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A group of 40 business leaders gathered recently near Boston to better understand their role in applying the principles of Catholic Social Doctrine to their organizations. At the end of the weekend they wrote a "Business Person's Examination of Conscience" consisting of questions to ask themselves once they returned home.
Perhaps there are three or four questions that resonate with you. Circle them, write them down and keep them in a desk drawer you open every day. Then ask yourselves those questions each day, and when you have conquered them, go back to this list and pick three or four more. Slow, steady progress is how we grow in these matters.
Here are the questions:
In what way have I been a steward of my talents today? Do I recognize that all I have been given is a gift from God? How does this recognition change the way I think about the work that I do?
What work that I have done today is worthy of being offered to God? What could I change to have done better work?
When making career choices, do I put my family first, even if it might mean limiting my ambitions?
Does my leadership reflect the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity? Could I make a small improvement in that direction tomorrow?
Does my behavior toward my work reflect the passion of a zealous soul striving for heaven?
Do I bring difficult business decisions with me to my prayer?
Are there ways I can promote Catholic Social Doctrine teaching in my work, through example, leadership, or in policy?
Have I determined ways to promote the family in my work environment?
Did I plan my day today to include time for the most important tasks? God first, then family, then business.
Did my ambition interfere with my work for the common good?
How can I best bring Our Lord to my co-workers? List names and specific goals for each.
Is there enough evidence to convict me of being a Christian?
What have I done to recognize the dignity of my employees? My clients? My suppliers?
Do I begin each day by praying "Thy will be done" and actually meaning it?
What am I doing to encourage employees to be "subjects of work" and not be objects of a transaction?
Am I allowing the inspirations of the Holy Spirit into my family and business decisions?
What reminders of my spirituality can I post in my business that will communicate to all we are a company that respects Catholic teaching?
Have I treated anyone as simply a unit of production and not as a person with something unique to contribute?
Have I just gone through the motions today and not tried to help the common good, i.e. other workers?
Have I done something myself rather than allowing another to develop themselves by doing it in order to save time or trouble?
Have I involved myself in the lives of fellow workers or have I been afraid it will take too much of my time or resources?
Am I conscious of the gifts God has given me, and have I been a good steward of those gifts in my work today?
What have I done today to live Truth, Justice, Freedom and Love?
Do I have a plan to help those at work "become more" through the work they do?
Have I been truthful today with an employee who needs help to be more successful in his work?
Have I complimented or recognized someone today who contributed to increasing virtue in the company through their attitude, performance or suggestions?
Is there someone who deserves more freedom of action in their work? Have I recognized their potential and removed an obstacle to their success?
Was I open to the creativity of others at some point today?
Did I thank God for the opportunity to serve others in a position of leadership today?
Did I consciously think about how I glorified God through my work today?
Do I really mean "how are you doing?" when I casually make the inquiry?
Have I taken the time to ask God for direction in my work, and have I prayed about important decisions?
Do I seek to use my talents to honor God, and to help accomplish his will for me?
Do my colleagues know that I try to make business decisions informed by my faith as a Catholic?
Have I efficiently used and allocated my time today?
Have I found a healthy life balance between God, family, and my work?
Have I prayed or otherwise given time to God today, and am I listening to what he is trying to tell me?
Have I been a coach today or just a critic?
Did I trust, respect, and take "risks" with employees today?
Have I shared something today with my family about my day? Is my intent to widen their world view and perhaps introduce them to aspects of the business world?
Am I attentive to each person with whom I interact (colleague, wife, child, store clerk) when they are talking to me? Eye contact, encouraging response, positive body language...
What have I done today to help my clients focus on the need to become more aware of the spiritual needs of their employees?
Do I have a plan to learn as much as I can about Catholic Social Doctrine as it is applied in the work environment?
Do I look at each client or customer as a child of God, and do I try to understand their spiritual needs?
Do I really do everything for the Glory of God?
Do I refer to employees in a way that reflects that I, in some sense, "own" them -- "My" office manager, "my" accountant...
Have I provided the framework that allows employees to make decisions on their own without fear of reprisal for mistakes and that acknowledges their accomplishments?
To I thank employees for a job well done?
Do I volunteer to help my employees through the most challenging aspects of their job?
Have I spoken the unvarnished truth in complimenting or criticizing the work of a colleague? Is my criticism sincere and delivered with affection?
Do I provide as much freedom as possible for colleagues to place their personal mark on their work?
Do I assign responsibility and provide the authority and freedom to act, or am I constantly micromanaging? Do I help employees to become leaders?
Do I keep staff informed of all appropriate matters going on at my company or business?
Do I encourage and offer opportunities for training and professional development?
Did I personally ask my manager about how our business was doing? Did I congratulate him on any business success?


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buickregal12 Posts: 5my 98 buick regal has alot of problems need help!!!!!! my abs brake sensor light is on and brake light will go on and off. low coolant will stay on. assuming thats the thermostat. check engine light. ??? need a supercharger rebuilding kit. coupler in there is goin out. tranny is the most of my issues tho. i seem to have every problem people are talkin about. it shifts hard at about 40-50 and so on. also it willl shut off on me in the blue? wtf0
I believe the low coolant light remaining on indicates a faulty sensor, which may be in the coolant recovery tank. Mine has been doing the same thing for awhile (will be lit for a month, then hit a bump in the road and go off) . As long as you aren't losing coolant or overheating should be okay.0
paresh1 Posts: 7I have 1996 Buick regal. Ok look at GM bullitin, GM has issue with coolent system because 3800 series engine and heating issue. Since engine heats, it start effecting cooling system too. By brother had hydrolock, when coolent went leaking into the engine head gasket and engine locked up.
My car had issue where one of plastic elbow for coolent circuation cracked and lost lots of coolent, cost me 500.00 to fix the issue.
Then like your problem, coolent sensor was showing low coolent and GM deler was not able to disnose the issue. Got tired of, I changed the sensor my self and also changed the radiator cap also. Buy GM part, do not buy after market part. That revolved the issue for two years and now the low coolent sensor light is back on.
