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Be careful what you wish for, it just might come true! Every time Steiffmom (Steiffgal's mother) would come by her home, she would say, "Gosh, your house looks just like FAO Schwarz…" which Steiffgal would take as the highest compliment. So imagine Steiffgal's utter delight when the granddaughter of FAO Schwarz, the namesake of the world famous toy company, came to her house to talk all about Steiff and the legacy behind her family's store!
Ms. Schwarz brought along many treats to share, including several delightful Steiff treasures from her own collection. A lifelong Steiff enthusiast and collector, Ms. Schwarz had the incredible and unique experience of working in the New York City FAO Schwarz store in the Steiff department for several summers in the 1950's! But much more about that in an upcoming feature article in the worldwide Steiff Club Magazine! For now, let's take a look at the three collectibles she brought along; each one represents a wonderful era in Steiff's history of design!
Steiffgal feels a little sly kicking off the discussion with this wonderful treasure, but you gotta start somewhere! Here we have Steiff's very early fuchs or fox. (This picture is from Christie's… Steiffgal's camera seemed to eat the picture of Ms. Schwarz's fox, which was IDENTICAL in design to this one, ugh, sorry!) Ms. Schwarz's fox first belonged to her father, who was FAO Schwarz's son. Fox has many properties of the highly coveted early Steiff designs. He is 35 cm, made from reddish brown and white mohair, is five ways jointed, and has a squeaker. Fox is detailed with large brown and black pupil eyes and has a hand embroidered nose, mouth, and paws made from black floss. The tips of his ears are lined in very long, very straight black mohair, tracing their edges perfectly. Fox's face has a distinctly "Teddy bear" look to it, giving him a very sweet look indeed. This item appeared in the Steiff line from 1909 through 1933 in 14, 17, 22, 35, and 43 cm. Because fox has the tiny 4 mm "trailing f" button, it is safe to assume that he was manufactured in the 1909 through 1925 time frame.
Now it's time to get a little more academic and take a look at this distinctive ivy-leaguer. This is Steiff's bulldogge or Bulldog, designed as the mascot for Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. This version of "Handsome Dan" (the mascot's "official name") is 28 cm, sitting, head jointed, and has a squeaker. He is made from white mohair which has been selectively airbrushed with spots and shading. He has one black ear and one white one! When he was new, he had a blue felt blanket with a white "Y" on it for Yale. This dog has a very distinctive velvet lined muzzle and jowls and a flat black round glass button nose. You cannot help but notice his blue and black "squinting" eyes which are adjustable. (These cartoon-like eyes have also appeared over time on Steiff's Cheerio dogs, Petsy baby bears, and Lulac rabbits.) This bulldog was produced in 1952 only, the start of the "dog days of Steiff" period when many new dog designs were launched post WWll. Bulldog is part of Ms. Schwarz's own personal collection; apparently her mother gave it to her as her family lived in close proximity to the University at the time.
And finally, you might just get "dizzy" over this Steiff Lizzy! Here we have a simply beautiful (if that word can be applied to a lizard!) Steiff Lizzy lizard. Lizzy was produced around the same time as Steiff's "Eric" bats, "Spidy" spiders, and "Nelly" snails – clearly the "creepy crawly" era at Steiff! She is made from yellow plush velvet which is carefully and intricately hand airbrushed with green, back, brown, and white details. She has little black eyes and thick felt feet. Her fingers and toes have remained a vibrant green color while her velvet has faded just a tiny bit. Lizzy measures about 12″ from head to tail; this is the larger of the two sizes of this model, which was produced only in 1959 through 1961. Ms. Schwarz's Lizzy has her bear faced chest tag but seems to have lost her raised script button over time; this would have been located on the very tip of her tail. Ms. Schwarz tells Steiffgal that this lovely lizard has been one of her all time favorites for about 50 years now! Now if that's not "friends for life", Steiffgal isn't quite sure just what would be!
Steiffgal hopes this touch of vintage "retail therapy" has got you all excited for the upcoming (Steiff) holiday shopping season!
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DIY: Typopgraphy "Kitchen" Decoration
How fitting that less than two weeks after I posted this DIY: Kitchen Decoration that weekly challenge at CSI Project is Typography! I have visited the CSI website many times since I discovered it a few months ago. By the way, CSI is an acronym for "Create Something Inspirational". I've been waiting for a challenge … Continue reading
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How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly she/he can get back her/his focus on what's important.
Five years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a taxicab in Indianapolis. Here's what happened: I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Indianapolis Airport. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed onhis brakes, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!
The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was friendly.
So, I said, "Why did you do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll
be happy you did.
So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore."
I began to see garbage trucks. Like in the movie "The Sixth Sense," the little boy said, "I see Dead People." Well, now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.
Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?
You'll be happier. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so... Love the people who treat you right. Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, TAKE IT! If it changes your life, LET IT! Nobody said it would be easy...They
just promised it would be worth it!
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2 comments:
- Dee said...
I love this post Ulty.
Back when I was a new manager, my company put many of the new managers through Business Training. One of the classes was "Positive Self Talk." Basically, it was like your Garbage Truck Rule. I use it often. It really works!!
- February 5, 2008 at 7:39 PM
- Anonymous said...
Why should we let other people's garbage dump on us, one thing is being polite and positive another is to take other people's shit, we have enough of our own.
- April 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM
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Marriage is one of the most important issues that happens for most of the people in the world and probably is the most important one!
Based on differences in cultures, histories, religions, societies and so on, the ways people start dating, fall in love, and marry differ in the countries all over the world.
'Khastegari' is a custom in which families of both girl and boy come to meet each other for the first time with or without knowing each other before and this time could be the first time the the boy and the girl meet each other.
In this meeting, families as well as the boy and the girl talk to each for about 4-5 hours to get to know each other.
In these families, once a boy and a girl fall in love, they will still have 'Khstegari' and 'Namzadi' customs.
It covers everything from how to get started to proper profile and messaging etiquette in today's online dating world.
Any question you've had about how to approach dating is about to get answered by this one-stop, all-you-need-to-know, ultimate online and app dating guide.
Also, another custom that families talk about in 'khastegari' called as 'Mehrieh'. After this meeting, if the families especially the boy and girl want to know each other more, a period starts we called 'Namzadi'.
'Mehrieh' is an amount of money, usually a big money more than 0000 that if the couple divorced, the guy should give to his wife. In this period, the couple is officially in the relationship and try to know more each other.


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Omnis Marine
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Our company Omnis Marine, has partnered with Kormarine Services, representing the Group in Europe. We now provide technical services; certified technicians to perform any type of repairs, rebuilding, overhauling and other operations.
