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More and more often we hear such a phrase as a "branding agency". It would seem, at first , everything is simple and clear - the function of this company is to create a brand. However, not only this. Let's take a closer look at this issue.
Today, when the market for services is developing more and more, increasing its range, there is also competition between those who offer identical goods and services. In order to maximize the interest of a potential buyer, to be extremely honest with him, tell everything about the product, many turn to a branding agency for help.
A branding agency is often referred to as an advertising agency or just as a brand agency. This is the place where creative professionals are gathered . Those whocan combine the possibilitiesof advertising and designthrough various complex operations, unexpected solutions, and "spice it up" with creativity to get in a result a unique brand. Unlike many other agencies and companies, a brand agency does not always follow any specific and well-established norms. After all, an unexpected, creative and fresh solution can come at any time. However, in any kind of work without structuring tasks, a good result cannot be achieved.
It rarely happens that a customer comes to the company simply with the desire to create a personal brand for him, providing with minimal information. As a rule, the future customer already has his own view of the future brand. It is possible that he had some time already to cooperate with marketing companies before.
If translated word by word, branding means a trademark, brand. But as a concept, it denotes the process of creating and promoting a brand.
This set of various events and tasks aimed to create personal and unique image, brand for any particular product or popular service.
It is a fact that branding consists of many different tasks, their implementation requires consistency. The solution to each subsequent task involves the use of the answers received in the previous step.
But branding is not only a set of operations focused on creating a brand and image. It's also additional recommendations and valuable tips that describe in more detail what a company is ,what it does, and what the owner should focus on to avoid serious mistakes that can adversely affect the development of the brand.
The main task of the Vinnitsa branding agency is the creation of branding. And the main goal of branding itself is to build the future image of the brand in such a way that it can compete in the market for providing services for as long as possible with higher quality. At the same time, special attention is paid to the creation of a long-term"communication scheme" between the brand and the consumer.
In addition to the above operations, the branding structure is also considered to be:
In addition to creating a high-quality brand for a company, the agency's specialists must also carefully pursue its subsequent promotion in order to inspire confidence and favor with the future consumers of this brand.
A brand is a fairly broad concept that includes not only the elements described above, but also moments that are directly related to potential buyers: what do they feel, what do they think, what does the brand associate with, etc.
Today, when market conditions and requirements are at the highest possible level, the requirements of the modern consumer are at the same level. Therefore, it is not enough to surprise. A well-chosen, carefully thought-out and unusually created branding is the golden key that will surely open the door to success and demand for a product or service.
If we structure all the main work of the agency and divide it into stages, we will get the following steps:
One of the first and most important commandments of the FINE Agency advertising agency is to familiarize and study the scope of the product, which is necessary advertise. Because each new brand is created from scratch - new ideas, fresh solutions, etc. Unlike Western agencies, where a close acquaintance with each component of branding (acquaintance with management, workers, personal visits to offices where a product needs branding is created and issued) is typical, our agencies prefer to collect basic information in a slightly different way - to arrange a personal meeting with the owner of the product in natural conditions and in a relaxed atmosphere.
The main goal is to collect the necessary and important material, some special and interesting facts, stories relating to the product in order to be able to process the available information after the collection process. Perhaps it is precisely one of these elements that will become the highlight of branding, which will certainly interest the future consumer.
After all the information has been thoroughly collected, laid into the mainstream of preferences of the target audience, brand positioning policy, all the necessary information will only favorably influence the brandcreation.
You can't say that everyone will be interested in the product, once it become popular. Far from it. After all, all people are different, and if some of the proposed product is really needed in connection with an active modern lifestyle (for example), then others can easily live without it. For example, no matter how modern beauty products would be, the men do not need it. Therefore, it is important to identify the audience that would really need this product. The selected group of people is the target audience of the brand.
It is created on the basis of such characteristics:
The main techniques for creating a target audience are tests, polls, interviews. Considering thefact that not everyone wants to speak directly, anonymous polls are also created. Yes, you can use the given results of such studies, but they will not give such accurate results, since during the time when they were carried out, much could change, including among the respondents themselves.
You should remember that when developing a brand, it is always primarily necessary to focus on the customer, his preferences and tastes.
You should always treat your competitors with respect and in no way neglect them.
This kind of analysis helps to determine the level and degree of product development before its branding. Carefully reviewing and examining the scope of activities and methods of implementation of their product, determine their corporate techniques that contribute to a good implementation of the product.
And if after such an analysis you came to the conclusion that competitors are somehow better than you (respectively, hence their position in the market is better than yours), then in no case should you despair. Because one of the important features of creating branding is that with its implementation it becomes possible to find "your place". Of course, a big plus would be if the product itself has advantages over the product of competitors.
In any case, to contact an advertising agency or not is up to you. Only now, if you independently develop and advertise your product, you may not notice some important nuances that specialists can see. Or you know what to do, but you do not know where to start and how to implement your plans. Thanks to specialty of the agency - constant cooperation with the customer, you will always be not only up to date with the process of advancing brading, but will also be able to actively participate in its implementation, offering your options and ideas. The popular wisdom says "One head is good, but three is better."


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Gel manicures offer longer wear than regular manicures, but at what cost? Recent media headlines highlight safety concerns regarding skin cancer risk and ultraviolet (UV) lamps used to dry gel nail polish. The lamps emit UVA rays that penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB and are known to cause photodamage and skin cancer.
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Dr. Ryan Jankovich holds an Honours degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. He continued his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2007.
His extensive manual therapy specializations include Full Body and Masters level Active Release Techniques® (ART), Medical Acupuncture, Kinesio Taping®, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Dr. Jankovich is a certified Functional Range Assessment (FRA) and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialist. He is also trained in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).
Dr. Jankovich is a yearly lecturer at the University of Ottawa Medical School. His vast experience in manual therapy has aided individuals in all stages of injury care. He has also been a consulting chiropractor for various FIFA, CFL and collegiate organizations. He strives to provide the most effective evidence-based treatments and strongly believes in educating his patients in all aspects of health and fitness.


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3 Landing Page Mistakes to Avoid
The following article is excerpted from the DirectMarketingIQ special report, "Perfecting the Landing Page: The complete guide to landing page optimization, including: Best Practices for getting to know site visitors, avoiding landing page turnoffs, testing strategies, 4 Case Studies, and more!"
Regardless of your industry or who your target audience is, the goal of your landing page is simple: It must efficiently and effectively inspire the visitor to complete your conversion action.
Unfortunately, Web designers are rarely trained in conversion optimization, and marketers are often hampered with brand standards that end up taking priority over basic optimization principles. The end result is often a landing page that turns away visitors instead of engaging them.
Here are three landing page turnoffs that can kill your conversion rates, so avoid them like the plague!
1. Lack of Clarity
The landing page usually has a single immediate conversion goal, such as downloading a whitepaper, activating a free-trial account, registering for a webinar or making a purchase. Whatever that purpose is, it must be crystal clear. The visitor should be focused on taking a simple path that leads to the desired conversion action. Putting too many choices of what to do on the page can be paralyzing for your visitors.
A disorganized page increases the visitors' "cognitive load" and forces them to spend time simply trying to figure out in what order they should digest the information that you have presented. As the title of Steve Krug's book on web usability so elegantly puts it: "Don't Make Me Think."
To avoid this turnoff, prune your landing page of unnecessary choices that can lead visitors away from your conversion goal and send them to less important content on your site. If your page includes minor or supporting conversion actions in addition to the primary conversion goal, resist the urge to give all the goals equal emphasis. Minimize the prominence of the supporting goals and allocate a disproportionately larger amount of screen real estate to your main goal.
