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The South Campbell County Rotary Club will host its annual golf outing on May 6 at The Greens of Deerfield. With a 1 p.m. tee time and shotgun start the event promises to be fast paced.
The club is looking for four person teams to take part. The deadline for entries is April 24.
The entry fee is $525 and includes the cart fee, range balls and and light meal during the awards ceremony.
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Santa Claus, Me (Ed Taylor) & Being Nice & Good for Goodness Sake
Personally, I strive to align my behavior, my words and my actions with that of my version of Santa Claus… which for me is my "Higher Self", or I my "Best" self. Living in alignment with these "Higher Self" ideals is the primary reason I started portraying Santa year-round.
A couple of things this means to me, and when the opportunities present themselves what I try to encourage in others, both children and adults, are the ideas of being NICE & being GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE.
Here is the concern I have and the reason I'm writing this…
Some people see being nice as being weak, or being a pushover, or being the one who always compromises… I DO NOT see it that way… at all!
"Never mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, and my kindness for weakness."
To me being NICE is primarily related to thoughtfulness & communications.
By having a reputation of being nice people may try to take advantage of you, we must remember, nobody can take advantage of us if we don't let them. We can be firm and still be nice.
I tell children and adults alike that being nice doesn't mean being powerless and allowing ourselves to be bullied. Being nice isn't about having no preference or opinion and it doesn't mean being okay with everything.
That's not being a nice person… It's being weak, or lazy, or worse.
For example, if someone hits you being a nice person doesn't mean standing there and letting them hit you again. If you're in a relationship, or a Facebook Group, with someone who constantly puts you down, being a nice person doesn't mean not standing up for yourself.
If you always pay for someone during meals and they never offer to pay, you can choose to split the bill the next time. Being a nice person doesn't mean you are obligated to do things that make you unhappy.
If your niceness is something you're complaining, or even feeling a bit annoyed with, you're not being nice, you're allowing yourself to be taken advantage of. That's not niceness or generosity, that's passive-aggressiveness.
When we feel taken advantage of, it has very little to do with us being a nice person and very much to do with our inability to say 'no' and to communicate why.
Being nice doesn't mean not communicating our frustration or upset. It just means communicating without negativity or losing our temper.
There are many ways of saying one thing and we can choose to voice our discontentment and disagreement in a calm, rational and nice way.
And we can always choose to nicely disengage or exit a toxic environment.
People will only treat us badly if we let them. People will only take advantage of us if we let them. We can be a nice, a kind, warm, generous and open person without saying yes to things we're unhappy about. Be nice and confident and smart, and be happy, always.
BEING NICE IS SIMPLE… But it's not always easy.
What about being good?
From my "Higher Self" perspective I always add being good for GOODNESS SAKE. What does that mean, and why is it so important to me?
There is strength in having your good behaviour emanate from a desire that is bigger than people.
We might tell a young child, "be good for your grandma while I'm away" and that's fine, in away, for a young child… but as we get a little older… say 6 or 7, (or 60 or 70), we don't want our good behaviour to be the result of external expectations or constraints.
For GOODNESS SAKE implies you are being good, because you are the kind of person who does good.
Good behavior of course covers a lot of ground… these 12 virtues are a good place to start:
1) Courage – bravery and valor
2) Temperance – self-control and restraint
3) Liberality – bigheartness, charity and generosity
4) Magnificence – radiance, joie de vivre
5) Pride – self-satisfaction
6) Honor – respect, reverence, admiration
7) Good Temper – equanimity, level headedness
8) Friendliness – conviviality and sociability
9) Truthfulness – straightforwardness, frankness and candor
10) Wit – a sense of humor – meaninglessness and absurdity
11) Friendship – camaraderie and companionship
12) Justice – impartiality, evenhandedness and fairness
These virtues align with my "Highest Self", you?
I'm always on the lookout for the right language and interesting examples and stories that I can use to demonstrate the value of living by a code of values, values that serve both us and others well.
Being GOOD for GOODNESS SAKE too is simple… and often not easy.
My Santa Claus portrayal has helped keep the importance of being nice and being good for goodness sake front and center in my mind… over the years the percentage of time that I actually live in alignment with these values and virtues has increase… I am and always will be a work in progress… but I am making progress.
My hope and intention is to bring smiles, and happiness into a lot of lives… and, where possible, to be ready and able to provide a bit more… something a bit more significant and with the potential be a real, long-term, life-enriching gift.
The gift of perhaps playing a small part in helping someone become a GOOD person who is NICE.
Santa Claus Pictures Los Angeles
Santa Claus is loved worldwide, of course, but there's nowhere on earth where Santa Claus can have a greater impact on more people than in Los Angeles, California.
The North Pole is great and Santa magic happens there for sure, but there's another place where Santa magic happens and that's LA.
The best thing about being Santa Claus is BEING Santa Claus. In the first ½ of the year, LA allows Santa to be in pictures, movies, and TV commercials as well as make surprise appearances at birthday parties and many other unexpected places… the beaches… I LOVE the beaches.
I regularly walk along the beaches from Malibu to Redondo Beach. I've visited with thousands of people and appeared in hundreds and hundreds of photos, mostly 'selfies' as I was strolling the Southern California beaches. I've even appeared in several 'commercial Santa photoshoots' in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Malibu & Santa Monica.
Santa Claus appearing at Christmas in July pictures & events is big too…
In So Cal everyone loves to see Santa Claus in shorts and red shirts… and you can see me in my 'vacation wear' almost every day.
KOST radio and many other LA area companies, organizations and retailers love to have Santa come by and say hi in July… and of course, I LOVE IT!
In late Summer and Fall Santa tends to do many photo shoots, auditions and TV shows & TV commercial shoots all around Los Angeles and at the Hollywood studios.
Here are some fun Santa photos from shoots I did this summer…
Article in Voyage LA
Voyage LA just published a "Meet Santa Ed Taylor" article.
The asked some interesting questions about me portraying Santa, my acting and some of my other activities.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
Here's the link- http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-ed-taylor-santa-ed-taylor-santa-monica/
Santa Claus on The Doctors
Santa Claus on The Doctors TV Show
The Doctors TV show "Holiday Special Giveaway" is AMAZING! Santa arrives on the set and helps The Doctors Dr. Travis Stork, Dr. Andrew Ordon, Dr. Nita Landry and Dr. Sonia Batra.
The gifts are AMAZING!
The Doctors is an Emmy® Award-winning daytime talk show that airs on CBS.
The Doctors Holiday Specials (Part 1 & 2) air Thursday, November 30th & Friday, December 1st!
The episodes will also re-run later in December. To find the time and station the episode will air in your city, please input your zip code on our website www.thedoctorstv.com
Santa Claus on The Doctors TV Show 2016 & 2017. Santa Ed Taylor
Overstock Santa Claus Commercial
Have you seen the 2017 Overstock dot com Christmas commercial with Santa Claus?
It's a cute one. The elves break some bad news to Santa… the reindeer Prancer has come down with pneumonia… luckily the elves have a backup reindeer at the ready… Bob Humbug. Well, the name just cracked ol' Santa Claus up.
The Overstock spokesperson comes on and talks about how tough it is when you get judged by your name.
Yes, I AM Santa in that Overstock dot com holiday commercial.
The shoot was amazing… a great cast and crew at a mindblowing estate in Malibu, California.
The commercial has been playing on Hallmark as well as many other cable channels and even some network shows.
Here it is if you haven't yet seen it…
Beverly Hills Christmas II Santa Claus
It was a dream come true… to be cast as Santa Claus in a Christmas movie and to top it off the work with the amazing Margaret O'Brien!
I don't know what will appear in the movie, (it's still in post-production) but I'm pretty sure
you will see me in a scene with Ms. O'Brien… I'm seriously beside myself!
Beverly Hills Christmas II is a sequel to the popular movie, Beverly Hills Christmas that was shown on UP TV during Christmas 2015 to more than 70 million viewers.
The director is Christian Filippella who was wonderful to work with and others actors include Ronn Moss, Kira Reed Lorsch, Donna Spangler, Megan Duffy, Stanley B. Herman, Simona Fusco, Vincent De Paul, James Bennett Foxworth, Brandon Tyler Russell and Sammy The Dwarf amongst others.
Being selected by Christian Filippella and working with the amazing Margaret O'Brien as Santa Claus in Beverly Hills Christmas II has been one of the highlights of my acting career in Hollywood.
So, if you happen to be watching Beverly Hills Christmas II and you think, hey, that Santa Claus looks familiar, YES, THAT SANTA GUY is Santa Claus in the Beverly Hills Christmas II movie.
Westfield Santa Claus
Photos with Santa Claus at Westfield's 35 malls and many of their 6,500 retail outlets across the country and around the world has become an annual family tradition for many families. This year, 2017, I'm incredibly honored to have been selected by Westfield's to be the face of Santa Claus in their posters and social media.
So, if you happen to be walking through a Westfield mall and you think the Santa in the poster looks familiar… YES, it's That Santa Guy.
Nickelodeon Santa Claus 2017
Being Santa Claus on Nickelodeon this year is such a huge honor and SO MUCH FUN. I was delighted to find that my "That Santa Guy" reputation had preceded me. As it turns out I had worked with some of the crew on another shoot earlier in the summer.
As the "Nickelodeon Santa" I deliver a bunch of one-liners that will be used to introduce shows and segments. Santa also appears in a few skits and improv scenes that are hilarious.
We shot some of the scenes in front of a green screen so I'm looking forward to seeing where I will appear to be when it airs on TV. Other scenes were shot on a rooftop… that was fun!
So if you're watching Nickelodeon this Christmas season and see Santa Claus… and you think he looks familiar… yep, you're right, That Santa Guy is the Nickelodeon Santa Claus 2017.
Malibu Santa Claus
Being Santa Claus in Malibu is about as much fun as Santa can have. On many occasions, I've met with families and photographers to take Santa Claus photos at Matador Beach, private homes and other locations in and around Malibu.
On many occasions, Santa has met with families and photographers to take Santa Claus photos at Matador Beach, private homes and other locations in and around Malibu.
Arrangements can even be made to have the Malibu Santa Claus be joined by his reindeer.
Here are some recent Malibu Santa Claus photos…
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Santa Hollywood ~ Los Angeles 2016 & 2017
Being Santa Claus in Southern California has provided me with more fun experiences than I could have ever dreamed of. Imagine getting a call asking you to be Santa Claus in Hollywood for the Jimmy Kimmel show. I was thrilled when I received the call… and I had a blast taping it!
Earlier in the year, I auditioned along with dozens of other Santa's and I was fortunate enough to book the job as the Santa sales manager for the 2016 Chrysler commercial. It blew me away! Then to have it debuted during Game 7 of the World Series, WOW! And then to see it air over 10,000 more times, like they say, only in Hollywood. I love being a Hollywood Santa Claus! 🙂
Appearing on The Doctor's TV show, That Awkward Game Show, shooting an Urban Home commercial with Denise Richards, seeing the Reddi Wip commercial I shot last year air many more times, appearing at parties for Facebook, Pinterest, Mattel Toys, the Lakers, Rams, and just so many amazing events, what more could a Santa ask for?
I also remember standing in line at Pink's Hot Dog shop when my phone rang… it was the Ellen DeGeneres Show asking if I could be Santa at their cast & crew party… Well Yeah! 🙂
At Children's Hospital Los Angeles I met a teenager who asked for Santa to get her 500 views on her YouTube channel. Santa and his "helpers" delivered.
Now sitting here on Valentine's Day I've had time to reflect on just what a blessing it is to be Santa Claus in this amazing community. Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and the entire LA area is just incredibly unique and full of so many fun things to do as Santa Claus. For example' I did some photos shoots on the sand on both Manhattan and Malibu beaches. The photos were amazing! Also in Malibu, I made an appearance at a party for Kim Kardashian, of course, that was amazing too… they even had some reindeer.
At an event for Grayson's Luxury in Beverly Hills, I wore this incredibly unique white Santa suit… it was a huge hit!
One of the other highlights of 2016 was getting cast as the real Santa Claus in Beverly Hills Christmas 2. We shot several scenes in December and we'll be shooting more this year. While on the topics of movies, A Doggone Christmas hired me to be a stand-in for Ed Asner… Ed Asner!
Being a Santa Claus actor in Hollywood is a ton of fun… and being a Santa Claus for LA Christmas parties and special events is amazing.
Now what?
Well, 2017 promises to hold even more amazing experiences for me and for the people I get to work with. I'm developing new stories, expanding my Santa Claus wardrobe, taking classes to build my acting skills and so much more.
If you're looking for a professional real bearded Hollywood Santa Claus for hire in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, or anywhere in the greater west LA area please let me know.
And… please help me keep the Spirit of Christmas alive ALL YEAR LONG.

