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WebSan Solutions Wins for Best Small Business Solution in CDN's Channel Elite AwardsWritten by Linz Tan
WebSan Solutions Inc., a cloud Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner and IT consulting and solutions provider, has been named a winner in the Best Small Business Solution category for this year's Computer Dealer News (CDN) Channel Elite Awards.
CDN has been the voice of the IT solution provider community in Canada for more than thirty years and defines an information technology solution provider as an organization that resells computer hardware, software or peripheral products along with providing IT related professional services, support services, or consulting in a cloud or on-demand environment, on-premise fashion or as managed services.
CDN's Channel Elite Awards recognizes IT solution providers for their innovation, leadership and commitment to creating business value and game changing solutions for customers. Winners are chosen based on the following criteria:
- Innovation: Originality in the application of the IT solution to the business problem
- Improved Sales or Revenue: Evidence that the solution benefited the customer with improvement in sales, revenue or cost reduction measured in dollars or percent
- Improved Efficiency: Evidence that the solution benefited the customer with increased efficiency
- Customer Service: Evidence that the solution benefited the client with improved internal and/or external customer service
- X-Factor: In what way(s) did the solution provider and/or the solution go above and beyond industry norms.
Channel Elite Award winners and finalists were recognized at CDN's Channel Elite Awards Gala and networking event on September 27, 2017 at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge, Ontario. All winners and finalists are posted on www.computerdealernews.com.
"We are thrilled to win this prestigious award and be on this list of finalists for the fifth consecutive year," says Andrew King, Managing Director at WebSan Solutions Inc. "Winning this award reaffirms our longstanding commitment towards offering the highest quality of service and solutions to our clients, no matter the size of their business."
About WebSan Solutions Inc.
WebSan Solutions Inc. is a multi-award winning company recognized for its top-notch customer service and software solutions. WebSan Solutions is a Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner and IT consulting and solutions provider. As the Largest Hosting Provider for Microsoft Dynamics in Canada with over a decade of experience in Enterprise Software solutions, online business and financial accounting software, the experts at WebSan Solutions know how to help you transform your business. For more information, visit www.websan.com
WebSan Solutions Inc. Ranks No. 367 on the 2017 PROFIT 500Written by Linz Tan
–Canadian Business unveils 29th annual list of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies –
Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked WebSan Solutions Inc. No. 367 on the 29th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Maclean's magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.
WebSan Solutions Inc. made the 2017 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 141%.
"It is never easy to earn a spot on the PROFIT 500, but this year's applicant pool was the most competitive yet," says Deborah Aarts, PROFIT 500 program manager. "This year's winners demonstrate the resilience, innovation and sheer management smarts it takes to build a thriving business today. Canada—and the world—needs more entrepreneurial success stories like these."
"We are honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking," says Andrew King, Managing Director. "This achievement reflects the strength and dedication of our team towards providing the highest quality of service and solutions to our clients."
About the PROFIT 500
For 29 years, the PROFIT 500 has been Canada's most respectable and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Developed by PROFIT and now published in Maclean's magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian companies on five-year revenue growth. For more information on the ranking visit PROFIT500.com or CanadianBusiness.com.
About Canadian Business
Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving and most-trusted business publication in the country. It is the country's premier media brand for executives and senior 5business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.
About WebSan Solutions Inc.
WebSan Solutions Inc. is a multi-award winning company recognized for its top-notch customer service and software solutions. WebSan Solutions is a Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner and IT consulting and solutions provider. As the Largest Hosting Provider for Microsoft Dynamics in Canada with over a decade of experience in Enterprise Software solutions, online business and financial accounting software, the experts at WebSan Solutions know how to help you transform your business. For more information, visit www.websan.com
How can Digital Nomads Transform your Business?Written by Alina Hura
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Who are the digital nomads? In simple words - people, who work remotely. But recently, the term "digital nomadism" shifted from a work style to a lifestyle and more and more professionals, like programmers, marketers, and salespeople, can work and still explore the world at the same time. So, how can digital nomads transform your business?
Enhanced Communication
Because digital nomads work remotely, there's no need for them to ask their manager questions in person every 5 minutes - it's much more convenient and effective to send one or two e-mails. Digital nomads also feel more comfortable using messaging or video chats, which can be set up across departments.
Engaged Employees
It's a well-known fact that restrictions limit your productivity. And it relates to your staff as well – if you force them to stay in the office, their productivity and engagement will be limited. With the freedom to choose where it's comfortable for them to work, you will definitely see higher productivity among your employees and better results for your business.
Lower Costs
With digital nomads, you don't need to spend lots of money to rent and maintain an office anymore. Yes, not all types of businesses can survive without an office space, but you can also save money on electricity and supplies when hiring a digital nomad.
Prepare for hiring digital nomads at your company with the right software. Get Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Financials – cloud accounting software, which can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
Alina Hura, Digital Content Creator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2017 Microsoft Modern Marketing Innovation Award Winner
How to Create Budgets in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for FinancialsWritten by Heimdall Sham
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Setting a budget for your company is essential for business planning, and can provide critical insights towards any future strategy or business operation. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Financials, you can easily create a budget for yourself or for your company using the following steps:
Step 1: In the search bar, find your G/L Budgets and select Edit List to create a new budget
Step 2: After filling in the necessary fields, select Edit Budget and fill in the necessary fields
Step 3: Click into one of the corresponding cells under the Budget Matrix, which will subsequently open up the G/L Budget Entries window
Step 4: Create as many New lines as required and fill in the Amount(s)
Step 5: Close the G/L Budget Entries window and continue to fill in all other budget amounts as required
With Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Financials, you're free to create as many budgets as you feel necessary based on projects or for financial statements. Feel free to contact us for any inquiries, or click here for feature and pricing information on D365 for Financials.
Heimdall Sham, Digital Content Creator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2017 Microsoft Modern Marketing Innovation Award Winner
What is Digital Transformation?Written by Alina Hura
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There's a lot of buzz around digital transformation right now. Microsoft claims that it's the future of business that can bring millions of additional revenue for companies. In simple terms, digital transformation is the process of digital technology implementation; "going paperless," according to Wikipedia. But what does this mean for your business?
Better Customer Understanding
With digital technologies, you now can gain in-depth information about your customer segments. For example, social media helps you to interact with your clients directly and understand what makes them happy and what doesn't. Business intelligence software allows you to get useful insights, which assists in figuring out customer behavior.
Focus on Strategic Tasks
Thanks to automation technologies, your employees can now focus on strategic tasks rather than doing routine work. It saves a lot of time and significantly increases productivity. Just imagine how these benefits can improve your business' performance.
