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Copyright 2001 Canines Online
Issue No.2, Vol.2, July 6, 2001
=>Canine Topic Corner:
-- Plane Travel With Your Puppy
-- Howling
-- Dogs and the Rain
=>News Briefs:
-- More animals up for adoption during summer months
-- Be a dog for a day
-- Summer heat demands safety precautions for pets
=>Featured Site:
-- National Animal Interest Alliance
=>Featured Breed:
-- Schnauzer
=>The Tail End
Plane Travel With Your Puppy
by Tracey Biscontini Information compiled by PETsMART.com staff and
PETsMART Inc. experts.
Puppies must be at least eight weeks old to travel on an airplane. If
you do decide to travel by plane with your puppy, do some research first
and arrange your plans far in advance of the trip.
Always choose an airline that offers nonstop service--a flight without
stops--to and from your destination. If you can't get nonstop service,
try to get a direct or through flight, which is a flight that stops but
doesn't require passengers to change planes.
Naturally, if you have to travel on a direct flight, look for one with
as little time on the ground as possible during the stopover. Also, use
the same airline for your entire trip.
If your puppy is small, it can travel in the passenger cabin with you or
it can travel as checked baggage. However, if your puppy is larger,
you'll have to ship it as either standard cargo or counter-to-counter
The Passenger Cabin
Most airlines will allow your puppy to travel in the passenger cabin if
you follow certain rules. For example, puppies in the passenger cabin
must remain in a safe kennel that's placed under the seat in front of
you. A kennel is actually a Pet carrier.
If you want your puppy to fly with you in the passenger cabin, make your
reservations as early as possible. Airlines restrict the number of Pets
allowed in the passenger cabin of each flight.
Also, the clerk needs to assign you a seat with enough room for your
puppy. Space under the aisle seats can be narrower than space under the
center and window seats.
In addition, some airlines don't allow passengers with Pets to sit in an
exit row. So, if you don't register early, the flight may be either
closed to additional Pets, or there may not be a seat left with enough
room for your puppy.
Check your airlines for the maximum dimensions for a kennel in the
passenger cabin. In general, the maximum dimensions are usually around
21 inches long, 13 to 16 inches wide and 8 or 9 inches high.
Zippered, soft kennels work well in the passenger cabin because they're
flexible. Make certain these kennels have lots of cushioning and that
the zipper is secure. (It's really embarrassing if your puppy gets out
and decides to run around the plane.)
Also, the kennel must be properly ventilated on at least two sides. Be
certain to label the kennel with your name, address, and telephone
number. In addition, make sure your puppy is wearing a collar with an
I.D. tag.
Once you call and reserve your puppy's space, you may pick up its ticket
when you pick up yours. A ticket for your puppy in the passenger cabin
will cost around $50 for a one-way trip.
Some commuter airlines don't allow Pets in the passenger cabin, so you
want to use jet service whenever you can. Most airlines insist that
there must be enough room in the carrier for the dog to stand up, turn
around, and lie down.
(They won't let your puppy on the plane unless it can do this.)
Therefore, your puppy or dog must be relatively small in order to travel
this way.
Checked Baggage
Most dog owners prefer their dogs to fly in the passenger cabin, so they
can watch over them. However, it's not always possible for your dog to
fly this way.
Larger dogs can't fly in the passenger cabin. In addition, airlines
only allow one dog in a carrier, so if you're flying to visit a friend
with your two poodles, the airline won't allow your dogs in the
passenger cabin. (A few airlines do allow two very young puppies to
share a kennel.)
Another alternative is to put the puppy in a larger kennel and fly it as
checked baggage. You can ask the airline to confirm a checked baggage
space for your puppy when you make reservations.
This way, you're absolutely certain that space will be available. A few
airlines have a policy that prohibits them from confirming space, but
this doesn't mean they won't have a space for your puppy; it just means
that they can't guarantee it.
Although it doesn't cost more to fly your puppy as checked baggage than
it does to fly it in the passenger cabin, the kennel requirements are
For instance, usually, you need to put your puppy in a hard, plastic
kennel rather than in a soft one. If you buy a hard kennel that's
airline approved, you shouldn't have any problems.
Also, buy the strongest kennel you can find, since your puppy will fly
with the luggage instead of with the passengers.
A few airlines insist that you give them written confirmation as to when
your puppy last ate and drank, which means you have to write it down for
Most require that you have food and water in the kennel. Some kennels
have dishes built in that you can fill from the outside, which is really
You'll have to label your puppy's kennel with your name, address, and
telephone number. Also, mark the kennel with a one-inch high 'live
animal' sign.
Standard Cargo
Most airlines have a choice of either standard air cargo or a premium
service called counter-to-counter cargo.
If you ship your puppy as standard cargo, sometimes called freight, it
must be at the cargo facility about two to four hours before the plane
takes off. (Most cargo facilities are somewhere other than where you
would normally check in for a flight, so you have to find the cargo
facility first.)
And, when the puppy reaches its destination, it will be held an
additional one to two hours. This lengthens the puppy's flight
considerably and causes it more stress than necessary.
In addition, cargo doesn't have the same loading priority as baggage,
which mean it's possible that weight limits for a flight could be
reached before your puppy is put on board. If this happens, your puppy
will have to wait for a later flight.
Whether or not your puppy can fly standard cargo also depends on the
temperature. The temperature at both destinations must fall within an
acceptable range or the airline won't put the puppy on the plane.
A much better way for your puppy to travel is counter-to-counter cargo
service. Unlike standard cargo, this type of service allows your puppy
to be brought to the passenger terminal only 30 to 60 minutes prior to
the flight's departure. And, after the flight, you can pick the puppy
up as soon as the baggage is unloaded.
Health and Security
Airlines won't let your puppy on a plane unless it's healthy. Within 10
days of the flight, you must take your puppy to the veterinarian and get
a health certificate. In addition, the airlines will visually inspect
your puppy's health before they put it on the plane.
Security differs between airlines, so it's best to keep your ticket and
your puppy's ticket, health certificate, and rabies vaccination
together, since some airlines will request this information more than
Most airlines will want to x-ray your puppy's kennel, so you'll have to
take your puppy out of the kennel. (Make sure your puppy is wearing its
collar, leash and I.D. tag!)
You and your puppy might have to walk through a metal detector together.
Never let your puppy be run through an x-ray machine.
Dogs that are often left alone for long periods of time often howl
because they are lonely. The purpose of the howl in the wild is to
gather the pack so they can face impending danger together. The group
howl is a kind of tribal bonding experience.
Dogs and the Rain
Dogs often hesitate venturing into the rain, not because theyre afraid
of getting wet, but because the rain amplifies sound and hurts their
sensitive ears.
More animals up for adoption during summer months
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ -- As a result, several shelters have stepped up
adoption efforts, going out to pet stores and flea markets for weekend
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MODESTO, CA -- Helping your dog beat the heat means paying close
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National Animal Interest Alliance
The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business,
agricultural, scientific, and recreational interest formed to protect
and promote humane practices and relationships between people and
animals. NAIA was created to address the absence of any common vehicle
for interdisciplinary communication between various animal interest
groups, the media, and policy makers. NAIA provides the network,
expertise, and leadership necessary for diverse groups to communicate
with one another, to describe the nature and value of their work, to
clarify animal rights misinformation, and to educate each other and the
public about what they do and how they do it.
Breed: Schnauzer
Country of Origin: 15th century Germany
AKC Group: Working
Function: Companion
Life Span: 13-15 years
Appearance: Sturdy, docked tail
Color: Silver/gray or black
Coat Type: Thick, little shedding, no odor
Grooming: Periodic brushing
Height: 17-20 inches
Weight: 30-45 pounds
Activity Level: High
Watch Dog: Yes
Protection: Yes
Intelligence: High
Trainability: Difficult
Good With Children: Ok
Good With Pets: No
Good With Strangers: Ok
Character: Active, smart, bold, affectionate, alert
Home Environment: Exercised daily
Best Owner: Firm, active
Potential Problems:
Behavior: Noisy, dominant, bitter, restless
Physical: Hip dysplasia, skin problems
Standard Schnauzer: A Complete and Reliable Handbook By: Barbara M.
Retail Price: $19.95
Our Price: $15.96
The New Miniature Schnauzer: The Breed since CH. Dorem Display By: Dan
Retail Price: $27.95
Our Price: $22.36
This is the first revision of this contemporary classic. It is a
must-have reference for everyone with any serious interest in this
popular breed, originally used as a ratter in its native Germany.
Includes, history, care, the show ring, training, top producers,
Miniature Schnauzers in other countries and much more. Profusely
illustrated. Truly, a worthy successor to the highly-esteemed original.
Rescue Groups:
The Schnauzer Rescue Message Board
Potomac Valley Standard Schnauzer Club Adoptables
Saint Louis Schnauzer Rescue and More (MO)
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He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men.
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
-- Immanuel Kant


