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Rob Werner - VIOLIN
Rob Werner has been playing violin since a young age. He has performed with groups including the Delta Youth Symphony and Fraser Valley Symphony, and others. His show resume includes playing for Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Fiddler on the Roof, Anne of Green Gables, Little Mermaid, and others. He also plays country fiddle for multiple groups, and when not fighting crime as his alter ego, he enjoys conducting choir at Christ Lutheran Church in Chilliwack.
Emylee Letourneau - Crew
Emylee is super stoked to be a part of The Wizard of Oz. Though her friends would argue that she spends a little too much time backstage, she intends to take part in many, many more productions. A big thank you to everyone involved, & to those who aren't? ENJOY THE SHOW!
Jen Weghsteen - Crew
Jen has worked on many shows in a variety of backstage roles. This will be her second show with Secondary Characters, after last summer's 'Oklahoma'. Theatre is a passion of Jen's, and helping assure the show goes smoothly so it can become a passion for others, makes the backstage chaos all worth it! A big thanks to all in 'Oz' for this opportunity, and to everyone joining us on this journey down the yellow brick road.
This is Sarah's first production with Secondary Characters, but she has been a theatre junkie since her first performance in CSOPA's Fiddler in the Roof, when she was nine. Watching the magical elements of the Land of Oz take shape has been her favourite part of this production.
Christy's first foray into musical theatre was as a pit band member for Sardis Secondary's Man of La Mancha and CSOPA's Beauty and the Beast. She graduated from Capilano University's Costuming for Stage and Screen program in 2011 and has been working on costumes in film and theatre ever since. Shows she has designed include Pirates of Penzance for the Chilliwack Opera, several Christmas pantomimes for the Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society, and Exit the King for Ghost Light Projects. In 2013 she won the Community Theatre Coalition award for Best Costume for her work on FVGSS's The Mikado. Christy would like to thank her husband for being totally okay with her turning their house into one giant costume shop.
Matt has often said he is a tether between an artist's dreams, and the technician's reality. He has taken part in four of the most recent productions Secondary Characters has brought to Chilliwack in some way. He has built a prop/cast mate (Milky White) from Into the Woods, constructed a small farm in Oklahoma!, created graphics for The Last Five Years, and for The Wizard of Oz he managed all three facets (props, set construction, and graphics). His love for theatre isn't for the show, but for the people that it brings together, and the technical challenges that it presents. Thank you Emily for introducing him to this circle of people, but most of all for walking with him along the way.
Maria was drawn to work on this show by her passion and love for all aspects of the theatre, it was another step to chasing her dream to become a theatre renaissance woman.This show was a wonderful learning experience for her and she has the entire backstage crew to thank for that. She was first intrigued by the story of Oz as a little girl as she was always fascinated with the possibility of fantastical worlds. It was one of the first stories to inspire her imagination that still resonates with her up until now. Her favorite character is Dorothy, as she is depicted as a sweet, but still strong and able girl with an adventurous heart. She's loyal and true not only to herself, but everyone she meets.
Ann Griffiths - Percussion
Ann Griffiths comes to us with 50 plus years' experience as a drummer and percussionist. After many years away from musical theatre where she played for such productions as Brigadoon, Carousel, and South Pacific she says, "It's good to be back." Ann also currently plays with Class Brass, Shallum's Wall, Cascadia Wind Ensemble, and wherever she has the opportunity. When not playing music, Ann is an event speaker and a published author with a passion to leave a mark that makes a difference.
Jamea Lister - Lighting Design
Jamea Lister is currently a theatre technician at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. His more than 20 years of involvement in theatre has seen him stage manage, sound design, lighting design, do carpentry, occasionally act and operate sound and lighting boards in the tech booth. During the last five Julys he has been the Hall Manager for the Harrison Festival of the Arts. His recent projects include lighting designs for Chilliwack School of Performing Arts production of "Mary Poppins", and the 2016 production of "Gypsy" produced by the Chilliwack Players Guild.
Vanessa Toews - TRUMPET 2
Vanessa teaches music locally at Cascade Christian School and performs with the Chilliwack Symphony. Vanessa received her bachelors of music from the University of Victoria in 2012. She is excited to be performing with Secondary Characters this summer.
Greg Cross - Cello
Greg Teaches Classical Guitar, Sax and Banjo at Ebenezer Fine Arts. Greg plays Sax with Cascadia Wind Ensemble (nee Abbotsford Concert Band), Guitar with the Moonliters and plays with Rock and Jazz bands. He also can be seen playing Harmonica, Dobro or banjo at many local jams 2 or 3 times a week.
After a lifetime as a stockbroker, 15 years ago Greg decided he only wanted to play music.
Stacey Brereton - REEDS 1
Stacey grew up in Vancouver and has lived in Chilliwack for the past 18 years. She started playing the clarinet during high school and absolutely loved it. Twenty-five years passed and she decided it was time to take up playing again. Stacey joined the Chilliwack Community Band 9 years ago and never looked back. In addition to the CCB she is also a member of the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra and plays in a quintet doing concerts throughout the year. This is Stacey's fourth time playing with Secondary Characters (Little Women, The Sound of Music and Oklahoma), and her 10th musical in Chilliwack (Pirates of Penzance, Fiddler on the Roof, Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, and most recently, Oliver). "I'm extremely proud and excited to be a part of The Wizard of Oz." It's been so much fun!!
Helen Kahlke - Reeds 3
Helen has been playing saxophone since she was 12 years old. Over the years she has worked in almost every type of musical setting ranging from orchestra to Big Band; from jazz to Latin; and everything in-between. Her main love however, is rock and blues. She has spent most of the past 20 years working in these types of bands both here on the West Coast and in the Maritimes.
None of her instruments are new. Helen prefers to play vintage saxophones—most dating back to the middle of the 20th century or older.
Helen's love for vintage horns has led her to research and write about vintage saxophones, and as a result she has acquired an extensive collection of vintage horns: the oldest of which dates back to 1886.
Helen plays all voices of saxophones from soprano through bass. She also doubles on clarinet and bass clarinet.
Although this is her first production with Secondary Characters Musical Theatre, Helen is not new to pit orchestra work. Most recently, in February this year she played for Fraser Valley Stage's production of Guys and Dolls.
Jan Vinoya - Violin
Jan has been an enthusiast when it comes to music. She's been an avid player of the violin for five years, but she also plays 5 other instruments along side of practicing the violin. Jan is a part of the Chilliwack Youth Orchestra directed by Mr. Louwersheimer and Mr. David Voth. She took part in several other school musical productions, including The King and I, White Christmas and Aladdin. What drew her to play the violin for this show was the vivid and beautiful music of the Wizard of Oz.
Madeline has been a part of Secondary Characters for the past 2 years, as the Children's Chorus in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Ensemble in Oklahoma! She loves performing, playing baseball, basketball and hockey in the family room, figure skating, swimming and reading. She loves making new friends and playing games as part of rehearsals for the Wizard of Oz and one day she wants to try Directing. Madeline would like to thank her Mom (Shelley) and Dad, Steffi, Carmen and Nicola for this
Paula Quick - French Horn
By day, Paula Quick teaches Voice, conducts Philomusica (Community) Chorus and instructs choral techniques through the University of the Fraser Valley. But by night, she returns to her "shadowy" past life as a French Horn player. When the opportunity to play in The Wizard of Oz came, she could not pass it up. It is truly one of the most colourful musical theatre scores ever written, and it also offered her the opportunity to play alongside some of the best orchestral players in the GVRD. What could be better than that?
Shianna is 13 years old and is going into grade 9 at Mount Slesse Middle School. Shianna has been in many performances including Secondary Character's production of "Oklahoma", Chilliwack Players Guild's "Gypsy", plays at school and three years of training at Creative Outlet. Shianna enjoys performing because of the feeling it gives her on stage. "There's so much energy from fellow cast members and the audience." She also loves becoming a family with other cast members backstage. Shianna would like to thank her family for driving her to rehearsals every day and her fellow girls backstage for always having her back.
Meet Shelly Roach... Aunt Em!
This is Shelly's fourth show with Secondary Characters. Her previous roles have included The Housekeeper in The Sound of Music and Jack's Mother in Into the Woods. Thanks go out to family and friends for supporting her love of theatre and to those who gave her this chance to play Aunt Em.
What drew you to work on this show?