Improved Decision Making
Modern technologies bring real-time data that allows executives to make more accurate decisions. You don't need to do the guesswork anymore – real facts and data will lead you to the right decision. Digital technologies also contribute to detail increase, which expands your vision on business processes.
Take advantage of digital transformation. Choose one of the Microsoft Dynamics solutions and get ready to experience outstanding business results.
Alina Hura, Digital Content Creator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2017 Microsoft Modern Marketing Innovation Award Winner
ERP Payment Processing: Benefits of Using EFTsWritten by Heimdall Sham
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) offers a secure and convenient method of payment for companies that manage payments and transactions between multiple bank accounts. In this week's blog, we highlight how companies can expect to benefit from utilizing EFT payment features in their day to day financial transactions.
Long Term Savings
In Microsoft Dynamics GP, users can post EFT payments by creating a file to upload to the bank. By doing so, companies receive direct deposits and can do away with additional transactional costs such as online processing fees and costs associated with postage and stamps for companies that mail physical cheques.
Enhanced Security
Companies sending cheques through the mail run the risk of forgery and for the cheque to be lost in the mail. Meanwhile, EFTs provide companies with enhanced security measures when processing their financial transactions. With built in security features, EFT ensures that transactions are done through a secure online network and funds directly deposited into the companies affiliated bank account.
Simple and Convenient
EFT's functionalities offer a variety of methods that simplify financial transaction processes for companies. Users are able to set automated payment features, which is useful for things such as paying vendors by a particular date as well as for payroll functionalities. EFTs are also accessible, requiring only an internet connection in order to make any payment processes and for transferring funds across bank accounts.
For more information on other Microsoft Dynamics GP features, click here to visit our website or contact us for other questions and inquiries.
Heimdall Sham, Digital Content Creator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2017 Microsoft Modern Marketing Innovation Award Winner
How to Get the most out of your CRM InvestmentWritten by Alina Hura
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It's a big misunderstanding that if you just buy and implement a CRM system, it will immediately boost your revenue. Getting a CRM system on board, is just the tip of an iceberg. Below are three tips on how to get the most benefits from your CRM system:
Accurate Data is a Key
You may have the fanciest features in your CRM system, but they won't get you any useful insights, once your data isn't accurate. Make sure that the process of data input is easy, quick and clear, so your employees will be motivated to provide your CRM system with accurate information.
Customize it
Don't use just a general setup of a CRM system. Enjoy the full power of a customized CRM system, as it can be tailored to your specific needs and wants. No doubt, it will bring you the desirable benefits as soon as possible.
Make it Easy to Access
Just imagine, how the productivity of your salespeople can decrease if they need to use a CRM system only from their office desks. Choose a cloud CRM system that can be easily accessed anytime and through any device and it will make the process of a new system adoption much faster.
Start getting benefits from the day one with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales. Download our free demo now to make sure that your investment pays off.
Alina Hura, Digital Content Creator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2017 Microsoft Modern Marketing Innovation Award Winner


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The Endocannabinoid System
By Diana Hahn and Stacey Marie Kerr, MD
From nematodes to...you
Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) encompass both ancient and complex aspects of our biology. The endocannabinoid system exists in all vertebrate species, and may have begun evolving as early as 600 million years ago based on the fact that species as primitive as nematodes and sea squirts have receptor genes for cannabinoids. [1] Documentation of human medicinal cannabis use dates back as far as 2800 B.C. in China, with use in ancient India, Israel, Greece, and Rome. [2]
While many of our ancestors may have been familiar with cannabis and its effects, how the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoids work remained a mystery. While CBD was first isolated in 1940, cannabis' primary psychoactive compound, THC, wasn't identified and isolated until 1964 by Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. An endocannabinoid receptor was then identified by Allyn Howlett and William Devane in 1988.
Considering its recent discovery, we are still just beginning to explore and understand the ECS. The research that has been done, however, shows us that the ECS is an essential regulator of bodily function in its many facets. There is hardly any physiological process that is not affected by it to some degree, as the endocannabinoid system is the largest receptor system in the human body. [3]
Parts of the ECS
There are three components to the endocannabinoid system: endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and enzymes. The interactions of these three components in different areas of the body are responsible for a wide range of biological processes and health outcomes.
Endocannabinoids are the "keys," or ligands, that fit into the cannabinoid receptor "locks." Endocannabinoids are endogenous (naturally occurring in the body) whereas phytocannabinoids come from plants and synthetic cannabinoids are man-made. Endocannabinoids, phytocannabinoids, and synthetic cannabinoids serve as "keys" that fit into cannabinoid receptors.
Our bodies produce many endocannabinoids, and two of them have been well-studied: arachidonylethanolamine (anandamide - from the Sanskrit word for "bliss") and 2-arachidonylglycerol (2-AG). Both are synthesized on demand for homeostatic functions. Many other endocannabinoids exist, and when interacting with anandamide, 2-AG, and each other they provide significant increase in function. It appears that endocannabinoids use the entourage effect, similar to the entourage effect observed with phytocannabinoids, where they work better within the whole ECS rather than as isolated chemicals. [3]
Cannabinoid Receptors
Receptors are "locks" that sit on the surface of cells, to which corresponding compounds, or ligands, can fit as "keys." Depending on the fit, a ligand may fully activate a receptor, partially activate a receptor, fit but not activate anything, or deactivate the receptor's normal activity. The two main cannabinoid receptors are CB1 and CB2. Both are "G protein-coupled receptors", a class that also includes opioid, dopamine, and serotonin receptors. [1]
The most abundant G protein-coupled receptor in the brain, suggesting it plays an important role in brain function, health, and disease;
Largely present in the basal ganglia, hippocampus, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and amygdaloid nucleus areas of the brain;
Unlike opioid receptors, largely absent from the brain stem, accounting for the lack of cannabis-related fatalities;
Receptors in the brain where THC exerts its effects by modulating short-term memory, pain, emotion, and hunger;
Abundantly occurring in the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system;
Occurs in the gastrointestinal tract and modulates propulsion and excretion;
Regulates endocrine function, fertility and cellular growth;
Anandamide, 2-AG, and THC all bind to CB1 receptors in a similar way. Anandamide and 2-AG are produced on demand by nerve cells as a response to stimulation. They can also block the release of other neurotransmitters (e.g. glutamate, which is associated with neuropathic inflammation and damage when present in excessive amounts).
