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Miami Trail Festival - Oleta #1
The Miami Trail Festival is coming back with a 3 race series featuring mountain bike trails throughout Miami. We begin in the North with Oleta State Park, then head south to Amelia Earhart in May, and finish up the series in Virginia Key in September. Join us for one or complete the series to compete to become the Ultimate Trail Champion! You can also race more than one event per day to gain more points for the series challenge. As humans, we thrive outdoors. Our ancestor's roots are ingrained in us as hunters and gatherers. The best way to thank our collective Mother Nature and ourselves is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded friends who share our passions. Are you ready to conquer the Miami Trails?Go to event page


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008: The Importance Of Mentorship & The Future Of Vet Oncology w/ Bernard Seguin
Are you someone who knows exactly what path you are going down with every step planned in advance, or do you go where the opportunities take you? Today's guest always knew he wanted to be a vet, but would have never guessed that he would end up as a doctor of surgical oncology at Colorado State University.
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Show Notes:
Dr. Bernard Seguin is an Associate Professor at CSU with a very long list of letters after his name including D.V.M., M.S., Diplomate ACVS, and ACVS Founding Fellow. To say he knows his stuff is an understatement. He walks us through the steps it took for him to get where he is today, the importance that his mentors played in his life, and the differences between vet schools in Canada (where he went to school) and those in America.
We go deep into the advances being made today in veterinary oncology, how those findings can help humans with the research being done in translational medicine and what the future looks like in both oncology and surgery. This was an amazing opportunity to dive into the mind of one of the greats in the field and he is, literally, the guy that wrote the textbook on it.
Are you considering a niche aspect of veterinary medicine? Do you worry about over-specializing? Leave a comment below!
In this episode:
- Difference in vet medicine between Canada and the United States
- A look at the path to becoming a surgical oncologist
- The importance of having a mentor and being a mentor
- Advances being made in surgical oncology
- How does having your own pet help you in understanding and empathizing with your clients
- The power of transitional medicine and how it can help everybody
"It's a great opportunity where you see problems on the clinic floor where you go 'Oh this is a terrible disease and we have this treatment but it has terrible complications'. Well, research is all about, 'Well do something about it, what can we do better?' I was extremely attracted to that. (29:28)
"We are not going to cure them all, but in my fellowship, another mentor of mine said that there is no animal that you cannot help. And, that really was a real eye-opener for me. Even euthanasia is helping an animal." (35:40)
"I think the future is personalized medicine. I think that cancer is an umbrella to group many diseases but, there are common features to all cancers but there are also incredible differences between cancers. As a matter of fact, we are learning that the same cancer, it has the same name but in different people, it can actually be a different disease." (41:38)
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As I explained in another post, I am having a blast with my Aesop adventure at Creighton University, using their Canvas course space to connect with the students there:
Bringing Social Media in Canvas to a Face-to-Face Class
I did have one misadventure, though, and that was when I wanted to upload a fox image to use there in my Profile. I had already created a new dedicated Twitter account for the class:
To match up with that Twitter account, I decided that I would use that same fox image for the Aesop Canvas course. I always use some kind of fox image for my social media avatar, and I've done so since I first started networking online with Ning back in 2007. That's actually because of Aesop: I chose the fox as my avatar because the fox is the great trickster character of the fables. I'm using Dr. Sesus's Fox-in-Socks here at the Canvas Community, which is also the avatar I use for my OnlineMythIndia class Twitter account.
Some background...
Why don't I just use a headshot? I honestly never even considered using a headshot; right from the start it seemed to me that the Internet is a way you can build an identity in a digital way, different from the way you create an impression in real life. To me, headshots online were an attempt to imitate real life (kind of poorly, since the headshot is so static compared to what people's faces are really like), whereas choosing some other kind of photograph or cartoon or design could make an actual "statement" in a way that a headshot is not really a statement. I understand why some people might want to tie their online identity to their real life by using a headshot, but for me, I wanted something different: my online identity is something I construct, and part of the way I construct that is by making creative use of an image avatar.
Then, when I started teaching fully online, I wanted to extend that same freedom to my students: some of them choose to use headshots, but some of them prefer to make a statement, and some of them actually prefer NOT to use a headshot. For people who are shy or maybe concerned about their body image, online courses can provide a welcome freedom to leave body insecurities behind and choose something different.
So, I always made sure to use a non-headshot as my avatar in our course spaces so that students would understand that I certainly do not require headshots, although of course it is fine if they choose to use a headshot. Some do, some don't. It's the same with their names: they might use their official name of record, or a different name (a nickname, their middle name, or a pseudonym), or perhaps just their initials. It's all fine with me. One of the things I really like about Canvas compared to D2L is that students can choose their display name in Canvas, and I make sure to promote that feature.
And then here's what happened to my fox...
I created my profile and uploaded the same fox I was using at the Twitter account. I was really happy with how that looked since I also had the Twitter account running in the Canvas course. The professors had asked me to create the first discussion board prompt, so I did that, and the first thing I asked students to do before replying at the discussion board was to update their profile.
The next day, when I logged on to do some more work at the course site, I was surprised that I had a grey-head avatar again. I grabbed the fox photo from my Twitter profile and uploaded it again. I thought maybe I had just forgotten to save it properly (there are some pages at Canvas where the Save button is down at the bottom and I just forget to save). All looked good: there was my fox in the profile page, and also at the discussion board.
Students started posting replies at the discussion board, and when I got those notifications and clicked in to the board, I saw I was a gray head again.
That was starting to seem really odd, but whatever, I uploaded the fox image again.
It's official...
Then, the message arrived in my Canvas inbox:
I'll admit that I found this completely outrageous, but I'm just a guest in the system. So, I wrote back to thank the administrator for having sent me the message (even though no communication was solicited), and I'm still not sure why they kept removing the image without sending me the message to start with.
My thoughts...
So, if I were a faculty member at the school (which obviously I am not), I would complain vociferously about this restriction:
1. Authority. How did the Academic Technology Committee acquire the authority to censor online activity in a way that has no parallel with classroom activity? Is there a dress code that applies to students in classrooms? And do the dress code police visit every classroom, looking to see what people are wearing and hauling people out of the classroom if they are not wearing "appropriate" clothing? I think not. I searched the university's website for "dress code" and found various documents; apparently the School of Pharmacy and School of Dentistry have some dress codes because of public contact between pharmacy students and patients, which makes sense. There does not appear to be any campus-wide dress code that applies to all people at all times. How then did there come to be an image "code" that applies to all profile images?
