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FT is partnering with many local churches to give away backpacks to students in the basin.
We are looking for non-themed neutral colored backpacks.
(NO Ironman, Hello Kitty, etc...)
Drop off box is located in the gym until 8/19
The giveaway will be on 8/19 at Veterans Park and everyone is invited!


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Community for Its Own Sake
B'reisheet 5767 – Community for Its Own Sake
October 26th, 2006
by Rabbi Russ Resnik
In one of the classes I took toward my master's degree in counseling, the professor asked us to discuss our attitudes toward those we counseled. I said that I tried to approach each counselee with respect. This seemed to me a rather obvious response, so I was surprised when the professor and the other students challenged it vehemently. "Why would you automatically respect someone?" they asked. "What did they do to earn your respect?" They were not impressed when I said I would respect them simply because they were human beings, made in the image of God.
I was the only God-oriented student in this small seminar, yet I held the highest view of the worth of human beings. Paradoxically, when we place God instead of humanity at the center of things, we raise the value of humanity. Indeed, in the culture wars of today, those who affirm God as Creator and Ruler of all things have the strongest stance on the worth of human beings. The most destructive and inhumane movements of the last century were precisely those that sought to displace God from the center.
The book of Genesis, to which we return this week as we renew our cycle of Torah readings, makes clear this connection between God's sovereignty and human worth.
And God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. They shall rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the cattle, the whole earth, and all the creeping things that creep on earth." And God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and God said to them, "Be fertile and increase, fill the earth and master it; and rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, and all the living things that creep on earth." (Genesis 1:26-28, NJPS)
We were created to be divine image-bearers, representing God's reign upon the earth that He created. But, in the very first section of Genesis, we fail in our assignment and mar the divine image through our sin. Only in Yeshua, who is the express image of God, is our humanity restored to its royal stature, so that in Him we can fulfill the role for which God formed us.
This picture of divine-human relationship counters the dominant culture of our day, which often professes belief in God, but promotes human autonomy in countless ways. Yet this is a false autonomy that ends up reducing people, as human societies have always sought to reduce people, to objects and commodities. Instead, as we acknowledge God's kingship through Yeshua the Messiah, our own kingly destiny is restored, as is our recognition of the divine image in others, even those who have not yet acknowledged Yeshua.
This restoration has multiple implications, but I would like to explore those for spiritual community, the congregations that are at the heart of our calling in the UMJC.
Just as our understanding of God and humanity counters dominant belief systems of our day, so should our spiritual communities. A healthy, biblically based congregation may be the only place in our society where people are recognized and received as divine image-bearers, rather than as consumers or commodities themselves. Our congregations are to be places of refuge from the relentless consumerism of our day. They are to be communities that honor the divine image in each person, rather than communities of control that use people as means to an end.
Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman, in a recent book, "Rethinking Synagogues: A New Vocabulary for Congregational Life", contrasts what he calls "sacred community" with the dominant "market community" of our times.
He writes,
The everyday is what we use as means to ends. The sacred exists as its own end. . . . Sacred community, then, is devoted to certain tasks, but these can be realized only in a sacred ambience, not in a market community where people weigh value by the list of limited liability deliverables that they think their dues are buying.
"Sacred," of course, is a synonym for holy. Human beings are holy because we are created in the image of a holy God, even though we have marred that image through our sin. Holy things have worth in themselves, not just as means to an end. Indeed, holy things should never be used as means to an end. Rabbi Hoffman notes that traditional Jewish law "prohibits using synagogue space as a shortcut. You can't go in the front door and out the back to avoid having to go around the block."
Congregations founded upon Yeshua value people for their own sake, simply because they are made in God's image, and value community for its own sake as well. The congregation is not a means to an end, that is, a collection of programs, projects, and benefits, but is a gathering of those sharing the life of Messiah and seeking to serve him.
Now, of course, a congregation will do things for its members and for the wider community. But these things are secondary, arising out of its true nature as sacred community. In a similar way, the ancient sages said that we should study Torah lishma—for its own sake—because it is holy.
Rabbi Tzadok said, "Don't use [the words of the Torah] as a crown to build yourself up, nor as an adze to dig with, as Hillel said, 'The one who would make use of the crown [of the Torah] will pass away.' Thus you may learn that whoever [improperly] uses the word of Torah takes one's own life from this world." Pirke Avot 4:5)
Torah will have many beneficial effects in the lives of those who study it for its own sake. Likewise, a congregation founded on Yeshua, the Messiah who brings life and transformation to those who follow him, will provide much to its members. At its core, however, the congregation is a sacred community to which people belong because they love it and find God there. Once a member begins to ask, "what's in it for me?" he or she has left sacred community and become a consumer.
The congregation is a place–perhaps the only place in today's world–where the image of God in each one is recognized and affirmed. Hence, it is a travesty when the congregation shapes itself according to the market community, to become just another outlet seeking its market share of religious consumers. A congregation where people are valued for their own sake, in turn is to be valued for its own sake.
"And God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Messiah restores this image, brings it to its fullness, and enables us to recognize it in others. Here are some questions for us as we apply this truth to our shared life as followers of Messiah:
Do I seek to be part of a congregation lishma, for its own sake–or do I use the congregation as a crown for self-glorification or an adze for material advantage?
Do I guard myself against using people as means to an end, even the worthy kingdom goals that I might have? Am I willing to give time and attention to someone even if my projects or priorities will gain nothing from this investment?
In what ways do I show that I honor my congregation and its shared life as holy–of great value in itself–apart from anything I might gain through it?
Shabbat Shalom,
Russ Resnik

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Rain delays I-26 bridge work
Crews hope to begin work today on paving the damaged Interstate 26 bridge in Henderson County, after heavy rain late Thursday and early Friday prevented them from completing the job.
The bridge was damaged late Tuesday when a tractor-trailer carrying sulfuric acid overturned and caught fire near the eastbound lanes of the bridge, which is 225 feet above the Green River. The eastbound lanes of I-26, a heavily traveled route between the North Carolina mountains and the Carolinas Piedmont, have been closed since then.
The N.C. Department of Transportation says it hopes to begin resurfacing the bridge deck today with a special type of high-strength concrete. After the concrete has dried, crews will replace a damaged guardrail.
Amanda Perry, a spokeswoman for the DOT, says crews hope to have the eastbound lanes reopened this weekend. Heavy traffic is expected Saturday and Sunday, with Easter weekend travel.
The heavy rain ended around daybreak Friday, but drizzle and light rain continued to fall in Henderson County at mid-morning.
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The dreaded annual winter cleanup has befallen my electronics this week. As I organized my desktop and files on my laptop, I couldn't help but spend some time in my 'photos 2014' folder. By little time, I mean A LOT of time. Like, 162 GB worth of time. Most of which was spent questioning my ability to pose in front of a camera or choosing the right shade of pink to compliment my skin tone. Which reminds me, peach and mint are definitely my new favourite colours this year! Putting my colour preferences aside, I realized that I had had a very unique year. While there were many important, reflective and might I add, regretful moments with which 2014 challenged me and which were not captured on film, I decided to pull out some (random) highlights that I did manage to capture.
In no particular order, I present to you my chosen, memorable moments of 2014 that made my life a little sweeter.
Lived in a foreign country, alone, for the first time. Scary, liberating, exciting, frustrating, lonely, fulfilling, persevering. It's not everyday you live under Martial law.
Visited the pyramids…3 times in one year. Overkill much?
Cooked my first Italian dish after watching a youtube video on Italian cooking. It was ok, but not good enough for Under the Tuscan Sun. Oh well!
4 – Snorkelled amidst the most beautiful coral reef in the world…with a life jacket on. You win some, you lose some.
Bought our first full-frame camera, and wondering why we didn't do this centuries ago!
The lucky charms at the end of the rainbow don't exist. Trust me, I tried.
Stepped foot onto the cradle of civilization.
Celebrated three years of married bliss with my one and only.
One of the most inspiring, positive and altruistic people I know got married to the man of her dreams. Congratulations beautiful Mahreen!
Kissed my grandma for the last time. May God rest her soul.
Kissed my niece for the first time. May God keep her healthy and happy.
Spent 3 hours at a coffee shop reading...and eating. Obviously.
Stepped into the Pacific Ocean for the first time in my life. Something checked off my non-existent bucket list!
Laughed. A lot. Especially with loved ones.
Launched Ali Batoul Creatives, a space to express our passions, inspirations, creations and ourselves through the photographic lens. Loving every second!
I can sum it up by saying that this past year was quite adventurous. And with all adventures come difficulty, self-doubt and little to no direction. But also with adventure, comes opportunities to forge new pathways, map out your dreams, fulfill them and appreciate the present moment for what it is rather than what you expect it to be.
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Kart Freaks Model Shoot KZN
Once a week we are trying to do a new project on highlighting local venue's for holiday makers and locals to go and enjoy a day out. With our first episode we went to Kart Freaks in Margate. With this live stream and Vlog we decided … Continue readingKart Freaks Model Shoot KZN