Our Hyundai Heavy Industries Certified Technicians specialize in HIMSEN engines. We also have certified technicians, for MAN B&W, Sulzer Mitsubishi STX, Wartsila, Yanmar etc. We are using same office in Houston with Hyundai and If need, we can get quick spare parts support from their stock. We are also Hyundai's subcontractors.
We do warranty work and after warranty jobs as well. We can provide those services anywhere in the world, wherever your ship requires assistance.
Marine Mooring Ropes
Our company Omnis Marine Ltd, has been recently appointed as representative for Greece and Cyprus, from XINGLUN ROPE CABLE CO., LTD, XINGLUN ROPE (XL Ropes) is a Chinese rope maker that supplies the international shipping industry and continually produces innovations and improvements in rope technology through their own research and development efforts. Their rope supplying network locations are Panama, Singapore, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Gulf ports, and all Chinese ports and yards, with Nigeria and Ghana coming soon.
XL Ropes holds all the credentials and qualifications as required by the industry, and is fully compliant with international regulations and standards. Approval certificates from ABS, DNV&GL, BV, NK, LR, BV, RINA, RS, etc. as well as ISO 9001:2008.
Hydro-blasting, sand-blasting and painting services
Our company Omnis Marine Ltd represents ATC SERVICES for the provision of hydro-blasting, sand-blasting and painting services that can be performed while transiting. This unusual cost effective expertise allows the client to repair and paint without downtime or docking saving the company millions in lost revenues.
Our workers are qualified specialists, with years of experience, certified in shipbuilding and ship repair, and who have all been approved by Classes.
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• Ship repair of ships in docks.
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The historic heart of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle lies at the Jardin des Plantes, but nowadays it is spread over 12 sites in Paris, in Île-de-France and in the regions.
The sites of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle
Jardin des Plantes (Garden of Plants)
57, rue Cuvier
75005 Paris
01 40 79 30 00 (switchboard)
01 40 79 56 01 / 54 79 (reception)
A botanical garden packed with four centuries of scientific adventures, the Jardin des Plantes is the historic heart of the Muséum. Every day, thousands of visitors and hundreds of researchers and students rub shoulders with each other, while the reserve collections harbour tens of millions of specimens representing Nature's diversity. Singly and as a whole, this extraordinary place is a Muséum, botanical garden, zoo, research centre and higher education institution all rolled into one.
Eight places are open for the public to visit:
- Grande Galerie de l'Évolution (Gallery of Evolution)
- Galerie des Enfants (Children's Gallery)
- Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée (Paleontology and comparative Anatomy Gallery)
- Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie (Mineralogy and Geology Gallery)
- Galerie de Botanique (Botanical Gallery)
- Cabinet d'Histoire du Jardin des Plantes (Muséum History Gallery)
- Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes (Greenhouses)
- Ménagerie, the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes
Two venues also host a free cultural programme:
- Grand Amphithéâtre du Muséum
- Grande Galerie de l'Évolution Auditorium
Musée de l'Homme (Museum of Mankind)
17, place du Trocadéro
75016 Paris
01 44 05 72 72
Who are we? Where do we come from? What is the future of mankind? Since 1938, the Musée de l'Homme has been devoted to understanding the evolution of Man, as well as demonstrating the wide range of societies. Now renovated, the Muséum addresses these three key questions using objects from fabulous anthropological and prehistory collections. It also has places for research, teaching, lectures and so on, to remain true to the "laboratory-Muséum" concept of its founder, Paul Rivet.
Parc Zoologique de Paris (Zoological Park of Paris)
53, avenue Saint-Maurice
75012 Paris
01 44 75 20 00
Make way for the 21st century zoo! After being totally renovated, the Parc Zoologique de Paris opened its doors once again in April 2014. The Muséum's ambassador for scientific commitment, it reconciles discovery and education, as well as scientific research and the conservation of species.
A thousand animals are accommodated in five biozones representing their natural habitat: Patagonia, Sahel-Sudan, Europe, Guyana and Madagascar. The trail truly immerses visitors in the environment of a variety of species, with the emphasis on the visitor having a change of scenery and the well-being of the residents. A haven of nature on the doorstep of Paris, the Parc Zoologique makes visitors young and old aware of how fragile biodiversity is.
Arboretum de Chèvreloup
30, route de Versailles
78150 Roquencourt
01 39 55 53 80
A genuine living tree Muséum, this 200-hectare park displays and preserves a vast number of trees from all over the world - there are no fewer than 2,500 species and varieties! As well as being somewhere enjoyable for tree lovers to go for a stroll, it is also a realm of study and research for geneticists, biologists and physiologists, and provides a reference collection for botanists.
Réserve Zoologique de la Haute-Touche (Haute-Touche Animal Reserve)
36290 Obterre
02 54 02 20 40
Wolves, lynx, stags, baboons, antelopes, hyenas, cheetahs, tigers, lemurs… variety reigns supreme at the Réserve de Haute-Touche! In all, there are over 1,000 animals from 100 different species from five continents. Situated in the heart of the forest, on the doorstep of the Brenne Regional Nature Park, the reserve is a beautiful place for visitors to explore, either in their car, on foot, by bike or in a horse-drawn carriage.
Behind the scenes, true to the Muséum's role, it is actively involved in research and conservation through the breeding, rearing and reintroduction of endangered species, thanks to a state-of-the-art laboratory.
Abri Pataud (Pataud shelter)
20, rue du Moyen-Âge
25620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
05 53 06 92 46
Who carved the ibex on the cave ceiling 20,000 years ago? Situated a few kilometres away from the Lascaux Caves, the Abri Pataud was occupied by the first Homo sapiens – Cro-Magnon man – and still has traces of some 15,000 years of prehistory.
An excavation site, uncovered artefacts and the archeologists' techniques can all be discovered here. An international reference collection of two million items is kept in the reserve collections.
Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre (Jean-Henri Fabre Muséum)
84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
04 90 30 57 62
Jean-Henri Fabre, a great scientist born in 1823, was a keen naturalist who was especially famous for his observations of insects and plants. He lived in this house for 36 years. The property, a Provence farmhouse surrounded by a hectare of land, was indeed his "open-air laboratory". His valuable collections of shells, fossils, minerals, herbariums, watercolours, books, prints and manuscripts are all on display here, as well as part of his movable heritage. Total immersion in 19th century natural science.
Jardin botanique exotique de Menton (Exotic botanical garden)
Avenue Saint-Jacques
06500 Menton
04 93 35 86 72
Created in the late 19th century and enriched over the decades with new species, this garden has become a renowned park, much appreciated by keen botanists. Over 3,000 subtropical and tropical plants are on display there, from Africa, Asia, America and the South Sea Islands, as well as a few rare plants. Although its charmingly original layout makes it an oasis of calm, it is also a place for the conservation of rare or endangered species and for research.
