text:
Communicating the unpalatable: How NOT to be the 'hired gun'
Corporate communicators often get stuck conveying the results of decisions they had no role in making. When shareholders get priority over staff and customers, spin happens. Try a new tack.
In Hollywood Westerns, the hired gun is called in to clean up the town after problems have spun out of control. (The problems usually involve a cattle baron.)
More often than not, communicators are the hired guns of business. Unless they have that coveted "seat at the table," they are never part of the decisions they'll wind up having to communicate. Even then, leaders often make misguided decisions and think the communications team can spin gold from them.
This hired-gun mentality is a key reason for PR pros' reputation as spin doctors. The expectation from company leaders: "We screwed up. Make it sound okay."
In today's environment, that won't do. Whether you work in marketing, PR or corporate communications, your involvement should begin early enough for you to have the opportunity to speak truth to power: "There's no good way to communicate that."
I'm not talking about communicating bad news. There's no getting around the need to communicate decisions to cut staff, reduce benefits, recall a product or terminate a product line.
I'm talking about decisions, for example, to embark on a new course that customers, employees or other stakeholders will have to understand and support.
Related: Download our white paper on how to attract—and keep—a millennial workforce
The folly of SVE
One of the worst decisions a company can make, from a corporate communications perspective, is establishing shareholder value enhancement (SVE) as a core operating principle.
Companies functioning under the SVE model believe that the degree to which they enrich shareholders is the ultimate measure of success: Any activity, any purchase, any decision that doesn't enrich shareholder value should be questioned (and probably discarded).
When I took charge of the employee communications department at a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company in the early 1990s, the executive team had already decided to adopt SVE.
I was expected to communicate it. I was the hired gun.
Communicating SVE is a no-win assignment. I tried in vain to explain how absurd it was to expect employees to jump enthusiastically out of bed each morning, bursting at the seams with excitement to get to work so they could help investors get richer.
Oh, there were cases to be made, I was told. For example, employees were shareholders, too, through the employee stock ownership plan. (True, but few held enough shares for their own fortunes to be affected by a higher share price.)
A lot of investors were average people whose retirement savings were invested in funds that included our stock. (Also true, but again, our company's share price wouldn't make or break their retirements one way or another.)
A cautionary tale
Enron embraced SVE. Look where that got them. The laser focus on building profit overshadowed everything else, including ethical behavior and the rule of law.
Enron embarked on its SVE course about the same time as my employer. In both cases, the executive suite was dominated by numbers-oriented leaders who couldn't see past the prospects of more black ink in the ledger. There was nobody at the table to serve as the company's conscience, nobody to guide them through an exercise to uncover what could go wrong.
(If you want to know more about the idea of looking beyond the launch of a product or idea to determine why it will fail, listen to this episode of the Freakonomics radio podcast . This exercise—projecting yourself six months past the launch of the product or initiative and exploring the reasons it failed—should be part of any strategic planning process.)
The turning tide
Today, CEOs are lining up against SVE.
Most recently, Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff railed against SVE, saying, "The business of business isn't just about creating profits for shareholders. It's also about improving the state of the world and driving stakeholder value."
According to a Steve Denning piece in Forbes , Benioff joins Jack Welch (GE), Paul Polman (Unilever), John Mackey (Whole Foods) and others in condemning SVE. Denning shares a laundry list of SVE's drawbacks, including the diversion of resources that were needed for innovation, the pursuit of value extraction rather than value creation, and business's current concentration of "short-termism."
Twenty-six years ago, though, I already knew it was a bad idea because there was simply no good way to sell it to employees. Employees would have jumped out of bed every day, itching to get to work, if they knew they were doing it to improve the lives of people suffering from the conditions our medications addressed. An engaged staff whose personal values aligned with the company's would have undoubtedly built great shareholder value.
Getting it right
Consider the Tylenol product-tampering crisis. Even though the only tainted product was in the Chicago area, company leaders ultimately decided to withdraw Tylenol from store shelves nationwide because its values put the health and safety of customers—not the wealth of shareholders—first.
In the short term, this meant a significant hit to the company's bottom line. However, Tylenol also innovated the safety seal, and when the product was re-introduced to the marketplace, the company not only regained its lost market share, it stole customers from other products whose packaging didn't feature a safety seal.
Ultimately, shareholders did quite well as a result.
The decision to introduce SVE had been finalized before my first day at the company, and communicating it was my job, so I did my best. SVE at that company crashed and burned. Despite ongoing communication and training, there was no enthusiasm for it.
Today, communications experts are pushing the idea that we ought to be more than hired guns. According to the Melbourne Mandate (adopted at the 2012 World Public Relations Forum by 800 delegates from 29 countries), it is incumbent upon communicators to "be guardians of the organization's character and values," "ensure organizational values guide decisions and actions internally" and "help leaders to uphold and communicate those values."
Somebody undoubtedly will come up with the next SVE. With luck, communicators will be there this time to raise the issues that will head off the inevitable disaster that would follow. That's a far better outcome than turning to a hired gun.
A version of this post first appeared on LinkedIn.
Ragan.com Daily Headlines
Sign up to receive the latest articles from Ragan.com directly in your inbox.


text:
Chocolate Milk Praline, Vivani, 100g [PF]
Chocolate Vivani Praline (100g)
- Ingredients:
- Chocolate: Cane rough , cocoa butter , milk powder full , Cocoa mass 33 % Cream powder , powdered milk lean , vanilla bourbon Filling: hazelnut , Cane rough , cocoa butter , milk powder full , WHEY POWDER , vanilla bourbon
May contain components of shell fruits, milk and gluten
We use no soy-lecithin!
Allergy note
A great number of different sorts of chocolate are made at our production site. These include chocolates that contain ingredients like almonds, hazelnuts, biscuits, cornflakes, milk, and yoghurt powder.
Although all the machines are cleaned according to the highest standards of hygiene after every batch process we cannot rule out the possibility that other products may still contain components of shell fruits (almonds, hazelnuts), gluten (wheat) and milk.
Mostly, people with an intolerance to foodstuffs will not experience allergic reactions caused by these minor traces. If, however, you normally suffer from violent allergic reactions we would ask you to take care.
allergenic ingredients http://www.vivani-chocolate.de/Downloads/Allergene_Tab_e.pdf

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Did you read, see, listen to or click on a great news story this week? Maybe it's time to recognize that reporter, broadcast anchor or editor for a career's worth of great stories.
The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is seeking nominations for the chapter's 2017 Distinguished Journalists Awards and 2017 Freedom of Information Award.
The five journalism categories include print: 90,000+ circulation; print: less than 90,000 circulation; television broadcast; radio broadcast; and digital media. Nominees may include reporters, news anchors, behind-the-scenes writers, editors or producers. Awards recognize a body of work rather than an individual story.
The FOI award honors a non-journalist who has helped promote First Amendment issues. Previous winners have worked in the legal profession, academia, government and nonprofit organizations.
Nomination forms or emails with the relevant information must be submitted to Elizabeth Marcellino at firstname.lastname@example.com no later than October 15, 2017.
Awards will be presented at the SPJ/LA annual awards banquet on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Copy the form here: SPJ/LA Distinguished Journalist Nominee
Elizabeth Marcellino, SPJ/LA
For more information about SPJ/LA, visit www.spjla.org


text:
Published at Sunday, May 19th, 2019 - 02:09:47 AM. Resume Template. By Adolpha Huber.
But how can you guarantee that your resume will not only turnout in the mile-long pile of applicants and legal candidates in the HR department? There is basically no guaranteed answer for that query but here are some tips that will be (with a bit of luck) useful for you just in case you are still not receiving any phone calls.
It doesn't matter what type of job you are trying to get hired for, if you use the right example, you will have a resume that will help ensure you the best chance possible for getting hired for that particular job.
Fresh Posts
Tag Cloud
About ▪ Contact ▪ Terms of Service ▪ Privacy Policy ▪ Cookie Policy ▪ Copyright ▪ Sitemap
Any content, trademark's, or other material that might be found on the Beechwoodsgolf website that is not Beechwoodsgolf's property remains the copyright of its respective owner/s. In no way does Beechwoodsgolf claim ownership or responsibility for such items, and you should seek legal consent for any use of such materials from its owner.


