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The budgetary negotiations were a tough nut to crack, but the government finally reached consensus on the 2016 budget. The budget savings of 3.006 billion euros entails measures that are 70 percent cuts, 20 percent new revenue (read: taxes) and 10 percent 'miscellaneous'.
The anticipated reform of the corporation tax, the capital gains tax on shares and the use of savings to support SMEs and start-ups were separated from the budget. The government announced it would subject these matters to 'further study'.
Below we provide a concise overview of the most important measures.
1. Taxes: 592 million euros.
1.1. Withholding tax raised from 27 percent to 30 percent.
Withholding tax on dividends from shares and securities will be raised from 27 percent to 30 percent as of 01 January 2017. This means that the withholding tax has increased twofold over the last five years! The authorities expect another 40 million euros in revenue this year (through the anticipatory payment of dividends) and 385 million euros next year.
In anticipation of the increase, it must still be investigated whether it is still expedient to pay out income from moveable property this year.
It remains unclear whether there will be increases for the liquidation reserve and the so-called VVPRbis shares (dividends from certain SME shares).
1.2.Mobility budget/fuel cards.
Aside from the existing tax on the private use of a company car (the benefit in kind), there will be an additional tax on company cars with fuel cards. This tax is payable by the employer and it is estimated that it will generate in the region of 100 million euros.
While this tax is to be linked to the mobility budget, it remains unclear how this will be done in concrete terms.
What is however clear is that company cars will be the subject of further debate (and possibly taxation) in the next few years.
1.3. Taxes on stock exchange transactions to be extended.
The much-criticised speculation tax will be dumped and the ceiling for the tax on stock exchange transactions is to be doubled, while its application will be extended to those trading on foreign platforms. The expected revenues are 76 million euros.
1.4. Inter-group profits on shares.
Within the scope of striving to create a fair tax system, the government is looking to tackle situations where holding companies 'channel' inter-group profits (profit on shares sold by an operating company to its holding company).
This is expected to bring in 31 million euros. We are not yet sure how the government intends to tackle this and which measures are being considered, but we will pay close attention to any developments.
2. The savings.
The majority of the savings are being sought in the healthcare sector, with further major savings coming from the departments of Justice and Home Affairs, which are to be bolstered as departments of authority.
Meanwhile, only 75 percent of the money dedicated to welfare will be spent.
Then there are also reforms for the (civil service) pensions, and the bridging pension will become pricier.
3. Miscellaneous.
Greater dividends from private public partnerships (Belfius and BNP Paribas) are expected to be collected.
The fight against social and fiscal fraud is to be ratcheted up further, which includes 94 new jobs at the BBI (the Special Tax Inspectorate) and 12 additional measures as a result of the Panama Papers and other similar affairs.