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Sectarian violence breaks out
Captain Ed reports of sectarian violence
Sectarian violence broke out today, with crowds swept by religious and historical fervor clashing openly with each other and the overwhelmed security forces that attempted to separate them. Firebombs and hand-to-hand fighting occurred in front of one of the historical shrines of the city as an unprecedented level of dissension threatened to open up old wounds and begin an unravelling of civil accord.Ah, but then Captain Ed informs us that this is occuring today in Dublin, Ireland. So, Captain Ed concludes
That also points me back to Iraq. Despite the best attempt so far by outside provocateurs, the bombing of the Askariya shrine in Samarra has not resulted in a civil war. Iraqi bloggers such as Iraq the Model and Healing Iraq report that violence continues, but that the Sunnis have not risen up at all; they have not taken advantage of this supposed opening by launching their anticipated attack on the central government. Imams of both sects have called for a stop to the violence and unity in the face of foreign attacks by Zarqawi terrorists.I do think that as we all try to think of situations that are historically similar to Iraq, Ireland and Northern Ireland is the closest that can be found.
Civil war remains a distinct possibility, but it has not yet happened. It hasn't happened in Ireland or in Northern Ireland, despite the kind of hatreds that have existed for centuries in those places as well. Not all violence is war, and not all violence means defeat. Insurgents and provocateurs sometimes succeed in their aims, but it is still too early to declare them the victors in Iraq as it is in Dublin.


