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The Pirates aim for their 12th straight win in a series finale against Cleveland. Pittsburgh pounded starters Corey Kluber and Shane Bieber for seven runs apiece in the first two games of the series. Starling Marte has a career-high 17-game hitting streak, and Pittsburgh is averaging 6.6 runs per game during its streak, which has pushed the team to 53-49 overall. Trevor Bauer will try to slow the Buccos and rediscover his command after walking a season-high five in a game against Texas last time out.
Many of baseball's top teams will likely be watching Nathan Eovaldi's start against the Yankees closely. Eovaldi (3-4, 4.26) has been the subject of trade speculation after making a strong return with Tampa Bay following Tommy John surgery. New York may even be among the teams looking to acquire Eovaldi. The Yankees could use another starter, and they know the right-hander well — he pitched in 51 games for New York between 2015 and '16 before tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
The Mets say they're still waiting for a diagnosis from a second opinion on Yoenis Cespedes' troubled heels. The team is trying to decide if the oft-injured slugger needs surgery on both feet that would require an 8-to-10 month recovery. An announcement had been expected before Tuesday night's game against San Diego, but about 35 minutes prior to the first pitch, Mets spokesman Harold Kaufman said the team was waiting to receive a second opinion and it was unlikely the news conference would take place until after the game. After the game, the team said it was still awaiting word from doctors.
Trea Turner may return to the Nationals' lineup a day after being benched for a lack of hustle. Turner failed to run to first base after a bunt Monday, angering manager Dave Martinez. Turner said he put the bat up in "self-defense" because he thought he was going to be hit by the pitch and inadvertently put the ball in play, but added that he "probably should have run to first." Martinez said Tuesday that Turner needed time to think about his actions.
"I felt after yesterday that he probably needed a day off," Martinez said. "Let him ponder about it. We need Trea, and he's a very good player. I don't ask these guys to be perfect, but I want them to be present, and I know he knows that. I've got a lot of respect for him."
The Cubs are monitoring star third baseman Kris Bryant as he deals with a recurrence of the left shoulder inflammation that caused him to miss 16 games. Bryant was held out of the starting lineup Tuesday, and manager Joe Maddon said he may sit Wednesday as well. Bryant did not play between June 22 and July 11 because of the shoulder pain, which bothered the two-time All-Star on the follow-through of his swing.
"He's a little bit sore and I have to be proactive with that," Maddon said. "I want to be sure we're not pushing him too hard right now."
Ervin Santana is set to make his first start of the season for Minnesota against Toronto. Santana has been out since having surgery on his right middle finger in February. The two-time All-Star was 16-8 with a 3.28 ERA in 33 starts a year ago.
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Faith47 is an internationally-acclaimed street and studio-based artist, this ongoing series of murals ultimately shows the contrast between the elegance of nature against the harshness of the urban metropolis. view more of her work here.
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Straight at the launch of the brand new Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo, I had the opportunity to not only join the event but to be the first person to take it for a test drive! The e-tron Vision GT has been introduced today for Gran Turismo on PlayStation but Audi Sport have backed it up with a fully drivable version of the game's Pure EV racecar.
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20-year-old Italian singer and songwriter Alessandro Bossi, better know as Kiol, started off as a punk-rock drummer, before discovering his love for folk music.
A bluesy vibe with a hint of alternative folk, his recent single 'Hard Things' is a beautifully executed offering, and has piqued the attention of fans and tastemaker publications.
Inspired by the likes of well-known artists such as Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, James Brown and Jake Bugg, Kiol is an artist on the rise, recording in the same studio as one of his greatest influences, Paolo Nutini.
We caught up with the young artist and chatted about his humble beginnings, his thoughts on the industry and the origins of the name Kiol.
Tell us about you, how long have you been producing music? What did inspire you to start?
I've been playing the drums since I was 5 and for all my teenage years I played punk rock/grunge with different bands in my hometown. Since the first productions, I was always in the middle of the writing process of a song even if I was just a drummer…
The band that pushed me to pick up a guitar were Nirvana. I started to play it for the sake of it and then it turned in the most helpful instrument to write a song with. I fell in love with it, so I studied the bases of the folk music, listening to many different artists, widening my knowledge… When I was 17 I went to Ireland for an entire school period and since I couldn't bring the drum set with me, I brought my guitar. I made some friends and I was always playing for them, every night at the gathering point in Mallow, the soccer field. One day they decided to call me Ceol, that means music in ancient Gaelic. That's how everything started.
The music industry is super competitive these days, was there a moment in your life that you wanted to give up on music? How did you manage to stay focused and achieve what you want?
No, never. Is not because it's competitive that an artist should give up… There's a lot of artists that make pop-folk music nowadays but I think that all of them are different if he bares himself. That's what music does. It takes your clothes off, your masks off and it reveals your heart. I love the way my music express myself and I cannot imagine a life without it. So I just keep on doing it.
How would you describe your creative processes? Who writes the lyrics to the songs? Are the music and lyrics written in conjunction, or separately?