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Remnants: Season of Wonder
Our coming was foretold by the elders— Those who would change the future, just as the planet teetered on the edge of darkness.
Born on the prophesied day with birthmarks in the form of a crescent moon, they knew us immediately. Swaddled and screaming, we were spirited away by those who hid us, trained us, and kept us safe until our time came.
They poured their lives into us. Some died to save us.
And now we, the Remnants, protected by Knights of the Last Order, have gathered.
Called until we breathe our last … to save the world.
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|A Remnants NovelSeries Series , #1
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|5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.60(d)
|Age Range:
|13 - 17 Years
About the Author
Lisa T. Bergren is the author of over forty books, with a combined count of nearly three million copies sold. She has written bestselling children's books, award-wining YA (River of Time Series: Waterfall), popular historical fiction, contemporary fiction, women's nonfiction, and gift books. She is a writer residing in Colorado Springs, CO, with her husband and three children. You can find out more about Lisa at Lisa Bergren.com.
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I received a copy of "Remnants: Season of Wonder" as part of Lisa's Remnants Street Team. I'm a fan of Lisa's stories. I absolutely LOVED her River of Time series so I was excited to read her newest book. This is definitely NOT a story you've read before. It's a dystopian world with a Christian message at the forefront. I loved the character names Lisa came up with, very original. I really liked Ronan and Dri's relationship, although I do wish there would have been more than there was. I was waiting for them to acknowledge their feelings and they would get so close and then pull away, very frustrating. I wasn't able to really get into the story as much as Lisa's others. I know it is a dystopian story but to me, it felt more like a fantasy. The story itself dragged on in certain areas and I found myself skimming more than reading. The action scenes and the scenes containing just Ronan and Dri are the ones that really got my attention but the rest just passed by in a blur. I give "Remnants: Season of Wonder" 3/5 stars. It's a good read and not your average dystopian story. The ending definitely had my attention but that's again because it was basically just Ronan and Dri. It simply didn't grab my attention in that 'can't put it down' way.
I'm a huge Lisa T. Bergren fan. I loved her River of Time series, and when I found out she was writing a new dystopian series, I was thrilled. Luckily, I won a galley of this book in a contest and proceeded to fangirl and instantly read it as soon as it arrived in the mail. I was slightly nervous when I started reading Season of Wonder, because honestly? I've gotten pretty tired of all the dystopian books lately, although I do stumble upon one now and then that blows me away. And this book was definitely one of those rare, well-written dystopians. It has a fantasy-ish feel to it that helps set it apart - think medieval customs and knights - and this unique blend of fantasy and dystopia sucked me in. Props to the author for creating such an original setting and backstory! There's a wide cast of characters. The only problem I had with this book is the fact that all the characters were a little confusing at first. However, it didn't take long for me to get used to everyone and start remembering their names, and I grew to love all the supporting characters. And I loved the main character, Andriana. She's strong-willed and has really great character growth. The romance between her and Ronan is so sweet and swoony. I appreciated that it wasn't cliched, but instead very realistic. They start out as friends, and gradually start liking each other as something more. Ronan is very chivalrous and heroic; I loved his character. And for anyone who's worried about the romance becoming the main focus of the story - no need to fear. The action and tension remains at the forefront of the story. I was blown away by the creativity and addictiveness of Season of Wonder. This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys dystopian and/or fantasy and is looking for something different to read. I can't wait to read the sequel. Lisa T. Bergren has done it again!
Wonderful start to a new and unique series by Lisa Bergren! I had not read a description of this book until today actually, so I had no idea what I was expecting when I first opened the cover to these pages. Looking at the cover I was actually expecting space ships and high tech futuristic objects, but that was not what I got and I am actually thankful for that. Lisa's spin on the post-apocalypse is something I have never thought of and it took me on a mind-whirling adventure. The settings of the book continued to change throughout Remnants, the characters never stayed to long in one place which kept the story moving well. Sometimes the over-all conflict of the book would run flat with how much it was talked about instead of action being taken towards their goal, but it didn't effect my opinion of the book a whole bunch. I liked that Lisa had some romance in it, and fit it perfectly as a sub-plot for the story. I also liked that she kept the romance mostly just an attraction between two of the Ailith for the first book, I can't wait to see how she builds on it in the second.
This was a very intriguing book. I love the obvious good versus evil throughout the story. Each Remnant has a gift and I liked watching Andi learn how to use hers. Also interesting to me was how people lived at a time when war had decimated much of the land. The author put much thought into how people would have survived. (Full review on my website)
Lisa T. Bergren in her new book, "Seasons Of Wonder" Book One in Remnants series published by Blink introduces us to Andriana. From the back cover: Our coming was foretold by the elders— Those who would change the future, just as the planet teetered on the edge of darkness. Born on the prophesied day with birthmarks in the form of a crescent moon, they knew us immediately. Swaddled and screaming, we were spirited away by those who hid us, trained us, and kept us safe until our time came. They poured their lives into us. Some died to save us. And now we, the Remnants, protected by Knights of the Last Order, have gathered. Called until we breathe our last … to save the world. In the future, rather than continuing to evolve, things have regressed to the past. Technology has devolved so that there is more of a Medieval Times feel to it than a futuristic feel. The world is in chaos. There are The Sons Of Sheol to deal with as well as demonic forces and other enemies. For us there are only the little band of Remnants. This group battles the darkness and stands for the Light. Dri and Ronan are such marvelous characters that we identify with and care for right away. Plus there is that superb supporting cast that are also a lot of fun. Ms. Bergren immediately brings us into this new world and we want to help save it. Plus did I mention there is romance? Take the phone off the hook as you are not going to want to be bothered while you are reading. What a great way to start a new series! I am already looking forward to the next book. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Blink for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
This book kept my attention from the beginning. I immediately connected with the characters and could not wait to learn what happened next in their adventure. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, adventure, and a little bit of romance.
Great tale!!
Exciting and addictive read! Remnants: Season of Wonder's action, futuristic setting, and characters come together in story that is gripping and hard to put down!
My 13 year old is a HUGE Lisa Bergren fan. This book did not disappoint. She loved how Lisa kept to her medieval fan base with a dystopian book. Her twist on this book is that in the future, things have regressed to the past. Technology has devolved. And life has changed. From page one you bound into Andriana's story -- one that removes her from any semblance of a normal life. Andriana and her kin are off to save what's left of the world from a tyrant while saving his brother. On the way they must rally others to the fight. Andriana knew that she was destined to be a warrior. Now the day has arrived. My daughter loved the romantic storyline and the journey to find her kin. Along the way Andriana learns that love conquers all obstacles. My daughter loved the choosing to take that step and going deeper even as the heroine helps save the world. This book is one that readers of hero's calling books will love -- especially if set in a dystopian framework.
A wonderful new start to a series from Lisa Tawn Bergren! Lots of great action set in an interesting world. Unlike anything I've read before. Great characters, interesting relationships, and a very unique story. Looking forward to the next one!
In the ruins of a once prosperous world, Adriana—one of few select Remnants: extraordinary teens with extraordinary gifts—has finally received the Call, which will take her far from her humble home in the ever-rainy Valley. Alongside her life-long friend and knight, Ronan, Adriana joins with other Remnants and their new, fearless leader Raniero who seems to have special abilities of his own. Pursued by the dark forces of Pacifica, confronted by new challenges and fears daily, the Remnants and their Knights must learn to trust in the Maker as he leads them farther and farther into enemy territory. Remnants: Season of Wonder by Lisa Bergren has once again become a romance novel to capture the tomboy's eyes. After falling in love with the world Gabbi, Leah, Luca, and Marcello in Bergren's River of Time series, I was eager to meet the newest additions to Mrs. Lisa's "merry gathering." While I cannot claim that Remnants: Season of Wonder was as great as the River of Time series, Lisa Bergren was able to convincingly establish a fantasy-dystopian realm with new ideas and lots of thrills. At any given time, Bergren can make you laugh, gasp, or cry out, and it was an adventure in itself just to read. The Strengths: Remnants had very strong, relatable characters, a convincing romance, and one of the best embodiments of the struggles of leadership that I have experienced. As a leader myself, I identified often with Raniero's burden as the protector and guide to the group. Bergren captured the "whole" picture of leadership and allowed for the reader to see that just because you are a leader, you aren't perfect. Even more important, the life of a leader must be one led with total faith in God (or the Maker, as He is called in the book), a willingness to endure hardships for the betterment of the group, and an overwhelming mindset of self-sacrifice. I also appreciated the allegory that was present in the book and hope that the readers will see that develop more and more as the series progresses. The Weaknesses: My main critiques of Remnants are the sometimes overly simple world building as well as the romance, which slipped into cliché every so often. Many times, I felt like the world could have been made more original if the names and places in it were less plain. In the same way, "the Community" and "the Maker" seemed a little underdeveloped. Although it wasn't a major problem, I felt like the world could have been constructed with more dips and crannies than presented. Along the same lines, I felt like the love story bordered on cliché several times with the idea of Adriana falling in love with her protector and the idea of forbidden love. All things considered, I enjoyed the book immensely and feel it deserves every bit of four stars. I can't wait to read the next book and continue watching the world of Remnants take shape, and I would recommend this book to anyone who has a flair for adventure and romance.
This book was not like most dystopian novels I have read. It was a bit of a dark concept, but at the same time it was wholesome and good. It reflects plenty on a religious aspect and idea. Not something authors tend to write about, yet it was beautifully set up. My favorite thing to read in Lisa's books is the dialogue! Lisa really knows how to emotionally connect the reader to each character. I can already tell this series has potential to grow from this book to the second book. If anyone is unsure about reading this book, DON'T! Give it a shot and you'll understand where I'm coming from.
What a treat it has been to review this book. I love this new concept of merging Christian and YA Fantasy together and I admire Lisa's courage for testing the waters. Lisa combines the power of imagination and the power of creativity with her faith in a way that just opens people's eyes to imagining a world where God isn't a myth but is a living reality. Because The Maker is in mythological mode you're able to access truth within your imagination. Truth that your mind would otherwise have defenses against. I did struggle a little with some clarity issues. I was awfully confused at some points and currently my mind is swimming with quite a few questions that weren't addressed in the book. But it's sill a fantastic story that takes you on a wild ride and is accompanied with some beautiful messages. I can't wait to find out what comes next.
While I didn't enjoy it as much as Lisa's River of Time series, Remnants has so much to offer: epic battles, tear-worthy moments, characters you grow to love, and heart-melting romance. It took me to the edge of my seat as I cheered our heroes on, through danger and despair. The suspense kept me turning the pages, willing them to survive to the next one! Andriana is one awesome girl, and it was great seeing her character develop as she fought not only the villains, but the darkness within herself. She's certainly not perfect, and I love that about her. Remnants: Season of Wonder is a thought-provoking book that I would recommend to fantasy and dystopian fans alike, and I'm looking forward to the next one!
This is my first dystopian and I wasn't too sure about it except that I've never read a Bergren book I didn't love. While I didn't love the book it was definitely a great one. It's one that my teens will love and re-read. The characters are lovable. The action is suspenseful. The setting is fascinating. Another Lisa Tawn Bergren home run!
****I received this Advanced Reading Copy from Blink.**** I absolutely love Lisa T. Bergren's books and this one was no exception. I have not read a Christian Dystopian book before, but Remnants: Season of Wonder was awesome. The story begins with Andriana and her Knight Ronan as they set off on their journey. All their lives they have trained to save the world together with the other Remnants. As the story progresses, Dri struggles with controlling her gifting, while also battling her feelings for her Knight protector and friend. At the beginning, Ronan and Dri are told that they cannot fall in love. They must follow the plan the Maker has set for them. Dri does not only battle herself, she and the other Remnants must fight the Sons of Sheol as they gather their other Remnant brothers and sisters. Through many different settings and struggles the strength and "familiness" of the Remnants keeps them going. The characters in this story made it very entertaining, even when the plot was intense. Vidar was one who tried to lighten the mood quite often and had me laughing from time to time. I also found it interesting that each character had a warrior-like name. I loved how Ms. Bergren was able to weave Christian elements into this dystopian story especially the Remnants following their belief of the Maker's path for them. As well as Dri calling on the Maker in prayer when they were being attacked by the demonic force of the Sons of Sheol. The book did leave me hanging, but I'm excited for the next one. Overall this is a wonderful dystopian tale and I cannot wait for the next ones! I would recommended this book to anyone who enjoys dystopian/ futuristic books.
Yet, another hit by Lisa T. Bergren author of the River of Times Series. Remnants - Season of Wonder is a wonder first book of her new series Remnants. This YA book is not just for the young at heart, all readers will find themselves enveloped into the story line diving deeper to find out what happens next. Bergren has brought forth a unique view of a dystopian novel that will challenge other books from this genre. I cannot wait for book 2 of the series to see what direction we are taken next.
Did you like the Hunger Games books? Are you looking for another story like that, but hoping for something with a little different ending? Unlike the previously mentioned books, this book offers hope. The characters in the Remnants book are working to make a difference in the world, a world that is much different from today's world. The Remnants are a chosen people and each one of them has a knight to protect them. Each Remnant has a gift. And they are all called to save the world, no matter the cost. They must be willing to give up everything. Some already have, losing everything, and everyone, that is dear to them. They face many trials along the way and they do not know all that lies ahead of them. It will be a tough journey ahead. The story pulls you in and you won't want to put it down. When I reached the end of the story, I wasn't ready for it to be over. I guarantee that you will enjoy the story and that you will be anxious for the second story to come out so you can continue reading.
I received a copy of "Remnants: Season of Wonder" as part of Lisa's Remnants Street Team. Remnants by Lisa T. Bergren is a book, that once you start it, you have to keep reading, and when you are finished, you will want more! I am not the intended audience, but found it to be a great read. It is a futuristic book filled with suspense, danger, and battles. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. Why I highly recommend it though is because it is not without hope. The heroes are well defined; evil is evil and good is good. Too many young adult books are empty of God, true goodness, and hope. Remnant: Season of Wonder is a book you can trust your teen to read and to enjoy. My daughters and I enjoyed reading it.
I think that Dystopian and YA are two of my favorite genre's to read which made REMNANTS a story that I thoroughly enjoyed. From the very beginning of the book when Andriana and Ronan escape the evil forces that will haunt them throughout their journey, to the very end where we are left with many unanswered questions and a burgeoning forbidden love, REMNANTS took me on a roller-coaster adventure that has me breathlessly waiting for more! I loved the characters of REMNANTS. Each one of the Remnants has a gift that The Maker has given them to use for his purpose. I think Ronan may be my favorite character of the group. Just because he makes such a hunky knight-in-shining-armor...oh wait, wrong era! He is Andriana's knight though, without the shining armor part. I'm kind of partial to men that protect women. While the Remnants are definitely on mission for The Maker I did not find the story overly preachy. Spiritual forces abound in the forms of both good and evil, but it seems that evil is prevailing. I'm looking forward to book two to see what unfolds next!
For a while now, I've been a huge fan of Lisa Bergren-especially her River of Time series. Ever since hearing about her newest release, Remnants which is a futuristic young adult series with an emphasis on spiritual warfare; I was very eager to read it! In my opinion, this book is an excellent start to this new Remnants series! I really felt like I got to know the characters very well-especially main character Andriana, and I'm very eager to continue the journey in the next book, Remnants: Season of Fire! I really liked how it was all eluding to Christianity throughout the story. All the things that represented Christianity, like the Remnants (the good guys) fighting the Sons of Sheol (the bad guys), which reminded me of angels and demons as well as the spiritual warfare between good and evil. Another aspect which reminded me of the whole spiritual emphasis was how each of the Remnants had a special gift, given to them by the Maker, that greatly assisted them in their fight against the Sons of Sheol. I found Andriana's gift of "reading" people's emotions and feelings as an interesting gift; that though helpful, was sometimes dangerous. Since she had this gift, it was interesting seeing the story from her perspective, and getting to see how she handled various situations throughout the story. It was neat reading a story where the whole plot is driven to remind you of the constant war between good and evil. Remnants reminded me of anther book I've read titled Cloak of the Light by Chuck Black, which is also is written from a spiritual warfare aspect. However in this book I liked how there were more Remnants and main characters with gifts, as it made things much more interesting being that there were more people involved. (However I still greatly recommend Cloak of the Light!) As with any dystopian novel, Remnants did have a bit of violence, as the Remnants had several big fights with the Sons of Sheol, and obviously in such an event, there will be violence due to killing these creatures that represented demons. While the actual Sons of Sheol weren't in my opinion very scary or overly-described, the violence is a bit graphic, though not overly so. However I'd not recommend this book to younger readers, as it has an overall very thought-provoking aspect that has a dark weight of good versus evil, which can be more than your everyday light read. Really the only other aspect that I wasn't completely crazy over was the romance and love-triangle aspect. Considering the length of the story, there wasn't an overabundance of romance in my opinion. However when it did show up it was just a little different for me. I felt like a few of the romance scenes had a bit to many details and descriptions. But it never was anything that made me disappointed in the novel, just something I felt was a bit different and probably consisted of too many details for my taste. Overall, I really enjoyed this novel which despite being over 550 pages didn't get bland or dry, and I had no problem continuously turning pages. I'd highly recommend it to fans of Christian futuristic novels! D I S C L A I M E R :: I contacted the author with an interest in reviewing this book and was sent a free ARC copy of Remnants to read and review. I was not paid to write this review, and all thoughts expressed in my review are my own, completely honest and unbiased.
I received this book because I am on the Remnants Street Team. I am a huge fan of all of Lisa Bergren books, especially her River of Time series, so I had high hopes for this book. She did not disappoint! It was really, really good and I cannot wait for the next one!! This book definitiely reminded me a little big of the Hunger Games and Divergent, and I really like the fact that I now have a Christian dystopian novel to recommend to my friends to read!! It was a really neat combination. It was something completely out of my normal reading zone, but worth it. The book especially picked up the pace near the end, and I could not put it down! I can't wait to see where Andriana, Ronan, and the rest of the Ailith go from here! I highly recommend this book!