2. Arbitrariness. Why would you arbitrarily restrict online identity to headshots only? There are, of course, arguments in favor of headshots: headshots are useful if, for example, your goal is to facilitate recognizing a student in class based on having seen their picture online. Headshots may also be appropriate if your goal is to create a pre-professional online presence, comparable to the way the Pharmacy students dress professionally to interact with patients. And that's fine. But just because there are good reasons to use a headshot does not mean it is the ONLY option. I did not upload a fox photo by accident or out of ignorance or because I am reckless. I had good reasons for my choice based on the class content and on the Twitter account I would be using for the class, etc.
3. Education, not policing. As I see it, the choice of image is about being thoughtful, choosing the image that suits your purpose(s). Instead of imposing an arbitrary standard on everyone, I think the goal of any educational institution should be just that, education. This type of policing is not educational: instead of summarily removing someone's chosen image, there needs to be a dialogue which results in learning. If a person went to the trouble of uploading an image to their profile, presumably they had some reason that prompted them to do so (as I did). Instead of arbitrarily removing their image, it is an opportunity for dialogue, so that you can learn why the person did what they did. What was the person's reason for uploading the image they chosen? In terms of student images, is there some potential problem that the student was not aware of? That is where the dialogue can happen.
An example. In all the years I have been teaching online, working with literally thousands of students in those 15+ years, I have only seen one student upload an image that caused me some concern; it was a personal image that looked like it was meant to be a sexual come-on, and when I asked the student about it, she told me it was the image she used on all the dating sites where she had profiles. I explained that she might want to choose a different profile image for class, and that it was a good idea to think about the purpose of different website profiles so that she could choose the right image for each kind of profile she might create. It was one of those teachable moments, and I was glad to have the opportunity to talk to her about this important aspect of life online. This was back in around 2008; I am guessing that students today are much more aware of this kind of thing. But if not, well, it's our job to help them be aware.
What's funny about the Creighton rules is that the image this student had uploaded was a headshot, so under their one-size-fits-all rules, they would not have been able to remove it. Hmmmm. Perhaps that is what the vague "subject to administrative removal" phrase is for. And just how risque would be too risque? How generic does generic have to be? Hmmmmm again.
In any case, I found the whole experience very disappointing. Instead of asking me whether I had uploaded the fox image by accident or on purpose (a legitimate question that would have allowed me to explain my purpose), the IT administrator removed it, and removed it again, and again, without even contacting me, and then when they did make contact, it was not to initiate a dialogue. Just the opposite; no reply of any kind was solicited.
A related topic: display names.
Then, out of curiosity, I went to see if we were allowed to choose our display names.
So, once again, despite the fact that there are many (MANY) legitimate reasons why students might want or even need to change their display name, that option is shut down.
TRUST: I think it is essential.
As someone with a career in teaching along with a brief stint working for campus IT at my school, I've always preferred to trust people to do the right thing. This doesn't mean they will always do the right thing; even I am not that naive.
But I prefer to deal with problems when they arise. Not to assume the worst and lock things down based on the mere possibility that a problem might arise.
And even if something does not go as it should, I still want to assume that it was a mistake or a misunderstanding, something that we can clarify through dialogue.
TRUST. It's an essential ingredient in teaching. And I also think it's a pretty useful ingredient in IT too.
I am very glad that at my school the approach has been to grant us freedoms by default: we choose our profile images, we choose our display names, we can even choose to create our own course spaces (which is how I have created my Widget Warehouse, Growth Mindset course, etc. etc.). Our IT staff trusts us to do these things, and of course if there is some kind of problem, they can contact us about it, and then proceed as needed.
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Meanwhile, I did finally upload my headshot in the profile.
But I still wish it were a fox.


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Google+ Notifications Are Changing, Again.
Apparently, there are two constants in the Social Media 'Verse. Number One, Facebook will regularly change our timelines and mess with us. Number Two, Google will regularly change how comments and comment notifications work and look.
And it's happening again.
Just a couple weeks ago, Google changed all YouTube video comments to an integrated Google+ system. That means that now, in order to comment on a YouTube video, you must have a Google+ account, and then when posting a comment, that comment may be posted to Google+ as a status update, along with the corresponding video.
And today, I am noticing more changes to the comment notification system within Google+ itself. Again.
Last June, Google+ made some major adjustments to how the Notification system works and a lot of long-time Plussers hated it. What will the reaction be this time?
Here's what I've noticed so far:
Viewed Notifications
When you click the red bell to view your notifications, you'll see them appear just as before. If you choose to do nothing and click back to to Google+, when you return to your notifications, only brand new notifications will be bright. Your previously viewed notifications will be greyed out.
Cleared Notifications
This is where it gets more significanty different.
First, whenever you click on a notification to view a post, then return to your notifications, the notification card will automatically go away.
And note that when that happens, or when you dismiss a notification yourself, there's a cool animation of the card falling away.
Second, if you want to view a notification that has been cleared one way or the other, there's a Previously Read button at the bottom of your notification window that will slide up all of your older comments.
Clicking on the "Google+ Comments" link at the top of the window will still open all of your comment notification posts in a full screen for those that prefer to manage their activity that way.
Additional Changes
First, in case you hadn't noticed, a couple of weeks ago Google added the option to share posts directly from the Notification window. If you click a notification to view a post or comment, you now have the share button as well as a +1, which is a great time-saver.
Also, related to sharing, note how cool the new share option is. Instead of using a new modal window, your share dialogue appears above the post you're sharing, making it far easier to reference the shared post while you're typing.
If there are any more changes related to today's update specifically, I will update this post. Currently, I am noting some slight lags and notification indicator bell issues that will likely work themselves out as this update is rolled out. If you find any other changes of note, please share them in the comments below.
What do you think so far? Do you like the new Google+ Notifications?
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Cert TESOL Course Fees and Start Dates
Course fee includes:
- the Trinity CertTESOL examination fee (currently £130)
- 200 free photocopies
- use of library printer (50 free printouts)
- the pre-course preparation materials
- key stationery for your course, including folders, board pens, and even printer ink
- access to and use of all school resources during the course
- unlimited internet access at the school (both wireless and through our computers)
- use of Training 4 TEFL online resources (accessed through the Trainee Sign-in button)
- our free reference service, available for 5 years after you finish your course
The only extra cost that we ask trainees to pay is the cost of the main pre-course reading book, currently approximately £25 on Amazon. When comparing our fees with other course providers, remember to find out if their course fees also include all the above.
