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Memorial services for Hugh Neeld, age 86 of Jacksonville are scheduled for 1:00 Friday, January 22, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville with Barbara Hugghins officiating.
Boren-Conner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Neeld was born February 17, 1929 in Fort Worth and had lived in East Texas for approximately fifty years prior to his death on January 19, 2016. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and was wounded in the battle of Okinawa. He received his education in Fort Worth schools and graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in broadcast journalism. After his retirement from KLTV-TV in 1994 he began writing for newspapers and magazines having received many competitive awards. He also wrote humor columns for the Jacksonville Progress, the Tyler Paper online edition and was a contributor for In Magazine. A collection of his humorous columns "The Curmudgean Report" was published in 2005.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fenner and Birdie Newsome Neeld and a daughter, Susan Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of thirty four years, Cris, his daughter, Carla Szafran and her husband Paul, a son, Will Fowler, and a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Jean Neeld of Portland, OR.
If you desire, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
Visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m. on Friday prior to the service.


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- Presented By: City of Lancaster
- Dates: April 20, 2019 - April 21, 2019
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Sgt Steve Owen Memorial Park
- Address: 43063 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Phone: 661-723-6077
- Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Adults (13-61): $10.00; Children (6-12): $5.00; Children 5 & under: free; Seniors (62+): $5.00; Active/Retired Military (with current ID): $5.00
Join us for two days of music, art, food and fun celebrating the state flower of California and the appearance of poppies in the Antelope Valley! Warm breezes replace the winter chill, jubilant laughter fills the air, and poppies burst into bloom, blanketing hillsides in a sea of orange.
The California Poppy Festival kicks off spring in the Antelope Valley with a glorious array of celebrated performers, unrivaled events, and mouth-watering delicacies designed to delight, enchant, and amuse people of all ages.
Plan ahead and enjoy the weekend at one of our Destination Lancaster HOTELS!
Tickets are available onsite during the event, and may be purchased with cash or credit card (at select booths). ATMs are available onsite.
Group Ticket Sales: Groups of 20 or more may purchase non-refundable full price tickets in advance by calling (661) 723-6173.
Free Parking is available in the dirt lot across the street from Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park. Trams circulate between the entrance/exit and the parking lots.
Preferred Parking is available in the AVTA Park & Ride lot for $8.
Free Handicap Parking is available at the Stanley Kleiner parking lot.
2018 Poppy Festival Promo Video | City of Lancaster
The Poppy Festival is generally held on the third weekend in April.
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- Sgt Steve Owen Memorial Park
- Adults (13-61): $10.00; Children (6-12): $5.00; Children 5 & under: free; Seniors (62+): $5.00; Active/Retired Military (with current ID): $5.00
- Recurring daily

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But for starters here's another recipe. We picked the blackberries & apples for this one in the bush as we drove around the Snowy River area near Tumut.
Blackberry & Apple Cake
- 1 large Apple
- a large handful of blackberries
- 1 tablespoon of raw sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 125g of softened butter
- 1 cup of caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups of SR Flour plus a tablespoon extra
- 1 cup of milk
- start your fire at least an hour before to build up your hot coals
- cream the butter & caster sugar in a bowl
- add the eggs & beat well
- add the flour & milk & stir until you have a thick batter
- add in 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon & stir
- wash your blackberries in cool running water before use
- coat your blackberries in the extra tablespoon of flour, this helps them not sink to the bottom of the cake while it cooks
- add the blackberries to the cake batter & gently stir through the mix
- pour into a cake tin lined with 2 layers of baking paper
- pour the batter into the pan & spread out evenly
- peel & then cut your Apple into thin 2mm slices
- arrange over the top of the cake in a nice pattern
- sprinkle with the raw sugar & remaining 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon
- preheat your camp oven over the fire for 5 minutes
- place the cake in the oven on a trivet
- place 1 shovel of coals under the oven & 1 on top
- cook cake for 20 minutes
- open oven & check how the cake is going, add more heat if necessary
- cook for another 15-20 minutes
- use a skewer to check when cake is cooked, the skewer should come out clean
- once cooked allow the cake to rest for 5 minutes & then remove from the cake pan & allow to cool
We cut our first slice when it was still just warm. YUM!!


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Innovation from MB Crusher at SamoterPublished 16/5, 2017 at 12:56
The Italian manufacturer MB Crusher displayed its vast product range at the recent Samoter Fair in Verona, Italy.
The company demonstrated the BF90.3 crusher bucket and the MB-S18 screening bucket, designed to work with excavators of between 20t and 23t. Almost 200t of red limestone from a local quarry was crushed and screened by the MB buckets over the four days of the trade fair.
The Samoter Fair was also the opportunity for MB Crusher to launch a new multi pronged communication campaign aimed at presenting and high lighting the characteristics of uniqueness and versatility that distinguish the entire range of MB products.


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We looked forward so much to Metronomy's next release after their latest remixes and here it is. Love Letters is its name, and it's out March 10 through Because Music. Behind Metronomy lies frontman British dance-rocker Joe Mount, who inspired by The Zombies, Sly, The Family Stone and the birth of his first child, just returned with the follow-up to 2011's The English Riviera.
Here's the lead single "I'm Aquarius", which is available via the Night Sky app.
Pre-order Love Letters and get I'm Aquarius instantly here !
The space video is out as well!!! Enjoy!


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Long-term differences in extinction risk among the seven forms of rarity.
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- Journal
- Proceedings of The Royal Society B Biological Sciences
- Publisher
- The Royal Society
- Publication Date
- Dec 22, 2012
- Volume
- 279
- Issue
- 1749
- Pages
- 4969–4976
- Identifiers
- DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2012.1902
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Rarity is widely used to predict the vulnerability of species to extinction. Species can be rare in markedly different ways, but the relative impacts of these different forms of rarity on extinction risk are poorly known and cannot be determined through observations of species that are not yet extinct. The fossil record provides a valuable archive with which we can directly determine which aspects of rarity lead to the greatest risk. Previous palaeontological analyses confirm that rarity is associated with extinction risk, but the relative contributions of different types of rarity to extinction risk remain unknown because their impacts have never been examined simultaneously. Here, we analyse a global database of fossil marine animals spanning the past 500 million years, examining differential extinction with respect to multiple rarity types within each geological stage. We observe systematic differences in extinction risk over time among marine genera classified according to their rarity. Geographic range played a primary role in determining extinction, and habitat breadth a secondary role, whereas local abundance had little effect. These results suggest that current reductions in geographic range size will lead to pronounced increases in long-term extinction risk even if local populations are relatively large at present.


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We have a large application mainly written in SQL Server 7.0, where all database calls are to stored procedures. We are now running SQL Server 2005, which offers more T-SQL features.
After just about every SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, the @@ROWCOUNT and @@ERROR get captured into local variables and evaluated for problems. If there is a problem the following is done:
- error message output parameter is set
- rollback (if necessary) is done
- info is written (INSERT) to log table
- return with a error number, unique to this procedure (positive if fatal, negative is warning)
They all don't check the rows (only when it is known) and some differ with more or less log/debug info. Also, the rows logic is somethimes split from the error logic (on updates where a concurrency field is checked in the WHERE clause, rows=0 means someone else has updated the data). However, here is a fairly generic example:
SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE
SELECT @Error=@@ERROR, @Rows=@@ROWCOUNT
IF @Rows!=1 OR @Error!=0
SET @ErrorMsg='ERROR 20, ' + ISNULL(OBJECT_NAME(@@PROCID), 'unknown')
+ ' - unable to ???????? the ????.'
SET @LogInfo=ISNULL(@LogInfo,'')+'; '+ISNULL(@ErrorMsg,'')+
+ ' @YYYYY=' +dbo.FormatString(@YYYYY)
+', @XXXXX=' +dbo.FormatString(@XXXXX)
+', Error=' +dbo.FormatString(@Error)
+', Rows=' +dbo.FormatString(@Rows)
INSERT INTO MyLogTable (...,Message) VALUES (....,@LogInfo)
I am looking into replacing how we do this with the TRY-CATCH T-SQL. I've read about the TRY...CATCH (Transact-SQL) syntax, so don't just post some summary of that. I'm looking for any good ideas and how best to do or improve our error handling methods. It doesn't have to be Try-Catch, just any good or best practice use of T-SQL error handling.


