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Sophie's recent win at the Hertfordshire FSB Business Awards was featured in the Hemel Hempstead Gazette's Business Weekly magazine.
Named Young Business Person of the Year, Sophie is photographed with winners from other award categories.
With businesses of all sizes staggered by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, ideas and resources on how to keep afloat are not thin on the ground. In Seattle, one PR firm has started a "Corona: Business Owners Fight Back!'' Facebook group where small business owners are offering each other support in the form of free services…Details
As a female-led company, we are often involved in discussions around empowering women in the workplace. Increasingly, companies are revising and implementing policies to strengthen female leadership and direct the conversation, which is something PA Business Support actively support and promote. However, for us, the key contributor to empowering women in business is enabling them…Details
Why working virtually is now more important than ever With the recent Coronavirus announcement that UK offices could close for up to two months, it has become glaringly apparent that one of the benefits of remote working is a more sustainable, more resilient workforce. Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, who gave the announcement, said that…Details
When talking to clients who are hiring a Virtual Assistant for the first time, they will ask the question: how many hours do I need my VA to do? Usually, they have no idea – which is natural of course! So they will ask us what we think. Our reply is always that we recommend…Details
One thing we always find ourselves saying is that being a successful virtual assistant isn't simply about helping someone with their admin or supporting their business – it's about knowing how to manage and communicate with them as well. With that in mind, if you yourself run a business and have considered enlisting the services…Details
Welcome back to our two-part series on the challenges facing hiring managers in 2020. If you've recently tried (and maybe failed) to hire someone, are about to, or are currently in the middle of it (i.e. pulling your hair out), then this is the article for you! Here at PA Business Support, we spend a…Details
You know the expression, "You just can't get the staff these days"? What if we told you that it was actually an accurate statement? If you're an HR manager, you'll know exactly what we're talking about. According to a recent report, 79% of hiring managers agree that they struggle to find people with the right…Details
We're going to be honest with you: even though we've interviewed hundreds of candidates, we can now confirm that interviewing is…not easy. Sometimes, it's more of an art than a skill. But the more you do it, the better you become. If it's your first time, however, chances are you'll get it wrong. Unless of…Details
Wellbeing is a bit of a buzzword at the moment. And that's a problem. We get excited about buzzwords, but tend to overlook that a proper integrated approach to something that's currently trending means moving as far away as possible from the 'buzz' and focusing on clear, unbiased, objective analysis. So let's take a closer…Details
Sustainability. Most people assume it's just for big multi-national companies. However, with SMEs now responsible for nearly half of the UK's private business, prioritising ethics over profits should be a fundamental foundation for good commercial strategy. Not only will it make your clients and customers happy, but do it right and it'll make the accountants…Details
So, a while ago we did a post on a bunch of apps we couldn't live without. Since then we've moved on a bit and discovered some more gems. Not the kind of people to keep a great tool to ourselves, we thought we'd share with you our new favourite apps for making everything in…Details
Almost all businesses start as one-man or one-woman bands. Then, one day you're taking care of the finance, cold-calling for sales, managing your schedule, checking your orders, going through your brand social media… and suddenly you realise you're spread too thin. You've hit a ceiling – and if you don't start hiring people soon, you'll…Details
Running your own business is the dream of many a creative, driven and socially orientated person. However, the upkeep of such a venture can often bring with it a tidal wave of admin, travel and general tasks that didn't feature so prominently in the initial stages of planning your dream career. Suddenly your day to…Details
With a wealth of virtual assistant companies now advertising their services on the web, you may be asking yourself, what is it a VA can really help me with? Well, as a dedicated virtual assistant agency ourselves, we are thoroughly versed in why the kind of service we offer is a much better choice than…Details
Motivation in the workplace is a tough one. Partly because of the ever-shifting way modern business operates, with a constant influx of new technology, models and sectors. Mostly because it requires identifying and understanding each employee as an individual, even though everyone needs to be working together, in the same direction, as part of a…Details
A ton of businesswomen have been making headlines recently, especially in Tech: Hadley Beeman is now leading the NHS' attempt to modernise its internal systems; Ofcom CEO Sharon White has taken BT to task over improving the UK's high-speed broadband network; LinkedIn's new national News Editor and tech journalist Emily Spaven is on a mission…Details
The thing about social media is everyone's doing it. Which means everyone thinks it's easy. But here's the problem: running personal social media and running business social media are completely different things – and with your business, because reputation is everything, you need to be really careful about how you go about it. At PABS…Details
For those of us who just finished weathering the tide of the new GDPR regulations, and are still neck deep in Brexit, this year is shaping up to seem a very daunting year indeed. As we at PA Business Support strive to provide the best virtual assistants to companies in the UK and abroad, we've…Details
Companies using virtual personal and executive assistant services for 10 hours per week experience increased growth rates. Remember the days when people had a job for life and businesses were run from offices? Back then there was no such thing as 'work/life balance'. Freelancing was only for the bold and the fearless, and the concept…Details
It's been an extremely productive year for us at PA Business Support, moving from one exciting development to the next. We've continued to expand and grow our partnerships in the UK and now abroad from our recently-opened Singapore office. We've brought on-board some new people and even introduced a training programme for developing new talent,…Details
