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Abby is the founder and owner of Cheddar Box, a Waco-based gourmet grilled cheese food truck and Magnolia Market staple. More recently, Abby and her husband also launched Drink, a specialty beverage stand. Abby began experimenting with the idea of Cheddar Box a few years ago. She had no business experience, but with an excited heart and open mind she set to work, and asked Cedar Gandy to assist with the visual branding. Now, two years later, with a second business in tow, I wanted to share with you about Abby's experiences as a small business owner. Luckily, she was eager to share!
Abby, you are a speech therapist turned small business owner. How did that happen?
I know! So I was a speech therapist for ten years when I started to feel restless. I loved my patients, but I wanted to do something where I had more freedom to choose and make decisions. Speech pathology was a safe option, and I had good job security and there were elements that I loved, like communication and people, but ever since I was a little girl I dreamt of being a business owner. I played shop owner all the time!
One day I was driving though Waco and the word cheddar box popped into my mind. I immediately thought, that sounds like a grilled cheese sandwich! Over the next couple of months I thought a lot about it and someone told me about a grilled cheese truck in Nashville, which sounded pretty cool. So I did a little bit of market research in Waco and opened a farmer's market stand in 2014.
In 2015, a friend of mine was on the HGTV show Fixer Upper and he coordinated to have us come and cater for them on their last day of filming. We fed the team, including Chip and Jo, and they loved the food and asked if we were interested in being a part of the culinary options at Magnolia Market. At that point I still had a full-time job, but everything aligned, and within a month I quit my job, purchased a food truck with cash, and we opened for business at Silobration!
What part of owning your own business has surprised you the most?
We have such excellent employees. I've worked in food service before, primarily during college, and I never encountered the type of people who work for me. Everyone is so invested in the product, the business, and our customers, and they are all so supportive.
It seems like your team has a lot of fun! What is your favorite part about running a small business? Have there been challenges along the way?
The most challenging part of running any business that's your own is the constant neediness of the business. There is never a week of calm, there's always something to do! My brain can never turn off because I am constantly thinking through what we need to do differently or better. As for my favorite part, I think it will always be my employees! We really do have so much fun, and I'm grateful to have a team I can really lean into and trust to keep the businesses running excellently. And, of course, our food is a favorite. We've been open for two years and I'm still not tired of our food. I crave the macaroni and cheese all the time!
How important is visual branding to the success of a small business?
When we first started one thing always came to mind. I wanted people to walk up to a big ball of sunshine. Cedar Gandy perfectly created what I was envisioning, but then I had second thoughts about the concept. I began to think, what if our employees are the big balls of sunshine instead of the design? And instead customers could approach something more streamlined, clear and clean? So we decided to keep the fonts and colors Haley had come up with, and she created what we have now.
How has the visual branding created by Cedar Gandy impacted or supported your business?
It has made Cheddar Box visually professional and I think people tend to trust businesses that look professional, and as humans we are more drawn to things that are visually inviting. The branding she created is clean and clear, and I think it shows people that we value more than just quality food, but that we value their entire experience.
The menu is full of local favorites as well as specialty items. How do you go about creating menu items?
The majority of our menu items just sort of pop into our heads so we'll try them out in our test kitchen, and if it tastes good and we are confident, first we let our team try it, then we'll add it to the menu. Our kitchen manager is also our chef, and he's amazing! I didn't have him when we first opened, but now I run all of my ideas by him first to get initial feedback.
Generally, if we have one solid idea we will try it with similar varieties in case we want to switch out items during experimentation. We always ask ourselves: Will customers actually buy this? We have learned that grilled cheese sandwiches are an approachable food, and people are willing to branch out, but not too much! We've certainly offered a few that were a little too far out there, but usually our customers like our unique combinations.
You must have a favorite menu item! What is it?
I do! Our grilled macaroni and cheese options, aka Mac Daddies, are amazing. We have three alternating varieties. My current go-to is the Uncle Rico
What is it about Cheddar Box and your role that is continuously gratifying?
Just having a business and being able to put into action the thoughts that are in my head is always gratifying. Plus, I love hospitality and I love people, and I love putting a smile on people's faces because of the food we've provided to them. It's also powerful to see the promise of God fulfilled through my business. Five years ago I felt called to make money in order to give money. We pay our employees more than they would make at a different food service job and to see the fulfillment of that promise is really awesome!
In addition to Cheddar Box, you recently opened "Drink," a specialty beverage stand. What sparked this new venture?
Yes! We just launched a second business, which came from a need at Magnolia Market. It's essentially a drink stand where tokens from Cheddar Box can be redeemed next door at Drink. It offers customers a greater variety of beverages while at the Magnolia Market.
With two businesses and a recent marriage (congrats, by the way!), how do you manage a work-life balance?
Thank you! Honestly, it's a week-by-week situation. My husband and I both are extremely hard workers. We love to work. Now that we're setting into life together we are working on how to be better at a work-life balance, and I think it will always be in ebbs and flows, but I always try to take at least one full day off once a week. And our team works hard to make sure our staff does that too.
You've said that your employees are your favorite part of owning a business. With 13 employees at Cheddar Box and 8 at Drink, what is the work culture like?
I have learned that whatever I demonstrate to my employees is what they will emulate. Just treating every employee with the respect and honor that they deserve and being committed to conflict resolution and clear and considerate communication is really important to the culture. Every team meeting we will encourage our staff, which we believe will then inspire them to encourage each other. Intentionality is a really big part of what we do. I also believe that there is a time to work and a time to play, and we encourage both!
How would you describe your experience working with Cedar Gandy?
Excellent is the word that comes to mind. Not only does Haley create an excellent product, she's also excellent at communication, asking clarifying questions and follow-up questions
Would you advise other small business owners to hire out their visual branding?
Yes, absolutely! Don't try to make your own logos unless you're a skilled graphic designer. Be willing to spend the money so you can build a brand that can withstand the changes of business. Visual consistency will go a long way for your customers and for you, too. You feel proud of something when it looks cohesive, so be willing to spend the money on visual branding, and if you have to save money in other areas to make it happen, do it!
What general advice do you have for other small business owners?
Surround yourself with good people. If you have a red flag about hiring anyone, don't hire them. That red flag will come back. Be OK with delegating tasks to other people because if you try to do everything yourself, you may knock a few out of the park, but others will stink. It's best to identify people's strengths and delegate tasks to them based on their strengths. It will help keep your business running.


