text:
Have you ever been to a humanist wedding? If we'd asked this a few years ago, the answer would most likely have been 'no'. However, these non-religious wedding ceremonies are on the rise – they've increased by 266% since 2004, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). By contrast, the number of religious wedding ceremonies has been declining, with Church of England weddings alone falling by 28%. So now, not only is it entirely possible you have been to a humanist wedding, you may well be considering having one of your own.
There are certainly lots of advantages to saying your vows in this way, from the chance to have a totally unique ceremony to the freedom you'll have when it comes to choosing your wedding venue. Read on and we'll explain exactly what a humanist wedding is and how it could work for you.
And if you still need convincing? Figures released earlier this year by Humanists UK show couples who have a humanist ceremony less likely to get divorced!
However, there are a couple of very important things to bear in mind before you say "I do" to a humanist wedding, most importantly when it comes to legal status. Whatever type of ceremony you decide to have, you need to make sure you understand the legal requirements for marriage in the UK. Humanist ceremonies are not currently legally binding everywhere in the UK – we'll explain where you can and can't get legally wed by having this type of secular ceremony, and how you can get round the issue, in order to ensure your marriage is officially recognised.
Once you've made up your mind about your ceremony style, you can get on with the fun stuff – like how to make your aisle look pretty, choosing your service music and writing personalised vows.
What is a humanist wedding ceremony and what happens?
Imagine a religious ceremony without the religion. Or a civil ceremony without the required wording. Basically, a humanist ceremony is whatever you want it to be. It's a way of standing up in front of your loved ones and making a public declaration of your commitment to each other. It's conducted by a celebrant, who will work with you to help you decide how to structure the ceremony. You can have personalised vows, tell stories from your relationship, have whatever readings you want, your favourite songs – the wedding world really is your oyster. Some couples choose to add symbolic touches, such as lighting a union candle, carrying out a sand pouring ceremony or handfasting – we've rounded up the best ways to personalise your ceremony.
All this personalisation may sound like hard work, so if you want to keep your ceremony simple and put your personalities into the reception instead, a humanist wedding may not be for you. But as we said, the celebrant will work with you to help create something that's particularly meaningful to you. They can provide sample vows for you to adapt, or even sample ceremony structures. And if you or your partner is seriously not into the idea of public speaking – for some people, swapping marriage vows is incredibly nerve-wracking, particularly if you're a certain type of introvert – remember that in a humanist ceremony, there's no obligation to say anything at all. Seriously, you can just nod if that makes life easier.
As there's no set structure, you can make it as long or as short as you want. However, bear in mind that while you might be enchanted by the idea of a six-hour blow-by-blow account of your relationship from the first date onwards, your guests may start to flag. After all, there's champagne to be drunk.
Do we have to be humanists?
No – a humanist wedding ceremony is available to all, both straight and same-sex couples.
How do we find a humanist celebrant?
If you're planning to get married in Wales, Northern Ireland or England, take a look at Humanist Ceremonies™, which is the network of non-religious celebrants trained and accredited by Humanists UK. If you're in Scotland, use Humanist Society Scotland to find your celebrant. You will have to pay your celebrant a fee, and this varies from £450 to £1,200, depending on factors including the time commitment to the celebrant.
19 unique wedding readings for alternative couples
The ultimate wedding ceremony playlists
Where can we have our humanist ceremony?
Anywhere! Well, that's not quite true – a religious building or register office is unlikely to welcome your humanist ceremony with open arms, understandably. But other types of venue should allow it, and you'll have a great deal of freedom. You can even say "I do" outdoors! And unlike with a civil ceremony, an outdoor humanist ceremony doesn't have to take place in a structure that has a fixed roof and a licence to be legally binding – which means you can get married on a beach, in the middle of a field of wildflowers… Wherever your imaginations take you!
So far, so good. But there is a snag. The reason humanist ceremonies don't have restrictions in order to be legally binding is that they're not actually legally binding.
Hang on, humanist ceremonies aren't legally binding?
Correct – at least, not in England and Wales.
Wait – so it's not a real ceremony?
What is 'real'? As Albert Einstein said: "Reality is an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." But let's not get into a philosophical discussion about the nature of reality. In the sense that it's a declaration of your commitment to each other, a humanist ceremony is very much real. Lots of couples we've spoken to have chosen to make it legal with a civil ceremony with close family a few days before – and they very much consider their humanist celebration to be the 'real' ceremony. Venue allowing, you could also look at having both ceremonies on the same day.
You said "England and Wales" – what about humanist weddings in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Good spot, eagle-eye. In Scotland, humanist ceremonies have been legally binding since 2005. Unlike in England and Wales, it's the celebrant not the venue that's licensed for marriages, so you can have it pretty much anywhere. Just picture all those magnificent lochs, mountains and forests, not to mention some fabulous Scottish venues. In 2018, humanist weddings also became legally binding in Northern Ireland – check out the amazing Galgorm Resort & Spa if you're considering having a wedding there – and Jersey – home to one of our favourite hotels, Longueville Manor.
Lots to consider. But do we still wear wedding attire if it's a humanist ceremony?
You can wear whatever you like. For some brides-to-be, that means an alternative wedding dress, or something cool and contemporary like a two-piece or trouser suit. But remember, you can design the ceremony however you want. If you want to put together something with a traditional-wedding feel, you can do that – and you may wish to choose a more classic dress if you do so.
Are there other types of humanist ceremony?
We're glad you asked. You can also have humanist funerals and, if you want a non-religious alternative to a christening, a naming ceremony. But we're a wedding magazine, so we should probably get back to the whole getting-married element of humanist ceremonies.
Fair enough. So is a humanist wedding right for us?
We can't tell you – only you can decide that. But we suggest asking yourselves the following questions:
- Do we want our wedding ceremony to be as personal as possible?
- Are we prepared to put extra work in our ceremony?
- Do we have room in our wedding budget to pay for both a humanist ceremony and a civil ceremony, to make our marriage legally binding?
- How important is it to have our ceremony in a particular venue, or outdoors?
However you choose to marry, make the day run like clockwork with our ultimate planning checklist.


text:
Not all who wander are lost... J.R.R. Tolkien
"Instead of Pay It Forward I prefer Plant It Forward" ~Howard Story / "God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools." ~John Muir
My Project Page

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites Blue Ash ($109/night for a two-room suite with a king bed; $119/night for a suite with two double beds).
The event organizers recognize that some attemdees will have functional limitations. We are determined to make the event accessible to all. Please let us know if you have special needs.


text:
The Wrong Bird
Whenever the father puts on his tree-colored pants and his blinding orange jacket, the boy knows what's coming. Of all the places a father could be, his father prefers to be as far inside the wooded area behind the house as he can trudge in his steel-toed boots. He puts all his faith in the practice of standing where nobody can see him and holding his breath like a man in a fire, all his efforts into ending magnificent animals with a loud catastrophe. The boy finds this to be a sad habit.
A habit, as the boy's father explained it once, is something that you keep on doing because it feels easier than finding a way to stop. The boy feels that his father's habit is much worse than picking at chapped lips, which is just one of the things the boy does each day that his father wishes he wouldn't.
The boy hopes to distract his father. One day, the boy finds his father's boots and sits on them, because he knows they are so important. Look at me, he says to the father, I am a pheasant. I'm a silly goose. Stay here and hunt me, he says, and he flaps his bones, thumbs tucked into sweaty armpits. He makes the noise of the wrong bird with his mouth, sounding only like a common crow. The boy dives under the bed. He waits in the dark and allows himself to hope his father might pursue him. Instead, he hears the front door make a click just like the hammer of a gun.
Later that morning, the boy sees a spider and he gets scared. He presses his sneaker down on the spider's head for purposes of self-preservation. In the heat of the moment, the boy believes he's better than bugs. Once the danger has passed, though, the boy cries a little. He thinks of other ways he might have saved himself. He curses himself for not thinking to back away slowly, make for the bathroom, double back with a broom and a jam jar.
At school the following week, the boy finds a crowd huddled around one of the popular kids, the short one with big muscles. They are all looking at a scrapbook full of photos, each one arranged neatly under glossy plastic. The kid is bragging, saying that these are not even half of all the prairie dogs he and his dad killed last summer in South Dakota.
The kid points to a picture of a prairie dog with its head completely missing, points to another animal in four pieces, points to a patch of dirt that is night-black from soaking up blood. He cackles, and the other children nod along and look impressed. There are so many fantastic ways for a prairie dog to die that it takes him the rest of recess to recount them all.
Riding the bus home, the boy feels like there's a snake inside his stomach. What should have been inside those animals had been on the outside. Thinking of how bright the colors were in the photos makes the boy need to stick his head out the window for dusty air. He hates that kid and his muscles and his scrapbook. He loves the dead prairie dogs, though it's too late for that. The bus bumps along the gravel roads, taking the country kids home to their farms, each stop nearly a mile apart. The wind whips the boy's bangs into his eyes, which he thinks will make a good excuse in case he begins to cry.
Things are coming in pairs today. The bus meets a mud-spattered pickup truck tailgating behind another mud-spattered pickup truck. Two crows sit on the corrugated roof of the hog confinement, arguing about something. A deer bounds down the ditch alongside the bus, feints towards the gravel, then retreats. A few moments later, a bloated roadkill doe lies at the side of the road, crumpled up like wastepaper.
The boy wonders what he would do if his father took him prairie dog hunting and told him it was a sport. Nobody eats prairie dogs, the boy knows; that's not the point of any of this. He imagines himself into the family scene the kid had described: father's muscled hand on son's slight shoulder, showing how to injure the targets without killing them. Would the pressure of those five fingers be enough to make the boy something or someone a little bit other than himself? He thinks of the way his father makes eggs in the morning: maximum efficiency and total silence. The boy always bellies up to the kitchen counter on a tall stool and says a few things, but his father prefers just to make the eggs.
He can see himself in the special outfit, matching his father, casting their similar shadows onto the ground. There he'd be, shooting the creatures in the same places his father shot them — the places where it hurts the most.
Out the bus window, two huge-eyed jackrabbits sit in a church cemetery, frozen together in solidarity.
He could trudge into the woods, the boy thinks. He could get into the habit. He and his father could become a pair of something.
The bus drops the boy off at the mailbox at the top of the lane, and he sprints downhill towards home. Inside, the silence assures him he's alone. He heads straight for the holy cabinet, slides the rifle from its case and drags it to the living room rug. He sits cross-legged on the floor and holds his breath. The rotten banana smell of the gun oil his father uses crawls up the boy's nostrils and makes him feel like sneezing. He doesn't. He can hardly wait for his father to see what they have in common. The boy holds the gun across his lap like a seat belt. The door swings open with a click.