2018 has definitely been the year of FinTech. Several crowdfunded, mobile(app)-only alternatives to high-street banking have become a BIG deal, despite having only acquired their banking licenses in the last few years. Slowly they are beginning to cause cracks in the monopoly the big high street banks have maintained for over a century; hence the…Details
What does your brand stand for? What is your mission? How do you add value? That all might sound great from your perspective, but what about us as your customers? How does the brand make us feel…do I like it? Does it include or exclude me? Can I relate to it? It's almost as if…Details
Not enough hours in the day to complete your projects and follow through on your ideas? Here are a few productivity hacks from our resident Executive Coach, Hans Schumann. Hiring a Personal Assistant is a great way of freeing up your time to focus on core activities in your business. Yet, one of the symptoms…Details
Always striving for progress, the island city-state of Singapore has boasted a mixed population since gaining independence in 1965. In fact, Singapore's constitution holds up the idea of multi-racialism for celebration making it a principle that has helped shape many of the policies the Island has held since being self governing. It is no surprise…Details
Peter is our go-to person for anything to do with web and digital design. If our website needs to be updated, or an advert needs designing, Peter gets onto it quickly and efficiently. He's been working with PA Business Support for a good few years now, and he's continually impressed us. We've even come to…Details
We are excited to announce that PA Business Support is going international! In the coming year, we will be launching a whole new office of executive virtual assistants in Singapore. In the same vein as our UK office, we will be bringing our bespoke and specialized VA services – email and call taking, calendar and…Details
Ever thought of working as a Virtual Assistant? At PA Business Support we provide VAs to businesses who need the admin support but aren't in a position to hire a full-time employee. We've explored the benefits of hiring a VA before, but for the candidates themselves it can be a rewarding and flexible way to…Details
AllBright co-founders Debbie Wosskow OBE (left) and Anna Jones (Credit: Tim Bishop/AllBright). With gender inequality and #TimesUp grabbing headlines all around the globe, now is the perfect moment for female entrepreneurs to step into the limelight. And as co-working spaces take over capitals in every country, women-only variants are nurturing a rising wave of female…Details
It's not been the best year financially or personally for Elon Musk. The man himself described it as the "the most painful and difficult year of my career", in conversation with the New York Times. His name seems to have never left headlines in 2018 and the last couple of weeks have been no different:…Details
Whether you're an employer, a team manager or simply a concerned colleague, the ability to give and receive feedback is a vital part of any business environment. Members of your staff or team will actively expect and even desire feedback from you as a leader, and a colleague whose not performing can be a detriment…Details
Seeking employment in today's job market is an unwieldy beast to handle. There are so many ways to do it: platforms, apps, websites, social media, recruitment agencies, various online publications and, of course, word of mouth to name but a few. Keeping track of everything is a daunting task, so how are you supposed to…Details
Let's face it, who you hire can make or break your business. So it should go without saying that choosing the right recruitment agency can do the same. Identifying the perfect candidate for a role takes a very unique set of skills. Of course, no-one knows your company like you, but using an agency can…Details
Recruitment and talent acquisition can be daunting, not to mention a huge drain on time, budget and resources. In 2018 successfully hiring the best people is not as simple as offering the best compensation and letting your reputation do the rest. Here, we outline some factors that can impede or enhance your recruiting success, and…Details
May 25th has passed but businesses all over the EU are still scrambling to become 'GDPR compliant'. If your business depends on email marketing, whether it be in the form of newsletters or larger scale campaigns, then ask yourself this question: should you be scrambling too? GDPR is a reaction to the growth in the…Details
GDPR is upon us: if the consequences of not using data transparently weren't already blindingly clear thanks to the flood of emails you've probably been getting about it, the recent media frenzy around the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica story has brought the subject home with stark clarity. No matter your business size, sector or function, the new…Details
If you've been sitting under a rock for the last few years, you may not have heard about 'growth hacking'. It's a phrase coined by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Sean Ellis in 2010, after he used it to rapidly grow LogMeIn, Eventbrite and Dropbox. Each of those companies are now worth billions of dollars.…Details
There comes a time in every business's life where it's necessary to expand. When it's time to focus on new revenue opportunities. Increased demand on you and your employees means hiring new staff…or does it? Hiring a virtual PA can be a smarter, more profitable move that can actually help grow the business and bring…Details
In the US it has led to #timesup – a movement supported by the National Women's Law Center which now claims to have over 200 volunteer lawyers and a $20-million subsidiary to support lower-income women seeking justice for sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. #metoo has even inspired movements started by men, aimed at…Details
If there's one thing we've learnt from our clients and their businesses, it's never to cut corners when it comes to talent. It sounds like a cliché but only because it's true: if you want to be the best you need to hire the best team. Choosing to use a recruitment agency to find the…Details
Many of the skills we develop in life are unconsciously fostered business skills. However, once we enter the world of work, our new surroundings can confuse our instincts, placing otherwise normal behaviours into the context of the "professional." This distinction can throw us off, putting unnecessary pressure on a situation as we try our best…Details
Selling the benefits of green energy is reassuringly easy. Following President Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement, the leaders of France, Germany and Italy refused his assertion that the deal could be 'renegotiated', pushing through the original deal in spite of American withdrawal. Undeterred, Merkel's spokesman Steffan Seibert tweeted: "now more…Details
In 2016, over $26.7 billion was lost to credit card fraud, with up to 46% of Americans being affected in the past 5 years. Not only this, but more than 976 million data records were lost or stolen during data breaches last year, with the business sector accounting for 45% of this figure. With statistics…Details