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Kent Haruf
Benediction by Kent Haruf is the third book in a series about the residents of Holt, a fictional town in Colorado. The novel lives up to the very high standard established by its predecessors, Plainsong and Eventide.
As with Haruf's other novels, an atmosphere of quiet simplicity pervades Benediction. The language is simple and straightforward. The absence of quotation marks in the dialogue gives the impression of speech conducted in low keys and subdued, hushed tones. Haruf's ability to depict true to life characters with simple language and little embellishment is truly amazing. We know these people. They are engaging and heart-warming. We recognize them as honest, generous, reliable, and genuine.
Different life stories weave their way in and out of the narrative. There is the eight-year-old orphan girl who recently lost her mother to cancer and now lives with her grandmother; the retired teacher who has moved back home to live with her mother; the gay son estranged from his family; the preacher whose sermon on love and forgiveness of one's enemies incurs the wrath of many in his congregation. At the center of it all is Dad Lewis, an elderly man in the final stages of terminal cancer. Wrapped in a cocoon of love, tenderness, and support from his wife, daughter, neighbors, and employees, Dad Lewis reflects on his life and prepares for his death.
There is little action or conflict in the novel. So if you enjoy fast-moving, action-packed thrillers, Benediction is not for you. But if you enjoy reading the words of a consummate artist of "the precious ordinary," a keen observer of human behavior who reveals the complexity of ordinary people in a prose style defined by its elegance and simplicity, then you will love what is yet another masterpiece by Kent Haruf.
Highly recommended.


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Juliana Abdo is counsel retained for special projects relating to real estate and finance groups at Miller Thomson.
Juliana practices in the areas of commercial real estate and finance and has been an advisor to many of Canada's leading real estate corporations and investment banks. Juliana has extensive commercial finance experience acting as lead counsel in connection with some of the country's largest commercial and entertainment projects.
Juliana has extensive transactional experience as senior advisor on many new development financings as well as re-financings throughout Canada. Notable transactions include the construction financing of the Bay-Adelaide Centre and the Trump Tower in Toronto and the financings of Brookfield Place, First Canadian Place, Suncor Energy Centre, TELUS Garden, Niagara Falls Casino and Eighth Avenue Place.
In addition to Juliana's experience in commercial finance she has structured finance and asset based lending experience.
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- CIBC World Markets and TD Securities Inc., as co-lead agents, in connection with the issue by Brookfield Office Properties Canada of $405 million First Mortgage Bonds for the financing of Bay–Adelaide Centre
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- KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No. 3 as part of a joint venture with certain clients of Alberta Investments Management Corp. acquired ING Summit Industrial Fund LP and ING Real Estate Canada LP for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2 billion.
- Acted for the lender in connection with the credit facility for the financing of the Royal Bank Plaza
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in connection with the credit facility for the construction of the Bay-Adelaide Centre (both the East and West towers)
- Scotiabank in connection with the credit facility for the construction of Brookfield Place, Calgary
- RBC in connection with the $225 million first mortgage green bond financing of TELUS Garden, Vancouver
- Lenders in connection with the $200 million first mortgage financing of Place de Ville I & II, Ottawa
- Acted for the syndicate of lenders in connection with the credit facility for the construction of the Trump Tower
- 130 Bloor CREIT Inc., in connection with the $60 million credit facility provided by CDPQ Mortgage Investment Corporation on the security of a building located in mid-town Toronto at 130 Bloor Street West
- Falls Management Company, in connection with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's $1 billion purchase of the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort from Falls Management Company.
- Falls Management Company, in connection with the project development of the Niagara Gateway Casino Complex, including the negotiation of a long-term casino concession with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and a $700 million secured note offering.
- CDPQ Capital Mortgages, in connection with Borealis Retail REIT's acquisition of Midtown Plaza Shopping Centre, and the Cornwall Centre, $199 million.
- TD Securities Inc., in connection with the issue by Brookfield Properties Limited of $71 million First Mortgage Bonds secured by the Bay-Wellington Tower, BCE Place, Toronto.
- BNY Trust Company of Canada, as agent, in connection with $310.5 million term credit facility involving Talon International Inc. for the construction of the Trump Tower.
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, lead to a syndicate of lenders, in connection with a $420 million term credit facility completed by BPO Properties Ltd. for the construction of the Bay-Adelaide Centre.
- The Great-West Life Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company and The Canada Life Insurance Company, in connection with approximately $240 million in acquisition financing to Calloway REIT secured by shopping centers across Canada.
- Wachovia Bank, formerly Congress Financial Corporation (Canada), in connection with Movie Gallery Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary. Movie Gallery Canada Inc.'s US$870 million financing with a syndicate of lenders led by the Wachovia Bank, National Association, as U.S. administrative agent, and Congress Financial Corporation (Canada), as Canadian administrative agent.
- Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation Canada, in connection with debt financing provided for a management-led buyout of The Bargain! Shop Holdings from its previous controlling shareholders led by Banyan Capital Group LLC., for an undisclosed amount.
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- TD Securities Inc., counsel for the lead agent, in connection with the $1.23 billion financing of the acquisition and leaseback of seven federal office properties from the Government of Canada.
- Canada Trust Company, counsel for agent in connection with the $29 million lease/leaseback project of the Orleans Art Centre in Ottawa.
- RBC Life Insurance Company, counsel for the agent in connection with the $11.455 million lease/leaseback project of the Orleans Client Service Centre in Ottawa.
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Pakistan was not able to play its 1st warm up match against Sri Lanka on 30th May due to rain but now Pakistan has the chance to play a warm up game tomorrow against strong South African Team. the match will start at 2:30 PM Pakistan time.
This match will greatly help Pakistan to prepare for Champions trophy and choose a 11 players team for 1st ODI against West Indies that will be played on 7th June.
Pakistan has a strong bowling line like always but as usual it has issues in the batting department. players like Younas Khan, Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq and Umar Gul are also not in squad. In this situation responsibility will be on Nasir Jamshed, Abdul Hafeez, Misbah Ul haq, Shoaib Malik and other Batsmen.
South Africa would also be looking to perform good against Pakistan so that they can go with positive mind in the Champions trophy and win it. South Africa will try hard to remove the tag of chokers from themselves by winning this champions trophy.


