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Thank YOU, thank YOU, thank YOU. Hello Again! Welcome to another wonderful collaboration between East Side Story and The Post. Let me be the first to officially, whole-heartedly welcome you to the recap and recording of the 95th epic edition of East Side Storytellin'! Like the 94, I repeat … 94, previous shows East Side Story has put together, we all decided to take a break from our busy schedules all over town in order to sit back and relax and get everyone cultured up just right in the form of a Nashville writer reading from original prose, followed by an amazing local musician performing and talking about their original music, and then a round-up creative conversation with all featured guests of this event to talk about their individual journeys and personal ties to Nashville. Without further ado, fulfilling the entertainment portion of your day, this is the recap and recording of East Side Storytellin' 95. Let us begin, again.
The first featured artist of the night is a writer whose fiction and poetry has appeared in more literary anthologies and publications that I could list in an hour. She never pigeon holes her prose or ideas into one particular concept. Her chapbook The Value of Sacrifice deals with the theme of healing from breast cancer. In The Shade of A Forest deals with young motherhood. She's had CD's of her poetry recorded and one, A Touch of Pizzazz was recorded for fans of the internally syndicated cartoon series JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS (which she played the antagonist, Pizzazz). She has read at Writings On The Wall, Poetry in the Brew, Lyrical Brew, the Global Education Center, Poetree with The Porch, and now she can add East Side Storytellin' to the growing list. I'm talking about the one and the only Patricia Alice Albrecht.
Patricia is like dynamite. She is petite in size, but she blows up the joint with awesome words and ideas when she is on fire. Right from the first word, she was on fire. Patricia gave some love to the show and everyone in the crowd before diving into a plethora of powerful poems that resonated heavily with her father's influence. It wasn't mentioned out loud, but Patricia told me before the show that it was serendipitiously the anniversary of the passing of her father and that she rarely publicly shares some of the more meaningful poems inspired from her father's relationship … but she planned on it for this special occasion. We were all honored by the gifts she shared. Whether the poems had originated from creative prompts about owls, abundance, the last of the toothpaste, famous quotes (like "What is the poem underneath the poem" or Joseph Campbell's, "When the world is falling apart, keep to your own trajectory, hang on to your own ideals and find kindred spirits"), Patricia was spot on. Without talking about the election, she, like most artists in this city so far, spoke with her actions. By sharing her work, she embodied JFK's eulogy for Robert Frost, "When power corrupts, poetry cleanses." Point being, I wasn't alone in the room feeling cleansed by the original work by Patricia.
Our featured music of the night is a mutual friend of one of our favorite alumni in Erin Rae and we were over the moon excited to hear her do her thing. Her 2011 release, Time is Medicine, like all of her music, reveals beautifully crafted melodies and angelic refrains that attract followers from fans and fellow musicians near and far. Like the publishing record of our featured author, our featured musician has had more impressive creative collaborations than I could list in an hour. Hailing from Georgia, we are proud to call her a Nashvillian and finally have her be a part of our East Side Storytellin' show. It didn't matter if she forgot her guitar strap at home, she was ready to get on her high stool and share her songs. I'm talking about the extremely talented songbird Molly Parden.
Molly is very shy by nature. She told the audience that she is everything Southern … she writes songs slowly, she processes life slowly, but she knocks the socks off everyone she sings in front of immediately. On this specific date, songs like Kentucky Eye, Weather, and I Know You Can hit me right to the core. They reminded me of my home state formative years, with past friends and memories living and dead. Molly has an extraordinary gift of taking simple words and melodies and transforming them into something so beautiful it could bring anyone to tears. And, more striking than anything else, she sings so eloquently so easily and seemingly effortlessly. You need to go see her perform live to know what I'm talking about. In the end of the set, Molly smiled as she said that she saved her saddest song for last. That made everyone laugh. Then, when she sang it, everyone was silent and in tune with her message. It was really something to behold.
I was grateful to yet again have the opportunity to casually talk to both featured artists to shed light on their background and motivation for creating art and doing their things. We made Molly laugh. We got stellar insight into the fan world of JEM and The Holograms ("Shut up, pigface!"). We had a great time with great company of friends and family and new people all around.
I must say something else. I know that this election was hard for everyone. The election and everything surrounding it has left us all in a daze and quite a funk. Sure, the super moon didn't help with that feeling, but I feel like I wasn't alone (being redundant here) when I say that the combination of Patricia and Molly's art soothed the nature of the ill vibes circulating and permeating our worlds online and off. It certainly was a cure for all that ailed me recently. And if for that reason alone, I'm so excited to be able to share it with you below in the recorded form.
So here it is, the edited recording of East Side Storytellin' 95 that featured Patricia Alice Albrecht and Molly Parden at The Post on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Please listen to it and share with everyone you know, over and over again.
Before I say goodbye for this round of fun, I'd like to give a big round of thanks for Patricia and Molly for sharing their stories, talents, and time with us.
You can read more of Patricia's writing here – http://patriciaalicealbrecht.com
You can listen to more of Molly's music here – www.mollyparden.com
You can listen to this show, edited, soon, alongside the previous shows too, on our website, www.eastsidestorytn.com, at our In Our Own Words Tab – see here – www.eastsidestorytn.com/in-our-own-words
I'll keep the gratitude going for Tom Eizonas, my lovely wife and most talented artist in Emily Harper Beard (efharper), and everyone that came out live to support the show … and to everyone who has helped continue to spread the word and support the show online afterwards.
I'd also like to show much love to Clay Brunton for the beautiful artwork online to promote the show.
Last, but certainly not least, I'd like to give one last shout out to Tonya and Chris for making The Post so welcoming and positively life-changing for the East Nashville community at large.
That said, that's all for East Side Storytellin' 95 and another fabulous event at The Post with East Side Story at the helm. Thanks for coming out and sharing the good word and giving some love to all of these great Nashville artists and our creative ideas. Please remember to be nice to one another out there.
Much love,
Our next show will be
East Side Storytellin' 96
Tuesday, December 6th
at The Post (1701 Fatherland Street) at 7pm
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singing- The Arcadian Wild (www.thearcadianwild.com)


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I Love Taiwan
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 37 People
Never Been To The Place Am Just Loving The Place BecauseIn any Culture not all of the women are at their beauty and attraction to {Me}. But when I see a beautiful Taiwanese woman. I do find them the best. Of Course the Same for Most Asians, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. I Actually like the Colder and Cloudier Type Weather than these...
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Going Back To TeachI cannot wait to go back to Taiwan to teach English. It is a very friendly country and I have made many friends in Taipei and one of them showed me all around her city.
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Home, Sweet HomeI've been living in Taiwan for about twelve years, and it's not so much that I love it, but that it's really, truly home. I'm not living under any illusions; there are definitely issues here, (as there are anywhere in the world, I guess), but they seem minimal compared to living...
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Great CountryThe people are great. Taipei 101 is amazing. And there are so many beautiful temples. Terrific food and a culture too.
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Why I LoveActually i never visit Taiwan in reall. But once i met one good persone, my best friend in web, he is Taiwanese and live in Taiwan. I like to talk with him, because he very kind and funny, so , according that experience now i thought that many people in Taiwan like him :) + I...
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Did you know that*:
– The Bible is printed in languages spoken by over 95% of the people in the world.
– At least half of the adult world cannot read printed Scripture.
– At lest two billion people have Scripture printed in a language they speak but cannot read.
– MARC of World Vision reports that 82% of the poorest third of the world are illiterate.
– Statistically, illiterate people have a shorter life expectancy, are more likely to get AIDS, are more likely to end up in prison, have a lower per capita income, etc.
Dr. Robert Franklin Rice writes in his book World Literacy: Teaching to Read in the 21st Century (Tulsa, OK:Literacy Ministries International, 2002; 653pp):
"The most basic and fundamental of all human needs – the one that underlies all others – is the need to be literate. There is absolutely no way a country can move ahead socially and economically until a majority of its people are able to read and write. Illiteracy is a millstone around a nation's neck.
"Within a Christian context, literacy may be defined as the ability to read Scripture. … A well-prepared literacy outreach offers vital mission strategy for new church planting and for introducing Christ to the non-reading half of our world, including children 9 years and older."
After helping get the New Testament into both the Gurage language (spoken by about 1,000,000 people) and the Aari language (spoken by over 290,000 people), I felt frustrated. The Scriptures and other books were available, but the percentage of people reading them was quite small. … mainly because the percentage of people who could read was so small. So when I was invited to attend a "Global Literacy Consultation and Workshop" led by Dr. Robert Rice in July, 2002, I jumped at the chance. I invited Ermias Mamo, an Aari church leader from Ethiopia studying at Fuller Seminary, to join me. (In June 2003 he graduated with a Master's Degree in Intercultural Studies.) He readily accepted, commenting: "Based on some classes on development, I started thinking how I can help my people to grow both spiritually and economically. One of the strategies would be teaching the people to read and write in their own language that helps them to understand the scripture as well as what is going on around them." Toward the end of the workshop, he told me that he would like very much to work with me in literacy evangelism among the Aari for 6 months as part of his doctoral studies. This is a powerful testimony to the effectiveness of the workshop for motivating as well as training people for literacy evangelism. Dr. Rice agreed to come to Ethiopia in March, 2003, and lead a primer construction workshop for the Aari people. God chose to take Dr. Rice home in December, 2002, but Allen and Joan Lovekin from Literacy Evangelism International graciously led the workshop in his place. Click here to see my photos of the workshop.