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When life is peachy, sticking to the diets on my 12 in 12 journey has been a piece of [fat-free] cake. If it's not, I'm drawn to the fridge like Winnie-the-Pooh is to honey. This week, life was especially tough, and before I knew it, I was swan-diving head first into a reservoir of fat, salt, and sugar laden foods.
Nathan, my daughter's common-law partner, got into a serious biking accident on Thursday, breaking his right shoulder, and left wrist. He's scheduled for surgery on Tuesday and has been told he cannot use both his hands for the next two months.
That's hard news for anyone to take, but Nathan makes his living as a barista at Starbucks, and as an illustrator (he's the talented artist behind all the artwork on my blog, including the awesome banner!), so his hands are his money makers. The same day as Nathan's accident, we got word that my cousin's 30 year-old son died in his sleep – the cause is still unknown.
While I know binging won't change anything, I found myself jonesing for an edible hit… chocolate, chips, cookies, heck I would have eaten mayonnaise straight out of the jar if I had any in the house! Food is my go-to drug – I don't stop eating until whatever is eating me is buried under an avalanche of calories. I used to eat until the physical pain of a full stomach hurt more than the emotional pain I was feeling.
Since I don't keep junk food in the house anymore, I made a pit stop at the grocery store after driving Chantal and Nathan home from Emerg. I grabbed a large bag of chips and nommed my way through half the bag before I came up for air. But something was different… they weren't hitting the spot like they used to. I rolled up the bag, put it in the pantry, and went to bed. I tossed and turned for over an hour. I couldn't stop thinking about Chantal and Nathan. I couldn't stop thinking about my cousin living every parent's worst nightmare. And I couldn't stop thinking about those freaking chips in the pantry. I got out of bed and head to the kitchen. I got the chips and contemplated what it would really cost me if I ate them. After a few moment of playing the staring game with the bag, I dumped the chips in the trash and poured Comet over them just in case. Victory? Nope.
Then on Saturday, my mom and I went to visit the kids and dropped off a meal and a few groceries. Poor sweeties – Nathan, double-slinged was doped up on painkillers. Chantal, was running herself ragged, doing all the household chores and playing nursemaid. On my way home, I got that familiar urge. This time my drug of choice was a pint of Häagen-Dazs. I needed to shoot 20 CCs of the creamy, icy goodness into me STAT. Again, I got half way through, stopped, and eventually poured dishwashing liquid on the remainder.
I thought about my foiled binge attempts and wondered why I couldn't 'finish the job.' Then I realized it was YOUR presence that helped me stop. If I succumbed to a full on binge, I would have to record it in my food journal, and therefore, I wouldn't be honouring my commitment to the experiment, and to those of you following my blog. Victory? Nope… Awareness, and that's just as good as a victory!
A few months ago, I heard Gretchen Rubin, author of Better Than Before, Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives, speak at The Art of Leadership for Women event in Toronto. She talked about the tendencies that influence our habits and claimed we fall into one of the following categories:
- Upholders respond readily to outer and inner expectations
- Questioners question all expectations; they'll meet an expectation if they think it makes sense
- Rebels resist all expectations, outer and inner alike
- Obligers meet outer expectations, but struggle to meet expectations they impose on themselves
I am a textbook obliger – I keep my promises to other, but not always to myself, so thank you for obliging this obliger! You've made an honest woman of me – I've been tempted to go back to my cheatin' ways, but being accountable to you has kept me on the straight and narrow. You've saved me from countless empty calories and hours of agonising self-flagellation. My unhealthy habit has become my unhealthy coping mechanism, but the good news is there are strategies in place once you're ready to deal with them.
For my Week 32 food journal, click here.

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While at the Cosmo Beauty Expo I was introduced to the brand D'Ran Skincare Solutions. I sat down with their team and learned about their product lines, ingredients, and the R&D centers in Korea that make it all possible. It was a great chance to find a new high quality skincare line that actually works. Plus, they are also cruelty-free and ensure no animal testing during any of their manufacturing processes!
They sent me home with some products to try, and I have to say I'm in love with them. My first post was all about the Wonder Tea Tree Series so be sure to check it out if you love to use tea tree to heal blemishes and keep your skin clear and fresh.
The other 2 products I received were from different series including the Oh Beau series, and their Snail Treatment series. Here is some information on each. TL;DR: Wow! I'm impressed.
Oh Beau Series
This series includes a lotion, toner, serum, cream, and eye cream. I was intrigued by this line because it boasts revitalizing skin cells through fermented ingredients, as well as snail secretion. The formulas help with anti-aging, as well as improving wrinkles and moisture retention of the skin. I received the Concentrated Recovery Serum. First, the gold packaging is beautiful and the pump dispenses the product well. It has a nice formula and texture and absorbs well when applied on the face. The smell is light and diffuses after application. I haven't experienced any breakouts (due in part to the combo use with the Tea Tree essence) and really like how my skin is feeling these days.
The ingredient lineup is wonderful! No junk preservatives or fillers like mineral oil or parabens. I'm always looking for products that have unique ingredients. This line boasts fermented soybean extracts that helps improve wrinkles. It also contains 7 other fruits and grains that help improve elasticity and strengthen the skin wall, protecting it from external pollutants. This product also contains snail filtrate which I love and will talk more about in another product I tried below.
I apply this at night before my the Wonder Snail cream and wake up feeling moisturized and visibly radiant. My husband has even noticed with how vibrant my skin looks these days. I am looking forward to trying the whole product lineup and see how they work together. You can read more about the products here on their website, and I'll link purchasing details below.
Wonder Snail Treatment Cream
I fell in love with this product at first try. Snail secretion has been a huge trending ingredient in Korea and I've been excited to try a quality product that focuses on this ingredient. This cream claims to restore skin's youth and radiance in just 7 days through its active ingredients including 10% snail secretion, niacinamide to balance dark spots and scars, and aloe. I saw that claim firsthand. My skin looks great after using this product consistently as a part of my skincare routine. Snail mucin also helps regenerate damaged skin and scar tissue so I would recommend trying this as a way to help heal and improve the look of acne scars over time. Read more about the benefits of this product here.
Whether I use this cream after the serum, or on its own, my skins looks great. My skin feels nice and moisturized throughout the day and I've noticed less dry patches on my forehead. I suffer from dry skin all year long so it's great to find a product that is actually helping with that. It isn't heavy though, and I can still apply my primer and makeup, and not feel my face is heavy or sticky.
Another thing I love is the smell. It smells incredible! At first I couldn't figure out what it smelled like, I just knew it was familiar and wonderful. Then it hit me. It smells just like my Dior Blooming Flowers perfume. The smell isn't overpowering and fades after it's applied but while I'm applying it I love soaking in the smell. The only recommendation I would make is including a spatula in the box. I hate dipping my finger in products because it can cause bacteria to enter the jar. I have an extra spatula from another cream I use, but it would be nice to have one included. (side note–I've been searching everywhere for small spatulas for skin cream, so I explained my situation to my husband. He suggested going to Baskin Robins and snagging some tester spoons! Helloooo~Genius! Ice cream anyone?)
I've been using these products in the evening, in addition to my new sonic skin peeler (peeling once a week) and I am so pleased with the results. I'm excited to share with my readers a new Korean skincare line that uses powerful active ingredients in their products, and that is also guaranteed cruelty free!
D'Ran Cosmetics are available for purchase online as well at their counters. Here are their Seoul locations (plus, they are in the Incheon Duty Free shops! Score!) Check Meme Box USA, too, for a few of their products.
롯대백화점 청량리점
서울특별시 동대문구 왕산로 205 롯데백화점 청량리점 1층
Lotte Department Store Cheonyangri, Seoul
1F, 214, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02555,Korea
서울특별시 양천구 목동동로 309 중소기업유통센터 4층
Happy Department Store, Mokdong, Seoul
4F, 309, Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, 07997, Korea
서울특별시 영등포구 63로 50 63한화생명빌딩 1층
Galleria Duty Free 63, Seoul
1F, 50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07345, Korea
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인천광역시 중구 공항로 272(운서동) 인천국제공항 12Gate
Im shopping Incheon Airport Eastside Duty Free
Gate 12, 272, Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22382, Korea