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Last week, on Wednesday, March 7, I went to see Career days program, and what was is my impression of it? Ok, first, Career days is kind of a meeting of students with companies, their potential and possible employers. Did anyone hear about it? Did anyone go? This meeting was held in Prague Congress Center, and it last for two days. It is a good way to get an overview of the labour market in the Czech Republic. What more, it gives you a chance to establish some real contact with companies and individuals. And that is why what I wanted to make.
Specifically, there were two companies I was very interested in. Long before I got to know the market, I knew about the possibility of getting an internship that perfectly suited me and my field of study in one company in Frankfurt. I was pleased to find out they have an affiliated branch in Prague and this office was about to present themselves at Career days. I came to their stand enthusiastically just to find out they have no idea what I was talking about. That I should contact the headquarters. My first disillusion. Couple of free pens and danglers compensated for it. Walking aimlessly around, one cute hostess girl came up to me and smilingly offered me a help. I agreed. Soon I found myself at a presentation of a certain bank group, where I had no intention to go. And there came my other disappointment. One human resource woman had a speech and then she let students present themselves and ask questions. She had an answer to everything. Everyone would find a suited job for himself or herself in the bank. Well, after the meeting was over I came to this lady and said, I liked your positive speech, so this is what I study, this is what I can do, what I am interested in, and these are my experiences and qualifications. Do you think you can find an open student, part-time or internship position for me? At this moment we don't have an open position but I strongly suggest you send us your CV and we'll contact you. Madam, I did that last year, both personally and electronically, and I received nothing, not even an automatic email that would inform me that you received it. She tried to save the situation and gave me a business card with a phone number where I should call. I'll think about that.
Later, I went to a couple of other presentations, but in overall, this Career Days did not meet my expectations. To point out some advantages, the whole project was well managed, every student received a useful package which helped them orientate. There were not so many companies, though. Now, I will think about it for a while before I send out my CVs. Anyway, I feel I can be more successful when I do my own internet research about my potential future employer rather than being one from many visitors at such an event. What do you think?
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Download the SLICE soundtrack pretty much anywhere online (get it from the bandcamp page for just $2 and get the bonus "Nice Slice Jingle"). The last chapter of the comic hits today on the Stela iOS app. Make sure to check it out!
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SLICE is here!
Horror comic SLICE is almost here
After over a year of shopping around and looking for the right fit, Dave Scheidt and Aaron Pittman's SLICE comic is finally being released THIS MONDAY, (6/30). The comic follows Jon, a young pizza delivery driver on his first night on the job, and his encounter with the local killer. Stela is releasing the comic through their brand new app. The app is free to download and acts like Netflix for comics. You pay a small monthly fee and get to read all the killer indie comics they release. Before you write it off and say you're not paying for that, you get the FIRST CHAPTER OF EVERY COMIC FREE to check it out when you download the app. Each week, a new chapter is released.
This is where WIS comes in. I made the soundtrack for this comic. The first two tracks will be available to stream this Monday via the bandcamp page for readers to listen while they read the first chapter. Each week, a new song will be released when they release the next chapter. The full soundtrack will, then, be released for download on July 4, when the last chapter is released.
Read Dave Scheidt's interview with SKTCHD discussing the comic here.
The Dregs of Abomination out now on Fangoria Musick
Fangoria Musick has once again teamed up with Werewolves in Siberia to unleash this collection of rarities taken from compilations, soundtracks and songs not used on previous albums. Stream it here and buy it at fangoria.com, iTunes, Amazon, etc.
"THE DREGS OF ABOMINATION blends genres and concepts to create a Frankenstein-esque mash-up of macabre music." -Fangoria
(art by Trey Stimpson)
The Dead House out September 18
It all came crashing down after Louis quit. His sobriety wasn't enough to cure the damage he'd done to Elaine. It was time to make a new start, build their marriage again, brick by brick. Then, Elaine inherited her grandmother's country home. The foundations of that dusty old house could provide the foundations to their clean new life together, but then the voices started. The hell inside his head had found a new home.
The Dead House – out September 18, 2015
WIS on Meat for the Beast podcast
Recently, Andy Deen of UKHorrorScene.com was on the new(ish) podcast, Meat for the Beast, and brought along some Werewolves in Siberia to play. Follow the link below and download it FREE on iTunes.
Beyond the City of the Dead presale up now!
Preorder the digital download and get remixes of Broken Souls from Tommy Creep, Vector Sector, Ghastworks, Mad Maddox and Ghoulshow. Want a retro physical copy? Graveyard Calling has cassettes available. Only 50 made. All cassette purchases come with the full album digital download plus the remixes.
New album out April 1- NO JOKE!
Beyond the City of the Dead, the follow-up to debut, The Rising, by Werewolves in Siberia is officially being announced for April 1, 2014. Digital downloads as well as cassettes on Graveyard Calling will be available that day. Digital downloads come free w/ purchase of the limited edition cassette if you choose to order one. Head over to the Graveyard Calling page and pick up any number of their cassettes (including what's left from the limited run of The Rising) and be on the lookout for Beyond the City of the Dead April 1. For now, take a listen to Lycanthropic Dreamscape off the new album to get yourself hyped…