text:
Preparing our students for a continually changing world
The Syosset Central School District is pleased to announce that 30 Syosset High School seniors have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations to Nikhil Bhatia, Abigail Blick, Christine Bocamazo, Jeffrey Bolnick, Elizabeth Chang, Patrick Chen, Annabelle Cheng, Ryan Clark, Hailey Edelman, Brett Fabregas, Azim Gangat, Leyla Hagan, Andrew Heller, Sarah Hooey, Lois Hur, Ethan Kim, Jason Lan, Michelle Li, Laurence Lu, Samantha Ng, Ishaan Patel, Cody Phung, Elizabeth Ruggiero, Esha Sharma, Ryan Sung, Kai Wang, Kevin Wei, Ziqi Yuan, Andy Zhang and Lingfei Zhao. These students are among 34,000 of the high scorers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They represent the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 NMSC competition and will receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise.


text:
4 Style Rules To Adopt In 2019
1. Only buy into trends that suit your personal style
Shop our trending pick here and here
While it can be tempting to jump on every buzz-worthy trend, its no use buying into trends if they don't suit you, or are not in tandem with your aesthetics. As much as trends are fun, adopt an approach where you only buy into the ones that flatter your figure and that you would enjoy wearing. When buying a trendy piece, ask two questions; one, does this suit me? And two, based on my lifestyle, how often would I actually wear this? That should help in nudging you in the right direction. Whatever you do, try not to go overboard with trendy pieces. It's always more practical to have more of classic pieces in your wardrobe. A rule of thumb is to have 30percent of your wardrobe made up of trendy pieces, and 70 per cent, classic evergreen pieces. Check here for how to pick out wardrobe classics.
2. Buy, only If you can wear it at least 3 ways
Shop more versatile picks here and here and here
Standout or statement pieces are sometimes difficult to pass by. But oftentimes, they are limited in versatility, because of how eye-catching they are. If you can only wear a statement piece one or two ways, then it's probably not worth investing in. There is also a possible limitation on how often you would want to wear it on rotation, simply because, 'it stands out'. Versatile pieces are more functional, would give more value because you can come up with more outfit ideas and wear them more frequently. A classic example of a versatile piece is a little black dress.
3. Consider an investment piece every now and then
Buying affordable trendy pieces may be great, as they help with staying on trend. But they may actually be costing as much as higher priced pieces because of their short lifespan. Adding investment pieces to your wardrobe can help create a nice balance of trendy and classy. Though costing more, you find that investment pieces tend to last longer and help you build a classy wardrobe you would be proud of. You can adopt an approach where you buy an investment piece, after a certain number of more affordable pieces. That is a ratio of say, one investment piece for every five or ten affordable pieces. You will find that you wear the investment pieces for longer, bringing the price per wear down and giving you more value for your money in the long run.
4. Consider developing a go-to style uniform and add a third piece to it.
Carolina Herrera in her signature white blouse
A style uniform is your personal style identity. It's that distinct look that defines you, and you would mostly default to. These are outfits or items of fashion that speak to your most fashionable self when worn. For instance, this could be shirtdresses and pumps, crisp white blouses and bottoms, bold gaudy earrings and plain dresses, cropped pants and ballet, or as simple as signature accessories. Having a go-to style removes the guesswork from dressing up, as you can easily spin off different outfit iterations from it. You can add a third piece to your style uniform if it doesn't already include one. Your third piece can be a scarf, a jacket, a hat or signature statement accessory. A third piece would take your style from basic to outstanding. The third piece just adds that 'extra' to any outfit.


text:
'Aren't you scared?'
Christopher Hitchens
New York The speaker was a young man who had followed me into the lobby. I had watched incuriously as he came through the door; it was late at night and I was pleasurably whiffled from a dinner party. Together with the girl who occupied the flat below, I was standing between the outer and inner doors of the building, going through my mailbox. We had taken none of the precautions that sensible peo- ple in New York — especially this dodgy bit of the lower East Side — are supposed to take. We had not asked the cab driver to wait and see us safely in. We had not secured the outer door. It was the eve of a holiday weekend, and we had both been to the bank. All of this occurred to me very swiftly and forcibly as the new arrival drew a length of polished steel from under his coat. I was later to describe it to the police as a spit; the sort of thing that you can see impaling several joints in a butcher's shop window. It was about two feet long, and it glinted.
`Well, you should be scared. Now, give me all your money or I'll kill you.'
There didn't seem much to argue about. We fumbled while he cursed us. I made a plea for my companion's handbag, which contained all the proofs of identity and qualifications — driving licence, social security card — which make Urban life possible. No dice. `I'll do the talking. Shut up.' Then he was gone, and we were scrabbling for the inner lock. Thank Christ we hadn't opened the inner door. You read of people forced to open up their flats. Sometimes they aren't found for days. And we still hadn't secured the outer door. And suddenly he was back, loping up the steps as if he had changed his mind about being so lenient. I've never shot a bolt so fast in my life. He glared through the glass and snarled, 'Just forget the face. You hear? Forget the face.' Then he turned to leave — and this is what I remember, even though it was more than two years ago — I realised with absolute certainty that if I had had a gun I would have shot him in the back. No reflection would have been enough to stop me; all the fail-safe mechanisms had slipped out of gear. 'Bang' — right in the spine. Then perhaps a finishing shot to the head, or a hellish kicking as he lay on the steps. Rage, fear and humiliation make a highly toxic mix- .ture. I ran and got the cops, but he'd vanished as they always do, and I was tormented by gruesome fantasies of re- venge for a least a month. The police tried to turn me into a fascist — they wouldn't believe me, for instance, when I said that he wasn't black. The landlord, the neigh- bours, the man in the corner store — all recommended arming myself and standing tall. I even got an offer, from a bizarre freelance outfit, to `find the guy and whack him out'. I wish I could say that I turned the idea down at once, but I actually thought for a minute or two before saying no. After a while, the daydreams stopped.
For Bernhardt Hugo Goetz, they didn't. He was mugged and beaten the same year that I was, and his assailants were caught but released. It was probably the latter aspect that made the difference to him. He was refused a gun licence in New York, but he bought one with ease on his next trip to Florida. How long he carried it, and how long he rehearsed, we don't know. But on 22 December he was sitting on the subway when a familiar tableau began to form. Four black youths approached and sur- rounded him. First they asked for the time. Then for a light (smoking is unlawful on the subway). Then for five dollars to play video games. By that stage, any New Yorker would know what was next, and most would have handed over the wallet and hoped to avoid a beating. Not so Mr Goetz. Accord to eye-witnesses, he coolly said, Tye got five bucks for each of you.' He then pulled a .38 calibre pistol and shot each of them in turn. He then fired again into one of the boys who was still standing, stopping only when he ran out of ammuni- tion. Pausing to reassure a frightened female passenger, he left the train and vanished down the tunnel.
I still can't see why people are so surprised at the sequel. Multiple shootings aren't all that common, even in Manhattan, so the police set up a special telephone number on which witnesses and members of the public could give information. With- in minutes, the line was jammed by callers telling the police to leave the guy alone, praising his action and offering to pay for his defence if he was caught. Rupert Murdoch's New York Post printed an uncharacteristic appeal for the man to give himself up (they probably wanted to hire him as a leader-writer), and their switch-
board, too, was jammed with calls of outraged support for 'the subway vigi- lante'.
Liberals tend to get nervous on these occasions. It's well understood that con- cern about 'crime' and law and order' is very often a euphemistic code for racial prejudice. And the old line about the cycle of deprivation leading despairing kids to commit robbery has long since ceased to wash. But, among the vox pop tests taken on street corners and subway stations, it was black New Yorkers who registered the most vehement support for the lone gun- man. What's often forgotten is that, while black youths commit a statistically higher proportion of crime, the victims of crime are disproportionately black also. Roy Innis, the veteran leader of the Congress of Racial Equality, actually praised the vigi- lante publicly and announced that CORE would pay for his lawyer if he was caught. It turns out that Innis had had one child murdered and another maimed by what a New York police chief once memorably called 'feral youths'.
Goetz turned himself in at the New Year, just as he was beginning to assume mythical proportions. The photographs show a rather wispy and rattled figure; hardly the avenger or the lone ranger. One of his assailants is paralysed from the waist down, another was arrested on a different charge as soon as he left hospital, all of the boys had arrest records and three of them turned out to have been carrying sharp- ened screwdrivers. Goetz didn't know any of that, and his action shows every sign of premeditation. In the intense, endless de- bate over his deed, you can tell what somebody thinks by which of the above facts they consider salient. And, even if You take a firm moral stand against him, you have to ask yourself why a man like Goetz can become a public hero to other- wise mild people. How bad do things have to get?
, Swallowing one's frequent feelings of rage and fear, and making the attempt to
apply a universal principle, one would have to conclude that, no, it would not be safer if everybody in New York was allowed to carry a gun. In the generally successful battle against gun control, the National Rifle Association has had great success With two slogans. The first says, simply, 'Guns don't kill people. People kill peo- ple.' The second says that if guns are made criminal, only criminals will have guns.
The first maxim is just plain puerile, and the second is a shifty half-truth (and both have been endorsed by Ronald Reagan).
What they overlook is the ancient Greek proverb about iron drawing the hand to- wards it; in other words the capacity of weapons to create situations in whch they will be used. Guns can create criminals.
Looking back on my nightmare evening on the lower East Side, I have decided that I favour gun control not just for others but for myself. If I had been armed I would have killed someone, and on the whole I'm glad I didn't.


