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Copyright 2000 by Cordell Vail
One of the main focus points of my life is helping other people set and achieve goals. It pains me when I see someone struggling and not able to be all that they were meant to be. Goal setting works! It just simply works. Yet we know that only about 3% of the people in the world set goals. WHY? I have studied that phenomena a lot. I think I know at least part of the answer. It is because some people do not have the ability to dream.
Many people are just living day to day. They do not believe that they can have anything better. They do not have a plan to find anything better. But more than that, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO WANT. That is one reason they do not set goals. They don't know what to want. Does that sound silly? They would set goals, but they just don't know what they want to do or be. They are caught in what I call "the whirl pool of indecision". Does this sound familiar to you? If it does I can show you how to break out of the whirl pool of indecision and get going in a set direction for improving your circumstances. I can help you break out of this "round and round we go" life style. I can help you do that by helping you LEARN HOW TO DREAM. Want to know how?
Well actually it is quite simple as far as what to do. Actually doing it, on the other hand, is not so easy. In fact it is not something you can do in one day. You may have noticed by now that I do not call the presentations that I give "SEMINARS". I call them "Success Workshops". Why workshops rather than seminars? Because when you come to a Success Workshop you can not just sit and listen like you do in a seminar. You have to work. What we are about to do to help you break out of the whirl pool of indecision is one of the principles from our Success Workshop sessions. We are going to ask you to do some work.
Here is what I want you do first. Decide that you are willing to do this. Yes! That is what I said. The first thing that is critical in succeeding in this Work Shop Task is to decide that you are willing to do it. If you are not then there is no reason to go on reading.
Second I would like you to get at least eight pieces of paper (you will actually use more before you are done). It is best that you have these pieces of paper in some kind of little notebook that you can carry around with you all the time. It needs to be small enough that you can put it in your brief case or purse and carry it with you every where you go for the next week or so.
If you are serious about doing this then do that now. I will wait while you get the paper....
OK... I trust that you stopped and went and found a notebook of some kind. You really can not go on doing this with out it.
Now what we are going to do is help you LEARN HOW TO DREAM.....
I want you to list on the top of the first piece of paper these words:
[page 1] SKILLS - TALENTS - THINGS I CAN DO
Now number under those words all the way to the bottom of the page.
On the second page write at the top these words:
[page 2] SKILLS - TALENTS - THINGS I WANT TO LEARN TO DO
Again under those words number the lines all the way to the bottom of the page.
Now on each of the following pieces of paper do the same thing but with these titles numbering the page all the way down on each page:
[page 3] SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE - THINGS I KNOW
[page 4] SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE - THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
[page 5] PEOPLE I KNOW - PEOPLE I HAVE KNOWN
[page 6] PEOPLE I WANT TO KNOW
[page 7] THE THINGS I USED TO LOVE TO DO AS A CHILD
[page 8] THINGS I WOULD DO IF MONEY WERE NO OBJECT
I told you this was a simple task that would not be easy to do didn't I? One of the reasons we have a hard time setting goals is self worth. Many of us have a low self worth or low self esteem. We do not think we have anything of value inside us. We do not realize the power of our potential. These lists are going to totally shock you. When you are done you will just be amazed at yourself. You will be totally thrilled at who you are and what you know. These lists will help you see a vision into the future that you have never seen before. IT WILL HELP YOU LEARN HOW TO DREAM.
So lets get to work. I would like you to start by just take some time now and start thinking. Take the first list and just start writing. I want you to start with this first page and list every skill and talent that you have. At first it will be hard. You may only think of one or two. Don't get discouraged and quit. Just sit and think about it. Maybe it will take a couple of hours. I promise you that just like in a group brain storming session as you start thinking and thinking and thinking and remembering things from your past, that those thoughts will stimulate other thoughts. It is best to work on these lists one at a time. I may warn you however that once you have done more than one, you mind will keep flashing back to things on the other lists that you have forgotten. The lists will grow as you work on them.
Something that will help you is to think of things that others have told you that you are good at. Think of things that you have been complemented on after doing them. That will start your thinking process. Just to help you get started, let me give you some examples of things that you might put on your list (I am just making these up to give you an example and start you thinking):
1. Able to talk to others easily
2. Very skilled at driving a car
3. Can find my way around in any strange city
4. I am very patient with animals and can teach them
5. Able to give talks before groups with little preparation
6. I can program computers
7. I am an excellent husband and father (or wife and mother)
8. When I write things, people normally complement me.
9. Nurturing skills
10. Organizational skills
(Now start on your own list. Don't be bashful. Be totally honest)
This may take you several hours to do. It will likely take you several weeks before you are totally done with this list. If you can not think of very many things, go ask someone you love and trust like your mother. Let them help you fill in this list. After you have stopped writing on this list, you will be somewhere like in the shower and you will think of something else. That is why I want you to keep the list close at hand so when you think of something else you can add it to the list.
If you remember from one of our earlier newsletter articles, we said that 60% of your goals should be "TO BECOME" goals and not "TO HAVE" goals. Can you see where we are going with these lists now? The second page will be a list of talents you want to have. Skills you always wished you had. Can I give you some more examples just to get you thinking:
1. Play the piano
2. Sing in church
3. Learn to program a web page
4. Learn how to be a peace maker at work
5. Play an under par game of golf
6. Be organized
This is a serious list of things that are floating around in your mind. They are always there. They are things you keep saying, "I WISH I COULD......". Now I am asking you to write them down.
Your third page is different from the skills and talents page. Specialized knowledge is something that you have learned. Things you know about rather than have a skill to do it. They are things that you can say you know more about than the average person. Things that you know the best way to do something better than some one else. These are things you "KNOW A LOT ABOUT" rather than "BEING GOOD AT DOING".. Go back in time clear to your childhood. Again here are some examples:
1. Knowledge of how to fix cars (verses being good at fixing them)
2. College degree in accounting
3. Knowledge of Stock market trading
4. Knowledge of your ancestral heritage on your family tree
5. Business knowledge of sales techniques
6. Know the history of photography
(I know your list will be much longer than this)
I think you are get the point now with the second page to each of these lists. You make a list of the things that you want rather than the things you have.
Why would I ask you to make a list of the people you know? Well, you will only know that after you start making the list. You will be surprised who you know, but more importantly, as you start making this list, you will start thinking "NETWORKING". That is right. Networking. That is one of the most important principles of success. As you start to see your talents, skills and specialized knowledge you will begin to learn how to dream. I know you will. You can not help but do it. And as you do, this list of people you know and have known will start to flower in your mind and the three lists will come together like a great work of art. Then you will start to understand the power of Master Mind Groups.
List every person you know. Start with your mother and father if they are still living just to get started. List every person in your family. List every person you have ever worked with EVER!!!!! List every person that you have met as a neighbors where you used to live. Make this list pages and pages long. This list of people will become invaluable to you. Don't neglect it. List every living person you now know and every living person you can ever remember knowing. Grade school teachers, friends, relatives, work associates, list them all.
This list will become the list of mentors that we have talked about so much in the past. List the people here that you would like to know. Don't be afraid to list anyone. Even outrageous people like the Queen Of England. If you have ever wanted to meet her in person then list her. Do you dare to dream a little? List every person you have ever wished you could meet and get to know. Yes it is OK to list Bill Gates. Can you see now how this list in particular is starting to push your "DREAM BUTTON" in you mind. It is starting to work. I can tell. So keep going.
Of all the lists you have made so far, this is the most important. Many studies have been done on children at play and adults at work and the relationship. The things that you used to love to do as a child should have become your occupation. Sadly that is not the case for many of us. This is a very critical list. Start with as young as you can remember and list everything that you remember as a child that you used to love to do. Did you know that is why the Boy Scouts have merit badges? It is to help the boys try a great variety of things to help them learn what they like to do in life. As you make this list, your "DREAM MACHINE" will start to come into full play. You will find great joy in making this list. When you are done, this list will give you more power to dream than anything you have ever done in your life. As you review it, it will bring feelings of joy into your soul more than you have ever imagined possible.