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Filed under: Customer Service, Uncategorized, What's the Secret?
The "HAVES" & "HAVE NOTS"
Which one are you?
The level of Customer Service delivered by businesses is starting to look like the wealth in the world today. You have the "HAVES" and the "HAVE NOTS." You can see that from 1997-2007 (Graph A) all businesses fell into five levels of customer service: Level 1, Unacceptable, to Level 5, World Class. Level 3, Average, is not surprisingly where most companies fell at 38%.
However, if you look at the new study (Graph B) of the last 18 months synced with the recession, the results are almost shocking. The good news: Level 4, Above Average, customer service companies actually grew 2%, and the 3% of companies that were World Class are still World Class. That did not drop off like some feared. So that tells us there has been an increase (2%) in companies that have seen the value of improving their customer service level in order to compete in today's economy. The 21% (original Level 4 & 5) have not compromised on their commitment to superior customer service. However, the shockingly bad news is that more organizations have gotten worse. Levels 1 and 2 have spiked 15% combined, while Level 3 has dropped from 38% to 21%. Level 3 used to be where most companies lived, but today is shrinking. What this tells us is companies have figured out they either need to be really, really good, and make a considerable long term investment in customer service or they might as well stink and try to save money on the training, hiring and payroll that it takes to be superior.
To find out what level customer service company you have, visit Company Service Aptitude Test
"Customer loyalty is every company's greatest asset in any economy"
Yeah, yeah, yeah. You know it. You've heard it before, but now people are finally believing it and wishing they had bought into it a long time ago. When times are good, too many organizations focus on selling and marketing versus delivering an experience and generating higher customer loyalty, retention, increased referrals, and price irrelevance. The best thing about this recession is that the value of great customer service has never before received so much recognition. Our proof comes over these past two years when The DiJulius Group has grown considerably. We've been forced to offer additional services, products, and add additional speakers and consultants to our organization just to handle the increase in demand for help by organizations seeking to join the customer service revolution.
Over the years, I have been extremely fortunate in two areas: 1) I have had the honor of presenting at large conferences with some of the most successful speakers and consultants whom I have looked up to and mirrored in my business model. 2) I've worked with some of the most amazing organizations who, long before hiring me, were world-class customer service organizations, and since have adopted my ideas and systems and made them even better. I am extremely proud to tell you that I am bringing them all together for two days in November to provide something that has never been done before. The DiJulius Group is producing the first annual Secret Service Summit, bringing the leading experts and executives, from cross industries, to share best practices and systems on how to build and operate world-class customer experience organizations.
Here is what makes this two-day conference unlike anything ever offered before.
· For over two days, four of the most respected authorities, best-selling authors, most sought after consultants
to fortune companies all over the world will be together on the same stage sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience and telling how and why they've achieved what they have.
· Present will be six executives who run world-class customer service organizations and are NOT professional speakers or consultants. So why would you want to listen to them? Because there's value in knowing what it takes to build and run the day-to-day operations of World-Class customer service companies such as The Ritz Carlton Hotel, The Melting Pot, Zappos.com, as well as a world-class law firm, accounting firm, and health care system. No one knows better what it is like to be at the pointy end of a spear, dealing with budgets, staff buy in, economic highs and lows, and countless other demands. Yet all of them and their organizations are best in class in their sector and have ignored traditional wisdom in their own industry. They've made a superior customer experience their single most competitive advantage.
· We have experts from virtually every industry, hospitality, professional services, medical, and e-commerce sector.
· There will be a panel discussion made up of the executives from these leading world-class customer service organizations, allowing every attendee an opportunity to ask tough questions on the "how to do, what to do, and what not to do" issues.
If you take your service seriously, you need to be part of this event. The content shared will be a necessity to any organization that wants to raise the bar and compete on service. The networking opportunities, in addition to this line-up, create immeasurable value. We're quite proud of the partnerships and business dealings that have taken place between our attendees (as well as one marriage!). Missing this event could cost you millions in clients, sales, and staff! Don't wait to be part of the revolution. It's happening now!
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John, Great article. So depressing to see the decline in customer service focus by 15% of the companies. However, in a "glass is half full" world, this is great news for the rest of us who understand the value of building customer relationships.
[…] was just reading John DiJulius' recent newsletter in which he shares the latest statistics on customer service. In the past (survey from 1997-2007)38% of companies ranked a "3″ on a 1-5 scale in […]


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Fiber cement continues to grow its role in the siding market, and James Hardie has seen homeowners striving toward a mixture of products and dimensions, including standout trim. Using a different material in the gables compartmentalizes the look and feel of the home no matter the size.
Homeowners are now willing to experiment with different options for greater aesthetic appeal.
"The digital space has certainly made the ability to find information easier," says Jerry Blais, vice president of marketing for the siding group at Ply Gem. "Digital tools and applications out there are making it much easier for consumers to put combinations together as well as get confirmation from their friends and family that it's a good choice."
Some online tools allow customers to alter an actual photograph of their home, complete with changing the siding, windows, roofing and doors.
Experimenting with different styles and colors on a computer screen may lessen the risk of transferring these bold designs to the exterior of the home.
"The ease of mind is out there because a lot more tools today help you envision what your home is going to look like versus in the past you had to kind of guess what it was going to look like," says Brian Kirn, marketing manager at CertainTeed. "Once you put a $20,000 investment into your home, you want to be pretty certain of the finished goods."
Increasing curb appeal is just one component of what Blais calls accessible design.
"This term really refers to the overall beauty, and not giving up the fact people want low maintenance and they want a siding product that is very durable," he says. Durability today includes making sure siding stands up to weather.
Exploring new color palettes
The Internet allows homeowners to be exposed to more color variation on the exterior, so it only makes sense that siding manufacturers are seeing color requests shift more rapidly.
"We know more and more homeowners are becoming more daring when it comes to color selection," says John Dybsky, senior marketing manager at James Hardie. "They're looking for a greater variety, but they're also looking for bolder colors and greater contrast such as dark with white."
Some of the darker colors that have been popular recently are the barn reds, the dark greens, and even some darker blues that are quite distinctive, according to Jery Y. Huntley, president and CEO of the Vinyl Siding Institute.
"Gone are the days of the all-pastel home," she says. "Trends are in deeper, richer colors."
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New technologies in materials across the board make darker colors a more viable option than in the past.
"If you looked at vinyl siding 15 years ago or even 10 years ago, there were limitations on how dark you could go because it would fade or at least have a higher chance of fade," Kirn says. "Now that there's so many advancements in raw materials, we can actually get very dark in vinyl siding and that risk of fading is eliminated."
There are numerous ways manufacturers today make sure their siding products hold color.
"Longevity is key," says Jonathan Wierengo, vice president of marketing for Tapco Group. "We use a proprietary cap stock that keeps color vibrant and protects against UV weathering."
Expanded color catalogs, however, are no replacement for what some homeowners really want: a way to differentiate their siding from everyone else's home.
"The flexibility and the versatility available now within siding materials to have custom colors that reflect the architectural design, the region, or locale is really important to customers," says Jennifer Jenkins, segment marketing manager for LP Building Products. "Having custom color flexibility to really make the curb appeal pop is what they're really interested in."
Breaking up the façade
Accent materials are another way of eliminating the monochromatic and unembellished exteriors of the past.
"Consumers are able to use beefier, more robust trim boards to help carve out different spaces on their home," Jenkins says.
Ply Gem, for example, recently launched its line of PVC trim and mouldings, which allow consumers to choose either a smooth or authentic wood-grain finish that has the low-maintenance advantage.
In addition to using trim boards more as a focal point, homeowners are changing the direction or the style of the siding to add visual interest.
"As opposed to the standard 7-¼-inch lap product, we're seeing more shingle with lap and board-and-batten with lap," Dybsky says. "We're even seeing a mixture of lap exposures, so you'll see a narrower width exposure on the second story and a wider exposure on the lower level."
This variation may also include vertical siding on the upper level with horizontal siding lower, or a stucco finish or other fresh element up in a gable area.
Many manufacturers have seen the way homeowners are choosing to mix materials is with stone, shake, or shingle focal points that complement traditional lap siding on the rest of the home.
Accenting with natural-looking materials
The stone category is growing fast because it provides easier installation while replicating the high-end look of real stone.
"Stone veneer is a product that, in general, is going through the roof," Blais says. "Stone is now really accessible to anyone and stone veneer allows it to go on a home that doesn't need any special framing for it."
In 2013, Ply Gem launched its Durata Mortarless Stone, which uses an interlock system to simplify the installation process. The molds are made using real stone to give the finished product more of an authentic look.
Tapco's Foundry Stacked Stone siding also aims for realistic, rugged stone profiles but can be easily cut with snips and hung like traditional vinyl panels for easier installation.
Shake and shingle options have also become popular and can be used in a whole-house application or just in a gable to differentiate parts of the façade.
"One area that continues to grow and penetrate is the shake and shingle market," Blais says. "The use of a 7-inch perfection shingle or 9-inch shake type of panel again adds that additional texture to a home."
CertainTeed has seen a large uptick in its Cedar Impressions line, which aims to give the natural, rustic look of cedar without the additional maintenance or high cost of the actual wood.
Elevating durability
Every cladding material has its advantages when it comes to sturdiness over time, but today the durability discussion centers on the ability of siding to withstand harsh weather conditions.
"We're continuing to see increasing response to our engineered-for-climate performance formulations," Dybsky says. "We have specially formulated products for the north and south."
These formulations take into account eight different meteorological factors such as temperature range, humidity, and precipitation.
"What's important to people is that it's going to stand up to all the elements and whatever market you're in," Jenkins says. "The one thing that seems to be most important these days is impact resistance because things get thrown, tossed, and hit the side of the home."
Sturdiness also means energy efficiency.
"When people started writing about energy-efficient building products they started writing about things inside the house," Huntley says. "But now those trends in energy efficiency are progressing outward."
Insulated siding does increase the energy efficiency of a home, but Kirn cautions that it may not be as much as people expect.
"Typically the R-values for insulated siding range between 2 and 3, which when you add that to your home it's nice to have," Kirn says.
CedarMAX Insulated Siding by ProVia, for example, has an R-value between 2.3 and 2.8 depending on the profile, but it also offers up to five times greater impact resistance than regular siding, according to the company.
Kirn says the real benefit of insulated siding comes with this added durability and, most importantly, the aesthetics.
"It allows you to get wider profiles and the face of the profile is straighter versus standard vinyl siding," Kirn says.
Just as with insulated siding, durability and aesthetics are closely tied together with all cladding options. As people try to differentiate their homes from their neighbors' homes, they want to experiment with color and materials without sacrificing longevity.
Digital tools may make taking risks less overwhelming when it comes to the exterior of the home, but homeowners must learn to sift through all the available knowledge that comes with the Internet.
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The North Korean crew aboard a recently impounded vessel have admitted to stealing home appliances from a refuge hut on an uninhabited islet in northern Japan where they took shelter due to bad weather, investigative sources said Tuesday.
Police and the Japan Coast Guard have questioned the fishermen on suspicion of theft after a TV, refrigerator and rice cooker went missing from the hut on the isle off Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands. The hut had been locked but was broken into and ransacked.
When the coast guard found the wooden fishing boat with 10 North Korean men aboard on Wednesday, they were seen dumping some appliances and other items into the sea, investigative sources said, adding the coast guard collected some of the objects later.
The North Koreans have told coast guard officers that they left the port of Chongjin in the northeast of North Korea in September for squid fishing in the Sea of Japan before their steering wheel failed around a month ago.
The coast guard towed the wooden boat into waters off Hakodate port on Sunday and the crew remain aboard. One of the crew was sent to hospital on Monday after complaining of poor health, according to the sources.
A plate hanging on the boat suggests it belongs to North Korea's military and the Hokkaido police are continuing to investigate where the crew came from and other details.
The plate reads "Korean People's Army No. 854 military unit," according to the sources. In North Korea, military members also engage in farming and fishing.
The local police also found squid and fish nets on the boat, but no weapons, the sources said.
In the sea off Niigata Prefecture, two wooden boats were seen drifting and two bodies were found Tuesday, the local coast guard said, adding they are investigating whether the vessels also came from North Korea.
Following a slew of wooden boats from North Korea drifting ashore on the Sea of Japan coast, Keiichi Ishii, minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism said Tuesday, "We are raising the alert level along Sea of Japan coastal areas...We will take full measures to ensure security in territorial waters."
In November, there were 28 cases of wooden boats apparently from North Korea being found in Akita, Niigata and other prefectures along the Sea of Japan, the highest figure in the last four years, according to the coast guard.