Well initially I had wanted to have a free and open summer but then I saw the cast list was missing a Tinman and Scarecrow. One thing led to another and here I am!
What was your primary introduction to the story of The Wizard of Oz, the movie, or the books? And what is your memory of your first impression of the story?
My first introduction to The Wizard of Oz was the movie when I was a child. My earlier impression was that it is a strange story that doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
What is the most exciting element of this story for you?
The most exciting element of this story is that I get to be a part of it! (Cheesy but true) I am really excited for the jitterbug dance number!
This is Rachael's first production with the amazing Secondary Characters . She is thrilled to be in such dedicated cast and proud to be learning many new skills.She could not ask for a better way to use her summer because theatre is what she loves. She is grateful for the the entire company for giving her this incredible opportunity. Enjoy the show .
What was your first show ever?
My first show ever...this could be tricky. Technically, the first show I was ever onstage in was "Annie". I was a rotten orphan, and I remember being so nervous that I could barely say my one line (which was "I love you Miss Hannigan"). I'd like to think my acting and ability to curb my nerves has improved since then! However, you could also say I got my start when I was a few months old, because my mom played Mother Abbess in "The Sound of Music" as a guest community performer at a local high school. Since I was so small and my dad stayed at home with my brother and sisters, Mom would just bring me along to the rehearsals and I became the show's unofficial mascot.
What was your primary introduction to the story of The Wizard of Oz, the movie, or the books? And what is your memory of your first impression of the story?
Well, first off, I have to give a shout out to my mom, who would sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to us every single night until I was six or seven. That was my gateway to WOZ. But when I was little we didn't have cable, instead we had a bunch of VHS cassettes of different musicals that I watched in an endless loop on our little 12 inch TV. "The Wizard of Oz" was one of my most beloved tapes. I don't remember my first impression of the movie, but I do remember being SUPER JEALOUS of Glinda's outfit and the Wicked Witch's ability to fly/appear in a cloud of smoke. After all, isn't theatre always about the costumes and grand entrances?
What is your favourite musical of all time, and why?
My favorite musical is anything written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. I could talk about how much I love them for probably an hour, but I need to be brief. R&H have this impeccable skill of creating shows that despite the content, have an overwhelming optimism to it and are a beacon of what is good, kind and pure in this world. They also had this incredible sense of what they could and couldn't get away with in a script. Take "Oklahoma," Curly kills Judd Frye in the last half hour of the show AND YET they figured out a way to twist the plot that a) the audience is happy that Judd is dead, b) Curly is acquitted, and c) Curly and Laurie still manage to leave for their honeymoon on time (with us cheering them on). WHO DOES THAT??? Umm, Rodgers and Hammerstein, folks! And their shows are still so popular that to this day, on every single day of the year an R&H show is playing somewhere in the world.
Makenzi is 16 years old and going into grade 11 at GW Graham School. Makenzi is a performance veteran with five years of ballet training, Concert and Jazz Band experience playing saxophone, three years of vocal jazz, was the junior representative for musical theatre in 2015 at the Chilliwack Lions Music Festival and has recently performed in Newbury Arts Concepts' productions of "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Oliver". When not performing, Makenzi sits at her art desk and paints the hours away. Makenzi would like to thank her parents and friends for their support and Steffi, Nicola, Carmen and Shelley for making this show possible.
Shannon Budau - Percussion
This is Shannon Budau's first Secondary Characters production... but it won't be the last! She is pleased to be a part of the riotously fun orchestra, in the percussion section. Shannon also spent some time this summer as the part-time rehearsal pianist. She recently completed her ARCT in Piano Pedagogy and teaches out of her home. This is truly some of the most fun music she has ever played - Enjoy the show, everybody!
Shannon Goldsmith - Horn 1
Shannon plays French Horn with the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra and the Fraser Valley Symphony Orchestra. She is the Music Director of the Cascadia Wind Ensemble, and was previously the Conductor of the Abbotsford Concert Band. Prior to moving to Chilliwack 15 years ago, she played with various bands and orchestras in Regina, and conducted the Poltava Ensemble of Song, Music and Dance. She first became interested in musical theatre while attending high school, and has had the opportunity to play in the pit orchestra for many musicals. She has participated in most of Secondary Characters' summer productions. Although she spends a lot of time on musical endeavors, she makes her living as a management consultant with her own company, Canatech Management Services Inc.
Lily is 11 years old and is going into grade 6 at Vedder Elementary School. Lily has been dancing every kind of dance there is for the past 8 years at Project Dance. She has also performed in a Spring Concert and was in Secondary Character's production of "Oklahoma" last year. In her spare time, Lily practices karate at Excel Martial Arts. When asked why she enjoys performing, Lil says "I want to be an actress web nI grow up so I do these things to help me learn so when I audition for things I know how to act. Acting is my passion and I wish to carry on with it my whole life. It's really fun." Lily would like to thank her Mom and Dad because they are always there for her when she needs them.
Author, Emily Hamel
Emily is the production manager and publicity person for Wizard of Oz.
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Te Ata World Premiere Spotlights Native Actors
Te Ata World Premiere Spotlights Native Actors
Native American actors across Oklahoma and the nation are preparing to begin rehearsals for the world premiere of Te Ata. The groundbreaking production, set to debut in August, showcases the life of world-renowned storyteller and actress Te Ata Thompson Fisher (1895-1995); cast members represent tribal nations across the country.
Playwright and acting artistic director JudyLee Oliva (Chickasaw) sees the world premiere as a unique opportunity for Native American performers by offering the rare chance to display their talents as actors, musicians and singers.
"Sadly, there aren't many opportunities for Native performers to appear on stage in productions that are historically accurate representations of the first Americans," Oliva said. "Too often what is produced is filled with inaccuracies and stereotypes.
"This is a groundbreaking opportunity to present the life story of one woman who broke down the barriers of stereotypes and opened doors - not only for Native Americans, but particularly for American Indian women," Oliva continued. "Te Ata's life is a story of one woman who made a difference for all Indian peoples."
In a career that spanned eight decades, Te Ata showcased her enormous talents in a one-woman show as she performed before presidents, kings and queens and peoples from all walks of life.
The famed Chickasaw storyteller earned international acclaim for her talents during
her lifetime, including being named as Oklahoma's first State Treasure.
Oliva said the play dramatizes Te Ata's life while original music arrangements by Tucson composer Jay Vosk and lyrics by Oliva transport the audience from Te Ata's life as a young girl to her triumphant career on Broadway and the return to her home and roots in the red soils of Oklahoma. Characters are based, in part, on Te Ata's real-life friends and family.
It is a love story -- the love of her husband, her art, her home and her tribal heritage. It is a story of conflicting and dynamic worlds, both Indian and non-Indian cultures, shaping the performer. Finally, it is a story of perseverance, deliverance and poetic resolve for one of Oklahoma's most beloved historic figures.
Oliva said this production offers a tremendous opportunity for the theater arts community in Oklahoma and across the nation to experience a never-before-seen work of national importance with such impressive American Indian and non-tribal cast members.
"What better way to showcase the true talents and abilities of Native performers than to capture and tell the story of an American Indian woman from Oklahoma who helped deliver the Native culture to audiences around the world?" Oliva said.
Twelve of the 13 roles have been cast with only the role of Dr. Clyde Fisher, Te Ata's husband, remaining to be filled.
Cast members include tribal citizens from the Chickasaw, Sac and Fox, Cherokee, Mohawk, Muscogee, Seminole, Choctaw, Crow, Chippewa and Hidatsa nations.
Opening night is scheduled for August 5, 2006 on the very stage where Te Ata learned her craft at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. The opening evening also doubles as the inaugural dedication and renaming of the Troutt Hall Main Auditorium to the Te Ata Memorial Auditorium. Performances will continue at USAO through August 13.
More information about the show and the production is available online at www.TeAtaWorldPremiere.com.
The Te Ata World Premiere is funded in part by the Chickasaw Nation, the USAO Foundation and East Central University. The Inasmuch Foundation, the Kirkpatrick Foundation and the Craig Foundation have provided additional funding.

