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We are issuing this special edition of the Capital Guide Online to highlight our big day in January in which we recognize our outstanding 2017 award winners and hold our Annual Meeting and Education Seminar, followed by a social gathering at a DC bar.
I can't believe another year has gone by until I look at all we have accomplished as a Guild during 2017. As an organization, we do so much – business meetings, programs in tour guide education, training, certified master guide, as well as annual updates, Book Club, Guildside chats, giving back to our community, certifications, board meetings, and special committees (awards, nominations, updating by-laws and Policies & Procedures). It is hard for me to keep up with all our activities. Fortunately, with our new website, it is easy to put numbers on all our activities – we held over 80 events involving close to 2,500 member participants! I wonder if any other tour guide association comes anywhere close to matching that.
I am proud of all we do as a Guild, of our camaraderie, and the network of wonderful tour guide members, tour operator affiliates, and friends of the Guild that we have built over the past 32 years.
Please join me on January 9 as we congratulate our awardees and celebrate our own accomplishments during the past year and as we welcome the 2018 new year, new tour season, and new board!
Congratulations again to our 2017 award winners!
Jackie Frend, President
Event: Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, January 9
Time: 9:30 am — noon
Place: Naval Heritage Center,701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Closest Metro: Archives, on Yellow and Green lines
9:30 am — 10:00 am Registration/Networking and Book Sale
10:00 am — noonAnnual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Please join us on January 9 for the Guild's Big Day!The activities include the annual business meeting, the annual awards presentation, and the half-day Education Seminar. The bargain book sale will take place during registration/ networking and before the beginning of the education seminar. Do bring cash or checks to take advantage of good deals.
Highlights of 2017 and plans for 2018:The board officers and committees will present the Guild's accomplishments in 2017 and have installation of officers for 2018.
Celebrate your colleagues' achievements:Presentations will be made to the honorees for the Jill Blakeman Award, the Tourism Industry Contribution Award, the Motor Coach Operator Award, and the Ginny Moser Award.
Please Note: You must register separately to attend the Education Seminar.To register for the Annual Meeting click here or go to the Guild website.
Event:Education Seminar
Date:Tuesday, January 9
Time:1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Place:Naval Heritage Center, U.S. Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The Education Seminar is designed to give you new anecdotes and new perspectives to use in the guiding season.Click here to register or go to the Guild website.The fee for this special program is $25.Two speakers have been confirmed.
John A. Lawrence, author of "Class of '74: Congress after Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship." John A. Lawrence is a visiting professor at the University of California's Washington Center. He worked in the House of Representatives for 38 years, the last eight as chief of staff to Speaker and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. An excerpt from Amazon.com about Mr. Lawrence's book reads: "In November 1974, following the historic Watergate scandal, Americans went to the polls determined to cleanse American politics. Instead of producing the Republican majority foreshadowed by Richard Nixon's 1972 landslide, dozens of GOP legislators were swept out of the House, replaced by 76 reforming Democratic freshmen. In The Class of '74, John A. Lawrence examines how these newly elected representatives bucked the status quo in Washington, helping to effectuate unprecedented reforms."
Dan Arant, speaking about the bas reliefs at the World War II Memorial. Since 1993, Dan has served as an invaluable resource to the National Park Service, having volunteered over 6,000 hours on the National Mall. He is deeply committed to the millions of tourists who visit the treasures on the Mall, especially the National World War II Memorial. He makes every effort possible to ensure he knows when the Honor Flight Network will be hosting veterans in DC and seeks to be present to bring the monuments and memorials to life for our nation's veterans. Through his vast knowledge of the history of World War II, Dan inspires a profound connection between the veteran visitors and the World War II Memorial. Dan, a Vietnam Veteran, is the recipient of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Libby Hatch Award, two U.S. National Mall and Memorial Parks Volunteer of the Year Awards, and the Department of the Interior Take Pride In America National Outstanding Individual Volunteer Award.
Event: Social Gathering at Dirty Habit DC Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
Date: Tuesday, January 9
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Place: 555 8th St. NW
After the Education Seminar there will be a social gathering less than two blocks away in the original 1841 General Post Office Building, just one block from the Gallery Place/ Chinatown Metro Station and right by Hotel Monaco. Join fellow Guild members in a toast to the new year, the new tour season, and the new Guild board. A happy hour menu and cash bar will be available. Click here to register online or go directly to the Guild website.
The following outstanding honorees will receive Guild awards at the annual meeting on January 9. The board selected the winners – and created a special award – after reviewing recommendations from the advisory committee, chaired by Brenda Turner. Others serving and deserving of thanks are Linda Dickinson, Eric McElroy, Jamie Johnson, Chris Bauer and affiliate Carolyn Crouch.
2017 Motor Coach Operator Award
Criteria: A coach operator (local or regional) who has best contributed to the team spirit of guiding and to the care and comfort of passengers, including the condition of the coach.
Honoree: Edna Whitmyre from Susquehanna Trailways. Past president Joe Steinbock nominated Edna Whitmyre, as a knowledgeable, calm, on-time team player who memorably saves the day in emergencies. One example cited in Whitmyre's nomination: "We had an engine failure immediately upon exiting the Lincoln Tunnel in New York. She quickly arranged for another coach to meet us so our tour was not impaired. She quickly had the engine repaired so she could rejoin us a few hours later." For her "consistently outstanding" performance and ability to anticipate a tour group's needs, Edna Whitmyre of Susquehanna Trailways receives the 2017 Motor Coach Operator Award.
2017 Tourism Industry Contribution Award
Criteria: An individual or organization, not necessarily a Guild member, that has provided particularly valuable and distinguished service to the Guild, the guiding profession, or tourism in the Washington area.
Honoree: Josh Feldman and Ford's Theatre. Fords Theater welcomes tour groups large and small, with courtesy and efficiency. Nominator Ellen Malasky says Group Sales Manager Joshua Feldman's hard work "helps ensure that our groups have the best experience possible. This is no easy task, requiring the ability to coordinate with the needs of the fine theater productions, National Park Service and the many touring groups. We in the Guild are fortunate to have this national treasure so accessible to our visitors." For enthusiastic contributions to the Guild, guiding and tourism, Ford's Theatre and Joshua Feldman receive the 2017 Tourism Industry Contribution Award.
2017 Jill Blakeman Award
Criteria: A Guild Certified Guide Member, excluding current Guild president and immediate past president, whose work best exemplifies the spirit of the Guild, who has made an original and significant contribution to the operations of the Guild and who has advanced the guiding profession in some other significant way.
Honoree: Karen Miller. For years Karen Miller has worked tirelessly to improve the Guild website, which is the key intersection of Guild members and Guild information. Her nominator, Ellen Gold, says, "I wonder how she finds time to eat or brush her teeth." In addition to her professional and family responsibilities Karen has contributed to the Guild board with gracious good humor, solving technical issues with the insight of a working tour guide. She has tutored board members and new Guild members alike. After years of guiding, Karen has branched out into running a tour operation. For her contributions to advancing the guiding profession, Karen Miller receives the 2017 Jill Blakeman Award.
2017 Ginny Moser Award
Criteria: An individual who accumulates the highest number of participation points to advance from Guild Guide to Certified Guild Guide during the first twelve months of Guild membership.
Honoree: Martha Harmon. When informed that she was getting this honor for participation points Martha said, "The opportunity to attend a variety of tours and educational events is a great bonus to Guild membership."
Other top point-earners were Lori Lowe and Kevin Golden. Congratulations to all!