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Special Thanks
Stop by for a draw from our 10 barrel system, and there's a good chance you'll start to believe. Cheers!
Little Machine Beer will host the 2016 DEATH RIDE Tour - Raise a Pint To Defeat ALS GALA – May 12, 2016, 2924 W 20th Ave, Denver, CO.
Michael Seeberg the author of Road Biking Colorado - The Statewide Guide will be at the 2016 DEATH RIDE Tour 7 autographing his book and also will be with the tour for all three days as our official photographer. Come by and pick up one of Michael's books. It is the best resource guide available.
We want to thank these Bike Shops & Recreation Centers for their help in promoting and support the DEATH RIDE Challenge & Tour.
Cenna Vaelli
Paul Anderson – not shown, Chad Hawkins DEATH RIDE Challenge participant
Sherri O'Hara – not pictured – Chad Hawkins DEATH RIDE Challenge participant
Evergreen Wulf Rec Center – Kathleen Allen – DEATH RIDE Tour Participant

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Working with the professionals at New Directions was an extremely positive experience. The customer support team was very caring while scheduling the earliest possible date for services. My counselor was a very experienced professional who conducted the interview and questionnaire review expertly and efficiently. Throughout the process, the counselor expertly built rapport and encouraged me to ask questions. The final assessment report was completed ahead of schedule and I was impressed with the counselor's follow-up. I highly recommend the professionals at New Directions. They go out of their way to serve clients!
Pleased with my evaluation and the job done by my evaluator.
My experience with New Directions was very positive. I completed my online evaluation from the west coast, after close of business on the east coast. The following morning, I was contacted by a representative who scheduled my assessment. The representative was cordial and efficient. My assessment was scheduled for the nearest available time. My clinical evaluator was Trevor Davis, SWA, CDCA. Mr. Davis was positive, professional, and non-judgmental. He briefed my on all aspects of the process, and offered to answer any possible questions. I was glad to have an idea of what this process would involve, and I appreciated the briefing. Mr. Davis also asked me very effective questions, and carefully considered each answer. The clinical evaluation was a valuable, thought provoking experience. As the evaluation drew to a close, Mr. Davis informed me that he would conduct a review of the information, and send a report to me within a few days. He also provided statistics relevant to the evaluation, which were helpful in providing perspective. I would definitely recommend New Directions to anyone in need of the services your organization provides.
My Counselor was very fair and worked with me to provide an level-headed evaluation of my substance abuse issues with not only recommendations on treatment, but practices to improve my life moving forward. I'll be sure to use all of these tools and suggestions moving forward as I focus on changing behavioral and thought patterns in hope of creating a brighter future.
"Trevor took the time and effort to complete my assessment with honesty and integrity. Very knowledgeable and a good listener. I found it easy to discuss my life with him; he was understanding and NOT judgmental. Highly recommend both Trevor and New Directions!"
I was already at ease when i read about Trevor. After our conversation I was absolutely positive that his reviews were genuine 100%. This process was the painless solution to a ridiculously absurd situation I found myself in when I was faced with many false allegations. With Trevors evalution of myself and my situation I found I had no trouble at all satisfying a court by providing the complete documentation of his process. He covered all the bases. He took a stressful place in my life and made it completely worry free. Definately worth every minute and penny spent.
Trevor was very professional and friendly. It has been a great experience..
Wonderful staff in a comfortable and therapeutic setting. 5 stars
Trevor was excellent. While the interview was very thorough, at no time did I feel like he was judging me. He also made himself accessible if I had questions or any concerns. Highly recommended!
I met with Trevor Davis and found him to be very thorough in questions as well as an active listener. I was not sure what to expect, but came away learning more than I expected about my use of alcohol and potential risks. Overall it was a good experience. I would recommend anybody would like to know more about this topic meet with Trevor.
I received a professional yet relaxing and comfortable Mental Health Assessment. I highly recommend New Directions for their affordability as well.
I wanted to share my experience with New Directions counseling. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from this experience but I was relieved to learn that Trevor and the folks there were professional, considerate, courteous, complete and most of all non judgemental. Trevor not only took all the information provided but he also listened to me and heard my side of the situation during my evaluation. As difficult as something like this is Trevor and New Directions made it as comfortable and fast as possible and they were very easy to work with. I highly recommend Trevor and his firm for anyone who needs an objective, honest and fair alcohol or drug assessment. Sincerely, B. Kennedy
Needed a drug and alcohol evaluation done within a very small time frame. They were amazing with how fast they got back to me and set everything up, worked with Trevor who was so kind and guided me through everything and was so willing to help. Thank you to Trevor and New Directions for everything!!! I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Directions Counseling group is very professional. They spent much time with me to evaluate my current situation. I appreciate your professionalism and your response time. Thank you
New Directions was great to work with. Very professional, very polite, and had very quick follow ups. I highly recommend using New Directions.
I was in need of an alcohol assessment, and Trevor Davis helped me dramatically in creating a fair assessment that allowed me to constructively work on my alcohol use, while also fitting within my specific needs. I recommend New Directions Counseling to anyone who wants a fair and honest assessment through a route that offers quality customer service.
After I completed my payment the service was really fast, I got the call of the Evaluator at the expected time and my result was right in time for my court case. The staff and the Evaluator explained the process carefully and were happy to answer any questions or concerns I had.
I've had nothing but positive vibes and caring staff while visiting Directions. Trevor is sincere, direct and very easy to talk with. I came in under a stressful situation but from the moment I walked in the door I was greeted in a professional, comfortable and relaxing office. I recommended Directions Counceling to my Aunt who is dealing with a ton of stress in her marriage and my cousin who struggles with opiod addiction. This is by far a wonderful place! Thank you for what you do.
I had a comfortable and relaxed experience. The conversation went smoothly and casual. I was able to be open and honest with Trevor.
I needed an alcohol assessment for a court on 17 year old DWIs. Initially what seemed like an overwhelming task became easy when I did an internet search and found Directions and Mr. Trevor Davis. They seemed to know exactly what I needed and compiled the information in a very professional and objective fashion. I am very pleased with their final report which should satisfy the court. I would highly recommend this organization to anyone who is looking for a fair and honest assessment even if that involves further consultation.
My request was handled quickly and in a very professional manner. Tess and Trevor were a pleasure to work with, and were able to quickly respond to my schedule. I would highly recommend Directions Counseling. Thank You!
I was court ordered to have a substance abuse evaluation. I was extremely nervous about the whole process. Right from the beginning of the conversation Mr. Davis made me feel at ease and comfortable. We walked through the process and then went through the evaluation. Mr. Davis was very professional and understanding of my situation. After the evaluation Mr. Davis promptly sent me the report. I would highly recommend this company if you find yourself in need of an evaluation. Thanks
Trevor Davis, Substance Abuse Evaluator is wonderful. We worked together in order to get a A&D evaluation done for court. It went so well and I'm now a free woman due to his fair and balanced evaluation. I appreciate the care, time and attention to detail he included in the report. It was completed in a timely manner and so reassuring to know that the court could contact him in reference to it even though they didn't have to. I fully recommend this program to anyone who was a sceptic like I was/
Trevor Davis from Directions was extremely helpful in providing a court mandated alcohol assessment in a short amount of time. He made the process feel comfortable and really took his time in learning about me using different scientific methods so the results would be quite accurate. Furthermore, he took the time to explain his assessment, which was completely fair. I highly recommend him!
I did an alcohol evaluation through Trevor Davis. During the interview I found Trevor to be polite and professional. While being professional, I also found that he was easy to talk to, and found the the interview process was not as stressful as I had originally thought it might be. Trevor was also very thorough following the interview in completing the evaluation, and his treatment recommendations were practical. I also feel that he went above and beyond to clarify when I had follow up questions. Overall I feel that the whole experience was overwhelmingly positive and extremely helpful.
Afraid, I reached out for an assessment by New Directions. Having a problem is never a thing to celebrate, especially when it lands you in a situation out of your control. I called for help and that is precisely what I received. This process was very professional, sensitive, and respectful. Trevor, my counselor, took plenty of time and patience while conducting my evaluation. Not only was he courteous to my issues, he was also objective and open. I have the utmost appreciation for Trevor in handling my "bottom-landing" experience with care, compassion, and a hand to help me get back up again.
