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We launched back in September 2016 in New York, and ever since, we've put nationwide expansion as our priority #1.
Six months later (195 days to be exact!), we're proud to announce:
Today, we're launching Lemonade renters insurance policies for anyone in Illinois, from Chi-Town to Springfield, and everywhere in between. We expect to have homeowners policies available in a few weeks, and we also hope to announce new states soon!
Transforming insurance
Bradley Tusk, a Lemonade investor (CEO of Tusk Holdings) and the former deputy governor of Illinois, wrote this when he heard the news:
Six months ago, Lemonade launched a new type of business in New York that has transformed the way people buy insurance. Ever since, people across the country have been asking Lemonade to come to their states too. Lemonade has answered the call – and their next big market is Illinois.
I spent four years as Deputy Governor of Illinois. As we all know, Illinois politics has more than its share of problems and frustrations, but for me, one of the worst was a culture of bureaucracy, cost overruns and inefficiency plaguing state government.
If there's one industry even worse, even slower, even more bureaucratic, it's insurance.
Now that I'm a venture capitalist, when I saw what Lemonade had to offer – no paperwork, instant claims, and far cheaper premiums – becoming part of the team as an investor and advisor was a no brainer. And the more time I spend with the company, the more convinced I am it can transform the entire industry.
Here's why:
- Zero Paperwork: Lemonade's team spent months researching how traditional claims were handled by humans in old insurance companies and flipped the script by creating an instant claims bot named "AI Jim." The algorithms that power AI Jim immediately understand the nature of claims, their severity, and whether the user is facing an emergency. Instead of filling out and filing endless forms, users just have to have a quick chat with AI Jim and their claim is handled.
- Efficiency: Insurance companies are run by people, tens of thousands of them, filling out endless forms, faxing paperwork and playing phone tag. The net result of that is it takes months to get a claim paid. Lemonade speeds up the claims process by using bots instead of brokers and AI instead of agents. They even set a world record and paid a claim in 3 seconds. No more waiting. No more paperwork.
- Cutting Costs: Lemonade can be 80% cheaper than other leading insurance companies. As a truly digital insurance company, Lemonade's costs are far lower than their competitors and so are their premiums. Those savings get passed on to customers, both people who already have homeowner or renters insurance and want to pay less or people who were turned off by the paperwork, high cost and slow claims payment and never bought insurance in the first place.
In just six months, Lemonade has already:
- Set a world record and paid a claim in 3 seconds
- Shared all the metrics from its launch and insurance stats from its first 100 days
- Raised $60 million in one year
- Renowned behavioral economist Prof. Dan Ariely became a founding team member and his research was integrated into the product to truly transform insurance from a necessary evil into a social good.
Fully convinced but not living in Illinois or New York?
You're in luck – Lemonade has made national expansion a top priority, and is looking to launch state-by-state throughout the next year. Track your state's progress at Lemonade Goes Nationwide.
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Update: Lemonade now offers homeowners insurance in Illinois


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Hi everyone, I'm sorry for my lengthy disappearance from this blog. Life has been crazy for me. For starters, I spent the week before finals in the medical hospital due to one of my organs acting up. It wasn't fun, and it was quite painful, but I made it through the semester both graduating with my degree and earning a spot on the Dean's list.
Then, things got even crazier. I had to spend the better part of the month in psychiatric hospital due to some instability on my part. I am, of course, out now; however, it was really hard not to leave against medical advice. This particular hospital had a lot of violence between patients, but it did slow down after the first week I was there. I did manage to complete the program.
Nevertheless, I now see life through a clearer lens. I am very optimistic that I have solved my problems. Now, all I have to do is decide where I want to move to and what kind of career I want. I my struggles as old news, and I am now ready to move on with my new beginning.
To all my comrades going through mental health struggles, know when to get help and don't be ashamed.


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week two of advent
Character # 2 – The Star and the Wise Men
The heavens were deeply attuned to the coming of the Savior. The star signified that creation had a part to play in displaying God's good news to the people of the whole world. God even allowed pagan astrologers from the east to recognize the message of the star: that a king would be born in Judea. Yet even the wise men were surprised to find that the king was not in Jerusalem! God needed to speak his word to them directly for them to find the humble location of Jesus' birth. When they arrived at the house, they presented gifts fit for a king (Isa 60:5-7): gold, frankincense, and myrrh. After paying homage to this newborn king, they traveled back to their homes.
Matthew 2:1-12
1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
6 " 'And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.' "
7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him." 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
Shedding some light...
This story is about outsiders being invited to participate as insiders in the birth of Jesus. God uses the star to communicate the story of Jesus to those who are outside the covenant family of Israel and his written word. He doesn't just bring them as far as Jerusalem and then leave them hanging. He leads them into the very presence of Christ, where they can bring their gifts of tithe and worship. This is an amazing picture of all the nations bringing their gifts before the Lamb of God and a wonderful anticipation of the day when all the nations will worship Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It also models and inspires us as we think about bringing our talents, gifts, and worship to Jesus during this season of Advent. Spend some time talking about what God has given you and how you can use those things to worship him.
Children's Prayer
God, everything we have has comes from you. You have given us more than we deserve to get. Help us be thankful for what we have and help us be generous with what you have given us.
Adults' Prayer
Eternal King, when we look out upon your creation we marvel at your wondrous works and rejoice at their beauty. We are amazed at the ways your creation points us to you. We realize though, Lord, that we marvel in light of how you have revealed yourself in the Bible. May we seek in this season to know the depths and wonders of your "good news" ever more deeply so that we can share in the praises of all the nations.
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Schools have now broken up for the summer, and to mark this, the Times Educational Supplement (TES) conducted a survey asking 2,500 primary school children their wish lists.
The list involved a range of things, from silly behaviour and things to wind up teachers, to life lessons, such as failing so that you can learn from mistakes.
Some of the top pranks that made the list included spinning on the teacher's chair and telling the teacher to "chill out", but reassuringly, children saw the experience of losing or falling out with a friend as a key lesson for life learned in primary school.
Another comforting sentiment among the results was the high amount of activities that included outdoor play, such as playing conkers, making a daisy chain, going pond dipping and running around in the rain.
After seeing the results of the survey, TES editor Ann Mroz said that adult worries over youngsters' "disappearing childhoods" and "lost innocence" are unfounded.
"It's heartening to see that children today behave much as children have always done. We may think they are tested, tutored and drilled as never before but they seem remarkably resilient," she stated.
"They love being naughty, playing pranks and getting up to mischief much as we did at their age, and despite the ubiquity of mobile phones and tablets, they still like to splash around in puddles and construct daisy chains."


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"Satan" is the same word at "Sheitan" in farsi, and it means, of course, the devil, or rather, the Devil. It speaks volumes to the peculiar notions of childhood and parenting in Iran then that a naughty or mischievous child is also called "sheitan", or rather, in the spoken vernacular "sheitoon". It is perfectly possible, in fact, to talk to a little child in loving and affectionate tones, calling them "a little sheitoon bala", or ask them to refrain from "sheitooni". This does not imply that you are dealing with Rosemary's baby, rather, it simply means you want the child to stop drawing on the walls, or jumping down from sofas, or whatever it is that children do, I don't really know.
But the word "sheitan" crops up frequently in speeches by high-ranking officials in Iran, men with beards and long flowing robes. It is usually used to describe heinous acts of statehood on the international stage, in reference to countries who have gained something of a reputation for such misdeeds: the UK, USA, and of course, Israel. "Acts of satan" is how they are usually described. These men are of course using the word with reference to its first, original meaning- devilish, fiendish. But then, because such speeches are considered important enough to warrant translation, they are frequently rendered in English as "naughty acts" or "mischievous acts", conjuring up images in my head of global posturing and aggression being something similar to a children pushing each other in the playground. It sets my teeth on edge, whenever I see or hear these stupid mis-translations, "mischievous America", "naughty Israel", and I want to shout and scream, and give a lecture, similar to the one I just gave you, Gentle Reader, to the fucking moron who translated and aired the text.