Honoree: Lonnie G. Bunch III of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In the past year, the most significant boost to the tourism industry in DC is undoubtedly the wildly popular and deeply meaningful National Museum of African American History and Culture. A driving force behind this newest Smithsonian museum is educator and historian Lonnie Bunch, its founding director. His nominator, Ellen Gold, proposed that Dr. Bunch receive this award for "his vision in making such a huge dream a reality, for bringing to our minds and hearts so much of American history that was lost or unknown to us." The NMAAHC has sparked trips by first-time visitors to the nation's capital, as well as enriched the experiences of return visitors. For his key role in triggering an immediate and sustained outpouring of tourist interest in this deep part of American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III receives the 2017 Visionary Leadership Award.
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Erase Student Loans? Administration Plans Broaden Possibilities
Posted By Eliana Osborn on August 17, 2016 at 7:43 pm
The Obama Administration's vision for higher education includes better protection for student loan borrowers. After high-profile school closures in 2015, the Department of Education recently announced changes to guidelines for forgiving student loans. The response on the loan discharge plan during the public comment period on the rules was overwhelming: More than 10,000 comments rolled in before the Aug. 1 deadline.
The simplified loan forgiveness steps make it easier for students to file for relief and broaden the range of situations where they are eligible. A school can be charged with misrepresentation—of graduation rates, employment data, or other numbers—and borrowers can make a claim for loan discharge. This spells good news for students today and in the future, as well as consumer advocates.
On the other side of the equation, concerns mount about the new policy making it too easy to escape student loan obligations. School leaders worry about being held accountable for what anyone says on behalf of their institutions, even a tour guide stating optimistic rather than realistic statistics.
What the loan discharge comments say
The breadth of comments reveals the personal stories of the thousands impacted by student loans gone wrong. Some writers defend their for-profit institutions that have been forced to shutter because of enhanced regulation of finances. Others are passionate generally without focusing on specifics.
The Education Department announced other changes to the student loan system in July with an emphasis on customer service and enhanced protections. All these policy changes flow together to change the balance of power in the industry. As it stands now, student loans are a form of debt nearly impossible to get rid of through channels other than repayment.
The Student Aid website from the Education Department has a frequently asked question (and answer): "I was very young when I borrowed this money. Do I still have to pay? Yes. The fact that you didn't fully understand the implications of getting a loan, or the fact that it's been many years since you signed for the loan, does not mean that you do not have to pay."
The necessity of such information, as well as information on the few ways to discharge debt (through death, permanent total disability, or school closure) are evidence of the need for change. A group called Americans for Financial Reform commented on the proposed discharge guidelines, comparing student loans to the subprime mortgage crisis. Both situations target vulnerable populations, use high pressure tactics, and involve lobbyists to promote favorable legislation. AFR and others support automatic discharge of loans rather than making students at closed schools go through an application process.
A final ruling is expected in November to establish protocols for loan discharge eligibility.

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In Terms and Conditions
1. Our offers are subject to change even though they are issued on request of the purchaser. A legally binding contractual relationship only exists with the purchaser if we have confirmed the contract in writing, which can also be made by fax, in a computer-written manner without a signature or by e-mail; the same applies to contract amendments or supplements.
Our written order confirmation is controlling for the scope, type and time of delivery.
2. We reserve the right to change the design of our products and their execution. Our catalog and presentation of our products on the Internet are constantly revised. The illustrations and drawings that it contains are not binding or part of the agreed quality. They do not guarantee the durability nor the quality.
3. The documents belonging to the offer, such as drawings, data sheets, pictures, plans, files, etc., are only approximations unless they are expressly designated as binding. The documents remain our property; we reserve all rights to them. They may not be disclosed to third parties and are to be returned to us immediately upon request at any time.
4. Call orders must be retrieved and accepted in a timely manner and in agreed partial quantities. For call orders without an agreement concerning timeframes, manufacturing quantities and acceptance dates, we may demand a binding commitment no later than three months after order confirmation. If the purchaser does not comply with this request within three weeks, we are entitled to set a two-week grace period and to withdraw from the contract after fruitless expiry or cancel the delivery and demand compensation for damages.
If the contractual quantity is exceeded by individual requests, we are entitled to deliver the surplus, but not required to do so. We can calculate the surplus using the prices valid at the time of order or supply.
1. The prices are in US$. The statutory sales tax is additionally provided in the respectively applicable amount on the invoice.
2. Prices for domestic deliveries ex works are uninsured and exclude packaging. This also applies for international deliveries, which include transportation to the American border or FOB to an American airport or seaport, including export packaging and transport insurance.
3. Markups and recalculations on the agreed fee are permitted if our circumstances, e.g., increases in material costs, wages or energy costs, increases in public expense, etc., should require this, and if delivery or performance is to be made later than four months after conclusion of the contract. In the case of other price increases, the purchaser has a right of withdrawal if the list price has risen considerably more than the general cost of living. Deliveries from subsequent orders that occur after the date of any price change will be charged at the new prices without the purchaser having a right of withdrawal.
1. The delivery period begins with the sending of the order confirmation, however not before clarification of all details of order execution and not before receipt of an agreed-upon advance payment or provision of material. The delivery deadline is met if the delivery item has been dispatched or collected for shipping before its expiry, or if a notification concerning readiness for shipment is sent in the event that the dispatch does not take place at no fault of our own.
2. Force majeure and other events not caused by us that allow for a smooth execution of the contract in question, in particular delays in delivery on the part of our supplier, transport and operational disturbances, labor disputes, material or energy shortages, entitle us to rescind the contract in whole or in part or to postpone delivery without the purchaser having the right to make any claims for compensation. The purchaser may demand an explanation from us concerning whether we will withdraw from the contract or whether we want to fulfill the contract within a reasonable period of time. If we do not provide an explanation, the purchaser may withdraw from the contract.
The aforementioned events or circumstances are not our responsibility if they occur during an already existing delivery delay.
3. In case of a delay in delivery for which we are not at fault, we are to be given a reasonable grace period. After this period, the purchaser may demand compensation for damages and/or withdraw from the contract if no notification is provided that the goods are ready to ship or have been dispatched. Right of withdrawal does not exist if we are not responsible for the delay in delivery, i.e., exceeding the delivery deadline.
4.The purchaser is only entitled to claims for damages instead of performance if the cause of damage is due to intent or gross negligence on our part. This does not apply if there is a transaction for delivery by a fixed date.
5. Delivery obligations and deadlines are suspended as long as the purchaser is in delay concerning acceptance of the goods or other obligations, without our rights arising from the delay in performance by the purchaser being affected, or if the purchaser has exceeded the credit limit granted by us. In this case, the risk of accidental loss or accidental deterioration of the delivery item passes to the purchaser at the moment in which the purchaser is in delay in performance.
6. The originally agreed delivery date is nullified if there is a change to the order with our written consent.
7. Reasonable partial deliveries as well as deviations (max. +/-10%) from the order quantity are allowed, taking into account what is reasonable for the purchaser.
8. Weight and quantity of the goods delivered, as we have determined them, are controlling for the calculation.
9.To enable the purchaser to track the products supplied as well as a constant continuous, gapless batch tracking of all components used, we have implemented SAP-controlled batch tracking. Our system generates a unique number for the ordered quantity of goods. All date codes for a batch are recorded by us and allow unambiguous identification of the components supplied. A batch/delivery supplied by us to the purchaser can include multiple date codes.
1. Shipping is done from a location to be determined by us at the expense and risk of the purchaser.
2. We choose the packaging, shipping method and shipping method at our own discretion if the purchaser does not make special requests. Additional costs for special requests made by the purchaser are paid for by the purchaser. We assume no obligation to choose the least-expensive method of shipping.