I had the opportunity to meet with Brian for a 105 minute interview this week for a Alcohol and Drug Assessment as well as a Anger Management Assessment. Brian was very candid throughout the entire process and made me feel comfortable and not intimidated while going through the assessments. It was very easy to tell from the beginning that Brian is a true professional. Together we were able to open my eyes to what is most important in my life with my wife and kids and Brian was able to equip me with the proper tools to move forward in my life in a positive manner. I am very thankful for the opportunity to have worked with Brian throughout this process. For anyone reading the reviews about Directions Counseling Group, I encourage you to call Brian directly if you are thinking of going to see another company. Everyone that I was able to interface with at Directions Counseling Group was a true professional. Thank you all very much for your help!
I really enjoyed this service and my interviewer was calm, understanding, and gave me great advice during the interview. I recommend this service to any seeking help.
I would like to take this opportunity to commend Directions Counseling Group for their highly professional services. The experience has been a positive one. During the entire process, the staff and counselor were attentive and supportive. They followed up with me at all times and completed the evaluation in a serious and prompt manner. I highly recommend their services. Thank you,
This company and the people that work here have been nothing but extremely accommodating and helpful when I needed help the most. This organization will give you the best price and the best service for your money if you need an assessment of this nature. I have nothing but positive things to say about them, if you have any questions at all just give them a call and they'll do whatever they can to work with you. They did so for me!
If you have found yourself at the New Directions website and reading these testimonials, it is most probable that you are seeking one or more of the substance and/or behavioral services provided by Brian Davis and his highly professional team. Simply stated, look no further and contact New Directions immediately. I am a retired senior executive who never imagined that I would ever require an alcohol assessment and yet through one evening of bad decisions, I found myself arrested for DUI and seeking confirmation for the court, that my evening of intoxication was an anomaly and not a habitual occurrence. Fortunately, I found New Directions via a web search and my experience with them could not have been better. The registration for the test, scheduling of the evaluation and access to the final report were all made very simple. The front office was helpful, courteous and efficient and provided information or assistance whenever it was needed. The on-line testing was comprehensive but also very user friendly. My formal evaluation was conducted by Brian Davis, who began by explaining the process. He was compassionate, understanding and most importantly non-judgmental throughout our conversation. In short, he made me comfortable and it was easy to open up to him fully. I received my evaluation report promptly and was pleased with the thoroughness and accuracy of what had been written. Admittedly, because you are reading this, you are likely stressed, a little worried and possibly frightened by whatever it is you are facing. Do yourself a favor and contact New Directions. They will provide you with the help and support you need and will do so with a level of sincere interest and compassion that will bring you peace of mind.
The Franklin County Courts ordered me to get an Alcohol Assessment as a result of my DUI. My probation officer had given me a list of places I could choose from for my assessment. I had a friend take a look, and they said they had a good experience with New Directions in the past, so I chose them and I couldn't be happier I made this choice. The entire process from paying, filling out forms online, then meeting with a counselor at the New Directions Office, was fast and easy to complete. After the first 10 minutes of talking with my counselor, Ryan, I knew I was going to enjoy my time with him. Ryan had given me very appropriate feedback about my particular situation and asked me important questions that I had never considered before. Even though the appointment was only an hour, I was able to get a lot out of it. I'm glad I chose New Directions. I was offered to continue seeing him outside of any court ordered program, and I'm strongly considering going back!
Just finished my chemical dependency evaluation with the staff at New Directions. I was stressed out for no good reason as the evaluator who did my assessment was very respectful, professional and did not make me feel uncomfortable. I would highly recommend these services to anyone!
I found the entire experience at Directions very positive. From the receptionist who smiled and greeted me to Mr Davis who performed my assessment, I felt a genuine sense of caring and curiosity. This was my first time in a situation like this and I was concerned I would be met with judgment and disdain and I felt absolutely none of that. I left feeling that I had encountered a caring and kind environment. Thank you so much!
This is a FAIR and well educated institute. I recommend this to anyone who needs to have an assessment for counseling.
As usual, I waited till the last minute to set up an appointment. I needed it done in 24 hours to wrap up my court case, but when I called they were booked. I had gotten a call back saying that Brian would make it work. Not only did he make it work, but he made the nerve racking process of a DUI alcohol assessment very comfortable for me and that allowed me to share my past experiences much more easy. The 45 minutes flew by, I received his assessment of me along with a much appreciated email with some great advice. Procrastination paid off for the first time, very happy I chose New directions and had the opportunity to meet Brian. Thank you
I am very thankful that I found New Directions. The process was simple and quick. A huge thank you goes to Mr. Davis for being so patient with me and going above and beyond to help me and make sure the process was painless. I highly recommended New Directions to anyone that needs help.
I am very thankful for the services provided by New Directions. Mr. Davis made what would normally be an uncomfortable process less painless and was very professional. The court accepted the assessments with no questions and dismissed my case. Thanks Again New Directions!
Poor planning on my part left me with a 48 hour window to comply with a court mandated drug and alcohol assessment. Directions counseling provided a professional assesment well within the unreasonably small time frame I offered. The staff were incredibly flexible regarding scheduling. Willing to accommodate both my time constraint and full schedule by providing me with a phone interview. Thank you Brian and Tessa! I will provide a glowing recommendation to anyone in need of your services in the future.
The environment at New Directions Counseling was very clean, the receptionist helpful and welcoming. The other staff that I witnessed greeting people were very welcoming as well. Brian Davis was extremely professional from the time I met him walking in the door through the time I left. I could tell that he cares and takes great pride in his honorable work. Brian brought to light issues in myself with professional honest opinions/advice that I will use to better myself and make every day in my life better going forward. I would recommend him to anyone I come across in a time of difficulty. I give him 5 out of 5 stars on every level.
New Directions treated me very well. They were very professional and helpful. I was in a tough situation and they stepped up to the plate. I would recommend them to anyone!
After being pulled over for a DUI I was devastated and scared. I contacted New Directions in hopes that I would get a fair evaluation to give to the judge. I not only got a fair evaluation but was treated with respect and dignity, something I wasn't expecting after being accused of being a "drunk driver". I highly recommend this company; they helped me when I was down.
New Directions helped me get a fresh start. I was headed for trouble, but getting a DUI really woke me up. Meeting with their counselor helped me see my drinking from a new perspective. I still drink but I can't remember the last time I had too much to drink or woke up regretting it.
My family had an intervention and gave me the ultimatum to stop using pain pills or move out and make it on my own. It was probably one of the worst times of my life but one of the New Directions counselors helped me discover that I had a lot things going for me. With their support and some hard choices to leave some old friends behind I haven't used a pill in over a year. I feel like myself again!
I was arrested for a DUI with a .04 BAC. The judge agreed with my lawyer that my arrest was questionable but wanted an alcohol evaluation just to make sure I didn't have a problem. Most places I called couldn't even see me for 2 to 3 weeks. New Directions helped me get a quality assessment with friendly service and fortunately within 2 days.
I had a positive drug test at work and I thought everything I had worked so hard for was going to be gone with one foolish decision. I definitely made a mistake but I'm not a addicted. New Directions helped me get what I needed in a fast and professional manner. Though I hope I never have to use them again I would recommend them to anyone.
My boyfriend and I had several bad arguments after drinking. I had to make a decision to either work on cutting back or us breaking up. I decided that drinking wasn't worth it and called New Directions for help. It was a good decision. The counselor didn't preach to us or tell us we were "in denial" but helped us step back and see what was going on at a deeper level. My boyfriend and I are on the road to recovery in our relationship and I am grateful for the counselor that helped us when we were at a fork in the road.
I lost my license in another state 10 years ago after a DUI and haven't drank since. When I moved to another state I was able to get a new license but when I went to renew it in January I was told I had to take care of things with the original state. I couldn't get a hold of anyone who understood what I needed until I found New Directions online and asked about their license reinstatement substance abuse assessment. Finally, someone who understood what I needed. I have nothing but positive things to say about them – they were courteous, professional and seemed to genuinely care.


