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Review organisational financial information
Retailers often define success based on the return on investment.
Whether an organisation is privately owned or publicly listed, the principles of profit generation remain the same as does the priority on maximising returns. There are however, many ways to generate revenue in a retail context and each organisation defines their way via their profit strategy.
Profit strategies are influenced by various factors including the assortment of merchandise, service levels, and investment in store or digital environments. Regardless of the approach taken all retailers strive to maximise the return they achieve through the assets employed.
Profit in a retail business is largely generated through the turnover of their merchandise, and all functions and departments must align to this awareness if the business is to reach its financial projections.
The management of retail businesses is complex and the financial challenges can be significant. Our intention in this unit is to provide you with the knowledge that underpins how financial decisions are made in your business and the implications of the merchandise function on the overall profitability and performance.
This workshop will go through:
- Review organisational financial information
- Developing a merchandise financial plan
- Review and re-plan merchandise financial plan
course overview
Retail Buyers, Merchandise Planners, Business Owners, Product Managers
Entry – Intermediate
One day workshop - 9:30am to 4:30pm.
You have achieved formal study at the Certificate IV or higher level and currently employed within the retail sector in a function where they have applied knowledge of retail financials, inventory management and retail operations.
have at least two years full time work experience in a retail merchandise management related function where they have applied knowledge of retail financials, inventory management and retail operations.
have at least two years full time work experience in a role where they have applied knowledge of business financials and operations.
This unit is an accredited unit. On successful completion, you can receive national recognition for the unit (statement of attainment).
A successful completion means that all assessments have been marked competent by the assessor and that you have attended the workshop in its entirety.
Your competencies for each unit will be assessed through the following assessment methods:
Knowledge Assessment Tool (KAT)
- The assessment focuses on assessing the knowledge evidence of the unit of competencies in the form of written questions.
Skills Application Tool (SAT)
- The assessment focuses on assessing the performance evidence of the units of competencies in the form of practical demonstration.
Retail Innovation Tool (RIT)
- This assessment is started with case study / facts / specific retail standard to explore and provide you with some insights by answering the questions and implement them in the different context.
Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management (SIR50317)
- Develop a Merchandise Strategy (SIRRMRM002)
- Conduct a Post Trade Analysis (SIRRMRM003)
- Develop a Merchandise Financial Plan (SIRRMRM004)
- Develop a Category Financial Plan (SIRRMRM005)
- Plan a Merchandise Product Range (SIRRMRM006)
- Negotiate and Establish Supply Arrangements (SIRRMRM007)
- Develop a Mechandise Promotional Plan (SIRRMRM008)
- Plan Merchandise Buying Trips (SIRRMRM009)
- Plan Product Development (SIRRMRM010)
- Manage Merchandise Quality & Compliance (SIRRMRM011)
- Develop Ecommerce Strategy (SIRXSTR001)
This workshop is subject to change or cancellation if minimum number of participants is not reached. We will endeavour to notify you as early as possible. Your ticket can be transferred to the next available workshop of the same topic or you can request a refund.
If you have purchased a ticket but cannot attend, please contact the Program Manager ( firstname.lastname@example.com) to have your ticket transferred to a later date. If you cancel within 24 hours of a workshop date, please note that your ticket cannot be refunded or a change fee may occur.
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NGS warmly congratulates our 8th batch of 99 graduates who are conferred their PhD degrees at the Commencement
on 9th July 2015 at 3 pm at the University Cultural Centre.
Special mention:
Chang Ci'En Sharon is NGS' first graduand from the NUS-Imperial College London Joint Degree Programme.
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May is a month of transition. Trees are changing from brown and twiggy to green and leafy. Snow shovels are stored away (Colorado, are you listening?) and BBQ grills are dusted off. Students are graduating from high school and college, and we mark their milestones with parties and presents and say, Job well done, Good luck, and, Farewell.
A popular gift for graduates is the book, Oh The Places You'll Go, by Dr. Seuss. Here are the opening lines:
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!
You have brains in your head,
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.
It's clever and inspirational and so Seussical. Several pages in, Dr. Seuss gets real:
You can get so confused
that you'll start in to race
down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace
and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space,
headed, I fear, toward a most useless place.
The Waiting Place…
...for people just waiting.
Waiting for a train to go
or a bus to come, or a plane to go
or the mail to come, or the rain to go
or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow
or waiting around for a Yes or a No
or waiting for their hair to grow.
Everyone is just waiting.
Waiting for the fish to bite
or waiting for the wind to fly a kite
or waiting around for Friday night
or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake
or a pot to boil, or a Better Break
or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants
or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.
Everyone is just waiting.
I know this place, The Waiting Place.
The waiting place is the land of transition. It's between where you have been and where are going, and it's fraught with frustration and fear, uncertainty and discomfort.
A few years ago, my husband and I and our youngest daughter decided to leave our suburban life and serve full time with an organization called Youth With a Mission. We sold our house, most of our belongings, quit our jobs, and moved to Hawaii. It was our day! We were off and away!
We thought it was the start of a new life for us, but after we were gone about six months, family issues brought us back to Colorado.
When we first got back every day was a fire that needed to be put out, decisions that needed to be made, there were ups and downs and changes all around. There was no rhythm to life, no cadence to depend on, and when you're in a season like that your just swimming, trying to keep your head above water, trying not to drown. But eventually things settled down into more predictable rhythms, familiar rhythms, rhythms we felt called to leave. (God, are you listening?) We found ourselves on the shore, no longer struggling to keep our heads above water, but completely disoriented. Where are we? Where do we go from here?
I've competed in a couple of triathlons, where you swim, then bike, and then run. In between each of those events there are transitions. The first triathlon I did I trained hard for each event but I never thought to train for the transitions. I figured I would just get through it.
Well, I came up out of the water dizzy and disoriented. I followed the crowd to the bike transition area but I could not remember where my bike was. I had to go up and down several aisles until I found it. Then I just stared at it for a while. I wasn't a swimmer any more. But I wasn't a cyclist yet. I couldn't go back, and but I wasn't prepared for what was ahead.
I'm sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
and Hang-ups
can happen (even) to you.
You can get all hung up
in a prickle-ly perch.
And your gang will fly on.
You'll be left in a Lurch.
You'll come down from the Lurch
with an unpleasant bump.
And the chances are, then,
that you'll be in a Slump.
And when you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself
is not easily done.
Not easily done, but not impossible.
Like the three legs of a triathlon, there are three stages of life transitions. Stage 1 is an ending – this is where you deal with a loss, experience grief, anger, and fear. Stage 2 is the neutral phase, the transitional period where you experience anxiety, confusion and uncertainty, and Stage 3 is the new beginning – this is where you set new goals, experience integration in your new surroundings or situation, where you begin to reinvent yourself.
Stage 3 is where I want to be.
I long to live in the space where I have moved on, where I can embrace our new place and look back at what we've been through and see purpose in it all. (Ahem, God?)
Yes, I want to move on, but I cannot rush through Stage 2. I have to prepare for the next leg of the race. I have to lace up my shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and hydrate before I hop on that bike.
The transition is a waiting place, but it's not useless, like Seuss says, and it is not static. It's a place to observe and contemplate, plan and pray. It's a lonely place, but I'm not alone, because Jesus is with me. I may not be a swimmer any more, and I'm not yet a cyclist, but I'm still an athlete. I'm still in the game, I'm still competing.
You'll get mixed up, of course,
as you already know.
You'll get mixed up
with many strange birds as you go.
So be sure when you step.
Step with care and great tact
and remember that Life's
a Great Balancing Act.
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
And never mix up your right foot with your left.
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3 / 4 percent guaranteed.)
*All purple italics from Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss


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Jenni Catron
Expertise: Organization Strategy, Staff Culture, Leadership Development
Bio: Leadership Expert, Author, and Speaker
Jenni Catron is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach who consults churches and non-profits to help them lead from their extraordinary best. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults with individuals and teams on leadership and organizational health.
Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Outreach Magazine has recognized her as one of the thirty emerging influencers reshaping church leadership
A leader who loves "putting feet to vision," Jenni has served on the executive leadership teams of Menlo Church in Menlo Park, California, and Cross Point Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to ministry leadership, she worked as an Artist Development Director in the Christian music industry.
Jenni loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis, and hiking the West Coast with her husband.
Stephen Brewster
Expertise: Executive Creative Lead, Music Business, Leadership Development
Bio: Creative, Marketing and Communication Expert
Stephen loves helping people become their best version of themselves! He has worked with creative leaders, executive leaders, and church leaders around the country coaching, consulting, and developing strategy to help churches and organization grow, communicate more clearly, and achieve all God has for their ministries. From Life Church to church plants, Stephen has had the honor of helping teams get healthier and get better. He lives with his amazing wife Jackie and 4 kids in Franklin, TN.
Danielle Wingate
Expertise: Team Development, Guest Experience, Culture
Danielle is passionate about creating and supporting systems that improve the guest experience from beginning to end. She has been part of some amazing church staff teams and now spends her time supporting churches and leaders through consulting. She is the founder of Catalyst Women, an online space to share stories and invite women to be the change.
Danielle lives in Seattle with her husband Chris, two kids and giant schnauzer. She is a fan of any good local coffee shop and enjoys a vanilla latte with coconut milk!
Emily Cummins
Expertise: Strategy, Communications, Leadership Development
Emily is a University of Florida and College of Central Florida grad who is passionate about partnering with churches and people to reach their full potential and effectively share their story through digital communication strategies. She also founded and leads a community and resource for women, BecomingMe.TV, encouraging, empowering and equipping women as they're becoming who God made them to be.
Tim Williams
Expertise: Self-Leadership, Volunteer Development, Change Management
Tim is a campus pastor for Menlo Church in the South San Francisco, California. He has been in full-time ministry for the past 17 years primarily as a worship/creative pastor and most recently as a campus pastor. He has worked in both single-site and multi-site churches having occupied positions with varying campus teams and on central leadership teams. He is married to his wife of 12 years, Brittany Williams, who is also in full-time ministry and they together have two children: Mica (4) and Blaise (1). Tim is passionate about helping others connect deeply with the person of Jesus and in so doing discover the importance of their unique gifts and calling. Tim specializes in self-leadership, leading through change, creating a multiplying volunteer culture and staff-team leadership.
Brett Detken
Director of Marketing
Expertise: Leadership Training, Storytelling and Business Communication
Jessica Van Zeeland
Admin and Events Coordinator
Expertise: Event Planning, Organization, Administration
Jessica is a mother of 2 with a variety of interests. From working out to enjoying a farm to table meal with a specialty cocktail. She is currently learning to balance motherhood and working part-time. She loves keeping people organized and connected.
Ana Munoz
Content Coordinator
Expertise: Leadership, Team Development, Content Curation
Ana Munoz is a Las Vegas native living in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in Communication and a degree in Journalism & Media studies. She is passionate about learning, leadership, all things social media, and enjoying a good cup of coffee in a new city.


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Under graduate degrees- University South Carolina-Aiken, Bachelors of Exercise Physiology,
Medical College of Georgia, Bachelors of Nursing.
Graduate degree- Augusta University, Masters in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner.
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I am a marketing operations, production and procurement professional with 20 years experience working with fashion and retail brands. I am also incredibly passionate about using sustainable printers and substrates when producing marketing for our stores to reduce waste for our future generations. (As you can see, I've got 3 reasons why I am so passionate about this.)
I currently work for ANN INC. and I manage the marketing procurement for Ann Taylor, Loft, Lou & Grey, Loft Outlet and Ann Taylor Factory. I am looking to partner with other retail brands to help change the industry by:
– inspiring your Marketing and Visual teams to design with sustainability in mind
– stop using toxic or non-recyclable materials
– convince malls to recycle fabric graphics and recyclable plastics
If you are also interested in joining my sustainable marketing brigade, let's connect. We can do this!


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Creationists, like all other mystics, thrive on questions that science hasn't yet decisively resolved — the origin of life, origin of the universe, etc. They claim (with no evidence whatsoever) that such things are impossible by natural means, and then they assert (again, with no evidence) that the only answer to such questions is supernatural activity — whatever version of Oogity Boogity it is that they're peddling. This kind of "explanation" (which literally explains nothing) is known as the God of the gaps.
The Discovery Institute is typical in that respect, and after they've identified some still-unanswered question, they tirelessly promote it and criticize all rational attempts to provide answers. That's what's going on in the latest post at their creationist blog: At Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Patron Reports Errors in Displays, Gets Brushed Off. It was written by Sarah Chaffee (whom we call "Savvy Sarah"). Here are some excerpts, with bold font added by us for emphasis:
Misrepresentations of the scientific evidence on evolution are everywhere. Check out the displays at your local science museum, for example, and you can't help tripping over them.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA! A better place would be the Discoveroids' website. Anyway, then she says:
We received a note from a friend of ours [i.e., a creationist] who visited the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. In addition to exploring the new robotics exhibit with his grandchildren, Discovery Institute supporter and intelligent design enthusiast Jim Campbell decided to visit the origins-of-life section.
That must have been fun — a creationist looks at a godless museum's Satanic exhibits. What did he find? Savvy Sarah tells us:
Two of the displays, on the formation of cells and the Miller-Urey experiment, were scientifically inaccurate.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA! So what did he do? Savvy Sarah continues:
He sent a letter to the museum, pointing this out. On the "Recipe for Life" display [big quote from the creationist's complaining letter, including]:
[Excerpt from the creationist's complaining letter:] For an informed view on the subject of life's origins, consider what Dr. James Tour has to say about it.
We already know what Tour says, because we wrote about his views a couple of years ago — see James Tour: Creationist Organic Chemist. He's a proud signer of the Discovery Institute's A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism.
Here's another excerpt from the creationist museum visitor's letter:
The second offensive museum display involves the Miller-Urey experiment. The experiment was certainly important and informative at the time it was conducted although there are now valid questions concerning whether the atmosphere simulated in the experiment was representative of the intended primitive atmosphere. … Again, this display is not worthy of the museum and the caption should be at least modified to more honestly represent the experiment.
The Discoveroids don't like the Miller-Urey experiment. We've written about that before — see Discovery Institute: Ignore the Miller-Urey Experiment!, and also Casey and the Miller-Urey Experiment, #2.
Okay, so the creationist museum visitor wrote his complaining letter. Then what happened? Savvy Sarah says:
How did the Denver Museum of Nature & Science respond? In a September letter, they noted:
[Alleged quote from the museum's response:] I have passed your recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team … . Due to travel schedules, they are not due to meet for several weeks, but are going to review your input, and will get back to you after that discussion.
Then what? Savvy Sarah reveals:
Campbell [the creationist museum visitor] followed up after receiving the letter, and then again a few months later, but has received no response.
Gasp — no response! That's so revealing! And now we come to the end of Savvy Sarah's post:
It's great to see people using their scientific knowledge to point out flaws in Darwinian dogma. But a museum brushing off a customer, when it comes to evolution, sadly doesn't come as a big surprise.
We're shocked — shocked! The museum ignored a creationist's complaints. This is an outrage!
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ps. Travis has hijacked my camera to take photos of his projects and has had it for the past week, so that is why there is a lack of photos. However, I am going to steal it back and get you all updated as quickly as possible bc we've been busy and i know you are all dying to see pics of family!! j/k
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Faced with Singapore property prices, one option may be to build your dream house just a short hop away – across the causeway in land-rich Malaysia. One professional expat couple we know did just that – and then called on British interior designer Elliot Barratt to make their new house a home.
Anna and Peter* chose the East Ledang development in Nusajaya, Iskandar as the location for their new home in Malaysia: a double-storey, five-bedroom, 5,800-square-foot house with its own pool on 8,600 square feet of land.
What most attracted them to this particular development, says Peter, was that UEM was the developer. They also felt that it offered the best choices for landed property in Iskandar.
Since moving house in December 2014 the couple have found themselves in "a real community". Though it's made up mostly of expats, they say, they're enjoying the kampung spirit and the way the neighbourhood kids run in and out of one another's houses.
"We love it," says Anna. "Weekends seem very long and restful once we've left busy Singapore behind us."
Even the commute is not a problem, especially as they have their own business and work flexible hours. "We've found a real sweet spot: leaving home at 9am gets us to the office in Orchard at 9.30am; and leaving the office at 8pm gets us home 40 minutes later." Leaving at 6am, however, for a morning gym session in Orchard, means a commute of 45 minutes.
Design Brief
Having bought the house off plan, the couple called in Elliot Barratt (of Elliot James design consultancy) about four months before completion and handover. The house was still just a shell, he recalls.
"We sat together and went over my portfolio, the fee structure and some ideas on how to use the various spaces. I came up with a few mood boards to express what I had in mind, and after that they were happy to let me run with the project. Whenever I presented them with options, they were very decisive about what they wanted. It was a real pleasure to work with them."
Though the electrical wiring and power points had been installed by the time Elliot started work, as usual the developer's generic lighting and power plan wasn't nearly sufficient. For example, he says, a room might have just one central light fitting; and the kitchen area – which had to be designed from scratch by Elliot – had been provided with a solitary plug socket.
To go with the light-brownish marble flooring that had already been laid, they went for a mix of taupe, grey, black and white. "We've kept the palette fairly simple," says the designer, "and the colours mainly light. Most importantly, we haven't overfilled the house with things."
Something Old
Though the couple didn't bring much furniture with them, they did have a number of special items that they wanted incorporated into the design. For starters, the front door is a massive carved affair bought on holiday in Bali; they also brought with them the lovely, big wooden dining table.
Anna's old Chinese cabinets look great against a simple white wall, either topped with one strong ornament or paired with a striking painting. Each piece is allowed to speak in its own right, as Elliot says, rather than having to compete with too many other distractions.
Creatively displaying personal items is a sure-fire way to inject individuality into a home. Anna's striking Filipino chinaware is a case in point – not only adding subtle warmth and colour, but reflecting her cultural heritage.
"To showcase the chinaware," explains Elliot, "we installed three imposing black plinths in the foyer, exhibition-style; and nearby, close to the dining table, we fitted a couple of floating shelves with LED lighting to display some of her beautiful plates."
Something New
The design company sourced almost all the larger items such as sofas and rugs, and also helped with options for bedding and so on.
Pressed to divulge some of his favourite suppliers, Elliot says that they vary, depending on the style of the project. "Modern Eclectic Living is good for formal but relaxed furniture; Bungalow 55 is amazing for accessories; Curio Home at Dempsey is another favourite; and Jenny Lewis at Bode Fabrics has fantastic, well-priced textiles from all over the world."
He also deals with a couple of local art dealers, such as The Artling. In addition, Elliot James has its own line of products, including furniture, accessories, artwork and lighting, all available from its online shop (elliotjames.com). "We're trying to offer some options that wouldn't otherwise be available in Singapore," he says.
Notable Space
For one of the two living areas, the man of the house wanted a big TV and a comfortable couch where he could kick back and relax; the other is more formal, for when they have guests.
For the master bedroom, he asked for a nice big walk-in wardrobe; and so it is. But it pales in comparison with Anna's magnificent dressing room, achieved by knocking two of the guest bedrooms together. All back-lit with LEDs, its wall-length shoe-racks, capacious handbag shelving, masses of built-in drawers and voluminous hanging space left this writer speechless (for once) with envy.
Another enviable feature is the outdoor pool terrace, for which Elliot designed the neat decking, landscaping and a versatile all-weather pergola.
Elliot's Ethos
Having studied product and furniture design, and worked in graphic design before following his love for interiors, Elliot believes his varied design experience is a real advantage when it comes to serving a wide mix of clients. Though his company does "a lot of residential projects", many (but not all) of them for expats, he has also won tenders for the design of offices and retail spaces – and even Tourism Board hospitality suites for the F1.
He describes his style as "muted contemporary sophistication", and likes to think that it is classic enough to stand the test of time. "After ten years, it should still look good."
*not their real names
This story first appeared in Expat Living's March 2015 issue.