Dr. & Mrs. Rice had been missionaries in Korea for a number of years. Dr. Samuel Hugh Moffitt, the son of a pioneer missionary to Korea and professor at Princeton, listed 57 reasons for the phenomenal growth of the Korean church. The number one reason was the commitment early on by pastors to make reading a prerequisite for church membership, with the aim that each member read his Bible daily. (People could be baptized without knowing how to read, but they could not become full church members until they knew how to read.) Korea now has more than 10,000 missionaries to other people groups and is known throughout the world for the commitment of its Christians to prayer. In the 2003 SIM Prayer Guide, South Korea was the ONLY country listed that has a literacy rate of 100%. I covet this for the Aari people … and the Banna and Gurage and all the people groups of Ethiopia.
In September, 2003, James Kigamwa of Literacy Evangelism Fellowship (daughter organization of Literacy Evangelism International, located in Kenya) led a primer construction workshop for the Banna language. Click here to see my slide show of the Banna workshop.
We held tutor training workshops in 2004 to train those who know how to read Aari or Banna in the use of the primers for teaching others to read. We assisted by Gideon Kiongo and Patrick Malasi from Kenya, who had received training from Literacy Evangelism International.
#1 Prayer Request: Ask God to give the Aari and Banna church leaders, every one of them, a vision and strong burden for literacy evangelism. Ask Him to show them how to develope a literacy program that will reach every Aari speaker and every Banna speaker in southwest Ethiopia.
*facts taken from Dr. Robert Franklin Rice's World Literacy: Teaching to Read in the 21st Century (Tulsa, OK:Literacy Ministries International, 2002; 653pp)


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Defined Benefit Pension Plans:
Plans Face Valuation and Other Challenges When Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity
GAO-10-915T: Published: Jul 20, 2010. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 2010.
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Millions of Americans rely on private or public defined benefit pension plans, which promise to pay retirement benefits that are generally based on an employee's salary and years of service. Plan sponsors are increasingly investing in "alternative" assets such as hedge funds and private equity. This has raised concerns, given that these two types of investments have qualified for exemptions from some federal regulations and could present more risk to retirement assets than traditional investments. This testimony discusses (1) the extent to which defined benefit plans have invested in hedge funds and private equity, (2) challenges that such plans face in investing in hedge funds and private equity, (3) steps that plan sponsors can take to address these challenges, and (4) the implications of these challenges for the federal government. To prepare this statement, GAO relied primarily on its published reports on hedge funds and private equity (GAO-08-692 and GAO-08-200), and obtained new data on the extent of plan investments in hedge funds and private equity. GAO has previously recommended that the Secretary of Labor provide guidance designed to help ERISA fiduciaries better assess their ability to invest in hedge funds and private equity. Labor generally agreed with our recommendation, but has yet to take action.
A growing number of private and public sector plans have invested in hedge funds and private equity, but such investments generally comprise a small share of total plan assets. According to a survey of large plans, the share of plans with investments in hedge funds grew from 11 percent in 2001 to 51 percent in 2009. Over the same time period, investments in private equity were more prevalent but grew more slowly--an increase from 71 percent in 2001 to 90 percent in 2009. Still, the average allocation of plan assets to hedge funds was less than 5 percent, and the average allocation to private equity was less than 8 percent. Available data also show that investments in hedge funds and private equity are more common among large pension plans, measured by assets under management, compared to mid-size plans. Survey information on smaller plans is unavailable, so the extent to which these plans invest in hedge funds or private equity is unknown. Hedge funds and private equity investments pose a number of risks and challenges beyond those posed by traditional investments. For example, investors in hedge funds and private equity face uncertainty about the precise valuation of their investment. Hedge funds may, for example, own thinly traded assets whose valuation can be complex and subjective, making valuation difficult. Further, hedge funds and private equity funds may use considerable leverage--the use of borrowed money or other techniques--which can magnify profits, but can also magnify losses if the market goes against the fund's expectations. Also, both are illiquid investments--that is they cannot generally be redeemed on demand. Finally, investing in hedge funds can pose operational risk--that is, the risk of investment loss from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems, or problems with external service providers rather than an unsuccessful investment strategy. Plan sponsors we spoke with address these challenges in a number of ways, such as through careful and deliberate fund selection, and negotiating key contract terms. For example, investors in both hedge funds and private equity funds may be able to negotiate fee structure and valuation procedures, and the degree of leverage employed. Also, plans address various concerns through due diligence and monitoring, such as careful review of investment, valuation, and risk management processes. The Department of Labor (Labor) has a role in helping to ensure that plans fulfill their Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) fiduciary duties, which includes educating employers and service providers about their fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA. According to plan officials, state and federal regulators, and others, some pension plans, such as smaller plans, may have particular difficulties in addressing the various demands of hedge fund and private equity investing. In light of this, in 2008, we recommended that Labor provide guidance on the challenges of investing in hedge funds and private equity and the steps plans should take to address these challenges.
Dec 8, 2017
Financial Services Industry:Trends in Management Representation of Minorities and Women and Diversity Practices, 2007-2015GAO-18-64: Published: Nov 8, 2017. Publicly Released: Dec 8, 2017.
Dec 7, 2017
Office of Financial Research:Observations on GAO Access to Information on Programs and ActivitiesGAO-18-255T: Published: Dec 7, 2017. Publicly Released: Dec 7, 2017.
Dec 6, 2017
Large Bank Supervision:Improved Implementation of Federal Reserve Policies Could Help Mitigate Threats to IndependenceGAO-18-118: Published: Nov 6, 2017. Publicly Released: Dec 6, 2017.
Sep 29, 2017
Financial Regulation:Perspectives on the Swaps Push-Out RuleGAO-17-607: Published: Sep 1, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 2017.
Sep 12, 2017
Financial Technology:Information on Subsectors and Regulatory OversightGAO-17-806T: Published: Sep 12, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 12, 2017.
Sep 7, 2017
Anti-Money Laundering:U.S. Efforts to Combat Narcotics-Related Money Laundering in the Western HemisphereGAO-17-684: Published: Aug 22, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 7, 2017.
Apr 19, 2017
Financial Technology:Information on Subsectors and Regulatory OversightGAO-17-361: Published: Apr 19, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 19, 2017.
Mar 29, 2017
Troubled Asset Relief Program:Few Participants Remain as Treasury Continues to Wind Down Capital Purchase ProgramGAO-17-422: Published: Mar 29, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 29, 2017.
Feb 24, 2017
Federal Reserve System:Potential Implications of Modifying the Capital Surplus Account and Stock Ownership RequirementGAO-17-243: Published: Feb 24, 2017. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 2017.
Revenue Collections and Payments:Treasury Has Used Financial Agents in Evolving Ways but Could Improve TransparencyGAO-17-176: Published: Jan 25, 2017. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 2017.
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Paul Scholes has been voted the greatest midfield ever in the Premier League history ahead of Steven Gerrard, Roy Keane and Frank Lampard in the Sky Sports Poll.
Paul Scholes accumulated 48% of the total votes. The former Manchester United legend was highly rated by many players, mostly overseas legends, such as Xavi, Zidane and Edgar Davids.
Steven Gerrard of Liverpool who is playing his last home game against Crystal Palace today voted Premier League's second best midfield of all time with 30% of the voters in his favor.
Manchester City legend Frank Lampard (sorry Chelsea fans, this is confirmed by Holly Willoughby, see video below) ranked third with 9%.
Former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane voted fourth best midfield in the EPL history with 4% of the voters in his favor.
Do you agree of this poll result? if not, who do you think should be the Premier League's best midfield of all time, and why?