Jardin alpin La Jaÿsinia ("La Jaÿsinia" alpine garden)
74340 Samoëns
04 50 34 49 86
This alpine botanical garden opened in 1906 and is situated in the village of Samoëns in Upper Savoy. Listed as a Remarkable Garden of France, it displays a collection of 4,800 plants from the world's cold, mountainous regions. A romantic, rural one and a half kilometre walk in the heart of the Alps.
Concarneau marine biology station and Marinarium
Place de la Croix
29900 Concarneau
02 98 50 81 64
This marine station was created in 1859 and is the oldest one in the world still in operation. It was originally designed for breeding marine animals, but soon became a very active scientific centre. Today it is run by the Muséum in conjunction with the Collège de France and it carries out research on enzymes and hormones in marine organisms in particular. The public can visit a marinarium which tells the scientific journey of the sea world. Its message? To learn about, understand and manage the sea… to deepen our respect for it.
CRESCO - Coastal Systems Research and Teaching Centre
38, rue du Port Blanc
35800 Dinard
02 23 18 58 90
This marine station dates from 1935. Recently renovated and renamed "CRESCO" (Centre de Recherche et d'Enseignement sur les Systèmes Côtiers), it provides researchers and students with a modern working environment. This new scientific centre is the result of the collaboration between the Ifremer team in Saint-Malo and the Muséum's team. Its aims are research, observation, expertise and the dissemination of scientific culture regarding the biodiversity and sustainable development of coastal areas.
Brunoy General Ecology Centre
4, avenue du Petit-Château
91800 Brunoy
01 60 47 92 04 / 92 05
This research facility is closed to the public and hosts teams specialising in forest ecology and adaptive strategies in living organisms. The topics addressed include the functioning, evolution and regulating mechanisms of tropical forest ecosystems and soil food webs.


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Holistic Dog Food Recipes
Parul Solanki
Sep 29, 2018
Dog owners are increasingly choosing holistic dog food, over the commercially available pet food, in a bid to introduce their dogs to a healthier, more balanced diet. So if healthy dog food is on your to-do list, check out these homemade holistic dog food recipes.
With the growing concern about the diet of their pets amongst pet owners, many of them have chosen to substitute commercial pet food for a healthier, more holistic diet. Although many people might be unaware of it, the pet food available in the market contains artificial color, additives, and preservatives.
These dog 'fast foods' lead to many food allergies in dogs, including grain intolerance and digestive problems. As a matter of fact, the use of cheap fillers in them (corn, soy and meat by-products), that are deemed unsuitable even for human consumption, was what spurred on the recent pet food recalls.
More importantly, these recalls have served as a wake up call for many pet owners, who are now replacing this tainted junk for some homemade, high quality food recipes for their treasured pets.
What is Holistic Dog Food
So what exactly is holistic dog food, which dog owners around the world seem to be vouching for? Derived from the term 'holism', holistic is a term used to emphasize the organic and functional relations between the parts and the whole.
Therefore, the concept of holistic dog food rests on the fundamental belief that good dog food nutrition is essential for the body. So when the food is provided in the right proportions, the mind and the body function in a healthy manner, leading to greater wellbeing and improved health of the dogs.
Healthy Dog Food Recipes
Do you ever wonder what dogs used to eat before commercial food miraculously appeared on the shelves of the grocery stores or mass merchandisers? As a matter of fact, commercial pet food is a fairly modern invention, which seemed to have become popular due to its fancy packaging, pretty pictures, and the 'healthy and natural' advertising.
In fact, there is nothing 'natural' about commercial pet food and most of them include artificial colors, sugar, sorbitol, cheap fractionated corn, and 'who-knows-what-it-is' by-products, which can cause numerous health problems in dogs.
In contrast to that, the best holistic dog food recipes contain a careful blend of ingredients such as bones, meat, vegetables, and natural supplements, such as fish oil, to fulfill your dog's nutritional needs. Here is a list of some easy-to-make recipes made from homemade fresh food.
Chicken and Rice for Dogs
1 cup of boiled chicken
1 cup of cooked brown rice
½ cup of steamed mixed vegetables like carrots, spinach, green peas, and beans
4 tablespoons of unsalted chicken broth
Boil the chicken and add to the cooked rice. Steam the vegetables and add them to the chicken and rice. Add the broth and leave it to simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool before serving it to the dog.
Turkey Special Recipe
1 pound ground turkey
6 cups water
2 cups brown rice
1/2 cup of frozen broccoli, carrots, and cauliflowers
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Place the water, ground turkey, rice, and rosemary into a large saucepan. Stir until the turkey is broken up and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, before adding the frozen vegetables and cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Beef Stew for Dogs
1 lb low fat beef
3 potatoes
3 carrots
2 celery sticks
2 pints chicken or beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil (can also be substituted with fish oil)
Sauté the meat in a pan with 2 tablespoons oil, till it turns brown. Stew the meat in the broth for 45 minutes and then add the vegetables. Cover the mixture and let it simmer for 45 minutes until all is softened. Let it cool before serving it to the dog.
With time you will see an improvement in your pet's health and to top it off, holistic dog food is actually easier on your budget, as majority of the ingredients are easily available. You can also select the best holistic commercial dog food available in the market. Check all the ingredients and consult the veterinarian before feeding your dog.
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- Countries around the world have many driving laws that differ from the US — sometimes with specifications that may baffle foreigners.
- From being fined for eating while driving to remember which days of the week you can legally drive, here are 14 of the most unusual driving laws around the world.
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Driving in another country can be stressful.
For many countries, there's more to remember than which side of the road is the correct one to drive on. For example, in Thailand, driving without a shirt could result in a fine, while in Spain, don't even think about using flip flops to drive.
Here are 13 of the most unusual driving laws around the world, from Japan to Greece.
In Thailand, it's illegal for men to drive without a shirt on.
Thefine for doing so is ฿500, or about $16.21
In Australia, it's illegal for drivers to stick their limbs, including arms and hands, out of the window unless they are signaling to other drivers.
The fine for doing so in New South Wales is $337 AUS, or $237.69 USD.
"Drivers and passengers need to apply common sense – it's not only illegal but downright dangerous, and that's because you could risk losing a limb," the Australian National Roads and Motorists' Association's Dimitra Vlahomitrostold Yahoo News.
It's illegal to smoke a cigarette while driving in Greece.
This is likely due to the fact that drivers must take one of their hands off the wheel to bring the cigarette to the lips.
