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And, strange though it may seem, this pretty, childish fancy has been often used to support the belief that Fitzroy and she were really man and wife. Mrs. Villiers, however, who was Amelia's constant and most intimate companion during her later years, has testified to the utter falsity of all such statements. But such testimony, surely, is unnecessary; Amelia's letters alone are sufficient proof, and two, at any rate, both written in 1707, are worthy of being quoted. The first is particularly interesting. The modern girl, perhaps, really is not so terribly modern, after all. She may smoke like a man, she may want to vote like a man, but her predecessors took snuff like men, even the gentle Amelia.
"My ever beloved Angel," she wrote to Fitzroy from Weymouth, "I do hope I shall see you. How I long for it ! This is a fine day for Ld. B's marriage, which I hope is a good omen for him, but to me it is melancholy, for I envy those who can marry. I shall send you some commissions to execute for me-that is, to get a watch mended, my curb chain . . . and to get me some snuff. ... If I should meet you out, will-you, my dear love, come up to me? Remember, you must come to my side of the carriage, and I sit on the right side. . . ."
. This was written in February. The following is an extract from a later letter: " Your dear letter-o, what a treasure ! I shall keep it and read it over and over every day. I do esteem you and love you the better. If we go to town you shall hear to-night, but I hope not. I long for a comfortable ride. Pray don't alter in your manner to me in anything, you dear Angel. I really must marry you, though inwardly united, and in reality that is much more than the ceremony, yet that ceremony would be a protection. O my precious darling, how often do I say-would to God my own husband and best friend and guardian were here to protect me and assist me, as I am sure was destined in Heaven, I should have nothing to fear."
"I envy those who can marry"; "I really must marry "-such phrases surely prove conclusively that no secret ceremony had been performed. In another year, moreover, Amelia would be twenty-five, and, in spite of ill-health, she was wildly excited at the thought of laying her declaration before the Privy Council. But before she could do this, there were many difficulties to be encountered. Although, at this time, it seemed that love ultimately would surely triumph, it was impossible that the peace of the last few years should remain long undisturbed, for Amelia was reckless; she made no effort to conceal her feelings. "Conscious innocence," declared Mrs.villiers, prevented her from pausing "to consider the opinion of the world, and she gloried in her attachment to so honourable and upright a man as Charles Fitzroy."
Reports and rumours, therefore, spread rapidly in all directions, and, in the latter part of the year 1808, Miss Gomme received several anonymous letters accusing her of connivance. In order to save herself, Miss Gomme endeavoured to throw the blame upon the Queen, and on one occasion was so foolish as to declare that Her Majesty had promised to give her approval to the marriage as soon as the King was dead. The Queen, naturally, was greatly angered by these statements, but, as usual, caution won the day. And now, to keep the matter from the notice of the King, it would be necessary to exercise extreme caution. Accordingly, she addressed a remarkable letter to Amelia, a letter in which she tried to give the impression that she had only just heard of her daughter's attachment.
"You are now beginning to enter into years of discretion," she wrote, "and will, I do not doubt, see how necessary it is to subdue at once every Passion in the beginning, and to consider the impropriety of indulging any impression which must make you miserable, and be a disgrace to yourself and a misery to all who love you. Add to this the melancholy situation of the King at this present moment (George III. was mad), who, could he be acquainted of what has passed, would be miserable for all his life, and I fear it would create a breach in the whole family."
This, surely, was a foolish policy for the Queen to adopt-it was too late in the day now for her to pose as the wise and thoughtful mother. And subsequent events proved that this was so, for the effect of the letter upon the Princess was to make her seriously to consider the question of an elopement. Indeed, it was only by appealing to her affection for her father that Mrs. Villiers was able to dissuade her from going to Fitzroy then and there and imploring him to put an end to all delay.
However, even had she failed,- there can be no doubt but that Fitzroy himself would have succeeded, for his was not the character of the dauntless hero of romance, prepared always to assume the initiative or to take the law into his hands. No; in Amelia's lover the fire of duty burned even more strongly than the flame of love; he was a solid, phlegmatic Britisher. Besides, so he argued with himself, if he defied the law and obeyed his heart, he would lose his position at Court. That he could not afford to do, for he was but a younger son, and his small fortune was much too slender to support a disinherited princess.
Eventually, however, in spite of all precautions, the inevitable happened; the King heard the story of Amelia's love-affair. This took place in the spring of 1808, and an angry interview between father and daughter followed-a very angry interview, for Amelia subsequently referred to George as her "late father." This breach with the King was the sorest of all her trials, and the bitterness of her sorrow was intensified by the fact that in her hour of need the family all forsook her, with one exception. The Prince of Wales stood by her nobly, and his help strengthened her not a little. But this is not surprising, for but rarely has a man been endowed with a more tender and captivating manner than the prince who subsequently became King George IV.
The King's estrangement from Amelia, however, was not of long duration, for, at any rate so far as his youngest daughter was concerned, George III. was an indulgent father. But this quarrel, the culmination of all her trials, proved fatal to the Princess. Her health, already greatly overtaxed, broke down completely, and the symptoms were unmistakably the symptoms of consumption. The Shadow of Death
The shadow of death already lay broad across her path. Amelia saw it, but, none the less, as soon as she became twenty-five, still hoping against hope, she presented her marriage petition to the Privy Council. Perhaps she might be able to marry, even yet. For a while she was buoyed up by hope. And then, when months elapsed, and still Parliament did not utter one word of dissent, hope became confidence, and her health and spirits both revived.
The rally, however, was but a temporary one; she could not throw off the fatal malady, and, although it did not claim her finally until November 2, 1810, death marched towards her with slow but certain footsteps.
The King was distracted with grief when he realised that Amelia was dying, and, poor man, blind though he was, he used to visit her bedside daily. General Fitzroy accompanied him, and his sorrow was even harder to bear, because it had to be borne in silence.
During one of these visits (it was the last visit) Amelia slipped on her father's finger a ring which had been made specially. On it was a crystal tablet containing a lock of hair, and it was inscribed with the words "Amelia-Remember Me."
"Pray wear this for my sake," she said, "and I hope you will not forget me."
"That I can never do," replied the King. "You are engraven on my heart." Then he burst into tears and, bending down, kissed her-for the last time.
FitzRoy, however, contrived also to see Amelia privately. In this, the Princesses Mary and Augusta helped him, and for hours he would sit talking, a faithful lover, by the bedside of the suffering invalid whose devotion to him was robbing her of life.
The inevitable end was slow in coming, very slow, but at length a note arrived for him. It was from Princess Mary. Fitzroy knew what it contained. He opened it. "My dear Fitzroy," it ran, "our beloved Amelia is no more, but her last words to me were, 'tell Charles I die blessing him.' Before I leave this house, I obey her. last wishes. Far or near, your affectionate friend, Mary."
Thus ends the story. At the funeral no place could be found for the chief and truest mourner. And, in spite of its tragic pathos, it is a pretty story.