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The Rev. Christy Thomas, a friend of UMR who has written for us in the past, retired this month from ministry in the local church. As she's gone through this process, she's discerned 5 benefits on moving at the first of the calendar year, what most United Methodist pastors would call a mid-year move:
In The United Methodist Church, most clergy moves generally take place in the summer, after our Annual Conferences. This traditional time, along with school year schedules and extended summer vacations, are relics of our agricultural roots. Summer months had to be set aside for the survival needs of crop care, sowing, harvesting, and preserving.
via Five Advantages to the Mid-Year Move | thoughtfulpastor.
Make sure to click the link above to read her 5 advantages. For those of you who have moved "mid-year," how was the experience and did she see some of the benefits Christy wrote about? Would there be a benefit to moving the conference year to a calendar year?


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Having already broken rule number of Clara Delvine's rules by falling in love with one of her clients, Joely Gilbert knows she is past the point of no return. After defying all of the orders Delvine lives by, Joely believes becoming the first runaway Viper Girl is all too good to be true.
However, remaining uncaught for months, Jace Mason gives Joely the life she's been searching for – the man she wants, the house she dreamt of, the love she cherishes.
But how long can you outrun the devil when she's after blood?
After all, Delvine never loses a girl, and she'll do anything to make sure she has Joely back to finish her contractual obligations.
What happens when Joely's left with the biggest decision of her life, the decision that was always hers to make – kill her heart or kill the man she loves.
Clara will make sure Joely never strays from The Viper Rooms – ever again.
But can The Boss tame a runaway viper?
There's a moment of silence settling around us, even with the music resonating from the multiple stereo speakers. It's just Jace and I, and if there is one thing my time at The Viper Rooms has taught me, it's that I love slow dancing in a crowded room.
As the song draws to a close, Jace holds me a little tighter, relishing the seconds before we're cast apart, forced back to our secret and dark phantoms. I have no idea if I'll see him again this evening, but right now, walking the line with him is all that inspires me to enjoy the evening.
"I'll see you around," Jace whispers.
The song hasn't ended and already he's keeping his side of the act up. He's courteous to me, stepping back, my hand in his, he bows, kissing my knuckles tentatively. His gratitude to me is met with equal admiration to him. I might hate him disguised behind a mask and a wig, but the eyes that bear deep into my soul are captivating and empowering. As he releases me, I'm left with a sense of euphoria, an ethereal impulse to carry out my time left in the clutches of the she-devil. This is our wildest moment, but he's made me into the greatest being I could be – The Runaway Viper. It's time I continue to be what I know; disobedient, courageous, desirable, untouchable.
"Good job, Joely," Clara comments from behind me. I jump, swirling around on the spot – Jace pushed to the back of my mind. "Maybe you aren't damaged goods. Whatever would that husband of yours say?"
"He'd tell me to do my job," I mock, praising myself for not losing my nerve. "Like he used to."
I used to be just another Fanfiction writer! That was until one person showed real interest in my work. And then another, and then another, until I had this whole group of people reviewing like crazy and wanting original work from me. I'd spent years writing for free online, I didn't believe I had it in me to publish something!
But I'm glad I did!! I never imagined pushing my work and striving to reach my ultimate. I never imagined I'd be the girl who started The Viper Rooms! But who am I to deny the inspiration when it hits?
I love writing, it's a lifeline. I love creating a world that others fall into. I love having the control to make a whole new world. It's like a dependency, an addictive one. It's one of the things I'm extremely proud of.
As much as I complain, I love the mini dialogues that go on in my head, the plotlines that attack me when I least expect them to. The ones that jump to life at the most inappropriate times and drive me totally crazy!!
For now I split my life between writing, dreaming, working, and volunteering with children.


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Google Glass
Last week, Google gave the longest demo yet of one of its pilot projects—the headset display they're calling Google Glass. The demo included skydiving while being connected to the Internet. So Airplane Wi-Fi is now officially boring.
Honestly, the product (so far) seems underwhelming to me: the demo centered mostly around the ability of the glasses to take hands-free photos and video. We didn't see any real demonstration of augmented reality with data layers (e.g. floating 5-star rating as you drive by Steak'nShake) or surreptitious communication (Google Chat in church).
But that will come. And the glasses will get less bulky and even begin to feel normal.
So here's the thing to ask ourselves. Isabelle Olsson, the lead designer, said:
We created Glass so that you can interact with the virtual world without distracting you from the real world. ... Glass as a whole is designed to be close to your senses, but not blocking them... we don't want technology to get in the way.
This is interesting. Olsson subtly underlines two worldview statements here. First, the the real world and the virtual world live separately and in tension. And secondly, that technology—at least visible technology—makes us less human in some way.
The key interesting question for me as I think about technology and theology is often: "Is this technology making us more or less human?" Commonly I hear that technology is making us less human. People speak of it "invading our lives" or worry about how it is changing us, like an alien race is invading our formerly innocent, terrestrial lives. I tend to see things on the other side of the spectrum: that our own inventions magnify and accent our own characteristics (flawed though they may be!).
So I don't agree with Olsson's starting point that pits the young mom (and her baby, relationships, and desires) vs her device. But even if I did. Does shrinking the device change the outcome?
I rarely ask for feedback, but I am a little bit curious. Do you think Google Glass is humanizing or de-humanizing?


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I am thankful that I made time for friends this week. I love hanging out at J and T's house talking about everything and nothing all at the same time. I also loved having dinner with Gert and Zelda this week. All of us sharing our thoughts and words and sushi. Yum. I am thankful that I have these people close to my heart.
I am most thankful for the getaway weekend with Chris. I am thankful for the moments of nothing that I will be forced to endure. To just be somewhere with out checking the phone, the email, the twitter, the everything.
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July weekend. One that they can be thankful for.


