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Family of Port Clinton child with rare disease gains newfound hope for cure
PORT CLINTON - The Miller family has an exciting, newfound sense of hope that one day in the not-too-distance future, 2-year-old Stella Miller will be able to live a long, healthy life, free of disease.
Around this time a year ago, the visions Stella's parents, Nate and Christine Miller, had for their youngest child's long-term future were much different.
At that time, Stella had just turned 1 and had not been gaining weight as a child of that age typically would. After a long series of visits to various doctors and tests, Stella was diagnosed with cystinosis in March 2018.
What is Cystinosis?
Cystinosis is an extremely rare genetic disorder where the body builds up an excess of cystine, an amino acid, which accumulates in the body and crystallizes, slowly damaging vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, eyes, muscles and brain.
There are only about 2,000 diagnosed cases of cystinosis worldwide, mostly in children, with about 500 cases in the U.S.
Upon learning of the diagnosis, Nate and Christine immediately spent the next several hours in the hospital researching the rare disease.
Among the things they read about was that the life expectancy prognosis for those with cystinosis is around age 20, a moment they understandably described as "scary."
"When she was first diagnosed, we never even thought there was a possibility" of a cure being found during Stella's childhood), Christine Miller said.
However, not long after that, they found both an array of hope and an abundance of support from their family, friends and local community, as well as from their newly found community of fellow families dealing with the rare disease through the Cystinosis Research Foundation.
The Cystinosis Research Foundation, or CRF, is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supporting clinical research that will find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for this rare but painful and life-threatening disease.
The CRF sent a gift basket to the Miller family shortly after the diagnosis. More importantly, it helped them connect with other families that can relate to dealing with what is a very high-maintenance illness for children.
How cystinosis has changed her life
Stella is on a very strict medicine schedule with about 10 different medications that need to be administered every day, including early morning hours like 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Eating is another major complication. Stella eats through a G-tube, or gastrostomy tube, which delivers nutrition as well as medicine directly to the stomach, for around 10 hours each night.
She requires eye drops, which cost $2,000 per week. They're administered every waking hour to keep her from going blind. Her other medications do not make it to the bloodstream within her eyes.
But how well Stella handles it, all things considered, is an inspiration to her family and most of those that meet her. In so many other ways, she is a normal fun-loving toddler, who just turned 2 on Jan. 30 and is still doing well.
Two weeks ago, the CRF flew the Miller family out to California for three days for their annual "Day of Hope" family conference, which took place at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach.
It was there that they got a renewed sense of hope for Stella's future, to see her disease-free one day and able to grow up like a typical, healthy American child.
At the conference, they learned about the work being done by Dr. Stephanie Cherqui, a clinical researcher at the U.C. San Diego Department of Pediatrics, and got the chance to meet her.
Cherqui developed a stem cell and gene therapy that was able to successfully cure the disease in mice and recently was granted FDA approval to begin clinical trials on six adults living with cystinosis. That trial is planned for June of this year, according to Christine Miller.
"It was neat because we were really able to listen to her research," she said. "The research she presented was just amazing. I feel like it was something you'd see in a sci-fi movie. Our hope is that in the near future it will be available for all ages with cystinosis. To be only a year into our journey and to have this kind of hope is incredible."
People interested in donating to the Cystinosis Research Foundation can do so online at cystinosisresearch.org.
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Mission of the Academic Program
Where else can you receive a rigorous, top-tier education grounded in a classical perspective, crowned by an emphasis on real-world application and an exceptional Chinese language program? Meet Northern Academy Academics. Our mission is to prepare students to think, write, and act like true scholars engaged in the great endeavors of human civilization.
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Teachers engage students in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. Our rigorous curriculum and high standards help our students score well above average on the New York Regents, SAT, and ACT tests.
To prepare students for a world where effective communication is essential, we place strong emphasis on literacy and comprehension across all courses.
Our Language Arts program offers students a solid classical foundation with a reading list that includes Shakespeare, Cervantes, Brontë, Tolstoy, Dickens, Twain, and Homer.