text:
Bardel Entertainment Inc Recruiting CG Supervisor
CG Supervisor – Feature Film
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Department: Creative – 3D
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Are you an experienced Feature Film CG Supervisor in the Animation industry, looking for your next project? We can't share many details about the production just yet, but we are happy to announce that Bardel's Vancouver studio will be working on a feature film starting summer 2018, and we are currently recruiting for an experienced CG Supervisor to ensure the project has consistent quality and style.
Jim Kammerud, Head of Story on Blue Skies The Peanuts Movie and Director of The Fox & The Hound 2, is Directing and we have an incredible line-up of talented artists signing on to the project already. Ready for your next feature project? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!
What you will be doing:
Work with CG departments to establish the overall CG pipeline, workflow and directory structures for production while incorporating artistic changes when requested
Manage the CG department supervisors and individuals by setting clear objectives and monitoring process, progress and results
Proactively provide ideas and solutions in relation to morale, technology and pipeline concerns
Interpret the Director's vision while ensuring artistic quality, content and continuity of the series is retained
Coordinate screen retakes and review final shots with Directors
Analyze the success, failures and lessons learned during the production process for compilation into final reports
Assist in the recruitment process by interviewing candidates for current job openings
Mentor other team members by providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that provide for their artistic and professional growth
What you bring with you:
Experience as a CG Supervisor on a Feature Film
Minimum 5-10 years of experience working in the animation industry
Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of CG including animation and VFX
Excellent communication, problem-solving and people management skills
Motivated and flexible team leader who can inspire others
Willingness to adapt to changes in new software and technology as it applies to animation and the digital industry
Why work at Bardel?
We've got great people here, and for good reasons. Bardel offers a generous benefit package, regular social events and ongoing development opportunities for employees to advance their careers through work on prominent and exciting industry projects. You will collaborate with other influential, career-minded creative professionals from around the world, and have the opportunity to grow in your career.
What we want to see in your application:
Tell us why YOU are the person for the position and how you meet the position's criteria. Forward us your current resume and samples of your work (eg. a link to your website or reel – don't hesitate to show off a little!).
How to apply:
Please visit our website at http://bit.ly/2FzmfdF to apply.
We thank all applicants who express an interest in being part of the Bardel team. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions received, we will only be in touch with those that are a compelling match for one of our current openings.
Bardel Entertainment Inc Recruiting CG Supervisor, Bardel Entertainment Inc, Bardel Entertainment Inc hiring, Bardel Entertainment Inc VFX, Bardel Entertainment Inc Jobs, Animation Jobs, VFX Jobs, CG Jobs, 3D Jobs, Video Game Jobs, 3D Animation, CG, CGI, Jobs, Recruiting, Recruitment, Bardel Entertainment Inc Recruiting, CG Supervisor


text:
Time Flies! It is a saying my Chinese friends like to use. Our time sure has gone quickly. Today is the last full day in Shenyang. Sadly, tomorrow morning we are flying home!
BUT…today is Sunday. What to do?
Well…we ended up shopping. LOTS and LOTS of shopping!
We stopped at the bank for some money, very important because China is a CASH society more so than a card society. Especially when you're a foreigner. They don't want foreign plastic.
WE jumped in a cab and went off to Wuai market. On the way we stopped at the Catholic Church to show Ron the amazing architecture. Shenyang's large, Gothic style city cathedral stands out quite clearly from the surrounding buildings. Generally the cathedral serves as a backdrop for photos, but on Sundays the area is teeming with people and dancing in the square. The church offers at least four Masses in Chinese each Sunday beginning at 7am.
Then on to Wuai. I didn't get a lot of pics here. I was busy picking out a couple "Chinese fashions" ( no, not the hats)It's so hard not to buy these cute outfits and for this reason among others is why I only brought carry on luggage and not a suitcase. We looked at clothes, handbags, watches, Chinese decor items…and bought a few things.
Then off to San Hao Street. This is the electronics street. The guys had a couple small items on their list and I wanted to get the screen on my iPhone replaced. I thought my screen was cracked in a few places but thankfully it turns out it was just the protective screen. I got one of the really good protective screens put on last year when I was here. I didn't realize they would crack like this . So for 15rmb ($2.85) I got a new cover.
Street food was the way I dealt with my bit of hunger today. A street wrap and sweet potato. The guys opted for McDonalds.
David wanted to show Ron the tool market. Every guys dream under one roof. Whatever you can imagine. We asked the price of a HUGE vice at one stall. 800rmb. That's $150. Only a $150. You would pay that for a small one at home.
We finished up the shopping back near the hotel in the underground fashion mall at Taiyuan Jie. This place is the absolute coolest for shopping with 2 levels all underground going for miles under the city. And again the coolest unimaginable thing happened. I was walking along and heard "Anna". I turned around and there was my friend Wanda's driver, Long. Oh Long! I can't believe it's you! I am so happy to see you. I spent many days with Wanda and her driver Long shopping. We would always check with Long before purchasing items, whether or not it was a good deal. Long has terrific fashion sense.
It has been a very full, very busy wonderful week. David was here for networking meetings and so we didn't get a lot of time together but we both knew that going in to it. Tonight we had dinner together just the two of us. We took the subway to Mix C. I was there earlier in the week by myself and had been wanting to get back at night. WE had a wonderful dinner with jiaozi of course and then took a few pictures outside in the beautiful lights of the city. Ahh…Shenyang! You have my heart. I will miss you. ❤
Then it was back to the hotel and try to stuff my weekly purchases in the carryon that was already full when I came. BUT I did it!
Now…sleep! Goodnight Shenyang


text:
Ray Cannata has eaten at over 750 New Orleans restaurants, so he knows a thing or two about hanging out. Margo Moss has turned Ted's Frostop from a greasy spoon into a considerably less greasy but not quite silver spoon. When the sun goes down on The NOLA Brewing Tap Room in the Irish Channel, Ray and Margo entertain members of New Orleans restaurant community. Their guests bring along a friend, a +1. Anything can happen.
Church of Donuts July 22, 2014
Aaron Vogel makes donuts and sliders and has chocolate milk on tap at his new unique Magazine Street eatery District Donuts Sliders Brew. But what Aaron's really doing is changing the world. An ex-pastor, Aaron is deeply committed to making the world a better place. He has a business plan that spreads love, happiness, and human decency beyond his four walls to the neighborhood, cities and nations. It's not some cheesy business slogan like "changing the world one donut at a time," it's a real business plan that involves investing the profit from donuts in a social revolution. By the end of this show, if Aaron suggests moving to Ghana and opening Vogeltown, we'd probably all be there drinking the chocolate milk koolaid. In a city of colorful kitchen characters, Aaron Vogel is the most quietly powerful charismatic guy you're going to meet.
Aaron's +1 on this show is the equally dedicated Ben McLeish. Aaron and Ben met online, but not on Match.com. They found each other in the search for other New Orleans contributors committed to making social change. Ben is instrumental in the recovery of the St Roch neighborhood through his organization St Roch CDC.
The truly interesting culinary angle on this story is that Ray and Margo didn't know any of this charismatic evangelical social change stuff when they booked Aaron as a guest on the show. All they knew is that he makes donuts that are extraordinary. They're actually almost capable of changing the world themselves. Below is the donut Ray rhapsodizes about - the Vietnamese coffee donut complete with tapioca balls - and 3 companions. Our crappy photography doesn't do them justice at all.
On another note, a heads up, cheap drinks during Happy Hour at Monkey Hill.


text:
View or download copies of City of Gosnells publications
Subscribe to any or all of our regular eNewsletters, delivered straight to your email. Also includes past copies for viewing.
Read all the latest news from the City of Gosnells
Contact details for news agencies wishing to seek comment from the City of Gosnells
Disclosure of gifts received by Councillors and City staff.
The City maintains a travel register that details Councillor travel contributions, reimbursed travel expenses, and costs associated with Councillor attendance at training or development events.
The Mayor presents at each Council Meeting a list of appointments and engagements undertaken on behalf of the City.
Telephone: 08 9397 3000
Email: email@example.com
Postal address: PO Box 662, Gosnells WA 6990
2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells WA 6110
Location Map
Copyright 2018 |
Disclaimer |
Web privacy |
Accessibility |
Translation Service


text: Counterintuitively, McGonigal states "Gamers don't sit around..." and in the game world, she is right. While gamers might be physically sitting around, in their game's world they are usually running around a lot: getting quests, vanquishing enemies and leveling up. She goes on to suggest that we use this active nature of gaming to help solve big, complex world problems.


text:
'Degrassi' OGs Returning For Special 500th Episode — Find Out Who's Coming Back
The most amazing 'Degrassi' reunion is happening on July 22! Almost the entire cast is reuniting for a special episode on Netflix's 'Degrassi: Next Class.' So, who's coming back? Prepare to freak out!
No, this is not a joke. The Degrassi reunion that we've been dreaming about is happening. The Degrassi: The Next Generation cast is coming back together for an episode. The big news was revealed in a super cute Facebook video on July 15, where the OGs teased their return.
See More Pics Of 'Degrassi'
Lauren Collins (Paige), Shane Kippel (Spinner), Jake Epstein (Craig), Miriam McDonald (Emma), Adamo Ruggiero (Marco), Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (Liberty), Jamie Johnston (Peter), Raymond Ablack (Sav) and Charlotte Arnold (Holly J. Sinclair) are among the beloved cast members returning. The video features the cast on the set of their old stomping grounds. They all say it's reunion episode that's not to be missed.
It looks like Jimmy, played by Aubrey Graham a.k.a. Drake, won't be featured in the reunion episode since he's not in the announcement video. Cassie Steele (Manny), Daniel Clark (Sean), Melissa McIntyre (Ashley) and Stacey Farber (Ellie) are also not featured in the preview.
This reunion is too good to be true! These cast members haven't been onscreen together in years. They've all grown up so much! (Anyone else swooning over how hot Craig looks now? He just keeps on getting better looking!)
The hit Canadian show ran from 2001 to 2015, before heading to Netflix as Degrassi: Next Class. The epic reunion, in honor of Degrassi's 500th episode, will air July 22 on Netflix. This is going to be the best throwback ever. Stay tuned — we'll have a full rundown of what goes down in the episode!
HollywoodLifers, are you excited for the Degrassi reunion? Who are you most pumped to see? Let us know!


text:
Winter, at least in snowy regions, can bring a monochrome look to the world, making a splash of colour stand out that much more. I was hiking through an area known as Mono Mills when I came across this barn with very colourful red doors. Couldn't resist, despite the deep snow and the cold weather. Molly the Doodle, who loves the snow and to go hiking was thrilled with the little "off-trail" side trip to get a better angle.
Pictures like this remind me why I like walking with my camera, particularly in areas that are new to me. You never know what is around the next corner.


text:
Violation Type:Software Connection Hijacking
Violation Type
Software Connection Hijacking
|Violation Instance
|Avast Antivirus/V2
|Avast Antivirus
A piece of software on an end system performs a Man-in-the-Middle attack on connections, supposedly for a benign purpose. This will usually involve installing a custom root CA in the system's trust store, so as to enable the interception of TLS traffic.
This practice is hazardous. It obfuscates the true certificate issuer and prevents browser security features such as certificate pinning from working correctly. See also the ISP equivalent, NHIJACK.