text:
Salicin Skincare
Salicin balances nature with science to create soothing solutions for sensitive skin.
Rediscover your skin as nature intended.
Salicin Skincare is specially formulated to soothe and maintain sensitive, itchy and even sore skin.
Unlike mainstream products, Salicin's preservation system is made up of a combination of 100% natural ingredients. This means our products have a long shelf-life, but do not contain the synthetic ingredients that cause skin irritation and long-term health concerns.
Our blend of ingredients (White Willow Bark, Dead Sea Salt, Aloe Vera and Radish Root Ferment) creates a symbiotic effect that allows Salicin Skincare to treat sensitive skin, naturally.
Discover Salicin: special ingredients, intelligent formula.


text:
By Teachers, For Teachers
The traditional classroom – the one without technology in students' hands – offers its fair share of challenges for classroom management. No matter how engaging a teacher, a method, or a topic is, some students will consistently find themselves easily distracted. Or even worse, they'll become a distraction to others. Teachers have learned that without effective classroom management strategies, they may be putting the quality of student learning and success at risk.
Now, however, many districts have initiated one-to-one programs that have put a piece of mobile technology into each student's hands. While these initiatives offer a wealth of learning opportunities and change the landscape of education, they also come with more opportunity for distraction. These devices come with a multitude of education-related tools ready to boost student learning, but also open doors to flashy websites, constant social media, and trendy apps that can pull students from more substantial tasks. This offers new challenges for teachers as they seek to train their students to use these devices as tools for good rather than as weapons of mass distraction.
So what can a teacher do to help guide their students toward more positive and productive behaviors with these devices in hand? Consider some of the following techniques.
Proximity. Just being close to students helps to reinforce the explicit and implicit classroom standards. A teacher's physical presence passively reminds students of their expected behavior. So when students have devices in their hands that could easily divert their attention, teachers can help redirect students just by standing nearby, positioning themselves behind students, or even just walking past them.
"Flat on Desks" rule. Even though tablets can easily be propped up, some teachers prefer to maintain a "Flat on the desk" rule, which means that tablets must be positioned flatly. This allows the screen to face directly upwards and is more easily visible to multiple people, including the teacher. Since others can see the screen, this might help the students feel more accountable for the way they use the device.
Holding firm expectations. Any good classroom has firm expectations for student engagement and behavior, and this is just as true in the connected classroom. No matter the tool – whether a pencils, play dough, or electronics – teachers need to establish clear expectations for how students will conduct themselves. These can be explicitly stated, posted on the walls, reinforced at teachable moments, or brought up one-on-one with students who need it. Make sure that you tell students what is acceptable in addition to what isn't: For example, if it's OK if students look up the answer to a question they have during class, let them know you encourage this kind of behavior.
Know the district's rules and limits. If the technology your class utilizes is district-issued, then there likely are avenues you can access to further support your connected classroom. For example, you may be able to restrict app downloads to education-only apps. You also may be able to push-out a necessary link or app to all students in your class. Even if students bring their own devices, be cognizant of existing policy that governs tech usage during school, so that you can help students leverage the best academic uses while avoiding the most distracting habits.
Get parents involved. Parents doubtlessly have a stake in the types of tools your classroom utilizes. Inform parents throughout the year what tools, apps, and tech methods your class will focus on. Also inform parents about the tech use expectations you have, so that if consequences or redirection are necessary, they're already up-to-date on protocols and ready to serve as partners in the process.
Give generous positive reinforcement. Students don't just respond to positive reinforcement directed at them; they respond to any positive reinforcement. When you see any student doing a positive behavior with their connectedness tool, mention it in front of the class: "Justin, I like the way you have your iPad flat!" Then much of the rest of the class will emulate this behavior to earn that positive reinforcement, too. This could work the other way – with students avoiding behaviors that led to consequences for others – but focusing on the positive works better for the long term.
Digital citizenship and interaction. The "classroom" may now exist online as much as it does in the physical classroom, and expectations for conduct should extend into this arena, too. As students use blogs, social media, LMSs, and other Web 2.0 mediums, make sure that you model and reinforce to students that how they conduct themselves online is just as important as how they conduct themselves in person.
Keep students engaged and accountable. Here's a good strategy: If you want students to use technology appropriately, then do tasks that allow them to take advantage of the best features of their technology. Students gravitate toward stimulating activity; sometimes this leads them to be distracted, but other times this can lead them to use their technology for impressive learning. Let them use the tech, let them collaborate with one another, and see how they stay engaged.
Put the thing away. It's OK to not use technology all the time. Technology is a tool – just like any other classroom tool – and sometimes you just need a different tool for the job. When managing a connected classroom, allow students to use their devices for the appropriate tasks. If you do this, then you can also manage when they should just put the thing away, too.
Managing the connected classroom involves trial and error, refinement of your approach, and a transition towards new methods and mentalities. Bringing devices and connectedness into the classroom is not an easy transition, but can be managed more successfully when you keep the above strategies in mind.
Don't forget that in addition to teaching students the skills and content of your classroom, you're also responsible for instructing them how to best leverage their tools to be successful for the long term. This involves more than simply assuming students know how to be good students; instead, it requires that teachers are overtly cognizant of how they train their students to use technology. As you progress through your year in your connected classroom, make sure that your students have the best shot at long term success as you model for them the best behaviors and habits, simultaneously engaging them and holding them accountable.
What else do you think helps students most effectively learn while in the connected classroom? Include your thoughts in the comments below and share your perspective with us all!
Jordan Catapano is a high school English teacher in a Chicago suburb. In addition to being National Board Certificated and head of his school's Instructional Development Committee, he also has worked with the Illinois Association of Teachers of English and has experience as a school board member for a private school. You can follow him on Twitter at @BuffEnglish, or visit his website www.jordancatapano.us.


text:
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Mallorie Vaudoise, author of Honoring Your Ancestors.
As an animist, I experience the world as alive with spirits. I see the intelligence of animals, plants, and stars.
Because the world is alive with spirits, we don't need to go out looking for them. There are spirits all around us. For most of us, having a good relationship with just three types of spirits is necessary and sufficient for a healthy existence in the animist ecosystem.
1. Your Own Spirit.
Hey, we're spirits, too—spirits who chose to experience human incarnation. The closer in touch you are with your own spirit, the more of those vital experiences you get to have in this lifetime.
Exercise: Separate Ego from Spirit
Pick a desire you fantasize about. It can be a job you want, a city you want to move to, or a person you have a crush on. Take a moment to breathe and feel this desire in your body. Now, make a list of all the fantasies you have about this desire.
Once you have completed your list of fantasies, read through them one by one. Which of these fantasies are driven by ego? Fantasies driven by ego reaffirm ideas that you have about who you are (or would like to be). Fantasies driven by your own spirit break free from societal norms and often emphasize connecting with others or sharing your gifts with the world at large.
Once you understand which fantasies come from where, you'll have a better chance of manifesting your true desires.
2. Your Ancestors
We had to get here somehow. Our ancestors paved the road for us to arrive in the material world. And, even though they're not physically here anymore, we still feel them in our language, food, music, and stories.
Exercise: Pray to Your Family Tree
Make a list of your ancestors. Try to list out as many of your direct blood ancestors as possible. You can also include other types of ancestors; if you were adopted, you can include your adoptive ancestors. If you had other caregivers as a child who weren't blood relations, include them, too. This is your prayer practice, so don't leave anyone out that you'll miss and don't include anyone you don't want to.
Read through the list, and after each name, pray a simple blessing. ("Rest in peace," will do.) After you've read through the entire list, pray a slightly longer blessing. I like the Requiem Prayer for this because most of my ancestors were Catholic. But, you can use a different prayer, or make up your own. (I include prayers from several traditions in my book, Honoring Your Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestral Veneration.)
Praying for your ancestors opens you up to receiving their guidance and blessing.
3. Spirits of Place
And where are we, exactly? No one can really tell. But every place has a spirit. There are the glamorous witchy ones, like crossroads and graveyards. Then there are the unsung others: apartments, gyms, dive bars, etc. If honoring your ancestors renders your practice in glorious technicolor, then honoring spirits of place kicks it up a notch with 3D glasses.
Exercise: Smooth Transitions
Transitions are hard—both the big life transitions and the small transitions from place to place. Pick a day to add intentionality to those small transitions. Make an apotropaic gesture (like the mano fico: make a fist and stick your thumb between your middle and pointer fingers) every time you move through a doorway or cross a street.
How does the practice of transitioning with intention affect your consciousness?
Our thanks to Mallorie for her guest post! For more from Mallorie Vaudoise, read her article, "4 Simple Steps to Commune with Your Ancestors."


text:
How many people did YOU have
looking at your vehicle today ?
Try selling the Auction Way !
The only place you can get more than you ask !
Consign today !
Just fill in this form
There are 3 ways to get this form to us.
Print it out and bring it in
Fax : 204-889-0560
Email : email@example.com
Auctions held every WEEK
Associated Auto Auction Ltd.
7130 Roblin Blvd
895-9790 or toll free 866-737-0944