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I first saw the folding thing on Big Bang too! I was at my in laws when that episode aired, and I exclaimed how much I wanted one that my father in law bought me one for Christmas.. And it collected dust :( it wasn't helpful for me at all. I now do the konmari form of folding, and since it focuses o...
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1950s Fibreglass Tripod Floor Lamp
Materials: Tripod black painted iron legs. Orange/yellow conical fibreglass tube. Some brass and metal parts, brass socket.
Total Height: 150 cm / 44.48"
Fibreglass tube: ∅ 25 to 15 cm / 5.90"
Height Legs: 85 cm / 8.66"
Electricity: 1 bulb E27, 1 x 100 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of lamp can be used. Not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1950s, 1960s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: Novoplast, Dolná Streda, Czech Republic.
Other versions: Made in several sizes, colours and versions; white, blue, green, small, big …
Often described as a lamp from Denmark but this type of rocket lamp was made in the Czech Republic in the late 1950s, early 1960s: the Space Age. In the United Kingdom the Novoplast lamps were sold by Habitat.
Novoplast is a company from the Czech Republic. Novoplast was founded in 1947 and is specialized in glass-fibre reinforced plastics. They don't produce lighting anymore. In the 1950s and 1960s the company produced a whole range of fibreglass "rocket" floor lamps and table lamps in all kind of colours.
Habitat Retail Ltd, trading as Habitat is a retailer of household furnishings. Sir Terence Conran founded the company in London in 1964. The business expanded quickly and in 1973 the first store in Europe was opened in Paris, France. The company expanded and merged frequently over the years. In 2011 the company almost went bankrupt.
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Fall is a time to let go and shed what no longer serves us. Just like the trees letting go of their leaves, we too need to identify what extra weight we might be carrying (and I mean this more figuratively than literally) and then commit to taking steps to let go of it.
For some of us, the letting go comes with a lot of introspection and soul searching, and it is about behavior: what happened in the past that I am still holding on to? Is there anything I am carrying around that is keeping me from the life I want to live?
For some of us, it might be more about our environment, de-cluttering our homes and closets, re-arranging furniture, emptying the garage or storage.
For some it might be about assessing relationships and making time to connect (which might mean letting go of other activities) or it might be about letting go of a relationship that takes away more than it nourishes.
And for all of us, the letting go can include a deep look at our eating patterns and habits, and identifying whether there is anything we can remove, at least for a while, to feel grounded and vibrant in our bodies, and then consciously adding nutrients to our daily lives to support our strength and immunity for the colder months.
This Fall all of these are true for me.
Behavior-wise I am working with my internal dialogue and the many stories I have told myself about not having enough time and not being good at ______ (fill in the blanks – there are a few of these in my head) and lacking this or being too that. Each time one of these old tapes start playing, I ask "is this true?" and often the answer is no. And so I work with it, sometimes being able to see what the tape was recorded for, whether it had any benefit at all at some point in my life, and then diligently recording over it a new song – one with an inspirational message this time, or at least neutral (no commentary works too, sometimes it is best to just have silence). I couldn't do this without the support of an introspective practice and Nick's support, who catches me when I play my old tapes out loud. Do you have a practice or someone in your life that can hold a compassionate mirror for you?
As far as our environment, we still have a long way to go, but we started by donating a number of items to Habitat for Humanity so we could free up some space and energy. I even said goodbye to my breast-feeding rocking chair, which held a special place in my heart but a bigger place in our cluttered garage (and hadn't been used for well over a year). Is there anything in your personal environment that is stuck, unused, or cluttered? What steps can you take to address it?
We made time to be with family in November, which meant letting go of shows and client expectations for Nick and classes and other projects for me. We both feel a huge pull to be with our family in Brazil and the East Coast, so we had to mindfully prioritize this connection and make a commitment by purchasing tickets in order to have something concrete to hold up when an enticing invitation or offer came our way. What relationships do you want to nourish? And to allow for the natural rhythm of this season, which is to actually go inward, what do you need to say no to in order to protect your self-connection time?
And lastly, we are entering a 3-week gentle cleanse with the group we are guiding at Montecito Heights Health Club this October. I have done this cleanse myself 5 times now, and have led 75 participants on it over the last few years (shedding together over 400 lbs). A well-guided and balanced cleanse is a wonderful way to assess which foods actually nourish us and which ones rob our internal bank. Eliminating trigger foods like sugar, gluten, dairy, corn, soy (except organic tempeh for vegetarians), caffeine and alcohol can reduce noise so we can actually hear the messages our body sends us on a regular basis (note body messages here, not habitual thoughts). As we eliminate these foods and add nutrient-rich items in their place, we also embark on a journey of mindful eating, establishing a more respectful relationship with our bodies and the fuel we put into them.
In each of our 3 meetings we cover:
- education about detoxification and the role of the liver,
- how to live a detox lifestyle (so we are not going from indulging in an "eating for pleasure" most of the time and then relying on a 3-week detox to fix the nutrient deficit),
- what is inflammation and which are the most anti-inflammatory foods and practices,
- how to engage with food in a way that allows us to recognize when we are 80% full so we can leave some breathing room in the gut,
- and how to prepare and store foods so that we get the most benefit from them.
- We also discuss strategies for limiting our exposure to toxins not just from the food we eat, but in our homes with cleaning supply choices and what we put on our bodies (cosmetics and other self-care products).
During the cleanse we send email reminders about everyday practices that nourish us as much as the food we eat, with practical guides on skin brushing, sauna therapy, journaling, and more.
You can still join us for this cleanse here. If this group cleanse does not work for you right now, what are some steps that you can take to shed less-than-ideal dietary habits and build stronger ones?
We would love to read your answers. You can post on the comments here on the blog, email us or post on our Facebook page.
Sending love with a tender Autumn breeze…
Thais & Nick


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We've been assured repeatedly that Idris Elba's ruthless alien commander Krall in "Star Trek Beyond" is a complex and possibly even sympathetic villain, and with this new TV spot we may finally begin to understand what that means.
While it would certainly seem to be a spoiler, the new footage shows Elba's character in human form, suggesting that Krall may not be all that alien, but rather transformed by some tragic event or purposely modified.
"The Federation do not care about us," the human Krall says in a video warning. "They abandoned this planet long ago. You'll probably never see me again, but if you do ... be ready."
Directed by Justin Lin, the film also stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Anton Yelchin and Sofia Boutella. "Star Trek Beyond" opens Friday nationwide.
Be ready to go beyond. See #StarTrekMovie in theatres this Friday. https://t.co/ENrfcUKdNjhttps://t.co/laZ49xNrms
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Schwab Scales Back Incentive Travel; IRF Debunks Rationale
The Wall Street Journal reported that Charles Schwab Corp. was replacing an upcoming incentive trip for top performers with $5,000 and a paid week off. The Incentive Research Foundation explains why that might be a bad decision.
Many Planners Use Trial & Error to Design Their Incentive Programs
Incentive program owners are largely unaware of the incentive industry and the services and expertise available to them.