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Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the funk and soul band the Commodores and then launched a hugely successful solo career in 1982. He also co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. Richie has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He is also a five-time Grammy Award winner. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. In 1990, she rose to fame with the release of "Vision of Love" from her eponymous debut album. The album produced four chart-topping singles in the US and began what would become a string of commercially successful albums which solidified the singer as Columbia Records' highest selling act. Carey and Boyz II Men spent a record sixteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995–1996 with "One Sweet Day," which remains the longest-running number-one song in US chart history. Following a contentious divorce from Sony Music head Tommy Mottola, Carey adopted a new image and traversed towards hip hop with the release of Butterfly (1997). In 1998, she was honored as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s at the World Music Awards and subsequently named the best-selling female artist of the millennium in 2000.
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Flautas, tortilla soup, mexican slaw+ nachos +salsa +guacamole at las casita was the meal of the day. The tortilla soup could have been less salty but overall the meal was good
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As much as I wish it were, not everything is rainbows and whistles. Some days are just hard. Some mornings, you wake up and know that particular day will be tougher than your regular daily allowance of TOUGH. Usually, my first instinct is to holler out to the world "I'll just be in my bed today. Let's try again tomorrow." But alas. Frikin' alas. The world spins on and so must we.
Yesterday turned into a tough day. The morning wasn't initially tough so tricked me into getting out of bed. (I've got my eye on you, Morning.) But as the day wore on and my coffee wore off, I felt tired in so many ways.
We rocked Thanksgiving. I even wrote a post about how beautiful it was and how proud I was of everyone. But the hard part came in like a tsunami aftershock. My mom wasn't at Thanksgiving. She was not there, at least not physically, the way I wanted her to be. We were sad. We were nostalgic. We were taunted with little glimpse of what life used to be like and it made me want my old life back all the more. We all are sorely homesick for my mom and the life she took with her. Like a giant wave, attacking right when we think we're in the clear, broken-heartedness swept up the puddle it was and flooded back with a vengeance.
I think I (and probably many others) survived Thanksgiving on adrenaline. The urgency of feeding many people, making friends comfortable, and wanting the holiday to be a success kept me going and my spirits high. But when everyone leaves, and the leftovers are all packed up, the house gets quiet again. We allow ourselves to slow down and then we realize how much scurrying around we've done and what just happened: The First Thanksgiving without mom.
Sometimes these are the times that provide the fertile soil for darkness to grow and light to diminish. I start with "I miss my mom" and then the next thing I know I'm wondering when I should leave my current job, if I even want to go to grad school (never mind finish the prerequisite classes I'm enrolled in) or if it's foolish to think about starting my own business. I feel like I just need a few days to curl up by the Christmas tree and get cracking on the stack of books I've been wanting to read. I need a minute. I want to call my mom and ask her what I should do (and get caught up on the last three and a half months).
Grief is just a bizarre thing. It's rarely linear, somewhat cyclical and more likely compared to a bowl of spaghetti. Anyone who's walking through a season of loss may feel 10 (or more!) different ways throughout a day, all jumbled up and squished together. Not everyday is hard but everyday is dimmed a little with loss, and as a community we can remind each other that whistling can be possible.
Sometimes I feel like climbing Mt. Everest in a bathing suit would be easier than finding a little glimmer of hope to cling to. But alas.
Frikin' alas. That's not entirely true.
My whistle: My dad knew yesterday was a tough day so texted me this morning. Our charge: "Let's kick today's a$$."


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From Michael Jackson to his fans…
"October 9, 2007
To My Fans Around The World:
I would like to thank you for the beautiful cards, photographs, messages, videos, and gifts, sent to me on my birthday.
I was overwhelmed by your kindness.
Your continued love and support means so much to me. I really love and appreciate you all….from the bottom of my heart.
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Please know again, that I love and appreciate each and every one of you, and send you my heartfelt thanks and warm wishes.
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Mowtown Teen Lawn Care is a for-profit enterprise in Clark County that directly employs students within our program. It is a landscaping company whose primary goal is to provide teens and some young adults with their first job opportunities. Mowtown does lawn maintenance and a variety of other landscape project for folks in the Vancouver and Camas area. Students are challenged to problem solve, self start, and as they learn, may make a mistake but this is part of the learning process we strive to achieve.
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Park Rose's former owner, Bryan Ableidinger, is one of our mentors and a board member. Park Rose has supplied us with discounts on equipment that we have needed for our landscaping projects at lower cost and has also advertised about our program in their stores. They are a wonderful partner!
Shorty's Garden Center and Nursery has been a great resource for Mowtown. They have provided us with materials, plants, and even some customer referrals.
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by Pam Erikson/Special to the Langley Advance
The rain dance worked.
The long hot summer has been tough on people, plants, and gardens. But the recent rains are definitely allowing gardeners to get back out and play.
At this time of year, the perennials are starting to look tired, the annuals are getting leggy, and it's time to start the fall cleanup.
With the cleanup also comes the joy of planning and preparing for next spring – always keeping in mind what you need to plant in the fall that you can enjoy in the early part of spring.
Most important to get planted by mid-October are the spring bulbs – daffodils, tulips, alliums, and hyacinths to name a few.
There are a myriad of different varieties and bloom times – check out all your local nurseries to see what they have to offer.
Each year, the breeders of bulbs in Holland introduce new varieties to add to our gardens.
The small species tulips that only grow between four- and eight-inches tall are also very popular for planting in borders as they naturalize easily and produce wonderful early spring colour.
We say this a lot, but planning where you are going to grow your bulbs is just as important as what varieties you plant.
We always suggest that you group your spring bulbs in between and around other perennials.
The bulbs will come up and flower normally much earlier than perennials, allowing them to be the stars of the garden for a while.
When the blooms are finished, you must leave the foliage there to allow the bulb to feed and replenish itself for next year – this foliage can look messy and unkempt, but as the other perennials grow, they will actually hide the decaying bulb foliage allowing your garden to look nice and clean and at the same time allowing the bulbs to regenerate.
While daffodils and tulips are always big sellers, consider other bulbs for something different.
Those who grew alliums this summer have commented to me on how fabulous the seedheads are looking right now – one of the main reasons we grow them.
A few people have dried them and used them for decoration in their Christmas trees, either naturally or gently spray painted in gold and silver.
For those who have never grown anemones, there is a new variety called Bordeaux that produces stunning deep burgundy blooms on 18-inch stems.
Anemones bulbs are quite unusual – often referred to looking like 'cat poo'. Indeed, the bulbs are tiny little brown pieces that do actually resemble something from the litter box.
But simply soak those little pieces in water for about a half hour before planting and next spring they will produce beautiful results.
I would be remiss in not mentioning hyacinths as a great bulb. Many of them are grown indoors in the winter in order to fill the house with fragrance, but I find the scent a little too heady for me, so ours are happily in the garden.
Variegated varieties, such as Rembrandt, are striking in any garden. And planted with mini daffodils, they paint a cheery spring picture.
Fall may be garden clean up time, but it is also time to dream of next year – that is what gets us gardeners through the winter.
– Pam Erikson is owner of Erikson's Daylily Gardens and Perennials
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Dr. Steven Fraker, practicing in the Upland, CA area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Fraker can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
The friendly, caring staff of Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S in the Upland, California area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Steven Fraker, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Second opinions are readily given by Steven Fraker, D.D.S., at his practice in the Upland, CA area. Dr. Fraker wants you to be able to make an informed decision about your oral health needs. Dr. Fraker believes that if a treatment plan is sound, particularly one that is major and/or expensive, it should hold up to scrutiny by other dental professionals.
Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Upland, CA area, Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. Steven Fraker applies a bleaching solution to your teeth which is then accelerated by a high-intensity light. Teeth can often be whitening in one or two one-hour sessions - perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile.
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Distinguished Arcadia area mini dental implants dentist Savithri Ravindran, D.D.S. can provide you with the highest quality results. At Savithri P. Ravindran, D.D.S, we use state-of-the-art materials and techniques that make them less invasive and more affordable.
You deserve the best treatment available to replace missing teeth. Whether you're missing a single tooth or experiencing pain from slipping dentures, mini dental implants can be a faster way to regain your beautiful smile.
Dr. Savithri Ravindran is a popular Arcadia area children's dentist known for her easy going and friendly approach. Our caring team is dedicated to your child's dental health.
We're happy to answer all of your questions. We want you and your children to feel comfortable, whether we're treating your toddler's baby teeth or your teenager's permanent teeth.
Arcadia area Invisalign® dentist Savithri Ravindran, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Savithri P. Ravindran, D.D.S, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.
We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!
Savithri P. Ravindran, D.D.S is a trusted Arcadia area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
For many people with crowded or crooked teeth in the Arcadia area, braces can help keep their teeth cleaner, their gums healthier and provide relief from jaw pain. You deserve a lifetime of better oral health.
The straight teeth, bright smile and life-long oral health you envision really can be yours. Savithri P. Ravindran, D.D.S will help you plan the proper orthodontics treatment to create your healthier new life.
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Yorba Linda, CA, 92886-3062
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When you first visit a new dentist, part of your initial exam is an assessment of your "bite" - the way teeth meet as the jaws close. Later, after a filling or placement of a dental crown, your bite will be tested again to be sure the tooth restoration fits well with other teeth. Nearly all dental patients have "been there." And there's good reason for this attention to bite.
Chewing, tooth wear and joint function all depend on the balanced opposition of teeth in each jaw. Any disruption of a good bite, either by broken, loose, or lost teeth, is trouble in need of repair. In the worst-case scenario - the jaws themselves present skeletal problems - orthodontic treatment is considered. However, most malocclusions (bad bites) are treatable right in your dentist's office.
Your dentist will first locate ill-fitting teeth by routine bite analysis. You will bite down on a sheet of special paper that marks teeth with uneven wear. If this doesn't tell your dentist enough, he or she may take impressions, from which study models are built. This gives your dentist a very visual demonstration of what's wrong.
High points in enamel that interfere with normal contact may be filed away. Eroded fillings call for replacements. Lost teeth need a bridge or dental implants to prevent opposing teeth from overgrowth. There are any number of solutions to a bad bite, all important to your dental health.
Anytime you notice a change in your chewing habits, or feel more pressure than usual on a solitary tooth, bring it to your dentist's attention. You'll notice the abnormality, maybe before your dentist detects it. Since you'll be working together, tell your dentist your suspicions and, if it's broken, it can be fixed.
Thinking about your baby and prenatal care is normal during pregnancy; however, thinking about your oral health and dental care may not be forefront on your mind, but dentistry is still very important. Women need to pay special attention to their teeth and gums especially during pregnancy to avoid the increased risk of dental problems.
Pregnancy brings a change in oral health and hormones, especially increased levels of estrogen and progesterone, which are linked to plaque buildup on teeth. Plaque that is not removed can cause gingivitis and swollen gums that are tender and prone to bleed. Most pregnant women experience gingivitis to some degree, but it doesn't usually surface until the second trimester.
If you had gingivitis before becoming pregnant, your condition will likely be aggravated; untreated gingivitis can lead to a more serious problem -- periodontal disease. Swollen gums that become irritated can also lead to pregnancy tumors, benign growths that will usually shrink and disappear without treatment. However, if the tumor causes discomfort or interferes with chewing or brushing, the dentist may suggest removing it.
If you experience dental emergencies causing pain, you can be treated at any time; however, consult your doctor if anesthesia is required or a medication is prescribed to you. Avoid X-rays during pregnancy, unless they are critical to emergency treatment.
It is recommended to schedule elective procedures after your baby's birth. While you're expecting, have great expectations for maintaining good oral health. By doing so, you'll keep your beautiful smile and share it with your baby!
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Australia Post has partnered with TerraCycle to make all padded bags and plastic mailing satchels nationally recyclable.
Drop-off your mailing satchels to your closest public drop-off point.
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4. RECYCLE: That's it! Your satchels will be delivered to TerraCycle and turned into new sustainable products!
For each satchel or padded bag you send to TerraCycle, 2 cents will be raised by the collection point towards the school or non-profit of their choice. The more satchels you recycle, the more money you can help raise for a good cause!