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks mostly pulled back Tuesday, as the S&P 500 lost a little steam after achieving a record close on Friday.
A reading on U.S. manufacturing topped expectations but didn't spark an advance, with the stock market instead starting off September on a down note.
"A lot of that was probably already built into the market," said Bruce Bittles, chief investment strategist at Robert W. Baird & Co., referring to the encouraging manufacturing report. He noted that stocks achieved strong gains in August partly in anticipation of such upbeat economic data.
The S&P 500 SPX, +0.26% edged down 1.09 points, or less than 0.1%, to 2,002.28, staying above the milestone level of 2,000. The benchmark hit an intraday record just over 2,006 shortly after the opening bell, but then turned negative.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.13% fell 30.89 points, or 0.2%, to 17,067.56, while the Nasdaq Composite COMP, +0.40% gained 17.92 points, or 0.4%, to 4,598.19.
Movers and shakers: Staples Inc. US:SPLS jumped 8.1%, performing best among S&P 500 stocks, after Credit Suisse hiked its rating for the retailer to outperform.
Apple Inc. AAPL, +0.36% ended up 0.8% at an all-time closing high, as buzz builds around a Sept. 9 event where the iPhone 6 is expected to be unveiled. Tesla Motors Inc. TSLA, +0.82% jumped 5.3%, also achieving a closing record, as Stifel Nicolaus hiked its rating for the car company to buy and set a $400 price target.
Wynn Resorts Ltd. WYNN, -2.29% fared worst among S&P 500 stocks, losing 4.1%. Casino operators fell following news of an August drop in gambling revenue in Macau.
Read more about the day's jumpiest stocks in the Movers & Shakers column
What strategists are saying: The S&P 500 topped 2,000 for the first time last week, and analysts already are talking about the next milestone.
Morgan Stanley strategists said in a note on Tuesday that the bull market could run for another five years and carry the S&P close to 3,000.
The stock market is likely to keep "grinding higher," helped by foreign investors for whom it's "the only place to go," said Baird's Bittles. But investors should remain aware of risks in the market, including the fact that zero interest-rate policies mean central bankers can't lower rates to counter outside shocks, according to Bittles.
A pullback by the market isn't surprising given the liquidity that's built up from the Federal Reserve's stimulus efforts, said Colin Cieszynski, chief market strategist at CMC Markets. "It's been defying gravity a little bit," he told MarketWatch.
He predicted a "choppy, churny phase" for stocks for at least a couple of months, noting that September historically has been a weak period for equities. Read more: Look upon September with caution
Manufacturing momentum: The day's data highlight was the Institute for Supply Management manufacturing reading, and that came in at 59.0%, easily topping expectations. Construction spending jumped 1.8% in July, also above expectations, and the final reading for Markit's U.S. manufacturing purchasing managers index was 57.9 in August, down slightly from the flash reading of 58.0.
This week's biggest economic news is expected to be Friday's jobs report. Read more: Ahead of jobs data, U.S. economy still hitting speed bumps
Other markets: Asian equities closed mainly higher, while European stocks finished narrowly mixed. The dollar advanced against most major currencies, putting pressure on dollar-denominated commodity prices. Metals prices declined across the board, while oil prices moved sharply lower as well. The greenback "exploded against everything," said CMC's Cieszynski.


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Dr. Saravanakumar Balakrishnan is an Assistant Professor of Physics, Department of Physics at Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, India. He is currently visiting CBU and will be working during May 2017 to August 2017 as a collaborative researcher in Dr. Martin Mkandawire research group in the area of design and analysis of Nanostructured materials for energy storage applications.
Dr. Saravanakumar Balakrishnan received his PhD degree in Physics from Gandhigram University, India in 2017. During his doctoral research, he designed different vanadium oxide based nanostructures and investigated its morphological and electrochemical richness towards supercapacitor device applications. His research interests are in the area of energy harvesting materials, Flexible energy storage devices, synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials. To date, he has published 13 publications in peer-reviewed international journals.


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Earlier this week, we learned that the American League of Lobbyists (ALL) is considering a name change that would drop the word lobbyist. In a letter to the ALL membership, the Board expressed a need to rebrand the organization to reflect the updated responsibilities of a lobbyist. However, the group maintains that the mission to define and defend the role of lobbyists will not be affected by a possible name change. Some of the names being considered include The Association of Government Relations Professionals and The National Association of Government Relations Professionals.
I must admit that I'm a bit torn by this issue. On the one hand, ALL is one of the few associations that still use the word Lobbyist in its name. Many organizations tend to use government relations (ex. Women in Government Relations, the Washington Government Relations Group). I've maintained that lobbying is not a bad word and shouldn't be treated as such. On the other hand, I understand the argument that lobbyists do more than just lobby. We also give presentations to our members. We draft articles for our association publications. We organize events.
I'm not a current member of ALL so I don't have a dog in the fight. However, I wonder if an ALL name change is part of a larger trend which may eventually affect what we call ourselves. I have colleagues who do not call themselves lobbyists. They're advocates or consultants who just also happen to lobby.


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"Better Burger." Really, who says so? Isn't that pretentious, a little? Or was it founded by some bitter former "Goodburger" employee?
Reading the menu, words such as "soy protein," "air-baked" and "nitrate-free meat" sent off warning bells. Is this one of those uses of "better" as in "better for you"? In the world of burgers, there is no such thing. My hackles were raised.
But, as I was unable to otherwise articulate what I actually wanted for lunch, beyond something new (to me), something fast, something not sit-down and something not deli — and at that moment I was outside the Better Burger location in Hell's Kitchen on Ninth Avenue — I decided to give it a go.
And you know what? I'm really glad I did. Better Burger's homemade veggie burger is made with a patty which is everything a veggie patty should be: savory, with a texture of rough-ground grains/vegetables, and unapologetically not a hamburger. (I love a good veggie burger; can't stand the ones that wish they were meat.)
And to compliment the patty, some really first-class condiments: Thick, ripe roma tomato slices; thin-sliced red onion; long, slender pickle slices; a short stack of iceberg lettuce.
Top it off with a little Karma ketchup and … Don't laugh. I, too, thought Karma ketchup was yet another crunchy-granola shout-out. It's infinitely better. Karma ketchup is organic ketchup doctored up with curry, cumin, coriander and cardamon.
… As I was saying, top it all off with a little Karma ketchup and, yes, a little bit of bliss. I'll be back for the beef; I hope they can cook it medium rare.