Now for the ignition of the rocket booster in learning how to dream. This list will launch you off into a wonderful new world of joy and happiness that you only hoped could be possible in the past. If you will be totally serious and make this list as directed it will create a miracle in you. Write down the very things that you would actually do if you just won a 50 million dollar lottery. Be serious yet outrageous. It will ignite your dream machine. List anything you want. Things that you would actually do if you had all the money in the world. This it the beginning of your learning how to dream. Write those things down you almost don't dare say out loud. Close your eyes and VISUALIZE yourself doing them as you write. Have fun with this list. Remember this is just a dream, right?
I now promise you as your friend and fellow student of life, that if you will do this exercise of making these lists faithfully, that when you get to this last list, anything that you write on that list can and will come to be IF YOU ARE WILLING TO DREAM. You can be anything you want to be if you want to be, but you have to be willing to dream. You have to be willing to hope. You have to be willing to wish. You have to desire to be different. If you will learn to dream, things will come to be. Start with the first list. Then work your way to the last list. If you will write these eight lists down as I have asked you to write them down on the paper and then read them and work on them, they will create the power within you to change. Believe in finding your dream and your dreams will come true. I promise you from my own personal experience from having done it myself and from my experience in helping may other people to do it as well.
If you would like help writing your goals, you can contact me at cordellv[at]yahoo[dot]com
(You of course will have to put my email address into your email program in the format firstname.lastname@example.com not this xxx[at]xxx[dot]com format. Listing it this way here keeps the Computer Junk Mail Robots from finding my email address and adding me to their mailing lists)
The only limit to your achievement lies with in your own mind
SO NOW LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN.... Dare to dream!!!!!
Your outrageous goal setting friend
Cordell Vail, W.B.


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Here our collection of Winter books. I try to find books that don't mention Santa…
Every single week in my classes, parents ask me "where did you buy that toy?", "where can I find that material?". So I thought it would be a good idea to list here my favourite shops to purchase Montessori inspired toys and specific Montessori material in the UK.
I will also emphasize that Maria Montessori didn't design toys. She designed specific learning material for the classroom. Based on her observations of the children, she didn't see the needs for toys in the classroom.
However, at home, it will be near impossible not to offer toys to your children. By following some simple principles, you can choose many toys that are in line with the Montessori education.
You can also read that blog post about how to choose Montessori friendly toys.
And here my favourite Montessori suppliers and toys shops.
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In October 2018, we launched the first Montessori Subscription box in the UK. We now ship across Europe. We ship our one-off boxes worldwide.
The monthly box contains our exclusive learning cards and materials and some crafts and/or manipulative to learn in a very concrete way.
Each topic is reality-based and in line with the Montessori principles.
You can learn more about our monthly subscription here and discover some past boxes here.
Yes I will include charity shops in this article! I found so many great toys, books and items for practical life activities in second-hand shops! I would say that half of the toys we have come from a charity shop. Read more about how to hunt for Montessori toys and material in thrift stores and charity shops here.
That shop is a real Alibaba cave for the Montessori parents! They have branded toys at half-price! Those brand are generally well suited to the Montessori lifestyle although they are a far stretch from the specific Montessori material. Some examples of the brands you can find in that retailer: Melissa & Doug, Green toys (those are plastic toys but made of recycled milk bottles and perfect for the bath), Schleich animals which are the most realistic animal's figurines perfect for all the Montessori language activities and so many great books. I often see all the classic wooden toys for babies and toddlers such as shape sorters, rattles and so on. In addition, they often have the brand Joie that does lovely child's size kitchen accessories such as a crinkle cutter, egg slicer, lemon squeezer and so on. And you can also find many baskets and trays.
From their website:
Absorbent Minds Ltd. is a family run business offering excellent personal service and value for money Montessori educational equipment to education providers around the world. Their range includes products unique to Absorbent Minds. They supply Nienhuis Montessori premium products in addition to their own brand, and a Discount Montessori outlet brand.
This family company was founded in 2004 is run by husband and wife team Leon and Fiona Moon, with help and distractions from their three children. Fiona is a qualified teacher having over 10 years' teaching experience in mainstream primary schools and a Montessori pre-school. She graduated from Bristol University and studied education at the University of the West of England and at the Montessori Centre International in London.
This website is primarily aimed at schools and teachers and you will have to add the VAT on the price shown on the website. The threshold to reach the Free shipping is quite high.
Fiona is very approachable and very friendly. I have ordered much materials from their website, mainly from the middle and discount range. They are still in good order after 6 years!
This is a small family-owned business. It is run by a homeschooling family and due to a small turnover, they don't have to charge for VAT so it's cheaper than other shops. I really like that when you buy from them, you support a family in their home education journey. Every little help!
Nuccia originally studied 3D Design before travelling through the Caribbean and America working in Montessori schools and completed her Montessori Diploma. After running several Montessori Nurseries she established her own school in the New Forest. Montessori Design by Nuccia was started out of a love for making Montessori equipment and after she sold her school.
I love how well crafted her material is and she has a talent to source child size accessories. It is a great website to source specific furniture and accessories to promote your child's independence.
Montessori Design by Nuccia: handwashing station
I also love the woodworking set. I am planning to buy one for my own son when I will go to the Montessori Conference in London as she is an exhibitor.
She is also the only one in the UK who makes a Topponcino: A Topponcino Pillow is used to provide the newborn baby with security when being passed between adults and when transferring from the warmth of arms into bed. It is made with thin layers of cotton fleece held in calico and covered in a removable sleeve making a comfy flexible pillow which is slightly longer and twice as wide as a newborn baby. It is a bit like a transitional object!
This company was set up by a husband and wife team who have come to passionately love organic clothing and cloth nappies in the past year. 11 months ago they welcomed their first child into the world and our lives changed forever.
From their website: Before, in all honesty, we didn't buy organic and beyond the normal recycling we didn't make much of an effort to care about the environment. Our perspective has been forever changed by our little one, the need for worrying about the quality of what we wear on our skin and put in our mouths, as well as the environmental impact of it all, has taken a forefront in our minds. That is why we have started this little shop and we hope that you feel as passionately about it as we do.
They have now added a "Montessori" category on their website and I am working with them to bring more affordable Montessori friendly toys to the UK. We have selected many toys that fit the Montessori principles and there are more toys and specific material coming in the next months. I am thrilled to help them to grow their Montessori inspired range!
They have many great brands such as Plantoy, Grimms, Glückskäfer (for a clothes horse and a broom child's size) and those amazing Fauna puzzles of animals of the world
Enter MONTE at checkout for a 10% off.
I know many of you will be reluctant to purchase of the giant Amazon. There are good finds and some not so good! I can recommend this retailer called "Amazing child" on Amazon who hasn't disappointed me so far. Of course,schleich you can find many toy's brands that are compatible with the Montessori education on Amazon.
Schleich animals are really realistic and many Montessori families prefer these to a more sustainable wooden version as you can Schleich in water or mud. We have a huge collection built up over 10 years! As I intend to keep those toys forever, I believe they are quite sustainable and good value for money. My children still play with them nearly daily and I use them in many Montessori activities.
You can buy straight away from their website. Over the years, I found some in Charity shops and many garden centres stock them.
If you don't want to make the Mobiles yourself, you can purchase them on ETSY. I have no personal experience of shopping on Etsy so if you have a personal recommendation, let me know and I will be happy to include it.
I had this ball made by a local lady. It costs me £15 and here the pattern if you want to try yourself. Again you can find them on ETSY.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of Montessori suppliers! If you have some personal recommendations, let me know in a comment!