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Physical Therapy Assistant Job Summary:
MGA Home Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for pediatric home care opportunities available in Colorado Springs, CO. At MGA, we focus on a compassionate, holistic approach to care as it is our mission to provide our patients and their caregivers with the strength, knowledge, and confidence to reach their care goals. And as an MGA Physical Therapy Assistant you can expect:
- 24/7 support from your MGA team
- Flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available
- Competitive weekly pay
- Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance after just 30 days of full-time work
- 401(k) with company match
- And PTO!
You will:
- Assist in the delivery of patient care as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist to reach treatment goals
- Coordinate with therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare personnel to ensure the patient is receiving the highest quality of care available
- Participate in training and other skills development activities to ensure familiarity with the latest practices in Physical Therapy
- Manage patient records
What we are looking for:
- A Physical Therapist Assistant with 1 year of experience in acute rehab
- A graduate of a two-year PTA college program
- Possession of or is eligible for valid license to practice as a PTA in Colorado
- BLS certified
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BEIC at Meetings & Events 2018
Meetings & Events, which was organised for the fourth time this year in September at Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre, continued to strengthen its international concept and content. Focusing on event production and development, Meetings & Events showcased as the only international event in Finland to gather the whole event industry together. This is where the industry suppliers as well as the business people behind the corporate events meet each other.
This year the event has strengthen the program with completely international programme on the second day of the event. The programme was built together in close co-operation with Baltic Event Industry Club (BEIC).
"Baltic Event Industry Club is the Pan-Baltic alliance of the best event agencies, creative minds, brand strategists and event innovators. Our focus is on developing the event industry in the Baltic Sea Region, overcoming challenges and increasing collaboration with clients. We are happy to collaborate with Meetings&Events and to come up with the content for the forum, because we do believe that developing the industry gives a lot of revenues for the business", - says managing director Mary Kirillova.
"We have a fairly small market in Finland and it is very well connected as it is. At the same time, most of the industry suppliers and agencies do not work just within the Finnish borders, but clients often take the projects abroad. It is as important to stay on top of the global developments in this industry, as in any other. We at Easyfairs currently operate in 17 countries worldwide and are positioned in the top-20 of all trade show organisers in the world. Co-operation with BEIC allows us to further strengthen our international approach and ensures a top-notch programme for the Meetings & Events show this autumn. The second day of the event is going to be fully international speakers and we are of course welcoming all interested exhibitors from Baltic region to join the event as well", - summons Meetings & Events producer Anu Haapamäki.
Powered by BEIC the second day program included several sessions:
"Event technologies and the latest trends in Northern and Western Europe:"
The latest technological trends can improve your event and help you stand out from the crowd. Give your event a competitive edge with these 10 tech trends. Dr. James Morgan (UK) and Aivar Laan (Estonia) give us 10 key trends in Western and Northern Europe.
James Morgan, Founder, Event Tech Lab
Dr. James Morgan has been marketing and producing events since 1989. He is a Senior Lecturer in Events at the University of Westminster, London and the Founder of Event Tech Lab, a partnership community for event technology start-ups, developers, event professionals and investors. He is also Founder of event crowd sourcing platform SharedXP. As a respected speaker, writer and industry commentator, James has judged industry awards internationally and is passionate about educating the event professionals of the future. He was named as one of Eventbrite's Top 100 Event Professionals in 2017. He was also voted one of 20 Industry Changemakers by the US publication Meetings Net magazine in 2017.
Aivar Laan, Founder and CEO at Festivality
One of the key pioneers of professional Baltic event marketing since mid-1990s. Live events veteran, 20+ years in the industry, more than 2000 events produced and promoted from corporate to music and film festivals in the Baltics, Nordics and CEE region.
Now on a mission to digitize the event industry with data-driven mobile technologies.
How to become international? 10 tips from each of the agency on how to work abroad or with international agencies and clients
A few key tips from agencies who have started to work internationally. What should you keep in mind? How can you prove you are able to satisfy your client? How to be ready to work in other countries?
Agencies on stage: Blue Drum, Royal experience, Meduza.events, Woltti group, Allegro agency
"Clients session: events of the future."
Digital or Live? Hybrid or Agile? So many focuses we have to keep in mind! What are the key demands of corporates in 2018/19? What do they search and ask for?
Key tips on how to collaborate with your clients in 2018/19.
Johanna Jäkälä, Marketing Director, Finnair
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AA: Thank you so much for sending in your question. Wanting to keep anonymity is a really common concern when people think about getting STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) tested at HUHS. There are many ways to ensure that no one finds out that you've received STI testing at school.
AG: Yes definitely! STI testing is safe, easy and important and the CDC generally recommends that if you are engaging in sexual activity (especially with new partners) that you get tested between every three months and a year depending on your sexual practices. The most common symptom of STIs is actually no symptoms at all (I know, yikes) so it's definitely worth getting testing even if you don't think anything is abnormal. So good on you for thinking about it and trying to learn more about getting tested here at Harvard!
AA: I want to make sure that all Harvard students know that they can receive free STI testing at HUHS. As AG mentioned getting STI testing at HUHS is very easy. You can schedule a STI test online via the HUHS patient portal, you don't even need to call. First head the HUHS website and log into your patient portal. Once you are logged in fully, click on "appointments" and then "schedule an appointment". When the next choices appear you'll need to select Primary Care and choose the location option that corresponds to your PCP's name and then type in STI testing and complete the rest of the form. Appointment time options will pop up and you will be able to choose the time that is best for you.
AG: When you go in, you'll meet with a clinician and they may ask you about your specific concerns and sexual practices. This is just so they can get a sense of what to test you for so try to be honest. Then, based on this, they'll take either a blood or urine sample and do an exam of the possibly affected area. Also, it's worth mentioning here that tests are often unable to detect STIs directly after a sexual encounter. If there's one specific sexual experience you think might have exposed you to an STI then you should wait two weeks before getting tested so that the test is actually accurate.
AA: If the clinician orders a test that requires a blood sample they will most likely send you to Quest Diagnostics which is in the basement of HUHS. Since Quest is a separate company, who does their own billing, it is important for you to remind them to bill HUHS for this blood sample. HUHS pays for all student STI testing, including the any tests done through a blood draw. Sometimes, but rarely, there is a small margin of error as billing is done by humans. If a bill is sent to your insurance it will generally just say "lab test" and not the specific type of test. If this is still of concern to you we recommend that students call their insurance company's (most phone numbers can be found on the back of your insurance card) and ask that their Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) get sent to their address on campus.