3. If shipment or delivery is delayed upon request of the purchaser, we are entitled to set a reasonable acceptance deadline and to demand both immediate acceptance and compensation for damage caused by delay after the fruitless expiry of the reasonable acceptance deadline.
- The terms and conditions stated in our order confirmation apply for payments.
- The purchaser bears the cost of the purchaser's payment, in particular all types of bank fees and costs.
- Checks are only accepted subject to customary reservations. For payments of all kinds, the day on which we can dispose of the amount is considered the settlement date.
- If payments are deferred or made later than agreed, interest in the amount of eight percentage points above the respective base interest rate is charged without the need for a reminder. We reserve the right to enforce further claims for damages caused by delay. The purchaser has the right to prove lower damages caused by delay.
- The purchaser is not entitled to set-off counterclaims unless the purchaser's demands are accepted by us, undisputed or legally ascertained. The customer has no right of retention based on disputed counterclaims.
- All of our claims become due immediately if the terms of payment are not complied with or circumstances become known to us that are likely to reduce the creditworthiness of the purchaser. We are then also entitled only to perform outstanding deliveries against advance payment or security or to withdraw from the contract after an appropriate grace period and/or to demand compensation for damages instead of performance. We can also prohibit the resale and the processing of the delivered goods and demand their return or the transfer of indirect ownership of the delivered goods at the expense of the purchaser and revoke the collection authorization in accordance with Section IX. 7. The purchaser permits us to enter the purchaser's premises and operation rooms in the above cases and to take away the goods.
- Payments are offset against the oldest due invoice. As long as an older invoice is open, the purchaser is not authorized to claim discounts on the payment of subsequent invoices.
1. Complaints due to incomplete or incorrect delivery or complaints for recognizable defects are to be communicated to us immediately in writing, at the latest however within two weeks after receipt of the goods. Other defects are to be communicated to us immediately in writing, at the latest, however, within two weeks after discovery.
Warranty claims are excluded in the case of complaints that are not communicated on time. When complaints are communicated on time, we are bound to the warranty referred to in Section VII.
2. If there is transport damage, a railway or post office damage assessment or such from a forwarder is to be provided to us by the purchaser.
3. Defects being present in only part of the delivered goods does not entitle the purchaser to complain about the whole delivery unless the partial delivery is of no interest for the purchaser.
1. In case of defects in the delivered goods, we are entitled, at our discretion, to eliminate the defect or supply a replacement within a warranty period of 12 (twelve) months. This does not apply insofar as the law necessarily prescribes longer periods. In the case that defects must be corrected, we are obliged to bear the expenses necessary for the correction of defects according to the statutory regulations insofar as these costs are not increased by the fact that the goods have been transported to a place other than the place of performance.
2.The purchaser shall grant us sufficient time and opportunity, at our reasonable discretion, to remedy the defect. Replaced parts become our property.
3. If supplementary performance fails, we shall allow a reasonable grace period granted to us to elapse without redelivering or fixing the defect or if subsequent fulfillment is impossible or is refused by us, the purchaser has the right to withdraw from the contract or to a reduction in price as well as in the case that we fail to provide subsequent performance.
4. The warranty does not apply to defects and/or damage due to natural wear and tear nor to defects and/or damages incurred as a result of faulty or negligent handling, excessive strain, unsuitable use, incorrect handling, etc. nor to such influences not specified in the contract insofar as we are not at fault for the damage.
5. The warranty claim cannot be transferred to a third party without our consent.
6. If the purchaser or a third party makes improper changes and repairs to the delivery items, we are not liable for resulting defects.
7. For essential third-party products, our liability is limited to the assignment of the warranty claims, which we have against the supplier of the third-party product, unless satisfaction from the assigned rights fails or the assigned claim cannot be enforced for other reasons.
8. Any further claims of the purchaser against us, no matter for whatever legal reasons, in particular a claim for compensation for damages not caused to or present on the delivered goods (e.g., lost profits, consequential, other pecuniary losses) are excluded unless otherwise regulated below. This exemption from liability does not apply if we are specifically liable due to intent, gross negligence or the promise of a guarantee, or an essential contractual obligation is violated, or there is injury to body, life and health.
In the case of negligence, but not gross negligence, our liability is limited to the typical, foreseeable damages.
9. The foregoing provisions correspondingly apply to the delivery of to items other than the actual contract goods.
1. The exclusion and limitation of our liability for damages, as stipulated in Section VII. 8, apply mutatis mutandis in all cases of liability for damages due to the violation of duties arising from contractual or similar legal obligations and from illegal actions. Claims pursuant to Subsection 1, 4 of the Product Liability Law as well as claims due to obstruction at the time of contract fulfillment or justified impossibility remain unaffected from the aforementioned exclusion. This exemption from liability does not apply if we are specifically liable due to intent, gross negligence or the promise of a guarantee or a material contractual obligation is violated as well as in the case of injury to body, life or health.
2. If our liability for damages is excluded or limited, this also applies to the personal liability of our institutions/committees, employees and vicarious agents.
3. The claims of the purchaser referred to in Paragraph 1 expire in 24 (twenty-four) months, counting from the end of the year of the transfer of risk. If the statutory limitation period is shorter than 24 months, this period shall then apply for the relevant claims of the purchaser. The shortening of the period of limitation does not apply to claims arising from illegal activity or product liability.
4. The statutory provisions governing the burden of proof remain unaffected.
- All delivered goods remain our property (reserved goods) until fulfillment of all claims, including the respective balance claims, which are due to us from the business relationship with the purchaser. This also applies if payments are made on specifically designated claims.
- If the purchaser combines, mixes or amalgamates the reserved goods with other goods, we have a right to co-ownership of the new item in the ratio of the invoice value of the reserved goods to the invoice value of the other goods. If our ownership ceases to exist due to the combination, the purchaser shall transfer to us the purchaser's rightful ownership of the new item to the extent of the invoice value of the reserved goods and keeps them free of charge for us. The resulting co-ownership counts as reserved goods within the meaning of Paragraph 1. We accept the transfer.
- The purchaser may sell the reserved goods in the ordinary course of business with the Purchaser's terms and conditions of business if they involve a comprehensive retention of title corresponding to these General Terms and Conditions, and as long as the purchaser is not in default, provided that the claims from the resale are transferred to us according to Paragraphs 4 and 6. The purchaser is not entitled to any other type of disposal of the goods; in particular, the permission to dispose of the goods without further ado is revoked if insolvency proceedings concerning the assets of the purchaser have been filed or liquidation has been initiated.
- The claims of the purchaser from the resale of the reserved goods are hereby assigned to us. They serve as collateral to same extent as the reserved goods. We hereby accept the assignment.
- If the purchaser sells the reserved goods together with others, not sold by us, the assignment of the claim from the resale shall only apply to the amount of our invoice value of the respectively sold goods. At the sale of goods, in which we have co-ownership according to Paragraph 2, the assignment of the claim applies to the amount of these co-ownership shares.
- If the Purchaser uses the goods to fulfill a works or supply contract, Paragraphs 4 and 5 shall correspondingly apply for the claims under this agreement.
- The purchaser is entitled to collect claims from the sale according to Paragraphs 3, 5 and 6 up until our revocation, which is permitted at any time. We will only make use of the right of revocation in those cases stipulated in Paragraph 3 as well as in Section V. 5. The purchaser is not entitled to assign the claims in any other way. At our request, the purchaser is obliged to immediately inform the purchaser's customer(s) of the assignment to us if we do not do that ourselves and to give us the information and documents necessary for collecting claims. The purchaser shall not pledge or transfer the title of the goods.