It depends on the song. I always start with the rhythm. Sometimes I have the idea of the entire song, the melody and the structure. Sometimes I get the riff on the guitar, I record the instrumental and I work on it adapting the words to the song. Some other time I start with the lyrics and I work with my guitar on the melody. I always write the lyrics by myself, I think it's a personal thing, you know. For the music I work differently, if one of my band members come up with an idea for the arrangement, if it's good we move in that direction.
Where the inspiration comes from?
It comes from experiences. I need to be curious about life, I can get inspired every day by everything but I need to stay woke. Sometimes, late at night, I'm used to smoking weed, listening to great music, and most of the time I come out with many ideas… I think these two things are definitely connected.
What's your favourite track from the upcoming album and what other bands/artists are you listening to right now?
I think to my songs as they were my children. No matter how many, if you were to choose between one and another you won't ever choose. I can say the newer the better…
It's always the same story. But really there are no favourites, all of them are special to me for some reason. I listen to a different kind of music and I change every day but Sleep Well Beast by The National and Sound And Color by Alabama Shakes have been the soundtrack of my life since this summer.
What's next for you?
I'll be totally focused on this project. I know I'll do my best to reach my goals, which are played in front of many people, compose many songs, co-write with artists I like and live my life hundred percent.


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March 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, & 13th: Greater Tuna
Long before redneck humor became mainstream, two actors met and created a theatrical phenomenon uniquely appealing to global audiences. Tuna, Texas, is populated by a bevy of eccentric characters with names like Bertha Bumiller and Thurston Wheelis, Vera Carp and Petey Fisk. The characters may seem concocted, but most of them were based on real-life people known to authors Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard. Highlands Little Theatre Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM Sunday 2:30 PM. Tickets @highlandslittletheatre.org
March 5th: Race to Taste Gala
Highlands Art League major fundraising event on March 5th 6pm-9pm at Sebring Civic Center. The "Race to Taste Gala" will be a social evening featuring wines, beers and hors' devours native to several countries, a silent auction, a dessert bar, light musical entertainment, cigar lounge, local and regional art, and race-inspired fun. Info/Tickets @ www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
March 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th: Downtown Community Sidewalk Sale
Bargain shoppers and browsers, stop by Downtown Sebring from 8AM-2PM for our local sidewalk sales. For space or more information, call Linda (863) 382-2649
March 7th, 8th, 11th, 22nd, 24th, 29th & 31st: Art Uncorked
Classes start at 6PM; to register call (863) 382-6682 or visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
March 7th, 14th, & 21st: Write That Book
If you've ever wanted to write your own life story, a novel or a non-fiction book, it's time to get started. Classes offered @ 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Highlands Art League.
March 10th: Therapeutic Coloring
Escape to a world filled with creativity, inspiration and serenity. Classes offered @10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm at Highlands Art League.
March 11th: Artist Reception at the Highlands Art League's Yellow House
More info@ www.HighlandsArtLeague.org. Reception @ HAL's Yellow House 5PM-8PM
March 12th: Saturday Night Cruise, 11AM-2PM
March 17th: Circle of Speed, 10AM-2PM
Join us as we celebrate our Historic and World Famous 12 Hours of Sebring Race by enjoying a piece of it's past. Dozens of Vintage Race cars will be displayed around our beautiful Circle Park for all to see! Enjoy some music from yester year and have a bite to eat at one of downtown's great restaurants or one of select food vendors! This event is free to the public for info call (863) 381-6467
March 12th: Art No Cork
Bunny Ears Acrylic Painting @ 6pm info/register www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
March 4th & 26th: Kid's Art Class
To register call (863) 382-6682 or visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
Mini Monet– Classes are designed for children ages 6+ to begin exploration of the elements of art and the principles by which they are applied.. March 4th (Early Release Day) – Gary the Gecko @ 2pm.
Mini Monet– Classes are designed for children ages 6 & up students will complete one project while learning the elements of art. March 26th – Fred the Frog @ 10:30am
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Jan 4 – Mar 16 Art Exhibit
Jan. 4th – March 16th: Art Exhibit – Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition: Everglades to Okefenokee
Featuring photographs by conservation photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. Free admission at the Highlands Museum of the Arts (MoTA) located at 351 W. Center Ave. www.HighlandsArtLeague.org.
Jan 4-5 Shuffleboard Tournament
Jan. 4-5: Orange Blossom Classic Shuffleboard Tournament
The Orange Blossom Classic, one of the oldest and most prestigious shuffleboard tournaments in the Sunshine State, attracts nearly 150 competitors to the Sebring Recreation Club in Downtown Sebring. The two-day men's and women's doubles tournament offers prize money of $4,000, which is one of the largest in the state. For information, call Director Pat Dell at (863) 446-0808.
Four New Businesses
SEBRING, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2015) – The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is pleased to announce that four new businesses have recently opened or plan to open soon in the Downtown Sebring CRA district.
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday will be celebrated Nov. 28 in downtown Sebring. The event will feature a Pajama Shop starting at 8 a.m., as shoppers are encouraged to shop in their pajamas and enjoy coffee and refreshments provided by the Sebring Partnership (while supplies last). Merchants will be offering special discounts during the Pajama Shop for early bird shoppers. Participating businesses will have special Buy Downtown Sebring cards to be used in their stores for additional savings. See information from each merchant below.