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Sunday Morning Bible Study
On behalf of the Bible teaching ministry of First Baptist Church we want to welcome you to our Sunday Morning Bible Study. We have classes for every age group from the youngest preschooler to the oldest senior adult. All of our Connect Groups at 9:45 am. We also have extended teaching during the worship hours for preschoolers up through age three.
Preschoolers are grouped by age and developmental level. Children and youth are organized by school grades. Adults are organized by ages as well as family makeup. You will see ranges of approximate ages of each group for most of the group members. We also offer a variety of group structures. Some are lager lecture-style classes while others are smaller discussion oriented groups.


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By Agnes K. Namaganda, Daily Monitor
Wednesday, September 12 2012
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The idea of living in an estate revolves around living in an organized environment where housing and social amenities like a football ground, schools, medical centre, worship places and shopping centres have all been planned for.
Wednesday, June 6 2012, www.ugandan-news.com
Becoming a successful real estate agent is a combination of investing time in education, (formal or otherwise), money, searching a broker who can help you get your first clients and becoming smart and aggressive. But that's not all there is to the industry. There are some of the more overlooked aspects of the real estate business and a person with a small budget can stiil penetrate the industry.
The New Vision, Thursday, 26th May 2011
THE Bank of Uganda has teamed up with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to collect data on the prices of real estate to bolster the supervision of the construction sector.
"The rising prices of land and housing are partly the reason that the West had a financial crisis.
"We are partnering with UBOS to capture the average price of land to analyse the risks that the construction sector poses to the financial sector," said Robert Mbabazire, the Central Bank assistant director at the supervision department.
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Archive: November 9, 2010
In what seems like a very short week the air has become bitter cold, the trees have begun to mimic the look of winter, and I found myself driving down I-40 on multiple days wondering when I would be able to afford getting motor fixed on my heater so that I could use the defrost on the window and on my freezing little fingers. Only last week I was able to wake up in the morning and open the door of my apartment so that Daisy could run out into the back yard and come and go as she pleased. I can tell that she's annoyed with the change in weather and the change of ritual as she has to stay indoors most of the morning and ask me for bathroom breaks. Daisy is also sad because she misses Whitney. I can tell by how much attention she requires right now.
But with the quick succession of the fall season into winter some big changes at work and some shocking news in my community have arrived. As far as work is considered they were the kinds of changes that made me very excited for the business itself and for my friends, some of whom have gotten new jobs and new positions.
I am not at liberty to divulge any of the details about my community but it was the kind of news that uproots one's understanding of a sense of their own life. My own life. It uprooted my understanding and I am left with some new knowledge and some information that's been building up for a couple of weeks. Like this:
I began to re-awaken to the fact that I am a leader last week. Actually, it's something that I've denied and denied and denied about myself for years. The reason being that I love following other people's leadership more than anything else. I really do and I've always known that about myself. I found myself multiple times doing those dumb team building games when I was in high school and though I knew I was a leader and though I knew I had a very strong personality I was always so relieved to give that role of solving a puzzle to someone else and take the head roll of following. Third or second in command has always been a very comfortable place for me. Or not in command at all 🙂 But non-the-less I accepted it last week. I am a leader.
The next issue for me is that it's time for me to really come into my own again. I spent so much time trying to process the big changes of moving to Nashville and the unlearning of my own life when I lost my father that it was like I went from being a mature adult to reverting to being like a child. I know that it's time for all this to change in me. It's time for me to be who I am again. Without apologies and without fear and hopefully as little distraction as possible and so I will be pursuing some new leadership opportunities and beginning the process of re-rooting myself.
There is more. There is SO MUCH MORE. But I need to have clearer vision of what's happening before I make any crazy proclamations of anything. I want to know it all now but it's not all here. So for now I will just keep going with what I know. Tours to book, keep recording, get ready… because soon… EVERYTHING will change.
I was expectant two entries ago. But this is a whole other level of expectancy.
This is the place where we hold on for dear life. How this will unfold is not understood but the unfolding is coming and I am watching with one eye and preparing with the other.


