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December 25th is hurtling towards us faster than a child can unwrap their presents but there's plenty to wrap yourself up in before the 'big day' with events to enjoy, markets to plunder, food and drink to tuck into and not forgetting Santa to visit…
Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall? Ok, perhaps a bit too soon but in the words of Noddy Holder 'It's Christmas' and there's so much to do before it's stocking time.
Christmas wouldn't be the same without a bit of sparkle so how about starting off the season with a stunning light trail. Follow dazzling displays around RHS Wisley's iconic sights through Seven Acres, the Rock Garden and Wisteria Walk and marvel at trees and shrubs bathed in a rainbow of light at Glow 2023 until January 2nd. Nearby Windsor Great Park Illuminated is back for its third year with installations featuring artistic projections and floodlit fountains. Go on an adventure surrounded by mythical creatures and dancing fairies. Also until January 2nd. Glow Wild returns at Wakehurst, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new route and fresh installations. Enchanting winter lanterns and captivating light creations illuminate the gardens. Booking essential for all light trails.
The Christmas trail at Polesden Lacey takes you through familiar fairy tales, complete with a map and book to write your adventure. Ride the traditional gallopers in front of the house and meet elves and a tricky dragon. Booking advised for Santa visit and carousel rides. Enjoy a Nutcracker Christmas at Nymans where you'll find glittering Christmas trees, colourful decorations, scenes inspired by the classic Christmas tale and giant Nutcracker soldiers. In the house discover 'The Land of Sweets' while a garden trail takes families on a voyage through this magical world.
Take a magical journey in to Narnia this Christmas with a visit to Hatchlands Park. In the house, enjoy the warmth and sparkle of a 1940s Christmas before stepping through the wardrobe to discover an enchanting world. Outside, enjoy the family parkland trail inspired by CS Lewis's beloved story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Petworth is every colour of the rainbow with show stopping trees and decorations bringing the house and collections to life. Watch out for mice hiding among the desserts in the historic kitchens! The Makers Market runs on December 2nd and 3rd and if you're visiting over a weekend be prepared to give your vocal chords some exercise with choirs performing in the courtyard.
Join Uppark House this festive season to discover towering Christmas trees covered with twinkling lights and traditional decorations. The mansion's enchanting rooms are filled with scents and scenes of the season. From glittering baubles to handmade paper decorations, experience an 'Upstairs, Downstairs' Christmas in this Georgian home.
Father Christmas has filled his sleigh with presents, fed all the reindeer, made a list and checked it twice and is getting ready to land at West Horsley Place on selected Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays in December. The house will be decked out with festive decorations and there will be lots to see and do before and after your visit with Father Christmas including biscuit decorating and crafts. Booking essential.
Have a Gilbert White Christmas this December at Gilbert White's House and Gardens. Starting off on December 2nd with Gilbert White's Christmas Craft Fair, entry grants you access to the fabulous local craft fair in the barn, plus access to the beautifully decorated house and gardens for a day of traditional Christmas entertainment.
Hop aboard the Santa Express at Denbies for a ride through the vineyards with a special passport from Santa, play the Reindeer game and take home a gift at the end of your ride. Early booking advised. www.denbies.co.uk/fc-events/santa-express
Climb aboard the Rosebud boat and take a gentle cruise along the Basingstoke Canal to the start of the tinsel trail in the woods at Mytchett to find Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a gift. You'll then cruise back to Basingstoke Canal Centre and head into Santa's Workshop for Christmas colouring activities, warm drinks and mince pies. Cruises available until December 23rd.
Join Santa aboard the Swingbridge Tranquillity broadbeam boat this Christmas (December 2nd to 21st) for a gentle family cruise along the River Wey. The boat will depart from Millmead Island, Guildford in search of Santa. Look for clues along the towpath as you pass by to find out where he's hiding.
The animal barn at Chobham Adventure Farm will be magically transformed into The Reindeer Lodge, where Santa's real reindeer including Rudolph will be staying while they get ready for the big day! Meet the Elves and The Reindeer Keeper and upgrade your ticket to meet Father Christmas where you'll wander through the snow trail before choosing a gift in his Toy Workshop. Finish the day ice skating.
What better place can there be for a spot of skating than the grounds of Henry VIII's former home, Hampton Court Palace. Wrap up warm, get together with your friends or family and take in the magnificent views of the beautiful Tudor palace as you glide around on the outdoor ice rink, open until January 7th.
Experience the Christmas story in a unique way as you walk with Mary, Joseph and the donkey on the winding road to Bethlehem with fellow travellers, Roman soldiers and shepherds for The Wintershall Nativity. Enter the stable and watch the miracle unfold bringing the true meaning of Christmas to life for the whole family. December 16th, 17th & 18th. Book at www.wintershall.org.uk/nativity-journey-0
There's nothing like a bit of sparkle and magic at this time of year and the Watercress Line Steam Illuminations delivers. The incredible light show on and in a steam train is made up of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands to create a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns making the steam train look magical both inside and out!
This Christmas, West Green House Gardens in Hook again present their hugely popular light spectacular with giant dancing fountains and a mile-long trail around the illuminated lake, narrating the tale of Alice in Wonderland. The Five Bridges transform into light tunnels with creatures below, and the Paradise Garden becomes the flamingo's croquet lawn.
Join Marwell Zoo for an immersive light extravaganza that will see the majestic grounds turned into a twinkling wonderland full of fairy lights, magic, and delight with more than 250,000 LED bulbs making up their wonderful illuminations you can marvel at while you can toast marshmallows around cosy firepits.
The Glimmering Gardens return to Chawton House. Enjoy the beautiful decorations in the House and then explore the Gardens as they come to life in twinkling lights and spot the woodland creatures that call Chawton House home from December 16th to New Year's Day.
Take a Christmas journey to the North Pole at Mottisfont until January 7th and find luxuriously decorated trees, piles of colourfully wrapped presents, extravagant floral displays created by Mother Christmas and Father Christmas's study piled high with letters. Board the Christmas Express into the North Pole for the polar bear's ball and become an honorary elf on the family activity trail helping to deliver Christmas wishes.
Experience a Neverland Christmas at Hinton Ampner this winter, with a sprinkle of fairy dust on the Christmas trees. Step into the home of the Darling family and Nana the dog, where light, sound and movement bring scenes inspired by JM Barrie's much-loved story of Peter Pan to life. Outside, the adventure continues – to the Wendy House, the Mermaids' Lagoon and Nana's dog house, where your pooch can pose for pics. A Neverland Christmas which runs until New Year's Day is presented in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital. Booking essential.
The Vyne invites you to follow Clara and the Nutcracker as they fight the evil Mouse King on indoor and outdoor trails. Look out for plucky gingerbread men, pirouetting snowflakes and a bounteous banquet in the Land of Sweets as you explore the opulently decorated ground floor of the house. Enjoy the magical tale through to January 1st.
Step into Santa's workshop, dress as an elf and look out for the naughty elves hiding throughout Winchester City Mill. Two twinkling trees frame the door and a crafted Christmas tree has garlands full of items found and made in nature through December.
One of the best places to shop for unique gifts is Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market (until December 21st). Recognised as one of the best in Europe, the bustling lively atmosphere, stunning location and high quality products make this a 'must visit'. Festive lighting, carols and mulled wine abound amid the wooden chalets inspired by a traditional German Christmas market – make sure to visit band shop jewellers, painters, glass makers and textile artists selling one of a kind gifts and decorations.
From traditional to out of this world at Winchester Science Centre which is celebrating a cosmic Christmas as you blast off on a live-action immersive festive space adventure before meeting Santa and taking home a gift.
From the greatest story of them all to some very silly ones with pantos across the county. Catch EastEnder Lucy Benjamin in Cinderella at the Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford; waltz across the stage with Anton du Beke in Peter Pan at Woking New Victoria; Cinderella's also going to the ball at Camberley Theatre and board the magic carpet with Aladdin at both Theatre Royal Windsor and with Godalming Theatre Group.
Discover Santa's Magical Gift at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre and meet the Society for Christmas Creatures at Farnham Maltings in the company of surely the only Christmas Lobster!