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What a great day here! The sun came out all day and we were able to really get a ton done on all our projects! Looks like everyone will have things mostly wrapped up tomorrow in time for our free day on Friday.
We also went to Wounded Knee this afternoon. A very moving experience being there and thinking about what happened there in our history. It was not a "fun" place to visit, but it was a necessary place for us to visit given what we are leaning about the Lakota people's experience both historically and today.
Tomorrow, we will finish the rest of our projects and will then spend time at a buffalo ranch when we get back from our sites. Apparently, we will be able to ride a buffalo!
God is very present through all we are experiencing here – we are seeing God in many different ways.


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Andrew Amoils, head of research at New World Wealth, revealed that the total wealth held in the UAE is $925 billion (Dh3.4 trillion) by private individuals - this includes everyone living there i.e. poor, middle class and wealthy together, an increase of 10
According to New World Wealth's report, Dubai was among the world's top 14 - and only one from the GCC - cities where more than 1,000 HNWIs migrated to in 2017.
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High net worth individuals are generally categorised people having at least $1 million in assets.
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May 5th, 2014 at 7:51 am
Mother's Day Shopping on Etsy
I love when my family gives me unique gifts for Mother's Day. Whether it be a handmade item that my boys made or a handpicked item someone else made, it always holds a special place in my heart. I love Etsy because you can buy things that are unique, and it has that craft fair or boutique shopping feel, as well as TONS of items to choose from!
I also love to pick some favorite things that my husband can help the boys purchase for Mother's Day, my birthday, Christmas or just because! I keep an Etsy "wish list" that has lots of great gift ideas from artisans all over the world.
Handmade, Hand-Stamped Necklace with Children's Names
Family Tree Necklace with Birthstones
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May 1st, 2014 at 12:37 pm
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and the United States, in remembrance of Mexico's victory over the French army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. The holiday is rich in Mexican heritage that everyone can appreciate, including delicious traditional dishes! Whether you're looking for something authentic and true to the culture, or you want something more Americanized, check out these great dishes to try for Cinco de Mayo!
Chicken in Mole – Puebla Style
April 18th, 2014 at 10:20 am
Making Hard Boiled Eggs for Easter Egg Decorating
My boys' favorite part of Easter, next to looking for their Easter baskets, is dyeing eggs. Every year we make five dozen hard boiled eggs to paint, dye, color, and shrink-wrap. The hardest part of this is learning how to effectively hard boil eggs. Here is my method:
Tip: Eggs that are several days old are easier to peel.
1. Lay the eggs in a single layer in a pan covered by at least and inch or two of cold water, which will help with cracking. Turn the heat up to high to bring the eggs to a boil.
2. Once the water starts to boil, remove the pan from the heat. Reduce the heat to low and return pan to burner. Let simmer for one minute. If you miss the eggs starting to boil then you can skip this step because they have most likely already boiled for a short while.
3. When a minute has passed, remove the pan from the heat, place a cover on top and let sit for 12 minutes. Remove the eggs and place in a bowl of ice water until the eggs are cooled. Strain the water and store the eggs in a covered container. Hard boiled eggs last about 5 days in the refrigerator.
Once the eggs are made you can use various methods to dye them. There are many different egg decorating kits available at stores that are easy to use. Last year, I covered a slew of ways to decorate your eggs. I made the egg in the picture simply by dyeing it yellow and using sharpies to make it into a chick. See what fun you can have with your eggs?
How do you like to decorate your Easter Eggs?
April 17th, 2014 at 9:22 am
Easter Bunny Visit
Easter morning is almost here and the kids are so excited! On Christmas morning there are presents under the tree, stockings have been filled, and cookies have been eaten. But, if the Easter Bunny hides all the presents, how do they know that he or she has arrived?
When I was younger, all the empty candy dishes on the dining room table were magically overflowing with treats. My mom had a huge sweet tooth, so it wasn't a problem having all that candy around our home. I am not a huge candy fan, so I came up with alternatives. At our house, the Easter Bunny leaves two empty buckets with a note of how many eggs to find. You can also leave some carrots on a plate and in the morning, the kids will wake up to see the Easter bunny has taken a bite!
April 16th, 2014 at 9:09 am
Outfit of the Week – Easter
Easter is this Sunday and it's the perfect time to consider what you're going to have your little ones wear. They'll be running around looking for easter eggs and playing with family or friends, so it's important that they feel comfortable, but look holiday appropriate at the same time. These two outfits are perfect for Easter, one of the most colorful holidays of the year! The boys outfit consists of khaki cargo shorts (you can go with pants if it's cooler in your area), and a nice white polo with blue and green stripes. The girls outfit features an adorable ruffle scooter with a colorful polka dot tee. Add a sweater, and even a pair of leggings to go under it if it's chilly.