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Following Shoba's article we've had a flood of enquiries [well about 14 to be precise] about where malkha is available in Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore. This tells us that either Mint is more widely read there than in other Indian metros, or that people in these three cities are more interested in khadi type cloth, or both. Curiously enough it is in these 3 besides Pune, that malkha plans to hold exhibitions in the next 6 months, followed perhaps by one in Kolkatha.
Of course we would like to make malkha available everywhere at all times, but that day is yet to come: our production at present is only about 2500 metres a month, hardly enough to supply our regular customers and still have enough stock for 3-4 exhibitions a year. But as Shoba mentioned in her article, we have large ambitions. We hope to increase output gradually by setting up more and more malkha production centres in villages, particularly those where there is little opportunity for regular employment.
Meanwhile, we expect to reach the 4000 metres a month mark very soon from our 4 existing centres.
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Telegraph Herald – Friday, October 29, 2010
In his Oct. 27 letter, Mr. Wisnewski focuses on spending by outside groups for Travis Tranel.
In comparison, look at Greater Wisconsin Committee, a liberal special-interest group. Since August, they've spent over $200,000, with $30,000 on direct mail, $6,900 on radio, and $15,000 on cable. Now they're spending $152,000 in negative network TV ads bashing Travis and Jack Cummings. Yes, $152,000!
What they're spewing is ludicrous. They claim Travis will take away Social Security. He's running for State Assembly; Social Security is a federal issue. State Assembly has nothing to do it. And Travis doesn't oppose Social Security.
Does Greater Wisconsin Committee think they can buy this election for Garthwaite?
Where does Greater Wisconsin Committee's funding come from? Jim Doyle donated $1.5 million, of which approximately $200,000 has been used to attack Travis.
Garthwaite voted for Doyle's budget that increased spending by 10 percent, taxes by almost $5 billion, and cut rural education aids in order to spare cuts to Democrat Milwaukee. Is Doyle now bailing out Garthwaite, funneling campaign cash through Greater Wisconsin Committee?
Ignore all third-party nonsense. Look at the candidate's words and actions. Tranel says he'll cut wasteful spending, lower taxes and prioritize job creation. Garthwaite's voting record shows he's for increased government spending and taxes.
Telegraph Herald >>
Letter: Liberal special interests bailing out Garthwaite
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On 10/28/2012 01:40 PM, Doug wrote:
That would be nice, but we do not have the space to set up the extra keyboards and monitors.On 10/28/2012 03:49 PM, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote: /snip/Marc Shapiro wrote:OI don't know if this makes a difference, but... While this is a home machine there are three of us here. Myself, my wife and daughter. We are all logged in all the time and we are all running separate X sessions all the time./snip/If you build a powerful machine with 8 cores, can't you make it a server, with two more terminals, so the wife and daughter can log in and work while you do? I don't know how to do that, but there must be some Unix maven here who cah=n tell you.


text: Jesse Alexander 1 Posted May 6, 2017 Does anyone have experience aging whiskey in an unheated facility in the north. I am in the very early planning stages of a small operation. I understand that temperature swing is a good thing but temperatures below 50 are not. What are thoughts comparing possibly slower aging in an unheated pole building versus the expense of a heated aging facility in the north? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Each week I spend about £30-£40 on my shopping – being healthy is not cheap! I usually buy the same kinds of things, and make the same kinds of meals and that is getting a bit boring, so in the coming weeks I will be making some changes to my meal plans and hopefully making a few more creative dishes.
For now though, I'm still buying my staple ingredients and making my tried and tested meals following The Body Coach. For those who are on a low-carb lifestyle, The Body Coach, or a similar programme, my go to meals are chilli muscle mince with yoghurt, flavoured chicken with veggies, omelette (Spanish or otherwise), stuffed peppers with spinach, eggy avocados and spinach, turkey burgers, chicken stir fry, burgers and homemade chips, salmon with scrambled egg and spinach, protein pancakes and overnight oats. There may be one or two more but when I'm in a rush I know that I'll have the ingredients to make one of the above if I can't stick to my weekly plan.
My typical shop looks something like this:
Fage Total 0% yoghurt
Goats cheese
Why: I'm a big advocate of Fage, I was introduced to it by The Body Coach, naturally, and I've used it for months now. It's a bit more expensive that other yoghurts but is nice and thick and perfect to dollop on top of spicy foods, to eat as a snack or, my personal favourite, as a sweet treat opposed to chocolate after dinner with a bit of fruit.
Extra lean muscle mince
Why: This chicken was in the reduced section and only 257 calories per half pack. I usually buy fresh pre-packed chicken breasts as they are easy to freeze and defrost with ease but this saves me a bit of time. Extra lean mince (5% fat) is a must as I can do a lot with mince whether it's beef or turkey, I basically buy this every week.
Why: Bananas are for smoothies, pancakes and to accompany yoghurt, as well as a snack. Bananas are good post workout and sometimes I'll have one after a lunchtime walk. Again, strawberries and raspberries are great for smoothies and topping pancakes, but strawberries in moderation and these can also be switched out for blackberries and blueberries.
Baby corn
Fine beans
Why: I've noticed lately I've been really sluggish, and that wasn't the case about a month ago when I was fully on track – exercising and eating right. I know that I was tired, but more physically than mentally and I've come to realise it is because I'm not eating the right things. Now I'm eating large doses of spinach and veggies to boost me mentally. Bread and fatty foods have done nothing for me lately, what you eat really does make so much difference.
Broccoli florets
Why: These are freezer staples!! If I'm in a hurry or had a long day and need something quick then frozen vegetables are my go to. Just 10-15 minutes and they're ready, throw some chicken in the frying pan (coconut oil and spices too) and it's a quick, little effort meal. A bag of each usually lasts me about six weeks, which is definitely worthwhile when they are £1 each.
Since starting to eat healthier I've noticed just how much harder it is to eat fresh. I waste a lot of food, just yesterday I threw away half a pack of asparagus, half a pack of baby corn, four avocados, half a bag of kale, two brown bananas and four peppers. When life gets in the way it means waste sadly, but I've been meal planning for about two months now and it works. You can get the meal planner I have from Wilko for £2.50 and it's been a lifesaver.
Weeks like this one though I just stocked up on everything as I've neglected my fridge and with my mass throw away (and a few days late with my shopping) meant I just needed everything. Knowing my fridge and freezer staples has really helped me keep on track. I definitely don't know where I'd be without peppers!
What are your shopping basket staples? I'd love to find out to potentially add to my ever (unfortunately) growing basket – I often forget that I have a 10 minute walk home with three heavy bags – I get carried away, doesn't everyone?


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In 1998, Bioware & TSR issued a promotional comic : Baldur's Gate, with a story that acts like an introduction to the video game. Art and scenario done by Bioware staff when production and marketing were handled by Interplay.
Writers : James Ohlen / Lucas Kristjanson
Cover illustration : Michael Sass
Pencils/Inks/Letters : John Gallagher
Colorist : Dean White
I still have to dig on how the comic was released. I believe it came out in some convention or maybe was gifted in some video game box... (If you have any info...)
Now on the contents... Well, the graphics are not that bad... it s mostly bloody slaughters after ambushes and betrayals (heads flying, flow of blood splashing everywhere...) but on the other hand, the artist put lots of hidden D&D references... if you observe well, you ll find Elminster lightning his pipe in front of Drizzt and Guenhwyvar...
...as well as some funny beholder (plush ? o_O) on the tavern shelves... or even the famous Marco Volo on the same frame... and could it be Flint Fireforge from the Dragonlance chronicles smoking his pipe next to him ? o_O
In addition, ya can find lots of known coats of arms on shields or banners... No doubt the artist has a solid knowledge of the Forgotten Realms. (Baldur' Gate being one of the most important city in the Realms after Waterdeep)
Despite my first impression that wasn t very enthousiastic about this comic, I have to admit it s far more interesting than it seemed at first sight.
I am sure I am still missing lots of winks hidden in the frames...
I am sure I am still missing lots of winks hidden in the frames...


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Albania hold Bosnia to retain top spot
TIRANA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Surprise packages Albania held on to top spot in Euro 2012 Group D qualifying after an equaliser by Klodian Duro secured a 1-1 home draw with Bosnia on Friday.
Published9 October 2010
The 32-year-old midfielder struck in added time at the end of the first half after Vedad Ibisevic had struck in the 21st minute for the visitors.
Albania have five points from three matches, level on points with Belarus who were held to a goalless draw in Luxembourg. Bosnia are third on four points.
France, who have three points, and Romania (two) meet at the Stade de France on Saturday. Luxembourg are bottom with one point.


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The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour. Recommended.
Doomer Alert: I have been trying to expand my knowledge of simpler times, in the off chance that peak oil (or any one of the other ulcer-forming scenarios) really does end civilization as we know it. So far this has consisted of checking out a variety of library books on the following topics: gardening, alternative energy sources, food preservation, organic agriculture/horticulture, survival, and overall self sufficiency. Many of these books I found to be of little-to-no use, so I have not been posting reviews. I do believe this book has merit, dear reader, so I thought I would take the time to share it with you.
I will preface this review with the following comments. I doubt that there is any complete self-sufficiency guide. This book comes pretty close to the mark. It spans a wide range of topics and each topic has a good amount of depth. I tend to think of this book as an overarching primer, that would give you a starting point to begin research in each specific arena. (You aren't going to become an expert/competent bee-keeper after reading one page about it) Obviously, each topic most likely has volumes written about it, so to think that one book cold completely cover all the topics that a human would need to be totally self-sufficient is asking a little much. With that said, I will outline the book's many topics:
- Overview of Self-Sufficiency
- Food from the Garden
- Food from Animals
- Food from the Fields
- Food from the Wild
- Dairy Processes
- Kitchen Skills
- Brewing/Winemaking
- Energy and Waste
- Crafts and other skills
- Contacts and References
An Urban Garden
A Community Garden
A One-Acre Farm
A Five-Acre Farm
I also enjoyed the gardening section, which delineated the development of seedlings, planting, and harvesting of many vegetable and fruit varieties. Also of note was the description of small scale farming of grains and root crops in fields, as well as suggestions for crop rotation.
The book shows us there are many things to learn if one was to consider being completely self-sufficient. The main thing I learned was that: I don't want to have to become completely self-sufficient. For some, it may conjure up romantic images of Little House on the Prairie, but honestly, it would stink. I know, people have been doing it for thousands of years; heck, large portions of our population lived this way less than 2 generations ago. I give my respect to those hardy souls, but I would prefer not to be tested in such a way.
Fortunately, I do not think that it is guaranteed (or even really likely) that my family or I will ever be forced to become entirely self-sufficient. This does not mean it is not wise to begin to learn several sets of these skills. If a long term recession/depression hits the US/world, many of these skills could make a huge difference in overall quality of life. So, I will continue to research these topics, and share them with the few folks that happen to stumble upon these words.