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Sample Work Biography
Leon Thomas is the Regional Manager for American Family Insurance's Northwestern Region. He oversees all claims and underwriting leadership for the region and serves as its liaison to the corporate office in Odenville. Originally from Odenville himself, Leon grew up just a few miles from the company's headquarters. However, his was one of the few families in town that had no family members employed there.
Things changed, however, after Leon attended college. After graduating with a business degree, getting married, and having a baby all within a year's time, he started at American Family as a Claims Adjuster. He was soon promoted to Claims Manager. He later moved to the Southern Region as a Consultant before being selected for his current role, in 2007 as Regional Manager.
Despite his unquestioned success, Leon remains humble about his accomplishments. He maintains that it's important to keep the right perspective, something he's strived to instill in his two daughters. He often reminds them, as well as his colleagues, of a story from one of his favorite books, The Noticer. The author says that life is a lot like a game of Monopoly: you may own Boardwalk and Park Place with two hotels but, when the game is over, all those pieces are going back in the box.
Without a doubt, it was his hard work and desire to excel that got Leon off to a great start at American Family. It was his vision and courage that moved him up the ladder. Today, it is his warmth and passion that make him such a valuable resource to the company and to all those around him.


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During Black History Week we have been researching about the famous people who have risked their lives into finding the Liberty of black people. We have carried out several activities based on Black History including dressing up in native style (African clothes), tasting different foods and sharing our family cultures. It was a very enjoyable time for the entire class.
Written by Louise.
During Book week we were writing our own poems. Here are a few performances of our poems.
These are pictures from our Spanish lesson. We had to research spanish speaking countries. We found out about the culture,religion and other interesting facts.
Independent reading during guided reading.


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Hi everyone! I'm giving away an hour long photo session + $100 credit to spend on photos from that session over on my Facebook page, definitely check it out!
All you have to do to enter is (1) Like the Dakos Photography Facebook page and (2) share the giveaway post (maybe say what you would do with your session if you won! senior portraits? family session? just for fun?). Make sure to share it publicly and not just with friends so that I can see. Anyone in the greater Seattle area is welcome to enter!
I'll pick a winner randomly from the entrants on May 10th, good luck!


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While a great deal of our outreach is done through programs and events, two of our outreach efforts extend to dozens of young people each year. Funds raised through the Birdathon support our Scholarships and our coordination with teachers allows us to bring Audubon Adventures to local elementary schools.
For more than 25 years, Central Westchester Audubon Society has been offering a limited number of one-week summer camp scholarships to elementary school children. We are thrilled this year to be send 3 children to ecology camp. We look forward to bringing you their stories and share what they learned.
Audubon Adventures
One of the goals of Central Westchester Audubon Society is to increase the environmental awareness of children and to get them involved in nature and the world around them. One of the ways we do this is by sponsoring Audubon Adventures. This is an educational program, created by National Audubon for third and fourth grade students, which presents information about birds, other wildlife and their habitats through a series of five special newspapers, a teacher's resource manual (filled with hands-on activities) and a video. The whole packet is sent to teachers at the beginning of the school year so they can integrate the program into their curriculum.
This year's topic is "Cool Critters": water birds, dragonflies and damselflies, turtles and tortoises, and spiders.
The packet contains about 30 copies of the newspaper so that every child has his own. Some teachers find them so valuable that they have them laminated in order to build up a library for continued use. The program was developed by professional educators and, therefore, reflects current science standards.
This year, CWAS sponsored 24 classes reaching about 500 children in the White Plains Public Schools. Your contributions through the PayPal button and membership dues, help us to supply these kits which this year cost $40.95 each. We would like to provide this material for many other classes and to reach out to more schools in the areas our chapter covers. Would you like to sponsor a class? Would your company like to underwrite a subscription? How about your PTA.? If you are interested in sponsoring a class or if you know of a school that would like to have the Audubon Adventures program, please feel free to reach out to us; this project is in need of helpful hands to get it done! Interested? Contact Lisa through firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hello ladies
I hope you have enjoyed/are enjoying/ will enjoy The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger,
which is our book choice this month.
I look forward to seeing you at the Restaurant Gemelli (behind the new theatre)
on Tuesday June 7th at 7.30. I'll be booking a table in the name of "bookclub" (or "les livres" if they can't cope with
that). I hope we can get the good table in the corner with the high stools.
It would be really helpful with the
reservation if you could send me a mail by Sunday lunchtime, June 5th if you're coming.
This book is obviously a
popular choice for bookclubs, if you're interested you may want to think about the following questions which I found on
the internet:
• In The Time Traveler's Wife, the characters meet each other at various times during their lifetime.
How does the author keep all the timelines in order and "on time"?
• Although Henry does the time traveling, Clare is
equally impacted. How does she cope with his journeys and does she ultimately accept them?
• How does the writer
introduce the reader to the concept of time travel as a realistic occurrence? Does she succeed?
• Henry's life is
disrupted on multiple levels by spontaneous time travel. How does his career as a librarian offset his tumultuous
disappearances? Why does that job appeal to Henry?
• Henry and Clare know each other for years before they fall in
love as adults. How does Clare cope with the knowledge that at a young age she knows that Henry is the man she will
eventually marry?
• The Time Traveler's Wife is ultimately an enduring love story. What trials and tribulations do
Henry and Clare face that are the same as or different from other "normal" relationships?
• How does their desire for
a child affect their relationship?
• The book is told from both Henry and Clare's perspectives. What does this add to
the story?
• Do you think the ending of the novel is satisfactory?
• Though history there have been dozens of mediums
used for time travel in literature. Please cite examples and compare The Time Traveler's Wife to the ones with which
you are familiar
There are also a lot of sites about the author, for example you can read an interview about this book
Looking forward to seeing you next week,
Christine Haydon
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Chris Newcomb, M.Div.
What would you do with $259 million dollars? Buy a house? Perhaps you would buy three on three different continents? You could afford it! Dreaming is fun, isn't it?
Unfortunately, last year alone, health care providers did not by 3 different houses on 3 different continents,instead, they wrote a whopping $259 million opiate pain pill prescriptions which was enough to give EVERY adult in the country 1 full bottle of pills. This is insane! And it's getting worse!
Opiate prescription pill addiction is on the rise in America today. According to an article in U.S. Today, the availability of the drugs depends on which state you reside. It seems the Southeast leads the charge with other geographic locales following suit.
If you or someone you love is need of detox off of alcohol, opiates, benzos, Methadone, or Suboxone, please do not hesitate to call Jennifer Pius or Amy Stewart at 1.877.773.3869 today. We can help you get clean and stay clean!
Read more about this fascinating topic here!