text: Risk Factors for Quinolone-Resistant Escherichia coli Urinary Tract InfectionVasquez, Gustavo A. MD*; Siu, Hugo R. MD†; Luna, Eduardo M. MD†; Reyes, Katherine C. MD*; Zervos, Marcus J. MD*‡Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice: September 2009 - Volume 17 - Issue 5 - p 309-313 doi: 10.1097/IPC.0b013e3181a4c728 Original Articles Abstract Author Information Background: Escherichia coli is the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTI). Current Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines recommend the use of fluoroquinolones when resistance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is greater than 10% to 20%. Identification of risk factors for fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli may provide information to help in choosing the optimal empiric treatment of patients with UTI. Objective: To identify risk factors for fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli in patients with UTI. Methods: Retrospective case control study of UTI caused by quinolone-resistant E. coli. Results: Risk factors for fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli UTI included recurrent UTI (odds ratio [OR], 2.28; P = 0.017), underlying medical disease (OR, 5.28; P < 0.001), urinary tract abnormalities (OR, 2.99; P = 0.002), prior hospitalization within the last 6 months (OR, 5.58; P = 0.032) and prior treatment with antibiotics within the last 6 months (OR, 13.72; P < 0.001). Isolates were susceptible to nitrofurantoin (94.9%), cepholosporins (79.7%), aminoglycosides (amikacin 97.5%, gentamicin 75.9%), and imipenem (98.7%). Conclusions: Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in patients with UTI and risk factors for fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli. From the *Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI; †British American Hospital, Lima, Peru and ‡Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI. Reprints: Marcus J. Zervos, MD, Infectious Diseases, Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. © 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.


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After controlling it for five years, the state government has decided to throw open the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) door to students from outside Bengal.
We have taken the decision to open up our institutions to quality students. It will not be possible for us to implement the decision in 2003, as the forms have already been printed, member-secretary of the JEE board Alok Das said on Wednesday. But a committee has been set up to work out the modalities of the implementation in 2004, he added.
The decision, which reverses the step taken five years ago by the ruling communists, is a sign of desperation, say officials. Then, students were leaving for other states to pursue higher tech studies as there were only a handful of colleges to accommodate them here.
Now, the need to attract students is acute, as private engineering colleges have mushroomed in the state, while medical institutions will also multiply in the coming months.
So many private engineering colleges in the city and elsewhere in the state are being forced to continue with empty seats, pointed out an official. A similar fate awaits the private medical colleges set to be commissioned in the future.
This has, apparently, prompted the government to reverse the earlier policy and lift the domicile restrictions, which allow only students who are either permanent residents of Bengal or have been staying here continuously for the past 10 years to vie for a place in the engineering and medical colleges, via the annual JEE route.
The situation which, according to Bikash Bhavan and Writers Buildings officials, was quite grim, forced state higher education minister Satyasadhan Chakraborty to convene an emergency meeting recently.
Those invited for the discussions included senior officials of the department and principals of some of the private engineering colleges. They were all encouraged to voice their views frankly.
The government restrictions on students from outside the state, enforced about five years ago, have actually backfired, admit officials.
We needed such a system then, as many students were leaving West Bengal, forced by the paucity of seats for technical education here, a senior Bikash Bhavan official told Metro. Now, however, things have undergone a sea-change, forcing the government into the rethink.
With privatisation changing every equation in the engineering education set-up and medical studies poised to follow suit, the government had to act. The last five years have seen as many as 43 new engineering colleges coming up in the state. The number of seats, consequently, has risen from just 1,800 to 24,000.
Matters have come to such a pass that many students, who barely managed to scrape through the Higher Secondary examination, have succeeded in bagging seats in the private engineering colleges. This has placed a huge question mark over the quality being churned out by these colleges.
The lifting of the domicile restrictions could, however, have one fallout that students from the state may not welcome. With over 45,000 students appearing for what is often considered to be the make-or-break JEE every year and only the top 10,000 managing to get seats in the more reputed colleges, competition in the form of students from neighbouring states may push Bengals not-so-meritorious students out of the Joint race.
The principals of some private engineering colleges have welcomed the move, saying it would trigger a qualitative improvement. The move should work out well, said Kishor Nager, principal of MCKV Institute of Engineering College.


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[Total: 1 Average: 4/5]My hard work has seemed to pay off! After busting countless scams, scammers, frauds and fraudsters, people begin to notice and give you recognition for it. Just to clarify, recognition isn't at all what this blog is about. My blog serves the purpose of keeping the public informed of tricks and traps; it only takes one to ruin a life.
Around the middle of this year, I was called into an interview with ideamensch.com and I was highly excited, not to mention caught off guard completely as I didn't expect this. I am a huge fan of ideamensch.com and I read their site on my lunch breaks occasionally simply because they are a genuine website with some fascinating people who have built dreams into reality or have overcame. It's a really inspiring website that I'd recommend.


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Supreme Court Cancels Tata Motors' Singur Land Deal
Asks the land to be returned to the farmers within 12 weeks from Wednesday
Don't miss out on the festive offers this January
The Tata brand stands out for pioneering new vehicles, which are cost efficient and do not compromise on quality. One of their small car, Nano has performed decently well in terms of sales and market shares in our country. It has been given a facelift and one of its variant is the Tata Nano XT. There have been several changes made to its exteriors, interiors and features as well. This variant is packed with a 2-cylinder petrol engine, which has a displacement value of 624cc. The external build is just as strong as it had always been. This new version is refurbished at the front, and this renders a more stylish look to its overall profile. The insides are complete on all luxury and convenience needs of its passengers. It has a audio unit with a USB input, and all other necessities. The upholstery is cut out for the finest elegance, while a host of techno aids are also present such as a driver information display and an electronic tripmeter.
The shape of the vehicle remains just as it had always been. The front profile undergone a slight tweak for a more confident and bold appearance. The headlights on either side of the front have been tweaked and have a stylish shape as well. A key feature of these headlights is the black bezel, and the large, halogen lamps hosted by them. The emblem of the company sits between them. The grille is also slim and attractive at the front, below the emblem. Placed below this is a wide air intake, meant to provide a good cooling to the car's engine. The roof rises higher than most other vehicles, and has a radio antenna at the very front. The side of the vehicle has tinted windows that raise its appeal. Furthermore, it has body coloured door handles that to add to the overall look. The rear of the vehicle is raised higher and wider than the front. The emblem of the company sits at the centre, below the window. Additional facets of the look that give it a stronger look include a sporty integrated tailgate spoiler. Furthermore, the front and rear bumpers have an infinity motif grille, which files as a good boost to the look of the vehicle. Talking of the dimensions, the vehicle stretches for a length of 3164mm, which is slightly better than its previous version. Furthermore, it has an overall width of 1750mm, height of 1650mm, and a wheelbase of 2230mm. The external measurements of the vehicle are made to reflect a great balance in its overall build. It has a ground clearance of 180mm, which is also good.
The cabin is quite large, despite the small appearance that the vehicle portrays from the outer look. It has wide, and comfortable seats featuring reclining feature. The air conditioning unit is good, with the presence of well spread out ducts for good circulation. The upholstery is a combo of black and silver 'Matrixed Nano' upholstery, complete with denim bolster fabrics. An instrument cluster is present at the front, and it is equipped with good functions for a better ride quality. The stereo needs are fulfilled, and the vehicle provides for the storage needs as well with glove boxes and a rear parcel shelf. The seating capacity of the vehicle includes space for four people. This also includes a good deal for the leg room and shoulder room. It provides a trunk space of 110-litres, which is decent for a car of this standard.
Engine and Performance:
This variant is fitted with the same 0.6-litre petrol engine that is based on an SOCH based valve configuration. It comprises of 2-cylinder and 4-valves that displaces 624cc. Furthermore, it has the ability of producing a maximum power of 37.5bhp at 5200-5500rpm along with a peak torque of 51Nm between 3500 to 4000rpm. Its transmission duties are handled by a four speed manual transmission gearbox that distributes the output to its rear ones. It can touch a top speed of 105 kmph, and can go from 0-100 kmph in 29.7 seconds. On the other hand, it can deliver a maximum mileage of approximately 23.9 Kmpl, which is rather good.
Braking and Handling:
It has independent dual circuit hydraulic brakes, operated by tandem master cylinder that comes with vacuum booster function. Furthermore, it has independent lower wishbone and McPherson struts with gas filled dampers and anti roll bar at the front. The rear axle has independent semi trailing arm with coil spring and gas filled shock absorbers. It is adorned with good radials, ensuring that the drive is always guarded by stability and safety.
Comfort features:
It has an advanced AmphiStream music system that is complete with a radio, CD, MP3 and Aux-In. There are four speakers that are spread over the cabin for optimum sound distribution and quality. In addition to this, it has an electronic tripmeter, driver information display, a fuel gauge, low fuel indicator, digital clock, average fuel indicator and an instantaneous fuel consumption meter as well. A 12V socket is present for charging mobiles within the cabin. Cup holders are provided in the front console. A cabin lamp ensures that lighting is provided within the car. It has a magazine and coin holder on all doors. Electric power assisted steering is very responsive and makes it simpler to handle in peak traffic. Sunvisors exist for the front passengers. The driver's seat has a slider function for additional convenience. The passenger side seat also has a slider. The cabin also has a front assist grip and a rear assist grip.
Safety Features:
This section is taken care of with seatbelts, central locking system and booster assisted brakes. Additional body reinforcements make for bolstered safety when driving, and impact cushioning crumple zones are a prized feature. Side intrusion beams are present for further impact protection. A central high mount stop lamp is present for additional safety. A hazard warning switch makes sure that mishaps are avoided to the highest extent possible.
