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I Am The 1% With A Green Card, I Am Now A Legal American
I want marijuana to be legal purely for selfish reasons as of late. When I was younger it was an unjust law that didn't make any sense, "Just another way the man keeps us down" so I fought against it than. But now that I'm older, it's simply because I don't want to go to jail — I am a law abiding citizen who works 40 plus hours a week and devotes all his time and money to his family, so if there is opportunity to be legal in my state why not?
Getting my green card is kind of like protesting with the other 99% - I'm too busy trying to be a "functioning adult" but I support your cause. Between work, family, kids, wife, writing and learning (pretty much in that order) I never have had the time or money to do much of anything else but recently I have.
Ever since my weed was stolen out of my hotel room in a state where I could have my green card (which would've gave me rights) I've reconsidered the importance of the green card, especially as an advocate. One may think you're protesting the system by not getting your card (like I would often tell myself) but getting your card is probably that one thing we can do to make politicians listen to us by the all mighty dollar.
Of all the things I've done; donations, buying hemp products, buying, getting signatures for initiatives, I think getting my green card was the simplest and most effective thing. I am now a card carrying member for back pain.
The process is fairly easy; I knew what to expect and went in to the Washington Medical Marijuana Group's office with a copy of my military medical record. If you don't have a copy of your medical you'll have to authorize a release from your caregiver (if you have one) or establish some sort of reoccurring condition with one.
Another reason I never got my card is the same as why I've never gone to the VA to claim disability - I would hate to make a mockery of the whole process. I see it happen every day, people leaving the military and clocking 10 to 20 percent disability for sleep apnea or some other bullshit condition. When I went to the VA hospital in Tucson to "try and get mine" there were soldiers with missing legs and other disfigurements that made me turn around, being that I'm mildly mild aged with 2 good arms and legs.
As for the Green card it has simply seems like a ruse when there shouldn't be any hurdles in the first place. Yes it does make people's lives better (Yes I'm one of them) but if you've ever seen an A.I.D.S or cancer patient you know they really need it or should have whatever the hell they want. Unfortunately the legalization fight took flight because of sick people.
When you get your Green card everyone says "Congratulations", like you just had a baby — when all I did was get old. This thing called getting high is nothing new nor is it anything bad but sometimes bad shit happens but bad shit happens all the time because of no reason, not pot. I'd trust a stoner before a drunk, a drunk before a politician and yet weed still gets a bad rap.
My first experience with medical was waiting in a parking lot as a friend went into a dispensary to buy a 20 bag of weed in Southern California. Gone are the days of waiting in random parking lots hoping this place doesn't get raided or worse I get shot for some dumbass who thinks he's Al Capone.
Getting the card was an eventual thing, just not an all important one; being that I've always been able to obtain my medication but now I've seen the monetary light. For 150 dollars I can legally carry more weed than I can smoke in a day (or at least I haven't tried yet). The green card has opened my horizons as a functioning adult, now I can attend vapor parties or things of that nature.
As I write this Washington State seems to be under some sort of Federal crackdown for those dubious sellers of weed. Like a child lashing out they attack harmless hippies, not physically but spiritually through a known source. Even at my worse I've never had harmful intentions towards anyone while get a couple beers in me and it's on. For the most part I'm a pacifist with a gun so I've never seen myself going to jail for any other reason than for possession of marijuana, weed, mary jane, sheeba, pot, etc…Why does the Federal government, why does the DEA feel that marijuana dispensaries are bad for communities? Why are farmers and gardeners found to be criminal?
I smoke weed because I am sick. Sick of Tea Baggers and Occupiers, sick of misguided cops enforcing archaic laws, sick of debt and everything else that has to do with money, besides back pain weed helps me say fuck it to the rest.
My first legal purchase in my life was at the Evergreen Holistic Center, nothing fancy but they're 100 percent there for the cause. The clientele in the lobby were friendly and the blonde girl that greeted me was friendly and easy on the eyes. You're seen in the back one by one, I guess this prevents shoplifters. The gentlemen in the back ask for my experience preference heady or body, I choose heady. There were several selections and I went with Lavender. A beautiful compress nugget at 10 dollars a gram. If you go there you can't miss the guy that served me, he looked like Bam Bam Bigalow — tell him thanks for the free cookies.
I am now part of the 1% of smokers that can smoke cope free, it should be us all.


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A number of home business opportunities have sprung up over the years. One of the latest has been to open are home cataloguers. Distinct from professional corporations that charge thousands to catalog your home inventory, these are generally amateurs who decide that they want to start a home based business. So with little more than digital cameras or even just their smart phones for cameras, they show up and offer to conduct a full home inventory and asset cataloguing service for far less than the professionals. The question is do you fall for it?
The Basic Deal
Prices vary based on the individual or business offering the service. Housewives and college students are the ones most inclined to try their hand at this business. Most of the time, it's between $250 and $500. They come in and go through all of your belongings for you, taking pictures on their digital cameras and then cataloguing the information in simple spreadsheets or in notebooks. The process can take anywhere from a few afternoons to a couple weeks.
Risks of an Outside Amateur Home Inventory
Even if you have an extra $500 to spare, you still open yourself up to a great deal of risk when you allow someone to come in and go through all of your possessions and catalog them, particularly if this individual is not a professional. Serving as a home cataloguer and home asset documenter is an ideal job for con artists and criminals who are attempting to case homes. Even if you know the individual who is going to be doing the cataloging and have no concerns about the honesty involved, you still run the risk that the individual going through all of your treasures and belongings will talk to other people about what she saw. This could then lead to giving thieves the information they need about your home and what you have.
The additional issue with these is the time and inconvenience. Having someone in your house and underfoot, going through all of your possessions, can be annoying and agitating at the best of times. There's no real guarantee on the amount of time involved. Plus once the catalog is done, it will have to be updated. Standard spreadsheets and paper files don't lend themselves to updating as easily as online inventory software.
Does It Have to be the Expensive Option Then?
So, you're probably feeling a little discouraged. After all, you want to complete a home inventory so you can protect your assets and prepare for your future, but you don't want to take that kind of risk. Is the only option to go with an expensive professional who will charge per square foot of house?
No, not at all. The great thing about Asset Panda is that you can do it yourself but produce an even better final product than either of the other options would. You can access Asset Panda online to log information about your assets or you can use the Panda app. Asset Panda's inventory software is easy to use. You can take a few minutes every day to start logging your assets and all their relevant information or you can knock it all out in a couple afternoons. Your information is completely private. No one's snooping through your drawers or snickering at the condition of your house. You're also protecting yourself and your family by not exposing them to the possibility of Plus, the online inventory software system that Asset Panda uses allows you to update your assets whenever you like, meaning that your inventory can always be current without costing thousands or even hundreds.

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Indigo Dreaming
A Magical Bedtime Story
The latest addition to the INDIGO DREAMING range - a wonderful picture book that teaches children to calm their mind and body in preparation for a peaceful night's sleep. This magical bedtime tale will be enjoyed by children of all ages.
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Building Products Without Coding
How we mashed together five existing services into an MVP
When building products you should measure your progress by the assumptions you've managed to test, and not by how many lines of code you've written.
In some cases — if it's possible to validate the idea using existing tools — writing code might actually slow you down, and should be avoided.
Lessons Learned Launching A Side Project in 48 Hours
Launching a side project can drag on forever, at least if you have a full time job. My friend Andreas and I know this…
When Andreas and I launched our current side project, BugRex, we wanted to follow this way of thinking rigorously. So instead of coding, we created a functional prototype by squeezing together five different services.
In this article I'd like to share how we did it.
Note: This is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and thus should not be seen as a formula for building products, but an alternative route, which has both benefits and downsides.
The assumptions
BugRex.com is a website where you get on-demand coding help; a two sided marketplace where developers help other developers over chat. We wanted our prototype to help us answer these questions:
- Are developers interested in getting coding help over chat?
- How much are they willing to pay for it?
- How much will experts demand in order to help others over chat?
In order to answer these questions we figured we needed the following functionalities:
- A nice looking website
- Chat between customers and experts
- Dispatch system to notify experts of new chats
- Payment solution
- An application form for experts
Let's have a look at how we created each one of these functionalities by using existing services.
Landing Page — Unbounce
Naturally, we started off with the landing page. There is no reason to code this yourself, as there is an entire industry of companies offering it to you. We chose Unbounce, which makes is super easy to design it however you like.
Note: At this point, our service was branded ReactHelp.com, as we wanted to start off with a niche initially, and a 'trashable' brand we could easily discard.
We later moved from Unbounce to GitHub Pages once we needed more customization than Unbounce could offer us. But we're very glad we didn't waste a minute of time coding our first landing page.
Time saved using Unbounce, as opposed to coding the HTML&CSS ourselves: 5 hours.
Chat solution — Olark
We also needed a chat solution, as expert developers were supposed to help struggling developers with coding issues over chat.
After looking at multiple ways to include this, we landed on Olark, which had everything we needed to get started.
Integrating Olark with Unbounce was a matter of clicking a button.
Time saved as opposed to coding a chat solution ourselves: a week? A month?
Dispatch system — Trillian
However, a chat solution wasn't enough. We needed a way to notify our experts about new incoming chats through their phones. Otherwise we'd have to require them to sit by a computer awaiting new chats at any given time.
Olark doesn't have a mobile app, but luckily you can integrate Olark with the Trillian chat client, which works on both iOS and Android and allows push notifications, which basically is everything we need. This would have been a major pain to build ourselves.
Time saved as opposed to creating our own mobile chat client: several weeks..
Payments — PayPal
For payments we originally wanted to integrate with Stripe, but that would have involved coding, so we went for PayPal.me instead, which is an elegant payment page for your PayPal account. By telling every expert to get a PayPal.me account, they had a slick way to receive payments, which also felt safe.
This meant that the money would be funneled directly from the user to the expert, and not through BugRex. However, whether or not BugRex would be able to take a cut of the transactions wasn't one of the assumptions we wanted to test, so we viewed this as a compromise worth taking.
Time saved as opposed to using Stripe: 8 hours.
Application Forms — TypeForm
Finally, we added a form to receive applications from people who wanted to become experts. There's a wealth of products offering forms, and they create them much more beautiful forms than I'm able to.
We chose TypeForm because of their nice interface, nicely designed forms and freemium model.
Time saved as opposed to creating our own forms: 6 hours.
Total time saved
Based on my rough and unscientific assumptions, we saved somewhere between 3 weeks and 3 months by using pre-built tools as opposed to coding it ourselves.
So next time you open up that code editor, ask yourself: do I need to build this feature or have someone else built it for me?
If the answer is the latter, you might be better off not writing a single line of code.
Thanks for reading! My name is Per, I'm a co-founder of Scrimba — a better way to teach and learn code.
If you've read this far, I'd recommend you to check out this demo!