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Stock Market 101: Basic Investing Terms
Knowledge is the only thing you need to become a successful and confident investor.
Some people think that you need vast amounts of money to succeed in the stock market. Others think that you require a master's degree in finance, or perhaps some very good friends in very high places.
In reality, however, all you need is a small bit of money and the desire to learn.
To help you out, here are some of the fundamental terms that every investor should know. Master these and you'll be on your way in no time.
Also called equities or shares, a stock is a piece of ownership in a company.
Buying stock makes you a company shareholder. This entitles you to a share of that company's profits and assets, as well as having a say in how the business is run. Of course, how much of those profits you have a claim to and how much influence you have all depends on the amount of stock you own relative to the total number of shares the company has issued.
In the short term, stock prices move based on the opinion of the crowd, which can be influenced by many factors. Over the long term, however, a company's true value is reflected in its price. That's why time, more than anything else, is the critical ingredient of successful investing.
Stock Exchanges
Stock exchanges are where all of these shares are traded.
Stock exchanges operate within a specific geographical stock market. Within the U.S., the two most common exchanges are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ). Other countries, like the U.K or India, will similarly have their own exchanges.
A stock exchange essentially functions like a supermarket for shares. Think of the NYSE or the NASDAQ like Sam's Club or Costco. They sell similar things and they have to compete for customers. The more trades or sales they process, the more money they make.
Stock Index
Simply put, a stock index is the calculated average of a selection of different company share prices. It is usually divided up according to a specific market, sector, or country.
Think of it as though a selection of stocks from different companies have been spread out on a table for you to see. By looking at the average performance of all of these stocks together, you're able to get get a good idea of the health of a particular industry.
You've probably heard of big indices before like the Dow Jones, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500.
Annual and Quarterly Reports
By law, public companies are required to produce quarterly and yearly reports on their activities and finances to give shareholders information on their financial performance.
These disclosures are massively important for shareholders as they give us an accurate insight into the current performance and future expectations of a company.
Bid Price, Ask Price, Spread
These are terms used to describe the buying and selling of shares.
When shares are for sale, they have an "ask price". The person looking to buy shares has to pay a "bid price" or the actual sale prices of stocks or shares at any given time.
The difference between the two is called the "spread".
When companies report their quarterly and annual earnings, you'll often hear about dividends.
Dividends are regular payments that some companies pay out to their shareholders on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. This is how some people make regular money from owning stocks in a company.
Typically, companies that pay out dividends are past their initial high-growth stage and are well-established, like Apple or Coc-Cola, for example.
Though dividend stocks might seem like a very attractive investment because they pay out actual cash regularly, they might not fit into your investment strategy. Read more about the nature of dividend companies and decide for yourself if these are the type of businesses you would like to invest in.
Portfolio & Diversification
When you choose to invest in a number of companies, you are building your portfolio.
A good practice is to diversify — invest in multiple stocks that are different from one another in terms of size, industry, or geographical region. Diversifying like this decreases your risk because if one particular stock or industry suffers a slowdown, you won't lose all your money.
At MyWallSt, we believe a good target for diversification is 12 different companies spread across at least three industries. Making sure your eggs are in multiple baskets will help ensure you're enjoying consistent gains with less risk.
Capital Gains
Capital gains are the increase in the value of an asset or investment from its original purchase price. Contrarily, capital losses are the decrease in value.
You have to pay taxes on capital gains, though this varies depending on the country you reside in and the amount of capital gains you have earned.
To ensure that you pay your taxes correctly, it is best to check with your government or employ the services of a financial advisor.
MyWallSt operates a full disclosure policy. MyWallSt staff may currently hold long positions in some of the companies mentioned in this article.