Justin Fletcher, aka Mr Tumble, has written a new magical family show Santa's on his Sleigh. Santa is just about to set off on his delivery round on Christmas Eve when he finds his sleigh has broken down, can you help him fix it before it's too late? You may just recognise Head Elf Justy in this show at G Live, December 16th to 24th, full of singing, laughter and Christmas spirit.
Ready to boo, hiss and cheer – it's that time of year. Pantos are back and there are plenty to enjoy including those from some of the fine amateur groups who work hard to rehearse and stage stories of slapstick and silliness for your pleasure. Among these are Pumpkin Pantos whose Beauty and the Beast gets an outing at Alton Assembly Rooms (9th and 10th) followed by Forest Community Centre in Bordon the weekend after. Dick Whittington arrives to make his fortune at the Harlington, Fleet while Cinderella is looking for her lost shoe at Theatre Royal Winchester. Over at The Anvil in Basingstoke enjoy The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Hook. Dear Santa is the perfect introduction to theatre for children at The Haymarket where you can meet Santa afterwards. At the other end of the scale, The Phoenix Theatre, Bordon are staging an adult only panto and there's fun for younger ones with Hansel & Gretel and Red Riding Hood.
Altogether now "I'm walking in the air…", it must be Christmas if you can hear the sounds of The Snowman. You can join him and Wallace & Gromit who are still wearing the Wrong Trousers in the company of a live orchestra at Guildford Cathedral on 16th.
Shopping to do? Gifts to buy or just treating yourself (nothing wrong with self love) then be sure to visit Ramster Gardens Christmas market the first two weekends in December. Discover a unique collection of locally made gifts including food and drink, beauty products, art and homewares. Buy premium Christmas trees and beautiful wreaths from the Ramster Tea House where you can also enjoy mince pies and mulled wine.
Haslemere's traditional Christmas market in the town centre offers 200 stalls of gifts and refreshments, you're sure to find something for even the most difficult recipient here on Sunday 3rd.
There's A Celebration of Christmas at Holy Trinity Church Guildford on December 6th when you can take part in a night of fun and warmth when the air will be filled with light and music.
Guildford Cathedral is the setting for John Rutter's Christmas Celebration with a festival of carols and Christmas music for choir, brass, organ and audience on Saturday 9th.
Christmas with a much more relaxed elegant feel is being celebrated at Jane Austen's House where you can enjoy an evening away from the hustle and bustle (December 2nd and 9th) and step back in time for a magical few hours discovering Christmas traditions and family pastimes with the house all dressed up for the season, complete with warming drinks and the chance to raise a toast to the much-loved author. Take a special Christmas virtual guided tour on 14th and celebrate Jane's birthday on 16th with a virtual party.
Mulled wine and hot chocolate are on offer at Whitchurch Silk Mill as you celebrate a Victorian Silk Mill Christmas on 2nd and 3rd. The rooms are decorated to recreate the mill's past with a seasonal make over replete with a table laid with gingerbread figures and figgy pudding – stop by and make a wish.
More nostalgia awaits amid the cobbled streets, seaside pier, teddy bears and vintage vehicles at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke. The period streets will be decorated for the season and the giant Christmas tree will give a warm, festive welcome until 23rd. Children can help Father Christmas find his lost reindeer with the special Reindeer Spotter trail, while the smell of mulled wine and the taste of mince pies will transport adults into the atmosphere of a perfect Christmas! Don't miss the chance to meet Father Christmas from December 9th to 23rd. Booking essential.
The festive season wouldn't be the same without glorious uplifting music so let the choirs of Winchester Cathedral entertain you on December 15th with traditional favourites, exciting new pieces and much-loved audience carols to sing along with.
Here's a different way to mark the season, join the 5k Jingle Jog and run in festive fancy dress around Frimley Green and Frimley Lodge Park to the tune of a thousand jingle bells and if that doesn't get you in the festive spirit nothing will! Medals, Santa hats, jingle bells (more of them), a mince pie and festive drink are included as part of your entry fee and new this year is the 2k fun run route. Run in aid of Frimley Health Charity's Golden Christmas Appeal and help give a very special gift this Christmas.
If you're looking for somewhere to socialise with your family and friends, or to make new friends, then head to the 'hive of activity in the local community' – West End Social Club in West End, Woking, (GU24 9PL). Two comfortable bars, regular live music (including Tributes), dancing, many other social and indoor sporting activities, Festivals and Seasonal events. New members and guests welcome, (bookable space for members private events). www.westendsocialclub.co.uk
There's more to Christmas than just turkey and sometimes a change is good so how about fish from Surrey Seafood Emporium, an independent family-run business recently opened in Downing Street, Farnham, offering the freshest fish caught daily in Cornwall and Devon and brought straight to Surrey. The fantastic pre marinated and ready to cook selection are perfect for both the BBQ or in their oven bags. And if fancy a break from the kitchen, the chef there is busy on a daily basis making artisan fish pies, lobster mac 'n' cheese, fish cakes and many more fabulous fish dishes.
Struggling for gift ideas? Triple fff Brewery have a large selection of award winning beers in fun, festive, sustainable packaging – guaranteed to make any beer lover happy. You could also grab T shirts, caps, jackets, hoodies, gilets, glasses, Beer Growlers, subscription offers, brewery tours, bottle openers and gift vouchers!…And if you are having a party, a polypin of Brewery fresh beer is certain to go down a storm! Come and visit us in Four Marks!
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Looking for Christmas gifts that show you care? Bordon-based eco family firm LittleLeaf Organic designs beautiful homeware, gifts and baby wear in the very finest certified organic cotton. Everything is made in a solar-powered Fair Trade factory, so your gifts can be eco as well as luxurious! Proud winners of the 2023 most sustainable UK small business award, www.littleleaforganic.com


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Online Student Readiness Tutorials
Welcome to Los Angeles Valley College.
You are either thinking about enrolling in an online course or have already taken the initiative of registering for one. Congratulations! We are happy that you are here.
The following text-based presentation will provide you with the necessary tools to be a successful online student at Los Angeles Valley College. It features tips, suggestions, and resources for navigating through Canvas, LAVC's current Learning Management System.
Canvas hosts your online courses and it's where instructors will upload all their course content, exams, and lessons. There are 11 modules within the Canvas Student Readiness Tutorials. Each module begins with an introduction that outlines the objective of the module and ends with a summary, before moving to the next section. The time required to read and comprehend each module is stated at the beginning of the lesson.
The purpose of these modules is to help prepare LAVC students for greater success in the online learning environment. They are intended to improve the rates of success and retention in online courses. The tutorials include lessons and suggestions that facilitate learning in online classes versus the traditional face-to-face classes.
Students new to online classes can find lessons that offer assistance with Canvas skill development while every online student can find resources and strategies that promote success in an online classroom.
Information regarding Student Support Services available at LAVC as well as frequently asked questions can be found in the last two modules of the presentation. These modules include the location of tutoring labs and computer labs on campus that can be utilized for additional help.
READ the modules, TEST your readiness, and PLAN for a successful experience with your online classes.
We are proud to have you here and we wish you much success on your journey to becoming a successful online learner.
Tutorial 1: INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING
- Introduction to Online Learning (35 minutes)
- Preparing for Success (25 minutes)
- New Literacies and Online Learning (45 minutes)
- Organizational Skills (30 minutes)
- Time Management Skills (30 minutes)
- Online Reading and Searching Strategies (15 minutes)
- Online Communication Skills (20 minutes)
- Participating in Online Courses (25 minutes)
- Canvas Tutorials (60 minutes)
- Academic Support Resources at LAVC (45 minutes)
- Common Canvas FAQs (60 minutes)
Tutorial 1: Introduction to Online Learning
Additionally, you can test your readiness with these individual questionnaires:
Help Links
Canvas Live Chat Assistance 24/7
Class Login
Emailing Online Instructors
Canvas Login Instructions
- In a web browser, go to https://mycollege.laccd.edu
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No Casino Sudbury Petition
Dear Mayor & City Councillors -
Don't Gamble with Our City!
We say "NO CASINO IN SUDBURY!" and we want you to oppose expansion of casinos in our community. Casinos are bad social,economic & government policy.
The truth about casinos & gambling is that the community loses, and it is more than just the tens ofmillions (over and above the pittance that they give backingrants)that will forever leave our community each year; the odds are stacked against us so don't be deceived.A casino comes here to suck money out of our economy.