Tim Ash is the author of the bestselling book Landing Page Optimization, and CEO of SiteTuners. A computer scientist and cognitive scientist by education (his PhD studies were in Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence), Tim has developed an expertise in user-centered design, persuasion and understanding online behavior, and landing page testing. In the mid-1990s he became one of the early pioneers in the discipline of website conversion rate optimization. Over the past 15 years, Tim has helped a number of major US and international brands to develop successful web-based initiatives. Companies like Google, Expedia, Kodak, eHarmony, Facebook, American Express, Canon, Nestle, Symantec, Intuit, AutoDesk and many others have benefitted from Tim's deep understanding and innovative perspective.
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The property has been in the family for four generations.
Our heritage is maintaining the utmost respect for the environment, the traditional flavors of our territory and preserving the native types of vines and olive trees.
We are an organic farm dedicated to maintaining the unique taste of our lands.
Every day we look at the challenges of the future and seize its opportunities with our hands.
All the work in our vineyards and olive groves is done strictly by hand, we strongly believe that it is very important for the quality of our products and for the health of our plants.
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Well Lent is upon us again - much sooner this year. We have hardly had time to forget our new year resolutions and we have to start something new to punish ourselves with. There's the traditional, prayer, fasting and almsgiving; going to Mass more often, or an extra rosary, or no drinking or eating chocolate. Then there's the new fad of doing something positive, some act of social justice, rather than just giving up something that does no one or anything any good except perhaps your waistline or your pocket. I will probably do the same thing this Lent as I did last year, the same thing that I have done for a few years, but hopefully this year I will be able to do it with a different intention and determination. I was reading an interview with an 80-year-old Chinese Bishop, Julius Jia Zhiguo. He has been imprisoned on various occasions because he has ordained priests without government approval and I was struck by his simplicity and gentleness; the embodiment of legendary oriental courtesy. But there was also in him this simplicity, this sureness of faith and humility of action, and when asked what kept his faith alive, he answered, "all we needed was to have God in our heart". How simple. How profound. How difficult! Lent in many ways is no different from any other time: we will still have the same things to do; looking after the family, our work, our shopping, our recreation, and on top of all of that there will be the extra religious practices, the frustration of not managing to persevere, or the surprises that jump out on us and upset our routine. And all the while as we go on worrying about all the things that we have to do, thinking about the next thing we have to fit in before we can get a rest, there is this man living in an oasis of peace because he has God in his heart. It's almost as if he can stop the world and get off for a time; something I'm sure we all wish we could do!
There are very few who can up sticks and throw in their job, and move to some remote part of the world and begin again with a much more tranquil life, and know the peace that we can all feel is missing from life. But what strikes me about Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo is that he lives a fairly full life, even at 80. He isn't left alone to enjoy the evening of his life, but he has the peace, he takes it with him, he doesn't need to go anywhere to find it; it has come to him. And it is surely because he has God in his heart.
That must be what Lent is for. All the penances we take on, the extra things we do, unless they help us place God in our heart and find him there, then come the end of Lent, we will have wandered off and not be standing beside Christ on the cross, or hear about the resurrection. We will be too busy adding more stress to our life and complaining that we never have any time to ourselves or any peace and asking what our faith is all about.
That is what it is all about: having God in our heart. We do tend to complicate things, we think because we are sophisticated if a thing is worthwhile, it too has to be complicated, but nothing could be more simple, more profound, more difficult and yet to be able to have God in our heart.


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FANUC UK has launched its latest version of the intelligent 3D simulation software for robot control, the Roboguide Version 9.
The package can simulate pre-sale concepts, right through to a full offline programming package for use on the shop floor.
It is suitable for robot users at all experience levels, and has an intuitive user interface, most up-to-date virtual controllers, and a drag-and-drop function for the addition of robots and components within a work cell layout.
Roboguide can also support FANUC's latest R30iB Plus robot controller, which includes the new iHMI interface that is common across the whole product range. 3D CAD can be imported directly into a cell layout. The software also includes a KAREL editor and compiler for advanced customisation and programming.
Andrew Armstrong, Sales Manager for FANUC UK, said: "We've been developing the Roboguide software for more than 16 years as an easy, intuitive and accurate way to program your robot cell offline. Version 9 represents key advances in the usability and connectivity of this software.
"If you're new to automation, Roboguide is the best way of harnessing the true potential of your investment. For existing FANUC robot users, it's the next step to a fully-connected, Industry 4.0-ready automated production cell."
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Book Condition: Good
Original red cloth lettered in gold on boards. Edge faded, with tiny hole in front hinge. Various articles on phases of the war by various authors. 441 pp.
Title: Earl Kitchener and the Great War
Illustrator: Photos, Maps, and Drawings
Categories: History, Military,
Publisher: Toronto, John C. Winston Company, Limited: 1916
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Good
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Simple Kurta's Collection For Men 2012 by Shaikhjee
Shaikhjee invites you to it's exclusive "Simple Kurta's Collection For Men 2012" exhibition on 11th to 17th August, 2012 as the part of Designer's Curve 360. Click here to view complete details about this exhibition.
Shaikhjee is one of the new emerging companies from Pakistan in the industry of Male Garments, specially focus on Kurta dressing as it is one of the simplest clothing which enhances the purity of a man. Shaikhjee's tagline "Simple Kurta's For Men" highlights the vision which states that "Simple mind people dress simply with Shaikhjee".


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Orange drug raids net arrests: drugs, cash seized | Photos, video
ONE of four men arrested in Orange as part of a region-wide series of drug raids was denied bail on Tuesday, despite an offer of $2 million surety.
A covert investigation into an alleged drug syndicate resulted in police arresting seven men across the Central West and the seizure of more than 1.5 kilograms of prohibited drugs, as well as cash and ammunition.
Officers attached to the Central West Police District established Strike Force Pimm in January 2018, to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs across Orange, Sydney, Bathurst and Cowra.
On Tuesday, police arrested Christopher Eid, 32, of Diamond Drive, and charged him with 13 offences including supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drugs, supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, supplying a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs and dealing with proceeds of crime.
Eid was refused bail, despite offering a surety of $2 million in family-owned property, and will appear in Orange Local Court on Monday where he will be able to apply for bail.
The three other Orange men, who were arrested after police conducted search warrants at several properties in Orange on Wednesday last week, have also been refused bail to appear at Orange Local Court in April.
They included a 19-year-old man who was arrested at a home on Bletchington Street, where officers allegedly seized ammunition and drugs.
He was charged with 15 offences, including supplying prohibited drugs in commercial quantity, supplying prohibited drugs in indictable quantities, and participating in a criminal group. A 20-year-old man was charged with the same offences, while a 21-year-old man faces charges for 25 offences, including supplying prohibited drugs in indictable quantities, supplying prohibited drugs in commercial quantities, and participating in a criminal group.
Central West Police District Commander Acting Superintendent Bruce Grassick said the operation started with an investigation into the supply of cocaine from Sydney to an Orange man.
VIDEO: District Commander Acting Superintendent Bruce Grassick discussing the arrests ...
"It's an ongoing investigation that basically identified a syndicate of males from Orange who were operating in the area in conjunction with another 32-year-old male in relation to the sale of cocaine, that also stemmed into a methamphetamine supply, MDMA supply as well as MDA," Acting Superintendent Grassick said.
Pimm officers seized 242 grams of MDMA, 292.7 grams of MDA, 700.2 grams of methylamphetamine, 313 grams of cocaine and $25,000 cash.
Acting Superintendent Bruce Grassick said one of the top priorities for police was removing prohibited drugs from the streets and arresting those who seek to cash in on supplying these poisons to the community.
"As part of this ongoing commitment, officers from Central West Police District will continue to target the illegal drug trade at every level of the supply chain," Acting Superintendent Grassick said.
"Methylamphetamine or 'ice', MDMA, and cocaine are concocted by criminal networks in some of the most revolting conditions, with absolutely no quality control.
"They don't care about the person buying the product, just the dollars they can reap from perpetuating this miserable cycle of demand and supply."
There were also three others who were arrested in the region two in Bathurst and another in Cowra.