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Carine Robin is a a mother of 2 children. She raises them the Montessori way. Originally from Belgium where she worked as a child psychologist for several years, Carine spent 6 years in Ireland before settling in in the UK. She qualified as a Montessori teacher 10 years ago and has since worked as Montessori teacher and preschool manager. She founded Montessori-family in 2011 to provide opportunities for parents to discover Montessori. She believes that it's truly possible to implement the Montessori ideas at home to make your house and family life welcoming to your child, her needs and her thrive for independence. She offers parents & babies classes, toddlers playgroups; Montessori home designs, one to one support, parenting classes and online courses.
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October is upon us, the leaves are changing and falling. The nights are fast drawing in, there's a chill in the air, and pumpkin spiced things are everywhere.
For self-published authors, the approach of winter is a VERY good feeling. Summer is typically a trying time for those of us who are checking our sales figures and hoping that our books take off. Our readers are outside, they're playing in the water, they're too busy to read.
But with winter approaching our readers start to come inside, settle next to a roaring fire, and open up their eReaders and tablets. Sales and page reads increase, incomes rise — and reviews begin to pour in. These coming months are a prime time to write, polish, and publish your book.
It's no coincidence that in November many authors participate in NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month is used as a powerful motivation for authors around the country — and indeed around the world — to sit down and actually pump out that book that has been knocking around in their minds over the summer.
Writing a full length novel in one month is a daunting task — but it can be done. If a full length novel is considered to be 50,000 words or more, then a commitment to writing at least 2,000 words per day will see you reach your goal.
At Beehive Book Design we are humbled by any author — especially new authors — who achieve this goal in one month and we are offering a special discount for anyone who wants to publish a NaNoWriMo book. More on that later.
If you have decided that you want to write your novel during November, then you should know that there are some things that you can do now, in October, to help you when you're writing. Laying the groundwork this month can ensure that you're not tearing your hair out next month.
- The most important step that you can take at this point — in the build-up to November, is to make your commitment to write your book. You should start to plot your calendar, with the understanding that you will need to put aside a solid chunk of your spare time and devote yourself to your project. Tell your family and friends what you're going to be doing, ensure that they understand that you're going to be busy for the month. Explain how important this is to you, ask for support and understanding. Start to put yourself into this mindset in October and November will be much smoother for you, and for everyone around you.
- In October, you should start to plot out your book. You don't have to put this into words just yet, but play out the story in your mind. Meet your characters, give them a voice and a face. Let them exist in your mind and walk with them in their world. When you have a solid understanding of how they interact with each other, begin to slowly divide your story into chapters and scenes.
- Don't stop reading! In fact, in October you should try to read more — and read with a critical eye. Think about how successful authors tell their stories and think about how you can improve.
But, don't be hard on yourself and don't beat yourself before you even start. When you start NaNoWriMo you're in a race with one runner — you. Self doubt will be your toughest obstacle — use October to think about how you'll overcome it when it strikes. Believe in yourself.
Writing can be a very lonely task, but here at Beehive Book Design we are here for you, every step of the way. During November we will make ourselves available to you — whether you need advice, motivation, or just someone to share ideas with. Our ears and email boxes are open to you, if you're writing and need us, just contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. And when you're finished with your book, we're here to help you publish with a special discount code!
From the last week of November until the last week of December, use discount code NANOWRIMO for a 25% discount on all of our services.


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Snack Review
Taste test: These pretzel nuggets were fairly large and had rugged exteriors, with the flavor powder adhering mostly to the various cracks and crevices. The pretzel exteriors had a nice range of colors.
I crunched in to find that the nuggets had a good soft feel but still plenty of crispness, with quite an impressive kick of habanero heat. I started out with just a small, broken piece (most were fully intact) and just eating that pretty well set my mouth on fire. Some lemonade helped to temper the heat, but when I dove back into the bag for a full-size nugget, the heat returned with a vengeance. There was just a bit of sour cream the held back the heat at first, but the the habanero won out in the end, with heat that stayed around for a long time in the aftertaste. Very good, and hot enough to satisfy most hot chip fans.
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Smell test: Not much, just a subtle sour cream smell. No heat.
From the package: "All-Natural Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets packing a hint of sour cream and a wallop of habanero." ... "Wide split in nugget allows seasoning to soak deep down into the nugget." ... "Mouth-watering Sour Cream and eye-watering habanero blended perfectly together." ... "Flakes of parsley provide a subtle accent."
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Errol Spence vs. Shawn Porter undercard announced on Tuesday
By Matt Lieberman: The full undercard for the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter card will be announced this Tuesday for the Fox Sports Pay-Per-View card on September 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Anthony Dirrell defends his WBC super middleweight title against former WBC champion David Benavidez in the co-feature bout.
The 34-year-old Dirrell (33-1-1, 24 KOs) has got a real fight on his hands against the heavy-handed 6'2″ Benavidez (21-0, 18 KOs), because this is a guy that is looking invincible right now. Dirrell is coming off of one of his worst performances of his career against Avni Yildirim last February. Anthony squeaked it out with a narrow 10th round technical decision, but it could have gone the other way.
The match was stopped due to Dirrell suffering a cut over his left eye from a clash of heads. The cut occurred in round seven, and it steadily worsened until the ringside doctor advised for the contest to be stopped. The judges scored it 96-94, 96-94 for Dirrell, and 98-92 for Yildirim. This was a fight that rated a rematch, but Dirrell moved on rather than risk facing Yildirim a second time.
Here are the other fights on the undercard:
- Mario Barrios vs. Batyr Akhmedov
- Josesito Lopez vs. John Molina Jr.
- Robert Guerrero vs. TBA
- Joey Spencer vs. TBA
Josesito Lopez (36-9, 19 KOs) will be looking to go to war with the hard hitting Molina Jr. (30-8, 24 KOs) in their 10 round fight. These are both huge punchers, who don't know how to take a backwards step. Lopez, 35, is coming off of a 12 round majority decision loss to former WBA Super World welterweight champion Keith 'One Time' Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) on January 26. That fight was a competitive one with Thurman dropping Josesito in round two, but then running into trouble in the seventh when Lopez hurt him.
Thurman was on the brink of being halted in round seven, and was quite fortunate that the round ended before Josesito could finish him. After that round, Thurman boxed smart, and kept out of harm's way for the most part. Still, Lopez kept the pressure on him the entire time, and forced Thurman to fight defensively. Lopez exposed how much of Thurman's game that he'd lost from his two years out of the ring.
Molina, 36, lost his last fight to Omar Figueroa Jr. by a 10 round unanimous decision last February. Figueroa's high work rate gave Molina a lot of problems, and he wasn't able to hurt him with heavy shots. Molina landed a lot of punches, but Figueroa took them well, and returned fire. The judges' scored it 97-93, 99-91 and 98-92.
Robert Guerrero looking good
Former two division world champion Robert 'The Ghost' Guerrero (35-6-1, 20 KOs) is coming into the September 28 card with a nice two-fight winning streak going for him. He doesn't have an opponent picked out yet, but he's not expected to take on dangerous guy. Guerrero hasn't been able to adjust to fighting at welterweight. The last six years have been unkind to Guerrero. Although he got a nice payday against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013, he's lost to Thurman, Danny Garcia, David Emanuel Peralta, and Figueroa.
More Boxing News:
- Ryan Garcia says he can HELP Terence Crawford with outside of ring persona
- Shawn Porter and Terence Crawford had conversation planned
- Danny Garcia the WBC mandatory to Errol Spence
- Amir Khan: 'I can fight Errol Spence if I want'
- Malignaggi discusses Spence, Pacquiao vs. Garcia & Thurman vs. Porter
- Shakur Stevenson: I'm taking over the 130-lb division'
- Joshua says Mike Tyson would have beaten Muhammad Ali
- Dillian Whyte's mandatory title shot still looking good for February – Eddie Hearn
- Ryan Garcia says he can HELP Terence Crawford with outside of ring persona
- Keith Thurman discusses his fight with Manny Pacquiao


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Guide and Virtual Tour of Kefalonia: Lighthouse at Fiskardo.