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Scot,Seth and I were given the opportunity to do a contest. Although we couldn't include everyone in the prize winning aspect, we wanted a way for all members to be a part.Speaking personally I hope that members will embrace this contest.Peter
Frank,The Fog Calendar is totally separate. We just wanted to get this going first.Peter
Holy stipulations. That is like a list of requirements for a college level writing class.All that will take too much valuable time.
"Members who have received compensation for the preparation of reviews or demonstrations within the last two years may participate but may not win a prize in the Major Contest but may be eligible to win a prize in the Random Drawing.Actually I have another question in regards to this that needs clarification. I won a Festool Stein via entering a similar contest like this one on this forum which was giving a review of my MFK700 in a submitted post. Would that preclude me from winning a prize here if it was in the last two years other than the Random Prize?
Wish I wasn't so camera shy for this
Quote from: pghmyn on October 30, 2012, 08:24 PMWish I wasn't so camera shy for this You can shoot photos and document with text. You don't have to appear in the images. You don't have to be in a movie.We were trying to get as many members as possible to just show us how they use their tools in real life and take into consideration that some would be camera shy or might not have a video camera. Hey, if you look at any of my videos you will see arms or a bald head, you won't see a face. I have so much adrenaline when I talk abut Festool stuff that my mind and mouth can't sync and I stutter and say the word "and" in a subconscious time out so that I can re-sync. All I hope is that at the end of the day viewers can get something substantive out of my stuff and pass by the bald head and the stuttering. If not, then the information is out there for others to see.Relax, you will do well!Please keep the questions coming, but have fun with this! It isn't work, it is what you love to do. Just show us how you do it! And keep smiling.Peter
If Canadian wins, are we using US pricing?


text:
Fresh from winning the top forage award at the 2015 Southeastern Hay Contest, McGee is featured in a new video from Netafim USA where he discusses the role of drip irrigation in delivering an award-winning alfalfa crop and in overcoming the unique challenges of farming on the wind-swept, arid plains of Texas.
In a region heavily dependent on the dwindling water resources of the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation, the difference between success and failure often comes down to a grower's ability to maximize every available drop of water. It's a fact that led McGee to make the decision to install a Netafim subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) system over a decade ago.
"With sprinklers, we were losing a lot of water to wind and evaporation before it even had a chance to reach the plant," says McGee. "The Netafim SDI system applies every bit of water right to the root zone. Now the southwest wind can blow 40 miles per hour, and I can rest easy knowing that my alfalfa crop is getting the right amount of water and nutrients every time, regardless of what is happening above ground."
McGee credits the increased yields resulting from the precision management of water and nutrients offered by an SDI system as essential to overcoming lower market commodity prices. "With SDI we have been able to double our tonnage per acre while using the same amount of water. The consistently higher yields have been a huge factor as we are less affected by fluctuations in the commodity prices."
Even as McGee's yields have steadily increased, it is the improved quality of his alfalfa hay that he sees as the real success of his Netafim SDI system. "Winning the Supreme Forage Award in 2015 was a big deal for us, but the real reward comes every day when I drive by the dairy and see the McGee Ranch name with a 230 or 240 RFV next to the other stacks that say 180 or 200."
More on Randy McGee's story and his experience with Netafim SDI is available by visiting Netafim USA's YouTube channel or at the following link: https://youtu.be/iNGrBPJAnT4


text:
Do you love food magazines?
So how does this food magazine heaven work?
Readly is a monthly subscription of £7.99, once you set up your account on the Readly website you can download the app to your phone or tablet and you are off and running (read on to find out how you can get a month's free trial). When I set my categories Food and Drink was top of my priorities, but I also like to read photography magazines, home magazines, craft magazines and gardening magazines and I can check out what is on TV as there are TV guides too.
One of the great features about Readly is that you get FIVE separate accounts on one subscription so that, although you see the magazines in the categories you have chosen, each member your family can set up their own categories. When you open the app, you click to say who is reading and your own selection comes up. I think that makes Readly even more of a bargain.
You will see at the bottom of the Readly screen there are some little symbols:
- The 'magazine' shows all the magazines in the categories you have chosen.
- The star is for your favourites. You can mark these and when a new issue is available you get a number next to the star, as you can see in this picture.
- The little ribbon is your bookmarks (more about this in the next picture).
- The magazine with a ribbon in it is your 'recently read' magazines.
- The cloud shows that these magazines have been downloaded.
You might have noticed in the previous picture that my downloaded magazines featured a US food magazine and a German food magazine. I love to read food magazines from other countries and would always come home from holidays with two or three. We don't have access to any large newsagents or booksellers who stock these magazines and they are usually very expensive in the UK so, for me, this is a real bonus about using Readly. I have enough French and German to work out the recipes and even looking at the photographs is inspiring. So when you set up your categories think about the Country and the Language you want to set too, it's all part of food magazine heaven!
The Search function is really useful to find particular magazines and also to look for articles on a particular topic. Say you wanted to find out how to make a pavlova, you can put 'pavlova' into the search and if there are any magazines which mention pavlova, they will come up in a list below the search box, you then click on that article and the magazine downloads.
But I like to save recipes from magazines, how can I mark them?
This is where the bookmarks come into play. If you find a recipe you want to make later or an article that you want to read, you add a bookmark and a box pops up for you to name your bookmark and it saves it. When you want to access it again, you go to bookmarks and you can see all your bookmarks and open them up again! You can see that I've recently bookmarked a lot of low calorie recipes to try and shift a few pounds, and an article on creating a potted cottage garden.
In fact, if you look closely, you will see that one of the recipes I bookmarked was for Slimline Margherita Pizza (top right) I made the recipe just the other week and it was delicious.
You may have realised by now that I'm a huge fan of Readly, not only for the money that it saves me but also for the variety of magazines available. I've always been a bit of magazine fan and Readly makes it really easy. There is also the environmental aspect of online magazine reading, no more piles of old food magazines lurking under the desk. I've recommended Readly to many of my friends and colleagues and they have been delighted by their subscription too.
Doesn't that sound like food magazine heaven? You don't need to take my word for it, you can find out for yourself because I can offer you one month's free trial of Readly so you and your family can enjoy all your favourite magazines and try out the Readly experience.


text:
As an account security measure, you will need to grant access to this browser by entering the special code. You will find it in your e-mail inbox at
HoloBall Steam Gift
Available payment methods
Seller rating
Completed orders
Galaxy Shop
|Buy now
Compete for glory in a retro-future world ruled by rogue AI. Equipped with only a paddle and your own skill do you have what it takes to defeat your opponents and earn your freedom?
HoloBall plunges players into an action-sports arena inspired by one of the most iconic games of all time. Use your paddles to hit, smash and bash the HoloBall past your opponent to score. First to 5 points takes the victory and advances.
- Responsive, physics based gameplay
- Evolving AI to keep you on your toes
- A beautiful environment inspired by Blood Dragon's cover art
- Leaderboards to see how you stack up against the rest
- Local Multiplayer: Play against a friend; A second player can replace your AI opponent
- Spectator Mode: Allows for content creators to have more control over what is recorded/shared
"Please remember that we are NOT responsible for any problems that may arise from purchasing and using Steam Gifts. You are doing it at your own risk.
"Please note, that due to recent Valve Steam Gift policy update Steam Gifts for games that are covered by VAC ban program can no longer be added to Inventory. Make sure that you are logged in to the proper account before entering the link as Steam Gifts can be only added to your library or rejected.
How do I use a Steam gift given to me?
- If you do not already have Steam, download and install Steam here. Once you have Steam installed, you will be prompted to create an account or login to an existing Steam account. If you do not have an account, please create one.
- You will receive an e-mail containing a link that will open Steam allowing you to redeem your gift. After clicking the link, you will receive a notification at the top right corner in the Steam client informing that you have a new gift.
If you have any problems regarding activation, please contact us:


text:
The stars of the Kapamilya network brought the glam at the annual Star Magic Ball held last Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati. They came prepared, wearing their most glamorous outfits as they walked the red carpet.
And though we aren't as credible critics as Preview Magazine's fashion gurus, we can still say that everyone dressed to impress with their poging-pogi suits and (malamang) expensive gowns. There were a few, however, who stood out among the rest and caught our attention. So for the extra effort they gave, we give them a special award!
Hence, the FHM Awards: Star Magic Ball 2013 edition! See who our awardees are below!
Best In Cleavage: Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Magdayao's really helping our case to prove to the universe that she's FHM-ready. She showed up in this very revealing number last Saturday during the ball. How sexy was she in person? Well, as you can see, we couldn't even hold our camera steady as photographed her...
Sexy Back of the Night
Maja Salvador also showed up all ready to make a lot of jaws fall to the floor. Her black sheer dress fitted her womanly curves perfectly. But it was the cut on the back that made it a total winner.
Shining, Shimmering Gal of the Night: Jessy Mendiola
We're really not talking about the dress here, we're talking about Jessy herself! The newly minted Pinay Maria Mercedes was anything but glowing last Saturday, as seen in the photo above. Her silky-smooth mestiza skin surely stood out in this cleavage-y dress, which you could say was the black swan to Shaina's white number.
Bea Alonzo: Always Present Award
There are two things that Bea Alonzo always presents during the Star Magic Ball: (1) her beau, pareng Zanjo Marudo and; (2) a glimpse at her wonderful assets.
NEXT: Kim Chiu and all the rest