AG: The tests may take up to a week to be completed and then you will get the result over your HUHS secure messages. If you test positive for an STI then they will follow-up with you for next steps about treatment options. I just want to end by affirming that there are outside providers that may be more accessible for some individuals. Some outside options are:
Fenway Community Health Center
(617) 267-0900
Located at 1340 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215
Mount Auburn Hospital, Center for Women
Located at 330 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 499-5151
AA: We know that STI testing can seem daunting but it's a really great thing to practice regularly. If have further questions don't hesitate to contact us or HUHS.
Amanda Ayers MPH
Office of Health Promotion and Education


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Heartlander Abroad: Lake Washington Mississippi
(Sports Column ~ 09/26/14)
I have lived the grand majority of my life between Southeast Missouri and Northwest Tennessee, and am quite accustomed to the subtle nuances that distinguish our land from those who reside elsewhere. We have a surplus of bugs, it is part of life, but we have those bugs because we're fortunate enough to live in an area that is rich in fertile soil, vast wetlands which are connected one way or another to the Mississippi River, and abundant wildlife. ...
Discover nature with elk driving tours
(Outdoors ~ 09/26/14)
This year's offerings include routes on Current River and Peck Ranch conservation areas.
Down on the lake
(Column ~ 09/26/14)
Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert, an hour east of Bakersfield, CA, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get their brand new 22 foot boat going. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power they applied. ...
Two blocked punts help Portageville down Hayti 34-18
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/14)
HAYTI -- The Bulldogs took their 2-2 record Friday night, visiting the Hayti Indians for a conference game. Coming off of a lopsided loss to Piggott, the Portageville Bulldogs found themselves in danger of doing the same thing Friday night against Hayti. The Bulldogs were looking for a rebound...
Lady Dawgs Take Place in Jackson Tournament; Lose to Kelly and DeSoto
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/14)
JACKSON, MO - Last Saturday, the Portageville Lady Dawgs participated in the Jackson Invitational Tournament and came out in Third Place. Kelly's winning pitcher Alexas Dock belted a two-run homers they rallied to defeat Notre Dame, 8-5 in the championship game...
Early Head Start Breakfast Club
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
NEW MADRID- Recently, JaShaun McDaniel visited the New Madrid Early Head Start Center as a guest of the Center's Breakfast Club. McDaniel has lived in New Madrid for 18 years. He currently attends St. Charles Community College where he plays baseball and is pursuing a degree in computer technology...
Portageville swimmers set to start Winter season
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
Three Portageville athletes, Max and Beau-Hunter Warren, and Laney Stone, will figure prominently as Racers Swimming will host two home meets on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at the Diane Sayre Recreation Center in Caruthersville. Teams from Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri will compete in the meets. ...
15th annual Bloomfield, MO Rendezvous
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
Crowley's Ridge Blackpowder Club is hosting the 15th Annual Bloomfield, MO Rendezvous on October 10, 11 and 12, 2014 in Bloomfield. This annual rendezvous is a pre-1840's living history event. Throughout the event, those in attendance can expect to see primitive traders, demonstrations and a bow shoot, as well as items for purchase, such as hand-crafted jewelry. For the younger ones, there will be kids games and a candy cannon...
Qulin Homecoming Pageants
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
The Qulin Homecoming pageants will take place Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:30 at the Qulin Middle School Gym. Age divisions are for girls only and are as follows: 0 to 12 months, 13 to 23 months, 2 to 3 years, 4 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years, 12 to 15 years, and 16 and up years...
Jaycees need help to "Stuff the Truck" Oct. 4th
(Local News ~ 09/26/14)
The Portageville Jaycees will sponsor a "Stuff the Truck" event at Main Street Madness on October 4. Proceeds from the event will benefit the New Madrid County Animal Rescue. The Rescue takes in dogs from the entire county and assures they are in good health and spayed/neutered before being transported out of the county. ...
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Naked And Afraid : Part One
Once upon a time there was a garden. A man lived in it, and a woman. They were the only two people; in fact, they were the first people. Everything in the garden was perfect. It was full of many of different kinds of animals, but everybody got along. The being that had created it all made sure each creature had enough to eat, so there was no cause for alarm. All was at peace.
The man and woman were particularly special to their creator. It told them that they could eat fruit from any tree in the garden, and it let them give names to all the animals. There was, however, one rule, one particular tree that was totally off limits to them. It was called the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. If you eat from this tree, the creator had said, you will die.
Since the man and the woman already had everything they needed, the rule didn't bother them that much. But, it did make them curious. One day the woman was feeling particularly inquisitive, and she found herself strolling back and forth in front of the forbidden tree. As she made her way around the lush, low-hanging branches, she heard something unusual--a hiss. It was the serpent speaking to her from behind a screen of leaves.
The serpent had a reputation for being a particularly cunning creature, but the woman had no reason to be rude. She walked toward the spot in the tree from which the voice was coming, and listened. What she heard shocked her. The serpent told her that the tree was not, in fact, deadly. It said that the creator was not protecting them, but itself. When you eat the fruit from this tree, the snake whispered, you will immediately have access to all of the wisdom in the universe, and you will surpass the creator in power. That is why your creator has banned you from eating this fruit, the serpent said, and it offered her a piece.
The woman ate it, and waited. Not only did she not die, she began to feel more powerful, just as the serpent said. She left to find the man, taking the half-eaten fruit with her. At first the man was angry with her, and could not believe her insolence. Seeing how excited she was, though, and hearing what the serpent had told her, he decided to try the fruit for himself. The moment he bit into it, they both were startled by the sudden sound of footsteps in the grass. It was the sound of their creator coming toward them.
The man dropped the fruit, and they both looked at the ground where it lay. In doing so, they both noticed for the first time that they were naked. The truth was that they had been naked from the beginning, but it had never bothered them before. Now they were ashamed. The man quickly pulled the woman behind a clump of bushes. They squatted in the dirt, hoping the creator would pass by without seeing them, for they had broken the one and only rule. Soon the creator was standing in front of the bushes behind which the man and woman were hiding. The creator knew they were back there, and it called them out. The man and the woman slowly emerged and stood there, humiliated.
The creator asked them both why they were hiding. The man responded that they were embarrassed about their nakedness. The creator asked how they found out that they were naked and whether they had done the one thing that was prohibited. The man pointed his finger at the woman and said she had tempted him beyond his ability to resist. Indignant, the woman quickly explained what happened with the serpent and the tree, pleading that she herself had been the one tricked first.
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In its ground-breaking judgement in the Schrems vs. Data Protection Commissioner case (C-362/14), the European Court of Justice has declared the Safe Harbor decision of the EU Commission, 2000/560/EC, as invalid.