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Our History
In 1853 Sir George Grey, Heretaunga Chief Te Hapuku and his Ngāi Te Whatuiāpiti people, met at Roto-a-Tara to discuss developing an endowment for a school to be established at Pukehou.
Samuel Williams, an Anglican missionary, and his family, prominent in the Church of England and well-known for their support of Māori projects, were to assist with the erection of buildings for the proposed school.
In 1854 the Ahuriri Native Industrial School (later to be renamed Te Aute College) opened as a government school with 12 pupils, under the leadership of Samuel Williams. In 1857 the Te Aute Educational Trust was established with 4014 acres of Crown land and the gift of 4273 acres from Ngāi Te Whatuiāpiti.
In 1857 the endowment was vested in George August Selwyn, Bishop of New Zealand, and in 1862 he conveyed it to the Trust.
The School Motto
The college crest and motto were developed in the 1890s under Williams and Thornton in association with the students and old boys. They were both finalised in 1896 (Alexander, 1951). The arms have been adapted from those of the Diocese of Waiapu whose Bishops have administered the Trust for over 150 years (see Chapter Four). The motto 'Whakatangata kia kaha'translates as 'Quit ye like men be strong'. This is taken from the New Testament of the Holy Bible, Verse 13, Chapter 16 of the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. The motto also appeared on the badge of the 31st reinforcements to the 1st NZ Expeditionary Force in World War I and was also the subject of the final hymn sung at the opening of the Churchill Block in 1922 (Wehipeihana, 2005).
On 9th September 1922, the Archbishop of New Zealand, Churchill Julius, laid the foundation stone for the new college buildings. Other dignitaries at this ceremony included Reverend Pine Tamahori, Apirana Ngata and Maku Ellison, granddaughter of Te Hāpuku who spoke on behalf of the local Ngai Te Whatuiāpiti people (Alexander, 1951). The Julius Wing was opened on 10th April 1923 and later in the year the next foundation stone for the second new building was laid by Lord John Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet of the British Royal Navy. Again, this occasion marked that of the first with large numbers of people and speakers including, Hori Tupaea of Ngāi Te Whatuiāpiti and Reverend Frederick Bennett. Both the Julius (South Wing) and Jellicoe (North Wing) Blocks were built in an ecclesiastical style of architecture with the college's arms, crest and motto 'Whakatangata Kia Kaha' bearing each wing.
On March 27th 1926, Governor General Sir Charles Fergusson laid two foundation stones for the third and last of the new brick buildings; the main block or Fergusson block. This housed the general assembly hall, a library, clerical rooms and offices and was the most prominent of the three impressive brick buildings. Nearly one year later on March 10th 1927, the Governor General Sir Charles Fergusson who returned to Te Aute to preside, officially opened the new building. The Reverend H.W. Williams took the service, Mr Russell of the Te Aute Trust Board spoke and Hori Tupaea once again spoke on behalf of Ngāi Te Whatuiāpiti, while Apirana Ngata translated his speech for the hundreds assembled. The Prime Minister Joseph Coates also had a telegram read out at the ceremony to honour the new building, which was labelled a 'great landmark' by the Governor General. Ngata also made a plea for Māori help with the carvings and artwork to adorn the interior of the assembly hall. These were later installed for the centennial celebrations in 1950