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Lions and Tigers and Kids: Get Outside
Note to Readers: We're happy to feature our first Guest Post today. It's written by Traverse City resident Steve Booher, who is one of Jay's best and oldest friends. Steve, his wife Anna and their two kids moved to Traverse City approximately one year before we did, and we're very grateful for all they've done to help us integrate into the community. We've always enjoyed Steve's quick wit and keen insights and we're excited about this opportunity to share them with you.
Sometimes I feel like I'm raising cats. My son's bathroom looks, and smells, like a litter box while my daughter's bedroom is strewn with odds and ends – it's like a kitten militia broke into the Dollar Tree on Munson Ave and is using her room as a stash house. Courageous and curious; I'm reminded of the time I found my precocious 2 year old daughter perched on top of the refrigerator, purring with excitement. Pouncing and playful; I picture my son sprawling for a ground ball to his left and then gracefully adjusting his body as he makes the toss to first base.
But I'm not a cat person. Cats, to me, are stuffy noses and itchy eyes; arrogance strutting and preening on four legs.
My family had cats growing up. Bogey, Bogey part deux, Charlie and Cindy. I didn't like them – and they didn't like me. Charlie would attack me, fangs bared, as I headed downstairs to watch Saturday morning cartoons. It was like a scene from a Pink Panther movie where Inspector Clouseau gets ambushed by his martial arts-loving manservant Cato Fong. It happened so frequently that I resorted to rolling myself up in my comforter for protection, sliding down the stairs and hopping to the family room. I felt like a lion trainer outwitting his feline foe.
I know that there are people out there who like cats – who love cats. I understand that about as well as I understand the physics behind time travel: Completely unfathomable. But there is one thing I understand about cats; they're either indoor cats or outdoor cats.
The indoor cat has been declawed and learns to rely on its human caretaker for food. It snuggles peacefully on its human's lap and enjoys the tranquility of a cozy life. The outdoor cat, on the other hand, with claws intact scours the neighborhood for adventure. Sure, the outdoor cat can always run home for a bowl of store bought food, but the scavenger instinct remains. The outdoor cat can trust that milk or water will be left on the stoop, but it learns to become self reliant. It learns to expand its comfort zone and seek new experiences.
It's much the same with kids. There are indoor kids and there are outdoor kids.
I'm striving to raise outdoor kids. Granted, I don't want my son to walk in the door with a mouse in his mouth, but I do want to see the bumps and bruises that serve as reminders of a day well-played, a day taken advantage of. I urge my daughter to head outside, find a few friends and create a game from their collective imaginations. Sure, there are arguments. There are tussles. There are moments when someone figuratively, or literally, takes the ball and goes home. The tears and disagreements are not only part of life, but they are soon forgotten as feelings are mended and a new game begins.
The indoor kid, alone with his or her electronics, is sheltered from the peer altercations and kept safe from the challenges, sometimes cruelties, of creating relationships. But what does he learn? To take his iPhone and go…where? He's already home.
"Go outside!"
"Find something to do!"
"Your friends aren't home? Well, go to the playground and make new ones!"
Those phrases will forever be etched in the minds of my children. Be active! Sweat, bleed, bruise, laugh and cry. Exercise aside, the outdoor kid gains a sense of independence as he or she wanders further from the safe confines of home. Socially, he or she learns that life isn't always fair. There are bullies, there is injustice, there are chaotic arguments, and there are long periods of silent solitude uninterrupted by the lights and sounds of the television. But they learn that there are compromises, solutions and that sometimes, well, you just don't get your way.
There have been many times that I've been disappointed in myself as a parent; too many to recount here. When I find myself, my wife and our kids sitting in the same room, each submerged in our individual phones or watching the same Nickelodeon program for the 100th time, I feel that surge of angst and disappointment. We moved to Traverse City nearly two years ago for many reasons; one factor was the ability to raise our children as outdoor children.
Rain, snow or shine, there is a reason to get off the couch and head outside. Be it the beaches, the parks, the slopes; it's all at our doorstep. Our goal is to get outside every day. The fantastic ski programs that we have right in town, the awesome trail systems that snake their way through the vast forests surrounding the city, and the refreshing waters of the bays are but a few resources at our disposal.
My wife and I have come to love northern Michigan. We love the opportunities this area affords our children that we didn't have growing up. I hope they grow into adults who enjoy the freedom that nature offers. I hope they grow to appreciate the lessons they learned from playing with their friends; tag, baseball or taking on some obstacle course they created with objects laying around the garage. It's not always easy to force them to head outside. Sometimes the magnetic draw of the television conquers my convictions. But I do try. Every day. I may dislike cats, but I love my outdoor kids.


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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Guest Post: Michele from The Scrap Shoppe
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Super cute!! Love the colored burlap with the denim!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM
This is the cutest. thing. ever. Love this idea....you can adapt it to any season really. Pinned.ReplyDelete
This is so sweet Michele!! I love the denim and the burlap! What a cute little pin.ReplyDelete
So super duper cute! ;)ReplyDelete
You are the smartest, craftiest lil gal! love this!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for all the love, ladies! And thanks for having me over, Allison! I hope you're having a wonderful time with your new little one! *hugs*ReplyDelete
Love, love, love and adore this cute pin from Michele. I just pinned it and can't wait to make it. It's so cute and different. Thanks for having Michele guest host Jennifer. And thank you Michele for that great step-by-step tutorial!ReplyDelete
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thats beautiful one, i love the color combo! thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
This is absolutely adorable! I love it and Michele is just so super talented too :)ReplyDelete
Love. Love. Love. Michelle you did it again!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks sooo much! This will make some great gifts too!
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Hoq rorally cute This I would actually wear and you coould do the same patters with orange, purple and black for Halloween, red green and white for Christmas just make 5 of each color and rotate them....put a charm of the season in the center and voila`!ReplyDelete


