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rreschran started following Tower Down: 08.23.19 (TN) "Without Details" and Re: Scanners and Response
Re: Scanners and Response
rreschran posted a topic in Towing TechnologyI'm highly entertained by stories of tow operator response via the use of scanners, especially in Texas and New York. Having reviewed numerous (big city) law enforcement contracts, I've found no mention of use of scanners for either legitimate of illegitimate tow response, but that doesn't mean it's not written somewhere. Perhaps that's because there's huge liability for a police agency to require the use that supports, "quick response"? Many cities still use the old, "tossed chip system", for tow operators responding to calls for services they hear over police scanners. I personally think this kind of "dispatch" response is archaic and a dangerous process by agencies that sanction tower's speed to the scene in hopes of getting their chip selected. It doesn't make sense to me that some law enforcement agencies allow this practice while expecting the tow company's vicarious liability. However, for towers that use scanners to respond, if scanners are a tactical way to aide in getting businesses, I understand the thought process. Any Thoughts? R.
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Tower Down: 08.23.19 (TN) "Without Details"
TowZone replied to TowZone's topic in Industry HeadlinesAt this time, I have been unable to add details of this tragic accident to the Tower Down Topic. It seems from some research Scott Pimental was 49 years of age and possibly lived in Howell, NJ and other cities/towns in Tennessee. However none of this is confirmed and requests for information have not been returned.
Tower Down: 08.23.19 (TN) "Without Details"
rreschran replied to TowZone's topic in Industry HeadlinesNone of my sources have heard of a Tennessee fatal as of yet ... I'm hoping it's not true. R.
Tower Down: 08.23.19 (TN) "Without Details"
TowZone posted a topic in Industry HeadlinesA Driver from Starlight Wrecker Service, Cookesville, TN has lost their life. There are few details at this time. Tower Down notification pending confirmation. UPDATE: A Statement released on the companies FB page says: Please everyone keep Scott s family in your prayers. You will be missed dearly even though I only knew you short time. I'll carry your chains for now on ol friend. Scott was our last new hire and I'd have to say one quick learner. Please excuse our absence next few days as we all try wrap our head around this accident. Thank you! Tex No News Report has been found and no details of the accident have been provided at this time. Scott Pimental
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TowZone replied to beanznyc's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty TowingRipped one of the reese hitches off a Chevy S-10 Blazer a couple of weeks ago. Really surprised it had not already fallen off. The it is unless you looked up under the vehicle, you would have no idea it was that badly rested. Then again it's rare to find one in that bad of shape around here.
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sweetk30 replied to beanznyc's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty Towingif you live or work near the rust belt watch them reese hitches . i have seen so many look good until you stick your head under there and they about fall off . were i use to work he had a rule no reese hitches if at all possible for hook points .
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mooresbp replied to beanznyc's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty TowingI will go to a Reese hitch if it has one, or just fork the frame in the back. Sorry don't have any pics.
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mooresbp replied to TowNews's topic in Industry HeadlinesOut thoughts and prayers go out to all involved.
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mooresbp replied to mushspeed's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty RecoveriesHats off to you!!!
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Is there an increased need for cameras?
brian991219 replied to TowZone's topic in Insurance, Safety & TrainingAbsolutely yes! I believe in cameras so much that I have dual facing cameras even in all of my personal vehicles. We live in a twisted society where false accusations are commonplace. I really am considering a body am, although there are some legal restrictions on civilian use of body cameras that vary from state to state. I will share a very personal story, one from nearly 30 years ago that illustrates exactly how important cameras really are, and perhaps is where my feelings about them come from. I was an 18 year old kid, fresh out of high school and new CDL holder driving school bus, yes a school bus. All was good until after the first Christmas break when my supervisor changed my assignment to a high school route from an elementary route. Mind you, this was the district I graduated from just 6 months earlier so these were former classmates (underclassmen) of mine. On this route there were two trouble maker girls that I had previous encounters with as a student, and despite me making it known I had no interest in either of them (was already with the girl who became, and still is, my wife). SO there is bad history between us, lots of history! First complaint happened within a week of me being on the route, one of their mothers decided I wasn't driving safely and lodged a complaint with the district. Fortunately, the Director of Transportation knew me well, he was also in charge of the auditorium where I spent most of my time as the student tech director for lighting and audio (geek I know). He dismissed her complaint without so much as a second thought. Next time the girls decided to report me for lewd comments, glances and one even said I tried to touch her. Absolutely not! Now, complaints of this level could not just be swept aside, so there was a full investigation that took all of a day thanks to the cameras we had on the bus. My employer had been very progressive and installed cameras that captured student behavior early on, although the system relied on a portable Mini 8 type camera (very expensive) so we shared one camera among all 44 buses. Each had the box, complete with flashing red light, and the students didn't know if it was actually recording. I had a gut feeling something bad was going to happen so I had the camera in my bus and it clearly showed absolutely nothing had happened when they claimed, and since I was worried I had been changing and keeping tapes since the driving complaint, so I had proof nothing had ever happened. Having this video evidence saved my job, my clean criminal history (must have to teach in the school and be on police rotation) and most importantly -my marriage. I doubt a young couple with a almost 1 year old baby could have survived this type of accusation if I had not been exonerated. It is because of my personal experience with issues like this that I have always kept on top of event data recorders of all types, simple CYA. I can't even imagine how my career track would have been altered, my whole life changed had it not been for that video evidence 30 years ago.
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mushspeed replied to mushspeed's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty RecoveriesThanks for that guys ...appreciate your kind comments ... Coordinating 8 winches ....all running at different speeds was a challenge ! Hence the bent shackle... Regards John
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brian991219 replied to mushspeed's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty RecoveriesThank you, love the detail in the pictures. Very well executed example of what being a professional is all about.
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rreschran replied to mushspeed's topic in Heavy & Medium Duty RecoveriesThanks for sharing John. I really like the high-level of professionalism as depicted in the pictures of all parties involved. Best Regards. R.
The International Towing Museum's Annual Fundraising Auction will be held Saturday, October 12, 2018, during the Towing Museum Weekend, October 11-13, in Chattanooga, Tenn., in conjunction with the Tennessee Tow Show. The auction is sponsored by Jerr-Dan Corporation and will feature generous donations from many industry individuals, associations, companies and organizations. The annual auction raises money for the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) which is a 501©3. Auction funds are used to further the mission of the ITRHFM as the only international museum serving the towing and recovery industry. Donations must be received by September 20, 2019 to be included in printed donor recognition. Click here for information on how to donate, or visit the museum's website at internationaltowingmuseum.org and click 2019 Weekend. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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From TowTimes.com - Anytime Towing
TowBot posted a topic in Company EquipmentThis "Any Time is Tow Time" slogan is lighted in amber and appears on the bumper of the 2018 Shine 'n Star car carrier winner from Anytime Towing of Waynesville, N.C. The truck is a 2013 Ford F-650 with a Chevron 10 Series bed. Additional custom work includes an 84-gallon fuel tank and serious lighting featuring approximately 100 LEDs all around the truck, a 21-inch LED light bar in the bumper, a custom LED tailboard, upgraded 72-inch Whelen light bar, four Whelen strobes in the grille, a lighted American flag at the base of the light pylon and custom strobe headlights. This truck was featured on the cover and center spread of the Tow Times June 2019 issue. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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Chuckud replied to TowZone's topic in Tow411 Main Streethere in Maryland Sent from my SM-N920V using TowForce mobile app
For sale now at East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales! This new 2015 Ford F-550 4WD Truck and Jerr-Dan Wrecker MPL-40 comes in red and is equipped with a Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, spring suspension, power steering, and AC. East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales has been a competitive Car Hauler and Tow Truck supplier in the U.S. since 1995, offering sales, service, parts, detailing, lettering, vehicle wraps, and the East Coast Advantage to every customer. Visit us now at https://ectts.com for more great offers on other towing and hauling trucks and supplies! 2015 Ford F-550 4WD Color: Red Ford Powerstroke 6.7L 4 Wheel Drive TorqShift 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Spring Suspension FA: 6,500 lbs RA: 13,660 lbs A/C Power Steering AM/FM/CD Stereo Cloth 40/Console/40 mileage: 35745 Back up Camera w/ Large Monitor Grill & Body Strobe Light Kit 5.7 Collins Dollies Jerr-Dan MPL-40 MPL-40 Standard-Duty Wrecker with Recovery Boom Hydraulic 4,000 lb. Wheel Lift Grids – Adjustable Under Lift Level Stop Assist System — (4,000 lbs Fully Extended, including the patented LOCKLINK® Over-Center Locking Mechanism) Boom (per SAEJ2512) – 16,000 lbs. Retracted, 6,000 lbs. Extended Dual 8K Worm Gear Winches with 3/8″ x 110′ 2-Ton Cable (Qty 2) Winches include Manual Winch Free Spool and Tensioner Wired Remote with Membrane Touch-Pad Switches for Under Lift Functions Mud Flap Brackets with ECTTS Mud Flaps 3.50″ Fender Tubs for Aluminum Body Body Mounted Aluminum Pylon Marker Lights (3 Each Side) for Aluminum Pylon Complete with Tie-Down Straps Safety Chains 8 Head Amber LED Light Bar Corrosion-Resistant Modular Aluminum Body Polished Aluminum Rails and Diamond Deck Low-Maintenance No-Lube Technology LED DOT Lighting Dual Manual Deck Controls Illuminated Driver and Passenger-Side Toolboxes DISCLAIMER: Please note that all information, photos, mileage, & prices are subject to change or correction without notice. Units listed for sale may already be sold or otherwise unavailable. Information on units listed is believed to be accurate, although errors can & do occur.
From TowTimes.com - Honoring Police, Fire and Towing
TowBot posted a topic in Company EquipmentThis four-wheel-drive 2019 Ford F-550 with a Kilar 15,000-lb. capacity, 19.5-foot deck is brand new to the fleet of King's Towing & Recovery of Perry, Ohio. Owner and company president Terry Lawrence took this truck to Chris Nicastro of Sandusky Speedway Graphics of Sandusky, Ohio, who worked with Lawrence to create the vinyl lettering and decals that serve as a tribute to police, fire and towing. Lawrence, who has been involved in law enforcement for over 20 years in addition to towing, is very pleased with the end-result, and proud to have this special truck bring attention to the work and sacrifice of these agencies who work together as a team for to serve the public. King's Towing & Recovery has ten trucks and performs light- to heavy-duty towing and recovery for Northeastern Ohio. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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From TowTimes.com - Doing the Right Thing
TowBot posted a topic in Tow411 Main StreetIn the television show What Would You Do?, hidden cameras are used as the show host observes and comments on how people behave when confronted with dilemmas that require them to either take action or just walk away and mind their own business. Various scenarios are created that force people to make split-second decisions such as people noticing a drunken valet trying to park cars, or a waitress being harassed by her boss. One of my employees came into my office and said "I was almost going to be late to work this morning." When I asked why he said, "I found a purse right in the middle of the road." I was like — huh? He said he looked in the purse, found some papers with a phone number, called and left a message. He also found a company name and called the office and advised them of what he had found. They called the purse's owner to let her know our driver had her purse. She called my employee back and said she and her husband were hiking on a local nature trail and she didn't know her purse had been taken. He met the lady, along with the police, and they found that one of the windows of her vehicle had been smashed. She said she had tucked her purse under the seat. While some papers and other items were still in the purse, her wallet was not. The whole scenario reminded me of the television show, and I was proud of my employee and the decision he made to follow through with attempting to locate the purse's owner. I know that if it was my purse I would appreciate that extra effort. A follow-up phone call from woman's husband with a thank you also made my day. Even in today's world where cameras are everywhere, you know you're being watched, and you're faced with a dilemma, the question still remains — will you do the right thing? View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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A tow operator in Detroit, Mich., was carjacked Friday, August 23, after he was called to a location by an individual requesting a tow. The 43-year-old operator responded to the 17200 block of Freeland Street at approximately 2:15 a.m. where two suspects carjacked him at gunpoint and fled in the tow truck. The suspects them rammed the truck into a check cashing business and entered the store, police said. It was not yet known if anything was taken from the business. Police described the pair as a black male, approximately 35 years of age, 250 lbs. wearing dark shorts and armed with a revolver and a black male approximately 20 to 25 years of age, 190 lbs. wearing black clothing. Detroit police ask anyone with information to contact them. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