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The following Australian Research Council (ARC) 3-year Project applications were each successful and are current:
1. Discovery Project: Efficiency, Justice and Voice: A Study of Effective Ways to Prevent and Settle Workplace Disputes
Prof Greg Bamber, Prof Julian Teicher and Dr Brian Cooper, all Monash University, jointly with Prof Bernadine Van Gramberg
Keywords: Dispute resolution procedures, workplace justice and voice, workplace conflict, employment relations.
2. Linkage Project: Human Resource Management (HRM) Outsourcing and Shared Services: Analysing Changing Approaches to HRM
Prof Greg Bamber and Prof Fang Lee Cooke, both Monash University, jointly with Prof Ed Snape
Keywords: Human resources management, industrial relations, outsourcing, shared services.
Partner Organisation: An Australian Government.
3. Linkage Project: Work Process Change in Hospital Services
Prof Greg Bamber and Prof Amrik Sohal, both Monash University, jointly with Prof Pauline Stanton, Richard Gough, Prof Sandra Leggat, Dr Timothy K Bartram, Prof Danny Liew
Keywords: Process reengineering, quality of work, healthcare systems performance, work environment, human resources management, industrial relations.
Partner Organisations: Health Services in Australia and Canada.
Please ask if you would like any more information. Thanks. firstname.lastname@example.com


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Fleabag Monkeyface - Captain Lugworm's... Deadliest Catch
Fleabag Monkeyface, Episode 31 - Captain Lugworm's... Deadliest Catch
Series Synopsis
This funny animated series follows the adventures of Fleabag Monkeyface (part monkey, part boy), and his two creators, Gene and Gerald, who are best friends and fans of all things grossly silly.
Episode Synopsis
Episode 31 - Captain Lugworm's... Deadliest Catch
The one-time ghost of the Haunted Fish Canning Factory, Captain Lugworm, is rehabilitated and back in business. He is trawling the sea in search of the biggest, grossest fish to swim the oceans: The Snaggle-toothed Megalodon.
Previous Episode Synopsis
Episode 37 - Yuck-ee-Splat
A new craze is sweeping through the city - Yuck-ee-Splat. These cute, but disgusting Japanese-style collectible figures have their own TV show, cards, toys and video games. Gerald, Gene and Fleabag can't get enough of them.
Future Episodes
- 4:35pm Monday, December 17 (R)
- 4:35pm Tuesday, December 18 (R)
- 4:35pm Wednesday, December 19 (R)
- 4:35pm Thursday, December 20 (R)
- 4:35pm Friday, December 21 (R)
- 8:10am Sunday, December 23 (R)
- 8:25am Sunday, December 23 (R)
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Honey bees are one of our important pollinators. Visit the Bee tent and learn about how they make honey and all the other products of the hive. See our observation hives with live bees – if you look closely you will see the queen !
Members of the Halifax & District Bee Keepers Association will be there to answer your questions about not only honey bees but also many other species which you will have seen flying about your area. Our members at the show have years of experience looking after honey bees and will happily explain how a hive and colony of bees works, from the hive parts and their functions to the life of the bee. from the egg to the adult.
There is also information on how to deal with swarms and why they occur. If you are interested in becoming a bee keeper our members are on hand to advise you and to inform you about the beginners course we run every year. Advice is available where an apiary should be sited and how much it will cost to get started. If you want some local honey, this is the place to buy it.
There may be a apiary near to where you live and some of the honey may be available for sale, you can't get more local than that.


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The AEN is an interdisciplinary network of experts, promoting sustainable construction and operations for corporate, industrial and commercial buildings. The AEN also serves as a communications platform and organizes events and research projects.
The members of the AEN jointly supervise the construction and organization of projects on behalf of medium-sized enterprises. Providing an efficient set-up of project-specific teams and solving complex topics effectively, the members of the AEN are formed of an international network of specialists, serving client interests and achieving targets for projects in Germany and abroad.
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Studies show that indoor air pollution can be more fatal than what people breathe in outside their vehicles. In fact, these studies show that heat and ultraviolet (UV) light may trigger the release of some harmful chemicals inside cars, some of which are linked to birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity, and premature births among other serious health risks. Such chemicals are found in the car's seat cushions, armrests, floor coverings, and other plastic parts, which are then easily inhaled through contact with dust by anyone inside the vehicle.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways to prevent or lessen the risks. People can roll down their car windows while being stuck in traffic. Not only will this lessen the temperature inside the car on a blazing, summer's day, but it will also promote enough ventilation as well as promote proper circulation of air. Parking under shady areas and using sun visors and reflectors can also prevent the triggering of these harmful chemicals.
Moreover, governments are calling on car manufacturers to use alternative materials for car furnishings. Since a car is considered a chemical reactor even before turning on the ignition, using safer and friendlier materials will greatly help keep people healthy even when inside them.


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One Tequila, Two Tequila…It's National Tequila Day!
There's lots of national holidays to be celebrated throughout the year, some better than others. For instance, National Cherry Pie Day is a lot better than International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, unless you happen to be a dog of course. But what we're getting excited about is National Tequila Day, celebrated by the good old US of A! We personally think it should be celebrated all over the world, so this Saturday 24th July, wherever you are, don your Mexican sombrero hat, fake mustache and grab the nearest bottle of tequila!
Here to help you on your tipsy way and get you singing along to that tequila song by ALT and The Lost Civilization, we have tips, cocktail recipes and of course everything you need to consume your tequila.
To Enjoy the Perfect Shot:
If you're feeling hardcore, you can drink it straight like the Mexicans or try a bandera (named after the Mexican flag), which consists of a shot of white tequila, lime juice and sangrita (a sweet, sour and spicy drink), all drunk in equal parts.
The Tequila Cruda, often wrongly referred to as a Tequila Slammer, is one of the more popular ways to drink tequila outside of Mexico. The classic (and often messy) way of doing this is to lick the back of your hand and pour on salt, before licking it off, taking your tequila shot and biting into a lime or lemon wedge.
High quality tequilas, just like a glass of fine scotch, are best enjoyed sipped. Any tequila bottle labelled 'Reposado' means it's been aged and should be enjoyed at length, rather than as a shot.
To Enjoy the Perfect Cocktail:
Just because it's pricey, doesn't mean it's good. If you're adding tequila to a cocktail, a brand like Sauza is great for adding a smooth flavour to your drink. For a simple cocktail, try making a Herradura Charro Negro:
• 60ml Herradura Anejo Tequila
• 120ml Cola
• Squeeze of Lime Juice
Pour the tequila and cola over ice in a highball glass, give it a good mix and squeeze in the lime.
Fancy something a bit more elegant? Try out this Turquoise Margarita recipe:
• 50ml Tequila
• 25ml De Kuyper Blue Curaçao
• 25ml Lime Juice
• Dash of Sugar Syrup
Shake up all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, before using a fine strainer to pour into a chilled margarita glass. Garnish with a citrus fruit wedge.
Obviously, you can't serve up a margarita in anything apart from a classic margarita glass! Before pouring, run a lime slice around the rim of your glass, before tipping upside down and coating with salt from a salt rimmer.
If you fancy adding some decorations, a classic fruit slice always works well, which is made super easy with our Citrus Fruit Slicer. Don't forget your Frappe Cocktail Straws and Cocktail Umbrellas for the finishing touches!
Make sure you have the right tools for the job, a Bar Knife for chopping, a Boston Cocktail Shaker for mixing up the all important ingredients, Stainless Steel Pourer for less mess and a Double Jigger Measure to ensure you don't go overboard!
If it all seems like a bit too much hassle, do it the cheat's way with Ice Republic's Lime Margarita Cocktail Mix. Simply add water and tequila, then place it in your freezer for 6 hours, and it's ready to drink!
If you're looking for more recipe ideas and tips check out our range of cocktail and tequila books. We hope you have a great weekend experimenting and celebrating National Tequila Day!


