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If an old board game, a toy train or a beloved doll from childhood evokes emotion in you, you probably love antiquing. Though antiques and collectibles are available in antique malls and shops year round, fall is traditionally a great time to find the biggest, most prestigious antique shows. It's the time of year when dealers gather together to showcase the best of what they've got. Here are some shows you'll want to check out this fall:
Marburger Farm Antique Show — Sept. 26-30. This show has been a favorite source for antiques for 20 years. Located in Round Top, Texas, the show features more than 350 dealers from across the United States and around the world. With its wide variety of items, Marburger Farm caters to the interior designer, the collector, the treasure hunter and even the casual shopper.
Midwest Antique & Art & Collector's Eye Show — Oct. 22. The Midwest Antique & Arts Show started in 1986 and is well known for its emphasis on Americana and related accessories. Held in Cedar Rapids, IA at the Hawkeye Downs Fairground, participating dealers at this show display a variety of antiques and collectibles from the 18th and 19th centuries, through the mid 20th century.
San Francisco Fall Antiques Show — Oct. 26-29. The San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show is the oldest continuously operating antique show on the West Coast. Held at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco's Marina District, the show will host sixty dealers from across the United States and Europe, who will be offering a range of fine and decorative arts from around the world.
54th Annual Delaware Antiques Show — Nov. 10-12. Sixty dealers will exhibit American antiques and decorative arts, including furniture, paintings, rugs, ceramics, silver and jewelry at this show. In its 54th year, the Delaware Antiques Show will be held in the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE.
Whether you are looking to buy or just like to browse, you can find dozens of treasures at antique shows across the USA this fall!


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Online forms: Traveller encampment
Use this form to report a traveller encampment.
If you believe that travellers have illegally parked on council or private land you can report this to us using this online form.
Our property services team will check who owns the land and will deal with the problem. If the travellers are on council land our traveller team will deal with the problem.
If the travellers are on private land we'll contact the land owner to make them aware so that they can take action.
You will need to tell us:
- Where the encampment is
- If it is on public land, private land or on the highway
- Who owns the land, if you know
- If the encampment is affecting the highway, even if the vehicles are not parked directly on it
- When the travellers arrived on the site
- How many caravans or other vehicles there are
- If you have informed the police
You can report a traveller encampment anonymously if you wish, but you will need to provide an email address so that we can confirm we have received your report and tell you your reference number.
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Jan. 22 2015
I still get stuck in
The paradigm where up is up.
That exacted upon notion
Of confident navigation
Using the stars or planetary guides or the laws of Attraction.
And of course when I am down I could bother to look
up and see where I could be instead.
Of course.
That's seems to be true.
Yet where does 'up' look for a lift?
And what is the cause of down?
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Make Me Think/
What makes a great artist? Years of traditional training? Not necessarily. A nugget of arty genius only possessed by certain people? Um no.
It's a question I both love and hate. I periodically get asked this question and immediately feel the pressure to provide the "right" answer since I studied art history in school. They didn't tell me the answer... maybe I was absent that day. The truth is there really isn't a right answer and that's because it's ultimately subjective. It's subjective no matter how many years of art history training you've had, no matter how many slide identification tests you've taken, and no matter how many I'm-an-expert research papers you've written. It's simply your opinion...
So how to answer? Well in my opinion, there is one trait all great artists have: the ability to make us think. Grrrreat artists use art as an avenue to address bigger, more important issues. My homeboy Olafur Eliasson comes to mind... Yep, homeboy. I wrote my thesis on one of his projects, thus we have a special bond.
Get this, for his latest project, Little Sun, he's making solar-powered lamps with the hopes of bringing our attention to global energy and the power of solar light to improve lives. Little Sun is called "a work of art that works in life" - how cool is that?? These little artworks are actually meant to be practical and affordable sources of light for people who have unreliable or no access to electricity. When I heard these lamps will be available for purchase I about fell out of my swivel office chair, got back up, and booked a flight to London to be the first person to purchase one of these gems at the opening of his exhibit at the Tate Modern. Then I googled it and learned I can buy one online... maybe I should still go to London though?? Pretty effing cool. Definitely a lot of greatness here. Eliasson's projects often involve larger environmental issues... and I loves him for it.
But what do you think? What makes a great artist? I mean, this guy's making lamps... I see how some people might not think this is great art or art at all. Sighhh but I love them. I think it's an incredible project and Olafur Eliasson is a great artist... but that's just my opinion.


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Bouncing Back Post A Break-Up
One of the experiences dreaded by all and sundry is the experience of suffering a breakup. Even in cases where a relationship suffering dry waters, the parties in it will not feel comfortable calling it quits. For this reason you are bound to meet people in strained relationships because of the fear attendant to losing such relationships. The fear with most of people is that of how to fall back to normalcy.
Quitting loveless relationships is often the only solution to unsatisfying relationships. It will stand beneficial to both parties in the relationship. When you end a toxic relationship you will have effectively cured it. However you are definitely going to suffer certain consequences. Several of these consequences are of emotional nature. A dip in your self esteem is one of them. However we can ably check on this with a strategy for you to fall back. We will look at some of these strategies briefly in this article.
Always be in the habit of hanging out with friends. You are breaking up with this gentleman for the first time. You are probably wondering who to go out with. That loneliness may be causing you sleepless nights and constant worries. Don't forget that a number of your friends and colleagues have been there before. These are ready and quite handy to help you out with your cares. It will be advisable that you stay close to them and seek out their advice. When you surround yourself with your friend's positivity, you will find the needed strength to build on your rather dented self confidence. This will be indeed useful in helping you get back to the dating world.
You will as well need to watch on your health as a means to help you bounce back safely. The effects of a breakup are in most cases quite emotional. This is usually compensated for by most people with comfort foods. They simply over eat. This is just as harmful to your health as any other effect. Comfort eating will not address your emotional stress. This may only turn out to be quite disastrous to your health. A regular exercise programme will be recommended to your daily regime. This is really going to serve to check on your chances of adding on to your weight. Exercise has the effect of releasing the endorphins which are considered the body's feel good hormones. Your mood will surely be boosted and your outlook will change.
You will as well do well with some tips in being proactive as you return to the dating field. Do not rush your choice for dates. We have trainings for people who wish to return to the dating scene post a breakup.