Alabama Tow Truck Driver Struck July 29th Dies
mushspeed replied to TowNews's topic in Industry HeadlinesOur thoughts and prayers go out to Richards family, friends and co workers, From your fellow towers in the UK and Europe.
This is a job we did a few years ago...... We had a call from the Police control asking if we could send an incident manager to liaise with the emergency services on the recovery of a Tank transporter that had overturned and blocking the westbound side of the A31 and causing major traffic disruption in the surrounding areas On arrival we met with the police, fire and rescue, highways officials and army officers. What we had was a 4 axle Oshkosh tractor hauling a 7 axle low loader trailer carrying an armoured KRAV recovery unit ......whilst negotiating the roundabout the suspension on the left hand side of the trailer had collapsed, throwing the whole lot over .....the weight of the KRAV with its combat armour on was 67 tons 150,000 lbs and was lying upside down still attached to the trailer The army advised the police that they will organise their own recovery teams to recover the vehicle .....when the police asked how long will it take ? The reply was it will take 2days !! To get the necessary teams and equipment on site .......this was totally unacceptable by the police officers in command and we were asked how long will we take ? .I replied we can have all the necessary recovery equipment on site within 2 hours.....at that stage we were advised by the highways dept there was a subway directly below the vehicle and ther could be a point bearing risk for any heavy equipment directly above , we were also advised by the water authorities that there was also a 24 inch high pressure water main close by feeding two major towns.... no pressure !! We advised the police that we will need a full road closure for at least 10 hours because of the risk of shock loading we decided it was also necessary to get a 80 ton crane in from one of our account customers ....just to be on the safe side that will take 4 hours to get there.....the police and army agreed to that and we got on with the job. The first job was to release the KRAV from the trailer ....the plan was to upright the unit and trailer first and get it all out of the way .......some of the hold down chains had snapped when it rolled but there were 2 chains holding on and they were under extreme tension ...it was too dangerous to cut them so we chocked the wheels of the trailer and rigged to winch the trailer further over See the chain round the blade ....that had a lot of stored energy on it ....if we tried to cut it it could have gone anywhere... This Graham and me having a discussion with the police, army high ways, fire and water co, officials working out a lifting and winching plan We put the 750 in the field adjoining and rigged to haul over and then restrain on the upright we put our Mercedes 6x4 alongside ( just out of picture ) giving plenty of deadweight for the final restraints 4 x 2 part lines A picture of the entrance to the subway which runs directly underneath the job After the chains were released, the next job was to square up the unit and trailer ready for the upright the back end of the tractor was lifted over and then rigged for the upright We hauled the unit and trailer over using 4 x 2part lines to haul over and 4 x 2part lines to restrain plus we used the crane as a catcher on the front of the unit .... It came down perfectly a bit of overkill perhaps but we were taking no chances !! The army had showed up with transporters in readiness to take the casualty vehicles away there is a 3rd one, just out of picture Once the unit and trailer were out of the way ..... now we can concentrate on the tracked vehicle ....fully upside down there is a crane on the top of it and that was buried into the roadway As we did with the tractor trailer, we rigged 4 x 2 part lines to haul and 4 x 2 part lines to restrain we used the crane as a catcher for the last couple of feet just in case it kicked The job went perfectly.....no dramas, no injuries, no breakages, the only thing we had, was a bent shackle pin ....we cleared the site at midnight giving a total time on scene start to finish 9 1/2 hrs 2 days Huh ! Good job there is not a war on ! The road was closed for the rest of the night to repair the holes made by the KRAV .... Police happy, Army happy, Highways dept happy, Water co happy, me happy, we got paid by return..no quibbles !!.
Dump Truck Takes A Wrong Turn (MA)
TTOUT replied to TowNews's topic in The Good, The Bad and The UglyOkay, so normal GPS doesn't know the weight of the vehicle you are driving. Even the ones specific to trucks, the one where you have to input the weight, still mess up. Never trust your GPS. Always look for signs and keep in mind how much you weigh. Also, this driver may be blaming his GPS but he's still at fault because he should have known better. This will be something we see more and more in our industry, when self driving cars become more prevalent. People don't want to admit to a mistake, they look to blame it on someone or something else.
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Embattled DA leader Mmusi Maimane says he will not resign as head of the party, should it fail to grow beyond 22% at the polls next year.
Next year's general election will be Maimane's first at the helm of the party, which has in recent months scored a series of embarrassing own goals.
"I am focused on growing the organisation. No, no I won't resign. I am focused on saying: 'This party must grow and has to grow.' The project is much bigger than 22%, the project is a historic one," said Maimane during an interview with City Press this week.
"Whatever happens in next year's elections, [as] long as I am still committed to fighting for that dream of non-racialism and there are people in the DA who want to fight for that dream, they must come with me.
"We will always be that party in the middle that says, let us all work together. That mission is what animates me. It doesn't matter, I will continue to lead towards it, I will continue to fight for diversity. That is why I will continue to fight for inclusion, even with the opposition, even with people saying things that I disagree with fundamentally. It is that worthwhile."
City Press understands that some in the party believe that Maimane is already on borrowed time and that, should the DA fail to go beyond the 22% it scored at the polls in 2014, the party leader would be forced to step down.
The DA's most recent faux pas played itself out in social media, where MPs claimed that the party had abandoned its broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) policy.
At the time Maimane made no public comment on the matter. He told City Press that there would be no consequences for those who seemed to misrepresent the party position, saying that there was a "miscommunication" and that there was no "intolerance for debate" in the DA.
"There was miscommunication around saying the DA has rejected race as a proxy. That is not true. We were very strong as the federal executive, we came out and I was direct about saying this is our stance on BBBEE. I have maintained the position that race is still a proxy for disadvantage and that inequality is still born primarily out of issues of race."
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The BBBEE debate and whether or not race should remain the proxy for the disadvantaged will now go to the party's commission for policy review. City Press has learnt that the matter was raised during a sitting of the parliamentary caucus this week and debated there.
Maimane is on the clock to achieve a personal commitment that he has made to bringing about transformation in the party, which he hopes will be reflected by growing its support among black voters.
"I am serious about it [transformation]. What is the job of leadership? Leadership is asking people to go where they don't want to go sometimes. Leadership is about standing up and saying: 'You can oppose this thing.'
"If nobody opposes you, are you changing the organisation? If people don't feel a change then are you confronting the status quo? I think I have been. I have been very intentional about confronting the status quo. That is why I want diverse lists for 2019."
Former party leader Helen Zille also remains an albatross around Maimane's neck with her ongoing tweets about colonialism, the very same act which saw her removed from party structures last year.
"I disagree with Helen's tweets. We have written to her to say she must stop communicating on this, because it is not helpful or consistent with the agreement we have reached with her," he said, referring to last year's agreement.
"Remember this matter is also now at the equality court, so I think we don't want, as a party, to interfere with that process."
Despite Zille's ongoing tweets being in contravention of the agreement, Maimane has no real plan to move against her. In recent weeks her inclusion on the Western Cape selection panel, which recommends who goes to Parliament, caused a stir in the party. Maimane this week went to bat for the decision to include her in that process.
"Selection panels are big panels, she is not the only person there, there are many others.
"I think because she remains in government, there is something helpful about having someone who understands government going forward. But remember, all recommendations will land up at federal executive and Helen Zille does not serve there."
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A year ago on Saturday, Spurs Sports and Entertainment was officially awarded a United Soccer League franchise and announced Darren Powell as its first head coach.
There are a few things worth noting about that announcement, to put it in perspective. For one, while there was somewhat of a front office in place, Powell was the club's first employee geared toward matters on the field (in other words, players and coaches). Second, the club didn't even have a name yet; it was still referred to as simply "USL San Antonio."
A year later, quite a lot has changed, for the better.
San Antonio FC's inaugural season had its ups and downs. On the plus side, they started on the right foot with a 3-0 win away to Seattle Sounders FC 2, made it to the fourth round of the US Open Cup, saw impressive individual and team performances and had a few promising runs of results.
However, their opening game ended up being their best result all season, they went crashing out of the US Open Cup at the hands of the Houston Dynamo by a demoralizing 4-0 scoreline – their worst-ever defeat – and one injury after another disrupted their season and kept them from reaching their full potential.
For a club built entirely from scratch in a couple of months though, they didn't do badly. Sure, they wanted to do better, make the playoffs, etc, but they can still be proud of what they accomplished, given the circumstances.
And let's not forget what they did on the field in their first year is by no means what the project is all about. SS&E and SAFC aren't shy about their ambitions of making it into MLS, and the way they've run the club as a whole in the first year shows that's not just empty rhetoric.
They got off on the right foot in terms of spreading the word about the club and building their brand, with a massively successful car magnet campaign and San Antonio Spurs broadcast tie-ins being particularly noteworthy. The club also established a youth academy even before their inaugural home game. Convincing MLS that San Antonio is the right place for one of their expansion franchises won't happen overnight, but the signs look promising so far.
Now SAFC has a proper offseason to prepare for 2017 and the new year and season ahead already look promising for SAFC. A year after the franchise's awarding and Powell's hiring, there's now a full coaching staff and 13 players already signed on for the coming season, plus the aforementioned groundwork being laid away from the first team.
Among the 13 players signed on for 2017 are some welcome returnees from the inaugural season. San Antonio native and fan-favorite goalkeeper Matt Cardone, after conjuring some impressive performances and saving four penalty kicks last season, will likely take over as starting goalkeeper on a more permanent basis now that Josh Ford has retired. Joint-top scorers for the team Rafa Castillo and Franck Tayou will return. All-time minutes leader for the club Greg Cochrane is coming back. Michael Reed and Stephen McCarthy, critical parts of SAFC's spine (and two of the players we felt SAFC needed to work hardest to retain), will once again grace Toyota Field with their presence. Miguel Salazar, Victor Araujo and Cesar Elizondo will also be returning.
"Last year was a little crazy (at the beginning), but credit to (managing director) Tim Holt, coach Darren Powell and the technical staff for putting together a squad as quickly as they did," Cochrane said in an interview with the club. "Going into year two, we have a philosophy. Coach Darren knows what he wants and the style he wants to play, so I think it will be a lot smoother."
On top of bringing back some of the standout players from last season though, SAFC has made some impressive additions. Kris Tyrpak was a mainstay in the Swope Park Rangers team which reached the USL final in 2016, and he'll look to do the same with SAFC in 2017. Cyprian Hedrick joined SAFC after being part of a very stingy and effective Oklahoma City Energy FC defense last year. Ben Newnam, who along with Greg Cochrane and three others was tied for the third-best assists tally for a defender in 2016, is bringing his talents to the Alamo City for the coming season.
And of course rumors and speculation will once again surface about Billy Forbes, a fan favorite in his two years with the San Antonio Scorpions, joining SAFC. Forbes had lunch with Powell and assistant coach Nick Evans on Thursday. For various reasons, SAFC wasn't the fit for Forbes in 2016, but perhaps the Turks and Caicos midfielder is looking for some stability after his previous two seasons ended with his club folding (Scorpions in 2015, Rayo OKC in 2016). His signing may still be unlikely, but as they say, anything is possible.
Additionally, the US Soccer Federation announced on Friday the USL would be provisionally sanctioned as a second-division league for 2017, alongside the North American Soccer League which will persist despite considerable instability and uncertainty. Though only provisional, the new sanctioning puts SAFC just below their target destination of MLS. Both fans and players had looked at the USL warily simply because of its status as the third division; for 2017 at least, that argument will be put to sleep.
While 2016 was breathless, exciting and had some lasting positives for SAFC, 2017 is already showing lots of promise, and we're hardly a week in. What a difference a year makes…