text:
śrī-śuka uvāca
ekadā dvāravatyāṁ tu
vipra-patnyāḥ kumārakaḥ
jāta-mātro bhuvaṁ spṛṣṭvā
mamāra kila bhārata
vipra-patnyāḥ kumārakaḥ
jāta-mātro bhuvaṁ spṛṣṭvā
mamāra kila bhārata
śrī-śukaḥ uvāca — Śukadeva Gosvāmī said; ekadā — once; dvāravatyām — in Dvārakā; tu — and; vipra — a brāhmaṇa's; patnyāḥ — of the wife; kumārakaḥ — the infant son; jāta — born; mātraḥ — only; bhuvam — the ground; spṛṣṭvā — touching; mamāra — died; kila — indeed; bhārata — O descendant of Bharata (Parīkṣit Mahārāja).
Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Once, in Dvārakā, a brāhmaṇa's wife gave birth to a son, but the newborn infant died as soon as he touched the ground, O Bhārata.
In this chapter Lord Viṣṇu has been glorified as the Supreme Godhead. Now Śukadeva Gosvāmī is going to identify Lord Kṛṣṇa with that same Personality of Godhead by describing another pastime of His, one which highlighted His unequaled, divine characteristics.


text:
Curry spices could play a critical role in the battle to prevent global warming by reducing the vast amounts of greenhouse gasses emitted by agricultural animals like cows and sheep. Based on laboratory research, a team at the University of Newcastle concludes that adding the spices to the animals' diet could reduce the amount of methane produced in their stomachs by up to 40%. It is believed that the spices kill off the gut bacteria that create the gas. Methane emissions from livestock (farting, basically) has been estimated to make uo 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Now don't get the wrong idea here and think that you can help by going out and having lots of curry. According to the Diets Don't Work personal trainer advice bureau you should of course only have a curry as a special treat and be sure to do lots of exercise to counteract the huge calorific input. The nation's favourite dish, chicken tikka masala, with pilau rice and a plain nan, contains on average 1,338 calories. It also has more fat in it than you should eat in a whole day. So proceed with moderation.


text:
- Health
Patient Care
I Want To...
I Want To...
Find Research Faculty
Enter the last name, specialty or keyword for your search below.
School of Medicine
I Want to...
Apply for Admission
Patient Stories
Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient Stories
With a team of internationally recognized pediatric neurosurgeons – our pediatric patients have access to the latest treatments available as well as compassionate family-centered care. View all stories.
Feature Stories
Chiari Malformation: Adelynn's Story
As a baby, Adelynn was diagnosed with a Chiari malformation that was interfering with her ability to eat, sleep and breathe. Her family made the trip from South Carolina to Johns Hopkins, where they met with experts in pulmonology, pediatric otolaryngology and pediatric neurosurgery, including pediatric neurosurgeon Eric Jackson, M.D. Learn more about Adelynn's story.
Pediatric Brain Tumor: Declan's Story
Five-year-old Declan had an MRI to monitor a growth hormone deficiency. Afterward, his parents got shocking news: The scan showed Declan had a large craniopharyngioma brain tumor. The family found themselves at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, where Declan had brain surgery the next day. Watch neurosurgeon Alan Cohen and the pediatric neurosurgical team discuss how they removed this tumor.
Brain Tumor Center Patient Stories
With thousands of neurosurgeries performed each year– our patients have access to the most highly specialized care available. See the personal stories shared by our brain tumor surgery patients. View all stories.
Featured Story
Metastatic Brain Tumor: Janis' Story
A strong woman, her surgeon and a multidisciplinary team take on a stubborn metastatic brain tumor.
Spine Center Patient Stories
While each patient's treatment experience is unique, we hope that by sharing these spine surgery stories, you will see why people come to Johns Hopkins for world-renowned, individualized care. View all stories.
Featured Stories
Chordoma: Susan's Story
Susan, a busy, active woman with no previous health problems, was shocked to be diagnosed with a rare spine tumor called a chordoma. Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Daniel Sciubba and a well-coordinated team helped her face the challenging surgery to address it.
Complex Spinal Reconstruction: Danica's Story
Nine-year-old Danica had had metal rods implanted to stabilize her spine after an accident. A fall left the rods dangerously close to her brain stem. She and her family traveled from Ohio to Johns Hopkins for surgery.
Cerebrovascular Surgery Patient Stories
Our comprehensive team of cerebrovascular specialists including neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and neurologists, is dedicated to providing the best care and outcomes to our patients with cerebrovascular disorders. View all stories.
Featured Stories
FAST Response to Stroke Symptoms and tPA Saves a Life | Althea's Story
Recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting to The Johns Hopkins Hospital quickly meant Althea got the clot-busting medication tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), which saved her life. Watch her story to learn what you can do in a similar situation and how the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Stroke Center is continually making research advances in stroke treatments.
Aneurysm: Brianna's Story
California teenager Brianna Atkins faced the reality of a life-threatening brain aneurysm with little hope for treatment options. Johns Hopkins aneurysm experts used an innovative, minimally invasive flow diversion approach that gave Brianna the chance to lead a normal life.
Aneurysm: Laurie's Story
When Laurie Jean Cannady faced surgery for a brain aneurysm, it felt like more than she could handle. But she found the options she needed and an innovative new procedure.
Epilepsy Surgery Patient Stories
Surgery for epilepsy may sound drastic, but operative procedures may offer lasting relief for seizures that can't be controlled with medications. See how experts at the Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center offer hope to patients with challenging seizures.
Feature StoryPediatric Epilepsy Surgery: Morgan's Story
Daily epileptic seizures were severely affecting Morgan's quality of life as a teenager in middle school. When her family learned she would need surgery for her epilepsy, they turned to pediatric neurosurgeon Shenandoah "Dody" Robinson at Johns Hopkins. Once the precise location in Morgan's brain where the seizures were originating was located through imaging, laser ablation surgery removed the culprit lesion, leaving her seizure-free.
Functional Neurosurgery Patient Stories
People diagnosed with movement disorders such as dystonia and Parkinson's disease, and conditions like epilepsy may benefit from surgery. Watch to see why patients seek the expertise of Johns Hopkins neurologists and neurosurgeons.
Feature StoryTrigeminal Neuralgia: Michelle's Story
Michelle's debilitating facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia prevented her from enjoying even simple pleasures. See how microvascular decompression surgery performed by Dr. Michael Lim gave Michelle her life back
Request an Appointment
Maryland Patients
Adult Neurology: 410-955-9441
Pediatric Neurology: 410-955-4259
Adult Neurosurgery: 410-955-6406
Pediatric Neurosurgery: 410-955-7337
Already a Patient?
Traveling for Care?
Whether you're crossing the country or the globe, we make it easy to access world-class care at Johns Hopkins.
Outside of Maryland (toll free)
Request an Appointment
Medical Concierge Services
International Patients
Request an Appointment
Medical Concierge Services


text:
We had a big storm last night. I went out in the snow, and I was covered with it all over me. I had to jump up to see out of the snow and find out where my children were. Marie and Zachary were laughing at me. Daddy David came out and with his big shovel cleared a path all the way down to the corner of the garden so that I could go potty.
Daddy David cleared some more snow away near the front door so that I could play with the children. Marie picked me up and walked through the snow, showing me very gently how deep it was on her, too. Daddy David shoveled more lawn area so that we could play together. Then he got out the snowblower and blew the driveway clean. It was fun to watch but we stayed far away from the blowing snow, because it came so fast it would hurt us if it hit us in the face.
Zachary began rolling balls to make a big snow fort. That cleared off a lot more space for me to play, so Marie put me down and joined Zachary. They made a big snow fort to hide behind, and then they made a big snowman. That snowman was a good target for snowballs, because they know not to throw snowballs at people. After throwing all their snowballs, they got tired, and I was very cold, so we all went into the house and warmed up. Zach and Marie had hot chocolate. Mommy Diana rubbed me down with a warm towel, wrapped me in a blanket, and cuddled me up to Great Auntie Sweetie on our big dog bed so that I could get warm from her. I went to sleep right away.
Daddy David listened to the news on TV, and said "We better be prepared, because there is an ice storm headed our way." Zachary helped him bring in wood for the wood stove so that we could be warm if the power went out. Mommy Diana cooked lots of food and put it in the refrigerator to be heated on the wood stove when needed. Daddy David and Zachary went out and bought other supplies, bringing them in with lots of stamping of snow off their boots. Zachary said, "It's started already!"
When we woke up in the morning, it was very pretty outside with all shiny trees bending way over, covered with ice. Mommy Diana put gravel on the ice on the pathway down to my potty place in the garden so that I wouldn't fall over and get hurt. Daddy David put gravel on the pathway to the driveway and all over the driveway. He also shoveled out the mailbox so that the mail carrier could deliver our mail.
Then I realized there weren't any lights on in the house! We didn't have any power! Marie got out the folding table, and put out a big puzzle for everyone to work on near the wood stove so that everyone would be warm. Zachary moved our big dog bed over next to the wood stove so that all of us doggies would stay warm, too.
I cuddled up to Great Auntie Sweetie and Auntie Honey and went to sleep. Auntie Spinner cuddled with Zachary on the floor while he played with cars. When I woke up again, the lights were on and all was fine.
When the sun went down, Marie looked outside and said, "The sky is purple!" Daddy David said, "That is caused by the ice and the orange colored sunset. I don't really understand what it is, but it happens every once in a rare while. You are very lucky to see this." Marie ran and got her camera and took a picture because this was so unusual and so pretty.
It was several days before all of the ice went away, and it was safe for all of us to go outside and play. We never saw a purple sky again, but I won't forget it.
We don't know the name for a purple sky following an ice storm. Do you? If you do, please write me at my polar bear friend, and publisher:
Polar Bear & Company
PO: Box 311
Solon, Maine, 04979