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A long list of country stars' memorable performances at the Opry is captured on the Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection CDs: Duets, Outlaws, and Classics. Our Kind of Country, meanwhile, features studio recordings of some of today's superstar Opry members' biggest hits of the past ten years. The CDs are sold separately for $11.99 and are available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Grand Ole Opry retail locations as well as online at crackerbarrel.com and opry.com.
"The classic collection is truly 'classic' in every sense of the word," said Julie Craig, marketing manager for Cracker Barrel. "It's as close to an Opry experience as you can get without actually being in the Opry House. Listeners will enjoy high quality sound on every track, songs by historically renowned artists and enduring examples of some truly great performances. And Our Kind Of Country is an incredible showcase of the Opry's current superstars and more recent additions—a dozen of the Opry's best available on one CD for the first time."
Artists on the Our Kind of Country CD are Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Diamond Rio, Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry, and Dierks Bentley. The 12 tracks are studio recordings. Every artist is a Grand Ole Opry member, from McEntire (member since 1985) to Shelton (member since 2010). The artists included have collectively won every major award presented by the Country Music Association, including Entertainer of the Year (Jackson, McEntire and Paisley).
Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection - Duets spotlights live versions of some of country music's iconic duos (Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton) as well as artists for whom live versions of collaborative efforts are quite rare (Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner, Ricky Skaggs and Emmylou Harris). The Louvin Brothers' "When I Stop Dreaming" is the only live Opry recording of the brothers known to exist. Other artists on the Duets CD are Johnny Cash and June Carter; George Jones and Tammy Wynette; Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely; Bobby Lord and Patsy Cline; Emmylou Harris and Ricky Skaggs; Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb; Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius; and Ronnie Dunn and Rebecca Lynn Howard.
Artists on the Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection - Outlaws CD are Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kris Kristofferson, Bobby Bare, and George Jones. Together, those featured have collected hundreds of Top 40 country hits and innumerable industry awards.
Artists on the Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection – Classics CD include Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, The Oak Ridge Boys, Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, Ray Price, Marty Robbins, Jack Greene, and Garth Brooks.
Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection is the latest in Cracker Barrel's exclusive music program. On May 16, 2011, Cracker Barrel released Teddy Gentry's Best New Nashville with original music from 12 talented new artists. On May 2, Cracker Barrel released Randy Travis' self-titled album Randy Travis. In March of this year, Cracker Barrel released Kenny Rogers' The Love of God, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the Top Christian Albums chart. In January 2011, Cracker Barrel released The Grascals & Friends - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, which debuted at #1 on Billboard magazine's Bluegrass Albums chart and at #26 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. In November of 2010, Cracker Barrel released Smokey Robinson's Now & Then, which debuted at #19 on Billboard magazine's R&B chart and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. September saw the release of the self-titled Rodney Atkins, which includes four #1 hits, and also the release of Mandy Barnett's Winter Wonderland, which offers up all the authentic sounds of holiday traditions. In July, the company released Craig Morgan's That's Why-Collector's Edition, and in May the release of Wynonna's Love Heals debuted at #7 on the Billboard Magazine Top Country Albums chart. February's release of Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass Albums chart, where it spent nine weeks in the top position and 18 weeks overall in one of the three top positions. One of its songs was nominated for a Grammy award. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs with Alan Jackson, the Zac Brown Band, George Jones, Montgomery Gentry, Dolly Parton, Bill Gaither, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Kenny Rogers, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels.
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I really believe this is the best out there. I recently borrowed a Maclaren side-by-side buggy, WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO YOURSELF!?! Really hard work and makes it almost impossible to go out. My tandem buggy allows me to get around shops and through doors and while heavier than some is fab!
It is a travel system which made life much easier by allowing me to lift the seats out of the car and clip into the buggy frame without waking two babies. By the time the twins were one we had moved on to proper seats, these come with hoods but I don't bother unless it is raining. E and M used to take it in turns in the front seat, now they have favourite positions, E likes to have the front seat so he can see everything while M likes to sit in the back so she can peak over the top of the front seat at her brother and pull his hair!
This three-wheeler off road buggy suits our lifestyle perfectly, we lined the tires with mountain bike lining tape and have only had one puncture in 20 months. Great warranty too, our frame snapped recently, sent it back and they repaired and returned it. Thanks Jane' we think your buggy is great!


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B2B buyers have fundamentally changed how they approach the purchasing process.
They are time poor and risk averse - but also (due to the internet) enormously well informed.
They resent our "interruptive" marketing approaches such as advertising, cold calling, direct (e)mail etc - and they don't trust our salespeople. They are more than happy (in fact demanding) to do their own research, and then call upon us as vendors and service providers when they are ready.
With social media they can reach out to friends, experts - in fact anyone interested - and get detailed feedback on the problems they're trying to solve, the solutions they're investigating, and who to purchase them from.
What does this all mean for our demand generation and sales efforts?
If we accept that we should be aligning our sales and marketing efforts with the buyer's journey, we should compare this journey to our current sales funnel.
Comparing the buyer's journey to our sales process
The above graphic shows a typical sales process (blue), and the typical buyer's journey (green) (NB - full disclosure - I have no doubt my green representation of the buyer's journey is plagiarism - I've seen something very similar before, but I can't remember/find the source. Apologies if I've copied your work without reference - and if anyone knows the original source please do let me know so I can update).
B2B buyers don't just wake up in the morning and say "I must go out and buy something" - they only need to buy something once the have a problem, or they recognise the opportunity to grow/improve. In other words - their status quo is shattered. When this happens, in over 90% of occasions they will go to a search engine, and type in words associated with their problem - just to see who else has had the problem, what they've done about it etc. At this stage they DON'T know what sort of solution they want - they're just trying to frame the problem in their heads.
By searching online, however, they start to frame the problem, and start to come up with categories of solutions:
I can't pay the bills -> I have a cashflow problem -> I need to buy an overdraft from the bank
I'm falling behind my competitors -> I keep bringing new products to market too late -> I need to buy collaboration software so my product development team can work better
My sales staff keep resigning -> I'm not doing the right sort of professional development -> I need to buy a sales training program
If we are unaware that the buyer has a problem and that therefore their "status quo" has been shattered, then the buyer will proceed along a path of researching their options via search engines, framing the problem they have and hence choosing a category of solution - and will then use social media to reach out to colleagues and respected experts to discuss the best solution, and who to purchase it from. The problem for the selling organisation is that there is only a small likelihood that the buyer will CORRECTLY diagnose their problem - and then arrive at what they believe the BEST solution to be - and then ring US to engage with us to hopefully purchase our solution.
If we are not "listening" online - and/or if we don't have an inbound marketing strategy attracting buyers to our website - then the RED arrow in the diagram above will prevail: if we find out about the buyer at all, it will be after they have already framed their problem, solution, and narrowed down their list of prospective service providers. It's very hard to influence the sale at this stage - low percentage return in competing head on with other sales organisations that the buyer may also have contacted.
We need to move from the "red line" to the "green line", which represents early engagement.
So - the question is - how can we be alerted to the fact that a buyer's status quo has been shattered AS SOON AS THEY START SEARCHING AROUND THE PROBLEM?
Getting buyers to find us when they're not looking for us
One approach is to use search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques so that - when the buyer does hit the search engines - a page on our website comes up at the top of the list. This means that your website should NOT be dominated with stories about your company or your products - it's unlikely that the buyer with their new problem will search for us! THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW YET WHAT THEIR PROBLEM IS!
What is important is to outline all of the phrases that you think the buyer might type into the search engine straight after discovering they have a problem - and have a page on your website for each one (see 1st case study in this series). (And - yes - my website is being rebuilt as we speak!)
The SEO game has changed only recently, with the Google's and Microsoft's of the world changing their search algorithms to - in particular - incorporate social media. Well researched keywords are no longer enough - our ability and intent to engage via social media is also now critical.
Being where buyers are
Social media extends to us - and B2B buyers - the opportunity to instantly relate to a range of peers and experts, to discuss problems, talk about solutions etc. The concept of an online "community" is particularly popular, and is championed by the Linkedin's of the world via their Groups construct - or indeed communities can be purpose built to attract specific participants.
In terms of the buyer's journey - by joining or forming groups where our target B2B buyers "hang out", we will be on hand to hear when they're having a problem, as they discuss this within the confines of a forum. Important rule, though, is NOT to "sell" - buyers resent this. Rather - we should provide advice and content to the buyer to assist them frame their problem and identify a solution. If we're seen as "helpful" and "expert", they'll approach us - we won't need to "sell".
Using social media to "listen" for "sales triggers"
"Sales triggers" are things that happen to buyers, that shatter their status quo.
The excellent book SHIFT! explains that there are 3 types of sales triggers:
1 - An unsatisfactory experience with a current supplier (with Twitter being a huge source of expressed disatisfaction)
2 - Some sort of problem in their business (FOCUS an excellent example of a site dedicated to getting problems solved)
3 - A change in job role, or indeed company (B2B folk like to put their "mark" on a new role - with Linkedin automatically sending us these details direct, or conveniently collated by new sites such as IKO System).
However we do it - if we can be alerted to these sales triggers, we have the opportunity to engage early, which has always been the cornerstone of successful selling.
How many opportunities are you missing out on, by waiting for the buyer to contact you after they've diagnosed their own problem, and BY CHANCE has been given a recommendation to contact your organisation?