Casinosdo not provide facilities at "no cost to taxpayers". There is a cost, and it is wildly understated.Research confirms the resulting social impact will include:tens of millions of dollars annuallyleavingour local economy, increased crime and money laundering, increased health care costs, addictions, unemployment, welfare,family breakdown, damaged finances, anxiety, depression & evensuicide.
Take the time to learn the true costs by looking at theresearch.
"Our governments should not be preying upon its citizens to create more addicts by raising money from people who can't afford to gamble by promising them a dream that isn't going to come true" Warren Buffett
Faith leaders across the Greater Sudbury area have spoken out against casino expansion and are signing a joint statement in opposition.
A financial contribution is not required to sign this petition.
For additional research and a list of prominent individuals that took a stand in opposition in their community.


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The workplace has changed considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This has pushed businesses to adopt a remote culture to survive. Office workers have been forced to work from the safety of their homes. Microsoft Teams, already a ground-breaking collaboration tool, has become even more paramount for millions of organisations globally.
In 2019, Teams was already enjoying a whopping 32 million daily active users. That figure more than doubled following the arrival of the pandemic, and remote working became the 'new normal'. Teams for remote working is a perfect match, but how can it support businesses in unifying remote and office working?
Adapting for a hybrid future with Teams
The pandemic isn't disappearing at any rate yet, and social distancing could be required for the next few years. Many businesses have found that remote working doesn't hinder employee performance; quite the opposite in fact. For organisations capable of operating online, embedding remote working in their long-term strategy and culture is a must.
Teams supports remote working seamlessly, but also provides the distinct ability to integrate and connect remote and office workers. For those hoping to return to the office or enjoy the best of both working worlds, Microsoft Teams can offer you sustainable flexibility.
Teams integrates fully with the Microsoft 365 suite, giving users a familiar experience, regardless of location, that they will have already become accustomed to with Windows. Employees can switch seamlessly between office and remote, and with the ability to blur camera backgrounds, employees no longer need to worry about where they are in the house or what's behind them. Whether in the office, at home or on the train, your employees will have the same working experience.
Why it's the only solution
It seems that there is no perfect solution when it comes to adapting your operations during a pandemic. The beauty of Teams is that, although it might not suit every organisation, you can tailor the software based on your preferences and build a more personalised system.
Microsoft is committed to developing Teams in line with the future of working; every month, new features that support a hybrid working style are being added to the ever-popular collaboration hub. It's comforting to know that Teams has Microsoft's enterprise grade security behind it and sits securely inside the Microsoft 365 protective layer.
Key features for hybrid working:
- Full integration with Microsoft 365
- A proven track record for flexible working
- On-the-go, seamless switching from office to remote
- Mobile app, desktop app and web access
- Wireless hardware compatibility
- Regular updates and new features focused on flexible working
Unify your working today
There are a few comparable products available on the market that, like Teams, offer collaboration and connectivity through software. In truth, few come close to being able to offer the integration, security and connectivity that Teams provides. Microsoft Teams gives users and businesses the opportunity to digitally transform their workspace, removing the pressure of full-time office working and giving employees the flexibility to work anywhere, on any device in the cloud.
For more information on Microsoft Teams why not check out our Previous blog.


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OTS, Floral Romper
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How cute is this romper!? The colors, off-the-shoulder style, and chiffon material are the epitome of summer! Since it's only $16 need I say more? The pictures just show it all (and talk for me haha)! I wore mine with wedges to dress it up in a casual way! It would also look super cute with flats too!
So I am still in St. Louis. It's Day 3 of my brothers basketball came, at SLU. My mom and I will be here until tomorrow then we are heading back to Kentucky for the weekend. If you've paid close attention to my hair in all my blog pictures you've probably noticed I desperately need highlights! That's the first thing on my agenda for Saturday morning! I always say I want to try something new with my hair. Like cut it short or do a balayage coloring. Then when I get there I say, "maybe next time." So more than likely I will be sticking to my blonde highlights and short trim! One of these days hopefully y'all will see me do something drastic!
Also, does anyone have any good Father's Day recommendations!? My brother and I can't figure out what to get my dad! help!!


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The need for businesses to adapt using tech has become more urgent than ever as the Covid-19 pandemic is changing the way people acquire services and products.
Vilhelm Bjermeland, founder and chief operating officer of IT and business consulting company Symprio, said that it's time for more companies to future-proof their business with hyper-automation.
"Hyper-automation is a term used when processes get automated using a combination of technologies such as robotics process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), IoT (Internet of Things), simple data capture forms (UI/UX), process mining, integration platforms, AI chatbots and others," he said.
Bjermeland explained that AI has dramatically evolved over the last five to 10 years and is already making a massive impact in how organisations work.
"One example of hyper-automation are AI chatbots, which work 24/7, and can be used to respond to customers and integrated into internal applications."
According to RPA consultant Daniel O'Connor, RPA is about executing processes on a computer.
"RPA works by handling processes on a computer just like how a human would, for example, open or close apps, retrieve data or perform Excel operations. In essence, RPA helps to create a virtual workforce which is able to process transactions 24/7 with fewer errors than humans," said O'Connor, adding that process-heavy industries like insurance companies and government bodies would benefit from adopting the RPA process.
Bjermeland said hyper-automation is already being utilised by some organisations in the battle against Covid-19.
"RPA is being used to collect data from small governments on a frequent basis to be able to provide near real-time visibility into the spread of the coronavirus," he said.
"AI is being used to model the spread and chatbots are being employed to help answer questions from the public."
More organisations are also quickly shifting repetitive tasks to a virtual workforce as part of a strategic push in their business continuity plan, Bjermeland added, saying there is a need for companies to reduce reliance on manual processes.
"We delivered an RPA chatbot from our Automation Centre in Malaysia within three weeks to a government agency in the United States focused on handling a surge in jobless claims," he said.
"The average human processor handled about 250 claims a day whereas the chatbots could each process more than 1,000 per day."
Bjermeland said the biggest challenge for companies in Malaysia is the lack of understanding on how to implement the various technologies needed for hyper-automation.
"This is why we decided to start launching training classes to help people gain an insight into these technologies," he said.
"They can be C-level executives to department heads or business analysts all the way to technical developers."
He added that the Malaysian government recognised the need for businesses to adapt and prepare for Industry 4.0 – described as the next phase in the Industrial Revolution focusing on the process of AI automation, IoT and data exchange – by launching the Industry4WRD national policy in 2018.
Incentives include an Automation Capital Allowance of 200% on the first RM4mil expenditure incurred within five years for labour intensive industries.
Bjermeland said it's important to have a good understanding of hyper-automation to implement it feasibly and avoid having unrealistic expectations.
"Hyper-automation is not a magic pill which will solve all existing problems. By explaining at a high-level how the technologies work and delving through a series of examples, I believe people will be better equipped to improve an existing process," he said.
You can learn more about the technology from Bjermeland and O'Connor, as they will be speaking at the Hyper-Automation: Bringing AI + RPA Together online course via Cisco Webex, organised by the Star Media Group in partnership with Symprio.
Topics that will be covered include Introduction To RPA, The Future Of Work With Automation and Setting Up A Team For Hyper-automation.
The course will be held from 10am to 12pm on June 18 and 19.
You can register at the Eventbrite website.
Participants who have successfully registered and paid will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite, followed by a calendar invite through Cisco Webex with the link to join the event.
Also, a free preview of the course is available on the site – watching it will give you a discount for the course.
The online course is part of the #digitalXdata2020 event series by SMG. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Post All-Star Teams Compete in Sectionals
Published July 13, 2011 @ 7:55 p.m.
Little League Section 1 tournaments for the Major League divisions were held this past week, and Post was well represented by its youth. Both the girls softball and boys baseball all-star teams advanced out of District play into the sectional tournaments this year.
The 11-12 year old girls began the tournament on Friday July 8th. They fell to Lubbock 17-0 that first evening. The team rallied in game two on Sunday evening and defeated Borger 20-19. This setup a rematch for the championship with Lubbock on Monday night, at the Lubbock Sports Complex. The team lost the final game 27-2, but they came away with a 2nd place finish overall in the tournament. Pitchers for the team were Katie Quintana, Lexi Antillon, and Victoria Gutierrez. We're "very proud of these girls!", said Rebecca Quintana.