Two men – aged 28 and 29 – were arrested by officers in Bathurst on Sunday, and charged with goods in custody and dealing with property proceeds of crime.
On Friday officers arrested a 21-year-old man in Cowra and charged him with possessing a prohibited drug, knowingly taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug, and participating in a criminal group. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Cowra Local Court on Friday, March 22.
Acting Superintendent Grassick asked anyone with further information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 immediately.
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Hello there! My name is Madison Tortora (or simply Maddie), and I am currently entering my first year as a student at the Ohio State University. I am studying psychology on a pre-medicine track with a minor in film studies. My career goal is to be a physician with a present interest in becoming a gastroenterologist, clinical psychologist, or a general practitioner with a concentration in sports medicine. I am also involved in the Dunn Sports and Wellness Scholars program because of my enjoyment of both watching and playing sports while being active and social. My interests in a wide variety of areas stems from a true love of learning and gaining life experiences. Outside of my academics, I can be seen exploring Ohio, hiking, drinking coffee, watching classic cinema, catching the latest Clipper's game, or any other variety of activities which bestow new life adventures and pleasures.
One of my passions is balancing and maintaining the multiple components of a healthy life, especially that of mental/emotional, spiritual, social, and physical health. These characteristics are, in part, lived out with my involvement in my church and its community, the Sports and Wellness program, and my advocacy for counseling and mental health awareness; I am excited to learn more about the ways to live a healthy, balanced life throughout my career at Ohio State.
Born and raised right here in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, I am a fourth generation Ohio State student and a life-long buckeye. Whether it is cheering at the Shoe on Saturdays, repping my OSU gear in my travels, or just exploring this beautiful campus, full of opportunities, I am in some way always conscious of my connection to the university. Both of my parents graduated with computer science degrees in 1980 and 1982 respectively, and my brother is a current fifth year in a creative writing concentration. Secretly my cat is also an Ohio State fan. I am honored and extremely eager to continue the family tradition of being a buckeye and look forward to developing personally, academically, and professionally throughout my time here!


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Nexans Olex wins two major solar farms, located in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia
Nexans Olex is proud to have been awarded the supply of termite-barrier low voltage direct current (LVDC) and medium voltage (MV) cable to the Numurkah and Beryl solar farms. First deliveries are planned for quarter-four 2018 with the last deliveries in quarter-one 2019.
The Numurkah Solar Farm (https://numurkahsolarfarm.com.au/) is located approximately 6km south of Nurmukah in Victoria and will consist of ground mounted solar panels, covering 500 hectares. The solar farm is planned to generate approximately 255,000 megawatt hours (MHh) of renewable energy into the national power grid annually and therefore contributing to a major reduction of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
The Beryl Solar Farm (https://bit.ly/2AQPzsh) is located 5km west of Gulgong, New South Wales and will consist of approximately 260,000 First Solar thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. The 87 megawatt (MW) project is expected to generate enough clean, renewable energy to power up to 25,000 NSW homes, therefore resulting in the reduction of more than 167,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year.
Nexans Olex's project win comes down to our dedicated project team and our ability to meet our customer's tight delivery schedules. Our estimating and technical teams set about satisfying the customer needs with the specialised support necessary to deliver full technical compliance along with the most efficient and long lasting LVDC and MV electrical cable assets. Subsequently, the Nexans Olex project delivery team, in further recognition of customer needs, are currently in the process of delivering an on-time and on budget cable solution.
In accordance with the customer's specification and requirements, Nexans Olex will be delivering low voltage direct current (LVDC) cables and medium voltage cable to the Nurmurkah and Beryl solar farms. All cables supplied will feature Nexans Olex's Eco-Term termite barrier; a low cost, environmentally and health conscious alternative to the chemical deterrent, Cypermethrin.
Both the Numurkah and Beryl Solar Farms are expected to be commissioned in 2019.


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Police Officer Injured on the Job
On Thursday afternoon a Houston Police Officer was injured on the job in an accident with an 18 wheeler. At approximately 3:00 p.m. a police officer with the Houston Police Department was en route, responding to a call for assistance from another officer. The responding officer was in northeastern Houston, in the 5500 block of North Wayside, when the accident occurred. Details are somewhat vague as to exactly how the incident happened; however, both the police officer and driver of the 18-wheeler were transported to a local hospital. It is believed that both the officer who was injured and the driver of the 18-wheeler are expected to make a full recovery. Any job can have its risks and procedures in place to minimize the chances of injury do to those risks. When the unexpected happens or those safety procedures fail and you are injured as a result, it is time to contact professionals for assistance. Our offices specialize in workman's comp as well as personal injure, wrongful death and even medical injury. Our attorneys are experts in these fields and can provide you with sound legal advice and assist you in pursuing your claim. Please call us for your free consultation twenty four hours a day, seven days a week or contact us by email.


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Jungle Green is an exceptional research consultancy. Their customer service is second-to-none and Janice and her team have a unique ability to translate any brief into meaningful insights that have enabled me, from the client perspective, to generate significant commercial transformation and growth. In addition to the excellent results they deliver, the team at Jungle Green are all great to work with, and I strongly recommend them to anyone who wants to expand their business and grow sales profitably. Research undertaken with Jungle Green will generate a very healthy return on your investment!
Jo North, Managing Partner, The Big Bang Partnership
At Pinch Point Communications we value high professional work. We only work with colleagues we know will deliver high quality work, time after time. We've worked with Jungle Green for more than a decade, first as a client and now as colleagues. Jungle Green's research is always so full of insight; the whole team has a very positive, professional attitude; applying the highest possible standards of work to often very sensitive areas of work. They are our go to research agency, time and time again.
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Garage doors made from glass reinforced polymer are called for short GRP doors. Fort have a range of stylish GRP garage doors available to read about and view online.
A benefit of a GRP door is that it's dent-resistant, meaning that when you knock it say with your car there'll be less damage. We have five garage doors in the Fort range that are GRP and they are the Eastbourne White Gloss, the Regent White Gloss, the Kielder Woodgrain, the Monmouth Woodgrain, and the Westminster Woodgrain - all of which combine classic design with modern security features and style.
To find out more about the GRP garage doors from Fort or to view the doors made by Fort in Birmingham UK , please visit the Fort website by clicking GRP Garage Doors
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I wrote many times about using BB Dr G Asian BB cream, and today I present the first part of a series of notes about BB creams. This series will be a kind of compendium of knowledge about BB creams. I hope that these entries will be very helpful to you and allow you to choose the best BB cream.
What is BB cream?
The name BB cream is Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm. It is often translated as a cream emphasizing beauty or simply as a "beauty cream". BB creams are not new, but they have only recently become extremely popular due to access to information. Currently, many cosmetics companies offer BB cream, but in my opinion Asian BB creams are the best.
BB cream combines foundation, moisturizer and sunscreen. The best BB cream can hide even the larger imperfections (depending on the properties of the cream).
CC and DD creams are also more and more often visible, however I remain loyal to BB Dr G.
Cream for acne skin?
BB cream is suitable for acne skin. He can hide imperfections and also matte the complexion.
However, it all depends on what type of cream you choose. Dr G BB creams that I have used so far (hydra intensive, pore +) are BB creams intended for problematic skin. Hydra intensive was, however cream for dehydrated skin, by the way is this good moisturizing face cream, while pore + it skin cream with imperfections.
The effect we will get after BB cream
BB hydra intensive and pore + cream cover imperfections very well, making the skin smooth and flawless. Both BB creams that I have used so far have wet finish, which may not suit everyone. I like this effect very much, because even when my skin is gray and I haven't provided it with enough sleep, it looks very good (fresh and radiant).
How to use BB cream?
Apply BB cream to cleansed skin. The method of application is different:
- brush
- sponge
- patting with your fingertips
You have to decide for yourself which way is best for you, but I recommend using Beauty Blender to apply it, because the cream blends perfectly with the skin with this sponge.