In a recent article by The Guardian, a study was cited examining the jobs most at risk of automation. Conducted by Drs. Carl Frey and Michael Osborne, the paper concluded that jobs such as loan officers, taxi drivers and telemarketers were most at risk of automation, whilst musicians, physicians and psychologists were the least at…Details
The snap election this year marked, for many, another torrential shift in the political landscape of Britain. What was labelled by commentators as a tactical move for Theresa May's cabinet brought about a surge of support for the opposition, as droves of previously unengaged citizens voiced support for Jeremy Corbyn and his Labour party manifesto.…Details
Recruitment consultants and agencies don't always have the best reputation. Have you ever been contacted by a recruiter for a job that doesn't suit your skillset? Or bombarded with inappropriate CVs for a position you are seeking to fill? Unfortunately, if you haven't had a negative experience yourself, you probably know someone who has. Finding…Details
Anyone producing content of any kind has likely encountered a 'wall' at some point in their life – a moment of impasse at which all creative capacity seems to abandon them and they are left feeling frustrated and useless. For writers, this is conventionally called 'writer's block', and whilst in some cases it can last…Details
Society offer us opportunities throughout our lives, often, in the form of new challenges, and daunting as they may be, we must meet them head on if we are to thrive. This paradigm of the professional world is no different, from the time we get our first job to the point where we might consider…Details
(Number 4 will shock you!) In my last post I explored some of the key faults in Uber's business strategy and its relationship with the company's scandalous reputation (clickbait translation: How one student single-handedly brought down Uber's Empire). Having done that, I thought I'd turn my attention to the more frivolous but no less contentious…Details
The concept of populism is in its simplest definition a self-effacing political virtue. Perhaps for this reason, something as simple as "concern for ordinary people" is striking a chord with voters across the globe in an ever-shifting geo-political landscape. However the word these days is more likely to be used when describing the meteoric rise…Details
How to avoid Uber's 'Hobbesian' business model. Despite modern connotations, the term meritocracy was first coined by Michael Young in his satirical essay 'The Rise of Meritocracy', depicting a dystopian future society in which the brightest and best have risen to the top and hardened into a new ruling class. As a supporter of the…Details
Procrastination is a powerful force of nature capable of bringing an empire to its knees Or, in the case of most people's day to day, that painful urge to binge on Netflix, characterized by a just a hint of guilt and a dreadful tingle of impending doom, always seems a more tempting option than making…Details
– Why it's good for us and why it's good for you Like most students who aren't in a vocational degree, I'm constantly thinking about my career and what direction it will take. It will come as no surprise to anyone that the employment model 'good grades = good job' isn't as stable as it…Details
For small and medium business owners, anything that makes our lives easier, saves time, and increases productivity, is worth knowing about. We've put together some of the apps we couldn't live without. Take a look at these for when you need to: Manage finances and cashflow We love using Xero to help us keep on…Details
Many small and medium business owners are underestimating their risk of being targeted by cyber criminals, believing they are less of an attractive target than bigger organisations. Worryingly, the opposite is true, as hackers are increasingly focusing their efforts on small businesses. This is because SMEs tend to have lower defences than larger businesses, usually…Details
Very few people are born with the natural charisma and confidence that it is assumed great presenters possess. It would be unreasonable to expect a child to learn to ride a bike immediately, or for anyone new to a sport to excel at it from day one. Presenting is a skill like any other, requiring…Details
When it comes to buying data for your business, I think we can all agree that it sometimes feels a bit naughty. The perception is that you are 'spamming' people who have literally no control over whether you contact them or not. By purchasing their details, you haven't asked permission, but might still get some…Details
In the sometimes volatile and unpredictable world of business, it is important to celebrate your achievements. Revelling in the successes is what can motivate you during the tough times, providing a catalyst for future accomplishment. With all that in mind, we are incredibly proud to announce that PA Business Support has been nominated for the…Details
If you ask any business coach or mentor what they feel should be the first step when starting a business, there is a very good chance they will talk about a business plan. Worryingly, the business plan has become noticeably absent from many start-ups' to-do lists, and appears to be seen as nothing more than…Details
On the 21st June 2016, we wrote a post that detailed how we felt the referendum vote would affect SMEs. We sourced information from both sides of the argument and highlighted what some of those at the forefront of each movement were anticipating. Well, now we know the result and it is that Britain will…Details
Growing a small business isn't easy. The initial costs of setting up, buying stock (if you are a product business), securing a premises and just generally getting your name out there can often add up. For a small start-up company, it is often a case of tightening your belt until work is regularly coming in.…Details
Effectively managing your time as a SME is incredibly important. In the early days, you may have to focus on running the business, performing the service and driving the sales all by yourself. Even when you progress and grow, you may still find that you are performing the same tasks but have added employee duties…Details
At PA Business Support, we meet and work with business owners from across the UK and Europe. There is huge diversity in the sectors that they represent, and the services and products they provide. Even the size of the organisations we work with varies; from small, single director companies, to larger nationals with staff at…Details
When you manage a small business, efficiency can often mean the difference between success and failure. You want to grow, but to grow you need more customers. To get more customers, you need to source leads. Once the leads are sourced, you need to make sure you are marketing to them in the right way,…Details