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Garanimals Girls 3-Piece Tee, Skort and Legging Set
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April 11th, 2014 at 8:38 am
Planning an Easter Brunch
One of my favorite things about Easter is the meal. It's the one time a year where we eat my favorite meal, breakfast, with lunch as well! There are so many different things you can do with brunch. Here are some things to consider when planning your meal.
Buffet or Served Plate?
Personally, I like to offer my brunches as a buffet. This way, everyone can choose what the foods they like best, and they can control how much they take of each. Seconds are much easier to handle as well.
Planning Your Dishes
When choosing food types, you want to consider the time it will take to make them…simpler recipes will allow you to enjoy your party more. Some things that are easy to make ahead of time are breakfast casseroles, pancakes, quiches, scrambled eggs, waffles, french toast, and fruit and vegetable platters. Also think about things like taco bars or waffle bars, where your guests or family can personalize them and put them together. I also like to include a deli meat selection, pulled pork, or shredded chicken or beef for build-your-own sandwiches. Ham, lamb, and chicken are typical Easter meats, so you can offer one of these as well…especially if brunch is the main meal you're planning for the day. Here are some categories you can incorporate into your brunch:
- Egg dish
- Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles, Crepes
- Meat Dish
- Potato Dish
- Bread Dish (Easter bread with dyed hard boiled eggs is a nice idea!)
- Light Pasta Dish
- Salad or Fruit
- Dessert
Drinks to Serve
Have fun with the drinks – think about coffee, juices, water, and milk. You can also make fun punches or alcoholic drinks like mimosas, bellinis, and sangrias for the adults.
Brunches can be lots of fun, but portions are difficult to control, so make sure you have enough food on hand. My guests always get excited when they hear i'll be serving brunch – the BEST of breakfast and lunch!!
April 10th, 2014 at 12:07 pm
10 Easter Egg Hunt Tips
As a child, my favorite part of Easter was the egg hunt in our backyard. My siblings, cousins and I would search the entire property for colorful eggs left by the Easter bunny! Now, as an adult, I love watching the kids have that same experience. Some of you may have only a few children and the hunt coordination is fairly easy, but if you do a multi-family egg hunt it can get pretty complicated…especially when it comes to keeping the peace when the kids have free reign and goodies are involved! Here are ten egg hunt tips to make sure everything goes smoothly.
- Decide on a set number of eggs each child will get. I recommend plastic eggs so you can hide prizes inside, but some people like to hide real eggs.
- Choose a variety of prizes to fill the eggs with. Make sure things are age appropriate. Some good ideas are: Change or dollar bills, candy, erasers, whistles, stickers, hair clips, small toys, temporary tattoos, bracelets, etc. You can also have one or two special eggs for each child with a note inside that they can trade in for a big toy that wouldn't fit. You can find some great, affordable prizes at your local Walmart!
- If you have a small scale egg hunt, give each child an egg color or size so there is no confusion as to which eggs they should look for. If you have a large scale egg hunt, decide on egg colors or size per age group, i.e. Ages 2-4 can only take red and yellow eggs, ages 5-9 can only take blue and green eggs, etc. That way, they will get the appropriate goodies for their age group and you know how to appropriately hide them so that they're not too difficult for little ones, or too easy for older ones, to find.
- Set an appropriate time for the hunt. Keep in mind when it starts to get dark in your area and allow the kids ample time before sundown. Also keep in mind that the kids will want to play with and eat their prizes right away, so plan it around your meals.
- Decide on the area you will hide the eggs in and, if necessary, use flags to create boundaries so the kids don't go looking in the wrong places. It also provides an element of safety so you can make sure that they don't wander off or go into areas where they might get hurt.
- Write down where you hide the eggs. I can tell you from experience that it's easy to forget after hiding a bunch of them!
- Hand out baskets to make it easy for the kids to collect their eggs. A fun way to prepare for this is to let them decorate and personalize their egg hunt baskets a day or two before Easter!
- Designate egg hunt "moderators" who can help the kids find the eggs if they have trouble and get frustrated. For little ones, they can guide them in the right direction.
- Designate a few people to handle photography and take pictures of the kids hunting for the eggs. These moments are precious and will be special memories to look back on!
- Make a rule that no one can open their eggs until each child has found all of their eggs. Patience is a virtue!
What do YOU have planned for the egg hunt this year? Share with us on our Facebook wall!
April 7th, 2014 at 1:40 pm
100 Easter Basket Fillers
I love to watch my kids' eyes light up when they find their Easter basket. We fill the baskets with candy and other favorite food treats for the little ones to enjoy, but every year I struggle to find other items to include. Here is a list of 100 items you can fill your child's basket with!