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Happy Chinese New Year!! Usually for me, new year is the time for lazying and relaxing where you get around with family members, spend time to watch movies, chit chat aka gossiping with frens and also time to update your blogs!! *grin* Will need to faster finish blogging about my Hokkaido trip before I forget. And once CNY is over, then I will have more excuses of no time for blogging again due to the terrible workload..sigh..ok..no talking about work during happy moments..must treasure it..
Back to my memorable Hokkaido trip, one of the best winter activity I luv during this trip is snow mobiling!!!
Rental for a one seater snowmobile will cost about JPY10,000 (~MYR326). For a double seater snowmobile, it's about JPY15,000 (~MYR490).
Okie..so after you pay for the rental, grab a helmet and a pair of gloves, and you're ready to go!
|All of us busy choosing and trying different sizes of gloves and helmets
|YES! Both of us are all set to go now!
Note that you must dress warmly for this occasion. And even with the gloves provided by them, my hands were practically freezing. I believe the temperature up there was close to -8 degrees that day. Boyfie said his feet are frozen numb too as there are too much snow on the snow mobile accelerator and his sport shoes are not suitable to withstand the coldness of it. So, remember to wear a winter boots especially those which is anti-slip to walk on the snow and also provides warmth one.
|Vroom...we opted for a double seater one. Let's go!!! Go Go Go!!
Before we started, the instructor briefed us on some ground rules like no overtaking, keeping a safe distance, using the brakes, etc.
We were warned that we have to press the accelerator gently but one thing they never did warn us was that the engine takes some time to rev up. The trick is to press the accelerator until you feel your snowmobile move slightly. After that, just keep the same pressure. It will move off. If you increase the pressure, your snowmobile will lurch forwards. Making a turning is a little harder for the double-seater snowmobile..perhaps fatty me is too heavy -_-"'..just needed some time to get used to it. We started turning quite a few rounds. The instructor snowmobile was in front and all we had to do was follow him. Suddenly, he veered off the circles we were going and started going up the mountain. I had no idea that the trip includes going up the mountains. It's hard to describe the fun I had going up the mountain and also...the breathtaking view....marvelous..no words to describe it. If you watched any english movies of those who went into the woods...this is really the view you can see..
|Blanket of snow covering all the woods
When we reached the peak top of the mountain, the instructor let us have a short time to take photo of the best view. OMG..I really luv the view there..thousand zillions of love..I dunno how to describe this.So nice view, must have more shots in here..so spamming more photos here.
|Super duper luv this photo..similar with one Cony and Brown line sticker!
|See..similar rite? Just the position got switch and I coincidentally also wore pink jacket!
The experience is something that I will remember. In fact, I would say its the most memorable event for me for this tour. Its really money well-spent. You just have to watch the video below to see the view.For the full itinerary of my Hokkaido trip, checkout here.


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- A pattern for the frame (download PDF)
- A pattern for the strips (download PDF)
- Two pieces of 8.5" x 11" paper of contrasting colour or pattern
- should you wish, materials for decorating or laminating your placemat
- print out the each of the above patterns (PDF file*) and transfer the pattern to your desired material or print it out as a practise run (be sure to check the specifications of your printer before printing on unusual media -- using "out of spec" materials can cause permanent damage to your printing hardware)
- start with the paper that will be the placemat frame
- fold it in half lengthwise
- cut along the dotted lines started from the folded edge toward the open edge (make sure you stop before you get to the open edge!)
- when you're finished cutting all the lines, open the paper out
- put the frame aside and take the sheet of paper with the template for the strips
- cut along the dotted lines right across the page
- until you have a fist full of strips
- take the frame and orient it so that the longest section is vertical. Then take a strip and begin to weave it over and under through the frame
- once it's through to the other end, gently push the strip down to the bottom edge as far as it will go. Start with the second strip -- if the first strip started over, the second strip should start under. (And vice versa.)
- gently snug the second next to the first strip
- keep going until you've run out of room on your frame
- depending on how tightly the strips were snugged, you may have a handful of strips left over
- should you wish to decorate (paint, marker, crayon, glitter) do so before you laminate (should you wish to)
Now, if you're tired of being on the straight and narrow, go free-style! The sky is the limit!
- for people with less patience, make the strips and the slots in the frame wider (for example, cut every other line)
- if you're going to do a pattern that's not simply straight edges, cut one strip at a time and place it into the frame before you cut the next strip (or number the strips as you cut them so you can keep track of the order)
- using magazine photos or hand-drawn pictures on either your frame or the strips (or both) can lead to fun results!
- if you don't like the fold in the middle of the frame, have a responsible adult use an X-Acto type knife and cutting pad to make the cuts with the frame paper flat out
(*) When printing out PDF documents, be sure to set "Page Scaling" to "none" (you'll want the document to print at 100%). You may need to adjust the position of the template on your paper depending on your printer's "offset" settings.


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Teeny Days Nursery is owned by local parents wishing to create an outstanding provision for all children living in the local area. As well as being parents, we also come with firm knowledge and experience of managing and delivering childcare. Since 2000 we have been successfully running and managing children's day nurseries and After School and Holiday Clubs locally and nationally.
We believe people play a crucial part in the childcare sector and at Teeny Days Nursery we realise the need to invest in them. Our nursery is staffed with carefully selected, highly motivated nursery professionals, to ensure your child receives the highest quality care and education.
Our aim and vision
Our aim is to achieve the highest quality day care provision for children and their families, enabling children to develop to their full potential within a safe, caring and happy environment. Our approach to childcare is one underpinned by allowing each child to explore, discover and learn.
To achieve this we will:
• Provide a "home from home" environment meeting the needs of the individual child through positive parent partnerships
• Offer a wealth of opportunities to explore, discover and learn within safe and stimulating surroundings
• Have a flexible approach to planning activities based around the EYFS framework
• Allow learning experiences to be adapted, extended and child centred


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Join us for our Annual Healthcare Scholarship Classic held each year on the third Friday of June at the Perryville Country Club. We offer several tiered levels of sponsorship that include 18 holes of golf, cart, food, beverages, skins, mulligans, and signs on the course. Due to the continued support of our sponsors and golfers, we are able to award $15,000 in scholarships annually to area high school seniors entering the healthcare field.
Being faced with a child with an illness or disability can create many challenges for a family. Therefore, Perry County Health System has established a Children's Healthcare Fund that benefits local children with extensive healthcare needs. To provide support for this aspiration and fund, we host an annual skeet shoot event on a Saturday in September at Robinson Construction Skeet Range.
Treat yourself to an evening of pampering and fun! This event is held annually on the first Friday in February. Attendees must register in advance. To register, call 768-3205 or go to the Website Calendar to register online.