On Thursday 23rd June, the UK has been given the opportunity to vote on whether we remain inside, or leave the European Union. Many would say that the EU referendum debate has been wholly negative to date, with campaigners from both sides predicting disaster and disarray should their opponent win. There is no denying that…Details
Congratulations are due to Lisa, the first in the PA Business Support team to be awarded 'VA of the Month' – an award given in recognition of great work, skills and achievements within our ever-growing team. Below is the first profile for 'VA of the Month' as we delve into Lisa's story and why she…Details
Forbes Brandvoice: Infographic highlighting small business mergers, featuring Sabina Hinchliffe of PA Business Support Ltd, Find out more here >>
Last week the UK celebrated Mental Health Awareness week – an opportunity for employers, groups and organisations across the country to talk mental health and surrounding issues. Sounds simple, but it hasn't always been this way – traditionally in the workplace employers are well versed in the dos and don't surrounding physical illness. The enigma…Details
Is 'dressing to impress' still relevant for today's working woman? What to wear is all part of the daily grind for most of us – unless your role requires uniform, you are responsible for looking the part in your working life. But what does that actually mean? What expectation is there on today's woman to…Details
We're now a month into a new financial year and the dawn of a new April invariably brings a wave of changes to the financial industry – more specifically, the taxing system. The Summer Budget of 2016 announced by George Osborne proved no different at all from its forefathers with a host of changes, specifically…Details
If it's dropped through your letterbox hopefully you've seen it, but if you haven't the likelihood is in the last few days you've heard about it. The £9million leaflet drop for UK voters triggered by our opportunity this June to stay or go from the EU in the upcoming referendum. In just a few months…Details
With more and more employees expecting remote working, hot desking and an actual work/life balance, SMEs find themselves needing tools powerful enough for workers to get business done before they clock off. There are plenty of well-known tools out there that you're probably already using, but which ones could complement or even replace your existing…Details
"As anyone in business knows, you do business with people you like. Our weekly meetings are intense, but their regularity allows a more consistent, credible dialogue with other businesses, and only good things can come from that." This week's blog is one of self-celebration, and rightly so as we bring some exciting news – one…Details
If you're moving in the circles of virtual assistants at any levels, the chances are you've had 'that' conversation. The one where you're kindly explaining the ins and outs of your profession, only to be met with a smarmy grin and the shiny glare of a smartphone or computer in tandem with the question –…Details
Back in September 2015 business leaders were asked to work with schools to use their expertise to help transform student's lives and apply their knowledge and experience to help raise education standards. Optimus Education recently spoke to Sophie to get her thoughts on leadership in schools across the country and how successful entrepreneurs felt about…Details
If you're in the market for sourcing a PA, the chances are your wish list is long. You'll want someone proficient, experienced, flexible, committed, reliable and forward thinking. You'll also more than likely want someone full time, available when you need them, adaptable and able to cope with the fluctuating demands of your business. All…Details
Networking is one of those Marmite kind of words – you either love it or hate it. Business is easy if you can bowl into a room of strangers and not only make 'friends' but actually address a underlying business agenda at the same time. For those who don't flow into it so easily, much…Details
Many thanks to the Colchester branch of the Federation of Small Businesses. Flexible working always a hot topic and very much at the top of the PA Business Support agenda.
The strike of the New Year not only kicks off a new start for 2016, but brings extra celebration for us here at PA Business Support as it officially marks one year as a joint enterprise – Happy Birthday to us! Those of you who have followed our journey more closely will know directors Sabina…Details
With an estimated 70 per cent of mothers in the UK working according to the Women's Business Council, flexible working is a business buzzword which is knocking on the door of employers across all industries up and down the country. Once a marginal part of the UK workforce, today the amount of working mothers is…Details
For some of you, it's the place you run to and splurge all your innermost thoughts daily. For some of you, it's an annoying bolt on to your ever-increasing workload. For some of you, it might simply just be that annoying little blue bird symbol you see splattered across pretty much all aspects of modern…Details
Thanks to Justine Perry, Managing Director of award-winning digital marketing agency, Cariad Marketing for penning a guest blog! So, the time has come to spread the word about your services and products to a wider audience. You know digital marketing is the way forward yet you have neither the time nor the expertise to do…Details
Thank you to the Hertfordshire Advertiser for featuring us in their Let's talk business' section following our award nomination. Our Great British Entrepreneur Awards nomination in the category of 'Micro Business' has given us fantastic opportunities to talk about why we are proud of our business and to share our journey over the last 10…Details
We are thrilled to be in the finals for the East of England Business Champions Awards in the category of 'Best New Business'. Entering this award gave us the opportunity to showcase our business and also look back over the last 10 months to see how far we have come. It's certainly been a roller-coaster ride…Details
In the world of business, small companies (and large) are all competing for clients and sales and we all want a slice of the pie. What makes a business stand out? A good brand, competitive rates? People you like to work with? Every business has something to offer, and we are all trying to carve…Details
We are extremely happy to announce that PA Business Support Limited is a finalist in The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Micro Business category. Since merging our businesses in January 2015, we have been working hard behind the scenes to build our team and client base, so we feel honoured to be recognised for a national…Details
Sophie was pleased to be interviewed by Adele McLay, for her 'Successful Entrepreneur Stories' blog about her transition from being self-employed through to joint Managing Director of PA Business Support Ltd with her business partner Sabina. She talks about the trials and tribulations of her business journey, how she and Sabina have worked together over…Details