- Pacifiers
- Pacifier Holder
- Headband
- Sippee Cups
- Bibs
- Onesies
- Musical Toys
- Garanimals Baby Toys or Foam Letters
- Small Stuffed Animal
- Toddler Cutlery
- Pajamas
- Magnetic Fridge Letters
- Umbrella
- Rain Boots
- Coloring Books
- Character Undies
- Hex bugs
- Crayons
- Bath Toys/Crayons
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Bubbles
- Fun Toothbrush
- Fun Shampoo
- Sunglasses
- Stuffed Animal
- Painting Smock
- Art Supplies (pencils, crayons, markers, paints)
- Art Kits
- Bubble Bath
- CDs
- Blocks
- Fun Cups/Plates
- Frisbee
- Dress Up Items
- Play Jewelry
- Kaleidoscope
- Pool Toys
- Posters
- Fun Duct Tape
- Suncatchers
- T-shirt
- Top
- Kids Word Search
- Jump Rope
- Construction Paper
- Hair Pretties
- Yo-Yo
- Flashlight
- Book light
- Sandals/Flip Flops
- Beach Towel
- Matchbox cars
- Kite
- Play Tool Set
- Sand Toys
- Shovel and Pail
- Chapstick
- Bike Horn/Bell
- Watch
- Character Bandaids
- Temporary Tatoos
- Water Bottle
- Swimsuit
- Summer Hat
- Books – appropriate for child's level
- Sticket Books
- Water Gun
- Nerf Gun
- Swim Goggles
- Lego's
- Sporting Supplies or games
- Jigsaw Puzzle
- Balls
- Cards or Card Game
- Jacks or Marbles
- Tape Measure (my boys loved the keychain ones since they were toddlers)
- Doll
- Nail Painting Supplies
- Animal figures
- Magic Tricks
- Comic Book or Kids Magazine
- Bop it or Tangle Jr
- My Little Pony or other small horses
- Play Food
- Walkie Talkies
- Small Magna Doodle or Etch a Sketch
- Glow Sticks
- Small Musical Instrument (harmonica, recorder)
- Pencils/Pencil Toppers
- Action Figures
- Trading Cards
- Fun Socks
- Seeds and a pot
- Diary or Journal
- Video Game controller or new game
- Play Dough
- Bunny Ears
- Gift Cards to favorite stops
- Bunny Money
Feel free to share any other ideas I may have missed!
April 4th, 2014 at 9:00 am
Fun Easter Themed Apps
Easter is such a fun time filled with the anticipation of hidden baskets and eggs. Help spread the excitement by adding some games for your child to play. Whether it be an Easter themed puzzle, virtual egg coloring, or even an Easter themed book, these apps will make preparing for Easter even more fun!
Easter Bunny Tracker - See if the Easter Bunny is close to hiding his/her eggs at your house!
Paint Easter Egg HD – A fun app for coloring virtual eggs…same fun without the mess!
Hidden Egg Hunt - A hidden picture game where you find hidden eggs. Race against the clock to beat each level.
Easter Bunny Call – Make your little ones think the Easter Bunny is calling them directly.
Color Me! Easter – A virtual coloring book with pictures of the Easter Bunny, eggs, and other spring things.
Bubble Blast Easter - A puzzle game you won't be able to put down.
Puzzle Me Easter – Work on your jigsaw puzzle skills with this easter themed app.
Easter Bunny Scan O'Meter - Tells children whether they are being good or bad according to the Easter Bunny – the best part is that you set it secretly!
Easter Expressions - Make cards that can be emailed to wish Easter blessings to family and friends.
Easter Egg Design Generator - Another virtual egg dying app.
Easter Bunny Dress Up – Have your child take a picture with the Easter Bunny that they dressed up themselves!
Easter Bunny Games for Kids: Easter Egg Hunt Jigsaw Puzzles HD for Toddler and Preschool - An easy jigsaw puzzle app for the littlest ones.
Sneezies Easter Edition - A chain reaction game with sneezing fun!
Easter Egg Match – A fun slider game matching Easter Eggs.
Fly the Flappy Easter Bird - An arcade style game.
Bunyfur's Easter Eggs – An Easter eBook.
April 3rd, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Easter Treats
Easter is only a few weeks away and it's never too early to plan your holiday meals. Instead of saving the best for last, we like to start with it…DESSERT! Cakes, candy, cookies, and more, there are so many choices! You can go traditional or get creative. Do you have a special family recipe for an Easter dessert? Share your delicious creations on our Facebook page!
- Mother Hen and Chicks Cake/Cupcakes
- Easter Bark
- Colorful Easter Layer Cake
- Chocolate Covered "Carrot" Strawberries
- Bunny Cream Puffs
- Chocolate Birds' Nests
- Peep Rice Krispy Treat Baskets
- Easter Bunny Cake
- Easter Egg Cookie Dough Truffles
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Johnny Lee & Shenandoah concert news!
Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the movie "Urban Cowboy" with the man who sang "Lookin' For Love," the #1 hit from the soundtrack – Johnny Lee. Sunday September 20 at 7:00pm at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre you can hear all of Johnny's hits including "Pickin' Up Strangers," "One In a Million," "Bet Your Heart On Me," "Cherokee Fiddle," "Sounds Like Love," "You Could Have Heard A Heart Break" and "Prisoner Of Hope."
And the night is filled with another celebration as Marty Raybon is back with Shenandoah! Hear their long list of hits the way you remember them with the ORIGINAL lead singer, Marty Raybon. "Two Dozen Roses," "Church On Cumberland Road," "Next To You Next To Me," "Sunday in the South," "I Want To Be Loved Like That" and all of your Shenandoah favorites will be featured.