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Berain water project has digital Media Strategies, back with a brand new look and now powered by a media campaign, will deliver daily jam-packed day by day of content to help you navigate these challenges and develop a digital strategy for commercial growth.
Also, this project is depending on the famous social media platforms to market the product and provide a lot of activities for all audiences.
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C. Look for Network in the list
D. If your device is unlocked, it should say "Disabled" or "Inactive". If it says Active, it's still locked to that carrie
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Other times, depending on the Blackberry service you used or where you bought your code, you might end up receiving over 10 unlock codes to try. Your Blackberry will only allow up to 10 attempts (for the most part) to enter in a correct code before it becomes permanently locked. So by using your MEP we will be able to calculate the one good code you need, eliminating the risk of having to try a bunch of codes and potentially locking your Blackberry permanently.
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Broken Open Glory: in All Its Glory! (Part 2)/
The Glorious GOD lives in ME, little ole broken me!
I just can't get past this, nor do I want to. Why?
I fear the truth is still not deep enough in my soul, influencing my gut level, real, vulnerable, honest life in this my human journey in a broken, fallen world.
So before we move on to explore the individuality and uniqueness of this "broken open" metaphor, would you stay here with me awhile? Because my guess is that the truth of it all hasn't gone deep enough into your soul as well, right?
(Be sure to see the previous "geode post." Broken Open Glory: Seeing God in Unlikely Places )
So can I spell out for us an amazing thought:
the Glorious God of Creation;
the Arresting God of the Burning Bush;
the Blinding God of the Desert Mountain;
the Still, Quiet God of the "behind me" Voice;
the Gentle God of the Judean Hillside;
the Truth-filled God of the Living Way;
the Compassionate God of the Overflowing Well;
the Caring God of the Secure Sheepfold;
the Life-filling God of the Fruitful Vine;
the Resurrecting God of my Salvation;
the Fire-tongued God of the Holy Spirit
... lives in ME!
and YOU too, my sister and brother, by grace through faith in the glorious Son, our Lord Jesus Christ!
And I can't get past it all because this truth amazes me, stabilizes me, gives me perspective ... and hope ... and peace ... and joy ... and love ... and gratitude, as I walk out this exciting/excruciating journey on this side of our True Home.
So here are some Scriptures and some selected thoughts to take the realization of the Indwelling Triune God deeper into our very human souls. May we today live from that glorious Union, letting HIM live, love, and serve through us today. Amen. (My morning prayer everyday! Make it yours too?)
The Glorious Triune God is in us!
You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.
But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:9-11 ESV
Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said,
"I will dwell in them and walk among them;
And I will be their God, and they shall be My people."
2 Corinthians 6:16 NASB
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4 ESV
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:14–21 ESV
I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.
John 17:20–23 ESV
To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Colossians 1:27–29 ESV
The glory of God [is] in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure [the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in Jesus Christ] in jars of clay [our humanity], to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
2 Corinthians 4:6–7 ESV
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 ESV
And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.
Romans 8:10 NLT
Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.
John 14:19c-20 ESV
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5 ESV
Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!
2 Corinthians 13:5 ESV
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another [of the same kind as Jesus] Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with [para, near, alongside] you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.
John 14:16–20 ESV
"If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'" Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
John 7:37–39 ESV
But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. . .Or do you not know that your body is a temple [Holy of Holies] of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
1 Corinthians 6:17, 19–20 ESV
Austin-Sparks, That Which is Born of the Spirit: the New Creation in Christ
...Christ in the glory is also now the Christ within, the hope of glory. That is our hope, and we have no other hope of glory other than that He is already inward. This whole thing is gathered up in all the energies and capacities of the Holy Spirit; gathered up and resident within, and if we let the Lord have His way He will do His work.
Pete Briscoe, Telling the Truth, March 21, 2018
Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that His time was up. In a few short hours, He would leave the world and go to His Father. No question about His love for the men He was sharing His last meal with. The next day, He would prove His love for the whole world. They had moved beyond the awkwardness from earlier in the meal, but for those closest to Him, the words of His pending departure caused confusion and concern. As part of His "Farewell Discourse," Jesus offered them words of comfort:
"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you." (John 14:16-17)
Help was on the way: an Advocate, a Counselor, the Spirit of Truth. The prepositions Christ used are revealing. This Spirit had been with them. Soon, He would be in them. This is no small distinction! Not for them, not for us. The Holy Spirit of God is not just around us, not just among us. He is IN us—in YOU (if you have opened the door of your life to Christ and allowed Him to come in). The movement of the Farewell Discourse is profound: from "with us" to "in us."
" The Holy Spirit of God is not just around us, not just among us. He is IN us—in YOU... "
Of all the "famous last words" spoken, are not these, perhaps, the most important we could hear? His final words telling us who we are because of Who is in us.
Holy Spirit, Let me never, never get over the wonder and awe of who I am in Christ and who You are in me. Give me the peace to ponder this, the passion to envision it, the faith to live out the truth that You indwell me. Amen.


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Think facebook or Google+ but more secure.
Im from Sweden but I follow nasa on twitter so why not submit my thoughts. A secure community where you can find info about everything you need. With diffrents groups or other applications so you can just like choose to follow or subscribe to the things the user wants to know more about. And like add a twitter flow with #gov. And it must be easy to interact with other users and the goverment.