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Interviews come in all shapes and sizes: Sometimes you're with one interviewer, others you're with five. Maybe you'll be asked to lunch, expected to solve a problem, or invited to a Skype interview.
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This is the scenario you'll face most often: You sit down with a solo interviewer and answer a series of questions designed to help her figure out if you're a great candidate for the job.
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Asked for a phone interview? A call is typically a first-round screening to see if you're a fit to come in for a full interview, so nailing it is key. You'll want to prepare just as you would for an in-person interview, with some key adjustments for the phone format.
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Skype video interviews take the phone-screening interview to the next level, and they're becoming a regular part of the job application process for many companies. From choosing the right on-screen look to making sure all of your tech systems are a go, you'll want to be 100% ready for your TV debut.
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The case interview is a more specialized format in which you're given a business problem ("How can BigCoal Co. double its growth?") or a puzzle ("How many tennis balls fit in a 747?") to solve. While case interviews were once exclusively the domain of aspiring consultants, they're now popping up everywhere from tech companies to NGOs.
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Google and other highly competitive companies have been known to ask "puzzle" questions, like, "How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30 PM on a Friday?" Seems random, but your interview wants to determine how quickly you can think on your feet, how you'll approach a difficult situation, and how you can make progress in the face of a challenge.
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Has your potential employer suggested an interview over a meal? That's a good sign—it usually means she wants to learn a little more about you and how you act outside of the office. We'll show how to highlight your strengths and accomplishments while trying to maneuver a mouthful of chicken Piccata.
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If you'll be reporting to several people or working with a team, it's not uncommon to meet with multiple interviewers—all at the same time. Sounds nice, because you only have to answer those tough questions once, but it can also be tricky to make a strong connection with each decision maker.
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Moving can be stressful, so it's good to know that simple household objects like bin bags can help make your day easier if you think outside the box. We've compiled our top three ways that you can use bin bags during your move as a last-minute solution to some common moving-day struggles.
1 – Instant Suit Bag
You can use a bin bag to make moving your hung-up clothes easier. Open out a bin bag and choose a manageable chunk of hangers with the clothes still on –around ten or as many as you could comfortably carry. Slip the bottom of the clothing into the bin bag and then pull it up, tying a knot just under the hooks. Secure the hooks with string or sticky tape to stop the hangers slipping and make it easier to handle. Once you've gently squeezed the air out, you can take your clothes off the hanger.
This method makes unpacking your clothes a lot easier, as you simply hang the clothes back up then remove the tape and bag. If you have a high volume of clothes, or delicate suits and dresses that need more protection, then this isn't an ideal solution as bin bags are not hardy enough to offer much protection. You should consider a special clothing box with a rail.
2 – Weatherproofing
If you're moving in winter, you might have some rain to deal with. Cut open a bin bag and use it to cover any items that you carry to the car. If it's really bucketing down, then this is especially important to protect any cardboard removal boxes, delicate items and fabrics.
If for any reason you have to leave anything on the floor outside for any length of time, then you can also lay bags out to protect the bottom of your possessions from any mud or rain that could be on the pavement.
3 – Protect Your Home
With people walking in and out of both your old place and your new home, any mud or rain is sure to get tramped through. It's not practical for everyone to take their shoes on and off every time they leave when you're in the process of loading up your removals van. If the rain shower is unexpected then you may not have pre-planned how to protect your flooring, in which case, simply lay down some bin bags and ensure that everyone treads on them carefully, then roll them up with the dirt inside when you're finished.
It's especially important to cut any trip risks for the people carrying heavy objects, so it's a good idea to use masking tape to tape the plastic in place. This will also stop them from slipping around and getting the carpet dirty anyway.
Here at Intransit we've seen our fair share of house removals and we've always got suggestions to make your day a little easier. From van hire to helping you pack, we've got the professional experience to get you moving with ease. Get in touch with us on 01225 759200 for a no-obligation discussion of how we can help your move.