Wearing flip-flops while driving in Spain comes with a €200 fine.
That's $225.51.
In the Philippines, it's illegal to drive on Mondays if the license plate of a vehicle ends in a 1 or 2.
On Tuesday, it's 3 and 4. On Wednesday, it's 5 and 6. Thursday, 7 and 8. Finally, on Friday, it's 9 and 0.
Thisunusual law is part of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or number coding. The program wascreated to alleviate traffic congestion by restricting the number of vehicles on the road.
In Cyprus, it is illegal to eat or drink while driving, including water.
Thefine for doing so is €85, or $95.86.
In Russia, having a dirty car is a fineable offense.
Some Russians choose to store their cars in the winter months when driving is more difficult, a ccording to a BBC article from 2006. This can cause dirt and grime to build up, which the law requires motorists to clean off before taking to the streets.
It's illegal to stop unnecessarily on the Autobahn in Germany — even if a driver runs out of fuel.
The famousAutobahn freeway in Germany is known fornot having a speed limit, making stopping on the road all the more dangerous.
In Japan, driving through a puddle that splashes a pedestrian is a fineable offense.
The Japanese call this infraction "muddy driving,"according to Travel and Leisure.
Similar to Japan, it is illegal for drivers to splash mud onto pedestrians if the people are waiting at a bus stop or entering or leaving a stationary bus.
Those who do so may be fined up to $2,200 AUS — $1,550.63 USD.
In Sweden — as well as some other Scandinavian countries like Iceland —it's illegal to drive without headlights on, even if it's daytime.
This is likely due to the few daylight hours in winter, but also because the weather can change quickly and lights help drivers see each other.
Driving without properly functioning actual windshields wipers is illegal in Luxembourg.
Having a windshield itself, however, is not required by law,as is the case for some vintage cars.
Drivers in Bulgaria must carry fire extinguishers in their cars at all time.
Safety first in therule of the road in Bulgaria— always.
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This lecture series was started in 2004. It provides intellectual stimulation to the area's residents on a wide range of subjects. The choice of lecture topics is somewhat eclectic. The series' organizers seek out speakers who combine personality and presentational talent with acknowledged expertise in their chosen subject.
The lectures are normally held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Almonte United Church Social Hall. Lectures are for about an hour, with extra time for questions and discussion. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.


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Coooooooooookies! So many easy cookie recipes, so little time! Do you love them like we do? We make them all the time around here. You'd think that would mean the cookie jar would be full. Nope! A batch barely lasts the night around here.
Some of these recipes require a little more preparation (fridge time, rolling out, cutting) than others. They are still easy cookie recipes to follow based on ingredients and baking times.
Alter any recipe slightly to create new tastes! Add chocolate chips to peanut butter. Dip sugar cookies in melting chocolate. Add some cocoa to our basic chewy chocolate chip recipe to create delicious double chocolate cookies.
Want some great party favors? Put them in some cellophane bags with a "thank you for coming" hang tag. You could also include the recipe on the bag.
How about making cookies into a party activity? Bake up a bunch of sugar or gingerbread cookies in various shapes. Supply bowls of different colored icing, sprinkles, colored sugar, mini chocolate chips, Smarties, and other small candies. You can also create simple icing writers by putting icing into a Ziploc bag and snipping a very tiny piece off one corner.
A really cool idea is to include a cookie table at your event. Supply some containers, like takeout boxes or small tins. Fill the table with a variety of different flavors. Guests can fill their boxes with their favorites. Buy a bunch of types from your favorite bakery, bake them yourself, or enlist friends and family to help out with their best recipes. Create labels for each plate stating the type of cookie (and ingredients if you wish). How fun!
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Local Government elections will take place in May this year. This is your opportunity to stand for election onto your Town Council, as well of course to cast your vote!
Calling all residents who are passionate about their community to stand as a town councillor in the local elections in 2019.
Information Event
Withernsea Town Council will be holding a cheese & wine drop in session on Monday 11th March 2019 from 4pm-8pm at the Meridian Centre for anyone wanting further information on the role & responsibilities of being a Town Councillor.
What do councillors do?
Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make a real difference in your community by engaging with residents, local groups and businesses to find out their needs; making decisions on which services and projects the council should take forward; and getting involved locally to ensure the services are meeting your community's needs.
How long does it take?
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. This often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking on behalf of the council to other bodies.
Could I be a Councillor?
The easy answer is, "almost definitely". As long as you are:
• British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union
• At least 18 years old
• Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election
You can't be a councillor if you:
• Work for the council you want to be a councillor for, or for another local authority in a political restricted post
• Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order
• Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the 5 years before election day
• Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court
If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to stand as a councillor, you should contact the electoral services department at your local council for advice on 01482 393310, 393312 or 393313.
Councillors are elected to the local council to represent their local community, so they must either live or work in the area. Becoming a councillor is both a rewarding and privileged form of public service. You will be in a position to make a difference to the quality of other people's daily lives and prospects.
Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of residents, the political party they represent (if any) and the council. These will all make legitimate demands on a councillor's time, on top of the demands and needs of their personal and professional lives. Before you consider becoming a councillor you may want to discuss it with your family and friends to make sure they understand what you are taking on. You will need their support as you'll have to spend some of your spare time on council business.
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How much time you spend on your duties as a councillor is largely up to you and will depend on the particular commitments you take on.
Your role within the council will determine how much time you spend on council duties. Joining committees or working groups, for example, may increase your workload. You will be expected to attend some council committee meetings, which are often held in the evening so that councillors can attend after work. As with most things in life, what you get back will depend on how much you put in. But remember, the amount of time you give to it is almost entirely up to you.
Why should I become a councillor?
There are many reasons why people decide to become a local councillor. They include:
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• as an extension of what you are already doing through a political party, trade union, charity, voluntary group or school governing body – becoming a councillor can be the next step.
Research tells us that people are most concerned about issues such as crime, health, schools, transport and the environment. Your local council can make a difference on all these issues and many more, and so can you as a local councillor.
There are lots of ways to get involved in your community, perhaps becoming a neighbourhood watch coordinator, a school governor or a magistrate would be more up your street. For more information visit www.gov.uk/government/get-involved#take-part
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Luckily DH and I have very similar views on the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are strictly for families and New Years is kind of a time for us to get together with friends.
For a little background, FIL is divorced and retired at 49. He has lost contact with or pissed off his old friends so the most contact he has with people is with DH and I and Dh's bro and his fiancee. DH's bro and fiancee do not have many friends because they both work a lot. So again they mostly hang out with DH and I.
