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Luling is a true microcosm of what makes Texas great:
agriculture, railroad and oil. It is our intention to interpret the story
of the early Luling pioneers and to educate those visiting this site on
the tremendous impact the Zedler Mill and Gin had on the development of
the area and community up until the discovery of oil in 1922.
With the redevelopment of the Zedler Mill into a community park, we have
a tremendous opportunity to transform this historical and scenic property
back into a place of prominence in the area. Not only will it serve to meet
the demands for more park space, natural areas and river access, but it
will educate and preserve the unique and important functions that were so
important to the early development of Luling. It will serve local
citizens, as well as visitors to the community, and will help
preserve a way of life that is all too unfamiliar with the lifestyle of
today. With thousands of vehicles a day passing within a mile on
Interstate 10, we hope to become a tranquil place for travelers to stop
and experience the good life.
The Zedler
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renowned for its natural beauty and scenic views along the San Marcos River.
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The "ON'N'ON" video by Justice might scare you if you're on acid – or it might be the coolest thing ever. If you're sober – I suppose you could still have the same reaction. What do you think? Reminds me of Star Wars credits, The Never Ending Story and hallucinations. Plus, its got enough special effects that its not just your average music video.
Massive effects, skeletons, colors, explosions and, justifiably, the members of the duo make it entertaining.
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Spring Training at Disney World
The Atlanta Braves
What could possibly be better than Spring Training at Disney World? I can't think of anything. Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Disney World. Now that's an all-American combination right there.
For the 17th year in a row, the Atlanta Braves will kick off Spring Training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on February 26nd. Some of the top teams in baseball will come to Disney World during this month that kicks off the start of the baseball season.
Spring Training a Disney World
A Florida Tradition
Spring Training in Florida is a tradition that's been around for a long time. The Grapefruit League, the name of Spring Training in Florida, started way back in 1908. It's changed through the years, but this year there are 15 teams that will be in Florida during February and March to get ready for the season. (The rest of the teams are in Arizona in the Cactus League.)
Spring Training is a time where the rules are a bit more relaxed, the players talk to the fans and it's just a great way to watch a baseball games.
The Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have been holding Spring Training at Disney World for the past 16 years. This years the team is trying to rebound from a late season collapse last year with some new blood in key positions. Gone is long time star Chipper Jones. Some of the new faces include B. J. Upton (outfielder), Justin Upton (outfielder) and Chris Johnson (3rd base).
This year, on paper, looks to be a good year for the Braves.
Here is the Spring Training at Disney World Schedule -
- Wednesday, February 26 - Detroit Tigers -1:05pm
- Friday, February 28 - Houston Astros - 6:05pm
- Sunday, March 2 - Detroit Tigers - 1:05pm
- Monday, March 3 - New York Mets - 1:05pm
- Tuesday, March 4 - Washington Nationals - 1:05pm
- Thursday, March 6 - Washington Nationals - 6:05pm
- Saturday, March 8 - Miami Marlins - 1:05pm
- Tuesday, March 11 - Philadelphia Phillies - 1:05pm
- Wednesday, March 12 - Washington Nationals - 1:05pm
- Friday, March 14 - Tampa Bay Rays - 1:05pm
- Wednesday, March 19 - New York Yankees - 1:05pm
- Friday, March 21 - Detroit Tigers - 1:05pm
- Saturday, March 22 - >Boston Red Sox -1:05pm
- Sunday, March 23 - New York Mets - 1:05pm
- Monday, March 24 - Houston Astros - 6:05pm
- Wednesday, March 26 - Miami Marlins - 1:05pm
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Tickets for Spring Training at Disney World range in prince depending on where you want to sit. The cheapest seats start at around 10 bucks and can cost as much as $49. For additional fee you can add the On-Field Experience to any ticket. Group tickets are also available for groups larger than 10 people.
Champions Staduim
Champions Stadium
Games are played in Champions Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This field has 9,500 seats, several open air areas for groups and a grassy knoll, oops, I mean, a grass hill where you can enjoy a Spring Training game in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Champions Stadium
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
700 S. Victory Way
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Spring Training at Disney World Ballpark
A family outing
Way back when the kids were little we loaded them up and went on a Spring Training trip of our own. We went to a couple of different camps (Astros and Rangers, our favorite teams) and got to meet several of the players and coaches. It was a thrilling trip for the Man-Child who at the time was an aspiring pro baseball player. (But then what 8 year old boy isn't?)
We got to see our heros up close and personal. We even got some pretty neat autographs.
Make your Spring Training reservations
You can experience the thrill of Spring Training. All you have to do is give Dad's partners at Destinations to Travel a shout and let them help you with all the details.
Dad's Destinations to Travel page
Dad's Bottom Line
Spring Training at Disney World is a great tradition. The Atlanta Braves have been in resident there for the past 16 years. During Spring Training the players interact with the fans more. It would be a great addition to any trip.


text: International Conference for Academic Disciplines in Rome, Italy PhD Olivera Novitovic October 29 to 1 November 2012. ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK: CASE STUDY IN HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN SERBIA 1 Olivera Novitovic Professor of materials and environmental protection, High Business Technical School of Professional Studies Uzice and Belgrade Business School Uzice and Belgrade in Serbia. I finished Technological-metallurgy faculty, master's and doctorate at the same university. I published about 70 scientific papers, 9 books, 2 patents, and now participated in two international projects. I am a member of the Institute of Materials in London since 1993, a member of the committee accreditation body Serbia, Vice President Board of Directors of the Regional Sanitary Landfill Deep, participants in I participated in the development of local economic and environmental development of local-Uzice and Belgrade. 2 Lecture 3 Assessment need not take time away from learning; assessments can be learning experiences in themselves. Active assessment strategies enhance student content understanding and promote skills that will be beneficial to students throughout their lives. The ability to see the big picture, develop effective oral and written reports and the ability to work cooperatively with their peers are skills that are promoted by active assessment. Action research is a process of systematic inquiry that helps teachers to assess learning from the perspective of what they do in the classroom. Teachers examine a situation or problem very carefully to find out "why" or "how" things happened the way they did. They analyze their own beliefs, values, and assumptions about teaching and learning, knowledge and curriculum, and how these impact the way they interact with students. 4 Feedback can be used as part of the assessment activities. Through feedback we can assess learning and teaching experience of students provided by teachers. Respite before the conference 5 An aerial view of the American University of Rome campus. 6 Lunch time 7 Workshop 8 Successes 9 We present 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Excursion 17 Spending time with my colleague from Malta 18 References Modernisation of Post-Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Chemistry Related Programmes, TEMPUS 511044-TEMPUS-1-2010-UK-TEMPUS-JPCR, MCHEM: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.18989!/file/The-inclusive-learning-andteaching-handbook.pdf www.sheffield.ac.uk/content/1/c6/08/79/71/Principlesof-Feedback.pdf www.good.group.shef.ac.uk/wiki/index.php/Assessment_and_Feedback www.sheffield.ac.uk/lets/techno/services/egrs.html www.sheffield.ac.uk/lets/inclusive ISBN: 978-0-9567228-0-5 Formative assessment and self‐regulated learning: a model and seven principles of good feedback practice, David J. Nicol , Debra Macfarlane‐Dick (University of Strathclyde, UK, University of Glasgow, UK), 2007 http://alexrister1.wordpress.com/tag/eric-mazur/ http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/library/articles-and-essays/the-teaching-forum/highlightsfrom-a-conversation-with-eric-mazur/ 19