Many thanks to our long standing client Lee Warren of Invisible Advantage
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It's been said by many that SMEs represent the backbone of the UK economy. We took a look at some of the statistics from the Department for Business Innovation and Skills report and created an infographic to highlight some of the key findings. In 2013, there were around 4.9 million small businesses in the UK which employed…Details
I get to work with a huge range of clients and build really good relationships with all of them. Being a Mum of two gorgeous girls myself, I was particularly pleased to help Julie Francis, Owner of BenBen… Client After working in graphic design for several years, Julie set up BenBen in 2011. She and…Details
As a follow up to our post on the UK's Small Business Statistics, we found this cool infographic from Platform Black, which includes more detail on employment, geography and finance. As an aside, The Guardian recently reported that SMEs face £40bn in unpaid invoices stating "That's an average of £38,186 per firm. If the figure reaches £50,000,…Details
Did you know that there are over 4.5 million SMEs in Britain? In the last three years, they've created 80% of the new jobs in the private sector – I think that's amazing. SMEs make up 99.9% of all private businesses in the UK and employ 14.4 million people. With an annual turnover of £1,600…Details
What a fantastic evening we had at the St Albans Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards! Held at St Albans Cathedral, it was a spectacular event. With champagne flowing we were tempted by delicious canapés as we mingled between the beautiful floral displays for the Music in Bloom Festival. The awards celebrate the contribution of…Details
I am delighted to announce that I have been named as a finalist in the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards. The awards recognise not solely successes and achievements but also the impact of those achievements on the business community and the people working within it. The winners will be announced at…Details
Do you remember reading about the US software developer who outsourced his entire job to China for a sixth of what he was being paid last year? He was found out when the company he worked for looked into who had been connecting to their system from China. His boss wasn't amused and he was…Details
Being a successful virtual assistant requires using the latest technology, it's that simple. We work with lots of clients, all in different locations and that requires a host of collaboration tools that we can access at any time and from any device. I thought it would be cool to share a list of some of…Details
With the standard so high this year I didn't think I had a chance of winning – however on 12 June 2014 I was awarded the title of Young Business Person of the Year by the Hertfordshire Federation of Small Business Awards. In announcing the results the judges commented on my 'hardwork, vision and growth'…Details
Sophie's recent win at the Hertfordshire FSB Business Awards was featured in the Hemel Hempstead Gazette's Business Weekly magazine.
Named Young Business Person of the Year, Sophie is photographed with winners from other award categories.
One of my favourite quotes is, 'If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together'. I'm pretty sure it's not meant to refer to work but it rings true for the business world. In business, you realise quite quickly that to grow and realise your potential you have…Details
What a fantastic week! PA Business Support has been selected as a finalist for the Federation of Small Business (FSB) Hertfordshire Business Awards in the Young Business Person of the Year category. It's good practice to regularly review your business but how often do we have time to really look at just how far we…Details
PA Business Support is excited to be featured in the Guardian's Small Business Showcase, along with other small businesses from across the country who demonstrate best practice in what they do. Smarter Working: PA Business Support "As a company we offer clients virtual assistant support in both business and lifestyle" "I started the business alone…Details


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September 06 2001 - Lawsuit Filed Over Tardy Deer Carcass Removal Alleged To Have Contributed to Fatal Crash
According to a lawsuit filed today by the parents of an auto accident victim, faster removal of a deer carcass from a highway could have prevented a 1998 rollover crash that killed their son. Daniel and Ann Kettler claim in their lawsuit against the county and its sheriff's separtment that police took too long to remove a deer left on Dec. 5, 1998. As a result, they said, Joyce Hollister, 23, rolled her car over as she swerved at the last moment to avoid hitting the carcass. Benjamin Kettler, 18, was killed in the crash. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages and other expenses.
According to the lawsuit, the fire department reported the deer to the county sheriff's department about 1:28 a.m. on Dec. 5. Sheriff's Sgt. Edward Breitsprecker was sent to the scene, instead of officers from other police departments closer to the location, the lawsuit alleges. Breitsprecker took 20 minutes to get near the carcass, the suit states.
"At the time Sgt. Breitsprecker approached the deer carcass, he was behind the Hollister vehicle, (and) was not operating his vehicle's emergency siren or lights so as to alert those immediately ahead of him of the danger they were facing," the lawsuit states.
Hollister was later charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and homicide by use of a vehicle with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration. She was convicted by a jury on the latter charge and was sentenced to five years of probation. The Kettlers' attorney said the lawsuit was filed in another county to avoid any potential conflicts in the county circuit court.
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Insiders already love it and everyone else should definitely take it in consideration when planning the next vacation: Soča Valley in Slovenia is an outdoor hot spot for alpine- and watersports. Besides being one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Alps, Soča Valley is offering delicious food too – what else do you need to be happy?
The Soča River (ital. Isonzo) has its source in the Triglav massif and proceeds through the Julian Alps. After the Soča has passed the Slovenian-Italian boarder at the city of Gorica (ital. Gorizia) it continues its way through the North Italian lowlands until Trieste, where it enters the Mediterranean Sea.
At the Slovenian part of the river, you can enjoy crystal clear, turquoise water, embedded in splendid karst mountains. In addition, the Julian Alps offer a quite unique Alpine experience: this is exactly how the other parts of the Alps used to look like 100 years ago – wild and untamed mixed woodlands crossed with narrow pathways instead of wide forest roads.