Primarily associated with cells governing the immune system;
Non-psychoactive receptors on the periphery of the brain;
Key regulators related to pain and inflammation.
Enzymes are substances that the body produces to create biochemical reactions. Within the endocannabinoid system, there are enzymes that synthesize anandamide and 2-AG as well as enzymes that break down both anandamide and 2-AG. The most active endocannabinoid breakdown enzyme is fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) which breaks down anandamide. Manipulation of FAAH can increase the activity of anandamide, much like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin activity to treat depression. [3]
The Endocannabinoid System in Health
The ECS interacts with many different systems and functions of the body, however its general role is to maintain homeostasis, or balance. A person with a fully functioning ECS would, in theory, have no pain, a healthy appetite with good digestion, and normal mental function. In the absence of serious trauma or disease, the ECS fulfills many functions related to healthy growth and homeostasis:
Embryonic Development: Cannabinoid receptors are present from the blastocyst period of gestation (5-7 days). Embryonal implantation on the uterine wall requires a temporary and localized reduction in anandamide, development of the fetal nervous system is regulated and protected from trauma by anandamide, and newborn suckling is critically dependent on activation of the CB1 receptors.
Adult Neurogenesis: Similar to the role the ECS plays in embryonic brain development, the ECS also moderates adult neurogenesis, or the development of new neurons in the brain. [1] It also plays a part in protecting the brain from trauma, decreasing the inflammatory reaction that damages brain tissue.
Hunger and Metabolism: The ECS modulates cell metabolism. Of note, blastocyst implantation, which the ECS plays a vital role in, is considered the "first suckling," as it is an impulse to implant and take in nutrients from the endometrium. [1]
Central Nervous System Feedback: The ECS is involved in regulating the release of classical neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that transport signals across the synapses. The ECS also regulates neural plasticity, which is the brain's ability to reorganize itself in response to injury, disease, or other changes in the environment. [1]
Immune System: Cannabinoids, again functioning to create balance, suppress the production of some immune system cells and increases the secretion of others. In addition, CB2 receptors and endocannabinoids are integral to the functioning of B cell lymphocytes (defender cells) and other killer cells. [1] Cannabis is considered an "adaptogen" in that it supports the body in adapting to stressors and normalizes functioning.
Anti-tumor effects: Cannabinoids have been noted to cause antitumor effects by various mechanisms, including the induction of cell death, inhibition of cell growth, and inhibition of tumor metastasis. Cannabinoids also inhibit tumor angiogenesis (the growth of blood and lymphatic systems that support tumors). [1]
Bone Mass: Both CB1 and CB2 receptors play a role in bone health, and protect against age-related bone loss as well as bone resorption. [4]
Positive Attitude: Maintaining a healthy ECS tone in the brain contributes to "hedonic tone," or a person's ability to experience pleasure. [1]
The Endocannabinoid System in Disease
The ECS plays a significant role in the expression of symptoms of many diseases, for which cannabinoid and endocannabinoid system-based treatments have been shown to be effective. It also appears that there are diseases of the endocannabinoid system itself, where imbalance in the ECS may cause or contribute to disease.
Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD)-Related Diseases
Endocannabinoid deficiency may account for many "mysterious" diseases. Often times these diseases are difficult to diagnose and treat, are co-morbid (more than one occurring in the same patient at the same time), and are characterized by "central sensitization," where normal sensations are magnified to the point of being perceived as painful. CECD-related conditions include:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Intractable Depression
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Interstitial Cystitis
Infertility/Early Miscarriage
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (burning pain caused by peripheral nerve injury)
Neuropathic Pain Conditions
For some CECD-related conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraine, and irritable bowel syndrome, it appears that introducing phytocannabinoids (cannabinoids from the cannabis plant) may help treat the body's deficiency, or lack of endocannabinoids. [5]
Cancer arises when malignant cells no longer undergo normal apoptosis (cell death), and continue to divide and grow uncontrollably, invading and damaging surrounding tissue. In many cases the body naturally increases the expression of CB1 and CB2 as a response to cancer. [1]
Phytocannabinoids work through CB1 and CB2 receptors to combat cancer, but may also work through other non-receptor pathways. Beyond the goal of eliminating the malignancy itself, appropriately formulated and dosed cannabinoid treatment may hold the promise of additional "side benefits" by simultaneously addressing attendant symptoms of cancer including pain, nausea, sleep disturbance, depression and anxiety. [3] Cannabinoids have been shown to inhibit tumor growth specifically in breast, prostate, and lung carcinomas as well as gliomas, melanomas, hepatocellular carcinomas and lymphomas. [1]
Inflammatory Diseases
Inflammation is part of the immune system's natural response to injury, however when this inflammation response is out of balance it can create unnecessary pain as well as additional damage to the body. Activating both CB1 and CB2 receptors can help alleviate inflammation. Activation of CB2 suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines (secretions of immune system cells) and increases activity in anti-inflammatory cytokines. [2] CB1 receptors are found on pro-inflammatory cytokines, but also play a role in regulating the perception of pain that is often associated with inflammation. [6] As a result, THC, CBD have both been shown to be effective at treating inflammation arising from a variety of conditions including:
Cartilage and Collagen Breakdown
Myofascial Pain
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Allergic Inflammation
The ECS has also been shown to play a role in the health and repair of connective tissue. Cannabinoids prevent cartilage destruction and collagen breakdown. Studies have shown that the release of endocannabinoids may be upregulated in cases of osteoarthritis as part of the body's response to the disease. [1]
Neurological Diseases
The ECS plays a role in a variety of neurological conditions through the modulation and balancing of other receptor and transmitter activities. With the abundance of cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system, it makes sense that endo-and phytocannabinoids have been shown to help in the prevention, treatment, and/or slowing the progression of certain neurological conditions. For example, anandamide and 2-AG prevent the onset of Alzheimer's Disease by blocking beta-amyloid plaque formation, while also preventing Parkinson's Disease symptoms by balancing neural activity in the striatum. [1]
Both THC and CBD are anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic, contributing to their efficacy in treating neurological disease. Studies have been done with cannabinoids that show benefit, or potential benefit, for the following diseases:
Parkinson Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuropathic Pain
Huntington Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Seizure Disorders/Epilepsy
As we expand our understanding of the endocannabinoid system, we are finding that seemingly unrelated parts and functions of the body may actually be related in unexpected ways. The endocannabinoid system's employment of the entourage effect, with the activity of components taken together being greater than any one part taken individually, provides a perspective that may be helpful to apply to health and disease. For many patients, integrating cannabis into their treatment represents a shift towards a more holistic understanding of their condition and model of care. Further research will allow us to have a better understanding of this complex system, and how to work with it to expand the efficacy and number of options patients have.