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SCOPE Board of Directors Welcomes STAR Student/
Emily Caldwell, a junior at Cardinal Mooney High School, has joined the SCOPE Board of Directors through the Community Youth Development's STAR program. Her term began on February 6 and will run through her senior year. SCOPE board member, Tracy Seider, completed the adult program for CYD Star students so she can serve as Emily's mentor. SCOPE recently talked with Emily about her new role. SCOPE: Have you served on other boards in the past? Emily: Yes, I also served on the Sarasota Partnership for Children board.
SCOPE: How did you get involved with the STAR program? Emily: My school sends out applications for students to take part in the STAR program, which encourages students to take part in the community. I participated Fall 2011 and through hours of training sessions we were able to develop leadership and communication skills to help us throughout our whole life.
SCOPE: Why did you choose SCOPE? Emily: I chose this board to become more active and aware of our Sarasota community. I feel like as a young adult it is hard to connect and be involved in a town where we have an older population. But, through this board I feel like I will be able to gain more knowledge about our community.
SCOPE: What are you studying/planning to study in college? Emily: I am currently undecided about what I would like to study in college. I am between the majors of communications and business management. I'm leaving my options open for colleges around the country.
SCOPE: What interests, sports or community projects are you involved in outside of school? Emily: I am a player on the varsity volleyball team for Cardinal Mooney. I am currently President of my junior class, which is stressful right now because I am planning prom. I'm also a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
SCOPE: What do you plan/hope to achieve by being on the SCOPE board? Emily: Serving on this board with well known professionals along the Suncoast will hopefully expand my knowledge and will allow me to be involved in the community. I feel very honored and excited to be a board member.
MFor more on the CYD STAR Program visit:http://www.cydonline.org/star.


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Our programs create operational improvement and cultural change, and we like to ensure we link those changes to improved financial results. For more than 7 decades Proudfoot has been working with people, measuring and tracking the delivery of benefits we have committed to achieve with our clients.
Our consultants are different. They need to be as comfortable talking to a CEO as they are talking to a first line supervisor.
Where work gets done then that is where you will find the Proudfoot consultants working. We also work in offices.
New technology often attracts most management attention. Our people know successful transformation depends on the level of engagement and commitment of your people. And how well you enable your people to embrace change, especially among frontline supervisory staff - the catalysts of transformation. So we need to be able to go where your people are working.
It is a people challenge, but it's leadership's people problem. If organizations are going to make transformation a reality, leaders need to take more concrete steps towards engaging the enthusiasm and participation of frontline managers and supervisors, as well, enabling them to be successful.
Our people are proud to have achieved 100% of our commitments with clients.
Delivering a return on investment is only achieved through people. We work together to achieve results.
Our people have ensured that 91% of engagements breakeven during the first year.
Our people's strong relationships means 68% of our clients pursue at least one more assignment with us
Delivering results makes us all happy
We are all proud to deliver first-year benefits of $5.6B. That is what drives us.
Many consulting firms tell you what you need to do to improve operations.
Few actually work with your organization at the point of execution.
Yes, we work with you and your leadership team. But we pay equal attention to those people at your front lines – supervisors, engineers, foremen, sales reps – where the work gets done.
Proudfoot engages your people to identify their challenges; those things needed to achieve your goals.
Together we draft your business case and project rationale – bottom line results.
The team builds this joint approach for prototyping solutions and rapid implementation. It directly addresses critical behavioral changes and supporting management systems.
Your people own the case, the roadmap and the change, including how, with Proudfoot's help, they can "cash the check" on those improvements.
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Tiro back from an exhilarating Cycle and Via Ferrara challenge in Spain
The Tiro Team recently returned from a team building, action packed trip to Catalonia organised by Bacchus on Bikes https://bacchusonbikes.com.
They experienced a day of cycling and wine tasting followed by a challenging and scary Via Ferrata and more wine tasting. What a fantastic trip and excellent team bonding 🙂
All set ready to go……
Cycling through the beautiful Catalonian countryside
Pit stop for lunch…..
Some wine tasting …..
Day 2 all harnessed up ready for Via Feratta….
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Weekend Photo Theme is a weekly photography article where Dale or Franca choose a theme, select 5 pictures to sum that theme up & tie them together with their interests of Architecture, Art, Design & Travel.
If there is a museum in town with an art exhibition (especially if contemporary or modern art) we must go and check it out. We have our favourites like the Tate Modern in London that we don't miss the chance to visit every time we are in the city, but there are some museums we went to whilst travelling that we probably won't have the opportunity to go back to, not any time soon at least, and not because we wouldn't like to but because we don't see ourselves travelling back in those countries in the near future – never say never!
Here is a selection of some of the museums that made a huge impression on us both for either their art exhibitions, their architecture or their unique design.


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1973 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Tribute
This is a beautifully restored 1973 Volkswagen Thing. It has been the recipient of a complete and correct ground up restoration. It is finished correctly as an Acapulco Edition in every detail and is virtually new in every respect! This Thing was built in the first year of production in the Mexican plant in 1973. Every detail of it is just beautiful!!! This has been in our collection for the last 3 years and gets all sorts of interest from...everyone that sees it in person! If you are looking for the best you do not need to look any further!!!