Soča Valley: Outdoor hot spot for alpine- and watersports
The most interesting area for outdoor fanatics is located between the river's spring and the little town of Tolmin – insiders claim that Bovec and Kobarid are the "capitals" for kayaking, rafting, hiking and biking. Starting there you can easily discover the river (on the water) or climb the nearby summits.
Rafting, canyoning and whitewater kayaking
Soča River is, modestly speaking, one of the most tempting waters for rafting and whitewater kayaking you may find. From absolute beginners to highly skilled experts, looking for a challenge, Soča River is offering the perfect spot – well experienced guides are always close to explain the river's peculiarities. Most of the local operators can be found in Bovec or Kobarid. Next to whitewater rafting and kayaking they're offering canyoning, canoe tours and hydrospeeding – an unlimited water-experience awaits you!
Hiking in the primal beauty of the Alps
Additionally, this part of the Alps is particularly attractive for hikers too. Hiking next to the Soča River or climbing the surrounding peaks: you'll definitely get to know wild nature, splendid walking trails and remote huts. If you're interested in the gastronomic highlights you can easily become acquainted with both the local cheese production or Soča Valley's vineyards.
For those of you preferring long-distance hikes the Alpe-Adria-Trail is a must: the trail starts at the base of Austrian's Grossglockner crosses the Julian Alps and terminates in Muggia at the Italian Adriatic Sea.
Skill 30 Recco is comfortable for a one-day-walk, long-distance hikers may prefer the Pyrox.
Tour and mountain miking for a levels
Moreover, the Alpe-Adria-Bike-Way crosses Soča Valley making the region fairly tempting for tour and mountain bikers as well. Especially for mountain bikers the area around Kobarid offers a vast number of trails on the very Slovenian-Italian boarder. There are many excellent guides revealing the more secret trails gladly and are quite supportive finding a shuttle service.
If you are more into crossing the Alps form Austria to the Adriatic Sea there's another option: You could start in the Austrian city of Villach and besides to travelling the Soča Valley you can enjoy the famous Kranjska Gora bike park and the spectacular Vršič mountain pass going across Triglav massif. The trail requires physical fitness, yet, it is not that hard in terms of skill and biking technique – mostly, this trail is about the panorama.
Use some days to recover – and explore the region's history
No matter how much fun an outdoor vacation is, there's always a certain point in time when you need to recover. But even for such an occasion Soča Valley has a solution.
During World War I Soča River was the frontline between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, which was heavily embattled. In Kobarid there's a highly rewarded museum dealing with this recent history. Even during bike trips or while hiking there're some war memorials to discover marking the former battlefields or war graves.
Apart from an extra history lesson, you can use your day off for some of Soča Valley's gastronomic highlights. The proximity to Italy and Austria is reflected in the local restaurant's splendid food – from decent down-to-earth cooking to the excellence of fine dining chefs there's delicious cuisine to find everywhere. Ana Roš, world's best female chef 2017, works in Hiša Franko, Kobarid.
Interesting too: Canoeing in Dalsland – Paddle tour through the Swedish water world
Camping in Soča Valley – there's no place more idyllic
Slovenia is more favorable than Italy or Austria – same goes for accommodation. In Soča Valley, there're several cute boardinghouses giving you a very warm welcome.
Yet, if you are interested in immersing completely into the terrific nature – not only during daytime – you should consider camping. There're many highly idyllic camping sites in Soča Valley. Some of them are located right next to the river (bathing place inclusive) or in Triglav national park's primal nature. Of course, tastes are different – but you'll witness Slovenia's hospitality either way.
A useful place to go if you want to know about free accommodation/pitches are the tourist information centers in each village. You can get information concerning free rooms via phone in English (sometimes even German) and they'll give you a hand in terms of reservations.
For camping we'd recommend our tunnel tents. And to store all your family's equipment the BARREL XL seems to be the right choice.


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This is the "short story" issue, fifteen short works (2-4 pages) many of which read more like memoirs or personal essays than fiction, and they may be (genres are not identified). They are direct in their intention to be "reflections of Jewish thought." Half have titles that announce their Jewish-ness in one way or another ("Post-Abrahamic," "Tekiah Gedola: The Strongest Call," "Mamala," "Zaydie the Courageous," "A True Hillel and Shamai Story," "Yom Kippur," "Israel Journey, '94 Heart"), and all have overtly Jewish themes of one type or another: one's relationship to Israel; the portrait of a grandparent as an example of Jewish life as it used to be; differences in Jewish practice or belief between parents and children; the experience of Holocaust Survivors; memories of synagogue services; relationships with Christian neighbors; coping with aging parents; the changing nature of Jewish families.
"Struggling to Do the Right Thing," by Alan D. Busch, is reflective of much of the prose, straightforward and unadorned: "I monitored his decline by the waning strength of his handshake. He had such powerful hands. No longer able to speak, his silence spoke to me. There was nothing more to say."
My favorite piece in the issue is Howard R. Wolf's "Gardens," which begins: "This is a New York story. I need not say 'city' since that's what New York means to just about everyone in the world, except people from Gasport and Lesotho. One group clings to the glory days of the Erie Canal, the other lives beyond the Maluti Mountains." Wolf knows how to capture my attention, draw me in, tease me enough to keep reading, and rewards me for taking the bait. His voice is appealing and a little show-offy, but not pushy, and the narrative pays off, taking me somewhere (the story does actually involve a trip) I didn't know I wanted to go, which is my idea of what makes a good story.