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Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd reveal his family attempt to thwart his murder-suicide plot
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- Steve's at breaking point
- Peter Barlow's back
- Craig takes a stand
In a desperate attempt to stop David killing Clayton and himself, Gail, Sarah and Nick resort to drastic measures and hatch a plot to stop him carrying out his murder-suicide bid.
"The Platts come up with a plan to lock him in the Bistro cellar," reveals Jack P Shepherd, who plays the hell-bent dad.
"They say there has been a power cut in the Bistro but it would be lovely to have a family meal by candlelight.
David agrees it'd be nice to spend the evening with his family because he's obviously thinking it could be his last night alive."
After Nick leads him down to the cellar to look for wine, the Platts trap David while his back is turned and tell him through the door that they've seen his farewell video.
"Gail only wants him down there for the night until the trial is over and Clayton is safely out of the way, but David's first thought is how to get out," says Jack.
"He is pleading with them, explaining that it's his only chance to get revenge on Clayton. Nick is trying to talk to him and he's having none of it. There are loads of emotional scenes down there between the brothers."
As time ticks on, David frantically searches for an escape route.
"He's crawling through air vents and climbing up to try to find a way out," adds Jack. "And he's not alone in the sewer pipes – there are rats!"
Undeterred, the cunning lad finally finds a way out of his prison.
"Let's just say he gets the better of Gail and Nick," teases Jack. "But what happens after he escapes has huge consequences for many people."
Steve's at breaking point
Steve's finally bitten the bullet and had his genetic test done, but if he thinks he will have some peace during the anxious wait for the results, he can think again.
Hurricane Tracy bursts into the Rovers, furious with her ex and Michelle for not telling her about Jim's myotonic dystrophy. While Steve tries to reassure her that Amy is likely to be unaffected, Michelle is raging that Leanne has blabbed to the florist, not only about Jim's illness but her pregnancy too.
Unable to take the betrayal lying down, Michelle confronts her pal and lays in to her for going behind her back and being so indiscreet.
Of course, Leanne can't tell Michelle her real motivations for going to Tracy, so how will she manage to explain away her actions? And will Michelle believe her?
As the pressure piles on Steve from all angles, is the pub landlord about to descend into another spiral of despair?
Look who's back
Some homecomings are welcome, others not so, and it's safe to say Peter Barlow's surprise return this week falls into the latter camp.
With Ken about to depart on his travels, he's stunned when his son arrives unannounced. Sporting
a cut on his forehead and being typically evasive about how he got it, Ken questions why Peter is back.
Peter claims he's been sacked from work after a bust-up, but the family don't buy it. He's also upset Simon after failing to turn up to his football presentation, and Tracy balks when Peter asks for money.
Nevertheless, Ken lets his son stay at his when he says he has nowhere else to go.
But when Barlow senior readies to leave for his trip in the middle of the night and catches Peter behaving oddly, he starts to question his decision.
And he's right to worry. Before long, events take a frightening turn at No.1 and the family reels in shock. What has Peter done?
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Reconnecting your Band to your Phone
If your band has become disconnected from your phone and you are having trouble reconnecting, please review the following items, which will prevent a phone and band from re-establishing a lost connection:
- Make sure the band is not in airplane mode or tracking a sleep session - both of these band states will prevent the band from connecting to the phone.
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled in your phone's settings. In some cases toggling Bluetooth off and on may resolve a connectivity issue.
1) Force quit the UA Record app > re-open and check band settings to see if connection is repaired
2) If disconnect persists, cycle Bluetooth off and on again by navigating to your phone's settings > Bluetooth > toggle off/on again > check to see if connection is repaired.
3) If cycling Bluetooth does not resolve the connection issues, let's try forgetting the phone from your UA Band. To do so, follow the steps below:
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- Scroll right through text, if visible, and tap checkmark to confirm "forget this device." A Blue LED light should begin flashing.**
5) Return to your phone's Bluetooth settings and forget the UA Band.
6) Retry the pairing flow by reopening UA Record > tapping "UA Sync" icon > selecting UA Band > Connect.
Factory Reset
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Dental Crowns
Cracks or chips in teeth can cause more than cosmetic issues for your smile; they can also cause pain or sensitivity. Dr. Kim can use a dental crown to relieve your discomfort and restore your smile to full function and beauty.
A dental crown is also known as a cap. It is bonded on top of your natural tooth crown to provide strength and protection.
There are a number of dental issues that would cause us to recommend a crown, including:
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Can you beat the Predictor Tipster on matchday seven?
Friday 8 February 2013
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Read the Tipster's predictions ahead of matchday seven.
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Celtic FC 1-1 Juventus
Having predictably galloped clear in the Scottish Premier League, Celtic will cherish the visit of the Serie A champions, who should have enough – as they did on their last visit to British shores, against holders Chelsea FC on matchday one – to earn a draw and thus preserve their unbeaten record.
Valencia CF 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain FC
Valencia have struggled of late to win at home against major opposition, and PSG now belong in that category given both their vast outlay in the transfer market and their impressive capture of 15 points in the group stage. Furthermore, Carlo Ancelotti's side are on a roll in 2013.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Both teams made up for early exits last season with outstanding group stage performances, but with Shakhtar still on their domestic winter break, and shorn of four-goal inspiration Willian (sold to FC Anji Makhachkala), the advantage lies with Jürgen Klopp's powerful Group D winners.
Real Madrid CF 3-2 Manchester United FC
The tie of the round for many, it is a tough one to call. Madrid have been out of sorts domestically, their Liga title defence effectively in shreds, but their focus is fixed firmly on this all-important bout against the runaway Premier League leaders. The first leg promises goals galore but is unlikely to decide the outcome.
Arsenal FC 0-2 FC Bayern München
Bayern have been omnipotent in the Bundesliga and will enter this fixture strongly fancied to overcome an Arsenal side seeking to avoid a hat-trick of last-16 eliminations. Fellow Germans FC Schalke 04 defeated the Gunners in London in the autumn, and Bayern have the form and firepower to provide an encore.
FC Porto 2-0 Málaga CF
Debutants Málaga were the most surprising of the eight group winners, yet no runner-up collected more points than Porto, who also won all three games at home. That run should stretch to four as the Dragons take time out from an absorbing Portuguese Liga dogfight with SL Benfica.
Galatasaray AŞ 2-1 FC Schalke 04
There will be fervent optimism among Galatasaray fans that their remodelled team, featuring celebrated new recruits Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder, can swat aside opponents whose domestic form has been in freefall since the autumn. It may not, however, be quite so straightforward.
AC Milan 1-2 FC Barcelona
The two clubs renew acquaintances after going head-to-head on four occasions last term. Barça came out on top then and should do so again – with the masterly and irrepressible Lionel Messi once again to the fore. A look at the league standings in Italy and Spain suggests a relatively one-sided tie.


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Your in the army now!
Sgt. Gary Stein has found out that you do not criticize your Commander and Chief on Facebool.
The San
Diego-area Marine criticized President Obama on Facebook stating that he would not necessarily follow orders and mocked the president via photos.
Among the attacks on the president, Stein superimposed Obama's face on a poster for the movie Jackass, and on a poster for The Incredibles, changing the name to "The Horribles. Stein wrote, "Screw Obama and I will not
follow all orders from him."
The ten year veteran marine argued that he was exercising
his free-speech rights. The military argued that his comments were prejudicial to good order and discipline.
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Thankfully, you don't have to be in British Columbia to enjoy the spoils of flow trails anymore. Whether you're lucky enough to have ribboning brown pow minutes from your house, or you're traveling further afield to reach it, make sure you're wearing the Poc Resistance Enduro Mid Men's Short when you and your indulgent enduro beast reach the trailhead at last.
Pre-shaped to accommodate the body armor you'll want for turning at the "harder way down" fork in the trail, the Resistance is designed to yield to your movements over the course of a technical descent. Its light and breathable fabric durable enough to withstand brushes against trail furniture when your line doesn't go as planned. And when you can't avoid pedaling uphill, the airy mesh leg vents promise to keep the air moving as you sweat it out.
- Get your flow on in this durable enduro-specific short
- Relaxed fit comes pre-shaped to fit over padding
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Great fit, quality material, durable, and well thought out pocket placement... what more do you need in a pair of mountain bike shorts?? Poc did a great job with these shorts and I would highly recommend !
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I bought these as a gift for my dad. They seem to fit true to size and fit a chamois under them comfortably. He has crashed wearing them and the fabric has held up well.
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I've been searching for the perfect bike shorts for years. These are it. Great fit, quality material, on the longer side, and super comfortable. So stoked.Great shorts to wear off trail too! Gonna buy the DH version too, just cause.
great fit. A little long in the legs but it's a little stretchy and fits and moves well when riding.
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These shorts from POC are great all around mountain biking shorts, for riders who prefer a relaxed fit with ample room for pads underneath. Stretchy fabric allows for maximum range of motion and great comfort. Chamois not included, no liner included.
Is the thigh pocket big enough to carry a phone without flopping around?
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I love these shorts, they offer a stretchy fit for freedom of motion on the uphill and a relaxed fit allowing room for pads. The durable fabric has held up great for me and the long fit provides plenty of coverage.
I would recommend these shorts to anyone riding a mountain bike.
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Long enough - sit below the knee and fit well over knee pads
Burly- thicker stretchy material offers some protection
Awesome Short!
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This short is the jam. Light, breathable, pocketed. But, just a little info; if you're debating between these enduro ones, and the DH ones, like I was, the differences are vast functionally, but slight, aesthetically. The DH short is (obvs) a little thicker, not so thick to inhibit pedaling, but surely thick enough to weigh down an all day epic. Grab the enduros for that. Also, The DH shorts have two zipping thigh pockets, where the enduros only have the one on the left side.
I blew one of the waist snaps out in the first week, by the way. Not necessarily POC's fault. They ride a little low on my waist, and I had bent over, and felt it pop. Just bear in mind, the are not indestructible. But, super comfy.
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Best men's mountain bike shorts i've owned! I have had Pearl Izumi, Giro, Dakine, POC, and these are by far my favorite. They are a bit heavier and baggier but meant for mostly downhill riding with kneepads. They are definitely big enough to fit knee pads and have great vents along the side for maximum ventilation.
Fit great, they are long though
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Five years – The Benyamini Center located in Kiryat Hamelacha
The immanent connection between the Benyamini Center and Kiryat Hamelacha where it is situated is the main axis for the two exhibitions, The Society for Craft Rehabilitation in Tel Aviv-Jaffa(Roy Fabian and Amir Weiser) and Molding Objects, Objects that make Objects (Studio Reddish). The Benyamini Center which includes a ceramic studio, a ceramic art school, library and gallery embodies the border between making and design, making and observing, industry and art. These exhibitions are based on the desire to make the grey area – the area where these fields are considered separate – into a productive and rich field of research, art, design and industry. The exhibitions provide a multi layered view on Kiryat Hamelacha on the macro and micro levels. The macro points to the economic and social conditions that lead to the establishment of this light industrial area, the modernist, brutalist architecture and its industrial-material character. The micro view examines the objects that make objects in industry, with a poetic understanding of the complex object that facilitates making short and medium size series.