Engine light On, yes I have the same issue. I changed the Vaccume switch and the solonoid 5 years ago and now I have the same issue.
I took it ot the dealer the tech say that it is vaccume switch, then I called the service manager to ask why the switch failed again. He said it could be solonoid too.
So bottom line is, the dealer technician does not know 100% if the issue is Vaccume swicth or teh solonoid. I have scanner at home, the code I get for the faul is P0441.
So I have given up for the incompinent GM dealer tech. I will change then both and see if that fixes the problem.
That is all I have to say. Good luck.0
>My car had issue where one of plastic elbow for coolent circuation cracked and lost lots of coolent, cost me 500.00 to fix the issue.
Sounds like you got taken if this actually happened. The coolant elbows are available from Dorman, often on the HELP rack at auto stores, for $5 or less for both along with the o-rings. About 1 hour labor to remove the tensioner and its bracket: $80. So $85 should have fixed it!!! Take a look at your bill to see what else they hosed you for!!!
>By brother had hydrolock, when coolent went leaking into the engine head gasket and engine locked up.
If the motor had hydrolock due to coolant leaking into cylinder (happens on lots of cars especially with head gasket leaks), that meant he wasn't checking his coolant level regularly, say weekly. The gaskets don't start leaking overnight!!! So this was preventable by checking your car for proper fluid levels, both in the coolant reservoir and inside the radiator.
This sounds to me like blaming the car for owner neglect and the problems it can cause.
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Then like your problem, coolent sensor was showing low coolent and GM deler was not able to disnose the issue. Got tired of, I changed the sensor my self
How do you change the sensor? If it is cheap and easy I'll do it myself, otherwise I'll just live with it.0
blkwashere2001 Posts: 1I am in desperate need of a diagram for a 92 buick regal steering column or instructions on how to take it apart. It is my daughters car and she needs it running ASAP in order to get back and forth to work and to get her five year old back and forth to school. The key would not turn in the ignition stranding the vehicle 150 miles from home. Thus a "friend" tried to "disengage" the ignition but it seems that something may be broken off inside. We have no manual and have tried to locate one to no avail. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.0
havens Posts: 1My 2002 Buick regal driver window goes down ignition is turned on.0
Without an exact diagram of the electrical wiring for that model, one of two things may be happening. The power windows may be controlled by a small control that operates the windows at all 4 doors and operates the door locks as well. Do the others all respond correctly?
If not, the problem may be that actual control box has failed. On leSabres and other H-body cars, it's inside the driver's door. Requires removing the door panel covering the interior.
The other possibility is a stuck window switch. Does the window go up and down in response to the window switch, once it has done that down cycle when key is turned on? Does it do the same thing in ACC as it does in the ON position?
The contacts inside the window switch may have corroded or the wires below that tell the control box what you are requesting may be shorted under the switch. Try moving the switch a lot both directions to make the contacts rub and clean.
A cure would be to remove the breaker or the fuse for the power windows to keep it from cycling down until you can repair it.
Good luck.
2015 Cruze 2LT, 2014 Malibu 2LT, 2008 Cobalt 2LT0
ezing Posts: 1The problems on my 1991 started around 30K. The alternators go out, The brake calipers have a defective bolt. After about 70 K the planned obselence things start to give you door lock, electric window, electric auntenna, heater core hose failures. They there is the fun with gasket leaks. Get ready for the transmission to have to be replaced. Yep after 105K about $8000 has been spent on repairs.0
jay_m Posts: 8Hmm- I must be so lucky...
Two Centurys- an '89 and a '93. Both had the 3300 motors.
New alternators at about 100k, water pump at 120k.
Brakes from time to time- rear drums didn't hold up all that well, front disks did pretty well.
Never had problems with calipers (slides or bolts)
Never had probs with power windows, seats, or trans. (except vacuum modulator on '94). A/C compressor died on the 89 at 150k or so. Paint peeling, CV joints were getting rough, I sold it. It ran for years after that, to my knowledge. I sold the 93 cheap with 150-160k when I got my 03 Regal. It was a retired rentacar with 22k miles.
The 03 now has 190k miles with original almost everything. (changed cat converter and O2 sensor, and headlight high beam switch)
Am on second set of rear brake pads, about fourth set of front pads. Nest brake job I'll replace the factory rotors, they're getting pretty worn.
Planned obsolescence? I don't think so.
mnmkyf Posts: 3I have the same problem with my '03. Replaced the module (switch) twice. Covered under warranty the first time, don't remember the cost the second time. GM is aware of this and ignition problems, but won't stand behind their product.0
bobakamarv, I would replace the starter cable.0
I have a 2001 Regal and the left rear door window swith will not operate the window up or down. I can put it up or down with the driver switch.
I swapped the switch with the right rear switch and the switch works on the right door, and the right door switch still does not operate the left rear window, so the switch is not the problem either.
Any suggestions?0
Hello everyone, I have a problem with a 1991 Buick regal with the 3.8. The car will start once every few days and run for 5 to 7 minutes then shut off with no sputtering or anything and will not restart for another day or two.
The car has 81k on it and the engine has been replaced with a 91 LeSaber 3.8 with the same approximant mileage. The car ran fine until the little magnet on the camshaft gear fell off. As I did not need the car just then, I left it sit for about 6 – 8 months before repairing it. When I replaced the magnet, I also lifted the engine up enough to remove the oil pan so I could repair a dent and replace the leaking pan gasket. Once it was back together, it ran fine . for a while. After about 3 weeks, it started to shut off occasionally while driving. It would restart easily. The problem progressed gradually until about 3 months later when I did not trust it to even leave the yard. I tried to correct the problem as it continued to get worse and worse, now, I'm out of ideas.