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"I accepted an invitation to talk to the women's branch of the Ku Klux Klan...I saw through the door dim figures parading with banners and illuminated crosses...I was escorted to the platform, was introduced, and began to speak...In the end, through simple illustrations I believed I had accomplished my purpose. A dozen invitations to speak to similar groups were proffered." (Margaret Sanger: An Autobiography, P.366)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Bishop Samuel J. Aquila Encourages All Priests to Imitate Him by Spending One Hour in Front of Abortion Facility
Bishop Encourages All Priests to Imitate Him by Spending One Hour in Front of Abortion Facility LifeSiteNews ^ 9/18/07 Matthew Cullinan Hoffman
FARGO, September 18, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Samuel J. Aquila, the Catholic bishop of Fargo, North Dakota, is strongly encouraging his priests to imitate him by praying for an hour in front of an abortion facility during this year's national "Forty Days of Life".
The "Forty Days for Life", which is scheduled to take place from September 26th to November 4th of this year, is a program of pro-life activism modeled on the biblically significant number of forty days, found in both the old and new testaments. According to organizers, churches and organizations in 89 US cities and 33 states have agreed to participate by conducting vigils in front of abortion clinics, praying, and "fasting" in various ways (by giving up something valued). For more information, see http://www.40daysforlife.com/about.cfm.
Bishop Aquila hopes to encourage the participation by all of the faithful in his diocese through his own example and the example of his priests.
"I believe that, during these 40 days, many will readily join in prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in our state," wrote Bishop Aquila in a letter to the priests of his diocese. "That is commendable! But, we as priests must encourage our parishioners to go one step further - to commit to an hour of prayerful vigil at the abortion facility. We can only ask of them what we ourselves will do."
"I have committed to an hour of prayer at the abortion facility September 28, at 10:30 am," he continued. "As your bishop, I ask you to sign up for an hour of prayerful vigil, as well. Tell your parishioners when that hour will be and challenge them to meet or exceed your example. Maybe your parishioners could fill each slot of that particular day with presence from your parish. Maybe the young - youth groups or families - could physically be present while the elderly could be united with them in prayer at your church. Even if only two parishioners join you in your hour of prayer at the abortion facility, lives will be changed and some -- those of the unseen unborn -- may be saved."
Bishop Aquila also leads a prayer service in front of Fargo's only abortion clinic once a year on Good Friday.
Aquila has distinguished himself as an active and committed bishop for many years. During John Kerry's pro-abortion presidential campaign in 2004 he publicly warned "pro-choice Catholics" that they could not receive communion, and "they risk the possibility of hell." In 2005 he mandated that all couples preparing for marriage receive instruction on Catholic doctrines regarding human sexuality and Natural Family Planning, in response to the culture's promotion of contraception and easy divorce.
In addition to the example Bishop Aquila is setting for his priests with his participation in the "Forty Days of Life", he also leads a prayer service front of Fargo's only abortion clinic once a year on Good Friday.
In a press release accompanying his letter, Bishop Aquila declares an absolutely uncompromising commitment to pro-life activism. "Each day people who are active in pro-life efforts pray for those considering abortion, educate the public about the abortion crisis, and do other good works to protect the lives of unborn children," he states. "I commend them and thank them. Those efforts save lives and change hearts. They help to keep abortion numbers low in North Dakota."
"But low numbers are not enough," he continues. "Not even one abortion per week is acceptable. Not one per month. Not one per year. Not one in our lifetime." Quoting the United States Declaration of Independence, the bishop notes, "The dignity of the human person begins at the moment of conception, not at birth. The dignity, as recognized by the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is bestowed by the Creator, and no one has the right to destroy innocent unborn life."
For more information
Forty Days for Life Campaign official website
Related LifeSiteNews coverage:
Diocese Combats Contraceptive Culture With Mandatory NFP Marriage Prep Course
US Bishop Aquila Warns Catholic Pro-Abortion Politicians They "Risk the Possibility of Hell"
Abortion-Supporting Politicians Are "Agents of Evil" says Fargo Bishop
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barefoot in the park (in january)
It was 40 degrees. And raining.
So we went to the park.
Openhouse Gallery in Nolita has created an indoor pop-up park, called "Park Here".
Do not adjust your screen. Noah was in perpetual motion so I could barely get a focused picture – he had SO much fun and I wanted to tell you about it right away because it's closing soon!
So okay – the "grass" was astroturf and the "trees" and "flowers" were artificial but there was something truly magical about this place. They have warming lamps throughout and giant photo murals covering the walls. Plenty of bean bags, blankets and picnic tables encourage lounging.
Along with some "rocks", perfect for climbing.
Noah immediately took off his shoes and socks and began running and climbing on everything. He eventually settled on a blanket to listen to some live music and shake some shakers.
There were other whimsical touches too, like an elephant and giraffe, and a hammock that proved no end of entertainment for Noah. He had a great time climbing on it, having me "swing" him and just kicking back.
At around noon the place cleared out – it was just Noah and me and a few people who had strolled in during their lunch break.
We had lunch on a bench on the upper level (overlooking a fountain and the giraffe) and headed back out to the grim reality of our cold, gray January day.