Anyways....I guess a week or so ago FIL casually mentioned to DH that BIL wants us all to do something for New Years. DH said we were so busy with Christmas that he didn't even want to make plans for New Years yet. So he forgot about it and never said anything to me. And since then hadn't heard anything more about it. So the other day while at FILs for a post Xmas party I got a call from a friend asking if we wanted to come down for a small party that she wants to have if her fiancee is not working. I told her I would run it by DH but that I thought it would be ok.
I mentioned to DH that evening that we had an invite for New Years that sounded good. (Admittedly I said this purposefully in front of FIL so he heard that we were taken already on New Years) and he immediately said "Well talk to BIL on Tuesday so we can finalize our plans for New Years" This has had both DH and me looking at him like, "Whaaaat??" DH didn't want to start something so he just said we'll see. FIL brought this up again as we were leaving and Dh said we'll have to just see what is going on. I know that their plans include coming over to our place and ordering pizza and watching tv until midnight...I have no intention of hosting people on New Years. I hosted a Christmas Party and Christmas Day breakfast...I feel I have reached my host quota...
I really don't want to spend New Years with them. We just spent 3 full days with them! I think the best thing is for DH to explain that we made plans with a friend already and to leave it at that.... We are just concerned that this will cause a rift in the family but I think we should be allowed to make plans with people other than family for some holidays... DH never made definite plans with them but I don't think that is how they see it. *sigh* I guess we will just have to brace ourselves. Is just saying we already have plans the best response we can give them? I know this might not seem like a huge issue but it is really irritating to me so I hope I don't come off sounding too childish or whatever. Anyways...I just needed to vent so thanks for reading!
It was pretty rude of you to mention a party in front of someone that a) you know is looking for something to do that day and b) is apparently not welcome. You should have mentioned the party to your husband when you were alone, and if you decided to go to it, you could then say to your FIL, "sorry, we have plans." the FIL may be a pill, but you aren't making yourself look good here.
Your DH just needs to say "Dad- I think there was a misunderstanding. When you asked about NY, I had told you I wasn't making plans yet, but it seems like you've moved forward as if we committed to you all. We didn't, though. Quite honestly, as we spend the other holidays w/ family, Erin and I leave NYE open for our friends. And plans did come up, which we're doing. I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding, but we aren't going to be able to have you all over.".
ETA: I do agree it was rude to mention the party in front of him. Even though you didn't know about his initial inquiry, you obviously knew this might be an issue. You and DH should have gotten your plans sorted out, gotten on the same page, THEN said "sorry, we have plans" when asked.
If you have agreed in the past that NYE is to be reserved for hanging out with friends, for the life of me I can't figure out why the first time FIL mentioned the family party your DH didn't say "Sorry, we have plans with our friends that night" - even if you didn't have set plans at that time, it seems pretty clear that you expected to.
I also agree it was rude to bring up the party in front of your FIL.
Overall, this entire mess could have been entirely avoided if it had been handled correctly from the beginning.
Why can't FIL just go over to his other son's place, order a pizza and watch TV there until midnight? Why do you have to be involved?
And no, you really need to make it clear that FIL can't invite himself to your home to be hosted by you. And he can get as pissed as he wants about it, but it's true.
And I have had experience with the "lets make plans" dad. My dad loves to call-up 6 months in advance and lock me in becuase 'I don't have plans yet'. I finally put my foot down and said "Dad, I know you want to see us for 4th of July, Memorial Day, etc. But it is 6 months away. And while we don't have plans, I would like to keep some time free because I'd like to see other people, too".
The problem isn't with the ILs, it's that you and DH keep skirting the issue. You've had two opportunities to say no, and yet you haven't.
Rather than being all stealth hoping FIL would get the hint about the other party, you should have just told him you had plans.
Of course you're not obligated to spend NYE with his family, but you are obligated to at least give an answer. Clearly ignoring the question isn't working.
The problem isn't with the ILs, it's that you and DH keep skirting the issue. You've had two opportunities to say no, and yet you haven't.
Rather than being all stealth hoping FIL would get the hint about the other party, you should have just told him you had plans.
Of course you're not obligated to spend NYE with his family, but you are obligated to at least give an answer. Clearly ignoring the question isn't working.
This exactly. For God's sake, stop saying "we'll see" and just tell them you already have plans! It's going to be way awkward now because you've strung them along for so long.
I think this is a case where an ounce of prevention (clarity, in this case) is worth a pound of cure. If you and your DH typically see NYE as a friends thing, then when your FIL mentioned it, your H should have said, "No thanks, Dad- we usually spend NYE out partying with friends of ours." It sounds like both of you knew that you didn't want to spend NYE with family and both of you knew that he would want to spend it with you- and that being the case, your H should have been clear from the get-go that the answer was no thanks. Saying "We're not ready to make plans yet" and "We'll see" and "Hey, we just got a great invite from Sally to her NYE party, we should go, DH!" really makes it sound like you all kind of considered him a back up plan- the string of events makes it look like you were putting him on hold in case something more fun didn't come along.
I think you should expect your FIL to be annoyed with you all for leading him on about spending NYE together, and for talking about someone else's invitation in front of him as your way to say you weren't spending NYE with him. That's fair for him to be annoyed about. I also think the issues you brought up are ones you can bring up more directly in the future- if FIL is inviting himself over to your place and eating pizza and watching TV and you don't feel like hosting, SAY "Well, we just hosted the Christmas Party and breakfast, so I'm not up to hosting again. Let's think of another plan." If FIL wants to get together and you both know you're not interested, say "No thank you." You aren't gaining anything by avoiding the conversation and putting him off with hints and "we'll see"s.


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A trailer for a new Dragon Ball game just dropped and it looks pretty interesting. Bandai is coming off of the success of Dragon Ball FighterZ so this new game should be fun.
The title of the game at least for now is Dragon Ball Game: Project Z and will be an action RPG focusing on the story of Goku. This was just an announcement trailer so there isn't any gameplay from what I can tell.
We do know that this game will be releasing this year in 2019 and be coming to Xbox One, PlayStation and PC. Check out the announcement trailer for Dragon Ball Game: Project Z below.


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In addition to taking standard ten-minute bio-breaks every hour or so, you may need to take meeting breaks or offer breakout sessions for the benefit of your team, for your own benefit, or to encourage innovation through a change of scenery.
Extra meeting breaks and breakout sessions enable people to move around, get the blood flowing, grab some fresh air, and think of the situation in a different environment (eg, an outdoor courtyard or near a fountain).
Timing for Meeting Breaks
Take a break when either you, the session leader become fatigued or confused. Also, take meeting breaks whenever the group gets stuck on a subject and looks lethargic. Before you send them on special meeting breaks, however, do the following:
- Give them a specific time to return (normally fifteen minutes so that they have ten minutes of a 'normal' break and an additional five minutes for steps two and three below).