Our language department focuses on teaching students Mandarin Chinese. Not only is Chinese consistently ranked one of the best foreign languages for career development, it also offers students a window into the rich Chinese culture.
We are proud to say that over 90% of the core subject teachers hold advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) in their respective subjects. Students receive the attention and care they need throughout their years at Northern since we maintain a low student to teacher ratio (10:1).
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February is a much maligned month, with Groundhog's Day marking the mid way point between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. I really like the month as it brings all sorts of fun things to celebrate-Chinese New Years (Feb. 8), Mardi Gras (Feb. 9), Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) President's Day (15) and if you're in school-winter break. Oh, I forgot Super Bowl Sunday, which is a serious day of TV obligation for many. So today's "take a break" is about creating some fun things with tea lights that recognize the February holidays and shines some light on dark winter evenings.
It's recommended that you use LED T lights.
Lanterns: I've made these for Chines New Year and Valentines. I started with the lantern pattern that is free to download. For the Chinese Lantern, I Googled "Chinese Windows" and downloaded an image that I used as a template. However, you can use anything you like for the windowpane and decorate the lantern itself.
Little houses: While I thought it was interesting to try making these out of felt before I realized it was way too much work for a result that was much easier obtained using cardstock. Make Tiny Paper Houses has lots of patterns to try.
Tea Light from a Drink Can These are good directions except you don't need to drill out the bottom for an LED tea light Use a regular can opener to remove the top (where the pull tab is) and if you want for the bottom. Watch the video if you need a demo. Depending on where you live, there are special cans that lend themselves to a particular holiday, so try to use them if possible.
Mardi Gras Bead Lights: Fill a wine glass with Mardi Gras beads and nestle in a T light. An empty glass holder can look stellar by hot gluing Mardi Gras beads to the outside. Use beads that are your team's color for Super Bowl Sunday.
LED Ice Ball for Super Bowl Party: Just watch the video for inspiration
Lanterns 2: Using the pattern for Table Number Lanterns, create a lantern with your favorite players number on it. Of course using the team's colors is important.
Coffee Beans and Tea Lights: Here you do need the wax variety tea light. Using a small bowl or cup, fill with coffee beans and insert candle. The heat from the candle will help generate that coffee roasting smell.
Not interested in today's activity? Check out the Take a Break Pinterest for lots of Take a Break ideas.


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Task panel
The task panel appears in the Tasks tab of the combo view, one of the important panels of the interface. It is a customizable space that is able to contain any type of graphical widget like collapsible sub-windows, tables, input fields, checkboxes, spinboxes, selector boxes, text boxes, buttons, labels, images, and other elements, depending on the currently active workbench, and the currently active tool.
The task panel showing various commands when the PartDesign Workbench is active, and a sketch is selected.
Working with the task panel
A task panel normally opens when a tool that requires user input is activated, either by pressing a toolbar button or double clicking on an object. If the tool doesn't need user input, it will produce its result or terminate, but won't display a task panel.
The user input may be anything such as text, 3D point coordinates, elements from a list, faces from a shape, or options to modify the way the tool operates.
Task panel that opens when a Sketch is being edited. Various types of information are presented like solver messages, grid options, constraints, and geometrical elements.
There are many commands that require selection of shapes or objects present in the document; for such cases the task panel will wait for the user to select the appropriate objects from the tree view or the 3D view. When a task panel is open, it is possible to switch to the Model tab to display the tree view to choose an object; once this is done, it is possible to switch back to the Tasks tab to proceed with the command. The task panel is usually closed by clicking an OK or a Close button, or pressing the Esc key on the keyboard to abort the command.
Task panel that opens when editing an Arch Component. The panel waits for the user to select objects that can be added or subtracted from the component.
Note: Please notice that switching from the Tasks tab to the Model tab does not terminate the active command; the task will still be running in the background. The user is responsible for properly terminating or aborting the active command before starting a different task; leaving a task running may produce errors when trying to launch other tools.