The stars will be signing autographs after the show so be sure to stop by and say "hello." All tickets are $45.70 + tax and are available by calling the box office at (417) 334-4500


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Volume 52, November/December 2017, Number 6 · pp. 345-351
The Impact of the Platform Economy on Job Creation
Willem Pieter de Groen, Zachary Kilhoffer, Karolien Lenaerts, Nicolas Salez
Over the past ten years, the platform economy has become a topic of great interest in Europe. It has been cited as a force for economic growth and innovation, lower-cost goods and services, and low-barrier employment opportunities. At the same time, platforms have been criticised for potentially expanding the number of workers in precarious jobs. Thus, stakeholders – including policymakers, social partners, workers and platforms – have sought to better understand the platform economy, as evidenced by the growing body of literature surrounding platform issues.
This Intereconomics article is available for free at this page after an embargo period of two years. Reading it before December 2019 is possible via SpringerLink or in the next library.


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Washington D.C. activists are planning a march and civil disobedience protest next week. Below is more information about the protest, via the event's Facebook page:
For far too long the power of the Dark Side (the DEA, the prison industrial complex, and ignorant members of Congress) has lead to the arrest and jailing of millions of Americans for non-violent drug offenses. As President Obama's final days at the White House wind down, he needs to be reminded that he can be a Force of Good and end the failed war on drugs NOW.
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, we will gather at 2pm in Dupont Circle for a short rally, then at 3pm we will march 1 mile down Connecticut Ave. to the White House, and at 4:20pm we will engage in mass civil disobedience on Pennsylvania Ave.
We urge everyone to bring cannabis cuttings that weight under an two ounces to create a sea of green to show President Obama that cannabis is a harmless plant not worthy of being in the Controlled Substances Act.
This is an unpermitted demonstration but is a first amendment protected activity. However, possession of cannabis on federal property is still a crime which we believe must end. Possessing cannabis in Dupont Circle and Lafayette Park (both National Parks) is unlawful and is an arrestable act of civil disobedience. Those wishing to participate but who do not wish to break law can join us on DC streets (Connecticut Ave. outside of Dupont Circle and Pennsylvania Ave. by way of 17th St.) without fear of arrest.
Please spread the word about the March of the Clones by inviting your friends on Facebook or tweeting about the demonstration using the hashtag #MarchOfTheClones !
URL: http://dcmj.org/
When: Saturday, September 24 at 2 PM – 5 PM in EDT
Where: Dupont Circle Fountain 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C.


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The Transfiguration
Luke 9:28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah"—not knowing what he said. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!" 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
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Pastor James Kim is the Founding Pastor of Synergy Church. He earned a Masters of Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA and a Postgraduate Degree in Scripture & Theology at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. Pastor James grew up in Uganda, Africa as the son of a medical missionary, and spent his teenage years in Brazil before coming to the United States. He has a passion for preaching, teaching, and evangelizing in a postmodern, global context.


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Ian Stover – Owner & Executive Director
Ian grew up in the DFW area where he was an All-Region soccer and baseball player in high school. He played soccer at the collegiate level and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Management. Ian has extensive youth coaching experience and is a certified Physical Education teacher. He is also an active member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, holding an Advanced National Diploma as well as the National Youth Diploma. Ian fosters the belief that playing soccer at a young age teaches many life lessons such as teamwork, sportsmanship, creativity, and having fun. He and his coaches not only teach basic soccer skills but develop coordination, balance, and agility in each child, giving them a head start in their athletic endeavors. Ian lives in Frisco with his wife Caresa, daughters Drew and Ryen, and son Knox.
Kevin Megli – Director, Coaches
Coach Kevin is a native of the DFW area and has been a fixture in the North Texas Soccer landscape since his youth playing days. Kevin's extensive resume and expertise are backed by 15+ years of college and club soccer coaching along with over 3 years working specifically with kids ages 2-8 at Soccer Shots. He holds a USSF B License, and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and a Soccer Shots Level 3 Certification. Kevin is continually involved in the formation of curriculum for kids of preschool age, he is responsible for the training of all of our Instructors, and is extremely passionate about what he does.
He is also responsible for all aspects of our Elite program including implementation of policy, administration, development of Elite curriculum, and training of all of our Elite coaches. Kevin will always aim to ensure that every child participating in Soccer Shots programs will get as much out of each season as possible and have a positive experience!
Ashley Irish – Director, Partner Services
Ashley was born and raised in Lewisville, TX. She was an All District First team soccer player throughout high school and played collegiate soccer as a Ladyjack at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, TX. She is the face of Soccer Shots DFW North, responsible for maintaining our existing partner/parent relationships, plus establishing new ones, and continues her passion of soccer through coaching her children within the soccer community. Ashley currently resides in Little Elm with her husband Jeremy, daughter Hailee, and sons Jamison and Nash.
Proud partner of AYSES Soccer Club
If you have a passion for positively impacting children, we'd love to talk to you.