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Ohlone CollegeLocation: Fremont, CA 94539 Document ID: AD141-3VJO Posted on: 2019-05-0305/03/2019 Job Type: Regular
Job Schedule:Full-time
Academic Division Dean, Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Academic Division Dean, Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Ohlone College
Position Description:
Ideal Candidate Statement:
Ohlone College is seeking a dynamic and visionary educational leader with a passion for teaching and learning, along with a strong commitment to the diverse mission and ideals of the community college, to assume the position of Academic Division Dean, Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. We are seeking a Dean who can provide excellent leadership guiding the programs within the Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Division through various challenges and opportunities that are present within the community college setting. The ideal candidate will be skilled in motivating and assisting faculty in generating student engagement in learning and achievement. Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning, and the active use of technology. The successful candidate can cultivate an environment that supports enthusiastic interest in curriculum development and instructional improvement through ongoing critical thinking about student learning outcomes in courses and programs.
The ideal candidate has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, faculty and staff of varied backgrounds, demonstrates strategic thinking, and exhibits a flexible working style that is adaptable to change. The Dean has an understanding of California community college enrollment management, budgeting, and hiring processes. The candidate will demonstrate ability to navigate the challenges and responsibilities of middle management and will be a contributing member of a highly effective team of college wide Deans and Directors. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College and continuous professional development is highly valued.
Job Description Summary:
Provide educational and academic leadership for excellence in teaching and learning within a Learning College philosophy and environment. Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the programs and activities of the Science, Engineering and Mathematics division in Academic Affairs. Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff. Coordinate assigned activities with other College departments, divisions, and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and/or Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The Dean is responsible for the following academic programs and services: Anthropology, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematics Learning Center, and Physics/Astronomy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of an instructional program; innovation for continuous improvement in teaching and learning; enrollment management tools and data for decision making, preferably within a higher education system such as Datatel Colleague, or a similar system; organizational and management practices as applies to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; student learning outcomes and assessment activities at the program and course levels; accreditation standards of the Accreditation Commission for Junior and Community Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or similar accreditation group; development and oversight of online learning and assuring effective contact as defined by state and federal distance education regulations; course management systems such as Blackboard; current complex principles and practices of instructional program development and administration; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations including the Education Code; comprehensive knowledge of the assigned discipline; principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies; management principles and practices including understanding of human resources; current trends, research and developments in the assigned areas.
Ability to:
Provide professional leadership and direction for assigned programs; view the goals and needs of the division within the context of the goals and needs of the college as a whole; development of course schedules for multiples locations; oversight and quality assurance for instructional programs, including online and hybrid delivery; management of enrollment to maximize use of faculty and space resource; learn, interpret and apply District policies and procedures; manage, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college personnel and students; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with others.
Essential Duties:
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:
Provide educational and academic leadership for excellence in teaching and learning within a Learning College philosophy and environment. Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the programs and activities of the Science, Engineering and Mathematics Division in Academic Affairs.
Develop and coordinate program and course schedules in response to the needs of students and within the Districts enrollment targets funded by the state. Programs and courses are offered at the Fremont Campus, the Newark Campus, the eCampus through online and hybrid courses, area high schools, and at other sites as needed. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
Manage enrollment to maximize use of faculty loads and space resources, especially general purpose classrooms and labs. Use computer-based enrollment management data and tools for decision making. Experience working within an Enterprise Resource Planning system is desired, preferably with a higher education system such as Datatel Colleague, or a similar system.
Oversee and direct hiring of full time faculty, adjunct faculty, and full and part time staff.
Plan and implement full time faculty and adjunct faculty teaching assignments.
Conduct regular evaluation of full time faculty in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; and conduct regular evaluation of adjunct faculty in accordance with District procedure.
Conduct regular evaluation of non-faculty Division staff. Provide or coordinate staff training.
Work with employees to correct deficiencies; participate in discipline and termination procedures.
Oversee and facilitate the Program and Services Review process within the Division. Program and Services Review drives institutional planning, integrates with the College Strategic Plan, the Educational Master Plan, the District Facilities Plan, the Technology Plan, and the annual budget planning process. For instructional programs, Program and Services Reviews also integrate student learning outcomes assessment at the course and program levels.
Participate in the development and administration of Division budgets. Direct the forecasting of staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies needs, particularly within the context of colleges Program and Services Review process. Direct and monitor approved expenditures and make adjustments as necessary. Coordinate the selection, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the division.
Develop and implement student learning outcomes and assessment activities at the program and course levels. Experience with accreditation standards of the Accreditation Commission for Junior and Community Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or similar accreditation group is desired.
Develop and oversee online learning, assuring effective contact as defined by state and federal distance education regulations. Experience with a course management system such as Blackboard is desired.
Create and nurture collaborative relationship with faculty, administrators and staff in other Divisions and Departments across the college and act as partner in creating cohesive teams; act ethically in all matters; networks with others; and bridge artificial boundaries between silos in the college organization.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquires and complaints by students, staff, faculty or the general public. Serve as resource for faculty and staff regarding student behavior and concerns.
Act as a collaborative partner for institutions and agencies in the community such as local businesses, high schools, the Workforce Investment Board, the regional ROP, CSU and UC campuses in the region and nearby private colleges. Provide leadership and oversight for dual enrollment programs with high schools involving Division courses. Lead and participate in the activities of program advisory committees.
Explore external funding sources for Division programs and participate as appropriate in grant writing, contract education, community education, and other resource development efforts.
Assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, laws and policies. Knowledge and experience with the California Education Code and related Title 5 Regulations is desirable.
Coordinate the academic divisions efforts to recruit and retain students. Coordinate the development, review and revision of divisional publications, publicity, and other community relations activities.
Conduct, prepare, and present a variety of organizational studies, surveys, analyses, staff reports and other necessary correspondence and reports.
Set annual professional goals and engage in continual professional development activities.
Teach courses as assigned.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Education and Experience:
ILLUSTRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Possession of a masters degree; and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators administrative assignment.
Other Requirements:
Specified positions must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have five years of responsible education related experience including two years of teaching experience; preferably in a community college environment. Demonstrated success in the knowledge and ability areas listed above.
Salary Range:
$129,146 - $164,831 Annually
Posting Detail Information:
Posting Number:
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Close Date: 5/3/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Benefits Statement:
Ohlone offers a competitive benefits package. Below is a list of some of our offerings:
1. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP and LTD
2. Ohlone participates in PERS and STRS retirement system.
3. Paid vacation
4. Paid sick leave
5. Paid holidays and district-paid floating personal days
6. Longevity pay step increase based on your years of service
7. IRS Section 125 Flexible Medical Spending Plan
8. 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (employee contributes)
9. 403(b) Tax Shelter Annuity Plan (employee contributes)
*Benefits will be prorated for positions less than 100%
Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986:
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.
District Statement:
A multi-campus single community college district, Ohlone College is located in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay in California; serving 12,000 students per year. The District has a main campus in the City of Fremont and a newly constructed campus in the City of Newark. Ohlone College is an ethnically diverse institution that promotes innovation and continuous improvement in departments and divisions. The College is named for the native population living in the area when Mission San Jose was founded. The Fremont campus is located just south of the historical Mission. The Newark Campus is located near Interstate 880 and emphasizes programs in health, environment, and technology.
EEO Statement Summary:
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants.
If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.
Conditions of Employment:
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts and proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986. Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance.
To apply, visit: https://employment.ohlone.edu
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text: This is a series of 26 articles from the pen of an able teacher who we have had the privilege to hear. The subject is truth for the heart, the glorious Person of Christ. It is handled with ability and carefulness. Brother Rudge has published this 154 page book in a very attractive hard cover. It can be ordered from M.A.Rudge, 15 Tamar Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, UK GL3 4JR. The cost is 5.50 pounds plus postage of 3.25 pounds.


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MacBook Air 2016 release date, specs news: New MacBook Air might be solar … – MNR Daily
The wait has been long for the MacBook Air 2016, and along with this comes the many rumors as well. One of the latest speculations to come out is that the coming MacBook Air 2016 would be solar powered.
Not only that, but according to Youth Health Mag, through a report coming from Master Herald, the 2016 MacBook Pro will also come with solar charging capabilities as well. The rumor came out as it was found out that Apple is applying for a patent related to the upcoming feature that might be integrated in the company's upcoming line of devices.
Master Herald did note that the rumor is still subject for confirmation, and has not elaborated about the MacBook Air 2016 being solar powered.
The release date for the MacBook Air 2016 is also up for speculation, although one of the biggest guesses is that it would be launched in March, which would follow when Apple would traditionally unveil new products.
However, the Christian Post says the MacBook Air 2016 might come in June, as it cites a report coming from Macworld UK. A June launch though would be unusual for Apple though. For its specs, it might come with a choice of either a 12-inch or a 15-inch model. Its processor would be the latest Intel Skylake processor.
For its features, the coming MacBook Air 2016 will have Touch ID and Force Touch, much like the iPhone 6S does. The MacBook Air seems to be popular even though Apple seems to be concentrating more now on the MacBook Pro. This might be helpful, as it is still uncertain if ever the MacBook Air would come out.
It's been speculated that this might be the last of the MacBook Air line, as Apple has too many products to attend to. There is a smaller, 11 inch model of the MacBook Air, but it seems this model type would not be continued any longer.


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Our 3/4 Blaze Yoga Pants are simple yet smartly designed workout leggings suited to active and stylish women. Made from quality UV treated supplex fabric, this pair of bottoms follows the contours of your legs perfectly, offering that flattering fit you've been looking for. The abstract printed waistband and flattering black colour makes them suitable for all body types, while the quick drying material does not fade, pill, or lose its shape.
Complete the look with Bra Top. or Sports Top.
Supplex is a specialty sportswear fabric that feels as comfortable as cotton, but doesn't fade, pill, or lose its shape – even after washing it numerous times. It is odour, stain and water resistant, and it's also quick drying which keeps your body temperature stable. Because Supplex is UV treated, you can work out in it safely indoors or outdoors. Best of all, it also covers cellulite and makes you look toned!
Made from our UV treated supplex fabric
Fabric does not fade, pill, or lose its shape.
Quick drying.
Simple style suited to all body shapes
Great for lovers of colour
The sizing guidelines below were taken from actual customers so you can be confident in ordering the right size for you. If you look at the measurements you can see they overlap - that's because everybody likes things to fit slightly differently (some like it tight and some like it looser) so if you are worried, send us an email and we can give you some more guidance on sizing and styles.
Please note: due to the elasticity of our gear when wearing the pants this length will increase a few cm's.