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Russo E. Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD): Can this Concept Explain Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabis in Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Other Treatment-Resistant Conditions? Neuroendocrinology Letters. Nos.1/2, Feb-Apr Vol.25 (2004).
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UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 is an upcoming MMA event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will be held on August 4, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
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The future of a person is affected mostly by the experiences and the training one receives in His / Her Infancy and Childhood. so we CMC sisters for forming a beter Society,Church and Humanity by providing very good atmosphere of Education through our Educational Institutions. Our aim in the persuit of Academic and Professional Excellency should be the total formation of the Human person as much for her or his own enrichment as for the service of the Society and the Nation in the Spirit of Christ. We began our Ministry of Education imbibing the vision of St.Kuriakose Elias Chavara who started Schools attached to all the Syrian Churches realising that "without removing Ignorance, the seed and the seedings of Holy people will not be formed" .
Vision, Mission and Goals of CMC Education
Vision: We concentrate on the formation of the integral human personalities so that we can mould a new generation having deep faith in God and clear cut goals in life. We prepare citizens for a prosperous nation, where individual well-being and social welfare are prior concerns.
Mission: Strengthened by the divine love in contemplation and motivated to share his love, we dedicate ourselves to foster the individuals intellectually, spiritually and physically, so that they may have a mature vision of life.
Characteristic Features of the Mission of CMC Education
Faith Formation
Integral Personality Development
Value based Education
Women Empowerment
Through Children to Families
Social Commitment
Culture of Peace
Concern for the Poor and Marginalized
Faithfulness to the Teachings of the Church and its Education Policy
Dignity of Life
Service to the Society
Mature vision of Life
Goal: To educate is a sacred call and a great apostolate through which we participate in the teaching mission of the church. We aim at their total formation as much for her/his own enrichment as for the service of the society and the nation in the spirit of Christ (CMC Constitution, 97). It must give special consideration to our target group: women, children, the poor and the marginalised.
Our Present Contributions to the field of Education
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At the Forum on Community Data Centers in Appalachia, Appalachian communities with existing municipal- or cooperative-owned broadband networks met to learn about the community data center model established by the City of Westerville, Ohio, in 2012 with the launch of WēConnect, the nation's first municipal community data center. WēConnect works in partnership with local business incubators and accelerators to help meet business demand for broadband and data services. The Forum on Community Data Centers in Appalachia helped inform next steps for Appalachian participants interested in replicating this economic development model in their community.
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Impress your sweetheart this Valentine's Day with hand-made chocolates that capture his or her style!
Think outside of the heart-shaped box with these 7 chocolate ideas – and where to find them!
- For the traditionalist: Anderson's Candy Shop in Richmond has been around since 1919 – they use tried-and-true recipes and only the best-quality ingredients. "Everything is handmade and hand-dipped and hand-packed."
- For the aficionado: Ethereal Confections on the Woodstock Square is one of very few bean-to-bar chocolatiers in the country. "We are committed to using organic ingredients, no preservatives and creating amazing flavors."
- For the fun-loving: Wicked Chocolates in Algonquin wows tastebuds with chocolate inspired by everything from fine wine to comfort food. "Our imagination is always working to bring new and interesting combinations."
- For the romantic: Riverside Chocolate Factory in McHenry's best seller is chocolate-covered strawberries. "Our secret ingredient is love — made with loving hands."
- For the chocoholic: Morkes Chocolates says from Huntley to Belgium, China to India, its customers worldwide agree: "It's the smoothest, most delicious chocolate ever."
- For the kid at heart: Mellie's Chocolate & Co. in downtown Crystal Lake has all the traditional home-made chocolates "guaranteed to make your taste buds soar," and you'll feel like a kid again filling a bag with the fun retro goodies from candy jars.
- For the umami addict: Another Riverside favorite – particularly among the guys – is chocolate-covered bacon, the ultimate umami bomb. "Men around McHenry County can't resist this bacon treat."
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Each year, Bay Path University's Office of Strategic Alliances produces a large-scale conference supporting women's leadership roles in the workplace. Our team developed the concept, naming and branding for this event, along with the print collateral and promotion to bring the event to life.
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Demand for job skills in scientific and technological fields continues to rise; however, the number of students entering higher education STEM-C pathways is low. Thus, employment opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Computer Sciences (STEM-C) are swiftly outpacing supply of qualified applicants. New models for increasing students' interest, efficacy, and intentions to pursue STEM-C careers are being designed and tested. One multi-faceted approach currently being developed and refined is the Curriculum + Community Enterprise Model for Restoration Sciences, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The partners are: Pace University, Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, New York Harbor Foundation, New York Academy of Sciences, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, New York City Department of Education, New York Aquarium, The River Project, and Good Shepherd Services. Extensive collaboration efforts are underway to develop and implement a sustainable project-based learning curriculum for urban middle school students. Project-based science (PBS) emphasizes reforming pedagogy to motivate students to learn through inquiry and finding solutions to real world problems. Activities designed around Bybee's 5 E Model encourage students to construct meaningful understandings instead of memorizing facts. The goal is to enhance STEM-C education by engaging participants in long term restoration ecology and environmental monitoring projects. Partners will develop a replicable model for other restoration projects as suited to local environmental conditions surrounding other public schools. The model has five programmatic pillars: 1) Teacher Training Continuing Education Program in implementing PBS lesson plans and activities; 2) Student curriculum of STEM-C lesson plans conducting authentic environmental fieldwork; 3) Digital platform archiving lesson plans with a mobile application for students' data entry and citizen science observations; 4) Afterschool program with doctoral students mentoring middle school students using hands-on environmental science activities; 5) Community exhibits with wet-lab education at local marine science institutions. This large scale training and teaching initiative teams scientists with educators and practitioners in order to produce and disseminate a new model for curriculum development through community engagement. As teams enter their second year of partnership, members have expressed they are already beginning to achieve synergy in the lessons, activities, and materials their collaborative efforts are producing.


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Senior lecturer, Captain Zakirul Bhuiyan, has jointly presented a paper: MAXCMAS Project - Autonomous COLREGs Compliant Ship Navigation, with Lloyd's Register at COMPIT 2017. COMPIT - Conference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries - was held in Cardiff, 15-17 May 2017.