For Austria, the consequences of this judgement will likely be extensive, since the Austrian legislation provides as a general rule that a data transfer to a country without an adequate level of data protection is subject to approvalon the case-to-case basis, even in cases where the data exporter and the data importer have concluded a contract in the form of EU Model Clauses or are subject to Binding Corporate Rules. On the contrary, a transfer of data to a safe harbor certified organisation was viewed as equivalent to a transfer of data to a country with an adequate level of data protection, and therefore exempt from approval.
Therefore, following the law, the main and immediate consequence is that the transfers of personal data to the USA from Austria are now in principle subject to the approval by the Austrian Data Protection Authority (ADPA), unless another exemption applies. Whereas the approval procedure was considerably shortened as of late, it can still take up to several months in specific cases, especially if the ADPA has to perform a detailed assessment of the application. Due to the general statements of the ECJ in the Schrems judgement in respect to the level of data protection in the USA, such detailed assessments regarding data transfers to the USA are possible.
In the meantime, the ADPA has already issued a preliminary statement regarding the effects of the Schrems case, confirming that the data transfers to the USA are now in principle subject to approval by the ADPA. The approval is not required only if an exemption pursuant to Sect. 12 of the Austrian Data Protection Act, which corresponds broadly to the Art 26 of the Data Privacy Directive 95/46, can be relied upon.
The ADPA has also expressly addressed the case where the data are already being or have been transferred or processed in the USA, stating as a potential alternative that the data exporter entity can "retrieve" the data and continue processing them locally, either on a server within the EU/EEA, or in a third country with an adequate level of data protection. Based on this statement, it appears rather certain that the ADPA does not intend to apply the consequences of the Schrems judgement only to future data transfers, but rather considers the data transfers and data processings currently taking place also as "retroactively" becoming subject to approval, in lack of a relevant exemption. It is however unclear at the moment whether this should also apply on controller-to-controller transfers, where the Austrian-based data controller has effectively lost control over the transferred personal data.
As stated above, the exemptions from approval provided in Sect. 12 of the Austrian Data Protection Act, including in particular consent of the data subject(s), are still a possible alternative. However, the requirements for consent as set out by the Austrian Supreme Court and ADPA are rather high, so this alternative may not always be practically available.
Regarding the approval procedure, the ADPA has only issued a very brief statement that the data transfer can be approved by a decision of the ADPA, based on an application of the data exporter. It remains however unclear whether the Schrems judgement will also have effect on such approval procedures in case of data transfers to the USA as well. Previously, and currently in respect to other countries, obtaining an approval was rather a formality, if the application was based on a contract in the form of EU Model Clauses between the data exporter and data importer, or Binding Corporate Rules to which the data exporter and data importer are subject.
It is however doubtful whether the ADPA would still accept these as a valid basis for an approval, considering that the main argument of the ECJ for declaring the Safe Harbor decision invalid was that the US authorities have possibilities to obtain an unlimited access to personal data without any recourse. This would however also be the case if the data recipient concludes EU Model Clauses or is subject to Binding Corporate Rules.
The public statement of the ADPA (in German) can be found here. Furthermore, we shall keep close contact with the ADPA in the following days and post any updates which may be issued in respect to the open issues.


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Samsung unveiled their new ultra sleek S8 & S8 + smartphone earlier this week in New York, featuring tons of innovation that will soon be the critical building blocks for the coming wave of Mixed Reality. Many of the capabilities featured in the new Galaxy S8 & S8 + will start to show up in Augmented Reality optics. When worn these glasses will turn our physical world into an endless source of digital information through the implementation of eye tracking, facial recognition, AI & AR. Having the Galaxy S8 & S8+ tuned up with so many of these advanced features, marks the beginning of one of the largest and most exciting digital transformations of all time which will bridge our digital and physical worlds together seamlessly. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ is by far one of the most advanced smartphones the world has ever seen.
At first glance, the curved "infinity display" on the 5.8-inch S8 and the 6.2-inch S8+ is simply stunning along with other key features like "Dex" which turns the phone into a desktop simply by docking it in a cradle and syncing to a monitor and wireless keyboard, offering an incredible mobility solution for frequent business travelers. But what really caught my immediate attention and excitement was Bixby, Samsung's new Artificial Intelligence assistant which was created by Viv Labs (a startup founded by the creators of Siri that Samsung bought last year).
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Bixby was created to provide a more personalized experience to enhance the way people interact with their phones and the world around them. Simply put, Bixby is not just an ordinary voice assistant, but rather an intuitive and comprehensive interface that leverages contextual awareness to learn users' habits and respond accordingly.
Bixby offers four main features which include Voice, Vision, Reminder and Home.
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With a friendly new interface that solves the problem of complexity, Bixby takes an approach that instead of humans learning how machines interact with the world, your machine (or smartphone) will now learn and adapt to your behavior.
Bixby's Home screen lets users see the content they care most about with just a single swipe or a short press of the designated Bixby button.
But Home doesn't just relay information; it puts it into context, paying attention to the user's schedule, routine and personality each time it's used. In this way, Bixby can actually anticipate what the user needs and respond accordingly. For example, various cards appear that will reveal meaningful information a user accessed from apps like Gmail, Facebook or Uber.
Bixby would then be able to organize the cards depending on the time of day. If a user commonly schedules an Uber for a ride to work in the morning for example, the Uber card would show up at the top of a group of cards every morning, along with morning news and weather. Or, Bixby could provide a reminder to read a document later when the user arrives to the office.
Sriram Thodla, senior director of intelligence at Samsung Electronics America explained that with other AI assistants, voice is "isolated and doesn't understand what's on a phone's screen." Bixby, knows the context and what's on a screen and has the ability to"move seamlessly between voice and touch."
In another example, to send directions to a contact named Cindy, Thodla opened up a maps application, then pressed the Bixby physical button on the side of the device and said, "Capture this and send to Cindy." With multiple Cindy's in his phone's directory, he was then directed to touch the right one and off went the directions.
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Bixby is more than just a voice-powered AI assistant, the lens of the phones camera will unlock visual intelligence and place the internet on real world physical objects, eliminating the need for a search box. Through partnerships with Pintrest, Foursquare, Amazon, Google Translate & Vivino. Users can now point their phones at objects like a bottle of wine, a pair of sneakers, a landmark or even a building and Bixby will display recommendations and contextual information. Shopping for similar products or nearby locations of interest are now easily searchable in a frictionless way. Pinterest's data and image recognition technology will be beneficial along with Foursquares massive datasets of location recommendations. I'm expecting the list of partners will continue to grow and evolve, offering an incredible ecosystem of visual search & AR experiences in the near future.