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Cassie Wilson | Founder, Half Access
When I first started going to shows, I was 15 and had no idea how general admission concerts worked. I'd show up and sometimes I'd be let in first because I'd have to go through a separate entrance without stairs, but once I got inside it wasn't obvious as to where I should watch the show in my wheelchair without being crushed from pushing or squished by falling crowd-surfers. I did deal with being unsafe and uncomfortable in the front row for a lot of shows in order to see the stage, but as I learned the ropes I got to a point where I started to wonder why security wasn't directing me to an ADA area or really anywhere besides the crowd. It was always the bands on stage who were concerned and found somewhere safer for me to be, so then I started getting comfortable with asking security at the beginning of the night if there was a safe spot with an unobstructed view that I could watch from. Most of the time their responses felt, and still do feel, like a scramble to understand my question because their answer is that there is no ADA area in the venue. Sometimes they walk me to the front row, other times they point to a small open area behind the crowd, but the most common result is being left with essentially no options unless a band asks the venue on my behalf.
Using a wheelchair at shows, it's been apparent for a long time that many venues are not adequately accessible, but it took some really bad encounters with ableism to push me from wanting change, to creating something that will (hopefully) directly influence it. Half Access originally was going to be a place for me to document my experiences with inaccessibility, but very quickly transformed into being a database for accommodation information because it's a needed resource for all music fans with disabilities. There are next-to-no venue websites that have all of the details that disabled music fans need before buying a ticket to a show. I want Half Access to provide as much information as possible, for people with all types of disabilities to feel comfortable and prepared when going to a venue for the first time, without having to reach out days in advance to research it.
The database will, first and foremost, be a resource for disabled music fans but it will also become a tool for anyone else willing to use it. Bands, promoters, booking agents and anyone else that would prefer to work with accessible spaces will be able to turn to Half Access to find one that works. A lot of artists say on stage that everyone is welcome and accepted at their shows, and while that may feel true for most fans, if the show isn't at an accessible venue, then it hurts to hear as a disabled fan struggling to be safe and enjoy the show. Half Access can begin to bridge that gap and make it easier for those artists, and the industry folks they work with, to find inclusive spaces that live up to what they want to be true of their concerts.
Creating a general understanding of what an accessible venue looks like for people with disabilities is just the beginning of the overall goal to increase inclusivity in the music scene. There's a lot more to come from Half Access over the next few months, and I have Sub City and Hopeless Records to thank for that, with the 2017 APMAs grant being the perfect way to get this project off the ground! Keep up with updates to come at halfaccess.org.


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Meet Dr. Griffin
Dr. Deborah Griffin hails from Hamden, Connecticut. She graduated from Hamden High School and attended Connecticut College in New London where she was a Zoology major. In 2002, Dr. Griffin began her studies at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She received several accolades throughout her attendance which include the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award, Outstanding Achievement in Basic Sciences Award, the Jack Frommer Prize in the Morphological Sciences, and the Everett Shapiro Award in Orthodontics. Dr. Griffin is a lifetime member of the Tufts chapter of the OKU Dental Honor Society. She graduated first in her class in 2006. Dr. Griffin then remained at Tufts to complete her orthodontic residency.
Upon graduating, she joined Dr. Gange in July of 2008. Soon after, Dr. Griffin was asked to be a delegate on the new and younger member advisory committee for the New England Society of Orthodontists. She has served as President, Vice President and Secretary of the Tolland County Dental Society and is currently the Vice President and Secretary. Dr. Griffin is also an active member of the Central Connecticut Orthodontic Study Group where she enjoys learning about the latest advances in her profession in a setting with her peers. Dr. Griffin practiced with Dr. Gange for close to eight years and acquired the Vernon location in 2016.
Dr. Griffin and her husband, Christopher, reside in Ellington with their sons Drew and CJ, and of course Brady, a mini Australian Labradoodle. When she is not working, Dr. Griffin loves spending time with her family, exercising and catching up with friends.