text:
Chevy, as per speculations, is currently busy with its all-new vehicle – 2018 Chevy Suburban, which is likely to see daylight soon. In the auto market, leaving aside its successful segment of pickups, the automaker has gained quite a bit of popularity in the SUV sector as well. Expect GM to continue this trend in success.
As usual, expect 2018 Chevrolet Suburban to sport a third row sitting with improved power specs and some added technical specs. With Ford giving every other car in this segment a run for their money, GM may chip in this time with its improved Suburban. Rumors are hot on air and here are a few listed speculations.
2018 Chevy Suburban Price and release date
First thing first! The price of a car! Expect the price of different trims of 2018 Chevy Suburban to be somewhere between $49,710 and $67,135. However, a buyer will have to pay a little extra money if he or she wants to paint his Chevy Suburban 2018 with premium colors. Blackcurrant metallic and siren red tincoat will additionally cost $395 and $495 respectively.
Regarding the release date, no clear indication from this car manufacturer is still available. Since 2016, there was a rumor that the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban will land in the showrooms from the first quarter of 2017. No glimpse of the final product is still available. However, seeing the recent road tests, it can be estimated that the car is likely to roll out soon. Car enthusiasts have expressed that this car will be available in the market from the last or the first quarter of 2018.
Safety Features
Chevy tops the list on the grounds of safety installations. This automaker has produced such cars that have withstood most of the safety test all over the world. Thus, with the upcoming 2018 Chevy Suburban, expect the car maker to provide same world-class safety features. Some of the explicit safety facility that GM may provide standard are:
- EBS along with automatic features should come standard.
- Also, expect the regulars like cruise control and forward collision warning system.
- GM may provide Blind Spot Monitoring System as an optional package in the lower trims and standard in the higher.
- The 2018 Chevy Suburban will come with standard Park Assist on all its trims.
- Chevrolet StabiliTrak with automatic traction control will also be available.
These are some remarkable upgrades that are going to take place in the upcoming Chevy Suburban compared to its previous generations.
Engine Specification and Performance
Though 2018 Chevy Suburban will be a full-fledged SUV, the automaker is going to provide only a single engine option to its customers. Thus it has to be sturdy enough as well as fuel efficient enough that can woo the customer base of Chevy. Expect the engine to be a 5.3-litre V8 mill that will offer 355 HP coupled with 383 lb-ft of torque. It will come along with either a 6 speed or a 10-speed automatic transmission box. Speculations suggest that this new transmission box from GM will be lighter and faster compared to its previous generation. This engine is quiet fuel efficient too. It can provide 23 mpg in highways and 19 mpg in city condition.
There is also a rumor that the new Chevy Suburban 2018 is going to have a new engine. This will be a 3.6-litre V6 power mill. This can produce 400 HP along with 400 lb-ft of torque. In terms of fuel economy, this engine can touch 25 mpg mark in highways and 21 mpg mark in city condition. So, what will be the ultimate engine under the hood of 2018 Chevy Suburban, except time no one can say.
2018 Chevy Suburban Interior and Exterior Upgrade
In terms of trims, upcoming Chevy Suburban will have three different variants, which are LS, LT, and the Premier. Accordingly, wheel size will vary from 18 inches in the base model to almost 20-inches in the higher. Expect infotainment to receive upgrades as well with an 8-inch LCD screen. Heated and ventilated seats should come as an option.
Expect 2018 Chevy Suburban to leave a mark. With Expedition still holding on to market shares, it is up to the Suburban to win and Ford to lose. GM sure looks to break expectations and will look to soar ahead.


text:
When reviewing your business, at the beginning of the new financial year, the key is to focus on the 'big picture' rather than get bogged down in too much detail. Here is a five point checklist to follow:
Set your goals for the year. Be specific (but brief) so you can work towards them. What will be your strategic plan to work towards those goals and who will be responsible for implementing them?
Set up a budget to keep your financial outcomes accountable. Consider 'backward engineering' your budget where you decide on the profit you would like for the year first. Deduct this profit from your anticipated sales to determine the amounts of funds you have available for expenses. Then be disciplined to keep within this expense constraint.
Work out how your cash will flow throughout the year. Is an overdraft required at any time during the year, when the cash is tight? If so, it's best to sort it out before it's needed.
Are there costs that need tightening i.e. pick your five largest costs and see if they can be reduced. If you don't control costs at the beginning of the year, it is harder to adjust as the year goes on to ensure you achieve your budget targets.
Review your pricing. If appropriate, let your customers know in writing that they should expect an increase before they receive their next invoice and outline the reason why. Remind them what additional services you can offer them.
Thank you for visiting ReplayBusiness.com and keep an eye out for a new article.
Did you like this article?
Subscribe to ReplayBusiness to receive all new postings straight to your inbox!
Tell us what you think!
We truly encourage your participation!
Contact us: http://www.replaybusiness.com/p/contact.html
This is how we all learn, share and acquire knowledge!
Follow us and retweet to your followers:https://twitter.com/ReplayBusiness


text:
The Interim REDD+ Partnership started badly in March 2010, when it held a closed door meeting in Paris. Two months later, in Oslo, where the Partnership was officially formed, the Partnership appeared to be taking at least some notice of the views of civil society and indigenous peoples. But the members of the Partnership appear to be suffering from collective amnesia.
Interim REDD+ Partnership
There is one post tagged Interim REDD+ Partnership.


text:
Monday, October 11, 2010
Almost 33, going on 65
Apparently feeling like an old lady is qualification enough for membership. I blame the boys for my new gray hairs.
Case in point: the "incident" at school today.
When I picked the boys up from school this afternoon, the first thing I noticed was that Cooper was wearing different clothes than what I put on him that morning. Then the teacher tells me there had been an incident. Oh boy.
I prefer that the incidents only happen at home.
So apparently, Charlie dropped his pants in the middle of the playground today in front of about 40 kids and all the teachers and peed. He proudly informed the onlookers that mommy says that is OK to pee outside.
Oh my. My 'Worst Parent of the Year' Award will be the next thing I find in my mailbox.
And here's the thing. I am guilty. We've got a big yard. I've got a big belly and I'm tired (and don't forget, old), and so when the boys have been playing outside lately and someone has to pee, I've given the thumbs up for them to pee outside (preferably behind a bush). Otherwise, I end up having to race one kid all the way back inside to the potty - within the 5 second window before they'll need new clothes - while leaving the other two to their own devices in the yard. And at 27 weeks pregnant with a kiddo who is growing 2 weeks larger than average, I don't move all that quickly, and this is just easy. (And honestly, I've been quite impressed with the convenience the whole standing up to pee thing in the emergency-I-gotta-pee-right-now situations, particularly those involving port-a-potties. We girls really miss out).
So anyway, the teachers told me they had to follow "procedure" (involving bleach) after the incident (futher fueling my guilt), and while said procedure was taking place, Cooper apparently realized he was not gonna be able to drop trou outside like his brother, and proceeded to pee in his pants (hence, the new outfit).
<< Sigh >>
And this on the heels of an incident at home, wherein during naptime (during which no one actually naps any more), someone pooped in the potty, and emptied in the toy box. (I say "someone" because both Charlie and Zach proudly claimed to have done the deed.)
So somehow, I potty trained the boys, but forgot to teach them fundamentals, such as inappropriate places to relieve themselves. I'll do better with Baby #4. I swear.
And now, dear friends, it is now nearly 9pm, and it is time for this old lady to go to bed. Sweet dreams...
2 comments:
- Megan (Best of Fates) said...
I get an AARP card in the mail roughly once a month - I have no idea how they get those names but they clearly need to do a better job vetting them!
And those potty stories are hilarious - just think of the great conversation topics you'll have when they start bringing home dates!
- October 13, 2010 at 11:42 AM
- Tami of the Twin Factory said...
Aren't mulitples FUN?! My #2 got the flu last week and threw up several times when I was on my way home from work. When I got home, I saw hubby had "geniously" set her up with towels over her and had given her a bucket as she sat on one couch, with the rest of the family huddled on the other couch. Really? a BUCKET? She's only 4. Whatever. I go to hug the poor child and realize she's SOAKED underneath. She peed herself each time she puked and daddy didn't catch on to it. So I got her changed, new panties, new pants. Well, #1 noticed 3 hours later that sissy got to change her clothes and announced to the world that she was going to change her panties and pants too. I told her no... it was 7:30 and in a half hour, she was going to get into her PJs anyway. Three minutes later I see her standing in the dining room, making "that" face. You know that face... I think I caught her mid-tinkle and my reaction to what she was deliberately doing was enough to make her realize that her choice was not necessarily the best one to make. I made her walk around naked from the waist down for the next hour (with my handprint showcased on her bare ass for a few of those embarassing minutes), denying her the opportunity reach her goal of putting on new clothes. What else was I able to do?! UGH!
- October 19, 2010 at 1:39 AM


text:
5 Facts About Me/
Little by little, I am beginning to share a little more about myself. I feel it in my heart to share the good things, the not so good things and everything in between. I ran across a board on Pinterest which had hundreds and hundreds of pins on blog topics, blog titles, themes and even how to structure a blog post. One pin which stood out to me was sharing not only your journey, but what makes you, you...
Besides being a little quirky, funny (so they tell me), I am sensitive at heart, love to laugh and have fun. Ok there you have it - my 5 facts! Just kidding -- see, I made you laugh; its ok, let it out.
5 Facts About Me
I love to smile. It makes me feel good to pass a little sunshine on to someone else.
I started my blog when I was 41 and published my first book, A Life With A View at 43.
I LOVE to eat and going out to restaurants. I can recommend a good place to eat at the drop of a hat!
My favorite ice cream is Mint Chocolate Chip - also known as "tooth paste" to some people. (HaHa!) I do love it and pretty much anything goes if I have my ice cream.
I am an avid movie goer. In 2016, I went to the movies close to 25 times and I have the movie stubs in my phone! Gotta love technology!