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Traveling abroad and need some information on local landmarks or nearby restaurants? Bixby has got that covered. Bixby will even translate the menu for you in up to 8 different languages!
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Now objects and products are easier and faster to buy through Bixby. Simply snap a photo of a product and get instant shopping results through Amazon and other partners.
Vision can also be activated to read QR codes and, in select markets, barcodes that direct users to related information.
Samsung plans to eventually release a tool (in SDK) to enable third-party developers to make their applications and services Bixby-enabled easily.
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Bixby will also connect to smart devices in your home, using the new Samsung Connect Home router which turns the phone into the universal remote for your life.
In the future we will start to see Bixby gradually integrated into all of Samsung's IoT connected products. Soon you will be able to control your air conditioner, washing machine or TV through Bixby. And because it is a cloud service, all you need is an internet connection and a mic and Bixby will be set to task.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ release date is set for April 21 in the US, and April 28 in the UK and the rest of Europe.
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What is so significant, meaningful and symbolic about it?
The aforementioned Yu-Gi-Oh! card is a level 3 Fairy-type with a Light-attribute.
You can see what it looks like and what its effect is via the image featured to the right.
Let's start with the origin of its name. This is actually part of "The Agent" archetype of cards. These cards all have "The Agent" as part of their name as well as the name of a planet and something that they're governing or being the agent of.
For instance, in this card's case, Mars is the agent of force. Another example of this archetype is the card called The Agent of Judgment - Saturn. Okay, let's get back to the "force" part. This term is actually very fitting and appropriate for the card in question considering who Mars is.
The person on the image is, of course, meant to represent Mars, the god of war. This is the reason why said person looks very muscular, strong and powerful.
The way he looks really screams "war god," doesn't it? He even has a weapon and his face and very stance looks fierce and defiant.
He easily gives off an air of "do not mess with me". The effect of this card just reiterates and reinforces what we can glean from the looks of the image.
But, at first glance, if you just look at the attack and defense of this card, which are both zero, it really doesn't seem like it can be of any use. However, upon reading the effect of this card, we can see right away that The Agent of Force - Mars has the potential to be very powerful, given the right conditions.
Just imagine if The Sanctuary in the Sky is on your side of the field and there is such a huge difference between your life points and that of your opponent's. If that's the case, you can get a one-hit kill and be able to instantly defeat your opponent thanks to Mars.
As the war god, it's only natural that Ares likes fighting and slaughtering. He represents the violent side of war.
But it is the Greek goddess of wisdom Athena (Minerva in Roman Mythology) who represents the strategic side of war, which explains why Ares is not exactly all that capable.
What this means is that, while he is dangerous and very powerful, he isn't wise at all.
This explains the constraints of the card and why it needs The Sanctuary in the Sky to power it. The Sanctuary can represent the money, resources and support that is needed in order to win a war.
Without the aforementioned field spell card, The Agent of Force - Mars is pretty much useless, considering its 0 attack and defense. Sure, it won't be affected by spell cards but what good will that do if any monster card can easily send it to the graveyard?
Furthermore, The Sanctuary in the Sky isn't the only thing you'll need to have if you want to power up Mars. You'll need a very high amount of life points as well. This can be likened to the god Ares who is actually not all that brave and courageous. He's pretty much a coward actually.
This can be seen in what happened during the Trojan War as mentioned in The Iliad by Homer wherein the hero Diomedes, who is a very good and capable warrior and fighter, attacks Ares.
|Thank to Athena, the hero Diomedes
was able to injure the god Ares (Mars)
Because of that, Diomedes was able to injure Ares. When that happened, Ares displayed his cowardice by crying loudly at the pain and then running back to Mount Olympus, the realm of the gods.
This can thus explain the Mars card's reliance on the field spell card in question.
When The Sanctuary in the Sky falls and when your life points fall, Mars essentially becomes useless and this is how the god's cowardice and weakness is manifested as he can now be defeated easily.
But, if you manage to protect and even increase your life points as well as ensure that the Sanctuary remains on your side of the field, then The Agent of Force - Mars can really be a force to be reckoned with that can help you win matches and beat your opponents. What do you think of this particular card? Do you make use of it when playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game?
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TEHRAN, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Iran has signed an agreement with a Georgian purchaser for natural gas sale, and the agreement will hopefully come into effect in the current year, official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the visiting Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Levon Yolyan, Iranian Minister of Oil Zangeneh said Iran's gas transit to Georgia via Armenia was the most important topic in the discussions with his Armenian partner.
Yolyan has come to Tehran for talks following Iran's call for transit of gas to Georgia via Armenia, he said, adding that an organization will be formed in Armenia to undertake the transit of gas.
The minister said expansion of relations with the neighbors in energy, especially gas exports, is among Iran's plans, and the Iran-Armenia-Georgia cooperation concept will allow sale and transit of Iran's natural gas to other regional states.
"Of course, Armenia is not a major consumer but can open an important way for Iranian gas exports and in this field there has been agreement between the two sides," Zangeneh was quoted as saying.
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The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning to red for central Scotland.
Forecasters are warning of "extreme conditions" with heavy snow showers and drifting of lying snow as the Beast from the East continues to hit the country.
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Long delays and cancellations on bus, rail and air travel are expected.
Some communities could beecome cut off for several days and there could be long interruptions to power supplies and other services.
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Scaling Risk Management for Success
Rudy Rouhana
Introduction: Risk Management and Financial Technology: Disruption, Obsolescence, Transformation
Fintech and Blockchain
Market Exposure to Fintechs: Too Risky?