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The Tasks
As TMZ's Creative Director for 4 years, I was lucky enough to manage a team of graphic artists, newsroom projects, creative initiatives, and spearhead in-house design projects. From newsroom art prep to large scale ad sale campaigns, I played a key role in streamlining the creative department operations and productivity for their online presence.
Along with day-to-day operations as their CD, I conceptualized, designed, and executed over 100 ad pitches for potential advertising partnerships. In addition, I maintained brand unification and development across all platforms including web, TV, print, and OOH. With three TMZ.com re-designs, sister site website design, TMZ Sports, TMZ Tour, and TMZ Live brand initiatives, I was able to help shape one the most recognizable brands in the entertainment world.
Notable Milestones
- Oversaw art and design production for fast paced newsroom environment
- Designed and helped execute three TMZ.com website refreshes
- Designed the TMZ Mobile App
- Created initial and subsequent designs for sister site, Toofab.com
- Helped usher in new design and art production techniques and best practices
- Assisted ad sales department in maximizing profit and potential clients
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Tuesday - CrossFit
3 Position Snatch Negative+ 1 Full Snatch (6X1 @ 65%)
This is meant for you to hit all of the important positions of the snatch on the way down, then hit them all again on the way up.
On the way down, feel where you weight is, where the bar is moving, and how your body is positioned. You should look the same going up as you do going down.
"Nicole" (AMRAP - Reps)
400m Run
Max Rep Pull Up
After every run, you areto do a max set of pull ups without coming off the bar.
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Q: Do you have any idea if and when Congress will address the now-expired "patch" for the alternative minimum tax? Their inaction is really making 2006 tax planning a nightmare.
—R.M.R., Stamford, Conn.
A: Congress probably will agree to slap a one-year patch on the AMT problem, although it's difficult...