text:
San Francisco – Project Veritas has just released a new undercover video revealing a teachers union official in California admitting that he hit a child before, and got away with it.
Last week James O'Keefe released an undercover video showing a teachers union lawyer who bragged about protecting a teacher who admittedly forced sex acts on underage male students at gunpoint. Now this…
Advertisement - story continues below
Antonio Mankini, the Staff Organizer and Treasurer of the United Educators of San Fransisco, was caught in an undercover video:
"I can see grabbing a kid, I can see throwing a kid up against a locker. Not that I've ever done that, okay once, maybe twice."
The video shows two encounters between Mankini and Project Veritas journalists. The first encounter was recorded in November of 2015 by a journalist posing as the friend of a teacher who felt guilty because he had hit a student.
TRENDING: UN Wants a 10% Global Tax to Pay for New "Shared Responsibility" Program to Address Coronavirus Pandemic
During the meeting, Mankini told the P.V. journalist that the teacher shouldn't worry about getting caught because "there's no evidence."
"Were there any witnesses? Just keep it that way. Seriously. If there weren't any witnesses, it's your word against the kid's. Kids f*cking lie. Seriously.
"But if there were no witnesses, then you have that deniability and that's something that could be used. No I didn't do it. There's no scars, marks, tattoos or bruises or anything. There's no evidence."
"I mean, teachers have smacked kids before. And…sometimes they're still working."
Advertisement - story continues below
When the undercover P.V. journalist began to express guilt for hitting the student, Mankini walked it back a little…
PV: "Okay, but I think that I did cross the line probably. So maybe I should…"
Mankini: "It wasn't a closed fist…you just kinda, kinda…[swats] dude you know."
The undercover journalist then asked Mankini if the union has had experience with teachers hitting students, and what to expect.
"I've seen it go away more than anything else. A lot of kids don't come forward with it. It's how they're treated at home."
Mankini then told the P.V. journalist that he knew the "right" way to hit a child.
Advertisement - story continues below
"I spent 17 years working with law enforcement so I know ways to…It's like I told them, I could hurt you and never leave a mark.
"Elbows are awesome weapons too. They are harder than a fist and yeah it's intense stuff so…"
Finally, Mankini started singing like a canary about his own experience hitting a student:
"I clotheslined a kid in a class one time, you know and of course I was pretending, I was pointing at the kids and the kids saw the kid went down.
"I mean, he ran into my arm. He wasn't supposed to be in my class and of course I caught him here and he went down backwards.
"And that one still bothered me. That one, yeah, because I crossed the line. I know, I mean, I made it look like an accident and all the witnesses would have said no he ran into my arm because he ran into me. I didn't reach over to knock him down you know. He ran into me."
This video is just a part of a series of videos that Project Veritas will be releasing exposing teachers unions across the country. We will be reporting on them as they are released.
Advertisement - story continues below
VIDEO (Language and disturbing content):


text:
BFP Stories
Early Pregnancy Symptoms and Big Fat Positives
2008 BFP - NO/Little SYMPTOMS - ENDO - LATE OVULATION!
Hi Ladies. I used to stalk this site way back in the day, before I got married and had my DS. I could have sworn that I had posted it, but maybe the website was updated and it got lost in the transition. I feel like to help the ladies out... here is what I went through... and yes I still remember this from 10 years ago. Starting on 6/13/2008: CD 42 - 43) cycles were really long and abnormal – I found out my right ovary was behind my uterus which caused some pain aka endo – just a few days prior. No EWCM or any noticeable CM two days before O'day. We did BD just about every day though. CD 44 O'day) We didn't BD we were actually on a plane on our way home to move our stuff to where my ex was stationed. 1-4DPO) Mostly visited family, BD maybe twice. No symptoms 5-7DPO) Started the long drive back home with our stuff in-tow. On the road. No BD. No symptoms. 8-9DPO) Got home, unloaded moving truck, no symtoms. 10DPO) BD. Notice nips are lighter in color with a darker hued ring on the edge and slight redness on the actual nips itself. Shrugged it off as too much rough play. AF like cramps. Freaking out with how many black-widows have taken home on our porch. 11-12DPO) Nips still same in color and AF cramps get stronger. Tell ex that AF is coming. 13DPO) Nips still the same, not sore. Still believing that AF is coming but now confused why cramps have stopped. Ex says I'm pregnant. Not sure so I buy a FRER decided to take it the next day. 14DPO) Took FRER in the afternoon when we were doing laundry. POAS, set it on the counter and completely forgot about it. Went out to check on clothes and came back to find a noticeable second pink line - BFP!! I was in disbelief and cried out "BABE!!" My husband immediately came to my side thinking that I needed to be saved from a black widow or something. I showed the stick to him and he hugged me and started to cry a little. I was still silent and in shock. REMAINDER OF PREGNANCY) No symptoms. I craved toasted subway sandwiches and milk which I would down about 3-4 gallons a week... no queasiness... no sore boobs (although the my nip color went back to normal after 5-6 weeks). I went on to give birth to a handsome and sweet boy a little early but he's healthy and fills my heart with joy. Things I did: NO STRESS or Obsession during the TWW. My first cycle using Liquid VITEX - hits the body faster than pills but is a pain to find now a days. Anything is possible ladies. Baby Dust!
Products used:


text:
|Light aircraft
|National origin
|Albatros Flugzeugwerke
|First flight
|Number built
The Albatros L.66 was a simple, low powered, two seat sports and training parasol wing monoplane, built in Germany in the mid-1920s.
Design and development
The L.66 was intended to be a low cost, easy maintenance two-seater. Thus a low power engine was required and the prototype was fitted with a 30 hp (22 kW) Haacke HFM-2 flat twin, though other engines could be used. It was a cantilever parasol monoplane with an aerodynamically thick airfoil section wing, which had a simple, rectangular plan and significant dihedral. The wing was a wooden structure with two spars, the ailerons mounted directly to a rounded groove in the rear spar. It was linked to the upper fuselage by a rather complicated set of struts.[1]
Traditionally, Albatros had constructed fuselages with wood frames, but the L.66 marked a departure, with a welded steel tube longeron and strut framework covered with fabric. The sides were flat and almost airfoil-shaped, with a blunt, rounded nose and taper aft. The nose-mounted engine, driving a two-blade propeller, was raised above the fuselage with a fairing behind it, enclosing the oil tank and with the instrument panel attached to its rear. The fuel tank was in the wing centre section, feeding the engine by gravity. Further aft, pilot and passenger sat side by side in the 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) wide fuselage; tandem controls could be fitted if required. The empennage was simple in shape and action as there were no fixed surfaces, only an all-moving rudder and elevator. Both control surfaces were balanced. The conventional undercarriage was also very simple, with the mainwheels attached to a single axle which passed through the fuselage, sitting the L.66 close to the ground. The tailskid was linked to the rudder for steering on the ground[1]
Operational history
The first L.66 was flying in mid-1924 with the Haacke engine.[1] In all ten were built.[2]
- Haacke engine.[1]
- L.66a
- Slightly larger and heavier, with Stahlwerk Mark St.M3 or Anzani engine.[2]
- L.66c
- [2]
- Lighter version, Bristol Cherub or Anzani engine. Two built.[3]
Specifications (Haacke engine)
Data from Flight, 6 June 1924, pp.385[1]
General characteristics
- Capacity: Two
- Length: 5.40 m (17 ft 9 in) [2]
- Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in) [2]
- Wing area: 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 220 kg (485 lb)
- Gross weight: 395 kg (871 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 33 L
- Powerplant: 1 × Haacke HFM-2 air-cooled, horizontally opposed two cylinder, 22 kW (30 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
- Maximum speed: 100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn)
- Endurance: 3 hr at full power
- Time to altitude: about 15 min to 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Albatros L.66.
- ^ a b c d e "The German exhibits". Flight. Vol. XV no. 24. 12 June 1924. pp. 384–5.
- ^ a b c d e "Albatros L.66". Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ "Albatros L.67". Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.


text:
Testimonials & Reviews Leave Review
Thank you for your submission!
Highly likely to recommend
10/01/2018 - user270662
Sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Crystal Beach, TX.
Kelli sold our house in less than a week and made the transaction seamless to us. Kelli did an outstanding job of communicating to us every step of the way through the sales process.
Highly likely to recommend
08/16/2017 - paul91261
Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Port Bolivar, TX.
I am also a Realtor and had tried to sell the home through my broker. I realized late...that to move a property in a small beach community you needed someone with intimate knowledge of the area but more importantly, someone that knows how to deal with the other local Realtors.
Kelli listed our home and sold it for us.
Highly likely to recommend
08/18/2017 - bahrsm8
Bought a home in 2017.
Kelli is very knowledgeable, honest and works hard to get the job done. We found our home, put a contract on it and moved in 4 weeks later. She stayed in constant contact with us and walked us through the process painlessly. Would definitely use her services again and will share her name with anyone who is buying/selling property. Great job, Kelli. We thank you for all you did for us.
Highly likely to recommend
09/28/2017 - michaelaworthy
Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Crystal Beach, TX.
Kelli was available on short notice and helpful throughout the home buying process. This was my first experience buying a home in a coastal area, so her knowledge of the local Crystal Beach market was very helpful. I would not hesitate to use her again to buy or sell my home.
Highly likely to recommend
11/08/2017 - bcorder9026
Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Crystal Beach, TX.
I have sold many properties in my life time with well qualified realtors
But none as professional as Kelli Untermeyer.. Her communication skills are so good and the calmness she displays in counseling both the buyer and seller are terrific.
Highly likely to recommend
12/16/2017 - jjersild
Bought a Single Family home in 2017
Kelli is a very competent real estate professional. She went out of her way to show properties to us and closed our purchase in record time.
She also helped us cancel a prior offer that turned out to not be for us.
Highly likely to recommend
04/02/2018 - robertoluvscheri
Bought a Single Family home in 2018 in Crystal Beach, TX.
We worked through Kelli with the seller on our new beach house. The process was seamless. From the offer to the closing, she was quick to respond and attentive to our needs. She goes the extra mile whenever there's a question or a problem crops up. I also have bought and sold many houses and she is tops in my book now!
Bought a Single Family home in 2018 in Crystal Beach, TX.
Kelli was very easy to work with. She was very knowledgeable of the area that we were looking in and made very helpful suggestions. Kelli listened to what we wanted in a beach cabin and found us the perfect place with our forever view. Thank you so much, Kelli.
Highly likely to recommend
06/05/2018 - reyjamie
Sold a home in 2018
Kelli Untermeyer is a great realtor. She is very responsive to any questions or concerns you may have. I have worked with many realtors over the years and non have been as helpful and knowledgable as Kelli.
Highly likely to recommend
07/13/2018 - mary e stuhr
Bought a Single Family home in 2018 in Crystal Beach, TX.
We are repeat customers of Kelli's-That alone should speak volumes for the trust and confidence we have in this real estate professional! Kelli takes the time to understand the needs of her clients. With that information, the properties and locations that were presented to us, exceeded our expectations, - In today's busy world, this is a time saver! Before she brings you to the properties, you have the information in front of you, and allows you the time to walk through the home and take your own notes. She knows the properties regardless of realty company, and can easily point out the pro's and cons according to your needs. If you are uncertain of a location or property type, Kelli will provide the answers you are looking for by showing you all of the different property types and styles with your needs in mind. Her ultimate goal is to make sure you have what you need to make your new property, the perfect investment or a home you will love for years to come. I guess you can tell....We Love Kelli