The "Three C's" – Coaching, Communication and Curriculum
The foundation of Soccer Shots is our relentless commitment to providing best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum.
The best coaches in the business
- Every Soccer Shots coach must complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification.
- All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.
- Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
- Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but also the ability to engage and inspire children.
An exceptional customer experience with ongoing communication
- You will receive a weekly summary of what your child is learning at Soccer Shots.
- We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
- Our staff understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.
Expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards
- Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
- Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
- We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.
Our Vision: To provide a beloved growth experience for every child; a remarkable experience for every family.
The History of Soccer Shots
Our founding partners, Jeremy Sorzano and Jason Webb, were soccer teammates both in college and professionally. They formed Soccer Shots® in 1998 after recognizing a lack of quality soccer programs for children under age 8. They shared an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep love of soccer, and a passion to inspire children to live fit and healthy lives.
The success of Soccer Shots in Charlotte, NC and Harrisburg, PA, where Sorzano and Webb first launched their businesses, led to several of their friends and former teammates wanting to get involved. In 2005, Soccer Shots began franchising and opened its first four franchises in OH, DE, FL, and PA. The business opportunity began to attract more soccer entrepreneurs, and Soccer Shots has enjoyed growing around the country and into Canada.
In May of 2009, Justin Bredeman, another former college soccer teammate, became the third Soccer Shots partner. Justin brought with him eight years of experience from Auntie Anne's, Inc., a pretzel franchising company, where he led a team that supported nearly 800 franchise units. His deep understanding of the franchise business model also comes from the knowledge gained from his five years of owning and running a Soccer Shots business of his own.
In August of 2009, the Soccer Shots partners founded the Soccer Shots Foundation, the non-profit arm of Soccer Shots. The Soccer Shots Foundation provides opportunities to economically challenged children within the U.S. and around the world through the game of soccer.
From its humble beginnings, Soccer Shots has grown beyond Jeremy and Jason's biggest dreams, with over 200 territories across 37 states and Canada. There were over 440,000 enrollments into Soccer Shots programming in 2018.
The business is consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Children's Fitness Franchise in the U.S. And today, Soccer Shots is positioned as the best-in-class children's soccer program with a focus on character development.
And while the accolades are appreciated, our mission remains focused – positively impacting children's lives.
Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg.
Stronger Youth. Beyond the Game.
We believe that soccer is a powerful vehicle for positively impacting youth. Through our partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we aim to impact children who live in underserved communities through quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development.


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Meet Allie, and the Warmth and Competence Model of Client Experience
Today we introduce you to a new member of our blog team, Allie Carey. Allie is our new director of Client Experience, and as such, Allie's Practically Speaking beat will be the domain of CX. This is a big beat as it covers everything from "the voice of the client" to ensuring that the client is always the biggest part of a solution to the intricacies of screen design or user experience (UX). CX is becoming the "next new thing" in creating great software. Look at all the CX conferences in 2018! So, here's Allie.
Allow me to introduce myself and share four personal facts that represent me.
- A family woman. I have an amazing husband Brett, son Liam, and the best Labradoodle out there, Fitzy.
- An athlete through and through. I grew up in sports and was an NCAA Division I diver at Bucknell University. I was a team captain my senior year.
- Navy brat and expert friendmaker. My dad, a Naval Academy grad (Beat Army), flew navy rescue helicopters for 20 years. I went to 10 schools before college and became an expert in making friends.
- Started career here. I started my career at SEI and I've had the privilege of working with, supporting and designing technology for financial advisors, their staff and their businesses for nearly 10 years.
So now you know a bit more about me, what do you think? Believe it or not, you've already made a judgement. According to years of research by social psychologists, their studies would show that you've based your judgement on how warm and competent I seem. The warm and competence model is the universal way in which humans perceive, judge and interact with one another. When we meet a person, we instinctively measure their warmth by looking to see if they are trustworthy, sincere, helpful and friendly. Also, we survey their competence by observing their efficiency, effectiveness, intelligence, creativity and skill. To boil it down, warmth is the intentions others have toward us and competence is how capable the person is of executing those intentions. It only takes seconds (or 120 words) for a person to form a judgment about another.
If I did my job successfully then you have a positive impression of me. I presented myself as equally warm and competent
You don't know me and haven't had any real experiences with me, but you have your initial judgement.Warmth and competence model of client experience Click To Tweet
Businesses are judged, too
Not surprisingly, this model of judgement also is used to evaluate businesses. Chris Malone and Susan Fiske wrote an entire book about it, "The Human Brand." In the book, Chris and Susan are clear in saying that a client's experience is rooted in the perception of the company's warmth and competence. Key point here is that this is based on perception. The judgement is not based in actual first hand experiences. Think about companies that are known for a great client experience, Starbucks, Zappos, and Panera Bread are perceived as highly warm and highly competent. The thought of that hot cup of coffee brewed exactly to your liking is something that brings a smile to people's faces. In the chart, these three brands are in the upper-right quadrant, which is the best place to be. Conversely, there are definitely companies that have low warmth and low competence, airlines and cable providers specifically fall in the lower-left quadrant. It seems people only share travel horror stories. I can't remember talking to someone about how wonderful an airline was. Hidden fees, the disgruntled gate agents and lack of flexibility all hurt their ability to be perceived as highly warm and competent.