See forum thread Call that a Task Dialog widget can use to close the Task View. It can be closed with "this->close()", but that only closes the lower part of the view, not that view itself.
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Bakewell butterfly cakes
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ServingsServes 1 - 12 Cakes
A delicious teatime treat with buttercream icing and cherry jam.
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- 115g stork margarine, softened
- 115g caster sugar
- 2 medium free range eggs
- 115g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon almond essence
- 56g sieved icing sugar
- 115g butter, softened
- a few drops almond essence
- 4 tbsp morello cherry jam
- extra icing sugar to decorate
- Preheat the oven to 190C (170C fan) and put cake cases into a cupcake tin.
- Cream the margarine and sugar using an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, the sifted flour and almond essence, and whisk until all combined.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the 12 cake cases so that they are just over half full. Smooth with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until they are golden and have risen.
- Leave the cakes to cool on a wire rack.
- To make the buttercream, whisk together the softened butter; sieved icing sugar and drops of almond essence.
- Once the cakes have cooled, cut a circle out of the top of each cake and set aside. Put a teaspoon of cherry jam in each hole, and then cover the top of the hole with buttercream. Cut the removed circles in half and place the two pieces on top like butterfly wings. Finally, dust the cakes with a light sprinkling of icing sugar.


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British Masters: P7TW & Spider X
The British Masters brings an earlier start to the links golf season and there's nothing quite like it!
With many believing it to be the purest form of the game, Hillside doesn't disappoint as the course lures you in on the opening nine and then transforms with tight fairways and some of the highest and wildest dunes found anywhere.
Starting his preparations early, Martin Kaymer caught up with Adrian Rietveld at the TaylorMade Performance Lab on Friday. First on the agenda, P7TW irons! After some initial loft and lie tweaks, Kaymer was happy with the performance and they've gone straight in the bag this week.
These were not his only new addition, adding in a new 3 wood and a M5 8° driver this totals 12 new clubs! Looking ahead to Bethpage, Kaymer will also test a L neck Spider X putter with a custom sightline.Take a look at Kaymer's WITB here.
Similar to Kaymer, Lucas Herbert has been dialling in a new set of irons. Even though they're the same spec as his previous set, there are small tolerances that need to be worked on and when it comes to Herbert's set up, it's very unique.
Looking to play an extra wedge, 3 wood and a 2 iron (If you're good at adding up, this makes 15 clubs) Lucas looked at his gapping and found that the gap between his 6,5 & 4 iron were slightly closer between his 6 & 5 than any other and felt that it was worth taking his 5 iron out due to the links conditions this week and also at Bethpage where it's a tight course.
Many of Team TaylorMade looked to get fresh grooves this week and our tour team anticipated this. Sam Day (TaylorMade Tour Technician) built new wedges for every player in the field that games our wedges in the week leading up to the event and about half of them are in play this week.
With the truck being out on tour it allows players to a full bag MOT, which many undertook. Many re grips took place and loft and lie checks. With a fully stocked truck the possibilities for players are endless, take a look below as Sam gives you a tour around the truck.
Fun Fact: As you go through the truck there is probably enough golf balls on the truck to last 6 tournaments!
Flyby Visit!
David Lipsky and Kurt Kitayama and a quick stop at Hillside as they waited for an announcement stateside. On the bubble of the entry list for the US PGA Championship, they got a full bag MOT and then it was announced that they made the cut. Flying across to America to start their preparations, both will make their debut US PGA Championship debut and this will mark Kurt's first major!


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How To Eat 12 Popular Japanese Dishes Correctly
Written by OsawaKimie
Have you ever hesitated about eating a Japanese dish because you weren't sure how exactly you should eat it? This article intends to solve such problems! Check out what is the correct way to eat sushi, tempura and other dishes.
Food Tastes Better When Eaten Properly
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Japan boasts unique dishes such as sushi and tempura. Although you can taste these dishes in other countries, too, the authentic taste of those prepared in Japan is an extraordinary experience you just have to enjoy.