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Willows Lodge hosts the 4th Annual Experience Woodinville food, wine, craft beer, cider & spirits festival showcasing everything that's Woodinville.
Experience some of the outstanding wines that Woodinville Wine Country is known for. Sample some renowned artisan beers or check out some of the distilleries that have put Woodinville on the map There will be plenty of food to sample from the Barking Frog, Barking Frog Catering, Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Pizza Coop, The Commons and Novelty Hill/Januik Winery.
Then there's the cooking competition "Top Chef" style that's fast and furious. In one hour, our competitors must make an entree from our secret ingredients for our panel of celebrity judges.
Celebrity judges include:
- John & Traci Schneider - Executive VP/General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks
- Damon & Julie Huard - Former UW & NFL Quarterback and Partner in Passing Time Winery
- Bob & Molly Rondeau - The Voice of the Huskies for 37 years
Live music from New Age Flamenco will fill the air as you wander around visiting the many vendors and see what makes Woodinville so special.
Your $85 ticket price includes:
* Admission to the event
* Commemorative wine glass
* 8 beverage tickets (good for any wine, beer, cider or spirits - non-alcoholic beverages will also be available)
* Delicious food samples from each food vendor
* Live music


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Welcome to Sacred Space!
Sacred Space is a student-organized experience to provide a place to sit back, relax, and raise our consciousness. We want to encourage everyone to take this time away from things of the world and invite an experience of deep awareness, healing, and rejuvenatination through re-connecting to our Oneness.
What this space is
- A space to enter and release all worries and concerns
- An opportunity to find comfort, be transformed, and experience healing
- A sacred time to connect at a deeper level
We are creating a contemplative atmosphere to nurture this experience.
What this Space is not
- A place for discussion, venting, or sharing our issues and challenges
- An opportunity for chatting or informal conversations
These are all important too, and if you need this type of venue, please use the other forums (Facebook, student lounge) provided for this purpose.
Why focus on meditation?
Meditation is powerful in solitude and amplified in union with others. We assist each other as we reclaim our own inner power and abundance. So allow yourself this time to enter reverently and openly. Release all your burdens and step in with an open mind ready to receive.
who is sacred space for?
At this time, we are extending this space to all UWSI students, faculty, and staff. In the near future, we will open this experience up for anyone to join.
Who is involved?
We are a small, student-driven core group currently made up of
- Karen Patrick
- Lisa Herklotz
- Jim Ernstsen
- Ev Gonzalez Godina
- and Jean-Marie Schweizer
who organize and host Sacred Space.
Can I join to help?
Yes! We are looking for experienced meditators to join our group and support our efforts to continue to provide this space to us and others. If you have an interest in hosting a meditation experience, please contact any core group member.
Jean-Marie Schweizer, LUT
Jean-Marie has been a meditation teacher for over 20 years, teaching meditation and metaphysical principles around the world and in various settings (classes, workshops, retreats). He has a combined experience of nearly 40 years, practicing various types of meditations and now subscribing to and teaching Silence Meditation, a methodology allowing to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5:17) with eyes closed and open, sitting still or being active. Jean-Marie believes that meditation is the ultimate form of affirmative prayer in true surrender, allowing the Christ Idea to unfold without too much baggage—a mindfulness approach to spiritual living.
karen ellen patrick, MSW, CSW
Karen has been a private practice therapist for
over thirty years integrating meditation and energy healing in
psychotherapy. She is a meditation teacher with Tenzin Wangyal
Rinpoche's international meditation training program, The 3 Doors:
Transforming Lives through Meditation. Her alternative ministry, "Embrace
Wholeness: Healing the Illusion of Separation" offers people opportunities
to release blocks and become aware of their divine essence through
meditation, energy healing and affirmative prayer. Currently, she is a
candidate for Ordination in Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute's MinisterialReligious Studies program.
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The Golden vendor is a special vendor located in one of base camps for each faction in Cyrodiil that only appears on the weekend to sell monster sets that are obtained in the various group dungeons around Tamriel.
This weeks items are:
- Jailbreaker Necklace – Robust 250,000g / 500,000AP
- Hulking Draugr's Necklace – Robust 250,000g / 500,000AP
- Necklace of Night Terror – Robust 150,000g / 300,000AP
- Bloodthorn Necklace – Arcane 150,000g / 300,000AP
- Shadowrend's Shoulders – Infused / Impenetrable (Light, Medium, Heavy) 100,000g / 200,000AP
- Blood Spawn's Shoulders – Infused / Impenetrable (Light, Medium, Heavy)100,000g / 200,000AP
Items purchased with Alliance points are impenetrable.
Vendor was introduced in Patch 2.3.5.
Related: History of Alliance Point Items


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2 420,00 euros 1 524,60 euros
Bed end, trunk or bench entrance ... The Jacob trunk will seduce you with its many features.
Materials : wood structure, foam cushion with feather layer
Dimensions : 160 x 50 x 53 cm
Color : Bleu Sarah Lavoine
Features : model stretched . Cushioned seat
Made in France
Also available in 180 cm, contact us for a quote.
Delivery outside Paris and near suburbs, Maison Sarah Lavoine offers a standard delivery, at the foot of the house without resumption of packaging.
For a delivery upstairs, thank you for contacting customer service.


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Tours & Transportation
Nobody knows the ins and outs of America's Historic Triangle than our local tour operators and travel professionals. Browse the list below for additional assistance on local tours and local travel information.
Tours & Event Planning | Transportation
Tours & Event Planning
Colonial Connections, Inc.
Colonial Connections provides travel services to school and adult groups, church groups, family and military reunions, and meetings and conventions in Williamsburg. Since 1990, we have assisted thousands of groups with lodging, meals, attraction discounts, transportation and guided tours with trained and licensed guides. We are a one-stop source and offer convenient per-person pricing. Read More »
Colonial Hauntings Tour
When darkness falls another side of Williamsburg emerges ... it's a very different place after sunset - full of mystery and intrigue. Take a candlelight journey with our storytellers through the dark and dimly lit streets of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and hear eerie tales of Williamsburg's only witch trial, Black Beard and his crew, the questionable Lady Skipwith, Lucy Ludwell and ghostly parties at the Raleigh Tavern. Read More »
Original "Ghosts of Williamsburg" Candlelight Tours
An entertaining blend of local folklore, ghost stories, historical information and trivia, this candle lit walking tour of Williamsburg's Historic Area will entertain and intrigue young and old. Your guide will lead you through the streets of Williamsburg by candle lit lantern. Hear interesting trivia about this beautiful capitol city. Creaking carts along a moonless-night; […] Read More »
Patriot Tours and Provisions
321 Water Street, Yorktown | 757-969-5400 | Read More »
Sterling Event Planners of Williamsburg
Williamsburg's greatest ambassadors are ready to work for you! The experienced experts at Sterling Events will take care of all the details of your next visit, conference or incentive so you can relax. Our tours, excursions, activities and special events are the very best – bar none. Read More »
Williamsburg Private Tours
Treat yourself to a private walking tour --a great way to make your visit special and meaningful. Tours are conducted for individuals, families and groups by licensed tour guides. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Historic Williamsburg, the Colonial capital. Or join us at Jamestown, the birthplace of our nation or Yorktown where we won out nation's independence. Visit the James River Plantations. For evening fun, take a private evening lantern ghost tour and communicate with the spirits. Read More »
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
The airport is located in the heart of it all in Newport News, VA, and a short 20 minute drive to Williamsburg. The interstate provides easy access to the beach, Busch Gardens, Kingsmill Resort, the Premium Outlets, fabulous dining, entertainment and more. The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is served by Allegiant, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and […] Read More »
Newton's Bus Services, Inc.
Providing safe and dependable service for over 40 years. We offer charter service throughout the United States and Canada. Our 46- and 55-passenger coaches are equipped with picture windows, air-conditioning, reclining seats, VCRs, rest room and public address systems. Available for airport shuttles, group excursions and school charters. We hold the highest safety rating for […] Read More »
Norfolk International Airport
Norfolk International Airport is the major airport serving Williamsburg and the Historic Triangle. Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United offer convenient access to hundreds of cities worldwide. A variety of retail, dining and service amenities are provided to meet travelers' needs. James River Transportation offers continuous shuttle service to Williamsburg hotels and attractions. Rental cars are available […] Read More »
Oleta Coach Lines, Inc.
As Williamsburg's only Locally Owned/Operated Charter Bus Company, groups originating from all over the United States and Canada, due to the safe, reliable and personal service that we offer, have grown to depend on Oleta for their Charter needs. If your group is originating from as far north as Pennsylvania or as far south as North Carolina, for […] Read More »
Richmond International Airport
With more than 180 daily flights via eight major airlines, Richmond International Airport (RIC) is one of the fastest-growing airports in the U.S. Offering easy Interstate access to popular destinations including Williamsburg, Washington D.C., the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia Beach, the airport is conveniently located seven miles from downtown Richmond, just south of I-64 […] Read More »