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I've done enough traveling to know a few more things about how to get from 1 place to another. I also realized that some of these journeys may happen again so now I have a place to go where all the research is done. Every trip depends on how much time you have so go slow or fast, enjoy the ride!
One of the 1st pages I use is this one which breaks down the travel riding options such as air bus train even ferry if available. This page located a couple of amazing boat rides on some trips and its always fun to add a new travel method. A search reveals that its bus or train only. Sure flights are an option but not one for under 100$. Now is where you have to ask yourself how in a hurry are you? The 1 truth I learned on a long trip is that it is cheaper if you fit yourself around their schedule.
A big thing is to consider arrival or departure times. Buses run 24 hrs a day and if you want to save even more, you can catch a night bus and wake up at your destination. Always be sure to check the itineraries before you book because there is 1 bus company that likes to make passengers change buses at 2 am. You do not want to do this if you can find a more direct option.
So the train is first option to ATX, only 2 per day and it takes 2x as long as car or bus plus it costs more. Another random thing you learn about buses is that they have assigned stops at certain gas stations or other non marked stops. Just type in whatever city you are really in and they just may have a stop at a station. This is the case with Denton there is a stop at a station just off the highway. This stop connects you to the big Dallas hub where you can go pretty much anywhere in the US. This way is a bit more vs public transportation but it will be faster. Bonus is should this bus be late you can go right to their counter to get remedy.
Greyhound and Megabus are your options. Greyhound has a pick up station in Denton or you can Dart to Greyhound's hub in downtown Dallas. This is the option I recommend. When you get to the station you need to look for one of the buses to Mexico, as that is the final stop and the name of the bus. Just underneath the final stop are the cities it stops at in-between. Take the express non-stop bus, several times per day and takes 3 hours. You get a electrical plug at every seat, mine worked. So nap read watch a movies or do what you want and you are soon dropped in Austin.
3 hours is not bad even in a car. I had no stops on my trip. I caught some shut eye. I haven't taken Austins buses yet but I am sure I will. Keep on reading for more info when that ride happens.