Merchandise vs. Travel: Match Your Incentive Awards to Your Audience
To get results, target your incentive awards (merchandise, cards, or travel) to your audience.
5 Takeaways From the Incentive Travel Industry Index
At IMEX America in Las Vegas, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) launched the latest research into the state of the incentive travel industry.
3 Behavioral Economic & Neuroscience Findings to Improve Incentive Travel
The Incentive Research Foundation's findings on the fields of behavior economics and neuroscience offer insight into how certain incentive programs work.
New Incentive Travel Study Will Help Planners Predict Market Trends
A trifecta of incentive travel orgs are collaborating on the industry's first joint index study to help meeting planners make better business decisions.
5 Key Strategies for Channel Incentives
If incentive travel in general or a certain destination in particular did not have appeal, the channel incentive program is less likely to succeed.
4 Trends in Automotive Incentives
With ample budgets and worldly travelers, and free from the regulatory restrictions faced by pharma and financial, this sector can be more...creative.
Incentive Travel Groups Visit the Hobbits' Homeland
Wine tasting on Waiheke Island matched by a visit to the popular Hobbiton village movie set impressed 28 incentive travel experts during a three-day meeting this past January.
5 Hawaii Activities that Add Aloha Twists to Incentive Programs
Attendees will engage in conservation work on the Big Island by removing invasive plants and replanting native ones in between zip lining on the company's four lines.
How to Choose the Best Incentive Travel Destination
Some destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico have drastically different airfares to and from the U.S. because of their popularity.
Cuba Bound: Pioneering a "New" World with Voluntourism
As one of the fastest growing trends in travel, voluntourism, or social impact travel, has become a viable option for groups seeking immersive, hyperlocal experiences in exotic destinations.
Incentive Travel Q&A: Melissa Van Dyke, IRF
Prevue asked Melissa Van Dyke, president of the Incentive Research Foundation her thoughts on incentive travel.
Incentive Research Foundation Ramps Up Educational Component at Texas Invitational
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2018 for Oh-So Lovely Life
I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Years eve!
Lately I have been trying to take advantage of the poll option on IG stories to gauge what kind of blog content would interest you this year. Below I wanted to recap on some of the topics that seem like the favorites.
Feel free to add any other things you might want me to cover in the comments. I can sometimes ramble ideas on IG stories and then forget (thanks mom brain!)
- Nursery tour
- My battle with cystic acne
- Home buying journey
- Traveling with baby
- Quick, easy vegan recipes
As promised below is my favorite video of Caspian this year. It makes me laugh every time. I decided I am going to post funny videos from my daily life like this on my Facebook so make sure to like it so you can follow along!
As promised below are the shoppable links to my two latest IG post looks. Excited to connect with you more this year!
I'm currently crushing on dresses with burnout velvet florals. I've linked some amazing ones below similar to the one I'm wearing plus these earrings that are so expensive looking and detailed in person. I also linked a deer onesie similar to the one Caspian is wearing.
I wore this outfit NYE day while we ran some errands and looked at our first home! This coat is one of the best purchases I made for winter and they keep selling out so grab one while you can. The Z Supple grey sweat t-shirt I am wearing underneath comes in a 2-pack and is on sale right now. These are so easy to wear with a casual look or cute yoga pants.


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As expected, Acer, well-know one of pioneer computer producers, has officially introduced a new Chrome-based laptop. It is called the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work, which has several models, and of course, also their prices. This machine is Acer's first Chromebook compliant with Google's Chrome for Work. Meanwhile, it is aimed at professional and corporate users but computer is also suitable for everyone who need an affordable laptop with better performance.
Acer Chromebook 14 for Work is boasted by either of Intel's 6th-generation Celeron and Core processors. It offers either of 8GB, 4GB or 2GB of dual channel LPDDR3 SDRAM, and either of 32GB or 16GB eMMC storage. This laptop has 14-inch display with a choice of 1366 x 768 HD or 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution options. New Chromebook 14 for Work is also the first laptop to feature Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass. That's providing a durable glass finish and can be customized with various images.
Its spill-resistant keyboard fits the rugged MIL-STD 810G military standard that ensures protect against drops, dust, temperature and humidity. This keyboard of laptop is also coming with protection against spills of up to 11 fluid ounces (330ml). Moreover, Acer Chromebook 14 for Work provides an unique gutter system under the keyboard and touchpad drains liquid through two drain holes to route water away from internal components and out the bottom of the chassis. The Acer Chromebook 14 for Work is still survive even withstand up to 132 pounds (60kg) of downward force and drops of up to 48 inches (122cm).
As connectivity options, the new Chromebook machine is equipped with dual-band WiFi 802.11ac (two to three times faster than older wireless technology), two USB 3.0 ports, and HDMI output. Aside SD card slot available, there is also a USB 3.0 Type-C connection that creates a full desktop solution. Thanks to the optional docking port, it brings a single cable for additional displays, speakers and up to five more USB devices. Acer Chromebook 14 for Work has dimensions of 330.9 x 227 x 22.4 mm and weighs only 1.45kg.
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Acer Chromebook 14 for Work will be available for purchase in May and lands in several models with price starting at $349.
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The company said that summer transfer in the English topflight sparked a drop in spending for the first time since 2010.
The figures released showed that top-flight clubs spent an estimated £1.23 billion before Thursday's pre-season deadline – down £200 million from last summer's window.
According to Deloitte's spokesperson, Tim Bridge, just 14 per cent of that figure, which is £175m, was spent on transfers between two Premier League clubs – an unforeseen consequence of the league's window, closing before the rest of Europe.
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Everything You Need To Know For Traveling to Peru
I once read an article about "what to pack when traveling to Peru" and listed was a candle. A candle? Who travels with candles? Anyway, if that's your jam, then that's awesome, but there will be no candles on this list.
Learn your numbers in Spanish- at least to twenty. Not only will you be able to understand times and prices, but perhaps you will avoid the "tourist surcharge". I used the DuoLingo app to refresh some of my basic Spanish.
Learn your greetings in Spanish. Really, it's the nice thing to do.
Pick what areas you want to go to. Peru is a vast and beautiful country. Deserts, mountains, rainforest, ocean, ruins, colonial architecture, food, wine, the list goes on forever. While Machu Picchu is a must-see, there is so much more to Peru.
Once you've picked your areas, look into vaccinations. Most are totally optional, but if you're trying to cross borders by land you might encounter some problems if you don't have your yellow fever vaccination.
Besides the usual stuff (click here for a printable packing list), you might want to bring:
Enough clothes to comfortably get you by. Laundromats (when you can find them) often take 24+ hours. We did manage to locate a few with washing machines and dryers (2 hour service) which were great since we were always on the move, but they were not common. I found myself hanging our socks and underwear in the bathroom most nights and even had to have extended stays in cities just to finish our laundry. So bring enough clothes that you're not hand washing them every 2 days.