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A week in Crete for £230 – Brexit battering sees holiday prices slashed in Norfolk
PUBLISHED: 16:18 15 May 2019 | UPDATED: 08:52 16 May 2019
Norfolk's travel agents are banking on some of their best deals ever after demand for European holidays took a Brexit battering.
Agents across the county are offering week-long breaks for as little as £230 with flights, transfers, luggage and accommodation included as holidaymakers exercise greater caution over Brexit fears.
"We have seen a fall in demand for people travelling to Europe," said Gary Wright, general manager of Destinations Business and Leisure Ravel in Norwich's Rosary Road.
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"It's difficult to say by how much, but I handle leisure travel to Europe and we have had fewer enquiries. Business travel on the other hand is booming."
Mr Wright said that he is seeing customers choosing to instead travel outside of the EU, visiting Turkey and Tunisia.
"Holidays in Tunisia are picking up once again, people were reluctant to go there the past few years for obvious reasons," Mr Wright said.
Rebecca England, owner of Attleborough Travel, said she had also seen demand for Turkish holidays increasing.
"It's nice to see because I think Turkey does need British tourism," she said. "I'm also seeing worldwide holidays increasing. Australia has always been popular for us but we're also seeing a rise in demand for Canada, China and destinations like the Mauritius."
She added: "I'm also seeing people book a lot further in advance - I'm already getting enquiries for 2020."
But Nick Lee, managing director of Broadland Travel Worldchoice in North Walsham, said demand had started to pick up in the past week alone.
"I think people are just sick and tired of Brexit and just want to book a holiday," he said.
Since the Brexit deadline of March 29 was missed, European holiday searches in the first week of April increased by 5.5pc according to holiday comparison website icelolly.com.
Mr Lee added: "April was very quiet so a lot of travel agents have put on very good deals at about 50pc off as a result of trying to make up for the lower demand over the past few months."
But the downturn in European holiday bookings is not solely down to Brexit, says Sophie Griffiths, editor of the Travel Trade Gazette.
"I think a downturn in European holiday bookings was always going to happen now that Tunisia and Turkey are back on the market," she said. "Flights to Tunisia only started last summer and they're finally getting back to what they were prior to 2015.
"What's interesting is that the travel agents - particularly independents - are booming despite the European downturn. I think this is because we saw so many delays and flight cancellations that people just wanted to be able to pick up the phone and have it sorted - which they could do if they'd booked with an agent.
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"It's difficult to way whether bookings will pick up after Britain leaves the EU - because who knows when that will happen. It's also worth noting that Spain is still the UK's number one holiday destination, we'll never stop going because of the proximity."
Here are some of Norfolk's best holiday deals:
- A week-long holiday to Rhodes for £270.
Flights from Norwich airport with luggage, transfers and self-catering accommodation included.
Available with Broadland Travel Worldchoice.
- A week-long holiday to Crete for £230.
Flights also from Norwich airport with transfers, luggage and self-catering accomodation included.
Available with Broadland Travel Worldchoice.
- Seven nights in Bulgaria for £300.
4* bed and breakfast with flights from Norwich Airport included.
Available with Destinations Travel.
- A week in Turkey for £537.
All inclusive holiday to a 4* hotel in Turkey with flights from Norwich Airport.
Available with Destinations Travel.
- A two week holiday to Mexico for £699.
Flights from Gatwick with luggage, transfers and bed and breakfast included.
Available with Broadland Travel Worldchoice.
- Nine days in the US for £749.
Package holiday to the US with a tour of New Orleans, Las Vegas and Los Angeles tour.
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Harm Minimization and Variations in Recreational Cannabis Experiences
Recreational use of cannabis has been stable in recent years.In recognition that this may remain the case for a time to come, many governing bodies across the globe have adopted a harm minimization approach towards recreational substance use. This approach operates in large part through health education campaigns, towards the goal of increasing public awareness on safe drug use (where abstinence is not a perceived option, at least). For example, reminders not to drive and drive are frequently located not only in public spaces but also within drinking premises themselves.
Despite its illegal status in most countries, cannabis is the most commonly used substance in the world after alcohol.1 From making household chores seem less mundane to facilitating social interactions, many cannabis users value it for its euphoric and relaxing properties. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that the effects of cannabis can vary between individuals, as well as within the same individual. A quick glance through open-access cannabis-related forums would yield a handful of worried and distressed individuals seeking explanations for a "bad trip", or sub-threshold psychotic experience occurring during a cannabis high (e.g. suspicion, paranoia, anxiety, losing touch with reality).
Nonetheless, the effects of cannabis for the most part tend to be rewarding, time-limited, and relatively inconsequential for most of its users once intoxication has worn off. This creates somewhat of a conundrum when it comes to developing health education campaigns related to cannabis use: Most public health campaigns focus on presenting the long-term consequences associated with cannabis use, including various forms of brain damage leading to poor cognitive functioning. Yet, the recreational user may view these consequences as distant and irrelevant to them, incongruent with their short-lived hedonistic experience under the influence of marijuana. Furthermore, the consequences described in public health campaigns tend to apply to those who engage in chronic, heavy cannabis use. In contrast, most recreational users of the drug tend to use it only on occasion and do not go on to become addicted.1
In the current landscape of drug use where "street" cannabis is becoming increasingly accessible as well as potent (increasing in THC content)2, it is perhaps of particular relevance for harm minimization efforts to also address immediate risks proximal to the cannabis use event. To this end, a small but growing body of work has taken to translating anecdotal evidence for variations in cannabis experiences into empirical research. Rather than a novel paradigm, this work picks up from a classic theory of subjective drug experiences articulated by Norman Zinberg (1984): The intoxication experience of any given psychoactive substance is always shaped by three classes of factors. Namely, these are Drug (e.g. THC content, dose), Set (Psychological factors e.g. Mood, Personality), and Setting (e.g. Where and with whom one uses).
Hence, two people who use the same drug can report very different subjective experiences, depending on their psychological profile or circumstances of cannabis use. While research to date has developed our knowledge on pharmacological factors in shaping cannabis intoxication experiences, the role of Set and Setting are not yet well understood (learn more about the research underway here). Input from non-users, past users, and current users of cannabis could help contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of cannabis' effects, and its immediate risks.
- Global Drug Survey (GDS; 2018). Retrieved from: https://www.globaldrugsurvey.com/gds-2018/
- ElSohly, M. A., Mehmedic, Z., Foster, S., Gon, C., Chandra, S., & Church, J. C. (2016). Changes in Cannabis Potency over the Last Two Decades (1995-2014) – Analysis of Current Data in the United States. Biological Psychiatry, 79(7), 613–619. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2016.01.004
Wei, M. (2018). Harm Minimization and Variations in Recreational Cannabis Experiences. Psych Central. Retrieved on September 30, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/blog/harm-minimization-and-variations-in-recreational-cannabis-experiences/
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My kids dreaded when their teacher asked what their parents did for a living because when they answered that their dad was an archivist, the question that inevitably followed was, "What is an archivist?" If a teacher didn't know, how could a kid know the answer? My daughter came up with the perfect solution. She bought a t-shirt at the National Archives that had the word archivist phonetically spelled out along with a definition of the word on the back of the t-shirt. My kids are now grown, and both their parents are archivists; so to avoid confused looks and some curious comments, they just tell people that their parents work in libraries.
Simply stated, an archive is a place where a collection of historical documents or records is stored, and an archivist is the person responsible for preserving and providing access to those records. The Midwest Genealogy Center has an archival collection focusing on Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties in Missouri. MGC's collection contains many unique records that may help with researching your family history. You can browse our online archival collection by visiting our Genealogy Gallery. Not everything in our archival collection has been digitized, but you can view the finding aids and name indexes online and then access the materials in the Library.
One collection that contains genealogical information about local residents is the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodges of Jackson Co., MO Collection. At first glance, the membership records look more like a financial accounting of dues. Looking closely at the membership record for William English of the Elmwood Lodge, his death date and age were added at the bottom of the record. Other records within this collection have birth dates, occupations, addresses, and names of widows and children who were receiving support from the organization.