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Received emails from two different newspapers, both owned by Gannett/USA Today. Both newspapers claim to be a "perfect summer combination" with me.
How can that be? If one is a perfect combination, how can another be? I'm so confused.
Then, as if it cannot get any worse, Gannett is looking to merge with (be purchased by) GateHouse Media. "A move that would join the nation's two largest newspaper groups by circulation" "Together, Gannett and GateHouse publish some 265 daily papers."
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♀ Kiki
What does Kiki mean?
Kiki as a girls' name is pronounced KEE-kee. It is of Spanish origin. Pet form of Enriquetta, from Henrietta. Also a nickname for the French name Magali. The name Kiki is also used in Japanese.
STARTS WITH Ki-
ALTERNATIVE FORM VIA HENRIETTA, MAGALI HeikeCREATIVE FORMS
Kiki Aniyah (K.A.), ..
How popular is Kiki?
Kiki is an uncommonly occurring given name for women and an unusual last name too for all people. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Which version is better?
Henrietta and Magali are the popular varying forms of Kiki (NOT IN TOP 2000). These forms of Kiki were favored as birth names 126 years ago (USAGE OF 0.13%). (TOP BABY NAMES, 2016)
Similar Names
Kiki is pronounced similarly to Keiki, Keiko, Kiko, Kioko and Kyoko. Other recommended sound-alike names are Aki, Aliki, Anki, Beki, Kaci, Kadi, Kai▲, Kaili, Kali▲, Kami, Kani, Kari▼, Kasi, Kati, Keili, Keni, Keri▼, Kia▼, Kiah, Kiani, Kiba, Kicia, Kim▼, Kimi, Kimm, Kimy, Kina, Kine, Kioni, Kira▲, Kiri, Kiria, Kirsi, Kishi, Kit, Kitti, Kiva, Kivi, Kodi, Kori▲, Krisi, Kyli, Micki, Miki, Mikki, Nicki, Niki, Nikki▼, Ricki, Riki, Rikki▼, Soki, Vicki▼, Viki and Vikki. These names tend to be more frequently used than Kiki.