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These are the old lighthouse buildings at the end of the bay of Fiskardo. We had a little walk out to here from the village, to explore.
Fiskardo is a gorgeous village, with old houses and narrow streets and paths. It is a long distance from anywhere else on the island, so our recommendation is to travel here by boat and make a day of it. It would be a beautiful place to stay on Kefalonia, as long as you didn't want to go exploring the rest of the island too much. Unless you have your own yacht of course...
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Lexington, Ky.—April 27
Michael Jung's dressage lead with fischerRocana FST was looking insurmountable as the final day of dressage began to wind down at the Land Rover Kentucky CCI****. But then Marilyn Little took to the ring with RF Scandalous, blinged out braids sparkling in the sun, and the judges suddenly only had eyes for the flashy pair. Little and "Kitty" danced to the top of the leaderboard on 24.8, more than 2 points ahead of Jung.
But Little had to laugh when asked what it felt like to be sitting ahead of the three-time Kentucky four-star winner.
"Those feelings will come and go I'm sure," Little said. "I'm going to enjoy this very moment, and then I'm going to go out there and walk the course and move on to what's probably going to be the next feeling!"
Little has been working with Sweden's Bo Jena for more than a year to improve Kitty's dressage scores.
"He's been an incredible part of the program and incredibly generous with his time," Little said. "He flew here. Kitty had a bit of an atypical prep for Kentucky. We got her fit a bit early then we shipped here early, and she's been training in dressage with Bo all week. I think it paid off. I'm thrilled."
Little didn't know she was about to have such a great test as she was stretching Kitty's legs.
"She had me a little bit nervous here in the warm-up area; she really felt the atmosphere Friday afternoon," Little said. "Which we know is a part of it, and I hoped she wouldn't notice, but she did as she was walking up here.
"She settled right before she went in and gave me about a minute of being able to breathe before I went in," Little continued. "And she went around the ring and said she was ready to go. She was wonderful."
Little is still recovering from an injury to her foot at the end of last year—she has been walking around Kentucky in a boot and had coach Karen O'Connor jog Kitty for her.
"Right now I don't feel it at all; it's been doing great," Little said. "I feel very strong. I've been doing a lot from a fitness standpoint to be the strongest that I can.
"Not being able to run, I miss the aerobic side of it," Little continued. "But I've got a great team that are preparing me for this weekend. This has been the focus for a very long time."
O'Connor was one of the first to congratulate Little after her test—between her advice on cross-country and Jena's, who is the chef d'equipe for the Swedish dressage team, Little has quite the support team behind her.
"If I can remember about 60 percent of what she's told me I'll be doing great!" Little said with a laugh of O'Connor's help. "Of course she's got so much experience out there; it's hallowed ground for her. If I can have one of the runs like she's had out there I'll be in good shape."
Watch Little's test, courtesy of USEF Network:
Riders have been joking that every year they think Derek di Grazia's course at Kentucky is the hardest it's ever been, and this one is no exception.
"It looks well-presented of course," said Little. "Derek does an incredible job, and I'm really excited to get out there and jump it with her. She's a wonderful cross-country horse. We've been building up to this moment, so I hope it goes as well as it can. I know she can do it. I think I'm going to have a blast out there."
Little is in the unique position to be competing in both the three-day event and the inaugural CSI*** show jumping competition at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend. Little will ride Clear Water, who happens to be owned by O'Connor, in the show jumping , which kicks off with a welcome class Friday, and the main grand prix event takes place Saturday afternoon following cross-country.
"It's very special to have him being owned by Karen and being here with the eventers this week," Little said. "It all comes together, and it's a lot of fun."
Jung is still well positioned in second to pull off a record fourth win should he post solid cross-country and show jumping rounds.
"I hope we can enjoy it because everything is perfectly prepared. We have super ground and super weather for tomorrow. I think also I have a really, really good horse," Jung said. "This is a tough course, but a really nice build, and we have plenty of options.
"I will try to go fast and clear, but in the end we get the information from the horse and from the warm-up," Jung continued. "As we go through the course we have to be open in our mind with which plan we go with. There are a lot of combinations, so we need a lot of power in the horse at the end, so we have to take care to not start too fast."
Australia's Chris Burton sits third going into Saturday's cross-country on a 27.9. You can read about his test with Nobilis 18 here.
U.S. team veteran Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border are sitting fourth on 28.3.
See more photos from today's competition.
"He was pretty nervous when he went in there, which is not like him, but he came back to me quite well," Severson said. "He kept it together. He got a little more nervous as we went into the canter work, and the flying changes are a struggle, but the rest of his work was good."
Great Britain's Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class are fifth on a 28.7.
"I'm very happy with him," Townend said. "It's his first chance at this level, and we've had him since word go, so we'd be very happy with that."
Townend competed his other horse, MHS King Joules, earlier in the day and sits tied for eighth on a 31.3 with Lynn Symansky and Donner.
"They're completely different rides," Townend said. "King Joules is a bit of a runaway to say the least, and Cooley Master Class has never gone the distance before, so we'll just be trying to be as close as we can and see how we go [on cross-country]."
Symnasky has been paired with her off-track Thoroughbred gelding since novice level, so she was pleased with her results.
"You work their whole life to get them trained, and then they get to this age, and you get a good two years out of them, and then they retire!" Symansky joked after her test. "I was joking with Will Coleman at the barns just yesterday, this is what you've been working for the last five to 10 years, and it all comes together.
"It's a really rewarding feeling to know that with all those pieces, you can finally rely on all the training and hard work and years you've put into it," Symansky continued. "So even on a horse that does get a bit hot and a little more fragile mentally, I was really proud of the test he gave me in there."
The Chronicle is on site at the Land Rover Kentucky CCI****. Keep an eye out at coth.com for all our coverage of the event.
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Parents are upset that a southern Tasmanian school has accepted sponsorship from a sex shop.
It has been reported the school named part of a program after an adult shop.
The State School Parents and Friends group wants clearer guidelines on private sector sponsorship for Government schools.
Spokeswoman Jenny Eddington says schools are constantly in need of funding but some private sector sponsorship is inappropriate.
"The main thing is that there is some advice and some prudency around the sort of promotional effect that's to be had from sponsorship from various companies and organisations," she said.
The Education Union's Terry Polglase says while schools are mostly free to determine what private sponsorship they take, this example is unacceptable.
"Schools operate along ethical lines and that, of course, would be a no-no in anybody's thinking and, therefore at this stage, it would be quite proper for the department to go in and investigate what the circumstances actually were."
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Teeth Cleanings in Reno
Regular teeth cleaning is a critical part of practicing good oral hygiene. Even if you meticulously brush and floss your teeth every day, there will always be tartar and plaque buildup that only a dental professional can remove to prevent cavities, gum disease, bad breath and other dental problems.
What Happens During a Professional Teeth Cleaning?
Our dental hygienists in Reno are highly skilled in removing plaque and tartar from the enamel of the teeth, both above and just below the gum line. During the cleaning, special instruments are used to scrape the hardened tartar buildup from the teeth. If not removed by professionals, this buildup can lead to tooth decay, gingivitis, bleeding or swollen gums, receding gum line and extreme sensitivity in the teeth.
After the tartar is thoroughly removed, the hygienist will then polish the teeth using a gritty toothpaste and high-powered electronic brush. Although the brush makes a loud grinding sound that some patients may find intimidating, it is only polishing the outside of the tooth and does not cause pain. The gritty texture of the toothpaste helps to smooth out the surface of each tooth, eliminating microgrooves or chips where plaque can start to build up.
The final step involved in the teeth cleaning is an expert flossing session. The dental hygienist will carefully floss between the teeth to make sure the areas that were not accessible to the electronic brush are also thoroughly cleaned and assessed. This also gives the hygienist an opportunity to clean up any toothpaste left behind from the brushing session. If our dental professionals noticed any sensitive areas or potential problems during the cleaning, they will be sure to let you know and give you recommendations on how to improve your own personal cleaning regimen at home.