Because each archive has unique collections, you may or may not find something about your ancestor. Think how exciting it would be to find a photo of an ancestor that you have never seen before or to read an entry from a diary that you never knew existed. Check out the Genealogy Gallery; you may find a genealogical gem waiting for you. What has been your most exciting find in an archive?
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Nissan Altima Recalled Over Rear Doors That Could Open Unexpectedly… Again
Two years ago, Nissan called back certain 2015-2017 Altima sedans in the United States over a very serious concern: rear doors that could open without any warning while the vehicle was on the move. Now, they're recalling the exact same batch, because of the same problem.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that there are 341,003 units of potentially affected cars. That's only two less than before, which means that they have either miscalculated the number, or that only two of them were actually repaired (highly unlikely, that one). It's estimated, however, that only one percent of said cars suffer from this condition.
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In the affected Altimas, the door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door the first time the cars were recalled and could interfere with the window regulator. If this happens, then the passenger door could open without any warning upon lowering the rear window. This would pose a very high risk of injury for occupants sitting at the back.
Nissan has advised dealers to secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position. The recall began earlier this month and owners have already been contacted by February 11. Those who haven't heard from the automaker, though, should get in touch with the brand's customer service at 1-800-647-7669, or call the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236, and set up an appointment with an authorized dealer to have their cars repaired free of charge.


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New York leads the way in restricting and punishing drivers who illegally use cell phones. Indeed, it is a 5-point ticket in New York which is the same number of point assigned to the criminal charge of reckless driving. But do such laws work?
A NY Times article entitled "Cellphone Bans May Not Prevent Accidents" explores a recent study done by an economics graduate student from Texas A&M that concludes that such laws have little effect on accident rates. The study concedes that many drivers change their cellphone use when laws prohibiting using them while driving are enacted. However, it further states that this change in behavior does not necessarily translate into a reduction in accident rates. The study attempts to explain this ostensible anomaly by suggesting that some drivers who refuse to obey cell phone laws may be even more distracted because they use their phone while also trying to conceal its use. Alternatively, it suggests that some drivers illegally using cellphones may drive slower, thereby reducing the chance of an accident.
In my opinion, the study's conclusion is flawed. Reducing the dangerous activity of distracted driving necessarily must reduce accidents. By definition, drivers who are not using a cell phone are safer than not, and (as the study admits) many people will follow the law. Perhaps, the study relied on faulty data regarding the extent of the problem. Or perhaps the study failed to analyze the precise causes of the included accidents. In any event, I am entirely skeptical of this study and, for the safety of us all, strongly believe that cell phone laws are necessary and beneficial.
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very helpful attorney and i drive a cab.they dismissed my ticket..
Anonymous, thank you for the nice testimonial. We try hard for all our clients so it is always nice to receive an appreciative message.
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"Reducing the dangerous activity of distracted driving necessarily must reduce accidents."
Why is the use of a CB radio NOT dangerous, but the use of a cellular phone is?
Drivers who use CB radios need not conceal their CB use, and would thus be safer than those who'd be forced to hide it.
The charge of 'Distracted Driving' would've been enough a generation ago, regardless.
There are people I know who I'd rather have driving with a cellphone in hand – cabdrivers & truckers, for example – than food or drink.
Better, more capable drivers are being judged by lesser driver's attitudes, which are the result of ever-worsening driver education, training, & testing, and a system which is more interested in growth than true safety.
1 or 2 generations from now, no one will be allowed to drive anyway …
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- In Vatican
- Villa Borghese - 7 min walk
- Piazza del Popolo - 9 min walk
- Via del Corso - 9 min walk
- Piazza di Spagna - 16 min walk
- Castel Sant'Angelo - 19 min walk
- Spanish Steps - 20 min walk
- Vatican Museums - 21 min walk
Getting around
- Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 35 min drive
- Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 38 min drive
- Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 9 min walk
- Rome Euclide Station - 29 min walk
- Rome San Pietro Station - 4 min drive
- Lepanto Station - 7 min walk
- Flaminio - Piazza del Popolo Station - 7 min walk
- Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station - 13 min walk
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Key facts
- 1 apartment
- Check-in time 2 PM-9 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- No onsite parking
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
The manager
Speaks: English, French, Italian.
At the property
- Computer station
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- English
- French
- Italian
In the apartment
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Premium bedding
- Shower/tub combination
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen
- Free bottled water
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site. This property only accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash for all onsite payments.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.0 per person, per night
Deposit: EUR 100 per stay
- Cleaning fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Late check-in after 9 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs for Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment
Does Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment offer free cancellation for a full refund? Yes, Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. Is parking offered on site at Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment? Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment. Are pets allowed at Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment? Sorry, pets aren't allowed. What are the check-in and check-out times at Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment? You can check in from 2 PM to 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Are there restaurants at or near Giulio Cesare Luxury Apartment? Yes. Nearby restaurants include Arancia blu (6-min walk), L'Arancina (6-min walk), and Cacio e pepe (7-min walk).
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Very good 8.4 From 14 reviews
Our welcome both before and when we arrived was excellent. Things stayed just as good throughout our stay. For what we needed, this apartment was ideal. It is close to central Rome and right by the banks of the Tiber. All places in Rome are accessible from this apartment, and if you don't want to walk everywhere as we did, a metro station is within easy striking distance. There is a well stocked supermarket just across the road. The apartment block itself is above the underground and we were aware of the rumble of trains. For us this was not an issue, (and at rush hour there are the horns of car drivers too! This is Rome after all)! You would need to consider your own noise tolerance. The apartment was spotless, comfortable, well equipped for cooking and spacious. Hopefully, it will be available when we next wish to visit Rome because we would certainly look to stay here again and it will be our first choice.
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Public Schools Embrace Montessori Movement
Propelled by a timely combination of "child-centered" principles and cachet among parents, the 90-year-old Montessori movement is undergoing what some describe as a "renaissance" in public schools.
Although private schools remain the primary settings for Montessori instruction in the United States, the philosophy and methods identified with the movement have spread rapidly in the public system during the 1980's.
First embraced by public educators in the mid-1970's as a theme for magnet programs designed to spur desegregation, the approach is now being used in about 110 public schools in 60 districts. Some 14,000 pupils were enrolled as of last year.
Many districts are expanding their programs into additional classrooms and schools, and five to seven new districts begin programs each year, according to the North American Montessori Teachers Association.
"It's one of the most exciting things that's happened to Montessori," said Sandra Sommer, principal of the Sands Montessori School in Cincinnati, which offered the first magnet program based on the approach.
Ms. Sommer and other proponents say the "renaissance" is helping
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schools can supplement those benefits with distinctive resources and programs of their own.
"Public schools can play a gigantic role in revitalizing the Montessori movement and propelling it into the 21st century," said Paula Biwer, principal of the public Mitchell Elementary School in Denver.
But some educators, particularly in private schools, worry that bureaucratic constraints and a lack of Montessori-trained teachers will mean public schools adopt "Montessori in name," without fully adhering to the movement's principles.
Said Tim Seldin, headmaster of the Barrie School, a private Montessori school in Washington: "Many [public-school programs] I see are being run by people who are very sincere in what they are trying to do. But they are being asked to compromise to such an extent that my fear is that when they are finished compromising, what they are doing is not going to look very much like Montessori."
Internal Debates
What Montessori should look like, however, is subject to debate even among Montessorians.
The two major professional groups in the field differ on the extent to which Montessori methods should be adapted to today's society, and dozens of different associations provide teacher training.
"One of the reasons Montessori hasn't taken the world by storm," said Mr. Seldin, is that "Montessorians love kids and hate each other.''
Association leaders call such claims exaggerated, and say they are working separately and together to promote the movement's spread into the public sector. But they concede that their efforts are relatively recent.