- Our retention of title is conditional to the extent that ownership of the goods passes without further ado to the purchaser upon full payment of all claims and the purchaser is fully entitled to the assigned claims. If the value of the existing collateral exceeds secured claims by more than 20%, we are obliged to release collateral of our choice upon the purchaser's request. The realizable value of collateral is controlling for assessment of the collateral.
- The purchaser shall inform us immediately of any garnishment of or any other danger or impairment to our ownership and debt securities by third parties and shall hand over the attachment orders and other documents and shall do everything to protect our rights.
- We are entitled, at any time, to enter the warehouse and the premises of the purchaser in order to repossess the goods, separate them or mark them. Upon request, the purchaser shall provide us with all appropriate information concerning the goods and hand over necessary documents to us. The purchaser shall fully insure the goods at the purchaser's own expense, and do so in our favor, and provide evidence of such insurance to us upon request. The purchaser hereby assigns to us all resulting claims; we accept the assignment.
- The assertion of our reservation of ownership does not constitute withdrawal from the contract. The right of the purchaser to the possession of the reserved goods expires if the purchaser does not meet the purchaser's obligations under this or any other contract. We are then entitled to take possession of the goods and, without prejudice to payment and other obligations of the purchaser owed to us, to exploit them through sale on the open market or by way of an auction. The proceeds will be applied to the purchaser after deduction of the purchaser's payables. Any excess is to be paid to the purchaser.
- If the reservation of title or the assignment is not effective according to the law of the area in which the goods are located, the reservation of title or the assignment in this area is agreed upon corresponding collateral. If the participation of the purchaser is necessary in this respect, the purchaser is to take all measures necessary for the establishment and preservation of such rights.
- Place of fulfillment and jurisdiction for both parties is Kitsap County, WA, USA. We are also entitled to file suit against the purchaser at the purchaser's general place of jurisdiction.
- Only the law of the United States of America applies to all legal relationships between us and the purchaser.
- Should any individual provision or contractual condition be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected. The invalid provisions are to be revised in order to achieve the legal and economic purpose that was originally intended. The same applies if a contract loophole is discovered during execution of the contract. The contracting parties commit themselves immediately to replace the invalid provisions with legally binding agreements or to close contractual loopholes.
- We shall store the data of the purchaser as part of the intended purpose of the contractual relationship.


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Wreaths Across America receives no government funding to support operations. Motivated and dedicated patriots across the country and at locations overseas power the Maine-based nonprofit organization. The mission to remember, honor, and teach is carried out daily by millions of citizens who care deeply for those who have served our nation in the armed forces, and their families. Some of these remarkable individuals are veterans themselves or come from military families while others are driven by a deep sense of patriotism and community service.
Placing fresh, hand-made balsam remembrance wreaths on the headstones of veterans across the country in December requires tremendous logistics and unyielding support from the trucking industry.
Wreaths Across America shows its gratitude and appreciation for all those involved in transporting America's respect with "Trucking Tributes." These stories will introduce you to the men and women of the industry who make the mission possible.
Tim O'Hea Jr. is the Director of Transportation for Perdue Farms, and he has military service in his familial background. His grandfather, retired U.S. Army Col. Charles O'Hea, served during World War II and his father, Timothy O'Hea Sr. served in the National Guard.
Perdue Farms has supported the Wreaths Across America mission for 11 years, and Tim's been involved for the last six years since joining the Perdue team.
In addition to the transporting truckloads of veterans' remembrance wreaths every December, Perdue employees started a ceremony in Salisbury, Md., at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial.
"It was such an honor being there because we had so many other veterans besides our drivers there and seeing them attend and hearing some of the stories they shared about where they served was very touching," shares Tim. "It's helping families who have lost loved ones that we remember them and how significant they were in their life and that we remember and talk about their sacrifices for our nation."
Tim says he's proud of Perdue for stepping up for Wreaths Across America.
"I think we're doing the right thing and I'm glad to have this opportunity to express my gratitude that our drivers have served our nation and they volunteer their time to participate in wreath-laying ceremonies, and the wreath distribution process throughout the country."
It's Tim's colleague George Coffin, Driver Advocate for Perdue, who helps coordinate the drivers for the wreaths mission.
"Perdue has eight drivers who deliver wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery, West Point, Annapolis and five other veterans' cemeteries in our area," George states. "This year I understand they need more trucks, so we'll probably add another three or four."
The Wreaths Across America mission to remember, honor, and teach touches the Perdue Farms family deeply. George served in the United States Army for eight years and was on the road as a professional driver for 22 years before assuming the role of driver advocate and events coordinator for the company.
"I always choose our drivers who are military veterans for these loads and they are proud and honored to have the opportunity to recognize our fallen heroes and their families."
Perdue's driving fleet consists of 217 drivers 61 of whom are military veterans.
"Veterans always make very good employees, and we're honored to hire them," George emphatically states with pride.
We often ask our volunteers if they can explain "the power of the wreath" and it elicits unique and personal responses.
After a big sigh, George stated, "No ma'am, I can't." Then he immediately followed up with, "I don't know exactly how to put it but it just does your heart good, and that wreath means a lot to me. To get the opportunity to lay that wreath at a veterans' cemetery or a war memorial is an outstanding feeling."
Thank you, Tim, George, and the entire Perdue team for your patriotism and tireless support of the Wreaths Across America mission to remember, honor and teach.
You can hear more from Tim, George and our other patriots in our "Trucking Tributes" on Wreaths Across America Radio at 11:00 AM and again at 4:00 PM Eastern Monday-Friday.
Terry says veterans make up about 18 percent of the Berkshire Hathaway company's workforce. Wreaths Across America gives them the opportunity to recognize veterans across the country but most importantly says Terry to honor their employees who served.
Wreaths Across America announced that its Executive Director Karen Worcester and Founder Morrill Worcester were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award, the highest award the Society can bestow to an individual.
I was a Navy spouse for 12 years and during that time we lost over two dozen of our closest friends. Most of whom are buried at Arlington National Cemetery and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.
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Wreaths Across America chose the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, from March 22-24 to debut its newly designed Traveling Education Exhibit. This 48-foot display trailer hooked to its Chevy truck was loaded with many "hands on" technology and interactive information about the program to help visitors learn about the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Wayne Hanson was honored to be one of the Wreaths Across America team accompanying the exhibit, where one of the more memorable things he had the pleasure of doing was to say two words to some of those present…"Welcome Home!"
As the only fully-integrated recycling provider in Central Texas, TDS joined in the effort to remember, honor and teach by donating their services.
All of the 30 Medal of Honor Recipients in attendance during the four days of events were glad to have a chance to meet Morrill and Karen.
The goal of the S.W.A.T. training is to create a core "support group" for location and fundraising volunteers with more experienced leaders joining the ranks every year.
"If you're an American, you're proud to do it. I know it's probably one of the best things I've done every year."
Mission Matters with Karen Worcester is a new program heard only on Wednesdays on Wreaths Across America Radio. Here's the schedule of the shows coming up and a link to the station.
Anyone who really knows me knows that I am often a walking Wreaths Across America billboard. They will normally see me sporting a WAA-branded sweatshirt or t-shirt, my blue and green WAA wristband and my ever-present WAA baseball cap. I'm proud of my connection with WAA and love to promote what we do and why we do it.
That being said, I want to relate a recent encounter I had while standing in line at our local Social Security Administration (SSA) Office the other day.