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Joanna Jędrzejczyk was born in Olsztyn (Poland), 18th of August 1987. She's Polish MMA fighter. Joanna is the current UFC Women's Strawweight Champion. She started her career in martial arts in Muai Thai, where she won 6 World Champion and 4 European Champion titles.
Joanna started her MMA career in Arrachion MMA Olsztyn, Poland. After 6 professional fights she joined UFC, the World's biggest MMA Organisation. Currently she fights out of American Top Team, Florida, USA.
She became UFC Champion in March 2015, after hugely one sided fight with Carla Esparza. Since then, Joanna is undefeated, keeping her belt fighting with top female strawweight fighters: Jessica Penne, Valerie Letourneau, Claudia Gadelha, Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Jessica Andrade.
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The Last Trumpet
The Day is indeed coming when, as the Bible tells us, this will happen:
""Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." 1 Corinthians 15: 51,52
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"After this I looked, and, behold, a door [was] opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard [was] as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and [one] sat on the throne." Revelation 4
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Match4AAry on the Agenda with Steve Paikin - TVO
The Agenda explores the complex challenges that people of mixed ethnicity face when trying to find compatible bone-marrow and cord-blood donors, the topic of "Mixed Match," a documentary debuting on TVO.
Aary featured on CTV NEWS!
CTV NEWS EDMONTON: Working to increase cord blood donations
Aary at the Mixed in the Six Pop-Up Event
Toronto Star: Mixed in the Six pop-up events created to support multiracial Torontonians
An event for the off-spring of mixed-race families hits a chord as the difficult to 'identify' find their people.
Global News Coverage of Stem Cell Donor Drive for Aary
Family of B.C. boy organizes stem cell donor drive
An 11-year-old Burnaby boy was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, and despite a number of attempts a bone marrow donor has not been found. His family has organized a donor drive, hoping to find a stem cell transplant.
Match4Aary featured on Mississuaga News
Mississuaga.com: Match4AAry movement needs stem cell donors
Segment on Aaryan and Aplastic Anemia on Voice of America (Dari/Farsi & Pashto)
CBC Toronto News Feature on Aaryan (Saturday January 23rd 2015 @ 6)
Segment on Aaryan begins at 18:00!
Coverage of Aaryan's condition by Mr. Halim Amini
Brief Q&A with Match4AAry volunteer Yusuaf Omarkhail
CBC Feature on Aaryan and Aplastic Anemia
Meet HelenLee - A Bone Marrow Donor
Trò chuyện với Dr. Nguyễn Hoành Khôi về Bệnh Aplastic Anemia
Help Aaryan Beat Aplastic Anemia - Become a donor and help save a life (Farsi Video)
Every year too many people die while waiting for an organ donation. Over 1,600 Canadians are added to organ wait lists yearly. A 90% majority of Canadians support organ and tissue donation but less than 25% have made plans to donate. One donor can benefit more than 75 people and save up to 8 lives.
Save Aaryan, Be A Bone Marrow Donor
Interview with Aaryan and his parents Jenny and Ali for the Thời Báo MEDIA – VIETV CANADA with Vietnamese subtitles.
Interview and Donor Registration Event in Vancouver
Farsi/Dari interview with Match4AAry Team on Caravan TV during a donor registration event in honour of Aaryan. Footage provides details regarding Aaryan's condition as well as the registration/swab process. Thank you to all the volunteers, donors and Caravan Studio Vancouver for all the love and support!
Nhung Manh Doi "Be Aaryan" (Part 1)
Nhung Manh Doi TV Interview on Aaryan's Condition & The Search for a Match4AAry (Part 1)
Nhung Manh Doi "Be Aaryan" (Part 2)
Nhung Manh Doi TV Interview on Aaryan's Condition & The Search for a Match4AAry (Part 2)
Farsi/Dari Discussion on Aary and Aplastic Anemia - کم خونی آپلازی - آرین علی - مغز استخوان
A discussion and explanation of Aary's condition and Aplastic Anemia in Farsi/Dari.
کم خونی آپلازی - آرین علی - مغز استخوان
VO Media: An Interview with Aary
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Construction Completed
Easy Maintenance Living + Stylish Contemporary Finishes = OPUS
Two bedroom display home now open! Walk through Unit 17 this weekend! Enter the development from John Gorton Drive.
Proudly created by 3 Property Group, OPUS is where nature meets technology.
Our home is a reflection of who we are and what we value in life. This is why finding the right place to live is so important.
Set in one of Canberra's fastest growing and most sought-after suburbs, Coombs, OPUS is the perfect place in which to start the next chapter of your life.
With stunning views across the Brindabella Mountains and towards the iconic Telstra Tower, the design is meticulous and combines state of the art technology and environmentally sustainable building principals.
Features include;
-Architectural design with fantastic indoor and outdoor flow
-Generous open plan living
-Light-filled interiors
-Contemporary kitchens with Ariston cooking appliances
– Ariston 75 cm stainless steel gas cooktop with wok burner
– Ariston 60 cm multi-function electric oven with full inner glass and stainless
steel finish
– Ariston externallyducted stainless steel range hood
– Ariston 60 cm integrated stainless steel dishwasher
– Ariston 28 L integrated microwave oven
-20mm solid composite stone benchtop
-Double stainless steel sink plus draining basket
-Dorf Polished Chrome sink mixer
-LED downlights throughout
-Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling throughout
-NBN ready – access to Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP)technology. This is your gateway to one of the most advanced technology projects in Australian History – the NBN rollout
– Bathrooms feature floor-to-ceiling tiles
-Separately metred gas, electricity and water
-Good storage throughout
– European laundries
*Estimated EER of 8.0. Final EER dependent on final construction.
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Women's March
See Exclusive Portraits of Celebrities, Politicians, Activists, and More Backstage at the Women's March
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Cher, Zendaya, Cory Booker, Uzo Adubo, and more
On January 21, 2017, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in cities across America in a spectacular show of support for women's rights. At the apex of these demonstrations was the Women's March in Washington, D.C., where huge crowds of women—and men—rallied near the Capitol in a sea of pink hats and colorful signs. Glamour was backstage at the March, working in partnership with the Girlgaze project to capture an exclusive series of portraits featuring celebrities, activists, politicians, athletes, and more. See all 23 here, and read each person's reply to one specific question: "What's a rallying cry that all women can unite around in 2017, regardless of political party?"


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CAVEAT: This is my understanding of the situation. I am not a lawyer or tax adviser and it is for you, the individual, to check this out with your own advisers if you have any questions / issues on the subject.
Everyone who owns property, registered or not, is required to complete a form for tax purposes REGARDLESS of the fact that if it is under 500000LE in value and not let out, even if it's just a tin shack on a roof you probably won't have to pay tax. (BUT that is for the lawyers to argue not me).
The due date is 31st December 2009 and there are fines for late submission.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31ST MARCH 2010: link in Arabic here
google translate version in sort of English here
There is much debate in various places as to the whys, wherefores and ifs of this subject. Some foreigners have made comments to me like 'why hasn't anyone told us' well they have! Apparently it's all over the Egyptian news but in Arabic so us foreigners tend not to see it. It is for you to decide whether you intend to comply with the law or not.
Here is a link to the form in English for you to complete (link updated April 2010):
Link to page in English where you can download English version of form
I did go through the Arabic version with an Arabic- speaking friend and am satisfied that this English version is the same thing.
It is not very complicated to fill in, but a couple of definitions might help!
Number of rooms: this is all 'enclosed' rooms - ie with their own door.
Number of bathrooms: if you have a room with just a toilet and sink in it (what Brits would call a cloakroom and some American apparently call a 'half bath'), this COUNTS as a bathroom.
If you are located out of Egypt right now, then there is an address given on the page linked to above to send your completed form REGISTERED AIRMAIL (and note you are also required to submit a copy of your passport and the purchase contract and - if you have rented it out - any rental contracts).
Otherwise, there are local offices in Egypt - I think there's an address list somewhere in Arabic, but alas I do not know where.
Well I submitted my form today and it was one of the most pain free exercises ever!!!! 22 MINUTES TOTAL in the office.
I decided in the end to take it to the Mansour St office - I had no idea where to go in 6th October - even a friend of mine who lives in 11th District had no clue where 2nd Neighbourhood was let alone building 21A and noone was answering the phone.
It took me just over an hour to get from my flat to the Mansour St office - I walked up the steps of the office at 1030am. At 1052am I walked out with receipt in hand.
I showed the reception guy my form and he saw it was the English version. So he escorted me to a little room down a corridor on the left wherein were about 8 tables with people at them.
After figuring my flat was in 6th October, a very helpful young man went right through the form with me. By the way RECEPTION ROOMS COUNT AS A ROOM so I had to add 1 to my total.
After the form was checked and he saw the copy of my passport, electricity bill in my name and contract to buy the flat, he took me to another bigger office and asked which desk was dealing with 6th October. The woman at that desk then went through the form again with him. She completed the receipt and gave it to me.
I was then taken back down the corridor to have an official stamp stamped on the receipt.
All done
Note: Noone spoke English - only a few words here and there. If this is a problem for you, go with an Arabic speaker.
Where is this office?
Official address:
Real Estate Taxes Authority
15 Mansour St., Beside Saad Zagloul Metro Station
Landmark: Beside Saad Zagloul Metro Station
Bab El Louk, Cairo
02-27943775, 02-27943496,
Go to Saad Zagloul Metro Station (DownTown - just 1 stop from Sadat on the Helwan branch). Come out and turn right up the main street a little way (assuming you are on the opposite side of the road to the memorial. If not, turn left!!!)
The memorial is on the opposite side of the road. As you walk up the road, you pass (on the opposite side) the Makan centre (which by the way is a fabulous little music venue).
Pass some big gates on your right hand side, walk a little bit further until you see a large entrance with steps leading up from the street.
There is a little reception kiosk on the right hand side of the staircase. The receptionist will help you from there on in.