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Enjoy a 4th of July that kicks off with a Firecracker and ends with a BANG!
The Excelsior–Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce proudly produces and hosts the only public 4th of July fireworks event on Lake Minnetonka! Our community will celebrate our Nation's favorite holiday in the tried and true way, with a day full of activity! Beginning early in the morning, until well past dark, we welcome you to be a part of the 2015 4th of July experience on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, at the Commons Park in downtown Excelsior.
Schedule of Events:
8: 10 AM - Firecracker 1 mile run begins at Excelsior Elementary
8:30 AM - Firecracker 5K & 10K begins at Excelsior Elementary -- ends at Commons Park
9:00 AM - Sand Sculpture Contest
11:00 AM - Water Street Kids' Parade and Popsicle Social Sponsored by Primrose School Minnetonka
6:00 PM - The Wolverines Big Band performs
7:30 PM - Lake Minnetonka Airshow begins
8:15 - Salute to our Veterans and Presentation of the Colors
9:55 - Wolverine's Big Band and The National Anthem performed by Kate Raddatz
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Posted: January 15th, 2014.
Pink is often considered to be only a feminine colour. While it is true that it is soft, elegant and sweet, pink can definitely be used quite effectively as a gorgeous, romantic wedding colour theme; without excluding the groom or making it feel like a girls' tea party. In fact, different kinds of pink convey different sorts of themes and feelings. For example:
Therefore, the most important part of your pink wedding theme is to decide exactly what kind of pink you want, and then stick to it. By not keeping it standard, you will only confuse the theme and decrease the WOW effect.
Some fun ideas for your pink-themed wedding include:
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- £14.34 - 14.34 per hour
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- 02 Nov 2018
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- Nursing Field
- Mental Health
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- Matron
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- Permanent
Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health difficulties to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
The Manor Clinic believes that anyone struggling with addictive behaviours deserve the best possible support to make a strong and lasting recovery. We are a private treatment centre in Southampton that specialises in addictions such as alcohol, drugs, gambling and prescription drugs.
We also treat other mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, which you may be experiencing due to your addictive behaviours.
Our clinic's main building is an elegant Georgian mansion which provides a charming, homely and personable environment for receiving expert mental health treatment. Our close-knit, family feel allows for a flexible and informal atmosphere where your health and wellbeing are our priority.Our Registered Mental Nurse role involves:
- The role of the Staff Nurse is to work as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
- Promote the best interests of the clients and carers and ensure that prescribed nursing care is effectively implemented.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe care environment.
- Exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments and work within the scope of professional practice.
- Undertaking pre-assessments and co-ordinating admissions including taking payments for treatment.
- Providing Clinical support and care to service users with complex and enduring addiction and co-existing mental heal conditions
- Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
- Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
- Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.
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- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
- Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested
- Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination Framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment.
- Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to preceptorship and revalidation.
- Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and suggestions.
- Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers
- Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least monthly.
- Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements.
- Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.
- Adhere to Medicines Management policies at all times.
- Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and adhere to NMC Code.
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- Evidence of personal and professional development.
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- Good organisational skills.
- Good supervisory skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improve service deliver and outcomes for patients.
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The Learning Community Quiz of the Year, hosted by quiz master extraordinaire - Ms Toms, was a big hit with the 25 teams who took part. The atmosphere was serious and competitive with lots of fun and inter-team banter! After 75 questions there was a tie for first place aso it came down to a tie-break question...
The tie break question was – How many miles of blood vessels are there in the human body? (Answer: 87,500)
Ms Watts' team guessed 61,000
Mr Bebb's team guessed 1,000
Which makes the top three as follows:
1st Place Ms Watts
2nd Place Mr Bebb
3rd Place Mrs Elford/Mr Shackley
Well done to everyone who took part!
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This class is movement for adult participants returning to or new to gymnastics skills! Coach Teresa introduces a logical curriculum that is challenging, fun and looks cool when you do it! A great work out, there is nothing better your body can ask for as a starting point to any other movement discipline. Gymnastics strengthens your muscles, teaches control, body awareness and improves your jumping skills. To put it in two simple words, It's Great!
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Sam Hollis "Looms Over You" Coming from Birmingham, England, Sam Hollis has one of the freshest and most honest voices around. I love in "Loom Over You", he says, I'm Selfish. It's so nice to hear the truth sung to … Continue Reading
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- Primary Cause
- Youth Development
- Secondary Cause
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Cincinnati Urban Promise, Inc. seeks to create holistic change in the lives of individuals, families, and neighborhoods by meeting their spiritual, physical, emotional, and academic needs through a Christ-centered approach to education, empowerment, and loving relationship.
Our Vision
-To empower individuals to take control and responsibility for life change
-To facilitate racial and economic reconciliation
-To equip individuals and families to succeed in every area of life: spiritual, emotional, physical, and academic
-Creating loving and supportive long-term relationships that result in a stronger community
TALKS Mentoring Program
The TALKS Mentoring Program recruits adult mentors to share wisdom with children. We understand that adults conduct business on a daily basis. The TALKS Mentoring Program is designed to be one of your weekly business appointments.
TALKS has learned that a credible impact can be made in the life of a child with a minimal investment of time on the part of an adult. TALKS uses a systematic, structured, business approach to sharing wisdom with young people.
At Cincinnati Urban Promise the TALKS program has improved our mentoring experience for both mentors and students! Our students love their time with their mentors and the mentors love the flexibility and guidance provided by the TALKS curriculum.
Our mentoring program meets on Thursday evenings at 6:30PM. We are always recruiting new mentors and are especially in need of additional male mentors.
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Thanks for playing out at the Redwood Ramble
I forgot how good you are!
Wish you good health and keep writing sweet songs! Thanks Sweet Pea
Hey Sweet Pea - that was a sweet little gathering indeed. Let's do it again sometime.
Slaid, it's probably not possible, but if you're ever in Georgia again and you want to make a wish come true, I'd love to sit down and jam with you for an hour or so.Slaid Cleaves responded on 07/27/2016 Next question
Hi Slaid,
I am an amateur musician in the North east of England I have preformed quite a few of your song and am always being asked who wrote it ect. I have had difficulty finding the chords for The Rain Song, Don't say No and Hope would it be possible to tell me where I can find them as they are some of my favourite songs Hope you don't mind me contacting you for this information. Look forward to the next time you are in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thanks Alan


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Funkadelic and Nuyorican Nights
Yesterday was another double-header in Manhattan, where I played two songs at the fifth floor Funkadelic Studios and one song at the very artsy Nuyorican Poets Cafe. The more venues I visit, the more I am impressed with the talent that lives in this city that never sleeps. Nuyorican was a breath of artistic air as the evening featured a lineup of acts spanning not only singers, but also poetry, spoken word, and other unique forms of expression. A special thank you to Lish Speaks for hosting a terrific evening.


text: I've never been one to get behind a consumer boycott. Sure, I believe voting with your wallet is a powerful move, and yes, I understand the value of clearly communicating your convictions. Where most consumer boycotts fail is that, outside of a few more global causes, they are based on incredibly polarizing and political views. Pro choice?…Read More


text: Latest News Vision Expo East 2019 Registration Opens and Is Free to All Until Dec. 31 By Staff Tuesday, December 4, 2018 12:24 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Registration for Vision Expo East 2019 is now open and for the first time ever, Vision Expo is waiving all attendee Exhibit Hall registration fees, a total savings of $150 off the on-site fee, until Dec. 31, 2018, according to an announcement from show organizers. At this year's Vision Expo East, attendees will experience New York City with various social events including the Opening Night Party at a new venue, Sony Hall, which is located in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. Additionally, Vision Expo East will debut new Exhibit Hall neighborhoods—BLOCK and NEXT—to afford attendees access to celebrity-influenced and independently designed urban eyewear as well as fresh innovations from up-and-coming designers. "Vision Expo is deeply connected to the vision community and is committed to preparing a Show that offers attendees a comprehensive learning experience as well as the chance to explore new ideas and innovations," said Mitch Barkley, The Vision Council's vice president of trade shows and meetings. "Offering free registration ultimately benefits the entire optical industry as we gather more individuals in one location to learn, grow and drive the industry forward." OptiCon @ Vision Expo will also return to the Javits Center with new features including The National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS) College Bowl, where 12 students representing NFOS member opticianry schools will come together to compete in a fast-paced quiz competition on all things optical.Attendees should look for further Show information and announcements in the upcoming weeks regarding exhibitor activations, new education sessions, student events and more.To register for Vision Expo East 2019, visit VisionExpoNY.com.