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#DebsGlamoween - Halloween Beauty Event
Debenhams hosted a spooktacular evening, and inspired me to get creative with make-up this Halloween!
It's almost Halloween, so the lovely ladies at Debenhams invited a couple of beauty bloggers to their Bullring store in Birmingham, to enjoy an evening of fizz, cupcakes and spooky make-up tutorials with Make Up For Ever, Urban Decay and Illamasqua. The #DebsGlamoween event was so much fun, and I met a lovely new blogger, Grace from LoveEllenaGrace.
The event started with a skeleton make-up tutorial at the Make Up For Ever concession, Katie from Havas PR got the spooky makeover, and it looked so good. We received a goody bag of fab Make Up For Ever products, it contained the Smokey Extravagant Mascara, Black Aqua eye pencil and the HD Powder, so I can't wait to try them out, as I am a big fan of dramatic black smokey eyes, Halloween or not.
Next, we visited the Illamasqua concession and Chetna explained all about the high-pigment products and Halloween looks you can create with their new range. The brand is all about expressing yourself, so it was so great to hear they support the Sophie Lancaster Foundation . The tragic thing that happened to Sophie really upset me and my friends all those years ago, as we too were goths-emos-greebos whatever you want to label it, so it's so great to know that such an awesome vegan beauty brand are donating a percentage from eyeliner sales to the foundation. Our Illamasqua goodies were the 'lip lure' lipstick in Nebulus and the lipstick rouge a'levres in Apocalips. The Illamasqua lipstick range is great they have eveything from gloss, satin, dewy and matte shades.
And finally, the evening ended with a cute mouse tutorial from Urban Decay. The make-up artist was so lovely and she had the most stunning Halloween make-up on, she was wearing glittery eyes and called them unicorn tears. Out of all the Halloween make-up looks we watched, I will definitely be trying out the unicorn tears, maybe not even for Halloween but for like... everyday make-up! it was gorgeous! We received the Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Heroine which is a lovely matte dark blue.
Got time to read more beauty posts?
Disclaimer: I was invited to this event and received the makeup as a complimentary gift. All photos and words are my own.


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As a continuation of the previous issue, Love Kills was a hoot with lots of great gore to feast on and the reason why I enjoyed the murder and rampage presented here is because the people who got butchered actually had it coming. Seriously, there have been so many deaths in Hellblazer and they mostly happened to nice people, either they were sacrificed for some evil ritual or a science experiment, or slayed by sheer accidental forces. This is why I take time to appreciate deaths that happen to wankers who truly must die horribly. This issue has given me that slice of righteous justice.
Once again, there is nothing much to say because the story is as straightforward as it gets, considering this is Garth Ennis and he goes right to the punch. If I discuss what happens here then there really won't be a point to read the story for yourself.
However, what I am enjoying about his run so far is the focal subplot about John Constantine and Kit's developing relationship. I'm enjoying Kit a lot. She's ballsy and yet sensitive enough to understand people's suffering around her, particularly that of a close friend's. She's outspoken and fun to be around with, and you can tell she'd fight for you and will stay loyal as long as you can return that same level of commitment and dedication, or as long as you just appreciate her presence in your life. Surprisingly enough, John has yet to screw it up. AND I PRAY TO ALL PAGAN GODS HE WON'T. Kit is exactly what he needs right now. Besides, I think a stable relationship will equalize and cancel out all the bad vibes in John's life and I think that's exactly why Ennis brings Kit to the fold. We get this compelling female character who has known John for eight years before and whom he got reunited with during one of the most tumultuous events in his life. Her timing is impeccable, really, and I'm excited to see how their dynamics play out in the long run.


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By the time you leave the Yad Vashem - You saw Jews being killed but you think you saw Palestinians being killed by Jews.
The Follwing is a related excerpt from "Catch The Jew!" by Tuvia Tenenbom
Come to Jerusalem with wildlife guide Itamar Shapira and see "Skunks" and "Monster Creatures"
I take the next bus. Today I'm going to join an Israeli tour guide and a bunch of Italian teenagers, on an educational trip arranged by an Italian institution in Milano.
We meet at Damascus Gate/Bab al-Amud/Shaar Shkhem, and we are heading to an "Arab village destroyed by the Jews in 1948." Good.
Itamar Shapira, the guide hired by the Italians, will be leading the tour.
"Welcome to Israel, Palestine," he greets us on the bus, belonging to an Arab company and driven by an Arab. Itamar is the only Jew here.
We are going to be treated today to a research tour that will teach us about Israeli occupation and annexation of Arab lands in Israel, Palestine.
"Jerusalem has 900,000 residents: 36 percent Arab, 20 percent ultra-Orthodox, 10 percent secular, who are the Israeli elite of European background, and the rest are the monster creatures, the settlers." So says Itamar, as the bus is moving to its destination. A police van is driving by us, and Itamar explains: "This is the 'skunk,' a vehicle used by the police to disperse demonstrators." The impression we all get, and I guess this is what Itamar is driving at: Israel is a police state.
We keep moving, until we reach our first destination, at the main entrance of Jerusalem. The "village," a bunch of deserted houses called Lifta. We get off and start walking down the hill. Itamar spots a shaded area and we pause our walk for a short lecture by him. The Jews "seized this village in 1952," after passing a new law, when they also seized "92–94 percent of the rest of Israel," within what's called the Green Line. It is via this law, he adds, that the "Jews expropriated Arab-owned lands all over."
The young Italians stand or sit around Itamar and listen. They take pictures, some write down everything he says, and all are intimately involved, as if this piece of land belonged to their grandparents. They look at the deserted structures of the old houses, as one would look at his or her childhood favorite place, and they are pissed off that grandpa and grandma ain't here anymore. No human walking by and observing them would in a million years guess that these kids landed at Ben-Gurion Airport only yesterday, and that for the first time.
Itamar has maps that he uses to teach us history, and he loves to talk about "Jews." How many Jews are there in the world? One asks. Itamar says this is hard to tell. "Some say there are fifty-five million Jews in the world, some say twenty million, others say twelve million."
Is he Jewish?
"I don't consider myself Jewish, I consider myself an ex-Jew."
They laugh. And then one asks: Can Christians become citizens of Israel?
"You can convert to Judaism, become a Jew and become a citizen. But I wouldn't advise you to become a Jew."
The Italians now laugh louder.
Order "Catch The Jew!" by Tuvia Tenenbom
In Catch the Jew! (Gefen, 2015) Tuvia Tenenbom uses humor and charm to explore life in Israel and Palestine. In the course of his research he uncovers an international agenda to find fault with Jews and Israel. These people have one goal; to Catch the Jew doing something wrong! To order "Catch the Jew!" click here.


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- A Lucky Life Interrupted by Tom Brokaw
- My Kind of Wonderful by Jill Shalvis (NOTE: This is part of Cedar Ridge series. You can find more information here.)
Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Good morning and happy Friday! This was a look I wore to celebrate Earth Day last weekend with Ava. We went to a local farm to enjoy the nice weather, see some farm animals, and of course get some ice cream! The line was literally out the door and in the parking lot for some tasty ice cream. Everyone had the same idea as us, haha. We took a walk all around the grounds and found this dreamy little spot back by the stream where the sun was shining through as it was setting. It was so relaxing. Ava was showing me some of her super hero poses and I did some with her! Needless to say we had a blast!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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By Izuchukwu Okosi:
Onetime Super Eagles midfielder, Henry Nwosu, is optimistic that the Super Eagles will bounce back strongly after a woeful losing start at home to their 2019 AFCON, and will finally make it to the final tournament in Cameroon, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
To start a qualifying campaign on a losing note is bad," Nwosu told Completesportsnigeria com of the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Bafana Bafana in Uyo.
"I will not like to single out anybody for blame but I want to emphasize that it would be catastrophic should they lose their next game in the qualifiers.
"This result means that they must win all their remaining matches, and that's a big task, but unfortunately must be so now.
"What happened was unfortunate, but in Nigeria, we love surprises and can still beat South Africa in their home in the reverse fixture."
He would also react on the talks that the experience of the likes of John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses would have made the difference for the Eagles against Bafana.
"Any player wearing Nigeria's colours could have helped the team win. South Africa were simply better in the match," Nwosu who was the revelation at the Maroc '88 Africa Cup of Nations where he scored a goal that was ruled out in the final against Cameroon stated.