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Zakirul is a bridge simulation section lead for the execution of the Southampton Solent University work packages associated with the UK Innovate autonomous ship project MAXCMAS (MAchine eXecutable Collision regulations at sea for Marine Autonomous Systems). The project will help in developing validated assistive technologies on board vessels which would largely benefit the worldwide trade economy and provide guidance to the shipping community about the implementation of marine autonomous systems. Solent University is carrying out this world-leading research in developing a comprehensive machine execution of the collision avoidance in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, Queen's University, Lloyd's Register and Atlas Electronics.
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Event sponsorships are often a huge piece of the revenue picture for fundraising events. Growing and solidifying that sponsorship base requires getting beyond the personal relationship of a board member (although that's a very important place to start). In this article, I explore the ways your event website should support your event sponsorships and add value to your package.
Event sponsors want EXPOSURE.
Increase sponsor exposure through your dedicated event registration website.
- Create a dedicated event website. A dedicated, "evergreen" event website provides significantly more flexibility for you to highlight sponsors all year.
- Place sponsor logos throughout the site and not just on a sponsor page. The only people who click on a page labeled "Sponsors" are other nonprofits looking for sponsors. The sponsor logos should be placed in locations that are organic like the home page, ticketing pages, honorees announcements etc.
- Dedicate the website name to your lead sponsor. In most systems, you have the ability to name your website and many just default to the standard event name. Use your presenting sponsor in the website name so that all online sharing includes the lead sponsor. This one step creates exponential exposure for your presenting sponsor.
- Direct visitors to your sponsor's social media channels. Use your website content to encourage visitors to follow your sponsors. If you can effectively deliver followership to your sponsors through your event, you bring a tangible ROI to that sponsor.
- Leverage the Ticketing / Registration Process for Sponsors
- Include sponsor logos or an offer on your event ticket. Sponsors love nothing more than to see hundreds of people walk through the door with a piece of paper and their logo emblazoned across it (or better yet an OFFER that encourages guest to use that sponsor). See example ticket with sponsor recognition below.
- Don't Forget the Ticket email. Every ticket/registration results in an email or text to the guest. Include your sponsors in that email response.
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- Follow your sponsors! (Bonus: Get your board to follow your sponsors)
- Create header images for Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn that include your event AND leading sponsors. Distribute this header image to your board, event committee and any that are closeenough to consider changing their cover images in advance of an event. (Need help creating header images -- check out Canva).
- Cross post and celebrate the work of your sponsors. Create online connections actively.
Events with a strong online presence can reach FAR beyond those who actually attend. For example, a dinner event of 300 guests created the following tangible online activity: 26,000+ unique site visits; 65K+ 28-day Facebook reach; 110 twitter mentions; and increased engagement scores for sponsors and the nonprofit organization.
Offering this type of reach and data for event sponsors helps to ensure your event sponsors stay and grow with you.
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Week three, I'm worried, will be the achilles heel in my parenting game. Scott is back at work and my daily goal has been reduced from getting at least six hours of sleep to just trying to avoid the three of us, Sprout, Skip and I, crying at the same time. Day one: goal not accomplished.
I took Sprout to school and, upon sight of the swing set, her favorite thing, she burst into tears and tried to make a break for the car. I forgot her "Golly Goll" dog stuffed animal at home and her water bottle leaked all over the car. I left my puddle of a child with her teacher and cried myself to the car, where Skip too, became hysterical.
People are always talking about how good babies' heads smell. Why do my babies' heads smell like a finished plate of Mexican food? Like Taco Bell on its way to the trash? The other night I was nursing Skip at some small hour of the night and I could not stop smelling her head and laughing. But then again, there I was soaked in milk and spit-up and sweat, so maybe that old sour cream smell was, in fact, me (update-it was me).
Here I am with my second newborn. She drinks milk, she sleeps well, she cries often. She's a lot like my first baby. She's a lot like most babies. And yet, I'm not the mom I was before. Or maybe this time I am a mom whereas last time I was a human becoming one.
I trust my instincts. The baby crying just doesn't collapse me like it used to. I have perspective this time. I know how to tie the Solly wrap. I know how to assemble the breast pump. I know not to expect too much. I have Sprout as a beacon reminding me that this newborn thing turns out alright. A fussy baby doesn't translate into an unpleasant person and a person is only a baby for the shortest time.
Skip is magnificent though. I worry sometimes I haven't been allowing myself to feel it all-all the magnitude of her because I keep telling myself I don't have time to become an emotional pile of sand. Sometimes I wonder if it's because there is this small part of me that feels like I'm cheating on Sprout when I allow such grandiose feelings for someone else so akin to her.
I do often picture Skip coming to my chest for the first time though. It felt like there was this whole new light to the room and I know that sounds kind of daydreamy and dramatic, but when I see that moment she became a person to us, the room is so remarkably bright and I am so euphoric, like a kid who actually caught Santa coming down the chimney or an adult who caught a glimpse of heaven.
I was walking Skip around our neighborhood in the carrier this morning when I started thinking something that occurred to me after I had Sprout. Your life comes back to you in pieces after having a baby. And when the pieces are put together the picture looks different than it used to, but you're still there and so are all the things you love and then, somehow, more.
Skip is three weeks old today. I don't want to jinx it, but I'm sleeping remarkably better than I was last time I had a newborn and I'm not even giving credit to the baby. I'm giving it to myself (and maybe to Zoloft)! After I nurse Skip at night I am like a dude. My head hits the pillow and I'm already in REM sleep. I've observed my dad and Scott doing this for years, always with a twinkle of jealousy in my eye.
Two years ago last Saturday marked Maddie's colon cancer diagnosis. Tuesday, she went for her annual colonoscopy and it came back… clear! Fine! Healthy! Carry-on-and-don't-come-back-for-three years- a-ok! I want for nothing. This is it.
Ok, I'd probably take a three hour nap 0r a free nanny if given the opportunity, but I am getting away from the point.
Two years ago the best and worst things happened simultaneously. I had my first daughter and my baby sister got diagnosed with cancer. Two years have passed and Sprout has become a toddler, I've had my second daughter and Maddie has made the biggest transformation of all-she has become the strength of our family. Not the smallest one, or the girl afraid to swim in the ocean, but the one who had to be the bravest and undergo the toughest thing and, therefore, taught all of us that we could also be strong and do hard things.
This morning when I was at Skip's tongue and lip untying procedure I saw this quote on the waiting room TV screen: "To reach a port we must sail- sail, not tie at anchor-sail, not drift." -Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Senior Class Fixes Attention to Real Life After Turning the Tassle in Class Verse
The Hillcrest Seniors selected the following as their Class Verse:
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Two things strike me … one is that these high achieving seniors recognize their fears and second, that they know confidence is found in their relationship with God!