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Bay Village Garden (Church St. and Melrose) Bay Village is the immediate neighborhood of our church. And we want to be a community of blessing so join us to participate in this cleanup event run by the Bay Village Neighborhood Association. The cleaning supplies will be provided (though gloves and a broom wouldn't hurt). Please do NOT park in the Bay Village neighborhood during this time. Rain or Shine:) One of our 5 Identites is "Servant" so join us as we serve our great city.
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Simone Biles wins every gold medal at U.S. Championships
BOSTON — the entire gold medals for Simone Biles.
Biles, in the 2d meet of her comeback, received her listing fifth U.S. all-round title and swept the 4 equipment titles, combining ratings from Friday and Sunday at TD backyard.
She under no circumstances idea it could be possible, however she additionally desires to work on pre-meet nerves, consistency and self belief.
"I'd supply it a B-plus," Biles instructed Andrea Joyce on NBC.
The four-time Rio Olympic gold medalist grew to become the primary woman to pick all five golds at the countrywide gymnastics championships due to the fact Dominique Dawes in 1994.
She won the all-around by using 6.55 facets over 2017 World all-around champion Morgan Hurd, the biggest margin when you consider that the perfect-10 system became thrown out in 2006. That hole is higher than that setting apart Hurd from the eleventh-region gymnast.
"I knew i used to be capable of scoring this well, however I variety of thought i was going to be a frightened break and maybe fall aside," referred to Biles, who wore a teal mint leotard partially to stand with neighbourly Larry Nassar sexual-abuse survivors teal ribbons have been worn at NCAA meets in the winter and spring. "Going into these hobbies, i do know I stored telling my family like I don't understand if I'm going to be in a position to collected myself down the way I did earlier than and tackle the nerves, but to date, so good."
Biles led by means of three.1 elements after a dominant first day Friday.
At 21, she is the first non-teen to occupy the U.S. girls's all-round seeing that 1971. Full results are right here.
"She's simply in a further league just about," third-location Riley McCusker observed. "I'm actually just in awe of her."
After Rio, Biles took 14 months earlier than returning to working towards closing November under new coaches Cecile and Laurent Landi. She back to competitors three weeks in the past, profitable the U.S. classic with a balance beam fall.
No falls over two days at nationals. simply three ground endeavor passes that went out of bounds because of Biles' otherworldly tumbling power, plus small error on uneven bars and stability beam Sunday. Biles won her first country wide title on uneven bars, the handiest event on which she didn't earn a medal in Rio or at any world championships.
earlier than Biles, the Landis have been regularly occurring for coaching Madison Kocian to uneven bars silver in Rio. Laurent Landi diagnosed possibly the biggest impediment in Biles' comeback is not amongst her competitors or any equipment, but between the ears.
"To address the pressure, to address the media, to address each person, all the expectation, that's mentally draining," he spoke of.
Biles has repeated this spring and summer that she appears like a much better gymnast than in Rio. The Texan is on a 5-12 months seize streak with the most effective conclusion in sight being her planned retirement after the Tokyo Olympics.
"confidence-shrewd and consistency, I nevertheless think we now have a how to go to get returned as much as the place i used to be in Rio, however gymnastics-clever, better than in 2016," Biles noted. "I feel I'm finally starting to get it and remember it. I've understood gymnastics for ages now, however I believe it's really sinking in."
Biles is a shoo-in for October's world championships team. The 5-woman squad could be named after an October alternative camp.
Hurd and McCusker are additionally in first rate position. Jade Carey, the 2017 World silver medalist on floor pastime and vault, generally is a contributor on both pursuits at worlds in Doha.
Ragan Smith, who won the 2017 U.S. all-round in Biles' absence, is in danger of missing that group. She comprehensive tenth within the all-around, competing with broken toes and lingering ache from an ankle injury that knocked her out of the 2017 Worlds, where she become the favorite.
No doubting who the favorite is this year. Biles owns the world's most desirable all-round ranking since Rio by way of more than two points. may she sweep the gold medals as she did at nationals?
"It's beside the point," Laurent Landi talked about. "I think you simply should do what she these days … and notice what we get at the conclusion. We don't aim to grasp. I feel it's depraved to believe about winning. I believe it's an awful lot more important to think about what she should accomplish for herself. If on the end she wins, then she wins."
Aly Raisman, who staged her own a hit comeback to make the Rio Olympics, advised Biles on Saturday evening that she's no longer human. Biles become asked Sunday what her foreign rivals should be pondering.
"perhaps that I may still doubtless give up," she stated, followed by using giggles.
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EDM CAMP | 1 WEEK PROGRAM (Ages 8+)
Electronic Dance Music ( EDM ) is the biggest selling and hottest musical genre in the world today. This summer give your aspiring young musician an opportunity to learn the basics of electronic music production and performance. Using state of the art software and hardware our campers will learn how to use technology and songwriting skills to create their own beats, tracks, and soundscapes. Through our partnership with Korg USA, this one-week summer camp will give your child the opportunity to use cutting edge tools and techniques to help them express their musical talent.
Song Writing Basics
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This camp is for beginner and intermediate musicians who want to learn to create Electronic Music.
Don't play an instrument? NO PROBLEM, Today's software allows anyone to be able to create their own beats, melodies, and harmonies without having knowing how to play an instrument. Our teachers and expert staff will guide campers through the entire creative process.
The camp will conclude with the performance of the camper tracks at Musicology Performance Center's main stage. So bring your family and friends to dance and chill at the EDM camp after party!
**Mac or PC laptop required for the class
Camp Dates: July 22nd to 26th / 10am to 3pm
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UKULELE SUMMER CAMP | 1 WEEK PROGRAM (ages 8+)
Musicology Performance Center is proud to present our Summer Build Your Own Ukulele Camp, a Uniquely Uncommon Ukulele experience!!!
What do Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Taylor Swift and Neil Armstrong have in common? If you said, play the Ukulele you're right! The Ukulele is one of the most fun and easiest stringed instruments to learn. Most people can start strumming songs within minutes of picking up their first Uke.
Our campers will start their camp experience by building and decorating their very own Ukulele. Go crazy with color or put on some rhinestones...make that Uke Unique!!
Over the course of the week, campers will learn different chords and rhythms, and the proper technique for the instrument. In addition to the chords and rhythms, the students will collaborate and learn to play several classic and modern songs. Each day the students will not only learn the fundamentals of the Ukulele but also play music with others, building confidence and making new friends. The camp will end on Friday with a performance at the Musicology Performance Center. The students can invite a few friends and family members. Do not miss out on an amazing experience!
Camp Dates: July 29th through August 2nd / 10am to 3pm
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| 2 WEEK PROGRAM (Ages 8+)
This summer give your aspiring young musician an opportunity of a lifetime. Musicology Performance Center and Vudu Studios present the "Song Writing / Recording Experience Summer Camp". Join us for a two-week songwriting and studio production summer experience featuring professional songwriters in a world-class Vudu recording studio.
The first week will be held at The Musicology Performance Center and will focus on writing, arranging and pre-production of original songs. Campers will collaborate to write songs focusing on music, lyrics, melodies, harmonies, and arrangement. Under the guidance of our talented instructors, our campers will learn about what it takes to express their emotions and ideas through song, how to arrange the material and bring it to life. Campers get to bring their musical ideas, get real time feedback from professionals. Please note: On August 7th we will also be treating the campers to a trip to Dave & Busters!
Our second week will be held at Vudu Studios. Our campers get the experience of recording their newly written material in a state of the art professional studio where bands like Fuel, Skid Row, Brand New, The Pixies, As Tall As Lions and The Dear Hunter have recorded some of their best albums. Our campers will get hands-on training and experience multi-track live recording in VuDu Studios with the incredibly talented Mike Watts guiding them through the recording process. Mike has been a producer for bands such as The Dear Hunter, As Tall as Lion, Gates, and others. His extensive production and mixing work has been featured on various albums as well as film and television.
This is an absolutely unique opportunity for the aspiring musician, recording engineer or songwriter to get a sense of how music is made today. Our campers not only walk away with an exciting experience, but they also get a professionally recorded CD of songs that will last a lifetime.
( This camp is for intermediate and advanced musicians)
Camp Dates: August 5th through August 16th / 10am to 3pm
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Online reviews play a large part in the development of your business' online reputation. For that reason, many businesses work hard to convince their customers to post reviews on all the popular review sites, hoping it will maximize their online reputations. But is it really necessary to build up as many online reviews as you possibly can for your business . . . or is it possible that, when it comes to good reviews, a little bit goes a long way? What is better, quality or quantity? The answer is not a simple one, and can't be put in black and white terms. Read on to learn more:
Quantity. In terms of exposure and search engine optimization, it only makes sense that you should want as many reviews for your business as possible. That is because search engines notice when people talk about your business, and it makes your business seem more relevant to the online community. Also, customers who are researching your business on review sites will undoubtedly consider the number of reviews as an indication of your credibility (even though it may have nothing to do with your level of service). For these reasons, it is a good thing to have many business reviews. However, it is also important to understand that numerous poor-quality reviews may do nothing for your business at all . . . and may even detract from your reputation by way of association. That's where quality comes in.
Quality. What makes a quality review? Quality reviews give plenty of detail about the customer's experience with your business. For example, instead of simply saying, "the food was good" (which gives readers very little to go on), a quality review might say something more along the lines of "the filet mignon was cooked to perfection, and served with a side of the restaurant's delectable house-recipe garlic mashed potatoes." A high quality review paints a picture, and tempts potential customers to try out your business. After reading the previous example, it should be very clear how one high-quality review can easily trump a handful of bland and generic reviews.
The quality/quantity balance. What's ideal? Well, high-quality reviews, and a lot of them! But until you get to that point, try to focus on bringing in quality, well-written reviews – one at a time – and go from there.
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Eat Low to High – Eat till Satisfied NOT Stuffed
It's time to discuss how to eat at a buffet FULL of treats! We've discussed trying to come prepared and trying to not arrive starving but it's still nice to sample some of the food. I mean, it is Christmas!! So where to start? My suggestions is to work yourself from low calorie to high calorie. Start with the fresh veggies and some salad. These are lower calorie choices and high in nutrient content. Fill most of your plate with greens and veggies. They give you a BIG bang for your buck!
Second move into some of the protein choices like deviled eggs and roasted meats. (That is only if you are a meat eater, of course!) Unless the hosts are vegan or include vegetarian choices, this may be limited but go for some grains like a rice or quinoa dish if offered. Finally, leave what room you have left for the starches like potato offerings.
If at the end of the meal you have saved a little room, THAT'S when you dig into the treats. Make sure you share your treats. If you have a date at the party and there are a few things you want to try, make a deal to each take one or two bites of a dessert and then you can try a few. There's not really a need to take 2, 3 or even 4 treats for yourself because yesterday we learned that we can make a deal to get the recipe and have some treats throughout the year and not just during the holidays, right?
Another good tip is to eat until you are satisfied and NOT stuffed. If you follow the eat low to high rule then by the time you get to the decadent high calorie treats, you'll just have enough room to taste before you listen to your body and realize that you are going to be stuffed if you keep eating. Don't forget to keep tabs on your drinks too as they count!! (See how this is all building on each other!) A normal stomach holds one liter of liquids or two cups of food. Over stuffing your stomach is detrimental to proper digestion. If you consistently overeat and stretch out your stomach over the holidays it can become "the norm" and you will end up needing to eat more food to feel full after the holidays. That can set us up for a tough start to the new year!
I know with all these tips and tricks and the dedication I see from each of my readers following this blog daily YOU are going to be set up to start your new year ready to kick some butt in 2018! I want to know what you think of the low to high idea. Do you think that will be an effective party trick? Do you like the idea of sharing dessert to get to sample more treats? Did you know that your stomach can only hold 2 cups of food and digest effectively? Come back tomorrow to find out more!! Thanks for reading!!