Park Here is only open till February 15th, so try to make it down there if you can. There are great scheduled events for families, or you can just do like we did – come in, run around barefoot, eat a picnic lunch and count the days till summer.
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That looks like a great place to go to escape the cold. Noah seems to have enjoyed himself immensely. What a shame it's soon closing down.
This looks like so much fun. What a great way to chase away the winter blues!
Park Here is such a treat! I'm so glad it's back; we bopped in a lot last year. (It has a clean restroom – a rare commodity in downtown NYC!)


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West Briton reports that the U.K.'s Penryn College recently sent a weekly summary of students' commendations and a report of behavoral incidents to more than 1,000 students by mistake (h/t DataBreaches.net).
"The mistake was reported as soon as it happened," Penryn headteacher Marie Hunter wrote in a notification letter [PDF] to parents and guardians. "Although the e-mail was immediately 'recalled,' the technical process takes 30 minutes. During this time, a small number of students using computers would have been able to open the e-mail and forward it, which meant that these copies could still have been in circulation."
At least one student forwarded the e-mail from their school account, one parent told the college that he had seen a copy of the e-mail, and the local newspaper the Falmouth Packet was forwarded a copy of the e-mail by an unidentified source.
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Melvin Eisenstadt graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering way back in 1952. After
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Navajo Afterglow, Creative Arts Book Co., Berkeley, CA, Copyright 2000. Unfortunately, the publisher went broke. I have
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of what the feds didn't do and they took some revenge--good revenge. It falls somewhere between action-adventure and a historical
novel. The time frame is 1950 to 1970.
Noah's Millennium, PublishAmerica, Frederick, MD, Copyright 2005. This can be ordered from any local bookstore, or can
be obtained from Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com. The novel concerns Global Warming, and illustrates what will happen if
we don't start solving the problem. It is action-adventure and takes place from 2050 to 2090. It is not science fiction.
The Dynamite Campaign, PublishAmerica, Frederick, MD, will be out in the latter part of 2006. This novel is about a political
campaign in which a man blows up a building and is elected to Congress, all in a very logical way, of course.
Introduction to Mechanical Properties of Materials, Macmillan Co., 1971. This is an engineering textbook and not of interest
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We're busy around here. Work and babies; finishing books; Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas; running, yes, running. To boot, the internet has been boring lately, except for Triumph vs. The Michael Jackson Supporters. Matt showed me that one a couple days ago, slightly ahead of the curve.
Sleater-Kinney tonight at the Riv. I'm happy to be going off of Tori's extra ticket.
Cuitlachoche. Nasty.
It's sad that we've had a digital camera for 3 years and yesterday was the first time we made physical prints at home. I can't believe these prints came out of our printer.
I'm glad you came along to see S-K. What a fun Thursday night. Much better than ER reruns. I can't get "Entertain" out of my head now, but of course it's probably been there since The Woods came out a few weeks ago.
oh and then i got stuck watching Triumph vs. The Michael Jackson Supporters before leaving for work this morning. SO funny.
holy mol`e man! j- that's that crap that came in the dish i ordered when you, me & stac went to adobo grill after going to the chicago historical society a couple of years ago. eeeeuuuwwww-i ate one. i still remember that moment of horrifying realization that i couldn't get away with daintily spitting it in my cloth napkin. after downing all the water glasses at the table, resisting the urge to scrape my tongue with something/anything and trying to purge from my mind the sensation of that thing slowly sliding down my throat, i called the waiter over to ask what the in the christ i had just put in my mouth beside the quesadilla. the menu listed it as quesadillas with assorted mushrooms- it should have said quesadillas with assorted fungi or they should have just been honest and to the point with: 'these mold growths develop on corn so old they're beyond funky. they are multiple shades of blue, along with squid ink black and gray in color, with the interior resembling a combination of a oil spill (yes! three for the price of one- they're oily as well as slimy, and have seeds folks!), francis bacon painting, or really old roadkill that's been sitting in the heat. they are very thin skinned bulbous tumors that seem solid until you put it in your mouth at which point it then bursts open with a shocking jolt like a slightly cooked tomato with the texture of raw oysters & squid. a better description yet would be to think of the scene in 'alien' when the creatures with their gel goop tenticles and all, suddenly explode. enjoy!' i of course didn't eat another bite but the kid scientist in me had to disect a few. ah... i can remember it as if it was yesterday. still creeps me out something fierce, to the point that i now need to know every ingredient and all about it's backround before the waiter picks up his pen.
Check out this humorous take on Tom Cruise's appearance on Oprah (to be rerun today). http://nationalwatercooler.com/
Taken from: http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2005/06/oprah_tom_tom_o.html
It's almost as good as Triumph with the MJ or the Star Wars fans.


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It seems that in the past week, one of the most frequent posts on Facebook has been what friends are eating during the storm. And most of us were eating comfort foods: chili, homemade soup, cornbread, biscuits and gravy, ham, potatoes, homemade cinnamon raisin bread, coffee, and--of course--Halloween candy.
Here is a link to a post on what to eat during a hurricane or other disaster. This post reveals relevant information on how long the food in your freezer will last and what you should have on hand if/when the power goes out.
The next two links explore the emotional side of eating during disasters:
What Not to Eat During A Hurricane
What Did You Eat During Hurricane Sandy
Hope all of you are safe, well, and happy!
Friday, November 2, 2012
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