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IPTA Allied Health Professional Committee
2017-2019 Initiatives
The AHP committee is in the process of carrying out a survey to describe the demographics and interests of transplant allied health professionals. The goal is to determine how the allied health committee can encourage and increase IPTA membership, as well as foster a greater involvement in allied health activities and committee work within the organization. The committee will revise and expand the Allied Health Professional page on the IPTA website to include a mission statement, a description of the AH community in transplant and their specific roles in caring for pediatric transplant patients, committee initiatives, membership benefits, quotes from members and how to become a member. The committee also plans to explore a link for networking and the ability to post questions to other AH members. The committee plans to develop an article for publication in Pediatric Transplantation on a contemporary topic that is relevant to the AHP community in addition to participating in review of the UNOS parent manual.
|Louise Bannister, Toronto, Canada
|Beverly Kosmach-Park, Pittsburgh, USA
|Council Liaison
|Debra Lefkowitz, Philadelphia, USA
|Christine Divens, Pittsburgh, USA
|Dawn Freiberger, Boston, USA
|Laura O'Melia, Boston, USA
|Diana Shellmer, Pittsburgh, USA
|Jo Wray, Buckinghamshire, UK


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hiring guidelines for international employees
The following information is provided to assist University of Illinois departments in determining employment eligibility for potential international hires.
Unauthorized Employment Risks
Unauthorized employment is a violation of the terms of nonimmigrant status. International employees who violate this status put themselves at risk now and in the future. Employment outside the terms of their nonimmigrant status can result in a termination of F-1 or J-1 status, the potential for being barred from being in the United States for a period of time, or future problems in applying for permanent residency. The University is also placed at risk for federal fines or sanctions. Individuals with questions about their employment authorization should contact the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at 333-1303.
General Employee Information
Federal Law (The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) and University policy do not allow work to be performed without a valid I-9 on file. All employees, regardless of nationality, must complete a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). In the case of international hires the I-9 allows the department to verify that the person has the proper work authorization. Form I-9 is a three-part document. The law requires that the employee complete Section 1 on or before the close of business of the first day of work. The employer must complete Section 2 by no later than the close of business on the employee's third day of work or by the close of business on the first day of work if the employment is for less than three days. The employer must certify that the employee's original documents of identity and employment eligibility appear to be genuine and belong to the employee. Section 3 is completed by the employer when it is necessary to update or reverify an employee's work authorization. The University uses the Tracker Electronic I-9 system for completion of I-9s.
Further details about I-9s are posted at:
Guidelines for F-1 and J-1 International Students (undergraduate and graduate)
In order to work, students (undergraduate and graduate) must have an I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1). Students in J-1 status also need written permission for each job from ISSS or their program sponsor. Enrolled students (undergraduates and graduates) in F-1 or J-1 status may work for the University of Illinois for a maximum 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during school vacation periods. However F-1 students can only work 20 hours per week in summer if summer is their first or last semester of enrollment at the University. Vacation periods include the break between fall and spring semesters and the entire summer as well as Thanksgiving and Spring break weeks but not other individual holidays. Consult the official University of Illinois Calendar for exact dates. (Note: University rules concerning eligibility for tuition waivers also apply. Graduate assistants are ineligible for tuition waiver if % appointment is less than 25% or exceeds 67% for a semester period including summer.)
Further details on F-1 work are posted at: here
Further details on J-1 work are posted at: here
Questions to Ask the Student:
1. What is your current immigration status, and does it allow you to work at the University of Illinois?
Refer to the Foreign Nationals Payment Eligibility Grid on the OBFS Payroll website in order to determine what types of compensation, if any, the student can receive. You will be asked to login with your enterprise ID and password.
2. Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student in your academic program?
Students in F-1 and J-1 status must enroll for a full course of study and be making normal progress in their academic program in order to work. In certain cases students may enroll for less than 12 hours and still be considered full-time for immigration purposes.
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3. Are you currently working at the University of Illinois or elsewhere?
F-1 and J-1 students should not exceed the 20-hour per week cumulative maximum without special work permission. You must factor in current work obligations before hiring an international student.
4. Are you a student in F-1 status with Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
Most students in F-1 status with OPT are not limited to a maximum of 20 hours of work per week and must provide an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that does not specify "part-time employment not to exceed 20 hours per week." Students in OPT and departments with students in OPT should consult with ISSS regarding the specific parameters of their employment.
5. Are you a student in J-1 status on Academic Training (AT)?
Students in J-1 status on AT are not limited to a maximum of 20 hours of work per week and must have written permission if not sponsored by the University of Illinois.
Guidelines for J-1 Research Scholars, Short-Term Scholars or Visiting Professors
Employment opportunities for J-1 scholars are very restricted. Unless special arrangements have been made, scholars may only be employed by the University of Illinois, by the sponsoring department, AND in the specialized field described on the DS-2019.
J-1 scholars may not change departments or accept additional employment in another department, even if it is in their field, without permission from the ISSS office.
If your department did not obtain the J-1 status for the individual, the department must consult with ISSS before offering employment.
Guidelines for H-1B Temporary Workers
The H-1B status is for individuals sponsored by a specific University department for professional employment. Individuals in H-1B status may not receive payment from any source other than the University of Illinois sponsoring department unless under concurrent H-1B from another employer. University-sponsored H-1B employees are only eligible for specific employment, reimbursements, and per diem. They are not eligible for awards, honorariums, royalties, prizes, or human subject payments. Very specific rules and regulations have been put in place by our federal government for what H-1B temporary workers can and cannot receive in terms of payments. ISSS must grant approval prior to implementation of any changes to the terms of employment such as percentage, title, salary, duties, home organization, location, etc. Some changes may require a new H-1 petition to be filed with USCIS. Please consult with your departmental human resource contact before offering or allowing any services for payment to be performed by an H-1B visa holder.
If your department did not obtain the H1-B status for the individual, the department must consult with ISSS before offering employment.
For Further Information
Summaries of immigration types and payments allowed can be found on the Foreign Nationals Payment Eligibility Grid on the OBFS website.
General information about international student, scholar and faculty immigration matters can be found on the ISSS web site homepage.