1. It has a great array of comfort features for the driver.
2. The inner upholstery is quite impressive.
1. It has a rather low performance range.
2. Minimal boot space.
Asks the land to be returned to the farmers within 12 weeks from Wednesday
Nano goes upmarket!
Tata Nano electric was spotted on the roads of Maharashtra for the very first time!
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okay what up all
this thread is for albums you think deserve more credit
dont cuss eachother out for posting opinions please!
okay after arranging my records i stumbled on some albums
that i consider to be gems in the hip hop culture that nobody ever
people always talk about Illmatic, OB4CL, Liquid Swords, Reasonable Doubt, Ready to Die, Me Against the World,and old school records like NWA, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Run Dmc, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane etc
Alkaholiks- Coast to Coast
O.C. - Jewelz
D.O.C - no one can do it better
Group Home- Livin Proof
Jeru The Damaja - Wrath of the Math
Mic Geronimo - The Natural
Grand Puba- 2000
DAS EFX- Hold It Down
Souls of Mischief- 93 till infinity
Smif N' Wessun - Dah Shining
Black Moon - Enta the Stage
OGC- The Storm
Large Professor - The LP
Rass Kass - Soul on Ice
Beatnuts - Street Level
Pharcyde- Labcabincalifornia
Whoridas- Whoriding
Camp Lo- Uptown Saturday Night
Poor righteous Teachers- New World Order
Sadat X- Wild Cowboys
Artifacts - Thats Them
Artifacts- Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Az- Doe or Die
Warren G- Regulate; the G-Funk Era
Mos Def- Black on both sides
Talib Kweli- Reflection Eternal
Masta Ace- A Long Hot Summer
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Diving on wrecks is always fun, and Oahu has no shortage of wrecks to dive on and enjoy. I've talked briefly about the Sea Tiger, YO 257 and San Pedro, and each will be getting a more in depth write up soon! today is all about LCU West, also referred to as LCU "Shallow", as there is a second and upside down LCU at a deeper depth to the east. This was a short but fun dive, and definitely worth braving the traffic from Waikiki to the West Shore! Of the dives I did with Deep Ecology, this was the best one, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, less crowded wreck dive.
LCU West was intentionally sunk as an artificial reef, and has had concrete blocks dropped near (and on) it to facilitate reef growth. A relatively new wreck, not a lot has grown on it yet, but it is home to a fair number of fish. The wreck itself sits almost level on a sandy bottom, with a maximum depth of around 27m. The temperature is a pleasant 25˚C, and there is little in the way of current. Vis was fantastic, with the wreck coming into view with 20m left to descend! Descent to the wreck is via a permanently moored subsurface buoy, making it easy to have your safety stops or control ascent back to the boat. Being a relatively deep dive, you're not going to be on site too long, but the wreck isn't huge, so seeing it shouldn't be an issue!
As a LCU (Landing Craft Unit), it's pretty open as far as wrecks go. There are a few swim throughs, but owing to the haphazard distribution of heavy concrete blocks over some parts of the wreck, it may be hazardous to use them without a fair amount of caution. I only had a short opportunity to explore this wreck (next time, NitrOx) before my bottom time got low, but it's definitely on my to-do list when we return to Hawaii next year! Photography wise, this wreck has a number of fish in, on and around it, so you won't be lacking for photographic opportunities.
Over all, LCU West is a quiet, relaxing wreck dive. Owing to its location, it's free of the crowding that can happen at the closer in of Oahu's wrecks, where it isn't unusual to have two or three dive shops show up around the same time. While still growing as an artificial reef, I have no doubts it will become an increasingly popular dive site as time moves on.


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It's October 7, 2014 and our first national study of our PrettyCoolWoman garments is nearly complete! We have some guesses about what we'll hear back, but the truth is, we really don't know! We'll all have to stay tuned to what our study volunteer/ product testers have to say. This is hugely important to us, because their feedback will help us make some major decisions about our next steps as a company that serves women's needs at mid-life!
Our study started with an extensive survey of women from around the country who have hot flashes and/or night sweats and cannot or choose not to use prescribed hormone therapy. Each woman who volunteered for the study got 2 garments of her choice, one for day and one for night – and agreed to wear them for at least 3 consecutive days and 3 consecutive nights per week for two weeks. All participants get to keep the garments afterwards, regardless of their comments.
The survey is confidential, so we won't release any personal or identifying information, but here are some of the highlights from the initial pre-trial survey:
- We have 21 participants from 14 states from Alaska to Florida!
- Age range is 39 to 68, with an average age of 52.
- Household income ranges from under $40,000 to over $500,000.
- Over half our testers experience more than 6 hot flash episodes per day.
- Over half say that hot flashes are a major distraction that affects both work and play.
- Over half have night sweats every night, and over 60% say they are tired all the time.
- The biggest reported trigger for hot flashes is stress. Over 75% of our testers feel their job is above average stress-wise, with 45% feeling that they need to be "ready for anything, at all times."
- None of our respondents was satisfied with non-hormonal prescription hot flash meds:
o 1/3 said they didn't work at all;
o 1/3 said they didn't work enough to bother with; and,
o 1/3 said they worked for a little while, and then stopped.
o All of the women who took or take antidepressant medication said that it does not help their hot flashes.
- Half of those who tried hormone creams said they didn't work at all, the rest said they weren't worth the bother.
- 61% would be surprised or completely shocked if their physician ever suggested a non-medical approach to their health (e.g. acupuncture, herbs). Only 11% have ever gotten a non-medical suggestion from their primary care provider.
- Most of our testers feel they're in good touch and have a healthy relationship with their bodies.
- 87% loved being pregnant.
- Most (over 75%) of our respondents like their jobs. Several rated their jobs a perfect "10".
- Our testers average about 180 Facebook friends each. About half said they have a few very close female friends, and about 1/3 said they are generally more comfortable with men. Over 80% say age doesn't factor into their friendships; they have friends of all ages.
- Despite the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause, most of our testers have a positive outlook – 45% simply see it as another stage of life, while over 27% find it a positive, liberating experience.
- 60% feel that menopause has no effect on their career status while 35% think it's a plus.
- Half did not feel that the youth-oriented marketing focus of the fashion industry was a problem in finding clothing that worked for them, but almost as many wished that there were more stores that catered to women at this stage of life.
- There was no consensus on what our demographic of women should be called!
I'm encouraged by the positive outlook our testers have shown. Overall, they feel good about themselves, their bodies, their careers and relationships. They know themselves and seem to know what they want going forward. I can't ask for a better group of women to give us some clear (and tough!) answers about how PrettyCoolWoman's products perform on different bodies in different climates and activities. And that's what we want – clear and tough answers that help us serve you better!
What do you think? Can you relate? Now that these women have tried our products for several weeks, what would YOU like to know about their experience? We're creating our post-test survey now and we'd like to include YOUR questions of women who have tried our products and have NO VESTED INTEREST IN PUSHING OUR PRODUCTS!
Need a solution for your menopause or temperature regulation symptoms? Want to know if our products will work for YOU? Send me your questions at firstname.lastname@example.com or in a comment below, and I'll make sure to incorporate them in the survey! But hurry! We're sending out our final, follow-up questionnaire to our testers this Friday October 10!


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"The beginning and end of your Cabot Trail experience"
We invite you to our community, to share with us, Cape Breton Island. The Village of Baddeck & Area is centrally located in the heart of one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Cape Breton Island, accessible by land, sea and air. Also located on the world famous Cabot Trail.
Enjoy the natural wonders of our island. Our wildlife includes puffins, bald eagles, seals, whales, moose, foxes, and much more. The masterpiece of all trails, the Cabot Trail, is the cornerstone of our unique scenery. Complemented by the Bras d'Or Lakes, Canada's largest inland sea, and Cape Breton Highlands, our scenery is second to none.
Take a walk in the past and visit the life of Alexander Graham Bell. Experience our Celtic Culture & Heritage. Learn to say a few words of Gaelic, enjoy a Ceilidh- an evening of dance and music, visit a living Scottish museum and the Great Hall of Clans. Play a round of golf at Bell Bay, a world class golf course, or sail the Bras d'Or Lakes. And if this is not enough, we have much more to offer. Our community has the perfect mix of quality service and Cape Breton hospitality. We pride ourselves on having the largest concentration of quality rooms and tourism related facilities on Cape Breton Island.
Suggested Activities & Experiences :
- Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and learn more about one of the world's greatest inventors. New on display this year, a reproduction of Bell's Silver Dart, the first plane to ever fly in Canada in 1909. Try the white Glove Tour.
- Golf Bell Bay Golf Course – one of Canada's top 100 Golf Courses.
- Tour the Cabot Trail, one of North America's top scenic drives, a 3-5 day experience
- Enjoy a ceilidh in the evening
- Hike Uisge Ban Falls – two trails – waterfalls and the river trail.