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Categories: Developers / Mobile Apps
The growth of virtual assistants and smart speakers has ushered in a new era of voice-controlled devices. Just as graphical interfaces require a certain UX/UI design language, so does voice input.
Voice user interfaces (VUI) requires an understanding of natural language as well as context. Mobile app users expect to be able to provide an input that creates a relevant, appropriate response. (Think Grice's maxims, but for your phone.)
Voice speaks its own UX/UI language
The challenge is understanding what a user needs, means and expects. Unlike graphical inputs, voice is extremely open-ended. Context is also a problem, as words don't always mean the same thing or refer to the same entity.
For example, what does "tomorrow" refer to? Is a "fork" a dining implement or something you find on a road? Is "Frank" also "Francis" and also "my brother"?
These are just some of the questions UX/UI designers have to think about when designing for voice input.
Voice is all about intent
We've mentioned that voice allows for complex, unbounded input. It also reduces the reliance on the buttons, links and graphics we're used to handling. Visual interfaces usually guide users in their interactions and delimit possible choices and outcomes. Voice doesn't.
So how do you design an effective voice user interface? The key is to shift your focus from parsing exact input to user intent. Figuring out what the user wants and is trying to do is crucial.
At the moment, we're not limited so much by translating voice input as we are by the lack of context. Take the line "send my wife a gift for her birthday." Easy enough to read, difficult to act on! Who is the user's wife? When is her birthday? What kind of gifts does she like? Where should the gift be sent?
Until our devices are smart enough to be able to gather this context, we need to be able to provide some scaffolding.
This includes:
- Training users to deliver commands in a certain format (Alexa, play my Spotify Travel playlist!)
- Having users define abstract nouns or connections on the go or during setup ("Bob" is also "my husband" and "Jenny's dad")
- Prompting users to provide essential information deemed missing (eg a restaurant name or taxi destination)
- Asking for clarification using "yes/no" questions
Your mobile app should think in dialog
Just as we'd write flows for a graphical interface, we need to do the same with voice input. Unless your mobile app is a general smart assistant app, typically your input will fall around a set range of use cases.
Here's how to develop a flow that helps meet user intent:
- Identify keywords a user is likely to use (take, go, travel, book, flight, taxi, hotel would be some used by a travel app)
- Define possible conversational branches linked to each keyword (eg a conversation about booking a flight will always include "one-way" or "round trip"/"return")
- Map out example dialogs as "scripts". Test these with users to assess usability.
Need a mobile app development team in Dallas-Fort Worth to help with your voice user interface needs? Get in touch!


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After 5 years showcasing at APAP we can finally say, we've truly arrived. We had 580 attendees, and the showcases were HOT! We partnered up again with Cumbancha and Drom to produce our biggest NY showcase to date with 9 artists on Friday, January 15, 2016. Mundial artists included Pierre Kwenders, Élage Diouf, Ventanas, Cris Derksen and The Battle of Santiago playing alongside Francesca Blanchard and Lakou Mizik (presented by Cumbancha), plus Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro and Palenke Soultribe (presented by Drom).
The evening began as our shuttle arrived at Drom packed with delegates from the APAP headquarters. The evening kicked off with the Mundial Montreal + Cumbancha + rock paper scissors + globalFEST RECEPTION which was also the last hurrah to the Wavelengths: APAP World Music Pre-conference. Friday night of APAP is really becoming the convergence of point of the key global music players. Photo album here!
A big thank you to the artists, to our partners at Cumbancha, Drom, rock paper scissors, and globalFEST, to the staff who helped, to the APAP delegates who came and stayed all night long, and to the public!
Pierre Kwenders, spokesman of modern Africa, humbly shares his rich cultural heritage through his music. With his progressive music coloured with Congolese rumba and Afro-electro beats, the singer explores an innovative path, adding a new flavour (reminiscent of the works of Kwabs and Buraka Som Sistema) to his repertoire.
Master percussionist, Senegalese born singer-songwriter and performer Élage Diouf settled in Canada in 1996. His music – a blend of pop, world, blues and asiko – thrives at the artistic crossroad of artists like Carlinhos Brown, Peter Gabriel and Andres Cepeda. The musicality of the Wolof language explains his singing mainly in his mother tongue. Wholehearted in his artistic approach, charismatic, authentic and easygoing in his personal as well as his public life, people love him, and he clearly loves them back.VIDEO
Palenke Soultribe's infectious Afro-Colombian rhythms are served with spicy electronic production. Their sound draws on deep Colombian roots, while infusing vibrant beats of today's Pan-Latino flourishing scene. Founders/producers Juan Borda and Andres Erazo teamed up with drummer & percussionists in their L.A. hometown, completing that shimmering punchy-ness of PST's distinctive sound.
Led by powerful vocalist Tamar Ilana, VENTANAS weaves in and out of upbeat Bulgarian dance tunes, Greek, Turkish and Sephardic love songs, and heart-wrenching Flamenco dances, leading captive audiences through windows into other lands and cultures.
Award winning Canadian Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen is known for building layers of sound into captivating performances. Her music braids the traditional and contemporary in multiple dimensions, weaving her classical training and her aboriginal ancestry with new school electronics, creating genre defying music.
Born of two cultures, Francesca not only brings her two languages to her songs, but a deep sensitivity for the universal qualities of music. Whether or not you understand the language in which she sings, there is something else being communicated, something only the language of music can convey. Accomplished compositions, tasteful guitar work and gorgeous vocals. A seamless mix of folk, jazz and roots-rock with some French chanson thrown in for good measure. VIDEO
The Battle of Santiago is an 7 piece band blending Afrobeat, Rock, Hip Hop, and Latin using afro cuban rhythms, screaming rock guitars, dub baselines and soaring horns and flutes. Exploring the boundaries of rhythm and sound, The Battle of Santiago presents a unique dancing experience that's a total party.
Formed in 1927 by composer Ignacio Piñeiro, the Septeto Nacional has been a staple of Cuban music throughout the 20th century. The band has written numerous classics of Afro-Cuban salsa and continues towards the future. Now in its 4th generation, the band continues to advance the tradition of Cuban son.
LAKOU MIZIK is a collective of Haitian musicians who are bringing new life to Haitian roots music. With legends like master vodou drummer Sanba Zao, and young stars like Steeve Valcourt and Jonas Attis – LAKOU MIZIK is a thrilling genre blending musical experience that is as hard to define as it is easy to love.