The 11-12 year old boys also suffered an opening round loss on Friday night, losing 12-0 against Midland West. The team followed up by posting a 7-3 victory over Fabens Cotton Valley on Sunday afternoon in Maxey Park. Post was eliminated from the tournament in game three, losing 14-4 to Childress. Pitchers through the tournament were AJ Escodedo, Kace Lott, and Austin Britton. "Everyone was proud of the effort put forth by these boys.", said Randy Britton.
The Garza Post appreciates the contributions from Angela Antillion, Randy Britton, and Rebecca Quintana which made this story possible.


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energyware™ Launches Olympia® Disinfection Lighting to Eliminate COVID-19
LED lighting meets air purification standards with Olympia® ― reducing bacteria, mold, and viruses by 99.9%
NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 (Newswire.com) - energyware™, a leading national provider of energy-efficient technology solutions, has announced the latest edition to its portfolio in the Olympia® Disinfection Lighting system. In addition to Olympia®'s multifaceted ability to enable air and surface disinfection, the lighting features innovative disinfection devices that have been proven to reduce bacteria, mold, and viruses such as COVID-19 by 99.9%. Research conducted by third-party laboratories, such as Microbac Laboratories Inc., has verified these results.
Olympia® launches with the best warranty opportunity across the entire industry. The five-year, 30,000-hour warranty on the lighting system ensures that customers will have access to unparalleled air filtration and microbe prevention for an extended period of time, risk-free. This LED lighting setup also has proven to be a significant energy-saver, which in turn reduces expenditures.
The Olympia® Disinfection Lighting system was designed and assembled in the United States and is a registered establishment with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). It is a registered FDA medical device manufacturer, as well as a member of the International Ultraviolet Association. The system is also a listed supplier of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ).
"Over the last two years, the landscape of the world has changed dramatically as a result of a virus. The initial changes were drastic and immediate and demanded an organized response. This response set in motion billions of dollars of research, development, and investments from a wide range of industries," said Jon Luis Novaro, the director of group sales at energyware™.
"I would have never thought that the lighting industry would be an important contributor to that response. That is until we at energyware™ were approached by a key business partner in Olympia with a product that was double-tasked by providing energy-efficient LED lighting in a fixture that draws in and kills 99% of bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19."
Whereas ultraviolet (UV) light is a short-wavelength form of light that is not visible to human eyes, ultraviolet-C light presents in wavelengths of 200 to 320 nanometers. This type of UV light is considered germicidal, or capable of destroying germs. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection method that uses this UVC light to inactivate microorganisms by disrupting their DNA. This process is the exact methodology that Olympia® leverages for air and surface disinfection.
Olympia® UVC disinfection is a proven and effective solution for all professional environments. Its patented and patent-pending designs and technology, along with its optional networking, control, and monitoring capabilities, deliver the ultimate levels of high intensity and efficiency from a UVC LED lighting system.
The Olympia® is tested to zero ozone verification of under 0.005 ppm, has a wide operation voltage of 120VAC to 480VAC, and is compliant with UL 867 and UL 2998 ozone concentration levels. The system is also plenum rated, and ELT classified to UL 2043.
energyware™'s Olympia® Disinfection Lighting system comes in a multitude of units to fit specific needs, with options such as the UVC germicidal disinfection lighting, lamps, air disinfection wall unit, disinfection lay-in LED troffer, and the germicidal irradiation LED strip, as well as in-duct LED, UVC PTAC LED, and UVC Wand LED disinfection lighting units all readily available for purchase.
In every sense, the Olympia® Disinfection Lighting system is superior to competing products available on the market today. With no hazardous mercury or fragile glass components, built-in surge suppressors and protection, and modular design scalable to any project size, the system is truly the safest and most effective product for business owners in need of air and surface disinfection lighting.
"It is a truly ingenious concept that is now tested and certified. It is a game-changer for us and our customers, as it is an ideal product for a wide variety of applications such as hospitals, schools, gyms, offices, nursing homes, airports, and more," said Novaro.
Visit https://energywarellc.com/ to learn more about how energyware™ LED lighting can protect and improve health while significantly saving energy at the same time.
About energyware™
A national provider of energy efficiency technology, energyware™ eliminates the guesswork of energy efficiency by bringing engineers, designers, best-in-breed manufacturing, and trained energy technology installers all under one umbrella.
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How to Spend Less Than 10 Percent of Your Week in Meetings
There's a lot to be said about how to do meetings better — fewer PowerPoints, fewer people, zero distractions. However, none of those tactics will move the needle enough on its own.
The bold move most organizations must take, but rarely do, is to cap the total time employees spend meeting internally.
Organizations depend on meetings, but having too many meetings is wasteful. By one estimate, poorly organized meetings will cost US firms $399 billion in 2019. That's a significant headwind — unless your product is corporate satire, that is.
Two-thirds of managers said wasteful meetings come at the expense of deep thinking, keep them from completing their work, and miss opportunities to bring teams closer together, according to a study published in the MIT Sloan Management Review. That study cited research showing that executives spend an average of 23 hours per week in meetings.
The data only tells part of the story. Meeting fatigue is a real problem from a qualitative (and quality of life) point of view as well. Think back to the last time you laughed at an anti-meeting meme or checked social media while on a conference call. Funny 'cuz it's true, right? And when you see a meeting invite on your calendar, do you celebrate? That's what I thought.
To start, we have to ask how we can get more value out of our meetings. If we can improve meeting ROI, we can boost efficiency. Then we can free ourselves to think deeper, improve alignment across teams, and increase velocity throughout the company.
How? Let's take a page from the classic laws of supply and demand. When the supply of meeting time goes down, the value of the minutes that remain necessarily becomes more precious.
When You Limit Meeting Time, You Place a Value on Time
Think of the opposite of capping meeting time: allowing an unlimited number of meetings. To do so effectively values internal time at zero. If there's no cost to adding another meeting, meetings are as cheap as they get.
Except that when you factor in time, meetings, on the whole, are actually one of most companies' more significant expenses.
At our company, our people's time is our biggest asset, so we cap internal meetings at 10 percent. Yes, that's only four measly hours per 40-hour workweek. For you, it might be different. Whether you can achieve 10 percent will undoubtedly vary across organizations and industries. An excellent place to start is to count the number of hours currently spent on internal meetings, then set an aggressive goal for reducing that number in the next quarter.
Create an Agenda That Everyone Owns and Pre-Work That Agenda
Once you have a target for the total number of meetings you want to allow each week, you can hit this target by making the meetings that remain as useful as possible.
Setting an agenda is the gold standard for a better meeting. However, if only one person owns the agenda, that's a problem. After all, a meeting isn't just your time or my time — it's our time. To value our time, we need to agree on how best to use it, right?
Everyone who attends the meeting must have a stake in the meeting's content. By pre-working the agenda in a collaborative environment, your team can align around meeting topics faster, recognize when a session isn't necessary (a huge win!), and determine who needs to be in the meeting and who needs to be looped in after the fact.
For more expert HR insights, check out the latest issue of Recruiter.com Magazine:
Share Meeting Notes With Those Not in Attendance
What are your criteria for inviting someone to a meeting? Chances are you don't have any, or you send out invites if the topic seems vaguely relevant to a person. People do this because it's better to send an invite than explain why you left someone on the sidelines. It's a safer move, but it is a total waste.
We found that after we limited meeting hours, we needed better logic to drive the invitation process. As it turns out, that logic is hard to articulate as a general rule. So, as much as possible, we let the agenda process drive invites organically. People opt in or opt out, choosing how to spend their allocated meeting hours just as they might spend other aspects of their budget. Sometimes just reading the agenda, or adding to it, is enough to allow someone to skip the meeting.
Fewer of us (and fewer of you) need to be active participants in meetings than you might think. Many of us only really need a summary of the meeting content. By publishing meeting notes afterward on our company Slack channel, we've found it's easy enough to leave someone out of the meeting. They still get looped into the substance of what happened, what decisions we made, and what the next steps are.