text:
E hentai free username and password
Please enter a valid date format mm-dd-yyyy. Eventually, after some periods of home rowing that varied a lot due to their initial physical conditions , they had strengthened their bodies enough to be admitted to the Hold for the terms mentioned in the contracts they signed. Cumming only as often as needed for medical reasons, to preserve your natural health we, the females, fortunately don't need it that often, unlike the opposite gender All the mistresses mercilessly worked with the whips on their tormented "subordinates", generously giving out lashes onto both sides. With a simultaneous, quiet but deep, groan, the slaves lifted their luggage seemingly quite heavy even for such trained bodies and dragged it into the apartment, led by their beautiful owner who already silently went beside Katherine, the latter mincing and dragging her shackles' chains on the floor. Instead, the non-admitted prisoners were offered a home galley-training with a special bench apparatus having an oar and a whipping machine.
Reina. Age: 19. I'm an erotic model and escort girl with a big class. I like to have very good time with really gentle and smart men.i am a little piece of luxury-extremly passionate and sensual by nature, very feminine, very natural, elegant, slim, sexy and comfortable at the same time. I"m happy, honest and like being little bit spoilt .
Fetish young slave girl domination
Pics 297 Tennis cuties hotties upskirt
Femdom husband sharing
Amateur slave fetish
Anastasia. Age: 23. Contact me in advance.
Gallery Bdsm and master and slaves
Shemale fucks girl porn
When he finishes, if you accept freely, remain standing. Obey him without question or you will lose each other. He is your overseer and Master of the Oars.
Violetta. Age: 24. If you would like to meet me, just drop me a line and write some details about you and your idea of our meeting. Best regards. Kisses amy
massive impressive assets
so so horney
would like to try her


text:
2 February 2018
W Asia worked with happn to launch the global dating app in Singapore.
The campaign included creating a rich bank of PRable content; from 'happn's Hotspots', which revealed the best places to find love in the city, to the Singlish Dating Terminology, a local twist on the perils of modern dating – including Pang She (to be stood up).
Following the first six months working with W, happn's users grew from 110k to over 200k in Singapore.


text:
Athletic and Special Events Security Worker
Job Description
- Athletic and Special Events Security Worker (Internal Only) JobID: 666
- Position Type:
- Date Posted:
- Location:
Page Unified School District
- Date Available:
2018-19 School Year
- Closing Date:
Open until filled   PAGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8
Athletic and Special Events Security Worker
Position Title: Athletic and Special Events Security Worker
Department/Section: Page High School
Supervisor: Athletic Director/ Principal
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
The primary responsibility of this position is to providing the safety and welfare of students during Page Unified Athletics and activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, school personnel, patrons, and/or visitors.
- Communicates school policies and enforcement of procedures to students, personnel, patrons and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.
-Intervenes in potential conflicts for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
-Monitors students, staff, patrons, and visitors during assigned events within a variety of school environments (e.g. special events, sporting events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students, staff, patrons, and visitors
- Refers incidents to appropriate site personnel (e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative guidelines. 6. -Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel for follow-up action.
-Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
-Support the philosophy and vision of PUSD.
− High School diploma or equivalent required
− Experience in prior event security or law enforcement preferred
− Demonstrated strong customer service skills
− Must have a friendly disposition and a smile
− Must be able to stay calm in stressful, fast-paced situations
− Experience dealing effectively with conflict
- Ability to navigate a variety of floor surfaces and areas including carpet, tile, concrete, wood, and pavement
- Ability to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to hieghts (in the bleachers) crowds and loud noise.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Prolonged standing, walking, including walking bleacher stairways
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!Apply Online
Posted: 3/31/2020
Job Reference #: 666


text:
Anodised aluminium is a material well suited to laser engraving with both a fiber laser or a CO2 laser. Depending on the colour of the layer, this results in a good contrast and a nice, bright engraving. In addition to laser engraving, laser marking aluminium is also possible.
Laser engraving and laser marking aluminium: Suitable materials
- Anodised aluminium
- Natural anodised aluminium
- Anodised layers in all colours
Depending on the requirements and application, laser engraving or laser marking aluminium is possible.
See an overview of possible laser applications of anodised aluminium
Laser engraving and marking of machine tags, promotional products and signs
Application examples for laser marking and laser engraving aluminium
Typical applications
Typical applications for the laser marking of anodised aluminium are high-quality smartphones, promotional items such as e.g. ballpoint pens, USB sticks, but also industrial applications such as data plates or casings in many other industries.
- Promotional items and gifts industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Electronics industry (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
- Tool manufacturing
- Sheet metal processing (casings)
Why use a laser machine for marking and engraving: Anodised aluminium
Fast, flexible and variable marking of anodised aluminium
With the laser you can quickly mark anodised aluminium. Depending on the batch size or number of units, you can find the ideal laser system for your requirements from a flatbed laser engraving machine to an industrial Galvo laser. The laser is also very flexible in marking all types of marking content: Thus you can easily and efficiently engrave markings such as serial numbers, data matrix codes or other variable content. Not only can you engrave anodised aluminium (removal of the anodised layer) - you can also produce black markings on the anodised layer. Natural anodised aluminium, in particular, can be marked in all different shades of grey to a rich black. With the laser, you have countless options for marking anodised aluminium.
Function and advantages of laser technology
Black marking of anodised aluminium
- High-quality, qualitative markings that increase the value of your products.
- No removal of the anodised layer and therefore no damage to the surface.
Advantages of a Trotec laser machines
- Galvo marking lasers for laser marking metal.
Cost-efficient production
- Direct marking means no costs for consumables such as inks, chemicals, pastes or sprays.
- The handling and the often expensive disposal of these materials is also avoided.
- No pre or post treatment of materials required
Advantages of a Trotec laser machines
- SpeedMarker with a maintenance-free fiber laser as a laser work station or it can also be integrated into a production line
- The robust mechanics of Trotec laser systems are designed for years of intensive use with minimal servicing
Flexible, dynamic data can be marked with ease
- Different laser markings with dynamic content are possible without refitting or changing tools
Advantages of a Trotec laser machine
- The intelligent and intuitive laser marking software SpeedMark, which can easily process data from existing ERP systems and all dynamic contents in codes
Permanent results when laser marking aluminium
- In contrast to other technologies, laser marking aluminium produces permanent abrasion, heat and acid resistant markings
- Particularly important for traceability and quality assurance
Advantages of a Trotec laser machine
- Product portfolio with matching fiber laser systems for all requirements
- Flatbed systems with a working surface up to 1016 x 610 mm
- Galvo work stations and marking lasers with working surfaces up to 1300 x 450 mm
- OEM Galvo fiber laser for integration into production lines
- Special systems according to customer requirements
Perfect marking results - fine tooling
- Precise and very small geometries can be marked with high accuracy
- Marking processes can be combined
Advantages of a Trotec laser machine
- High-quality optics and best beam quality thanks to high-quality components
- Camera-based component positioning for maximum precision and ease of use
Diverse design possibilities
- Practically any design can be realised when laser engraving aluminium
- Even 1-point fonts and the smallest geometries are still clearly legible
- Full freedom when designing and marking, logos, designs, bar codes or serial numbers
- Even photos can be applied in the shortest possible time
Advantages of a Trotec laser machine
- Software DirectMark or JobControl for laser marking directly from the graphics program - as easy as printing
Laser marking aluminium takes seconds for more throughput
- Very fast laser marking is possible, even when marking variable contents such as serial numbers and codes.
- Different markings possible without refitting or tool change
Advantages of a Trotec laser machine
- Intelligent and intuitive marking software for easy operation
- Fast and precise positioning of components using a camera system: SpeedMark Vision – Smart Adjust
- Integration of contents from ERP data files is possible.
Product recommendations
Laser marking aluminum in black
Anodized aluminum can be easily laser marked with MOPA lasers. It can produce a variety of gray tones all the way to a rich black. The special thing about it is that the short pulse durations don't damage the surface of the material, or just barely. The anodized layer is not removed, but repainted. Although the process is completely different from the production of annealing colors on stainless steel, the results are comparable.
Especially with natural anodized aluminum, you can create very nice markings. But anodized aluminum in other dark colors can be lasered as black. In combination with conventional engraving (or removal) of the anodized layer, there are many possibilities for marking products made of this material.


text:
Knock your socks off superior stereo sound.
PLAY:5 is Sonos's biggest and best-sounding speaker So whether you've got a big room to fill with music or a discerning ear for divine sound, it has you covered. You'll hear each separate instrument, voice, and sonic detail in all its glory. Six Class-D amplifiers with six dedicated speaker drivers deliver crystal clear, rich, deep, stereophonic sound with zero distortion. Thanks to three mighty woofers and a completely sealed architecture, PLAY:5 delivers big, precise bass response without reverb or echoes.
Plug in any audio device—whether it's a record player or a friend's phone—and listen to your favourite music on your PLAY:5. You can also send the music from your PLAY:5 to any other Sonos speaker in your home.
Touch controls.
Tap for the volume. Swipe to change the track. Right on the PLAY:5 speaker itself. Perfect for when your phone is in hiding or out of reach.
Multiple orientations.
Stand it tall or set it on its side. Either way, PLAY:5 automatically optimizes the sound. When it's horizontal, it's in stereo. When it's vertical, it's in mono. The rubber feet on three sides make it safe for any surface.
One app. Complete music control.
The Sonos app helps you quickly search through all your services to track down your favorite music, play it and adjust the volume in different rooms throughout the home. You don't even have to be in the same room as a speaker. And if your friends have the Sonos app, they can do the same.
Over 30 streaming services available.
Sonos plays everything: the most popular streaming services, on-demand services, internet radio, your favorite podcasts and audiobooks, your go-to collection of downloads—whatever you love to listen to.
Stereo pair with another PLAY:5
Get two PLAY:5s and turn each speaker into separate left and right channels for wider, bigger, and deeper stereo sound.