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In the face of crackdown by law enforcement agencies, listed militant kingpins and their associates have left major cities and taken shelter in country's northern region, detective sources said.
Different areas of northern districts have become safe haven for activists of banned militant outfits.Most of the runaway activists belong to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJi) and Ansarullah Bangla Team.
They are living in rented houses in remote areas of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Bogra and Rangpur using fake identities, the sources said.
The militants are running their activities from these hideouts, a detective official said.
Many of them have been arrested with arms and ammunition from these remote areas.
On Friday, members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested five suspected JMB men along with arms and ammunition from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts.
A team of the elite police unit conducted drives in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi and Kodalkati Maddhya Char in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj and detained the 'five JMB men' with arms, bullets and bomb-making materials, said Rab.On Monday, Rab men in another drive arrested four suspected members of JMB from Dakhshin Sahar area in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj.
The arrestees are Abdul Kader, 30, Aminul Islam, 30, Abdur Rahman, 39, and Aktarul Islam, 46, hailing from Shibganj upazila.
The Rab team also seized a pistol, five rounds of bullet, a magazine, 400 grams of gunpowder and bomb-making materials, according to Rab.
During primary interrogation, the detainees confessed to their involvement with militant activities, said a release of the force.
On June 30, detectives detained two JMB members from Adamdighi upazila of Bogra
The detainees Rubel Hossain, 27, of Chhoto Chok village in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj, and Abdul Bari of Paarchoka village of the same upazila are the members of JMB's military wing, police said.
The striking team also recovered two foreign pistols, 4 magazines and 12 bullets from their possession.
On May 13, a Sirajganj court sentenced four female operatives of JMB to five-year imprisonment on charge of carrying explosives.
The convicts are Tabassum Rani, 32, of Solonga upazila in the district, Habiba Akter Mishu, 20, and Rumana Akter Ruma, 23, of Sajahanpur upazila in Bogra while Rumana Begum, 21, of Gabindaganj upazila in Gaibandha district.
On September 23, 2016, detectives arrested them from a house of Masumpur Uttarpara village in Sirajganj and recovered six cocktails, four grenades and a number of Jihadi books from their possessions.
On February 25, 2018, the Rab men arrested three suspected JMB members in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi.
The arrestees were Shariful Islam alias Sharif, 45, Jakaria Hossain Jakkar, 43, and Ataur Rahman alias Ahsan Hazi, 35.
Tipped off, a team of the elite force conducted a drive at Jamira village and arrested them along with four bombs, eight bullets, two pistols, one IED and some bomb-making materials.
Earlier, a number of militant dens were busted by law enforcement agencies in different remote areas of the northern districts, including Rajshahi, Rangpur and Chapainawabganj.
The Rab officials in Rajshahi said vigilance is being stepped up in remote and inaccessible regions to find out if terrorists were mingling with locals.
Civil society members said public relations and interactions should be strengthened in these areas, besides security surveillance.
A satellite image derived from Google shows how a remote and isolated cowshed in Char Alatuli village had been chosen as their shelter by militants.
They had convinced Rashikul, the owner of the cowshed, that they were ornithologists and wanted to do a survey of migratory birds of the char area and take photographs.
To win the confidence of Rashikul and neighbours, the militants in disguise visited some distant char areas on the Padma with cameras and shot some photographs of birds.
But under the guise of photographers, they used the cowshed for planning sabotage and terrorist activities in the district.
Other militant dens busted by law enforcement agencies in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts were also situated in remote villages and char areas.
Rab director (media wing) Mufti Mahmud Khan said the JMB militants are now hiding with false identities in remote rural areas by convincing local people that they needed to stay in those places for professional or business purposes.
"The members of Rab and other law enforcement agencies have already started operations to detect and nab these militants," he added.
In a recent clash between militants and law enforcement members in Maschmara-Habashpur village under Matikata union of Godagari on May 11, it was found that the militants used to live in an isolated house owned by Sajjad Hossain, a hawker, by identifying themselves as garments sellers.
In an earlier operation conducted on June 12 at an isolated house in Dangapara village of Pachandar union of Tanore upazila, it was found that the militants convinced the owner of the house, saying that they offered homeopathic treatment to people.
Members of law enforcement agencies recovered suicide vests and explosives from the possession of those militants.
On April 26 last year, they raided a house inside a mango orchard in Trimohini, a village near the Sona Masjid frontier under Mobarakpur union of Chapainawabganj district, where all four militants blew themselves up with bombs.
Those militants were staying there by identifying themselves as spice traders.
Three students of Rangpur Begum Rokeya University remained missing in the last three years—one of them is a death row convict in the murder case of Japanese national Hoshi Kunio.
A few days ago, police arrested a student named Sadia Afroz Meena on charges of militant links.