- Enjoy a sailing tour on the Bras d'Or Lakes
- Visit the Bras d'Or Lakes Interpretive Centre and learn more about Canada's only inland sea.
- Explore and discover the culture & heritage of the 1st Nation people at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre.
- Take a walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the waterfront. Take the ferry across to Kidston Island and enjoy the hiking trail and the sandy beach.
- Golf Baddeck Forks – a nine hole public golf course with the Crowdis Mountains in the background and Baddeck River below.
- Hike the North River Falls Wilderness Area trail and see Nova Scotia's highest waterfalls – full day hike.
- Rent a kayak and explore the coves along the Bras d'Or Lakes
- Visit the many quaint and interesting retail and gift shops in the Village of Baddeck
- Check your e-mail and destinations web sites at the local CAP Site.
- Tour the St. Ann's Bay region and visit the many artisans at work in their studios and craft shops.
- Take a tour to Bird Islands and see the many unique birds there including the puffins and bald eagles.
- Enjoy the peace and tranquility of trout and salmon fishing on the Baddeck, Middle River and North Rivers
- Take a leisurely boat ride over to Kidston's Island and enjoy a swim on the sandy beach near the lighthouse.
- Enjoy a coffee or tea outside at one of the many outdoor cafes in Baddeck.
- Cross Country Ski on some of the local trails or go snowshoeing.
- Snowmobile the highlands – the best snowmobile area in Nova Scotia with dependable snow conditions.
Baddeck & Area is a full service community with over 600 rooms, three campgrounds, Baddeck Welcome Centre (Visitor Information Centre) gas stations, golf courses, National Historic Site, Interpretive Centre, bank & credit union, cashstops, grocery stores, retail stores, marina, yacht club, restaurants, coffee shops & cafes, craft shops, real estate offices, post office, hospital, liquor store, lawyers, insurance people, spa, etc.
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Digital re-telling of Victorian mine industry recognised for outstanding innovation
The Llechwedd Deep Mine Tour has been shortlisted for this year's national Museums & Heritage Awards.
The heritage experience, based near Blaenau Ffestiniog in Snowdonia, saw off tough competition from all over the UK to be named as a finalist in the 'innovation' category for its compelling digital re-telling of the Victorian slate industry of North Wales.
The new tour, which launched in March 2016, brings to life the harsh reality of the Victorian slate mine industry in North Wales.
Clever use of cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, light projections, video, 3D audio and special effects, vividly brings to life the working life of the men and boys who produced the slate which roofed so much of the world.
Many of Llechwedd's guides, who accompany visitors on the tour, have worked in the slate industry, whilst others have family connections stretching back generations. It makes for thoughtful and compelling storytelling.
The Llechwedd Deep Mine is complemented by the Quarry Explorer – an off road 4 x 4 adventure which takes explorers high up into the man-made slate mountains that tower above the mine. The extreme landscape has never previously been accessible to the public.
Venue: Llechwedd Deep Mine
Town: Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Sunrise at 08:08 and Sunset at 17:44. It's Dark
Latitude. 41.6747°, Longitude. -71.2936°
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- Bristol Yacht Club (0.4km)
- Coggeshall Farm Museum (1.6km)
- Trinity Episcopal Church (historical) (1.7km)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Convent (2km)
- Stone Chapel (2.1km)
- United Brothers Synagogue (2.1km)
- Deyer Rock (2.4km)
- Bristol Waterfront Historic District (2.5km)
- Hope Street Shopping Center (2.7km)
- Bristol Shopping Center (2.9km)
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- Bristol Customhouse (1.7km)
- Linden Place Museum (1.7km)
- Rogers Free Library (1.8km)
- Burnside Memorial Building (1.8km)
- Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Library (1.9km)
- Bristol County Jail (1.9km)
- Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Museum (1.9km)
- Bristol County Courthouse (2km)
- Bristol State House Foundation (2.5km)
- Herreshoff Marine Museum (2.6km)
- Americas Cup Hall of Fame (2.6km)
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- Hugh Cole School (1.9km)
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- Colt State Park (1km)
- Rockwell Park (1.8km)
- Veterans Park (2.1km)
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- Walley Park (2.7km)
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- Saint Marys Church (1.7km)
- Saint Michaels Episcopal Church (1.8km)
- First Congregational Church (1.9km)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (2km)
- Saint Elizabeths Church (2km)
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- North Cemetery (2.1km)
- East Burial Ground (2.4km)
- Saint Marys Cemetery (2.4km)
- Juniper Hill Cemetery (2.6km)
- cape;
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction.
- Popasquash Neck (0.7km)
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- Usher Point (1.8km)
- bay;
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
- Usher Cove (1.9km)
- Bristol Harbor (2.1km)
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- Bristol (2.7km)
- Bristol Highlands (2.9km)
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- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water.
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- a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed.
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- a large inland body of standing water.
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This year all five swissnex locations collaborated to create a network -wide, digital annual report. Check it out!
For this year's holiday present, we at swissnex Boston have compiled this guide to our neighborhood. In these pages each of us presents a plan for a spectacular day spent locally. You'll also find the best in food, culture, history, shopping, and natural wonder. Enjoy! #ExploreBoston
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DARK GOLD by Christine Feehan is 312 pages in length in paperback form. This is #3 in A Carpathian Novel.
Brief Description:
They were masters of the darkness, searching through eternity for a mistress of the light …
Alexandria Houton would sacrifice anything–even her life–to protect her orphaned little brother. But when both encountered unspeakable evil in the swirling San Francisco mists, Alex could only cry to heaven for their deliverance .. .
And out of the darkness swooped Aidan Savage, a golden being more powerful, more mysterious, than any other creature of the night. The ageless Carpathian male snatched them from a hideous fate. But was Aidan a miracle . . . or a monster? Alex's salvation . . . or her sin? If she surrendered to Aidan's savage, unearthly seduction–gave him the color, the light, the family he craved–would Alex truly save her brother? Or sacrifice more than her life?
My Review:
I loved this one about Aidan Savage. In the beginning there was a lot of badness and I was worried this might be a real dark one, but Aidan was definitely a bright light. Alexandria was also a very strong woman and I liked that she wanted to remain "normal". There was definitely good versus evil in this one and Ms. Feehan kept you wanting to read the next page. To find out how the ending was going to be.
This one didn't have a lot about the Carpathian Family, but only the ways of the Carpathians and how they are bound together as family. Gregori only had a short appearance and that was at the very end. I am sure we have not seen the end of Joshua though. I am hoping as he turns into a young man we will see more of him. I would hope the story doesn't end here.
I am giving this 5 out of 5 stars because I love the strong female and how they can be strong, but also be smart enough to give in when needed. This books was one you didn't want to put down. I enjoyed every page and look forward to the next one in the series.


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Peyto Adds VP of Exploitation
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
|Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Peyto announced the addition of Jean-Paul Lachance, P. Eng. as Vice-President of Exploitation. Mr. Lachance brings to Peyto over 20 years of industry experience including significant Deep Basin expertise. "We are excited about the ideas and energy JP brings to Peyto, a company with an incredible asset base and a long track record of delivering exceptional returns to shareholders."
In addition, Peyto is pleased to announce that the current Manager of Exploitation, Enrico Espirito, P. Eng. will become Manager of Engineering and Business Development. Rico has been with Peyto since 2006 and will be contributing to Peyto's ongoing growth strategy in this new role.


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Night Owls: Is There Anything Wrong with Being a Night Person?
So often, we talk about the benefits of being a morning person. Sure, "the early bird gets the worm" but what about the night owls? Contrary to popular belief, there are several advantages to being a night person that go beyond having a great social life. Through just four points, we're going to debunk the common misconception that early birds have the advantage.
Night owls, get ready to flaunt your feathers!
Longer Work Endurance
Many people in the workplace look down on anyone who doesn't come running through the door first thing in the morning with a smile on their face and ready to grind the day away. It turns out, night owls have been forced to adapt to the typical "morning-person" 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.
Just like the early riser, they can perform well in the morning (they just may not be as chipper at first) and maintain ample energy well beyond the end of the workday. This endurance allows them to be flexible to go that extra mile after close of business.
Whether it's for a last minute proposal that requires some overtime or an impromptu client happy hour, this puts night owls at a professional advantage that the boss will surely notice.
Stronger Workplace Performance
According to Business Insider, an AsapSCIENCE report says night owls may perform better than a morning person as the day goes on. At the beginning of the workday, a morning person will hit the ground running and have a stronger performance, while night owls are slow to get going.
After one hour of waking up, early birds and night owls seem to perform at the same rate. However, ten hours after waking up a night owl performs significantly better than a morning person.
Energy for Extracurricular Activities
All that extra energy doesn't only need to be spent on work. Being a night owl also allows for involvement in the things that interest them. Often times community service opportunities and non-profit organization meetings are held after normal business hours. For a typical morning person, the idea of leaving work to then volunteer or go to a happy hour sounds daunting, but night owls have the energy to keep on truckin'.