Our common reaction to threatening situations is fight or flight. God calls us to be still. God's word is filled with encouragements not to fear because of God; His presence, His promises, and His plans.
As we congratulate the Class of 2017, I encourage us to also learn from them. Let them speak God's encouragement into our hearts. You already know this but we need to hear it again.
David expressed this way,
The Lord is my shepherd…
Surely goodness and love will follow me
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When I think of vegetables, beets are never the first thing on my mind. In fact, I would probably think of twenty other veggies before even remembering that beets exist. But all that has changed. I recently read an article in Taste of Home Magazine about the red vegetable, and I've got to say, I'm hooked.
Before we get into the benefits, we have to understand the different types of beets. Sugar beets are often used as a sugar cane substitute in many food brands and food types. Typically, red beets are much sweeter than golden or white beets, which often taste more like turnips or carrots.
So why eat beets? Here are 5 reasons to give beets a try:
Lower blood pressure: Some studies show that drinking one glass of beet juice can lower blood pressure in just a matter of hours. Some say this is due to the nitrates in beets which help relax blood vessels.
Lower risk of heart disease: The betaine and folate found in the beet are proven to reduce the amount of homocysteine in the blood which in turn reduces the risk of heart problems, strokes, and artery damage.
Energy and stamina boost: Just like with blood pressure, the nitrates in beets help increase oxygen intake and improve circulation. One study claims that those who drank a glass of beet juice prior to a workout could exercise for up to 16 percent longer than those who didn't!
Daily source of vitamins and minerals: Beets contain Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, manganese, and betaine (a nutrient that protects organs and prevents inflammation).
Cancer prevention: The nutrients that make beets that juicy red color (mainly betacyanin) are also responsible for protecting against cancer cell growth.
What can't beets do? And what's listed above is just the benefits derived from the root, or the bulb at the end of the beet plant. The leafy green part at the top of the beet however, have more iron than spinach, and are proven to boost bone health and ward off Alzheimer's Disease. So don't throw away the leafy part of the beet, or you'll really be missing out. I bet you could make pesto with it!
So let's not beet around the bush, instead let's try the amazing Beetroot and Garlic Hummus recipe I posted below! Happy beeting!


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Ever had one of those weeks you just wanted to throw your hands up in the air and say, "I give up - a kind of day where you feel like you could just throw it all away, walk away and start new?" I have many days like that! I'm often tempted to walk to my computer trash all my work files, clean out and go somewhere where no one knows me, and I have no responsibility whatsoever!
Yes, I had one of those days recently, and I know you know the feeling! So, what's a girl to do when she has no motivation to get anything done? Well, she scrolls facebook, of course! So, that's what I did, too. I scrolled social media to find out what the real people were doing and to see everyone else's progress. (I don't recommend this under normal circumstances….you usually only sink deeper into the "I give up" state of mind).
As I scrolled, I came across a video featuring one of my favorite fashion designers - one that has stood the test of time and stands out among the rest for many reasons. Her name is Diane Von Furstenberg, and I'm sure you know her. If you don't, just look in your closet for your favorite wrap dress, and you will see her handprint all over it since she was the very first to design the style in 1972 and is still today the best selling dress. Yep, that's her!
There was something in that video that spoke to me, something she said that I can't quite remember exactly, but the essence was this: "I designed a dress that I wanted to wear."
Back in the early 70's, Diane was a young 20-Something with a baby in her belly and designed a dress she could wear before and after her little baby was born….that's brilliant! And if you've worn any wrap dress whether it's a DVF or another label, you know it's a true statement. That dress can be worn in any season!
It was then and there as I listened to this icon speak about sitting on the floor fitting her friends, making sure the fit was just right for them, I realized exactly what the beginning of the CW fashion line should be. It was like I got a computer download straight through my brain, and the sulk-fest was over just like that. I picked up my journal and pen and started scribbling down exactly the items that I like to wear and feel the most comfortable in. The type and style of clothes that go from mommy to hot mama with a simple accessory or jacket change, I immediately knew was my style.
It was as if all these years of wondering and dreaming about what a CW brand would look like was answered in just one moment. For too long I had been trying to figure it out myself, put it in a box thinking I had to be this couture designer who came up with some crazy runway piece. Well, people don't buy that stuff anyway so…what was I thinking.
As I sat there scribbling in my journal, I wrote down all the pieces that I like to wear and have become staples in my closet - you know the pieces you go back to over and over that make you feel beautiful and put together - the kind of clothes that fit into your life (and no not yoga pants so stop it). Just like you, I'm a woman with many different roles and one that loves to have fun, so clothes have to be versatile and more than anything fall into these categories:
Breathable – Stylish – Washable – No Dry cleaning (Yuck) – Non-iron –
Can travel – Lasts a long time
The clothes in my life have to match my lifestyle and fit into the busyness and the mess of my everyday life. They have to go with me as I follow my dreams, go on date nights, watch my girls take dance class, or have coffee with a girl friend as we catch up on life. They must be a reflection of who I am.
But above all of this, I want to buy and wear clothes that work beyond wearing them and long after I've purchased them. I want to know that the money I spent was not just on me, but for HER, too. The woman who has big God-sized dreams and is learning how to walk it out and make a difference in her community, church, business and family. Yes, my clothes have big shoes to fill, right?
So, there you have it! That's what one simple wrap dress designed in 1972 did for me one day in 2017. It changed the way I looked at designing clothes and how a CW clothing line could impact a community of women for generations to come. It doesn't have to be runway-ready, just ready to wear and take on the world - one dream step at a time.
Thanks DVF!
As we take this journey, we want to know what you like because you are HER! We are in the stages of branding, and we've come up with some pretty fun tag-lines, but are open to suggestions. Which one do you like below? Or, give us a new idea! What inspires you?
Tag Lines:
A. Created Woman: Designed for the woman who believes in her dreams
B. Created Woman: Designed for the woman who dreams
C. Created Woman: Designed for the woman who lives on purpose
D. Created Woman: Designed for the woman who believes
E. Created Woman: Designed for the woman who is faithfully fearless


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Catfish and Tilapia in Indian spices
I'm so glad Aisha aunty introduced me to this fish place on Devon. It has fresh, cleaned, skinned, de-boned fish that you can keep frozen until you want to use it. She got me some catfish and tilapia fillets, and I couldn't wait to try it. Salmon is still my favorite.