Source: The Human Brand
What about companies that are perceived to have an unequal balance between the two? Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton are seen as highly capable but low in warmth. Their products are beautiful and well-made, but the exclusivity and the security guard at the door of each store isn't inviting or warm. This is not a bad thing, if it's a conscious decision. Louis Vuitton knows their customers expect exclusivity so being low in warmth supports their desired experience. It doesn't mean that once a customer is in the store they don't have a bragworthy experience.
Companies that are seen as warm but incompetent are entertained by customers, yet there's not a lot of faith or trust placed in them. Government agencies, like FEMA, fall into this quadrant. FEMA was created to help people, but we know the lack of resources hold them back from executing. We have high hopes but we're usually disappointed. In my opinion, this is the least desired perception for any business. Being perceived as incompetent many times can be irrecoverable.
Where do you fall on the matrix?
Social psychologists tell us that it's human nature to observe a person's warmth and competence in order to form our opinion of them. Chris Malone and Susan Fiske through their research also tell us that people form their perceptions of companies using this model. This is great insight for small, relationship-based businesses like yours. Being a financial advisor and the face of your business, a judgement of you is applied to your business and a judgement of your business is applied to you. Now that you know the method your clients and future clients judge you, ask yourself:
- How warmly do you present yourself?
- Are you viewed as competent?
- Do you want to be like Starbucks or Louis Vuitton?
Knowing how you're perceived is the first step in designing a tailored customer experience.
Do you have any client experience topics that you want to hear more about? Submit your idea(s) in the upper-right corner, email me or connect with me through LinkedIn.


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Funny Whatsapp Group Links – These days almost everyone uses Whatsapp as it is a common chatting application. There are billions of users who use Whatsapp Messenger. Now, Whatsapp has become a tool by which you can attract more people. If you want to attract people then you need to have good content to share. To share your content you need to have a group on Whatsapp as there are plenty different types of groups on Whatsapp in the world. One message has gone to another person it starts going viral in the different part of the world. There are so many WhatsApp groups which have the best contents to share. So, here today we will share the best Funny Whatsapp group links with you all.
You have come to the right place if you want to enjoy Funny pictures and videos. Having fun and enjoying is the best and important part of our life. But we don't laugh much as there are many tensions. So, here we thought to bring Funny Whatsapp links group for you all where you can enjoy and Laugh Out Loud. This method is very easy as you just need to join the groups and have fun. There are many other types of group links in which you can be added if you want. Here we have brought a list of few Funny Whatsapp group links. Let us check it out.
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happy new year, everyone! if you didn't know, today marks the beginning of the lunar new year! it is now the year of the snake, which is my sister's horoscope! she'll be 24 this year…she's gettin' old! haha…love you jen 🙂
look at these adorable red envelopes we got today. they're prince and princess snakes! so precious.
even if you don't celebrate lunar new year, here's to another year of joy, luck, happiness and prosperity!
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Art Class Features Star Wars the Fawn/
|Our foster fawn Star Wars, as seen through the eyes of 5-year-olds. Photo courtesy of Joan Applebaum.
An art teacher in Fayetteville, N.Y., brought something a little bit "Better" into the classroom this school year when she did an applied project with the students drawing on inspiration from our summer foster doe, Star Wars.
When a newborn doe's mother was hit and killed by a vehicle in Watertown back in June, we adopted the baby and raised her on special formula until she could go out on her own to forage in the wild:
(video by former intern Amanda Treco)
Named "Star Wars" by the little boy who found her, we had the fawn in-house until one day she took off to be free (making several visits back to let us know she was okay).
Joan Applebaum is an art teacher at the YMCA in Fayetteville (and a totally amazing artist herself), and read all about Star Wars on our blog. She shared the story and photos with her kindergarten students, who fell in love with Star Wars. So Joan came up with a "Nest for Star Wars" project...
"The students are all 5 years old and we were working with the idea of drawing and cutting out a few simple shapes to help us form the body of the deer," Joan told us. "After the students glued all the parts to the paper, they added the white spots on the baby deer's back, a white cotton puff for the tail, and then used natural items such as twigs and leaves to create the nest. The project turned out great!"
Joan has 30 children in the program—here are just a few samples of their work.
Joan Applebaum is a professional artist who has exhibited her work throughout New York State. She is also a local teaching artist and Visual Arts Coordinator and Instructor for youth, teens and adults at the East Area Family YMCA in Fayetteville, N.Y. She earned her B.A. at SUNY Potsdam in Arts Studio and Photography. Joan has taught classes at the Thousand Island Arts Center in Clayton, several after-school programs for Partners for Arts Education, a workshop at the Everson Museum and Kids in Art at SUNY Upstate Medical. Her work will be on display at our open house May 25 and 26. To see her work or purchase a piece in the meantime, click here.
Looking for a great art project to share with your friends, family, or classroom? E-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com.