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Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits
What do you get when you cross a worker cooperative with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit? A worker self-directed nonprofit!
As the movement for economic and workplace democracy continues to grow, we think it is vitally important that nonprofit organizations also internalize and practice workplace democracy. We've put a fair bit of thought into our own organizational structure and culture, and now we are working to provide resources, advice, research, and a peer network to support worker self-direction in nonprofits everywhere.
So what's a worker self-directed nonprofit? We are defining this as a nonprofit organization in which all workers have the power to influence the programs in which they work, the conditions of their workplace, their own career paths, and the direction of the organization as a whole. Our own experience practicing worker self-direction and an emerging body of research both show that distributing leadership throughout an organization can create organizations that are more effective at advancing their mission, more adaptable and responsive to complex systems, more accountable to their communities, and more equitable and fun places to work! Read more here.
There are lots of reasons to be critical of the nonprofit industry, but by their very nature, nonprofit organizations provide a structure that resists the strong pull toward private wealth accumulation. We should not abandon nonprofits. We should just democratize them!
Nonprofit Democracy Network
Now, more than ever, we must learn to govern ourselves. As nonprofits and movement workers committed to social transformation, how can we embody the change we want to see and become more effective, accountable, and equitable as we do it? The Nonprofit Democracy Network is a community of practice, organizational development training program, and peer support network for nonprofit organizations that want to deepen democracy within their organizations and make our movements for justice more participatory, responsive, and leaderful. Learn more and apply here!
Watch "Worker Self Directed Nonprofits: Implementing Workplace Democracy in Nonprofit Organizations"
Bite-Sized Legal Guide to Becoming a Worker Self-Directed Nonprofit
Click here to view this Bite-Sized Legal Guide, we explore how worker self-direction can help nonprofits better achieve their missions, as well as the legal considerations for becoming a worker self-directed nonprofit. This bite-sized guide also includes a sample board resolution for worker self-direction.
Model documents and other resources:
Click here to see all of the Law Center's internal policies and processes for worker self-direction. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license for easy sharing! This public Google Folder also has an ever-growing collection of handouts, slides, model documents, and more.
Topics and Videos:
- Who Sets Priorities at a Worker Self-Directed Nonprofit?
- The Role of The Board
- Meeting Processes
- Tour the Office of a WSDN!
- Onboarding New Staff
- Dividing Labor and Assigning Responsibilities
- Fiscal Sponsorship Versus Independent 501(c)(3)
- Bringing our Whole Selves to Work
- Alignment and Resiliency
- Setting Staff Compensation
- Peer Accountability and Performance Reviews
Periodically, we run in-person trainings on how to implement worker self-direction at our Resilient Communities Legal Cafe. Check our event calendar for upcoming events or email firstname.lastname@example.com to discuss a team-specific training.
If you need help forming or transitioning to a worker self-directed nonprofit, we are now offering phone consultations on a sliding scale of $50 to $300 per hour. These fees support our work in developing resources and workshops for nonprofits and in growing a movement of democratic workplaces in the nonprofit sector. We are able to provide both strategy and governance advice, and, depending on where you are located, legal advice. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please fill out this short survey and give us a little information about what you are looking for. We can't guarantee that we can provide consultations in all cases, since our capacity is limited.
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Networking: Join our Google Group and our Facebook Group to participate in an informal peer network for active and aspiring worker self-directed nonprofit practitioners. Connect with others, ask questions, and share resources about workplace democracy in nonprofit organizations.
Share your ideas and feedback: Take this short survey to help guide the direction of this project and let us know if you'd like to collaborate!
Workplace Democracy in Nonprofit Organizations
At our favorite local worker-owned cafe, Alchemy Collective Cafe in Berkeley, we recently asked the question:
What do you get when you cross a worker cooperative with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
A worker self-directed nonprofit! We've started defining this as an organization in which all workers have the power to influence the realms and programs in which they work, the conditions of their workplace, their own career paths, and the direction of the organization as a whole.
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Never underestimate simplicity, especially with food. Often, I will serve raw, fresh veggies as sides to a meal. There's nothing healthier or easier. You can serve them with dipping sauce, on a skewer, or with Italian Dressing drizzled over the top and a dash of salt, pepper, and oregano.
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After a recent upgrade to get our eportfolio site version current, I realized there are not a lot of great examples out there showing students Mahara work in a high school environment. Last year at Lick-Wilmerding, our Technical Arts Department and Don Rizzi in our Science Department (who had been working with electronic portfolio in various formats previously with his classes) and I planned to formally incorporate Mahara into the incoming freshman curriculum. I registered dportfol.io and we did some testing and the faculty unleashed the freshman on it in the Fall of 2011. We keep the site closed to public registration and only open to students and faculty, but students do make their portfolios publicly accesible via direct URL to those they want to share.
Setting-up the LAMP server and some code tweaks on my side is nothing compared to what the faculty and students working together are accomplishing in this initial year. Version 1.4 of Mahara was a major breakthrough in ease of use for students. I pulled some random samples from the site and blanked-out student names or other identifying information in the screenshots below to give you a sense of what students can do with the Mahara system. I also put in the sample one Andrew K did to introduce his students to the basics. Enjoy and I hope it gives you a sense of what is possible with a decent digital portfolio system.
It is my goal to let students keep their dportfol.io "dportfolios" for the rest of their lives. As with any technology in schools, having the faculty be stake-holders and provide guidance for students continues to be critical with these new tools to help drive learning, mission and understanding.


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The Wonders of Language: How to make noises and influence people by Prof Ian Roberts (DTAL) was published last week by CUP and is now on display in the CUP bookshop.
The Wonders of Language: How to make noises and influence people, by Professor Ian Roberts was published last week by Cambridge University Press.
Professor Roberts offers a stimulating introduction to our greatest gift as a species: our capacity for articulate language. We are mostly as blissfully unaware of the intricacies of the structure of language as fish are of the water they swim in. We live in a mental ocean of nouns, verbs, quantifiers, morphemes, vowels and other rich, strange and deeply fascinating linguistic objects. This book introduces the reader to this amazing world. Offering a thought-provoking and accessible introduction to the main discoveries and theories about language, the book is aimed at general readers and undergraduates who are curious about linguistics and language. Written in a lively and direct style, technical terms are carefully introduced and explained and the book includes a full glossary. The book covers all the central areas of linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, as well as historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics.