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today, july the 20th, is both sakuo sensei's and my birthday: as I did not know
about such a nice and strange coincidence before, I'm posting these lines some
later...but let me say all the pleasure I feel, as I realise now that there is one
more reason for us to share so many interests...so here's my all-personal gift
to sakuo sama, an old elaboration of Kobayashi Issa's MOST BEAUTIFUL haiku:
utsukushiki ・ tako agarikeri ・ kojiki goya / RARE BEAUTY, A KITE RISES FROM THE BEGGAR'S CABIN
(where the kanji 美/utsuku is the kite, the し/shi is its wire and the rest a cabin facing FujiYama)
...and let me now add to my goofy surprise, with all my heart, my deepest
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a truly peculiar birthday
today, july the 20th, is both sakuo sensei's and my birthday: as I did not know
thanks, rad...just a joke!
Re: delicate & elegant
we say PACE, wick sama...and let it be PACE to you
thanks by both sakuo sensei and me, dear irisha!
Re: your kite
thanks, sensei...you know, it's an old work, as you can see
Re: kangeki
What a beautiful and clever illumination of the kite haiku, dear Kamome-sama! I am very impressed with it, and I hope Sacuo san wil be very happy with it, too. What a coincidence for the two good LJFriends to be born on the same day! Let your friendship bloom. My very best and warmest wishes to you both!
...always so kind of you, vash sama - always too
very beautiful lines, YamaSama...thanks for them and for coming!
happy birthday!
Kamome... Proprio adesso ho visto sulla friends list che era il tuo compleanno (una cosa che non faccio mai e che sarebbe l'ora di controllare qualche volta...): AUGURI (anche se in ritardo) a tutti e due (what a coincidence!)!! Il dipinto è bellissimo... adoro la sua essenzialità... p.s. shame on me, shame on me.... :-(
Re: happy birthday!
...YUK!...never mind, and lots thanks!
what do I see here?
Re: AUGURI
thanks, diev - listen, as you can read above, I'm
...that's what I have done - well, you know, when a "second version" is tried,
I take the permission to post here these two nice "hommages" by our friend tellik:
warm hugs to both of you...
**beautiful calligraphy, illustrating the haiku in such a marvelous way**
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I came across a fascinating aspect of theatre in the earlier days in New York (when the Theatre Guild first began).
I was reading about the different great theatrical people who worked with the Theatre Guild from 1920-1960. An amazing finding was that Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne—undoubtedly the two greatest stage stars we've had in America—actually played every single season for the Theatre Guild for a quarter of a century. So the situation perhaps became "what play should we get for the Lunts to do this year?" and, as such, from 1924 to 1949 they would perform a new play each and every season: 25 in all!
Of course, their acting in these plays guaranteed that these plays would succeed artistically and financially—the plays always ran long enough to pay back their production costs—usually within one season! As Ring Lardner once said: "if you want to pack 'em out front, hire Fontanne and Lunt!"
Theatre today is such a different matter. Because of the continually rising costs of production, plays now try to run as long as they can and certainly some of the most successful have seen decades on Broadway. Our own play, FDR, is currently in its 5th season of touring the U.S. with hopefully years to continue. This difference makes it harder and harder to hold on to actors, who want to move to the next step in their career.
A very interesting change in theatre today!


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31 Friday Dec 2010
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16 Thursday Dec 2010
I wore my high heels yesterday. Doesn't sound like anything too crazy, I know. Thing is, I hadn't worn them in a while, even before I was let go from my job I had started wearing flats a lot. I forgot the feeling I get when I walk in heels: it's almost exhilarating. I can sense a difference in the way people look at me, like they take me more seriously. Maybe my reaction yesterday is due in part to the fact that I've been unemployed for over a month, so I haven't been dressing professionally for anything, I've been spending a lot of time in very casual and comfortable clothing. I'm usually not a fan of heels because they're a pain to wear, but yesterday, I even wore them to the grocery store. And it felt nice.
15 Wednesday Dec 2010
12 Sunday Dec 2010
Posted life, thankful, thoughtsin
Yesterday I was being silly. It's actually embarrassing to admit that I was upset over shoes. Yep, shoes. I think it was a combination of feeling emotional over the last couple of days about what I'm doing with my life, financial instability, and being really hungry, but still…I shouldn't have let myself get so upset about shoes.
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06 Monday Dec 2010
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Posted food, The Dip Cornerin
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Posted charity, Charity of the Month, shoppingin
Saving Lives With Biosand Filters from All Hands Volunteers on Vimeo.
01 Wednesday Dec 2010
Posted entertainment, music, videoin
I believe a friend who I met in Haiti posted this on Facebook, and I really liked the lyrics.


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Jun 7, 2018
Amy Jordan joins me to continue Women in Tabletop Gaming Month.
We talk about how she got into gaming, advice for new players while we focus on the online side of roleplaying via Twitch and Play by Post.
You can find Amy at:
You can visit http://womenintabletopgaming.com/ for more information, additional blog posts, featured partner content, discounts from online stores and more.


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French manufacturer of tin toys and magic lanterns from 1886 till 1917. Carette learned the making of fancy toy magic lanterns through visiting the factory of August Lapierre.
With the help of a wealthy Bavarian merchant (in hop) he founded his own toy company: Georges Carette & Co. in Nuremberg, Germany, were he was among the first to make electric toy trams.
At the outbreak of World War I, Carette left Germany for Paris. His company was seized as alien property and ceased trading in 1917.
See also Carette steam toys.
What's your 'Carette' worth? Here are some recently sold items (USA):
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Thomas - April 14, 2013
I have 3 Limited edition autos in the style of George Carette. Still in the Box... Could you give me the approx. value.. if more info is required please send me a e-mail.. Thank You
Gordon - March 4, 2012
Hi there!I have the same engine, I've never seem one running. The smoke stack is missing on mine and I've never started it up. Of course one of the questions is what is its approximate value?


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High School Soccer
PREP BOYS' SOCCER PREVIEW: Sehome Mariners
Coach: John Sylvester
Last year: Finished 11-4-4 overall and 8-2-2 in the Northwest Conference. ... Went 1-2 in the bi-district playoffs.
Players to watch: Gabriel Weight (Jr., M), Jack Willis (Jr., F), Isaac DeVange (Jr., D), Zach Wanne (Sr., M)
Outlook: The Mariners may not have any one superstar, but they don't really have a weak link and that prompted coach John Sylvester to say this was the most fun team he's coached. "It's never been such a pleasure to coach kids when they're really looking out for each other as teammates," Sylvester said. "We've been trying to develop this culture for a long time. ... It's been really impressive how they've bought into the team." That cohesiveness is centered around a strong junior class that's been developing for three years and is set to get to the state tournament after missing out the past two seasons. The Mariners will take a small group — 16 or 17 — into the season whereas in past years Sylvester would have 21 or 22. "I really think it's 100 percent about sticking together and using every player," Sylvester said. "If you've got a team where maybe nobody is the world's greatest player but everybody's really solid and everybody can contribute, it's hard to guard."


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I have got a dog. Her name is Cayenne. She likes playing ball. She was born in December in Morocco. She is white, brown and black. Cayenne is very agile. She loves this dog. She enjoys the beach and she is clean. She is 2 years old. I love her because she is adorable and affectionate.
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Her morning routine: Every day, first Cayenne gets up at 7 o'clock. Next, I wash her and I brush her. Then, we go to the park at 7.30. After that, we go back home. Finally, she has breakfast.
Her favourite food: Cayenne likes water and milk. She enjoys eating meat and bones. She loves raspberries.


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You are here: Home » Assessment Protocol > History > Forum Consultation
There were two mechanisms for wider stakeholder input into the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Forum process. The first was the Forum members' individual reference groups and networks with whom they discussed the Forum work on an on-going basis.
In addition, two open consultation periods were built into the Forum process. The first (Phase 1) was in January and February 2009 and focused on developing relationships with stakeholders, building understanding of the Forum process and getting initial feedback on the content of the Protocol through comments on the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol Key Components Document - January 2009.
The second focused on the detail and practical application of the Draft Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol, and took place between September and December 2009, following the release of the Draft Protocol in August 2009. This Phase 2 consultation was held alongside trialling of the Draft Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol in a number of different locations.


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Sometime in 2007 the penny dropped: to eat something after the theater or opera you don't have to stay near where the show is playing (and where the late-night prospects are usually so disheartening that you wind up just going home and scrambling an egg). All of a sudden, Jackie and I started getting into a cab after a performance and going somewhere that's open late and has good — and fast — food. Like Momofuku Ssäm Bar.
If you've been there, or to Momofuku Noodle Bar, you probably know the pork bun: A sock-puppet of steamed bread filled with thick-sliced pork belly dressed with hoisin sauce, cucumber, and coriander. Hot sauce optional. It is phenomenal. It is also reasonably easy to mimic if you happen to have roasted a pork belly and made the right kind of yeast dough in advance.
We fed roast pork belly (heritage breed pig, freely roaming, New York State-raised, blah, blah, blah) to some friends a few nights ago and there was plenty left over, not for want of good will on the part of our guests — an eight-pound slab of pork belly is not something that six people can finish unless they're enrolled in some kind of contest. So the next night, sandwiches were on the menu, and I thought it would be nice to make them Momofuku-esque, but I wasn't inclined to make steamed bread. I tried something quite different, and it worked like a charm.
I took good white sandwich bread (the wrongly-named pullman loaf from Pain d'Avignon, which we buy at the Corrado stand in the Grand Central Terminal market). I cut it thick, the better part of an inch. I put it in the toaster, but only till it was hot, not brown. Then I cut each slice in half crosswise and butterflied it (or could have sliced a pocket into it). I filled the newly formed buns with reheated pork belly (for several reasons, most of them having to do with fat, pork belly reheats extremely well) and all the fixins, and bingo! Jackie and I had pork steamed bun — different from Momofuku's, in part because of the addition of bits of crisp skin, but good.
Incidentally, if you cut the bread even thicker, you have hot dog rolls — this I've been doing for years.