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Name: Kenneth Lybrand
Occupation: Senior Apprentice (Youth Apprentice), Senior at Aiken High School
Assigned Division: Assembly
Length of Employment at MTU: 2 years
MTU is a manufacturer of Series 2000 and Series 4000 Diesel Engines.
Kenneth Lybrand is a graduate of Aiken High School, where he earned the opportunity to be a youth apprentice at MTU through the Aiken Career Center. He currently works in the assembly division where they assemble the finished engine. He has learned valuable skills during his time with MTU such as teamwork and patience, as well as other technical experience that will help him in the future when pursuing a career in industrial maintenance.
Name: Nigeria Williams
Occupation: Co-Op Intern studying Mechanical Engineering (Youth Apprentice Graduate), first year student at Aiken Technical College
Assigned Division: Machining Department
Length of Employment at MTU: 4 years
Nigeria Williams began her time at MTU as a participant in the Youth Apprenticeship program. After graduating high school, she began taking classes at Aiken Technical College to become an engineer. Nigeria works in the machining division where she offers support by doing studies, data collection and layouts that go into MTU engines. Nigeria enjoys the team atmosphere and the challenges that her job brings. She was awarded the prestigious German American Chambers of Commerce Trainee of the Year in 2014.


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Tool, where applicable, updated in accordance with governing API standards
The Baash-Ross 200 or 300 ton Hinged Casing Spider will fit most casing handling operations. It can be placed on the rotary table, mounted on a platform which replaces the rotary table, or supported by cribbing, depending upon the auxiliary equipment and procedure to be followed.
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11 Aug 2016
Goat – A mixtape for Turkey
As things in Turkey appear to be going from bad to worse, website Bantmag approached wesetern artists to create a 'mixtape for Turkey', as bands won't travel there, at least it shows that western bands are still thinking of their Turkish sisters and brothers.
Goat put together the following mixtape:
A Mixtape For You #20: Goat
1- Özdemir Erdoğan – Gurbet
2- Karelia – Peltoniemen Hintriikan Surumarssi
3- Arbete & Fritid – Dorisk Dron
4- Skäggmanslaget – Polska Efter Nils Hägg
5- Ustad Vilayat Khan, Bismillah Khan – Mishra Bhairavi
6- Folke Rabe – What??
7- Byard Lancaster – It's not up to us
8- Folque – Ravnene
9- Pandit Pran Nath – Raga Shudh Sarang
10- Merrel Fankhauser and HMS Bounty – A Visit With Ashiya
And you can listen to it here: Bantmag


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How to pack the perfect picnic basket
The summer months call for us to turn off our ovens and dine outdoors. Rather it be outside at the park with friends or at the beach with family, picnics are a great way to come together and share a good meal. Over the next few days, I'm sharing how to pack the perfect picnic basket along with some of my favorite portable recipes.
Today I'm kicking off this three-part series with a guide on how to pack the perfect picnic basket. I'll be sharing with you a checklist of all of the essentials you need to prepare for your next picnic.
1. Wine- Wine is what makes an alfresco dining experience fun! Have each person coming to your picnic bring their favorite wine to pair with their dish. This is a creative way to turn your picnic into a wine tasting. Worried about keeping your wine cold on a hot summer day? This wine cooler is perfect for keeping your bottles chilled while dining outdoors.
2. Non-Alcoholic Beverages-Its important to stay hydrated during these hot summer months. I love bringing lemonade, sweet tea or fruit infused waters to picnics. I always try to keep in mind that everyone doesn't always like alcohol and there may be kids around.
3. Plates and Utensils- Try to find plastic plates and utensils to reduce waste at your picnic. I found these cute wine glasses and plastic plates that are easy to toss or clean when you get home.
4. A Basket- Searching for the perfect basket can be a challenge because there are so many on the market. I loved this basket because it collapses and is waterproof, so if you are having a picnic at the beach its easy to carry and take home.
5. A Blanket- Finding a waterproof picnic blanket is essential when dining outdoors. It makes spills easier to clean up because you can just shake it off, wipe it up, and put it in the wash when you get home.
6. Fruit- Fruit is a great way to add a splash of color to your picnic. Bring a variety of colorful fruits like sliced strawberries, kiwi, peaches, and grapes in portable containers for your friends and family to enjoy.
7. Sandwiches- Sandwiches and wraps work really well at picnics because they don't require refrigerator for a long time. You can make a variety of meat and vegetarian options to satisfy everyone attending.
8. Salads- I like to bring a variety of salads to my picnics. Salads are great because they can be chilled on ice or left alone for about an hour. I like to bring a pasta salad and a regular salad to give my friends and family options. You can put your salads in individual mason jars or to-go containers to personalize the experience.
9. Desserts- Desserts are tricky when dining outdoors because bugs like sweets. But I have a huge sweet tooth and love having desserts at picnics. Finding a plate cover can prevent food poisoning and bugs from ruining your food.


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Kings Blog
Pregame notes: Streaking Spurs garner admiration of Malone
Kings coach Michael Malone believes the San Antonio Spurs are the best team in the NBA.
There is some evidence to support that:
• The Spurs have won 11 straight.
• • • The Spurs have the best record in the NBA at 51-16.
• The Spurs still have the best coach in the NBA in Gregg Popovich.
The Kings have played the Spurs tough this season, nearly winning both games in San Antonio. But the Spurs are playing their best basketball of the season and have the players to exploit what has been shaky Kings defense.
• Popovich said all of his players would be available for tonight's game. Some might sit out tomorrow's game at Golden State.
• Prediction time: Hard to go against the Spurs when they're playing this well.
Spurs 108, Kings 100
My record: 41-26 (minus the pregame session missed due to travel issues).


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Bing Maps Locations API - SDKs
The Bing Maps Locations API can be used to get location information associated with map coordinates. The API also provides functionality to get coordinates for a location based on values such as postal code and address and also get coordinates for a location provided in a query string. The API uses both REST and SOAP protocol and responses are formatted in XML and JSON.


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Product Description
This wooden swing seat is ideal for any size garden to put on a patio or decking area. It is made of solid larch wood and has galvanised steel metal chains. The frame is formed in an elegant arch with the seat curving to create a relaxing swing seat. It is great for relaxing and enjoying those summer afternoons. The swing can seat up to 3 people.
Please Note: To prolong the product life, it's recommended that it's protected from the elements with a cover or that you store it indoors.
- Covers for the swings are available on our website including: SWINGCOVER2GY; SWING.COVER/1; SWING.COVER/2;
- Seats up to 3 people
- Free standing swing
- Durable and solid frame
- Weatherproof
- User capacity – 260kg
- Larch wood
- Poplar veneer
- Galvanised steel chains
- Overall Dimensions: W190 x D130 x H192cm
- Seat Dimensions: W135 x D50cm
Assembly Required:
Self-assembly required


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This Week at The H is a weekly feature here at Verso. Stop in each Monday to find out what's happening throughout the week at The Huntington!
LAST CHANCE: This is the final week to catch "Cultivating California," on view through May 13 in the West Hall of the Library. We have a couple of blog stories from the show's curator to whet your appetite.
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. we present "The Signatures of the Robben Island Shakespeare," a free lecture in the Ahmanson Room of the Botanical Center. David Schalkwyk, director of research at the Folger Shakespeare Library and author of Hamlet's Dreams: The Robben Island Shakespeare, talks about the copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare that was secretly circulated, annotated, and signed by Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners on Robben Island, the notorious apartheid prison. A book signing follows the talk. NOTE: This event is filled.
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. we present "Crash, Bang, Smash: Three Artists Create the Modern Era," a free lecture in the Ahmanson Room of the Botanical Center. Robert C. Ritchie, senior research associate at The Huntington, tells the story of how three remarkable geniuses overturned the cultural world of 19th-century bourgeois Europe. NOTE: This event is filled.
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the Ahmanson Room of the Botanical Center is "Paper, Paint, and Postage," this month's Second Thursday Garden Talk. Artist Gene Bauer, author of Botanical Serigraphs: The Gene Bauer Collection, tells the story behind her Golden Native serigraphs of the 1970s, some of which are included in the exhibition "When They Were Wild: Recapturing California's Wildflower Heritage." A book signing follows the talk. The event is free, and no reservations are required.
Next Monday—on May 13—is "Body in the Library: Lord Shelburne and the Nursery of Imagination," a free lecture rescheduled from April 3. William Petty-FitzMaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne (1737–1805), was one of Georgian England's greatest collectors of books, manuscripts, and art. David Hancock, professor of history at the University of Michigan and the R. Stanton Avery Distinguished Fellow, examines the evolution of this important collection. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and takes place in the Ahmanson Room of the Botanical Center. No reservations are required.
For information on events that require registration and/or additional fees, please check out the calendar on The Huntington's website.
Kate Lain is the new media developer in the office of communications at The Huntington.