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The stylish nomadic renter: Millennials and Gen-Z
Oct 29, 2019 | By Maria Florencia Ameneiros
Jun 19, 2013
Last weekend Stylesight had the privilege of attending the Design Miami/ Basel show in Basel, Switzerland.
Design Miami/ Basel celebrated its 8th edition at the permanent exhibition hall designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron in Basel. During this event, top galleries gathered to present a stunning display of 20th and 21st century design along with well-known interiors pieces.
This trade show is constantly expanding and evolving to display the most influential designers, collectors and galleries as witnessed this weekend. Held alongside Art Basel in Miami each December and in Basel each June, it has become the most influential and celebrated event on the design calendar.
Now in its fourth year, the collaboration between Design Miami and W Hotels continues to provide an international platform for new and emerging designers to display their works.
Displaying its dedication to the creative interior world, W Hotels presented the three winning designers of the W Hotels Designers of the Future Awards: Seung-Young Song, Jon Stam and Bethan Laura Wood. The site specific installations will be installed at W Hotels worldwide after the Basel exhibition. See our previous post on this competition.
Design Miami/ Basel is an inspiring event that invites the visitors to return to the Herzog & de Meuron pavilion for many more years to come. Design Miami/ Basel was held from June 11 – 16 in Basel Switzerland – Mona Dekker.
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text: BUSINESS Moonves: Keep talks alive 4:00 AM PST 12/5/2007 by Paul J. Gough , AP FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME 'Hopeful, not optimistic' about strike STRIKE ZONE: LATEST NEWS AND UPDATESUPDATED 10:36 p.m. PT Dec. 5, 2007CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves said Tuesday that he hopes the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers will remain at the bargaining table as the writers strike enters its second month."I am hopeful; I'm not terribly optimistic," Moonves said during the UBS conference in New York. "Obviously we are quite far apart."Moonves said it's important that "both sides stay in the room" to continue negotiations, which resumed Tuesday afternoon after a five-day break.He said he believed at some point that there would be "a bright future" for digital revenue, a point made by many media moguls to Wall Street that the WGA had seized upon as a justification for their demands of a share of the online pie."That day is not here," Moonves said.As for the strike impact on CBS, Moonves said the network was prepared for a strike and that it will not affect CBS financially in the near- to mid-term."The ratings probably won't be as high," Moonves said. "By the same token, costs will not be as high."The strike comes at a time when the network TV business is strong even amid ratings declines. Moonves said CBS did not have a make-good problem and that the make-goods carried over from last year had been dealt with already. Scatter-inventory pricing is 35% above already higher upfront pricing, and he said that there was inventory for sale.Moonves also said he isn't worried about CBS and its success rate in the new season. Of the five new series on the Eye so far this season, Moonves said that two -- "Moonlight" and "Big Bang Theory" -- are likely to return. He said he'd take two out of five any day."That's Hall of Fame batting," Moonves said. He also didn't seem concerned about the high-profile failure of the musical "Viva Laughlin," which lasted two episodes."It was a Hail Mary pass," he said. "We took it. We'll continue to do that."Moonves added, "We continue to feel very bullish about the network television business."Meanwhile, CBS Radio is looking to complete a turnaround next year."I am for the first time in a while guardedly optimistic for the potential for growth in the radio business for 2008," Moonves said at the conference.Similarly, CBS Radio CEO Mason promised in a separate sesession that "2008 will be better for CBS Radio." He cited rising ratings, "impressive" digital growth, a revenue-focused new leadership team and an aggressive push for political advertising as the key factors.Meanwhile, the online streaming of radio content is already bringing in "serious revenue" as CBS Radio continues to change in the digital world, Moonves said.Asked about the planned merger of satellite radio rival XM and Sirius, Mason said he was "totally unimpressed" when he found out that their combined reach will be only 6% of adults 18 and older.Georg Szalai contributed to this report. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Paul J. Gough firstname.lastname@example.com @thr AP email@example.com @thr


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Don't expect to be driving anywhere near the Philadelphia Museum of Art Labor Day Weekend as the 2016 Budweiser Made in America Festival takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway leading to plenty of road closures and detours.
Friday, Sept. 2:
The following streets were closed starting at 10 a.m.:
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
- Outer lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Eakins Oval
- 23rd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 22nd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Park Towne Place
- 21st Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Winter Street
- Kelly Drive outbound from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Fairmount Avenue
Starting 10 a.m., traffic headed inbound to Center City from Spring Garden Street Bridge or Martin Luther King Drive must exit Eakins Oval on the 24th Street ramp. Traffic headed inbound on Kelly Drive mist exit Kelly Drive at Fairmount Avenue.[[392132531, C]]
Saturday, Sept. 3:
All road closures around the festival site will begin at 10 a.m. and remain through the duration of the ticketed event featuring Rihanna and Coldplay. The complete list of closures and no parking restrictions is outlined below:
- The entire width of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 20th Street extending through Eakins Oval and behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 21st Street between Winter and Spring Garden Streets
- 22nd Street between Race Street and Fairmount Avenue [[238904721, C]]
- 23rd Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Fairmount Avenue
- 24th Street between Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues
- Spring Garden Street between 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including the Spring Garden Street Tunnel
- Kelly Drive between 23rd Street and Fairmount Avenue
- Martin Luther King Drive between Falls Bridge and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Pennsylvania Avenue between Hamilton and Fairmount Avenues
- 2000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue between the Whole Foods store and 21st Street
- Park Towne Place between 22nd and 24th Streets
- I-676 westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street [[369313031, C]]
No Parking:
- South side of Pennsylvania Avenue between 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue
- Both sides of Winter Street between 20th and 22nd Streets
- East side of 20th Street between Vine and Callowhill Streets
- Both sides of 21st Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Race Street
- Both sides of 22nd Street between Winter and Spring Garden Streets
- Both sides of the street at Park Towne Place between 22nd and 24th Streets
The City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office reminds folks that delays can be expected during the course of the event build and on the dates of the event. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and adding extra driving time in the areas near the concert.
All roadways will be open prior to morning rush hour on Tuesday with traffic patterns returning to normal. Some low-impact parking and travel lane restrictions will remain in place until late Tuesday night.
Not headed to the festival and just looking to avoid the whole scene but still want to hear some great music? The festival will stream LIVE on Tidal with proceeds going to area United Ways.


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Knowing the proper way to load a tape dispenser can save you a lot of frustration during your next art project or packing marathon. Whether you're working with a desktop office dispenser or a handheld packing gun, the basic idea is the same. Make sure the tape is sticky side down, then fit the roll securely into the tape wheel and stretch the end of the tape over the blade for maximum control and precision over the size of each segment you cut.
Method 1 of 2:
Loading a Desktop Tape Dispenser
1Start with an empty dispenser. Double-check to make sure that there are no spent rolls or remnants of tape inside the chamber of the dispenser. These obstacles can prevent a new roll of tape from unwinding smoothly.
- The plastic at the center of most office tape is white, which makes it easier to spot inside black and colored dispensers.
2Remove the tape core. The tape core is the small cylinder in the middle of the dispenser that allows the roll to rotate freely as it's pulled. Most standard desktop dispensers have a button or latch you can press to disengage the core. Others simply slide out from one side.[1]
- Removable cores will be the easiest to load, as you can simply slide the core through the new tape roll and replace it.
3Place a new roll of tape onto the core. Make sure the loose end of the tape is on the top of the roll with the sticky side down. Otherwise, the tape will be facing the wrong way and you'll have to start over.
- Guide the roll onto the core so that it sits right in the middle.
- Tape comes in many different styles and widths. Be sure to buy tape in a size that fits your dispenser.
4Insert the core back into the dispenser. On a dispenser where the core is removable, lower the loaded core into the chamber until it clicks into place. For dispensers with one-piece sliding cores, push the core from the end through slot on the opposite side.[2]
- If the core isn't reinserted into the chamber all the way, it won't be able to turn.
5Pull out the loose end of the tape. Begin unwinding the tape a few inches to get the roll started and test the dispenser. Take note of how fluidly the roll moves. If it's getting jammed or you're struggling to budge it, you may have loaded the dispenser incorrectly.
- Avoid touching the underside of the tape too much. This can cause the adhesive to wear off.
6Drape the tape over the blade. Keep stretching the end of the tape until it hangs over the teeth-like blades at the end of the dispenser. Pull down sharply on the piece you're holding to remove the excess. The tape will now be in the right position to grab and shear quickly.[3]
- Watch your fingers around the dispenser blade—even though it's not especially sharp, accidents have been known to happen.
Method 2 of 2:
Loading a Packing Tape Gun
1Set the tape gun on a flat surface. Lay the gun on its side with the open wheel compartment pointed upwards. It will be easier to load if it's not moving around constantly in your other hand.[4]
2Slide a fresh roll of tape onto the tape wheel. Press the roll onto the spokes of the wheel (or the round roller, if it's a single-piece design) until it comes to a stop. Be sure to load the tape with the loose end on top so that the sticky side is facing down.[5]
- When properly loaded, the wheel should hold the roll firmly in place, which will prevent it from wobbling while you're using it.
3Line the tape up with the roller. Rotate the tape roll until the loose end is hanging just under the roller at the front of the gun. You'll need to thread the tape through this small opening to finish setting up the dispenser.
- As you pull back on the gun, the tape wheel will turn and feed the tape into the front roller, causing it to unwind as it sticks.
4Guide the tape up and over the roller. Take hold of the tab at the end of the roll. Pull it down first, then out the front of the gun and up. The tape should rest flat against the roller with no folds or wrinkles.[6]
- Keep your hands clear of the blade while pulling the tape through.
- Some tape guns have a small lever near the handle that helps hold the tape in place. You may need to hold this lever down with your free hand until you've successfully loaded the dispenser.[7]
5Cut off the excess tape. Continue stretching the tape until it's level with the blade. Press the tape against the blade and rotate the gun downwards to remove the section of tape you're holding. The dispenser will then be ready to use.[8]
- Be careful not to come into contact with the blade while shearing the tape.
- Test the dispenser on a disposable surface nearby, like a piece of scrap paper or unused cardboard box.
6Adjust the tension knob. The tension knob determines how easily the tape unwinds. If you want to tighten it, twisting it clockwise will add a little extra resistance. To loosen it, twist it counterclockwise and the wheel will rotate more quickly.
- Perform a couple of trial runs with the gun to get it calibrated just the way you want it.
- Not all handheld dispensers come equipped with adjustable tension knobs. You may have to make do with the standard settings on inexpensive models.
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- Look for desktop dispensers with non-skid bottoms. These make it easier to grab a piece of tape with one hand while you're busy.
- A packing tape gun will allow you to work much faster and more efficiently than a cheap clamshell tape dispenser, saving you valuable time and energy.
- Start a big crafting project or packing job with fresh tape so that you're not forced to stop and change the roll midway.
- Always use the entire roll of tape until it's gone to get the most bang for your buck.
- Both desktop and packing tape refills are available at most supermarkets and office supply stores.
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- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbo1d1mTVgs
- ↑ https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/scotchtape.html#invention-of-the-tape-dispenser
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-U5eKP1bdg
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So after six months of waiting, tonight we finally get a new episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on UK TV.
It's the first episode of season 7. Apparently it's going to be a good deal less dark than the last season. So what do we know?
- Alyson Hannigan (Willow) and Anthony Head (Giles) have been filming some scenes in the UK (out near Bath)
- Sunnydale High School has been rebuilt after being destroyed at the end of season 3 and that's where a lot of the action will take place. Not sure where Dawn has been going to school in the meantime.
- Many old friends (and enemies) will be returning
- It looks like it might be the last season of the show
I'm really looking forward to it. Anyone who phones me between 8 and 9pm tonight will be ignored.