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City GuideIndia TourTravel Guide
Top 8 Places in Visakhapatnam
The largest city of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial city beside the Bay of Bengal. Vizag is the another name for this city. It possesses the oldest shipyard of India. With a rich culture, the city houses many gorgeous beaches giving the city a beautiful landscape. Here is the list of places where you can visit to explore the city Vizag.
Top 8 Places in Visakhapatnam
1. Borra Caves
Located in the Araku valley in hills of Ananthgiri, is one of the largest cave in India. The irregular shape of stalactites and stalagmites gives an attractive look to the cave. Inside the cave, there is a stalagmite Lingam and an idol of Kamdhenu, a place of worship for people. The rock cut inside the cave is amazing to see. Out of cave, the beauty of nature enhances the experience to visit the cave. The lush green valley with waterfall view is stunning.
2. Araku Valley
The Valley is the favorite tourist destination in Visakhapatnam. It is a hill station with a lovely view of natures. At an altitude of 3200 square feet above the sea level, this hill station has lush greenery and waterfalls. The best part of Araku valley is the home to 19 tribes. Who still follow their traditional culture and lifestyle. You can trek to the valleys to see the high altitude scenic beauty.
3.Katiki Waterfalls
Falling from the height of 50ft, the Katiki Waterfall is 4 km away from the Borra caves. This waterfall gets its water from the Gosthani River.For trekkers, it adds more to the fun and adventure.The scenic beauty around the waterfall makes it a place to must visit.
4. Kailasagiri Hill Park
Located at 360 feet above sea level, Kailasagiri is a hill station famous among tourists. The major attraction of this place is ropeway trolleys, park, train for children. The picturesque hill station has stunning hilltop view. The fresh atmosphere and the pleasant weather is quite soothing.
5. Yarada Beach
The gorgeous Yarada Beach is surrounded by hills from three sides and from one side there is the vast Bay of Bengal. It is one of the best beaches in Visakhapatnam. Sitting there will give you peace. The sound of waves crashing the shores and the view of the sunset is something that will soothe your soul.
6.Rishikonda Beach
The Rishikonda Beach, 8km away from Vizag is another beautiful beach. Here you can also enjoy the best water sports, go for jet skiing, surf and if not this, then enjoy the waves.
7. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Spread over 625 acres of land, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park has hills from its two sides with the Bay of Bengal from the east side. The greenery and the rich flora is home to many wildlife species. You can see here the sloth bear, Jaguars, pythons and much more.
8. Vuda Park
This Vuda Park is a lush green park over 55 acres of land possessing 2500 trees. The main theme of the park is to support the environment. For children there are many activities in the play area, elders can relax in the park or can do some physical activities like Yoga or gym.
Visakhapatnam is a beautiful city with rich culture and natural beauty. Visit to witness all of this.