- 2 fillets catfish
- 2 fillets tilapia
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp corianer powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Cover fish fillets with turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle with dried basil and bake fish for 20-25 minutes or until flaky when pierced. Serve over hot rice with some sort of curry. I made a basic red curry using some leftover veggies (1/2 a large eggplant, 1 orange bell pepper, onion, tomato, jalapenos, salt, 1 tbsp red curry paste, 1 tsp peanut butter, and salt).


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Delivering Crossrail and Next Steps for Crossrail 2
08 Nov 2017
This seminar will focus on the future of London transport in the context of the new Elizabeth Line, due to be fully open by 2019, and the plans in development for Crossrail 2, following the joint statement from the Secretary of State for Transport and the Mayor of London backing the project.
Planned sessions will explore the potential impact of the new line and opportunities for the wider network – including for intermodal connectivity, and for regional growth and regeneration prospects for areas that will receive new stations.
Delegates will also discuss the integration of latest technologies and communication services on-board and along the route, as well as the passenger and business priorities for utilisation of improved transport links.
Further discussion will consider the key challenges ahead for Crossrail 2, including remaining issues around route planning, station locations and the further public consultation stages to be cleared before it can be formally approved.
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Join us as we worship the risen King! Join us for worship at either the 8:00 or 11:00 am service to celebrate this wondrous day!
A pancake and sausage feed will be happening in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 - 11:00. You can come before or after worship to indulge. A gluten free/dairy free pancake will be available!
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Ormond PD: Same Man May Have Robbed 3 Stores
Ormond Beach, FL – Detectives think the man who ran out of a beachside pharmacy with a cash register drawer over the weekend might be the same one who robbed at least two other businesses in Ormond Beach over the past week.
The Ormond Beach Police Department released a security photo this morning of a man wanted for robbing a convenience store just north of the Tomoka River last night. It's posted above this article.
OBPD Officer Keith Walker says the suspect description in that robbery – which happened around 7:45 p.m. at the Circle K on 1058 North U.S. Highway 1, next to Iron Horse Saloon – is a match for the one the day before at the CVS store on East Granada Boulevard near Birthplace of Speed Park.
"The suspect is described as a white male, thin, wearing a black hat, black long sleeve shirt and black shorts," Walker added. "This [also] matches the description of the suspect who robbed [a] Sunoco [gas station] on July 15th."
Walker tells us that wasn't the only connection between the CVS and Circle K incidents. The way the robberies happened, he says, is also very similar.
"The [Circle K] store clerk advised that an unknown suspect made a purchase at the counter," Walker stated. "When the clerk opened the register, the suspect grabbed the cash drawer and fled the store."
In both cases, the suspect is believed to have run off on foot in a southwesterly direction from the scene.
OBPD has yet to release any details about the Sunoco incident, but no injuries were reported in the Circle K or CVS incidents.
Anyone with information is urged to contact OBPD Detective Ryan Mihalko at 386-676-3565 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Those who want to remain anonymous and possibly qualify for a cash reward can call Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS.


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USI Insurance Services presents an unparalleled educational opportunity for human resource (HR) and leadership professionals. Equity in Opportunity will be held on Tuesday, March 6, in NYC and will include a panel discussion and networking with peers. It will feature experts sharing their experiences in implementing out-of-the-box programs that have "leveled the playing field" for all employees and made a significant impact within their organizations.
Take a cue from real-life case studies and hear from inspirational speakers who have made a difference in channeling employee talent and value. USI's Equity in Opportunity event is for professionals of all levels to learn practical tactics that you can use to help your organization reach a new level of achievement, productivity and morale.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Seating is limited so you must pre-register at USIequity.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot!
- Tara Abrahams
Executive Director of The Girl Project at Glamour
- Chris Michel
Senior Vice President/Chief Diversity Officer at Brown Brothers Harriman
- Jessica Shillito
Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Shearman & Sterling LLP
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Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer at USI Insurance Services


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We offer 24/7 service and a wide range of assistance, whether you are stuck in a snowy ditch, out of gas on the side of the road, or locked out of your car at the Red River Gorge. We can tow your car to a garage, store a vehicle on our lot, or haul your second vehicle to your new home when you move. Give us a call night or day and ask us for help when you need it. We are always there for you.
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Yes, I'm an entrepreneur with limited time and money.
I'm also an entrepreneur in Chile for six months and it would be a shame to not take some time to explore this country and a few neighbouring ones while I'm here.
My boyfriend, Andrew, came to visit for two weeks. We took off to Valparaiso (or Valpo for short) for a couple of days, making a pit stop in the Casablanca wine region. Valpo is a beautiful city reminiscent of San Francisco with its many hills. There are a bunch of funiculars to get you up and down so you don't have to walk so much. They're creaky, charming things. We did an outdoor mural walk which was great fun. We explored all the neighborhood nooks and crannies, trying to find them all. It's a very romantic place, really. And the perfect place to get engaged! :)
The next day we stopped in Viña to check out the beach and then drove up the coast a bit in search of seafood empanadas. We found them. Along with some penguins!
Then we flew to Buenos Aires (BA). And it was here that I had my first steak. I don't know what I've been eating all these years but it certainly does not come close to the perfection that I sampled in BA. Wow. If you do one thing before you die, make it eating steak in Argentina. Seriously. For about $12-$15 the steak was so tender you could cut it with a butter knife. Sublime. Okay, enough about steak.
The city was also pretty great. I'd heard many amazing things so my expectations were perhaps on the high side. But it's got a pretty big timey feel like New York or Paris and the people are as beautiful as they say.
We were here over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It's tough traveling in a predominantly Catholic country over the holidays. The streets were pretty dead which made finding restaurants to feed us challenging. On the other hand it made walking around the city really pleasant with so few people out in the streets.
After heading back to Santiago we picked up our rental car and headed south towards Pucón. And this is the first place ever that is not a city that I feel I could live in. It's a beautiful town next to a lake with a view of Villaricca volcano. The town has some good restaurants and was quite lively while we were there over New Year's.
The highlight of the place is Villaricca volcano which towers over the town and the lake. You can also climb up it. I'd never trudged up a peak in snow but I really loved it. It was challenging, giving me quite the runner's high after. After reaching the top you slide down on a piece of plastic, using your ice axe as a brake. Brilliant!
We somehow had enough energy after the volcano to go to the hot springs. Oh, I love hot springs! They had hot and cold ones so we did the Scandinavian in-and-out-and-in-and-out. Lovely after the climb.
From Pucón we headed to the shore and found the quietest little beach place ever. It was so quaint it had just two places to eat and stay at.