Embrace Asynchronous Communication
When we tell people about our company's internal meeting rule, they look at us with astonishment and ask, "How do you communicate?"
What's interesting about this question is that it assumes meetings are the only high-bandwidth way to share and discuss. We all know that's not true — there's literally a meme about surviving another meeting that should've been an email — but perhaps we need to be reminded that meetings and emails aren't the only options.
Think about what forms of communication are the most effective. At the very top of the list, we have meetings (face to face and conference calls). We place meetings at the top for the same reason we limit the amount of time we spend in meetings: While they're the highest value, they're also the most costly use of our time because they require us to sync up. Finding that shared time can be especially challenging in today's workplace, especially for companies where people work remotely or in separate time zones.
Just below meetings, though, are a range of asynchronous communication tools like Slack, email, and video messages that are almost as good but which require a lot less investment.
Choosing which channel to use is often a matter of what you have to communicate. While Slack and email are mainstays for most offices, we have something of a love affair with video messages. For one thing, videos are easy to create, thanks to free software like Loom. Unlike email or Slack, videos have the benefit of carrying the messenger's tone. A quick explanation of how a process works or a brief to-do list comes across with the personal touch of a face-to-face chat. That's huge for coworkers who rarely see each other IRL.
Speaking of a meeting that should have been an email, videos are also much faster to record than typing out a careful email on a complex topic. That email should have been a video.
Regardless of which asynchronous communication tool you use, you're empowering yourself to value your own time without sacrificing the information sharing that comes from meetings. As an organization, we've discovered that the more we communicate in an asynchronous way, the less we disrupt our work. It helps us move faster overall.
Just as important, we've also found the 10 percent of the time we do use for meetings is something we all value and appreciate. In other words, we like our meetings, and because our calendars aren't overwhelmed with invites, we look forward to the opportunity to talk things over.
Josh Lowy is CEO and cofounder of Hugo.


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Teens in grades 7-12 can pick up a kit with project supplies at the Library, then follow along with the video below to make the project. Or, you can find the materials around your home and follow the video to make the project. Kits are first come, first served, and will become available on Monday, September 19th in the Library lobby.
Let's take advantage of the continued nice weather to make some bubbles–and bubble wands. This month we'll make some basic of bubble wands. Your kit includes string, straws, wire, and pipe cleaners. You'll need some bubble solution, and your White Plains library card so you can log in to creativebug and watch the video. You can get fancy make the wand on the title page if you want, but the kit supplies will allow you to build a couple other wand types shown in the tutorial. If you don't have bubble solution at home, you can use the recipe provided in the Creativebug video, or this simpler option from The Spruce Crafts.
Follow along with the video, and please post pictures of your creations on Instagram or Facebook and tag us so we can see what you make!


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After two years of working from home, it is inevitable to want to stay in your comfort zone. From working online in pajamas or rolling out of bed and logging on to meetings, the comfort that came from working from home was a unique experience. However, CNBC reports that more than 50% of companies want their workers to return in person. For some, this push to go back to office life may be a saving grace. For others, it could be a nightmare. Regardless of which side you are on, we all have the desire to bring comfort into the workplace. Adding comfortable additions to your work wardrobe is where we believe fashion meets comfort.
While the comfort of sweatpants was unmatched, dressing for success can be the key to higher productivity throughout the day. In fact, a Wall Street Journal article discusses the topic of dressing for success and the effect it has on productivity. The article reports that "wearing nice clothes may raise one's confidence level, and in some cases even boost the level of one's abstract thinking, the type in which leaders and executives engage". However, who says we have to throw out our beloved comfort in exchange for being fashionable? Being comfortable in your clothes is what fashion is all about! Although dressing for success as a woman in the past meant putting on an uncomfortable pencil skirt, basic blouse, and heels, fashion has progressed throughout the years to bring two-valued aesthetics together to make, "Comfortable fashion."
So what does "comfortable fashion" consist of? Well, in reality, it's subjective. You get to choose which styles you find to be the best. It starts with what makes you most confident. Nonetheless, these pieces are undeniably some of the most comfortable fashion statements you will ever throw on. Here are five styling tips that help you feel like you're in pajamas while strutting a fierce boss lady look.
1. Cotton Everything
According to a Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor Study, 80% of consumers prefer to wear cotton and cotton blends. And for good reason. Cotton "the fabric of our lives," a campaign featuring celebrities including Hayden Panettiere and Zooey Deschanel, was made to express the joy that comfortable cotton brings. From t-shirts to suits, the fabric is famous for its soft texture in many forms. Not to mention it is one of the world's most sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable fibers. Including cotton pieces in your outfits can be a testament to our sweatpant days with a stylish twist.
Try these styles!
2. Jumpsuits
Jumpsuits are your new best friend! Long sleeve, short sleeve, patterned or black–jumpsuits are great for any occasion, especially a day at the office. They appear sleek and professional but give you the comfort you desire. Jumpsuits are infamous for being a one and done sort of outfit. It doesn't take much here to look like the boss lady you are. With the different styles that jumpsuits come in, it's ideal for many body shapes and sizes. Jumpsuits are the essence of comfy fashion.
Try these styles!
3. Aline Dresses
Aline dresses are a fan favorite. These are more breathable and versatile than the notorious bodycon office dress. These dresses are a comfortable piece that compliment the spring and summertime weather that is quickly approaching. Aline dresses are ideal for pairing with blazers and overcoats to escalate your outfit. Through the different styles and patterns these dresses come in, you have the opportunity to step outside the box while remaining comfortable.
Try these styles!
4. Wide Leg Pants
The reemergence of loose/wide-fit pants has been prominent in recent years (Thank goodness!) The fit is in the name and these pants are a perfect way to bring comfort into the office. The different fabrics that these pants come in give you the freedom to dress your outfit up or down. When you want comfort, turn to this style to be your blank canvas for a contemporary look.
Try these styles!
5. Matching Sets
In one way or another, matching sets kind of mimic a pajama set, right? This is another easy and comfortable outfit to put together for a chic look. A pantsuit may not be the first thing you think of when you think of comfort, but recently, matching sets have evolved into one of the most iconic boss lady looks. The different fabrics and styles that matching sets come in make it easy for every boss lady to find a comfortable choice.
Try these styles!
Bringing your fashionista vibes to work does not have to be uncomfortable. While we transition back to working in the office, merge what you find comfortable and stylish together. The main point of fashion is to be a modem to express yourself. Fashion is about what compliments your lifestyle as a boss lady. While we step into an era of understanding that it is okay to bring in some comfort to your work life, we can express this change through our fashion choices. A boss lady is a boss lady because she values her confidence. You now don't have to choose between comfort and confidence, just put them together!


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Regular price $9.95Le Bon Magot Lemon-Sultana Marmalata (with Caraway & Saffron) contains fragrant Afghan saffron, licorice-scented caraway, citrusy lemon and Wölffer Estate Vineyard's verjus. These all conspire to produce an evocative marmalade reminiscent of the dried fruit preserves of Turkey. Particularly good with medium-hard to soft goat and sheep's milk cheeses (e.g. Monte Enebro) and champagne, pork, smoked chicken or white fish. Drizzle it on cheesecake for an unusual dessert, use it in a classic bread pudding or stuff it in a crêpe with mascarpone cream. Alongside a rubble of toasted pistachios or your favorite granola in a creamy yogurt, this marmalata lends a perfectly sweet start to your day or dribble on a slab of country toast with tahini for a late afternoon snack.
Ingredients: Golden sultanas, sugar, verjus (grape juice, sodium sulfite), white vinegar, lemon zest, crystallized honey, dried lemon, sea salt, saffron. Contains sulfites.
Caution: Made in a facility that uses soy and other tree nuts.
Le Bon Magot® is a woman-owned specialty food producer operating out of the Greater NYC area. "Magot" (mă-gō′) or the hidden treasure, specializes in African, Middle Eastern and South Asian inspired condiments and culinary ingredients: caponata, chutney, conserve, marmalata, preserves, tapenade and dressing. Each of our creations take clients on a culinary journey to a different part of the Spice Route; offering distinctive flavors created from unique spice blends, unusual ingredients and innovative treatments of traditional recipes.
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Ingredients: Propionic Acid, Acetic Acid,Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide Solution , Water, Certified color.