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Here are some of our favorite parks and playgrounds in Alexandria
Of course the new playground near Potomac Yards is the most recent favorite - we just can't get enough of it.
But here are some others ----
Ft. Ward - great for running around, riding bikes around the loop, looking at the azaleas, picnicking and the small playground.
Beach Park near Maury Elem. School - great for cloudy days - it gets a lot of direct sun. Great field for playing soccer or catch.
The Pit, on N. Overlook in Beverley Hills.
Ben Brenman Park in Cameron Station is wonderful for strolling and watching the turtles.
The playground at Polk Elementary School is pretty cool - lots to do for every age.
MacArthur Elementary School has some great equipment - different climbing stuff for different stages and ages.
Windmill Park in Old Town is great but can sometimes get a little too crowded. We like to run through the old tunnel.
Blue Park in Rosemont has a lot to do and you can see some trains go by.
Simpson playground is a nice little park with gardens close by and baseball to watch.
We LOVE taking a hike or stroll through the Dora Kelly Nature park and the Winkler Botanical Preserve, both are located off Beauregard St. You never know what you will see and hear. Bull frogs, birds, bees, deer, ducks, and more. There are streams to play in, rocks to collect, and just all kinds of nature to take in.
Jones Point is another favorite place to bike to, watch boats and planes, and just have fun!
Hope you find some great parks and playgrounds and get out and play this Spring!


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When 2014 came around the corner I set a goal of launching something every month – 12 months, 12 launches. I eluded to this in my 2014 New Years resolution post but I never really explained what it was.
12 Months, 12 Launches
As we all know, there are 12 months in a year. I set a lofty goal of launching something every month of 2014. For January, I relaunched my personal blog with a new design and for February I was going to launch an information product for Dented Box. However, I've failed miserably.
Shall I list the excuses? Nah… excuses don't matter. It's the steps I'll take to reach my goals that matter.
Here are some of my ideas for upcoming launches
- Information products
- Informational/affiliate websites
- Dropshipping website
- Create and build an EDC site – reviews and pictures
- Create and build a website specific to my photography
- Random iOS apps
- March is going to be a very exciting but grueling month. Time to launch February's project, play catch up, and keep up with the pace of other things.
Time for a coffee and some productivity!


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Integrating BonitaSoft using REST API's
In one of my recent Projects, I had the task of integrating Drupal with BonitaSoft. After going through all the options, I realised, REST Services is probably going to be the best option.
Here are some of the REST options available
Instantiate a Process
This can be done using the rest call
/API/runtimeAPI/instantiateProcessWithVariables/[Process Name]
This call allows you to create a Process with variables. You would need to create an XML something like
- Do watchout for $key and $value, they should not contain HTML inside them.
Now, once you have the connection use PHP Curl to instantiate the Process
try{ $ch = curl_init(); curl_setopt($ch,CURLOPT_URL, $url); curl_setopt($ch,CURLOPT_POST, count($fields)); curl_setopt($ch,CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $fields_string); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_USERPWD, "$username:$password"); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_VERBOSE, true); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1); $result = str_replace("\n","", curl_exec($ch)); error_log($result); $raw_data = simplexml_load_string($result); curl_close($ch); }catch(Exception $e){ $raw_data=null; $lastError=$e; error_log($e); }
Here the $field_string would need to be created using the variables that need to be passed and would look something like
$fields_string=""; foreach($fields as $key=>$value) { $fields_string .= $key.'='.$value.'&'; } rtrim($fields_string, '&');
The response $raw_data contains the XML String.
Similarly, you can use
|To Set Process Variables
|To Delete Process
|Complete a Task
|Get a Task
|Get Tasks for a User
|Get Variables for a Process
|Get Active Tasks
Hope this is helpful to give you a guidance. My code had a lot of proprietary stuff, so have copy pasted only items I could.
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Welcome to The Nero
Created in 1971, it has been associated with the London property, design, engineering and construction community. Originally set up in the middle of the global oil crisis as the property market was heading for recession, the members used this experience to find positives as the property and global markets crashed around them – 'fiddling while Rome burns…'
Now with 27 Members representing a cross section of senior decision makers from the property, design, engineering and construction community, all located in London but with global connections and aspirations. Very different from the original group founded all those years ago but not so different, the bonds of personal relationships remain strong and true.
New Members are elected yearly and must be nominated by existing Nero Members.
For more information contact:
The Nero : Dinner Dates for 2017
Thursday, February 23rd 2017 @ 6:45pm for 7.30pm
Cavalry Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PX
Dress – Black Tie
An elegant gentleman's Club that regularly hosted King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales. The Club has a strong military heritage. It will be a black tie evening for Members and Guests from The Nero.
Our host will be Robin Brodie-Cooper.
For directions see cavgdsclub.co.uk
Thursday 25th May 2017 @ 6:45 for 7.30pm
The Lutyens Room, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Dress – Black Tie
Sir Edwin Lutyens was the leading British architect of the first half of the 20th century. He was responsible for many country houses, designing their gardens with Gertrude Jekyll, and spent 20 years masterplanning and designing New Delhi. Sir Edwin Lutyens received the Royal Gold Medal in 1921.
Wednesday, 12th July 2017
Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club, Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond TW9 2SB
Golf Day followed by supper – Details upon application
Within the boundaries of the golf course lies the Grade I listed Kew Observatory, established by King George III in 1769. To the SW of the Observatory, under the fairway of the 14th hole of the golf course, lie the foundations of the former Carthusian Sheen Priory, founded by Henry V in 1414.
The Nero golf day will be hosted by Stephen Parker and open for all Members with their guests.
For directions see rmsg.co.uk
Thursday 28th September 2017 @ 6:45 for 7.30pm
Quaglino's Restaurant, 16 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AJ
Dress – Suit and Tie
We will be in the private dining room located in this notorious restaurant. Further details to follow.
Wednesday, 15th November 2017 @ 6:45 for 7.30pm
AGM @ AECOM HQ, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, E1 8FA
Members Only
Dress – Jacket + Tie
Event to be hosted by Tim Mote


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Evaluation Without Borders (EWB) aims to match evaluators with local community-based organizations and nonprofits seeking program planning, measurement, and evaluation services.
After piloting this initiative during the Evaluation 2017 conference, Washington Evaluators has refined the concept and it is now being offered as a fixture of WE programming.
In line with AEA's goals, we hope to not only create opportunities where local nonprofits can build their knowledge and skills to engage in evaluation, but to also create opportunities where evaluators can provide useful services and meaningfully engage with communities across the Washington, D.C. area and beyond.


