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Unless there's a specific reason why you might not want to share your videos on the web, like strict branding controls or private content, we generally recommend posting your videos to a social video service like YouTube or Vimeo. The scalability, accessibility, and especially social sharing potential make it a given.
Depending on the Sitemason tool, there are a couple ways to embed a video into your Sitemason managed site.
Embed Through the WYSIWYG
Both YouTube and Vimeo provide embed code to display your video on your own website. In both cases, this code is available per video in the "Share" options.
Embed a YouTube Video
Go to your video hosted on the YouTube website. Beneath the video, you'll see a "Share" option. Upon selection, another menu appears with an "Embed" option. Choose Embed and select the options via the size menu and checkboxes beneath the embed code. Copy the embed code.
Once you've copied the Embed Code, go to your Sitemason account, and then to the page where you wish for your video to appear. From the WYSIWYG menu, select the "Source" button.
Paste the embed code in the Source code of the page, like so:
Here is a screenshot of where to find embed code for a YouTube video:
Embed a Vimeo Video
The same process applies for embedding a Vimeo video as one for YouTube. Go to a Vimeo video's web page, select the Embed Code from the "Share" options, and paste the Embed Code into the Source of the Sitemason WYSIWYG for the page you wish for the video to appear.
From a Vimeo video, the "Share" option is usually in the top-right of the video, as long as sharing options are enabled when publishing the video:
When you've selected the "Share" button on the Vimeo video, a window will open with the Embed Code:
Embed Through the Media Tab
In Sitemason list tools, like News, Gallery, and Calendar, each item has an optional Media tab. From this Media tab, you can upload videos directly to your article, gallery post, or event. However, more pertinent to this tutorial, you can also embed a video from the web solely with its URL.
Sitemason supports YouTube, Vimeo, and UStream for embedding direct URLs into an item. For this case, you do not need to use the Embed Code at all. Simply go to the web page of the video, copy the URL, and paste it into the Media tab and it'll appear pre-formatted per your template's instructions.


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Several thousands of the Dhammakaya temple abbot's followers formed human shields inside the temple to protect the controversial monk following report that a special team of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) started to begin what it called the "Krabil 59" operation.
The team of DSI officials in a convoy of more than 10 vehicles, and joined by police from Klong Luang police station, moved out of the Klong Luang station before 9 am today after the Criminal Court issued the DSI the warrant to search the temple for the abbot, Phra Dhammachayo.
It was not immediately known if the DSI team could enter the temple or which gate they will choose to enter the temple as now several thousands of followers have already formed human barricades to shield the abbot.
The temple has nine gates but now all were shut with more barriers being erected.
The gate close to where the abbot is said to be residing is now blocked with two backhoes from outside, while inside green fibre nets were used as curtain to obstruct eye observation from DSI team trying to enter the compound.
Behind the green net curtains lined the followers sitting on the road to keep off DSI's entry as human shields.
Above the temple are surveillance balloons for followers to observe movements outside.
The abbot is still inside the temple as DSI team, accompanied by hundreds of news journalists, are outside the temple trying to negotiate for peaceful entry by showing the court's search warrant.
Earlier the temple's layman spokesman said the temple would be willing to allow the DSI to enter the temple.
But today's even tighter security around the temple with all gates blocked and security check for vehicles entering the temple mounted has proved the DSI team is not welcomed.
The DSI wanted to enforce the court's warrant and to convince the abbot to acknowledge the charges so that everything could proceed under the justice system.
Justice Minister Gen Phaiboon Khumchaya earlier warned that any resistance of arrest by the disciples could face legal action.
He also indicated that if the abbot still remains stubborn, and does not acknowledge the charges, bail might not be granted to him if he is arrested.
He said continual defiance of the law would do no good to the abbot as the DSI has to perform its duty to enforce the law.
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With a plethora of out of this world sights, it's no wonder that Jordan is becoming an instagrammers favourite destination. Where else can you float in a sea, traverse a canyon, adventure into a wild desert and see one of the new wonders of the world within 200km?
Whilst tourist numbers have dropped since the Arab Spring of 2011 and the on going Syrian crisis, travellers are gradually beginning to return to Jordan. With 15 new flight routes set to launch between Europe and Amman this October, now is the time to visit. Check out our guide to the most Instagrammable Spots in Jordan and get there before everybody else does!
Read more: A 10 day Jordan itinerary that's guaranteed to wow
The most Instagrammable places in Jordan
The Citadel, Amman
Amman is a great place to start your trip to Jordan. Heading up to the Citadel gives you a glimpse of one of the incredible structures built by an ancient civilisation in Jordan. This little piece of Roman history is built on one of the tallest hills in the city and was clearly built to show the population that the Romans were in charge.
The ruins of the Citadel are really impressive and the Temple of Hercules is a striking glimpse into what the whole site must have looked like. It also makes a pretty good shot for Instagram :-)
Getting there: The Citadel is up a very steep hill and many of the streets to the top don't have footpaths. We chose to get a taxi from the Amphitheatre which cost about 2 JD ($3.50 USD). We did walk down though which was quick and easy so you could definitely walk both ways.
The city skyline, Amman
One of the first things you notice in Amman is that the buildings jut out from the side of a steep hill. This means you can get some pretty cool city backdrops for photos if you pick the right place.
Our favourite was from this wall in the Citadel. It has no rails and allows uninterrupted views of the city (and a Jordanian flag for good measure). You can find out more about it in our blog all about visiting the Citadel in Amman.
Getting there: As above. There are multiple walls within the site to get this kind of shot, this one was just past the Temple of Hercules on the right.
Instagrammable places in the Dead Sea
Wadi Mujib - Siq trail
The stunning Wadi Mujib was one of our favourite adventures in Jordan and we loved exploring this river canyon. A stones throw from the Dead Sea, this Wadi weaves deep into the mountains and soon you find yourself up to your neck in turquoise water!
It was so much fun climbing waterfalls and floating back down stream to the start.
It is also very picturesque with such high red walls and bright blue water. You couldn't pick a better spot for Instagram.
If you wanted to take on the Siq Trail, check out our blog which takes you through this incredible place in more detail.
Getting there: Wadi Mujib is in the Dead Sea area, off the Dead Sea Highway. Just look for the activity centre, almost directly opposite the Mujib Chalets.
Floating in the Dead Sea
Floating in the Dead Sea is a really unusual experience and one that is perfect for Instagram. It is a surreal sensation, and also surprisingly easy. In fact, it is almost impossible not to float!
The best time to get that beautiful light is at sunset where you can also get the setting sun directly in the shot (but it won't blow out the exposure like it would in the middle of the day).
Getting there: It is best to head to one of the resorts to take a dip in the Dead Sea. There is a public beach, but otherwise you'll be faced with incredibly steep cliffs and find it hard to get in! You can check out our guide to the Dead Sea for all the must do things in the area - hint, it's more than just floating!
Instagrammable places in Petra
The Siq at Petra
Walking along the 1.2km long Siq (canyon) on the way to The Treasury is a magical way to be introduced to this ancient city. The Siq would be a tourist attraction in its own right in many places, but what makes it even more special is the teasing glimpse it gives of The Treasury at the very end.
Historians believe that the Nabateans (the creators of many of the buildings at Petra) chose the location of the Treasury for the impact it would have and it still has this effect today.
Make sure you go early (sunrise is best) and hold back once you get a tiny glimpse of this wonder of the world. It makes for a great shot and is just one of the ways to avoid the crowds in Petra.
The Treasury, Petra
There are a few places to take in the Treasury, but one of our favourites is the little ledge to the right of the Siq entrance. From here you can get a really interesting view of this iconic structure complete with a nice and relaxing seat to take it all in!
As Petra can get busy, it is best to head here either at sunrise or just before closing. During the middle of the day the view can be full of camels, donkeys and tourists!
Getting there: The ledge is just to the right as you walk to the Treasury through the Siq. Getting to the Treasury from the Visitors Centre is approximately 1.2km and takes nearly 30 minutes.
The Treasury from above
Having taken in the Treasury from the ground, why not head up high to see it from above? There are a few pretty precarious parts to the path but once you're up there the view is amazing. There's a great ledge to sit and enjoy the view. You will likely need a guide for this one, it's only around 10-15 minutes up but you wouldn't really know where to look on your own.
If you want to be even more daring, then you can climb above the shop and take a shot looking downwards. Just remember to pay the shop owner 1 JD for your visit if you don't want to buy anything from the shop. We saw quite a few people trying to get out of this, but it seemed fair enough to us as it seemed to be their land. We wish they didn't ask for it so aggressively though. In general the people in Jordan are the loveliest you could hope for but when you get to Petra things get a bit pushy.
Getting there: It is best to pay a local to help you up to this spot. Not only is it very difficult to find on your own, it is helpful to have someone help you climb up. The guides will find you before you find them, there are many milling around the Treasury area.
Tip: When you are quoted a guide price ask if that is to get down too, otherwise they just leave you at the top. You could probably find your way down ok but if you want to be guided both ways bear this in mind.
Petra By Night
Petra by night is a unmissable thing to do when visiting Jordan. At 8.30pm, three times a week, you can experience all 1.2km of the Siq and the Treasury lit by candlelight. Once there you'll hear traditional music and bedouin stories in one of the most atmospheric spots in the world.
It really is an experience worth staying for. Just make sure you plan your trip to coincide with a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. Bring your tripod along as it is really dark and impossible to take a good shot hand held. Check out these photography tips for getting that perfect Petra by Night shot.
The Monastery, Petra
The Monastery is one of the highights of any trip to Petra, but requires an effort to get to! Once there, you'll find there is barely anyone else with you, no matter what time of day.
There is a really good viewpoint to take in not just the Monastery but the whole landscape. It shows just how incredible this ancient city is. To get to this spot walk away from the Monastery up the hill (with the shop on top!).
Getting there: There are two ways to the Monastery: via the Treasury (a lengthy, walk that takes over 1.5 hours each way from the Visitors Centre with a killer hill at the end) or the Little Petra to Petra Walk. This is also uphill, but not as steep as from the Treasury. The Little Petra to Petra Walk also means you don't have to walk back the same way you came in. We highly recommend this often overlooked walk!
The High Place of Sacrifice
There's no bigger view or better place to be at sunset in the whole of Petra than the High Place of Sacrifice. Thankfully there are no more sacrifices up here anymore, but you can see by the sheer views why the Nabateans chose this place for such ceremonies.
Getting there - The path to High Place of Sacrifice is about 100 metres after the Treasury and by the "Why Not Cafe". From here it is a lot of steps (we heard it's around 700) up hill and to the right to get to the High Place of Sacrifice. Once you reach the sacrificial place (it's a spot with carvings in the ground), continue onwards and down the steps to a little shop with a sign that says "Best view in Petra". After this is our favourite viewpoint.
It takes about 30 minutes and going at the end of the day not only means you have the glorious sunset colours, but a lot cooler temperature to walk in.
Instagrammable places in Wadi Rum
Little Rock Bridge, Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is one of those places that is stunning at every turn. It is home to some huge mountains and multi-coloured sand, making sunrise the best time to climb onto a rock and take in the view. It is also the coolest time of day to explore.
We chose the Little Rock Bridge to combine an epic view east and the cool natural structure of the rock bridge. You can also check out our guide to the best ways to experience Wadi Rum and avoid some of the mistakes we made.
Getting there: Wadi Rum is just an hour from Aqaba, one and a half hours from Petra and just under four hours from Amman.
Sunset in Wadi Rum
The sunsets in Wadi Rum are just as good as the sunrises, but you'll be feeling the heat a bit more than you do at the start of the day! After a long day exploring the dunes, canyons and rock formations, take in the view of the sun slowly sinking behind the far away mountains.
There are multiple rock piles like this one that are great for taking in the sunset. Any guide will be able to factor this into your trip if you ask specifically to watch a sunset.
Instagrammable places in Dana Biosphere Reserve & Feynan
Dana Village
The village of Dana just looks epic from the moment you first see it. As soon as you wind down the road from the mountain top, you see this incredible sandstone village that looks like it was built in biblical times, perched right on the side of a canyon.
It is the perfect start to a trip to Dana Biosphere Reserve and there's plenty of great views. The best time to shoot is an hour before sunset when the light is perfect and you can still make out the canyon clearly.
This spot from the road just past the turn off down into Dana village.
Getting there: Dana is about an hour from Petra and three hours from Amman. You will need your own car or driver as there's no public transport.
The canyon views from Dana
The canyon views from Dana are incredible. When we first got here, we couldn't believe that this isn't up there with Wadi Rum and Petra for things you have to see in Jordan. From Dana, you can see this canyon which goes on for miles and it is a simply amazing sight to see.
Walk down to Dana Village and keep going until you reach the edge of the village. From here you'll get to this incredible view point.
Sunset at Feynan Eco-Lodge
If you want to completely disconnect from the outside world, then head to Feynan Ecolodge. This property is truly off the grid, in the middle of a desert and very eco-friendly. They use their own solar powered electricity, candle light in the evenings and no plastic to ensure this place has minimal impact on the environment.
In the evening, they offer a short sunset hike to a great lookout. You get to enjoy some delicious bedouin tea along with these stunning views, beautiful light and a great cuppa make the perfect evening.
Getting there: There are two ways to get to Feynan: a very long road (about 2-3 hours from Dana or 1.5 hours to Petra) or the 14km Wadi Dana Trail. We would highly recommend the Wadi Dana Trail as you'll see this spectacular canyon up close and experience the incredible landscape along the way.
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April 19, 2018
I have been thinking a lot about how often the very difference between a busy time and a super stressful time is the way I take care of myself. As I navigate an extremely exciting, but full on moment in life (end of school year, book editing, moving to LA (yay!), selling a home, work, motherhood, etc.), I remind myself daily that what makes or breaks these times is making time for wellness. For me, this means cooking good food, exercising, meditating, sleeping and laughing. Even though my inclination is often to skip some steps in favor of doing more on my to do list, that approach rarely works in the long run. So every day lately, I have been re-committing to wellness by asking, "What can I do today to be both productive AND well?" Who's on board? I would love to know your favorite ways to sail through super busy times. Merci.