More pants than you think you need. You need pants for hiking, pants in the Amazon (one word: mosquitos), pants for venturing in the mountains, pants when it gets cold at night in the city, pants pants pants.
A rainjacket/rain poncho. I usually am all about the rainjacket but after enviously watching tourists throw their poncho over themselves and their backpacks and get to enjoy dry thighs, I was slightly swayed to the dark side.
A headlamp. Not actually necessary, but I always pack one. They come in handy for when there is no electricity or when hiking at night. They are just nice to have.
Pisco. Honestly. Pisco is a traditional Peruvian alcoholic beverage that was developed by the Spanish settlers in the 16th Century. It comes in many different flavours but I would start out with a "Pisco Sour" (a mixed beverage with original Pisco), and then go from there.
Chocolate. Need I say more? If you get the chance, attend a "chocolate making workshop". Two that I know of are Chaqchao in Arequipa and the ChocoMuseo in Lima.
Wine/Beer. I don't mean to be promoting just alcohol in this section but there are some amazing wineries in Peru, including the oldest winery in South America. Most Wineries are around the Ica region. As for breweries, Peru was also caught in the wave of popularity of microbreweries and have several in the major cities.
Guinea Pig. Okay, okay. I haven't tried it. I just can't bring myself to... But, when in Rome (or Peru).
Flights are an efficient way to get around Peru, and are generally decently priced (compared to flying in Canada at least!) I found Star Peru to be the cheapest due to their small planes and frequent flights.
Cruz Del Sur. (A direct bus company) I wish that somebody had told me to use Cruz Del Sur before I arrived in Peru. Since most of their buses were scheduled for night, I usually used other companies, but was once forced to take one. After that, I never went back. While they are a little more expensive than the other bus companies, they are way more comfortable, come with food, and each seat has a television. Plus they were direct, compared to other bus companies that would stop and pick people up along the way.
PeruHop. (A hop on- hop off Bus) I don't know much about this company but know many people who have used it and recommend it. Essentially a hop on hop off bus that gives you a lot of flexibility in your timeline and a little in your route.
Colectivo/Minibus. Ever seen how many people can fit in a 15 seater van? Here is your chance. Definitely a great option if you are on a budget but these buses will stop en route whenever there is an open seat (which means lots of stops). The drivers of these vans only have one mission, to fill the van and get it to the destination as fast as possible. Not always the safest option but we never had any issues.
Taxi. The first time I got in a taxi in Peru I saw my life flash before my eyes. Luckily that was 12 years a go, and a lot has changed since then. Taxis are a cheap and efficient way to travel around Peru. Beware of the people who aren't actually taxis but will pick you up and drive you to your destination just for a little extra gas money. Also, be ready to bargain. A great trick is to ask a local how much a taxi should cost from A. to B. and use that as your target price.
Tuk-Tuk. Perhaps called a "moto" in Peru? Only in the major cities. Another cheap option which you will have to bargain for.
Rent a car. For the bravest in all of us.
Walk. We walked a LOT. Pretty much everywhere. Walking is nice.
I felt very comfortable in Peru with my daughter, and would definitely recommend it as a good place for traveling families. There are of course, always ways to make travel more safe.
In Peru the people are very courteous to children and seniors. If you are with a child they will often give up their seats for you and let you ahead in the lines.
Never let your child out of your sight. I once momentarily lost sight of Gaia in Miraflores and panic completely ensued me. Make sure that your child recognizes that this is a new place and that the typical freedoms of home do not apply.
Know which districts are safe. In some of the bigger cities there are parts of town that are not safe even for the locals.
Pick reliable methods of travel.
Opt away from traveling at night unless you are traveling by bus. If walking around at night, know your area well.
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Puerto Maldonado (the Amazon Rainforest)- Macaws, jaquars, nature walks, boat rides, hammocks.
Ollantaytambo and Cusco - Beautiful architecture, ruins, and great food.
Machu Picchu - The most epic ruins and a must see when visiting Peru!!
Rainbow Mountain- Near Cusco, a unbelievably beautiful sight, and a reasonable hike.
Arequipa - Chocolate, volcanoes, salt flats, ziplines, adventure sports galore.
Huacachina - Sandboarding, dune buggies, wineries.
Paracas - Luxury resorts, Paracas National Reserve, Isla Ballestas.
For our most recent trip to Peru we mostly did a Southern Loop. We have been North on a previous trip many years ago and absolutely loved it. I don't write about them, but Mancora, Trujillo, Chan Chan, Iquitos the Cordillera Blanca and Laguna 69 are all beautiful Northern places to visit that I have either been to, or really want to see. Peru really is so amazing and diverse.


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Note for your agendas: 15 september in Melkweg (Amsterdam)
Ruste Juxx (Boot Camp Click, Duck Down) and Cella Dwellas (Brooklyn) supported by Het VerZet.
Don't missed out !
More infos here
Despite the fact that the hip-hop festival Boogie Down will not proceed this year, the organisation of the event is still very active and hold it down for the scene in the south of the country. Partnering with the local club a serie of Hip Hop concerts are already be planned:
last December – Fresku
28 March – Hef + Team Vieze
18 April – Dope DOD
10 May – Masta Ace (European tour).
The 25 March exclusive club concert of the American rap legend NAS in Tilburg.
Boogie Down is also hosting the Hip Hop area of festival Paaspop in Schijndel for the third consecutive year during the Easter weekend 29/31 March.
The organisation present performances by famous rappers including Kraantje Pappie, Fresku, De Kraaien, Faberyayo (De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig), Fotosynthese and Nouveau Riche feat. Mr. Polska.
Go behind the scenes with Black Moon, 20 years after they dropped their ground breaking album, 'Enta Da Stage.' Get insight from Buckshot, 5ft, DJ Evil Dee and Dru Ha as they discuss the early beginnings of Black Moon and what went behind their debut album.
Stay tuned for the full clip which will be released later this year.
Fans who are going to the SXSW festival in Austin, (Texas) can celebrate the anniversary with Black Moon as they'll be performing at Duck Down & Javotti Media's official showcase this Saturday, alongside Talib Kweli, Roc Marciano, Statik Selektah and more…
After a night in Rotterdam, Tableek is back to Amsterdam for Live on the Low. Support act is J. Spine. the Live band EXPERIENCE is like always making sure that the night is complete with the jam / open mic session.
Kyteman and the leading Scandinavian Hi-Fi Klubben join forces for the brand new project of Kyteman.
After the Grand Opening of the new Shop Hi-Fi Klubben in Utrecht on Thursday 25 October, their plans will be revealed during a party.
The new Hi-Fi Klubben store at the opening will be hosting performances by indie rock band Bombay Show Pig and DJ DNA live, signing session by Kyteman and Dj-sets of Kyteman & C-Mon.
shop opens: 10.00 – 21.00 uur
Instore with Kyteman, Bombay Show Pig, DNA live, C-Mon: 17.00 – 21.00
Adress: Mariastraat 32-34, Utrecht
Want to be there?
Put your name on the guest list!