text:
Don't rub your eyes
I'm thinnest here. At only about 0.05 mm thick—half the thickness of computer paper—I get tiny tears in capillaries from all that manhandling, making me look discolored and older. These are the 17 skin-care tips dermatologists use themselves.
Try not to scratch!
During cooler months, the dry air sucks moisture out through my top layer, which makes me irritated. Literally. Dryness triggers an inflammatory response: Immune cells as well as pro-inflammatory proteins and other enzymes go wild, activating itch receptors that send signals to your brain. I know it feels good for a second—scratching may engage pleasure and reward centers in the brain. But if you keep at it, I'll get even more inflamed, which will cause those itch receptors to refire. And a vicious circle continues. All. Winter. Long. These are surprising signs of disease that your skin can reveal.


text:
Revolutionary measuring systems for dimensional and feature measurement and inspection
Groundbreaking 3D scan technology and software for reverse engineering and analysis for complex surfaces
Accelerating visual component inspection through automated and semi-automated solutions
Best in class systems for surface roughness and form measurement at all levels and types of production
Streamlined Precision is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer a diverse range of industrial measurement systems for 3D part inspection, reverse engineering and automated image capture. We also offer client-focused consulting and project management solutions, including custom inspection fixture design services.
© 2019 All rights Reserved. Design by Kreativz.


text:
According to the Bavarian Ministry of Health, there are still too many people with HIV in the free state without knowing it. There can often be years between an infection with the …Read More »
Zahnärzte warnen: Krankheit "Kreidezähne" lässt Zähne zerbröseln
"Kreidezähne" recognizes man of the Farbveränderungen und dem Einbruch der Oberfläche. Children with dieser Erkrankung sollten regelmäßig zum Zahnarzt gehen. © Prof. Dr. Norbert Krämer Laut Medizinern ist eine Erkrankung, who can …Read More »
Physics, chemistry, biology – Why are we catching a cold? – SRF mySchool
content The winter is cold. On average, two to four times a year, adults have a cold, small child ten times a year. The cold is one of the most common diseases …Read More »
How light can convert proteins
How light can convert proteins Phytochromes are proteins that are responsible for the process of converting light into cell-internal information. These photoreceptors are found in plants, fungi and bacteria and use light …Read More »
Too much sugar in mother and child
Too much sugar for mother and child Krone.at The Diabetes Childrens Fight Free Press Full coverage Source linkRead More »
Does obesity increase asthma risk? : Researchers reveal the link between excess pounds and respiratory diseases
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. © Nagy Bagoly Ilona / thinkstock Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. Affected individuals react to …Read More »
The Diabetes Children & # 39; s Fight Free press
Climbing, dancing, athletics – the 14-year-old Michelle Reinhardt from Coswig loves the movement and sporting challenges. But she must be careful. For patients with diabetes like her, effort quickly leads to hypoglycaemia. …Read More »
A shortage of potassium and magnesium can be on the heart
Those who take too little potassium and magnesium risk cardiac arrhythmias, which in the worst case leads to sudden cardiac death, according to the German Heart Foundation. If your scores are too …Read More »
One in four people infected with HIV do not know
Despite the progress in the fight against HIV, according to UN experts, 25 percent of people worldwide do not know that they are HIV positive. Last year about 9.4 million people lived …Read More »
This helps the stomach on the intestines on the jumps
Filter function found: stomach specifically enriches microorganisms In the past, science assumed that gastric acid kills almost all microorganisms. But that is clearly not the case. In one study, it has now …Read More »


text:
Nature is a wonderful thing,it can also be a stroppy mare!!.
This time last year i spent a weekend and a few hundred quid, doing up my little garden for the kids. I sweated i lost my temper i hammered my thumb ( i got massive splinters ) the point is,it looked amazing…
I was very proud. I laid many layers of membrane down after turning the soil,id used left over slabs to make a mini patio it was cracking. ( Yep super proud ) then the black birds came… These buggers decided my bark and membrane would make an excellent nest an proceeded to dig holes all over my hard work. Que a few months of rain fall and my garden looked like mother natures bush without a good wax. I admitted defeat an in a year garden was a jungle again.
You cant even see the bark anymore, bloody birds. Anyway time has come to tackle it again. Patio has all been pulled up and old kids toys taken to the tip. Todays plan is too dig up an turn over the soil. Weed killer everything then place membrane down. Gardens just getting gravelled all over then a new table an chair set getting to chill on. I wanted it doing for kids birthday ( adult bouncey castle,i want to play too ) things we do for our kids.
Monday i started trimming the hedge an a nest fell out, caught it though thankfully and found eggs still in. ( A nest i might add made of bark twigs and ground fabric ,things animals do for there kids ) i placed them up higher and stuck more sticks round them. Thankfully mummy n daddy bird returned and on wednesday we discovered the eggs have hatched into beautiful baby birds. ( Mrs ardon theres chicks in our garden! )
So off to do a few more tip runs and lay some weed killer down and turn some soil over.Logans been a good help. I try an get him involved in everything we do,give the tiny hands the little jobs. He loves it bless him,earned himself a milkshake.
Nature is amazing ,we have one from world saving one thing can make a massive difference,we all have a part to play. So from one sweaty daddy…
Take care
Have a great weekend,and i cant wait to show off the garden when finished


text:
There are 0 item(s) in your cart
No product in shopping cart
Francisco Dalmau, mathematics teacher.
This is a plan of the city of Granada. Numbers and letters serve to locate streets and buildings, among other things.
Welcome to our online store. Through great effort and dedication we have created this space for people who love art.
Stay up-to-date with our news. Please fill out the form below to subscribe to our newsletter.


text:
IT Services
Client Tools
About Us
Subscribe to Newsletter
Visitor, please read asap.
This e-mail contains graphics, if you don't see them
» view it online.
Dear Visitor,
Important Virus Notice
"Locky Ransomware" virus spreading via
Microsoft Word
documents as email attachment.
If office macros are enabled it loads ladybi.exe
That loads itself into memory, deletes itself, encrypts your documents as hash.locky files, changes the desktop wallpaper, drops a .bmp file and opens it, drops a .txt file and opens it, and delete VSS snapshots. Encrypted files can include network files.
Please do not open suspicious
or enable
Our Services
Since 1998 Sierra Corporation has been providing IT and Computer Services.
We are proud to provide IT Solutions that help businesses like yours be more efficient, productive, and profitable.
- On-site or Remote Technical Support
- Computer/Server Repair
- Network Configuration/Troubleshooting
- Server Configuration/Troubleshooting
- Data Recovery/Prevention of Lost Data
- Simple and Complex Secure Back-up Solutions
- Monitoring Tools – that can be deployed to assist in resolving issues with your network
and devices.
- VoIP Phone Systems – Stop paying huge phone bills!–provide voice service over the
internet. Enables you to have a full featured phone system similar to what
Fortune 500 companies use, but at a much lower cost!
- Web Hosting, Email Hosting & Development
- Website and web application development
- New Computer Hardware – we do not mark up equipment sales to our clients, our
discount is passed onto you, and so you get great prices when you need equipment!
we are a reseller for Dell
You will find our response time to be the fastest in the business!
Sierra Corporation
IT Solutions
Web Application Development
DELL Reseller
Sierra Corporation
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient (s) and may contain confidential or proprietary information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited.
Your referrals are always appreciated.
Please send any comments or suggestions to email@example.com
or fax to (703) 935-8543; and as always, you can call us at (703) 847-3123.
Thank you for your business!
© Sierra Corporation 1998-2016
If you're not interested any more
» unsubscribe
Back to Top
© Sierra Corporation 2020
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Relocation Services
Newsletter Archive


text:
By Nikhil
Price: 9,03,800
Amazed at the BMW X1!
Pros : amazing luxury, stunning looks, fantastic specs
Cons : none accepted!
After having a recent hands on, on the BMW X1 sDrive 18i, what can I say, I am unable to sleep without the dream of it. The BMW X1 has separate phenomenon in every angle, every aspect and every minute little thing that must have gone in the making of this Godly chariot. The X1 is filled with luxurious stuff and the best of it is unmatched even by the more expensive vehicles of the class. The supreme built of the car is exceptional in quality and looks. It looks bold and enigmatic at the same time. The curvy angles headlamps with the Bi- Xenon and LED flex are amazing. Even the curves and lines throughout the sensuous body of this vehicle find me in love with it.
The Interiors of the car have been Godly blessed with the engineered, marvels of what not! I am amazed with the way the BMW has set this vehicle at a price range which still seems in the affordance. The luxury delivered with the built in computer systems handling almost everything right from entertainment to assistance and flexibility make it perfect. The best of this BMW cruise comes in with the s Drive assistance on the roads. I remember when I speeded up a bit, how easy it came to my hands in handling and spinning. There is no doubt that the car has been made to perfection in terms of engine, design and even driving and handling comfort with so firm and sturdy suspensions like I have never seen before. To add to more of my temptations when enquired about efficiency, it was yet amazement. It is very efficient indeed than expected!
Comments (1)
Aakriti Sharma
Wednesday, October 10, 2012Reply
What are the safety features available in BMW X1..??


text:
Unisex Round Neck Ankara Shirt 3 (Blue-Yellow)
Handmade item
Inspired by traditional African attire, our unisex round neck is perfect to represent the contemporary man/woman. The design is made from quality fabric for added comfort and a luxurious feel. Our vibrant men's shirts are extremely stylish and fun to wear. Best styled with a pair of dark blue jeans or smart trousers for more formal occasions. The shirt is lightweight without any linings, making it perfect for the summer season.
Great for social events, music festivals and casual smart for corporate. Go bolder! Add some color to your wardrobe.
Size: 3XL- 5XL
Chest: 48″
Shirt length: 30 inches
Sleeve length: 10″


text:
Mike Horst
It is an honor to be called to Bethel Presbyterian Church as the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. In addition to overseeing the Deacons and Care ministry, my responsibilities include: Congregational Connections, Outreach, Small Groups, Contemporary Worship, and Children and Family ministries. Before coming to Bethel, I earned my undergrad degree at the University of North Florida in Education, followed by my seminary degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, Fl. I am married to the beautiful, Keri Horst, and we have a wonderful daughter named Clara. I look forward to seeing how the good news of Jesus Christ will continue to be a source of passion and excitement at Bethel, and how we honor the Great Commission in bringing this good news unto the ends of the earth!