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Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Keep Talking...
We humans are so good at talking aren't we? For years we have been talking about how urgent we need action on climate destruction. Yet, for all the talk, all the ego, all the PR campaigns, the movies, all the politics, all the empty meetings we need to face this fact: we are closer than ever to destroying the very ecosystems that give us life. Air, water, oceans, forests, species, all under dire threat from human intervention.
So tell me, just how long do we wait for this great epiphany that is to come? What exact percentage of our world's forests have to be destroyed? How many people have to die from lack of water? How toxic does the Earth have to get? How many more have to die in extreme climate events? We humans as a whole are still in mass denial.
Take for instance Brazil. I see media ads for the Olympics that depict Brazil as a golden land. Truth is, it is rife with poverty, drought, political instability and now Zika virus which may be made worse by extreme climate as well as genetic God playing. The GREED that breeds this denial and disconnection continues unabated. For all of the lambasting of the political side in denial of climate destruction the truth really is that many on all political sides are in denial.
They all continue to prop up their political Gods while continuing to pontificate without telling the real ugly truth that we have brought our only home to a place where it is starting to break down... and for all the talk, we just cannot pull ourselves away from that which is destroying her.
I haven't posted here in several months (you can peruse the countless posts here on water and climate destruction) mainly because I am observing all this and while doing what I can on my own realizing the ugly truth: we are done.
The time for false hope is over. The time for talk is over. It is time to prepare for what is here and what is to come. May the fates be with us... but then again, do we really deserve that?
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Following their debut earlier this year, Porsche has released specifications about the Boxster E prototypes.
Following its debut earlier this year, Porsche has released specifications about the Boxster E prototypes.
One model features two electric motors that give the car an all-wheel drive system and a combined output of 180 kW (241 hp / 245 PS) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the 1,600 kg (3,528 lb) Boxster to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
The other two prototypes are rear-wheel drive and have one electric motor that produces 90 kW (121 hp / 122 PS) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. As you'd expect, the performance is less than thrilling as it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
All three prototypes are powered by a 29 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery which enables them to travel up to 170 kilometers (107 miles) on a single charge. When the battery is depleted, it can be fully recharged in approximately nine hours.
Lastly, all three prototypes are outfitted with ceramic composite regenerative brakes, an electric air conditioner, a revised instrument cluster and an active sound system that provides drivers with acoustic feedback.
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Quick & Easy Garlic Bread
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread
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- 1 French Stick - cut into slices (Turkish Bread, Sour Dour, Wholemeal or any other bread variety may used)
- ⅓ cup of margarine or butter
- 3 generous teaspoons of Garlic
- Salt (optional)
- In a mixing bowl, add butter and garlic (and Salt if required).
- Mix until butter is softened.
- Spread on to sliced bread and place under hot grill until browned / toasted.
- Serve immediately.
- Delicious with hot soups, BBQs and accompanying any meal.
- Additional Suggestions:
- * Grated Parmesan, Basil or Oregano can be added to make a Herbed Garlic butter.
- * A larger quantity of the garlic butter mix can be made and stored in a jar in the refrigerator for a number of weeks ready to be used any time.
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A new type of oven capable of cooking a pizza at 500C in just four minutes has been launched in the UK.
Daniel Chadwick and his design partner Guy Adams have come up with the Chadwick Oven - a stainless steel product designed and made in Britain. While most conventional home ovens will not get hotter than 250C, the pair's invention will reach a temperature of about 500C in 12 minutes sitting on top of a gas hob.
The new invention has won praise from a number of chefs and industry professionals, and according to a report by the Stroud News and Journal, has just won a D&AD professional design award in the 2013 consumer product design category.
Mr Chadwick told the newspaper: "To cook a pizza or a flat bread, you need a very high temperature, around 500C, and a porous surface, like a wood fired oven and most ovens only reach 250C, so a new invention was required."
The first 300 ovens to roll off the production line are part of a limited edition set. And despite a hefty price tag of £360, according to the firm's website demand has already been high from consumers.
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Planning the trip of a lifetime usually hinges on one thing: Cost. Money management will invariably be the difference between you ending up sunning yourself in that private Maldives Villa you've dreamed of, or ending up stuck catching rays in your back garden. Whether you're planning that perfect family holiday or leaving the rat race for an unlimited period of backpacking, if you set your mind to saving for it, it can and will happen for you. These 7 steps will help you get started on your savings journey:
Plan Your Vision:
Get a clear mapped out plan of exactly where you want to go, for how long and set a strict deadline on when you will leave. Whether it's New York with the family or South East Asia as a solo traveler, each holiday comes with it's own unique set of expenses. Time of year is obviously an important factor in the cost of travelling to most places and so keep this in the back of your mind. Be real with yourself on what you can achieve in the time you'll have to save and define your vision of what your whole trip will look like.
Make It Your Focus:
It's easy to say to yourself that you'll follow through with your dream, but that's nothing if you don't make it your focus and take the steps to achieve it. Write down the day in which you plan to leave or set your phone screensaver as a picture of your destination. You can go one better by booking a flight or placing a deposit on part of your travel plans well in advance. This will make the whole thing real in your head and help you begin to really zone in on taking steps to put that money aside.
Evaluate Current Bills:
Evaluate your current outgoings and see if you can streamline any bills, direct debits, phone plans etc. Switching utility providers or even gym memberships can save you a significant amount each month that can be put straight into your travel fund. If you're planning backpacking across the world, then consider moving home or splitting rent with more people if this is an option for you. Cycling to work instead of driving will save you a surprising amount over a few months and will do you plenty of good for that beach body too. These slight adjustments to your current financial position will mean that you can begin saving straight away without a painful change to your current lifestyle.
Needs VS Wants:
Crack out the Tupperware and start making them home lunches for work everyday. This can also form part of a healthy eating regimen saving you plenty of money each month while feeling better about your health. Ditch the expensive coffees from chains and replace them with a decent store bought alternative. This will mean you won't have to sacrifice your caffeine hit for the sake of your travel fund. As your dream trip approaches, try to heavily curb your social life if this is usually a major expense. Just imagine that every drink you pass up on here can mean a cocktail or two on the beach of that tropical paradise.
Put A Distance Between You And Your Savings:
Unless you have the self control of a saint, being able to bury your travel fund in a far away place will mean that you only work with the money left in your account. Weekly or monthly credit union direct debits, bank savings accounts, money cards and even the classic piggy bank are all good ways of putting your money in a place that makes it difficult to dip into. You'll be surprised at just how little you can survive on when you don't have easy access to your usual cash flow.
Make Extra Money:
Now with websites such as "Ebay", "Depop", "Etsy" and "Fiver" people can easily make money from selling old clothes, accessories, craft items, appliances and even their skills during their free time. By setting up an account on these types of websites, not only will you be able to make some extra cash but you may also get some bargains on travel bags, accessories and other items that otherwise might eat into that travel budget. Of course the more traditional version of this would be to begin giving grinds/tutoring sessions in subjects you may be an expert in, teaching an instrument you specialise in and shopping charity, second hand or budget travel shops to pick up those important items for less.
Book Smart To Save Money:
On top of all of these adjustments to your daily outgoings, booking the various elements of a holiday or trip as it gets closer can be the best opportunity to make a tonne of savings. Having loyalty rewards, frequent flyer points or sign up discounts across airline carriers, transport companies and booking websites will allow you to make small savings across everything you book. Use an incognito browser also when you're looking up flights on multiple sites to ensure you get the best offers. Avail of early bird offers on tours, theme parks, activities etc to save big before you even get to your destinations. This article from Sky Scanner notes that the optimum time to book a flight is always 7 weeks in advance of leaving. This helpful guide from TripAdvisor also details the best time to book for savings when looking at hotels across the world in the summer period. This will be a useful resource as prices vary greatly depending on where in the world you're planning to go.
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Job Opening: Writing Center Director, University of Louisiana at LafayetteSubmitted by Clancy on November 21, 2008 - 11:30
Please forward to anyone you think might be interested.
Department of English
Position: Writing Center Director, at the rank of lecturer
(non-tenure-track) or assistant professor (tenure-track), depending on
qualifications, beginning Fall 2009.
Duties: Supervising the Writing Center and computer lab (including
developing policies and procedures, hiring and training tutors,
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This patient came to our office wanting to restore the esthetics and proportions of their smile. The maxillary anterior teeth appeared jagged and uneven due to a combination of grinding and dietary acid wear. The unnatural sharpness in tooth structure lends itself to an older appearing or "worn down" smile. Additionally, old composite (tooth colored) fillings had begun to show contrast against the natural tooth structure. As teeth age, they tend to pick up stains and wear at a rate different from composites. Over decades, these small differences can become very evident, particularly in patients who consume lots of dark liquids (coffee, soda, red wine, etc.).
In recreating this smile, Dr. Kari used a series of eight lithium disilicate veneers. These restorations give the teeth a uniform shape and color, while mimicking the natural opacity of dental enamel. In just two weeks, this smile looks years younger! If have any further questions about veneers and what they can do for your teeth, please give our office a call!