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The ULS Preprimary Program encourages hands-on learning for students across all subjects. Join us at the Preprimary Open House to learn more about the Laker Playgroup, JK3, JK4, and SK5.
For more information or to organize a personal tour, contact Angie Wenger at (262) 367-6011, ext.1455, or email@example.com
Register now for Spring 2019 Laker Playgroup. This hands-on play group meets on Wednesdays starting January 23 through May 15 from 9-11 a.m.
The ULS Fine Arts Department will perform "Guys and Dolls" February 15-17 and 22-23.
Personal Tours are also available any time. Contact Mrs. Angie Wenger, Director of Admissions at (262) 367-6011, ext. 1455 or email@example.com to schedule a tour.
ULS Lower School Head Adriana Hollenbeck discusses the importance of preschool
Students collected money, gifts, hats and mittens to help support families in Waukesha County
ULS students baked pumpkin pies and apple crisps for charity
The fall play was performed at the Treiber Theater
The homecoming parade was held in downtown Delafield
Senior Projects are an intensive, year-long capstone project
ULS College Counselor Joe Niemczyk shares some tips on the Morning Blend
Completed wooden boat launched on Lake Michigan
ULS College Counselor Joe Niemczyk shares some tips on the Morning Blend
Why a no-cut policy for athletic teams makes sense for students, coaches and schools.
Upper School students given opportunity to renew the prairie ecosystem.
Alumnus Jacob Beranek's composition to premiere.
Experts share how they empower students to become independent thinkers.
Upper School students hope to rejuvenate the campus prairie areas.
Pine Rock Studios offers students a way to develop leadership, community and business skills.
ULS shares how to take the stress out of the college application process.
University Lake School students honored Martin Luther King Jr. by serving those in the community.
Open houses will be held Saturday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
University Lake School students donated gifts to the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County.
University Lake School alumnus, Ty Manegold, founded ROAM Fitness airport gyms.
University Lake School produced the British murder-mystery, "Bloody Murder."
University Lake School students worked together to bake pumpkin pies for charity fundraising.
University Lake School recently announced that it has experienced enrollment growth for the fourth year in a row.
A University Lake School student will be immersing herself in the Spanish language and culture this summer thanks to a special scholarship.
University Lake School will perform its own version of Disney's "High School Musical" later this month.
Being a golf caddy has paid off in a big way for a University Lake School senior.
The series starts Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. with "Happy Feet", which will be shown at the school's Fine Arts Building Theater.
University Lake School's class of 2016 performed well on the ACT test, scoring significantly above the state and national average.
University Lake School is doing its part to keep spectators watching the Holiday Train come through Hartland on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
University Lake School held an all-school assembly celebrating its 60th anniversary that included an appearance from members of the Manegold family, one of the founding families who started the school in 1956.
University Lake School in Hartland presents the theatrical production, "Sherlock Holmes and the Portal of Time" on Nov. 3-5.
The Hartland Chamber of Commerce congratulates our "Business of the Week".
It's homecoming season, and University Lake School has a couple events lined up to highlight this year's festivities.
With the 2016 high school season just underway, Dolan is retired. Or kind of. Or maybe not.
With diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Cuba restored, a trio of teachers from ULS recently traveled to the country.
University Lake School graduation was Sunday, June 5, in the Treiber Theater on the ULS campus, 4024 Nagawicka Road, Hartland.
University Lake School will putting on the timeless classic 'The Wizard of Oz' this month, and there will be no shortage of student participation.
Ehnert, a former ULS boys basketball coach, was named the athletics director.
University Lake School Women's Varsity Basketball defeated St. Anthony's.
University Lake School featured for its history of successful athletic teams and decorated athletes.
Rather quietly and without much fanfare, the University Lake School's girls basketball team is enjoying a successful season.
The University Lake School/Trinity Academy runners had a great showing at the Indian Trails Conference meet on Oct. 12. Both the girls and boys were crowned league champions.
At the Columbus two-mile invite on Oct 10, the University Lake School boys cross-country team placed fourth out of eight teams.
With the U.S. Olympic Trials upon us, University Lake School graduate Molly Seidel added yet another plaudit to her trophy case when she was named the female Athlete of the Year in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The team features five returning starters with eight returning letter-winners.
University Lake School returns a lot of experience to its cross-country team this season.
A fast start for the Lakers.
University Lake School cross-country team took part in the Ladish Invitational at Timber-lee Christian Camp in East Troy on Sept. 8 and placed eighth.
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Weigelt named Director of Springside at Seneca Hill
Hospital news | Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Contact: Marion Ciciarelli
Oswego Health has named Sarah Weigelt as Director of Springside at Seneca Hill, the health system's premier retirement community.
Since her arrival at Oswego Health 12 years ago, Weigelt has advanced up the career ladder at the health system. She joined the health organization as an administrative assistant, working in the clinical administration department before being named director of volunteers and auxilians in 2011.
While she progressed in her career, Weigelt also earned her Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Cayuga Community College.
Weigelt said she was most excited to start her new position at Oswego Health. "I have always felt that I had more to give and so much more to do for the health system," she said. "This is an opportunity offering me new challenges. I am very much looking forward to being a part of Springside and all that it offers, as well as getting to know all the residents and their families."
Weigelt begins her latest career stop at Springside as Teresa Ferlito, who was instrumental in the development of the retirement community, retires herself. "Sarah joins Springside as Director with a refreshing outlook for a successful future," Ferlito said."I am confident that her enthusiasm will be felt by the residents and staff as she embraces her day-to-day responsibilities."
Springside is a premier retirement community that offers both one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as cottage and duplex-style homes in an attractive setting located halfway between Fulton and Oswego on Route 45A. Springside is home to those ages 62 and older, providing the residents with many amenities, allowing them to enjoy their retirement. To learn more about Springside, please call 343-5658.


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The holiday season becomes nothing but a brief memory, as the countdown begins before Christmas Day. I had to think long and hard about how I wanted Christmas to play out for myself and my family.
In my heart the first thing that I wanted to accomplish was Thanksgiving! Like Girl, can we get all the cooking, prepping, and shopping out of the way before thinking about mistletoe and silver bells.
I think that since I live out of state far away from my family that the responsibility of cooking Thanksgiving dinner is all mine! Don't get me wrong? I really love cooking and creating new family traditions for my little kingdom to remember during their lifetime.
But the ironic thing is that, I am constantly munching on my leftovers, making turkey sandwiches for lunch, and discovering new ideas for Halloween candy. Christmas is coming with a serious vengeance, and one of the places where it is really showing up is on Pinterest.
Pinterest becomes a secret haven for holiday shoppers that do not want to get lost in the numerous crowds, the over-priced retail stores in every mall in America, and transforms into one of the most visual stunning landscapes in social media land.
I believe that Pinterest is the perfect platform to gain visibility in front of a ready-to-buy audience including the consumer, content marketer, and the small business owner.
It's the beginning of the major gift buying, party planning, What to wear to your office and New Year's party? What epic meal are you going to create?
What gifts are you going to buy your children and your spouse? Where do you find the latest trends in interior design? How do you spice up that Christmas tree that you have for years?
What are the best travel ideas for the holiday season? What stocking stuffers do you choose for your family? I feel that all the Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah questions can be answered with one click of a button on Pinterest.
I think that I can feel a little bit of anxiety, stress, and some major discomfort if I do not have a planned strategy for the holidays.
I believe that Pinterest is value-packed with usable tools to make December planning easier this holiday season. The comforting this that Pinterest is here with 5 different ways to make the holidays just a little more easier this year.
5 Ways to get Pinterest Ready for the holidays
1. Look for new ways to spice up things that you have purchased from years past
I love upgrading things that I have in my home, that have become traditions and hold family value for my family.
When I want to add a new ornament to the tree, or head to Walmart to buy wooden ornaments for the children to decorate and make them their own, this becomes DIY and a family project all at the same time!I appreciate creating new table settings inside of the house that express my gratitude towads the end of the year.
2. Recipes that are awesome: Pinterest is the best place to find recipes that will set all of your meals apart each and every year. I consider myself a cooking maven!
I created a board "Recipes that are awesome," where I pin some of the most delicious holiday recipes, my favorite go-to for easy-to-follow recipes, and must-have's for anytime of the year.
Whether I am looking for that quick 30 minute one pot recipe, slow cooker, or recipes that just rock! Pinterest is the place for everything recipes and so much more!
3. Join Group Boards and Collaborations: I simply adore joining group boards. Always the more the merrier, and to spread the message of being a team player, and spreading the responsibilities across family and friends. This is the chance to see what other pinners are doing in the pinosphere and to combine forces to create some awesome content.
These group boards really help with party planning, meal prepping, gift buying, and networking on Pinterest. All you have to do is create a board, add collaborators, and you are ready to spread the holiday cheer!
4. Keep things low-key with secret boards: When I am planning that surprise gift giving, and really want to be that top-notch Secret Santa I create a secret board.
This keeps things low-key that my special someone will not have any idea about the plan of collecting gifts this Christmas.
5. Save time buying gifts on Pinterest: As I mentioned earlier I am not a huge fan of being in the holiday rush, and buying gifts outside of the home.
I love Pinterest to browse gift ideas, fashion trends, and children's items. When I see a pin with a blue price tag, that means that I can purchase the item right there on Pinterest.
The convenient option of just typing in my card information and mailing address once I decide the store that I am going to make that memorable purchase. I have the option of making purchases from Wayfair to Modern Citizen without setting up an account on their site.


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I am currently serving a mission for the LDS church in Detroit, Michigan. I recently graduated from high school, where I sang in choir and I was part of the tennis team. I've always been surrounded by other Mormons, and had many as close friends. I see the importance of solid friends who will walk along the right path. The music associated with the Mormon church keeps me going. I believe that music is the most powerful tool we can use to have the spirit of God in our lives at all times. I make an effort to use my talents to spread the gospel through music.
Why I am a Mormon
I am a Mormon simply because the teachings of this church give me all the knowledge I need to live my life happily. The church brings me happiness. I know that without being a strong member of this church, I would be in a place that I would not want to be in. The Mormon church gives me the pathway I must follow to obtain lasting happiness with my family and friends.
How I live my faith
I live my faith by spreading it. Right now, as I serve a mission, I have the opportunity and responsability to share the gospel with everyone I meet. The message of the Mormon church brings me so much happiness, I have to share it with others. If I was living life without the guidance I currently have, and someone shared it with me, I would be eternally grateful for them. I know it's my obligation to take this message of hope and happiness and share it with the world.