Tips on How to Keep Your Teeth Clean
Between professional cleanings, it's important to practice daily oral care to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay or gum disease. These are simple steps that should become part of your daily routine that will really make a difference in the long run:
- Use mouthwash to rinse your teeth before brushing. This promotes healthy teeth and gums by killing bacteria, as well as loosening any food particles or plaque in the mouth.
- Brush your teeth thoroughly. Using a recommended toothpaste with fluoride, run the toothbrush over your teeth, gums and tongue in short circular motions to remove plaque buildup and harmful bacteria.
- Do not brush too hard. Although you might think the harder you brush, the cleaner your mouth will be, this can actually do more harm than good. Applying excess pressure when brushing can damage your gums, causing them to recede, and create a porous sensitive surface on the teeth.
- Floss every time you brush. A regular toothbrush simply cannot reach areas between the teeth, leaving behind food and bacteria that can lead to a number of dental issues. Flossing prevents leaving anything behind in these hard to reach spots and should be done every time you brush.
- Give up harmful habits. Food and drinks with a heavy amount of sugar or acid can really take its toll on your teeth. Try to avoid soda, candy and highly acidic foods, which promote bacterial growth in the mouth. Smoking is another habit that is detrimental to oral hygiene. The nicotine and tar will eat away at your gums and increase plaque, no matter how often you brush or have your teeth cleaned.
What is Proper Brushing Technique?
We all know we have to brush our teeth to keep our teeth clean and prevent dental problems, but do you know if you're doing it properly? Although many patients take the time to brush their teeth every day, it doesn't do any good if the technique is not done right. To practice proper brushing technique that is proven to be most beneficial, you should:
- Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to your teeth
- Use short, circular motions while brushing
- Point the head of the toothbrush towards your gum line
- Be sure to brush every tooth around 10-15 times during each brushing session
If you have sensitive areas of the mouth or are experiencing discomfort using these brushing methods, talk to your Reno dentist to discuss potential issues and how to best work around them. The dentist can put together an adjusted brushing technique that will work best for you.
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Humanities graduate student wins full fellowship to study PhD in US
01 Apr 2014
Carol Cao, an MPhil student of the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, was recently awarded a five-year full fellowship of about HK$2.9 million from the prestigious Duke University in the US to pursue a PhD degree in Literature.
Carol is very pleased to have the opportunity to study at Duke. She said: "The selection process was extremely rigorous. I had to go through three interviews, and it was really very challenging for me." She will focus her thesis on the relationship between public culture and urbanisation.
An undergraduate of the HKBU Humanities Programme, Carol attributes her success to the training she received during the Programme: "It equipped me with the unique character and qualities required of a young scholar." She would like to thank Professor Eva Man, Head of the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing and also supervisor of her MPhil thesis, as well as all of her teachers at the Department for their education, support and encouragement during her six years of studies at HKBU.
Professor Man described Carol as an outstanding budding scholar who is highly motivated: "We are all very proud of her. I truly believe that she will complete her PhD project with flying colours."
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Visit Asheville for the 2014 Southern Conference Basketball Championship
Enjoy college basketball at its finest while surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains when the Southern Conference Basketball Championships come to Asheville, North Carolina, in March 2014. Tickets for SoCon go on sale in early November, making now the perfect time to plan your trip. The championship brings lots of visitors to the Asheville area, so don't delay - find the perfect place to relax after the game! Click here to check out dozens of dreamy mountain vacation cabins.
Founded in 1921, the Southern Conference is the nation's fifth-oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association. The Conference currently consists of 11 member schools in five states throughout the Southeast and sponsors 19 varsity sports and championships that produce participants for NCAA Division I Championships. The 11 schools of SoCon are Appalachian State University, The Citadel, Davidson College, Elon University, Furman University, Georgia Southern University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College. Beginning March 7th, 2014, the men's championships will be held at the US Cellular Arena and the women's championships take over the court at UNC-A's Kimmel Arena.
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Times Union Center to bid for ECACs
ALBANY — Are you ready for the CDPHP ECAC Hockey Championships? If Times Union Center general manager Bob Belber has his way, that will happen beginning in 2014.
Belber announced Wednesday that the arena has formed a partnership with the health care organization to present a bid to the Eastern College Athletic Conference, hoping to get the hockey tournament back to downtown Albany.
"We're not saying that we have it," Belber said during a news conference. "We have to go down and get it."
Arena officials will present their bid to ECAC officials Monday in Naples, Fla., site of the American Hockey Coaches Association convention. Other possible bidders include Providence, R.I.; Manchester, N.H.; Bridgeport, Conn.; Lake Placid and Atlantic City, N.J., where the tournament has been held the past two years and will be again in 2013.
Belber said the arena, which held the championships for eight consecutive years beginning in 2003, was asked to submit a bid for three years beginning in 2014. He said the level of bidding is approximately 50 percent higher than it was when the Times Union Center was the host previously, and that it was critical to include a corporate title sponsor to make a responsible bid.
"It's a very competitive environment," Belber said after the news conference. "You've got sizable cash commitments that are being made. When you're competing with the likes of Atlantic City, most other cities don't have casinos, don't have that high dollar amount available from tourism or casino-gambling enterprises. Therefore, we have to go out and get the private dollars from sponsors. I think the ECAC understands in order to compete, we're going to have to have that title-sponsor category."
The CDPHP commitment is contingent on the ECAC awarding the tournament to Albany.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
My Favorite Discovery at TBEX
The TBEX travel blogger conference always delivers great information and experiences. I always learn a lot but this year, my favorite discovery had nothing to do with blogging ( I'll list those in my next post) but symbolized contemporary Canadian culture. I was enjoying myself at the TBEX Toronto opening party when a blogger friend alerted me to the delicacy pictured above.
What is it? Well it seems, local chefs have taken classic Canadian ingredients and created something unforgettable.
I'm familiar with the tradition of pouring fresh maple syrup onto snow after it's just been tapped from the tree. Canada has a lot of snow and a lot of maple syrup but I've never seen the two come together quite like this. The chef drizzled pure maple syrup on layers of snow.
Then he speared a piece of local cheese (smoked Gouda, cheddar or blue cheese) and twirled the snow covered syrup around the cheese. I know, it sounds bizarre. I chose the Gouda and when I stuffed it into my mouth (the chef insisted it be consumed in one bite) the sensation was a heavenly blend of sweet, smoky and milky that I can only describe as Canadian nirvana. It was seriously the most memorable taste experience that I've had in awhile. I'm certain that the exact taste can never be replicated outside of Canada (besides Canadian maple syrup, you need Canadian snow!) so this quirky treat will always be a part of my TBEX and Toronto memories.
Posted by Fly Girl at 4:52 PM
Labels: Canadian culture, global cuisine, maple syrup, TBEX, Toronto
11 comments:
- Indrani said...
Sounds delicious! I crave to taste it now.
- June 14, 2013 at 5:52 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Indrani, it was soooo good! I can't even tell you how the taste still lingers.
- June 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM
- TexWisGirl said...
that sounds really awesome, actually! :)
thanks for stopping in today, fly girl! blessings to you and yours!
- June 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM
- Andrew Graeme Gould said...
I'd certainly like to try that! I'm eager to hear more of your experiences in the next post, Rosalind...
- June 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Texgirl, thanks!
Andrew, It's really an unforgettable sensation!
- June 15, 2013 at 3:48 PM
- A Cuban In London said...
Oh, God, I'm salivating at the sight of that beauty! Many thanks. You see why I always have to swing by your "house"? You have the most amazing photos and stories. :-)
Greetings from London.
- June 16, 2013 at 6:20 AM
- Fly Girl said...
Cubano, thanks so much!
- June 16, 2013 at 6:45 AM
- Jess said...
That was the best thing I've eaten in a long time. I tried all three kinds of cheese, and they were all amazing. If I knew a place where I could find them again I would totally go back to Canada just for that.