- Visually post or give them a question to think about while on the break and ask them to consider the question for five minutes during their extended break.
- When the participants return, capture their new ideas or responses.
Meeting Breaks Breakthrough
This fairly simple exercise has resulted in many issues being resolved, arguments ending, decisions being made, and participants waking up.
- It allows some time for evaporation if the team is saturated, thus allowing space for new ideas to develop.
- For the session leader, it affords additional time to regroup while the team remains productive.
Do not be afraid to take meeting breaks. No team ever expressed disappointed when the session leader told the group to take a break.
Ergonomic Meeting Break Alternative
The cognitive benefits of exercise provide a positive benefit for older people, middle-aged people, and even fourth graders. Clinical proof exists that you learn twenty percent faster after exercise than after sitting still.
Why? Exercise improves the blood's access to specific brain regions and stimulates learning cells to make brain-derived neurotrophic factors, or BDNF, which acts like a Miracle-Gro® for neurons.
What? Consider an ergonomic break where you (or appointee) begin a simple series of stretching. Have participants roll their heads and gently twist their torsos or bend their hips. They should also rotate their arms, or even massage the shoulder trap muscles of the person next to them.
Take special meeting breaks during workshops. Everyone will benefit, feel better, and stay awake longer.
Pause for Two Minutes of Silence
While it may seem counterintuitive to plan a silence period in a meeting, evidence supports the opposite? Alexander Kjerulf, author of Happy Hour Is 9 to 5, shows silence to be an ideal way to encourage deep thinking and ideas, during your meeting.
The purpose of meetings is not to talk–the purpose of meetings is to arrive at ideas, solutions, plans and decisions.
Since few of us can think deeply while we're talking, two minutes of silence provides a chance to gestate over a decision, issue, or other topics.
Breakout sessions
Breakout sessions or breakout teams enable groups to capture more information in less time. Breaking groups up into smaller groups overcomes the monotony of relying too much on narrative Brainstorming. Typically the session leader (aka, facilitator) may take up to one-half of the total talk time by setting up context and providing a thorough reflection of participant input. With ten participants in an eight-hour session, each participant probably contributes less than fifteen minutes of individual airtime, unless you spice up your meetings with breakout sessions.
Rationale for Breakout Sessions
Additionally, and a very strong benefit of the breakout session, all members (especially quiet ones) are given permission to speak freely. Their perspective defends their breakout team's position, not necessarily their lone voice.
Here are important considerations for managing face-to-face breakout sessions:
- In advance, have breakout team assignments predetermined and decide on the method for analyzing their input.
- Publish your assignment or questions to be answered on a screen or in a handout. Be crystal clear with your instructions and the format you expect each breakout team to provide or build when complete.
- Keep the question or instructions posted (eg, on an easel or with a projector) or print out and distribute to each breakout team since teams frequently assemble outside the main workshop room.
- Give them a precise amount of time or deadline and monitor them closely for progress and questions. Five minutes is typically optimal. It is truly amazing what a group of people can accomplish in three to five minutes when they are provided clear and detailed instructions.
Notes on Breakout Sessions
- When they return with their contributions, you have already built consensus. Now you need to reconcile the voice of a few breakout teams rather than the voice of many individuals.
- Appoint a CEO or Chief Easel Officer for each group. They are your single point of contact when asking for updates.
- Be creative when assigning members to breakout teams. Consider birth dates (eg, months or days); birth position (eg, last child); latitude or longitude of home, office, or birthplace; mountain peaks, constellations, cut up cartoon strips (eg, Dilbert® . . . ), etc. Thematically strive to align with the project or product naming conventions.
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NSA "B" & "C" North Central World Series
The National Softball Association has multiple Fastpitch World Series happening around the country. You can pick where you'd like to play! Visit NSAFastpitchWorldSeries.com for all listings, How to Qualify and How to Enter.
All teams must be registered with NSA and have properly qualified & validated their berth by playing in their State Championships to participate in the NSA Girl's Fastpitch World Series.
Please contact your State Director for Information on how to qualify for the GFP World Series. If you do not know your State Director, click HERE or contact the NSA National Office at 859-887-4114.
All Events & Games are Central Time
Please check back for UPDATES on OPENING DAY CELEBRATIONS and other information as the tournament nears.
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Deadline is Tuesday, July 9th to PreOrder
PRE-ORDER NSA World Series Merchandise and SAVE MONEY!
Click here for the PREORDER FLYER for savings details.
Click here for a Direct Link to the World Series Merchandise PreOrder Form
If you have questions on preorders, please call TeamIP at 877-821-8643
Tournament Information
Date: July 17 - July 21, 2019 (Wednesday through Sunday)
Ages: Class "B": 8u Player Pitch & 8u Coach Pitch offered - 10u - 12u - 14u - 16u - 18u. Class "C": 10u - 12u - 14u
Location: Rockford, IL and Beloit, WI
- Rockford, IL is the Home of the famous ROCKFORD PEACHES!
- Map - Overview of all locations & Rivets Stadium
Tournament Directors: Bill & Kathie Horton 810-629-9551 firstname.lastname@example.com
Events: Skills Competitions, Coaches/Managers Meetings, Opening Ceremonies, etc. Will begin Wednesday July 17th. Schedule and more details available HERE.
Souvenirs & Equipment: Souvenir & Equipment Vendors will be available for the event, including Diamond Sport Gear. Please watch for a schedule of locations for the Vendor tents during the week. NSA items are licensed and no other items are allowed to be sold at our tournaments. Violators will be prosecuted.
Parks & Field Assignment by Age Group: Available HERE.
Hotel Information: Available HERE.
Admission or Gate Fees: NONE! Tournament entry fee includes Admission / Gate fees for all spectators & family members. No Passes Needed!
Games Begin: Thursday July 18th.
Format: 4 Game Format. 2 Games in Pool Play then seeding into Double Elimination Bracket. Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
Entry Deadline: July 3rd, 2019. All fees & paperwork must be received by the World Series Directors prior to this deadline.
Entry Fee, Procedures & Payments Options: Available HERE.
Playing Rules: NSA rules will govern all play in strict accordance with the NSA Rule Book. It is the coach/managers responsibility to know the rules & bylaws of NSA. Ignorance of a rule or bylaw of NSA does NOT negate the penalty. NSA rule book is available for coaches online 24/7 at PlayNSA.com. All games, including Championship Games will be run with a Time Limit and Mercy/Run Rules.