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For developers and construction professional, the California climate cycle of drought followed by too much rain at once is a way of life. Builders have to accommodate for arid, dusty conditions and for the possibility of high rains, flooding and landslides, and construction defects can make the impact of such climate extremes devastating. Researchers note that this isn't something that is going to go away anytime soon. In fact, they believe that the swings in weather are only likely to get worse.


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NAHL alum Kyle Jean the latest to sign NHL contract
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent forward Kyle Jean. Jean previously spent three seasons playing in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) with the Traverse City North Stars and Marquette Rangers from 2007-10.
Jean, 22, skated in 39 games with the Lake Superior State University Lakers of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) last season, registering 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points, along with 54 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in games played, goals, points, and penalty minutes. Jean ranked second on the Lakers in goals, fourth in points, sixth in assists, and second in penalty minutes. He also led the team in shots on goal (107), tied for second in plus-minus rating (plus-3) and fifth in power play goals (two). In addition, Jean tied for 12th in the CCHA with 10 goals scored in conference play.
The 6-4, 215-pounder skated in 77 career games in his two-year collegiate career with Lake Superior State University, registering 13 goals and 25 assists for 38 points, along with 99 penalty minutes. In 2010-11, Jean led all LSSU rookies with a career-high, 13 assists. He also led LSSU freshmen and tied for 14th in the CCHA among first-year players in scoring with 14 points, and ranked second on the team overall with a plus-two rating.
The native of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan recently participated in the Rangers Prospect Development Camp from June 25-29.
Prior to attending Lake Superior State, Jean played in 134 career NAHL regular season games, the majority of the which were with the Traverse City North Stars. He recorded 80 career points in that time frame and his best season came in 2008-09 when he had 43 points in 58 games.


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…we would all speak Latin. The fact that the Romans won all those wars while trying to remember all those declensions and conjugations is a testament to their perseverance. Making Latin the universal language (as it once was) just makes a lot of sense.
If we all spoke Latin, we'd all have to carry dictionaries. It's hard to argue with people when you have to look up words. There would be fewer wars.
And we'd have to make up words for things involving technology, which could be fun. We could have contests to see who could make the best words. Or we could just give up technology, and the world would be a lot cleaner.
We could also start using cows as currency, as the ancients did. That would put farmers way ahead of the rest of us, which is only fair, since farmers have been struggling in this economy. And cows produce a lot of manure, so we wouldn't have to put chemical fertilizers in the ground.
Going back to Roman numerals would be a great equalizing factor, too. Have you ever tried to do long division with Roman numerals? Computers would be much slower, so people would spend less time online. People who could figure out how to multiply would automatically be awarded college degrees. That would maybe solve the drop-out crisis.
I am going to send a letter to President Obama, recommending that he start speaking Latin all the time. I think he knows a little, since he went to law school and all that. Press conferences would be much longer, but more civilized. Latin is a pretty polite language, I think.


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Thursday, January 30, 2014
What to do when you get an offer while your MS is still with other agents?
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I have to say, sending those, "I am no longer available" e-mails was such a nice feeling after landing my agent. There wasn't a doubt in my mind she was the agent for me, so I sent off those notices right away. After 15+ years of rejections from agents and editors, it was the only time I've felt like I was on the other side of things!ReplyDelete
It is always good to give others a chance at the what a deal brings, so for those who abuse it and take up that slot stringing along agents is wrong in so many ways. Be lucky with what you have gotten and be happy you have made it this far.ReplyDelete
We strive to make our way through the chaos and torment to that day when, finally see our work upon the shelf or on a computer screen. We want nothing more than to say "i did that" and to see the joy in someone's face as they read it.ReplyDelete
Wonderful info. Also, Zac Efron. *slurp*ReplyDelete


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Emo oil
Just drove by a big tanker on the motorway that said "Emo Oil" on the side.
What the fuckity fuck is emo oil? Are they putting this shit in the water? It would explain a lot...
What the fuckity fuck is emo oil? Are they putting this shit in the water? It would explain a lot...
Re: Emo oilHe was on the A1(M) going like the clappers towards Peterborough, Dashboard Confessional blasting out the cab.
Re: Emo oilit's used to replace the moisture lost by the eye during bouts of heavy crying
Re: Emo oilHooray! It should be there for when I arrive in the borough this evening.
Re: Emo oilLooks like thewarn has hijacked your consignment.
Re: Emo oilI'll only use a little bit. I'll float the rest up to Yorkshire on a river of tears.
Re: Emo oilhttp://www.thefatalmistake.com/Russ/may02.jpg
Re: Emo oilFuck me, it's everywhere. Convoys of emo oil flooding the country in liquid misery.
Re: Emo oilMaybe it's how they getr their hair so shiny. Cheer up, emo boy, I've got some emo oil for you...
Granted 99% of the time this statement would lead to emo by getting bummed, vut this would make him truly miserable and thus happy.
Re: Emo oillmao that's really most amusing :)


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More Google+ UpdatesPosted: July 13, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: g+ google, Google Plus, google plus invite, google Plus Invites Stopped, Google+, google+ hacks, google+ invite hack, Google+ Invite Workaround, Google+ Updates, How can I get a Google Plus Invite?, plus.google.com Leave a comment
Super fast post with updates on Google+.
1. Invites seem to be open and uncapped at this time. See my previous posts if you're still looking for an invite.
2. It is rumored that Google+ already has over 10 million users and is expected to exceed 20 million by the end of the upcoming weekend.
3. The Google+ team seems to be listening and responding to feedback, with numerous changes expected later this week. You can read about those here on a post by Matthew Humphries.
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I swore I wasn't going to cook anything complicated for Christmas dinner this year. Bruce and I decided we would go easy on ourselves and just grill filets, his mom would do twice-baked potatoes, and I would make favorite Warm Goat Cheese salad from "Barefoot in Paris" from the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten.
While going through the cookbook, which has become one of my favorites, I ran across the dessert "Ile Flotino" or "Floating Island." I read the description, which had phrases such as "your guests will be groaning with pleasure, " and "they will want to lick their plates clean." Sounded like the perfect dessert for my family!
The "island" of this dessert is a fluffy cloud of baked meringue. Now, I know better than to make meringue in Hawaii. As a dedicated and fearless baker, there are some things that you know just don't work here, and meringue is one of them. It is far too humid and they will never become crisp and melt-in-your-mouth light like they are supposed to. However, against my better judgment, because I was so enchanted by the description, I thought I could pull it off.
I baked the meringues in the oven and then turned it off and left them inside, thinking the warm dry air was the safest place. When I took them out, they were a very light brown and dry to the touch, just as they were supposed to be. So, despite the fact that the creme anglaise was not as thick as it was supposed to be (but that's another story!), I assembled the dessert: a pool of creme anglaise, an "island," a generous sprinkle of almond praline and a generous drizzle of homemade caramel and VOILA it went to the table and everyone was impressed...until they tried to eat it!
The meringues, while dry on the surface, were extremely sticky blobs of goo, which was exacerbated by the sticky caramel. I am thankful I have a good sense of humor, because it was quite funny for me to watch my sweet family trying to delicately eat this mess (trying not to insult the cook!) and as soon as I started laughing, so did everyone else.
But the nicest thing of all was Bruce's comment that even though it didn't turn out quite the way I had planned, everyone ate their entire dessert and he even wanted to lick his plate (just like the cookbook said!). At least it tasted good!
New Year's Resolution #1: Don't be swayed by fabulous descriptions in cookbooks when you KNOW the recipe won't work, and if you do it anyway, be prepared for comical outcomes!