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Jan.07.14 Week01 | Licht.Pfad's Moving Light Performance
Stanislav Glasov came through with this, his words, "rough" (we don't find it so) video documentation in time for our review of Week01 2014. We could think of no more appropriate way to begin these weekly updates of new and developing work from the community than with a New Year's Eve party - Licht.Pfad's brilliant Moving Light Performance at Arma17, Moscow. Thank-you Stanislav for the quick response!
It should be mentioned up front that Stanislav and Margo Kudrina performed an 18hour set at the party which lasted a full 2.5 days! Bring in the new year!
Stanislave tells us: "Our software, developed in Derivative's TouchDesigner 088 for LJing (VJing with Lights) gives us the ability for the fast setup and control of Moving Light ( Sharpy etc) in Real 3D Space. So we can load a 3D model of some location, set up the moving lights, calibrate them and program the generative sound reactive presets of light orientations in order to make a light VJing, based on music. At this party we controlled a total of 24 moving lights (Terbly and Martin), Blinders, Lamp arrays and smoke machines."
As illustrated in the video some of the finely tuned and highly controllable capabilities of Licht.Pfad's LJing application controlled via a remarkably designed GUI include:
Altogether the very fine art and craft of LJing brought 18 hours of sound-reactive bounciness to the evening's revelry which without doubt was an admirable and forward-thinking way to bring in 2014.
Background / Perspective / Building Tools
Though relatively new to TouchDesigner, Stanislav is a veteran Houdini user and visual effects artist who was inspired by node architecture and then "fell in love" with Houdini's procedural paradigm. He transitioned into working as a VJ and producing electronic music 7 years ago and started working on video mapping productions with other Russian studios. Stanislav is very adept at builiding his own tools and a few months ago we talked with him about this practice in respect to his DMX Light Control System and the Auto VJ Machine. Here is some of that conversation.
From the moment I started to Vjing I always gave heed to discrepancy between a light engineer`s and a VJ`s work. At that time I got the idea to produce my own tool to control all aspects of a visual show with maximal response to incoming sound. All the VJ software I had used before did not give me enough sound synchronization and little oportunity to program logic. Though TouchDesigner can have some small latency the results it produces are much more impressive.
Light Control System
The first time I worked with the Light Control System was for an installation at Arma17. In order to produce it I created the first version of my own AutoVJ System with integrated Light Control. After testing it at different events, for example at a concert for Red Snapper, I decided to rewrite the patch. The current Light Control System can be used as a standalone tool, but it also became part of my next tool the AutoVJ System.
Can you explain the basic idea of what you were trying to accomplish?
I wanted to create the tool to control an array of bulbs with maximal variability and for it to be responsive to sound. The installation also needed to work without sound input. In the current state of the installation it can control each count of DMX channels and it controls the light-array in 10 different modes. During the creation process I learned a lot of principles of UI programming in TouchDesigner and have been developing those ever since.
AutoVJ Machine
The movie below shows an installation produced with AutoVJ Machine v 0.2. The Auto VJ Machine mixes 6 Full HD streams based on beat and spectrum analyses of incoming music. It has a user interface for relatively inexperienced operators that provodes controls to all aspects of mapping.
What comes first Stanislav, the idea for the tool or the idea for the installation or project?
Actually, first comes the projects, after that I want to reuse the setup and start to build the tools.
The installation below was made for the Sensimo Festival Re:view Party @ Closer Club, Kiev.
Here we controlled a big array of addressable LEDs using Artnet in the same way as you would using the software Madrix, but we used TouchDesigner instead - as a point of honour really- in order to achieve the integration between the LEDs and the video projection setup. We used an image library of Ukrainian Folk Art (because of terrible server power), switched by the beat detector.
What next?
I want to improve all my current tools in order to make them more modular and reusable on other installtions. I want to make the setup process more automatical as well as improve the GUI. I am also planning to move in the direction of kinematic installations. I have some ideas about the videomapping of kinematik objects and want learn to control the steppers (motors). Unfortunately it requires a lot money to do that research, so I'm waiting for next projects to take in this direction.
Stanislav currently lives and works in Berlin.
See also: Licht.Pfad on Vimeo and Licht.Pfad on Facebook
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Bee Earrings
Bee Earrings
The Bee earrings are inspired by the hexagonal shape of a beehive. The top of the earrings is a horn circle which conceals the ear lobe. Material: Natural cow horn and 925 silver earpins. Dimensions: 6cm wide / long.
All maria-xuan pieces are handmade. Note that there can be subtle variations in colour from one model to the next resulting from the different shades of the horn.
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How to Naturally Build CollagenScientific Name: {Collagen hydrolysate}
Common Names: {Hydrolyzed, Soluble, Vegetable, Collagen fiber}
Collagen is an essential component of our body. It is about 30% of all the protein in our body, but we rarely think about it. It is a connective tissue that not only holds our muscles to our bones but also fills out the face and keeps your skin looking young and beautiful. As we age, however, our collagen stores begin to disappear, and they can be tough to replace once they are gone.
Collagen is a structure found naturally in the skin. It is essential for helping us stay looking young and vibrant. It's also the structure that makes skin look full and firm. When it begins to break down and is not replaced by the natural processes, the skin starts to look wrinkled, and our face quickly to sag. The loss of collagen in your face makes you look older. It makes your skin look dull and rough. Some women resort to collagen injections, to retain that full, plump look. There are simpler, less intrusive methods, that can produce similar results.
Our skin stops producing collagen because it lacks the structures to do so. An application of a collagen cream can deliver the nutrients the face needs to continue producing collagen. Transdermal delivery help nourishes into the deepest layers of skin. As those structures are created, the cells in the skin can begin to rebuild the collagen layer that has broken down over time. Using collagen boosting creams combat the early signs of aging. Topical treatments may be from liquid soluble or vegetable sources.
How quickly your skin loses its collagen stores elements, your genetics, and how much sun exposure you have had throughout your lifetime. Sun exposure is dangerous for collagen. The UV rays that penetrate deep into our skin, causing cross-linking and wreak havoc on our collagen stores. When our collagen stores are depleted, the skin loses it elasticity and begins to sag and wrinkle relatively freely.
There is some debate whether applying collagen topically; it affects the inner collagen layer of the skin. Studies have suggested that the correct formulation can improve the elasticity of skin, thickness, and resiliency.
What Does Collagen Do?
In a topical application, collagen has some skin benefits that cannot be found in any other ingredient. Though some ingredients may encourage collagen production in the skin or protect the collagen layer from damaging sun, only collagen itself can restore the collagen layer.
First of all, collagen improves the skin's elasticity. Over time, skin loses it elasticity or tautness. The daily wear and tear of regular facial expressions can cause us to look older than we are. When elasticity is restored, the skin looks much younger and is less susceptible to wrinkles.
Secondly, collagen fights individual wrinkles. As the skin begins to wrinkle and crease, it can seem impossible to restore it to a smooth appearance. However, with collagen, you can fill the look of those fine lines, from the inside out. Collagen boosts skin's plumpness factor, allowing it to look far firmer and fuller than it did before.
Why does our skin lose collagen?
The collagen layer is constantly being broken down and replaced, even when we are young. As we age, the body no longer sees the need for this layer and stops replacing it. As it breaks down, it becomes cross-linked — the skin sags. Sun damage can exacerbate this. If we spend lots of time outside in the sun, the damaging UV rays can speed up the destruction of this important layer of skin. Besides filling in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, what else can collagen be used for?
- Treating uneven texture: If you have a spot on your face (or marks, from acne), you can soften their appearance by using a topical collagen cosmetic. Uneven texture manifests itself as hardened pieces of skin. They will often become more pronounced as the surrounding skin it loses elasticity. By restoring some of that elasticity and increasing the dead skin cell turnover rate, acne marks will look less prominent.
- Elasticity: Though there is another component in skin, called elastin. Elastin is mainly responsible for keeping the skin healthy, firm, and flexible; Collagen also plays an important role. As collagen levels disappear, the face is more susceptible to sagging. Adding an application of collagen, it will retain its bounce and strength.
Whether you are looking for a great natural anti-aging ingredient or something to keep the signs of aging from appearing, collagen is the perfect ingredient.
Building Collagen Naturally
Lack of collagen is one of the biggest factors in aging, sagging, and wrinkled skin. So, what is collagen, and how does it keep your skin looking young and fresh? This naturally occurring protein is produced by the body and works together with keratin to hold connective tissue together and to keep your face and the skin on the rest of your body firm and youthful.
Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies stop producing as much collagen and it can't regenerate or hold tissue together as firmly as it once did. As a result, we start to see bags under our eyes, even when we've gotten enough sleep. We notice the apples of your cheeks fall, and our jawlines become loose and saggy.
But you don't have to sit back and watch your face fall to age. And you don't have to go under the knife to repair your aging skin, either. Instead, use one (or all) of these easy at-home solutions to help your body produce more collagen for younger-looking and feeling skin.
Daily Moisturizing Serums With Peptides
First, you should always use a good moisturizer and serum to penetrate your skin deeply. This will help keep your complexion hydrated and healthy. Dry skin looks dull, flaky, and aged, but that's not the only reason to use a moisturizer or serum infused with peptides.
Collagen is a very dense protein, and as a result, it can't penetrate the skin to do any good when used on the skin unless it is heavily processed. However, peptides n are more quickly absorbed into the pores and the connective tissue than collagen, and they do a great deal to promote collagen production. So, while most products can't just introduce new collagen into your body, you can use topical products that help your body produce more collagen for younger-looking skin.
Natural Sources of collagen
Marine or Fish Collagen
Sources from marine or fish can be obtained from a laboratory in Europe. Marine Collagen is the closest to human collagen and absorbs into the skin at 100%. It is formulated into anti-aging serums and collagen-boosting creams to produce very efficient products. It can also on the face and neck as well as the whole body as it is cost-effective.
Human Collagen
We are unable to absorb human collagen through the skin; it must be injected. Collagen injections are common in the United States and around the world. They plump lips, add volume to the face, and you can even treat the back of your hands. Injections provided very localized results. The injections are very expensive and painful.
Animal Collagen
Bovine collagen, which is not well-suited for use in wrinkle cream. You can find other sources. It is known to cause side effects and reactions. Plus it has a very low absorption rate. Better suited for injections.
Eat These Foods
You can also boost your collagen production by increasing your intake of a few healthy, collagen-friendly foods, including:
• Dark leafy greens – Regularly eating kale, spinach, asparagus, and other dark leafy greens increase your consumption of vitamin C and lutein. Both of which will fortify your body's ability to produce more collagen.
• Red fruits and vegetables – red-colored fruits and vegetables are high in lycopene and other healthy antioxidants and vitamins, which also boost collagen production.
• Beans – A natural source of hyaluronic acid. Which helps tissue retain moisture, stay firm, and plumped with volume. Aim for two tablespoons or more of beans each day.
• Soy, milk, and cheese – The genistein in soy products not only helps with collagen production, but it also helps block activity by enzymes that cause the tissue to break down. This breakdown leads to a complexion appearing aged.
These foods are all delicious, nutritious, and age-defying. Try adding at least a serving of each to your daily diet.
Avoid These Habits
While we're on the subject of how to build collagen, let's talk about what you should not do, too. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol to excess are both terrible for aging your face and breaking down collagen in your skin. Both of these habits will cripple your immune system and dehydrate you, too. For younger, healthier skin, stay away from nicotine and alcohol as much as possible.
Take Collagen Supplements
Finally, you can significantly improve your collagen levels by taking collagen supplements, too. There is still some question in the scientific community about the efficacy of these supplements, but recent studies point to people experiencing younger-looking, firmer complexions after taking these supplements. Some people have reported that they are even more efficient when used in combination with vitamin C and vital skin-enhancing vitamins and nutrients.