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Most people seem to understand that underlayment is an additional layer of protection for your roof and shingles, tile and metal roofing keep the weather out of your home. However, not everyone understands the importance of the other parts of your roofing system. Two parts in particular are fascia and soffits. Deteriorating fascia can lead to extensive roof leak repair and poor soffits lead to all sorts of issues in your attic as well as to your shingles.
What is Fascia?
Fascia is the vertical boards that ties the roof to the siding. It often supports the last few rows of shingles. Gutters are attached to fascia as well. Typically, fascia is made out of wood or a composite wood material but can also be vinyl or aluminum.
How Does Fascia Get Damaged?
The most common cause of damage is water overflowing your gutters. If you have clogged gutters and the water runs over the top of them, it's likely it's also running down the back. The constant stream of water against the fascia will lead to rot. Because it's wood and, when hidden by gutters, it's not always well maintained. As that wood deteriorates, water begins to get into your home leading to a roof leak that damages your walls, ceilings, floors and more!
Your soffits are much easier to spot and inspect, however, not everyone does. Just walk around your home under the eves of your roof and look up. That plastic or metal vent that runs under your roof's edge is your soffits. They're part of your roof's ventilation system. You want to make sure they run in a continuous manner all the way around. Even the smallest of cracks and holes lead to pests like bees, wasps, bats, and rodents in your attic. Once they're inside, they can do all sorts of damage.
Also, make sure your landscaping isn't obstructing the soffits. Because they're part of your roof's ventilation system, they help your attic breathe. When it can't, your shingles will age more rapidly and humidity can get caught in your attic which will lead to mold and mildew.
If you think you have fascia and soffit damage, call the roofing experts at Russ Noyes Roofing. We'll provide you with a complete roofing inspection and quote for all the necessary repairs. Plus, unlike other roofers, our quotes are final. If we find additional damage, it's our problem. You pay what's on the quote. That's how sure we are of the thoroughness of our roofing inspections. Call 407-388-7700 today to schedule your appointment.


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The real story of Stuart Browne, Chief Corporate Development Officer of CellTrust
The best companies have people who aren't afraid to be authentic. Stuart Browne is just that. Being educated across two continents, having travelled to 29 countries, and an avid player of squash, he brings dynamic business and life experience to his new role at CellTrust. I sat down with Stuart to find out more.
1. Based on the recent announcement of your latest position with CellTrust as their Chief Corporate Development Officer, how do you think your career so far has prepared you?
My career has been diverse. While in college, I entered the mortgage business when it operated on fax machines and closing mortgages took 45-60 days. I automated that business resulting in closed mortgages of 14-21 days. I sold that company and moved to Six Sigma in San Francisco. There we helped companies raise funds from public and private markets. Doing due diligence gave me great exposure to the technology of that time and specifically telecommunications. Later, I become a field consultant for Decision Analytics who was an institutional investment advisor working with plan sponsors, large corporations and nuclear decommissioning trust for utility companies. I worked for asset managers and hedge funds. My career has been focused in highly regulated businesses where you learn compliance "do and dont's." Seeing all sides of these businesses has exposed me to business strategy, business development and fundraising – all areas which are needed in my role at CellTrust.
2. It seems like you've had a wide range of experience with the financial services industry and also as one of the Board of Directors of CellTrust, so why join the team now?
According to FINRA reports, the number of securities firms is declining, yet branch office locations are growing. Increased compliance requirements at a lower hierarchy level have caused overhead and compliance burden on smaller broker dealers and advisors. Technology is the only way to efficiently solve the compliance burdens, and I think CellTrust's approach to compliance and cybersecurity will prevail in the marketplace. In April 2017, FINRA took the stance that text messages and social media need to be archived, which makes sense considering the evaluation of communications. That encouraged broker dealers and RIAs to seek out technology solutions like CellTrust. Because I have been on CellTrust's board for a number of years, I know the management team, and I was very comfortable with the team and the prospects for the business.
3. The work that CellTrust is doing in creating secure, compliant and seamless communication with clients and internal teams is fascinating. What excites you about what CellTrust is working on?
The founders of CellTrust come from a cybersecurity background and have built and sold enterprise technology companies. What distinguishes CellTrust is the vast business logic that has been designed into the platform. We have been methodical and meticulous in developing a platform for tomorrow – that grows as technology grows – yet solves the needs of today. In the future we will release new technology paradigms, not just features, to allow companies to work not only more compliantly but more efficiently. [CellTrust does not comment on feature buildouts in progress].
4. As you've been on both sides of the regulations facing the financial services industry, how do you think that experience will help CellTrust?
Understanding both sides of any market is always a benefit. Compliance regulations are for the most part common sense and logical and apply to all advisors no matter what side of the business you find yourself. Having compliance ingrained as part of my everyday work and understanding the workflow of advisors helps CellTrust as we think about our designs. We are also advised by compliance experts, experienced advisors and take customer feedback seriously as we navigate our platform progression.
5. Looking forward, how do you think CellTrust will change the way business is done between advisors and their clients?
The communications industry has evolved significantly over the last 20 years and will continue to evolve over the next decade. Unconceived businesses will flourish and advisors will experience more freedom in communication. CellTrust is positioning itself to utilize new technologies that enrich the relationship between advisors and their clients, as well as other relationships. We want to make advisors' lives easier, more mobile, but secure and compliant.
6. If readers – who I assume are leaders in the financial services industry – need to know one thing about CellTrust and the future of compliant communications, what would you like to leave them with?
I was raised to value integrity. Compliant communications might be thought of as integral communications and is now becoming a staple of the finance industry. Compliant communication, be it text, voice, chat or social media, will benefit those with integrity. CellTrust is developing technology that enriches relationships and puts advisors back into the business of personal finance. We want to be a communication partner, working in conjunction with advisors and focusing on solving important communication issues, not just be a flash-in-the-pan technology tool.
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What does distance learning look like for art students? Distance learning presents different challenges for each subject area. The arts is one area where educators are getting creative with their instructional practices.
I connected with the team at Wacom earlier this year. They told me a little bit about what distance learning looks like at the San Francisco Academy of Art University. It is one of the largest private, accredited art and design schools in the nation.
Distance Learning for Art Students
So you can imagine, I was excited to learn more about the experience for educators and what distance learning has looked like for art students. Antonio Borja, the Director of Industrial Design Education at the San Francisco Academy of Art University, answered a few of my questions about distance learning at AAU. See his responses below.
What has been the most challenging shift to distance learning?
Not being able to evaluate the physical prototypes students make in person and give hands on feedback. Traditionally, professors add tape lines and score marks to students' clay models as they work. This helps our students stay on track to achieving what is correct and appropriate to brand while maintaining a hand-sculpted, humanistic element.
I also miss the dynamic setting of the studio with research visualization, inspiration images, sketch models, and sketches on the walls. Lastly the camaraderie that is built with personal interaction is something that I miss as well.
What unexpected benefits has distance learning provided?
We have been able to engage students in a format that feels more like a one on one session. All of our lectures and demos are automatically recorded, allowing students to recall them when they have questions about the processes we are teaching them.
As an instructor, it also feels like students are more engaged, perhaps because they are a digitally captured audience. Previously with sketch demos, my students would gather around as I provided corrections and feedback. Now, using my Wacom MobileStudio Pro, I'm able to sketch over my students' files step-by-step in Photoshop as they follow along and apply the same techniques live.
How do you think this fall will feel for new students vs. returning students?
New students will see how we are providing a world-class education despite our classes being remote. We've given students remote access to our onsite computer labs, which maintain the same computing power regardless of their machines at home. These computers are installed with all the necessary software plus OneDrive for their cloud storage. We are also leasing Dell workstations and Wacom Cintiqs for students to use at home.
Returning students will have a little more experience with the virtual remote learning format and will be pleased to see the improvements we have made from the learnings of our spring and summer semesters. We've found a more efficient method for our Zoom recordings: to keep them concise, we pause the recording during quiet times. We've also streamlined our checkout system for remote access. Lastly, we've optimized our computer networks to decrease latency, which makes the experience feel closer to sitting in front of a lab machine.
The teaching moment for both will be that as industrial designers, we will always look for the best tools to help us solve the challenges at hand.