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Readers will enjoy this piece about the new Aga Khan Museum, in Toronto. It's the first institution in North America devoted to what the museum calls the "artistic, intellectual, and scientific heritage of Islamic civilizations." (Note the plural -- civilizations.)
The Wall Street Journal says the museum has "300 or so items on display date from the eighth through the 19th centuries and come from as far west as Morocco and Spain and as far east as India, Indonesia and China, with Egypt, Turkey, Iran and other lands in between.''
The institution sh0ws the diversity within Islam -- something that's particularly important to do in these difficult days.
The Aga Khan, a descendent of the Prophet Mohammed, is the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims.


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The new Ralph Lauren watch demonstrates a uniquely vintage look. The azure anthracite dial of the RL67 Chronometer is completed with cream-colored Arabic numerals. The numerals 6 and 12 stand out by their bold size. The hour and minute hands are sword-shaped and coated with beige luminescent substance. The seconds hand is accentuated by its orange color.
The case, 45mm in diameter, is rendered in black aged stainless steel. The surface of the steel acquired its aged look with help of a special technical treatment that transformed the blackened steel into a sublime patina.
The face of the watch is shielded by a convex sapphire crystal provided with internal colorless anti-reflective treatment. The case-back is secured with six screws.
The heart of the model is an automatic mechanical movement Caliber RL300-1. The movement provides supreme precision guaranteed by the COSC chronometer certification. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement offers 42 hours of power reserve.
The timepiece is 100-meter water-resistant.
The new Ralph Lauren RL67 Safari Chronometer watch is secured to the wrist on the collections signature faded olive canvas strap. The strap is fitted with a black aged stainless steel pin buckle.


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Rob Rombout
Rob Rombout is the DocNomads course director at LUCA Brussels. He is an independent documentary filmmaker, teacher and lecturer.
His films were shown on international television channels and have been awarded in several festivals such as:
Audience Award in Indie Lisboa, Portugal 2013; Silver Remi Award Houston Festival, USA 2006; Best Foreign Film in Route 66 Film Festival Springfield, USA 2005; Best Documentary in Festival International du Cinéma Francophone, Canada 2001; Special award in Film Festival "Man and Sea" Vladivostok, Russia 2000; Special Award "Flahertiana" in Perm Festival, Russia 2000; Grand Prix in Festival de Montbéliard, France 1988; Premier Prix, Festival Vidéo PSY à Lorquin, France 1987.
Recently he co-directed a 6 hours long road-movie through the United States ("Amsterdam Stories USA", 2012) and he's currently completing a portrait of the Dutch writer Robert van Gulik.
He is also a regular lecturer, teacher and jury member at INSAS Brussels; Université Paris 8; Université Marc Bloch, Strasbourg; Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, Lisboa; Beijing Film Academy, China; USP - Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil; and Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema, Vietnam.
He gave workshops and lectures at the American University of Technology (AUT) in Beirut; Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge; University of Syracuse; Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), Moscow; Vidéographe Montréal Canada; and at the Human Rights festival in Sucre (Bolivia).
Rob Rombout was vice-president of the Belgian Committee of the French Author Organization SCAM, and is a board member of the AUT in Beirut. He is currently as well the president of DocNomads Association.


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Are You Thinking Of Migrating to Vancouver, British Columbia Canada?
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a wonderful place to migrate to. Vancouver is the capital and largest city of British Columbia, with a census area population of 603,502 (according to the Canada 2011 Census) making it the eighth largest Canadian municipality.Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of BC.
"The rate of immigration into Metro Vancouver will continue to be so rapid that, by 2031, only one out of four residents of the region will have grandparents who lived in Canada" – Daniel Hiebert, co-director of research and policy forum Metropolis B.C.
When the 2011 census was taken last May 10, the population of the census metropolitan area of Vancouver was 2,313,328, compared with 2,116,581 from the 2006 census. The population of the actual city of Vancouver was 603,502, up from 578,041 in 2006. The census indicated that Vancouver ranked No. 3 among the country's 33 census metropolitan areas, and proves Vancouver is a destination for newcomers from abroad.
There Are HUGE Opportunities For New Immigrants to Migrate to Vancouver
This makes an ideal situation for people from abroad who want to immigrate to Vancouver, Canada. At the end of the day, Vancouver has an aging population and they need to fill the workforce with younger skilled workers and so they are aggressively accepting new immigrants to their city. The skilled worker component includes immigrants who are able to demonstrate their ability to enter the labour market and successfully establish themselves in Canada.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Could Be Your Ticket
Vancouver has recently streamlined the BCPNP — making a simpler, supported path to their province for skilled immigrants. Improvements by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers will help you and your family to quickly determine if you share the qualities that lead thousands of people from all over the world to successfully settle and make a new home in Vancouver.
Want An Assessment to Know If You Qualify to Migrate to Vancouver?
Our immigration lawyers have the knowledge to let you know if you will qualify to immigrate to Vancouver. Getting an assessment is easy: just contact us here and book an appointment that is convenient for you. We will ask you series of questions and will spend about 15-30 minutes in a virtual meeting to determine if this would be a good fit for you and your family.
How Our Immigration Lawyers Can Help
If you plan on migrating to Vancouver, BC, Canada, then you'll want an immigration lawyer who knows the ins and outs of Canadian immigration. Our firm has offices throughout North America, but our corporate office is in Toronto. Even though our main office is not located in Vancouver, if you watch the video above you will quickly see we are able to help anyone in the world immigrate to British Columbia.
Our immigration lawyers have over 30 years combined experience and have successfully processed thousands of Canadian visa applications. We are fully confident we can help you with your immigration matter too! You can get in touch with us here.
Other Interesting Facts & Information About Vancouver
Vancouver has four different seasons – spring, summer, fall and winter. The temperatures can be very hot in the summer and mildly cold in the winter. You must plan your activities (in which there are plenty to choose from in this adventurous city) and your clothing around the temperatures so that you and your family remain safe and healthy. One of the major landmarks of Vancouver is the Vancouver Science World seen in the photo above on this page. You could also check out Canada Place which welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Vancouver has a ton of fun activities any family can get involved with.
Once You Arrive in Vancouver
Once you arrive to Vancouver and get settled in your new home, you'll want to do the follow items:
- Apply for a British Columbia Health Card
- Apply for a Social Insurance Number
- Open a bank account
When you work with our immigration law firm we make sure we provide you with all the resources you'll need to settle properly in your new country. If you are interested in immigrating to Vancouver, be sure to contact our law firm to get an assessment of your case with one of our immigration experts.
Recent Reviews About Our Immigration Lawyers:
Kerry Sokalsky
"Hey Fadi, Thanks again for all your help throughout the process. Feel free to use my name with this: I used Niren & Associates initially for my L1-A Visa and my family's L2 Visas, and then later for our Green Cards. Everyone in the firm that we dealt with (Michael Niren, Fadi Minawi, Mary Zhang, Danielle Grbic and Irene Kim) were all personable, very responsive and extremely efficient in dealing with the creation of our applications, as well as patiently following up on and answering our seemingly endless questions throughout the process. They constantly kept us in the loop with the status of our applications, and successfully navigated us through very convoluted and sometimes confusing USCIS processes. I have already recommended several people to Niren & Associates, and will continue to recommend them with great confidence to anyone else requiring immigration help. Thanks again to everyone at Niren & Associates for all your help and hard work!"
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"Hello Mary I hope you are well. I will accept that God did not have this in his plans for Wilber and have to believe that he will find another way for him to be accountable for his actions. I wish to Thank you and your staff for all your hard work and answering my endless questions. I believe that this is the best decision that I can make for myself. Thank you again very much for all your hard work."
Monroe Melendez
"Many thanks for aiding me to acquire my TN Visa. My visa was authorized rapidly and easily at the border, in spite of my being really nervous. To tell the truth the only issues I had, which was minimal, was in locating the border entry. When i first called your vancouver immigration firm needing your legal services I had been under a very tight time line, only having less than two weeks to have my application approved. However despite the time constraint you put my mind at ease that the visa could be approved in time. Through the entire process you were courteous, insightful and readily available. Your guidance was invaluable and your thoroughness for making sure every one of the required records was gathered was key in my TN Visa getting accepted. I am glad I retained your services and will recommend Niren and Associates to anyone seeking similar legal assistance in the future."
Customer Reviews
I had an excellent experience with Visa place especially Lisa Inspektor. The associates were very professional and prompt in responses to your questions and the work they have been doing. I was able to get the amendments done in my immigration records without any delay. They are awesome. I greatly appreciate the work they have done. Thank you Visa place!!
This firm is top notch! They pulled together last minute to help me prepare for my TN visa application. They were patient, helpful and impeccably professional. Everything went smoothly, came off without a hitch & I was successful in my application. Highly recommended. Thank you VisaPlace!
These guys are awesome. We had an awesome opportunity to work with Lisa Inspektor who remained very patient and provided very valuable and professional input and reviews through out my Visa application process. It is because of them that I was able to visit Canada with my husband and we can't Thank Lisa and her team enough for their professional services. Highly recommended!!
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Hi Everyone!! I Got some Great News, I tried out for a Design Team Spot over atATC with a Attitude And I got picked , I'm so excited I Just Love making ATC's and I lovethis Blog, July 12 will be my first assignment . I Cant wait..Stop by the Blog and Check it out, and Join the Challenges they are fun!!Thanks for stopping byHugsNormajean