Air Force Veteran*, Wayne Merritt, currently manages the Veterans Transportation Program based out of Wreaths Across America Headquarters in Maine. Monday thru Friday, Wayne travels to area towns in the Downeast region to pick up veterans and bring them to their doctors' appointments. This is just one of the many free programs Wreaths Across America offers to veterans and their families.
Military children worry about their parent's safety very day. These children face many challenges, frequent moves and lengthy separation due to trainings and deployments. They take on more responsibilities and worry about their parent every day.
"I really don't see it stopping, and we want people to tell us where they see it. Take pictures and videos when you check it out and share them with us on social media."
Debbie says she and the transportation team are excited about new and more efficient systems that will be in place for 2018 and beyond.
To come up with an accurate wreath count for sponsorships, great effort was taken to assure no one was forgotten.
As we approached, Morrill and I began to realize that here laid the body of a very important veteran that we had apparently overlooked for the past 26 years in our annual wreath placement.
The many stops along the way at schools, veterans organizations, police and fire stations were also overflowing with love and good wishes.
I want my daughter to grow up understanding what true heroes are and the sacrifices that have been made for us to live in a free country.
Complete strangers just moments before, together, Denny and Ella read the name on her grandfather's headstone and talked some about him while laying his wreath.
"When she explained to us what Wreaths Across America is and does, it was a no-brainer for me that we would get involved."
On behalf of her father Rod, Cindi shared her grandfather's words with the audience during the memorial service. You can hear her presentation and see other highlights from the service in this video.
These two quiet and humble individuals are a team dedicated to giving back to their nation. They educate others by sharing their experiences and lessons of love and sacrifice not just from the war but the other "battlefields of life."
To better serve our volunteers in 2018 and beyond, we're reorganizing and providing more tools to support their inspiring efforts.
"I witnessed a few of the boys laying an "in honor of" wreath. They did it with reverence."
Guided by an infrangible faith when the supply of lifejackets ran out they gave up their own to save the lives of others.
"I went up to that hill and looked at all of those graves of my colleagues who have gone before me.
Volunteers planning to assist in removing wreaths are asked to attend a short briefing at the McClellan Gate at 8:30 a.m. and to follow these guidelines.
As witnessed through this video, the volunteer commitment of patriotic citizens is a year-round effort that culminates in a remarkable day of unity, friendship, and healing.
Some give the ultimate sacrifice of a loved one and are often left in sorrow to wonder if other citizens remember or appreciate what they gave up for liberty and justice for all.


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Phones have been pretty good for our lives, right?
I would agree with that.
We can talk to just about anyone at any moment in our lives. That's a good thing. It would seem that more connection with other humans is generally a good thing.
It's easy to look at phones as a distraction as well. But are we more distracted than we've been in the past? We may not have had smartphones in the past, but were there other things that kept our attention?
Our time on smartphones has been increasing according to research. But our overall time with media has not changed that much. It has increased a bit, but we use our phones in spite of things like TV, computers, radio and print.
The trick, which has always been required for busy people and entrepreneurs, is figuring out how to use technology to save time and increase productivity. That requires a few hacks and a few restrictions.
In the past this might mean scheduling specific time each day for reading the newspaper and watching TV. Today we have to learn how to use our phones in ways that makes us more productive, happy and resourceful.
Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Turn Off Notifications
This is probably the biggest item you'll find for phone hacks, entrepreneurs and productivity. I'll repeat it because it really is the most important. Nothing throws you off your game more than getting a notification. Interruptions make you stop what you're doing, even if for a second, and all those little interruptions build over time until your entire life is a notification.
Phones are great because we can get information at any moment, but thankfully we can turn off the notifications for certain apps, people, etc. so that we can manage the flow of information.
2. Turn On Do Not Disturb
This is another popular tip, but it's a good one. The reason you read it often is because it works. I have Do Not Disturb set for a certain time each night so that I can spend time with family, reading or whatever. I find I am more productive overall when I'm well rested and have time away from work. So even when I'm busy during the week I still use my phone to tune things out so I can come back rested.
3. Turn On Airplane Mode
Building on the last one is Airplane Mode. You do this when you're on an airplane obviously, but you can turn this on any time and I do this often during the workweek in a sense. Not as much anymore, though, because I don't require it.
I use to put my phone on Airplane Mode to avoid calls when I was writing blog posts. This way I wouldn't get interrupted by calls and texts and I had an extra step if I wanted to browse or check an app on the phone.
But over time my contacts became trained to not contact me at certain points during the week and I trained myself to avoid checking apps to distract myself.
I still need it once in a while, though.
4. Set Zero Sum Limits
I've been using zero sum limits for things like social media for a while. You can actually use it for a number of areas of your life including your phone.
For example, commit to one social media app instead of five. Your number could be two, but don't let it creep up more than that. I haven't used Facebook for a few years and don't miss it at all. My social media preference is Twitter.
You can do this for things on your phone including games, phone calls, contacts, texts, etc. Every time you want to add something you have to remove something else to make room for it.
The idea is that your phone can only take so much of your time so if you add something you have to remove something else.
5. Timer For Compressed Time
I love the concept of Compressed Time. I like how it forces us to fit work into specific bits of time. The author of that posted used 30-minute increments for various tasks including meetings, working out and much more. I think it's genius. I've kind of done that for work-related items over the years.
I try to limit how long phone calls will take. I even like them to be 15 minutes or less if possible. Or my big preference is to not have calls at all.
To make it easier to make the switch to Compressed Time, use the timer on your phone. When you start a meeting, set the timer and once it goes off you're done with that task no matter what is going on.
6. More Scheduled Time
In general, I use my phone and I guess the Calendar app to schedule more of my time. I'll even schedule time for thinking about the business at a high level. So it's not all work, work, work. I like to schedule time for writing, for thinking, for reading and all the regular work things like writing, checking email, etc.
There is something about having it on the calendar that conditions us to stick to schedules and the more we schedule the more we can get things done.
An important note, however, is that it's good to audit your calendar from time to time. Assess what tasks are priorities and what can be left out to make more time for what really matters.
7. Quick Notes
I use the Notes app on my phone fairly often. I like to have it open in case an idea strikes. I like taking notes in the app for business, for personal and for whatever. I'll get them typed and come back to them at the appropriate time.
For example, if I have a thought about a task for work in the evening I can put it in a note, leave it alone and come back to it during scheduled work time. This way I don't have to get the task done right now. I can feel like it's taken care of or scheduled and I can get on with what I'm doing.
8. Phone & No Phone Zones
I've tried really hard to make the bedroom a No Phone Zone. I struggle with it because I like to read on my phone and I like reading before going to sleep, but I'm trying to get away from it. I have for periods of time and right now I'm on a pretty good run.
And it has a positive effect.
The living room is another good place for a No Phone Zone. When you're with the person you love, friends, family or whatever it's good to be as present as possible. You can talk, watch TV, read or whatever, but you're doing it together without the distraction of a phone.
But when you're in your office then you can have the phone.
9. Pocket, For Reading
I do like reading on my phone, but I get articles from different websites and apps. I like to use Pocket as a way to organize it all. I know how to work the app so I don't need to deal with ads or popups or weird scrolling and things like that. If I find an article I can save it for later in Pocket and read it during scheduled reading time.
10. Keyboard Shortcuts
This is one I'm getting used to. It's pretty amazing how often you will type the same words and you can setup shortcuts to make it more efficient to type whether in an email or text or whatever.
Phones have been great for our lives. We're more connected with each other and with information than ever before. But if we're not careful the phone can drag us down as well. So it's good to have a few hacks and restrictions with our phone use so we're getting the most out of them without dragging us down in other ways.