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Centro Scuola organizes Saturday morning Italian classes for children, where learning comes through hands on experiences such as cooking, art, music, dance, and games. Summer school credit courses in Italy, in partnership with the TCDSB and the YCDSB, give secondary school students the enriching experience of learning and living abroad for three weeks.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Day 5 - Pineto
After a 5 hour drive from Maranello we arrived in Pineto with a great deal of excitement. The kids are a wonderful meal, ate endlessly with smiles.
From there we took the students for a pasegiata where we decided to stop for a gelato. Today is our first day of school, all the kids are up and ready to go.
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Rainstorms and Afternoon Naps
The other day Rob and I were walking home from lunch at the Thai restaurant in our neighborhood when I surprised myself by wishing for autumn. Charlotte has been muggy and hot and although I usually make it until the fourth of July before I start wishing the summer away, I really kind of meant it in that moment.
But then big, fat, cool raindrops started falling from the sky and thunder cracked off in the distance, and the warm sidewalks sizzled with that wet pavement smell that only happens in the spring and summer, and when we got home I peeled off my wet clothes and crawled under the covers of our unmade bed, listening to the rain come down until I fell asleep.
And I remembered that spring is full of a magic that can't be rushed.


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CHISINAU (Reuters) - The government-backed candidate in Moldova's presidential race withdrew on Wednesday, saying it was a tactical move to ensure the presidency remained in pro-European hands.
The frontrunner ahead of Sunday's election is pro-Russian candidate Igor Dodon, who wants to hold a referendum on the ex-Soviet nation's Association Agreement with the EU.
On Wednesday government choice Marian Lupu said he would step aside to boost the chances of fellow pro-Western candidate Maia Sandu. Sandu last week told Reuters that a split among pro-European politicians could harm Moldova.
"This is a tactical decision. Moldova needs a pro-European president. Polls show she (Sandu) is more favored," Lupu told journalists.
The president in Moldova is more than just a figurehead - he or she can return laws to parliament, dissolve the assembly in certain situations and appoint the prime minister.
Moldova embarked on its pro-EU course in 2009 despite its reliance on Russian energy supplies. Russia retaliated by banning its farm exports, including wine and apples, that are a major source of income for Moldovans.
The nation of 3.5 million people, sandwiched between Ukraine and EU member Romania, is reeling from a banking scandal last year involving the looting of one billion dollars, the equivalent of an eighth of economic output. The case highlights the scale of corruption in Europe's poorest nation, where the average monthly family income is below $300.
Reporting by Alexander Tanas; writing by Alessandra Prentice; editing by Matthias Williams


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text: Admissions Packet We have made our admissions packet available to be viewed online. Any parent interested in enrolling their child(ren) may print this packet, gather the information, and bring the documents to HACS office or you may come to our office to pick up an admissions packet. If you have any questions concerning the admissions packet or the admissions process, do not hesitate to call the office at 863-805-0485.


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Robotic Zoo
Duration:One Week Workshop.
Track:Open-ended Theme-based Projects — Grade 4 to 6
DescriptionCreate a mega-fun robotic zoo! You will have hours of fun with these animal-like models that walk and crawl! How about incorporating sensors that give these creatures the intelligence to sense the environment?
Students learn about the importance of modularization in programming. All instructions focus on building the students' 3D spatial skills and analysis within the functions of each module. They will learn how to create strong yet elegant mechanisms with the Technic system. Instructions are not doled out in spoon-feeding style, but in a way that stimulates understanding, thinking outside the box, and creating your own structure.
They learn the importance of understanding the functionalities of a "module," then they will have the opportunity to be creative with constructive disciplines. Various levels of Mathematics will be involved, depending on each individual project.
- Must enjoy challenging the mind and being creative.
- Must enjoy mathematics.
- Must enjoy analyzing intricate problems.
- Must be willing and able to work with others.
Learning Tools:
- Hardware — LEGO® Mindstorms™
- Software - Graphical RobotC©
Take Home:
Student's own Engineering Journal Log Book.


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With the days getting shorter and the weather colder, winter is certainly letting us know she's here ❄☃
But don't fear, we've got something great in store for you to get rid of those winter blues - our Winter Market is BACK!
Happening in our hall on December 9th from 11AM-4PM, it's just £2 entry, with the money going to support WISH, the only national, user-led charity working with women with mental health needs in prison, hospital and the community.
Paying your entry fee is not the only way to donate to this great cause either. If you want to donate more, just choose your amount and follow the 'Text Giving' information here:
Text 'MRKT17 + amoun't to 70070 (e.g. MRKT17 £3, MRKT17 £10 etc)
To find out about all the amazing stalls that will be at our market, hit the more info button below.


text: We created a couple of directions for an upcoming Career and Grad-School Fair. The posters are for a consortium of 9 Oregon Liberal Arts Schools including the University of Portland, George Fox, Lewis & Clark, Linfield, Pacific University, Reed, Willamette, Eastern & Western University. The designs are still in progress and will give the OLAPC some options to help reach their audiences.


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Career Research Program
As part of the Guidance resources, the Career Research Program is developed to broaden student's experience with different careers.
Juniors and Seniors
A survey was given asking the students to pick their top three career interests. The Guidance Office plans to have one speaker per week starting in mid November from different careers to meet with Juniors and Seniors who sign up. This will continue through April. The students will sign up electronically for their top three career interests. The presentation times will vary depending upon availability of the presenters. More information will be given to the students as presenters are scheduled.
Freshmen and Sophomores
The Guidance Office plans to have three speakers per grade level two times per year using the flex time. Students will have the opportunity to hear from six different speakers throughout the year on different careers to gain knowledge on their daily duties, related careers, typical work environments, level of education required as well as classes taken and important personal qualities. More information will be given to the students as presenters are scheduled during the flex time.


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Some Foodable Pizza Highlights for National Pizza Day/
Pizza has been a forever consumer favorite and 5 billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year! According to 2014 report from the Department of Agriculture, 13 % of Americans eat pizza a day.
So in honor of National Pizza Day, here are some Foodable footage of some pizza brands for you to take a big visual big out of!
Will 2015 be the year that a fast casual pizza concept becomes the "Chipotle of pizza?"


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Black and Gold Rose
The two buttons that make up this pendant fit together so well, it's almost like they were made for each other! They're both French antique but despite their difference in style, they really complement each other. The base, gold button is acrylic with (what looks like) a piece of metallic fabric pressed inside. This gives the button a subtle weave and shine that catches the light beautifully. The black and gold rose button is also acrylic with a matte black finish. The gold details looks like some foil has been applied to the surface by hand as they're all a little different. Their shininess contrasts nicely with the matte black of the button.
In order to stack the buttons on top of each other, I filed away the rounded base of the flower until it was flat and then glued them together. The rose rests neatly in a small depression in the gold button. After that, I added a tear shaped black bead and some cream coloured pearls to the pendant. I finished the piece by hanging it from a double strand of sparkly gold chain.
I really like the possibilities of combining different buttons to make an entirely unique piece! Sometimes, like this pendant, the buttons really complement each other. At other times, their differences brings about something completely unexpected.