text: Mouse in the House March 31, 2017 News for March 31, 2017 Mouse in the House March 31, 2017 Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church, Please continue to pray for the following folks: Jim Simpson in Kingston Rehabilitation Center, 345 E. Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Room #226 Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home this week Our April Mission Focus is The Daughter Project. A faith-based organization, they provide holistic healing services in an extremely safe, home-like environment to girls/women who have been freed from sex traffickers at no cost to them or their families. The services include abuse & addiction counseling, family/friend restoration, health & nutrition education, medical/dental/vision care, legal counsel and spiritual mentorship. Caring & competent professionals and volunteers provide this help. They have recruited doctors, counselors and other professionals to provide medical services to the girls. In addition to medical services, they collaborate with various local community organizations to provide healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for the girls. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks. The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday. The Max Lucado Lenten small group study, He Chose the Nails, will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room this Sunday morning and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the home of Tom and Karen Wiggins. There is also a group that meets on Tuesday evenings at the church in the Fireside Room at 7:00 p.m. Worship Service for Sunday, April 2: Prelude - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Opening Prayer - Songs of Worship - Holy Ground & We Are Standing on Holy Ground Children's Moment - Mission Moment - Anne Stevens will be sharing about our mission for April – The Daughter Project Sharing God's tithes and offerings - Offertory - Cross Medley including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Beneath the Cross of Jesus and The Old Rugged Cross Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Holy Heart Scripture - John 11:1-22 – The story about Lazarus, who became sick and died. Jesus arrived, and the rest is history! Sermon - Let Us Die with JesusPrayers of God's People -Prayer of Confession -The Lord's Prayer -Holy Communion at the altar Closing Hymn - Holy, Holy, Holy Choral Benediction - Spirit Song Postlude - In Moments Like These Liturgist - Tom Quinn A Prayer Quilt has been requested for Joyce Reeler this Sunday. Joyce, a friend of Jennifer Reihing, is undergoing chemo for stage 4 breast cancer. Your Fellowship Hosts for April are Barb & Steve Crandall and Char Pritchett. Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for April, May and July. Easter is only a few weeks away. In the pew racks this Sunday, you will find an Easter Lily order form on a white envelope. The cost will remain $8.00 this year. All orders need to be turned in by Palm Sunday - April 9th. Twenty plants have already been ordered – we have five plants remaining. There will be Holy Week invitations in your bulletins this Sunday for you to share with your neighbors, friends and family. Your first quarter Giving Statements will be emailed on Saturday, April 8. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick up on Sunday, April 9 on the shelf outside the Church Office. Please contact Tom Wiggins, email@example.com if you have any questions about anything related to finance, stewardship or the Capital Campaign. Egg-citing News - Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9th (Palm Sunday) following church. Children up to 6th grade are welcome to participate in this egg-citing event and adults are encouraged to "egg" them on. All egg hunters will be awarded a sackful of goodies. Please bring your own baskets (we will have some bags on hand too). If you have questions, want to donate candy or goodies for the sacks, or would like to help hide eggs on the day of the event, please contact Cara McMillan at 419-344-2171. Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of April will be hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, washcloths, lip balm, Band-Aids, fingernail care items and brushes/combs. Let's always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the collection in November. The Lord knows the children who will receive your gifts and He can guide your shopping adventures to exactly what will meet needs and give joy. Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald's on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today! Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave's cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed. The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.) Be a Blessing,Church Cathy


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Adelaide - Australia's Test hero Usman Khawaja said young opener Matt Renshaw can change gears and abandon his steadfast batting technique when required after guiding the team to an overdue victory over South Africa.
The English-born debutant, one of five changes in the Australian team, finished unbeaten on 34 from 137 balls as they ended a run of five Test defeats with a seven-wicket victory in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Sunday.
Despite displaying a resilience and determination previously missing from Australia's batsmen in the lost South Africa series, the 20-year-old received some sarcastic cheers from the crowd over his snail-paced scoring, including a stretch of 32 deliveries without a run.
Renshaw's dour style was also in evidence during the first evening of the day-night Test when he survived 12 overs against a strong South African bowling attack with a new pink ball - key at a time when it was sorely needed by his transitional side.
But Khawaja, who was man of the match for his near-eight hour first innings 145 spanning three days, says there is more to Renshaw's game than just rock-solid defence.
"He's got a really good temperament, a really good head on him. What you saw during this Test match was one bit of Matt Renshaw's game," Khawaja told reporters after Sunday's win.
"He's got a very good temperament, a good defence, he plays the ball well and plays it late.
"Hopefully, you'll also be able to see the other part of him. I've seen him take down some attacks, I've seen him come against a few spinners and heave them for some big sixes and change gears.
"He's a 20-year-old playing Test cricket. He's doing great for a 20-year-old, he'd be doing great for a 25-year-old."
Renshaw said he was conscious while edging Australia towards victory of feeling some agitation from the crowd, as fans grew impatient with the team's meandering pursuit of the 127-run winning target.
"I was just trying to have fun but once the crowd got going that was the hard part. I had to just keep myself grounded and not do something stupid," Renshaw said.
"It's pretty hard when the crowd gets up and adrenalin gets up. You want to play the big shot but you don't want to get out."
While Renshaw was ultra-cautious, his skipper Steve Smith was out caught behind for 40 five balls before the winning run was scored by Peter Handscomb, another Test newcomer.
Renshaw, with scores of 10 and 34 not out, is expected to keep his spot for the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane next month, although the seasoned Shaun Marsh, who can bat anywhere, is close to a return from a finger injury.
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HHS Relocation Information
As of August 20, 2018, all HHS programs have moved to their new locations. All phone, fax and email addresses will remain the same. Scroll to the bottom for maps.
Administrative Services Division
Now at the 1890 Building, located at 133 SE Second Ave in Hillsboro. Contact Donna Hall for more information.
Children, Youth and Families
CYF is now located at 20665 SW Blanton Street in Aloha.
Developmental Disabilities (small group of staff)
Due to staff growth, several staff members in the Developmental Disabilities program have moved from their current Elam Young Parkway location to 20665 SW Blanton Street in Aloha. Contact Geoffrey Frasier for more information.
HHS Director's Office
Now located at 20665 SW Blanton Street in Aloha.
Public Health (multiple programs)
Environmental Health (food handler cards, restaurant inspections, air quality, septic permits and more) and Vital Records (birth and death records) are now temporarily located at the 1890 Building. As you turn the corner from Main Street and pass Edward Jones, please use the second 1890 entrance located at 133 SE Second Avenue. You cannot get to the offices if you enter the building on Main Street or the first entrance on Second.
Disease Control and Prevention has moved to the 1890 Building, located at 133 SE Second Avenue in Hillsboro.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Hillsboro office has permanently moved to the Public Services Annex, located at 254 N. First Avenue in Hillsboro. WIC will NOT be moving back to the Public Services Building. Join WIC at their open house and resource fair on Thursday, August 23 from 4-7 p.m. (Flier in English and Spanish)
Several programs have moved to 20665 SW Blanton Street in Aloha, including Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services and Medical Examiner Office.
Solid Waste & Recycling
Solid Waste & Recycling is now located at 20665 SW Blanton Street in Aloha.
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Affordable & vocational First Aid Training in Dunfermline
Archived news: published on Thursday 02 Aug 2018 by Fife Council
Emergency First Aid
Sunday 9th September 2018 from 0930 - 1600
Saturday 17th November 2018 from 0930 - 1600
- Understand the role of the first aider
- Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures
- Assess the situation & circumstances in order to act safely, promptly & effectively
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries
Saturday 24th November 2018 from 0930 - 1600
Saturday 23rd February 2019 from 0930 - 1600
Sunday 24th March 2019 from 0930 - 1600
Covers the same topics as the Emergency First Aid course with particular emphasis on how to treat children and child-related conditions.
Each course costs £80.00 and is approved for Individual Training Account (ITA) funding. To find out more or apply, visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ITA
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Friday - March 18
7pm to Midnight
The Foundry
4130 1st Ave South
GATHER-Epiphany is the school's biennial FUNDraising and FUNraising event to raise money for financial aid.
Your continuous support of Epiphany School's financial aid program helps create an accessible and inclusive learning community that benefits all families and students.
With Your Help, We Raised More Than $300,000!
In Support of Financial Aid
Evening Program
Amidst the fun, friends, and food, we will have a short but very special program, including Raise-the-Paddle and the auction of the All-School Art piece. While the lucky winner will go home with the original, everyone may purchase collateral items, such as posters and notecards featuring the art, in the weeks following the event.
And yes, there will be dancing! Our entertainment will feature the band "Hit Explosion," thanks to our event sponsor Garde Capital, Inc.
Event Night Schedule
7:00pm Doors Open! Beverages & Bites
8:30pm FUNDraising: All-School Art Auction & Raise-the-Paddle
9:00pm-Midnight FUNraising: Desserts & Dancing to "Hit Explosion"
Tickets Available Now!
RSVP by March 1st
Please reserve yours by March 1st.
$50 per person
Faculty/staff are free
$25 for Faculty/staff guest
How You Can Help
GATHER-Epiphany 2016 is a parent-produced event. Our 2016 committee and chairs are:
Event Chairs
Krista Grinstein & Chug Grinstein
Beth McCaw & Yahn Bernier
Committee Chairs
All School Art: Hannah Wygal
Creative/Marketing: Annya Uslontseva
Buy-ins: Meredith Baty + Sarah Watts
Night-of Event Planners: Joanna Smith + Andrea Thoreson
Technology: Alicia Alberg
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WASHINGTON – Oct. 6, 2017 – Seller-financed deals are coming under increased scrutiny.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is investigating some larger investors that offer seller financing in real estate deals. It's accusing them of abusing the practice by evicting buyers for missing just a single payment or selling homes at the end of the agreements that are in complete disrepair.
Legislators in three Midwestern states – Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan – are targeting abuse of seller-financing deals with new legislation that aims to better protect buyers in these contracts.
In Ohio, lawmakers introduced a bill that would require property owners to solve any housing code violations and pay outstanding fines before selling the homes to buyers in contract-for-deed transactions or in rent-to-own leases.
Illinois enacted a law that strengthens disclosure requirements in seller-financed deals that takes effect in January 2018. Under the new rules, for example, buyers get more time to come up with money for a missed payment to avoid the problem of quick evictions.
In Michigan, lawmakers are working on a bill that would address similar abuses with contracts for deeds. In Detroit, homes sold on contracts for deeds are outpacing the number of homes sold in the city with traditional mortgages.
Earlier this year, a New York Times series of investigative articles highlighted some dangers with contract-for-deed transactions. Reporters uncovered several national firms that sold homes under seller-financed deals without fully disclosing that some properties had housing violations or that some of the properties had thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes and other fees. Some homes sold had even been slated for demolition.
Source: "States Acting to Protect Buyers of Seller-Financed Homes," The New York Times (Oct. 3, 2017)
Lawmakers target seller-financed homes
WASHINGTON – Oct. 6, 2017 – Seller-financed deals are coming under increased scrutiny.