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Sobhan Pramanik
Like always I was sunk into my old cane chair; the varnish from its handle faded to pale brown and the jute windings on its backrest, thinned; with its floral pattern now appearing to be a mesh of tangled sewing threads. With my head dropped back on the shoulder and a small red cushion crushed to the canes under my weight at my waist, I gaze at the wall ahead of me. Every time I shift to sit up straight with the cushion sliding further down on my back, the timber of the chair creak like a person cracking knuckles. Timid yet distinct.
I had been admiring the wall since long. One may even call it to be my favorite part of the house. But today it was the dragonfly on the veranda windows, with its broad head making repeated knocking at the panes and the buzz of its translucent wings going at about a tremendous frequency with the day light caught in it split into shades of seven vibrant colors, disrupting my focus on the wall. Its long pointed tail, green like a grassy thorn, wistfully dancing to the flutter of wings as it knocks and knocks on the shut windows for me to open up and let it escape into the garden down below.
I try to ignore everything: the continuous knocking, the buzz of the wings and the tail wagging and focus on the wall, something that had been my center of admiration for long. It was today that I no longer met the wall with a praise in my heart. A line of crack caught my eyes as a millipede crawled into it, dragging its tubular body with alternate contractions on the rough of the wall. It was the first time I figured out that my favorite part of the house was no longer a wonder. The wall distinguishing my bedroom with the living, the mauve paint of which I admired glistening to the scatter of sunlight on it every new morning as the sun steadily rose up the clear white eastern sky, was no longer worthy of delight. Its silky paint has lost its shine. Patches of color have come off at places revealing the layer of brick and cement behind it. In the eaves fluttered mesh of cobwebs to the slowly moving electric fan. Beside the crack to where the millipede just receded, was another broad crack, like the opening of the earth during drought, running high up to the ceiling from behind the wall hangings in a dull wooden frame laden with dust. They comprised of pictures of my father guiding me walk my first steps, my baby pink foot pressing against the lawn with patches of short, green grass rising through the spaces between my toes. In the other frame was dad in a shiny tuxedo holding onto mom, as she with the drape of her orange chiffon saree fluttering from the edge of her shoulder, pose in intense for the photograph. There were many other frames deciphering the tale of my growing up playing in the garden lawns or my parent's courtship, with their love and togetherness neatly captured behind frames with glass casings that had turned hazy to the layer of grey dust that had settled with time.
It was not this wall that I had met with such joy and spend hours flung in the cane chair looking at it in admiration. It was not one day that was responsible for the morose that had taken over it. It was a prolonged process, like the decay of littered leaves before it vanishes into the soil. For years the wall withstood the wrath of time that faded the purple tinge of the paint it was coated with. For decades it withstood my neglect or an overpowering admiration that made me overlook the opening of the cracks. For months a tiny spider had salivated thin strings to contribute to the network of cobwebs that it is today. I wonder why I didn't pay any heed to the decay of something, I loved so much.
A feeling of disgust overpowers my patience. I hated myself for bringing the wall to a point where I no longer enjoyed its elegance. On one side was my distorted favorite lamenting before my ignorance in cracks and cobwebs and on the other was the knocking of the dragonfly. I couldn't take any more as I sprang up the chair to free it of its captivation, of its desperation to escape into the endlessness of nature. The buzz of its wings seeming intolerable.
I walked to the window and pushed it open. In a sharp whistle of its rapid going wings, it flew out of the window down into the growth of wild bushes alongside the trimmed lawns. It flew through them before disappearing into the hedges of sunflower. The bright yellow burst of its flowers standing out with a radiant glow in the mid-morning light.
Soon it was silence that stood around me in absolute command. Not the still silence but the serene ones. Waft of cool breeze blowing into my face brought to me the various scent from the garden. Sparrows muttered in monotony on the branches of lemon tree. Drops of dew on its leaves vanishing to the streaming of the sun rays. Clouds glided merrily across the white sky, like waves in a tide. Far in the garden, beside the compound walls, stood the gardener in the shade of the lemon tree watering the grasses. Their blades bathing to the sprinkle of water, shine like newly opened leaves. Somewhere a stray dog barked. A vehicle honked. The wind pulled stronger. Scent of the grasses turns even more prominent.
There was so much around to be happy about than pondering in grief over the lost charm of the living room wall. Somewhere I believe that life is like that dragonfly. There is always a knocking somewhere waiting for us to acknowledge so that it may lead us to a world of freedom, peace and serenity. But we happen to bounded so much by pleasures of living that we end up overhearing the knocking of life. Had the window not been pushed open to the desperation of the dragonfly (to life's calling), I would have missed out on the tranquility that lies outside that window. I would have remained locked in some kind of unhappiness for the lost charm of that living room wall. A charm that wasn't meant to last forever…
Little bit of alertness can bring to us the joy, nothing materialistic can match up to.
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The last image to appear onscreen before Star Wars: The Force Awakens concluded was Rey extending a lightsaber to its rightful owner, Luke Skywalker, on the planet Ahch-To. New details for the next installment in the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi, reveal Luke had some company on his self-imposed exile, in the form of porgs and a new alien race called the Caretakers.
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First up are the porgs, who are little furry creatures with rather large eyes that are native to Ahch-To, which so happens to be the site of the first Jedi temple. The inspiration for the porgs came during the filming of The Force Awakens' final moments on the Irish island of Skellig Michael. Writer and director Rian Johnson told Entertainment Weekly, ""If you go to Skellig at the right time of year, it's just covered in puffins, and they're the most adorable things in the world," Johnson tells EW. "So when I was first scouting there, I saw these guys, and I was like, oh, these are part of the island. And so the Porgs are in that realm."
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The former Jedi temple has local residents of its own, called the Caretakers. "They're kind of these sort of fish-bird type aliens who live on the island," Johnson explained. "They've been there for thousands of years, and they essentially keep up the structures on the island."
"They're all female, and I wanted them to feel like a remote sort of little nunnery," the writer/director continued. "Neal Scanlan's crew designed them, and costume designer Michael Kaplan made these working clothes that also reflected sort of a nun-like, spartan sort of existence."
The Caretakers communicate with Luke through "a blubbery sort of Scottish fish talk," and apparently they're not fans of having Luke hang around their home.
"You get the sense they did at some point or maybe they occasionally do [return to the sea,] but when we see them, they're land creatures," Johnson says. "They're these big matronly creatures, but they have these little skinny little bird feet. They were really fun to work with on set."
Arriving Dec. 15, Star Wars: The Last Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran.


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Say it because you know it's true: the best part about going away is coming home. The Family Band enjoyed some R&R in sunny FL, but now I'm thrilled to be back at the keyboard (and the laundry room Taj Mahal). Some random observations, in no particular order:
1. Many thanks to the fine folks at Thrifty Rent-a Car and their generous policy of letting you pick any car you want …. as long as it's a Crown Victoria in metallic grey, light blue or white. I haven't ridden in a car with bench seats since I was oh, 12 years old. The trunk was big enough to pack in all our luggage and at least one of us …should the other 3 decide we had enough of you singing Starship's "We Built This City." By the end of the trip we affectionately called our ride Uncle Victorious, after one of the entertainers at O'hana who worked the dinner show one night.
2. Again, G-man picks a winner…. the Hilton Garden Inn had the best breakfast in all the land! Like Prince Charming, he helped to break the Spell of the Wrong Omelet. (some of you know the sad tale of a made-to-order breakfast gone terribly wrong when, in 2003, the lady in front of me left the omelet line at the Embassy Suites and created such a disturbance in the force that I got HER omelet! You know the expression: " If Momma ain't happy?….") Oh, and the coffee was really good here, too. Fresh, hot, bountiful and served with a smile by Angela. Thanks again, Angela!
3. The WDW theme parks run like well-oiled machines — particularly the parking lots where the marshals operate under Disney-law. Since FL is basically one flat state of a parking lot, Disney "guests" park out in the hinterlands and take these long trams to the park entrance. The tram rides are my favorite part of the experience both entering and exiting at the end of a Magical Day. Well, this was the first time I ever felt a little bit scared on my Disney tram. You see, during the day the trams make a loop that do both: take folks from the park back to their cars while picking up folks in the parking lot. So it's like 1 PM, and the four of us are sitting in a row on the tram like good Disney citizens riding out to the "Unicorn" lot and we pull up to the "Dinosaur" parking lot which is full of hot and sweaty people who are waiting to board the tram to enter the park and start their own Magical Days. But you see, the "Unicorn" lot is further out in the hinterlands so we are not disembarking from the tram yet. Well, we became "One Percenters" right then when a woman with a stroller screamed, a la Madame Defarge, "They're not getting off!" We did watch a woman basically abandon her family to get a tram seat…. but she was the 6th person squeezed in with a strange family and their pater familias gently told her that she had to get off as she was scaring her own kids waiting behind the yellow line for the next tram. For a few tense seconds we thought somebody was going to yell "Tip the Tram!" and cause a riot, but our tram staff restored order and we sped away at 15 MPH. BTW people, there is a tram coming every 5 minutes.
4. Living in a state where consumers can't pump their own gas, we are very careful to follow local custom when we have to fill our tank. So it was very curious to watch the folks who park at the pump and don't do anything. Nobody leaves the car….. they just sit there….. for 10 minutes….. while folks wait behind them to get to the pump. Is there some rule here we don't know?
5. John Tesh is on the radio in central FL giving us lifestyle tips in between songs by Yanni and Kenny G….. or maybe this was a special radio station for Crown Vic drivers only?
6. Orlando is a vacation destination for the entire world. Many of the folks at our hotel were from South America, Germany or G.B. and they came primarily to shop. Malls are packed with cars and you see a whole lot of people employing ingenious ways to get their stuff through the airport and onto their plane home. But the saddest sight of the trip was at the end of the airport security line when we watched a TSA officer tell this middle-aged man he could not carry on his handle-gallon bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila onto the plane at 7:15 AM. Almost made me want to suggest he offer us all shots so he could fit what was left into the TSA-approved 3 oz. bottles we use for our toiletries.
7. When we finally cleared security to head to our home-bound plane for our 8 AM flight, I told the family to grab me a yogurt parfait and toddled off to the Ladies'….. so it was a nice surprise when I got to the table and found a frozen yogurt parfait from the G-man! How did he know it was just what I needed to cool down and take the edge off?