I know that the problem seems to be that the injectors are shutting down. When it shuts off and I try to restart it, the plugs are dry even after several minutes of spinning the starter. Sometimes, but not always, when it shuts off the charcoal canister purge valve is clicking like crazy. I also noticed that rarely the vacuum hose from the pressure regulator to the intake manifold block is collapsed. It used to run for a bit if I sprayed it with starting fluid but sputtered and staled out in a short time. I should mention that there are never any error codes when this happens and the check engine light does work. On occasion when it is running and I'm in the car, it seems that if I'm giving it gas, it runs a little longer than if I let it sit and idle but I'm not real sure that this is the case.
So far I have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel pressure relay, fuel pressure regulator, computer, charcoal canister purge valve and the mass air flow sensor. Nothing has seemed to make any difference. I've checked the gas cap and the vacuum hoses from the purge valve to the tank and there is no blockage. There are no vacuum leaks either.
I've been working on cars for nearly 30 years and this has me totally stumped. I may have tried a few other minor things or replaced other minor parts but what I have listed is all I can think of currently. I'm thinking I have an electrical or vacuum problem. I'm also thinking of having a Buick bonfire in the near future. Any help or thoughts on this problem would be greatly appreciated. I'm nearly ready to just get rid of the car and would have by now but it is in excellent shape and I never thought I would have put so much money into it and have the problem just get worse. Thank you.0
You need to verify if it's electronic. Spark? Injectors?
Crankshaft position sensor would be my thinking. Lots of people have had trouble.
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How would I go about this, the car has spark and I doubt all 6 injectors would fail at the exact same time only to work the next day for another 5 minutes. Would the crankshaft sensor fail intermitantly like that? When this all started I has also replaced the control modual under the coil pack thinking it might be faulty and sending some kind of shut down signal to the ECM0
So I replaced my heads after a hydro lock. Hydro lock happened after engine was shut off. Ended up having to replace my TPS sensor as well... My mistake I installed it wrong. Next I replaced my o2 sensor because I got I think it was an 1133 code. That fixed my stalling after 5 minuts of running problem. Now I am getting a code I haven't read it yet... Anyway when I am on the freeway going around 70 add a little gas it sputter till I get up to crusing speed again. Any ideas. I cannot the engine sounds fairly good. Not black smoke and no eating of fluids although it seems to be running a little hot so I think I may have a lean conditions I have a feeling the code will be o2 again But will post as soon as I find out. Just wanted to get this out there. I am thinking of renting a fuel pressure tester. Let me know your thoughts.
*Added info... Just got the code. P0171 on bank 1 so... My understanding of that is that is on cyl 1 or plug 1? No other codes.. Code just be a plugged injector but that would cause a misfire right? In case you are wondering this is a 96 buick regal 3800 series engine.0
I didn't see any of the other threads, but your computer is not throwing any codes? Have you done a pressure test on your fuel?0
Correct, computer is not throwing a single code. I had a remanfactured ECM in it and just for kicks I went and pulled another ECM out of a salvage yard, car does the darn thing. After it shut down recently, I pulled the fuel pressure regulator and there was gas in the rail under the regulator. I replaced the regulator with a known good one and the car would still not restart. Its been about 2 days now so I'm thinking of going out and starting it again this time being sure to hold the gas pedal down to maintain a very fast idel. I suspect that if it runs longer than 5 to 7 min without shutting off, it will no doubt die as soon as I release the gas. Will post the results.0
You've replaced the fuel pump. But I'd rent or borrow at a local Autozone a fuel pressure gauge and install it to watch what happens while the car is running (when it feels like starting or when cranking).
I'd replace the collapsing vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator.
I'd connect a little light bulb, the little marker bulbs with two wires for contacts, into the injector on one of the cylinders while cranking when it won't start. See if you're getting a good flash with each pulse of the injector.
Related to that is the main computer. I would think about replacing it or switching if you know someone with a running version of your car.
But the clicking after the car shuts off sometimes might be a sign of low battery voltage or a poor connection. Is the battery fully charged? Are connections clean?
Have you taken off a plug wire and put a spark plug on grounded to the engine and looked at the spark while it's cranking?
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Just curious have you done a fuel pressure test? I am dealing with a lean condition on mine and I have no idea at this point what it might be. I just took my fuel rail out and blew out the injector. Next I am going to do a fuel pressure test. only thing on mine I can think of at this point is fuel pressure regulator.Just curious and I don't work on cars but if I am not mistaken you can by obd which hook into the computers and have advanced diagnostics which can tell you what different things are doing... It may help you to do that. Let me know what it was in the end.0
I recently lost all my water in the engine. So instead of just replaceing one thing I took it down to the heads. Had the heads milled and a valve job done. I replaced the manifold gasket as well as the entire plenum. I later found out the plenum is a real issue in these vehicles. Anyway it is running but bank 1 is running a lean condition. Any ideas? I am aiming towards injectors but don't want to pay for new one unless I am sure. I blew the injectors out today but unsure if that will really do anything as it is a sealed unit well until voltage is applied. At least it appears to be a sealed unit. Please any suggestions are welcome. One thing on start up it "shutters" and sputters and on the frreeway around 70 when applying gas it bogs down. This is a 96 buick reagle 3.8. Replaced O2 sensors as well as the throttle position sensor. Thanks in advance0
"I'd replace the collapsing vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator. "
All vacuum lines and the fuel pressure regulator have been replaced
"I'd connect a little light bulb, the little marker bulbs with two wires for contacts, into the injector on one of the cylinders while cranking when it won't start. See if you're getting a good flash with each pulse of the injector. "
This I have not tried and will give it a go.
" Related to that is the main computer. I would think about replacing it or switching if you know someone with a running version of your car. "
Computer has been replaced twice. Once with a rebuild one and with one from a known running car, no difference.
The car does have spark while it is cranking, just no fuel. I'll try to other items you mentioned and report back, thankyou
I've replaced the Engine Control Computer twice now with no difference in the problem and still no error codes displayed.
"But the clicking after the car shuts off sometimes might be a sign of low battery voltage or a poor connection. Is the battery fully charged? Are connections clean?"