text:
A few words with… Andy Baker
A few words with Andy Baker – Longcroft School & Sixth-Form College, East Riding 'People at an elite level need information that goes above and beyond, and that's what you bring.' I truly appreciate that feedback! Thanks, Andy! At the start of July, I caught up with the Deputy Head of Longcroft School & Sixth-Form College in Yorkshire, a school I visited in December 2016 supporting their high-achieving sixth-formers ahead of their A-Level exams that year. The immediate response from that half-day session still puts a smile on my face. Every student scored the session at least a 9 out … Continue reading A few words with… Andy Baker


text:
WISD hires new superintendent
WILLIS -Willis Independent School District has a new superintendent after nearly five months of searching.
The WISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Bret Jimerson, currently the deputy superintendent of educational operations for the Grand Prairie ISD, as superintendent.
"We're just ecstatic," WISD board president Rebecca Broussard said. "We are so happy as a board. We are happy to see the fruits of our labor. Lots of long hours went into this, but it was worth it.
"We've got a good man in place."
Jimerson will start at WISD Feb. 14.
"The school community is like family," Jimerson said. "My wife and I can't wait to become a member of this community. … It's going to be a good situation."
Jimerson's contract runs Feb. 14 through June 30, 2014. He will receive an annual salary of $165,000 with a monthly $100 cell phone allowance, a monthly $750 automobile allowance and $7,000 in a one-time moving expense.
Jimerson will receive the same insurance benefits as other district employees, according to the contract. The district will provide dental and vision coverage for the superintendent and his family. The district shall pay a premium of $4,000 annually for disability insurance coverage, according to the contract.
The contract also states the superintendent must reside within the district.
Jimerson, who was named the WISD's lone finalist for superintendent Dec. 13, previously served as executive director of human resources and technology/general counsel in the White Settlement ISD from 2005-07, and from 2002-05 he was an attorney with Henslee, Fowler, Hepworth and Schwartz.
He earned a bachelor of science in environmental management from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1997, a law degree from Regent University in 2002, a master of business administration degree in business from Texas Christian University in 2008 and a doctorate of education in educational leadership from Texas Christian University in 2008. He also has educational certificates for superintendent, principal and teacher.
Jimerson and his wife Paige have three young daughters.
The WISD superintendent position opening was posted online Sept. 22 with a Nov. 19 application deadline.
Trustees received applications from 34 candidates and interviewed six candidates in closed-session meetings in early December.
On Aug. 16, WISD trustees approved a voluntary exit agreement with former Superintendent Brian Zemlicka following an academically unacceptable rating for the district and high school based on the 2009 completion rate. The district appealed the ratings with the Texas Education Agency, which upgraded WISD and Willis High School to academically acceptable status for 2010.


text:
Hi. Its me. Remember? We go back you and I. Way, way back. I know, I know- its been quite a while- but like the best kind of old friends, I hope we can pick up our conversation again, just like we never even stopped talking. (I promise to fill in some of the blanks soon.)
A new look! A new space! Baby got a face-lift! (She was sagging in some really unmentionable places, let me tell you....)
I couldn't decide when to start writing again once I finished working on the new site... Christmas- as a present to myself? Nope. New Years? Nope. (So much for that resolution.) Chinese New Year? Nope. (I came really close though!) Ah, I have it! The auspicious day of February 5th! Just jump in, feet first. Start typing. Start talking. And here we are again, you and me. Hi. I have a pot of coffee- would you like some? I've missed you ever so much. That much certainly needs to be said today.
Okay, the real reason I chose today- I was asked to participate in a photo-shoot back in December, and it was just featured on Burnett's Boards. (I know, wheeeeeeeee!) Please, go over and take a look- but I saved some of my favorite pictures just for you.
Its so, so good to see you.
Thank you to all of the amazingly talented vendors that made this happen!
Organized by: Ari Krzyek of Heartily Wed, Beautiful bridal gown: Dame Couture, Furniture & Rentals: Shadow Box Dreams, Chalkboard Art: Coach House Craft, Paper flowers & Decor: Lil Epic Event Design, Invitation Suite: Chykalophia, Cake: Elysia Root Cakes, Make-up: Leesi B Hair: Cristina Hotca Venue: The Keith House BEAUTIFULLY photographed by: Caili Helsper Photography & Tuan H. Bui Models: the beautiful Evelyn Smesh & her sweet man William O'Connor, Flowers...well, they are from me.


text:
At ARHS we are providing a new college support opportunity for senior students. Additional Senior College Application and Scholarship help is now available at ARHS after school every Tuesday between now and mid-February in Room 141. A Guidance Counselor and the Writing Center Coordinator, Amanda Lewis, will be on hand to assist.
Students are encouraged to come benefit from this support throughout the various stages of their application process. This is a drop-in program so no advanced scheduling is required.
Amanda Lewis is also available to support students with their application and scholarship essays at other times as well, by appointment.
Please click on the following link to make an appointment with Amanda.


text:
Farrier Cottage – Falmouth Cornwall – Sleeps 2
Farrier Cottage is one of 3 stylish courtyard cottages situated in the grounds Penmorvah Manor, 2.5 miles from Falmouth in Cornwall. Converted stables that have been finished to high standard. 2 dogs welcome. Price Range – £353.00 – £778.00 per week. The location is ideal for exploring all that Cornwall has to offer, the village pub