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Brasel's Bulldog Puppy Prices:
(due to limited litters we recommend you reserve your puppy in advance)
Full registration puppies are $1500.00 + (US). We also do have occasional puppies, for those people that have always wanted a Bulldog, but can not afford breeder prices, and are not interested in showing, just having a lovable bully companion. Companion puppies are $1000.00 + (US). Reserve Deposit parties, do get first pick of available companion puppies, in the order reservation was received. Read below for reservation/ deposit and shipping info and Contact us.
*We on occasion take payments, but puppy must be paid in full prior to pick-up or delivery, Contact me for this option.
All our puppies will have current shots, wormed and will be veterinary checked prior to delivery to new owners.
Personal Note: I have added a page as to why bulldogs are so expensive. I would also like you to know that we do strive to have not only quality bulldogs, but healthy bulldogs. That is why our full registration puppies come with a 1 yr health guarantee, and all puppies are vet checked prior to going to new homes. You may find "Bargain Bulldogs" out there, but "Buyer Beware", as an unhealthy bulldog can be very expensive. Most veterinarians do not like to deal with bulldogs, and bulldog health problems can run into several thousands of dollars! It is like the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
Reserved/ Hold:
(Highly recommended, due to limited amount of puppies)
Reserve Deposits : You may reserve one of our future puppies with a reserve deposit (500.00 US), you will have pick of all available puppies, in the order your deposit was received. Reserved parties also have first pick of any available companion puppies, in the order of reservation. Companion Puppies do not come with Full Registration Papers, as they are not meant for show or breeding purposes. Companion puppies do come from the same litters as our potential show and breeding puppies. The only reason companion puppies are discounted is because they may have a slight appearance fault, such as pink on their nose (show disqualification), heavier ears than desired, or their tale may be a little longer than desired. These faults in no way contribute the the health of the puppy, but are not desired when showing.
When sending your deposit please include your full name, address, e mail (if you have one), and phone number where you can be reached, so we can let you know that your deposit has arrived safely. (mailing address is listed below).
Hold Current Puppy : You may hold a current puppy, with a 500.00 (US) deposit. Balance on puppy is due prior to delivery, or pickup (please do not expect to pick up a puppy with bal. in the form of a personal check, see payment method below, as personal checks take 10 days to clear my bank, and will delay pick up or delivery). A puppy on Hold or Payments, will not be held longer than the age of 12 wks, without prior arrangements. We do this for two reasons; 1. There others waiting for our puppies, 2. We do not have a facility to hold your puppy forever.
Payment Methods/Information:
Cashiers Check/Money Order or Cash, at this time we do not take credit card orders. If sending a personal check for balance owed on puppy (personal check will not hold a current puppy), keep in mind that it will delay shipping or delivery/ pickup, of puppy by 10 days. (Time allowed for check to clear my bank).
Payment information:
Bobbi Brasel
Po Box 146
Richville MN 56576
Note: When sending funds we recommend you send them certified, priority, or fed ex., with a return receipt for your records, and to insure proper delivery.
We will ship, but recommend that you try and make arrangements to pick up your puppy, as I am flexible and will meet you within a 200 mile radius of my home. Shipping expenses are paid by buyer. We ship via air flight, from Minneapolis using Northwest Airlines. We can ship only when weather permitting, the cost is 200.00 which covers crate, airfare, certificate and papers necessary to ship.
Get To Know Us/Our Bullies | What is a Bulldog | Available Bulldogs | Past Puppies | Pricing/Shipping/Deposits | Bulldog Application Form | Stud Service Info | Brazil's Wally Walker Stud Contract | I yr. Health Guarantee | How Could You | Bulldog Toys | Why are Bulldog Puppies Expensive? | Proper Care for Your new Bulldog | Contact Us | Misc. Links


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"The popularity of 'Americana' clothing and brands arose from the convergence of a few different movements. Part of this was a knee-jerk away from anything related to the 'metrosexual' trend. Another factor was the terrible economic situation that made people take refuge in the tried and true, the rugged and tough. Finally, work wear was trending and becoming popular. All of these factors came together to push something from a niche look into the mainstream." —Michael Williams, A Continuous Lean
Made in America becomes more than a business model.
In 2009, with an economic recession in full effect, men's style moved forward by looking back. American-made brands were touted by bloggers who spurred other men to "buy less, but buy better." Sure, U.S.-produced goods were pricier, but the notion of patriotism via commerce, combined with the idea of paying more for a quality product, resonated with the average guy looking to step up his style game.
Streetwear fans soon took notice, and traded in their A.P.C. jeans and Nike sneakers for Levi's 501s and Red Wing boots. Manufacturers like Gitman, Horween, Vibram, and Cone Mills gained fashion cred overnight. Northeastern shoe companies like Alden and Quoddy that had been churning out the same product for years were enlisted to make special versions for small brands like 3Sixteen and retailers like J. Crew.
Filson briefcases and luggage became the de facto accessory for the modern Americana enthusiast, and as dudes racked up on domestically produced denim and flannel, they also let their beards grow out. Guys began to channel Paul Bunyan more than Paul Newman as the "urban lumberjack" look gained prominence.
Americana-inspired cult brands such as Engineered Garments, Woolrich Woolen Mills, and Mark McNairy were sought out by fashionable insiders and rappers like Drake. The Made in America label became a membership badge for cool guys. Hype and limited runs were replaced by authenticity and "investment pieces." Many of the products were built to last, but critics insist the trend isn't. Time will tell. —Jian DeLeon
Kanye gets a signature shoe.
Prior to 2009, Nike only designed products for athletes. That was the way it defined itself since its early days as Blue Ribbon Sports. That's why the Kanye West-designed Air Yeezy was so significant. Before the Yeezy, Nike had never made a signature shoe for a non-athlete. Considering how fast they disappeared from shelves, Nike made the correct decision. Again. —Russ Bengtson


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At the following link I have all modules turned off, so my collection list will go full width of the page. But it doesn't cross the right column.
http://www.costarricense-paso.com/index ... 28&lang=en
Is this with the Collector' default template, or with my website's template?
If it is with the Collector default template, how may I modify that? I see that I can duplicate the template and edit the copy.


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At Diamond H Tack Inc. we are very pleased to offer a saddle fitting service to our customers. This service is provided by a professional saddle fitter and will help you achieve an accurate fit for both you and your horse. Our saddle fitters provide sound, honest advice to riders and horses of all different levels, disciplines, fits and budgets. We provide this service at a minimal cost to ensure the best fit for you and your horse.
After an initial consultation by phone or in store, our saddle fitters will bring several saddle options to your location and help you find the right fit for your horse.
The cost of the service is:
Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
At your saddle fitting appointment, our saddle fitter will spend the time required with you and your horse to fully appraise the saddle fit. As part of this appraisal, our fitter may need to see the horse being ridden by its rider on a flat riding surface. The final test will be to take any potential saddles home and ride them for a sweat pattern to determine the final riding fit.


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Hello and welcome to my website! My web presence is intended to enable you to learn about me as a writer, to follow me on my writing journey, and to contact me. What you'll find here is a window into my heart and my life. I'm an introvert by personality, so it's challenging for me to open up as a public person. But the road I'm traveling isn't all about me; it's about you as a reader, a follower, and a friend. If there is a way I can help you in your personal calling, I will be honored to give whatever I can.
I'm a Pennsylvania native and have lived in Florida since the mid-1980s. After retiring from a career as a grant writer several years ago, I returned to a daily practice of spiritual reading and writing, and The Women in His Life was born. In addition to writing, I enjoy traveling, photography, family, and friends. I'm also a Karuna Reiki practitioner.
As a grant writer I learned the importance of research and of following directions. When I decided to publish my writing on Amazon Kindle, I followed the advice of authors whose experience taught them the best strategies to follow, and who generously shared their wisdom. I am here to let you know they were right! The best affirmation I can proclaim is to say, "If I can do it, you can too!"
If you'd like to follow me, please sign up in the column to the right. Thanks!
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Where printing a book has never been easier!
The cover on our hard cover books are made with 98 pt. binder's board that can then be covered with either a printed cover wrap, cloth or faux (imitation) leather material.
With this binding method, the text pages are first glued together at the spine to create a "text block." End leaves that hold the text block to the inside of the cover casing are applied to the binding edge of the text block. The cover is created separately and then glued to the end leaves and text block, creating a book that will last for years.
The minimum number of pages that can be hard cover bound through a standard process is 24 and the maximum number of pages is 900. Books that are greater than 900 pages can be bound, but will require oversewing.
The standard turnaround time for a hard cover book order is 10 business days. A rush order of seven business days is available at an additional cost. If you have a deadline to meet, please consider shipping time in your calculations.
Book1One works exclusively with PDF files. You can convert your documents to PDFs using your own PDF converter either online or as a print driver on your own computer. When converting to PDF, please maintain the "highest resolution" and make sure your fonts are embedded.
Because of the binding process, we suggest allowing at least a ¾" margin on the binding edge of each page of your book and at least a ½" margin at the top, bottom and outside edges of each page. This will place your page content in a more "centered" position.
If you have any critical content including backgrounds or images proceeding to the edge of your pages, you will want to include an ⅛'' bleed on all four edges of your pages so no critical content is cut during binding.
When setting up your PDF files, it is important to know that the first page of your PDF will be the first right-hand printed page of the book.
Book1One offers three cover options for its hard cover books: a full color printed cover, a cloth covering, and a faux (imitation) leather covering, plus a dust jacket if you wish to create one. If your book is to have a printed cover, we have developed an interactive cover sizing diagram to help you correctly size your design. To download the diagram, click on the link below
Printed covers are normally film laminated with a gloss film. The gloss film not only adds a great deal of protection, but also creates a beautiful gloss finish. If you do not want a gloss finish on your book, we do offer a matte finish film at an additional charge of $.85 per book.
If you wish to have a dust jacket printed for your book, we have developed an interactive cover sizing diagram to help you correctly size your dust jacket. To download the dust jacket diagram, click on the link below. Dust jackets are gloss film laminated.
For either diagram, once you have downloaded, input the page trim sizes (height and width), page count and type of paper stock you wish to use. Page counts are based on 2-sided printing. If you are using 1-sided printing, you should double the page count amount.
Move your curser to any white space on the page and click. The diagram will then re-calculate and display the correct dimensions your cover or dust jacket design needs to be. We suggest you print out the diagram and use it as a guide when laying out your cover.
Please note that if you provide your front cover design, spine and back cover design to us in separate PDF files; we will assemble, for a $35.00 fee, your three files to create your cover or dust jacket.
Book1One offers four color choices in either the cloth or faux leather coverings: black, navy blue, dark red and green (see upper right side of this page), each of which can accommodate foil stamping in either silver or gold coloring.
If your foil stamping involves basic text and numbers, such as book title, author's name and a date, we can assemble you cover at no additional cost to you. Normally the title and full author's name appear on the front cover and the title, author's last name and year appear on the spine. Simply upload a PDF file indicating what you would like foil stamped on your cover and spine, and we will fit and center the type using the Time New Roman font.
Foil stamping an insignia or symbol can be done for an additional charge and would be based on the size of the stamp.