Battery is fully charged and about 1 year old. It will continue to crank the car for at least 20 min or more after the car shuts down.0
outatime Posts: 1i have a 98 buick regal gs, recently began smelling coolant in the cabin, regardless of the heater/ac control settings. No detectable smell out side of car, no visible leak or pooling under car, no noticeable loss of coolant over time, no wet carpet or visible leaking into the cabin. im stumped!0
Dealership quoted me a price of $189 for plugs and recalibration of something. Back plugs look to be a little tight to get to.Prrce seems pretty steep. Any thoughts?0
Okay got a little problem with my car. Okay I had a problem with my lower intake seal as I guess everyone has. So as I was that deep in the engine I went ahead and had a head and valve job. The heads passed. Put it all back together. Went about 30 miles received a misfire on Cylinder 5. Now hundred miles later it is Sending smoke out the tail pipe. It appears to be a white smoke. Goes into the air. Here is the other thing... It starts fine and idles fine until it starts to gain pressure. Then it starts surging... 2500 Rpm 500rpm up and down then eventually stalls. Wondering if my Head gasket had a failure again.. Any ideas? any good way to test? :sick:0
Hello, I have a 1992 Buick Regal with the 3.8 motor which has a slight hesitation at idle, it will run for awhile and then shut down. It smells rich of fuel and when you pull the plugs they are wet. The fuel pressure test good at 41psi, when ohming out the coils they seem all consistant at .05ohms. Which I cant see all three of them going bad at the same time. The ignition module, Tps sensor, o2 sensor, Knock sensor, camshaft position sensor, plugs, and plug wires have all been replaced with new. If you leave it sit for awhile and go back, it will start back up and then have the same symptoms. When putting in the new plugs and wires, I verified that the plugs were gapped correctly and then sparking good by leaning one on the side of the block. They worked good for a bit and then fouled again. No codes have been thrown either on the obd 1. I sprayed some fluid around upper intake manifold to see if the I could catch some type of vaccum leak or gasket failure to no luck,,,Upper intake manifold is aluminum and I dont believe these are the ones in question for gasket and manifold failure........ANY HELP WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED!!!!0
I have just recently had a post similar to yours before reading this,,,,I have almost identical problems but noticed my plugs are wet....Just wondering if you figured out your problem yet?
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tvolly Posts: 2I have just paid $250 to have one spark plug changed it failed on the road. I would like to change out the rest myself as the mechanic wants another 250 to replace them as a retiree that a lot of cash. Could you good people out there give me guidence and any traps that there may be0


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Here's how it works. Take a picture of the clothing you want to sell with your phone. You have, of course, loaded the app on your smart phone. The picture is downloaded. You add, size, price, description, color, etc. and it goes to your "closet" where the items you are selling are housed. A buyer can bid on your item. You can accept it, turn it down, counter offer. Once a price is settled on, a shipping label is emailed to you. The buyer always pays for shipping. You pack it up, take it to the post office and off it goes. The buyer has a few days to accept your item and sellers are rated. Once accepted the money goes to your account, Poshmark keeps a small percentage. You can request a check or use your account funds to buy off Poshmark. It is so easy. You can buy high end brands like Hermes and Gucci and I have found it a great source to sell my J Crew items that are sitting in my closet, that have rarely been worn. Try it out. I think you'll never use Ebay ever again to buy and sell clothing and accessories.
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Written by Cassie Nguyen of Teach Starter Oct 2017 As much as teachers do all that they can to make their classrooms a place of comfort and security, for some students the school environment can be a stressful one. For a whole gamut of reasons, at some stage during their time spent at school, ... read more
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Hello, hello!! I'm Linda, the designer behind little wuppy®! Welcome!! I'm so pleased and humbled that you have taken the time to visit. Thank you. While I have you here, I'd love to introduce myself and share a few things with you. (This is my first ever blog post, so ... read more


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Dr Michael Cavanagh and A/Prof Joanne Mulligan from the School of Education have been working with a team from the LTC on redesigning EDUC258 Mathematics in Schools for Session 3, an experience which Michael says has 'changed my perception of the potential benefits of online delivery for students'.
A Session 3 timeframe means the weekly topics are compressed from 13 weeks down to 5 online modules in iLearn, complemented by a reduced number of face-to-face sessions. The unit will introduce students to some fundamental ideas about the learning and teaching of mathematics in schools. According to Michael, 'the biggest challenge has been to identify the key concepts and skills for students to learn about in the unit. My colleagues and I decided that it was more important for students to think deeply about what they were learning and have sustained opportunities to reflect on their growing understanding of the unit content, so we wanted to allow time for that to occur. That meant cutting back on some content, but I think the end result will lead to significant student learning.'
In order to accommodate the compressed timeframe, the unit also employs quite a bit of video, including short 'talking head' videos where teaching staff describe some of the key concepts, as well as panel discussions. With maintaining student engagement a high priority in the online space, the unit also includes a video of a past student giving tips on how to engage online. The LTC team have also helped to create a 'teacher voice' in the online space that guides the students on how they should work through the online materials. Photos of the teaching staff are displayed within the activities in iLearn.
The idea of a learning community underpins the unit, with students expected to take an active role in their own learning and share a greater responsibility for their progress. Michael says that in the new online design, 'there are many more opportunities for students to engage with the ideas, share their thinking to enrich their own learning and that of their peers, and to reflect on how their new knowledge is supporting their development as teachers. It's my hope that by participating in the online activities and thinking about the ideas students will find the subsequent on-campus sessions more beneficial.'
EDUC258 will be run this year in Session 3, and an in-depth evaluation will be undertaken via TEDS surveys and focus groups. Looking further ahead, Michael says, 'I hope that we can incorporate the underlying design principles that have guided the redevelopment of the unit and many of the learning and teaching activities into the Session 1 offering of the unit.'
'For me, the project has been a great opportunity to work with LTC staff who are experts in learning design. Their ideas and practical support have really helped me to reflect on how to maximise learning opportunities for students in an online environment.'