Night owls are also more likely to work out in the evening, join sports leagues, attend professional happy hours, have a rich social life, etc. because they aren't overcome by sleepiness as soon as the sun sets.
Quality Family Life
While a morning person may be great for getting breakfast on the table and the kids off to school, a night owl's energy in the evening is invaluable. Night owls have the energy to spend the necessary quality time with their family to ensure they can maintain a solid work/life balance. Not that it's impossible for a morning person to do the same, night owls just have that extra push needed to hang out with their kids, go to their games, help with homework and put them bed.
Truly, this list barely scratches the surface of all the advantages to being a night owl. You won't hear any complaints from Mattress Firm if your sleep schedule is a little different from the early-risers. Are there any night owls out there? Which perk can you relate most to? Let us know in the comments below!
About The Author
The Daily Dozers is a team of our finest Mattress Firm sleep happy experts, pooling their expertise to bring you all you need to know on sleep news of the day and the latest trends in sleep health. Sometimes our team of regular Daily Doze contributors (Craig, Ken and Sunni…not to name names) will throw a pillow or two when trying to decide who gets to write about which topic; and when that happens, we let our task force of daily dozin' specialists play referee, pooling their knowledge on the topic. From super-sized snoring habits to the very real struggle of trying to become a morning person, there's no topic too tired for The Daily Dozers.
Best Night's Sleep: There's nothing that this dream team loves more than long walks on the beach to prepare for a peaceful slumber, a warm cup of lavender tea, an old Jane Austen novel and curling up in the comfort of their very own Mattress Firm beds.


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To honour the strong content of female directed films within ManIFF2016's official Selection the Odeon Printworks will present a selection of female directed by and or featuring inspiring women on Sunday 6th March to coincide with Manchester's 2016 Wonder Woman season. The amazing line up includes premieres - A Beautiful Now - West of Redemption - Despite the Falling Snow - Right Footed - There Should Be Rules - You are Whole - Debris - Winter - Perfection. The female filmmakers of the official selection 2016 will discuss their experiences and beliefs throughout the day at Elliot House Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce from 12.00pm to 5.00pm.
Confirmed guests are:
12.30pm -12.30pm - Introduction by Janet Harrison...
Janet is the founder of COFILMIC, a grassroots network for people who make comedy across TV, film and live performance. This includes film screenings, competitions, courses and live sketchwriting showcases.
She has written and produced several short comedy films and is the Event Co-ordinator for Women in Film and TV in the North of England.
ManIFF filmmaker talks hosted by Rebecca Ellis
12.30pm - 1.00pm - Mary-Lyn Chambers.
1.30pm - 2.00pm - Katharine Clark Gray.
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(CNN) A wedding is always a special event. But for Kinsey French, it was truly extraordinary.
French, of Louisville, Kentucky, has been teaching children with Down syndrome for the past three years at the Christian Academy's Providence School.
She's deeply fond of her students. French's now-husband, Josh, even proposed to her in front of her class, knowing how much they meant to her.
So when it came to her big day, she invited all of them to be in her bridal party.
"When you're working with students in that close a level you develop a special relationship, and I wanted them to be part of this special day," French said.
After receiving the consent of the school and the kids' parents — who were excited and tearful, according to French — she gave out invitations to her special ed students, ages 7 to 11. "There was never a doubt" the children would be part of the celebration, French said.
The girls wore white dresses, while the boys wore suspenders and bow ties.
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The masteries shown here are not yet updated for the current season, the guide author needs to set up the new masteries. As such, they will be different than the masteries you see in-game.
This is my first guide, however don't be lenient. I want to see honest critism. On introductions I'm gonna just tell you all - Mejai Soulstealer is not more useful than last (third) Archangel Staff. It's a difference of ~50AP (yes, that's right you'll get additionally cooldown reduction, but it isn't easy to stack if your team is weak.
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Lisa Archer might just be on her way there… This week I interview Lisa Archer from Live Love Realty with Keller Williams in Charlotte North Carolina (And a number of other areas!) Lisa and I discuss her success with her team's expansion. At the time of the recording Lisa has moved her (very successful) team and systems into 8 different markets. And she has no plans of stopping! Unless you have been living under a rock, then you have most likely heard of Lisa Archer, The Geeky Girls or her Live Love Realty brand. With less than a decade under her belt, Lisa and her team have taken the real estate world on full force and built an incredible team and business to be reckoned with. If you are interested in finding out more about the expansion models that are making waves in this business and want to find out how you can apply these models to your team or just want to hear about the future of the industry, then this episode is for you! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Lisa Archer (Episode 33) [ 29:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (718) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Lisa Archer Realtor, Internet Marketing and Social Media/Tech Trainer/Speaker, and Geeky! Lisa is a licensed NC Realtor and co-owner of Live Love Realty of Keller Williams Realty. She has spoken at Agent Reboot, ReTechSouth, Inman Connect, & Keller Williams Mega Camp and Keller Williams Family Reunion among numerous other real estate events. Named as one of Inman News 100 Most Influential in Real Estate 2013 and 2014. If you would like to connect with Lisa you can find her on her website at www.LiveLoveRealty.com on Facebook On Twitter or email her CEO of agent expansion at email@example.com To you and your niche, Ryan Smith – The Niche Agent www.TheNicheAgent.com (P.S. In case you haven't got your copy yet, make sure you get your copy of the "101 Real Estate Niche Markets" eBook we created at www.TheNicheAgent.com/eBook ) (P.S.S. If you like this episode and would like to learn more about...Read More
Ask Ted Peterson! That's his niche… This week I interview Ted Petersen about his role with SportStar Relocation. As the name suggests, Ted and his team of agents specialize in working with high profile sports stars and provide top notch service for these exceptional athletes. We take you from his beginnings in the publishing industry to how he became the executive vice president of SportStar Relocation and running his own branch in Arizona where he has built an entire business around working with professional athletes. In this episode Ted helps break down some of the myths and misunderstandings of working with professional athletes and explains that they are just regular people. They just have different needs and require a different approach than "typical" agents usually provide. Ted shares some of his strategies for finding, servicing and keeping these top athletes as clients and how you can be a part of it. As well as how you can build a luxury real estate business at the same time. This episode has a ton of great takeaways and valuable insights from an industry leader. If you are into sports, luxury homes, becoming a better real estate agent or just love this podcast, then I'm leaving the ball in your court to watch this episode! (See what I did there? haha) Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Ted Petersen [ 36:52 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (601) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Ted Petersen Ted Petersen of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty in Scottsdale, Arizona is an agent whose extensive experience in the Professional Athlete industry truly sets him apart in a crowded real estate market. Acting as Executive Vice President of SportStar Relocation (Manhattan Beach, CA) and President & CEO of SportStar Relocation Arizona – 100% of Ted's daily real estate efforts are focused around the professional athlete industry and locating Luxury Properties this unique clientele demands. Ted founded SportStar Relocation Arizona to deliver superior Real Estate & Concierge services for his professional athlete clients in Arizona. As a result of his local athlete relationships and connections –...Read More
Become a PR Expert and watch your real estate niche grow! Are you a real estate expert? You may be, even if you've never thought of it. A lot of real estate agents may see them as real estate professionals but never think of themselves as "experts" in their area. You may not be aware, but the media is always looking for an expert opinion when they are working on stories. Do you want to get free exposure, position yourself as an expert and grow your business? Then you need to become a "PR Expert". How do you bridge the gap between your being a typical agent and being seen as an expert? If you want to do this effectively you need to be watching for any potential breaking stories in the media. Obviously you want to follow ones that are related to your expertise. For example, if you do a fair bit of multi-family properties and you know there is a shortage in housing, then contact contact a local reporter and offer advice on the best places to find rentals. Or if you sell waterfront homes and you know there is water shortage, reach out to your local media outlets to show them ways you can save on water and still keep your waterfront beautiful. The key to the success of this is to not talk about YOUR business, but offer useful information with possible solutions to the problems and the best ways to accomplish it. If they like the information enough, the newspaper or TV station might air your information. You can now start being seen as an expert, and if it was good enough information the next time something happens, you will be one of their go to sources. Media outlets are starved for good stories. They are always looking for fresh content and new ideas. Another way to get in as an expert is to write articles. This is a technique I have used in the past and have had a lot of success with it. I wrote real estate articles for a couple of magazines and online publications. They were more than happy to publish my information. Again, the key...Read More
And Jacqueline Pennington tells us why Millennials are a smart move! This week I interview Jacqueline Pennington of RE/MAX in Cobourg. Jacqueline shares with us why she has made the "millennials" (aka Gen Y) a staple of her business and why you should too. We discuss the ever changing millennial market and ways you can increase your business by catering to this up and coming (and profitable market). As a millennial her self, Jacqueline saw the need to not only connect with her own generation, but also the chance to build a solid real estate niche based around working with this generation of buyers and sellers. If you don't know who the millennials are or are wondering how you can tap into this market, then this episode is one you surely won't want to miss. Listen in right now as Jacqueline shares some of her insights and techniques to cracking this market with The Niche Agent audience! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Jacqueline Pennington (Episode 31) [ 26:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (582) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Jacqueline Pennington Jacqueline is in her 6th year of Real Estate and is a Broker with RE/MAX Lakeshore Realty and serves the communities of Cobourg and Port Hope. She is a member of the OREA Young Professional Network, and previously served as a Director for her local real estate association. Jacqueline is passionate about giving back to her community and volunteers for numerous community organizations. Her love of the community inspired her to create a social media project called "Life in Northumberland" that promotes local small businesses & charities. In 2013 Jacqueline was recognized as one of RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantics "Top 30 women under 30" and is the recipient of the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for "Entrepreneurial Spirit". Jacqueline is also a new Mom and blogs about her journey as a "Mompreneur". The best way to connect with Jacqueline is at www.JacquelinePennington.com or connect with him on Facebook or on Twitter To you and your niche, Ryan Smith – The Niche Agent www.TheNicheAgent.com (P.S. In...Read More
Are you weird? Today's post is a bit different than my typical blog post where I share tips and ideas on how to grow your real estate business. I recently listened to an audio book by one of my favourite marketers, Seth Godin, called "We Are All Weird – The Myth Of Mass And The End Of Compliance" The core of the book wasn't anything new to me, as I'm a big believer in niches (as you'd imagine) already. But it really struck home as to WHY niches are becoming a bigger and bigger thing and why the "norm" isn't so normal any more. Seth really goes deep into why we are changing and how the last hundred years have beenan anomaly in terms of the real world. The premise?… People aren't the same. We don't all come from one mold. The last hundred years, marketers and businesses have tried to force everyone into buying the same things, do the same things and thinking the same things. But human nature is smarter than that. We humans have a funny knack of doing what we want. Once the internet was at our finger tips, it changed everything. There are no longer "the masses". There are now tribes of people who don't fit that normal mass and we are quite happy about it. The old school businesses and marketing companies are not… I'm not going to give you the coles notes of the recording, because I think its worth spending the time yourself and listening to. Let me know what you think about it? What are your thoughts? Do you agree? What makes YOU weird? To you and your niche, Ryan Smith – The Niche Agent...Read More


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Who's Who
The heart of the Conservatory are our faculty of over 100 teaching artists. The faculty is supported by a staff administrative, communications and education specialists and by a dedicated Board of Trustees. We build on the legacy of dedicated and talented musicians who have learned, studied and worked here before us for well over a century.