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In July, 2010, the University of Wyoming American Studies Program (UW-AMST) entered into an agreement with the Albany County Historic Preservation Board to complete an inventory of historic buildings in a 32-block residential area of Laramie. The project was undertaken by UW-AMST as part of the public-sector component of the American Studies curriculum.
Laramie's West Side neighborhood comprises all of the residential blocks west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and east of the Laramie River. However, the blocks north of Clark Street were surveyed in a separate project ("Clark Street North").1 Therefore, this survey project encompassed only the blocks from Clark Street south to Park Avenue. The survey area extends from Railroad Avenue on the east to Spruce Street on the west, and includes 248 individual properties. Although the survey area includes only a portion of the West Side neighborhood, for purposes of this report it will be referred to as the "West Side" neighborhood. The area north of Clark Street is referred to as the "Clark Street North" neighborhood.
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Humstone, Mary; Anderson, Carly-Ann; and Goldsmith, Molly, "Laramie's West Side Neighborhood Inventory of Historic Buildings" (2011). The Laramie West Side Historic Building Inventory. 1.


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The Devil's in the Data
To know whether one is doing the right thing is a devilishly hard task. No matter how pure your intention or ingenious your intervention, it is never a simple matter to prove beyond doubt that you are having the impact you desire. The line between cause and effect is often far more blurred than one would wish, there is always the impact of external factors to consider (be they positive, negative or merely 'noise'). The (unintentional) bias of those giving or receiving the intervention can play havoc with the outcomes, the list of confounding factors can literally be endless.
Enter the powerfully simplistic beauty of the randomised controlled trial. The genius of this scientific approach is grounded in the mathematics of large numbers. If you take two groups sufficiently large to represent the natural variation of any population you care to consider, and randomly assign one group to receive the intervention whilst the second are similarly monitored but without the intervention, then the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune can be allowed to cancel each other out and you can focus all your energies on figuring out whether what you are doing is making its mark or not.
The fundamental importance of this form of scientific enquiry is such that nothing in the field of modern medicine can hope for widespread adoption without proving itself in this way. The level of sophistication within these trials has grown to compensate for any number of additional discrepancies generated by the frailties of human nature. Members of the control group are typically given a placebo (a sugar pill or saline injection) to ensure that the patients own perceptions of treatment are equal. Equally, health care professionals are also often 'blinded' from whether they are giving out active drug or sugar pills, lest their own concious or unconscious communication to the patient change and thus make an impact on the outcome.
This emergence of 'evidence based medicine' has allowed us to move from the world of trying things because they look like they might work (think leeches at the turn of the century) to the acceptance and rejection of many modern medicines based solely on hard clinical data. Transitioning from the pharmaceutical industry, I was shocked by how infrequently this level of rigour was applied to the many interventions that are designed and funded in the development world. A beacon of light in this darkened space is Dr Esther Duflo and her Poverty Action Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. You can watch her giving an overview of their work here.
Her team aim to bring all the rigour of scientific enquiry to social engineering in the hope that it might advise and inform and shape future policy. Gratifyingly, her work is already placing several well researched cats amongst the development pigeons. For example her team has shown that micro-finance in many cases does little to foster enterprise in the way its backers claim, at least in the short run. At a more pragmatic level she has shown that ensuring teachers show up to teach is a better strategy than paying students to learn and that the best time to encourage farmers to invest in fertiliser is just after they have harvested this years crop (and funds are abundant).
There are many who argue that it is impossible to apply this form of rigorous scientific enquiry to the whole spectrum of development and social engineering and are particularly aghast at the idea that you might 'withhold' a certain support from a needy community just to prove a point. Yet this to me is wooly brained development thinking at its very worst. The scale of the problems faced, the scarcity of resources and the quantity of work required to implement real change all speak to me of a profound need to know that every single intervention is proven beyond doubt to be worthwhile and of differentially greater impact than anything else we could be spending our money and time on.
So here's to Dr Duflo and her team, may they defeat the sceptics and move us to a world of 'evidence based development' where the aid equivalents of leeches are consigned to the history books and we let rational evidence cut through the fluffy thinking and lead us to focussing our efforts only on those things that make a real and lasting difference.