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Instructor/Guide Service, Assumption of Risk & Release
INSTRUCTOR/GUIDE SERVICE AGREEMENT: This is an agreement between Doug Pendleton, Pendleton & Associates, LLC, dba Northwest Fly Fishing Academy (NWFFA) or its instructional staff, Leavenworth, Washington (Instructor) and the individual(s) registered above (Client). Client has hired and paid Instructor for Instructor's teaching services. Client understands that ponds, lakes and rivers involve inherent risks and dangers. Whether the instruction involves wading in a river, standing by a fishing pond, floating a river in a boat or on a lake on a floating device. Risks of wading a river or floating on a lake in a floating device include but are not necessarily limited to, injury or death caused by: (a) slipping on rocks or slippery river bottom surfaces, (b) getting ones foot caught in rocks in fast current, (c) losing balance, filling ones waders, or otherwise getting into a position relative to the depth of flow of the river that cannot be recovered from. Risks of floating a river in a boat or on a lake in a floating device include, but not necessarily limited to injury or death caused by: (a) slipping or falling while getting in or out of the boat or floating device, falling as a result of wet or uneven surfaces, (b) the boat or device striking rocks or other objects causing client to fall out of the boat or floating device or the boat or device to sink. Some of the other risks of wading and floating include, but not necessarily limited to: (a) eye or other injuries from being struck with a fly hook, particularly while fishing in the wind, (b) unusual and abnormal circumstances and events, including but are not limited to unexpectedly high or low water changes, electrical storms, dangers caused by other persons, log jams or other obstructions, changes of channel flows. Instructor will not provide client such instructional services without the assurance that client understands, accepts and assumes such risks.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Client is fully aware and acknowledges the risks of wading involved in fly fishing, as such risks have been specifically and generally described above. In consideration for instructor's services, client agrees to assume such risks and, in the event of injury, including death, guide shall not be liable or in any way responsible for injuries or damages to client or others, or for medical or other expenses that may be incurred by or on behalf of client. Client further acknowledges that the provisions of this agreement applicable to the risks that client has assumed are conspicuous, as required by Washington law. Injury or death to client could occur from the same or similar risks or events and result in liability claims or lawsuits against instructor, based upon alleged negligence. Accordingly, by signing this agreement on the line provided below, client again acknowledges that he/she has fully read, understood and agreed to this agreement in it's entirety, and client further specifically acknowledges he/she has read, understood and agreed to the following conspicuous highlighted provisions whereby client has agreed that instructor shall not be liable or in any way responsible for injuries or damages to client or others, including death or for medical or other expenses that may be incurred by or on behalf or client even if caused by guides negligence.
NEGLIGENCE RELEASE: Instructor would not provide such instructional service to client if instructor were to be responsible for injuries, including death or damages to client as a result of the aforementioned conditions, events and risks, which, as described, are not intended to be all inclusive. Even if caused by the instructor's negligence. Accordingly, in consideration for the services to be provided by the guide, client agrees that instructor shall not be liable to client for injuries, including death or damages of any kind caused by guide's negligence and client hereby releases instructor from any such liability. NOTE: Any time a client is near or on the water, there is a chance of accident and therefore for your safety, a US Coast Guard approved flotation device should be worn. Client agrees that notwithstanding the licenser of instructor, persons being instructed for the purpose of fly fishing is not an activity affected with public interest, as that term or concept is expressed in the law of the state of Washington. This agreement shall insure to the benefit of, and binding upon, the parties hereto, and their successors, assigns, insurers, heirs and legal representatives, venue and jurisdiction of any legal action arising from this agreement shall be in Chelan County, WA.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: Client acknowledges that Instructor may take photographs during the instructional service. Client hereby releases Instructor to use all such photographs at instructor's discretion in any of instructor's promotional material, including the NWFFA Website or its Facebook page, or to send electronically to Client, other NWFFA clients or other individuals of its choosing for promotional purposes.


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Gone too Long
I feel like I've been gone forever from writing on my blog. I have been quite busy trying to get this new venture of mine going!!!
What a journey this has been. I started Passaggio Wines in 2007 with the release of my first 50 cases of Unoaked Chardonnay. I was on top of the world…and here I am today producing nearly 500 cases last year and ramping up for almost double that for harvest 2014. None of this would have been possible without the support from those who believed in me and drank lots of my wine 😉
Here's a glimpse of what I have been working on…Coming Soon to the Sonoma Square – Passaggio Wines Tasting Room!! I can't wait to see you there!
We are Missing Mr. Whiskers
Me and Mr. Whiskers
I couldn't walk away from him. I asked if I could take him out of his cage. The attendant took him out and we became best buds almost instantly. He was the one…
When going through the adoption process at the front desk they asked "where the cat was going to sleep?" I looked at the girl behind the counter and said "anywhere he wants…"
When I got him home he needed a name of course. I have no clue why, but the shelter named him Larry. He had the longest whiskers on a cat I had ever seen (could it have been because he weighed 20 pounds?) so I decided to name him Whiskers. He immediately settled in and began running the house.
Whiskers became my best friend. He followed me around like a little puppy dog. He protected me from sock monsters and loved to sit by the stove when I was baking Salmon. (of course he would get a small bite) We had a fenced in back yard and he loved going out and just sitting in the grass. Our evening ritual was the same; he loved sitting next to me while I was on my computer and oftentimes helped me type. He woke me up every morning at 6am. We had our routine down. Or I should say I had his routine down…
It wasn't long after Whiskers that Mattie was brought into the house. Mattie is an Airedale. She was 8 weeks old when I got her and of course Whiskers explained to her who was the boss. They became friends but Mattie knew who was in charge.
Whiskers soon developed some eye problems and had to have surgery on his left eye. Over the years he lost sight in that eye. He later developed diabetes. I gave him two insulin shots a day for the rest of his life. He had to have his blood sugar checked every now and then and his insulin adjusted. His immune system became weak and he was not able to go outside anymore. His back legs didn't work that well and he kind of shuffled as he walked. It was amazing that he could sense when a vet visit was upon him…as soon as I went to get the crate, he would go under the bed just out of reach.