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Equalities Statement
Petersfield Church of England (Aided) School is committed to equality and we are determined to comply with the non-discrimination provisions both as an employer and a service-provider. We carry out our day to day work through our embedded aims which you can read below in our policy statement on equality and community cohesion.
Latest News
12th Dec - The final performance of Lights, Camel Action! EYFS and KS1, you have showcased your learning through your oracy skills, singing, dancing and acting and really impressed us all this week. Well done!
11th Dec - Another amazing performance of Lights, Camel, Action, well done EYFS and KS1! We look forward to the final performance tomorrow! Our children said 'I enjoyed performing to all the parents and to the rest of the school'
10th Dec - Due to high winds, we were relocated to Wimpole Church for our Carol Singing. Thank you to everyone who joined us, sang, read and played. This is an annual highlight! Thank you also to Mr and Mrs Williams, Revd Felicity, Wimpole and FOPS.
10th Dec - 10 out of 10 - my score for Strictly Come Camel! Well done EYFS and KS1 the Rehearsal was superb! The singing was particularly impressive!
7th Dec - Christmas in Cambridge was fantastic! Thanks to FOPS and all the volunteers who made the event possible and such a great fundraiser. The slime making was a particular success with the children, including those who are young at heart!
6th Dec - We currently have a Petersfield Christmas tree at the Methodist Chapel as part of the Tree Festival. The theme this year is considering the environment. All our decorations have been made with recycled material.
6th Dec - Our Year 5 and 6 pupils went to St Andrew's church for REActive Church, where they learnt more about the meaning of Christmas and Gabriel bringing the message to Mary.
4th Dec - Today we were delighted to welcome GENR8 into school to deliver a Christmas message. Our pupils said 'I like the way they speak to the whole audience.' and 'They present the information about Jesus in a fun way with stories, songs and puppets.'
2nd Dec - Thank you for your patience today. The boiler pump has been fixed. School is warming up in stages and will open tomorrow.
2nd Dec - URGENT - Apologies, school is currently closed as we have no heating or hot water. We are expecting the technician before the start of the school day and will update here as soon as we know more.
29th Nov - We held our Christingle service in St Andrews Church today and were joined by Mother Goose. It was a delightful service, led by Revd Felicity. Seeing the pupils' faces under the candlelight is always a joy!
28th Nov - Pupils from KS2 joined other schools in a cross country tournament today. We were delighted with our pupils' performance, winning in the year 6 boy and girl and year 3 boy races. Well done!
22nd Nov - As a whole school, we discussed how to keep safe on the roads at near school, at home and near work environments. We shared the survey results for walk to school week. Well done Petersfield!
20th Nov - Our KS1 pupils attended the Multisports Festival with Barrington and Foxton children. They said: 'It was really fun.' 'We worked with other schools in teams.' 'We played lots of new games.'
Latest Publications
SCHOOL CLOSURE PROCEDURE: As per County guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances. The decision will be made as soon as possible and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News'.
Is your child due to start school in September 2020? If so, click here to find out more about how to visits and learn about how to apply to join our fantastic school.
Are you interested in being a Governor? Do you have HR or Finance skills? If so, please do visit our Governors' webpage to find out more about the strategic role of our Governors.
Funding for Petersfield - As you may have read in the media, school funding is under threat. Please click here to see the information about how you can continue to help.
We apologise for the intermittent, continuing fault on the phone line which we have again reported to the telephone company. Should you need to reach us, please press '6' immediately the phone is answered. Alternatively email the office.
The newspaper article about 'Max and Milky make it to Mars' - written by our Book Club volunteer Ute - is here. She has kindly donated a copy of her book to our school library.
Please see our vacancies page for an opportunity for a Playworker.
Run Orwell - back on the last Sunday in June 2020! Offering chipped timed 10K and 5K routes, and a 2K fun run, there will be something for everyone.
Save yourself time naming uniform and raise money for school. Visit www.stikins.co.uk. Quote code 15787
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I think it is immoral to hire people to fulfill functions, a chair has a function. We hire people to join us and be part of us; their job/function is incidental. You hire a human being to be part of dream and part of a vision. We just did employee survey, asking them how much they cared for our company, on a scale of 1 to 5, five being the highest. Ninety-four percent answered with a score of five! This is unheard of, totally incredible, I love this company!
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COSMIC is based on proven Software Engineering principles and therefore the first 2nd generation FSM method.
Welcome to COSMIC-Sizing
COSMIC is the acronym for the Common Software Measurement International Consortium, the COSMIC organization. Started in 1998, COSMIC has developed the most advanced method of measuring a functional size of software. Such sizes are important as measures of software project work-output and for estimating project effort, etc. The method, is applicable to business, real-time and infrastructure software, is easy to learn and simple to use. The method is entirely 'open'; all method documentation is available in the public domain for free download.


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A few photo's so you know what to expect when you arrive at Tan Rallt in the lovely North Wales valley located near Abergele.
Look at he wonderful views available from Tan Rallt, the pictures really don't do it justice. Come and visit to experience the tranquillity that is North Wales.
Have a look at the beautiful landscape surrounding the Tan Rallt luxury holiday park.
Browse through the pictures of the wonderful and relaxing Retreat Spa and Gym
Enjoy fine dining at The Cliffs Bar and Restaurant, look at the mouthwatering pictures and make sure you get booked in to experience an appetising meal produced by our highly skilled chef and kitchen team.
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We're a hawk on the issues.
Jon Stewart Upset At The RNC For Restarting Racism Three Hours After It Ended
Like everyone else, Jon Stewart usually gets his news from one source, mainly Twitter. Stewart was ecstatic to see the tweet that suggests that racism has ended, only to be disappointed that the RNC had restarted racism three hours later.
In recognition of Rosa Parks, the RNC tweeted, "Today we remember Rosa Parks' bold stand and her role in ending racism."
Stewart happily pulls out a history book of racism and points out the empty pages for post 1955 entries. Before putting the book away, he said some might ask why then was the book made so big. Stewart replied, "Shut up!"
When many expressed anger, the RNC tweeted again. The RNC's tweet read, "Previous tweet should have read 'Today we remember Rosa Parks' bold stand and her role in fighting to end racism.'"
Stewart called them "Indian-givers" for bringing back racism with the new tweet. "You kidding me! You officially announced the end to racism and then three hours later you start racism again," said Stewart. He pretends to talk on the phone, explaining that he knew that his comments were racist but says that it's okay since racism is back.
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Bayshore Home Health – Pembroke, ON
224 Pembroke Street W
Pembroke, ON K8A 5N2
Contact Details:
Toll Free: 1-866-613-8607
Area Director: Jennifer Hess
Our services include:
Personal Care Services
Medical Services
Dementia Care Services
Meet our team
At Bayshore Home Health, we want to provide the best home care for you or your loves ones – with less stress and worry. Our Pembroke branch is here to look after all your home care needs.
Jennifer Hess, Area Director and Sophea Taing, Care Manager will assess your needs, provide personalized care plans and offer support in navigating the healthcare system.
Job Postings
We are Hiring!
Bayshore Home Health is looking for caregivers, RNs and RPNs. We offer flexible hours, a competitive wage, benefits and training. Send your resume to email@example.com
Giving Back
Our Local Charity Partner:
Rural Ottawa South Support Services – A Friendly Voice Program
Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to excellence in the delivery of rural community support services. It champions the rights of seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Each Bayshore branch gives back to the local community by supporting a local charity partner through the Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living. The Bayshore Foundation helps Canadians who are experiencing aging, illness or injury to take control of their independence. Every dollar raised in a community stays in that community. All donations from individual donors will be match 50% by the Bayshore Foundation.
About this location
The Bayshore Home Health – Pembroke Branch, provides home care services in the City of Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Chalk River, Eganville, Lanark, Petawawa and Renfrew. We focus on the importance of our clientele and their individual needs. Our caregivers and nurses are passionate, caring and go the extra mile to tailor our services so clients feel special, comfortable and safe while they remain in their homes. We make the process of arranging home care simple. Contact us about our free in-home consultation or to learn more about our in-home care services.
About Bayshore
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country's leading providers of home and community healthcare services and is a Canadian-owned company. With over 100 locations across the country, including 65 home care offices, 13 pharmacies and 90+ clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,500 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients.Learn More