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Growing up in Florida, the word "winter" was never in my vocabulary. Pools were never covered, flip-flops were worn year-round, and the closest thing anyone had resembling a coat was a thin cotton hoodie. Life was good.
Then I moved to Seoul a few years ago and everything changed. Initially, I thought winter lasted a couple of months. I imagined wearing cute boots and petticoats, sticking my tongue out to catch snow flakes. I pictured myself making snow angels with my students. But then I quickly realized: winter sucks. It takes a solid 5-10 more minutes to get dressed in the morning, you can't feel the snow when it hits your tongue, and making snow angels ruins your hair. As a Floridian, my idea of winter was shattered in about a week.


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3 days / 2 nights
Day 1: Mundo Amazónico Ecological Park – Casa en el Árbol
Assemble at the airport, transfer to Etuane aquarium to observe different species of fish that can be seen in the Amazon River, lunch, jungle canopy adventure, night walk. Dinner and accommodation at La Casa en el Árbol
Day 2: Tarapoto Lakes – Canoeing in Puerto Nariño
Breakfast, drive to the dock to board public boat to Puerto Nariño, travel time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, tour of the Tarapoto Lakes where there is a possibility of seeing pink and gray dolphins, then to the Ticuna de Mocagua community, walk through the village, artisan workshop of choice (chambira, huito painting or basket weaving) traditional Amazonian lunch with local family, jungle hike and arrival at Calanoa, settling-in and rest, night-canoeing. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3: Calanoa – Leticia
Breakfast. Transfer in public boat to Leticia and transfer to airport at agreed time.
- Transfers Book Omagua Dock Amazon World Airport.
Accommodation one night in tree house.
- Full lunch from the first day of breakfast untle the last day feeding.
- Puerto Nariño tour, visiting tarapoto lakes , visit Mocagua community, night boating.
Omagua and one night in a private nature reserve Calanoa.
- River transport on public boat shared Leticia – Puerto Nariño / Calanoa – Leticia.
- Activity canopy.
- Guide tours.
- Assistance Insurance.
Air or land travel to the Amazonas, taxes, fees and charges levied
- Assist Card Healthcare Insurance
- Meals not stipulated and additional program services
- Personal expenses and/or those not specified in the program
- Leticia entry tax (Paid directly in the airport on arrival)
- Permanent guide
- Travel insurance
Quoted rates are subject to change without notice at the time of booking, depending on the availability of the requested services, updated rates, changes related to the providers' decisions or operations. Taxes, rates and charges levied may also vary according to governmental regulations.
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Contract farming is a joint venture agreement between a land owner and Flawborough Farms. The landowner keeps their own identity supplying the land and variable costs, whilst Flawborough Farms supply, all the necessary machinery, labour and management expertise, to establish, manage and harvest the crops. There are quarterly minuted meetings (more if required) to discuss cropping, gross margin etc.


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This liturgy comes from the Sunday morning service on July 16, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Mount Washington, Kentucky | Worship Pastor – Dr. Marc Brown
Congregational Psalm Reading: Psalm 24:1-9 (ESV)
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.
Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
Not to Us by Tomlin / Reeves / arr. by Gilbraith
Welcome, Greeting, and Prayer
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (DIADEM) by Perronet / Rippon / Ellor / arr. by Kirkland
Prayer of Confession and Repentance based on Luke 18:9-14
Nothing without You by Norman / Goskie / arr. by Gilbraith
Words of Assurance and Pardon: Psalm 130:3-4, 7-8
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness,
that you may be feared.
O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with him is plentiful redemption.
And he will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities.
Choral Anthem
How Deep the Father's Love for Us by Townend / arr. by Cottrell
Goal: Humility, Result: Unity
Philippians 2:1-4
I Surrender All by DeVenter / Weeden
Offertory Prayer
Blessed Assurance by Crosby / Knapp / arr. by Linn
Reminder to be the Body of Christ in the world and a blessing to do so