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INDEPENDENCE — Central's girls basketball team defeated South Albany 69-56 on Friday. The Panthers built a 53-22 lead entering the fourth. Elizabeth Chavez scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Panthers. Annika Riddell recorded 13 points. Meagan Mendazona and Alexis Barba each scored nine.
The Panthers opened the week with a 59-38 loss to Silverton on Feb. 1. Central (7-9 overall, 4-5 Mid-Willamette Conference) hosts Crescent Valley Wednesday (today) at 7 p.m. before playing at Wilsonville Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Panthers return home to host Lebanon on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL SPLITS: Central's boys basketball team defeated Silverton 55-31 on Jan. 31 before falling to South Albany 58-46 on Friday.
Andrew Barry scored a team-high 14 points against Silverton, including the Panthers' first nine points of the game.
Peter Mason and Alec Barba scored 13 points each.
"I was really proud of the focus we had," coach Tim Kreta said. "We carried out our game plan and got back to playing solid defense."
Mason scored 22 points against South Albany, but the Panthers trailed 32-20 at the half and couldn't rally for a victory.
"We couldn't get the stops we needed down the stretch to keep it close," Kreta said. "You need to bring your best each and every night. This is a great league to play in and really allows the kids to experience the emotions and situations of excitement, disappointment, game preparation and mental toughness."
Central (9-8 overall, 5-3 MWC) played Crescent Valley Tuesday after press time. The Panthers host South Albany Friday at 7 p.m. before playing at Lebanon Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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KMRL and CODATU jointly conducted the press conference to summaries the suggestions and recommendations evolved in the workshop conducted here from 30th May- 3rd June. The conference was held at KMRL office, Kochi. "Our aim is to redevelop the city along the metro rail route to facilitate people to migrate to hassle-free multi-model public transport with internet based -services and other amnesties," said KMRL MD Elias George IAS. Our vision is to convert M G Road, which is not in a good state now, into an advanced urban road. There are a number of commercial establishments on both the sides of the road. Along with M G Road, CODATU has come up with a plan to develop two major junctions – Edappally and Vyttila – into two other main centres in the city, he added.
"A mass transit project, an opportunity for urban development"
Workshop on UMTA-Organised by AFD, CODATU & KMRL
As part of the technical assistance programme supported by AFD (Agence Française de Développement), in collaboration withSYTRAL-LUPA (Lyon Transport Authority and Lyon Urban Planning Agency),�...Read more
Commencement of Civil Work Anniversary celebration
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Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by sausuke, Sep 1, 2013.
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As it works without any issues for me, I would guess that the problem must be not 8.1 related.
Turn on Use Peek in taskbar properties.
Even those are greyed out but I fixed it by uninstalling clover windows explorer. Didn't know it will have effect on 8.1


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Another rich broth of collaborative doodlage. The makings of many more bowls of comic soup still to be completed next time. When that is: Thursday 19th May, 8pm upstairs in the Lord Edward Pub, Christchurch, Dublin - all welcome.
Monday, May 16, 2011
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Deirdre you've captured that bulge magnificently! I could almost reach out and touch it...but that would be gay, and wrong.
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Nokia Revive Series: The Return of The Legends, Starting With The Re-imagined Nokia N97
by May 25, 2017 11:07 am1
As part of Nokia's return into the smartphone market, HMD Global revived the iconic Nokia 3310. The relaunch of the legendary phone brought about a feeling of nostalgia that resonated all over the globe. Now that Nokia is fully back in business, we hope to see more of its iconic smartphones given new life.
Joe and I had an interesting discussion on what phones we hope to see Nokia bring back to life. We narrowed them down to five, but we may add more later on. We decided to share our imaginations with you and also hear your feedback. This will be a series that will run over the next couple of weeks and will be authored by either Joe or myself. What we are hoping to achieve from this series is to re-imagine the legendary Nokia phones of the 2000s and see how could we fit them in the current market scenario. A lot of things have changed since the Nokia times and if these phones were to make a comeback, they would need some serious changes, and not just in the colors, but in everything, including the design and the hardware.
This is how we've imagined the Nokia N97 2017 Edition. Feel free to add your thoughts and comments on what you would like to see if this legendary phone makes a comeback.
1. Nokia N97 (2017)
The first phone we want to see Nokia bring back is the Nokia N97. BlackBerry has proved that there is still a market for phones with physical keyboards and the BlackBerry KEYone is the example that comes to mind.
The original Nokia N97 launched with a 3.5-inch slide-and-tilt touch display, 128MB of RAM and 32GB of storage. That will get you nowhere in 2017.
To pimp this baby up, we are giving it a 5.5-inch FHD display with thin bezels on all sides but a large enough one at the bottom to hold a fingerprint scanner. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor, while the RAM gets a massive boost to 4GB and storage starts at 64GB. I know you would be tempted to get the SD835 in this baby, but remember, we have to keep the costs reasonable.
The highlight of the N97 is its keyboard, which can only be used in landscape mode. To make navigation easier, we think the keyboard should work like that of the Blackberry Priv. That means we are ditching the D-pad navigation buttons on the original N97. The whole keyboard will now serve as a trackpad so you can navigate through apps and menus without touching the screen.
The original N97 had a 5MP Carl Zeiss sensor for its rear camera. That is unacceptable in this age. We'll swap it out for the 12MP Sony IMX378 sensor and ditch the slide that covers it. The VGA front camera also gets bumped to a very decent 8MP shooter with a dedicated flash.
READ MORE: Nokia 9 Gets Benchmarked as HMD Global TA-1004, Sports Snapdragon 835 and Insane Multi-Core Score
The new N97 will feature a 3300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and have stereo speakers at the top and bottom bezels that pump sounds directly at you. The new N97 will also run Android Nougat 7.1.1 or Android O depending on when it is announced.
Pricing will start at $400 for the 64GB version and $450 for the 128GB version. It will launch in navy blue, black, and silver.
What do you think of the Nokia N97 (2017)? Are there any features we might have missed? Please, do drop a comment.