Team Insurance: Can my team play in the NSA "B" or "C" World Series if their insurance is NOT an NSA/Westpoint Insurance Policy? Yes. You just have to supply us with a copy of your current insurance for your team when submitting your paperwork. We will make sure that your team meets the NSA/Westpoint Insurance requirement for the World Series tournament. Nothing else you need to do and no additional fees for your team.
Game Information:
Please allow ample time to arrive at the fields for your game. Expect delays due to early morning traffic.
All teams must be present at the field Thirty (30) Minutes Prior to the game time posted on the bracket board, READY TO TAKE THE FIELD. Games may begin up to 15 minutes early if field is available.
- Tournament Director could move games to a different field posted on the brackets based on field availability. Just because your field might be behind does NOT change your game time. Teams could be moved to a vacant field to keep tournament moving and games on time.
- Roster Checks may be done at anytime during the tournament. Coach will be required to have birth certificates or government issue photo ID available upon request by tournament committee.
Uniforms: To be in strict accordance with NSA team dress code.
Softball: NSA black stitched optic yellow softballs are provided. Umpires will control the balls and umpire decisions are final on softballs.
NSA Approved Equipment: It is the coaches/players' responsibility to check their bats for the Approved Company and the stamp prior to bringing them into play. Check the NSA Approved Equipment List if you have any questions.
Validation: Your State Director will still verify your berth, classification & validation.
Protest: Umpire judgment calls are final. There will be a $75.00 CASH ONLY protest fee. If protest is ruled in your favor, your money will be returned.
Weather Hotline: Information will be given to coaches during check in. ANY weather issues will be dealt with by each individual site. One site may have problems and another may not.
Awards: Minimum Awards will be presented as follows:
- First Place Championship Team Award
- Finalist Championship Team Award
- 3rd through 7th Place Team Awards
- Individual Player Awards - For First, Second, Third and Fourth places. Individual Awards are for the players attending the World Series Only.
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Delsin Rowe goes neon in this new trailer.
Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 15th, Nov. 2013 Under News
Sucker Punch Productions has revealed a new trailer for inFamous: Second Son on the PlayStation 4 at the PS4 All Access Event in New York City ahead of the console's launch. It showcases protagonist Delsin Rowe's Neon powers and they are quite spiffy. Check it out above.
These new powers allow for many functions, but most especially for quickly moving through the city. Delsin moves so fast that after shadows can be glimpsed but he can also release the Neon into an explosive blast as well. It also seems his Neon Powers will help him heal quickly, as indicated in the beginning.
More importantly, inFamous: Second Son will be releasing on March 21st 2014 for the PlayStation 4. Considering that other titles like DriveClub will be available in early 2014, the PlayStation 4 seems to have a pretty packed schedule for the next few months. Stay tuned for more details at the PS4 All Access Event continues.
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Mrs Sibley set her class a homework linked to our 'Let Us Entertain You' theme. The children could produce any piece of work on any entertainer of their choice. The response was amazing! Along with the spoof Ant & Dec OK! Magazine, David Walliams doll and a cake in the shape of Michael Jackson's white glove, was this fantastic model of the O2 by Amy and Molly:
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Eons ago, when San Diego County was a lush landscape, tiny nocturnal creatures with big eyes and grasping hands scrambled through the region's rainforests.
It only took about 46 million years to discover them.
Paleontologists last month announced that they have identified three new species of tiny primates from a cache of fossils at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
The fossils were identified by late scientist Steve Walsh at the museum more than a decade ago, and analyzed recently by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, who published their findings in the Journal of Human Evolution.
Primate remains are rare in the fossil record of North America, and finding new ones is extraordinary, said Thomas A. Deméré, curator of paleontology at the Natural History Museum.
"These were animals that until this publication were unknown to science," he said. "It gives us a richer idea of the biodiversity that once used to occupy this portion of North America."
The animals would have looked something like modern bush babies, with oversized eyes and small, nimble hands, Deméré said. They climbed through trees, in a landscape far warmer and wetter than our modern climate.
"It was much more lush in terms of vegetation," he said. "It was tropical to subtropical. It would have had rainforest, with rainfall at that time 60 inches per year; a very different sort of environment."
The discoveries occurred amid earth-moving activities at areas including Carmel Mountain Ranch, Scripps Ranch North, Carmel Valley, Black Mountain Ranch, and Santee, as well as some freeway construction sites during the late 1990s and 2000s, he said. Under California environmental law, museum paleontologists are often called upon to serve as monitors for construction sites, watching for fossils that may be disturbed by the digs.
"We do a lot of our field work in and around construction when they're excavating for new roads or houses or sewer lines," Deméré said. "The San Diego County coastal area has one of the best records in California of this geologic time. It's very rich in fossils."
University of Texas anthropology professor Chris Kirk, who identified the new species and published the report with former graduate student Amy Atwater, said San Diego is the envy of paleontologists like himself, who study the Eocene Period, between 56 million to 34 million years ago, when the first primates appear in the fossil record.
"The epicenter is right there in San Diego County," Kirk said.
It's hard to imagine in today's era of drought and dams, but during that time, large rivers drained west into the Pacific, coursing through tropical forests, Kirk said. As they approached the ocean, they formed deltas where animal remains were entombed, only to be discovered in sandstone and claystone during construction digs tens of millions of years later.
Occasionally, these troves yield big findings, such as scientist Richard Cerutti's discovery of mastodon bones that could push back the presence of humans in North America by 100,000 years. More often, paleontologists remove masses of sand, and then painstakingly sort out fossil teeth and other remains. Walsh spent years doing that, Deméré said. In fact, Walsh was so prolific that he earned a reputation in the field for his massive collections, Kirk said.
"I never met Steve Walsh, but everybody that ever talked about him said that he was just a collecting monster in the field," Kirk said. "He was out until sundown, hauling bags of sediment. And what did he like to do on weekends? He liked to screen-wash fossils. So you had the right guy, in the right place."
Walsh amassed drawers full of fossil teeth, jaws and other remains, but wasn't able to analyze them all before he died in 2007, at the age of 41, Deméré said.
"Steve not only collected and screen-washed and picked the samples, he also curated them and did initial taxonomic identification of the mammals," he said. "He recognized that many of these fossils were new species, but he didn't take it further than that."
When Atwater and Kirk picked up where Walsh left off, they completed more detailed analyses and concluded that these were definitely new species.
Atwater, who had an interest in the early primates, stopped by the San Diego Natural History Museum to take a look at the collection, and was astonished by what Kirk called "an embarrassment of riches" stored in its archives. She and Kirk spent about a year analyzing minute details of their tooth and jaw structure, and sorted out at least three distinct species found only in San Diego.