Statistical Machine Learning Analysis of Cyber Risk Data: Event Case Studies
Cyber Regulations and Compliance Considerations
The Governance of Strategy and Strategic Technology Risks
Scaling Risk Management for Success
Fintech, Risk Management and Emerging Markets – a Case Study
Economic Drivers of Electronic Payment Systems in Developing and Emerging Markets
Brexit, Fintech and Risk Management for the Financial-Services Industry in the UK and Europe
Fintech Security
Cyber-risk Quantification of Financial Technology
Understanding Cyber-Risk and Cyber-Insurance
In this chapter, the author will examine risk management within the context of emerging companies in the financial-technology sector, otherwise known as fintech. These companies continue to receive an abundance of interest from investors globally, with total investment in 2016 growing nearly 11% to over US$17 billion.11https://medium.com/@InnFin/global-vc-investment-in-fintech-up-10-9-7d672052c724 However, venture investment is inherently focused on innovation and growth, which can put risk and compliance functions at odds with a fast-paced organisation that perceives these functions as cost centres that inhibit the pace of development. To understand how to respond to this common dilemma, four topics will be detailed:
- the emergence of fintech: the factors that drove innovation away from established financial intuitions and into the hands of entrepreneurs;
- risk management needed on Day One: the consequences experienced by three prominent fintech companies that eschewed risk and compliance programmes early in their lifecycle;
- making the case for risk and compliance in the C-suite: the need for specialised professionals in senior leadership and how they can


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Incredible opportunity on over 6 acres in Charleston County and within a mile to the heart of town. Zoned M8, the sale of this property includes the adjacent properties 604 E Richardson Ave and Richardson Ave, totaling 6.47 acres. This listing includes TMS 379-00-00-041, TMS 379-00-00-050, and TMS 379-00-00-049. Among these three lots, there are currently two houses (3 bed, 1 bath at 608 E Richardson that has had additions since the property information and square footage were updated, and a 2 bed, 1 bath at 604 E Richardson) as well as a 5,000 sqft Warehouse, 7 greenhouses, a pump house, a barn, a sales building, and a utility/ storage shed. There has been a nursery business on this site so you may be able to rezone. By Appointment ONLY. Do not enter Property.
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Reputation Dynamics, in partnership with Climb the Green Ladder, provides training sessions for corporations and non-profits to learn all about sustainability and social change, the business imperative, as well as how to develop and champion stakeholder-driven programs. The program also features a special emerging market session on social change development in Africa. "Social change, sustainability and 'Going Green' is the evolution of an accepted management paradigm and a key component for safeguarding reputation and competitive business edge - despite an economic slowdown," said Samantha Taylor, Reputation Dynamics founder and president. "Many organizations have enjoyed substantial benefits from their programs, while others are still postponing development." Seventy-eight percent (78%) believe the value of a job candidate's environmental and sustainability knowledge will increase in importance as a hiring factor within five years. (The Engaged Organization: March 2009).
"Engaging employees with sustainability opportunities has become a critical factor, despite lay-offs, as organizations continue to struggle with attracting and retaining talent for the long term," added Samantha.
Companies continue to be under the gun to implement effective sustainability and social change initiatives to address society's widespread challenges including healthcare, poverty, environmental issues and workplace development - all in conjunction with greater stakeholder mobilization and driving profit.
Sustainability spans a variety of social, economic and environmental activities by organizations that demonstrate their commitment to society on a local or global level, responsible business operations, grass-roots education initiatives and accountability of charitable contributions. These policies and programs can be designed to complement and enhance a company's business strategy, mission, cultural values and workforce development initiatives.
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'made it back to Maastricht, and wow is it *cold*. And snowy. And grey. It makes me wonder if I took a left passing through Atlanta rather than progressing on across the Atlantic as intended. I half expect to find the McKenzie brothers stocking up on Molson at the AH.
The trip back was uneventful; planes were largely on time despite the weather worries, and, since the flights were empty, I got more sleep than expected. The Dutch were short of trains on arrival so the Intercity from Utrecht to Maastricht was a standing-room-only local pressed into service at rush hour. A Dutch friend tells me that NS has problems with over 70% of their trains, so it's not surprising that some go out of service when it gets wintery.
The cold feels biting, even through winter clothes; fingers get numb in a minutes without gloves on the bike and the streets are largely deserted. A bit of Bob and Doug's brew would be welcome.
And, fortunately, there's exactly that respite beginning all around town.


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My last post left me a little terrified of writing another blog. It got over 900 views from the USA, Canada, the UK, Croatia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, India, Australia, Japan, Trinidad and Tobogo, Malaysia, Ireland, Romania, and the Philippines.
There's a feeling of, "AHHH!!!! That's so cool and exciting!!"
But also, "What in the world did all those people find so interesting? And how can I keep them interested??"
So now, two months later, I've decided to ignore all of the wonderful new people that stumbled across my blog.
It's not that I don't appreciate you or love you from the depths of my soul, but I started this blog to keep my family and friends updated on my life in Los Angeles. So that's what I'll keep doing. Feel free to read along or carry on with your life.
…my life.
The Phoenix Film Festival happened. And it was amazing. Wonderful films and even more wonderful people.
Right before the film festival started I decided to embark on a new entrepreneurial adventure:
Virtual Assisting for Directors, Writers, and Producers – www.MiniMeAssisting.com
I seem to have stumbled across a new market. Virtual Assisting has been around for years (believe it or not) and there is a tedious administrative side to independent filmmaking that nobody likes to talk about. But I haven't found anyone who has brought Virtual Assisting to filmmakers yet.
So, I'm either a genius for figuring it out first, or I'm silly to think it would ever work. Either way, Mini Me Assisting has been born! Tell a friend.
I've also hit a bit of milestone out here in Tinseltown.
I'm a big supporter of planning. I even wrote a blog about it…here. But LA has been a little bit different. I tried to throw away any sort of timeline for my goals and just work in phases.
Phase One: Live in LA.
Basic. But it's harder than it seems. Eat, sleep, drive, and work in LA.
I'm proud to say that Phase One has officially been COMPLETED!
The moment that marked my graduation to Phase Two, was when I found out I got in to the Groundlings performance track classes.
"Oh Tiffany! That's amazing!…Right? Wait…Groundlings…that's…good? Congratulations??"
Yes! It's good!! Groundlings is an improv theater and school. You can visit their website if you want to, but I'll just throw out some names like Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and Maya Rudolph and leave it at that. (Right here is where my dad would want me to tell you that a person can only audition for Groundlings Basic three times in their lifetime. If you fail an audition, you also have to wait six months before you can audition again…Groundlings also happens to be one of the reasons I moved out to Los Angeles. So this is kiiiind of a big deal for me.)
Phase Two is training in LA. The thought was that if I'm making enough money to survive in LA then next I need to start making more than enough to survive. I need to make enough to pay for classes.
My "pass" into Groundlings is good for one year, so I probably won't start taking classes until the Fall.
But I found another studio that I start classes at next Wednesday. Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop. There is supposed to be a six month wait list, but I got in about two weeks after I audited one of his classes. How? LA magic.
I'm hoping to be able to move into Phase Three in about six months. I know you're dying to know….
Phase Three is the part where I find an agent and a manager and I start marketing the crap out of myself.
I actually found an agent about a month after I moved to LA. An agent wasn't part of Phase One, but I figured it couldn't hurt. Jesus, Mary, Joseph was I wrong. I fired her over the phone while I was standing in the party supply isle of Hobby Lobby in Phoenix while shopping for my brother's graduation party. She was dreadful.