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Sixth Street Youth Program is partnering with The Cornell University Cooperative Extension to receive Health and Nutrition workshops from nutritionist Jannie Wolff. During last week's workshop, students measured out the amount of sugar contained in bottles of soda and fruit juice. They were shocked to see that the amount of sugar in a soda filled almost half a plastic cup! This week at program we are excited to try out a healthy alternative to drinking sugary juice: fruit-infused water!
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Dear Friends,
As the year comes to a close, we want to express our sincere thanks for all the support we've received from you, our volunteers and CSA members. In the coming year we look forward to continuing- and hopefully expanding- our community programming. But we need your help!
Our Youth Program offers neighborhood children attending local elementary and middle schools a unique experience in the arts, poetry, creative movement and health and nutrition. Ninety-five percent of our students are from low-income households and attend at no charge. We pride ourselves on providing a quality enrichment program to families that need it most.
This coming year we're excited to continue our students' growing connection with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). With the support of our CSA volunteers, students will continue to receive weekly hands-on workshops in healthy food preparation and juicing using our local produce and learn about sustainable agriculture through trips to the farm. And right here in the neighborhood our students are learning about community gardening, working at the Fifth Street Farm roof-top garden at Earth School and composting food scraps at El Jardin del Paradiso garden by P.S. 15.
We look forward to another great year of programming and our twenty-first of Community Supported Agriculture with Hepworth Farm and participating members, schools and community organizations!
Your tax deductible contribution to support our community programs is deeply appreciated.
Warmest wishes during this winter season.
Howard Brandstein
Executive Director
On Thursday, December 10th, kids and parents gathered to celebrate the end of SSYP's fall session. Thanks for Maria Ferrar of the GROOVE movement, our families shared a high energy movement session that left everyone smiling and sweating! We closed out the evening with a Greek folk dancing led by SSYP volunteer Eo Constantatos. It was especially fun to share this joy with our parents, who work so hard and have been so supportive of the Sixth Street Youth Program.
The photos below document other highlights from this session, including drawing workshops with visual artist Carl Parker, Batik pillow-making workshops with Jen, winter tea-making workshops with East Village wellness coach Natalie Decleve, and our partnership with the Earth School's Green Apple Kids afterschool program.
Our program restarts January 11th, and we are enrolling now! Please see the "Sixth Street Youth Program" page under "Programs and Events" for instructions on how to enroll!
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White Rainbow non-profit brings professional Artists to Sixth Street Youth Program
During October and November, non-profit White Rainbow, founded by Ashley Gail Harris, brought two professional artists to Sixth Street Youth Program to lead hands-on arts workshops with students.
In October, illustrator Aiden Koch shared with us her passion for zines and comic book art. We engaged in a group comic drawing activity that Koch said she often used as a creative warm up with fellow artists. After each participant drew a character in their first square, the drawings were passed on to a new person, who drew an image in the next square, following a different prompt from Aiden for each sucessive square. After two seemingly random images were drawn, the students were challenged to use the remaining squares to create a simple storyline by making connections between the images. The idea, Aiden explained, was for the students to understand that stories can always be born from images. We had an awesome time sharing the comics when they were finished and observing the way our peers had crafted story from our original drawings.
In November, collage artist Renee Phillips joined us for a workshop in paper collage. Renee introduced to students a layering technique she uses in her work, where she lays down a paper foundation, and then adds images on top of one another. She also supplied paper materials that she had dyed in advance, allowing students to play with color in their collage work. At the end of Renee's workshop, the students asked her questions about life as a professional artist. Renee's advice to our aspiring artists was to keep producing art, dedicating time to work on your craft each day.
Check out the photos from both workshops below!
Tatiana is not your average sixth grader. Intellectual, curious, and a fierce believer in freedom of expression, Tatiana aspires to be a professional writer. We loved this poem she wrote during Sixth Street Youth Program, reflecting on the larger issues that burden our modern world. The writing session was inspired by a visit from Lower East Side artist and poet Pitts. He shared poetry about the word "dictatorship" in hopes of sparking a conversation amongst the young people about power. Go Tati!
I wonder
I wonder why people are judged for skin or culture
I wonder why people make assumptions or claims about others
I wonder why the majority of people focus on irrelevant news
And the minority pay attention to relevant
I wonder why society has higher and lower classes
in which higher has more authority
instead of an equalized world
I wonder why important works of art and stories
are being forgotten
and replaced with a majority of (no offense) awful things
I wonder why a majority of youth follow what the trends are
I wonder why people label things and people when we were all nothing but human
I wonder why we hide our true selves
just to fit in
The week of Halloween, Sixth Street Youth Program partnered with artists and community activists, Mystical Ratchet and Paperboy Prince of the Suburbs, for a Hip Hop inspired, two day Good Monster puppet workshop. Students designed their own good monster puppets, and participated in a creative storytelling jam, as well as a puppet parade throughout the neighborhood. Special thanks to the guest artists, Brooklyn Charm and Artist and Craftsmen for materials donations, and Huertas restaurant for generously supporting our youth program!
On October 24th, the Sixth Street Community Center family traveled to Hepworth Farm in the Hudson Valley for our annual visit to the farm that supplies the produce for our CSA. Afterwards, we headed to nearby Weed Farms for an epic apple picking adventure. The apples were absolutely divine!
From L to R: Josh Eliot, Kamani Washington, & Sixth Street Youth Program Co-Director Libby Mislan writing in the BC Garden
With fall well underway, many of us have fallen into the bustle of school, projects at work, and a whole host of new endeavors. Nostalgia for the ease of summer sets in as the temperatures drop and our workloads increase. We loved this poem written by Sixth Street Youth Program attendee Josh Eliot that perfectly captures the magic of summer.
I wish I was back at camp
With no worries,
Doing whatever I want,
No 6th grade threat on my mind.
I wish I was back at the place
That calms my mind
Just to think about it.
I wish I could just feel the
And the joy of
Pure nothingness,
The don't worry feeling of
Nothing matters,
The no parents feeling.
I wish I could just feel the
Pure water of Lake Victory
Wash over my face.
I wish I could feel my hands
Slide over the warm clay
As I use the wheel.
I wish I could feel the feel
Of always being with friends,
Like evening activity
And hanging in the dark.
I wish I was back at camp
I wish I was back at camp
I wish I was back at camp!
Located on the 3rd floor of the Sixth Street Community Center, Sixth Street Yoga Junction is a new yoga studio in the East Village. The mission of the studio is to offer affordable, vinyasa based yoga classes for all levels. With the belief that yoga should be accessible to all, this "junction" is intended as a meeting point for the community as well as a joining of attention, body and breath within ourselves as we practice. We offer all the members of our community a welcoming space and the guidance to nurture body and mind.
Yoga Junction leaders Anna Ahlin-Marchi, Juan Gomez and Rikki Gunton look forward to serving the East Village community and working with our partners at the Sixth Street Community center.
Ahlin-Marchi, Gomez and Gunton are all Certified Yoga Teachers. They are all part of the Yoga Agora community as well, a yoga studio in Astoria with a proven success record of bringing high quality affordable Yoga to the community. They each bring a myriad of experience and interests, which will guarantee an extraordinary experience for all students.
For further information, please visit us on our website at www.yogajunctionnyc.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SixthStreetYogaJunction
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"You have to go through some thick walls, and this is definitely one of the thickest walls that we're going to have to get through to get there."Winnipeg goes against the defending Western Conference champs coming off the franchise's first postseason series victory after relocating from Atlanta in 2011 with 10 Jets making their playoff debuts against the Wild. Winnipeg center Bryan Little says that makes the Jets the underdogs by just a little bit."It's going to be a really tough series and a tight series, so I think that's why everyone's so excited about it," Little said.Some things to know before Game 1 on Friday night:VEZINA FINALISTSGoalies for both the Jets and Predators are finalists for the Vezina Trophy with Nashville veteran Pekka Rinne looking to win the award in his fourth try.Connor Hellebuyck made his postseason debut, shutting out Minnesota twice with a 1.94 goals-against average and .924 save percentage. Rinne's numbers weren't nearly as glitzy against Colorado, but he tightened up over the final three games with a 1.34 GAA and .951 save percentage, including a shutout in the series clincher.HOME AND ROADNobody was better in the NHL at home than the Jets who went 32-7-2, and they have won 12 straight in Winnipeg, including all three in ousting Minnesota. The Jets haven't lost at home since Feb. 27 – to Nashville. The Predators were the league's best away from home (25-9-7). The Predators won twice on the road in the first round, including clinching in Colorado in Game 6.OFFENSIVE FIREPOWEREven with Rinne and Hellebuyck in net Max Domi Jersey Womens , these teams combined for 42 goals in five games in the regular season with Nashville outscoring the Jets 22-20. It was the most goals the Jets scored against any team, while they also gave up the most goals to any opponent. The Jets also ranked second in the regular season for both most goals (273) and average goals per game (3.33)SHUT DOWN WHO?Nashville's top trio is nicknamed the "JOFA" line for Ryan Johansen, Filip Forsberg and Viktor Arvidsson. But the Predators' top scoring line against Colorado was their third line of center Nick Bonino with Austin Watson and Colton Sissons, who combined for 19 points. The Jets can match Nashville's scoring depth with seven players scoring at least 43 points in the regular season led by Blake Wheeler (91 points) and Patrik Laine (team-high 44 goals).SO DEFENSIVENashville has four of the NHL's best defensemen in Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, Subban and Mattias Ekholm. But the group that led the league with 55 goals only had one goal in the first round, and that came in Game 6 from Ekholm. Subban says defending comes first for a team that ranked second in the regular season in allowing both the second-fewest goals (204) and average goals per game (2.49).— LOS ANGELES (AP) The new kids kept having their way with the Los Angeles Kings – until late in the game Monday night.Anze Kopitar tied the score with 10.8 seconds left in the third period and Dustin Brown delivered a power-play goal 3:14 into overtime, rallying the Kings to a 3-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights.It was the first win for Los Angeles in three games against the expansion Golden Knights, who sit atop the Western Conference. The teams meet again Tuesday in Las Vegas."You know what? We stayed with it," Kings coach John Stevens said after his team stopped a two-game skid. "We chased the game a little bit there."Jeff Carter http://www.officialsabres.com/authentic-adidas-jack-eichel-jersey , in his second game back after missing 55 with a cut tendon, trimmed Los Angeles' deficit to 2-1 on a power play at 12:28 of the third. Jonathan Quick stopped 37 shots.Erik Haula and Reilly Smith scored for Vegas. Marc-Andre Fleury made 41 saves.Los Angeles needed a bit of luck to finally break through against Fleury. Carter scored his first goal of the season when his shot deflected in off the helmet of Vegas' Cody Eakin."It was a great game," Golden Knights coach Gerrard Gallant said. "Our team competed hard and played really well tonight. We had a 2-0 lead and, unfortunately, they got a power-play goal that was a bit lucky."Los Angeles pulled Quick and, after a flurry of shots, tied it 2-all when Kopitar took a sharp pass from Dion Phaneuf on the left side and fired it past Fleury for his 26th goal."The flurry at the end was outstanding," Stevens said. "Guys came up with a lot of loose pucks. There was a lot of hunger for loose pucks."Fleury appeared to be headed for his third shutout of the season until the Kings' late rally.Then they started patiently with their power play in overtime, working the puck around until Brown found Tyler Toffoli's rebound in front of a sprawled-out Fleury and flicked it in for the game-winner.It was Brown's 19th goal of the season."You can't look at the scoreboard during the game," Brown said. "I mean http://www.officialflames.com/authentic-adidas-sean-monahan-jersey , you have to just start with your next shift. It's a simple thing. There are no three-point plays."The Golden Knights appeared to have things in hand early.In a tight game, they seemed to take command 47 seconds into the third when Smith came around from behind the net to flick William Karlsson's rebound past Quick for his 21st goal of the season and a 2-0 lead.The Golden Knights struck first 4:37 into the game, which appeared to be particularly bad news for Los Angeles. Vegas had been 26-3 when scoring first.The opening score came from Haula, who broke through alone on the right side and fired a wrist shot over Quick's left shoulder. It was his 23rd of the season.But things turned late."They kept creating chances," Smith said. "They created a lot of scrambles in front of the net. We played a good team game. Quick made a lot of big saves and kept them in it."Vegas forward Jonathan Marchessault was happy with the Knights' play and upset about only one thing: "Fleury was outstanding and he didn't get the win. That's the only thing that's not positive."NOTES: The Kings honored the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team before the game. Each woman was individually introduced and walked onto the ice wearing her gold medal. Team captain Meghan Duggan dropped the ceremonial first puck. . It was Brown's fourth game-winning goal of the season.UP NEXTGolden Knights: Play the Kings again Tuesday, this time in Las Vegas.Kings: On the road Tuesday against the Golden Knights.—
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Last Friday we put our problem solving skills to the test and all experienced the "Escape Room". We split into two equal teams, each with a different story line and difficulty level, but only 60 minutes to find our way out of the mysterious rooms.
While inside you feel like you're inside a computer game searching for clues, solving puzzles, riddles and thinking fast to make your way out to freedom.
It's great to see the group dynamic in such elaborate difficult scenarios, as we don't get into these situations on a daily basis! It was definitely not easy being locked in a dark room - but we all worked together, listened to each other and had a terrific experience trying to solve each clue.