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Board Members
Suzanne Paul
Suzanne Paul has been involved in Humanist/Atheist groups for 40 years, a graduate of Humanist Institute, Minister/Leader in Unitarian Universalist churches, past president of American Humanist Association, and founder of Center for Secular Humanism.
Sybil Offen
Vice President
Sybil Offen is a retired Detroit public school teacher, a political and social justice advocate who serves as the current Vice President of Humanists of Southeast Michigan. She is a precinct delegate that is very active in politics.
Louise Weller
Louise is a retired psychologist staying busy with Humanist issues, liberal politics, cooking, reading, genealogy and friends. She came to Humanism after an exploration of Christianity and other religions, she still enjoys researching religion and loves to talk about all those things you're not supposed to!
Sean Sherman
Board Member
Sean is software engineer and web developer with a deep interest in Humanist and atheist communities. A past board member of the Michigan Atheists, he wanted to help create a Humanist community in Southeast Michigan. He has been actively involved in Michigan secular groups for 8 years.
Arthur Leibhaber
Arthur Liebhaber is a retired librarian who lived most of his life in Florida until moving to Michigan in 2013. He serves on several non-profit boards and committees. He is married to Humanist Rabbi Jeffrey Falick. He is the current Treasurer for Humanists of Southeast Michigan.
Joyce Uitti
Board Member
Joyce Uitti is a lifelong Humanist/Atheist born and raised near Cleveland, Ohio. Her college background consists of Art, Art Education and Medical claims processing and medical office training. Joyce 's interests besides art are home improvement and decorating, gardening, birding, astronomy and a strong interest in helping advance the secular community. She has been the Director of Michigan Atheists for the past 2 years and remains on the board currently as Treasurer. Joyce has put together 2 successful conventions for Michigan Atheists and has managed monthly meet ups, picnics, tabling at art fairs and other events for the members. This included finding speakers and setting up their accommodations here in Detroit as well as setting up venues for these activities.
Gwen Rose Forrest
Board Member
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Rose Forrest, an activist and author, was born and educated in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Wayne State University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Psychology, and she earned a master's degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. She has worked in various capacities in Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, San Diego, California, and Fort Worth, Texas. She is a former social worker, civil rights/human rights advocate, economic development administrator, and an employment/training coordinator for adult, senior citizen, and youth programs. As Director of Research for the Wayne County Charter Commission, she helped write Michigan's first home-rule charter. As a Certified Fund-Raising Executive, she helped colleges and universities in three states achieve their financial goals, including Wayne, Eastern, and Oakland Universities in Michigan. She is the founder of the former Women for Critical Thought which is now the Feminist Humanist Alliance, and part of the Humanists of Southeast Michigan.