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The University of East Anglia has issued a report this week highlighting the need for more government backing for sustainable community energy projects.
Although the Community Energy Strategy is acknowledged as a positive move, the UEA says further support and encouragement is required to gain more uptake for environmentally-friendly projects.
Analysis of 12 small-scale local community projects was conducted by a research team from UEA and the University of Sussex, with members also interviewing those responsible for successful examples.
The report states it found "a great deal of community enthusiasm" for innovative projects, including renewable energy generation and refurbishing local amenities.
However, said lead researcher Dr Gill Steyfang "the resources available are not always enough to really help them flourish".
"What is really needed is flexible and tailored policy support at all levels. While technical advice is available through handbooks and toolkits, there are some really critical support needs in particular – from decision making help to financial models and emotional stamina to keep going in challenging times."
'A grassroots sustainable energy niche? Reflections on community energy in the UK' was published in the journal Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions.
The research was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and EDF Energy.


text: I was so glad when Kami and Jake asked me to take their portraits for their mom for Christmas. Their mom takes some AMAZING pictures for my school's sports teams, and it was an honor to give back to her and be a part of this special gift! Kami is so talented when it comes to makeup, and if you are going to book a session with me, I TOTALLY recommend you go to her! The importance of having professional hair and make up will come in a blog post in the near future. Anyways, I hope you enjoy these portraits of the most fun-loving siblings I've ever met!


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The Hiring Process: Improve your Recruitment of Hourly Workers
By: John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer
Most storefronts don't have revolving doors, though you might guess that they do if you judge by the high hourly worker turnover at small businesses. Indeed, many small business employers have long since given up trying to carefully select the best counter help or clerical talent, instead simply ushering in a stream of warm bodies for brief tenure.
But heedless hiring of non exempt employees can come at a huge cost: hourly workers who commit many errors, offend customers and ultimately leave you at a competitive disadvantage.
Some owners view a stable, high-quality hourly workforce as an impossible dream. "Small companies believe that because they're small, they won't get good employees, and that's wrong," says Ann Latham, president of consulting firm Uncommon Clarity in Easthampton, Mass. "Owners can sell candidates the benefits of getting more varied experience and moving up the ranks faster."
So what can you do to increase hourly worker performance? "Having a system in place is the key," says Trae Wieniewitz, president of Wieniewitz Financial in Knoxville, Tenn.
Begin by assessing and upgrading the key stages of your recruitment process: employee sourcing, interviewing techniques and employee screening. A relatively modest investment of time and money up front should pay for itself many times over.
Don't Let Inertia Limit Your Candidate Sourcing
Maybe you've always advertised hourly openings in your community newspaper or simply hung a help-wanted sign. Or maybe you've posted jobs online for years. Either way, in this age of exponential change, you should frequently reassess how you match media to your target audience of candidates.
Before you write the job description, "have the role spelled out, even if you're hiring your first employee," says Wieniewitz. If the opening is for an additional position in an existing role, have your hiring process include an incumbent employee review that allows them to comment on the job description.
When you do an initial screening of applications, take note of how candidate characteristics vary with the advertising medium and platform; all recruitment channels are not created equal.
Interview According to a Plan
Before you do another interview, take a day to make a plan: write a standard set of interview questions; consider who (a supervisor? a peer?) on your staff should participate; settle on a method to record and score the interviewee's performance.
Naturally, each small business entrepreneur takes his own approach to live encounters with candidates but interview preparation is key. "Our interview process is standardized," says Peter Ross, CEO of Senior Helpers, a Towson, Md., franchisor of home-care providers. "We have a list of questions, but ad-libbing is also allowed."
Small-business owners in some industries incorporate a test of telephone skills. "I use a two-step process," says Wieniewitz. "First, a phone interview where we talk about the candidate's previous employment, why they want the job, what they bring to the table. The second interview would be in the office, and would include a role-play."
A candidate for a customer service representative job or retail salesperson job might be asked to play that role opposite an argumentative customer, for example.
Go easy on the yes/no questions, because you won't learn much from the answers. "Employers tend to ask questions where it's obvious what the right answer is supposed to be, rather than trying to discover the natural inclinations of candidates," says Latham. "Ask behavioral-based interview questions like, 'Tell me about a time when….' "
If, at any point in the interview, you hear yourself talking nonstop for several minutes, you're saying too much and missing the opportunity to find out more about the candidate. Focus on how to interview candidates, /hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/interviewing-candidates/how-to-interview.aspx not educating them.
Preserve the value of the interview by making a contemporaneous record of it. Immediately after the meeting, while the conversation is fresh in your mind, take a few minutes to write notes on how it went, the candidate's responses and manner, and so on.
Screen and Select for the Job and Your Company
If you're like many small-business owners, you've never considered formal testing of hourly workers for skills, abilities and behaviors. "Pre-employment screening is pretty uncommon among small businesses," says Ken Lahti, a vice president at SHLPrevisor, a provider of employee assessments in Roswell, Ga.
But if specific requirements of the job are necessary and time-consuming to acquire, you should consider formal screening. "Just having had a job doesn't mean you're good at it," says Lahti. "That's why testing can be extremely useful."
For example, candidates for an hourly bookkeeper job at an accounting firm can be tested for skills in accounts payable and receivable. Or applicants for a customer service representative job can be assessed for attitude and sales ability.
What's the out-of-pocket expense? A basic program of tests will likely cost between $25 and $100 per candidate, according to Lahti. "The return on investment is likely to be at least 10 times that amount."
Finally, take the time to make the calls as part of your reference checking; negligent-hiring lawsuits are on the rise, and small businesses are not immune. "We do personal reference and employment reference checks as well as criminal record checks," says Ross.