The smallest species, Ekwiiyemakius walshi, named for its original discoverer, weighed about four to five ounces, a little lighter than a major league baseball. The largest was titled Brontomomys cerutti after the Greek word brontē, or "thunder," and retired paleontologist Richard Cerutti. It tipped the scales at just under two pounds, or around the weight of an eight-week-old kitten. The third, dubbed Gunnelltarsius randalli after two other scientists, reached about 10 ounces.
The fossilized jaws and teeth give clues to their lifestyle in the ancient San Diego rainforests. Based on their dental structure, Kirk said, the smallest ones were almost certainly insectivores who nibbled on protein-rich bugs to fuel their high metabolism. The largest ones may have munched leaves for their protein needs. And they probably all ate fruit whenever they could get it.
"There are very few primates that won't eat a piece of fruit if you give them one," Kirk said.
The family of primates they belong to — Omomyidae — were uniformly tree dwellers, he added.
"It's a sure bet that because they're omomyoids that they are arboreal," he said.
Roaming the woodlands and wetlands with them were tapirs, small horses, camels and rhino-like animals. Early carnivores that preceded dogs or cats hunted in those trees, grabbing the little primates or anything else they could eat.
"To think of primates living in San Diego, except for the zoo, and except for us, is really kind of remarkable," Deméré said. "That's one of the fascinating things of exploring the archives of the Earth's history that's in the rocks beneath our feet. There were other worlds occupying the same place, millions of years ago, and we get to glimpse them by studying the fossils."
In those worlds, other creatures are still waiting for discovery, Kirk said. From looking at the sample of the collection that he and Atwater analyzed, he's confident that there are other fossils that don't fit existing species. And he examined only a fraction of what Walsh collected.
"I've seen enough of the material to know that there are definitely additional species," Kirk said. "To deal with all of these fossils that Walsh and his teams collected, it's going to take the efforts of the village."
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Sustaining Growth and Performance in East Asia
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Barbara Cornelius and Sandra Van der Laan
Barbara Cornelius and Sandra Van der Laan 15.1 INTRODUCTION Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the 'seeds' from which an economy is grown, accounting 'for 60–70 per cent of jobs in most OECD countries' (O'Shea and Stevens, 1998, p. 26). The primary stumbling block for most SMEs, however, is the lack of capital and managerial expertise to support growth. To this end, developing a venture capital market is a priority in many parts of the world because venture capitalists provide both financial and strategic assistance to new and innovative SMEs. Therefore government policies directed toward aiding and/or enhancing venture capital can result in benefits for the economy as a whole. Contrasting the success of government policy initiatives in relation to venture capital is not, however, a new activity (Harper, 1991; Isaksson and Cornelius, 1998; O'Shea and Stevens, 1998; Pfirrmann et al., 1997; Wright et al., 1998). Contrasting business cultures in various environments has also been extensively conducted (see for example Crainer, 1999; Hofstede, 1984; Shane, 1993; McGrath et al., 1992). In this study we seek to combine the two activities by examining the relationship between venture capital, culture and successful policy making. Indeed, drawing from the vast literature available on these topics, it is apparent that a strong nexus exists between venture capital and culture (Black and Gilson, 1998; Bygrave and Timmons, 1992). Drawing conclusions about the correlation between a particular policy and the growth of venture capital cannot be justified, as neither policies nor venture...
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"I have been blogging for years now, and from the very beginning of my blog I would post about fashion and style. Over the years I have seen blogging evolve and change, and with that, people's emotions regarding blogging. One might ask, "Why do you stand around in clothes and take pictures of yourself? Why have a blog dedicated to sharing your life, your favorite lipstick or your opinion? Who cares?"
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Deidre and I happen to both be Mormon. Such a hot topic these days, but stay with me if you will. One of the first things we're taught as children are the Articles of Faith — 13 statements that summarize our fundamental beliefs. One of my favorite articles of Faith is number thirteen. Since blogging the last part of this article stands out to me.
"If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things."
Blogs are a place for people to go to, to seek, to learn, to feel inspired. I believe that women are innately beautiful, just the way they are. So isn't it shallow and superficial of me to have a style and beauty blog? I think every woman has had a moment where the right shade of lipstick, or the perfect pair of fitted jeans boosted their confidence out the roof. But I don't think that happens just because they feel they look bomb but because whatever they added help them express themselves. They felt they were being seen how they should be, how they are. Fashion and make up is a form of art and it can help give us identity.
Being able to express yourself leads to confidence in who you are. Make up and clothes are just one of many ways to do this. That confidence is so important, because it is what propels us to make good decisions for ourselves, which results in a better life and happiness. In fact, it has been proven that those who take care of themselves and take pride in their appearance do well in life. It is no different than how what you watch, listen to, read, or the people you surround yourself ultimately affect you.
When I sat down to write this post I was surprised that this is what came out. Deidre kept this prompt very vague so I could take it wherever I wanted. She ultimately asked that I just write from the heart with no boundaries. I guess this is what was on my heart today.
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This is a Temporary, Full-time position.Category: Other
The Township's Community Services Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Fergus Grand Theatre Coordinator.
Reporting to the Managing Director of the Community Services Department, the Theatre Coordinator will direct the day to day operations of the Theatre including box office operations, lighting and sound system operations, facility cleaning and facility maintenance. The position will be responsible for yielding the best possible revenue generation through the management and effective marketing of event planning and scheduling.
• Post Secondary Education in Theatre/Facility Management or related fields, or acceptable equivalent of experience and relevant education.
• 1 – 3 years of progressively responsible experience in theatre and facilities management.
• Demonstrated experience in revenue generation, customer service, and marketing.
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• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with all stakeholders.
• Proven marketing and event planning skills
• Facility operations management
• Ability to manage technical and mechanical situations
• Volunteer coordination skills
• An entrepreneurial attitude would be a definite asset.
This position is a three-year contract position.
To learn more about the Centre Wellington community and the requirements for this position, please visit our Human Resources section on the Township's website at www.centrewellington.ca
Resumes will be accepted from qualified candidates only and by email in word or pdf format, fax or regular mail.
Salary: annual salary of $57,425
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Centre Wellington is a thriving and growing community, located close to Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph. Set within an urban and rural setting, it has a diverse economy, active arts and heritage community and renowned natural features that result in many lifestyle advantages.
The Fergus Grand Theatre has become Centre Wellington and surrounding area's premiere live performance space with a seating capacity of 264. In the summer of 2003 the Township of Centre Wellington became owner and operator of the Fergus Grand Theatre. The Township has made significant improvements to the theatre with a new roof, new HVAC system, new on-line ticketing system, new seating, and lighting upgrades.


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