text:
Steven Gerrard's slip in 2014 against Chelsea cost Liverpool the league and extinguished Brendan Rodger's chances of having his name written in Liverpool folklore. Now Steven Gerrard stands in his way of becoming a Celtic legend, by stopping the Ulsterman from claiming an eighth successive title for the Hoops.
But how realistic is that? Can this Anfield great transform the beleaguered 'Gers into title contenders? Or like his pursuit for a Premier League title, will it ultimately end in failure? Here we take a look at Gerrard's chances of breaking Celtic's dominance next season.
Is he tactically astute?
During Sven Goran-Erikkson's reign as England manager, he was blessed with midfield greats such as Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Steven Gerrard. Lampard consistently netted 20+ goals a season for Chelsea and Gerrard seemingly won games on his own for Liverpool.
Yet the two couldn't play together, and one of the reasons for that was Gerrard's tactical ineptitude. Whilst Lampard had shown himself adept at following a tactical plan under Mourinho, Gerrard only flourished when partnered with Xabi Alonso – a canny operator with a sharp footballing brain.
All too often Gerrard would abandon his responsibilities and scupper England's attacks with predictable 'Hollywood' passes. If his disregard of tactics from his playing career is anything to go by, then his time at Ibrox will be short-lived.
Much has been made of the expected wave of Liverpool loanee's at Ibrox, but so far the new manager has opted to find most of his talent from elsewhere. Scott Arfield, Allan McGregor, Connor Goldson and Ovi Ejaria have all joined the 'Gers.
Jon Flanagan is the only incoming player with links to Gerrard's former club, and whilst signings from Brighton, Sunderland and Burnley might not be inspiring, they seem more astute than bringing in second-rate Liverpool rejects. The signing have ensured that Rangers are now 12/1 for the title, second favourites to Celtic.
The transfer market is a crowded place at the moment and Rangers, like Celtic, simply do not have the allure or the money of most Championship clubs never mind Premier League outfits. If Rangers are to be successful they need to maximise the transfer market as Celtic did when David Moss was the head of recruitment.
Moss was the man responsible for bringing players such as Victor Wanyama, Virgil Van Dijk and Moussa Dembele to Parkhead, with the Hoops making substantial profits on most of their player purchases.
Gerrard needs to bring the right scouting team into Ibrox in the hope of emulating Celtic's transfer success. If he doesn't, then he won't stand a chance of challenging Brendan Rodgers as Rangers' current squad isn't up to much.
The odds
As much as analysis of Gerrard's history and style is helpful, it doesn't give any clear indicators. With the notable exception of Leicester City, the bookies have always tended to get things right in football.
Manchester City and Celtic were the bookies favourites for their domestic leagues last season and Real Madrid were the favourites for the Champions League.


text:
Enjoy 25% Off Savings
Not only is this setup adorably unique, Made in USA, and very useful for mom-to-be...you will love the assortment that makes for a long-lasting and memorable gift that shows mama you're thinking of her too! You may be on the roster for "Best Gift Giver" after this one.
What's In It? 7 pieces
customized items cannot be returned or exchanged because they are personalized just for you


text: Jerry Thoms - September 23, 2010 Sport DOG SportHunter SD 1225 By Jerry Thoms The SportHunter SD 1225 has 16 nick or continuous stimulation levels along with tone and vibration features; a second and third collarcan be added. The lightweight (3 oz.) collar has a slim contoured shape with a 3/4-mile range. Sport DOG Dry Tek technology means the transmitter is waterproof. The collar and transmitter each have a two-hour charge time. Included are a charging cradle, test light, belt chip, lanyard, long contact pointers, operating guide, a basic training manual and basic training DVD. Contact: Sportdog; (800) 732-0144; sportdog.com GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


text:
Freedom Charity relies on fundraisers to help us provide the care and support that victims of abuse need and to continue raising awareness in schools.
Fundraising for Freedom Charity can be a lot of fun whilst also helping out a very worthwhile cause. Check out some of our fundraising ideas below!
Successful fundraising and awareness raising initiatives will be publicised on our website with the opportunity to progress and, should you impress with hardwork and passion, you will be offered a place as part of the Freedom Fellowship.
Become an Ambassador
As an ambassador of Freedom Charity you will be gaining excellent, meaningful experience. All fundraisers will receive a certificate of gratitude from Freedom for their hard work. This
is a brilliant representation of your efforts and character that can be presented to future employers in your CV and even be a highlight for your personal statement should you be looking a university.
Your achievements can be published on the Charity website as a showcase for all your hard work that you can be trulynproud of. You have a great opportunity to selflessly improve
the lives of others and contribute towards rescue efforts that ultimately could save someones life.
Hard work will be rewarded with the opportunity to join the Freedom Fellowship. As part of this group you will be invited to meet with us and other members of the fellowship at nconferences and can keep in contact with members through the Fellowship forum. This is a great way to keep you connected nto likeminded individuals that want to make a difference.
What We Do
Freedom or Freedom Charity is a UK-based charity formed to give support to victims of forced marriage and violence upon women thought to have brought dishonour on their family.
We target schools with presentations and sessions directly with students, whilst also offering training and lesson plans for teachers so that they may also aid in raising awareness. We also have a 24/7 helpline.
Sponsor Form
Safe Fundraising
- Always ensure the appropriate safety measures are in place.
- Try to work in a team, if you're fundraising outside of schools it is safer to be with people you know.
- Do remember to let people know what you are fundraising for.
- Don't put yourself or others at risk.
- Don't go ahead with something without appropriate permission for what you are doing.
- Don't pressure anyone to participate or donate to the charity if they don't want to.
Donate to Freedom today!
Your help and support in raising awareness is crucial to saving lives. Alternatively, just text the words FREE02 followed by the amount you can give (£2 / £5 / £10 etc) to 70070.
Donation Form
RT @skurtuldu76 My dear friend Aneeta Prem on BBC News Look East (West) talking about forced marriages and the consequences. I am so proud to be an ambassador for Freedom Charity. #forcedmarriage #freedomcharity @ANEETAPREM @FreedomCharity @FMUnit @BBCLookEast pic.twitter.com/Sh1jZdMV3l
Latest News
Red Triangle End FGM
Red Triangle End FGM By wearing the Red Triangle you can help end FGM. Freedom Charity's Aneeta Prem invented this logo a simple red triangle with a heart at the bottom to represent the female form. It is an empowering simple and since before time the downward facing Triangle has been used to represent this