There is a proper way to eat each Japanese dish in order to enjoy its flavor to the fullest. In this article, we explain how to eat sushi, tempura, soba noodles, udon noodles, tsukemen noodles, yakitori (grilled chicken), sukiyaki, tonkatsu (pork cutlet), natto, onigiri (rice balls) from convenience stores, gyoza dumplings and hitsumabushi like the Japanese.
1. How to Eat Sushi
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish, and was the very first dish that spread the appeal of Japanese food to the world. There are many enthusiastic fans of sushi all over the world now. As you might know, nigiri-zushi (hand-shaped sushi) which has a slice of raw fish on top of rice is usually eaten with soy sauce and wasabi.
Wasabi, which is well known for causing a spicy burning sensation in your nose and sinuses, is not liked by everybody. If you don't like wasabi, please tell the staff "sabi nuki" (without wasabi) when you order your sushi in Japan.
The best way to enjoy sushi is by eating each piece with your hand. Using chopsticks is also acceptable, but if you ask the sushi chefs, they'll all encourage you to it by hand. This will prevent the sushi from falling apart.
When you dip sushi into the soy sauce, flip the sushi over so that the fish absorbs some soy sauce rather than the rice; this way the rice won't soak up too much soy sauce and you won't lose the flavor of the fish itself.
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2. How to Eat Tempura
Tempura is a common dish made from meat, fish or edible plants that are dipped into a mixture of flour, water and eggs then fried in oil. These crunchy and flavorful foods are almost addictive! You won't be able to stop eating them.
The standard way of eating tempura is by dipping each piece of tempura in ten-tsuyu, a special dipping sauce. Ten-tsuyu is made from dashi soup stock, soy sauce and mirin (sweet rice wine). You can also add grated Japanese daikon radish and grated ginger to ten-tsuyu which bring a sharp freshness to its dish.
The order of eating its tempura pieces is also important. If several pieces of tempura are served on one plate, you should start with lighter types of food (such as vegetables and shrimp) first and then move onto heavier types of food such as anago eel.
3. How to Eat Ramen
Ramen is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. You can often see long lines of people waiting in front of famous ramen shops.
Upon entering a ramen shop, you'll use the ticket machine at the entrance to select the type of ramen you want and make the payment. You hand in the ticket with your order to the staff and take a seat.
The noodles and toppings should be eaten with one's chopsticks. Usually, a special spoon is provided for the soup.
An important rule regarding ramen shops is that once you're finished, you should immediately give your seat to the next customer. Ramen is traditionally a dish to be eaten on the go. That is why ramen shops are usually very busy, with a constant flow of customers.
4. How to Eat Soba and Udon Noodles
Soba and udon noodles are two of the best known noodle dishes in Japan. Soba noodles, made from buckwheat flour, and udon noodles, made from wheat flour and salted water, are popular dishes often served at home.
How to eat them changes depending on how they are served. If the noodles are served tsuke-men style, in which you dip noodles into a separate sauce, first you add wasabi and spices like green onions into the sauce then pick up and dip a few noodles into the sauce.
On the other hand, if the serving style is kake-jiru style, where the noodles are already in the soup, you can add sesame seeds and shichimi (seven spice blend). If you order soba noodles, you can add the hot water used to boil the soba called soba-yu to your sauce and drink it as a soup after eating all the noodles. Soba-yu is quite nutritious and is an excellent way to finish your meal.
5. How to Eat Tsukemen
As we mentioned above, tsukemen is a dish wherein the noodles and soup are served separately. The temperature difference between the hot soup and cold noodles is a taste sensation that many find addictive.
The standard way of eating tsukemen is to pick up a mouthful's worth of noodles with your chopsticks, dip them into the soup and then slurp them up. The most important point to this is how quickly you can bring the noodles to your mouth, as the soup will cool off quickly if you take too long.