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Mark was a college and high school basketball coach before becoming a Christian and being called into ministry. He was ordained in 2003, served four other churches and was Assistant District Superintendent of the Southwestern Ohio District before coming to Xenia Naz in 2011. Mark is a graduate of Lafayette High School (Lexington, KY), University of Kentucky and Asbury Theological Seminary. He is married to Sue; they have two boys, Christopher and Levi.
xenia naz leadership team
mARK aTHERTON, sENIOR pASTOR
Jeff blackaby, maintenance director
Jeff has the enormous task of maintaining all of our buildings and properties on both campuses. Because of his heating/air, electrical, machinery and construction knowledge, Jeff is a valuable asset to our church. He is married to Paula; they have three grown and married children and 10 grandchildren.
mack bottorff, outreach pastor
Mack is a lifelong Xenia resident. He graduated from Xenia High School (XHS) in 1961, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and studied education at Central State University. He serves in outreach ministries and works alongside Pastor Jason at our Riverside campus. He has been an educator for over 40 years, and is passionate about working with youth in the community and especially the athletes he coaches. He also serves as chaplain for XHS football and basketball teams. He and his wife, Sylvia, have two adult children and four grandchildren.
nathan chrisman, youth pastor
As a Xenia native, God has given Nathan a heart for Xenia youth. His Xenia Naz student ministry is called Uncommon Youth Church (UYC.me). He is also the founder/director of The Cleft (TheCleft.org), which is a nonprofit ministry reaching hundreds of middle/high school students monthly. He is also a lead developer of the Youth Leader Experience Conference (youthleaderexperience.com), a Lead222 Coach, and gives leadership to Lead222 Gatherings (Lead222.com). Nathan and his wife, Mindy have four children, Judah , Jovi, Justice and Jace.
Karen Cummings, Administrative Assistant
Karen has been on staff since May of 1989, and has served as administrative assistant to four senior pastors. Working behind the scenes, Karen assists with communications, event planning, calendar planning, project management, website management, etc. She has been married to Mark since 1977 and they have two grown and married sons and three grandchildren.
Mike Hancock, associate pastor
Mike served as senior pastor for 25 years at the same church. After resigning, Mike joined the Xenia Naz team as associate pastor in August 2015. His responsibilities include senior adults, visitation and hospitality ministries. Pastor Mike and his wife, Becky, are a lot of fun, very personable, and have a great sense of humor. They have three grown children - Brannon (Gloria), Katherine (Wayne) and Nathan; they have five grandchildren - Andrew, Joseph, Cecilia, Elliot and Jovie.
Jaycob burns, YOUTH LEADER
Jaycob began serving as youth leader at our Riverside location on September 30, 2018. He and his wife, Reena, are both very talented and work as a team. So you will see them working side by side with the youth and leading worship. Their family includes two boys, Landon and Carter.
brian leach, pastor to children and families
Brian has been in full-time ministry for more than 13 years. He enjoys doing God's work and meeting new people. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for more than 26 years. They have three adult daughters, Katie, Sarah (Justin) and Ali (Joey); two granddaughters, Bailey and Ariah; and two grandsons, Brennen and Clyde. Brian's hobbies include boating, racquetball and watching NFL football. His passions include teaching kids and families, spending time with his own family and spoiling his grandchildren. Brian was born in Xenia, moved away for a number of years, and considers it a blessing to be back living and ministering in Xenia again.
Jason McCauley, Campus Pastor (Riverside)
Jason grew up in Xenia, graduated from Ashland University with a degree in Criminal Justice and then worked for Greene County Juvenile Court for 16 years prior to accepting the call to full-time ministry. He and his wife, Gina, have two daughters--Jillian and Jenavieve, and two sons--J.J. and Brayden. They are also foster parents. Riverside Nazarene is a unique ministry. Jason and Gina are excited to pastor there and feel blessed to be part of God's transforming work in that community.
Carrie McIntosh, Middle School Girls Ministry leader
Carrie has received a minister's license from the Southwestern Ohio District of the Church of the Nazarene. She is continuing her studies toward ordination. Serving in ministry is a prerequisite to ordination, so Carrie is volunteering her time to work with our middle school girls' ministry. She has great rapport with her students and we are blessed to have her as part of our leadership team.
Cheryl Sabo, secretary
Cheryl joined the leadership team in 2014. She is generally the first person you'll encounter when contacting the church office. Her friendly and pleasant personality makes her perfect for the job. Among other things, Cheryl handles all of the facility scheduling, which keeps her very busy. She and her husband, Darren, have three daughters and one son in law.
Clay Sell, worship leader
Clay joined the Xenia Naz staff in May 2016. Both he and his wife, Emma, were born and raised in Xenia. Clay has a degree from both Central Sate University and Cedarville University, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is a very talented guitarist, experienced worship leader and a great coach for our worship team. He and his wife, Emma, have a son named Otto.
Joey Wallen, Worship Leader (Riverside)
Joey began serving at our Riverside Campus in February 2016. Joey uses his musical talents to lead the worship services. He was raised in Xenia and graduated from Xenia High School in 2013. In addition to serving as worship leader, he is also employed full time at Wallen Companies. He is married to Ali.


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Good morning everybody and merry Christmas eve! I finally arrived at home in Hamburg. We spend the day yesterday wrapping some more presents, decorating the tree and getting the Christmas goose from our local supermarket.
Decorating the Christmas tree is my duty for a few years now, so my family waited for me to arrive until decorating the tree. It's the most festive and relaxing time to have a Christmas film in the background and getting all the baubles and garlands we had since we were little out of a huge, dusty box, my dad and I start to discuss how the fairy lights should go on the tree while my dad accidentally breaks a bauble.
We have our own little snow winter wonderland at the top of the fireplace with a little village scene and a advent calendar garland hanging underneath. It's one of my fave parts of the living room at Christmas.
I wish you the best Christmas eve, with lot's of food, people you love and festivity! I can't believe tomorrow is going to be the last Blogmas Day post for 2017. December flew by so fast, but I'm really looking forward to the next couple of days and enjoying the festive days to the fullest!


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By 2022, worldwide investments in the digital transformation of business practices, products, and services are expected to reach nearly $2 trillion (Source: International Data Corporation (IDC)). However, research by Forrester indicates only 27% of businesses have a coherent digital transformation strategy in place for creating customer value. Furthermore, in a recent survey conducted by Wipro Digital, out of 400 US companies with an articulated digital transformation strategy, 50% of their executives felt their company was not successfully implementing those strategies.
Digital transformation is top of mind for many organizations, large and small, these days. However, knowing exactly what digital transformation means to a company and its leaders can be fuzzy at times. The complexity of the needed transformation can be daunting, and the path to realization of a digital transformation strategy can be filled with false starts and resistance.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are at the core of pharmaceutical sales. They are simultaneously the output and driver of sales representative behaviors.
Sales representatives use performance indicators to evaluate their relationship management and district sales strategies, ensuring they get the best results. Regional directors use them to identify training and development opportunities in sales reps, revise targets, clarify their own vision and direction, or find new or different ways to motivate performance. National directors use them to make strategic hiring and market development decisions, coach regional directors, and remove barriers.
But while pharma sales KPIs are valuable to all members of your organization, many companies fail to use these metrics to their full potential. Learn how the following three steps can ensure you're aligning with KPI best practices and maximizing performance improvement.
Is your pharmaceutical sales team motivated? If you are like most sales leaders, you look to KPIs to find out. And that's a good start – after all, making your sales targets at least indicates that you are putting in the work to be successful. Or, a nice bonus might be the motivator to continue hitting sales targets.
However, we tend to overlook the fact that sales environments are high-pressure, punishing environments to work in, especially when it comes to pharmaceutical sales. Salespeople often face barriers that are out of their control, and failures can stack up quickly.
So, how do you get your sales teams to deliver consistently, stay motivated, and think outside of the box to generate new opportunities?
"Let me give you some feedback."
It's not easy being a Regional Director in a pharmaceutical sales organization. There is a lot of pressure that comes along with the role.
After all, regional directors (RDs) are frequently being pulled in different directions, trying to satisfy corporate initiatives while also catering to the unique demands of their own districts. They are initiators as well as implementers, expected to translate strategy into its most tangible form in the field. Often this leads to an unfortunate series of misalignments, miscommunications, and misdirection.
So what then can be done to ensure strong and consistent regional director performance in pharmaceutical sales?
The start of a new quarter and a new year typically generates a search for innovative ideas that can increase pharmaceutical sales growth and performance, especially if numbers have been lagging.
So, where do you look for the best ideas? Behavioral science may not be on your radar just yet, but it should be. Managing pharmaceutical sales performance by recognizing the science behind the behaviors visible in your organization can be just the differentiator that improves performance and creates lasting change.
Instead of following trends this quarter, why not implement these proven, evidence-based principles from applied behavioral science?
When we think about achieving lasting behavior change in pharmaceutical sales organizations, we tend to mean change in the behavior of the consumers.
For example, how can we get consumers to develop sustainable habits around taking medication? How do we make interacting with web portals easier and more user-friendly
What many companies have not yet realized is that there is a different group that warrants the same kind of purposeful attention around behavior change – your pharmaceutical sales team.
While some pharma sales organizations are already taking advantage of behavioral levers today, there is still plenty of opportunity for growth in leveraging behavioral science to drive pharmaceutical sales team performance.
Pharma organizations can take a cue from other industries, which have realized the power of the behavioral science for their own sales forces.
Pharmaceutical sales leaders who are known to get results know there are critical leadership behaviors that¬¬ improve their ability to excel in their role. These leaders understand that strong sales performance is correlated with sales leaders engaging with their organization and the teams they lead in the right way at the right time.
Here are five critical leadership behaviors exhibited by successful pharmaceutical sales leaders.
Establishing high-performing pharmaceutical sales organizations takes time.
But, there are several things you can do today to ensure change does happen reliably and sustainably. It all starts with an open mind towards new ideas and the willingness to consistently apply best practices across your pharmaceutical sales organization.


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After returning from London, we had one day left in Paris before heading home. We checked into a new hotel—which was much more Parisian in style and decor (aka really small)! Living in D.C. Adam and I are used to making do with small spaces, but this was another level of small. The bathroom couldn't have been more than 4 square feet and reminded me more of a cruise ship than a hotel room. But it was effortlessly stunning—as are most things in Paris—and certainly gave us a good laugh. Space is definitely at a premium in Paris, but I found their excellent use of outdoor space, even in the winter, impressive.
For us it was still Thanksgiving, for everyone else it was just another Thursday in late November. We spent the afternoon shopping before heading to Bistro St. Martin, a French restaurant that pulls out all the stops for a traditional American Thanksgiving.
We were all a little sad to miss the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and the comforts of a holiday at home—but once we walk through the doors of St. Martin it instantly felt like home.
Located near Canal St. Martin, the restaurant is run by Mary, an expat from Boston, and her husband. It was packed with Americans—a family from North Carolina to our left and a couple from New Jersey to our right—everyone speaking English. Mary and the wait staff treated us to a feast, serving up an authentic American dinner: carrot soup, pumpkin bread, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and cranberries. Dessert was just as delicious with the choice of pumpkin, apple or pecan pie—we got one of each!
Many thanks to Mary and her team who worked with us months in advance on reservations and made our Thanksgiving in Paris one we won't soon forget!