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The Best of Maine at the 10th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show August 10-12, 2012
ROCKLAND, Maine—Passion of place is what the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is all about. The best of Maine from across the creative spectrum will be gathered together at the 10th annual show on the Rockland waterfront, August 10-12, 2012. Beautiful boats, unique handcrafted products, and an eclectic mix of high-quality goods for life on the water and the shore will again be on display at Maine's only in-the-water boat show and coastal lifestyle event.
"I've always thought of the show as a tremendous party where the most creative folks on the coast share what they do with customers and other exhibitors.
RANGELEY - Governor Paul LePage presented Saddleback Ski Resort with a 2012 Governor's Award for Business Excellence during a reception held Monday, May 14 at the Statehouse Hall of Flags in Augusta.
The 22nd annual awards, administered by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and sponsored by Fairpoint Communications, recognize companies that demonstrate a high level of commitment to their community, employees and to manufacturing or service excellence.
Saddleback's owners, Bill & Irene Berry, daughter Faith Berry, grandchildren Martin & Adrienne Berard along with Chris Farmer General Manager, all accepted the award. The company is one of New England's finest family ski and snowboard resorts, offering activities and events during all four seasons.
Since 2003 Saddleback has increased its workforce from 66 full and part-time employees to 225 during the peak winter season.
National Charter Schools Week – Maine has joined the movement
In 2011, Maine joined 40 other states in allowing public charter school options for families of all income levels. On May 1, 2012, the Maine Charter School Commission issued its first application package for potential founders of these new public education options, which are free to parents and open to all children without admissions tests.
The Maine Association for Charter Schools (MACS) will celebrate the great work accomplished by public charter schools across the country, where over 5,000 public chartered schools are serving 1.8 million students.
Bowlers needed!! FORM A TEAM and join hundreds of people in the Kennebec Valley who are bowling in the annual Bowl for Kids Sake event! Visit our website at http://www.heroeswanted.org/ or call 626-3408 for the Bowl for Kids' Sake team registration form
Bangor, ME—The Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau in partnership with Presenting Sponsor, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, is pleased to announce the honorees for the 17th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Eagle Awards. Each year the Greater Bangor CVB honors the region's best in the tourism and hospitality industry with Eagle and Eaglet Awards. These awards honor their dedication to the promotion of the Greater Bangor region to visitors and residents.
The 2012 Tourism Awards will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, at Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon, ME. This year the Greater Bangor CVB Impact Award, sponsored by Bangor International Airport, will be presented to the Friends of the Maine Center (represented by Michael Aube, Miles Theeman and Mark Woodward).
The statewide ice fishing derby will go on as scheduled this weekend. This is not to be confused with the cancellation of the Sebago derby that was called off two weeks ago. There are twenty weigh stations from Acton to St.Francis where anglers can bring their catches and compete for over $20,000 in prizes. Also if anyone is lucky enough to break the State record on togue (31 lbs. 8 oz) they will win a bonus of $100,000. To find out more information go to www.icefishmaine.com. Proceeds benefit charities all across Maine.
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Wednesday, March 28
1 John 4:19 - "We love each other because He loved us first." As part of Holy Week, Crossview kids & families will be making fleece tie blankets to donate to The Reach Youth Drop-In Center. Please bring scissors and enough fleece material to create a tie blanket as a family. Children will remain with their families for the entire night. A hot dog dinner will be available from 5:15-6:00pm ($3 adults/$2 kids). If you have any questions please contact Kari Rodman.


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Catch Ile du Berceau at the first-ever Cannon River Roots Festival in Northfield Minnesota. The day is slated to be packed with rootsy fun, including guitar workshops by our own Mark Kreitzer. Ile du Berceau performs from 3:15 - 4:15 in Bridge Square. Stay tuned for details!
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Earlier Event: July 25Barn Concert & Jam Session
Later Event: August 29Brigid's Cross in Bemidji w/ Clearwater Hot Club


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How did Cuba become the Gold Standard of Cigars?
Even people who do not smoke cigars know Cuba's reputation as the go-to country for cigar aficionados. The country's legend only grew after the trade embargo went into effect in 1962. After a time, that forbidden fruit aspect seemed to feed into the myth of the Cuban...read more
5 Myths about Alcohol Debunked
As the most widely used drug on the planet, just about everyone you know has a crazy alcohol story. It's no surprise then that lots of myths have gone up around it. Sometimes, the myth contains a grain of truth. Most of the time, though, it started as a bit of...read more
Beginner's Guide to Wine
You face a long row of wine bottles and feel panic setting in. You have no idea what the difference is between a cabernet sauvignon and a Shiraz. Reaching the end of the aisle, you peek around the other side only to see that it is also full of wine bottles....read more
5 Great Mini Cigars
Cigarillo, demi-tasse, mini, petit, short panatela. Small cigars. Though they can't take the place of your favorite, full-size stogie, one of these mini cigars is perfect when you just don't have the time to savor your favorite cigar. Luckily, cigar manufacturers...read more
Growler Safety
With the quick growth in growler popularity, understanding proper cleanliness methods for the containers helps ensure you enjoy your favorite draft beer in a safe manner. Follow this advice if filling growlers yourself, such as with home brewing, but also ensure any...read more
How to Serve Wine | The Ultimate Guide
It may sound pretentious, but in reality, how you serve wine truly affects the wine's taste and flavor. It begins with the wine's temperature; too cold or too warm mutes or dulls the flavor or imparts a bitterness the vintner never intended. Decanting the wine is...read more


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2016 Cincinnati Dress Bright to Fight Cancer Wine and Craft Beer Tasting
Friday, September 23, 2016
This year's Cincinnati Dress Bright to Fight Cancer event will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Taft Center, and promises to be the premier social event of the year supporting a very important cause.
Join us and enjoy an upscale wine and craft beer tasting featuring both red and white wines, hors d'oeuvres, exciting raffles, entertainment and the opportunity to Fight Back Against Cancer!
And as we come together to party for a cause, the American Cancer Society will continue to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people to stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against a disease that has taken too many lives.
For more than a century, the American Cancer Society has fought for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. By taking what we've learned through research and turning it into what we do, we have contributed to a 26 percent decrease 1990s and 2015. Overall, 11 million cancer survivors in America will celebrate a birthday this year. Now that's a reason to party, so join us!
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Pre-sale ticket purchase is now available online for $40. Tickets will also be available at the door for $45 per person.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM SAC Meeting
Back To School Immunizations
Students entering 7th grade Tdap Immunization
Save the date! New parents are invited to attend our CGE New Parent Orientation on August 8th from 5:30-6:30 pm in the cafeteria. We hope to see our new parents for this meeting. Thank you!
The 2018-2019 Citrus Grove yearbooks are sold out. Thank you to all of our families for buying this year's yearbook.
Congrats to 5th grader, Aurora Phillips! She earned 1st place in the Martin County School District's Perennial Math Tournament. She also won 1st place for 5th Grade in the State of Florida and placed 11th Nationwide. Aurora worked extremely hard by practicing with her teammates, as well as in her free-time at home, to achieve this honor.
Don't forget: Our CGE Family Math Night at Publix is tomorrow (Thurs., May 16th) from 5:00-7:00 pm. Click on the above link for more information. We hope to see you there!
If you're interested in serving on the PTA Executive Board for the 2019-2020 school year, please join us at a meeting on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the CGE Media Center. We hope to see you there!
Join us to support our 2018-2019 Florida Elementary PE Teacher of Year, Coach Rendell! Click the above link for information on this fun night at the ball field.
The Citrus Grove Spring Newsletter is out. Please click the link above for your copy of the newsletter. Thank you!
It's time to pre-order your child's school supply kit for the 2019-2020 school year. The deadline to order is June 15th. Click the above link to order your child's kit today.
5th Grade Parents: Please click the above link to get information regarding middle school math options for next year.
The 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 pm. The theme is "Rolling out the Red Carpet for our 5th Grade Students." Dress to impress. Desserts & refreshments will be served.
A letter was sent home to 5th grade parents this week about proof of residency for the upcoming school year. Please click the above link for a copy of the letter. All documents should be submitted to CGE no later than May 17th. Thank you!
Field Day is on Friday, May 17th. Please click the above link for our 2019 Field Day Flyer. The flyer includes important information such as event times, how to RSVP if you will be attending, as well as volunteer information. We hope to see you there!
Please consider sponsoring our CGE EFMC Elementary Book Bowl team. Sponsorship opportunities support a life-long love of reading. Click the above link for more information.
April is National Volunteer month. CGE gives a big thanks our wonderful volunteers! We appreciate all that you do for our school. #ittakesagrove #cgeistheplacetobe
The 6th Grade HOMS Parent Orientation will be on Thursday, April 25th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Please keep in mind that this is for PARENTS; students will have their orientation on August 9th. Please click on the above link for more information.