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Choose The Right Toothpaste Toothpastes are typically made of detergents, abrasives and foaming agents. The most common active ingredient in toothpaste is fluoride. Fluoride is the component of the toothpaste that is responsible for preventing cavities from forming.
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What is tartar?
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However, a visit to the dentist may be most
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- Bartholomeusz, Dennis. Macbeth and the Players.
- London: Cambridge UP, 1969.
Preliminary Note: This is not the place to find information on the "curse" which is supposed to haunt performances of Macbeth.
Thesis: Bartholomeusz states his purpose very cleary: "I have tried in this book to test the proposition that players achieve special insights into a text, insights not normally available to critics and scholars" (xi).
Evaluation: The book never quite lives up to its promise. It is an interesting history of famous British actors who have played Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, but it only hints at "special insights" that those actors may have had.
Bartholomeusz offers up many bits of theatrical lore about Macbeth. We learn that in the very first performance it's likely that Macbeth and Banquo made their initial entrance mounted on horses. We also learn that for at least 343 years (from Burbage's performance in 1611 to Olivier's in 1954) the cup has fallen from Macbeth's hand when he sees the ghost of Banquo for the second time. And we learn that Mrs. Siddons (1755-1831) prepared for Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene by observing an actual somnambulist.
On the other hand, we learn little about the "special insights" of any of the performers, even Mrs. Siddons. Of all the actors and actresses mentioned in the book, Mrs. Siddons receives Bartholomeusz's highest praise, particularly because she saw Lady Macbeth's character "not in terms of a static principle of evil . . . but it terms of growth and development" (101). Here is Bartholomeusz's account of one moment in her performance:
Mrs Siddons contrived to change her expression solely from within. When Macbeth confesses that he has changed his mind:It may be beyond the powers of any performer to convey all of these varied emotions, but it's not beyond the power of readers -- even first-time readers -- to discern these emotions. And what reader of the play can't see that Lady Macbeth's character develops during the course of the play? It's pretty obvious that she loses her supreme self-confidence before she commits suicide. Mrs. Siddons was undoubtedly a very great actress, but Bartholomeusz's description of her performance doesn't provide us with any "special insights."We will proceed no further in this businessher expression appears to have altered in this way. Bell [Professor John Bell, who saw Mrs. Siddons perform] was of the opinion that the silent transition 'from animated hope and surprise to disappointment, depression, contempt, and rekindling resentment' was 'beyond any powers but hers'.
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Bottom Line: A good, solid history of the performance of the parts of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.


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Title: We Are All Made of Molecules
Author: Susin Nielsen
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Stewart Inkster is academically brilliant but "ungifted" socially. Fourteen-year-old Ashley Anderson is the undisputed "It" girl of grade nine, but her marks stink. Their worlds are about to collide when Stewart and his dad move in with Ashley and her mom. "The Brady Bunch" it isn't. Stewart is trying to be 89.9% happy about it, but Ashley is 110% horrified. She already has to hide the truth behind her parents' divorce; "Spewart" could further threaten her position at the top of the social ladder. They are complete opposites. And yet, no matter their differences, they share one thing in common: they–like the rest of us–are all made of molecules.
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To be honest, I am aware that Susin Nielsen is a house hold name in Canadian Kit Lit, having written quite a number of middle grade novels and was a writer on Degrassi (which I enjoyed as a youngin'). This is my first Susin Nielsen book, and I can easily say it will not be my last. We Are All Made of Molecules is just such a peculiar book, chock full of humour and heart.
Stewart has lost his mother to cancer, his father is remarrying, and he gets himself a new sister. At first he's completely thrilled, thinking he and his new sister will be besties. Scratch that out when Stewart meets Ashley, a dippy, full of herself girl who wants nothing more than her father to NOT be gay and her mother to NOT remarry. She wants nothing to do with Stewart, and that's where the novel begins.
For the record, Nielsen plays with a lot of different stereotypes, but she does it in such a wonderful and charming way. Ashley is very ditzy, but speaks in such a matter of fact way, and yet she's not actually as stupid as she comes across. Part of it is a defence mechanism, the other felt like she was sincere when she didn't know something. She's quite the frustrating character, and reminds me a bit of my own sibling in terms of having to always be right, always needing the approval of others, which really is what makes her work so well contrasted to Stewart.
Stewart simply wants to be accepted. He's hyper-intelligent, kind, and social awkward. He feels as though he has some great qualities and yet he doesn't entirely understand why he's at the bottom of the food chain at school. He's a character that wants to build relationship with others his own age, and yet he gravitates to those much older to him. I could totally relate to his character, especially at his age because I did a lot of the same things because I felt like people didn't understand me or want to accept me. Nielsen does a great job making both Ashley and Stewart feels so natural.
And the humour in this book is wonderful and cheeky. There are so many moments where both Stewart and Ashley just made me burst out laughing because they are both crazy and yet neither of them see it. I also liked how Nielsen handled parents in this novel, as they all felt just real enough, especially when they would intervene between the two protagonists.
I found myself very fond of Ashley's dad, who came out very late in his life, and admits to changing his family's dynamic, but never ever loving them any less. Ashley struggles throughout the novel with having a gay parent — she feels it will make her less popular or people will pick on her, and yet her father gets it, respects it, but tries to make her see that this is something she must either accept or walk away from. Nielsen nails this with ease, and she makes the problems between Ashley and her father complicated, but really moving at the same time.
I loved, loved, loved this book and I'm so happy I was given the opportunity to check it out. Susin Nielson really knows how to balance humour, complicated emotions, and heart with such ease. Plus her writing is just a lot of fun. I found myself constantly thinking about this book well after I finished it, because I loved the complexity of the characters in this story, even if they really were built off of simple stereotypes. This one is definitely worth checking out, especially because Stewart really will warm his way into your heart.