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Peter Milligan, the writer behind DC Comics' "Red Lanterns" and Vertigo's "Hellblazer," is adding a new monthly comic book series to his plate: the ongoing cosmic adventures of "Stormwatch."
In Jim Lee's Wildstorm Universe, the original "Stormwatch" was created in 1993 as a super-powered team run by the United Nations. By contrast, the New 52 Stormwatch merges the Wildstorm characters with new takes on traditional DC heroes, brought together to deal with alien threats by a secretive organization known as the Shadow Cabinet.
Featuring the art of Miguel Sepulveda, "Stormwatch" was previously written by Paul Cornell, the man also behind DC's "Demon Knights," with the two-issue before Milligan comes on being tackled by Paul Jenkins. Taking over the series as regular writer with issue #9, Milligan leaves behind another New 52 series, "Justice League Dark," in the capable hands of "Animal Man" writer Jeff Lemire.
With the New 52 undergoing a creator game of musical chairs, CBR News reached out across the pond to speak with Milligan about his plans for "Stormwatch," the future direction of the title and his reasons for leaving "Justice League Dark."
CBR News: Peter, you're writing "Stormwatch" starting in May. What was it about the team that appealed to you and made you want to come onboard?
Peter Milligan: I really liked the quirkiness. I liked the characters and the fact that there was so much we still didn't really know about them or this organization they work for. The whole thing seemed to suggest a lot of possible stories and outcomes. And it didn't all have to be tied up with superheroes or with what's gone on before in DC. In other words, there was a sense of freedom with a healthy chance of the surreal.
Did you know the characters well before coming onto the book? Were you a Wildstorm reader before the DC integration?
I was aware of them but didn't really know them too well. I read a bit of Wildstorm but not avidly. Again, I was aware of a lot of what was happening -- sometimes through talking to the people there -- but not in any great detail.
Up to this point "Stormwatch" has been tied to "Superman" and "Grifter," dealing with the Daemonites and elements of the Wildstorm universe. Will this continue in your issues, or are you taking the Stormwatch team in a completely different direction?
I don't want to rule anything out but this won't be at the forefront of my thinking.
In your very first issue, you have Stormwatch dealing with the Red Lantern Skallox. What can you tell us about this first arc? Why pit Skallox against Stormwatch?
That just fell into place in a very organic way. As with a lot of my early Stormwatch stories, this will to dig a little deeper into the history and meaning of the team, and into the lives of the characters, wrapped up in a high-action violent and dangerous tale.
To your mind, what sets the Stormwatch team apart from the other teams you've written, like "Red Lanterns" or "Justice League Dark?"
Well, like "Justice League Dark," this is about characters and it's a book that can and will have a bit of weirdness in it. Unlike "Justice League Dark," of course, it is less concerned with the superhero side of things. That said, Stormwatch exists in a world were there are superheroes and I want to address that head on. I think Stormwatch is different from "Red Lanterns" in tone and in objectives. Though the similarity is that in both books one of the things I wanted to do was find out more about the characters.
Both books are pretty different but as we've seen in the Skallox-Stormwatch issue and as we will see when Atrocitus comes onto the scene these two teams, these two realities, co-exist in the same universe.
I know many fans were surprised when it was announced that you would be leaving "Justice League Dark." While you enjoyed working on the book, did you feel that "Stormwatch" lined up with your sensibilities better and was a leap you wanted to make as a writer?
I think you've pretty much answered the question. Yes, I really enjoyed working on "JL Dark." But yes, in many ways, I think that maybe "Stormwatch" suits my sensibilities a little better, is a "fit."
You've got Miguel Sepulveda providing the interiors for "Stormwatch." When you came on, did the two of you have a lot of conversations about matching your styles together and the direction of the book?
No, not really. There have been a number of emails both ways and that will, I'm sure, continue.
Paul Jenkins, who is filling in before you, indicated that while his story was short he wanted to set up pieces and characters that could continue on in "Stormwatch." Is this something you are going to pick up on over the course of your first arcs?
That's very good of Paul! There are elements here we might return to but I have my own plans for the first bunch of episodes. It's all part of the mix, though.
Along those lines, what do you see as your overall goals for the series?
I think the first storyline, though it had a lot of things I really enjoyed, was really hectic and threw up a lot of ideas and characters (and that's one of the things I enjoyed). Now I want to dig deeper into those characters, get to know them more. I want to do the same with Stormwatch itself. I'm really interested in its history. Though we'll probably never know everything about this team I want to explore its past, its myths, even its mistakes. No organization that been around this long has not had its fair share of cock-ups, as we say over here.
Peter Milligan's run begins with "Stormwatch" #9, hitting shelves May 2.


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A team from Cambridge has travelled to Switzerland for the long-awaited unveiling of the first section of the mosque's pillar and wall construction.
The visit gave a good sense of the soaring scale and Islamic designs of the cross-laminated timber which is the keynote of the project's design, and whose assembly will commence in Cambridge later this year.
These unique timber elements are being produced by Blumer-Lehmann, a world-leading expert in engineered timber manufacture and installation.
Any project supporter who wishes to visit this first section of our mosque is welcome to visit the factory in person. Please contact CMT before travelling to arrange a visit.


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There is a growing concern throughout Europe about the difficulties faced by the organisations involved in the ICT Assistive Technology (AT) field. The ATIS4all collaborative portal is the result of an EU-funded project, which aims to benefit all the key actors in the chain value of ICT ATs and accessibility products (from research centres to the end-users). It is an open and collaborative portal that offers reliable information on ICT ATs, inclusive solutions and R&D initiatives, and fosters online discussion, exchange of knowledge, expertise and sharing of information among its different portal members. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
DREAM Early Stage Researchers presenting at NNDR Conference 2013
Seven Early Stage Researchers from the DREAM network attended and presented at the Twelfth Nordic Network of Disability Research Conference in Turku, Finland 30-31 May 2013.
Keynote speakers at the conference included Eva Feder Kittay, Professor of Philosophy, Stony Brook University; Dan Goodley, Professor of Disability Studies and Education, University of Sheffield; Jan Grue, Postdoctoral Fellow in Linguistics, University of Oslo, Norway; and Kalle Könkkölä, Executive Director of the Threshold Association, Helsinki, Finland.
Over the two days, the ESRs presented abstracts and posters and got to meet various disability academics from around the world. The following is a list of each ESR and the title of their presentations:
- Anna Arstein-Kerslake: An empowering dependency: Exploring the role of supported decision-maker.
- Magdi Birtha: "Nothing about CRPD monitoring without us" – case study on the involvement of the disability movement in policy-making in Zambia.
- Ciara Brennan: "Theorizing the economics of independent living: Commodification of human rights in Iceland in a Nordic context" with Rannveig Traustadóttir and "The CRPD, independent living and user-led personal assistance".
- Ieva Eskyte: Shopping Accessibility: between the ideal and the real.
- Robert Huffaker: Legal Framework on eAccessibility: A legislation review.
- Carly Toepke: Participation and inclusive education under the UNCRPD.
- Betül Yalcin: Employer attitudes towards employment of disabled people: a comparative analysis in the European context.
Rune Halvorson, PI from NOVA, presented "New policies to promote youth inclusion in the labour market? Disability in the Nordic welfare states".
Rannveig Traustadóttir, PI from the University of Iceland, presented "Implementing and monitoring the CRPD" and "Childhood disability, space, place and identity" and chaired the symposiums titled "Implementing the CRPD" and "Childhood and Disability".