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Dr. Graham Lennox, of Cambridge's Regent's College, called dementia "the dark secret of Parkinson's disease." Nancy, a surviving LBD spouse, agrees. In 2006, Nancy's husband, Del, was diagnosed with Parkinson's with dementia (PDD). "We were shocked," Nancy said. "We'd been dealing with his Parkinson's for eight years—attending the support groups, listening to all those lectures—and yet, no one, not even Del's doctor, had mentioned dementia until that day." Nancy's voice caught. "We thought we were coping, but this hit us hard. We weren't prepared."
There were several reasons for Nancy and Del's lack of information in 2006. Years later, these reasons still exist:
a) PDD is a "new" disorder. Dementia was not even recognized as a Parkinson's symptom until the early 1990s. Until then, it was considered to be two diseases: Parkinson's and dementia, likely Alzheimer's. In 1994, "Parkinson's disease with dementia" was included in the DSM-IV, the basic diagnostic manual for mental disorders, and added to the insurance codes. It takes at least a couple of decades for awareness of a "new" disease to develop.
b) PD doctors are movement, not dementia, specialists. Neurologists who specialize in treating Parkinson's focus heavily on movement issues and are less likely to be trained to recognize early signs of PDD. Thus their patients' dementia may go untreated until it is so severe that it can't be ignored.
c) Cross-sectional studies don't tell the true story. Although dementia has finally become recognized as a symptom of PD, Parkinson's websites often quote cross-sectional studies, which are a single "snapshot" of a specified group of people—in this case, people with PD. These usually report a 10% to 30% rate of occurrence, numbers that make the possibility of impending dementia easy to ignore—or deny. Cumulative studies, which are of a group of people over time, show a different picture, with from 65% to 80% of Parkinson's patients eventually developing dementia.
d) Parkinson's disease with dementia is often considered a symptom of late stage PD. Although the possibility of PDD does increase with age, dementia can occur at any time, sometimes within months of a Parkinson's diagnosis. Additionally, recent studies have found that mild cognitive impairment (MCI-LB), a major risk for eventual PDD, is often present in PD's early stages—even at diagnosis.
"Please spread the word," Nancy begs. "Don't leave other families in the dark as we were." That's our goal with this blog, our trainings, our book and our bookstore. You can help by telling others about these and about Parkinson's and its connection to Lewy body dementia.


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Event Name: Denver Grilled Cheese Fest
URL: https://denvergrilledcheesefest.com
Ticket URL: https://www.twoparts.com/event/denver-grilled-cheese-fest/
Event Type: Consumer Event or Fundraiser
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Start time: 6 p.m. VIP, 7:00pm General Admission
End time: 10 p.m.
Place: Mile High Station
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4FZKYiXYkH52
Ages: 21+
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Enjoy Denver's finest grilled cheeses, drink craft beers and cocktails, and support child literacy at the Denver Grilled Cheese Fest, a benefit for The Imagination Library of Denver! All tickets include unlimited samples of the tastiest grilled cheeses, snacks, and boozy (or not) beverages, plus a commemorative glass. With a VIP ticket, you gain early entrance, plus private access to specialty pairings, a cheese-y cookbook, and a swag bag. Has fundraising ever been so fun?
Ticket sales, sponsorships, and other proceeds benefit Imagination Library of Denver, the local affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Every month, we give high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth until age 5. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Imagination Library of Denver is a registered 503(c)3 charitable organization.
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What will the new schools look like?
Both of the new schools (K-8 KK and K-8 LL) will include high quality learning areas which feature movable walls between two classroom teams as well as extended learning areas for collaboration opportunities. Each facility includes state of the art technology and excellent core facilities that include a media center, cafetorium, playgrounds and physical education fields.
The design being used for both K-8 schools is a modification of Patriot Oaks and Valley Ridge Academies with the addition of a third floor that will house 8 classrooms, three science labs, ESE classrooms, a Technology Lab, Business Lab, Skills Lab and Resource Room. The planned capacity for these two schools is approximately 1,490 per school.
By using existing prototype designs for these new schools, the School District will save both time and money.
Who will attend the new schools?
Attendance zoning for K-8 KK and K-8 LL is a process that will begin in September 2017. Parents will be provided with opportunities for input in the process and should know where their children will be attending school for the 2018-2019 school year no later than December 2017. The approval hearing is currently scheduled for November 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at First Coast Technical College, Building C.
How and when can I provide input about school attendance zones?
Parents and community members will have the ability to provide input by attending an informational meeting and/or responding electronically to zoning proposals. Community input is currently being accepted.
As a result of the new School Choice legislation, will these schools have capacity/controlled open enrollment?
In accordance with the District's controlled open enrollment procedures, new schools will not be eligible until the completion of the third year of operation.
Will the Nocatee Duval County students be able to attend the new K-8 school to be located in the Twenty Mile Village?
At this time students residing in the Duval County portion of Nocatee can only attend St. Johns County schools through the controlled open enrollment process. K-8 School KK will not be eligible for controlled open enrollment for the 2018-2019 SY.
Will the rising 5th and 8th graders attending these schools be allowed to stay at their current school? Will my child be able to finish at their current school? Will transportation be provided?
Grandfathering provisions will be determined during the Attendance Zoning process.
Who will be the principal? Teachers?
The principal for K-8 KK and K-8 LL will begin work in that role in the spring of 2018. The principal should be named in early 2018. One of the first responsibilities of the new principal is to build a school staff. The Human Resources Department will develop a process for transfer of teacher and school staff and selection of new employees.
Will my child receive transportation?
Transportation bus routes are not developed until the spring of each year. Generally, students that live within 2 miles of the school are not funded for bus transportation and, therefore, will not be eligible. Once developed, final bus routes will be posted on the district website and communicated to parents.
What will be the start and end times for the new schools?
The start time for the new schools is still being developed and will be communicated after the first of the year.
What academic programs / Pre-K programs / ESE services/ Extended Day/ Advanced programs will exist at the new schools?
Each of our schools provide a high quality academic program and our new schools will be no exception. Advanced programs are offered at all schools. Special Education services will be determined after the attendance zones have been approved; however, the School District serves all students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Pre-K programs will depend on enrollment/eligibility. The details regarding an Extended Day program is a school-based decision and will be determined after the principal has been named.
What foreign language opportunities will exist?
Academic course offerings are yet to be determined. The principal will work with the community and staff to make the best selections to meet the needs of the students.
Why can't decisions on curriculum, academic programs and ESE programs be made earlier?
These decisions are dependent on the attendance zone for each school. Until the attendance zones are formally adopted, it would be premature to finalize programs in advance of the final student enrollment.
When will the PTO for each school form?
After the new principal is selected, he/she will begin working with the school community on forming the PTO.
What technology will be available in the classroom?
There will be presentation, sound enhancement technology along with approximately four devices for student access to technology in each classroom.
Where will I go to register my child while the schools are under construction?
School registration locations have not been determined at this time. More information will be provided on the School District's website at a later date. Current students will not have to re-register, but will be transitioned based on the approved Attendance Zone. The District will release pre-registration dates for Kindergarten in early 2018.
What can we expect in our new schools?
Here are a few common programs in each school:
- Music, World Language, Art, PE
- Interscholastic Sports, Middle School Sports
- Clubs
- Extended Day
What is the general timeline for opening new schools?
- Attendance Zones will be approved in November 2017
- The District will determine the development and placement of Academic and ESE Programs between Nov. 2017 – Mar. 2018
- The Principals for K-8 Schools KK & LL will be named by January 2018
Each new Principal will begin communications with the school community in Winter/Spring 2018 regarding:
- The process for recommending a School Name to the School Board
- The process for selecting School Colors and Mascot
- The formation of the PTO
- The decisions on Academic and ESE Programs
- Ways for Parents to get involved
For additional information on the St. Johns County School District, please visit our District Facts web page.