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This was INTENDED to be a post about highlights from yesterday's NYFW shows, but as I was reviewing the February Free People catalog, something much more important suddenly came up.
My eyes aren't particularly drawn to any of the Free People clothing, and I think that's most likely because Girls' Christopher Abbott is more or less the scene stealer.
*SIDE NOTE* This weeks Girls episode solidified the sheer genius of Lena Dunham, and I was fully in tears at the roof scene.
Anyways - here he is, walking around town, all scruffy and rugged with this forgettable Free People-clad woman when I realized THIS JEAN JACKET IS VERY IMPORTANT.
IF you are a male and you are NOT spending your days walking around while happily kissing women, you should automatically deduce this is because you're NOT wearing a denim jacket.
I googled, like any good researcher, and my revelation came to full grown fruition.
Here we have Charlie again (who PS, got way hotter in Season 2). He is WEARING this Denim Jacket, structured and mighty; the denim jacket is not wearing him. Layering is key here, so please pay attention:
Zac Efron is doing it too.
This brooding smoker from The Sartorialist is doing it, and doing it well.
The lesson here: if you are a boy, and you aren't wearing a denim jacket, you're doing it wrong. So please:
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As you may know, last week was the anniversary of my first suicide attempt – which is important to note because it led to my diagnosis of Bipolar 1. The days leading up to that anniversary were sad. I grieved what I had lost because of my illness. I grieved my old life. I grieved my potential. I felt the guilt of all I has put others through. To put it mildly, I felt awful.
And then, on the 3rd of October, I woke up happy and felt so blessed. I was still here. I have done so much since then. Fallen in love. Had my heart broken. Learned some lessons along the way. I celebrated this life I had in tiny ways – a massage and foot scrub (heaven!), a coffee and muffin at my favorite local coffee shop, a visit with my brother and a call with my sister in California. It all made me feel so loved.
It is hard to explain how it feels to exist after you nearly die, especially by your own hand. I kind of feel like I don't deserve it. Especially after four attempts. Who does that? Who has such little value in their life that that they just want it to be over? Me.
But today I feel good. I feel relaxed. I feel thankful that each and every time, despite the ICU stays, inpatient psych ward lock-ups, and cups of charcoal, that I survived it all. I don't know what the future holds, but I hope to never try these things again. I hope to live a long happy life.
( P.S. I apologize for only posting one blog post last week. I went to my grandma's hours away with an uncharged computer and no cord! I'll make it up to you, dear reader).


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The Mummy
The metaphor is Egypt for the Law, as in Hitchcock's Blackmail (British Museum). The nature of evolution is explained by Paul in I Corinthians 15, Im-Ho-Tep proposes a life in the Scroll of Thoth whereby Isis raised Osiris, the goddess herself lifts her hand to spare the modern incarnation of her offered vestal.
Such a masterwork as this honors its avatars with variant readings (Terence Fisher, Gerry O'Hara). Freund is ahead of his time in the sheer incomprehension of the New York Times review, the unusual rapidity of his discourse is a complete confidence of style, he shows and never explains, therefore a grave and stately pace accommodates no hesitation. The film thrusts effortlessly, and he just has time for grand effects like the wall sliding up for the camera to dolly through and tilt down onto a steaming pool for the flashback to Ancient Egypt.
In gravity and purity of technique Freund has no rivals, not even Dreyer (Vampyr), and for invention he furthermore supplies a masterpiece of cinematographic development in his use of eye lights on Karloff in medium shot and close-up to give the fullest possible sense of realism to the revival of his Sun Temple priest as palæontologists' guide and Cairo Museum benefactor Ardeth Bey.
Mad Love
The English pianist-composer Orlac with his pen and the philanthropist-surgeon Dr. Gogol with his scalpel each find the one thing missing to be Rollo the American circus-performer's knife expertly thrown.
Mme. Orlac is "La Torturée" at Le Théâtre des Horreurs, a Duchess put upon the wheel who denies to the Duke until a two-pronged hot poker is applied that yes, yes she has a lover.
A great director like Karl Freund who is also a cinematographer may be forgiven if he abandons the chair for the camera after seeing his unutterably funny and ornate comic masterpiece taken quite seriously by the New York Times, which couldn't figure out why Ted Healy was in it.


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Advaxis Inc. (ADXS) today published a new blog post on The Chairman's Blog, written by the company's President and CEO, Mr. Daniel J. O'Connor. TheChairmansBlog.com is an exclusive online media publication that provides key executive officers and key opinion leaders a unique platform to share insights about company and industry trends.
Advaxis President and CEO, Mr. Daniel J. O'Connor, published a new blog post discussing the "large unmet need" among the Indian population for a treatment for HPV-related cervical cancer. In it, he writes about the potential strength the company sees in its recently announced collaboration with Biocon and the companies' joint belief that Advaxis' ADX-HPV could help in the fight against cervical cancer in India and other emerging markets. Read the full blog post on TheChairmansBlog.com (http://www.thechairmansblog.com/advaxis/daniel-oconnor/key-partnerships/)
About Advaxis, Inc.
Advaxis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of cancer immunotherapies. Advaxis immunotherapies are based on a novel platform technology using live, attenuated bacteria that are bio-engineered to secrete an antigen/adjuvant fusion protein(s) that is designed to redirect the powerful immune response all human beings have to the bacterium to the cancer itself.
ADXS-HPV is currently being evaluated in Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials for HPV-associated cancers: recurrent cervical cancer (completed Phase 2 study conducted in India), locally advanced cervical cancer (GOG/NCI U.S. study, Clinical Trials.gov Identifier NCT01266460), head & neck cancer (CRUK study, Clinical Trials.gov Identifier NCT01598792, Mt. Sinai study, Clinical Trials.gov Identifier NCT02002182), and anal cancer (BrUOG U.S. study, Clinical Trials.gov Identifier NCT01671488). Advaxis has over 15 distinct immunotherapies in various stages of development, developed directly by Advaxis and through strategic collaborations with recognized centers of excellence such as: the University of Pennsylvania, the Georgia Regents University Cancer Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and others.
For more information please visit: http://www.advaxis.com/
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TheChairmansBlog.com is an exclusive, online media publication where publically and privatively held firms alike share insights about their companies and industries. TheChairmansBlog.com enables upper tier management to discuss issues that are of importance to their stakeholders, shareholders, and interested parties in an informal environment. In addition to management`s insightful blog posts, TheChairmansBlog.com staff and aggregate partners contribute articles on finance, technology, health, and energy while providing updated market trends, news, and information. http://www.thechairmansblog.com/