In addition, tsukemen comes with its own version of soba-yu, called soup wari. You simply ask the staff for this restaurant specific light broth, which you then add to the remaining soup and drink. This is a Japanese dish that you can enjoy right down to the very last drop. Why don't you fill your empty stomach with this happiness?
6. How to Eat Yakitori
Yakitori are cubed pieces of chicken that have been skewered on bamboo sticks, seasoned and then grilled over charcoal or gas, searing in the juices. This dish is an especially good match to alcoholic drinks like beer and shochu.
The main two forms of flavoring this dish are salt or 'tare', which is a salty-sweet sauce made from soy sauce and other ingredients that vary by restaurant. People who prefer the taste of the chicken itself tend to enjoy the salted type. The yakitori made from chicken organs, however, taste quite nice when seasoned with tare.
You can eat the yakitori directly on the stick itself - simply put the used stick in the container provided on the table after you've finished.
7. How to Eat Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is a popular cold weather dish consisting of thinly sliced beef and vegetables like green onions and mushrooms that are cooked in a shallow iron pan in a mild stock base.
The way of eating sukiyaki varies from region to region in Japan. In the west, the beef is grilled on an oiled pan first and then the vegetables are added to the pan. The broth that comes from the meat and vegetables as they cook forms the basis of this stock, to which soy sauce and sugar is later added.
On the other hand, in eastern Japan, the beef is not grilled first. Instead, a sauce made from the combination of soy sauce and a Japanese wine called wari shita, is first poured into the pan, then the beef and vegetables are added. Once the ingredients have boiled, it is ready to eat.
Though the means of preparing the dish are different, the ways to finish them up are the same. Once the ingredients have been all eaten, udon noodles are added to the remaining broth; the sweet, spicy and savory taste of the soup goes very well with the noodles.
8. How to Eat Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet)
Tonkatsu, a well-known standard lunch menu in Japan, is a pork cutlet that has been breaded and deep fried. The most common tonkatsu dish is tonkatsu served with tonkatsu sauce (a sauce made from vegetable and fruit extracts, salt, sugar, vinegar and other spices), shredded cabbage, and steamed rice.
The crunchy coating and savory taste of this dish will spread all through your mouth the moment you sink your teeth in. If you want to change the flavor of the sauce, you can add karashi, a spicy Japanese mustard, or Western style mustard to this dish.
9. How to Eat Natto
Natto is one of the most divisive foods in Japan: people who like it and those who cannot stand the smell or texture of the dish. Considered a healthy food, it is often part of a standard Japanese style breakfast.
Natto consists of fermented soybeans which are usually sold in a white styrofoam box in packs of three. Inside each package, there are two satchels of Japanese mustard and a brand-specific sauce, both of which you add to the beans and then mix them together well, ideally with chopsticks. The more you mix the natto up, the milder the texture becomes, which has an effect on how easily it can be eaten.
Then, many people scoop up the natto and put it on top of hot white rice. Easy to prepare and healthy, this dish has seen an increase in popularity in the last few years. Please give natto a try if you have the chance.
10. How to Eat Onigiri (Rice Balls)
Onigiri are rice balls that come in a wide variety of flavors and have long been considered comfort food by the Japanese.
Onigiri either come as a rice ball where the rice is visible and the topping mixed throughout it, or come wrapped in a sheet of dried seaweed. Convenience stores sell onigiri of various types for anywhere from 100 to 200 yen. This Japanese staple has become increasingly popular with travelers from overseas as a quick means of trying Japanese food on the go.
The onigiri from convenience stores use a special wrapping method in order not to break its ubiquitous shape may look really complicated to open at the first. But it is actually quite easy to open if you follow the numbers included on the packaging. Onigiri are usually eaten with one's hands, no chopsticks needed.
11. How to Eat Gyoza Dumplings
Gyoza dumplings originally came from China and are a beloved dish in Japan. These dumplings are made with a combination of ground pork, Chinese cabbage, green onions, chives and spices which are then encased in a thin flour wrapper. These dumplings are then cooked in one of three ways: grilling, steaming or boiling.