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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar said yesterday that 84,500 people perished in last month's cyclone, up from the last official announcement that 77,700 had died in the devastating storm.
Deputy Foreign Minister Kyaw Thu said in a speech that the official death toll now stands at 84,537 dead, with 53,836 still missing. The update was the first since May 17, when officials said 77,738 had died and 55,917 were missing.
The increased total represents victims of the storm itself rather then any new casualties due to disease or starvation in the cyclone's aftermath, he said, stating that the assessment found no such post-cyclone deaths.
Cyclone Nargis cut a swath of destruction May 2-3 through the delta and the region around the country's largest city, Yangon.
A major international effort is under way to aid some 2.4 million people affected by the storm, the worst natural disaster in Myanmar's modern history.
Preliminary findings by the so-called Tripartite Core Group indicated that 45 percent of those affected are receiving food through humanitarian distribution, according to people who attended a survey presentation.
The findings also indicated that 42 percent of all food stocks were destroyed in the 380 affected villages that were surveyed.
The survey's data on shelter, published on a U.N. Web site, indicated more than 83 percent of those people surveyed were now living in their own homes. Many people took shelter at Buddhist temples and government-run refugee camps immediately after the cyclone.
Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


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Institute of Career Development has been working with adult learners, who want to excel in their fields, since its birth in 2008. It is for the fact that we provide quality education that we have been able to obtain myriad affiliations with well reputed organizations. We are working with individuals as well as time-honored institutions and organizations with similar objectives.
This means that not only do we encourage the students who come at our site to quench their thirst of knowledge; but, we also provide out-campus training's in which we go to the campuses of different organizations to train their staff and students with regard to their requirements.
We offer two types of courses at ICD: Courses for Educational Guidance and Courses for Career Development. These courses highlight and examine the core aspects of educational and career preparation.
ICD offers
- Exams of Cambridge Assessment English, University of Cambridge UK – CAE, FCE, BEC, KET
- ETS TOEFL iBT exams at its 4 centers.
- Cambridge Teaching Qualifications including CELTA, CELT-P, CELT-S, EMI and TKT face to face and as well as online. ICD act as an external center for DELTA exams
- TEFL – Teaching English as a Foreign Language at its centers in Islamabad Lahore and Karachi
- ACT exams at its 3 centers – Also Pre ACT, ACT practice online, ACT official Guide
- HSK Chinese Language Exams of Level 1, II, III, IV, V and HSKK / BCT and YCT exams
- NCC UK Top up Degree programs and Level 4 Diploma in Business
- PTE Pearson Test of English General, Pearson Go and PTE Academic preparations
- Occupational English Test Preparation – OET
- ICD also act as exam centers for distance learning PhD and Master programs for various UK and US / Canadian Universities
We offer all means and facilities necessary for practical exercises which enable students to relate to and customize the learning to meet their own needs. Students here, also gain the opportunity to give oral presentations, submit assignments and reports and perform activities that are imperative for most educational and career paths today. We guide and advise you throughout all aspects of your desired course, while allowing for flexibility in each tutorial, given the diverse needs of all groups.
Through regular feedback and updating, we continue as an invaluable platform in supporting adult learning.
To be an invaluable source of credible information, quality assistance and innovation in teaching and continuing education
To provide a stimulating working environment with technological orientation which maximizes individual potential and ensures that students of all ability levels are equipped with the right language skills to face the challenges of education, work and life; while becoming a resource centre, for teachers, supporting teaching excellence !!


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Here is an extra large zippered tote bag for those who must pack a lot. This bag features an enormous main interior with a zippered closure to keep your belongings secure, an open front pocket ideal for easy to reach items like a phone and keys and a zippered front pocket great for money and other important incidentals that you need quick access to. The bag is finished with its two-toned design along with dual shoulder straps.
MATERIAL: 600D polyester w/ heavy vinyl backing
DIMENSIONS: 25" wide x 12 1/2" high x 7 1/2" deep
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EditionsAs of Light-O-Rama Software Suite S2, multiple licence tiers are in place. They are:
As of Light-O-Rama Software Suite S4, an additional "Pro" licence level was added:
Edition New ($US) Upgrade ($US) LOR Controllers Extras Basic $49.95 2 - Basic-Plus $69.95 +$20 (from Basic) 4 All of Basic, and:
Beat Detection, Video Playback, Calendar Scheduling
Standard $99.95 +$30 (from Basic-Plus) 8 All of Basic Plus, and:
Background sequences, Startup/Shutdown sequences
Advanced $139.95 +$40 (from Standard) Unlimited All of Standard, and:
Native DMX (16 universes), E1.31, X10, Dasher, Shell command support
Edition New ($US) Upgrade ($US) LOR Controllers Extras Pro $189.95 +$50 (from Advanced) Unlimited All of Advanced, and:
Pixel Editor (Nutcracker implementation), enhanced LOR network protocol
There is also an Add-On called SuperStar, which ranges in price from $29.95 to $499.95 depending on number of channels supported.
SuperStar is according to the web site: "Think of SuperStar as a pixel-centric "front end" to the Light-O-Rama Sequence Editor."
Licences do not expire but must be renewed in order to continue using newer releases after 12 months or 1 major release (whatever is longer). More details and to purchase are available on the Light-O-Rama website.
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Light-O-Rama software documentation is available from lightorama.com/help/.
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In selecting a tent, it is well to consider a few basic questions prior to picking a make and model rather than the other way around.
Is your tent largely to be used straight out of the boot of your car or off the back of a yak, or are you intending to lug it up hill and down dale in your rucksack? If the former, then it is worth going for the luxury of a little extra space and two doors as you will find this a great boon during long term stays and you will get less condensation. If the latter, then as light as practicable is sensible - and this will usually mean a single door.
And going as lightweight as possible obviously has its attractions but maybe not to the point that the poles wont withstand a Cairngorm Blizzard if this is it intended use. And there seems little point in saving weight by skimping on the groundsheet only to recommend to serious users that they need a 'Footprint' as well.
Finally, a small pack size may seem a bonus, but not if it is almost physically impossible to get the tent back in its stuff sack!
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Okay, finally something I can talk about - a little. Starting in May, I'll be working with Ariel Olivetti on The War That Time Forgot in the pages of G.I. Combat as part of DC's Second Wave:
DC's Second Wave
And, if you aren't familiar with the title, this image should tease just enough:
Yep. After spending years writing dragons in the pages of Soulfire, I'm taking a crack at dinosaurs! It's going to be a crazy fun! Can't wait for you to see it!


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LACE jewelry pop-up shop coming later this month
A pop-up shop for LACE by Jenny Wu comes to LA later this month to Dwell On Design at the LA Convention Center. For those unfamiliar with Wu's work, LACE pieces are 3-D printed wearables, giving each ring or necklace an organic, web-woven flavor. Those attending the show will get 10% off all regular priced items, as well as a chance to meet the talented Wu herself!
This opening comes during a big year for LACE, with pieces being sighted on starlets like Megan Fox and Sarah Hyland, and even an appearance on the Ellen Show via pop icon Christina Aguilera.
Follow LACE's instagram for free passes to the event, from June 24th to the 26th.