James A. Holtz
President, Data Financial, Inc.
Jack Miller
Vice Chair
Managing Director, Co-COO of Equities, Robert W. Baird & Co.
Adam Spector
Second Vice Chair
Attorney, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Benjamin Pavlik
Vice President, Legal Counsel, Johnson Financial Group
Ulrich Broeckel, M.D.
Physician, Medical College of Wisconsin
Darice Brown
Manager, External Communication, Rockwell Automation
Alan Giuffre
Accountant, Alan Giuffre, SC, Inc.
Arvind Gopalratnam
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Milwaukee Bucks
Henry Herzing
Chancellor, Herzing University
Suzanne Herzing
Retired, Herzing University
David Hoover
Director, Patina Solutions
Trent M. Johnson
Attorney, Foley & Lardner
Mechelle King
Assistant Vice President, Digital Marketing, Park Bank
Gayelin Littell
Executive Producer, Summerfest
Gregory S. Marcus
President, Marcus Corporation
Judith McGregor
Richard M. Phalen
Executive Director, Hear Wisconsin
Paul Silbergleit
Faculty, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Kurt J. Thomas
SVP Chief Human Resources Officer, MGIC
John Turner
Kimberly R. Walker
Executive Director, Legal Aid Society
Marie Sinco Warren
Applied Faculty, Carroll University
Faculty, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Terrence R. Wilkinson
President, Cramer Coil & Transformer Co., Inc.
Eric Tillich
President, Chief Executive Officer
Eric brings more than 20 years of experience working in an executive leadership capacity at several leading non-profit organizations, including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, where he increased corporate giving by 25%, doubled contributions to the annual fund, and helped secure numerous seven figure gifts; the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, where under his leadership the organization reached new heights in annual fund contributions and donors; and Marian University where he led the first comprehensive capital campaign raising record amounts. Recently, Eric has led his own consulting firm where he advised such clients as the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, and the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin in strategic planning, fund development, and board capacity.
His extensive experience driving record-setting revenue growth, his expansive leadership expertise and his ability to generate positive change and to build organizational consensus have been trademarks of Eric's career. Eric earned his BA from UW-Madison and his MA in Organization, Leadership, and Quality from Marian University. Eric has served on several non-profit boards in the Milwaukee area including the Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin and Future Milwaukee.
Rachel Fritz
Chief Operations Officer
Rachel Fritz received a BM from University of Central Missouri, magna cum laude, and a MM from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has served as the Chief Operations Officer at the Conservatory since 2014 and previously managed the Student Services department for four years. Rachel is also a member of the WCM piano faculty, since 2007, specializing in instructing young pianists. Rachel is a certified teaching artist by the International Piano Teaching Federation and Suzuki. Prior to moving to Milwaukee, Fritz taught group piano at Des Moines Symphony Academy and maintained a private studios in Lincoln, NE, and Warrensburg, MO. Throughout her teaching career she has been an active member of the Music Teacher National Association and currently serves as Treasurer for the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association. Fritz also serves as pianist/organist at Redemption Lutheran Church.
Patrick McCarville
Chief Financial Officer
Marissa Keller
Manager, Student Services
Michelle Nuetzmann
Associate, Student Services
Shalisa Kline Ugaz
Executive Vice President, Advancement and Education
Before joining the WCM Senior Management team, Shalisa Kline Ugaz served as the Director of Programs at Third Street Music Settlement where she managed and strengthened programs and partnerships for over 5,000 students in 25 sites. While there she also established the Center for Theory and Composition, a flourishing choral program, led renovations to the main school, and established community concerts in significant venues around NYC. Previously, Shalisa served as the artistic director, director of strategic initiatives and community engagement, as well as the director of Alegre Strings for the Merit School of Music of Chicago. In 1997, she founded the Alegre Strings program, which has provided string instruction for hundreds of children in the Latino neighborhoods of Chicago. Shalisa performed with Alegre Strings at many venues locally, nationally, and was internationally recognized at the Suzuki Method World Convention in Matsumoto, Japan. She has also served as a national speaker on topics including community engagement, curriculum development, and program design for the League of American Orchestras, American String Teachers Association and for many universities and community music programs nationwide. She was awarded "50 People That Make Chicago a Better Place" by the Chicago Sun Times and was selected as "Someone You Should Know" by ABC Chicago.
Amanda (Smith) Scampini
Director, Education
Amanda (Smith) Scampini joined the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music as Director of Conservatory Connections in July 2016, becoming the Director of Education in March 2017. Previously, Amanda was a Music Reader Services Librarian for the Library of Congress where she provided music reference to patrons of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). While at NLS, she also assisted with the coordination of national conferences, standardized processes for digitizing braille music, and strategically planned and published blog posts for a Library of Congress blog. She also preformed archival work for the Dance Heritage Coalition in the Library of Congress Music Division, where she processed the American Ballet Theatre Collection. She holds both a master of music degree in music history and literature and a master of library and information science degree from UW-Milwaukee. She earned a bachelor of music degree in music education from Appalachian State University where she concentrated on instrumental education as a trumpet player. As a musician who first started on piano, she has performed on trumpet with various community organizations in the areas where she has lived, including Milwaukee and Washington, DC.
Rebecca Bowen
Manager, Education
Gretchen Grube Rebar
Chair — String Department, Violin
Gretchen Grube Rebar holds a B.M. in Violin Performance with Suzuki Pedagogy from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). She recently completed her M.M. in Violin Performance with Suzuki Pedagogy from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Ms. Gretchen received her Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) training from Sharon Jones, developer of the SECE curriculum.
Ms. Gretchen was involved in the Very Young Composers Project of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. This program teaches music composition to 4th and 5th grade students. Ms. Gretchen also enjoys playing with her cat, scrapbooking, and eating ice cream!
Mark Davis
Chair — Jazz Institute, Piano
WCM faculty member since 1992. B.S., with honors, Skidmore College. Mr. Davis is Jazz Institute Chair and a member of the Conservatory's We Six. His WCM instructors included Adelaide Banaszynski and David Hazeltine. He later studied with jazz legend Barry Harris. He has performed with many jazz luminaries, including Jimmy Heath, Charles McPherson, Slide Hampton, Brian Lynch, Vincent Herring, Peter Bernstein, and Frank Morgan. He is also on the faculty of Wisconsin Lutheran College, Cardinal Stritch University, and Alverno College. He has done work for the Hal Leonard Corporation including transcriptions for Miles Davis: Kind of Blue for their Transcribed Score Series and numerous recordings for their Real Book Play-Along Series. Mr. Davis can be heard on the We Six CD Bird Say.