How have instructors pivoted from their traditional classroom to a digital classroom?
Instructors have been developing new methods for students to receive lectures in an immersive and engaging format using video conferencing and our online Learning Management System. The LMS allows instructors to upload videos, links, assets for completing assignments, and digital handouts while students are able to review feedback from instructors once they submit work through the system.
The LMS also offers synchronous students the opportunity to engage with asynchronous video content. Our use of Wacom Cintiqs has remained a constant for our students despite this transition through the ability of our students to check them out from the University. Ultimately, we will continue to use technology to provide the best possible design education regardless of the format.
What digital tools are helping teachers and students make this transition?
We are using tools such as virtual reality and augmented reality to help students communicate their designs and receive feedback. This is in addition to tools like Zoom and our LMS as mentioned previously. These tools have allowed our students to continue to receive valuable feedback as they develop their projects. We have made equipment available for students to check out for the semester and also have allowed them to use our computer labs remotely so they have access to powerful workstations from home.
Overall, we have used this as an opportunity to improve the way we deliver educational content to our students and how our students deliver their work for critique. While we've faced challenges with some of our traditional, hands-on courses like clay modeling, we are beginning to investigate more digital tools that can help us meet our learning outcomes.
This year we had our first FUTURE NOW Scholarship Pitch Night, where students presented concepts they worked on during the spring semester and were judged on the digital presentation decks they delivered. Students received feedback from professionals in the industry and were able to practice presenting to large groups. This was an opportunity for them to develop their projects to become marketable components of their portfolios. It was exciting to see the students pitch their ideas to an industry panel. This wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for our student and faculty embracing digital tools to finish the semester strong.
Learn more about Wacom for Education on their website, including some of the programs for art students at AAU!


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An election was held on April 4, 2023, for members in the BIA to vote on "Bylaw 3264-23 - A Bylaw to Disestablish the Downtown Camrose Development Ltd. Business Improvement Area". The vote passed with 51.5% of the voters in favour of disestablishment. View the final Downtown Camrose Vote Disestablishment Vote Election Results here.
Downtown Camrose: The City of Camrose's Business Improvement Area
A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a specific and defined area in a community where businesses pool resources to work together, through a formal association, to improve and promote their area. All businesses in the area belong to the BIA and are required to pay their tax levy for the BIA.
BIA's are established by a local Bylaw and regulated according to the Municipal Government Act Regulations. The bylaw defines the physical boundary of the BIA, the BIA's name, and the purpose and some processes of the BIA. It also confirms the number of directors on the board, how long they can serve, and how roles on the board are filled. Under the MGA regulations, all board members are appointed by Council and the BIA budget must be approved by Council.
The BIA's Board of Directors is responsible for the administration of the BIA. Board members must be nominated by the business members of the BIA. The board develops the BIAs' annual operation's plan and submits the BIA's budget to the membership at the Annual General Meeting. Once passed at the AGM, the budget and operation plan is submitted to city council for approval.
Council notifies all businesses in the BIA of the budget deliberation and bylaw consideration each year and every business has the opportunity to attend Council to speak to either or both the budget and the bylaw. Once the budget and the Business Area Tax Bylaw is approved by Council, the City sends tax notices to all businesses in the BIA. The City collects the levy and transfers it to the BIA, Downtown Camrose.
For more information on the work that Downtown Camrose does, please visit their website.
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Green Bay Packers fans likely all consider themselves dedicated to the team they love. Ryan Holtan-Murphy has officially outdone all of us, but bucking wedding tradition and taking his new wife's last name. By all accounts, this move wasn't a nod towards changing attitudes in America or a sign of solidarity with feminism.
This decision was all about being able to celebrate the Packers in the most outlandish way possible. The superfan met his wife at a law school class reunion about three years ago and the two hit it off quite quickly. While Marie Packer's last name isn't the reason the two became a couple, it was clearly something that grabbed his attention and gave the pair something to talk about as they got to know each other.
Courtship gets Green Bay Packers treatment
The Chicago Tribune reports the couple went through a three-year courtship that led Holtan-Murphy to move to Chicago after previously living in both London and New York. Last weekend, the courtship officially ended as the two married and he took his new wife's name. Ryan Holtan-Murphy is now officially Ryan Packer. Apparently being able to introduce themselves as "The Packers" was something that was quite important to the new groom.
Fans of the Green Bay Packers uberfan saw something like this coming
"People who know me knew I'd do something ridiculous Packers-related because I've been so obsessed with the Packers for so long," Holtan-Murphy told the Chicago Tribune earlier this week, during the couple's honeymoon.
The newlywed added that so far, he has taken some ribbing, but it all seems to be in good fun. If there has been anyone who has voice real concerns to the new Mr. Packer it doesn't appear the words have sunk in.
Green Bay super fan Ryan Holtan-Murphy married Marie Packer – so of course he took her last name https://t.co/hkfZbztSfE pic.twitter.com/JUHmILqqbe
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) June 23, 2017
The good news, for Mrs.
Packer is that Ryan didn't take his fandom to an obscene level when the pair were walking down the aisle. Despite loving to don his favorite team's apparel in anywhere and everywhere, they both wore traditional wedding garb for the ceremony. Shunning Green Bay dress didn't last long though. Shortly after the reception began, Ryan resurfaced wearing a rather gaudy Packers suit coat and tie.
Considering the pair currently reside in Chicago, Ryan understands his team of choice might rankle a few feathers. Always true to his Green Bay Packers, the former Holtan-Murphy said he thinks Chicago is the greatest city in the world and, "we can all agree, we hate the Minnesota Vikings."


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Response to the Government's update paper on open public services
In response to the Government's update paper on open public services Richard Lloyd, Which? executive director, said:
"We want to see high quality public services available for all and welcome realistic steps to make services more responsive to people's needs by putting more choice and control in their hands. But choice must be real and meaningful and information made available a way that works for people.
"Releasing data by itself is rarely useful so we want to see tools and applications developed to ensure people are given the right information at the right time and in the right way. We also want to see effective mechanisms to deal with people's problems and complaints when things go wrong."


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Thursday - Smoked Bacon & Wild Mushroom Tangy Tomato Risotto - I'll double the ingredients so there's enough for the four of us...The sauce mix out of the hamper!
Saturday - Lasagne & garlic bread...
Sunday - Chicken casserole, mash & veg...
Sounds yummy! I love planning meals ahead, I will have to link up too :)
I'm warning you now, I found the couscous really salty when I bought it and found it easier to make my own!
Meal plan looks great
I haven't ever made goulash before, is it easy to do? I like the idea of the spaghetti in hot dogs too :) Well done on winning that hamper, looks fab.
ReplyDeleteWell done on winning the hamper!
Love risotto and yours sounds amazing
I've seen the spaghetti hot dog thing somwhere else recently too, so want to try it! The version I saw had barbecue sauce as the sauce. Looked delicious!
ReplyDeleteI keep promising my middle boy I will do the hotdog/spaghetti thing...and keep forgetting! doh! x


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It's the question pretty much every aspiring influencer wants to know: how do you grow your Instagram following? Type it into Google, and you'll find a million articles from tech websites trying to answer it. But the real-life answer is often much more complicated. There's not one single guaranteed way, and what is successful for someone else might not be successful for you. To get a better understanding of the main strategies that really work, I spoke with student influencers all around the country to get their tips and advice on how to gain followers on Instagram.
- Do something different: With millions of photos being posted to Instagram every day, it can be hard to stand out. To attract people to your page, find something that sets you apart from everyone else. "There are thousands of people trying to grow their pages on Instagram, but what makes you unique? What is something you can offer that no one else can? Be creative, and step outside the box," says Amanda Smith of @amandasmitthh. "Think creatively when it comes to posting," says Emma Topp of @emmaatopp. "We all know a blogger that has warm-toned photos with grain effects, has long braided hair, and travels solely for Instagram, so being different is key."
- Find your niche: There's one commonality among almost all of the successful non-celebrity Instagram accounts: they appeal to a certain niche. "Finding a focus really helps your followers understand who you are and what your account stands for and will most likely attract more people to your page," says Erin Eagle of @inthesejeans. Whether it's fashion, beauty, travel, or something else, picking a topic to center your account around will help people coming to your page identify what type of content you post and if they want to follow you.