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NEW YORK – September 25, 2017 – NICE Actimize, a NICE (Nasdaq:NICE) business and the largest and broadest provider of financial crime, risk and compliance software for the financial services industry, has been named one of
CIOReview Magazine's 2017 "20 Most Promising Enterprise Risk Management Solution Providers."
Leading the industry in financial crime and compliance solutions, NICE Actimize is investing heavily in innovative approaches, further integrating analytics and machine learning competencies into its targeted financial crime and case management solutions to ensure greater efficiency and cost savings for clients, said
CIO Review.
The editorial profile further states, "Clients are very receptive to the notion that they can take greater advantage of their case management platforms, without implementing an entirely new tool, to consolidate internal and external data from multiple information sources into a single system, reducing the need for analysts to access multiple different applications during their investigations. Even incremental enhancements to the data-gathering process can add up to huge collective savings of time, freeing up investigators to focus on real risks."
"Financial services organizations continue to rank risk management high on their priority list. Robotic Process Automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence are the keys to better resource utilization and work to boost effectiveness of compliance-related tasks and actions. We are already showing clients that intelligent automation lies within reach today, how it supports investigations systems that may already be in place and can save organizations time and money while enabling better outcomes. NICE Actimize is honored to be recognized
by CIO Review's editorial board for innovation in robotic process automation and enterprise risk management."
RPA is one of the fastest growing operational concentrations for the enterprise today, with industry estimates predicting the market for RPA growing to $98.4 billion by 2020, according to Transparency Market Research.
To learn more about NICE Actimize Robotic Process Automation and case management solutions,
click here.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, including the statements by Mr. Friscia and Mr. Sachar, are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of NICE Ltd. (the Company). In some cases, such forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as believe, expect, may, will, intend, project, plan, estimate or similar words. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial services firms) potentially impacting our business and financial condition; competition; changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss of market share; an inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements; and the effect of newly enacted or modified laws, regulation or standards on the Company and our products. For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.


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This year – my 15th working for this great company – I decided to take the week after Thanksgiving as vacation. Crazy… The first days of the Christmas shopping season and I am off. No big deal, it's a slow week for groceries – everyone is still eating Thanksgiving leftovers.
Since I skipped my days off leading up to Thanksgiving the plan was to tack those 2 extra days on to vacation, along with my days off for the following week… So let's make it an 11 day week starting on Thanksgiving Day.
Day 1 – Nov. 24: Thanksgiving
A traditional Thanksgiving Day at the In-laws…
Eat turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and *burnt rolls. There were a few other items, but this guy wasn't touching them – potatoes are not meant to be bright orange, or sweet, or eaten with marshmallows and apples… and casserole is a cuss word to me – keep it away.
Then while everyone else watches the Detroit Lions lose a football game, I fall asleep and entertain the family with my sleep apnea.
Then – because I have workaholic tendencies and am a glutton for punishment – I spend the overnight hours (8:30pm – 4:00am) "helping" control the materialistic masses at a local Supercenter for the "Black Friday" sales that some how started at 9:23pm (approximately) on Thursday.
*Every year there is at least one item that **HAS to be messed up… this year it was just the rolls – Thankfully!
**I love my mother-in-law, but must say I am thankful my wife is a MUCH better cook than she is.
Day 2 – Nov. 25: Event Day
Get off work around 4 am – head home and sleep for a few hours. Then the real vacationing begins.
Load up the truck with food, clothes, Mickey the Mauser, plenty of ammo, wife, daughters (son was able to leave the night before), and wife's friend (I'm not claiming her) to head to "the farm."
I love the farm. Electricity, heat, running water, a sky full of stars, but no cell phone, no Facebook, no noise (unless you count coyotes and cattle). Us guys were able to spend the afternoon in field, searching in vain for the "Big One" – Bambi's Daddy.
Generally after dark we get to wind down by playing a game of spades – guys dominating the girls… But, instead, the girls decide to drive to town to visit Walmart. Arghh – at least we didn't have to go.
Day 3 – Nov. 26: Hunting
It's amazing to me how easy it is to wake up at 5:30 am while on vacation and anticipating sitting in a tree in below freezing temperatures, with 40 mph winds howling around you, and rain falling from the sky… Now – if it were 5:30 am and I had a regular workday ahead of me it is a battle to get my head off the pillow. Yet there I was – happily donning 5 layers of clothing, slinging my 8mm rifle, sitting in the cold, wind, rain with my 10-year-old son next to me.
With nothing to do but wait – we sit, we nap, we watch, we nap some more, we watch some more.
This is a faithful early morning spot. Every time we've been there by 9 am we have seen plenty of deer pass through. Today is my day to take one of them home. At 8:30 am sharp, my buck comes walking by. No buck fever, steady breathing, nerves of steel, adrenaline pumping. I take aim, I squeeze the trigger – click.
Oops, I forgot to chamber the round… Doh!
It's ok, this deer doesn't have the best hearing. Round chambered. No buck fever, steady breathing, nerves of steel, adrenaline pumping. I take aim, I squeeze the trigger – BANG!
Deer runs about 40 yards and stops to look at me. Since he is still standing, and I am not interested in chasing him around the woods…
No buck fever, steady breathing, nerves of steel, adrenaline pumping. I take aim, I squeeze the trigger – BANG!
Two steps and down he goes – no chasing required. Here's a picture of his good side:
I like early kills. It gives you plenty of time to dress it, skin it, and drive it into town to get it processed without having to worry about icing him down all night. The best part is that by 2:30 pm we're back out in the field. And with mine out of the way we have the entire rest of the trip to focus on getting my son his first deer!
Sunday school, lazy afternoon, Sunday evening worship service… Love Sunday's. Then after church head back to the farm!
Day 5 – Nov. 28: Hunting
Another 5:30 morning. Today we'll hunt another great spot. Trudge through the wheat field, and sit along the fence looking out over another field where the deer love to play. I am definitely a little nervous at this spot.
*Flashback to 2009 – dreamy image – chimes sounding*
Along this same fence, sitting in a tree stand. I was visited by not 1, or 2, but FIVE not-so-friendly bobcats. It was definitely a mom and her 4 babies. She was definitely teaching them how to stalk prey. I got to be their prey. Yay me.
The bobcats surrounded MY tree and began hissing at me. I was really not scared at the time. These cats were pretty small, surely they would see the error of their way and run off. I sure didn't want to shoot my rifle at these things and scare the deer away.
When two of them started climbing my tree – I decided I would have to shoot their momma and worry about the deer later. As I turned to line up the shot, they scattered – and I was able to go back to hunting peaceably… albeit with my ears tuned to the area around the base of the tree.
As soon as I got back to the farm-house I did some research and learned:
1. Bobcat season was open all the way through January 1st.
2. It's pretty rare to see a bobcat in this area.
3. Bobcat prey on turkey, and mostly small prey – but are known to take down deer too… if they could take a deer, they could take me. Next time – shoot first, worry about scaring the deer away second.
*Dreamy image – chimes sounding – back to the future*
It looks like some one else has found this spot too. They have a feeder set up in the north-east corner of the field – 250 yards away. I'm glad they're not here this morning. My son needs a deer. Again, sit for hours, nap, watch, listen for cats, nap, watch, listen for cats. Oh look! Another buck – way down by the feeder. The boy stirs, adrenaline starts warming him up. It's 8:45 am – we watch from a distance for 30 minutes – no clear shots, can't get him closer, the deer heads back into the woods – the boy has to go to the bathroom. If we make it quick, we can get to the farm-house, let him do his thing, grab some breakfast, and be back in the field by 10 am – further along the fence toward the feeder a little bit.
We made it quick. Much better spot – with a great view of the entire field. Plenty of shooting angles. Time for waiting, and watching, and napping. The boy wakes me up right around 11 am:
"Psst – dad, look!" Right there, 25 yards away, are three doe. Momentarily paused in the middle of the field looking around for danger.
"Well, get your gun up. Be slow. Wait for them to stop moving. Line it up, take your time." The doe bound off across the field. No good shot. But we're both awake for a little while now. There'll be more.
Twenty minutes later, there are more. Five more. They cautiously come out and make their way to the middle of the field. Very close to where we are. These are moving slow, stopping every now and then to have a look-see.
Me to son: "Are you gonna shoot one?"
Son to me: "I think I want to wait for a buck – you shoot one."
Okay… I'll shoot one… Quickly line it up while they pause – squeeze the trigger – BANG!
She doesn't go down. We're close enough, and my gun is powerful enough – she should have. Instead, she runs a few steps, does one of those beautiful deer leaps, and runs with the others down a draw and into the woods.
Doh! I must have missed. I shouldn't have rushed the shot. Oh well, it's lunch time.
We go back out that evening – but don't see anything…
And this is way too long – so:
To Be Continued…
Tune in next time to see if the boy gets his deer.