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Proactive approach to a healthy lifestyle
Prevention is better than cure. Our Doctors establish your preventive healthcare plan based on your current lifestyle and past medical information. Our team then takes care of your preventive healthcare plan and provides you timely reminders of critical health milestones, while organizing your systematic health check-ups. medical reports, blood tests and other medical examinations. Our Healthcare Coordinator will provide tailor made solutions to ensure looking after your health is hassle free.


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The US Ag Safety and Health Centers are pleased to announce that their YouTube channel has now over 100 videos!
View their latest videos:
#100: One Health Explained by the Upper Midwest Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
#101-106: Safer ATV Riding on Farms and Ranches by the High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
#107-108: Roadway Safety Series by the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
Since their YouTube Channel launch almost four years ago on November 4, 2013, their channel has reached over 120,000 views, has had 265,000 minutes watched, and now has 597 subscribers.
The most popular video is Following Proper Grain Bin Entry Procedures Saves Lives with over 40,000 views alone.
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At St. George International School & Preschool we believe that learning is a dynamic process, where the shared values and vision for development between parents, students, and school play a fundamental role. This is why the decision to choose an educational institution should be a result of making an informed choice. If the parents wish to arrange an on-site meeting, they have the opportunity to visit the School/Kindergarten, to feel the atmosphere and to discuss their queries with the Admission and Communication Manager. Up to three families may attend one meeting. Booking in advance is required.
Schedule for visits for 2018/2018 school year:
Mondays, 09:30 – 11:30 – for Kindergarten
Tuesdays, 09:30 – 11:30 – for Preparatory – 1 grades
Wednesdays, 09:30 – 11:30 – for grades 5 and 8
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Parklands, Quendon Hall
Address: Quendon, Essex, CB11 3XN
Telephone: 01799 543800
Website: http://www.quendonpark.co.uk
Parklands, Quendon Hall, Set in one of England oldest deer parks, Parklands is a fabulous 17th Century private country house and one of the most prestigious venues you can hold your wedding at. This stunning house and extensive grounds are exclusively yours for the whole day. From the moment you book your wedding you will be guided through your plans by your own personal wedding coordinator whose sole aim is to take the stress out of your day.
Located on the Essex / Hertfordshire border, approximately 45 minutes from London and 10 minutes from the M11(J8) and Stansted Airport, with stunning views and a tranquil setting for your event.
Licensed for civil ceremonies both indoors, with elegant reception and banqueting suites, and outdoors, under our beautiful gazebo, making Parklands an ideal location for your wedding. The surrounding grounds offer you the perfect setting for reception drinks and canapés. In the winter months guests are welcomed with a roaring log fire. A beautiful silk-lined pavilion adjoins the house and can accommodate up to 450 guests. Outside caterers are welcome for religious or cultural requirements. Our gorgeous bridal pavilion is nestled in the deer park and comes with a prestigious car to transport you in style to the mansion. We also offer a further 21 guest rooms all within our grounds.
The following all inclusive offers are available to any couple wishing to book their wedding with us, for any available date until March 2018. The offers are based on 50 guests including the bride and groom.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from April to September 2013 for £4500 inc VAT
Thursdays from April to September 2013 for £5500 inc VAT Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from September to March 2018 for £6000 inc VAT
- Exclusive use of the Parklands house, grounds and Pavilion n Use of the Bridal Changing Room Ceremony room of your choice.
- Wedding & Events Manager to help plan your day
- One reception drink per adult guest while your photos are taken
- Half a bottle of wine per adult guest
- Evening buffet
- Complimentary overnight stay in the Bridal Cottage
- Full bar facilities including staff n All table linen and crockery
- Additional guests will be charged as follows:
All-day additional adult guest - £100
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Additional evening guest - £25
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3 Skills You Need For Getting Hired At a Data Entry Job.
If one is looking for data entry jobs in Delhi, it makes sense to do some research and understand what he or she needs to be good at even to be considered for the position. Here are three must-haves:
Typing Skills: This of course is a given. In order to go for data entry jobs in Delhi or any other part of India for that matter, very accurate typing skills are a must. Most data entry positions require keying in a string of numbers, codes or personal information and it is very important that the candidate is able to do this without making mistakes. In addition to this, one is also required to touch type, i.e. type without looking at the keyboard.
Typing Speed: Speed is another very critical aspect. Not only is it important to type correctly but also very important to type fast. While speed can be improved with practice and made better over time, a basic requirement of at least 60 words a minute is on demand even to be hired into a data entry position. Most people know that they are meant to be doing when applying for a position. For e.g. when applying for a field job in Delhi it makes sense to consider the amount of day-to-day travel. Similarly for a data entry job accuracy and speed are a factor.
Software Experience: It helps to and in some cases is a requirement to have basic knowledge of software such as Word, Excel, Power Point etc. In most cases a working knowledge of MS office is what employers would be looking for.
Want to apply for a data entry position? Get yourself proficient in the above-mentioned skills and start your search on a high note.
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Email Etiquette: 12 Simple Rules
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10 successful traits of telesales executive
Arjun had a fascination talking on the phone with different people using different tones and voices. A lot of times he would call his relatives as a salesperson and try and convince them to buy products. Seeing his talent, his friends encouraged him to work as a tele sales executive as this is the k...