- Be consistent: "Consistency is key" has never been truer than when it comes to gaining followers on Instagram. Because the platform uses its own algorithm instead of ordering photos chronologically (for now, anyway), it is super easy for posts to get lost on people's feeds. To combat the algorithm, post frequently (at least once every couple of days) so that your photos are more likely to be seen by your followers. It's also important to remain consistent in the types of content you post. "Sticking with an aesthetic has helped me gain more followers," says Jessica Gulledge of @jessicagulledge. "I think a cohesive feed is attractive to people, at least in the line of fashion and beauty." To create a cohesive feed, use similar filters on every photo and apps to plan out the order of your posts. "Even when it's a random photo, I make sure it looks good in my feed," says Jennifer Motaval of @jennifermotaval. "Apps like UNUM are good at that, especially if you want to plan out your feed or see how it can look."
- Utilize tags and hashtags: Almost everyone we spoke to says they use tags and hashtags. By tagging brands and other pages relevant to your content, you give those accounts the opportunity to see your post, like it, comment, and maybe even repost your photo. You'll also show up in the tagged photos section of their profile. All of this increases the visibility of your account and can lead to an influx of new followers. Briana Wilvert of @briana.wilvert says getting reposted by brands was one of the main ways she grew her Instagram following. Hashtagging is another way to get more eyes on your posts. Adding relevant hashtags to your photos allows people with similar interests to discover your page and, if they like your content, follow you. It works the other way around as well; you can use hashtags to find accounts that you like and engage with them.
- Show your personality: No matter what section of Instagram your content falls into, people love personality. Your followers want to see you! "I find the content that performs best is the stuff that has a personal touch, whether that means me being in the photo or keeping captions more personal and less generic," says Briana. "It really is helpful when your authenticity shines through." Accounts who show the person behind the content often get more engagement than those who don't. "If I can tell someone's personality through their captions and IG stories, I'll be more likely to comment and like every photo they post," says Amanda.
- Engage with your followers: Gaining new Instagram followers is great, but it's important not to neglect the followers you already have. Don't think of the people following your page as just followers—think of them as part of a community or even as friends. If your followers feel like they have a connection with you, they will be more likely to continue to follow you and recommend your account to others. "I maintain my relationship with people that already follow me by never missing a question or response they might DM me and making sure I respond to my best ability, even if it's not right away," says Brittney Hughes of @brittneyfhughes. "I'm so, so, so thankful for all the support from others, so I make sure they know it. Aspiring influencers need to remember that the way you interact with your followers is just as important as the content you're giving them."
- Make friends: As The Beatles one put it, we get by with a little help from our friends. Engage with people that you like by liking and commenting on their photos, replying to their stories, messaging with them, etc. Shout out accounts on your IG story, collaborate on giveaways and do meetups. In other words, make friends! Developing relationships with others on Instagram leads to mutual benefits; when you show love to someone, they often show love back. "The trick is to treat Instagram as more than a place with pretty photos—it's a community first," says Kate Terentieva of @pretaportkate. "So network with other amazing humans and don't be afraid to meet them IRL."
- Be yourself: It's cliché, but it's true. You won't gain Instagram followers by being unoriginal. "It's better to make content you love that represents who you are rather than sticking to a trend," says Amanda. Take inspiration from accounts you admire, but always add your own personal touch. "Don't be another copy of someone's Instagram, and don't portray yourself as someone you are not," says Jessica. People love originality, and people are gonna love you."
- Never buy followers: It's no secret that some people on Instagram buy followers and likes. It's a quick and easy way to increase your numbers, but in the end, it won't help you achieve your goals. "My main tip is do not go to the dark side, and I mean purchasing likes or followers," says Jennifer. "It's very obvious, and you would want your followers to really be interested in what you post or about you because you won't get any likes if you don't raise the numbers in an organic way."
- Be patient: Growing your Instagram following isn't an overnight process. It's easy to become impatient and take alternative routes, such as buying followers. But if you're serious about growing your account naturally, you have to be in it for the long haul. "My biggest advice is to be patient," says Erin. "Gaining followers organically does not only take time, but it also takes a lot of hard work." So if you aren't experiencing growth as quickly as you like, don't get discouraged. "Just be true to yourself and keep curating bomb images and everything will work itself out," says Demi Balogun of @itsdemib.
Want to get started creating your stellar grid? Check out these Instagram tips from some of our favorite accounts.
Featured photo by @inthesejeans.


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Arcation is a high-tech display face that excels at large sizes but retains readability in smaller sizes as well. Its sturdy geometry and slightly condensed stance creates a cohesive set of glyphs with an enduring voice. Use liberally for logos, signs, book covers, or any other application where a strong, original font is called for.
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Why "Haiku Monkey"? If a million monkeys sat at a million typewriters and typed away incessantly, eventually one of them would be bound to come up with a beautiful haiku. What if those million monkeys were to sit at a million pads of paper, drawing with a million markers? Eventually one of them would be bound to come up with a beautiful font. Haiku Monkey aims to bring you some of those fonts.
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We Need To Stop Shaming Working Dads For Taking Time Off For Their Kids
The first time I heard "can't your wife take care of that?" was while waiting tables. I was 24, a college student, and the father of a one-year-old son. A co-worker asked if I could cover a shift, and I told him I had to take my son to his one-year check-up with our pediatrician. He rolled his eyes as though that sort of thing was a mother's job, made the comment about my wife doing it instead, and then pressed me to cover the shift for him.
At the time, I didn't think much of it. In fact, part of me expected it. Even though no one had ever said something like that outright to me as a father, I'd assumed people felt it. My father never went to doctor visits. That was my mother's job, along with grocery shopping and meal preparation. Those antiquated and patriarchal ideas still lingered.
As a grad student, when I left early from class to take my daughter to urgent care, I was questioned about my dedication. When I took paternity leave after the birth of my third child, my supervisor pulled me aside and explained that, since my wife was a stay-at-home mom, I really didn't need to take all that time off. He said the students I worked with would really struggle without me around. I had been working at the job for less than a year, and wanted to make a good impression in my new career, so I caved to the pressure. I only took two weeks off when my daughter was born, even though I could (and should) have taken more. It wasn't until much later that I realized what my supervisor had done was unethical, if not illegal.
I could go on with other examples, but over the years, I've been faced with a lot of stigma when it comes to my career and parenting, especially when it comes to taking time off for my kids.
And when I haven't received criticism, I have received praise. Just a couple weeks ago, I stayed home with my oldest daughter because she had a fever. Mel and I both work full time now. She stayed home the time before, so it was my turn. I emailed my coworkers to let them know that I wasn't going to be in, and I received a reply letting me know that I'm a great father.
Look, of course, the positive feedback was appreciated. Heck, any time a parent receives praise it's appreciated, but I know for a fact when a mother stays home in my office with a sick child no one sends her a note. Nobody tells her she's a "great mother." So what is so unique about me doing the same thing?
But ultimately, that is the problem. Although they may want to, many fathers don't stay home with their children when they are ill. They don't leave work during the day for parent-teacher conferences (something I have received comments for, as well). While I know that many fathers are stepping up as parents, being more involved and engaged, and striving for an egalitarian relationship, in my workplace, most people still assume that mothers take time off for children, fathers do not.
And this is a problem for many reasons — not only because it puts additional strain on all mothers (working or not), but it also can cause supervisors to question hiring women because they might be asking for time off to care for their children, a responsibility that should be shared by both parents (and should not deter employers from hiring qualified candidates).
Not to mention that many dads want to be there for their kids. Every time I stay home with a sick child, I learn more about them and our relationship grows. I learn a lot about my kids by going to their parent-teacher conferences. Last time, for instance, I saw a whole new side to my son. I even found out that he had a nickname (Little T). When I stay home with my kids, I am more invested in my marriage and my family. I feel closer to them, and I show my kids that marriage and family works best when it's an equal partnership.
So if you are an employer, realize that fathers are parents too. They have an equal responsibility to take care of children outside the workplace. If you are a co-worker, realize the same. And fathers, please don't be fearful to ask for time off to care for your child. I know that not all jobs allow this, but for those with jobs that do, please step up. It really is the only way this stigma is going to change.
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