- June 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Jess, I tried all 3 too but I loved the Gouda the best. I will be going back to Canada 2 more times this summer and i will see if I can find out if they make this in other Canadian regions!
- June 16, 2013 at 6:10 PM
- Tripwich said...
An somehow we missed this delectable treat. Who can re-create it?
- June 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM
- Fly Girl said...
Tripwich, it was easy to miss. I'm lucky I got alerted to it. I really don't think it can be recreated on the same level outside of Canada.
- June 17, 2013 at 7:07 PM


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Eurobeat - Almost EurovisionGlynn Nicholas
"Eurobeat hits its target bang on… the most exuberantly enjoyable musical to have opened in the West End since Hairspray. As the sign outside the theatre promises: you'll laugh until the tears run down your legs."
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Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision
Eurobeat – almost Eurovision, the loving homage to the Eurovision Song Contest, was described by Cameron Mackintosh as one of the most fun productions he has ever had in one of his theatres. On opening night both he and Graham Norton were literally dancing in the aisles.
Nicholas co-wrote the book, produced and directed the 2006 production, touring for 6 months in Australia to massive critical acclaim and in 2007 he re-cast the show in the UK, taking it to the Edinburgh Festival where it became the smash hit of the Fringe, outselling all other shows.
MAN OVERBOARD (aka Certified Male) by Scott Rankin and Glynn Nicholas.
A very funny, poignant stage coming coming soon to New York City.
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India has a debt problem - at every level. The government's official debt to GDP ratio has been rising. If you add the debt it has taken but kept off the balance sheet, the picture gets much worse. A big chunk of the debt now goes into servicing interest payments of the old debt. In a nutshell, the government is in a debt trap. What is worse, its borrowings are crowding out private sector borrowings, pushing up their cost of funds. The finance minister tried to fix this through a proposal that envisaged borrowing in foreign currency denominated bonds. The government has had a rethink after many eminent economists pointed out the dangers, which included exposing itself to foreign currency risk. After some weak attempts at defending the proposal, the finance ministry has quietly put the whole thing on the backburner.
If the Union government has been profligate in its borrowing, the state governments are also not much better. Except for a few, most states borrow to meet the promises made by the party in power. The combined fiscal deficit of the Centre and states is well over 6 per cent. Beyond that are the government-owned arms - most of which are heavily leveraged. So you have state electricity boards, Central and state public sector enterprises and others which are overleveraged.
Corporate India is in an equally bad shape. Except for a few honourable exceptions, company balance sheets show the strains of overleverage and rising interest costs. Small and medium companies are the worst-hit - and many of them are folding under the burden of this leverage. What's more, no one knows exactly how bad the level of actual debt is even with highly respected groups. What shows up in the listed company's balance sheet is only a small part of the debt tale. Quite often, there is promoter-level debt taken through multiple subsidiaries that escape scrutiny. It is only when a promoter or company fails to honour its debt or defaults that the real picture starts coming out. Whole sectors are in deep trouble because of excessive debt - power, roads, telecom and real estate, among others. Even the strongest balance sheets show rising debt. Even a company like Reliance Industries has been piling up debt as it aims for complete domination of the telecom space, though it is now trying to monetise assets to reduce its net debt. Some of the biggest names in the steel sector that thought they were picking up great assets cheaply in the bankruptcy courts are now finding that the decision was probably a tad rash, given the slowdown in steel.
Statistics also show that the Indian households are saving less and borrowing more to fuel their spending spree. During an economic boom, this is not a problem. It becomes one when the economic growth starts sputtering.
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From dressing up in scary costumes to decorating your home in eerie ways, there are so many wonderful things to enjoy during Halloween including the goodies. October is the time when your local stores, coffee shops and bakeries bring out the spooky Halloween treats.
Spooky Halloween Treats
Fearsome Halloween Cookies
Spooky Halloween treats include cookies. Sugar cookies formed into pumpkins, ghosts and witches are festive and tasty while pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are another yummy option. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate is a unique blend of tastiness, one that you'll want to enjoy year-round.
Peculiar Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cake is a delectable Halloween treat that will make you want a hot chai, coffee or hot chocolate. With its tasty blend of nutmeg and cinnamon, pumpkin cake is as indicative of the holiday as the appearance of horror movies on Netflix.
Frightening Caramel Apples
Caramel apples are a traditional Halloween goodie. It's a treat that combines something healthy with something delicious and gooey. Today's caramel apples are more than just apples and caramel. You can get them with caramel and chocolate as well as covered in cookie or candy crumbles. They even come in white chocolate and cinnamon, which is likely to remind you of a mouth-watering cinnamon roll.
Petrifying Pumpkin Spice Scones
Pumpkin spice scones are a spooky Halloween treat that are more like a dessert than a breakfast item. One of the great things about Halloween is that pumpkin flavoring starts showing up everywhere. We know that pumpkin pie is the classic dessert for Thanksgiving, but October is when pumpkin spice everything shows up. Give the pumpkin spice scone a try. You're sure to enjoy it.
Picture from Tauni + Co.
Chilling Cupcakes
Chilling cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate the food part of the holiday. They come in your favorite flavors including vanilla, chocolate and red velvet. Halloween cupcakes come filled as well as with candy or cookie sprinkles. You can get cupcakes decorated with ghosts, bats and pumpkins, adding a fun holiday enhancement to your dessert.
Severed Cookie Fingers
Severed cookie fingers will bring a sinister chill to your Halloween celebration. Since these are sugar cookies made to look like severed fingers, they are as delicious as they are unsettling. Set them out on a tray for your Halloween party or send them to your neighbors as a holiday treat.
Spooky Halloween Treats Make the Holiday Even Better
From cookies to cupcakes and even scones, spooky Halloween treats come in many varieties. Enjoy just one or two, or make it your goal to try them all by the time trick-or-treaters come knocking on your door. Either way, treats make holidays better.
Photo by Biscotts bakery
Stop by one of our two Biscotts locations in South Jordan for your spooky Halloween treats. They are as fun to look at as they are to eat.


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The Diyanet Center of America job openings!
Female & Male Hifz School Teachers
• Manages, motivates, and reviews Hifz School Students and applicants.
• Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.
• Must have leadership skills, and be able to work well with other employees.
• Good work habits and ability to manage time well.
• Responsible for addressing parents & students & DCA relations that can occur after work hours, weekends and holidays.
• Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
• A degree is desired but not required.
• Able to work well with others.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Hifz Certificate / Ijazah is a must.
• Ages between 18 to 35 Years-old.
• We will be hiring both Female and Male Hifz School Teacher. Please include your CV & Cover Letter.
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
Maintenance Director
The Maintenance Director oversees the Facilities Maintenance function and associates of the Maintenance Department of DCA.
• Manages, motivates, trains, evaluates, and reviews maintenance personnel.
• Schedules maintenance employees to work on projects, repairs, and preventative maintenance in a timely manner.
• Oversees the hiring and use of contractors and contracted maintenance employees working on the DCA property and equipment, ensuring they work safely and efficiently.
• Works with the available resources and oversees projects, purchases, preventative maintenance, and work orders.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of plant equipment and machinery.
• Recommend and purchase new equipment, tools, and repair parts, within budget.
• Assist in the purchase, design, and installation of equipment and work areas.
• Responsible for maintaining efficient parts and supply inventory.
• Ensures that all work areas are maintained as safe, clean work areas.
• Work with all facilities employees in seeking ways to eliminate waste and inefficiency throughout the company. – Maintain and promote team relationship within the site operations team.
• Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.
• Must have leadership skills, and be able to work well with other employees.
• Good work habits and ability to manage time well.
• Maintains and promotes a safe working environment.
• Design and implement safety programs
• Responsible for addressing facility breakdowns that can occur after work hours, weekends and holidays.
• College Degree, engineering or project management is desired but not required.