Many Japanese style restaurants serve grilled gyoza in Japan. Once your gyoza is served, you can make your own dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil. Be careful with the chili sauce though, as it can be spicier than it seems, so add it sparingly at first. Now that your sauce is ready, take a gyoza with your chopsticks, dip its non-grilled side in the sauce and enjoy!
12. How to Eat Hitsumabushi
Hitsumabushi, which is a famous dish from Nagoya, features grilled eel on a bed of rice served with a sweet sauce. Hitsumabushi is most commonly eaten in three different ways.
The most popular way is to simply eat the dish as it is, with one's chopsticks, enjoying the taste of the eel on the rice itself. Many like to add spices (such as wasabi and green onions) and mix the parts together, which has a great, refreshing taste. The final step has you pour a cup of warm soup over the eel and rice, making the meat softer and further changing the flavors.
Hitsumabushi is an excellent meal for someone that wants to try a wide variety of Japanese tastes and is sold in many different places throughout Japan now, though Nagoya is still the best place to try this dish.
Enjoy Japanese Cuisine!
In this article, we introduced the main Japanese dishes and the proper way to eat them. However, the locals will often encourage you to enjoy the dishes the way you feel comfortable to.
Sushi can be enjoyed both by hand and with the chopsticks. You can eat up the ramen soup if you like it or leave some of it if you're already full.
Feel free to enjoy Japanese cuisine as you like it.


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Sponsored by Harper Collins.
Proving that elephant life and toddler life are totally relatable, A Parade of Elephants is the tale of five big and brightly colored elephants on a mission that takes them up and down, over and under, and through and around their day. And yes, spoiler alert: they're totally exhausted by the end.
Henkes' simple text provides the rhythm and repetition needed to engage a busy (read: easily distracted) tot, while the same makes it a fantastic first reader for the kindy set. The book's large pages do justice to the bold, cheery images, while the brief text keeps things going at a toddler-approved pace.


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Shared by Darren DeMatas, How to Make a Podcast, is a really clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, which uses a range of multimedia to demonstrate and inform anyone who is interested in podcasting.
The guide also includes some indicative pricing if you are serious about getting into podcasting.
- Chapter 1: Why Start A Podcast
- Chapter 2: What Makes a Podcast Great?
- Chapter 3: Before You Create a Podcast, You Need A Solid Plan
- Chapter 4: Creating Your First Podcast Episode
- Chapter 5: Hosting Your Podcast With Buzzsprout
- Chapter 6: Podcast Promotion and Directory Submission
Buzzsprout, who produced the guide, offers a hosting option. The option has a free plan available, and you don't need to enter your credit card details to sign up.
I'd highly recommend this guide!
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George David Neves M.D.
- Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF
- Undergraduate Medical Education Site Director, UCSF Fresno Family & Community Medicine Department
George Neves, M.D., is board certified in Family Medicine.
He received his medical degree from UC San Francisco and completed his residency training at the University of Connecticut Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center.
Dr. Neves worked at two federally qualified health centers as well as a large health maintenance organization before joining our UCSF Fresno FCM faculty in 2011.
His academic passions include obstetrics and resident & medical student teaching. He is currently the Undergraduate Medical Education Site Director for Family Medicine at UCSF Fresno.
Dr Neves enjoys soccer, tennis, reading, and most of all spending time with his wife Lilia and his three children Katherine, Harrison, and Oliver.
Education & Medical Training
- Medical School; University of California, San Francisco
- Residency; University of Connecticut Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Certifications & Licensure
- California State Medical License
- American Board of Family Medicine Certification


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We know it's a busy time of year, so we'll make this quick. We need your help to train the next generation of global leaders. Our world and generation face tremendous challenges, from protecting refugees to climate change. The good news is youth have the power to create solutions, and build a more just planet for us all. Our Global Scholar leadership incubator builds the leaders who will make it happen.
Can you make a donation of any amount to help us reach as many students as possible with this life-changing experience?