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Annie, a Belgian Draft, born around 2001, was the youngest of 46 Canadian PMU mares Equine Advocates rescued between October 2003 and March 2004. For that reason she does not seem to have as many physical and emotional scars as most of the other mares rescued during that six-month period. She was adopted when she arrived and gave birth to a colt named Connor. Both horses came back to us in 2008. Annie spends her days with other PMU mares and PMU offspring in "The Big and the Beautiful" field! Photo credit: Jim Craner
Annie is proudly Sponsored by supporters from Palos Hills, Illinois; New York, New York and Poughkeepsie, New York.
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Bring a little nature into your home with our floating feather. 9.5 X 24. Hand painted light gray under dark gray base with a white feather. Distressed and waxed for a beautiful finish. Perfect for a child's room of any age, or add to a gallery wall.
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The Kind IPA Mash Fettuccine
The Kind IPA Mash Fettuccine
Made with up-cycled spent grain from our friendly brewers at Three Heads Brewery, this local and sustainable pasta is rich in flavor and texture, pairing wonderfully with lemon and chili flakes.
Ingredients: organic wheat durum, spent brewers' grains
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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
November 1, 2019 - November 10, 2019
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Hawaii's Oldest Food Festival Celebrates 49 Years
Toast the Roast at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, November 1-10, 2019
1970 was a banner year for Hawaii: the Fabulous Five thrilled UH basketball fans, 36 swimmers dove in for the first Waikiki Roughwater Swim and Hawaii's tourism accelerated as Pan Am began regularly scheduled jumbo jet service to Honolulu. On Hawaii Island, an iconic event also launched that year—Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
It's doubtful that missionary Samuel Ruggles was thinking of international acclaim when he brought the first coffee trees to Kona in 1828 or 29. Coffee changed the local landscape and set Kona on a new economic journey that continues today. For nearly 200 years much has been celebrated, discussed and enjoyed over a cup of Kona's world famous coffee. Praised for its fine, light and memorable taste, Kona coffee once again takes center stage at the 48th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival from November 1-10, 2019.
Kona's annual coffee harvest has sustained this agricultural community and the community gathers to celebrate every November. The award-winning Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is recognized as the oldest and one of the most successful food festivals in Hawaii. The 10-day Festival honors Kona's cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans.
Nearly 50 events crowd the 10-day schedule where locals and coffee-loving visitors gather to celebrate the harvest. Festivities include a lantern parade that lights up the evening sky, several coffee and food events that offer tastings, hands-on cultural events, a collection of farm and mill tours and coffee art exhibitions. The scholarship pageant crowns its queens and the finest Kona coffees are announced.
A Sampling of Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Events
Events will be held at different locations in the Kona area. Please see the schedule of events for details: http://konacoffeefest.com/schedule-of-events/
Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll
Stroll through the quaint art district, visit galleries and choose from over 30 Kona coffee farms offering tastings and coffee for purchase.
Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant
Hawaii Island's talented contestants compete for the coveted Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii titles. Did you know that a former Miss Kona Coffee Carolyn Sapp went on to become Miss America?
Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour
A visit to this historic Kona coffee farm reveals the story of Kona coffee farmers from 1926-1945. It's America's only living history coffee farm.
Kona Coffee Cupping Competition
An international panel of professional cupping judges conduct side-by-side blind tastings as they sniff, slurp and taste their way through 50+ entries to crown the winner.
Kona Coffee, Beer and Wine Pairing
Savor small plates, smooth music and a Kona coffee, beer and wine pairing.
Kona Coffee Lantern Parade
Colorful lanterns wind their way through Historic Kailua Village at this parade that culminates in an evening of cultural music and dance.
Ethnic food booths, arts and crafts, lei contest, ikebana and all-day live entertainment featuring one of Hawaii's most popular entertainers Robi Kahakalau.
Festival Button Required
A souvenir Festival button is required for attendance to all events and can be purchased for $3 at all events and many retail and farm locations throughout the Kona area. For a complete listing of 47th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival events or for more information visit www.konacoffeefest.com. Follow the Festival on social media @konacoffeefest
Coffee and Kona
Sample a cup of Kona's gourmet brew and you'll savor the richness of its multi-cultural heritage that has been percolating for nearly 175 years. Each sip shares a story of Kona's widespread coffee traditions that produced this true American legacy.
In 1813 the first ornamental coffee tree arrived in Honolulu by way of Kamehameha the Great's Spanish interpreter and physician Don Francisco de Paula y Marin. Fifteen years later Reverend Samuel Ruggles, an American missionary, transplanted a Coffea arabica cutting from an orchard on Oahu to Kona, and it soon flourished. Kona's rich volcanic soil, bright sunny mornings, afternoon cloud cover, ample rainfall and higher upslope elevation furnished the perfect recipe for success. Some say Kona's gourmet beans get their full-bodied flavor from this very special place in paradise.
Early on, coffee was grown throughout the Big Island, but by the second half of the 19th century production centered mainly in the Kona district. Large coffee plantations flourished in Kona until the world coffee market crashed in 1899. Hardy immigrants from Japan seized an entrepreneurial opportunity and leased the failing lands in 3- to 5-acre parcels for $30 a year and a portion of the cultivated coffee. These family-run farms revolutionized the coffee industry and kept it alive.
The Kona coffee story is one often told throughout America – that of hard work and commitment to cultivate a dream for a better life. Immigrants to Hawaii from China, Portugal, Japan, Philippines, Korea and Puerto Rico along with Hawaiians and Caucasians endured endless hours of hard farm work, planting and picking the choicest coffee berries by hand. These Kona coffee pioneers added cultural diversity and a mix of ethnic traditions as they embraced "Aloha" as a shared value.
Today fifth generation coffee farmers work alongside newcomers to cultivate more than 600 estate and commercial Kona coffee farms as they continue to uphold the tradition of quality that has made Kona a coffee success.
Courtesy of Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
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German Americana 2015
High School German Programs in Michigan:
(needs updating, if you know of changes, please email me, address at the bottom)
Go to Teachers - A-L, Teachers - M-Z+ Middle School teachers, Middle School German Programs, High School German Programs (M-Z)Alpena H.S.(Staff) - Cooper, Judy /Alpena: Thunder Bay Junior High School: Piper, Laurie (Email)
B:Baraga H.S./M.S. - Roach, Jerry
C:Calumet H.S. - Janice Adolphs (Email)
D:Davis Junior H.S. (Sterling Heights) - Lee-Daugherty, Susan?
E:East Lansing H.S. - Kuzych Howard, Marie
F:Farmington-North - North Famington H.S. - Selman, Terry
G:Garden City H.S. - Johnson-LeMieux, Lyndsay/Watkins, Carrie
H:H.H. Dow H.S. (Midland) - Smith, Brian
I:Interlochen Arts Academy - Barnes, Julie (Barnes, Julie)
J/K:Jackson H.S. - Ross, Mike (ret.)/Ross, Monika/ Clemons, Wendy
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L:Lahser H.S. (Bloomfield Hills) - Trottier, David (Email)/Moelter-Gray, Chrysteen (ret.)
Michigan School Districts - Center for Language Education And Research (CLEAR) - UofM -German links - Jobs list links
Go to German Restaurants/H.S. German Teachers A-L: - H.S. German Teachers: M-Z/German Middle School Teachers - Middle School German Programs: - High School German Programs (M-Z):
Main page** A GAHFI page (Germ.-Americ. Heritage)** My AATG-MI page** ** Minorities with a background in German** Ethnic groups in Germany (+ Emigration/Immigration, Minorities)**
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Bax/Stupelis start the season with a win in Eersel
The sidecar combination of Bax/Stupelis kicked the season off in grand style with a victory at Eersel on Sunday. The event had three motos, of which the Bax combination won one, and took two second places to ensure overall victory.
"For us as a combination it was the first outing in the sand, and we had to get used to it initially. Despite this, I think we rode well, and our level rose steadily throughout the day. We're feeling good as a combo, and in the coming weeks we'll improve even more," Etienne Bax said.
The next important race is on Sunday 4 March at Lochem, which will be the first round of the Open Dutch Championship series. The world championship series kicks off three weeks later at Oss.
Overall Sidecarcross Seasonopener in Eersel:
1 Bax/Stupelis 69 Pnt
2 Willemsen/Bax 68 Pnt
3 Keuben/Rietman 56 Pnt
4 Closhe/van Hal 54 Pnt
5 Veldman/van der Putten 40 Pnt


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Addiction | Staying Sober During the Holidays | 5 Tips
During the Holiday's it can be very difficult when you may have family and friends who love to celebrate with a celebratory substance (Alcohol, Weed, Opiates, Coke, Heroin, Ecstasy, etc). Holiday occasions can impose feelings of anxiety, depression, or even isolation because you have made profound life changes, where as everyone else still has the same lifestyle as before. Please read our TOP 5 TIPS in how to Relax within your Sober Holiday.
1. Do Not Get Hung Up on your State of Sobriety.
Relax and have a good time. Our thoughts control our response to the present moment, so do not create an uncomfortable situation when there isn't one. The moment you decide that you cannot have a good time sober, is when you have created that internal delusional of reality.
2. Be Selective of Whom you Accept Invitations From.
You know from the past, and through your own intuition, which parties are appropriate and which ones are not. Also, you can have fun by creating your own annual party where you can have control of what you accept and what you do not.
3. Manage your Social Anxiety.
When Anxiety starts to kick in, take 3 deep breaths to relax. Then, go ask a friend to take a walk to connect on a more personnel basis. Create space between you and the heavy activity within the party. Create your own personnel party within the party.
4. Promote Healthy New Traditions with your Friends and Family.
This is the time to express all the wonderful new lifestyle changes that you have inherited as your own. Cook Healthy Pot Luck Dishes, and share information that can help them and their loved ones become healthier themselves. They will love you for it! Be an Example, and use your intellectual power to continue to create shifts within your circle.
5. Give Thanks for Sober Days.
Take this annual occasion to dedicate your sobriety to yourself and your loved ones. Reflect, and Smile on the hurdles you have overcome. Be an Example Towards Change and Growth. Even though people within your circle may not have an active addiction, most of us reflect on what changes (small or big) need to be made within our lives, and when loved ones see your success, it can give them the confidence to do the same.


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It has been a great honor to partner with the California Southern Baptist Convention and Invictus Global to be a part of series of events throughout California called Elevate Summit!
Have you ever been somewhere and feel like you are somehow a part of a group where you don't belong. I feel that way with these events as the level of leaders and ministry innovators are so tremendous that I'm extremely humbled to be a part of this leadership team. Take a look at the lineup:
We have already had 2 exciting events in Fresno and San Diego with many more to come. Here's a video from our first event in Fresno:
To learn more about these Elevate Summit events visit http://elevatecsbc.com.
In the coming weeks I will be sharing video interviews with each of these presenters giving you both an insight to these events as well as immediate impact and insights to elevate your ministry leadership.


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RMK Spring 2014 Play On Pink
RMK used to be such a big deal in the UK but nowadays it sits quietly in a corner of Selfridges and I think relies on long-term fans to keep the brand alive. If it wasn't doing well in Selfridges they'd have booted it out by now so it still must have an army of people who love it.
The thing with RMK is that it's gentle – aimed primarily at the Japanese market, it fuses beautiful nuances of colour with quality products. Interestingly, although the brand's original spokesperson was on board from 1997, Rumiko seems to have been eradicated entirely from their on-line history and replaced with a new creative director, Kaori, in June last year. Not sure what's happened there. Above is a selection from their spring 2014 range, Play On Pink.
Prices start from around £18, HERE.
*all products are sent to me as samples from brands and agencies unless otherwise stated. Affiliate links may be used. Posts are not affiliate driven.
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Oh my, I love these, they look so pretty with all the colours! RMK is another brand I've never explored!
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Gorgeous colours! I'm a fan of RMK's cleansing balm.
Aw, how pretty with the geometric prints!
I have to say that the makeup itself looks beautiful – but I wouldn't have a clue as to start using it. Better brush up 😉 x
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Aw these are so pretty, I love things that stand out and look different. I definitely want to try this brand xx