Over the years Whiskers earned the right to be called "Mr. Whiskers." He remained my loyal friend.
At the beginning of the year, Mr. Whisker's health began to deteriorate. We made several visits to the vet and were faced with having to put him under to pull some teeth. We soon realized that he was a little older than we had first thought. The vet said that Mr Whiskers was about 19 years old.
While Mr. Whiskers rallied a bit, he was tired and weak. He began not eating and not drinking. He soon had to have fluids given to him. Since he would not eat, I wasn't able to give him his insulin shots. He began to deteriorate very fast. I had to call the Vet and was told to bring him in that next day. I was going to have to make some hard, hard choices.
It was about 3am. Mr Whiskers decided it was his time. I picked him up and held him in my arms for a couple of hours. He breathed his last breath at 6am that morning. My heart stopped for just a moment.
It's been over a year now…
I miss him terribly – that day eight years ago when the shelter placed him in my arms, he claimed his space in my heart…and he will always remain there.
2013 Pinot Noir Harvest
Passaggio Pinot Noir was harvested on 9/16/2013. Warnecke Ranch on the Russian River in Alexander Valley is a beautiful property in the historic Chalk Hill district. I am looking forward to making this wine and what it will bring to your table…
Follow Your Passion
Passaggio Wines
Rack to Bottling
An old phrase you might hear around the winery is "rack to bottling" – which means get the wine ready for bottling by racking it to a tank.
Yesterday I racked the 2012 Passaggio UNMARKED Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir to tank. These grapes came from the Petaluma Gap area of the Sonoma Coast. The Sonoma Coast extends from San Pablo Bay to Mendocino County. The Petaluma Gap area extends from the Pacific Ocean to San Pablo Bay. This area produces some of the best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Wind and fog are its trademark and the word "Gap" got its name from the actual gap in the mountain that stretches from the Pacific to the town of Petaluma. The early morning fog, intense heat in the afternoon, and very cool evenings are a great growing climate for Pinot Noir.
The 2012 Passaggio UNMARKED Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ready for bottling on August 16th, 2013.
Stay tuned for more!!!!
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Mozzarella in Napa
It was a beautiful day in Napa last Saturday. I attended the 25th Year Anniversary release of the 2010 Flora Springs Trilogy. Upon my arrival they handed me a wonderful glass of Chardonnay. I walked through their beautiful caves which opened up to a breathtaking view of the vineyard. What a fabulous event! There were food stations set up where you could taste from Farmstead, Grapevine Catering, ZuZu, Morimoto's Restaurant, and TraVigne.
I saw one of the largest paella's I have ever seen. 🙂 The live band was fabulous and of course the 2010 Trilogy was outstanding.
One of my favorite stations was the making of homemade mozzarella…
Thank you Flora Springs for a wonderful event – can't wait for the next one…
Cynthia Cosco
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Should You Choose to Accept It
Your mission…should you choose to accept it
I need your help to receive 250 eligibility votes for a $250,000 grant from Chase Bank. Just click on the photo. Sign in…type in Passaggio Wines – Sonoma, California and cast your vote… It's that simple…
This is my mission. My business is my passion. I launched Passaggio Wines in 2008 following my 15 year law enforcement career. I moved to California to follow my passion to pursue a life making quality, food-friendly wines. I left Virginia in 2004 and launched Passaggio Wines with my 2007 vintage. Passaggio's flagship wine is a unoaked Chardonnay. I love to bring great wines, awesome food, and wonderful friends together. Sharing is all part of the Passaggio story.
Passaggio's success was built on it's loyal customers and friends made along this wonderful journey. I have had the chance to meet some of the greatest people during this pilgrimage. They have made my success.
Passaggio Wines unique quality is created from passion. Built on a shoestring budget, I was able to launch my dream. The unoaked Chardonnay's of today are getting great press and I am proud to have been on the cutting edge.


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Cafe Church
Cafe Church
An informal Service suitable for every age group
Cafe Church is held (usually in the village hall) every 3rd Sunday
meeting at 9.00 for coffee and croissants the service gets underway at 9.30
a mixture of sketches, modern worship songs, traditional hymns, readings, a time of reflection and prayer. The service finishes around 10.00 with an opportunity for more coffee and conversation.
Lead by Father Christopher (ably helped by others) there is music and message
This is less formal than the 10.30 Eucharist Service and includes craft activites for younger children in the hall. We regularly attract over 100 to this service each month, why dont you come too?
on occasion when the village hall is not available, Cafe Church is held in church or the churchyard, the magazine and calendar will tell you of the changes
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S3 Music Technology
S3 Music Technology (B.G.E)
As well as learning about microphones and placement, pupils will learn a broad range of skills in music technology programs such as Garageband, Logic Pro and DJ software. Pupils will then utilise these skills to produce their own soundtrack to a radio show/short movie/play/audiobook etc.
Students will also learn how to set up PA speakers and gain experience in a live sound environment. Being able to play an instrument is not essential although it can be an asset when it comes to recording.


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this is how you achieve the sublime
This is how you achieve the sublime — not by being infallible or invulnerable, but by showing yr fallibility and sharing in the glorious moment where, by sheer luck of the draw, the universe smiles on you and you are, even if for only a second, more than what you were born as. That is the true spirit of rock'n'roll. Yr a fuck-up. Yr beautiful. Yr human.
-- "We Sent Patrick Stickles, of Titus Andronicus, to Review the Replacements Reunion Show. Naturally, he wrote 9,000+ words."
Naturally. As you do.


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Time to get organized
As a recovering procrastinator, I had to utilize my Graphic Design skills. I started creating templates that helped me get organized and systematize my life in order to beat the procrastination bug. If I have a system, I don't have to think about it, and it's easier to complete. Enter your email below to receive December's download: The Holiday Card list.
The Holiday Card list assists with keeping track of the people that will be receiving a card from you this holiday season. You have a space to write down their name and address and checkboxes to keep you on track of your progress. There's nothing like checking off a box once you're done with that task!