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Chamonix, Day … I have no idea what day we're on. It's Tuesday. I know this only because we are keeping track of when we need to check out of the apartment and catch a train to Zermatt. And because … Continue reading
Chamonix, day 2. As is common with my vacations, rain began on day one of our trip, letting up slightly before continuing on to day two. With snow and high winds devouring the Alps hidden in the clouds above, our … Continue reading


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The Freeman Scholarship
The Jean Freeman Scholarship is given annually to six collegiate assistant coaches whose exceptional contributions have brought recognition to their institution, and whose leadership, integrity, honesty, competitive attitude and personal graciousness epitomize those characteristics reflected by Jean Freeman. The scholarship will provide each of recipients convention/coach academy registration, transportation and lodging to the annual CSCAA Convention and Clinic.
To apply coaches must have a minimum of 2 years coaching experience (may include GA and Volunteer Assistant Positions) and submit the following:
Current Resume
Cover letter including
length of time coaching in current position,
1-2 pages describing your coaching philosophy and
rationale for consideration for the Jean Freeman Scholarship
Applications will be reviewed and selections made by a committee of THE SUMMIT (The Summit for Empowering Women in Swimming), of which Jean Freeman was a founding member. Selections will be approved and announced by the CSCAA Board of Directors.
For the 2019 scholarship applications should be emailed by February 2, 2019 to: email@example.com
About JeanJean Freeman was a pioneer in women's collegiate athletics. She served as a mentor and leader to numerous coaches (men and women) who went onto their own head coaching careers. Jean Freeman swam for the Minnesota Gophers from 1968-72 and then served as an assistant coach for one season. In 1973 she was named head coach and from there, Freeman took the program to national prominence. During her 31-year tenure, Freeman produced 27 winning seasons; captured two Big Ten Championships, won 208 dual meets; and coached two National Champions, 14 Big Ten Champions, and 175 All-Americans. Most of all, she enjoyed coaching over 1,000 student-athletes.
Freeman was one of the first women to become a full-time NCAA Division I head coach. Her many honors and accolades include four-time Big Ten Coach of the Year awards; over 20 ASCA Certificates of Excellence Awards; induction into the Minnesota Swim Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the National Collegiate and Scholastic Swimming Trophy, awarded annually by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. She also served on the 1992 National Junior Team, 1991 Olympic Festival and 2004 World University Games coaching staffs. She was Minnesota Swimming's senior chair for many years, was a key member of the NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules and Championship Committees and CSCAA Board of Directors.
In addition to being a highly successful coach, Jean Freeman was a difference maker in the college swimming community. She showed up, spoke up, and got involved to do what was best for our sport. Her influence can be seen on pool decks across the country where she is remembered by many coaches as a mentor, which is why these scholarships in her honor are such a fitting way to honor her memory.
Past Recipients
Carlye Ellis, Cornell University
Thomas Limouze, Swarthmore College
Kayla McCormick, Minnesota State, Mankato
Doug Schranck, Drury University
Milana Socha, Smith College
Sarah Woodbury, Tulane University
Tracy Martin, Eastern Michigan University
Jessica Hessell, Truman State University
Aleta Kolan, Macalester College
Kyle Berg, Florida Atlantic University
Paul Hughes, Kalamazoo College
Franco Pacheco, Colby College
Gia Wright, North Carolina A&T University
Anthony Randall, University of Rhode Island
Jacki Hirsty, Assumption College
Pieter Ritz, Henderson State University
Kim Lloyd, Colby-Sawyer College
Andrew Bretscher, Frostburg State University
Christopher Maiello, United States Naval Academy
April Woo, Florida Gulf Coast University
Benjamin Hewitt, Nova Southeastern University
Kathryn McNerney, Millersville University
Andrew Beggs, Swarthmore College
Maya Hamilton, St. Olaf College
Jesse Moore, College of William and Mary
Katie Robinson, Rutgers
Shane Pelton, University of Bridgeport
Stephanie Palmeri, Long Island University-CW Post Campus
Christopher Sullivan, Colorado College
Karin Brown, Amherst College
Mona Groteguth, Indianapolis
Alice McCall, Florida Atlantic
Daniel Dozier, UNC Asheville
Nathan Harding, Biola
Kristin Walker Georgia Southern
Dan Burke, Wabash College
Jeanmarie Madison, William Jewell
Hannah Burandt, Houston
Amanda Caldwell, Rice
Elise Knoche, Southern Illinois
Jordan Lieberman, Cornell
Juliet Suess, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Morgan Cooper, Smith College
Jerry Cummiskey, Bryant University
David Dow, Williams
Lisa Ginder, Fordham University
Rebecca Weiland, St. Cloud State University
Paulina Ziolek, University of Texas


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From Nowhere Studios, theMulticast is joined by Burak Tezateşer. He brings their new title, Monochroma. A dystopian tale of two brothers who find themselves in trouble after witnessing something they shouldn't have. To make matters worse, the young brother has hurt himself and is too wounded to do much of anything on his own. On top of running for your lives, you also have to protect your brother from danger and solve difficult puzzles.
When not talking Monochroma, Burak tells us why games are not art. @SnapsComesAlive disagrees. Burak, maker of one of the most artistic games I've seen pleads his case for why videogames can never be art. Listen to his points and let us know if you agree. The kickstarter is only days away from ending and they are halfway there. Go donate now!
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In the article titled Nutri-Cal, we discussed the uses of this tasty supplement designed to provide extra calories and nutrition for cats (dogs too).
About The Author:
Dian Blanchard breeds and shows Shih Tzu under the kennel name, Tiny Toi Imperial. This article was originally written in reference to puppies. The small toy breed puppies can sometimes experience a drop in blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, if they have been playing too long or have not eaten enough. The puppy will become lethargic, glassy eyed, wobbly and/or difficult to wake up. If not treated immediately the puppy may have a seizure and the condition can possibly lead to death. The treatment for a puppy with these symptoms is to immediately administer 1cc or 1" of NutriCal to the back of the mouth. The puppy's body is then massaged to stimulate blood flow. Improvement should be observed within 10 minutes. If no improvement occurs within that timeframe, the puppy must see a veterinarian immediately. This can be a life-threatening condition.
While low blood sugar is not something we observe in kittens very often, Nutri-Cal is a routine part of the experienced cat breeder's medical bag as it is essential in maintaining the caloric needs of a cat or kitten who is not eating, especially due to illness.
While some cats will lick Nutri-Cal directly from the tube or off your finger, some cats require a more forceful method of feeding.
Fortunately, an easy way of feeding Nutri-Cal to an uncooperative feline is by loading a syringe with the Nutri-Cal. This then allows you to easily syringe the product directly on to the back of the cat's tongue.
You can purchase a 3cc syringe at your local pharmacy (without the needle) and Nutri-Cal is available at pet stores such as PetCo and PetsMart, your vet's office, or online from pet supply stores.
|Remove the plunger from the 3cc syringe
Place the large opening of the barrel of the syringe over the opening of the tube of Nutri-Cal.
Load the syringe holding it upright.
Squeeze the paste into the large opening until the syringe is about half full.
|Hold the tube and syringe together and move it horizontally before removing the tube - or the paste will quickly ooze out.
Remove the tube.
Place the plunger in the syringe.
Don't push the plunger in too far - yet!
Hold the syringe upright.
Push the paste to the top of the syringe.
You may need to tap the syringe as you push down on the plunger to help remove the air from the syringe.
To administer the Nutri-Cal, firmly grip the kitten's (or puppy's) head with one hand. Force its mouth open with your index finger.
Place the syringe tip on the back of the tongue and push the paste into the mouth.
Remove the syringe and hold the mouth closed for a few seconds - long enough for the the Nutri-Cal to melt in the mouth.
Once the syringe is empty, clean it with hot running water.
That's all there is to it!