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**** Requires vehicle sticker payment
***** People 65 and older who buy houses priced at $250,000 or less and
attest that they will live in them for at least a year will get a
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Highwood does not have a transfer tax but properties within the town of
Ft. Sheridan do - they are 'subject to a transfer fee pursuant to
Section V B of the Annexation Agreement related to this subdivision'
(City of Highwood). The latest updated transfer tax information I
found was updated on 05/10/06, which stated that Ft. Sheridan Areas are
the only "parts" of Highwood that have transfer taxes $5.00/1,000 under
Highwood's Ordinance 98-0-16. The Seller is the party that is liable
for this tax and this ordinance has been in effect since 03/03/1998 -
there is no pre-transfer inspection required. Highwood refers to Ft.
Sheridan as a 'town' but you have to go to Highwood's City Hall to pick
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Technology is progressing around us and EMS is no exception. Last week at EMS Today in Baltimore, MD, I had a chance to spend a decent amount of time on the exhibit hall floor. Everywhere I turned I saw laptops, tablets, and new software that can track and quantify almost every aspect of the job.
As manufacturers of Cardiac Monitors and AED's, Phillips, Zoll and Physio Control have to each try and be on the cutting edge just to compete with one another. I took a walk through each of their respective booths at EMS Today, and had a couple of products catch my eye.
1. Phillips — On the second day that we were there, Chris Kaiser from Life Under the Lights told me I "had to go check out Phillips' new monitor." I went over to their booth and found their MP2 model. It is an incredibly sleek, compact and portable monitor that I can see a number of uses for, but as Chris pointed out, it certainly has its limitations. Mainly, the monitor itself has no way to print out or transmit an EKG. While it would be great at simply monitoring a patient or doing a quick assessment (at… say… a special event or by a first responding bike team) transferring the information to another caretaker might prove difficult.
With time and a little bit of polishing (and maybe some feedback from a paramedic or two) I think Phillips will have a great piece of equipment on their hands with an extremely practical pre-hospital use.
2. Zoll — I spent a lot of time at the Zoll booth this year. I don't have a ton of experience with their products, but boy what a company. I think one of the things that continues to impress me about them is how receptive they are to the pre-hospital provider. They're extremely supportive of us, and their products show it. This year at EMS Today, they helped unveil the new iPCR, a revolutionary new take on computerized charting.
It was only a matter of time before someone took the Tablet PC concept to the iPAD, and while the new device can run many different ePCR platforms, I'm anxious to see what it will be able to do with Zoll's products in the future. I've seen their ePCR program, and I've worked a bit with Resource Planner. Its great software! Check out the iPCR website. You might see some familiar concepts and symbols.
3. Physio Control — Much like Dallas, Physio Control stood out to me for one main reason: their education. The booth was constantly abuzz with some sort of class taking place. Most notably, Tim Phalen was teaching classes, and if you've ever studied EKG's, you know who he is. Once again, they had their LP-15 on display. I have not had a chance to use one in the field, but I hope to someday soon. I've done a bit of tinkering with them when I've seen them on display at a conference or with friends whose services have them, and I am really impressed with the options and versatility of it.
Technology continues to advance, and these three companies seem to have their finger on its pulse more so than most. To all three companies, I thank you for your contributions to the EMS Community. Keep up the good work.


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Bette Free is a modern symmetrical square bath with a center waste, and is available in a range of sizes and with or without leg sets.
The pre-drilled waste and overflow is placed in the center of the bath, allowing extra space at either end to create a spacious double-ended bathing experience.
The options available for this product include pre-drilled tap holes and leg sets.
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Finally back to the farmers market/
This morning, Oliver and I headed out to the farmers market, and having missed it for weeks now because of all our travel, it felt great to be back. Cranberry beans are here! I believe I'm correct in saying that these are also called Borlotti beans. I love their speckled shells, each so unique in coloration and pattern. The inner beans are like that too, and the only disappointment is that they even out to a bland shade of gray when cooked. I love these though, and Jack is a fantastic shelling assistant.
I do love Brussels sprouts and couldn't turn these down. We also bought a last hurrah of yellow grape tomatoes, a load of apples, some gorgeous organic celery and multiple loaves of beautiful bread, as Hurricane Sandy does seem to be approaching. No!! Stay away!


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Painting A Whippet | Oil On Canvas | Dog Art
Painting A Whippet | Oil On Canvas | Dog Art | Pet Portrait
In my previous post about the whippet pencil study which I drew in homage to Lucian Freud, I said I was going to move the image into an oil painting.
Once I had studied the composition in pencil I sketched the same composition out onto a stretched canvas sized 50 x 60cm. The whippet design is slightly stylised, I have elongated her legs and made her head a little bigger.
I used a limited colour palette which consisted of 3 colours: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre and Raw Sienna and I also used a very small amount of Cadmium Scarlet for the little pink patch on the end of her nose and for the paws.
I did not use any mediums to mix the paint with. I applied the paint thickly with a fine brush and mixed most of the colours on the canvas to get the brindle effect. The grey background was mixed up with the Raw Sienna and the titanium white. I love this painting and I am really happy with the end result.


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Beginning in December of 2016 the level ll portion of Twin Star Herbal Studies will begin (please note Twin Star level one or another comparable herbal studies course is a pre-requisite for Twin Star level II). Classes will meet for the first Saturday of each month December-October ( with one exception, the third Saturday in May (20th) from 9-5 and one Wednesday evening a month from 6-8:30 (see below). There will be a summer break in June and July and classes will resume in August. Dates are as follows:
2016-17 Class Dates:
Weekdays (6-8:30) & Saturdays (9-5), December 3rd & 14th (Tuesday), January 7th & 18th, February 4th & 15th , March 4th & 15th, April 1st & 19th , May 20th & 24th, BREAK JUNE/JULY, August 5th & 23rd, September 2nd & 20th, October 7th & 18th
The class will be a total of 200 hours, combined classroom hours and home study and may be paired with our Costa Rica trip for an additional 75 hours in tropical herbalism.
Topics Covered: Advanced Herbal Medicine Making, Pathology and Herbal Protocols for all Systems of the Body, Materia Medica on 100 + Popular Herbal Remedies
Herbal Case Studies, Herbal Shamanism, Healer Heal Thyself, Botanical Illustration, Wild Food Feast & More!
200 Certificate Hours from Twin Star Herbal Education Our most comprehensive training! *Please note Twin Star level one or another comparable herbal studies course is a pre-requisite for Twin Star level II.


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I first saw the name and poster for Talhotblond and thought, "must be some new psychological thriller." Then I read the synopsis ("Online lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen lures men into her online web, with deadly results") and pretty much felt assured that this was Hollywood produced fiction.
But it turns out, Talhotblond is a documentary by Barbara Schroeder about a real life criminal case that sounds too bizarre to be real. The trailer for this documentary is everything you could hope for in a teaser and it appears Schroeder is following the same successful mold Errol Morris used for his critically acclaimed Thin Blue Line.
The film is already out on DVD so head to www.talhotblond.com to catch the trailer and find out where you can watch this great looking film.


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Just because you don't have a huge home doesn't mean you can't flaunt your style. Decorating a small space, just like decorating a large one, simply requires ingenuity of design … Continue reading "14 Tips for Decorating a Small Space"
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Where to Buy a Tiny House on Wheels
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Rovers Ladies defeated holders Preston North End 2-0 to win the Preston Women's Football Tournament for the first time since 2003.
Rovers lifted the trophy without conceding a single goal at the tournament, which was held at the UCLan Sports Arena.
Scott Rogers' side defeated Preston's development squad 1-0 in their opening group game, with Kim Turner getting the only goal in the second half.
Turner was on target again as Rovers defeated Liverpool Feds 3-0 in their next match. The Northern Ireland international opened the scoring, before a brace from Centre of Excellence graduate Hollie Kelsh ensured the win.
After a goalless draw with Liverpool's Reserves, Rovers beat Bury 5-0 to secure top spot. Goals from Katie Anderton and Nichol Forster set Rovers on their way, before a Keeleigh Savage hat-trick completed the rout.
Rovers' reward was a quarter-final tie against Barnsley, who they beat 2-0. Anderton opened the scoring, before Turner set up Kelsh for her third of the tournament.
A Nichol Forster double dumped South Durham out at the semi-final stage, before Rovers produced a repeat performance against hosts Preston in the final.
Savage fired Rovers in front, before Anderton added a second to secure the title.
ROVERS: Jackson, Pennington, Oates, Bennett, Newton, Zserdicky, H. Forster, N. Forster, Savage, Kelsh, Makin, Donoghue, Anderton, Whitham, Turner.