I hope it serves you well! Stay shining!
- Pam
Join the Cafe con Pam 5 Day Challenge!
If you know me, I am OBSESSED with productivity, efficiency and goal setting. After having a terrible college experience, I started reading a ton to understand why I wasn't getting anything done or completing the "goals" I had. I went through a huge transformation through healing, therapy, journaling and lots of reading.
Finally, I discovered that it wasn't me or anything I was doing. I simply was not planning. And as the saying goes: Fail to plan, is a plan to fail, I got it. I created a planner and began to plan away my life. Don't get me wrong, life is a rollercoaster and a lot of times things don't' go as planned, but if you know where your destination is, why not have fun in the process?
So now, when people ask me all the time to help them get organized, I tell them that in reality, I'm not organized, but I know how to create systems that work with my crazy brain and crazy life. And it works.
I feel like I need to serve my listeners better by giving back the knowledge I have discovered through the years.
My intention with this challenge is not to tell you how to live a more organized life, but to allow you to discover what works for you. Whether it is a whiteboard in your kitchen or a paper planner, this challenge will help you peel away the layers that are holding you back from freedom.
The first question you need ask yourself is: "If I knew I would not fail, I would…?"
I will be doing a live anniversary episode on November 9, 2017 at 5:30pm PST and I will be presenting the #cafeconpamchallenge I hope you can join me. If you're listening to this after November 9, 2017. No worries! You can find the challenge information and prompts at spreadideasmovepeople.com/events/5daychallenge
I am really excited to share this with you guys and I hope you can join and get organized with me as we close 2017.


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Paul McDowell Petschek
His practice not only explores how Somatic Experiencing can be effective in treating PTSD (even the most complex kinds) but also SD, Stress Disorders, of all kinds.
Paul Petschek has also worked extensively throughout the U.S. and overseas as an editor and a professor of editing techniques and aesthetics. Additionally, he has worked in production, on notable films such as Desperately Seeking Susan and The Karate Kid.
As an editor, he has had the pleasure of working with industry icons such as Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker on A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese through American Movies, on studio pictures such asWaterworld and Flipper, and on independent films such as 39 Pounds of Love, Most, and New York Street Games. His films have appeared in numerous festivals and have been nominated for Academy Awards in the U.S. and Israel.
Educated in Visual Arts at Harvard, where he graduated magna cum laude, Paul's teaching also draws on his training as an actor at Playhouse West and Second City, his education in story structure with John Truby, and his work in jazz and music composition with John Mehegan. His photographic sequences appeared in a one-man show at The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, curated by Isabelle Storey. Paul Petschek is a member of The Motion Picture Editors Guild and the Directors Guild of America.


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There's nothing stopping you keeping a groceries list in the iPhone's Notes app – or on a scrap of paper, you heathen – but using a dedicated application such as Groceries has its advantages.
Add items to your shopping list – it's great for jotting things down as you think about them throughout the week – and Groceries automatically sorts them into aisles for you. As you walk round the store, tap items to mark them as 'got'.
The list of products – and optional brand names – isn't especially UK-friendly, but you can easily add your own, and we love that you can assign quantities (number, weight etc) and also add notes to items.
You can reorder the aisles to match your favourite supermarket's layout – though it's not obvious – and create multiple lists.
Shopping lists can be emailed and items favourited too. One thing missing is a built-in calculator to add it all up as you go along.
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The premier historic home tour in the region returns with the Mansions of Fullerton's Westminster Place! Experience the opulence of these magnificent private homes and celebrate the street's 125th anniversary. The tour includes the childhood home of poet TS Elliot as well as other rarely seen residences. Spend a lovely day in the Central West End exploring this elegant, tree lined private street.
Saturday June 10th - 10a-4pm
Sunday June 11th - 10a-4pm
$25 each after June 3rd


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As manager for a long-term accommodation lodge, I've learnt the hard way not to accept WINZ people in. Although in direct contravention of UN conventions on non-discrimination, I don't give a stuff. It seems fair for the government to gang up on smokers and make them the New Jews, so I suppose it's fair game to discriminate against beneficiaries.
This rule of thumb is not entirely due to the WINZ people themselves, although I've tossed out enough useless shits for not paying their rent or bugging the locals (Although there's a few pages of Terms & Conditions, there are two real rules; pay the rent on time and don't hassle the locals). No, if there's any one reason I'd have to say we leave the WINZers to the competition, it's the government departments' fault.
Wellington is at one end of the Heartland. For many, it is not where they go rather than where they end up. The same goes for Cairns in Oz. Both are the end of the line. Wellington and Northland have the highest unemployment rates in NZ, even after you take account of the sleight-of-hand of in-work payments. I'd also say that Northland and Wellington also have a higher than average number of mental patients. Just because Christchurch has the highest per capita consumption of Prozac, doesn't mean they are the strangest city.
Wellington also has a strong charitable base, in large part to the most excellent works of Suzanne Aubert and latterly Des Britten at Wellington City Mission. In days past, I would have also rated the Sallies. However, their Taranaki St Op Shop has gotten snootier, I've bumped into too many abused people from their care, and they sicced a Bell Gully Buddy on me during Friday drinkies one time (Some sins are unforgivable).
So, combined with the largest social housing stock in the country after Housing NZ, and the country's finest policy analysts living there, Wellington seems perfectly equipped to deal with the unfortunate, unlucky, untrained, un-everything. Wrong. The resources are there. Apart from a few novice philanthropists though, the money is stuck in the logjam of bureaucratic hoops and dramas.
It has been three months since I last had to call the cops, six months since the last emergency response CATT team came round. The threat of Race War has passed, for now, but the chance that someone will go off their meds lingers. Things could be/have been worse, touch wood.
Prospective residents have to fill in an application form declaring any mental or medical problems, as well as criminal convictions. This is not so much for obvious discrimination, as the duty of care entailed in looking after the general welfare of fifty or so people. There are still scars in the concrete from the guy who went mental with a samurai sword a few years back (Why is it always a samurai sword?).