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The Latest: Judge dismisses inmate's bid to halt execution
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Latest on an execution planned next week in Arkansas (all times local):
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An Arkansas judge has dismissed an effort to halt next week's execution of a convicted killer despite his attorneys' arguments that he is not mentally competent to be put to death.
Jefferson County Judge Jodi Raines Dennis on Friday dismissed the lawsuit by attorneys for Jack Greene. Greene is scheduled to be put to death on Thursday.
His attorneys have challenged a state law that allows the state's top prison official to determine an inmate's competency. Greene's attorneys have argued he suffers from psychotic delusions.
Dennis ruled that the Arkansas Supreme Court has already upheld the constitutionality of the law. The judge says said she doesn't have the power to stay Greene's execution.
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Arkansas' governor says he's unlikely to halt the execution next week of a convicted killer whose attorneys have argued is mentally incompetent to be put to death.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday he's seen nothing in the case file so far that would prompt him to grant clemency to death row inmate Jack Greene, who's scheduled to be put to death on Thursday.
The Arkansas Parole Board unanimously recommended against granting clemency to Greene last month. Greene was convicted in the 1991 death of Sidney Burnett, who was beaten with a can of hominy, stabbed and later shot.
Hutchinson said he'd evaluate any additional information that comes to him, but believes Greene is competent to be executed based on Supreme Court standards. Greene's attorneys have argued the inmate suffers from psychotic delusions.


text: Well, the tax bill has just about petered out, and there is much speculation on a crash.For the very rich, it was spectacular, as it floated their boats, while some of us got paddle boats or kayaks. Now, there is anxiety, as two giant economies are facing issues, and some wonder whether we are headed to 1929 or 2008. Some call the current or possible economic crisis- a global debt bubble, as China and the US have amassed not great profits — well some, but surely great debt.Stocks are this points are down at least 2 percent, and possibly more. Hedge funds are in a deep crisis, and household debt in this country is now up to $13.5 trillion up from the previous peak by some $837 billion, a left over from 2008 (NYT)! Student debt will be a big issue this time, if a recession or depression occurs, as it is now at $1.5 trillion. Oh, yeah, that never will be paid back, but a negative merit will be high underemployment for those students. It should be noted that 20 percent of those loans are now delinquent.Then we have the very unproductive tariff war between China and the US — both will get hurt. China has mountains full of debt, including cities that have been built, factories and infrastructure, and then reader there is its Belt and the Road project to everywhere — need to read about that, as words are counting me out. There is a need to watch Brexit, as who knows on that one.As one source notes, everything is beginning to run in reverse. The tax bill won't provide a stimulus, as that money was all swallowed by greed. Before you get to the critics get here on me. Write the date of this piece and remember what I told you. What did I tell you? You were made a sucker by this Administration! Remember, and like the Boy Scouts — they are in trouble, too — Be Prepared.Bill WeightmanHardyston


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EPISODE #11 - Expecting Expectations
Kitchener Mayor, Carl Zehr joins the podcast this week.
"Respecting the Process is dealing with all of the people who are going to be the stakeholders & shareholders in an issue. That means respecting the individuals who are involved with it. Once we collectively make a decision to a process that comes to a conclusion, it is important to stick with that. In the end, there will be more people that understand the rationale and the reason for coming to a particular decision & even though they might not agree with it - they will respect it. It is important to be open to change. It is very important to be thinking of the long-term, well beyond the term of council to the next election. People expect you to take a stand."
Carl Zehr, Mayor of Kitchener


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Islamism Threat to Democracy
Byline: Ahmed Charai , SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
I was fortunate to attend the 100th anniversary in Washington of the American Jewish Committee, which had been a mixed experience for me. On the one hand I admired a community firmly bonded around a culture of humanistic values, culturally sensitive and influential. But I also had a manifest anxiety toward the Arab/Muslim world devastated by wars, whose very existence is threatened by backward-looking thoughts, mainly radical Islamism.
A historic tragedy is at play before our own eyes: Another Munich, when some European democracies thought they could avoid the war by appeasing Nazism. Winston Churchill said: "You accepted shame to avoid war, now you will have both." History's verdict was simply merciless.
Today, Arab but also Western diplomats are making the same mistake toward the "green fascism." Thus, their "smart" strategy will consist in involving these groups in a democratic process; Islamists would then, they believe, change their behavior.
But this is a blatant failure to recognize Islam, history and democracy. Islamism is born out of a reaction to attempts to modernize Arab/Muslim society. Its credo, "There's No Power than that of God," pretends to be democracy's antithesis, which means the People's Power. Forgetting Islamism's origin is tantamount to illusion.
Extremism is a form of political activity that rejects the principles of parliamentary democracy. Extremist ideology and practices are based on intolerance, exclusion, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and ultranationalism.
Extremism is a danger for any democratic state because its fanatic character may be used to justify violence. Even if it doesn't directly advocate violence, extremism creates a climate conducive to violence.
It is a direct threat in weakening the constitutional democratic order and civic liberties and an indirect threat by causing political mistakes. Classical political parties may be tempted to adopt crowd-pleasing themes and positions that are the prerogatives of extremist parties in an effort to stymie their electoral progression.
This extremism one finds in radical Islamism was born at the end of the 1970s against the backdrop of the rout of the nationalist and Pan-Arab ideologies. It is not a matter of "modernizing Islam" but of "Islamizing modernity."
In the wake of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the "Green Peril" is seen as a major threat. …


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Moses (Christian Bale) and Rameses (Joel Edgerton) were raised as cousins in Egypt, but when the truth is discovered about Moses' heritage, there begins a struggle between the Hebrew slaves and the reign of Egypt, which leads the two friends to become enemies.
What is it about the Old Testament recently? In the last 12 months we have had Noah's tale re-told on the big screen, and now Ridley Scott takes on the tale told by Cecil B. DeMille in The Ten Commandments. Sure, the Bible has a wealth of tales, many of them epic, but is there anything new to be said in adapting these ancient tales.
The cast is made up of Christian Bale as Moses, Joel Edgerton as Rameses, John Turturro as Seti, Aaron Paul as Joshua, Ben Mendelsohn as Viceroy Hegep, Sigourney Weaver as Tuya and Ben Kingsley as Nun. Each actors does fine with the job they are given – although Sigourney Weaver is criminally underused – there are problems with the performances, but these are largely due to the characters being vastly underwritten.
Screenwriters Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine and Steven Zaillian have adapted this Bible tale for the screen, and have attempted to make Moses are more sceptical and relatable character. That's all well and good until this sceptic starts talking to a burning bush, then it seems that all hope is lost. The characters are incredibly thin and under developed, with many of them just using to one character trait and sticking with it. As well as this, the story is so drawn out that the whole affair becomes rather boring. Not only does it take an hour before any bushes burn, but everything is talked about over and over again, so when the set pieces do kick in – and they do – it's often difficult to remember who's fighting for what.
As director, Ridley Scott creates the world with the same grand and epic feel that we would expect from the director, but the 3D darkens everything so much that it is often difficult to see the beauty of the cinematography and sets as they become lost in shadow. As well as this, the pacing is a mess and, as mentioned, the characters are so thinly drawn that it is difficult to side with anyone. Oh, and Edgerton's scene holding a dead baby is farcical.
In all, Exodus: Gods and Kings is based on an epic and harrowing struggle, but little of this is actually portrayed on screen. The Bible stories have been imagined by readers time and again, and it is perhaps the difference between imagination and what is seen on screen that is part of the problem. The rest, of course, is trouble caused by an underwritten script, thin characters, bad pacing and terrible 3D. If you're looking for a film about how much conflict religion causes, perhaps best to watch the documentary Holy Wars. Everything is implied here and the pieces thrown into the air, but they never truly land.
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is in hot water for a tweet this week containing what may not be the most flattering...
A puppy had to be rescued after it fell into a storm drain.
Bees swarmed a hot dog stand in Times Square on Tuesday.
A restaurant is serving an ice cream dish that looks just like a puppy.
A Kansa postal worker had a run-in with a snake that was resting on a mailbox.
A man has been charged with attacking a person dressed as a minion cartoon character.
Some retailers are installing blue lights in their bathrooms to discourage people from injecting themselves with drugs.
It's a job that had been reserved for men only and one that until recently even many Saudi males rejected as socially taboo.
He was restrained by other passengers and held for police.
Lawmakers have introduced legislation seeking to ban the option of leasing plans for pets.
A Rhode Island town where Taylor Swift owns an oceanfront mansion is considering allowing parking on her street.
The auction house estimates the guitar will sell for between $200,000 and $300,000.
Bob Dylan is partnering with a distillery to make whiskey at a 140-year-old Tennessee church and bottle it under the name Heaven's Door.
The 10 plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools of hog waste inflict intense, putrid smells on them that...
He's refusing to pay his $90,000 school tax bill until officials in the Finger Lakes town of South Bristol find a way to...
On Monday, a panel of three judges sampled dozens of syrups from producers around the state.
Harrods, the luxury London department store and tourist destination, is reportedly planning to remove a memorial to Princess Diana and...
The unexpected passenger had entered the aircraft during boarding.


