-can-revise-your-income-tax-return.html
People are afraid to outsource their tax return, but there is so much benefit that it is actually recommended to outsource the tax return of your business to experience and qualified personnel. Then you will not need to worry about tax return forms and deadlines ever again.