Although we provide scholarships to over 60% of the Global Scholar class, every year many more are unable to attend due to lack of funding. Together we can change that. No inspired young leader, future visionary, or next Secretary General of the United Nations should be denied this experience.
Please help us reach our goal of $5000 in new scholarships for the 2019 program.
100% of your donation will go directly to need-based scholarships for the 2019 program. And our Global Scholars are powerful. Last year participants hailed from 17 states and countries, and over 70% identified as students of color. Global Scholar alums have gone on to lead events on campuses and in communities, win prestigious internships and scholarships, and pursue careers in international affairs, public service and social change. They are the change we've been waiting for. Here's what they have to say about the impact of this program:
AMP Global Youth is a student-led network founded after 9/11 with the belief that youth have an essential role to play in crafting a more just and sustainable world.
That work is more important than ever before. Global Scholar – our signature global leadership incubator for high school students – has more than doubled in size in the last two years, and we're running four sessions in the summer of 2019. The curriculum covers essential topics like diversity & inclusion, systems thinking, dialogue and interpersonal communications, and more. It truly offers a "global citizen skill set'.
The importance of and demand for this work is growing rapidly, and we need your help to reach as many students as possible. Every year we sadly turn away dozens of prospective Global Scholars with the passion and drive to attend, but who lack the means to do so.
Please donate today to help us ensure that as many young leaders as possible benefit from the Global Scholar experience.
Every time we receive an email or application from a young person with big dreams but limited means, our collective heart sinks. "If we could, we would." But shoulda woulda couldas are not good enough given the dire challenges we're facing. You can help us do more.
Thank you in advance, and we look forward to working together in 2019!
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AUSTIN, Texas — October 10, 2017 — Today at SpiceWorld 2017, Spiceworks detailed the steps it's taking to simplify the IT workday by connecting everyone who works in IT with the resources they need to get better at what they do, every day. Last year, Spiceworks first outlined this long-term vision and commitment to build pervasive intelligence and personalization into everything it does. In the last 12 months, the company has begun applying these capabilities to help IT professionals address four key objectives during their workday: connect with tech experts and content, learn new IT skills, research products and services to buy, and manage their IT environment. Today, nearly 7 million unique visitors come to Spiceworks every month to get their jobs done, up 48 percent year over year.
"Building a destination everyone in IT can get value from every day requires us to understand and predict an individual's needs in any given moment," said Jay Hallberg, CEO and co-founder of Spiceworks. "We're utilizing machine learning and advanced analytics to scale our personalization efforts for millions of IT professionals and connect them with the most helpful content, tools, and experts. This focus not only improves the experience and value IT professionals get from Spiceworks, it also improves the connections they make with technology brands who use Spiceworks to become active participants in assisting IT professionals throughout their day."
Personalized IT experiences help IT professionals simplify their day
Historically, IT professionals have relied on a variety of fragmented resources to connect with their technology peers and vendors, learn new IT skills, research products to buy, and manage their network. This fragmentation has led to experiences that aren't personalized in a meaningful way and wasted time and energy as IT workers manually search for the resources they need to get their jobs done.
Spiceworks is addressing this challenge by creating more personalized experiences for IT professionals. These experiences are powered by a platform that utilizes machine learning and advanced data analytics to tailor the people, content, and tools that get surfaced to IT professionals in any given moment. The Spiceworks platform analyzes and processes billions of actions each week to understand users' intent, anticipate their needs, and provide them with resources to help solve their unique IT challenges.
Ultimately, this technology enables more intelligent connections between IT professionals, technology brands, and the content and tools they need most. The Spiceworks platform is already creating new, personalized experiences for IT professionals including:
- Learn: Announced today, Spiceworks Learn is a crowdsourced, educational environment that provides IT professionals with free, instructional content in the form of how-tos, articles, webinars, and videos, across a variety of tech topics. Over time, Spiceworks Learn will become more intelligent and personalized to individuals' needs by understanding the topics they're most interested in and recommending additional resources based on their knowledge level, needs, and experience.