"The Montessori community has done a less than admirable job of promoting itself," said Paul Epstein, coordinator of the Montessori magnet program in Prince George's County, Md. "It's probably the most incredibly well-kept secret of education."
'Child-Centered' Model
The "secret" is based on the work of Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and biologist born in 1870 who first worked with children labeled as retarded and then with the children of poor families in inner-city Rome. Her observations, which played a key role in the emergence of developmental psychology, led her to conclude that children learn best in environments that respect and support their individual development.
Maintaining that children's first six years are the most critical for learning, Dr. Montessori promoted a holistic approach that would begin children's education at an early age. She envisioned such education fostering social and emotional growth and physical coordination as well as cognitive competence.
The physician proposed a "prepared environment" of multi-sensory materials laid out in an ordered sequence that would allow children to both enjoy and succeed at learning. The method relies heavily on practical skills and hands-on learning; it incorporates activities ranging from simple tasks, such as sorting beads and learning to work buckles and buttons, to complex arithmetic and cultural studies.
The materials are designed to help children gain an understanding of whole processes, rather than piecemeal concepts, and allow teachers to assess their progress and diagnose problems by observation without formal tests.
The Montessori model groups children not by grades, but in multi-age clusters that correspond to developmental stages and allow interaction and modeling among younger and older children.
The methods are designed to stimulate children's independence and self-directed learning, with teachers serving as guides.
"It's the original child-centered program," observed Mr. Epstein.
Revival in 1950's
Montessori methods were introduced in the United States as early as 1912 and reached about 200 schools before World War I. But the approach fell out of favor until the mid-1950's, when it was revived by parents dissatisfied with current educational practices and by educators seeking an educational model that would apply the theories of child development advanced by Jean Piaget.
In the 80's, the emphasis on early-childhood education and the emergence of the school-choice movement have further bolstered the popularity of Montessori ideas among school-savvy parents.
Educators estimate that there may be as many as 4,000 schools bearing the Montessori name in the United States, ranging from programs in church basements to college-preparatory schools. Although the method is most commonly practiced in preschool and the early grades, some schools have extended it to the junior- and senior-high levels.
The American Montessori Society, founded in 1960, represents more than 700 schools. The U.S. branch of the Association Montessori Internationale--an international association founded in 1929 and based in Holland--represents 130 schools. The a.m.s. generally supports efforts to adapt and update Montessori methods, while the a.m.i. has sought to preserve the original model as closely as possible.
The Training Challenge
While only about two dozen public schools are officially recognized by either the a.m.s. or the a.m.i., many public-school teachers have been trained in programs accredited by those groups. Some of the more established public programs hire only Montessori-trained staff members.
But some schools are instituting programs too rapidly to ensure that teachers and administrators receive proper training first, experts warn.
"The most important crisis we are facing is that the programs may expand in advance of our community's ability to maintain the supply of Montessori teachers," said David Kahn, executive director of the North American Montessori Teachers Association.
"Our biggest challenge right now is to be able to train teachers who can implement Montessori programs in the public sector without jeopardizing standards," added Virginia A. McHugh, executive director of the U.S. affiliate of the a.m.i.
While the training formats of the major associations differ, both require extensive preservice training beyond traditional teacher certification.
Teachers "have to be very motivated" to seek the training, because there is "no great salary benefit," noted Dennis Schapiro, editor of The Public School Montessorian, a quar8terly newsletter he founded partly in an attempt to address parents' concerns about the shortage of teachers in public programs.
Compromising the 'Dynamic'?
Apart from the issue of training, Ms. McHugh of the ami-U.S.A. raises the concern that public-school programs may be "diluted just by having to go through bureaucracies."
While the Montessori model calls for grouping 3- to 6-year-olds, for example, many public schools are able to enroll 3- and 4-year-olds only on a tuition or part-day basis, and others begin their programs at age 5--practices some contend can compromise the Montessori "dynamic.''
Others argue that public-school programs may be hampered by curriculum and testing requirements, political pressures, and constraints in choosing pupils and teachers well suited to the method.
In a recent commentary in the A.M.I.-U.S.A. News, Michael S. Berliner, who has published several papers on the Montessori philosophy and is executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute, warned that public schools' use of "bits and pieces of Montessori" might "disintegrate the method and its goals" by forcing private programs out of business.
"Why should parents pay the thousands of dollars per year for private school when they believe they're getting the same thing in the neighborhood public school?" he asked.
But the potential loss of private-school programs is a "secondary concern," said Musya Meyer, director of the Hudson Country School in New Rochelle, N.Y. She cited the larger "question of ethics" raised by marketing inauthentic programs.
Such concerns are also shared by some public-school Montessorians.
"If you have teachers and staff who understand what legitimate, real Montessori means, then you're going to be all right," said Mary W. Jones, a teacher at Washington's John Burroughs Elementary School, the only public school to receive a.m.i. certification last year. "But there is such a large segment of people out there who have no idea what that means."
Good Enough for Parents
Many educators involved in the movement say public schools face no greater risk of diluting Montessori methods than do private schools.
The a.m.s., stressed Bretta Weiss, its national director and president of the Council for American Private Education, advises parents to "look at a school, its materials, and the training of teachers" before enrolling a child in a Montessori program. "That wouldn't relate just to public schools," she observed.
Because the a.m.i. failed in a 1960's bid to patent the Montessori name, "anybody can create an early-childhood center and call it Montessori," noted Ms. Biwer of the Denver district, a Montessori-trained public-school principal who has worked in the private sector.
Many private programs face "problems of training and erroneous personal interpretations" and "sacrifice Montessori principles in order to attract or keep tuition-paying students," said Jean K. Miller, implementor of a Montessori program at the Greenfield School in Milwaukee.
"In spite of the fact that the overwhelming majority of private Montessori schools practice [it] in a form that is hardly recognizable," she wrote in a response to Mr. Berliner's commentary, "good Montessori practice has survived."
"The same is possible in public schools," she maintained.
Others argue that even with their shortcomings, public schools are making important contributions.
"Even though they may not start out with the total training Montessorians see as necessary, the things they have tried have been valuable, and many of them are asking for further training," said Sylvia Cooper, principal of the Palm Academy, a magnet public school in Lorain, Ohio, that offers a "Montessori-like" program.
While many public programs "do not come close to the standards" demanded by critics, "their test scores are still the best in the city, and kids are doing well and are happy," Mr. Schapiro noted. "For a lot of parents, that's enough."
"Wherever there has been a program, it's been a successful program,'' acknowledged Ms. Weiss.
"It may be difficult to get public-school requirements to coincide with the Montessori goals and objectives, but it's being done," she added. "It only gets into the public schools if parents want it there.''
Rather than undermining Montessori principles, advocates argue, public schools are helping spread them.
"Having a good public-school program only enhances the work of private schools," said Ms. Biwer, who noted that the publicity--and long waiting lists--drawn by public-school programs has boosted private schools' business.
"We put Montessori in front of the public, whereas before no one had heard of it," said Andrew Martin, principal of the L.L. Hotchkiss Montessori Academy, a public-school program in Dallas.
Public schools, argued Ms. Cooper, also have increased access to the method, not just for "people who can afford it," but for "the urban child" who was the focus of Dr. Montessori's initial work.
"We have made it more available to more people, and that's what Maria Montessori wanted," Mr. Martin added.
Public educators also maintain that state and local standards can be successfully integrated with Montessori methods--and that computer education, arts programs, and other public-school resources can be an asset to Montessori goals.
Outside the Mainstream
Although Montessori methods embody many principles of "developmentally appropriate" education espoused by national authorities on early childhood, the model has not been widely promoted because "there is no one body that says this is what Montessori is," said Barbara A. Willer, a spokesman for the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
"Unfortunately, the Montessori movement has been outside of the mainstream in early-childhood education, and that's regrettable," added Lilian G. Katz, director of the eric clearinghouse on elementary and early-childhood education at the University of Illinois.