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CAD gains
Recent reports show the Canadian economy may be recovering at a more rapid pace than expected, triggered a rise in risk appetite and gains for the Canadian dollar's exchange rate. Last week's unemployment data showed the Canadian economy added 27,100 jobs as opposed to losing 44,500 last month. Jobless figures in the US also showed the pace of unemployment is slowing.
The news led the loonie 0.2% higher against the US dollar last week, with an intra-day gain of 1.8%. The Canadian currency joins the Australian dollar and Norwegian krone with its rapid rise on the back of increased risk appetite. The Bank of Canada is due to make an interest rate decision on September 10.
The Canadian exchange rate is currently at GBP0.5660 and USD0.9285.
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Mannarino vs. Raonic
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Milos Raonic and Adrian Mannarino square off in the second round of the 2016 French Open.
Milos Raonic is coming off a straight sets win over Janko Tipsarevic that took 30 games to decide. In the victory, Raonic won 93 percent of his first serve points and 63 percent of his second serve points. Raonic lost just five games in the first two sets. Overall, Raonic was classic Raonic in the first round, as his first serve was on point and he had 41 winners. Raonic came into this tournament in good form and if he can continue to hit his spots the way he has recently, he's going to make a deep run this tournament. Raonic has made at least the third round of a grand slam in nine straight appearances.
Adrian Mannarino is coming off a four set win over Mikhail Kukushkin that took 36 games to decide. In the victory, Mannarino won 68 percent of his first serve points and 46 percent of his second serve points. Mannarino did have 60 unforced errors, a number he must trim if he hopes to get the monster victory here. Mannarino has put together some consistency as of late after making the semifinals of the Nice Open and climbing inside the top 60 rankings. An upset win here would probably be the biggest victory for Mannarino in a grand slam. Mannarino has surpassed the second round of a grand slam just once since 2014.
This will be the first time these two meet on the tennis court.
Mannarino can't be overlooked in his current form, as he's gaining confidence with each victory. However, Raonic is locked in with his serve and not too many people can beat him when that's the case.
Raonic advances to another third round.


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By Melissa Hunter + Jessica Lowe
The best part of going out is the Uber/Lyft drive there, right? Hilarious comedians Melissa Hunter and Jessica Lowe are the awful party girls we love to hate in "Backseat Bitches." Is it Friday night yet?!
Part 1 - Macaulay Culkin's Birthday Jam
Party girls in L.A. have never been so obnoxious...
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When your Uber/Lyft driver double taps you #reallife
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The Best Rose Beauty Products
Spring is around the corner; the cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom here in DC and barring last week's snowstorm the weather has picked up too. Per the usual spring trends, florals will be huge, but they're starting to invade more than just our cotton dresses. The past couple years there's been an uptick in all things pink - rose gold, rose wine, and rose beauty products. Today I'm sharing my fave rose beauty products to prep your skin for spring!
- Herbivore's Rose Hibiscus Face Mist - this product is as much a design minimalists dream as it is a beach bum's. The light formula smells nice but not overpowering when sprayed on your face and it's perfect for a bit of moisture in a dry environment (here's looking at you office babes).
- Batisse Dry Shampoo in "Blush" - I clearly love dry shampoo as much as the next basic bitch, and the colors and scents are so fun! This one makes my hair smell wonderful and not too "clean" but just lightly floral. The best part - you can find it at TJ Maxx for quite cheap!
- Gourmand's Macaron Rose Lip Balm - I love this because it's almost like a salve; it smells nice and goes on smooth but not sticky. And the minimalist packaging doesn't hurt!
- Fresh Rose Face Mask - If you follow me on social media you know I'm a sucker for a face mask - this one has great exfoliating benefits and really leaves you feeling clean and new.
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This is a must listen! Ben Carson cut a "rap ad" targeting African-American voters that will air on radio stations in "Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, Birmingham, Alabama, Jackson, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee and Little Rock, Arkansas" over the next two weeks and it's fantastic.
Listen here:
Here are some of the lyrics in case you're some place where you can't listen right away. Those last lines will be in our heads all day long:
Love it! Others, not so much:
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2015/11/05/better-bars-than-eminem-ben-carson-has-a-new-rap-ad-targeting-african-american-voters-and-its-fantastic-audio/


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A jaunt to Lake Tahoe from San Francisco with Celeste Tabora
If you're heading to Lake Tahoe by way of San Francisco, do yourself a favor and take the Golden Gate Bridge vs. the Bay Bridge through to the 80. It's only four minutes longer, and way more scenic. Here are some reasons to take this slight detour:
1) You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Immediately after the bridge, exit at the scenic lookout. You'll get a great view of the bridge and hopefully of San Francisco, as long as the fog doesn't obstruct your view. Even if it is foggy, it's really picturesque.
2) You'll cross through Marin County. If you have time, eat in Sausalito. More beautiful views of the bay, and lots of tasty eats. I personally recommend Bridgeway Cafe - great American diner fare, quick and friendly service, easy drive in-and-out of Sausalito.
3) You'll drive just south of Napa wine country! Again, if you have time to spare, stop and do a little wine tasting!
4) You'll drive through Sacramento. California's capital is right along the route, a few miles before you begin driving up the Eldorado Forest to Lake Tahoe.
From Sacramento, take Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe! It's better looking - you'll drive along countless tiny cabins and a meandering creek that will make you look up real estate in the area as soon as you have phone service again. I recommend a daytime drive, especially since the highway is dimly lit and is frequently a two-lane highway.
Once you reach Tahoe, there's a few options for lodging along the lake, but my favorite by far has become Tahoe Beach Retreat and Lodge. It's a three-star hotel on the lake with nice rooms coupled with a decent price. Spring for the lakeside rooms if you can! If that's just out of price range, not to worry - none of the buildings on site are too far from the lake. You can enjoy the hotel's beach in summer and winter. And the hotel is pet friendly, a plus for those of us with furry friends who travel with us.
You can have a meal at the hotel's Boathouse on the Pier - great setting, especially at sunset. Check the webcam here.
The hotel is admittedly sleepy and cosy, but just eight minutes down the road is the California-Nevada state line. You'll find casinos like Harrah's, Hard Rock, and Harvey's.
During the day you can ski or snowboard at Heavenly Resort (who also provide lessons) or just take the gondola up from Heavenly Village to the mountain peak which will give you shore-to-shore views of the lake. Heavenly has a webcam too, of course.
If you don't want to ski or snowboard, you can take a scenic drive around the lake. It takes about 2 hours and there's plenty of lookouts and stops along the way!
Don't forget to check the weather, road conditions, and plan ahead. There are certain types of year that causes more traffic and the need for chains on your tires!
Follow Celeste Tabora and her travels on Twitter @dearceleste and Instagram @helloceleste.