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NEW DELHI, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the grouping known as BRICS.
With the theme of "BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Security and Prosperity," the leaders are expected to discuss political, economic and social issues of mutual and international interest.
That included global governance, sustainable development and cooperation among the BRICS members.
"The summit will take forward the continuing efforts towards strengthening cooperation, consultation and coordination among the BRICS countries for the benefit of their peoples and of the international community," said the summit secretariat of India, the host of the meeting.
Chinese diplomats said President Hu will elaborate on China's position on global governance, sustainable development, and cooperation among BRICS countries at the summit.
The BRICS countries have become an increasingly important force in the international community. In the past years, they nations have played an important and constructive role in tackling the global financial crisis and climate change and facilitating economic recovery.
At the first BRIC summit in June 2009 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China discussed the global economy and other pressing issues of global development, and also prospects for further strengthening collaboration within BRIC.
Brazil hosted the second summit in Brasilia. Leaders of the four countries exchanged views on major global issues, such as the world economy and financial situation, reform of the international financial system, climate change and cooperation among the four countries.
South Africa participated for the first time in the BRICS summit last April when China hosted the third meeting in the southern city of Sanya. The leaders had in-depth exchanges of views on the international situation, as well as economic, financial and development issues, and outlined their future cooperation.
Hu flew in from Seoul, where he attended the nuclear security summit and explained China's position on nuclear security.
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Protecting your smile while playing sports is essential when you have braces. Mouthguards help protect your teeth and gums from injury. If you participate in basketball, boxing, hockey, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rugby, track and field, skateboarding, skiing and snowboarding, skydiving, soccer, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting or wrestling, it is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists that you wear a mouthguard.
Types of Mouthguards
Choosing the right mouthguard is essential. There are three basic types of mouthguards: the pre-made mouthguard (also known as "stock mouthguards), the "boil-and-bite" fitted mouthguard, and a custom-made mouthguard from your orthodontist or dentist. When you chose a mouthguard, be sure to pick one that is tear-resistant, comfortable, well fitted for your mouth, easy to keep clean, and does not prevent you from breathing properly.
Pre-made (Stock Mouthguards)
These can be purchased at a sporting goods store. These types of mouthguards are typically "one size fits all." They tend to be bulky depending on the size of your mouth or appliance you may be wearing. This type of mouthguard can be beneficial for patients wearing a "herbst appliance" as they can be trimmed to fit around your appliance.
Boil and Bite Mouthguards Boil-and-bite mouthguards can be purchased at most sporting goods stores and are relatively inexpensive. As your teeth move into proper alignment you will be able to re-boil and bite the mouthguard to fit around your brackets properly. A mouthguard that does not fit proper may result in broken brackets.
Here is a video on how to properly boil and bite a mouthguard when wearing braces.
Here is a helpful video on how to properly trim, a mouthguard for patients wearing a herbst appliance.
Custom Made Mouthguards
Custom-made mouthguards are specially designed by your orthodontist or dentist to provide optimal protection against mouth injuries. If you wear braces or a retainer, it is imperative for you to wear a mouthguard during contact sports. If you have questions about wearing a mouthguard, our orthodontic team can tell you how to choose the right mouthguard to protect your smile.
Taking care of your mouthguard
Similar to a retainer, braces, or any other special dental appliance, it is important to take care of your mouthguard by storing it properly and keeping it clean, as well as knowing when to replace your old mouthguard with a new one. Here are a few simple ways to keep your mouthguard clean and working correctly:
- Gently scrub your mouthguard after each use with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Store your mouthguard in a protective case.
- Do not leave your mouthguard in the sun or in hot water, because it may melt or become deformed.
- Replace your mouthguard at the beginning of every new sports season. You should also replace your mouthguard if you notice it has become worn and no longer fits properly.
- Do not wear a retainer with your mouthguard. If you wear braces, your dentist will help design a mouthguard to protect your teeth and your braces.
- Do not chew on or cut pieces off of your mouthguard. Mouthguards come in different shapes and sizes; ask your dentist which is best for you.
- Bring your mouthguard to each dental checkup, so your dentist can check to make sure it's still in good shape!
Sports related injuries to the mouth and jaw are some of the most common injuries received by athletes. Below is an image of an actual patient of our office. We cannot stress the use of mouthguards enough. Our goal is to help minimize your chances of a sports related injury to your smile. Be sure to ask your doctor about mouthguards at your next appointment.
This is an actual patient of our office who was not wearing his mouth guard as suggested by our team. A week after we gave him a mouthguard for soccer he got a knee in the mouth. He obviously chose not to wear it for that game. Please don't let this be you.


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German Militaria
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Artist: Robert Smullyan Sloan. 1943. Color poster shows a close-up of a soldier with a bandaged head and a blood-stained khaki uniform. He has light-colored hair and blue eyes. In the background, a barren field lies scattered with broken or abandoned machinery. Measures 22 x 28 inches.
This poster has been stored in a folded state for a long time. Currently this poster is in a frame and displays very nicely, the fold marks are not distracting at all. The price here is for the poster in this folded state. We do have a conservator that does excellent work and can get this acid washed and preservation mounted onto a linen backing, which prevents further aging, greatly diminishes the visibility of these fold marks and makes framing easy. For a poster this size the cost for this added service would be $195.00 and the process takes 3-4 weeks. Please indicate in the comments section if you wish to have this mounting done. If there are no questions or comments in the order, then it is assumed that you wish to purchase this poster in the current folded state.


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Once in a while, an era of movie going is defined by a cultural milestone. An event so big, that the trailer to a comedy film being released in the same year has to spoof its very being. That cultural milestone is Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and that trailer is the new red band for Ted 2. It may not explain what happened to Mila Kunis' Lori, but you'll get some great NSFW laughs out of the trailer below.
The Playlist shared this latest look at Seth MacFarlane's summer sequel, and it's pretty much more of the same of the type of humor that made Ted such a big hit. That's meant with all due respect, though, as more of the same MacFarlane hijinks with Mark Wahlberg committed to bringing up the human end means we'll at the very least forget A Million Ways To Die in The West bombed out the way it did last year.
Speaking of A Million Ways To Die In The West, co-star Amanda Seyfried looks to be taking to the Ted universe rather well, as Samantha Jackson. As you can see, Ms. Jackson is a lawyer who not only knows how to rip a bong with the boys, but may also hold the key to helping Ted make his dreams of fatherhood come true.
To be honest, the fact that Seyfried's character is a weed friendly lawyer probably goes lightyears to convincing her that a teddy bear should be recognized as a human. However, it also goes a long way to distancing Ted 2 away from Ted's exact story structure, as this time around it looks like Wahlberg's Johnny may have found a woman who's a little more in line with his life choices. Honestly, the fact that the trio in Ted 2 already look comfortable enough to toss crackers in a blind man's... well, crack, is a good sign of where this film is heading. Take that as you may, folks; but we'd like to think it'll lead to some outrageous jokes.
Speaking of jokes, the opening to the Ted 2 red band had us thinking about another famous sequel to a surprise hit that took a crack at that galaxy far, far away. Are we crazy, or did anyone else's minds go straight to this teaser from the depths of 1999 when they saw that Star Wars gag?
If Ted 2 follows in the footsteps of Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, then Seth MacFarlane won't have to worry about his next project getting greenlit. Or, at the very least, he'll have a golden ticket to get another Ted film off the ground.
Ted 2 blazes its way to the big screen on June 26th.