Some also say the movement's factionalism has undercut efforts to validate the method through research and to ensure adequate training.
The professional groups "ought to get together and decide on how they can best serve the needs of the students," said Ms. Cooper of the Palm Academy.
While denying that differences among the groups have "hindered the spread of Montessori," Ms. Weiss conceded that backers of the method ''haven't been good salespeople."
But last year, she noted, the board of the a.m.s. made it a priority to extend Montessori to pupils in a range of settings, including public schools.
The profession has made significant strides in defining Montessori goals, Mr. Kahn noted, and recent research has yielded positive results.
A Montessori Public-School Consortium formed last year is hosting a March conference to examine the movement, and the a.m.s. is also planning an April conference on the role of Montessori in contemporary culture.
"I think Montessorians are going to be really soul-searching for a while," Ms. Katz said.
Vol. 09, Issue 15
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Rain, Rain, Rain
Eight or nine days straight, three or four more forecast. Well, past mere accumulation of inches. Last night it was first a tickle on the roof, then a tap dance, then a torrent, then a gentle sweeping, then plopping until dawn. What variety! A true maestro-less orchestra fallen from the sky! I listened to it in my spaceship as I read a detective novel. I thought of new rain people in my life, including one new extraordinary fanatic who described people who live in Oregon that use umbrellas as, "weak sauce." I love that line.
Oh the beaverwood I will find when the rains recede and a low tide exposes the rivers and estuaries! I will have days of hauling ahead of me.
Yes, rain, relentless, formidable, but I have managed to keep the beach streak going and I even built a fort yesterday as the light was coming on, a strange little sitting fort, where someone can sit on a round of wood and stare at the ocean. In the coming rainy days, I may erect a crude roof over the fort. It will, of course, leak.
While walking in rain a few mornings ago, I came across the carcass of a whale. A few beachcomber fiends had already sawed away a quarter of the bones! They will find their way into crafts, totems, instruments, and god knows what else. More people should bring whales into their lives, their homes.
A friend sent me a link to a video linked to rain. A song came on the radio that referenced rain in the typically cliched fashion is presented in songs and books and movies. When really falls hard in Oregon, and when one is paying attention, it so much more than just rain. Meteorologists will never grasp this concept.
I caught Casablanca on TCM the other night while it stormed outside. Some great, great, fake rain scenes in that classic. It's the black and white that does it. And the fedoras and trench coats! Bogie never uses an umbrella! I think. I want to believe he didn't. You can't be tough with an umbrella! It's also impossible to whip out a revolver in a downpour and shoot a Nazi if you are holding an umbrella. You can't get the drop on anyone if the umbrella is in your gun hand! Bogey drilled that Nazi good, and then the plane with his great love flew away in rain, and he and Louie walked away in the mist and a beautiful friendship had begun. Friendships that begin in rain are something else. They can't be dissolved.


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good article on how the Bible could have easily proven it's from God
by defender of truth 6 Replies latest watchtower bible
Interesting thoughts. Nothing new to me. I've always attacked those flaws that the bible have.
Thanks for the article. It's well written, easy read.
Ha, let me play the Devil's Advocate-
God did not make His Word unclear. The Bible is perfectly clear. The reason that the Bible can sometimes be hard to understand is that we are all fallen beings - sin clouds and distorts our understanding and leads us to twist the Bible to our own liking.
It was written for the people of the time and we are supposed to look at it through their vision. The culture in which the Bible was written was very different from the cultures that exist today. The actions of nomadic shepherds in 1800 B.C. in the Middle East often do not make much sense to Westerners or Europeans of the 21st-century. When trying to understand the clear messages of the Bible, we must remove the 21st-century "lenses" we have and try to recognize the culture in which the Bible was written.
The Bible is straightforward on the issues of morality and conduct. [Whichever "MY" belief is] is the correct understanding of such. Misinterpretations are due to our sinfulness, our pride, our own prejudices or our own desire to show our morality as better than that of those who don't know "the truth." When we study the Bible, we must ask God to remove the biases from our minds and help us interpret His Word apart from our own shortcomings. This is often a difficult step to take, as it requires humility and a willingness to admit mistakes.
Good article
So you could say quite simple that God failed in his most important dissertation, sorry God no examine try again, do something better next time and study more. By the way your last try, wasn´t it just before the flood?
I know that was sarcastic. Anyway, Let me play the prosecution for OnTheWayOut (
So, the Bible is only for those ancient people. And why couldn't God create a Bible for sinful humans to understand
Given that Jesus, the creator of the universe, came to earth. He could have easily provided scientific guidance or clues that may not have been understood then, but future generations could use these clues as definitive proof of being the all-knowing creator.
I know that was sarcastic. Anyway, Let me play the prosecution for OnTheWayOut
So, the Bible is only for those ancient people. And why couldn't God create a Bible for sinful humans to understand
I had a nice answer typed out and something with the quotes makes me drop my response outside of them. So here I go again:
To answer from THEIR POINT OF VIEW, The Bible did need to be understood by those ancient people, but God knows that if we ask for help today, we can understand it also.


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These Black Lives Matter/Future is Female coloring books are therapeutic and empowering
St. Paul artist Kaytee Crawford believes coloring books can be a form of empowerment.
A lifelong artist, Crawford recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring a coloring and activity book, called Girl Power, to life. Its 30 pages contain messages like "Fight like a girl," "Girls can do anything," "Smash the patriarchy," "Angry women will change the world," and "The future is female." Illustrations of feminist icons like Michelle Obama, Coretta Scott King, Malala Yousafzai, Beyoncé, and Winona LaDuke make appearances.
In addition to inspiring and encouraging young women, Crawford hopes the coloring books will be a source of healing. In the fall of 2016, she was struggling with depression and anxiety, but couldn't afford to go to therapy. Art became a a positive way for her to deal with her mental health issues and release feelings of upset and frustration about racial tensions in the community.
Crawford gravitated toward abstract watercolor paintings in hues that represented her emotions on any particular day. To make the pieces complete, she taught herself calligraphy and lettering, and added words to the funky backgrounds.
Initially, she wrote bible verses on the watercolors, but then a friend sent her a quote that contained phrases like "Black lives matter" and "Women's rights are human's rights." She decided to focus exclusively on quotes from people of color.
"I want to amplify those voices that might otherwise not be heard," Crawford says. Much of her work is Maya Angelou-inspired. "I'm obsessed with her," she says. "If I could make a career off of doing art around her words for the rest of my life, I'd be happy with that."
After following a suggestion that she make some coloring pages to give away at Art-a-Whirl in 2017, she realized, "I really enjoyed doing this and I feel like there's nothing like this out there right now and it's needed terribly."
That discovery led to a Black Lives Matter-themed coloring book, called Black Love, featuring phrases like "Black girl magic," "Black boy joy," "I matter," "Still I rise," in addition to quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Angelou.
"It came together pretty quick because there was this outpouring of ideas in my head that I couldn't keep in there," she says.
Crawford launched a GoFundMe campaign so people could donate to the project; a $20 donation equaled one coloring book. Eighty-one people took part, and by August of 2017, the coloring books were printed and distributed at local art stores and gift shops. Crawford gave away many coloring books as well.
Crawford, a mother of three sons, wanted to do another coloring book, this time for her nieces and the daughters of friends. So she set to work on Girl Power.
Crawford believes coloring can be a form of self-care. It can also be a group activity between parents and their children or between teachers and their students. In addition to the therapeutic benefits of art, with Crawford's coloring books, little artists absorb powerful affirmations.
The quotes and messages can also be conversation starters. While coloring, there's an opportunity to discuss what "the future is female" entails, for example. "It doesn't mean that there's not going to be men in the future but it means things are going to be equal. Women are going to be strong and important. It's not only going to be a system that's focused on men," Crawford explains.