Weekly Summary
High of the weeks: He asked. Of course I said yes.
Low of the weeks: Andrew went home. :(
Lesson learned: When you want to eat steak, fly to Buenos Aires.
Interesting thing: I actually missed work. That doesn't usually happen to me. I guess I'm doing the right thing.


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Oceaneering International Inc., the charterer of CSV Bourbon Oceanteam 101, has announced that a unit of BP has exercised its right, related to a Field Support Vessel Services contract between Oceaneering and BP for offshore work in Angola, to terminate its use of the chartered vessel Bourbon Oceanteam 101 at the end of May 2016. Prior to this notice, the work was scheduled to extend through the end of January 2017.
Following the release of the vessel BP and Oceaneering intend to redeliver the vessel to the owner.
Under the terms of the charter contract, the costs incurred and associated with an earlier release and demobilization of the vessel are to be reimbursed to the owner.
CSV Bourbon Oceanteam 101 is owned 50/50 through a joint venture between Bourbon Offshore Norway AS and Oceanteam ASA.
About Oceanteam ASA
The Company is comprised of two operating segments, Oceanteam Shipping and Oceanteam Solutions. Oceanteam Shipping owns, charters and manages deep-water offshore support vessels and fast support vessels. Oceanteam Solutions' focus is to provide its clients with complete offshore solutions. This year, Oceanteam ASA is having its ten year anniversary, celebrating a decade of offshore solutions.
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Fermentation - Taaaaaaaake IV
The 2011 harvest ranks among my most challenging to date. Frost and late springs rains compromised yields, a cool summer stalled ripening and early rains tempted rot. But in spite of these overarching frustrations, there's still something deeply gratifying about that first sizzling spurt of CO2 when fermentation ignites. The basic science of fermentation remains unchanged, despite Mother Nature's archest smirk. To celebrate our fourth harvest at Bruliam Wines, let's discuss fermentation from an entirely new perspective - redox balance. Yippee. We're going to talk about NAD+/NADH and electron swapping. It's like wife swapping but better. "Redox" is an abbreviation of reduction and oxidation. These are terms that describe the way organic compounds swap and exchange electrons. When you gain an electron, it's called reduction. Your overall charge is more net negative; you're reduced from no net charge to say -1. If someone steals your electron, you're oxidized. Since oxygen is notorious for swiping electrons from unsuspecting compounds, electron loss is called oxidation. In fact any electron loss, whether by oxygen or another compound, is known as oxidation. There's a nifty pneumonic for this: "OIL/RIG." Oxidation is loss (of electrons), and reduction is gain (of electrons). This concept is paramount since electrons are energy. In fact, electron energy potential is stored in a compound called NADH. NADH can give away an electron to become NAD+. When this happens, NADH is itself oxidized, and the electron recipient is reduced since it takes that electron. NADH's potential energy, in the form of electron donations, is known as "reducing power." NADH energy drives cellular functions and metabolism. It's energy currency, but it goes both ways (like wife swapping). Say you've got a lot to do so you burn through all of your NADH savings. Well you're stuck with a stockpile of NAD+. From an energy perspective, it's pretty useless. It's like finding an empty Gu wrapper at mile 20 of a marathon. It's a black fly in your chardonnay (just kidding, Alanis). Even so, you need some way to convert your NAD+ back to the good stuff, so you can proceed with your day. Enter fermentation.
Along the path of fermentation, grape sugars travel the trajectory from sticky, sweet grape juice to vino. The very first step of fermentation is a chemical conversion that initiates the magic, when grape sugars are transformed to pyruvate. Listen you don't want to down a kegger of pyruvate, but it's a start. But in order for glucose and fructose to become pyruvate, they need to give up an electron. What you say? You mean glucose and fructose are oxidized to pyruvate? Yes it's true. And can you guess who sops up all of those freebie electrons? NAD+ of course. Fermentation actually helps recycle the NAD+ and renews the energy coffers. In fact, early in fermentation, during the yeast exponential growth phase (characterized by an orgy of asexual budding), yeast require lots and lots and lots of reducing power and harness the power of NADH to grow and reproduce. Luckily our insatiable appetite for wine can make that happen. I've got bins of glucose and fructose at the ready.
Perhaps you recall from previous posts the final step of fermentation is the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol. This is like the most important step since it makes wine, wine. In fact you may even remember my saying that ethanol is the final electron acceptor. I know. It's a Hanukkah miracle come early. Acetaldehyde is reduced to ethanol. You know that I know that you know that that electron comes from NADH, the same stuff that was recycled when glucose and fructose were oxidized back at step #1. It's a perfectly balanced cycle. The first step of fermentation generates the reducing power (NADH) that ultimately reduces acetaldehyde to ethanol. Ethanol captures that final electron, regenerating the NAD+ necessary to keep the machine churning. Yeast stockpile a pretty limited supply of NAD+, and without its regeneration, fermentation of grape sugars would grind to a halt. To keep fermentation moving, the redox balance must remain in check. The yeast adjust to the evolving flux in sugar, temperature, and alcohol by tinkering with and maintaining their redox balance.
Pasted below is one of my 2011 fermentation curves. As fermentation revs into overdrive, you'll notice the temperature rising as the sugar drops. In fact, this curve looks pretty darned good.


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Epson America has announced that Epson EcoTank®, WorkForce® and Expression® printers enabled with Epson Connect™ are now compatible with Amazon Alexa for voice-activated printing.
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The Contractors Plan
Any changes to business name, address, contact information or license type may be submitted via email. In addition to this, they should show proof of current registration status from their country of domicile or origin further to the provisions of section 18 of the this National Construction Authority Act; sufficient proof of financial capability of the contractor; and proof of employment of qualified persons by the contractor.
The Ministry of Public Works categorized contractors according to the value of work but the National Construction Authority (NCA) categorizes them according to capability and further according to whether they are Contractors (Buildings), Specialist Contractors and Roads and other Civil Works Contractors.
The general contractor may attempt to seek redress with the subcontractor, or have defined terms in the contract with a subcontractor stipulating that the liability would be more evenly shared.Frequently, though, hiring a subcontractor, or several, is a way to avoid problems in construction.
For instance, a roofing contractor should guarantee the roof will not leak after the job for a set period of time and should return to patch any areas of trouble without paying additional monies, if the quality fails to live up to the work agreement.
The policy should always be in the joint names of the Employer and Contractor although the Contract may stipulate that the Bank or Financing institutions are also named in the policy, depending upon their specific requirements for providing project financing.