• At least five (5) years of maintenance experience, and three (3) years as a manager.
• Able to work well with others.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
HVAC Operator
The HVAC Operator will perform the operation, maintenance and repairs on all boiler/chiller plant HVAC equipment. He/she will report to and take direction from the Head of Maintenance Department at the DCA.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned.
• Performs maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment in the boiler/chiller plant including, but not limited to, pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, exhaust fans, and cooling towers.
• Performs daily inspections of boiler/chiller plant systems and effectively documents all discrepancies.
• Performs diagnostics, dismantling, alignment, and replacement of chiller/boiler plant equipment and systems not operating to specifications.
• Oversees all work completed by sub-contractors on the HVAC equipment in the boiler/chiller plant and informs management of problems as they are anticipated or develop.
• Uses a variety of hand-tools and computers/devices for performing and documenting work.
• Completes running logs two times a day of all chillers and boilers that are operating.
• May inspect and operate company equipment and vehicles.
• Orders preventative maintenance and repair parts, as needed.
• Adheres to safety policies and industrial practices.
• Performs other duties assigned, including emergency call-in.
• Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning or 2 years apprenticeship; and 2+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to utilize and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance manuals, schematics, and work requests.
• Ability to complete accurate and legible documentation on all work performed.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (EPA Approved Universal Technician, HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer etc..) are plus.
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
Assistant / Event Planner
Reporting to the Head of the Media Dept. and President of the DCA, Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President, responsible from rentals and plans the events of the DCA.
Responsibilities & Requirements
• Communication: Event coordinators talk to clients, listening to their needs and presenting ideas and solutions to their requirements. They also work with suppliers, contractors, employees, wait staff and many other parties at the same time. Customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Calm Under Pressure: Many things can go wrong during an event, and something eventually will. Need to remain calm during a crisis and the high pressure of an event in progress.
• Computer Skills: Rely on computers to communicate, plan, budget and organize the events.
• Negotiation Skills: Event planner will need negotiation skills to work out prices with guests, clients, and contractors.
• Organization: Many things happen all at once at meetings. Event planner needs to stay focused and organized so that the event goes off without a hitch.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Inevitably, something will go wrong at an event. Being able to quickly solve the issue is required.
• 2+ years of field experience; or equivalent combination of education required.
• Basic salary plus commission from rental sales
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
Graphic Designer / Editor
Reporting to the Head of the Media Dept. The Designer will work on a variety of products, including websites, books, magazines, product packaging, websites, exhibitions, corporate identity etc. and you will cooperate with our team.
• Take the design "brief" to record requirements and DCA needs
• Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts
• Prepare rough drafts and present your ideas
• Amend final designs to Creative Director comments and gain full approval
• Fluent in spoken and written in English
• Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team
• Writing and presenting a few text options to team
• Proven graphic designing experience (Behance, Dribbble etc.)
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
• Up to date with industry-leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch etc)
• Highly proficient in all design aspects
• Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
Serves customers by helping them select products at DCA Gift Shop.
• Welcomes customers by greeting them; offering them assistance.
• Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters; suggesting items.
• Advises customers by providing information on products.
• Helps customer make selections by building customer confidence; offering suggestions and opinions.
• Documents sale by creating or updating customer profile records.
• Processes payments by totaling purchases; processing checks, cash, and store or other credit cards.
• Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Good listening, customer service, product knowledge, energy level, dependability, general math skills, verbal communication, job knowledge, and meeting sales goals
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
-Follow the budget established by the restaurant manager
-Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
-Prepare meal, cook and delivering food to diners in a timely fashion
-Monitor food costs
-Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
-2+ years' experience as a Chef in a full-service restaurant
-Good communication and organization skills
-Able to work in a fast-paced environment
-Dedicated to food quality and control
-Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
Janitor/Custodian/Cleaning Staff
-Cleans offices, shared areas, residential areas, floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.
-Clean restrooms, locker rooms, toilets, and sinks.
-Re-stocks restroom dispensers.
-Maintains hard surface and carpeted
-Empty and clean garbage
-Collects, processes, dumps recycled materials such as metal, paper, and cardboard. Operates recycling equipment.
If interested, please fill the form below. (Applications without resumes will not be accepted)
Montessori Teacher
Motivated and energetic professional as Montessori Teachers in Lanham, MD.
Reporting to the Director, the ideal candidate must be licensed or in Montessori License Education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop a strong connection with children and families.
Current First Aid, CPR, and BBP Training certificate.
Preschool 3-6 Years old
Fully equipped modern class with a secure environment in a large complex.
Job Type: Full-time
Male and Female lifeguards will be hired.
Current Lifeguard Certificate is a must.
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Description: Bass Guitar - Left-handed Warwick Thumb bolt-on 5-string
There are no pictures available for this bass guitar
This is a rare special-order instrument in mint-condition. It has wide string-spacing and two soapbar H-style pickups (which you normally only get on the 6-string model) rather than the usual single J-style pickups. It's got a massive growl that will cut through anything with the 2 pickups blended evenly and a more Fender Jazz type sound with the bridge pickup only. Beyond that, the onboard electronics let you dial in a surprisingly wide range of sounds appropriate for reggae, funk, rock, etc...And, last but not least, it's a stunningly beautiful instrument with a natural oil-stained finish which shows off the beautiful ovankol body and neck. It been kept under temperature controlled conditions since it was bought and has never even been out gigging. It likely has less than 100 hours of use in it. It lists for about $3300 USD and normally goes for about $2400 CDN + taxes. $1800 CDN everything included (tools, documentation, body wax, deluxe carrying case).
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Lovely real wedding time — wedding photographer G.E. Masana sent along these awesome wedding photos of Rachelle and Diego, who got married in Springfield, Virginia. From the bride:
We wanted to get married in D.C. when it wasn't too hot and the flowers were still in bloom. May in D.C. is right after the flowers start blooming, so everything is lush and green.
The majority of my family in the United States live in the D.C. metropolitan area. I was born in D.C. and as a little girl lived in Springfield, VA. My family attended the church we got married in, St. Bernadette Catholic Church, for years, and as I was baptized there, it seemed like the perfect location for our wedding.
See all the beautiful photos after the cut!
Diego's mother and sister went shoe shopping with me in Miami. That's where we found all of my shoes for the wedding. Lilac wedges for the rehearsal. Silver peep toe pumps with rhinestone brooches for the ceremony. White wedges for the reception.
My gown was a La Sposa Mirra. I loved it from the moment I saw it. It was a mermaid with a sweetheart cut laced with feathers and a little beading right below the bosom. The gown was the most unique dress I had ever laid my eyes on. I had seen maybe two other dresses with feathers, but none of them made me feel like a princess. Once I tried it, I knew it was the one. The flow of the ribbon like skirt made me feel like I was gliding across the floor, light as a feather as it were.
My mother picked out my jewelry. Since we don't live in the same place, she wasn't there to help me with the dress. This was her way of contributing something of hers to my wedding day style.
I am in love with 1950s style. I love the idea of how feminine women used to dress. So my engagement ring, wedding ring, and the bridesmaids' earrings were from the 1950s. The Save the Dates I created and my wedding hairdo were both inspired by the era. I think of how glamorous the Hollywood starlets used to be and wanted to look just as beautiful on my wedding day.
It was important to me to honor my parents with our cultural traditions. So we had family members in the Philippines send us supplies to include the Arras (coins which the groom gifts to the bride during the ceremony. These are thirteen coins which symbolize love, trust, commitment, respect, joy, happiness, harmony, wisdom, wholeness, nurturing, caring, cooperation and pledges the groom's ability to support and care for her.
All of the flowers at the church and at the reception were created by my Auntie Carmen. She loves flower arranging and used my colors and thoughts about having the decorations look like little trees to create the look. She even incorporated white feathers into my rose and lilac bouquet.
The entire wedding was one special moment. The first dance was the most memorable. Diego put me at peace and made me feel like I was the only person in the room.