More information on www.hifiklubben.nl / Kyteman or fb.com / hifiklubbennl
At 21.30 after the opening the party goes on with a select group. Kyteman and Hi-Fi Klubben will then launch their new project with performances by artists from the Kytopia-stable.
Free tickets (very few!) For this exclusive show at www.facebook.com/hifiklubben.nl.
Trying to get into shap and nothing work ?
My homie Ron Allen explains to you the concept of party and training.
Like him make up your own PARTY TRAINING moves and compete for a year with your very own Personal Trainer and other amazing prizes!
After a small break Spunky Fraîche will continue with its authentic blend of hip hop, funk, breaks, disco and house. The first edition of the new season starts with a Ladies Night and a benefit for Ambon where people are struggling of the effects of flooding and an earthquake on 3rd August. Of each ticket sale € 2, will be donated to Ambon.
The lineup includes:
DON Martes (Bonanza), MILLIE JOE (blendit), RAY ESCOBAR (BOOGIE FRIDAY), DJ Turne (superheroes), TH'ACQUISITION (spunky), and MC Furlan Felter.
Location: BIRD
Admission: € 7, – / Ladies till 01.00: € 2, –
www.cookiedeaux.com & www.swingstore.nl
T-Shirts for SALE @ Spunky Fraîche.
1/4 of the proceeds will go to Ambon.
On 14 September Re: freshed Orchestra launches his debut album
"Re: Encore A tribute to Jay-Z" at Paradiso. The 15th it's a release party as well in Grounds.
Kindred Spirits's label owner Kees Heus saw a rehearsal video of the Orchestra on YouTube for a Jay-Z tribute in October 2011.
Soon, the idea of an instrumental DJ-length album in the E-Sound studio in Weesp with producer and engineer Wiboud Burkens and Mendel Pool was a fact.
The Jay-Z rehearsal:
In the past years Re:freshed Orchestra paid tributes to artists such as Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Sly & The Family Stone and J Dilla, and
provides a fresh perspective and unique interpretations of their music.
Re: Freshed Orchestra consists of a mix of experienced and young, talented musicians from Rotterdam. The orchestra was founded in GROUNDS and is an initiative of GROUNDS programmer Sigmar Vriesde in collaboration with artistic director Alex Popta and bandleader Furlan Felter. The orchestra consists of a solid rhythm section consisting of band members from famous artists like Gery Mendes, Ntjam Rosie and Ziggy. They are complemented by classical trained musicians from the Rotterdam Conservatorium.
14 September, Paradiso
15 September, Grounds (Rotterdam) Home Release party
29 September, Paard (The Hague)
For more infos
Thursday 26 April the famous belgian rapper Baloji will present his various styles (Afrobeat, rock, soul, hiphop, dance, funk and reggae) to the public during a new edition of Mixed at Podium Grounds.
Former member of the group Starflam, Baloji is born in Lubumbashi (Congo) and lived in Kinshasa & Belgium.
In 2008 his solo debut "Hotel Impala" picture some personal and sincere portraits of his past. In 2010 the CD "Kinshasa Succursale" is released.
Are you ready for some pure and honest music ?
Buy your ticket(s) here
Podium GROUNDS
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Offences occurred at Trevallyn, Mornington, Triabuuna and Launceston, between 1957-2002. Debra Edward - Pleaded guilty 6-5-2013, in the SA Supreme Court, to criminal neglect causing death..
Victim was Edwards 14 yr old daughter(Dawn) who was found dead in her Hackham West home in August 2009.
"It is alleged they committed an unlawful act, (namely) omitting to seek or obtain medical attention (for Dawn)," she said.
"The only sensible way to describe that unlawful act is as an act which endangered life.
Two ACT Supreme Court juries, in separate trials in May and June, rejected Edwins claims of innocence and found him guilty of 17 offences, including producing and possessing child pornography, acts of indecency and child grooming.
His criminal activities were discovered after adults swapped a series of text messages with the man via an 11-year-old victims mobile phone.
Richard Edward, 49, and Debra Edward (listed above), 52, faced the Supreme Court today charged with manslaughter.
Justice Kevin Nicholson remanded them on continuing bail until June. One victim (15yrs old), fled into a shopping centre, only to come out 1/2hr later to find him still there.
Although Dawn's body was found in 2009, the Edwards' were not charged until January last year.
Richard and Debra Edwards pleaded guilty to those charges.
Ms Matteo said the couple had failed to take reasonable steps to care for Dawn despite an "appreciable risk" to her health.
"The charges are laid on the basis of a series of omissions in respect of the obtaining of medical attention." She asked the court for time to speak with the couple's other children.
"Some are in the care of the Minister, others are adults," she said.
No details have ever been given, in open court, about the circumstances surrounding Dawn's death.


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by: Pastor Nate
Sunday morning series through the book of Jonah.
Click on any of the players below to catch up on, or listen to a teaching again. If you'd like to listen to one of these sermons, they can be found on our Podcast HERE.
Jonah 3-4 -- Compassion Belongs To The Lord!
Here is Pastor Nate's message on Jonah 3-4 entitled "Compassion Belongs To The Lord!"
Jonah 1-2 -- Salvation Belongs To The Lord
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Adjunct Faculty: Legal Research Spring 2019
Job description
Requisition Number FAC - 201000000293
Job Title Adjunct Faculty: Legal Research Spring 2019
Job Description
The UNT Dallas College of Law is a new public law school whose inaugural class started in Fall 2014. The College of Law currently has, and plans to continue having, one full-time section of approximately 80-90 students, and one part-time evening division of between 40-60 students. For the near-term, each entering class will include a day section and an evening section of approximately these sizes.
The College of Law's goals are: (1) widening access to legal education for those who could be superb legal professionals but who cannot realistically access a legal education given factors including location, cost, and the current role of the LSAT in admission to and financing of law school; (2) providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice-related competencies, through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices, including multiple formative and summative assessment throughout, engaged class design, and a spectrum of experiential education; (3) creating opportunity for our students by keeping tuition and debt low and producing graduates with high value and ability in multiple segments of the market for legal services; (4) becoming a national leader in advancing understanding of best legal education practices, of professional formation, and of the relationship between legal education and the evolving practice and business of law; (5) improving access to justice for underserved legal needs; and (6) serving as a valuable partner in civic engagement with the City of Dallas and the North Texas region.
The appointment will be as Adjunct Faculty to teach the first-year required course called Legal Research in the Spring 2019 semester.
See above.
Adjunct faculty members will be a critical part of the College of Law' learning community, and will be involved in curricular and co-curricular activities and programs relating to student learning and professional formation throughout law school.
Because the educational program will strive for excellence in developing practice-related competencies, adjunct faculty members will be expected to follow the instructional and curricular practices of the College of Law, including use of the Canvas Learning Management System, learning outcomes, multiple assessments, and research and writing modules within a course, as appropriate, with support from other faculty as well as research librarians. The College of Law will support adjunct faculty in these areas by providing training, course design expertise, and learning management system support.