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Stockholm University invests in international alumni
Staying in touch with and investing in our relationships with past students – alumni – is important for a university's long term development. Stockholm University is an international academic institution and we have alumni spread out across the globe. We are now gearing up to develop our international alumni operations.
Our international alumni are an important resource for Stockholm University. As Sweden's largest university we are a consequential actor in the global community. But competition for the recruitment of talent, both students and researchers, is rife. If we want to maintain our international reputation and top-100 ranking, we need to invest in building relationships with our most natural international allies – you! Our international alumni!
Great potential
International alumni can be key players for their alma maters in international student recruitment. You have the ability to act as our ambassadors in your home countries and can give an authentic and personal voice to our brand and messaging toward prospective international students. You can open doors for us in countries where we otherwise might have difficulty getting a foot-hold and have the potential to assist us in how we position ourselves in new markets.
Our international alumni are a proactive, informed and intentional group of people with a lot to offer both Stockholm University and Sweden. To pack up your life, quit your job, let go of your apartment, and wave goodbye to family and friends takes courage, optimism and determination. I think our international alumni are an exciting group and I am certain that Stockholm University has a lot to win by staying in contact with them, says Erica Öjermark Strzelecka, International Alumni Coordinator at Stockholm University.
Mutually beneficial
Stockholm University has in its turn a lot to offer our international alumni. By staying in touch with us, we can offer you further educational opportunities, the possibility to be involved in research studies in various ways, career and job opportunities and unlimited potential ways of collaborating with us and a multiplicity of actors within our reach. By staying connected with us and our greater network of alumni you can expand your horizons both professionally and socially.
Get in touch!
International alumni of Stockholm University – please get in touch with us! We want to hear from you and hope we can interest you in a range of projects that we are currently setting in motion. Contact us directly: firstname.lastname@example.com and register with our alumni network Stockholm University Alumni Network today.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Walking Breaks in Scotland
Walking breaks and holidays are well suited to Crerar Hotels due to our stunning locations in Scotland. Most of our hotels are near to local walking trails and in areas that are well established for walking and hiking holidays in the UK.
Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
Your holiday begins the moment the ferry sets sail. Situated close to the ferry terminal on the south east of the island, the hotel itself lies on the crescent of Craignure Bay with gardens stretching to the water's edge. The leisure club is a must.
Isle of Mull, Craignure Bay
Eight Acres Hotel & Leisure Club
The hotel is the ideal choice to base yourself for a highland adventure. Dine in the Darroch Restaurant; visit the extensive leisure club with indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi or take a stroll around our well-kept gardens.


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They just bounce around, like superballs inside of a pompom. Boing boing boing, peck peck peck, bouncing over everything, just zooming around. The two towering birds that look like real birds, almost like doves, and totally different from the puffballs on legs, are the Jersey Giants, I'm pretty sure. Its so weird to see them all just one week old but these two birds four times the size of the smaller breeds. the little ones walk right under them, and between their legs.
Very difficult to take pictures of.
Poor little things endured a long drive to get here, and we lost three before getting them home. They were really cute, all the varied anxious cheeping in the box, falling silent as they all promptly went to sleep. Then they woke up on the curvy lake road, clearly protesting the seasick motion of the truck. Already they have distinct, lovely different vocalizations. And they took all of twenty seconds to behave completely at home in their new space, finding the food and water and napping.
They're ensconced in the chicken coop, in a low box on the floor. Whenever they're ready to "escape", well, they'll just expand their range into their own coop.
But they were very stressed by their long day. One slept in my hand for half an hour, gasping for breath, and I thought it might make it, but once it laid out flat on the sawdust I lost hope. Now I know that that laboured mouth-breathing is the very last stage; it's hopeless at that point. I saw it die. It took a big breath and stretched, almost kicking, then relaxed. It seemed almost more substantial just after death than before.


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Every child should grow up in caring, supportive, healthy environments and have access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
Healthy Active Children & Youth
Increasing opportunities for all children and youth to play outdoors and contributing to to the prevention of chronic disease, in particular diabetes, will go a long way in ensuring their full potential as well as enhancing health outcomes with lifelong benefits.
Youth and the Environment
The healthy development of youth and the health of our natural environment are inextricably linked. All young people should have opportunities to connect with nature and to contribute the power of their leadership and creativity to help ensure a healthy, sustainable environment.


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Fri, 18 October 2013
We discuss the rumored announcements for Apple's iPad event next week and more.
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The Samsung Galaxy Round, new iPads, M.O.J.O., SteamBox specs, and more.
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Benefits changes, tax increases hot topics in summer
Benefits charges
Employees on 9-pay-9 contracts (September through May) will be billed for summer benefits, even though they're not being paid. In some cases, these employees may have their benefits payments deducted from their paychecks upon returning to work in September.
Employees on leave for more than 90 days also must continue to pay their benefits premiums.
Tax increases
Faculty members may see an increase in the amount of taxes withheld from their paychecks if they're bumped into a higher tax bracket due to the following circumstances:
- A faculty member is paid on 9-pay-12 contract and receives additional salary payments during the summer.
- A faculty member retirees or is terminated and, as a result, receives a large, lump-sum payment.
To offset the impact of these scenarios, employees can adjust their W-4 forms for May (by May 13) and/or June (by June 11).
So what can you do?
Ensure benefits aren't unduly charged to former CU employees by processing these terminations as soon as possible.
If you have any faculty members paid on 9-pay-12 contracts who are leaving the university, check to see if they require a payout of accrued earnings not paid (ENP) in May. Paying these employees quickly will ensure they're not charged for benefits this summer.