text:
Customer Reviews
Local Perry, GA florist
Local Perry, GA florist
Date: Mar 24, 2020
Name: Charlene T
State/Province: GA
A beautiful arrangement with robust and fresh floral elements.
Date: Mar 23, 2020
Name: R C
State/Province: AR
Quick and easy ordering
Date: Mar 18, 2020
Name: Ashley P
State/Province: PA
I want to say thank you to Daisy Patch Flowers for not only designing a gorgeous arrangement for my Mom but, also for delivering them to the hospital in just a couple of hours. After having a poor experience with another company, I decided to go to a business in Perry, where my Mom was being treated. This stunning bouquet made her Day! She said that everyone who entered her room just raved about how beautiful the flowers were.....she loved it! Thank you so much for helping me send her a little joy the entire way from Pennsylvania. I will most certainly order again from Daisy Patch Flowers!
Date: Feb 17, 2020
Name: Sandra R
State/Province: GA
Well pleased. We have no complaints.
Date: Oct 19, 2019
Name: Sharon K
State/Province: GA
Better than the pictures. Beautiful as always.
Date: May 11, 2019
Name: Susan B
State/Province: GA
My Mother's Day gift is beautiful! My daughter lives in Boston and ordered it from the website. Thank you Daisy Patch!
Date: Apr 04, 2019
Name: Henry M
State/Province: GA
Made ordering easy and delivered on time.
Date: Mar 12, 2019
Name: Simone C
State/Province: OH
Everyone was wonderful!
Date: Feb 17, 2019
Name: Tabatha H
State/Province: GA
Awesome service
Date: Jan 31, 2019
Name: Stephanie J
State/Province: GA
The arrangement was better than I expected and was very pleased. Thank you!
Date: Dec 07, 2018
Name: Patricia C
State/Province: GA
My overall experience was good, the actual plant that I ordered was not available after the order was placed. I did receive a call to let me know and was offered two other options. Unfortunately I did not get the message in a timely manner to be able to make the choice. It was over the Thanksgiving week also so I am sure that limited be able to get the plant that was original requested.
Date: Nov 09, 2018
Name: Sherry P
State/Province: GA
I was a little worried that I had waited too long to order the flowers, but they were the center piece to my Grandfather's Funeral Service. High on a pedestal directly behind his casket and they were beautiful. Thank you
Date: Nov 02, 2018
Name: Barbara I
State/Province: GA
The flower arrangement was beautiful. It looked exactly like the picture on the internet.
Date: Oct 25, 2018
Name: Miranda B
State/Province: WY
Penny is absolutely the BEST! She has recently covered a wedding and a funeral for my family and she is a miracle worker. Her attention to detail and ability to deliver a vision is remarkable. She is a true professional and you will be astounded! She deserves more than 5 stars! Top Notch!
Date: Aug 29, 2018
Name: Rosalyn F
State/Province: SC
It's always a pleasure doing business with Daisy Patch Flowers. Penny makes the experience worth coming back time and time again!
Date: May 16, 2018
Name: Melissa F
State/Province: GA
Penny is a wonderful person and makes the most beautiful arrangements. She is very dedicated to her customers and her work. Always delivers on schedule. The value is exceptional for the price we pay. A step above the rest. We always order from Daisy Patch and recommend her to everyone looking to send flowers, baskets, balloons, or are planning a wedding.
Date: Feb 05, 2018
Name: Tracy B
State/Province: MD
Excellent shopping experience.
Date: Jan 16, 2018
Name: Angie O
State/Province: GA
Love this shop. Flowers are gorgeous and ALWAYS exactly what I order.
Date: Jan 12, 2018
Name: Clara B
State/Province: GA
Full and lovely arrangement, flowers healthy, with lots of blooms and buds - a bit pricey. Want to use local businesses, but price will make me do a bit more comparative on line shopping.
Date: Dec 30, 2017
Name: Kristina V
State/Province: GA
You did a very nice job on these flowers and was delivered on time. I will use your services again in the future. Thank you
Date: Nov 04, 2017
Name: Charlotte B
State/Province: GA
the flowers were perfect.
Date: Oct 27, 2017
Name: Chase M
State/Province: GA
Wonderful people. Great service. They go above and beyond for their customers. I will definetly use them again.
Date: Oct 16, 2017
Name: sandy l
State/Province: GA
I was recommended to you by my neighbor, Brandie McNeal, and I was not dissappointed. The arrangement arrived on time and was beautiful. Thank you for your excellent service and I will return in the future for my floral needs.
Date: Sep 01, 2017
Name: JAMES G
State/Province: FL
I am leaving the default at 5 albeit, I am not sure because I received your just been delivered email on Monday following the funeral. The funeral was the previous Saturday and delivery was set for Friday. I still haven't found time to contact Jackie who BTW is a blood relative along with the deceased to verify the delivery date. Please advise! When were the flowers delivered?
Date: Jul 29, 2017
Name: Michael S
State/Province: TX
Perfect arrangements was very lovely and arrived in a timely manner. Thanks for the great service.
Date: May 16, 2017
Name: Lillie G
State/Province: GA
Superb service and great person who delivered, she was amazing.
Date: Apr 18, 2017
Name: Kim B
State/Province: GA
Awesome!! Loved the flowers and the service.
Date: Feb 09, 2017
Name: Alan J
State/Province: GA
Incredible customer service. The owner and all of the staff are most anxious to help make you happy. Thank you so much Daisy Patch
Date: Feb 09, 2017
Name: Debbie B
State/Province: AL
The custom arrangement was for my granddaughter's 6th birthday. Since I wouldn't see it, I was a bit hesitant but decided to order several things for her to be delivered with the roses. She loves the bear, the chocolates were delicious and flowers and balloons were perfect. Thank you for a job well done!
Date: Jan 30, 2017
Name: Carol B
State/Province: FL
As always, Daisy Patch exceeds my expectations! You always go above and beyond for your customers. You are the BEST!! Blessings and Thanks, Beth Bennett
Date: Jan 12, 2017
Name: Rochelle S
State/Province: GA
If you go through teleflora or here don't expect much from their gift baskets. My husband received a gift basket I chose for him with store brand items in it. Even though the pictures on each site show their baskets with name brand foods.
Date: Dec 15, 2016
Name: Beth T
State/Province: GA
Received BEAUTIFUL fresh arrangement delivered for my birthday. Thanks for an awesome arrangement that brightened my day!
Date: Oct 28, 2016
Name: Beth J
State/Province: GA
This is by far the most beautiful flower arrangement seen. Thank you for making our day special.
Date: Aug 25, 2016
Name: Shannon J
State/Province: GA
Thank you for the fast service. The flowers were for a dear friend who lost her pet the previous day. These beautiful pink flowers surely brightened her day. They were exactly what I ordered.
Date: Jul 05, 2016
Name: Kathleen M
State/Province: FL
You did a great job. Recipient was very pleased.
Date: May 21, 2016
Name: Judy K
State/Province: AZ
My Mom was very pleased with the quality and beauty of the arrangement she received. The ordering process was easy. Thanks!
Date: May 06, 2016
Name: Carol J
State/Province: GA
The plant arrangement was beautiful and the website is well organized. Thank you for making this occasion special for my friend.
Date: Apr 09, 2016
Name: Nick D
State/Province: GA
Very pretty flowers!
Date: Apr 08, 2016
Name: Bettina E
State/Province: FL
Great job! Beautiful flowers! Penny called me to let me know that the flowers in the arrangement were out of season. She could order them but they would be extra or she could substitute. She said she would make it nice and she did! The arrangement was beautiful! My niece loved her flowers and everyone was very complimentary of them. Thank you!
Date: Mar 29, 2016
Name: Tina E
State/Province: FL
Very happy with the arrangement you made for my niece's 18th birthday. I chose and ordered an arrangement, Penny called to explain that some flowers were out of season and would cost extra or she could substitute and make it really nice. She did a great job substituting! Thank you!
Date: Mar 11, 2016
Name: Carol M
State/Province: MI
Thank you for the beautiful tulip arrangement I requested for my sister's birthday. Couldn't have made us both more happier. Thank you especially to Baily.
Date: Mar 11, 2016
Name: Carol M
State/Province: MI
Thank you for the beautiful tulip arrangement I requested for my sister's birthday. Couldn't have made us both more happier. Thank you especially to Baily.
Date: Jun 02, 2015
Name: Dr. H
State/Province: GA
I requested a fairly unusual arrangement for a sorority sister. It was filled and delivered as requested. That evening, my friend sent me a photo of the arrangement and I was most pleasantly surprised. The flowers were red and yellow, as requested; the florist had added an owl, as requested if at all possible; however, the surprise came in the ribbon used. The florist had used "owl ribbon"! Thank you for making all of my special requests absolutely perfect!
Date: May 18, 2015
Name: Kimberly S
State/Province: GA
Pleased with the delivery and ease of ordering, however the arrangement didn't quite look like the one that I ordered. It was not all yellow flowers.
Date: Mar 01, 2015
Name: Victoria L
State/Province: GA
The arrangement was beautiful and is still blooming! Wonderful quality!
Date: Feb 27, 2015
Name: Valerie N
State/Province: GA
Daisy Patch went above and beyond on the Friday before Valentines Day, which I know is a very busy day for deliveries. When they could not deliver birthday flowers to my friend because her work location had already closed after her order was overlooked, they called me and made a special trip to deliver them to her house. I just love small town florists that know everyone and go out of their way to make things right.
Date: Dec 30, 2014
Name: Angela S
State/Province: GA
Would have given 5 stars but flowers were not delivered on the date requested. ..they were a day early.
Date: Feb 21, 2013
Name: Olan W
State/Province: GA
Date: Jun 26, 2012
Name: Larry E
State/Province: GA
Date: Jun 15, 2012
Name: Anna E
State/Province: GA
The flowers were beautiful and they delivered them quickly and in the same day ordered.
Date: Mar 28, 2012
Name: Karen C
State/Province: GA
The flowers were beautiful and they delivered them quickly.
Date: Oct 27, 2011
Name: Cindy B
State/Province: GA
The fall arrangement I received is beautiful!! Everything I see that comes fron Daisy Patch is very nice and the delivery folks are great!
Date: Jun 08, 2011
Name: Joyce D
State/Province: NC
Very professional and reasonable. The picture of the product is far smaller than what is received, they go out of their way to make you "smile". Thanks :-).
Date: May 03, 2011
Name: Bob W
State/Province: GA
Very nice assortment of fruit. I made an apple pie and Waldorf salad and still have fruit left. The pineapple was so good and I had no trouble cleaning it. Thanks, The Wallingford's
Date: Jan 20, 2011
Name: Bob W
State/Province: GA
We are very happy with your service and the floral arrangement is beautiful. We notified our daughter, Cheryl, when it arrived and let her know and she also was very happy with your service. She had had a very bad experience the week before on my birthday. So thank you for your good service. Bob & Ann Wallingford.


text:
Interview with one of the most known Turkish newspaper Hurriyet by Çelebi Turkey managing Director, Mr. Osman Yılmaz.
We succeed together, celebrate together.
Turkey's first private ground handling company Çelebi Aviation Holding, pioneer of innovations in the aviation sector in Turkey, also stands out with the investments made in Europe and India. The company has successfully implemented its mission of "throughly understanding the needs of airport users and ensuring consistent service quality" with more than 13 thousand employees in 2 continents, 5 countries, and over 40 stations. Osman Yılmaz, Managing Director of Çelebi Ground Handling, emphasizes that the sincere family atmosphere among the employees is the reason behind this success that has been going on for more than sixty years.
Who is Osman Yılmaz?
Osman Yılmaz graduated from Çukurova University with a degree in Tourism and started his successful career at Çelebi Ground Handling in 1993. Previous step in his impressive career is the position of Managing Director in charge of Hungary & Austria subsidiaries. During 6 years of overseas experience, Mr. Yılmaz completed also his MBA degree at Corvinus University. Mr. Yılmaz came back to Turkey in 2016 as the Managing Director of Çelebi Ground Handling.
The greatest move of civil aviation
Mr. Yılmaz said that the process of moving from Ataturk Airport to Istanbul Airport was carried out in a very comprehensive and disciplined manner and added that the new airport is an opportunity to develop themselves and understand the customer better. Çelebi has completed this tough moving process of more than 1200 equipment to Istanbul Airport without any problems. Not only with the equipment transportation, but also with investment in new technologies and updates in its software, the company aims to be the leader in customer satisfaction, quality perception, and process management. Mr. Yılmaz claims his accomplishments regarding those subjects as: "We have made several improvements to increase the competition at the airport. One of the most effective one was the implementation of CargoCEL software which is used for maximizing the quality and shortening the handling operations by optimizing operational processes. We were not just focused on the quality of the work, we also gave our priority to maintain our operations in environmental friendly way. As an example; we have replaced our conventional battery baggage tractors by lithium-ionized battery ones which are also more efficient. We believe that Çelebi will get return of those investments in a short time.
"We love to succeed together"
Çelebi does not limit its improvements to equipment but also stands out with its website and social media. Company differentiates itself from conventional marketing strategies by following the latest industry trends such as digitalization to reach not only its target audience but also people of all generations. In this context, the company also gives young employees a chance and adds dynamism to the family atmosphere which is created after many years. This environment, which creates a balance between sincerity and dynamism, is explained by Mr. Yilmaz with the following words: "We achieve together, we celebrate together. Most importantly, we learn together. Therefore, we can define Çelebi as a school, not just a company. We want our employees to learn their jobs in the best way and to do their jobs with pleasure. We know that Çelebi trained employers are always one step ahead."