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Whether you are embarking on a new marketing campaign, or are bringing your art to the public for the first time, a successful exhibition can be the deciding factor for your successful entrance to the market.
Through the use of alluring objects like illuminated furniture, you can easily turn an ordinary display into something very special. This article will look at ways to make your night one that many people will remember.
Bringing Illuminated Furniture into your Exhibition
One of the most integral factors deciding whether an exhibition is a success or not is just how well the set up grabs the attention of attendees. The content and value of a stand can be potentially highly beneficial to the lives of those present, but if their basic visual senses aren't being adequately stimulated, they may easily move on quickly to a stand far more vibrant and attractive.
One way to grab people's attention is through the usage of illuminated furniture. Such a feature not only brings a vibrantly attractive addition to the overall aesthetics of your stand, it also provides comfort and functionality.
There is an incredible variety of illuminated furniture available for hire from specialists in the exhibition industry.
- The Blob Chair: This squishy and very comfortable curved seat is perfect for visitors to lounge about in, while being highly stimulated and entertained.
- Blob Sofa: You will also want to accommodate to multiple seating, the blob sofa basically being an extended blob chair which a group of people can comfortably sit while being entertained. You will be able to deliver excellent presentations to people already excited by such original seating arrangements.
- Blob Coffee Table: If you will be serving snacks and drinks during your presentation, then blob coffee tables are an excellent way to present such goodness. If your exhibition is to do with wine or cheese, then such an arrangement can really bring your products to attention.
- Illuminated Curved Seating: This is an excellent choice for display stands which need to be viewed from various angles to get the full picture. People can now easily slide around your offerings without having to stand.
- Illuminated Giant Wine Glass: Another perfect choice for those selling wine, this enormous wine glass is a very eye-catching way to advertise your selection, and is assured to bring people over to inspect the bottles placed inside with much gusto and interest.
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Branding is indeed a sensitive issue. If done in a garish or over-the-top fashion, it can easily detract positive attention from viewers who become repulsed with an overly grasping attempt at selling. You need to ensure that whatever branding you display is achieved in a subtle yet enticing manner.
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IN AN ERA WHERE self-employed people can almost always work remotely, be easily pulled into work when they're supposed to be off, or contacted at any stage of the day or night, the once-clear boundary between work and leisure has inevitably been blurred.
To learn about how to avoid this, we spoke to psychologist, author of Your Precious Life and founder of Moodwatchers, Shane Martin.
For the self-employed, creating that distinction is more difficult, when there is no clear switch-off point and work can often become all-consuming. However, there are a number of practical changes you can make to your daily habits to ensure that you reach your peak potential happiness, both in work and outside it.


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Small-business owners wear many hats – too many to count really. Oftentimes one person serves as the CEO, CFO and HR manager, while also handling the sales and marketing functions. This list just begins to scratch the surface. With so much going on, and so many irons in the fire, insurance often gets overlooked. Then, when the business owner decides they need it, there is so much information to consider that it's difficult to determine exactly which policies best fit the needs of the organization.
With over 20 years in the commercial insurance business, I've heard the full laundry list of reasons why a business owner thinks they need a certain type of insurance or why they're sure they don't need another. The truth is there are a lot of myths out there. Here are three I commonly hear, along with an extra tip just for good measure:
- "I am the sole employee of my company, so I don't need workmans' compensation."
Wrong. If you are injured while on business, a workers' comp policy will help protect you and pay your medical expenses. Let's say, for example, you get in a car accident on your way to meet a client. You are injured. Yes, your personal medical coverage will kick in, but having workman's comp will lighten the burden on your personal insurance and may offer additional coverage or pay.
- "I work from home, so my computer and other equipment is covered in my homeowner's policy."
Wrong. If your equipment was purchased through the business, and documented as such, your homeowner's policy will not cover it. Let's say you work in a basement office, and an upstairs pipe bursts. Your computer and printer are ruined, as well as your office furniture. Your homeowner's policy will likely not cover replacement of these items if they were originally purchased by the business. A general business insurance policy would pay to replace the destroyed equipment.
- "I'm a consultant. I don't need Errors and Omissions insurance coverage."
Wrong. Even if you only provide advice, you could still be sued if that advice does not bring desired results. If you are a marketing or technology consultant for example, and set a client's expectations too high, that client may turn around and file suit when the expectations are not realized. An Errors and Omissions policy will help with your attorney fees even if the lawsuit turns out to be frivolous. Without such a policy, you may have to dig deep into your personal funds to pay an attorney, court fees, fines, etc.
Those are three things to consider as you embark on selecting your commercial insurance coverage. Now, my extra tip – Auto Insurance. Even if your business does not own any vehicles, your business could still be held liable. If you are driving your personal auto and are involved in an accident seriously injuring someone, your personal auto insurance is first in the line of coverage. However, the other guy is always going to come after deep pockets, and they will likely assume that your company has those deeper pockets. Your business needs non-owned auto liability. First your personal insurance will pay, then, the non-owned business auto kicks in if the claim is very large. Think about these things as you review your commercial insurance policies.