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Matthew 1:18-25; 1 John 4:18
Reflection Questions
1. Are you sometimes (or often) obsessed with what others think about you? What do you think is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy concern of other's opinions?
2. Why do you think obsessing over what others think of us, rather than what God thinks of us, is such a problem for so many people?
3. Think of a time when you were criticized for your obedience to God—What did you learn from your experience?
4. What steps do you need to take to stop living for people and instead start living fully for God?
Digging Deeper
Take steps to stop living for people and instead start living fully for God by reading and reflecting on the following Bible passages this week: Day 1: Galatians 1:6-10 -- Day 2: Proverbs 29:25 -- Day 3: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 -- Day 4: John 12:37-43 -- Day 5: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 -- Day 6: Romans 12:1-2


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New Date for Tecumseh Trail Marathon
Tecumseh Trail Marathon, traditionally held the first Saturday in December, has been moved to a new date for 2014. Tecumseh Trail Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, October 25.
Hoosier Hikers Council, the volunteer-based group which built and maintains the trail (and manages aid stations and course preparation for the marathon) requested the change of date. The primary reasons are the safety of volunteers and to reduce the likelyhood of weather-related issues. Tecumseh Trail Marathon is unique in its point-to-point course through very remote areas. This course design makes access by volunteers a real challenge even in the best of weather.
There are benefits to the participants as well, such as:
- being clear of hunting season
- less risk of ice and mud
- less risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
- weather more conducive to camping, post-race socializing, etc.
- extension of the time cutoff at mile 22 (to 5 pm) - reducing pressure on slower runners
We look forward to another excellent Tecumseh Trail Marathon on October 25!


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There were Stones
There were Spears
There were Bows and Arrows
There were Guns and Bullets
There were Bombs and Wars
Then came the Pen and Writer
And the Rest is History.
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Conference Room
Need a place to hold a club or business meeting? The YMCA Conference Room is available for rent on a limited basis. The Conference Room is equipped with a kitchen, big screen tv, and large meeting area. Tables and chairs are also included with your rental. Available for birthday parties, business, social, and club meetings of all kinds. Conference Room Rental is $30 for 2 hours, including setting up and taking down decorations. Please call the YMCA at 660-258-2388 for information and availability.
Half Court of our Gymnasium can be rented for blow up bounce houses and more, for your special occasion at $30 for 2 hours. Contact the YMCA at 660-258-2388 for information and availability.
*There will be a double charge (ex. $60) for renting both the conference room AND gymnasium.
Gymnastics Center
Gymnastics parties are 1.5 hours in length and include the use of the Gymnastics Center. Gymnastics parties include gymnastics staff members who will supervise kids in the Gymnastics Center. An obstacle course, relay games, and extra table can be provided if requested.
Cost: 10 children = $50.00 for members / $75.00 for program participants. Additional children are $2.00 each.


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Compensation Assistant Manager
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Human Resources
- Location
- London, England
- Salary
- £42000 - £53000 per annum
- Posted
- 10 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 07 Feb 2019
- Ref
- 13981839/001
- Contact
- Cameron Leather
- Job Type
- Compensation & Benefits
- Sector
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A leading Big 4 consultancy based in London is looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst to join their wider Human Resources and Personnel team.
Client Details
A leading Big 4 consultancy
Role of the Senior Compensation Analyst in London:
Job Summary
The Compensation team provides compensation support to the UK firm. Reporting to the Compensation Manager, the role will be to support the team to deliver and manage the UK compensation strategy and all compensation-related initiatives. The role is a key part of the wider Performance and Reward team.
Key Accountabilities
* Support the UK Compensation team in the coordination and delivery of the annual salary and bonus review process across the UK businesses in line with firm-wide guidance and reward strategy.
* Providing compensation advice to client groups with queries on subjects such as reward strategy/policy, benchmarking, bonus plans etc.
* Provide strong analytical support for compensation initiatives and projects. This will include the analysis of data for the purposes of financial pay modelling, equality of pay reviews, and ad-hoc statistics.
* Source and maintain all market benchmarking data. Responsible for internal data collection and input into external salary, bonus and benefits surveys and ensuring that all the companies inputs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
* Understand and analyse survey output from electronic files and online databases as required and being able to identify trends and interpret this to internal stakeholders.
* Support and deliver on ad hoc requests for benchmarking exercises, market reviews and job evaluations.
* Work in collaboration with systems specialists to ensure that systems are developed and maintained to support reward activities, and the appropriate MI reporting is developed and delivered.
* Develop and deliver briefing sessions/WebEx to HR colleagues and key stakeholders on compensation activities and tools, in order to cascade guidance and new developments as required.
* Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure that knowledge is shared and HR colleagues are able to support compensation activities with their clients in accordance with firm-wide strategy.
* Building relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers (such as survey providers). Representing the company at survey user group meetings, and recording and sharing the competitor intelligence gained, as appropriate.
* Keeping up-to-date with market developments/movements and being able to interpret this to internal stakeholders.
Experience required for the Senior Compensation Analyst in London
* Proven track record of creating salary frameworks, involvement in salary & bonus review cycles, sourcing/collating market data.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills with advanced Excel skills.
* Experience managing large data sets, with excellent attention to detail.
* Proven ability to deliver high quality reports/presentation and analysis.
* Be a self-starter with the ability to work within ambiguity and able to execute according to project plans with a high level of attention to detail.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload within a busy team and successfully achieve project-related tasks with relatively little supervision.
* A great communicator and influencer of audiences at all levels in the organisation.
* Working knowledge of SuccessFactors would be an advantage.
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8 comments:
- Anonymous said...
I think this is a great idea, and could be a lot of fun. Why then, is there a little voice at the back of my head asking,
"Will the District really allow this? Will they really allow food places to pop up so casually, when they can take months to permit a regular one? And years to create an atmosphere hospitable to food trucks? Can we really have something so progressive here?"
Shut up cynical little voice!
- Helder Gil on Mar 14, 2012, 9:48:00 AM said...
@Anonymous - The little voice in the back of your head can rest assured: This will really happen.
The project's architects and designers have been meeting with our permits and inspections staff for the past month discussing the building plans and safety requirements.
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Helder Gil
- Anonymous said...
Ditch the orange. Looks tacky. The Orioles play in Baltimore.
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Great to see more coverage of this! I'll be watching closely to see how it does over the first season and whether or not it brings a retail critical mass to a neighborhood that has almost none (for now).
(Also great to see such pro-active participation from DCRA! Spaces like this foster the sort of innovation and entrepreneurship that make great city economies tick, and I'm glad to see our city welcome that.)
DeKalb Market has worked well, and might have worked even if Fulton Mall wasn't next door (they cater to very different demographics), but it's also much easier to access than Half Street.
- Erin said...
Ditch the orange?? Really, they are taking a site and doing something unique and innovative that will provide a great service to the neighborhood, and your comment is 'ditch the orange"? Thanks so much for your thoughtful commentary, the world is a better place for it.
- Anonymous said...
The only problem with this scheme is that it will almost certainly be so fun & urban that we'll be sad to see it torn down for more standard-issue (if nicely done) urban retail-in-street-level-of-large-bulding.
Kudos to all involved, especially architect Schlesinger!
- Caroline Armijo on Mar 15, 2012, 3:46:00 PM said...
This is an amazing idea! I am so excited. We love going to the "ball game" with our two year old. She knows at least six presidents thanks to the Nats!
I hope that the developers include some innovative family friendly spaces that allow kids a place to play. There are are easy and simple low cost ways to provide this for all of the children visiting the ball park. This would allow parents to relax a little before the game, as well.
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