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"Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" is the 24th game released in the "Resident Evil" franchise since 1996. (Courtesy of Capcom)
Nick Bramante
Connector Staff
Before the launch of "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard," there was a lot of concern from fans over the direction the series had been following, with recent titles focusing more on over-the-top action as opposed to the series' staple of survival horror.
For those fans, this new entry brings a refreshing return to form, offering horrifying encounters, strange and intricate puzzles to solve, and an item/inventory management system akin to that of earlier entries in the franchise.
While the main campaign of the game may be shorter than some may be used to (usually around 10 hours or so for the first play-through), what is there is an incredibly terrifying and satisfying experience.
The game has players in control of Ethan Winters, a relatively ordinary man thrown into very extraordinary circumstances. After Ethan's wife Mia inexplicably contacts him after being missing for 3 years, Ethan decides to investigate the Baker residence down in Dulvey, Louisiana.
As events unfold, Ethan ultimately finds himself in a struggle for survival as he is hunted by biologically altered creatures, working with limited resources while attempting to uncover the secret of the Bakers, Mia, and the dark history of the plantation he finds himself trapped on.
Aesthetically, nearly all aspects of "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" are executed masterfully.
Detailed and grotesque environments, paranoia-inducing sound design, a spine-chilling original soundtrack and a disturbing narrative come together to give the player a relatively scary and extremely unsettling experience. It's safe to say that from the first door the player enters, they're thrust into an incredibly uncomfortable and anxiety-ridden environment.
Each creak in the floorboards or pitch-black corridor observed warrants a freeze in progress, as the player takes a minute to take inventory of each possible exit and detail in case they need to run in terror. The first time the player witnesses any abomination to come skulking around the corner, the immediate instinct is always to flee.
In terms of gameplay, it's exceedingly difficult not to compare "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" to some of the earliest installments of the franchise.
Though the first person perspective is something entirely new to main installments of the series, the design of the plantation itself, as well as how the player traverses it, clearly takes influence from "Resident Evil 1."
Players will often find themselves sprinting from one end of a corridor to another, turning around to take a few pot shots at their pursuer, only to watch wide-eyed as their efforts achieve only in slowing down their imminent doom.
When brute force doesn't do the trick or players simply burn through their limited amount of supplies, players will find themselves slamming doors and creeping into a dark corner of the room, their only tool left being hoping not to be found.
An emphasis on crafting is also introduced (though not obnoxiously relied upon), oftentimes forcing the player to decide whether health items or ammunition are more important to cram into their incredibly limited inventory space.
Strange and interesting puzzles also make a return, leaving the player often scratching their head, only to finally come to that satisfying "ah hah" moment when the often outside-the-box solution is arrived at.
As the game progresses, the player is granted more effective tools to use against the horrible abominations they'll encounter, but said abominations are replaced with tougher and even freakier enemies, so overall it does not dwindle from the often high tension. Last but not least, "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" hosts quite a few boss fights, each interesting and different in their own way.
That being said, some shine more than others, with some fights offering a variety of ways to play out and be completed, while others offer a somewhat disappointing conclusion.
Despite these miniscule setbacks, "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" nonetheless offers a genuinely terrifying and of course very fun experience. Veterans of the series will find the title to be a refreshing return to form with some interesting twists, while newcomers will find themselves easily able to step into the role of Ethan, relatively unhindered by previous game continuity.
Completion of the game unlocks "Madhouse" difficulty, a mode that completely changes how one may play the game, offering a much more unforgiving experience.
If one is lucky enough to own a VR set for the Playstation 4, the game does offer complete support for the entire campaign (if you think you can handle it.) All in all, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a must for veterans of the franchise as well as diehard survival horror fans, and most definitely a strong contender for anyone looking to pick up a new and terrifying game.
Resident Evil 7 is available for Xbox One, PS4 and PC for $60.
Final Grade: A-


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|Linda Davies (centre) thanked Pam Medlock (left) and
Sally Anne Clark (right) who will be leaving the group soon.
Linda presented Daren Bubb with a gift for his wife Debbie as thanks during the recent merge with the East Kent group. Daren had dedicated many hours at the expense of family life to complete the marge between the two groups.
Linda explained that the groups have now completed the merge and we will continued to be called the Mid Kent Group, certainly for the time being.
Linda finished her report by giving thanks and a special gift to Val and Max Power for all their assistants to the Chairman throughout the year. plus two people leave us soon, Pam Medlock and Sally Anne Clark. Special thanks to these lovely ladies for their time and efforts for many years with the group.
Linda completed the report and the formalities of votes, Mick Cranfield stands down from the committee and Linda welcomed Alan Billington to the committee. No other changes made. Linda handed the stage to Treasurer Daren Bubb, who presented to the group the years accounts and balance book. Daren's energy and presentation is informative and entertaining explaining the group has a very healthy balance.
Awards.The chairman Linda Davies presented a number of awards this evening. The Stan Hawkins award went to Graham Aylard for his time and efforts with the social media sites and for the efforts made for the new designed website. Well done Graham.
The Chairmans award was a difficult decision to make between two people this year, so Linda decided to award two this year. The first went to Mick Cranfield for his efforts with organising the Skid Pan sessions. The second goes to Daren Bubb for keeping the books balanced and his time during the group merger.
|David Ibbott presenting a special thanks to
Chairman Linda Davies for all her work for the
Mid Kent Group.
Before the evening moved on to our guest speaker, David Ibbott hijacked the stage to give thanks and recognition to the Chairman on behalf of the group for her efforts towards the group. Linda was certainly surprised to receive a gift of thanks from the group.
The evening moved on to our special guest Detective Superintendent Nicky Kiell, Head of Forensics for Kent and Essex Serious Crime and Mak Walsh, Principle Crime Scene Co-Ordinator, who both explained some if the tasks faced with Forensic work within the police. The comparison between US TV series 'CSI Miami' and 'CSI Kent' was certainly entertaining.
The official AGM minutes will be released in due course. Keep an eye on our website news page for the release.
|Graham Aylard receiving the Stan Hawkins Award
|Mick Cranfield receiving one of the Chairmans Award
|Daren Bubb receiving the second Chairmans award
|John Bowman receiving his 30 years of service to the Mid Kent Group certificate