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New Study Finds Men Shop and Scan More Than Women on Mobile Devices
New research into the mobile consumer buying habits of men and women reveals that, not only do men shop more via mobile devices than women, but they also make more use of barcode scanners.
As mobile devices become the most common way people get online, uSamp decided to conduct a survey of the mobile shopping habits of 1,100 men and woman, ages 18 – 75. The results may surprise many people in that it found men to be the bigger online mobile shoppers.
What was everyone buying?
- 27% of males purchase consumer electronics on mobile vs. 8% of females
- 23% of males purchase movie and event tickets on mobile vs. 11% of females
- 30% of males purchase digital content on mobile vs. 20% of females
- 13% of males purchase food and drinks on mobile vs. 8% of females
- 8% of males purchase office supplies on mobile vs. 4% of females
Another interesting result from the study was that 91% of the time men were scanning barcodes with their mobile purchase versus the 85% of women. The survey found that men and woman who scan barcodes with mobile devices are shopping at these types of stores:
- Electronic store: 27% male vs. 12% female
- Convenience store: 7% male vs. 3% female
- Health & Beauty Store: 6% female vs. 2% male
More info on the study can be found here.


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Asplenium - Birds Nest Fern
Bird''s nest ferns are actually one of two asplenium species found
in cultivation. The other, often called the spleenwort or mother
fern (A. bulbiferum) is much harder to grow and looks nothing like
its cousin. These ferns are naturally epiphytic, and in their rainforest
homes, can be found growing high in the crooks of trees. They grow in
a series of erect, spoon-shaped and apple-colored fronds that rise from
a central rosette. Healthy plants can have fronds up to three feet, but
this is rare in most indoor situations. These are beautiful plants, but
will require a bit of babying to reach their fullest potential.
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All cultural and descriptive information supplied by Virginia Nursery Pty Ltd is given gratis and in good faith as a general guide only.
Picture and information intended only as a guide.
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Welcome to McLaren. Please use these convenient links to quickly find information regarding parking directions, food services, educational classes and events, online appointment booking, and more. It is our goal that you find your visit to our locations to be as comfortable as possible.
The McLaren system includes 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 620,000 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health and hospice providers, retail medical equipment showrooms, pharmacy services, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company.
McLaren operates Michigan's largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 49 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. McLaren has 26,000 employees and more than 85,500 network providers. Its operations are housed in more than 350 facilities serving Michigan and Indiana.
Urological services offer treatment for disorders of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, and male reproductive organs. The physicians on staff are educated to care for children as well as adults.
In July 2019, Shivajee Nallamothu, DO, FAOAO , has joined McLaren Medical Group working at the McLaren Oakland Orthopedic Surgery office and McLar...
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Lauren london and ti dating alaska men dating
And then I'd spend the summer with my dad and be sent to all white summer camps where I was 'that black girl.' Lauren London I'm a great mother because of my intentions on being a great mother; I'm a good friend because I'm loyal; I'm a good daughter because I've hopefully made my mother proud; I'm a great human being because I accept that there's a spiritual being underneath it all. Lauren London I was 16 and got my boyfriend's name tattooed on me. Lauren London People see the ' Lil' Wayne' persona and think they know who he really is.
My son's father is an intelligent, loving and lovable person who will always be a dear friend. Lauren London My first acting job - I used to do commercials, and I had done a couple music videos - but my first job job was ' ATL' with T.
After pictures of her sitting court-side at a basketball game with her fiancé, rapper Nipsey Hussle, became the subject of conversation, the majority of reactions were far from terrible: Now, I think it's important to stop and point out two things.
First, I'll admit Twitter isn't the be all, end all of public opinion: Just because a lot of people on the app are saying something, that doesn't mean "everyone" is saying something.
The due date and sex of the baby are unknown at this time.
U know I've been trying to come up with a clever caption but the truth is, I love you….
Lauren London looks a bit different, and it doesn't take a genius to figure out why.
The 32-year-old actress gave birth to her son five months ago.
The rapper finally revealed during a radio interview on Tuesday (August 18) what had been widely speculated: Lauren London is expecting his baby.People should accept being single, because those are the moments you can really focus on yourself, and learning who you are. If you are focused, being single is an enjoyable experience, but if you hate being alone, you'll hate being single.Then when you get in a relationship, you will be stronger and have a little bit more self-awareness, self-love, and the other ingredients for a healthy relationship. I think it depends on the individual are where they are in life.Secondly, it's not exactly surprising for anyone to say she looks good (because she does).But the way she was being discussed on Twitter is still interesting due to this one reason: Most of the tweets were positive comments, but they were responding to seemingly non-existent, negative comments.


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We're delighted to feature Devon and Harvey's wedding day, captured by our talented Associate Photographer, Aimée: We had a lovely, fun-filled wedding day with Devon and Harvey, with a ceremony at the beautiful Celebration Pavilion in Queen Elizabeth Park and their reception at Sun Sui Wah Restaurant in Vancouver. Devon looked amazing in her dress (and it had pockets!) - and she even made her own hair piece as the talented artist that she is!
Following their ceremony at the Pavilion, it was wonderful to spend so much time with Devon and Harvey on their own. We could totally see that Devon and Harvey adore each other - with all of their sweet looks and subtle touches...
Their full day ended with a very energetic and fun reception at the Sun Sui Wah Restaurant.
Here's are some of the special highlights from their wedding day:
Congratulations Devon and Harvey! Thanks for allowing us to be part of your wedding day!
A special thanks to Jody for assisting us on this day. Thanks to Josephine Mah for her beautiful floral designs.
Posted by Randal Kurt Photography, Vancouver Wedding Photographers. Photography by Aimée Makris and Jody Hooiveld.