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"It's no secret that true crime shows have taken the country by storm, and the latest installment from Paramount Network promises to be one of the genre's most ambitious undertakings yet.
"It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards premieres on April 16 on Paramount Network and theorizes that a relatively unknown serial killer is allegedly connected to several famous, still-unsolved cases — including those of the Black Dahlia, JonBenét Ramsey, and the Zodiac Killer.
"But who is serial killer Ed Edwards?
"Edwards was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 14, 1933, per the Wisconsin State Journal.
"His mother reportedly committed suicide when Edwards was around two years old, after which he was placed in a Catholic orphanage and allegedly subjected to bullying and abuse, according to the Paramount documentary."
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Friday saw Max Verstappen avoid any crashes and he finished fastest in both practice sessions. However, it was Sebastian Vettel who took pole for the Canadian Grand Prix as he looks to close in on Lewis Hamilton at the top of the table.
Final Practice
After his success on Friday, Max Verstappen made it a clean sweep of the practice session finishing fastest in final practice with a lap of 1.11.599. Sebastian Vettel didn't have the most enjoyable of Friday's, but it started to get better on Saturday beginning by being second-fastest with his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen just behind in third. Lewis Hamilton was fourth and there was just over a tenth of a second between the top four. Daniel Ricciardo was in fifth with the other Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas in sixth.
Sebastian Vettel's day definitely got better as it went on as he clinched pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix. He finished 0.093 seconds ahead of a Mercedes, but it was Bottas who will start in second place on the grid rather than Championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen failed in his bid to be the youngest driver to claim an F1 pole position but will start third on the grid just pipping Hamilton. The British driver is bidding for a fourth straight win here but made some costly mistakes during qualifying including twice locking his brakes at the hairpin and was 0.232 seconds off the pace. Also making costly errors was Kimi Raikkonen who slipped down from third to fifth after running wide on the exit of Turn Two.
Daniel Ricciardo will start in sixth and will keep that place on the grid after it turned out he won't be receiving any grid penalties for this race. Red Bull had assumed that was going to be the case after the engine problems in Monaco, but they have been able to replace the broken part with one that had previously been used at the Chinese Grand Prix this season. The Australian driver is still in big danger of receiving penalties and he believes that will be the case at the French Grand Prix.
The Renault of Nico Hulkenburg will start seventh on the grid with Esteban Ocon in his Force India in eight. Hulkenberg's team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr finished ninth fastest with the other Force India of Sergio Perez completing the top ten.
Friday had shown some promising signs for McLaren, but they had a terrible time during qualifying on a track where their lack of straight-line speed and poor slow-corner performances are going to be highlighted. Fernando Alonso will start his 300th race in 14th place with team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne in 15th.
One driver that will be relieved was the under-pressure Brendon Hartley who finished 12th fastest in his Toro Rosso. His team-mate Pierre Gasly didn't fare so well only making 16th due to an engine problem.
Speaking after qualifying, Sebastian Vettel was in a lot more confident mood than he was on Friday.: "Yesterday we were a bit in trouble and I just couldn't get the rhythm, but today it switched on and what a day. The car was incredible in quality," said the German who trails Lewis Hamilton by 14 points.
Tyres could play a big part in Sunday's race, well that's what Mercedes believe but Red Bull have already shown their durability this season. Then again, Verstappen has shown us just how easily he can end up being out of a race within seconds after a mistake.
Vettel will be hopeful that he can close the gap on Hamilton at the top of the table. If Lewis can cut out the errors though, he will be hard to beat on a track that he has had tremendous success at. It all sets the scene for a fascinating race. I'll be back with another blog soon, til then enjoy your racing.
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Hi there! Today I'm up on the SugarPea Designs blog sharing my card for this month's Mix it Up Challenge! I just love the bright and cheerful inspiration photo this month, and who doesn't love a cake pop or ten?!?! I based my card mostly on the colors of the challenge, and very loosely followed the sketch:
I used one of my favorite products from the new release for my card, the Concentric Circles Stencil. This stencil is so versatile, I'm using it on everything these days! I sponged on Distress Inks in Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron and Mermaid Lagoon.
I used the You SugarCut in black card stock, along with the Sweet Sentiments – You stamp set. Check out all the fabulous sentiments in this set:
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has authorized a leave of absence for a German bishop at the center of controversy over expenditures for his residence and diocesan center.
"A situation has been created in which Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst currently cannot exercise his episcopal ministry," said a statement Oct. 23 from the Vatican press office.
Pope Francis, after being "continually, broadly and objectively informed" about the situation in the Diocese of Limburg, has authorized "a period of leave outside the diocese," effective immediately, the statement said.
A priest whom Bishop Tebartz-van Elst had selected as his vicar general will administer the diocese in his absence, the Vatican said.
The bishop has been at the center of controversy for months over the remodeling and building project in Limburg, which is estimated to have cost about $40 million. German media have dubbed Bishop Tebartz-van Elst the "luxury bishop."
Pope Francis discussed the situation Oct. 17 with Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, president of the German bishops' conference, and with Bishop Tebartz-van Elst himself Oct. 21.
In early September, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, sent retired Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo to visit the diocese to promote peace between the bishop and some of the diocese's priests concerned about the project.
After the cardinal's visit, the bishop agreed to publish figures about the construction project and cooperate with a commission established by the bishops' conference to audit the project and examine how decisions were made. In most cases, church law requires consultation with a diocesan finance council before large sums of diocesan money can be spent.
The Vatican said Oct. 23 that Bishop Tebartz-van Elst would remain outside the diocese until the results of the audit and "the connected verification of responsibility in the matter" were known.
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Two years ago, I was fortunate to be able to travel with my wife and my parents on one of Ferrell Jenkins' trip to Israel and Jordan. Well, it appears that I've been blessed enough to be able to do it again. I'll be leaving on Tuesday, September 4th and be gone for about 10 days. On my first trip, I was completely overwhelmed with my surroundings and being able to actually see so many of the places that I have read over and over all my life. Since that time, I have been fortunate enough to speak publicly about some of the places that I have visited and help others learn more about the Bible. On this trip, I want to build on top of what I have already learned. I want to try to look at things from a different perspective and further understand the Biblical lands.
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Funky Afro Peruvian Sound from Radiokijada
(Those are donkey mandibles they are holding, in case you are wondering).
Ever heard of Afro-Peruvian music before? Me neither. But whilst it may sound slightly like a contrived new-age genre (See, for example, Lost Music of Celtarabia), it turns out to have deep roots in the fusion of cultures created by African slaves brought to Peru by the Spanish (I heart you, hive mind). So it's okay to be intrigued; it does not make you a dirty hippy.
Radiokijada is a collaboration between Christoph Mueller of Gotan Project and Rodolfo Muñoz (percussionist and authentic Peruvian). You can check out their own copy at their MySpace, but essentially this is a mix of European electronic basslines, African rhythms, and jangly Peruvian instruments based on donkey-mandibles. Winner! They recently released an album, Agua E'Nieve, on Wrasse.
There's an interesting live performance and interview with them on the Beeb, just fast forward through the first irrelevant 10 minutes.


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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you probably saw me mention that Tuesday was my first run in four days.
I purposely took some time off because I was questioning…Is it an injury?
Let's back up. Two Saturday's ago, I ran 16 miles. I felt pretty good through all of it. Mariette and I did stop a couple of times to stretch. I'm not sure if it was during one of those times or after Sunday's easy run, I began to feel like I pulled or strained something in my right upper calf/inside of my knee. A downside of being super flexible – you can get way too deep into a stretch! It didn't hurt to the touch. It never swelled. Never bruised. I didn't even feel it all the time. I could run on it for the most part. It was at certain times when my heel dropped lower than my toes, I felt it. Marathon training leaves you sore and stiff but this was different.