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Could you do a video about NY city as you lived there so you could share some survival tips as it is super expensive and just best places to go to?
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Jen Berkowitz is 6-foot-2, averaging 15 points and 8.5 rebounds a game through 13 games.
So maybe you wonder what your calling might be, and how you'll get there. But you're young, and you just don't know yet.
Your mother worked for the Shriners Burn Hospital in Boston, and you wind up doing a high school internship there. You shadow a surgeon, and watch surgeries, and it tears your heart out, especially the young burn victims. The little kids.
"It takes some time to adjust to it," you say. "It's incredible being around these kids, who have been through so much." You start following the surgeons at 6 a.m. Full access. You're in for a long, poignant and yes, life-changing experience.
You're 22 now, a Yale senior, pre-med school on your mind. Your sister Danielle, who will be graduating from Northeastern this year, is going to be a nurse.
Medical science has been on your mind for awhile. "I started talking to doctors," you say. "I always want to wind up in a career helping people." Your time with the burn patients underlines that.
"She wants to be a doctor, maybe a plastic surgeon. She's an incredible kid," said Allison Guth, your basketball coach at Yale.
"She was the best all-around post player I ever had," said Bob Pipe, the long-time coach at The Rivers School.
Jen Berkowitz is 6-foot-2, averaging 15 points and 8.5 rebounds a game through 13 games. "She's a tough matchup," said Guth. "Jen gets tripled-teamed. Against Hartford she was nine-for-nine and she had the flu. She's all head, heart and guts."
Berkowitz attended Wayland High for two years before switching to Rivers in Weston, where she repeated her sophomore year. Recalling her youth, she said "I kind of fell into basketball. I was always the tallest one in the group."
Playing AAU ball, struggling a bit then finding and honing her game, whetted her appetite for the sport. "When I was a sophomore at Rivers I realized I'd have an opportunity to play in college."
She had help along the way, chiefly Sam Doner, her AAU coach and now the head boys coach at Natick High, and Pipe. "Sam worked us hard but he also said to play free and have fun," said Berkowitz. "I feel that way to this day. Sam made me into a Division 1 player."
When Berkowitz got to Rivers "the talent level was drastically different. There were a lot of girls (in the league) going to Division 1. "At Wayland I could score 25 points and have 25 rebounds almost any night." No surprise that she was a two-time Dual County League All-Star.
At Rivers, Pipe became her guiding light for three seasons, and it would lead Berkowitz to Yale. Senior year, she scored 16 points per game and was good for 10 rebounds. Rivers went 22-3. Berkowitz was MVP of the Rivers Holiday Tournament twice. During her junior year, she led the team to the ISL Class B title. "I loved Rivers," said Berkowitz. "The classrooms were small. Some only had five students. There was a lot of one-on-one [instruction]."
On the court "Jen was great with her back to the basket, and she could shoot the mid-range shot or take you off the dribble," said Pipe. "She was a good rebounder and blocked shots." The whole package, then.
It was hard coaxing her off of the court. "Jen has an incredible work ethic," said Pipe. "Whenever she's home from Yale she calls me to find out when she can get in the gym for a workout."
Berkowitz was Ivy League Player of the Week twice last season and wound up with 13.4 points and 6.9 rebounds a game numbers. She had back-to-back 26-point nights against Penn and Harvard. Like Pipe, Guth saw the fruits of Berkowitz's dedication. "She improved her repertoire of post moves, and that's made her a more effective player."
Guth's overriding size-up of her star player speaks volumes: "Jen is someone you want to be around."
Berkowitz committed to Yale after her junior year at Rivers. "That was a weight lifted off me," she said. "I was ready for the next level. I wanted a great education and basketball [program]."
She glanced at other schools, Ivies and the Patriot League, as well as Lehigh and Boston University. A visit to Yale, meeting the coaches, players and students, it all felt right. "Yale was speaking like I was their top recruit." That sealed the deal. It was off to New Haven.
Her first year was eye-opening. "A huge adjustment," said Berkowitz. "I thought it might be as easy as high school. It was not. I didn't get much playing time and lost some confidence."
She got more playing time as a sophomore. As a junior, it was time to step it up. Berkowitz delivered. The confidence was back. She realized "I do well under pressure."
We all hope our surgeons do likewise.
The pressure to make a big decision is just ahead. "It's a toss up," Berkowitz said. "I've thought about playing overseas or starting [medical] school."
The vividness of her time at the burn hospital, the pain and the courage of the kids, the determination of the doctors to sooth their lives, none of that is ever far from Berkowitz's thoughts. How could they be?
She may get to play more hoops, but the long-range career might have this ring to it: Dr. Berkowitz.
Lenny Megliola can be reached at email@example.com. Follow on Twitter @lennymegs.


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By Chris Frazier, Directorate of Communication and Public Affairs, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety CenterMay 8, 2014
A much-used trip-planning tool has received a facelift that improves user capabilities.
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center released the redesigned Travel Risk Planning System, or TRiPS, May 8. The change is the first significant redesign of the tool since December 2005, when the program was prepared for joint-service use, said Derek Kovacsy, automated risk tools program manager at the USACR/Safety Center.
"Since then, we've collected valuable feedback to be implemented in the upgrade," Kovacsy said. "Many of the enhancements will occur behind the scenes as software modernizations. However, we're hopeful that service members and DOD civilians will benefit from the functional improvements they've requested."
Enhancements to TRiPS include:
• Improved user email compatibility
• Multi-leg, round-trip and one-way travel
• Mapping upgrade with support service interface
• Road construction, weather and hazard notification
• Smartphone apps (coming soon)
• User load capability
• Re-designate service for joint-service environment
• Recreational vehicle and trailer towing planner
TRiPS was developed in 2004 to help commanders and leaders mitigate risk and reduce accidents involving Soldiers driving private motor vehicles and motorcycles outside their local area. Soldiers are required to complete TRiPS assessments before traveling on leave, pass, permanent change of station or official travel, according to Army Regulation 385-10, The Army Safety Program. In addition, Department of the Army Civilians are also required to complete an assessment prior to official travel or PCS.
Since its inception, Soldiers have completed more than 10 million TRiPS assessments. During fiscal 2012, only 19 percent of fatal PMV-4 and PMV-2 accidents involving Soldiers driving more than 150 miles from their home installation occurred on TRiPS-assessed travel. That effectiveness improved to 8 percent during fiscal 2013.
"Literally millions upon millions of miles have been driven after TRiPS, with minimal fatalities," said Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, director of Army Safety and commanding general, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. "But it only works if leaders use it to reach their Soldiers on risk mitigation. Simply completing an assessment won't make a Soldier safer, but using that information to facilitate effective communication between the Soldier and his or her leader will. That's what TRiPS makes possible."
Lt. Col. Joseph Harvey, director, Driving Directorate, USACR/Safety Center, said the upgrade will benefit not only Soldiers, but members of sister services as well.
"I'm excited for the release of the revised TRiPS," he said. "This will be an even better tool for service members and leaders across DOD to use to mitigate risk while traveling."
More information on TRiPS and driving safety is available at https://safety.army.mil.


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What It's Like to Travel to… Atlanta, Georgia
Posted June 8, 2010
We are dying—DYING—to go to Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party and eat a cupcake with peaceonearth. —Sparkitors
Hey Sparklers!! Peaceonearth34 here, reporting from the city of Atlanta, Georgia. This is THE city for music lovers of any sort, but it also has a wide variety of nonmusical activities and things to do. So if you happen to stumble upon Atlanta, here are some of the best places to go.
Best park: Depends on your personality. If you like it a bit quieter, Piedmont Park is perfect for you. If you like to be right in the middle of the city, go to Centennial Olympic Park. Both are beautiful and provide places to exercise and have fun.
Best music: The Atlanta Jazz Festival, which takes place every summer. This festival has the best jazz musicians the city has to offer, including up and coming superstars. But you'd better bring a fan or umbrella, because it gets boiling hot!!
Best museum: The Georgia Aquarium. Does that count as a museum? I hope so, because this place is absolutely amazing. Besides that fact that it's got the biggest aquarium in the WORLD, it has one of the most diverse series of fish I have ever seen. The best part is the Ocean Voyager Gallery, where you go through the massive tank in an underwater moving tunnel, and finally get to a huge viewing window that is about 30 feet deep!! Plus, they have whale sharks. The Aquarium does a lot for conservation too, so be sure to check out their 4 R program.
Best shopping: Underground Atlanta. My mom claims this place is somewhat "edgy." But you won't see a Hot Topic or Aeropostle here. The stores are completely unique, and you can find stuff here you couldn't find anywhere else. It's built on the old streets of Atlanta, so the cobblestones that you are walking on were around during the Civil War!
Best food: Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party. Basically, it's a tea house for nerds. It's rather small, but it's still awesome. They sell used books for 50 cents. They have yummy egg salad sandwiches. They have free WiFi. They have cupcakes. And my personal favorite is a small sign that they have inside: "All unattended children will receive a free espresso and a puppy."
Best outdoor activity: Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Okay, first of all, this place is beautiful!!!!! They have everything from orchids to daffodils. Beyond that, they often have outdoor art exhibits. And even beyond that, the gardens are going through this whole renovation, where they are greening up their operations and adding new garden areas (including an edible garden!).
Have you ever been to Atlanta?