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From time to time I'll be contributing to the BlueGranite blog which has lots of great BI information published by my coworkers.
This week I published a blog entry titled "The Role of Power Users in a Self-Service BI Initiative" on the BlueGranite blog. It provides a brief overview of Self-Service BI and discusses how business users possess varying needs, abilities, and preferences for working with self-service BI tools and techniques. Please check it out!


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(Reuters) - Bill Gross, in his first interview since quitting asset manager Pimco, told Barron's magazine he was "uniquely exuberant" about giving up management responsibilities and was excited to get back to his investment roots.
"Managing money is in my blood," Gross, who is the co-founder of Pacific Investment Management Co., told Barron's this weekend. "I like to get up at 5:30 in the morning and make money for clients and compete against other money managers. That's something that doesn't go away. I am obsessed with delivering value to investors and winning the game from a personal standpoint. Retiring at this point in my career just doesn't suit me."
Gross, the bond market's most renowned investor, quit Pimco for distant rival Janus Capital Group Inc (JNS.N) on Sept. 26, the day before he was expected to be fired from the huge Newport Beach, Calif. investment firm he co-founded more than 40 years ago. Pimco is a unit of Germany's Allianz SE (ALVG.DE).
Gross, 70, had been clashing with the firm's executive committee and had threatened to resign multiple times, a source familiar with the situation said.
"I was always an investment guy, and the other stuff: hiring, paying people, planning, and so on, became a problem for me," he told Barron's. "I am uniquely exuberant about clearing all that stuff off my dish."
Gross has been given control of the tiny $13 million Janus Unconstrained Bond fund in the expectation that at least some of the clients who invested in his $200 billion Pimco Total Return fund will follow him to his new home.
"I'll still be intense," Gross said. "I figured out long ago that I can't change that. But the intensity and decibel level drop a bit in a smaller place. Also, common sense suggests that it will be easier to implement ideas in a $100 million portfolio than in a fund with more than $200 billion."
"The bond paparazzi will be less interested in Janus than they were in Total Return," Gross said.
Pimco clients withdrew a record $23.5 billion from the Pimco Total Return fund in September, the vast bulk in the three days after Gross announced his shock departure.
Gross's move from Pimco was the equivalent of an earthquake in the fund management industry, potentially threatening the company's dominant position in bond investing. It had almost $2 trillion in assets under management at the midpoint of this year, but institutional investors in particular have been alarmed at stories of infighting prompted by Gross's allegedly imperious management style.
Gross's departure, coming eight months after his co-chief investment officer Mohamed El-Erian walked out, has prompted pension funds and consultants to re-evaluate their use of Pimco funds.
(Reporting by Jennifer Ablan; Editing by James Dalgleish)


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EU Affairs
- Apr 01, 2015
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EuropeActive proactively follows EU policies and legislation to represent our members and stakeholders interests with the main EU institutions, OECD and WHO, as well as other Brussels-based organisations. In addition to the regular attendance at the EU Sport Forum, EuropeActive is a member of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, a core partner of the European Commission in the first European Week of Sport and an observer on a number of EU Expert Groups.
Increasing the EuropeActive EU Affairs Team have developed a series of position papers on main policy areas which directly affect the fitness sector. Without exception these policy areas require a broad level and understanding of the need for cooperation with stakeholders, the main EU Institutions, and civil society organisations. Our constant monitoring of events and policy announcements, attendance at key EU events, conferences and conventions and vigilance on the developments of a number of Expert Groups helps to develop an understanding and appreciation of the opportunities and threats to the fitness sector and so we are best able to protect and promote our interests.


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Richmond-based poet Sarah Kobrinsky will be part of our Point Richmond pop-up on June 12th. She's invited friends and fellow writers John Oliver Simon and Stacy Carlson to join her in facilitating an Open Classroom on the life span of creative rituals. We think you'll want to be part of the conversation – if you don't believe us, just see what they said when we asked the trio to tell us a bit about their own current creative rituals:
"I write best first thing, anywhere between 5:30am & 7am. On an ideal day, I get up before my family, make coffee, light a candle, and set to work. Yes, in my pajamas. Coffee is a major part of my ritual. I boil water in an old battered kettle on an old Wedgewood stove, then pour it over fresh grounds into my cafetiere. I listen to music on my headphones so as not to wake said family. My go-to is The Brandenburg Concertos. It is a fail-proof way to get me going – mentally, creatively. And I work until my five year old wakes up, comes down the stairs, and blows out the candle. I write entirely by hand, and I am very attached to my notebooks." -Sarah Kobrinsky, Poet (Point Richmond)
"I'm a morning person, so this process starts between 6 and 8 am. I generally eat a small sliver of medically prescribed marijuana, fill my tall mug with coyotes howling at the moon with strong coffee, and walk out to my bench in the garden which I have been tending for 40 years. I contemplate the plants: tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, kale, lettuce, collards, chard, and the herbs, echinacea, tarragon, comfrey, valerian, skullcap, feverfew, all-heal…always something that needs to be done in the garden, but now I'm looking for a poem. Or the poem is looking for me. I may do some breathing meditation. When an 11-syllable line comes through, I write it in my blue notebook, currently the 276th in a format going back four decades. The poem might start anywhere, be about anything (I'm not sure poems are 'about' anything). Once it begins, it will follow its own course. I write an unrhymeschemed hendecasyllabic sonnet. I've written hundreds of these. I read it aloud, make some changes. Each time it changes I say it aloud again. When this draft is finished, I go inside and type a second draft of the previous day's poem on the old Sears typewriter I have on long-term loan from Sarah Kobrinsky. Then I go to the computer and type a third draft of the previous day's second draft. I usually find some good energy remaining either for translation from the Spanish or working on a manuscript or sending poems out… it's a whole cottage industry." – John Oliver Simon, Poet (Berkeley)
"As a novelist, I create rituals that serve as portals into the deepwoods of my imagination – there lies the source material for my fictional worlds. Over the years my rituals have taken many forms, from Jungian dream work to book making, collage, and seance-type communions….and I've drawn from various traditions, including body awareness and shamanic practices, poetic mindfulness, vipassana meditation, and free writing. Over the years I've eliminated my need for 'inspiration' in order to write, but I rely on my arsenal of tiny rituals as tools of my craft." – Stacy Carlson, Novelist (Oakland)