The appointments will be as Adjunct Faculty to teach one course (2 credit hours) in the Spring 2019 semester
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.The University of North Texas System immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.
The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:
• J.D. degree and either a Masters of Library Science degree or 24 hours completed toward the Masters of Library Science degree
• Be a member in good standing in your state of bar licensure
• Superb academic and professional qualifications
• Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the College of Law's educational program
• Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring as to professional formation of students
• Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals
Preferred Qualifications
Physical requirements necessary to perform essential job functions
Work is primarily sedentary. Sits comfortably to do the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, or lifting items weighing up to 15 pounds.
Driving University Vehicle? No
Work Schedule
As required to meet the academic schedule.
Substitution of Experience/Education No
Start Date
Ending Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter indicating which class(es) candidate is interested teaching.
- References: Please list contact information for 3 references.
- Writing Sample (optional)
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- Texas Workforce Commission
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- Yes
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Silverstein at The Culture Room
Julie Kolakowski gives us the run down of Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein's show at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale on February 13.
Silverstein was the first 'screamo' band I ever listened to. I remember being in 5th grade. The year was 2007. I was beginning my stint on the internet and discovering my music tastes. First, it was Evanescence and Paramore, then Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance, and then I got into the stuff with heavier, screaming vocals like Underoath and Silverstein. I would record audio off YouTube onto my Polaroid-brand Mp3 player or have online friends send me Limewire files over Windows Messenger.
Flash forward to 11 years later. I'm in a dark venue with a tall ceiling, Silverstein is on stage, and I'm singing along to the acoustic version of 'My Heroine', a song that intertwines melodic singing and verses of screaming, a song I had recorded onto my Mp3 player so many years before.
This song is a crowd favorite. I've seen Silverstein a handful of times in three different states and the band never fails to deliver just as much as the crowd never fails to give back. This night at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale was no different. Silverstein played a variety from their albums. They have eight studio albums now, so it's quite an extensive collection. It was a journey through all the phases of Silverstein, that had I grown up with and that had grown up with me. The crowd was a bit quieter overall when Silverstein played some songs off their new album, but the crowd still nodded and jumped along. Silverstein's the kind of band where if you're a fan, you're all in.
Between songs, Silverstein talked a bit about sports and hockey, asking how the Heat game was going, and commenting just how cheap it was to go to a Florida Panthers game as opposed to a game at home in Canada. Before transitioning back into playing, Shane, the lead singer, would let out a, "I wanna see you jump" or signal 'open up a circle pit' with his arms. The crowd was already so pumped up (and on a Tuesday night at that) that Silverstein basically had their work cut out for them.
It was a friendly crowd, bouncing around, singing along, and throwing fists in the air to the music. When Silverstein warned they only had two songs left, everyone made sure to give it their all for the last few minutes. Many a high five were exchanged among the sweaty, smiling new friends in the crowd as the lights dimmed back, ending the set. Until next year, Silverstein!


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Professor warns of RFID implant in humans
- Although some scientists are experimenting with injecting RFID chips in their own bodies, this can have serious consequences for humanity if it ever becomes commonplace. Before warns Katina Michael, a professor at the University of Wollongong.
- Michael specializes in the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies. She states that injected RFID microchips actually be a unique identifier in the body. "And as we know numbers can be stolen, and data can be hacked. Remote computer problems in mapping the human body is full of dangers," she warns. RFID implants according to the professor for a surveillance society ensure that Big Brother is in our body.
Source here: http://rfidnieuws.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/professor-waarschuwt-voor-rfid.html


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The Erin Floral Midi Dress
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A Poem on Transformation: Ode to the Drum
Gazelle, I killed you
for your skin's exquisite
touch, for how easy it is
to be nailed to a board
weathered raw as white
butcher paper. Last night
I heard my daughter praying
for the meat here at my feet.
You know it wasn't anger
that made me stop my heart
till the hammer fell. Weeks
ago, I broke you as a woman
once shattered me into a song
beneath her weight, before
you slouched into that
grassy hush. But now
I'm tightening lashes,
shaping hide as if around
a ribcage, stretched
like five bowstrings.
Ghosts cannot slip back
inside the body's drum.
You've been seasoned
by wind, dusk & sunlight.
Pressure can make everything
whole again, brass nails
tacked into the ebony wood
your face has been carved
five times. I have to drive
trouble from the valley.
Trouble in the hills.
Trouble on the river
too. There's no kola nut,
palm wine, fish, salt,
or calabash. Kadoom.
Kadoom. Kadoom. Ka-
doooom. Kadoom. Now
I have beaten a song back into you,
rise & walk away like a panther.
by Yusef Komunyakaa
Hear Yusef Read His Poem
"Ode to the Drum" can be found in Thieves of Paradise.


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Alexandre Dumas
The Top 5 Sinister Tales of Revenge
They say what goes around, comes around and while many are willing to wait and let fate dole out just deserts, these characters are more than willing to take matters into their own hands. The Spite Game by Anna Snoekstra Ava was bullied in high school, and can't move on until her tormenters get… Read More »
Tags: A Prisoner of Birth, Alexandre Dumas, Anna SNoekstra, Carrie, Jeffrey Archer, Stephen King, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Spite Game, V.E. Schwab, Vicious
5 Second Chances in Fiction
Sometimes, our heroes need a few tries before they get things right. Here are our top 5 second chances in fiction. Let us know in the comments if you've read any of these books!