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- Launch Console 8 and login with your Organisation Administrator/Member credentials
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You do not need to answer any displayed test questions, just click "Next" at each page of the instructions. Once the question/project is displayed, the Configuration Exam will timeout after approximately ten seconds. The Configuration Exam does not record any scores on the questions displayed.
When the test is completed, on the Results screen, either click on the "Home" icon or move your cursor to the top right corner & click on the Red X to close this screen.
Important:Make sure that you have the appropriate Exam Content Installed.
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The Super G Plus Tune Up Kit is designed to be used with AFX Super G+ Racers, such as the Jaguar, T'Bird, Indy Mobil and the Indy Pennzoil. This kit keeps your Super G-Plus cars at peak performance.
PACKAGE INCLUDES2- Springs 2- Guide Pins2- Wheels (black) 2- Pick-Up-Shoes (copper)1- Pinion Gear1- Rear Axle AssemblyFEATURESAssembly instructions are listed on the back of the headercard.
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I can't say enough about this family! I was thrilled when they asked about scheduling a family session (I may have jumped up and down a couple times ;) ) Love them! Having their whole family together in Wyoming over the holiday was perfect! Their session was great! Their clothing choices were wonderful, the time of day, and the lighting was absolutely perfect. I believe all the golden retrievers loved the session as well - they jumped straight into the river as soon as they arrived. Copper and Remi loved Kona and Kai!
I cannot wait for upcoming sessions with this beautiful family!
Looking for a photographer to capture your beautiful family photos? Contact Miranda L. Sober Photography for more information. I would love to hear from you!


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No amount of rain can keep a determined golfer from teeing off, much less doing so in support of a worthy cause.
Despite the heavy rains being predicted on the weekend of August 11, 50 very game and ready players made their way to the 9th edition of the Annual CHARity Golf at the historic Intramuros Golf Course.
Leading the field was the event's founder Char Venturina in a course made particularly more challenging because of the weather.
Notwithstanding the unrelenting rains throughout the morning, the flights made their way back to the clubhouse in high spirits as the after party proved to be worthy of their attendance.
Participants were treated to a hearty meal, fun prizes, and a great opportunity for quality time with family and friends, old and new – all this while supporting their favorite cause.
Perhaps most amazing is that for 9 consecutive years, the event has seen growing support. Tournament participants get to raise funds and the winners to eventually choose their charity to support – all the while going out under the sun (or rain!) and enjoying a round of golf.
Char's twin passions for golf and charity culminate in this annual event, making her wanting to keep on aiming for the green on both fronts so much easier.
The event is going on its 10th year in 2019; hope to see you on the fairway!
Fore CHARity: 9 Years & Counting
The 9th Annual CHARity Golf Tournament is set. And it only gets bigger and better this year.
Char Venturina, tournament host and organizer, has once again gathered her team of hardworking and fun-loving family members and friends to give avid golfers another opportunity to test their skills in the picturesque par-66 Club Intramuros golf course.
More important than all the golf to be played this year, all funds raised from the tournament will support new charitable efforts such as a medical mission for the caddies and staff of Club Intramuros. These are over and above the many organizations and activities that the tournament has continuously supported: the St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Every Sole Counts, St. Rita Orphanage, Taguig CityJail, Virlanie Foundation, Philippine Cerebral Palsy Inc., Kythe Foundation, East Ave Medical Center, emergency relief operations, and various medical missions. The Little Angels Orphanage in Tagaytay and Mayon evacuees through the Ateneo DReaM Team were also added as beneficiaries from last year's proceeds.
You can't have another better (and more noble) reason to play golf on a weekend than joining this tournament!
Below are the tournament details:
The 9th Annual CHARity Golf Tournament
Venue: Club Intramuros Golf Course, Manila
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Start Time: 6:30 a.m.
Tournament fee: PhP 2,800 inclusive of green fee, caddie fee, pull cart, accident insurance, lunch, shirt, and raffle
Mulligan: PhP 200 (optional)
Net proceeds will be allocated as follows:
• 20% – Class A Champion's chosen charity
• 20% – Class B Champion's chosen charity
• 20% – Ladies Champion's chosen charity
• 40% – CHARity Golf beneficiaries*
*St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Every Sole Counts, St. Rita Orphanage, Taguig City Jail, Virlanie Foundation, Philippine Cerebral Palsy Inc., Kythe Foundation, East Ave Medical Center, Little Angels Orphanage, emergency relief operations, medical missions, etc.
Not a Golf player? You can still help by giving donations in cash or in kind.
For more information, registration details, and to donate, please contact:
Char Venturina – [email protected]
Or visit the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CHARityGolfPH/
For the more tech-savvy golfers, you may register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JXQ82T6
7th CHARity Golf Tournament
CHARity Golf Tournament is an annual game hosted and organized by Char Venturina. Venturina is a private individual who loves to help others through charity works and fundraising events. She has been into different charity works such as relief operations, back to school programs, and fundraising events like this golf tournament.
The golf tournament is now on its 7th year since 2009. For seven years, the tournament have helped and funded numerous foundations, operations, beneficiaries, and other charity works. The recent CHARity Golf Tournament have supported numerous programs. These programs include scholarships, summer camps, hospital and jail visits, and many more
Play golf while helping others who are in need, and do charity work while enjoying. Play and join the golf tournament who's goal is to help others which makes the game an exceptional event.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
- Location: Club Intramuros Golf Course, Manila
- Time: Registration starts at 6:30 am
- Price: Php 2,700 inclusive of green fee, caddie fee, pull cart, accident insurance, lunch, shirt, and raffle. Mulligan: 200 (optional)
- Beneficiaries:
- 20% – Class A Champion's chosen charity
- 20% – Class B Champion's chosen charity
- 20% – Ladies Champion's chosen charity
- 40% – CHARity Golf beneficiaries*
*St. Michael the Archanghel Parish
*Virlanie Foundation
*Philippine Cerebral Palsy Inc.
*Kythe Foundation
*East Avenue Medical Center
*Emergencey Relief Operations, and other charity works
Not a Golf player? You can still help by giving donations in cash or in kind.
Join Now!
Signup and take part in helping those in need and continue to support programs that change lives. For more information, registration details, and to donate, please contact: Char Venturina – [email protected]
We are looking forward to have you there.


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Durex launches RealFeel gel
August 26 2014
Durex has launched a gel to complement the launch of its RealFeel condoms.
The Durex RealFeel Pleasure Gel & Lubricant is a silicone lubricant with a "smooth, non-sticky texture" which is designed to enhance sensitivity.
Ongoing promotional activity will support the launch and an education programme. This has been designed to promote greater awareness of the benefits of condom use and educate consumers that lubes are not only a treatment for dryness but can enhance the sexual experience and heighten pleasure.
Durex RealFeel Gel is available from RB in a 50ml bottle with the MRRP of £9.99.