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I'm driving down the road, on my way to see him. I can't sit still because the throbbing between my legs is distracting and no matter how I sit I can't help but grind myself down on the seat. The pressure isnt enough. I am consumed with thoughts of his fingers inside me, sliding inside me, rubbing. His tongue swirling and a slight pull on my clit. My hand is sliding up my thigh, pushing my skirt higher up. I push my panties aside and cup myself, grinding against my hand. I'm too far gone to tease, I push a finger inside, gasping as I graze my clit. I frantically look outside my window wondering if anyone can see me, until I decide that it no longer matters if anyone can see me, because the way my fingers feel against me makes me bolder. Now I'm hoping someone can see, that someone is watching my fingers working inside me and the look of pleasure on my face. The thought pushes me over the edge and ride my hand as my orgasm crests. I pull my hand out from under my skirt thinking that there is no way he won't be able to smell sex on me. Not that he would mind.
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The Hottest Cars at the Detroit Auto Show 2016
By Doug Newcomb, PC Magazine, 16 January 2016.
By Doug Newcomb, PC Magazine, 16 January 2016.
Despite years of neglect and decay in its urban centre, Detroit is still the auto capital of U.S., if not the entire world. That's why every January automakers from around the globe gather in downtown Detroit to unveil their latest concept and production cars at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
While a few exotic automakers sat out this year's Detroit show, and a few major automakers like Ford didn't debut new vehicles or concepts, with the introduction of important concepts and production cars, NAIAS showed why the Motor City still matters.
Audi, for example, showed off the h-tron quattro, named for its hydrogen technology and all-wheel, all-electric drive, while Acura had a car that scans you for a personalized driving experience. Toyota talked up satellite connectivity for its upcoming cars, and Volkswagen teased the Tiguan GTE Active Concept, which sports two electric motors and a gasoline engine.
The show, which runs until Jan. 24, comes just a week after CES (where there were plenty of cool cars). But Detroit is still a force to be reckoned with; check out below for some of our favourite cars from the show.
1. Acura Precision Concept
This concept shows off what Acura said is a "bolder, more distinctive" design direction for the Japanese luxury brand, featuring "deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches," a Diamond Pentagon grille, Jewel Constellation headlights and floating taillights. The interior is just as impressive, with a curved instrument panel and a retractable screen.
2. Audi h-tron Quattro
The "h" in this concept's name stands for the hydrogen technology that powers the all-wheel, all-electric h-tron crossover. Audi said it can travel up to 372 miles, after which the vehicle's tanks can be refilled in just four minutes. The h-tron also accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under seven seconds thanks to its two electric motors on the front and rear axles that provide 90 kW and 140 kW of power, respectively.
3. Lexus LC 500
If you can't afford but lust for the Lexus LFA supercar that costs well over US$400,000, the new 2017 LC 500 that's expected to start at under US$100,000 may be more in your price range. Under the hood is a 5.0-litre 467-horsepower V8 that propels the LC 500 rom from 0 top 60 in under 4.5 seconds, while extensive uses of carbon fibre in the roof, aluminium in the doors, and a composite trunk floor help reduce curb weight.
4. Chrysler Pacifica
Not only does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica revive a dead nameplate for Chrysler, but the new vehicle also will try to resurrect a moribund vehicle segment, the much-maligned minivan, which the Detroit automaker is credited with inventing three decades ago. To fight for its place among the multitude of crossovers, the Pacifica will be offered in six trim levels and as a plug-in hybrid and can be packed with both kid- and parent-friendly technology like a wide-screen rear-seat video system and a built-in vacuum cleaner.
5. Buick Avista
After debuting the Envision in Detroit last year, which is now headed for production, Buick unveiled an even sleeker concept called the Avista, a performance sedan powered by a 400-horsepower turbocharged V6. General Motors won't say whether the Avista will got the same path as the Envision and make it to dealers, but the car would be a great addition to the brand's already solid line-up and is Buick's best bet to take on the BMWs and Audis of the world.
6. Nissan IDS Concept
While self-driving stole the show at CES once again, Nissan decided to skip Las Vegas and debut its IDS concept in Detroit. The autonomous driving and zero emission EV can switch between manual- and self-driving modes via a steering wheel and a display that disappear into the dash, and can be used to "convey to pedestrians and others the car's awareness of its surroundings and signals its intentions" via messages such as "After you" and "Stopping" in English, Japanese, and Chinese.
7. Porsche 911
The new 2017 Porsche 911 and 911 Turbo revealed in Detroit will be offered in a hardtop and cabriolet/convertible, and with either 540 or 580 horsepower, depending on which version of the 3.8-litre, twin-turbocharged flat-six engine you choose. This allows the 911 Turbo to vault from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and 2.9 seconds for the "regular" 911. The base Turbo will sell for a US$160,195, while the S starts at US$189,095.
8. Infiniti Q60
Infiniti, the luxury arm of Nissan, wowed car enthusiasts with its 2016 S60 luxury sports coupe at the 2015 Detroit show. This year, it announced that it will see production as the 2016 Q60, which is expected to be available this fall. The Q60 comes with a twin turbo 3-litre, 400-horsepower engine in its most powerful version. Less costly versions have 300 hp engines and all models in the Infiniti line come with optional all-wheel drive.
9. Honda Ridgeline
Based on the same unibody architecture as the popular Pilot SUV, the Ridgeline is available in front- and all-wheel-drive format, and comes equipped with a 3.5-litre V-6 coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 Ridgeline also has an "in-bed" trunk and sound system that the automaker says is ideal for turning this truck into the ultimate tailgating rig.
The new BMW X4 M40i isn't a true M variant, but an M-tuned X4 crossover that gets more aggressive styling, a sportier interior, and a much more powerful 3.0-litre turbocharged, 355 horsepower inline-six engine that gets it from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The BMW X4 M40i goes on sale in February and will start at US$57,800.
11. Lincoln Continental
The Lincoln Continental may conjure images of '70s gas shortages or airport car service, but the new 2017 model could change that and reverse Lincoln's long sales slide. The exterior boasts sleek lines with cool touches like LED headlights lenses shaped like the Lincoln badge and flowing door handles.
12. Chevy Cruze
The Chevy Cruze has been a hit for GM, and the automaker expects that the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch will successfully compete with the Ford Focus hatchback and a new Honda Civic hatchback coming this year. Available later in 2016, the Cruze Hatch has a new 1.4-litre Ecotec four-cylinder turbocharged engine making 138 horsepower and it will be available in the LT and Premier trims and the sporty RS performance package. Pricing has not been announced.
13. Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan Warrior concept combines the production model's 5.0L V8 Cummins turbo diesel with a long-travel off-road suspension, massive 37-inch tires and in-your-face LED lights. Customized full-size pickups are cash cows for established models like the Ford Raptor, so don't be surprised if this "concept" end up available as a production truck soon.
14. Volkswagen Tiguan
The Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept semi-electric sport-utility vehicle could be seen as an attempt by VW to make clean up its act after the Dieselgate scandal. But the Tiguan GTE Active Concept was likely in the product pipeline long before VW's emission cheating was revealed and is a product of the automaker's emphasis on SUVs for the U.S. market.
15. Volkswagen Beetle Dune
One of our favourite Detroit debuts was the Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept that evokes dune buggies made from the original, air-cooled VW Beetles. It's based on the R-Line version of the current Beetle, although slightly longer, wider, and taller, with two extra inches of ground clearance for an off-road-ready appearance.
Top image: Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept. Credit: Volkswagen.
[Source: PC Magazine. Edited. Top image and some links added.]


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Posted On: 2018-01-25
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
Website: http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Intermediate
Job Description
Job Title: Coordinator, Estates, Legacy Giving
Reports to: Senior Manager, Legacy Giving
Department: Development, Team Central
Location: Toronto, ON
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Life. We don't want you to miss it.™ Saving moments. Funding breakthroughs. Saving lives.™
That's why Heart & Stroke leads the fight against heart disease and stroke. Powered by donors and volunteers, we fund life-saving research and help Canadians lead healthier lives.
Heart & Stroke is a health charity active in communities across the country. We are sustained by the commitment and generosity of more than 100,000 volunteers and more than 1.4 million donors.
The Coordinator, Estates maintains careful oversight of the Foundation's estate administration processes and protocols, reviewing the Estate's administration, and ensuring timely, respectful communication with Estate Representatives to ensure that the Foundation receives its full interests while enriching positive relationships with key influencers. The incumbent displays high attention to detail and superior organizational skills in dealing with the significant value ($20+ million annually) and complexity of this portfolio. The incumbent acts as subject matter expert to support fundraisers throughout the Foundation.
Program Coordination:
- Review open estates to determine status and follow up with executors, trustees and lawyers to ensure estate files are moving forward appropriately
- Establish and adhere to work flow procedures that enable prioritization for collections, releases and other file documentation for action and follow-up to facilitate cash flows
- Coordinate the communications for the Program, including seeking the advice of the Foundation's legal counsel (for Estates) and Agent of Record (for Insurance Policies), answering inquiries from solicitors and potential donors and acting as a liaison with Estate administrators from other provinces and at other charitable organizations
- Maintain the file count for the Estate Program with accurate and timely update on all files (hard copy files, spreadsheets and database)
- Independently and/or in consultation with Senior Manager, Legacy Giving seek advice of the Foundation's legal counsel, other charities, financial planners and insurance agents to ensure the most beneficial results on issues of mutual interest
- Alert Senior Manager, Legacy Giving to all potential contentious estate matters, time-sensitive issues, public relations implications, litigation issues, etc., always bearing in mind to maintain a donor-centric atmosphere of negotiations
- Provide assistance to provincial colleagues with processing gifts of securities
- Collect and analyze data for the development of the annual business reviews with Senior Manager, Legacy Giving
- Special projects as determined by Senior Manager, Legacy Giving
Program Administration:
- Open, monitor, and independently review legal documentation received using specialized knowledge of Estate administration, and make decisions within defined functional limitations, paying close attention to legal requirements, Public Trustee regulations and family and estate law
- Review notifications and enter information into the database and respond with the appropriate correspondence
- Verify all estate accounts to ensure that all claims are valid and legal, executor fees are within acceptable and legally stipulated limits, prior to approval by the Senior Manager, Legacy Giving
- Accountable for all cash and electronic bank deposits, receipt management and weekly and monthly revenue reconciliation leading up to annual audit
- Prepare the legal releases to executor under seal for signature by the Senior Manager, Legacy Giving during various stages of the administration process ensuring that all information in the releases are accurate and legally binding
- Responsible for all administration work as it pertains to Life Insurance Policies and Charitable Remainder Trusts in the name of the Foundation, liaising with donors, external insurance consultants/agents, legal representatives and internal staff to ensure that premiums are paid on time and policies are up to date
- Close files upon completion of administrative processes
- Enter all relevant Estate information and revenue into Blackbaud CRM
Customer Service:
- Advise Development Team when new Major Gift or Legacy prospects are identified through relationships with next of kin, executors or trustees
- Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships
- Provide timely support for all aspects of the program to internal and external stakeholders.
- Work in conjunction with other H&S departments to ensure gift designation and recognition are met, on an as-needed basis (e.g. Research, Regional offices etc.)
Database Administration:
- Record all transactions and update all daily incoming correspondence in database and act as the point person for key reports relating to the Legacy Program
- Maintain current and accurate database information to ensure accurate revenue tracking, giving trends and analysis
- Develop, monitor and provide historical data, metrics and analysis to assist in forecasting Estate revenue
- Ensure that the correct information is recorded for the Caring Hearts Circle and assist the team with required follow up
- College diploma/Degree
Experience and Skills
- 3-5 years' experience with legal and estate administration. Legal or para-legal training is an asset.
- Knowledge of provincial estate laws is an asset
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and good fundraising database skills
- High degree of discretion required with confidential financial and personal information
- Ability to problem-solve in varied situations
- Strong planning and organizational skills with emphasis on detail and accuracy
- Displays tact, diplomacy, attention to detail and trustworthiness, and takes initiative
- Ability to manage multiple priority projects over varying timeless with interruptions
- Ability to proactively manage and prioritize deliverables
- Strong communication skills with both external and internal stakeholders, including listening, explaining, and guiding other through estate administration processes.
- A team player, open to collaboration with colleagues at H&S and other charities
- Highly professional manner
- Experience in Blackbaud CRM, Raiser's Edge or other relational databases an asset
If you have the qualifications and share our passion for our mission, we invite you to forward your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to firstname.lastname@example.com. We offer comprehensive benefits including pension, dental and medical coverage.
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please include the exact job title, including location, in the subject line of your email.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, due to volume, we can only contact those selected for interviews.
Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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