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"Many trees, shrubs and plants are parched and summer hasn't even started yet," said Karen Filloon, a landscape designer with Southview Design. "Your plants are very thirsty, especially if they didn't get enough water last fall."
(PRWEB) April 30, 2015
Southview Design has one word of advice for anyone who cares about their landscaping. Water. Now.
"Many trees, shrubs and plants are parched and summer hasn't even started yet," said Karen Filloon, a landscape designer with Southview Design. "We've had a very dry winter and an even drier spring. Your plants are very thirsty, especially if they didn't get enough water last fall."
This April is a far cry from last April's abundant showers. Only about two and a half inches of rain has fallen so far this month, compared to well over six inches of rain last April. Last fall was also considerably drier than the previous fall. Put this together with the fact that we had very little snowfall this winter, and your plants are begging to be watered.
Most trees are parched as well, and Filloon advised homeowners not to prune any trees that are suffering from winter burn.
"There are no hard, fast rules to follow, except to pay attention to the plant's condition," Filloon said. "The best way to judge the water needs of a plant is to know the type of plants you have and observe their condition. Some are drought tolerant, require less water and can dry out before the next watering. Others require a consistently moist soil. If a plant begins to wilt, it's a sure sign it's getting either too little or too much water," she said.
Filloon also said you should also understand the type of soil that's prevalent in your yard. Sandy soil dries out quickly while clay soil retains water much longer. Finally, pay attention to where the plants are located. Plants that are on a slope will drain faster.
Water should be applied slowly and early in the day, Filloon advised. Most plants like a deep, thorough soaking followed by enough time for the soil to dry out slightly.
Mulching plants can help conserve water and minimize the need to keep plants constantly watered, Filloon said. Mulch will slow down evaporation, inhibit weeds and encourage good root growth.
Spring is also a time for planting.
Container gardening is hot trend, and it's popular because it's manageable and easy to succeed," Filloon said. Filloon advised gardeners to start by planting vegetables in containers. When it's time to plant vegetables in the yard, they can be mixed in with perennials, so you don't have to carve a plot out of your yard, she said.
She advised gardeners to first plant vegetables in containers where they can use drip irrigation to control moisture. It's a good strategy, given our drought-like April weather.
"Many gardens fail from too much or too little water," Filloon said.
For outdoor landscaping ideas and advice, visit http://www.southviewdesign.com.


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Songbroker Song of the Day: Herriot Row - Please Elvis
Herriot Row is the musical moniker of Auckland, New Zealand-based songwriter Simon Comber, who has previously released 2 L.Ps and an E.P under his own name.
Graham Reid describes 'Please Elvis' as a "gently penetrating song", starting off with a plea to Elvis not to make his mother cry and slowly unfurling to reveal a deeper back story of the protagonists darker family life.
A beautifully crafted song - lyrically and melodically, if you like what you hear, listen to more Herriot Row on the Songbroker Search Engine.
oh please elvis
don't make my mamma cry
she just blew all the dust off
that old scratchy 45′
she won't say when she first heard it
never tells me what it means
but I've seen what it does to her
and I know what that does to me
so please elvis
don't make my mamma sad
don't remind her of what's gone for good
of what I never had
she won't show me any photos
never tells me how they met
she just drops the needle down
and then the dust gets in her eyes again
and she's swirling a brandy balloon
and she's twirling
under the gaudy light in the living room
but the liqour always overblows
all the things that'll never blow over
and I'm sick of picking her pieces up
and I'm tired of staying sober
so please elvis
a family will drive you wild
she's just a fading satellite
and I'm a grown up only child
and if you make her cry away
another anniversay
you'll be nothing but a hound dog
nothing but a hound dog
to me


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By Lisa Milko at EventPerfect.
Need an inexpensive crowd-pleaser for your next cocktail party? When it comes to serving guests, there's nothing quicker or easier than a cheese platter. For me, sometimes it's a great meal in and of itself. Here are some tips on how to choose:
1- When choosing your cheeses go for a variety of different colors, textures and flavors.
2- Purchase one to two ounces per person when serving before or after dinner.
3- Serve on a flat platter, plate or board that allows guests to safely cut.
4- Arrange in advance, cover with plastic wrap and store in the frig.
5- Let all the cheeses come to room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
6- Provide a separate knife for each cheese so that flavors don't co-mingle.
7- Serve with a baguette and crackers. The Pepperidge Farm Entertaining Quartet may not be gourmet, but everyone loves them.
8- Garnish or serve with olives, grapes, pears, nuts and/or apples (be sure to drizzle with lemon juice to keep slices from turning brown). If serving the cheese as an after dinner course, you can also partner with chocolates or cookies.
Serve with a glass of Prosecco and enjoy!


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Humanities 7 – Unit 6 Monsoon Asia Group Presentations
Unit 6 - Monsoon Asia Group Presentations
In this project, you will research and present on an assigned country from Monsoon Asia in teams of three or four. In this project, imagine your team has been hired by the government of a country in Monsoon Asia to present the biggest strengths and challenges of the country so that its leader can decide its next steps! The only thing is, that leader is very easily bored and confused, so your presentation must be supremely interesting, informative, and clear.
Monsoon Asia Presentation Group Worksheet
Sample Monsoon Asia Country Research Presentation Template
Monsoon Asia Presentation Rubric
Additional Resources
World Development Data Indicators (Source: The World Bank)
List of Featured Data Indicators (Source: The World Bank)
Country Profile Data Sheets (Source: Encyclopedia Brittanica)
Globalization I - Upside Crash Course [Video]
Globalization II - Good or Bad? Crash Course [Video]
Project Schedule
Wednesday 5/10 - Introduce project, get into groups (assign roles) and choose a country
Thursday 5/11 - Project work day in-class
Friday 5/12 - Project work day in-class
Monday 5/15 - Project work day in-class
Tuesday 5/16 - Project word day in-class
Wednesday 5/17 - Project is DUE and presentations begin!
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