text:
Should Politicians Be Able to Gerrymander Their Way to Success?
9th grade students Nadia and Tali reflect on a recent project that combined Humanities with Math, Science, and Technology.
Throughout American history, we have seen minority groups fight for their right to vote. Voting has long been considered a symbol of American freedom, and it is a right that our nation has always valued. However, what happens when someone's vote no longer has an impact? If some voters have more power than others, does this violate the Constitution?
This April, Division Three explored the ways in which gerrymandering affects state representative elections, and considered ways that gerrymandering can be measured and prevented. Using statistics, geometry, and social science, the class learned about how gerrymandering impacts voters, and how we might determine whether or not a district is unfairly gerrymandered. This unit culminated in a simulation of the oral argument of Gill v. Whitford, a case about gerrymandering in the state of Wisconsin, which is currently being decided by the Supreme Court. The Court is expected to release its decision in June.
Gerrymandering is a strategy that is used by politicians when redrawing the district lines to create less competition within a district. By creating districts of their choice, politicians can essentially choose their voters and ensure victory. Michael Mitchell, a law student at Harvard Law School, states that gerrymandering "prevents voters from voting out people they don't like and voting in people they do," a fundamental aspect of our democracy. Some gerrymandering, however, may be unavoidable. Mitchell will be doing an internship at Protect Democracy, an organization which prevents changes in elections which put a group at a disadvantage.
Gerrymandering works by squeezing voters of the opposing party into a district, a practice known as "packing," or distributing their votes across many districts, which is called "cracking." By doing so, politicians can weaken the strength of the opposing side, rendering those votes useless. Sometimes, one party can receive less than the majority of the vote, yet receive the majority of seats. In these cases, many voters believe that their right to vote has been stripped away by gerrymandering. Gerrymandering can be seen as a violation of the Constitution's First and Fourteenth Amendments.
Lily Hu is a Harvard graduate student in applied mathematics at Harvard University. She uses math to figure out if a district has been gerrymandered, and explores ways that math can help create fair district lines. Hu describes three ways one can detect if a district has been gerrymandered. These three ways are: the ratio of perimeter to area, minimum convex, and district curvature. These metrics can help us determine how compact a district is: for example, if a district has many curves, this may mean that it has been gerrymandered.
It is worth noting, Hu points out, that gerrymandering is not the only practice that takes away voters' rights. Current voter ID laws and mass incarceration restricts minorities, specifically African-Americans, from voting. For example, 59 percent of people who are in jail are either Hispanic or black. Americans in prison are not allowed to vote, meaning that a lot of African-Americans and Hispanics are not allowed to participate in the voting process.
In Gill v. Whitford, Whitford and other Wisconsin voters accused Gill and other Republican map-drawers of unconstitutionally gerrymandering Wisconsin. In 2012, Republicans won a disproportionate amount of assembly seats in comparison to their statewide vote. Republicans had 48.6% of the statewide vote, but received 60 out of the 99 alloted seats in the state assembly. Furthermore, in 2014, they received 52% of the statewide vote and received 63 assembly seats. Wisconsin Democrats claimed that this huge win was due to gerrymandering. In Gill v. Whitford, the plaintiffs argue that what Wisconsin Republicans have done is unconstitutional, and violates their freedom of association and their right to vote. When the case was heard before the district court, the panel decided that the map discriminated against Democratic voters. The defendants appealed and the case went to the Supreme Court (Mangat and Wagner).
The defendants in this case argue that gerrymandering is nonjusticiable. They claim that there is no objective way to measure if a district has been gerrymandered. The defendants also cite the Supreme Court's precedent, as the Court has rejected partisan gerrymandering claims for the past three decades. The plaintiffs' case relies on a three-prong test to prove the existence of partisan gerrymandering: discriminatory intent, discriminatory effect, and lack of justification. Two of these have also been rejected in previous gerrymandering cases. Gill refers to the metrics that the plaintiffs have provided as "social science hodgepodge." There have been a variety of statistical tests to try to make prosecuting against gerrymandering justiciable. One of these is the efficiency gap, which measures the difference in wasted votes between two parties in an election. Gill claims that the efficiency gap test does not work, as it is biased in favor of Democrats, since Democrats tend to live in cities, meaning that they live closer together and are thus naturally "gerrymandered." Gill also claims that Wisconsin follows traditional redistricting laws. This means that partisan gerrymandering is legal (Mangat and Wagner). The defendants also argue that the tests such as the efficiency gap operate under a dangerous assumption: that voters never deviate from their party, and will always vote for their party (Mangat and Wagner).
In contrast, voters in Wisconsin claim that Republican map-drawers have taken away their rights. In particular, the map in question, also called Act 43, violates the First Amendment, which gives the citizens freedom of association. Whitford claims that this right is stripped away from the voters; because they favor the Democratic party, they have been placed in a certain district in which their votes have no value. This is called vote dilution. Voters claim that their freedom of association has been violated, because the gerrymandered districts has severely devalued their votes (Mangat and Wagner). This also ties in with the Fourteenth Amendment, which grants all citizens the equal protection of the laws.
Gerrymandering is not a recent issue; the United States has been struggling to figure out how to deal with gerrymandering in a responsible way for over two centuries.
The first politician who was accused of gerrymandering was Elbridge Gerry in 1812. The term gerrymandering comes from Gerry, a political cartoon showed how the gerrymandered district resembled a salamander. The portmanteau "gerrymander" resulted, In 1842, the Apportionment Act was passed, stating that congressional districts shall be compact and contiguous. This prevented districts from having holes in them, or having a lot of curves. Additionally, prior to 1842, congressional representative elections were at large. This means that a voter would vote for a party, and a state was ultimately represented by all-Republican or all-Democratic representatives. This meant that voters could look at candidates instead of always voting for their party. It also creates more competition and diversity of thought throughout a state. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 encouraged politicians to create majority minority districts, which is also known as affirmative gerrymandering. This was because previously, some conservative states gerrymandered so that minorities would not get a Democratic representative. They would do this by diluting minorities into districts which were conservative, creating a landslide victory. The Voting Rights Act served as a check for states that discriminated against minority voters (Barasch).
For the past several decades, the Supreme Court has decided that partisan gerrymandering is a political, and not a legal, issue. However, if the Court upholds the district court's decision, it will mean the system could potentially change. On one hand, it may mean that politicians who draw districts will no longer be able to get away with gerrymandering. On the other hand, this decision may also grant federal courts an incredible amount of power. In future gerrymandering cases, the courts may have to decide what districts are "too gerrymandered" or "not gerrymandered enough," which may determine the political outcomes of elections. Mitchell believes that there is a lot at stake in Gill v Whitford; if the court rules in favor of Whitford, he believes it could have serious implications for what the Supreme Court is or is not allowed to do. He believes that the court should rule in favor of the plaintiff, because this affirms that our votes matter in our democracy. Since the case violates the First Amendment, it is the court's job to decide on our standard for gerrymandering.
During Division Three's oral argument, the atmosphere in the "courtroom" was very tense. The justices, composed of both students and adults, sat in a row, facing the appellees and appellants. When it was each side's turn to talk, the student-lawyer would go to the middle of the room and stand by a podium. After delivering their speech, the justices asked questions. During the argument, the students fidgeted in their seats, and the tone of their voices were sometimes sharp. The justices asked clarifying and probing questions that put the student-lawyers on the spot. The appellants and appellees were forced to defend their arguments to surprising questions that, at times, caught them off guard. In the end, the justices voted 5-4 to affirm the district court's opinion.
After finishing the mock trial, we observed that the outcome was similar to the outcome of the district court: A 5 to 4 decision. The debate brought up many unresolved questions for the justices. One stood out: Is it the court's job or the legislature's job to create a standard for gerrymandering? During the simulation, some justices argued that "I'll know it when I see it" was a good enough standard. They believed that Act 43 was definitely gerrymandered, so a standard wasn't needed. Other justices argued that a standard was necessary before gerrymandering was justiciable. Some argued that it was the legislature's job to create a standard. Others countered this, saying that the legislators had been gerrymandered into office, so it should be the job of the justices. The justices never came to a unanimous conclusion, thus proving that these decisions are more complicated than we first believed.
Works Cited
Barasch, Emily. "The Twisted History of Gerrymandering in American Politics." The Atlantic. 9/19/2012. Web. 3/25/2018.
Bazelon, Emily,"The New Front in Gerrymandering Wars: Democracy vs Math" Aug. 29. 2018.
Mangat, Leonardo and Wagner, D.E. "Beverly R. Gill, et al. v. William Whitford, et al." Cornell Law School. N.d. Web. 3/27/2018.


text:
- Contact
- Rafal Kustra
- Location
- HSB Auditorium
- Series/Type
- Biostatistics Seminar
- Dates
- October 25, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
One of the most respected data scientists today, Professor Robert Tibshirani from Stanford, will give a talk addressing some issues in working with big data in public health. This will be followed by discussion led by a panel of distinguished researchers who work with big data in various areas of medicine and public health.
- Dr. Howard Hu, Dean and Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
- Dr. Wendy Lou, Division Head, Biostatistics, DLSPH
- Dr. John R. McLaughlin, Chief Science Officer & Senior Scientist, Public Health Ontario
- Dr. Geoffrey M. Anderson, Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
- Dr. Donald Redelmeier, Senior Scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & ICES
- Dr. Daniele Mercio, Director of Molecular Diagnostics, Deep Genomics Inc.
- Dr. Rafal Kustra, Associate Professor, Division of Biostatistics, DLSPH
Light refreshments will be served. The event is partially sponsored by Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Southern Ontario Chapter of the American Statistical Association (SORA), and The Applied Biostatistics Association (TABA).
Click here for event poster.
- Registration: Developments and Challenges in Biomedical Data Science


text:
The Time Management Skills
A career is well begun with an engineering degree. It is a degree that develops various skills and also enhances one's thinking capabilities. But time management is an important factor to be maintained while pursuing or to complete the degree in a graceful way. " Time management is Life Management" – Robin Sharma It is recorded that engineering students are likely to face more stress and frustration which gradually results in bad health issues and further complications. Engineering students face stress during submissions, exam or last minute project work due to the improper time management methods. Also some of the engineering students tend to go for some kind of part time job or workshops. To maintain a right balance between all these tasks is very essential. Time management enables one to follow the schedule in a proper way in order to complete it well on time. It also frees stress and makes one's mind positive and healthy. One can arrange the tasks according to its priorities and be on track before submissions or exam period. Proper time management not only makes room for academics but also extracurricular activities . " All time management begins with planning". – Tom Greening. A few Time Management tips : •Make a check list A check list of all the things to do is a must for improving one's time management. It is only then a clear picture of all the tasks to be done will bring an idea of how much time each task will take. •Organize a schedule Organizing a schedule such as pinning up a time table or a reminder in cell phones will enable one to keep a track of all the priority tasks to be done and also will keep one alert or updated. •Keep yourself away from any kind of distraction To chose the right place to study is very essential. A research should be made about all the places that can reward utmost peace, comfort and concentration. •Prioritize the important tasks in the schedule " The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule but to schedule your priorities" – Stephen Covey •Take a break Break is very necessary between study hours. Going for a small walk or breathing in fresh air eases one's stress. •Exercise Exercising not only rewards healthy body but also healthy mind. Time management defines life. A proper schedule with all priorities will enable one to excel in all sectors of life and will also enhance one's career and opportunities. A college is responsible in molding an individual's career. Students are giving proper guidance in the top and best engineering college sand it is the best ever privilege that one can ever get.


text:
Social Event: Purchase for Life
Purchase for life is one of our social programs which aim to help and assist society to improve their life. We open the donation box by selling our t-shirt to IE students and donate the 40% of the profit to society. Our public relation team had been working hard to promote and publish this project to students, and as the result, they successfully got a great sales which was more than boards' expectation.The donation will be given to the society via HIMTRI social event.
Academic Orientation: Welcome to IE presentation
The Academic Orientation was held on September 12, 2014 at M2CD room, Syahdan Campus. The event became the first time for freshmen to get information and insight about IISE. A 1 shift class was filled with games, introduction to IISE presentation by president, and supporting videos that explained the IE work places. This became the place for IISE to introduce the organization culture as well as the vision and mission to students. We promoted the open recruitment for our staff as well and as the result, there were about 20 students which were interested to join the organization.
LET'S GO GREEN: Planting Trees for Life
Planting Trees For Life is an activity organized by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers BINUS Student Chapter #716 (IISE BINUS SC #716) where students can participate in tree-planting activities to help reduce the impact of global warming, a problem highly relevant but widely ignored in Indonesia. Various kinds of seedlings planted in this event were seeds of Cendana, Matoa and Meranti which are very beneficial to the environment. The planting process started with burying the seedlings, giving them a good amount of fertilizer. The trees will later be regularly maintained by the local rangers. By planting trees in a great number, we hope to reduce the effects of heavy rain such as flooding and provide cleaner air in a heavily polluted city.