If the Girl Power Kickstarter reaches its $8,000 goal by March 21, Crawford plans to work with women-owned Wise Ink in Minneapolis to print it. She also wants to revamp Black Love for a re-release.
"If I was rich, I would just make them and give them all away," she says. "I want everyone to have a book they can call their own."


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I planned for a long time what my blog would look like, what it would be about, topics I'd include and areas that I would address. I thought that was the hard part, that once I had those down, I could just start writing and everything would just fall into place... WRONG! The absolute hardest part is this first blog post. Where do I start? Do I just jump in on a topic? Do I introduce myself? Am I supposed to sugar coat my thoughts or just be blatantly me?
It's a little like being on a blind date..
So let's run with that and pretend we're meeting at a coffee shop.. actually, let's pretend we're at a bar. Blind dates are always better with a little liquid courage. I'll tell you a little about myself, (and feel free to tell me a little about you in the comment section) and we'll move on from there. Here I go:
My name is Nicole and I live in the suburbs of Chicago with my husband, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. I love working out. And when I say "love" I seriously mean it. I would spend 5 hours a day working out if I could, I might pass out of the floor in a sweat induced coma at the end.. but it would be a happy coma. Fitness and health is a lifestyle and I embrace it with open arms, but I also believe in balance. I bake cookies, I drink wine, I don't hesitate to go to parties and restaurants, and I almost ALWAYS order desert.
Caffeine & Cardio is my dream. It's where I can be me and where I can (hopefully) help others to become the best version of themselves. I want you to be my friend, my confidant, my support system and I want to be yours. And I hope you continue to follow along and join me.
January 2020


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Stipend by students
From Beneficiary to Benefactor
München, 08/20/2018
Tobias Jäger's life is marked by a sense of gratitude. He is grateful to his parents for making it possible for him to study, although he is one of seven children. He is grateful to the senior students who helped him to find his feet in Munich and at LMU during his first semester. And now he is particularly grateful for the fact that the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's Alumni Association agreed to sponsor the Deutschlandstipendium to help him to finance his studies. Now Jäger (30) is intent on giving others the sort of assistance that he himself has enjoyed and profited from.
"Surely, you're not serious?" That was Jäger's immediate response when he learned that no other recipient of a Deutschlandstipendium had come up with the idea before him. For although he is now in his 11th semester at the School of Veterinary Medicine, and has little enough to spare himself owing to the high cost of living in Munich, he decided to finance a Deuschlandstipendium for other deserving students. Details of his initiative (Dankbarkeit schenken – Stipendiaten für Stipendiaten) are available on Facebook.
The Deutschlandstipendium model enables commercial firms, foundations, professional associations and private individuals to finance a monthly stipend of 150 euros for students who, in addition to having a good academic track record, have demonstrated social commitment or have successfully overcome disadvantages in the course of their personal lives. The Federal Ministry for Education and Research then matches the donor's contribution, and the total is paid out to awardees (free of deductions).
Jäger's first impulse was to finance the stipend from his own income. "But I soon realized that, even with my student's maintenance grant and part-time jobs, I would be unable to set so much aside," he says. So he has now turned to crowdfunding and is trying to attract support from others who have benefitted from fellowships and stipends. "So far, the feedback has been very positive," he tells me. Obviously, many people have had similar ideas, but none of them was in a position to transform the impulse into practice.
Stipend financed by sales of lecture notes
Jäger's initiative has already resulted in the sponsorship of a stipend by students. Financed by the Skriptenverein in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, it was first offered to students of the subject in this past Summer Semester. The members of the Skriptenverein produce lecture notes, which they sell to their fellow students. Inspired by the current Chairman of the Association (none other than Tobias Jäger), they agreed to contribute part of the proceeds they earn from the sale of these learning aids to fund the stipend. "Since the Skriptenverein is a recognized charity, the decision to do so was fully in accordance with our statutes," he explains.
But this initial success wasn't enough for Jäger. He felt there must be other sources of financing to be tapped for such a worthy cause. So together with two other students who had benefited from the stipends sponsored by the Alumni Association, he wrote to a variety of potential donors, extending from manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals to makers of toys for pets. With aid from Alejandra Riedmiller, Coordinator of the Deutschlandstipendium Program at LMU, no less than 60 letters were dispatched to commercial firms. "And thanks to the campaign, we were able to recruit further patrons," he says.
So what motivates him in this endeavor? "I just want to be of help," he replies simply. Although he will sit for his final exam this year, he still intends to act as a tutor in the orientation phase for first-year students of veterinary medicine – as he has done in previous years, with the exception of his own practical year. The orientation course is designed to ensure that the new crop of students gets off to a good start in the unfamiliar university environment and has ample opportunities to make new friends in a strange city. "I am extremely grateful to the students who looked after me in the early days," he says, and he feels it's only natural that he should do the same for others in the same situation.
Helping out in the family firm
Jäger's approach to life is also a boon to his parents. Although neither of them has an academic background, both steadfastly supported his ambition to attend university, despite the fact that he was one of seven siblings. In return, he continues to assist his father, who runs a horticulture and landscaping business. "That helped me to realize early on that it takes hard work and continuing commitment to attain one's goals," he says.
This attitude also explains why having to wait for no fewer than 12 semesters before he could take up his studies failed to scare him off veterinary medicine. In the intervening years, he worked in the film industry as an assistant cameraman. "I always had this combination of animals and film-making in my head," he recalls. As a child, his ambition was to become an expert on T. rex, but by the time he left school he wanted to be a film-maker. In the end, he was able to follow his passions for animals and films. And when he was finally able to embark on his veterinary studies, he was very happy, in spite of having enjoyed his stint as an assistant cameraman.
So what are the chances that he will personally sponsor a Deutschlandstipendium when he qualifies? "My first priority then will be to do my doctorate," he says, so his disposable income will remain limited. But he is determined to finance a student stipend as soon as his earnings are sufficient to make that possible. And having profited so much from the support that he received, "I certainly won't forget the significance of the issue just because I have finished my studies," he avers.


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Wal-Mart decision a black day for Windsor
December 28, 2004
THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT Wal-Mart will not build in Windsor but elsewhere in the area is the final thrust of the stake into Windsor taxpayers and residents. The stake was first applied by a small noisy group, then driven deeper by members of the planning commission and town board.
These folks, with no regard for the good of this growing community or the wishes of the majority of residents, have now labeled the town "anti-business," and it will be a long time before commercial developers forget.
We needed the Wal-Mart, and we need a Home Depot or Lowe's, a nice family restaurant, an Applebees or Chili's, and other dry goods stores. Few of these stores will be very interested in coming to Windsor now, I fear!
It is sad that most of the town's residents who wanted the new store were ignored or not consulted at all by the members of the boards.
The so-called planning commission seems to think that only it knows how a certain piece of property can best be used. Not so! The planning commission members have a duty to act in the best interest of the whole town, not a small, special-interest group, and they have failed badly.
The Wal-Mart store will probably now be built in another location and continue to take sales tax revenue out of Windsor when it should be coming in. Why should we be supporting some other town's budget? We will still get to bear the burden of increased traffic through town. There will be additional costs for maintenance to infrastructure. We will not get any new funds to help with the traffic or with road upkeep and other expenses generated, not to mention the added traffic on Main Street which is already overloaded.
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Where is the vision these people are elected to exercise? I don't think they have any vision for the town. It may be time to remove them from office and elect people who care about and want to see the town prosper.
This town will continue to develop residential housing but there is no commercial base to support that housing and the infrastructure that is needed to serve those new homes and families. Towns get their income from sales taxes and real estate taxes and cannot exist without commercial business taxes to support them. That opportunity has been taken from us.
It is time for town planners to look further than yesterday and bring commercial development to Windsor. Let's get someone on our town boards and commissions who will work for the good of the residents of Windsor!
Bert Shaver is a Windsor resident. He is now retired but has been a town clerk and board member in a small Nebraska community. He has also been a small-business owner.