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TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBRC) - Another National Signing Day, another top-tier class for the Crimson Tide.
According to 24/7, Alabama reigned supreme Wednesday, when Nick Saban's 2019 signing class rose to 27 signed commitments. The recruiting site has the Crimson Tide with 317.50 points, compared to Georgia's 308.98 points and Texas' 287.02, to round out the top three.
All 27 of Alabama's signees, according to 24/7′s ratings, were at least 3 stars. The recruiting site has three of the future Crimson Tide players as 5 stars, with 23 rated 4 stars and one 3 stars.
Of local interest, six players signed with Alabama's 2019 class. However, all seven took advantage of the early signing period and signed in December.
That list of players was highlighted by Taulia Tagovailoa of Thompson High and Hewitt-Trussville's Paul Tyson. Both names should be familiar to Tide fans. Tagovailoa is the younger brother of Alabama starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tyson is the great grandson of legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Both recruits are rated as 4-star prospects by 24/7.
Hewitt-Trussville offensive tackle Pierce Quick, Thompson's Amari Kight, Clay-Chalkville defensive tackle D.J. Dale and Hoover kicker Will Reichard were the other three early signees.
More than half of Alabama's signing class signed in December. On Wednesday, 12 additional players sent their letters of intent to the Crimson Tide.
The full list of Alabama's signees on Wednesday include:
RB Trey Sanders - IMG Academy (FL)
S Jordan Battle - St. Thomas Aquinas (FL)
DT Ishmael Sopsher - Amite (LA)
DT Byron Young - West Jones (MS)
S DeMarco Hellams - DeMatha Catholic (MD)
CB Brandon Turnage - Lafayette (MS)
LB Christian Harris - University Lab (LA)
CB Marcus Banks - Dekaney (TX)
DE King Mwikuta - Troup County (GA)
DE Braylen Ingraham - St. Thomas Aquinas (FL)
RB Keilan Robinson - St. John's College (Washington DC)
TE Jahleel Billingsley - Phillips Academy (IL)
Players below signed during the early period:
DE Antonio Alfano - Colonia (NJ)
OT Evan Neal - IMG Academy (FL)
OT Pierce Quick - Hewitt-Trussville (AL)
DE Justin Eboigbe - Forest Park (GA)
OT Amari Knight - Thompson (AL)
LB Shane Lee - St. Freances Academy (MD)
CB Jeffery Carter - Mansfield Legacy (TX)
DE Kevin Harris - Grayson (GA)
OG Darrian Dalcourt - St. Frances Academy (MD)
QB Taulia Tagovailoa - Thompson (AL)
DT D.J. Dale - Clay-Chalkville (AL)
WR John Metchie - The Peddle School (NJ)
OG Tanner Bowles - Glasgow (KY)
QB Paul Tyson - Hewitt-Trussville (AL)
K Will Reichard - Hoover (AL)
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2016 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
LSU's starting center for the second straight year in 2019 ... Developed into LSU's most consistent offensive lineman in what was his first season as a starter for the Tigers in 2018 … Started all 13 games at center a year ago and finished second among all LSU offensive linemen in total snaps with 973 … Tough and dependable player that rarely comes off the field … Missed only eight snaps in SEC games last year … Leader on the offensive line with tremendous technique and understanding of the game … Gives LSU a presence on the field as if there was a coach in the huddle … Works patiently with the younger offensive line, serving as a mentor to the Tiger underclassmen … Still developing as a center and goes into his junior year considered among the best in the nation at his position … Excels in the classroom as well …For career, has played in 24 games with 13 starts.
Started all 13 games at center for the Tigers in 2018 … Second on team in total offensive snaps with 973 … Played every snap in 11 of LSU's 13 games … Missed only eight total snaps in SEC games … Played all 96 snaps in 7 overtime game vs. Texas A&M and then followed that by playing all 86 offensive snaps in Fiesta Bowl win over seventh-ranked UCF … Helped pave the way for 1,000-yard rusher Nick Brossette … First-year starter at center.
Saw action in 11 games overall playing on special teams and six games on the offensive line … totaled 100 snaps for the season and finished with 2.5 knockdowns against Texas A&M and two knockdowns against Chattanooga … Played a career-high 59 snaps against the Aggies … Significant contributor on the line against Texas A&M as the Tigers posted more than 600 yards of total offense with 250 coming on the ground.
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2016 ... Selected to the First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Scout, and ESPN ... Rated as the No. 3 offensive guard in Louisiana by Scout ... Named to the All-USA Louisiana Second Team Offense ... Earned second team District 5-5A honors as a junior in 2014 and followed with first team recognition in 2015 ... Helped Dutchtown to an 8-4 overall mark and to the second round of the Louisiana 5A playoffs as a senior ... Coached by Benny Saia.
Parents are Debbie and Lloyd Cushenberry II ... Born Nov. 22, 1997 ... Majoring in sport administration.


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Michael P Cullen specializes in tales of longing and regret using his unique baritone that has echos of American mid-century pulp writers and Southern Gothic Americana. Often finding himself compared to Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Nick Cave, he blends Noir, New Wave, Stax and Northern Soul in an memorable style. Cullen is releasing a live EP performed with the Soul Searchers: 'Live At Lazybones'. With two singles already out, the third has recently been revealed and promises many good things.
'Black Coffee and Cigarettes' features Cullen's reassuring vocals that sound both grainy and smooth as they usher out melancholy lyrics. With Cullen opening his heart, the track becomes even more powerful through the live backing of the Soul Searchers. The band add so much more life, making the punky, country song just that more memorable. But that's not to say the version on Cullen's 'True Believer' LP isn't a hard-hitter.
'Black Coffee and Cigarettes' is taken from Michael P Cullen's upcoming EP 'Live At Lazybones'.


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Tealby Tennis Club ladies welcomed Nettleham ladies to the club on Sunday for the third summer veterans fixture of the season.
In the first rubber, the strong Tealby pairing of Joy Purkiss and Jane Martin shaded a close first set against Katy Dines and Sue Guy, eventually taking it 6-4 before going on to win the second set 6-1.
Sarah Buckley and Izzy Vincent made up the second Tealby pairing and in their first rubber faced Jan Thornes and Eileen Rowlett.
They started slowly and played tentatively, but came through to win the first set 6-4.
Sarah and Izzy then hit their stride and made short work of the second set, taking it 6-0.
After a short break, Tealby ladies swapped courts and Jane and Joy took on Jan and Eileen in a good game.
The score did not really reflect the efforts of the Nettleham pair as Joy and Jane won 6-0, 6-0.
Over on court one, Sarah and Izzy had lapsed, and found themselves down in the first set with Sue and Katy eventually taking it 6-3.
After giving themselves a talking-to, the Tealby pair managed to improve their play and went on to win three straight games, coming through to clinch the second set 6-2.
In the third tie-break set, the Tealby ladies got their noses ahead from the start and won it 10-4 to seal an excellent 4-0 victory for the hosts.
* Tealby Tennis Club's under 10s continued their winning streak in the 2015 Aegon team Summer Tennis League with a win at home over Stamford Tennis Club.
There was a real sense of team spirit among the whole Tealby team of Albany Peplinski, Sam Taylor, Charles Fox, Jack Nelstrop, Harry Peplinski and Ben Vickers.
They all played extremely well in this match despite some very windy conditions to record an excellent result.
Each member of the team first played a singles match followed by doubles, and for some it was their first taste of under 10s mini green tennis.


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Si4461 EZRadioPRO 868 MHz Wireless Development Kit
The Si4461 development kit provides the tools necessary to evaluate using the Si4461 EZRadioPRO low current RF transceiver operating at the 868 MHz frequency. Silicon Labs also offers the 4463C-915-PDK which is a similarly complete development kit using the Si4461 EZRadioPRO low current transceiver operating at the 915 MHz frequency.
Both kits are based on a new C8051F930 motherboard (WMB-F930-PDK) and new RF pico boards. The WMB-F930-PDK provides standalone demonstration and software development platform for EZRadioPRO wireless devices
Si4461 Development Kit Contents
- (2) C8051F930 Motherboards
- (2) Si4461 868 MHz Test Cards
- (2) C8051F930 MCU Cards
- (2) 868 MHz Antennas
- (2) USB mini cables
- (4) AA batteries
- EZRadioPRO Development Kit User's Guide
Si4461 Development Kit Resources
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