So now I'm agentless until Phase Three.
Of course, Phase Three is also dependent upon me having a flexible work schedule. I don't want to find my dream agent and then not be able to go to auditions. So go tell a friend about Mini Me Assisting.
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"We are not put on this earth for ourselves but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you." - Jeff Warner
Wreaths Across America understands our military is always there in the time of need and the mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach younger generations the value of freedom offers our volunteers the opportunity to be there for them. As the WAA Stem to Stone program motto states, "You stood to serve, we stand to support."
No other organization unites the amount of committed and compassionate volunteers as Wreaths Across America, and we applaud their remarkable community service as they work countless hours to be sure no hometown hero is ever forgotten.
Nicole Pelletier is one of those volunteers. She's a thirty-one-year-old mother of two who finds the time for substitute teaching and community service.
Nicole and her husband started volunteering with Wreaths Across America while living in Maryland and joined the wreath-laying effort at Arlington National Cemetry for three years before moving to Massachusetts.
"I searched in our area, and there was nothing immediate with everything an hour or more away," Nicole explains. "So I said, hey why not, let's start a ceremony here."
Nicole says because she's a somewhat shy person she knew her greatest challenge was going to be fundraising for wreath sponsorships, but she persevered and moved forward as the new WAA Location Coordinator for the Fairview Cemetery in Westford Massachusetts.
"I knew nothing about fundraising and was way out of my comfort zone, so I took out books from the library, I got in touch with our local representative who gave me ideas, I even reached out to the local school's parent-teacher organization because I knew they had experience. I have to admit though because of the warmth and excitement around the Wreaths Across America mission it got a lot easier as I went along."
Nicole's military connections are an additional motivating factor. Her Grandfather, PFC Frank Fazio served in the USMC during the Korean War. Her cousins both serve, one who will be deployed soon to the Middle East and her husband works for a civilian company serving the Department of Defense.
Nicole says her efforts fundraising for Wreaths Across America always brings about personal stories that often come from complete strangers.
"I've had people open up to me and say, 'Oh my Father is buried in that cemetery' and some veterans have said to me, 'I'm so glad someone will remember me when I'm gone."
It was last season when eight inches of snow fell on Fairview Cemetery on Wreaths Across America Day, and the volunteer scheduled to lay a wreath to represent the U.S. Coast Guard during the ceremony was unable to attend. That's when a car rolled in, and two high school aged boys got out of a car with Coast Guard plates. When Nicole asked the woman driving about the plates she informed Nicole her husband and the boys' father was deployed overseas with the U.S. Coast Guard.
"I thought it was such a good time to have this Coast Guard family show up just in the nick of time and I asked if the boys would be willing to place the ceremonial wreath during the opening ceremony, and they did a great job," recalls Nicole. "Just to see the next generation stepping up and people I didn't know going out of their way traveling through eight inches of snow to volunteer brought tears to my eyes as I watched them lay that wreath."
Nicole's whole family gets involved in the Wreaths Across America effort. Her mother who works full-time donated several hours last year hand-painting signs.
Nicole says she's thankful for those fellow Location Coordinators who have helped her and she's honored to provide the same support to those who might be thinking about starting a Wreaths Across America ceremony in their community cemetery.
As a former Mainer familiar with Rick Charette, Nicole was thrilled to learn this year's theme is I'm an American, Yes I Am!
Nicole says her goal in 2017 is to cover all of Fairview Cemetery and adding the historic Russian Brotherhood Cemetery as well and that her local Kiwanis Club and others have been supporting her efforts to make sure no one's forgotten in December.
Just as we did Judy Carlile, Charlotte Chism Waldrum and Diana Pitts Wreaths Across America gives Location Coordinator Nicole Pelletier a "high five" for her volunteer efforts to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach younger generations the value of freedom.
If you're in Nicole's neck of the woods in Massachusetts consider joining her team of hard-working volunteers, or show your respect through community service at Arlington National Cemetery or at any of our other 1,228 participating cemeteries throughout the country.


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Analyzing data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, this report discusses hospital efforts to understand measures of patient experience and reveals how 32 institutions recognized for their patient safety status were found to have had improved outcomes over time as demonstrated through the application of patient safety indicators. The publication includes a list of hospitals that received the 2015 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.


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This stylish English Manor house plan is loaded with popular features. The open floor plan features a downstairs master suite with his and her's walk-in closets and a stunning master bath. The large great room opens onto a covered loggia. Mealtime is no problem, thanks to the gourmet kitchen with large walk-in pantry and adjacent dining space, plus nearby flexible space that can be used for formal dining. There's a home office downstairs, too. Upstairs you'll find three large suites, a game room and optional bonus room. The garage with 2-car dimensions also features a storage closet, plus a separate golf-cart garage.


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Lucky Plush Productions is an ensemble dance-theater company based in Chicago, led by founder and Artistic Director Julia Rhoads. The company is committed to provoking and supporting an immediacy of presence—a palpable live-ness—shared by performers in real time with audiences. A unique hybrid of high-level dance and theater, Lucky Plush's work is recognized for its layered choreography, nuanced dialogue, surprising humor, and socially relevant content.
"An ambitious accessible fusion of dance and theater that will leave you smiling and thinking long after the play is over. –ChicagolandMusicalTheatre.com
Since its founding in 2000, Lucky Plush has created 30+ original dance-theater works including 13 evening-length productions. In addition to regularly performing in Chicago, the company has presented work in over 55 US cities from Maine to Hawaii, and its international partners span from New Zealand to Cuba. Commissioners of the company's work include the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Krannert Center at the University of Illinois, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts (VT), Links Hall Chicago, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (MD), and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Lucky Plush has also collaborated with Lookingglass Theatre, Redmoon, Walkabout Theater, and M5. View a complete listing of the company's PERFORMANCE HISTORY.
Lucky Plush Productions is the first and only dance company to receive the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, a recognition of the company's exceptional creativity and impact. Other awards include creation, residency, and touring awards from National Endowment for the Arts, New England Foundation for the Art's National Theater Project and National Dance Project, and National Performance Network; exchange awards from the MacArthur Foundation International Connections Fund; a presentation award from MetLife Foundation; and an achievement award from the Lester and Hope Abelson Fund for the Performing Arts at The Chicago Community Trust.


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text: So at my old high school we only have junior prom, my sister is a junior so she invited a bunch of her friends over since I am her photographer brother. This was my first event in my studio, lots of people and photos being taken. I set up a little table to advertise my photography to the people waiting and there parents. (click here to see that). Here are just some of my favorite photos from tonights studio event.