Like the stubborn runner that I am, I ran Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday even though my calf was feeling like this. Part of me was thinking I shouldn't run at all. It was a cut back week in training after all. But then my irrational fear of NOT running takes over. I'm going to lose everything I've gained! I knew I wouldn't lose all of my running fitness in four days but when it comes to injuries, I have a tendency to exaggerate and think the worse. We have a history after all.
Plus I like to live in the land of Denial…if I don't acknowledge it, it's not there.
Since this pulled/strained feeling wasn't any better by Saturday, I told myself I needed to take some time off from running in hopes that it would clear up. I reasoned that it's better to do it now rather than have it exacerbate into something bigger later in training which might jeopardize marathon #1 entirely.
Even though I've had to take time off from running before and have not had to wake up early for a long run on the weekend, it was the strangest feeling. Even Ron commented on it. The day seemed so long! I felt restless all day. What do I do with myself?
I'm very proud to say I stuck with my plan of not running for four whole days. I did some yoga, rode my bike and iced like it was my job. No problems. Tuesday morning rolled around and I was ready to run. Ironically, just as I was stretching out my legs before getting out of bed, I got a wicked big cramp in my left calf. I jumped out of bed and worked it out but it left a knot for some time. Seriously? Is the universe trying to tell me something?
The run went well. I didn't feel the same strain/pull as last week. I took it at an easy pace and just ran for fun. It felt wonderful to be back to doing what I love. I'm not sure if what I was feeling was really an injury but I'm glad I took the time off. Lesson learned – you can take some time off from a training plan and get right back into it without any problems! Fingers crossed that this was just a fluke and I won't be dealing with this issue anymore.
Oh and the knot in my right calf went away too.
Thank you universe!
Have you ever taken time off from a training plan because of fear of an injury?
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Winters have already stepped in and now are the time to give your work wardrobe a complete makeover. Being a working woman, you too have to dress up for your office perfectly.
I know when it comes to push yourself out of the bed from your comfy blanket and sweatpants is really a nut cracking task! Bu then when the morning alarm bell rings and especially if it is a Monday morning the task becomes hideous. I bet after knowing the latest add on in your wardrobe for this season you'll be the most enthusiastic person to dress for your office.
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, MOGADISHU, Jan 24 – The United Nations office for Somalia relocated on Tuesday from the Kenyan capital to Mogadishu, resuming operations in the war-torn Somali city after a 17-year-absence.
"Being in Mogadishu will allow us to work far more closely with the Transitional Federal Institutions, the UN agencies and NGOs already based here, civil society and ordinary Somalis," said Augustine Mahiga, the UN representative for Somalia.
During a surprise visit to Mogadishu in December, the UN chief Ban Ki-moon said the office would return to the Somali capital.
The last UN representative to work in Mogadishu left in 1995.
Somalia remains one of the world's most dangerous countries. The capital has seen an increase in bomb attacks despite the withdrawal of Islamist militia from fixed bases there last August.


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Day 17
Back to work in a new space - a yoga studio on the 7th floor of a building looking out to sea. Large windows, cool, bright, and makes you want to take a deeeeeeep breath. Everyone is very pleased with it.
Straight back into where they left off with the director - who has done their homework? Writing a monologue of one of the characters, but in their own words and not in classical arabic. There are still those that struggle not to write in classical. (I asked Zarifa why this is but she couldn't answer me. She said that she didn't know but she just can't. All written Arabic text is classical so it's almost ingrained in them.)
Discussions about characters - Is Creon a dictator? Most of them think so.
How did Antigone die? Suicide. Why did she commit suicide? Ahlam comments, "Why wait for the king to kill you, it's better to kill yourself."
Radhia replies, "Life is precious."
Ahlam retorts, "Forget precious, it's better to kill yourself."
"If we wanted to die we would have stayed in Syria", states Radhia.
The director asks, "Have any of you tried to commit suicide?" Half the group have. We hear stories of slitting wrists, swallowing bleach, overdoses, cuts with knives. Some of them laughing as they're telling their stories, to the point where I think I have misunderstood the question. But no, I haven't.
Hajja talks about being at home after the deaths of her two sons (which happened within a year of each other) and feeling strangled, like she couldn't breath. She goes out onto the streets and walks for hours with so many thoughts, contemplating suicide, not knowing what to do. And she said,"You reach a point when you get close to suicide that you see the beauty in life." I love her.
Then Isra'a, who is a very young 16yrs (remember we have two Isra'as in the group) says she wanted to kill herself due to domestic problems. There was so much pressure on her mum and dad. She is one of 6 children and both her parents worked but couldn't afford to keep the family, she would see her mum crying a lot and Isra'a thought if she killed herself it would make life easier for her parents but she didn't have the courage to do it. Tears roll down her cheeks. Sighs, tuts and sounds of sympathy come from the rest of the group.
The writer comments that he is surprised so many of them have thought about or tried to commit suicide. "Life is difficult, especially for women here" Zarifa replies.
The conversation moves on. The director asks, "If you die, would you be a shaheeda?" (Shaheed literally means 'witness' or 'martyr' in Arabic, not necessarily used in a religious context, but also fighting for a cause, particularly one's country). Half say yes. "I would fight with the Syrian Army and I would die for Syria." Another answers, "Suicide is wrong." "I would die for God", says another. The debate goes on, what is a shaheeda (feminine form of shaheed) anyway? The FSA/regime question flares up, Israel also comes into the conversation. "In Palestine it's easier because you know who the Israelis are. In Syria you don't know who is going to kill you, it could be anyone. We're killing each other - Muslim on Muslim - it's wrong. What are they fighting and killing for?"
The director brings it back to Antigone and we finish by making a tableau of her suicide.
An interesting day.


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CELTIC Legend Henrik Larsson took his place on the beINSPORTS panel this evening to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona.
The game which featured his former side who he won the competition with as a player ended 1-1 at Stamford bridge with Barcelona getting an important away goal to take back to the Camp Nou.
Henrik Larsson has been doing more football punditry lately and can be regularly seen on BT Sport when Celtic are playing in the Champions League when he teams up with Chris Sutton.
His appearance on the panel seemed to go down well with football fans, he is still very well respected within the game.
Chelsea v Barcelona evokes so much footballing history. The latest chapter played out in front of @ChampionsLeague winners @GullitR and Henrik Larsson on @beINSPORTS 11. pic.twitter.com/6D6VczEkrP
— Angus Scott (@AngusScott) February 20, 2018
Enjoying Henrik Larsson on punditry duty for @beINSPORTS tonight. A welcome addition. ?? #UCL
— Chris McHardy (@ChrisMcHardy19) February 20, 2018
Every time I'm away and watch @beINSPORTS_MENA I think how much better it is than @SkySports and @btsport
I know it's @richardajkeys (he isn't on tonight) but it's so much more insightful than @GaryLineker's crew…..great use of technology
Guilit and Larsson on tonight
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When people are overwhelmed, they prefer to stay on in their comfort zones, you see, so, this could be a hindrance to the growth of QR Code usage. If you are one of those people who already own a smartphone, have read about QR Codes but have never attempted to scan them, we don't blame you. At this point, the only solution is to educate new smartphone users without overwhelming them.
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Monday, May 24, 2010
the wind.
I reached the pit of the black nothing. It was colder and darker than I had ever dreamt of. Yes, I had dreamt of this place before. This place where I thought my broken heart could be forgotten forever. Where life seemed to have no meaning, which is what I thought I wanted. The wind was gone, or so it seemed.