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So today, I had the pleasure to participate at a festival called Fire and Light that the Foundry hosts! It was basically a festival of continuous worship, praying for the city of Nashville and sending out teams of people to pray for the sick and share God's love! Definitely my kind of festival! As you may already know, I work at the School of Supernatural Life and we were hosting a booth where people could come and receive prayer for physical healing!
I am also so excited to have booths like these, because people come to you for prayer and it shows how hungry they are to see God move in their lives! With that being said, after praying with several people, three people's stories really stood out to me that day!
The first story is a guy named David. He came up to get prayer for his allergy problems that he had been battling that week. He said how he has been congested and not felt the best! As he was sharing his story, I felt like I was supposed to share my testimony of getting healed from food allergies! I told him how I got delivered from food allergies the year I went through the School of Supernatural Life and how I have not had any issues since then. After I shared that story, you could feel his faith rising and so we went on to pray for him. As we were praying, I could feel warmth in my hands, so I asked him if he was feeling anything. He said how he felt this sensation going up and down his face and that he could feel things opening up! I was so excited to hear that! God is SO amazing!
The next story that stood out to me that day, was a guy named Paul. He recently had been in a fight and ended up having to have surgery on his head. This meant that he had a very fresh scar going from the front of his head to back behind his ear. As he came up to get prayer from the team, he was having a really hard time communicating with us. We ended up just praying for him and loving him the best we knew how. After we were finished praying, he kind of wandered off and I was bummed because I wanted to continue to talk to him. He ended up coming back about an hour later and told me that he was thankful for us praying for him and he felt like his worry had gone away! I could feel the peace of God on him and he seemed to be at a much better place than he was when he first arrived to the booth!
The final story that I would like to share is about a guy named Michael! He came up to get prayer for his wrist. He said how it had been hurting and that it is not helpful to have a hurt wrist when he plays violin! So we prayed for him! After praying for a bit, we asked how he felt and he said a little better! So we thanked God for what He had already done and continued praying for more! By the end of the second prayer, he said his wrist was better and we were all so thankful! Yay God!
All in all the Fire and Light Festival was AMAZING! I am so thankful that the Foundry hosted this for our city! It was great getting to partner with other churches to focus on what God is doing in Nashville! What a great day!


text: Now having discovered true salvation in Christ, we are no longer seeking for salvation, rather we are seeking to know the God of our salvation even more. I no longer pursue my wife so she will marry me; we're already married. I do pursue her to know her more and to love her better.


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Reza Rad looks at Power BI Embedded:
Power BI Embedded is the reporting and analysis solution for mobile and web applications. Power BI Embedded is an Azure service that integrates Power BI solution into mobile and web applications. The report still has to be authored and created in Power BI Desktop. After creating the report it can be published into Power BI workspace in Azure, and using API Keys of Power BI workspace and embedding Power BI report frame into the web/mobile application it will be integrated into the application.
Reza walks through the process step-by-step. The upshot is that you can take this report you created in Power BI and embed it into your own application, where you can apply your own in-app access controls. There are limitations, which Reza spells out at the end of the post, so check it out.
Rob Farley digs into Compression Delay as part of real-time operational analytics:
The thing with Operational Analytics is that the analytical data, reporting data, warehouse-style data, is essentially the same data as the transactional data. Now, it doesn't look quite the same, because it's not been turned into a star-schema, or have slowly changing dimension considerations, but for the purposes of seeing what's going on, it's data that's capable of handling aggregations over large amounts of data. It's columnstore.
Now, columnstore data isn't particularly suited to transactional data. Finding an individual row within columnstore data can be tricky, and it's much more suited to rowstore. So when data is being manipulated quite a lot, it's not necessarily that good to be using columnstore. Rowstore is simply better for this.
But with SQL 2016, we get updateable non-clustered columnstore indexes. Data which is a copy of the underlying table (non-clustered data is a copy – clustered data or heap data is the underlying table). This alone presents a useful opportunity, as we can be maintaining a columnstore copy of the data for analytics, while handling individual row updates in the rowstore.
Read the whole thing.
Ben Davis discusses considerations when rolling your own Hadoop cluster:
5. Security hardening
I find it is easier to deploy Hadoop in a fairly low security configuration. This is because there are a range of ports that Hadoop talks on and having an incorrectly configured firewall can cause you problems. So after deployment, set aside time to identify how to customise your firewalls, user and group settings, Kerberos and ssl settings.
I think the article makes some good points. DIY is great for a proof of concept or for playing around with a technology, but if you don't already have a good amount of experience with a technology, you'll probably make costly mistakes in development and administration. This is not Hadoop-specific: I've seen companies do terrible things to SQL Server because they didn't know the correct way to do it but needed to get work done. As part of a proof of concept, do all the terrible things you'd like; they're how you'll learn. But if this is going to production, it's a good idea to have people who know what they're doing involved.
Mark Vaillancourt explains Azure automation credentials:
With that String parameters, it is easy to just type what I want in the textbox. But, for the PSCredential parameter at the bottom, I was unsure what to do. I figured, since this is just a textbox, I couldn't just magically pass in a Credential Asset. So, I tried passing in an expression that used the Get-AzureRmAutomationCredential cmdlet that returns the Credential Asset specified. That didn't work very well. I then started digging through documentation, figuring I would see references and examples of passing a Credential Asset in the Test Pane. It took me a bit, but I finally landed on an Azure.com blog post titled Azure Automation: Runbook Input, Output, and Nested Runbooks. While this post didn't match all that closely with the search criteria around the Test Pane, it did contain my answer in a section on starting Runbooks:
The answer turns out to be pretty simple.
David Smith discusses building high-quality visuals with R:
Note the use of an attractive colour pallette, style-compatible fonts, and even the official Olympic icons for the sports. I just took a screenshot here, but if you click through to the actual site you'll notice that these graphics are also scale-independent (you can zoom in on your browser and they'll look better, not worse) and even interactive (pop-ups appear with country-specific data when you hover over a bar).
Duc-Quang has been generous enough to provide the R code behind these charts if you'd like to try your hand at something similar. The data themselves were scraped from the official Rio 2016 site. The bar charts were created using a standard geom_bar plot using ggplot2, with a custom theme to set the font to OpenSans Condensed. The interactive elements were added using the ggiraph package and the geom_bar_interactive function. The chart titles (including the icons) were created as HTML headers directly, which was then exported along with the interactive charts using the save_html function.
I'm impressed that this all comes from R. There's a good bit of work involved in getting this going, but you can get professional-grade graphics quality with R, and that's pretty cool.
Administration, Integration Services
Andrea Allred has some lessons learned from a troublesome service pack upgrade:
Here are a few of the fun errors that we saw.
"Script level upgrade for database 'master' failed because upgrade step 'SSIS_hotfix_install.sql' encountered error 942, state 4, severity 25. This is a serious error condition which might interfere with regular operation and the database will be taken offline. If the error happened during upgrade of the 'master' database, it will prevent the entire SQL Server instance from starting. Examine the previous errorlog entries for errors, take the appropriate corrective actions and re-start the database so that the script upgrade steps run to completion."
There are some good lessons here.
Jon Morisi is looking at Hadoop:
From here I think I'll start playing around on a sandbox. Each of the distributions offers a way to spin up a VM or log into a cloud based environment. There are also docker images out there. (search hadoop, cloudera, or hortonworks). Most of these docker images look fairly new, so don't cut yourself.
I'm looking at the HortonWorks distro, so I'll probably setup a Hortonworks Sandbox.
Jon includes some resources he's used to learn a bit about the topic. I think he's going down the right path with videos and mailing lists—the ecosystem changes too quickly for books to have much long-term value, and mailing lists & forums tend to be better for keeping up to date. My biggest suggestion is to get case studies and play around. Check out studies on e-mail ingest, real-time data analysis, and analyzing fantasy sports for starters.
Administration, Extended Events, Security
Jason Brimhall shows how to build an extended event session which audits all SELECT statements:
I have to be a little honest here. Prior to somebody asking how they could possibly achieve a statement audit via extended events, I had not considered it as a tool for the job. I would have relied on Audit (which is Extended Event related), or some home grown set of triggers. In this particular request, Audit was not fulfilling the want and custom triggers was not an option. Another option might have included the purchase of third party software but there are times when budget does not allow for nice expensive shiny software.
So, with a little prodding, I hopped into the metadata and poked around a bit to see what I could come up with to achieve this low-budget audit solution.
Read the whole thing.
Shaun J. Stuart discusses removing duplicate statistics:
I puzzled on this for a bit and got sidetracked by the strange way SSMS displays statistics columns on the Property page. Then it got to be the end of the day and I went home. The next day, I had a comment on my previous post from Aaron Bertrand who mentioned there is a related bug with the stats_column_id column of the sys.stats_columns view. It does not contain what the MSDN documentation says it contains. The Connect item for this, along with a workaround, can be found here.
The script I was using did not reference that column, but it did get me thinking that perhaps the script was not correctly identifying the first column in an index.
Shaun has an updated version of a duplicate statistics checker script that you may want to check out.