Tags: Alexandre Dumas, brooklyn, Colm Toibin, jane austen, Kate Atkinson, Life After Life, Persuasion, Rachel Joyce, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Bookstrology: Leo
Leo (July 23–August 22) Happy Birthday Leo! Leos are regal leaders who can seem extravagant and arrogant to some, but are also warm and charismatic. Book of the Month: The Secret History by Donna Tartt There's something for every Leo in this sprawling and epic novel about a group of friends in an exclusive… Read More »
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An Oriental Garden Roof in Niagara
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violations are carried out by government, military organizations, and police forces. The FARC claims that, considering these government interventions, they cannot be labeled a terrorist group. There is no doubt that the FARC has taken advantage of previous concessions by the Colombian government to talk, disarm, and seek peace. Colombian President Andres Pastrana, in 1998, withdrew around 2,000 police and soldiers from over 16 square miles in southern and eastern Colombia, turning over control of that territory to the FARC as a gesture of goodwill. The FARC however did not comply with the peace accord efforts, and took advantage of the government by using the territory as a training ground for recruits and future actions. In the 1990s the FARC, via the leftist Patriotic Union Party, continued to wage war during peace talks with the Colombian government. The Patriotic Union (UP) was founded by the FARC and the Colombian Communist Party in 1985, as part of the peace negotiations that the guerrillas held with the Belisario Betancur administration. The Colombian government consistently cited the lack of commitment by the FARC as to the process of talks, while continuing its criminal acts. The UPs ideology was Marxist and communist, but coyly focused on proposing and implementing solutions to the problems of poor communities. At his annual State of the Nation
address, in the Venezuelan National Assembly on January 11, 2008, former President Hugo Chavez referred to the FARC as "a real army that occupies territory in Colombia. Too, he stated that the FARC were not terrorists because they have a political goal. Colombian military forces, in March of 2008, seized thousands of rebel documents and found links to Chavez of Venezuela. Details from computers, hard drives, memory sticks and emails that were seized, which held documents and correspondence belonging to a high-level rebel leader -- Luis Edgar Devia Silva (AKA Raul Reyes), who was killed during the raid. As to the current negotiations in Havana, there are currently six points listed on the so-called peace agenda. They are land reform, political participation, disarmament, illicit drugs, victims rights, and peace deal implementation. The FARCs political participation is considered to be one of the most controversial issues on the agenda, so this latest announcement (of progress) will give the process a much-needed boost, said the BBC's Arturo Wallace in Bogota. Yet many see the most important issue as to whether some FARC officials can be barred from participating in politics because of crimes against humanity, and related human rights abuses. On November 13, 2013 the Colombian Government uncovered a FARC plot to assassinate former
President Alvaro Uribe. An intelligence report indicated that the FARC's Teofilio Forero Mobile Column was planning to do this killing. FARC gunmen murdered Uribes father, Alberto, at the family ranch in 1983, during a botched kidnapping attempt. And the Colombian people want an end to all of this. However, negotiating with terrorists has much too often failed in the past, plus said negotiations have ultimately proven to be some of the biggest blunders made by governments. Jerry Brewer is C.E.O. of Criminal Justice International Associates, a global threat mitigation firm headquartered in northern Virginia. His website is located at www.cjiausa.org. TWITTER: CJIAUSA Jerry Brewer Published Archives


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Oh God, The Hobbit movie. Ever since the shit hit the fan over in New Zealand, the Internet has been rife with speculations and angry comment, with even Tolkien's great-grandson Royd publicly stating that the decision to cut Peter Jackson / Richard Taylor et al. out of the deal is a big bad mistake. Perhaps this is the case, but I think a lot of people are overlooking the point here – so, with the prefix that I am not a Tolkien scholar, here's my opinion on the whole mess…
It's fair to say that Jackson and his team did an absolutely fantastic job adapting The Lord of the Rings into a movie trilogy – and with the extended DVD editions, it's just about the most faithful and entertaining fantasy epic we're ever likely to see. The casting, for the most part, was very good too – so much so that it's hard to imagine anyone other than Ian McKellen playing Gandalf, for example.
The problem that I see, however, is that everyone is thinking of The Hobbit as a prequel to The Lord of the Rings. It is, in a sense… but it's also not. As far as I know, Tolkien didn't write The Hobbit with any intention of following it up with an enormous literary masterpiece like LOTR, and he even had to go back and edit it slightly when he decided that Bilbo's ring, stolen from Gollum, was in fact the one ring from his new book. The Hobbit as it is is a children's book – unlike the complex and far heavier LOTR.
Making The Hobbit into a serious prequel to the LOTR trilogy seems like a mistake. And New Line are talking about a second prequel, composed of entirely new material that fills in the gaps between The Hobbit and LOTR, effectively creating a pentalogy of sorts, with five movies that tell one long story. What are we now, Star Wars? 'We've had some success, let's make more movies and pretend it was all one great plan'?? It's madness!
What I would propose instead of this would be a separate standing Hobbit movie – maybe even a two-parter, because it's such a long book with so many memorable scenes. Why would this be better, you ask?
For one, it doesn't rely on the existing LOTR movies to work. I mean sure, it would be better if McKellen played Gandalf and Holm played Bilbo – but if they didn't, it wouldn't mess up the continuity of what would essentially be a seventeen-hour long movie. It could tell the story without concentrating on the whole 'the Necromancer in Mirkwood is actually Sauron!' thing (because when the book was written, he wasn't Sauron) and instead explore the dynamics of the Dwarves a little better. I mean that scene when Bombur (or whoever the fat one is) falls into the river and falls asleep, and they all have to carry him – that's genius! I would hate to lose the stuff like that that made me love The Hobbit in the first place so that we could see Gandalf stroking his beard as he figures out that in a couple of years, there could be a huge fucking war going on.
Based on Jackson's adaptation of Return of the King, I would imagine that if The Hobbit were a single movie, it would concentrate squarely on The Battle of the Five Armies. We'd also spend a whole load of time with Smaug (which would be good, of course) – but this would mean cutting out some of the earlier adventures, such as the trolls (which were actually referenced in Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring anyway) and the bit with the Elvenking's Palace.
I mean seriously, look at it – we have to introduce all the characters, introduce the plot, then there's the whole Gollum thing, then Mirkwood and everything that goes with it – Elves, Spiders… and also Beorn! And all this is before we even get to Laketown, and The Lonely Mountain! I mean after all that, there's still the bloody dragon and the battle!
Jackson and co. would of course skip introducing the Shire to us all, because they did that in The Fellowship of the Ring. They would skip most of the book in order to get to the meat; the scenes that will drag in non-Hobbit fans – the battle and the dragon. Please… no.
So let's scrap this pentalogy bullshit, and let's concentrate on adapting The Hobbit as well as The Lord of the Rings. Give it two movies – film them back to back, and leave movie one ending as the band arrive at The Lonely Mountain. A couple of months later, hit us with part two – complete with Smaug and the Battle of Five Armies – and that way we get to enjoy every aspect of the book without even trying to make it slot neatly in with the LOTR trilogy.
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"I'm not worried about the Smitherington account going anywhere else," proudly stated Jim at the monthly account review. "I'm the only one who talks Smitherington's language."
"You sure about that?" asked Ed, the sales manager.
"Sure. Where else is he going to turn for what we've got at the price he's paying," responded Jim and then added, "Besides, he and I are like this." Jim twisted two fingers together.
"Well," went on Ed, "some of the other salespeople have mentioned that new firm trying to move in on their accounts."
"Hey, I'm not worried about them. That company doesn't have the history we do with Smitherington. Besides, their salespeople aren't that good."
"How do you know that?"
"Two weeks ago Smitherington called me up and told me just how helpless they were when they called on him. They couldn't even answer his questions. No problem. We had a good chuckle over it."
About twenty minutes after the meeting was over, Jim found a message on his desk. It was from Smitherington cancelling future product shipment because he had found another supplier. Jim immediately placed a call and found that Smitherington had left for a two-week vacation.
No problem, thought Jim, he's just trying to beat me up on price. Really, no problem. About a week after he gets back I'll call him. Yeah, that's what I'll do.
The RESULT:
Jim did not keep his customer "off the street" and as a result lost the business, probably forever.
Some salespeople feel that specific customers owe total allegiance to them. Unfortunately, the salesperson's ego sometimes gets in the way of reality.
Consider the customer who is subjected to such a salesperson. No one likes, nor tolerates for long, a relationship where he's totally dependent on someone else. Once a person perceives this to be the case, resentment builds. Once the resentment starts building, it is just a matter of time before something happens.