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This Week at Humble Walk
Worship 4:30 on Sundays at Acme Scenic Arts, 941 West 7th Street, St Paul
Sunday worship at Acme Scenic Arts May 5 Music: Justin Rimbo Provide Bread: Katie Serve Bread: Katie Keeper of the Keys: Brie
May 12 Music: Justin Rimbo Provide Bread: Serve Bread: Keep of the Keys:
May 19 Music: Justin Rimbo Provide Bread: Amy H. Serve Bread: Keep of the Keys: Amy H.
May 26 Music: Justin Rimbo Provide Bread: Clarks Serve Bread: Clarks Keep of the Keys: Peter C.
Other Stuff
We launched a Kickstarter campaign to record our amazing artists-in-residence. More about that here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1824965938/humble-walk-artist-compilation
Ghost Light: Austan's Movie Premiere Monday, May 6 at 9:15PM Riverview Theater in Minneapolis.
Beer and Hymns: Last Call. Monday, May 20 from 7-9PM at Shamrock's Pub
Weight of the Word=small groups who gather to connect with one another and the Gospel text for the coming Sunday. You can show up at one that is already cooking OR form your own.
Weight of the Word-Chatterbox Pub. 8:45PM every other Tuesday. For more info: contact Jen firstname.lastname@example.com
Future Things of Importance: Hello, Summer Thursday, June 13, 2013 Wild Thursdays at Adam's Park 6-7PM June 13-August 15, 2013 All ages family camp at Bay Lake Camp, June 21-23, 2013 Worship in the Park returns for the month of July (we gather around picnic tables and BBQ at Highland Park picnic area on Sundays at 4:30PM). Vibe Camp at Bay Lake for grades 3-6th, July 15-19, 2013 Goodbye, Summer Thursday, August 22, 2013


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Employment at Hero General Contracting
Hero General Contracting is a well-established contracting company that continues to grow. We are always accepting applications for competent and dynamic individuals to join our team. We are known in the community as a company with the highest standards of work and have an undisputed reputation for customer service. Our success has been built upon our quality products, expert installation and, most importantly, a team of committed and successful individuals.
It is the mission of Hero General Contracting to provide superior construction services to the communities we serve. We strive to consistently improve the quality of our product and add value for clients through innovation, foresight, integrity and excellent performance – serving with character and purpose that brings honor to God. Hero General Contracting is also in business to improve the lives of our employees by guiding them personally and financially through the company's long-term growth, profitability and stability.
Passionately Improving the Places where we Gather
Setting the standard on every project
Demonstrate commitment, hard work, and determination
- Overcome challenges with creative solutions
- Actively gain and share knowledge
- Bring a spirit of community, friendship and fun
About Employment Positions
The candidates we will consider must meet certain qualifications based on specific job descriptions for the administrative, sales and production departments. They should be able to collaborate with others for the benefit of the company and our customers. We will expect them to be contributing members at staff meetings and be willing to "pitch in" to help others when things get a little hectic. Each associate is an important and vital part of the Hero General Contracting team.
Positions Available
Full-Time Residential Roofing Consultant
- Minimum one year construction/roofing sales experience
- Must be customer-focused, coachable, goal-driven and possess excellent communication skills
- Must have experience with MS Office Suite (knowledge of Xactimate a plus)
- Must be willing to canvass


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TRUE CONFESSION: occasionally… I multitask
The images of phone sex out in the world still annoy me. You know, the ones that linger out there from movies and music videos, with the woman on the phone ironing and a baby on her hip, or grocery shopping, making stereotypical sexy noises ("mmmm, yeah, oh baby") while in the middle of something very non-sexy.
It makes for a good picture, the heightened contrast. The juxtaposition of hot-n-sexy and so-pedestrian makes for funny, and I think that is what always bothered me about it. It focuses the joke on the caller, like they are so dumb or horny or both that they can't tell how fake the operator is being, which we, the viewer, only know because we can see where the operator is. Hell, they can't even tell that she's surrounded by canned goods. How gullible they must be! What losers!
Now, I don't believe that my callers are inherently losers, by virtue of them calling. But I have learned that, for a few of them, I can actually and literally phone in my performance. Yes, I have my own version of a baby on my hip. Occasionally, I am not giving my caller 100 percent of my attention.
<hangs head in shame>
I am careful, though! I keep my multitasking in the relatively private confines of my flat, and I don't do anything that involves the possibility of noise. Baby, or baby-sized cat, on my hip? Nope. They could cry or meow at any moment, a foot away from the receiver. Something in the kitchen? Yes, if there's no banging of pots or oven doors involved. I only multitask on things that don't require me to use my verbal abilities; writing FB status updates in the middle of a call is something that I only recently learned I could do, very slowly, two or three careful letters at a time.
Also I only pick the calls where I honestly don't think it'll matter, where the caller just isn't going to notice. The seven-minute calls always matter, even if they're not demanding much from me in the way of response, because the timing is crucial. I have seven minutes to get them from intro to "thanks, sorry I couldn't help with the cleanup" and a friendly laugh. So even if all they want is someone moaning and groaning, I still have to be present to listen and make sure that all of the aural pressure points are hit.
The calls where I am contributing at least half of the conversation, those too, I stay focused. If I am steering the narration-ship, I need to keep both hands on the wheel and a keen eye on the weather. (With the notable exception of Extreme Top, see below.) And obviously, the calls with the guys who I like, I'm there for.
So what are the calls that don't matter as much?
- The Strangler. A bit of whimpering and "no no no" during the first five minutes, and then it's just choking for the last half of the, um, conversation, because he's just saying, over and over, "Rape you. Strangle you. Rape you. Strangle you." He is somewhere else entirely. He does not need any response other than a generic wheeze.
- Extreme Top. Not always, but sometimes he'll segue into a new vignette and I've heard it before, I know what he's getting at, and I know I'll have two or three minutes where I just sound tormented and turned on at whatever he's saying, and that's enough to keep him happy and leave me room for texting someone, or checking the rice timer.
- Rollercoaster Man (manic phase). When he's down and depressed, I stay with him. When he is riding high, my contributing anything to the conversation almost seems to throw him off balance. He just wants space to ramble, for a half-hour to an hour at a time, so I just let him. Careful, slow tweets or status updates are what might happen when I'm on the phone with him.
Looking over this, I sigh. I used to feel such a strong pride in being fully present at all times. But I've gotten a little more pragmatic, I suppose. If he can't tell, then why shouldn't I save a bit of energy for myself? It's like the Turing Test for phone sex: if they believe that I'm turned on and listening, isn't that enough?
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