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So let's begin here.
First im typing this message in the hope that someone of the soundcloud staff will see this.
Its been a few years that i use soundcloud now, and at the beginning i was spending easily 1 hour per day on this application.
Now, i only spend like 15 minutes, sometimes, just because i know ppl that upload frequently and im not anymore curious about my stream. And i'd really love to get the hype to discover some dope new songs now, but all the stream is covered by repost business, and i honestly can't stand this anymore.
But the problem is that i follow a lot of artists, and they do repost trading, but i like their songs.
You get the point?
My idea is to install a function that would allow you to change the songs you'll see on your stream.
Let me explain deeply :
It would allow you to choose if you want to have the reposts of an artist that you're following on your stream or not. If no, you'd only have her/his new songs that would appear on your stream.
For me, it is the solution to this big problem that pollutes my stream. At the moment, if my friends don't send me the links of their new songs, i don't notice them because i stopped watching my stream because of this.
I hope that my request will be answered..
Have a nice day,


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First Rectors' general meeting of SNS
The first General Meeting of the Saint Nicholas School for Intercultural Dialogue
the 8th of December, 2011
The first General Meeting of SNS is reserved to the Rectors of the participating Universities (please see the detailed program).
The SNS project aims to engage the best scholars of the continent permeated by Saint Nicholas tradition to promote intercultural dialogue. This is intended to empower society to tackle sustainability with better instruments that are founded on the ethic roots of Saint Nicholas.
We are sure your University shares our values and welcome you to build the SNS project together. Indeed, while also future members will be treated equally, the initial members will shape the perimeter of the School.
The General Meeting of SNS is exactly the occasion to meet the other distinguished participating Rectors, discuss and plan how to carry out together our common goal.
Along with the program, we will hold a Round Table on Saint Nicholas Heritage and the role of Universities. Specifically, each participating Rector is expected to deliver a short presentation (10-15 minutes) elucidating the general view and the specific ongoing activities in the field of sustainability undertaken by his/her University.
All the Rector's expenses in Bari (not the flight costs) will be at Saint Nicholas School for Intercultural Dialogue charge.


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Jason Kelly, an uptight lawyer headed down the wrong path, is tricked by his "dirty" Grandpa, Dick, into taking an outrageous road trip. While his methods may be unconventional, Dick is determined to teach Jason how to live life on his own terms.
'Dirty Grandpa' stars Zac Efron ('Bad Neighbours'), Robert De Niro ('The Intern'), Aubrey Plaza ('Parks and Recreation') and Zoey Deutch ('Vampire Academy').
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Competition opens at 5pm AEST on Sunday 5th June 2016 and closes at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 12th June 2016. Five winners will be chosen at random on Monday 13th June 2016. To successfully win, entrants must fulfil the above entry conditions before the time the competition closes. Current members/followers are eligible to enter the competition. Only one entry per person. Only one winner per household. To be a valid winner, the entrant must not have won a prize from SWITCH within the last 28 days. Each winner will receive one Blu-ray copy of 'Dirty Grandpa'. By entering, you agree to receive occasional emails from SWITCH in the future. If you decide to unsubscribe from these updates, any further entries will not be applicable. Only Australian residents are eligible to enter.
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By Leah Liceaga
This Halloween, some Lehman students have different---and grimmer---costumes in mind than those trending nationally.
Biology major Francisco Aquino Ramirez, for instance, said that while his favorite costume from past Halloweens is Batman, this year he plans to dress as a Catrin, a male version of the traditional Catrina, a figure associated with Día de los Muertos.
Senior, and English major Mariah Dwyer also wants a scarily powerful costume. "I'm either going to be Poison Ivy or the Red Queen this year," said Dwyer, who plans to attend Oktoberfest this year and go trick-or-treating. In the past, Dwyer has dressed as a witch, a police officer, and a teacher.
These choices diverge from mainstream tastes, which can be on the lighter side. "Princesses and superheroes are always popular," said Wayne Baker, owner of Frank Bee Costume Center and Frankie's Carnival Time, located on 3435 E. Tremont Ave. Baker added that movies create particular interests in costumes. "Captain America, Iron Man. 'Game of Thrones'...surprisingly a lot of people want to be IT [the clown]. It's a mix of what's new in the movies and what's classic." Baker also noted that sexy costumes have become popular in the last decade; listing the sexy cop, sexy nurse, and sexy Batgirl.
Jasmine Monserret, an employee at the Party City on White Plains Road, concurred. "Adults costumes, for females it would be something sexy, short skirt, and something to show off their body," Monserret said. "For males, it would be Michael Myers, Jason, or Freddy Krueger."
Quartz magazine also predicted that the clown, Pennywise, from "IT," Belle from "Beauty and the Beast," and the kid protagonists from "Stranger Things" would be the most popular costumes for Halloween this year. Also on its list were characters from "Game of Thrones" like Jon Snow or Daenerys Targaryen, "Wonder Woman," and "Beauty and the Beast," whose live-action films both came out this year.
Yet Lehman students are leaning towards more sinister looks. Stefanie Nolli Gaspar, another Lehman student, with a double major in Latin American and Caribbean studies, and anthropology, said this year she plans to try something new, and dress as a dark angel. Her favorite costume ever, she added, is that of a schoolgirl since she'd never worn a uniform before then.
Michelle Santillan, a senior and English major, plans to take it easier this year and just use face paint, though she hasn't decided on what to go as yet. "I've done the Queen of Hearts, and I've done vampires," she said. "The rest is just hair color change and make-up."
Baker praised the versatility and diversity of today's costumes, adding that he likes all costumes, including scary ones. "I like Jason, I like Michael Myers, I like Chuckie. I was a big fan of Freddy Krueger at one time. There's such a variety today, of costumes, that you can be anything you want to be."


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About two years ago I started dating seriously. By seriously I mean NOT the guy who delivered my kitchen chairs and stayed for a few beers.
Instead, I signed up for E-Harmony. For six months I checked my matches each Monday hoping that Prince Charming was just a click away. I got paired with a family law attorney, but he turned out to be more of a toad than a prince – even with all the kissing.
When that didn't work, I decided what I really needed was a matchmaker. An old-fashioned yenta.
If you look up matchmaker or yenta in the yellow pages you come up with bubkis. So don't waste your time trying. What I did find however, was a personal introduction service. The price tag was mighty steep and I was hesitant to hand over my gold American Express Card, but the slick saleswoman asked me the $2,500 question: "How much WOULD you pay to find happiness?" Suddenly it seemed like a bargain. . . until I went on 5 $500-dates with guys who had the audacity to ask me to go dutch treat at the 99!!
After that fiasco no one was going to get me back out there.
Until one Wednesday night, in a moment of weakness, I logged onto a free dating site called PlentyOfFish.com. I built a profile, and within minutes men were IM-ing me. Sure some of them were creepy. But one of them was a gem.
They say you get what you pay for. Not true!
I've spent a fortune on dating services, but it wasn't until I tried a free dating web site that I finally found my needle – or diamond – in a haystack.


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Moody College > Alumni > Advisory Council > Terry Hemeyer
Terry Hemeyer
Life Member
Villarreal Society
Littlefield Society
Terry Hemeyer is executive counsel to Pierpont Communications. He also is a senior lecturer on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin, College of Communication and teaches crisis management in the Rice University Jones School MBA program. Hemeyer is a lifetime member and past chair of the College of Communication Advisory Board and has served on the board for eight terms.
Terry is a published and hands on expert in corporate and litigation communication; media, government, employee and community relations; consumer marketing and segmentation; advertising and leadership methods. He has appeared on the NBC Today Show, Tonight Show and CBS 60-Minutes. He has been interviewed by many media including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Fox News, Business Week, The Washington Post and USA Today.
Terry has served in top management (c-suite) for a Fortune 150 company and was the top communications executive for an international consumer services company. Recently his communications group was selected as a "large corporate communications" team of the year and his agency team had the top non-profit campaign in PRWeek's national competition. He has been an executive VP for Edelman Worldwide, served in the U. S. Air Force, was selected for the rank of colonel and received the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. Hemeyer has advised the Carter White House and President George Herbert Walker Bush on communication and political issues.
Hemeyer's education includes the Stanford University Graduate Business School Executive Program, the Harvard University case study program, an MA in communication from the University of Denver and a BS in education from The Ohio State University.