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Mexico's diverse history and culture allow for a truly unforgettable holiday experience. From its world-renowned museums and galleries that were made to get lost into their one-of-a-kind agave-based liquors, Mexico's unique cities and deep-rooted traditions will engulf you.
Explore Mexico's many lush beaches by its numerous waterworks – take up a jet ski and soar on the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea or go white water rafting over the Mexican rivers.
Take a train journey you won't ever forget. Copper Canyon Railway is one of the world's most incredible rail journeys and northern Mexico's biggest single attraction.
Nicknamed 'El Chepe' the railway operates one daily train in each direction, taking a full day. Or stay on dry land and hike Oaxaca's mountain cloud forests, scale the peaks of dormant volcanoes or marvel at millions of migrating Monarch butterflies.
Mexico's pre-Hispanic civilizations built some of the world's great archaeological monuments, including Teotihuacán's towering pyramids and the exquisite Maya temples of Palenque.
While the more well-known modern Mexico is something that can't be missed. From the underground dance clubs and street art of Mexico City to its iconic flea markets and shopping malls.
Mexico is an endless adventure for the senses, needless to mention the country's gastronomic repertoire is at its heart. Dining out is an endless adventure, Some of Mexico's best eating is had at simple seafront palapa (thatched-roof shack) restaurants.
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NEW YORK, United States — On Wednesday night Meghan Markle finally walked down the wedding aisle, resplendent in a lacy, sparkling white dress. It was, of course, the "Suits" season finale, and she was marrying her on-show fiancé.
But it was also a mere three weeks or so before Ms. Markle herself — biracial American, now former actress, divorcée, United Nations women's advocate — will walk down the aisle in Windsor Castle to to marry her real fiancé, Prince Harry (beloved royal soldier and hell raiser turned mental health activist). That made for a digital frenzy about what may be coming, which is only going to grow as the days wind down.
After all, the drip-drip-drip of details has already sped up. The betting is closed. On what? The still outstanding question: What will she wear? There are economic and cultural repercussions riding on the answer.
And you thought it was just a dress. Pshaw.
First, odds were on Ralph & Russo, makers of Ms. Markle's official engagement dress. Then Erdem Moralioglu. After all, he is a Canadian — Ms. Markle lived in Toronto while she filmed "Suits" — who has become a stalwart of London Fashion Week, famous for his way with a romantic lace dress, and Ms. Markle told Vanity Fair she had been wearing his clothes for years. Then Burberry became a favourite, because — well, Britishness. (It probably won't be the Anne Barge "Versailles" gown Ms. Markle wore in "Suits," though that extravaganza did have a princess vibe.)
The answer won't be certain until the bride appears on May 19, but what is increasingly clear is that whoever the designer is, he or she will be vaulted into the global conversation.
In today's influencer culture, when an individual's ability to ignite far-reaching trends simply by dint of her own appeal is more effective than any advertising campaign, and a photo can carry a message round the world more powerfully than any words, it is beginning to seem as if Ms. Markle could be the most influential of all.
Even though she has deleted all of her social media accounts.
Bigger Than Kate
The numbers began to roll in almost as soon as Ms. Markle appeared with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto last September wearing ripped jeans from the California brand Mother and carrying an Everlane tote.
Mother saw a 200 percent increase in traffic to its website, the company said, and a 60 percent increase in Google searches compared to the same week the previous September. According to Lela Becker, the president and founder of Mother, the jeans sold out in three days and 400 people signed up on a wait list for a reorder. There was a day when the site saw more traffic than it does on black Friday.
[Meghan Markle] will quickly match or even surpass the Duchess of Cambridge in her incredible influence on the fashion industry.
At Everlane, there are more than 20,000 people on a wait list for the tote she carried, according to the company. When Michael Preysman, the Everlane founder and chief executive, was asked to come up with an equivalent celebrity, he said: "Angelina Jolie."
The white wrap coat by the Canadian company Line the Label that Ms. Markle wore for the engagement announcement sold out almost immediately, the brand said, and the website crashed. Traffic to the website of Birks, the Canadian jeweler responsible for the opal and gold stud earrings she was wearing in the same appearance, spiked 500 percent, according to Birks, and does so each time she wears a Birks piece.
"We have had celebrities wear our pieces — Claire Foy, Serena Williams — but no has ever matched the magnitude of the global response," said Eva Hartling, the vice president of Birks.
"We've always had coverage in Canada," Ms. Hartling said, "but now we are in Vogue Japan, in Russia" and more.
When Ms. Markle carried a Strathberry bag for her first official appearance after the engagement, it sold out in 11 minutes, and traffic to the Scottish company's website rose 5,000 percent. In January, she wore a pair of black jeans from Hiut Denim, a small Welsh brand, and in March the company moved to a bigger factory to fulfil demand.
Even in the context of the oddly enduring global fascination with royalty, the current appetite for happy endings at a time when the news often seems filled with unhappiness, and the romance of princes and princesses, the scale of the response is huge. Especially given that Ms. Markle will never have the title princess attached to her name (the "overwhelming likelihood" is that her title will be Princess Henry of Wales, the BBC has reported, but not Princess Meghan), and that her husband is now sixth in line for the throne, following the birth of that other potential influencer, William and Kate's baby No. 3.
That lesser status is why Brand Finance, a British consultancy that specializes in brand valuation (especially of intangible assets), originally projected that the wedding would be worth about 500 million pounds (approximately $696,859,000) in tourism and unofficial endorsements: a meaningful event, but not a phenomenon.
But as soon as the report was issued, said David Haigh, the chief executive, "people went bananas. I don't think I've ever seen a press release get more coverage."
Mr. Haigh began to revise his projections upward. Now, he believes, the wedding itself will have economic repercussions "closer to GBP one billion — and to be honest, it could be more than that."
Ms. Markle herself, he said, could contribute 150 million pounds ($209,057,850) annually simply to British fashion in the form of unofficial endorsements. She "will quickly match or even surpass the Duchess of Cambridge in her incredible influence on the fashion industry," he said.
And that's just in Britain. In Canada, where Ms. Markle lived for much of the seven years she spent filming the television show "Suits," the fashion industry is also banking on her patronage — not just to raise the profile of local brands including Birks, Line the Label, Sentaler and Mackage, but of the local industry itself.
If Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, first brought the eyes of the world to Canadian fashion, Ms. Markle has raised the focus exponentially.
"People globally are glued to her," said Vicky Milner, the president of the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, who invited Ms. Markle to award the International Canadian Designer of the Year prize in 2016. (It went to Jason Wu, the designer whose clothes Ms. Markle continues to wear.) There are at least two blogs — Meghan's Mirror and Mad About Meghan — devoted to chronicling her choices.
"When you have a figure like that, it changes everything for designers and the country when it comes to fashion," Ms. Milner said, noting that there had been a stereotype of Canadian fashion as significantly less creative or trendsetting than Paris or Milan, but that Ms. Markle's patronage could change all that. "For people to be able to see Canadian brands in a new light is huge."
People globally are glued to her. When you have a figure like that, it changes everything for designers and the country when it comes to fashion.
The French-American designer Joseph Altuzarra, who started working with Ms. Markle when she was in "Suits," said her ability to alter perception of a brand is "less quantifiable, but arguably has a bigger impact" than her effect on sales.
She wore his pinstriped day dress to her first major event as a representative of the royal family, at the Commonwealth Youth Forum last week (website visits up 400 percent, Instagrams up 300 percent in the hours following, according to a spokeswoman for the brand).
"We are not a millennial street style brand," Mr. Altuzarra said. "We are a niche brand in a niche area. She changes how people think of us."
The Obama Effect
There may not have been another public figure whose clothing choices were obsessed over to such an extent since Michelle Obama, who inspired a study by a New York University professor in the Harvard Business Review that analyzed her effect on the fashion stock market.
Indeed, since the Obamas left the White House, there has been something of a vacuum when it comes to a public figure consciously using fashion in a creative way to advance specific ideas, and ideals. Melania Trump has proved reluctant to engage consistently in strategic dressing, and Brigitte Macron, the first lady of France, has been notably loyal to French brands, especially Louis Vuitton. If Ms. Markle has a role model for how to use her job as "wife of" to advance a broader agenda, it may be Mrs. Obama.
"We've seen that Meghan Markle is very considered in her choice of what she wears, and understands the soft power fashion can have in terms of connecting to a community, shining a light on local companies and using what you wear to challenge conventions," said Caroline Rush, the chief executive of the British Fashion Council.
A random assortment of the brands Ms. Markle has worn include some major British labels (Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney), but as a whole they range in price, profile and place of origin, and the majority come from smaller contemporary brands from across the Commonwealth (and the former colonies).
It is a description oddly reminiscent of Mrs. Obama's fashion history, though in its particulars it reflects both Ms. Markle's own story and the anticipation that she and Prince Harry will be tasked with acting as "international ambassadors," according to Mr. Haigh; that in the shadow of Brexit, these royals cross borders, literally and symbolically. Also, perhaps, that Ms. Markle stands for something more than simply aspiration — she stands for change. That may be expressed in clothes but goes far beyond it.
That's the reason Time magazine included Ms. Markle and Prince Harry on its list of the 100 Most Influential people of 2018 (right next to President Trump), an acknowledgment of their decisions to support what may traditionally have seemed risky causes for a royal family: depression, women's empowerment and L.G.B.T. rights.
As Mr. Altuzarra points out, Ms. Markle also "represents inclusivity." If Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was the first commoner to wed a royal in 450 years, Ms. Markle represents the 21st century and its attitudes in multiple ways, including race and nationality.
From a sociological standpoint she seems like a very modern woman, with an accessible idea of luxury that allows young women to identify with her.
"Aside from the fairy tale, from a sociological standpoint she seems like a very modern woman, with an accessible idea of luxury that allows young women to identify with her as someone who makes her own choices," said Jean-Christophe Bédos, the chief executive of Birks Group, which owns the Birks brand. (A friend of Ms. Markle's, the stylist Jessica Mulroney, reportedly helps her on an unofficial basis.)
"She's less conventional than any of her potential royal peers," Mr. Bédos said. She has been criticized because of it — there were complaints about the ripped jeans, the sheer dress, her messy bun, her penchant for wearing thumb rings — but also cheered. It has the effect of appealing to a different constituency. Think of it this way: Catherine wears the requisite sheer stockings when she appears in public. Ms. Markle doesn't. It's a detail, but it's telling.
"It all seems genuine," Mr. Altuzarra said — which is, on the surface, an odd thing to say, but also important.
We have gotten so used to being force-fed imagery — red carpet appearances, festival Instagrams — by celebrities who are paid or have formal relationships with brands that the idea of someone who is making her own choices with her own agenda, unfettered by financial obligation, has significantly more power. Fashion on its own gets you only so far; it's the content and character the clothes represent that is the propulsion mechanism.
As the hype and hope and gossip continues to build, and the collective breath is held for whatever the big dress (or maybe it won't be so big?) on the big day will be, that's a lesson worth remembering.
By Vanessa Friedman. This article originally appeared in The New York Times and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network.
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An investigation is underway after a veteran of the Portland Police Department shot and killed a man outside of a strip mall on Saturday in Maine.
The Portland Police Department responded to 911 calls at the Union Station Plaza strip mall on Saint John Street around 11 a.m. The officers received reports of a man walking through the parking lot screaming and pointing a gun at cars. When they arrived, the officers discovered 22-year-old Chance David Baker of Portland, waving a gun in the air.
Witnesses told the Portland Press Herald that Baker had purchased a BB gun at Coastal Trading and Pawn then went outside and pointed it to the sky. Allegedly, Baker dropped the BB gun when police arrived. Officers warned him not to pick it up, but when Baker did not listen, witnesses say the officer fired.
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Officials say they heard conflicting reports as to whether or not the weapon was a shotgun, rifle, or a BB gun. The Portland Police Department's investigation later confirmed Baker's weapon was a rifle style pellet gun with a wooden stock and scope.
Portland police have identified Sergeant Nicholas Goodman as the officer responsible. A fourteen year veteran of the department, Sergeant Goodman is a supervisor assigned to the patrol division. He has been placed on administrative leave and the Maine Attorney General's office is investigating the incident. Additionally the Portland Police Department is conducting a separate internal investigation that will focus on whether the officer acted within department policy. This is the second time Sergeant Goodman has used deadly force in his career. In 2008, Sergeant Goodman shot and killed 48-year-old Albert Wayne Kittrell when he struck and dragged him over 300 feet. This was later declared a justified use of force.
The Portland Police Department released a statement saying, "we are saddened by the loss of life and send our condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Baker."
This was the third police-involved shooting of the year in Maine, according to the Attorney General's Office.