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The LIT Summer Program has come to an end, just in time for our Leaders In Training to go back to their schools and use what they learned.
This year we had 100 students from 10 Buffalo Public Schools, Maryvale Central and Lake Shore Central attend the program. The curriculum included a True Colors personality assessment, "Math for Life", English Language Arts, Home and Careers, Girls Only or Boys Only training, physical education, and career exploration. Besides the curriculum, the students learned from: Mission Ignite, Missing and Exploited Children, a Career Fair, Play 60, Because Char Smiled, Independent Health 5-2-1-0 Program and Camp Pioneer
The 5 week program ended with a week of field trips that included the Buffalo Zoo and Darien Lake. Closing Ceremonies were held on August 7th at Medaille. We look forward to the school year ahead and all that will be accomplished by our Leaders in Training!


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Canadian Orders Welcome!
· We ship to all Canadian provinces.
· Contact us if you have any questions.
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· We ship to customers around the world every day.
· Many payment options available.
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Everyone likes chocolate cakes on their birthday. But if you write any name on birhtday cake then it becomes more valuable for that person.
This is the square shape chocolate cake for birthday celebrations. There are so many people around us who like to eat chocolate cakes even wherever they go they prefer to have chocolate cake rather than other creamy cakes. If it's the day of birthday and you have any of your chocolaty friends who like this type of cakes so you do not go to somewhere just visit this site and write his or her name on the cake and send share it to on his or her any social media network. It's so easy to make cakes pictures online these are so effective and efficient. Try more Birthday Cake With Name And Photo.
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Square Chocolate Birthday Cake With Name and with a nice quote. Namewishes.com provides you handpicked collection of Birthday Cake With Name And Photo images that you can use to share on your social media profiles or you can directly send to your friends. Spread smile on the face of your loved ones with Birthday Cake With Name And Photo.


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Conventions are the place to purchase products that won't be able to find anywhere else. At this year's Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, there will be a variety of exclusives, including those from the official Celebration Store. For those looking for exclusive apparel and accessories on the Show Floor, here is a convenient list of where to go and what to pick up.
Accessories and Apparel
Booth: 3452
Show Specials/Exclusives: FYE will have an exclusive C-3PO t-shirt as well as a Leia & R2-D2 shirt. Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
HYP Comix
Booth: 3223
Show Specials/Exclusives: HYP Comix will have exclusive Wicket Knee High Socks. (Page is currently unavailable.) Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
It's a Steel Jewelry
Booth: 1626
Show Specials/Exclusives: Save $5 off this Death Trooper Glow-in-the-Dark Dog Tag with the purchase of two or more Dark Side jewelry pieces. Also, when you spend $100 (total pretax) at the booth during the show, you'll receive a Star Wars Logo Charm for free ($22 value)! Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Booth: 3122
Show Specials/Exclusives: Loungefly will be offering a limited edition 40th Anniversary backpack and matching pencil case with a set of three collector pins for $55. Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Booth: 2532
Show Specials/Exclusives: There will be a free Jabba the Hutt & Salacious Crumb Pin with all orders over $50. While supplies last! ThinkGeek will also have the Zeb Orrelios trading pin from the Star Wars Pin Trading Program (limited to 1,000 pins). Lastly, they will have two mini backpack keychains: R2-D2 and BB-8. Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Booth: 1632, 1826
Show Specials/Exclusives: Toynk.com will have an exclusive limited edition Darth Vader Pin (only 1,000 were made, each for $10) as well as an exclusive 40th Anniversary Pin. Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Dave & Adam's Card World
Booth: 1334
Show Specials/Exclusives: This officially licensed Star Wars patch celebrates the return of the Last Jedi, Luke Skywalker, in this limited edition patch. Quantities will be strictly limited to 125 per day. (Please Note: Image shown is official artwork, actual patch image coming soon). Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Line Force Fan Club Thrawn Patch
Booth: 1954
Show Specials/Exclusives: This is the 2nd in their series of patches commemorating Star Wars Celebration. It features Grand Admiral Thrawn from the hit TV series Star Wars Rebels. They will also have a Clone Commander Gunship Puzzle Patch that is made up of 12 pieces. Each piece must be obtained via a scavenger hunt from different fan clubs while at the show. Lastly, the Holocron Puzzle Patch is made up of 4 separate pieces which must be obtained from 4 different fan clubs in a scavenger hunt. Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS)
Booth: 2055
Show Specials/Exclusives: PSWCS is one of the largest Star Wars collecting clubs in the world, with over 500 members from all across the state of Pennsylvania. We will be selling our 2017 limited-edition, exclusive BB-8 charity medallion, with all proceeds to be donated to "No Warrior Without Help" – a 501(c)3 relief charity that serves military veterans in need. PSWCS will also have a very limited number of our LFL-approved memorial patch remembering Brad Kulp, to benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center. Run of 100. $10. Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance
Booth: 1112
Show Specials/Exclusives: The Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance is a hub for fan groups around the state and a place for fans to network and make friends. Stop by to test your Star Wars knowledge and win cool prizes which could include 1 of 6 patch pieces that make up an exclusive set that celebrates 40 years of Star Wars or 1 of 12 pieces that make up a giant Republic Gunship! Visit their exhibitor profile for more information.
Thank you for visiting The Wookiee Gunner! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr. Send us news, tips, and inquiries here or visit our Contact page. If you're a fan artist looking to showcase your Star Wars fan art, check out our Star Wars Fan Artist Spotlight. Finally, if you're looking to add a few Star Wars podcasts to your playlist, check out Rebels Chat, Galactic Fashion, Hangin' with Team Kanan, and Star Scavengers.


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We have mentioned many times from Isaiah 55:8-9:
8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the L-RD.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Hashem works in mysterious ways, but His plan is perfect. What happens in this world very often is strange to us human beings. We often wonder: Why did Hashem do a particular event the way He did?
Watch this excellent video entitled "Current Events in the Haftarah - Parshat Tazria / Metzorah." The Rabbi definitely gives some strange examples of Hashem's mysterious ways:
Hashem's plan is perfect. He knew that we could never get Israel back by giving it to observant Torah Jews. It had to be by giving it to a secular population, especially since Hashem knew that there would be a war as soon as Israel was born again. Would the Chareidim been able to fight the war, handle the world politics, deal with the building of a desolated country (this is actual a long list of items that could only be handled by a secular population).
We now know that 1948 was the start the redemption process. It is brought down in scriptures that when the land started to produce and the Jews returned, this would be the process of the birth pangs of Moshiach. Hashem's plan was to start the process with a secular population and cause a gradual change from the secular to the Charaidi. That has been an obvious arrangement in Israel since 1948. It was Hashem's plan and it worked, of course. The Chareidim who use false human logic and ignore Hashem's perfect plan as it is in scriptures, will understand it completely when the worldwide redemption occurs and Moshiach is introduced to the world.
I think it is also prudent to understand Zionism. Zion appears in the Tenach 162 times. Zion is another way of saying Jerusalem, even talking Israel. We throughout history yearned to return to our Hashem given home – Zion. Everything we see in the news these days is not talking about the Jewish desire to return to Israel, but Political Zionism, a completely different animal. What Theodore Herzl envisioned was a place that Jews could live without Jew-hatred, without non-Jews. His thought of using Palestine as our home was not because of Hashem's will, but for practical purposes, a possible place for Jews to huddle together without persecution. This was seen when Herzl also thought of other possibilities such as Uganda. What? Yes, he was just looking for a place, not to return to Hashem or the land that belonged to us. That was Political Zionism, which was from the secular Erev Rav not Jews.
The term "Zionism" coined by Austrian Nathan Birnbaum, was derived from the German rendering of Tzion in his journal Selbstemanzipation (Self Emancipation) in 1890. Zionism as a political movement started in 1897 and supported a 'national home,' and later a state, for the Jewish people in Palestine. The Zionist movement declared the re-establishment of its State of Israel in 1948, following the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine. Since then and with varying ideologies, Zionists have focused on developing and protecting this state. In other words it has completely changed the idea in the Tenach of the Jews wanting to return to Hashem in our homeland. The last line of the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah (Hebrew for Hope) is "....Eretz Zion, ViYerushalayim," which means literally "The land of Zion and Jerusalem".
Theodor Herzl, born Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl, also known in Hebrew as חוֹזֵה הַמְדִינָה, Chozeh HaMedinah was an Austro-Hungarian journalist, playwright, political activist, and writer who was one of the fathers of modern political Zionism.
Should we celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day)? If we look at it as a gift from Hashem, and the start of the Geula that we crave so much, we absolutely should. Everything is from Hashem and the return of Israel to the Jewish people is no different. We may not understand with our flawed human logic why it all happened the way it did, but we will soon when the worldwide redemption, Moshiach, the return of the exiled and the Third Temple and most importantly, Hashem are our daily lives.
We are not celebrating Political Zionism, we are celebrating Hashem's perfect plan to bring about the worldwide redemption. We will all be in Zion living the goodness of Hashem. Let's celebrate!!!!
Another video from Rabbi Specher:
Yom HaAtzmaut - Our Triple Victory over Hitler