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Tugman Park needs our help. In an effort to reduce invasive species without using pesticides, volunteers will be removing blackberry by hand from natural areas. Dress for the weather and prepare to get dirty. Tools, gloves, instruction and snacks are provided by the Eugene Park Stewards (EPS).
EPS is partnering with Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides to implement this project. We are looking for a good crew of volunteers!
Date: November 23, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Tugman Park, 3666 Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR 97405
For more information, contact South Region Volunteer Coordinator, Carrie Karl, at 541-682-4850 or email@example.com.


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Stuart Varney from Fox Business thinks that President Trump will give his most important speech of his Presidency this Friday at the DAVOS convention. Trump is expected to lay out his economic policy in front of the World.
Dr. Caskey has over 30 years experience as a trusted financial professional. Over the past three decades, he has helped scores of valued clients create, protect, and distribute wealth in an effort to greatly enhance their overall quality of life. He lives with his wife Jeannine in Firestone, Colorado. They have raised 5 kids and have 11 grandkids.
Dr. Caskey's top priorty is working with you to both learn about your particular situation and to make sure you are fully educated so that together we can find the solutions that work best for your particular situation.


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Once thought lost forever, Mark recently rediscovered all seven of the podcasts that he recorded in 2010 and 2011 for the now defunct video games website, Egg Says Whut. These unconventional wrestler interviews were a bit different inasmuch as Mark didn't really interview his guests about wrestling, they just sat down and had a chat about video games! As they're no longer available anywhere else, we BritWresChat folk thought that you might like to hear these curiosities in a series of 'From The Vault' style specials. Mark has also recorded new introductions to them all. In this fifth episode, Mark chats about video games with Dave Rayne! Mark and Dave chat about the sad reality of modern tellies not being compatible with Duck Hunt, how old Sonic is, and the social side of video gaming. Enjoy!
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When I began my research into the life of Henri Nouwen, I had no idea that the struggle with his homosexuality would emerge as a major brushstroke in the portrait I was painting. I had often wondered why, in his best-selling paperbacks, the popular author wrote so often about intimacy but never about sexuality. In fact, when I interviewed him in 1992, I asked him about this apparent omission. He said that he wanted to write a book on the subject but the words were eluding him.
What I didn't realize was that, at that time, the world renowned spiritual guide was wrestling at a deeply personal level with his own sexuality. Nouwen's hallmark was writing honestly about hat he experienced, believing that what was most personal was most universal. But this particular issue was just too private and too controversial to share with his global audience. He was worried that he would become known as 'just another gay priest writing from my sexuality and
not my spirituality.'
During my research trip for Wounded Prophet, I learned how much Nouwen had suffered as he weighed up the demands of his priestly calling, his responsibilities as a beloved spiritual writer and his emerging sexual identity as a human being who loved deeply. He formed a close, platonic friendship with an assistant at L'Arche (and wrote about it in his books) but the demands he placed on the relationship became too much for the other person and led to a breakdown for Nouwen.
Initially, Henri Nouwen saw his sexuality as a wound but, as he came to embrace it during his later years, the more he was able to accept it as a gift. (A woman in Ireland, who sought Nouwen's counsel during a lecture tour, told me that he had, in fact, encouraged her to receive her lesbian identity as 'a blessing from God').
As I gradually learned, Nouwen was like a Desert Father who needed to be converted by his own words. This came home to me when I discovered, hidden among his papers at Yale Divinity School, a brilliant, undated reflection on homosexuality that he'd written many years before – possibly in the late sixties or early seventies. It was based on the thinking of a Dutch psychiatrist W. G. Sengers. Adept at melding the insights of psychology with the riches of the Christian mystical tradition, Nouwen – a Roman Catholic priest and a clinical psychologist – produced a paper that, in my view, remains one of the most perceptive and helpful ever written on the topic. But, sadly, he didn't seem able to apply its directives to himself, at least not through his usually transparent modus operandi. Fame may have made this difficult for him at a time when homosexuality was polarising the Church and Nouwen was being careful not to alienate any sections of his all-embracing readership.
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Sexual feelings for gay or lesbian people are just as real, personal and intimate as for heterosexuals so suggesting that gay people can change feelings is a direct offence to their most precious selves, Nouwen writes in The Self-Availability of the Homosexual.
The underlying issue for gay and lesbian people is: how can they relate meaningfully to their own sexual feelings in a culture where such feelings are already judged and evaluated before they can even begin to make them their own. Homophobia makes it very difficult for gay people to come to terms with their sexuality and relate to their feelings realistically.
In order for human beings of any sexuality to relate meaningfully to their own selves, they have to be available to themselves. But Nouwen points out that this isn't easy for gay people because they're easily conditioned by who they think they already are as a result of what, over the course of our lives, other people have said about them.
They might fundamentally judge themselves to be victims of discrimination or bullying, members of a persecuted minority, people who don't really belong, or as women and men who have experienced shame and rejection. These negative images become internalised, distorting their self-image and damaging their self confidence. In the process, their feelings are suppressed and repressed. Much suffering is the result of detachment from feelings that were never made available.
So, argues Nouwen, in any culture hostile to homosexuality, it's understandable that a gay man or lesbian woman, who experiences homosexual feelings, might be inclined to disown themselves from those feelings and put them on the periphery of their experience. The idea of being a homosexual is so loaded with fear that many people resist their true feelings rather than relate realistically as their own.
The erotic feelings one might have towards someone of the same sex should only be experienced as positive, says Nouwen. Love is about beauty and freedom, so the strong attraction between two people of the same sex should be something valuable and enriching.
But in reality this is not always the case. The growing awareness of eroticism towards people of the same sex creates feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and a fear of difference and potential rejection. Feelings that are in themselves positive tend to be condemned by those who experience them. What is actually good is filtered as bad – and what is positive is usually interpreted as negative because people adapt their feelings, not to their own perceptions, but to what others say about them. The resistance or denial of these feelings can create massive psychological issues. There are, according to Nouwen, two levels of resistance.
The first is repression. Gay and lesbian people deny their inclinations to others but primarily to themselves. This cuts them off from their own most personal, intimate and creative nature, forcing them to evacuate to the safe place of cerebral life. "If we do this, we become rigid, impersonal, distant and controlling", comments Nouwen. "This does great harm to the personality, creating emotional poverty". The second level of resistance is suppression: Lesbian and gay people know and understand their feelings but don't dare communicate them to anyone else because they're tortured by the fear anyone else should know about them. So they pretend to be heterosexual and never put themselves in situations where they can be themselves and express their true feelings. They become so tormented by the fear of becoming known as a lesbian or gay person that their sexual feelings constantly preoccupy them, sexualizing their total existence.
Every situation becomes filled with dangerous occasions and they're constantly on guard to prevent anyone from discovering their sexuality. In this scenario, the sexual life cannot form a unity with the rest of the personality and distorts social reality.
Nouwen says sexual feelings touch the core of the internal lives of gay people. If we pretend not to have them, it is 'like living without a heart.' But when they overcome this resistance, they can start to make our sexual feelings available to themselves and give them a place of belonging at the centre of their own lives. Then they can begin to relate to their feelings realistically.
Christian morality, notes Nouwen, has never advocated the denial of feelings, only a responsible way of relating to them. We act morally only when we are able to face the reality of our lives and make our decisions from there. Feelings are never moral or immoral in themselves – only the way we relate to them.
Nouwen says if people feel a strong erotic love for someone of the same sex, they experience a deep human feeling that tells them very much about themselves. But if they think, talk or act as if this feeling isn't there at all, they mutilate their emotional life and are in danger of psychological paralysis.
But if lesbian and gay people make their real feelings available to themselves and recognize them as their own feelings, then they can make a moral decision about the way they want to live their lives – to develop a deep relationship, channel emotional energy into a social concern, make the feelings part of a contemplative life or choose to live a celibate life. But the feelings have to be owned first, liberated from the fear of prejudice or rejection, and integrated into the total personality.
Henri Nouwen observes that the Gospel makes it overwhelmingly clear that Christ came to reveal the real human condition and to challenge us to face it without fear. Christ does not judge feelings or emotions. He asks us only not to deny or distort them but instead to make them available for God's love.
● Michael Ford
Michael Ford is a broadcast journalist and author of a number of books on contemporary spirituality including Wounded Prophet, A Portrait of Henri J. M. Nouwen and Disclosures: Conversations Gay and Spiritual. Both are published by DLT.
Jesus says, "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in God's love" (Jn 15:10). Jesus invites me to abide in his love. That means to dwell with all that I am in him. It is an invitation to a total belonging, to full intimacy, to an unlimited being-with.
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Shoalhaven community take stigma out of stillbirth and infant loss
It's something that can often feel like private pain but more than 100 women supported each other through infant loss recently.
A high tea on Sunday, October 15 – International Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day – saw women gather at Cambewarra to support the Stillbirth Foundation.
The event was organised by Nowra women Nicole Hampton and Amy Hepburn.
The pair both suffered heartbreak this year. Nicole lost her baby at 16 weeks, while Amy's son Isaiah was stillborn at 24 weeks.
With six babies stillborn in Australia every day, the event helped raise $2800 to support the Stillbirth Foundation's research.
Local doula Amanda Burton also spoke at the event and shared the importance of postnatal care, often overlooked after stillbirth.
Amy and Nicole have now turned their attention to a monthly group they've established, starting Thursday, November 2.
Social Connection for Bereaved Mums will be held from 10am at the Shoalhaven Women's Health Centre. Morning tea will be provided.
A women's wellness nurse will also introduce herself and make her services known.
Amy said any women who've experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death are welcome.
"There's no pressure and it will be a safe place to find support," she said.
"It's a way to continue to conversation in a community setting and it's not just for women who've only lost babies recently. We hope it gives closure for women who lost babies years ago.
"Women don't have to do that journey alone. It's isolating and not because people tell you to isolate yourself, but it's the emotions you're experiencing. You think you can't show your pain because you don't want others to feel uncomfortable but it shouldn't be like that."
Amy and Nicole's long-term plan it to find a venue where the group can meet outside of business hours.
Through continued fundraising events they also hope to improve services in the Shoalhaven region for families suffering tragedy.
Another CuddleCot for Shoalhaven Hospital is on the list.
The cot features a cooling temperature, slowing down the effects of nature and allowing for bereaved families to spend time with their child. It offers time to say goodbye but also, importantly, hello.
There is only one at Shoalhaven Hospital and Amy and Nicole would like to add another.
They would also like a see another birthing suite added to a separate floor of the hospital, specifically for mums delivering a stillborn baby.
"Our long-term goal is to have a safer option in the hospital where you don't have to leave with other mums walking in to have their babies," Amy said.
"When we were leaving we ran into people from church and they were leaving with a baby. We were leaving with a blanket."
While they've got plenty of plans for the future, both said it was "overwhelming" to be surrounded by so many women who either came along just to support the cause, or to share their own story, at the fundraising event.
"I knew there was 100 women coming but when you see them it's so overwhelming. It feels like a private thing but I had so many people who had never lost a baby come along just to support me, which was beautiful," Amy said.
One of the major raffle prizes – six months worth of massage vouchers – was won by Jade Lugton. The Nowra woman was six months pregnant when her baby was stillborn, just eight weeks ago.
"At one point I thought I wouldn't be able to do my speech because I would cry but that's exactly why I needed to do it. There shouldn't be a stigma.Amy Hepburn
Whilst many of the women there had recently lost a baby, another shared her grief in losing a baby 27 years ago.
The woman told Amy and Nicole she'd never had a chance to properly grieve. Her baby's photo was featured in a video display, along with many others who never took their first steps.
Photos and ultrasound images were shared in the special tribute at the end of the day, with Nowra's Kellie Andrews singing 'Somewhere over the rainbow' as a beautiful backdrop.
"The feeling in the room wasn't heavy and depressing, it was almost in a way relief," Nicole said.
"People wept rather than cried. They're grieving their babies but after that video especially, the dynamic in the room was friendly and open. Everyone realised they're in it together."
Amy, who runs The Classy Cake, created more than 100 cupcakes and a very special cake for the event.
She hand painted an image of a woman on the side.
"That image was really captivating. It showed the grief and pain of losing your baby, but also the strength that comes out of women at that time."
Both Nicole and Amy agreed one of the best things to come out of the event was the newfound connections and awareness for a seldom discussed topic.
"At one point I thought I wouldn't be able to do my speech because I would cry but that's exactly why I needed to do it. There shouldn't be a stigma," Amy said.
"The young woman who did the photo booth came up to me at the end and said 'thank you so much for putting something like this on. I'm not a mum yet I wanted to thank you all so much for your courage and support because it means I understand better now'."
For more information about next month's Social Connection for Bereaved Mums contact Nicole on 0432 652 483 or Shoalhaven Women's Health Centre 4421 0730. The centre is located at 5 McGrath Avenue, Nowra.
The world may never notice
if a rosebud doesn't bloom;
or even pause to wonder
if the petals fell too soon.
But every life that ever forms
Or ever comes to be,
Touches the world in some small way
For all Eternity.
The little ones we longed for
Were swiftly here and gone.
But the love that was then planted
Is a light that still shines on
And though our arms are empty,
Our hearts know what to do.
Every beating of my heart says
"I remember you"
Author Unknown
For our precious babies,
gone too soon xo
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Excerpt from Jane's world
Recently I slept with my daughter for a whole week—thankfully not in the same bed, but next to each other in the same room. And "slept" is perhaps too strong a word for what I did.
For her 40th birthday, I'd given Jessica a choice of joining me for a week of backpacking or a week-long vacation to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Before I finish my sentence, she yelled, "Isla Mujeres!" The trip would be a grand celebration for Jessica and me, some much-needed, quality mother-and-daughter time.
It was a long day of travel. We had to leave Jessica's house for Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport at 2:00 a.m. because the airline told us to arrive three hours early for international flights. We were the only two people in the airport that early with luggage. Luckily, I remembered the airport had a ping-pong table, and I coerced Jessica into playing a few games. She wasn't nearly as excited as I was about playing ping-pong in the airport in the wee hours of the morning.
Several hours later, after landing in Cancún, we hopped in a taxi which took us to the ferry. Arriving on Isla, we walked about a mile to our hotel, with our carry-on bags rolling behind us. Immediately Jessica claimed the double bed as hers for the week, leaving me with the single bed. We unpacked enough to get out our swimsuits, and off to the beach we went.
Isla Mujeres has a lovely beach called Playa Norte, where we hung out all afternoon. That first evening we dined on freshly caught fish and shrimp. We were exhausted when we finally climbed up the flight of steps to our hotel room. Jess said goodnight and climbed into her bed. I lay reading in my bed awhile, then turned off my light.
Within seconds, I heard what I thought was a train. I was suddenly wide awake. It took a moment to realize it was my 40-year-old, my only child, snoring like a 90-year-old truck driver! I tried to wake her. It was then that I noticed she was wearing a black mask that made her look like Zorro and earplugs in her ears. She mumbled, "What's the problem?"
I yelled, "You! You're snoring. Can I have your earplugs?"
"No," she answered. "I've been sleeping with earplugs and this mask for three years now. Just go to bed." Quality time was not happening at this moment.
Originally Published December 22nd, 2016 in the Crawford County Independent & Kickapoo Scout