In a sales situation, the customer goes into the street and flags down the first warm body that can sell what the other guy was selling. Even if the warm body is more expensive, the sale will be made. Even if the warm body can't deliver in the same timely fashion, the sale will be made.
The salespeople who are always at the top of the monthly sales chart have many common characteristics. One of the most important is knowing that they are not the only people in the world who can effectively sell the customer. There are many others who will call on their customer and who can do just as good a job. Having this understanding is the first step in keeping the customer off the street.
The second step is very difficult for many salespeople to take. In so many words, they will say the following to their customers in every meeting:
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Engineering Change: Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Six-Part Vision for the Future of Healthcare Marketing Takes Shape
// By Jane Weber Brubaker //
A little over two years ago, Jill Austin, chief marketing officer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), was given a challenge by her CEO. "Vanderbilt, at the time, had gotten a lot of recognition for being way out in front on social media," says Chris Bevolo, author of Joe Public Doesn't Care About Your Hospital, and executive vice president of ReviveHealth.
"In the conversation with the head of our health system," says Austin, "we were talking about how we think about our asset that we have already built in terms of a relationship with the consumer. How do we really think about that from a broader perspective and further our relationship to the marketplace?"
Bevolo and VUMC's marketing department teamed up to answer this question: What does the future of healthcare marketing look like? Their collaboration over the past two years was showcased in "Reengineering Marketing for the New Healthcare World," a presentation delivered at the 2016 SHSMD Connections conference. We followed up with them to learn more.
How do you even begin to tackle such a big idea, that may go well beyond the traditional boundaries of health system marketing? And how do you put it into action? Here, we'll share:
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- Actions it is taking to move toward the vision
- Progress so far
Much has been accomplished in two years, as we'll see, but the work is not done. Austin suggests, "There's a lot of truth in just admitting how hard it is, and it's not like you get finished."


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Dec 2014 BSCO Community Update/
President's Report
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season! Bonny Slope is full of holiday cheer with the Winter Choir preparing for their concerts, BSCO volunteers baking and delivering holiday cookies to the staff, and party coordinators in the thick of planning festive Winter Parties .
I want to remind everyone that the next Winter BSCO Commuity Meeting is January 28, 2015 at 7pm in the BSE Library. Please plan to attend.
With our Technology budget we are purchasing 50 additional iPad minis for student use in the classrooms after Winter Break. Two new mobile carts will be added grades K-2.
Having two carts located downstairs dedicated to the lower grades will make the devices more accessible to these students. Additionally we will be adding additional devices to each of the two existing carts to bring those carts to 30 devices each to better accommodate current class sizes.
The BSCO has fulfilled a few teacher grant requests since our last update. We have extended a grant to Third Grade to provide bussing for a field trip touring downtown Portland for their city planning unit (unfortunately this is being rescheduled due to weather). To Fifth Grade, the grant will purchase books nominated for the 2015 Newberry Award that ties into their reading program. Mrs. Arnold's class will do a crop lifecycles project using the garden, and Mr. Basham's class will explore the food web through dissection of owl pellets.
Each year, the BSCO budgets $5,000 for Teacher Grants, and they are available to all staff members. Grant requests are first approved by the principal and then the BSCO president or Board.
BSCO's second parent education evening was a success and was widely attended by parents and staff. Kim DeMarchi, M.Ed., Certified Parent Educator, Certified Family Coach, and Radio Show Host provided helpful information and tips for parents on setting limits and sticking to them.
Please save the date for the final parent education offering on Motivation, by Jess Sosne, at 7pm on Monday, February 9th.
The BSCO will be hosting its second annual Bobcat Soiree and Auction on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 5 to 9pm (with an after party from 9-11pm) at The Tiffany Center. This year's theme – A MAD AFFAIR – will pay homage to the polished world of 1960's Mad Men. Get out those sophisticated dresses & skinny ties, and get ready to raise money for our students!
VP of Fundraising Report
Fundraising at Bonny Slope is a vital part of why BSCO continues to be able to offer high quality resources and support to our school. We rely on three fundraisers to accomplish this: Bridge the Gap, Bobcat Soiree, and Jog-a-Thon. The first, Bridge the Gap, raised a total of $15,245 in donations and an additional $5,275 in matching funds. Thank you to our community for this amazing support! Our goal for BTG was $25,000, and though we came up short in donations to this early fundraiser, there are still ways that you can contribute! Bobcat Soiree and Jog-a-Thon offer another unique way to give toward BSCO programs. We will need to step up our goals to support the overall operating budget and keep the programs and support our community loves intact. We can do it!
Director of Committees Report
We had a busy November with many successful Bonny Slope events. Our Book Fair was very well attended and the excitement of the students was contagious. Monster Mash was a popular family event and more than broke even. Many thanks to our 5th graders and all of our Bonny Slope families who helped to make the Pancake Breakfast a huge success! Your participation and the assistance towards funding the Outdoor School program is much appreciated! Thank you, also, for your generous candy donations and the letters for the troops.
We are still in need of a lead for the yearbook for the 2015-2016 school year. Please let Christy Bishop know if you have any interest in the position and she'll get you connected in order to shadow the yearbook development process during this school year.
As a reminder, the Student Directory is available electronically via a password protected link on the BSCO website. Please contact your child's teacher for the password.
Playground Cover
The playground cover effort continues in the background - we are making progress! Beaverton School District has 3 approved cover vendors and we have received designs and bids from each to consider. We have also secured 3 installation bids to get a sense of the total cost of the project. Unknowns remain but budgetary numbers appear to be within the amount approved at the May BSCO meeting so we are continuing onward, working with the District to get a project manager assigned.
There is good news / less good news. With the bond passing in May (yeah!), the District has many, many capital improvement projects. The District has informed us that the soonest the cover can be installed is Summer 2015. We'll continue our effort to align with the District's timeline to have it completed as soon as possible.
Volunteer Coordinator Report
Party Coordinator positions have been filled for all classrooms except Mr. Basham's class. It is still in need of a coordinator for the Valentine's Day Party. The coordinators are currently working with their grade level teams to organize the Winter classroom party. Stay tuned for notifications from your classroom coordinators with Winter Party schedules. Volunteers are always needed to help with these events so please reach out to your coordinator if you are able to assist. The BSCO is funding classroom parties this year so there will be no extra charge to parents.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our volunteers at Bonny Slope! Your time and efforts are very much appreciated! The following volunteers have already logged in over 40 hours at Bonny Slope: Begona Paz, Erinn Peters, Jennifer Frey, Amy Buringrud, Jenifer Manghelli, Yolanda Leal, Gretchen Gallagher, Ava Palmquist, Jessica Gaibler, Jenna Dornblaser, Donald Carder, Kim Kennedy and Jennifer Timmins. We would also like to recognize Hannah Donohue who has recorded over 100 hours of her time volunteering at Bonny Slope!