There is no way to check that what they fill in is true. The Privacy Act, which I am a strong supporter of, forbids me from checking whether the prospective tenant is a harmless fruit or a full-on nutjob. Sure, we could get a one-page Privacy Act disclaimer included, but that may freak out the less strange applicants. Criminal convictions are even harder to check on. While the cops are keen to come around for forwarding addresses, they are distinctly cagey about reciprocating. Is that a paroled rapist I've just put in next to the two girls from Masterton?
Then there's the money. There's these Special Needs forms with the supposedly unforgeable hologram that the hard up present at supermarkets for groceries (not including alcohol or tobacco). When I first started my job, I thought you'd treat these cast-iron assurances from WINZ as money in the bank. Wrong. What you see is not necessarily what you get. We have been stung by forms which say $756 and end up with only half that going into the bank some time later. If the government promises you something, don't trust them.
Then there's the WINZ redirections. This is when WINZ take the rent money directly out of their benefit. For the wise ones who know they are bad with their money, this seems the logical step. Unfortunately, as with any bureaucracy, things aren't quite so simple. Rent due in one month is not received until the following month. This is because the WINZ payment must, by law, go through IRD in order to pay the bills. According to Sione from David Benson-Pope's office, such payments are subject to Section 157 of the Tax Administration Act 1994. Peter must pay Paul so Paul can pay Mary one month late.
One alcoholic dirtwad I'll call the Irish Rover (I bet you they don't sing Lilly the Pink in primary schools any more) stopped his payments without telling the then manager. After one too many times of asking me for a corkscrew, I figured what had happened and kicked the deadbeat out and threw his porn and possessions into the wheelie bin.
The random disbursements from the Special Needs forms and WINZ redirections leads to one path; the beneficiaries get into arrears with no way of paying it off. Outski and, preferably, no inski in the first place. The Bullshit Detectors are on full power every time someone wants to move in. Suffice it to say I err on the side of caution. There's only one thing worse than a fuck up, and that's a clusterfuck. Let it be Someone Else's Problem.
In light of the Mighty Mercury Muliaga Matter, there must be a great temptation to Fix All Wrongs with a regulatory magic wand. Already, Jeanette Fitzsimons is suggesting progressive pricing of electricity as if that'll fix things. It's like progressive taxation, but for electricity. Not food, not telephone, just electricity. This is because everyone now has a right to electricity. Oh, bullshit (Jeez, I though I'd turned it off). Mercury has already suspended disconnections indefinitely, meaning that there is now no incentive to pay one's electricity but accumulating debt is OK. Thank you Labour V, we are eternally in your debt.
There is talk of, well, all sorts of things. There are times to be fearful with a light Order Paper. The temptation to ram through populist ill thought-out reactionary legislation may be too strong to ignore. The upshot of which will be that energy suppliers will just front-end the fucker, being more cautious about hooking people up to the grid in the first place through credit control procedures. Far as I know, it still won't be illegal to refuse service. For every well-meaning law, there are a dozen ways to circumvent them. Don't be stupid.


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Emerging From Isolation
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them—Matthew 18:20
Imagine for a moment, a man ever-isolated, living alone in the mountains, perhaps. Imagine him living a vigorous, adventurous, spiritual life, but lacking community. The knowledge this man would have of God, the knowledge he'd have of himself, would be modest compared to the knowledge he'd have of both were he to have full access to relationships, friendships, brotherhood.
You see, the isolated man may know about God. But, no matter how much he might read and study, he cannot know God. That takes community. We get to know God by seeing his Holy Spirit moving in others. We encounter God, we experience him, we understand him when he works through the love and sacrifice of other people. In brotherhood, we get to show God to one another. And, the more we're in community with brothers, the deeper our understanding becomes.
The isolated man may also know about himself—his talents, his likes, his dislikes. But, he cannot know himself. He cannot know the man God intends him to become. That too takes community. It takes others around him, who know his story, who spend time with him, who watch him, to discern and affirm and call forth things true and eternal in him, things God longs for to emerge. It takes brotherhood to call forth the true man.
Okay, so what do we do?
Though we live in cities and towns, many of us are yet like the man isolated in the mountains. We know about God, but we don't know him. We know the men we'd like to be, but we don't know the men he created us to be. This message, right now, is another call for brotherhood. It's a call for you, brother, to get into community with other men. Find some brothers; find your place.
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terms & conditions
This website is operated by Dawn Bradley Hair. Throughout the site, the terms "we", "our", and "us" refer to Dawn Bradley Hair. Dawn Bradley Hair offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service", "Terms"), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
Any new features or tools which are added to the current site shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
website terms
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given me your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
You may not use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.
A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.
general conditions
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.
The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of information
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
modifications to the service and prices
Prices for our services are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
products or services
Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website.
We reserve the right, but am not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that We offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.
optional tools
We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.
You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.
Any use by you of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).
We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.
third-party links
Certain content, products, and services available via my service may include materials from third-parties.
Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.
user comments, feedback, and other submissions
If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, 'comments'), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit, or remove content that we determine to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable or violates any party's intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.
personal information
Your submission of personal information through the website is governed by our Privacy Policy.
errors, inaccuracies, and omissions
Occasionally there may be information on our site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, and/or offers. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.
prohibited uses
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.
limitation of liability
In no case shall we, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless both us and our affiliates, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.
If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we may also terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to my Services (or any part thereof).
entire agreement
The failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.
governing law
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements we provide to you shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Alberta, Canada.
change to terms of service
You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.
We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.
contact information
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to email@example.com.
privacy policy
what do we do with your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you make a purchase, sign up for our mailing list, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
- To improve our website in order to better serve you.
- To quickly process your transactions.
do we use 'cookies'?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to better understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
third-party disclosure
We will not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to other parties.
third-party links
Occasionally we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
CAN SPAM act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to:
- Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
- Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
- Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
- Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
- Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
- Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
age of consent
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us at email@example.com.