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isn't that title uncomfortable?
i want to tell you about uncomfortable.
uncomfortable is being a little girl, a pre-teen, a teenager, a woman, and feeling ugly. feeling fat. feeling unwanted.
now granted, those are likely just feelings. and while they may be totally inaccurate, they mean something to the person feeling them. and because i'm a mom to two beautiful, healthy, little girls, i want to talk to you about the power of your words.
i grew up feeling pretty. not outrageously beautiful, or stunning. but i felt good in my own skin, for the most part. many women deal with some sort of body image perception problem, to a degree. but just because most women do, doesn't mean that we should just accept that to be the norm, or do nothing to create a healthy change for the generations we're raising.
i went for a walk this afternoon. the sky was so clear. not a cloud around. and as i walked, i caught glance of my shadow. and i smiled remembering when i loved that shadow the most. when i got pregnant, for the first time, about 6.5 years ago, i loved my shadow. i remember going for a walk and catching glimpse of my shadow with my growing belly. it was so beautiful. my rounded belly, my growing breasts. my whole body was taking on this awesome shape. the curves were so pretty. i remember feeling so powerful. inside of me (ME!) was life. it was so hard to fathom that in that belly was part of my destiny. i remember trying to take a picture of my shadow's profile. it never did justice, though, compared to what my eyes would see.
i was beautiful.
and then someone, who i thought loved me, called me fat. me. newly pregnant, me, fat. and they said it in front of many people. and then i had others that i love tell me that maybe i should watch my diet. be careful what you're eating. should you be eating that?
i was so embarrassed. i questioned my ability to nourish my body properly. i didn't want to go for walks anymore or even be in public, pregnant. going to work was hard. even there, people would make comments about the size of my body. pregnant, totally vulnerable, and i was mortified that i wasn't beautiful.
for so long i'd felt good about who i was. i never even questioned whether i was ugly or pretty. i was just me, and i liked me. but now i questioned everything i ate, wore or felt.
and when i got stretch marks on my breasts and my stomach, it was like a final sentence of: yep. you really are ugly now.
i'm not telling you this to feel sorry for me. victim, i am not.
but a few days ago, i held my 5 year old as she cried about a comment another 5 year old made about her. they told her that she looked fat in a coat. my 5 year old had never even used the word fat before. that's not an exaggeration. fat isn't in my vocabulary when describing people. neither is skinny. i don't describe people, to my children, by way of their race or weight. in fact, both of my children will describe people to me in terms of "the girl with the dark skin. the boy with the black curly hair. the girl with the skin that's kind of tan." i don't even think they know asian, italian, black, or white. it's not important to me. so it's not important to them. i'd rather know that she's friends with jimmy, the boy who chases her on the playground. than jimmy, the white boy who's fat who chases her.
are you following?
my children repeat a lot that they hear, from me and from other people who are influential in their lives. and when my firstborn told me that someone she cared about called her fat, well, it made me so sad. she was so embarrassed. so embarrassed that she won't wear that coat anymore. ridiculous right? maybe. but it's her feelings. and she's allowed to feel things. good and bad. but what i do with it is important to her. because, right now, she's watching me to find her worth.
she's 5. and she doesn't have everything figured out. so to her, when someone called her fat, well, they must've meant that she was fat. 5 year olds are pretty literal. so it's likely that her green winter jacket will be sidelined this year. and i'm ok with that.
there's no forcing self-worth on someone.
i am so thankful, though, that the Lord has walked me through hard places and restored my shadow. as i walked today, i saw this awesome body. these legs are strong, not skinny. this belly is soft, not hard. my butt isn't little. and my arms aren't twigs, they hold children.
and i have the honor of imparting that restored love of myself back into my daughter.
you look fat in that coat.
not a big deal, right? right. not to you. but to her, it was huge. so for me to pretend that her feelings are stupid, well, that just adds something new to the list: you're not important enough for me to listen to.
and that steals her voice.
moms. dads. you want your children to keep their voices. if they're hushed too much, too often, they'll quit talking to you. and by the time they're 10 or 12, you'll be frustrated beyond measure when you can't figure out why they're so mad. why they're rebelling.
make your home a safe place. your lap a safe place. your arms the place that they want to come to when they're hurting. there are powerful people in their lives. for better or worse, they will be influenced. but when they come home to you, let it be a time of rest and healing. a place of restoring and refreshing.
pour back into your children. remind them that they are on-purpose creations with important destinies that only they can fulfill. remind them that they are wanted by you. that their voices are heard, their hearts are safe with you, and that they are powerful.
you know, you're raising world changers.
but what kind?
think about that.
my little one can call another little girl fat now. she can, you know. she knows how to use those words. she's felt them. she knows how powerful they are now. so she's learning that her words can sting someone if she needs them to.
or, i can teach her how to encourage another little girl. i can talk to her about how much those words hurt her, and for her to be looking for opportunity to defend one of her friends. to encourage them. to call them pretty, even if they feel ugly.
i'm raising world changers, y'all.
and i refuse. i mean it, i REFUSE to raise little girls who are afraid of their shadow.
may your journey as a parent light a fire in you that causes you to speak powerful words of influence over your babies. and may you quickly see the fruit of those words bringing sweet life to your children.
blessings to you, mommies and daddies. yours is a powerful, sacred and divine job.
Tags: bible, children, daughters, identity, jesus, Most High, prayer, stay-at-home mom


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Here we review the best gas detectors to buy in 2014.
Gas detectors are safety instruments which are used to detect and monitor levels of gas in the atmosphere. Various different gases can be checked, typically they are either toxic, combustible, or flammable and present a threat to human safety or life. Detectors can be portable or fixed in one position (stationary). A portable gas detector is for protection of personnel and monitors the air in the surrounding atmosphere, a stationary detector is normally fixed to a wall or in a panel and is electrically powered. Applications include construction, fire and rescue, petroleum refineries, sewage treatment, mining, paper mills and tanneries.
The following are the top 5 gas detectors currently available on Amazon.com.
Starting with #5…
#5 = BW Technologies GAXT-X-DL-2 GasAlert Extreme Oxygen (O2) Single Gas Detector
First up we recommend the GasAlert Extreme oxygen detector, a single gas detector for measuring oxygen levels. There's a low level alarm set at 19.5% by volume of oxygen and high level at 22.5% but these levels can be adjusted. BW Technologies are renowned for some of the best safety instruments on the market – high in durability, reliability and accuracy. Perfect for use in the mining and construction industries as well as for the emergency services and other potentially dangerous settings such as confined spaces. The strong and robust casing is water resistant and will stand up to the most taxing of circumstances. The meter's reliabilty is maintained by regular self-testing and it is designed to give effective and reliable performance even in extremely harsh environments. Data logging and management facilities are available – as well as a loud 95 decibel alarm, visual and vibration alerts – the meter records alarm events and can transmit them via a USB datalink.
#4 – V!sa 4 Gas Monitor
Nobody can put a price on safety so if that is your priority then you should consider the V!SA Portable Multi-Gas Analyzer. This detector is a bit more expensive but if you are looking for a high-end meter at a reasonable cost this is the one for you. The V!SA can display the readings for up to five different gases using "plug and play" sensor technology, selectable from a wide range of available sensors including Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Flammable gas (LEL), Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S). The detector is certified for use in hazardous areas and has ATEX II 2 G EEx (iad) IIC T3/T4 certification so it can be used in the harshest of environments and is suitable for many industries such as petrochemical, marine, nuclear pulp and paper, refining, steel, chemical, construction, defence, electricity, brewing and food. This high quality instrument has 95 dB audible and 360-degree visual alarms, data logging capability, program menus and can be password-protected for multiple users. It comes complete with a charger.
#3 – Fixed Gas Detector, C3H8, CH4
Next we have selected the Safe T Alert fixed propane gas and natural gas detector, a must-have appliance if you cook or heat your home using propane gas or natural gas. Both Propane gas and natural gas can result in fires or explosions if they leak and are exposed to a source of ignition. The 40-411-P can be mounted in most locations and is fixed near the floor – where heavier propane gas will gather in the event of a leak – using either screws or velcro. An alarm should be fitted near to every appliance that uses gas, also consideration should be given if you live near a waste disposal area or pit as these produce natural gas which can find their way into your house. The unit comes with a decent length of electrical cord and plugs right into a 120V AC mains supply outlet.
#2 – Bacharach Leakator Jr 0019-7075 ABS Plastic Combustible Gas Leak Detector
Runner-up in this section is the Bacharach Leakator Jr, a combustible gas leak detector. This tool is brilliant if you are working in the plumbing industry or other related jobs like HVAC installation or maintenance but is also perfect for the gas industry – inspecting valves, meters and regulators and surveying pipelines, as well as the general building trade and construction industries. The detector easily pinpoints even small gas leaks without any calibration being required so it is very low maintenance. The unit itself is only 6 inches long and has a flexible probe which extends a further 12 inches. It has a loud warning sound on gas detection and two levels of sensitivity, for finding the approximate area then spotting the exact location of the leak. Not only can this product protect you from a costly insurance claim, it can save the lives of you and your customers.
#1 – BW Technologies GA24XT-H GasAlertClip Extreme 2-Year Detector
The best gas detector we found for all round performance and value was the BW Technologies GA24XT-H. It is a handheld detector used to monitor levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the atmosphere and can operate continuously without recharging, battery replacement or recalibration for up to two years. There is a triple layer of warning alert with audio, visual and vibration alarms all operating on high (or low) gas level. The user-adjustable LCD screen clearly shows all the information you need; alarm set-points, alarm level, detector life remaining and maximum exposure among others. This meter is an essential piece of safety kit in a wide range of applications – petroleum refineries, sewage treatment plants, paper mills and tanneries to name a few. The detector can output its results to a printer or computer and has a belt clip on the back for hands-free operation.