Teresa Drews
Chair — Piano
WCM faculty member since 2003, Piano Department chair since 2005. MM in piano performance, Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University; BM cum laude in piano performance, Northwestern University. Member, Pi Kappa Lambda, MTNA, WMTA and MMTA. At the Conservatory, Ms. Drews maintains a large private piano studio and also teaches group piano classes for children through adult. Through Conservatory Connections she has taught general music and piano to students throughout Milwaukee and currently teaches at St. Joseph Academy of Early Learning. An active performer in the Milwaukee area, Ms. Drews often collaborates with WCM faculty and MSO musicians. She also performs annually with the Washington Island Music Festival in Door County. She has studied with Sylvia Wang, Ann Schein and Seth Knopp, and performed in master classes by David Burge and Menahem Pressler. Prior to moving to Milwaukee, she taught piano in Baltimore, Maryland at the Friends School of Baltimore and the Music Workshop.
Gretchen Grube Rebar
Chair — String Department, Violin
Gretchen Grube Rebar holds a B.M. in Violin Performance with Suzuki Pedagogy from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). She recently completed her M.M. in Violin Performance with Suzuki Pedagogy from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Ms. Gretchen received her Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) training from Sharon Jones, developer of the SECE curriculum.
Ms. Gretchen was involved in the Very Young Composers Project of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. This program teaches music composition to 4th and 5th grade students. Ms. Gretchen also enjoys playing with her cat, scrapbooking, and eating ice cream!
Elise Pennington
Chair — Early Childhood and General Music
WCM faculty member since 2005. B.M. with a minor in psychology, from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. While attending DePauw University she taught preschoolers at the Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center. Elise has also worked as a music teacher for Little People's Music, Inc. Elise has received training in the Kodaly Concept, completed coursework at the Community Coordinated Child Care Center and is certified as a lead Early Childhood Teacher. Elise has worked at the Academy of Learning and Leadership for three years as a preschool teacher of two to four year olds. In addition to teaching in the Early Childhood Program at the school she also taught music to children in grades K4-8.
Marija Temo
Chair — Guitar
Classical/Flamenco Guitarist, Flamenco Singer, and Flamenco Dance Coach
Marija Temo, described as a "triple threat", is widely recognized as a virtuoso classical/flamenco guitarist, flamenco vocalist, conductor, and former dancer. She has guest appeared with symphony orchestras such as the Baltimore, Calgary, Edmonton, Alexandria, Florida, Hilton Head, and Ocean City Pops Symphonies as a guitar and vocal soloist. Of particular interest are two works for guitar and orchestra written for Ms. Temo by Loris Chobanian entitled, "Tango Fantasy" and "Concierto del Fuego, and Ms. Temo's vocal performances of "El Amor Brujo". She has also given numerous solo concerts such as at The First World Guitar Congress, Towson, MD; The Ellnora Guitar Festival, Champaign, IL; the Blossom Music Festival, Cleveland, OH; International Guitar Festivals in Asunción, Paraguay, and Radford, VA; VCU Flamenco Guitar Festival Concert, Richmond, VA; and Classical Guitar Society Series throughout the US and abroad. Unique Performance highlights include: Guest appearances with the Zac Brown Band; Music for GE Capital/Taylor Guitar national television commercial in 2010, which received an award for being top commercial in the industry; Flamenco Documentary, entitled "Sobre Las Olas" (history of flamenco arts in the US); "Fuego Ibérico", a flamenco musical set in cabaret style centered around Ms. Temo's talents of Lecuona's orchestral music blended with flamenco; and feature presentations showcasing Ms. Temo's talents on PBS television specials in Ohio and Maryland. Ms. Temo continues to be an accompanist for flamenco singers, dancers, and flamenco and ballet dance companies throughout the US. Some artists include: Lola and Carmela Greco, Antonio Vargas, Teo Morca, Manolo Leiva, and The Alberta and Cleveland Ballet Companies. Ms. Temo is known for her educational programs such as "Flamenco Amazement", and her "Flamenco Communication" Workshop for guitarists, singers, and dancers which was featured for 10 years in the International Festival Flamenco at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and reviewed in magazines such as Flamenco USA, Flamenco International (London, England), and Dance Magazine. Ms. Temo has performed for many dignitaries, such as the former Spanish Ambassador, Don Jaime de Ojeda; the former Crown Prince of Spain; and former Vice President Al Gore. She has received awards and the endorsement of D'Addario Strings. She plays a "Marija Temo" Model flamenco/classical hybrid TM, which she designed with luthier, Tom Rodriguez. In 2012, she was featured in Classical Guitar Magazine's April issue. Ms. Temo offers numerous workshops throughout the US and abroad, as well as private instruction and lessons on Skype. Ms. Temo received her Masters degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, studying under Manuel Barrueco, and her Bachelors degree from the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music, studying under Loris Chobanian. Ms. Temo's mentors in flamenco are Teo Morca and Manolo Leiva. Visit www.marijatemo.com for more information.
Rebecca Renee Winnie
Vocal Arts; Choir
Rebecca joined the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music faculty in the Fall of 2016 and is charged with developing a comprehensive choral program. Previously, she was the Choir Director at Homestead High School in Mequon, WI, and in three suburban Chicago communities where she directed the curricular choirs, co-curricular ensembles, and musical theatre productions. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Choral and Instrumental Music Education and completed her master's degree in Choral Conducting at the same institution. Ms. Winnie has served the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association and the Wisconsin Music Educators Association in a variety of capacities including guest conducting, chairing special projects, serving as coordinator of Honor Choirs, creating state repertoire lists, writing articles, self-publishing performing editions of historical choral music, presenting state and division convention sessions, and serving on the Wisconsin Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance Committee which provides professional development to music educators. Ms. Winnie has been awarded the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee Certificate of Excellence in Choral Music Instruction, the Mequon-Thiensville Outstanding Educator Award, and the Herb Kohl Fellowship Award.
Adam Shafer
Director, Development & Marketing
Adam Shafer joined the WCM Development & Marketing team in July 2015 after completing his Masters in Vocal Performance at University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Shafer studied under Dr. Kurt Ollmann and Dr. David Hoffmann, preparing a masters recital featuring the music of Rameau, Kuula, and Finzi. After receiving a B.A. in Vocal Music Education from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO in 2008, Adam spent five years as Director of Choir and Theatre Education at Salem Community High School in Salem, IL. While at Salem High School, he directed and produced 12 theatrical productions, directed jazz, madrigal, advanced and beginner choirs, and taught courses in Music Technology, Class Piano, Theatre Appreciation, and General Music.
Danielle Wrobleski
Manager, Development
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Danielle earned her Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she was an active performer with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Phrygian Winds Woodwind Quintet. In 2013, she graduated with her Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Iowa. Throughout her graduate degree, she assisted in instructing undergraduate flute lessons and performed with numerous orchestral ensembles. With over ten years of customer service experience and eight years of music performance experience, Danielle has most recently worked with West Music Company as a Music Education Customer Service Specialist, assisting music educators and representing the company at multiple events, such as the Iowa Music Educator's Conference and the National Flute Convention. In her free time Danielle enjoys reading books, perusing antique stores, and playing with her cat.
Don Rebar
Manager, Marketing
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Our faculty is comprised of performing musicians who possess a wide range of talents and teaching styles, and who are dedicated to providing their students with a varied, unique, and ultimately rewarding learning environment.
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Category Archives: Pork
12 Mexican Faves You Can Make in the Slow Cooker
Schedule a stress-free Mexican night with help from the trusty slow cooker
I've never met a tortellini that I didn't like. Hot soup or cold salad….if it has tortellini, it's going to be good.
This Tortellini with Italian Sausage is such an easy recipe and it only takes one pot which means that not only does it taste great, but there's only one pot to wash. Dinner doesn't get any easier than this.
Ham & Smoked Sausage Lasagna
Twelve years ago, I ate this Ham and Smoked Sausage Lasagna at a friends house and absolutely loved it. She was kind enough to give me the recipe and I have been making it from this little sheet of paper every since.
This lasagna is very different from other lasagna recipes. Part of the appeal of this recipe is that it is on the milder, less greasy side and it's super easy to make. No chopping onions or adding spices or special cheese needed. This is really great for someone that can't eat the harsher sausages that can be found in some lasagna recipes.
The Best Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers Ever!
I use this mixture in a lot of recipes but I originally started using it to stuff Jalapeno peppers. If you like this mixture, check out my stuffed squash & zucchini recipe here. Even people that don't like squash will like it prepared this way.
The best part of this recipe is that the stuffing consist of only three ingredients. Sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. It just doesn't get any easier than this!