For the wedding decor, I have always thought that reds and purples went very well together. They are my favorite colors and really pop and make a statement. We went with scarlet red and lilac from the flowers to the dresses.
I think love birds are adorable. We created a stop motion Save the Date on YouTube with the birds we eventually turned into our cake topper. One of the flower girls absolutely loved the video she was so excited to see the birds on top of the cake!
Photography: G.E. Masana
Ceremony: Saint Bernadette's R.C. Church, Springfield VA
Reception: The Waterford, Springfield VA, Nerisha Joshi, Coordinator
Makeup & Hair: Angela and Carol (family friends)
Cake: Cindy Bob
Entertainment: B and B Sound
Bridal Gown Designer: Mirra by La Sposa
Bridal Gown Salon: Designer Loft


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This year for Halloween, we wanted to get into the spirit (pun intended) of festivities by producing our own exercise- and health-themed versions of seven famous horror movie posters.
As well as being a bit of fun, we hope that the following will help those who might be new to exercise to become familiar with some of the associated health benefits and terminology; and show that exercise doesn't have to be scary (sorry - Ed).
1. Get Outdoors
- Spending time outdoors provides a range of health benefits
- Increases levels of physical exertion
- Good for mental wellbeing
Get Outdoors, the poster for our country-walking, lake-rowing themed blockbuster, is a twist on horror hit Get Out (2017).
It goes without saying that the more time we spend outdoors, the less likely we are to be sedentary. As well as increasing physical activity levels, spending time outdoors is also thought to improve mood and be good for mental wellbeing. It's also been linked with improved sleep health too; one recent study suggested that people camping outdoors will tend to go to sleep earlier and sleep more soundly.
In the summer months, spending time outdoors also increases vitamin D exposure, which benefits our immune system, and facilitates the absorption of calcium in our diets and helps us to maintain strong bones.
This isn't generally a concern for us in the UK at the tail end of October, but when spending time outdoors on sunnier, warmer days, it is important to take precautions against sunburn by applying sun protection, and taking regular breaks in the shade.
2. Physical Activity
- Improves cardiovascular conditioning
- Boosts muscle and bone health and improves mobility
- Beneficial for mental health too
Our Physical Activity poster is an exercise-themed spoof of Paranormal Activity (2007).
The general guidelines for adults is to aim for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week, and try to supplement this with strength training on two days per week. Doing so will help to improve physical health (bone and muscle strength, cardiovascular health and organ function), as well as mental wellbeing.
- Term used in strength training, short for 'repetitions'
- Usually around 5-10 reps make up a 'set'
- Aim to do between 2 and 4 sets of a particular lift
Our [REPS] poster is a strength-training themed pastiche of [REC] (2007).
Those lifting heavy will tend to do fewer reps (perhaps 5 per set), whereas those lifting lighter weights will tend to do more (10 or more per set).
It's usually better to perform more reps at lower weights when first starting out, or returning to lifting after extended time off. This helps you to achieve good form and perfect your range of motion, which will both reduce the risk of injury and provide a solid foundation if you eventually want to lift heavier weights.
If you're looking to increase the weight you lift, you should do this gradually, and make sure you maintain as perfect a form as you can. Start out with a weight you know you're more than capable of lifting for the number of reps and sets you want to do, while also keeping good form.
When you can comfortably do this, you might try increasing the weight by a small amount but also reducing the number of reps you do (for instance from 10 reps at 6kg, to 6 reps at 8kg), before gradually increasing your rep count by one until you get back up to 10 again (and eventually moving onto the next weight).
4. The Stretching
- Vital component of any workout
- Dynamic stretching aids flexibility and range of motion
- Reduces risk of injuries and strains
- Ideally you should do it before and after exercise
A movie which would be all about the benefits of warming up, this poster for The Stretching is our exercise-themed take on The Shining (1980).
Even if you're only going to be using or focusing on one area during your workout, it's still a good idea to warm up by performing a range of stretches which include the whole body.
For example, if you're going for a 30 minute run or bike ride, you might focus in particular on calf, hamstring and thigh stretches. But you should also warm up your upper body with some stretches which warm up arm, back and core areas, as you'll still likely use these muscles to some extent.
Try to set aside a good 5-10 minutes either side of your workout for stretching.
5. I Watched What I Ate Last Summer
- But really, you should keep track of your diet all year round
- Reading nutrition labels can help you to stick within your RI
- Diet tracker apps can also be useful in counting calories
As you can see from the poster, I Watched What I Ate Last Summer would be a diet-centric pastiche of I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997).
We've written several times previously that a balanced diet containing a range of nutrients is key to healthy lifestyle; as is keeping track of your calorie, sugar and saturated fat intake.
Reading nutrition labels on packaging can seem like information overload at first, but knowing your reference intakes (RI) can help to put these into perspective. The more you read nutrition labels, the more accustomed you'll become to identifying the contents of foods fairly quickly.
There are a wealth of diet tracker apps available for iOS and Android, and you don't typically have to pay very much to get a decent, reliable one. As well as helping you to track calories, sugar and saturated fat, they can also help you to identify which nutrients and vitamins you might be missing out on.
One of the drawbacks of these apps is that, particularly at first, it can be quite time consuming to enter all your data into one. But the more you get into the practice of using them, the less time they generally take up.
If you're unsure that you're getting all the right nutrients in your diet, or are looking to lose weight and want a diet plan to suit, a good place to start is with your GP. They'll be able to set you in the right direction, or refer you to a dietitian who can help.
6. The Exercisist
- Getting help from someone with experience can be beneficial when starting out
- This might be through exercise classes
- Or through a personal training programme
The Exercisist (featuring a personal trainer and exercise expert) is our spoof poster of The Exorcist (1973).
When embarking on a new exercise regime, not everyone needs a personal trainer. Some people are perfectly fine putting together their own exercise plan through their own research.
But for those who need help sticking to a plan or need extra motivation, a personal trainer can be a worthwhile investment. They can help to tailor a plan to your specific needs, and push you to go a little bit further during a workout session.
If you're unsure whether you need a personal trainer, speak to some friends who have used one before and ask them how it went.
Many trainers run exercise classes in commercial gyms; attending these on an occasional basis can give you an insight into how they work, and whether or not their style would benefit you.
Even if you aren't looking for a personal trainer, exercise classes can also be a useful way to learn new routines, and to push you to work harder. Many gyms will offer classes as part of their membership, and they generally cater to a range of ability levels.
- HIIT stands for High intensity interval training
- Involves short bursts of intense activity followed by low-intensity periods
- A HIIT workout takes up less time than a 'steady state' cardio session
- Can help to burn calories and improve cardiovascular fitness
- However it may not suitable for everyone
HIIT is our interval-training themed movie poster spin on the Stephen King's IT (1990) miniseries, and the movie remake IT (2017).
Someone performing HIIT will exercise at a very high intensity for a number of seconds, before returning to lower intensity exercise for a number of seconds, and repeating in a cyclical process for a number of minutes.
There are several different types of HIIT. Some are performed on an exercise bike, whereas others might involve running on a track, using a rowing machine or performing various bodyweight exercises (like situps or crunches).
HIIT workouts have become more popular in recent years as an alternative to 'steady state' cardio routines. The shorter, more intense periods of activity are thought to burn the same number of calories as longer, more moderate periods of activity. This means that they can be completed in less time and, in theory, achieve the same end result.
However, HIIT isn't suitable for everyone; such as those with certain health conditions, or who are only just starting out. And a recent article by NHS Choices concluded that more research was needed to determine how effective HIIT is when compared to other types of exercise (such as more moderate, steady state forms of cardio).
In general, it's better to start with more manageable forms of moderate exercise, and gradually build up intensity once you're comfortable doing so.
Once more, if you're embarking on a new programme of exercise, you should speak to your GP; particularly if you haven't exercised for a long time or have any existing medical conditions. They will be able to help you decide which type of exercise is best suited to you.