text:
A Year in Review: 11 Inspiring Moments from 2016Dec 22, 2016
Since 2001, the Clinton Foundation has worked to improve lives around the world and build upon President Clinton's legacy of public service.
Jump to navigation
In 2016, UTEC committed to scaling their program by launching a new commercial kitchen and growing their mattress recycling enterprise to provide an employment slot to every young adult aged 17- 25 who returns from corrections. UTEC works with state prisons and county jails, making weekly visits to the incarcerated youth to support transitional planning and bringing them directly to UTEC for intake and employment upon release. UTECs proven employment model offers paid work experience and workforce development through in-house social enterprises: Mattress Recycling, Food Services, and Woodworking. In partnership with Whole Foods and others, UTEC will open a second commercial kitchen focused on food manufacturing. UTEC will also expand mattress recycling services to additional businesses and municipalities in partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through this commitment, UTEC plans to train a total of 210 youth and hire 150 of them to work in UTECs social enterprises.
Since 2001, the Clinton Foundation has worked to improve lives around the world and build upon President Clinton's legacy of public service.
Here are the latest updates of some of the Foundation's programs at work:


text:
a birthday story - 3 years in the making
It's been a year… it feels like so long ago and still only yesterday.
Some of you may know this story and others do not so just a little backstory to how the twins came to be.
Flash back to September 9, 2007. Our son was born. Our hearts were full. We had one of each, the perfect little family. And that is how we stayed for quite some time. Our lives got hectic with raising 2 young kids, opening a business and then saving for and building our home. But as time went on I found myself not feeling quite whole. Something was missing and as I reflected on what that something was, I realized that we weren't meant to be done having kids, our hearts had more room.
With our oldest 2, getting pregnant was EASY. Reagan was an oops (the best oops of my life!) and when we decided we were ready for #2 we were pregnant with Grant in a month. So when we made the decision to grow our family, it never even crossed my mind that there may be a struggle. But struggle we did!
I knew when it didn't happen for us within a few months that something was up. Call it women's intuition! I saw my regular OB and discussed what could be the cause. After talking, it was determined that I may have some endometriosis. But the only way to diagnose and treat it was through surgery. So in December of 2014 I underwent a laparoscopy. It was found that I did have some endometriosis and my doctor was confident that this small fix was what we needed. A few more months passed and still not pregnant. So back to the doctor I go, this time to discuss fertility options. Like most women experiencing infertility, the first drug you're given is Clomid. It's fairly easy. You start on a low dose for the first 2 months, bump it up for the next 2 months and yet again for another 2 months. Throughout that time, there are bi-monthly doctor visits and monthly blood draws to check your progesterone levels (not to mention all the basal temp monitoring & peeing on sticks… constantly checking for ovulation). After 6 months, my doctor decided to keep up the Clomid for 2 additional cycles at the maximum dose. Still nothing.
After the 8 months of Clomid, I was referred to Kettering Reproductive Medicine. We met with Dr. Mark Bidwell in January of 2016. We talked about what we've learnt so far and what treatments we already underwent. Dr. Bidwell wanted to start with a few months on another fertility drug. One that also has benefits for people with endometriosis. I was a little reluctant. I was ready to go big or go home. But Brad wanted to give it a try, so we waited a cycle and returned for an ultrasound of my ovaries prior to starting the new treatment. They found a cyst. I was devastated. It wasn't the end, I just had to wait to start any new treatment until it went away. But when you have been waiting this long already, waiting another month (maybe two) seemed cruel. I remember leaving the appointment in tears, getting in the car for the long ride home and telling Brad that I can't do this anymore. We needed to decide to go all in (IVF) or I was done. I couldn't handle the emotional roller coaster every month, every cycle brought.
A few weeks passed and we return to KPM to talk IVF. A conversation only a few years ago I NEVER imagined I would have. I left that meeting feeling lighter, feeling hopeful. Sure, there was still a lot of obstacles to overcome, a slew of tests both for both of us and not to mention the monetary commitment, but I felt that this was the answer (here comes that women's intuition again!).
We started our IVF cycle in April of 2016. Anyone that has undergone IVF knows it takes both a physical and emotional toll. Looking back, I'm not sure which was harder! We quickly learned how to measure and administer shots. Following the schedule to a T. Every 3 days, going back down to Kettering to watch the follicles grow. Doctors adjusting the medications to ensure the eggs would be ripe and ready come retrieval day. We had an incredibly successful cycle. If I'm remembering the numbers correctly we had a total of 20 eggs, 17 of which were mature enough for fertilization. For the next 3-5 days you get daily updates on the status of the embryos and everyday we received great, positive news. Day 5 rolls around and it's time for implant!
We discussed with the doctors about how many embryos to transfer. They felt confident with the way everything was looking that we would be successful even just transferring one. But I wanted every odd stacked in my favor, and the percentage of implant was higher when you transfer 2, so that was the route we decided on. Transfer was done and now all we could do was wait… more waiting.
With time gone by now, I can't remember exactly how long you wait before the blood test to determine if you were pregnant, but I do remember it taking seemingly forever! So the big day rolls around and I go for the blood draw early in the morning to ensure I get the results back the same day. The rest of the day I was so anxious, watching the clock, willing my phone to ring. So 4:00 rolls around and I know the office is closing at 4:30 and still no call. I couldn't take it anymore so I called them to see if they had the results. The answer is obviously anti-climatic as we all know how the story ends. But it was a moment of pure joy and release to hear all of our efforts were paying off.
Monroe and Hayes… you have blessed us more than you know. We longed for you, prayed for you, sacrificed for you and the two of you were SO worth it. I would do the whole thing over if I got you two again. We love you beyond words baby girls… Happy Birthday!
And to all of you couples out there experiencing infertility. My heart goes out to you. It's not easy. Most of the time there isn't a quick fix or even a clear answer as to why. I've stood in your shoes, I've felt your pain. And I will continue to pray for your miracle.


text:
Knowledge Acquisition in Intelligent Systems
Our Goal
Static algorithms cannot capture the full dynamics of human knowledge. Capabilities for learning, adapting, and even changing the representational basis must be enabled if computational systems can be said to be intelligent. In view of these requirements, the goal of the Knowledge Acquisition in Intelligent Systems (KAIS) technical committee is to advance the development of intelligent systems and systems of systems (SoS).
Join Us
- Expanded with five new R&D awards.
- Many papers selected for four books we publish.
- Partake in creative, meaningful research and development.
- Interact with cool and knowledgeable colleagues.
- Visit exotic conference locations.
- Participate in exciting conferences and workshops that will help you get funding.
- Be published in quality journals.
- Live a life of discovery on your terms.


text:
World Trade Middle 7, The Information And The Disinformation
In response to a survey by Zogy International for MetLife Auto and Home, 31{0b944a0e73732d4f454117a05cc88c4a706b46e559e7c6472b9326e12b73883e} of house owners don't know how a lot their home is insured for. The associated fee might vary from just a few hundred dollars you probably have a ground plan and the appraiser does not must take measurements to greater than $1,000. The figures permit for demolition prices, professional fees incurred in reinstatement and VAT at 13.5{0b944a0e73732d4f454117a05cc88c4a706b46e559e7c6472b9326e12b73883e} on constructing prices and 23{0b944a0e73732d4f454117a05cc88c4a706b46e559e7c6472b9326e12b73883e} on professional fees. While effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, Kiwibank Limited and Tower Insurance Limited settle for no responsibility for the accuracy of any info in, or results derived from, or any reliance you place on, the calculator.
You can additionally discover that any buildings or contents insurance coverage policies in place may be affected. The price of rebuilding does change over time and on the time of renewal we will alter your sum insured utilizing the Building Consumer Value Index to assist permit for these changes. Even once I discover houses that match the needs, they usually have costly cons, like in-floor pools(too much value and upkeep) or 15 outbuildings.
One thing to remember, you're not insuring Read more


text:
Braking Cycles Coffee and Bike Shop
$3,075 of $12,000 goal
Raised by 18 people in 29 months
Help us open the doors to Braking Cycles Coffee and Bike Shop where homeless and at-risk youth will learn job skills and take strides toward healthy self-sufficiency! Youth will go through a six month paid apprenticeship program where they will learn skills in all things coffee and all things bikes. In addition, they will be matched with a mentor for one year for additional life skills development. We believe healthy relationship is key for all of us to grow and we need one another to achieve that. Let's join together as a community, think outside the box and create unique and wonderful ways to bring about healthy change for our youth! God bless you for your prayers and contribution!+ Read More
Update 5
28 months agoShare
Penny floor prep!
Update 4
29 months agoShare
Packaged by our very own youth! Changing lives...one cup at a time and YOU can help!
Update 3
29 months agoShare
Construction well underway! Help us reach our goal
Update 2
29 months agoShare
Help us lay a new foundation for our youth...
Be the first to leave a comment on this campaign.