Suddenly I was in chains. They were heavy and tight. I tried to break free but I was weak. Hopeless I laid there with nothing but the darkness to comfort me. Was anyone going to help me? Just like I had predicted, the reality of my brokenness hit, and hit hard. It was as if someone had dropped a dozen bricks on top of my lungs. As if someone has ripped out my heart with his bare hands and was stomping on it over and over. I couldn't breathe and I was sure that I would die soon.
Then, the wind came.
It filled my lungs with more air than I had ever taken in before. It lifted me out of the black and carried me above the clouds. I would have been afraid if it hadn't been so strong. I trusted it to hold me. It was gentle as it showed me the wonderful things I had been walking away from.
The wind had been fighting for me all along.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
a perfect night.
Whenever the moon shimmers on top of the ocean, I will remember your eyes.
The night was perfect. The gentle and cool air crept its way between our bodies, giving me more reason to step in closer. I could hear your heart racing and feel your warm breath on my neck as we hugged. You said that you hate showing affection in public, so the fact that we were on a popular peer surrounded by people made me feel special. But you always made me feel special. Knowing my heels are killing me, you scooped me up in your arms and carried me down to the beach. You sat me down gently in the sand and patiently waited for me to take of my shoes. Then you stuck out your hand to help me up, something you were always doing. Not just in a physical sense, but emotionally as well. I like that I didn't even have to ask you for help or tell you when I need someone to talk to because you already knew.
You wanted to walk but I had something else in mind. I started sprinting clumsily for the dark ocean. You didn't follow, but instead just watched from the shoreline. I splashed some water your way and begged you to get in, but honestly, all I really wanted was for you to look at me like that forever. Your eyes were tender as they soaked in every detail of the moment. As I made my way back into your arms, I realized how wet I really was. My shorts were soaked but we just laughed about it. We sat and you listened as I rambled about my life. You laughed at my stupid jokes and smiled as I talked about my friends and family that you had never met, asking questions and prying open my past. I loved that you were patient with me as I tried to make sense of my messy life for you. I ran my fingers through the sand and looked up only to find you starring at me again with those eyes. You played with my hair and twisted it around your finger as we talked, but somehow you still managed to pay attention to every word that spilled out of my mouth. And even when there were moments of silence, we were still so comfortable.
I turned around to face you. Its was cute, the way that even when the slightest crack of a smile appeared on your face it created dimples that covered your cheeks. Our hands entwined, bodies close. I thought you were going in for the kill but instead you starred into my eyes and said, "What are you thinking right now?" I was shocked that you actually wanted to know. After quickly trying to clear my throat to erase the shakiness from my voice, I said, "How this has been the perfect night; dinner, the ocean, the beach, everything."
I didn't tell you the truth, well at least not the whole truth anyway. Yes, the night was perfect, but it wasn't because I could see almost every star in the sky or because the moon was almost full. It wasn't because I was at the beach and I could hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore behind us. The truth was all I was thinking about was you; how badly I wanted to kiss your smooth lips, how I wish we had more than just two days until I had to leave you, how this is the best first date I could have ever asked for with a boy unlike the rest that crowded my memories.
It felt like a year between the last syllable that uttered from my lips and the time that your lips were on mine, but when it happened it was bliss. Your hands slowly let go of mine and crept their way up to my neck where your fingertips hid in my blonde curls. I kept hearing something in my hear that sounded like the beat of a drum, but then I realized it was your heart beating loud and fast. I made your heart beat faster? ….Me? I pulled in closer and kissed with more passion than before realizing that my heart was beating faster too.


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Graduation day is always a day of rejoicing as it gives a sense of achievement and a sense of responsibility towards fulfilling further commitments. On 29 January 2018, the third batch of senior secondary at NPSI, Mysore, witnessed the Graduation Ceremony. The evening saw the school drenched in many hues as the senior secondary students came in their formal wear- Young men in suits and young women in sarees. Proud parents walked in to witness the evening's programme in the school.
Mr D Randeep, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Mysore, who is also a proud alumni of NPS, was the Guest of Honour for the evening. In his speech he emphasized the importance of being punctual and urged the students to set realistic goals and work hard to achieve those goals.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. K P Gopalkrishna, Chairman and founder Principal, NPS group of institutions, encouraged the students to take up the profession of teaching and emphasized on the importance of tireless striving to be the best in whatever field one chooses.
Mr. Harikrishna, CEO of NPS Group of Institutions shared some important life lessons with the students which will guide them throughout their life.
The Principal Ms Shubha Achaiah in her address advised the students to bring their own sunshine and put in their best in whatever they did. She proudly declared them graduands.
The scintillating lamp ceremony along with the Gurupaduka Sthothra concluded the graduation programme. It was indeed a day filled with celebration.
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- The Kids2Day International Book Fair 2018
- Sanskrit Day
- Graduation Day
- Martyr's Day
- Republic Day
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Student Outreach
- Christmas Celebration
- World Environment Day
- Ninaad 2017, A Musical Soiree
- Kannada Rajyotsava
- Teacher's Day Celebrations
- Childrens Day
- French Day
- Diwali Celebration
- Hindi Diwas
- Sportanza 2017
- Independence day event for Pre-primary
- Independence Day
- Investiture Ceremony
- International Yoga Day
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Book Review
Doing Events Research: From Theory to Practice
Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building 2014. © 2014 Göran Runeson. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported (CC BY 4.0) License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), allowing third parties to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format and to remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, provided the original work is properly cited and states its license.
Citation: Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building (AJCEB) 2014, 14(4), 4252, http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/ajceb.v14i4.4252
Fox, D., Gouthro, M. B., Morakabati, Y. and Brackstone, J., 2014, Routhledge, pp i-xii, 1-252, Paperback: ISBN 978-0-415-66668-8 USD62.95, GBP29.99, Master eBook ISBN13: 978-1-315-81508-4, GBP29.99.
A title like "Doing events research: from theory to practice" may seem a peculiar choice for a review for a journal of Construction Management. However, it would be unfortunate if the title stopped you from considering what is currently one of the best, if not the best generic books on research for undergraduate and graduate research students, and I think also for many academics. True, it deals with "events research", maybe ten per cent of the time, but the rest is a clear, logical, authoritative generic treatment of every topic you are likely to think of as a new researcher, from the selection of a topic to presenting at a conference or writing a journal paper, from the meaning of ontology to how to code qualitative data. Of special interest is the section on e-methods.
This is an insightful coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods packed into 250 pages. This is achieved not by being shallow or superficial but by writing to the point in a simple but comprehensive way that can also stand as a pattern for how scientific papers should be written. The definition of constructivism takes one line, how to collapse a Likert scale small data set for a chi-square test is explained in six lines while the use of surveys and an overview of statistics gets a chapter each.
The text is broken up with text boxes for student vignettes, definitions, practical tips as well as pictures and computer screens. At the end of each chapter, there are suggested readings under four headings: books, journals, web links and video links. There is also an extensive bibliography, a glossary of more than 80 terms as well as an index.
The only thing you don't get is value judgments on different methodologies or philosophies. For someone like me that strongly believes in "real" research and that the rest is just a waste of time, this may be seen as a weakness, but for the intended readership, I think the short introduction to different research philosophies works well and there are sufficient references to the relevant literature for anyone that wishes to study this topic further.
In summary, I think this is a very useful introduction to anyone starting as a researcher and I wish it had been around when I was teaching research methods.
Göran Runeson
Adjunct Professor
University of Technology, Sydney
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