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Husband and wife duo, Lauren and Michael Cannon, take on the BIG5 SPORT CHALLENGE
Western Cape, Knysna – Formidable husband and wife triathlon duo, Michael and Lauren Cannon will be in town for the annual BIG5 Sport Challenge as part of the 2015 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival taking place from 4 – 12 July.
The couple, who married in 2014 and have a 5 month old baby daughter Scarlett Mackenzie, will be in Knysna to take on some of the country's top athletes in the multi-discipline event which starts on Saturday, 4 July and includes the 80km Momentum Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour MTB Race, the Knysna Dragons Lagoon Mile Swim, the 14km The Salomon Featherbed Trail Run presented by GU, the full version of the Totalsports XTERRA presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT, and the 21km Momentum Cape Times Knysna Forest Marathon Half Marathon.
Michael will be returning to the Garden Route town just a few weeks after competing in his first multi-stage mountain bike race, the challenging RECM Knysna 200.
Indeed, apart from their daughter and their love of sport, Knysna is something they both share a passion for.
"Knysna is my second home," says Lauren. "I grew up going to the Knysna Oyster Festival every year since the age of 13. At 16 I ran my first Knysna Forest Half Marathon and since then I have never looked back, always wanting to do more and setting myself higher goals until finally I found out about the BIG5 Sport Challenge."
Michael has also completed numerous Knysna Forest Marathons.
It's hard to believe that although they both spent so much time growing up in Knysna, the pair did not meet until they competed together in the East London Ironman 70.3 two years ago.
"The highlight of my sporting career was winning my age group at Ironman 70.3 in 2013 and meeting my future husband on the top step of the podium," says Lauren, who was a well-known South African triathlete at the time.
Husband Michael agrees. "The 2013 Ironman 70.3 was such a special race as that is where Lauren and I began our adventure together," he says. "The 2014 event was also big for me because I had my wife and new baby girl supporting me, so I had no choice but to win!"
Lauren Cannon, nee Dougall, was born and brought up in Durban where she made a name for herself as a swimmer when she was still a teenager and started competing in triathlons. She won her age group at the Ironman 70.3 event in East London in 2013, finished 2nd lady overall at the 2013 Knysna Forest Half Marathon, finished top 3 lady in the Tour Durban 105 km cycle race in 2013 & 2015, and has managed to beat Michael in a handful of local ocean series races in Durban over the last year, a feat which she is particularly proud of!
Michael, who hails from East London and grew up in Gonubie, has been an avid triathlete and multisport enthusiast since the age of 25, which, he says, is considered to be a rather late start, but has worked hard to play catch up. He has won his age group at SA Duathlon Champs, SA Triathlon Champs, Ironman 70.3 in East London (2013 & 2015), has represented South Africa in both Triathlon and Duathlon, and recently ran his first full marathon in a time of 2:44, placing him 14th overall.
"We are both always on the hunt for new challenges, wherever, or whatever they may be," says Michael.
This will be Lauren's second Big5 Sport Challenge and Michael's third.
"The first one I did in 2013 I was unable to finish because I'm a very soft athlete and pulled out of the XTERRA, due to the freezing cold conditions," says Lauren.
Michael says that after two Big5 Sport Challenges, he's "hooked".
Despite the new challenges that having a baby presents, the couple manages to find time to train together. "We make a great team because I come from a swimming background and Mike from a running background so we are able to help each other," enthuses Lauren. "The riding is one-sided however, with Mike pulling me on his back wheel at high speeds around the Durban circuits!
"Being a triathlete and having Ironman 70.3 Durban around the corner in August has really helped my Big5 training as I have tried to swim three to four times a week at an average of 2,8 km per session, run a minimum of 50 km a week and cycle 180 – 200 km a week. The discipline I'm the most nervous of is mountain biking as I do not mountain bike at all but with a little crash course from Mike's uncle Arthur with whom he partnered for the recent RECM 200 in Knysna, I'm sure I'll feel a lot better.
"Having just had a baby five months ago I don't have huge expectations but being the highly competitive person I am I would like to see myself on the podium this year."
Says Michael: "We both live very busy lives, with work, family and other responsibilities, so our training is a nice break from the chaos of life. I love running. I've been running for years and love being out on the road, whether it's during a race, or in training. I am also quite fond of cycling but I'm a roadie, so as far as expectations for the BIG5 go, I hope to be very competitive off-road and get a top 3 finish overall. It would also be amazing not to break any bones!
"At the moment, I am training for Ironman 70.3 in Durban, so my base fitness is looking good. The Knysna RECM 200, a three-day MTB race was a great tester to see where I am on the mountain bike.
"Our family spend most holidays in Knysna, so it makes sense to do the BIG5. Each event is brilliantly organised, takes you to beautiful locations and allows you to compete while making tons of new friends."


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International Digital Transactions Seminar
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This seminar examines attributes of good academic legal writing with a focus on issues related to transacting digitally across borders. Topics for general discussion and analysis include: Internet domain names and using trademarks online; international regulation of domain names and trademarks; website development and hosting and international issues relating to intermediary liability for website content; electronic contracting; contracting for intangible assets (digital music, software, video, text etc); sales versus licenses – domestic and international issues; choice of law and choice of forum clauses (and comparative rules on enforcement); international arbitration versus litigation.
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Governor Rick Scott Meets with Parents and Teachers in Jacksonville
Today, Governor Rick Scott began his Education Listening Tour at Pinedale Elementary, where he met with students, teachers and parents and listened to their ideas on how to best prepare students for college and careers. The Governor was joined by interim Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart and Pinedale's Principal, Alicia Hinson.
"It was great to meet with teachers and parents today who gave me ideas and suggestions on how to best prepare students for college or careers. The teachers also expressed ideas on how to retain talented educators in our schools and to provide consistent and fair measurement so that both teachers and students can understand what they will be measured on and how it relates to preparation for college and careers. The teachers also talked about the importance of rewarding educators for learning gains achieved through the school year."
Following a meeting with teachers, Governor Scott visited an after school program in the school cafeteria and then met with parents of Pinedale students.
"The parents I met with were concerned, as all parents are, about preparing their kids for success in college or a future career. They expressed the importance of their children learning real-world skills that they will be able to apply after they leave high school. These parents care about their kids' teachers and schools and want to find ways to support the work teachers do each day."
Visit Governor Scott's education listening tour blog for more information – https://www.flgov.com/education.


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The move by Microsoft to buy Nokia's mobile phone business for almost $7.2 billion may cause some investors to jump ship—and for good reason, experts said Tuesday.
(Read more: Microsoft and Nokia are both dumb about smartphones )
"I guess we are going to really have to do some soul-searching here to see if we really want to own a phone company," said Kim Forrest, vice president and portfolio manager of Fort Pitt Capital Group, which owns about 650,000 shares of Microsoft. "We've taken a pretty dim view of the makers of phones over the years. We have not really owned anybody in this space."
(Read more: Sell Nokia on Microsoft deal, says Jim Cramer )
The tech giant announced that it was restructuring in July, emphasizing "one Microsoft" that would push more into devices.
(Read more: Will Microsoft investors win from shake-up?)