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A study to improve the ability to predict nitrogen availability from organic soil amendments, including improved accuracy of Nitrogen availability estimates, to target amendment application rates to meet crop N needs.
IPM soilborne diseases of cereals
Presentation by Kurtis L. Schroeder, Cropping Systems Agronomist & Plant Pathologist, on Soilborne Diseases of Cereals: Identification and Management for the Integrated Pest Management Website hosted by Umatilla County Extension Service.
Turfgrasses and Lawn Care in Eastern Oregon
Today, turfgrass is the single largest irrigated crop in the United States and covers three times the land area of any other cultivated crop. An estimated 40.5 million acres of grasses are planted in residential, commercial and...
Pasture Nutrient Management Resources for Small Farms
This collection of links and publications are compiled information about managing nutrient levels in your pasture. This includes soil testing and assessment, application of fertilizers and minerals, and nutrient cycling in a forage pasture.
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A guide for how to collect and where to get a sample analyzed for plant diseases.
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One of the most successful restaurant brands in India is venturing abroad for the first time as it opens in London this November. Jamavar, the signature Indian restaurant by The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, will open on Mount Street in Mayfair.
Named after the intricate and vibrant 16th century shawls of Kashmir, the first Jamavar opened in 2001 at The Leela Palace Bengaluru. In the time since it has expanded to New Delhi, Chennai, Goa and Mumbai. The London restaurant will be the first outside of India and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand.
Traditionally, Jamavar is a celebration of the very best Indian cuisine. Dishes incorporate ingredients found across the country, from the Royal Kitchens of the North to the rivers and shores of the South. At Jamavar London, the kitchen team will be led by Executive Chef Rohit Ghai who has spent six weeks in India conducting research in preparation for the November launch. Rohit has an excellent reputation in the hospitality industry and has been involved with several Indian Michelin starred kitchens, the most recent of which was Gymkhana.
While still reflecting the traditional essence of Jamavar, the London menu will be evolved and adapted to suit the sophisticated palate of London diners. Smaller sharing plates will be an exclusive addition to Jamavar along with signature classics such as Lobster Neeruli, Sindhi Gosht and Coconut Payasam.
Set across two floors, the restaurant has been designed by Fabled Studio and takes inspiration from the Viceroy's house in New Delhi. Accents that draw on the ancient games of India with Chaturanga dining tables will be combined with the vibrant colours of Jamavar shawls, rainforest emperador marbles, dark timber panelling as well as a mirror embellished bar in celebration of the Indian textile techniques.
London based Fabled Studio was founded in 2011 by Tom Strother, Steven Saunders and Simon Gallagher. The firm specialises in hospitality, retail and commercial residential design. Previous Fabled hospitality projects include Bonnie Gull Seafood Shack, Cartizze Bar and The Luggage Room in addition to working on establishments for Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay.
WFC was the main contractor on the project.
Guests looking for a more reserved experience will be able to use a private dining room for up to eight diners with a personal wine vitrine and views of a beautifully plant private garden.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is an award-winning collection of luxury hotels across India. Operated by Dinesh Nair and his daughter Samyukta, the family run business has won numerous accolades during its history. Respected magazine publication Travel + Leisure ranked the company the fifth best hotel brand in the world.
Key to this success has been the blend of luxurious accommodation with high end cuisine. Individually Jamavar restaurants have received recognition across the globe from top critics. A longstanding partnership with Lufthansa Airlines means a taste of Jamavar dishes are offered to First and Business Class passengers on Germany to India routes.
London boasts some of the best Indian cuisine outside of Asia. Those looking for a taste of the sub-continent can sample an eclectic mix of cooking, from modern twists on traditional curry dishes to classic grilled meats. The people behind Jamavar London are confident the restaurant will be a welcome addition to this ever growing genre, successfully combining established Indian heritage with a highly talented kitchen team, striking interior and an enviable location.
Positioned on Mount Street in Mayfair, the restaurant will be in illustrious company. The district houses the largest concentration of five star hotels in London, as well as a substantial number of high end residential properties and upmarket shops.


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Y1 World Book Day
Our Grove site was transformed into a dreamland containing a collection of the most wonderful book characters ranging from the greatest of heroes to the most fearsome of villains.
Pupils enjoyed dressing up as their favourite characters and it was wonderful to see the tremendous effort that was made. The day consisted of a special assembly and then pupils participated in a variety of activities including drama, quizzes, craft activities, hot-seating characters, puppetry.
It was a fantastic day and the children looked amazing in their costumes!
Have a look at our photos from the day here!


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Over the past few months, I've had several inquiries about submitting a letter to the editor. As it's our ongoing goal to encourage discussion on important local topics, I was excited for people to want to take part in the process. However, these letters never made it to press as the authors wished to remain anonymous.
Sun Peaks is a small place and these people, as most of us do, had a myriad of intersecting business and personal relationships and they perceived there would be negative or unforeseen consequences to publishing their opinions.
In general, publishing anonymous letters to editor is viewed negatively. Pains must be taken to ensure the writer is a genuine person with a valid opinion and not someone out with axe to grind hiding behind a pseudonym. Publishing a person's name and city of residence alongside their letter helps mitigate that problem.
Moreover, in almost every situation, people and organizations have a right to know who is making accusations against them and they have a right to be able respond and comment. The Canadian Association of Journalists Ethics guidelines says, "We do not allow anonymous sources to take cheap shots at individuals or organizations."
These people had important topics on their minds — how responsive local officials were towards bear activity, proposed taxation changes in Sun Peaks, the treatment of long-term employees and the effects of multinational chains to the village business community.
Some editors will publish a letter without attribution in the benefit of the debate or to protect a person from an embarrassing or personal issue, if the source is verified. Knowing the writers personally, I wrestled if some of these letters warranted identification protection and what kind of a precedent that would set for our publication.
After talking it over with our team, we felt these individuals should be able to sign their letters and stand behind their opinions in the public realm. By attributing these issues to local, involved people it adds weight and importance to the discussion which we felt was needed in these instances.
As Sun Peaks continues to develop, it's important informed and affected people have their voices and opinions heard. And I'm not talking about back-and-forth quips on social media groups and posts.
By taking the time to write a thoughtful letter to which you can proudly sign your name, you're contributing to important debate and helping to shape the future of the place you live. I highly encourage anyone who feels they have something to add to issues touched on in SPIN (or left out) to submit their letter to editor and know we are honored to help them be heard.


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...then it's good enough for me. I think I somehow convinced myself that a Chad-style Buick would be something slick to dick around with. I think I may pick up a not too shabby 1992 Buick Roadmonster Limited, 238k miles, dark blue/dark blue cloth, one owner, nice driver with minimal to complain about. I need an extra car this like I need a hole in my head. But since Chad has a Buick I figure I probably need one too. It is in my driveway right now, I will probably exchange funds/title tomorrow unless Chad or anyone else tells me I'm nutz.


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Kenny Williams isn't waiting on free agency.
Just a few days after the signing window opened, Williams nabbed former Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel and former Dodgers and Braves outfielder, the eminently washed-up Andruw Jones. How does Kenny explain this?
The immediate reaction? These are silly signings. After all, Jones has been near career death ever since the Dodgers signed him to a big two-year contract in 2008, when he put up a disastrous .158/.256/.249 line. And the case against Omar Vizquel is pretty simple; the man is approximately 589 years old.
But, at least as it pertains to Jones, Williams might not be completely nuts. Jones' 2009 wasn't great, but it was an improvement -- Jones hit 17 homers and posted a .782 OPS in 82 games. That's not horrible. There's a chance Jones could replicate or even exceed that production in 2010, and the White Sox get to find out at the mere cost of $500,000 a year. It's hard to lose a bet that small.
So, sure, Williams might be scraping the bottom of the barrel, but if he wanted an OK fourth outfielder and a veteran shortstop, he could be doing much worse. Andruw Jones to the White Sox is bad -- but not as bad as it looks.
Eamonn Brennan is a Chicago-based writer, editor and blogger. He is the editor of Yahoo! Sports's college basketball blog The Dagger and a contributor to Inside The Hall. Follow him at his personal site, eamonnbrennan.com, or on Twitter.
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