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Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, George Beckett, Linden Tunnell and Albert Oliver led the prayer band west from the open pavilion called "the bower," toward one of the cottages, called "tents," that encircle the place of worship. Through the open front door of the screened-in porch and straight out the open back door, past the living room, kitchen and bedroom, the setting sun streamed in from over the cornfield.
The two elderly people in the porch appeared as silhouettes as they watched the prayer band slowly march toward them. The band, followed by a procession of church members, clapped their hands, swayed their bodies and sang, a cappella, the old gospel song, "He Put John on the Island."
And so they continued, from one narrow cottage to the next, until each of the 30 or so had been visited.
The slow march – solemn, emotional, yet joyous – marked the end of the 10-day Annual Camp Meeting of Frankford's Antioch AME Church, just as it has for the last 117 years. Participants wondered how many of their eldest brethren – some in wheelchairs – would be around for next year's Camp. Would the young people, whose presence this year was on the church grounds but mostly on the outer circumference of the cottages, continue the tradition?
When the march was over, families whose cottages had been passed on through generations cleaned out their kitchens, took the sheets off the beds, shook the rugs and locked the doors for another year.
Camp meetings used to be a mainstay of rural religious life. They were started in the 1700's by Methodists from England and eventually extended to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) denomination.
The land for Antioch was given to Beckett's grandfather, Charles T. Beckett (1868-1942), and other founding fathers in 1890 by a local white farmer, "Old Man Phil Walls," for the purpose of building a church. It was named Antioch in recognition of one of the earliest centers of Christianity and where converts were the first to be called Christians.
Two years later, the first Camp Meeting was held. Today, Antioch's Camp Meeting is one of the last.
George Beckett is not only the captain of the prayer band but the chairman of the Camp that he has attended every year of his 80 years. The Beckett brothers, George and older brother Benjamin, who died tragically in a car accident in 2005, have ensured that their parents' and grandparents' legacy has continued.
Both brothers were quoted extensively in Jonathan David's 2007 book and accompanying CD, "Together Let Us Sweetly Sing." It is a musical history of African American life around the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.
Described by his nephew Clifton Outen as "warm, kind and giving," George Beckett is a man whose appearance and energy belies his age. He has lived all his life in Frankford, within a mile or so of his beloved church and his first memories are of Camp.
He describes the old days when the "tents" were farm wagons pulled by horses into a circular formation next to the church. Trenches were dug to stabilize the wagons, and they were covered with cloth to serve as roofs.
Into the Camp kitchen, known still as "the confectionary," the women brought large cast-iron pots known as "hog-killing pots" for cooking hearty meals such as chicken-and-dumplings and fried fish and corn.
"Back then, there was no electricity, so we built fire stands to provide light, and, gradually, people built wooden cottages, but we still called them tents," said Beckett.
He recalled that, as a youth, he had worked on a farm, like his father, and earned 10 cents an hour, working 10 hours a day.
"We were always allowed off in August for Camp. It was known in Frankford that if you went to Antioch, you wouldn't be working during camp."
Richard McCray, 73, another lifelong Frankford resident, concurred.
"I've come to Camp every year of my life. I worked at Purdue, and they knew it was practically a 'must' to be off. It was different back then."
When Beckett got married in 1942, his father helped him build his own 24-by-14-foot cottage. He was lucky in that his cottage was not among those destroyed by a terrible fire a year later.
"I started to work as a custodian then at Franklin 206 Elementary, where I went to school. Then, after integration, I transferred down the road and became head custodian at Indian River High School before I retired."
Beckett confessed that as a child he particularly enjoyed the first Monday of Camp, when they would travel to places like Trap Pond and Strawberry Landing for a relaxing day with no services. But it is the worship services, then and now, that are the Camp's sustaining force.
From Aug. 5 through 16, every evening, the services started with informal singing led by different church members and choirs – most memorably the youth and young adults on Saturday, Aug. 16 – interspersed with testimonials from individuals whose lives had been impacted by the Camp.
Cookie Garfield, for example, who traveled from Seaford for seven of the Camp's days, said, "Thank you, Antioch. Thank you, Jesus. My soul has been rejoicing all week."
If there was a short lag in proceedings, a person in the congregation just starting singing their favorite gospel song, and immediately everyone joined in.
Then, Antioch's pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Foster, moved to the podium at the rear of the bower, under a wooden board, with the words associated with Benjamin Beckett, "We will camp today if we camp no more. We will camp by and by on the other shore."
Each evening Foster then declared, "There in the cottages, pull back your flaps. Open your hearts. Pull up your three-legged stool. There is a preacher in the house." A different minister and accompanying choir, mostly from local Sussex County churches, was then introduced to conduct the service of the day.
On the final day of Camp, the rousing service was led by the Rev. Thomas Fitchett of Girdletree U.M. Church in Girdletree, Md., to a packed bower of nearly 100 worshipers.
George Beckett and his committee's efforts had produced another memorable Camp. Indeed, three different people had asked if they, too, might build a cottage on the Camp's holy ground for their own families to enjoy. Perhaps more importantly, several people testified gratefully that their faith had been renewed and their spirit "touched by glory of the Lord Jesus."
Yet Beckett remembers the days when coaches full of people from Baltimore and Philadelphia would arrive and as many as 500 people came to Camp. And he remembers going to other churches' Camps that now no longer exist. He wonders what will happen to the Camp when his generation is gone.
According to some of Antioch's teenagers, he need not be concerned. Zhane Hall, Briahna McCray, Jordan Hall and Sammy Chandley all spoke of the importance of Camp to them, their families and the Frankford community. As an Indian River High School 10th-grader, Deandre Holland said, "In 20 years, there will be more people here. We are not going to let this tradition die."
(A commemorative plate with a collage of modern and historic Camp photos and the words "Antioch Annual Camp Meetings Since 1892," along with a mug illustrated with the bower, is available for purchase for $25. Call the church at (302) 732-1005 for more information.)


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The coolest mom....
There are many reasons we think Tina Fey is probably the coolest mom.
If you were her kid:
1. She is so wickedly funny and smart you know the conversations you could have with her would be amazing.
2. You would get to have your mom's BFF Amy Poehler for an Aunt. Who you would get to bitch to about your mom when she wasn't being so wickedly funny and cool. *Because as mom's we know Mother's need to be a real nag sometimes or you aren't doing the job right.
But mostly we know Tina is the coolest because of this, a few years ago she wrote a prayer for her daughter and posted it on the internet. It spread like wild fire and I think pretty much everyone we know saw it and loved it. Just in case you didn't here it is.
First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh holding the FSU logo stain her tender haunches.
May she be Beautiful but not Damaged, for it's the Damage that draws the creepy soccer coach's eye, not the Beauty.
When the Crystal Meth is offered, May she remember the parents who cut her grapes in half And stick with Beer.
Guide her, protect her
When crossing the street, stepping onto boats, swimming in the ocean, swimming in pools, walking near pools, standing on the subway platform, crossing 86th Street, stepping off of boats, using mall restrooms, getting on and off escalators, driving on country roads while arguing, leaning on large windows, walking in parking lots, riding Ferris wheels, roller-coasters, log flumes, or anything called "Hell Drop," "Tower of Torture," or "The Death Spiral Rock 'N Zero G Roll featuring Aerosmith," and standing on any kind of balcony ever, anywhere, at any age.
Lead her away from Acting but not all the way to Finance. Something where she can make her own hours but still feel intellectually fulfilled and get outside sometimes And not have to wear high heels.
What would that be, Lord? Architecture? Midwifery? Golf course design? I'm asking You, because if I knew, I'd be doing it, Youdammit.
May she play the Drums to the fiery rhythm of her Own Heart with the sinewy strength of her Own Arms, so she need Not Lie With Drummers.
Grant her a Rough Patch from twelve to seventeen. Let her draw horses and be interested in Barbies for much too long, For childhood is short – a Tiger Flower blooming Magenta for one day – And adulthood is long and dry-humping in cars will wait.
O Lord, break the Internet forever, That she may be spared the misspelled invective of her peers And the online marketing campaign for Rape Hostel V: Girls Just Wanna Get Stabbed.
And when she one day turns on me and calls me a Bitch in front of Hollister, Give me the strength, Lord, to yank her directly into a cab in front of her friends, For I will not have that Shit. I will not have it.
And should she choose to be a Mother one day, be my eyes, Lord, that I may see her, lying on a blanket on the floor at 4:50 A.M., all-at-once exhausted, bored, and in love with the little creature whose poop is leaking up its back.
"My mother did this for me once," she will realize as she cleans feces off her baby's neck. "My mother did this for me." And the delayed gratitude will wash over her as it does each generation and she will make a Mental Note to call me. And she will forget. But I'll know, because I peeped it with Your God eyes.
I am ashamed to say we didn't come out unscathed from all of Tina's worst fears. I have a Japanese symbol on my back and trust me kids, it hurts WAY more to have them removed then to get them done in the first place.
But I digress... Lets not talk about our mistakes! Let's talk about Tina's accomplishments. Thank you Tina for being a smart, funny, business minded role model for the next generation of girls. For being a role model for your own generation! We salute you and everything you have done.
Give us a call if you want to adopt us... We will be waiting.
XOXO- Things We Heart


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Two Wasdale team members on Great End were asked to lend a hand to Keswick MRT who were responding to a '999' call for an elderly man with a broken ankle at Styhead stretcher box. They administered casualty care until the Keswick team arrived and stretchered the gentleman back down to the Keswick side. They were back down by 1730hrs.
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A group of artists shipping Moleskines through the mail, creating and on-line community and sharing in the creative process.
Monday, October 10, 2011
First 2 Page Spread in Aya's Book
3 comments:
- ballookey said...
Birds eye view of a roof. ;) Reminds me of a gingerbread house.
- October 13, 2011 at 8:07 PM
- Mary Stebbins Taitt said...
Super cool, looks like food! Candy, the roof of the witch's house. LOL! Nice detail and color, contrast between the pastels and the black.
- October 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM
- roma said...
Andrea, just wanted to let you know that today I got Ellen's notebook and one of your pieces reminds me of the circle piece on this one. In Ellen's book and on this one, the images seem to be three dimensional, and almost look like they are fabric instead of ink. Jim (my husband) touched the drawing you did in Ellen's book--he thought is was some sort of fuzzy cloth. Really cool!
- October 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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