- Daily Challenge: Introduced last year, Spiceworks Daily Challenge tests IT professionals' knowledge on a variety of IT topics with a new question every day. The Spiceworks platform is enabling the company to customize questions based on an IT professional's level of expertise across various tech topics and make the questions easier or more challenging based on their success rate. As a result, users are able to sharpen their IT skills in areas that directly relate to their jobs.
- Resource recommendations: Spiceworks is recommending more helpful resources, including live events, webinars, research, and products, that are personalized to IT professionals' needs and surfaced when and where they're seeking solutions for the challenges they're trying to overcome. Native ads surfaced in Spiceworks are also displayed based on an IT professionals' interests and needs, which has led to an engagement rate that's more than double the industry average.
- Personalized newsfeed: The personalized newsfeed Spiceworks launched last year is more equipped to surface relevant discussions and tech news of the day based on users' interests and the people, groups, and technology brands they follow. The newsfeed enables IT professionals to stay connected to their peers at all times and on top of the issues that matter to them most.
- IT management tools:Spiceworks continues to evolve its suite of management tools to help IT professionals discover the technologies in their environment, quickly understand the details and status of their devices, and support their end users. As the company applies new personalization capabilities across its tools, IT professionals can expect them to become more intelligent about the people, content, and other Spiceworks tools surfaced based on real-time events happening in their IT environment.
As the Spiceworks platform continues to evolve, the company will create more experiences that are aligned to IT professionals' core set of needs — connecting with tech experts, learning a new skill, researching new products to buy, and managing their IT environment. This level of personalization not only creates a better experience for IT professionals, but also enables technology brands to drive better business outcomes and growth as they engage with IT professionals in a more meaningful way.


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Steve has operated at senior management and director level at main stream International banks for the majority of his career, working in Scotland, London and the Isle of Man for over thirty years, where his roles included Head of Financial Institutions and Director of RBS Trust Company Ltd (Isle of Man) where he had responsibility for the roll out and implementation of sizeable projects and for developing business across a number of sectors, including Corporate trading businesses, Investment funds, capital markets and Insurance, facing the market in Geneva, Dublin and London.
In 2007 he joined Barclays Wealth, Isle of Man as Head of Financial Markets, to develop and manage a specialist team to grow the Isle of Man business that spanned the US, Bermuda and Indian markets, working with his peers in the Barclays network in New York and Mumbai and with large institutional and listed companies.
In 2011 Steve subsequently joined a leading Isle of Man regulated, International Fiduciary Services business as Director with responsibility for the development, marketing and strategy of the Isle of Man and Mauritius businesses. This business had a strong focus on the real estate market in the UK and Ireland, and Steve utilised his finance background to work with clients to provide support on sourcing development and acquisition finance for significant UK projects from his network of mainstream banks, alternative funders and private finance. As a director Steve actively developed the Indian and South African markets and engaged with the Mauritian regulator.
His activity and experience across the various sectors has also involved working closely with multi-jurisdictional, high profile professional firms, UK and Isle of Man Government departments, the London Stock Exchange and international clients.
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- Nov. 24th, 2017
- War Records
Strife's Live At The Troubadour is a live album from 12 years ago that is finally seeing the light of day. Are we given a good live album in hardcore though or does it not carry the same weight as their live performance gives?
Track listing:
01. Waiting
02. Grey
03. Will To Die
04. Untitled
05. Rise Again
06. Angel Wings
07. Blistered
08. Lift
09. Through And Through
10. Force Of Change
11. What Will Remain
Featuring the original lineup and a set consisting of only their first 3 records from past label "Victory Records", this album is for sure a treat for older fans of theirs.
From an audio aspect it comes off as very well done actually. You can feel the energy that not only Strife is putting out but that the crowd is also giving as well. The sound doesn't come off as muzzled or fuzzy as some albums do nor does it come off sounding too processed. As expected though being a hardcore band and a live album from one none the less, the mic hand offs for crowd members to sing the lyrics can throw the song off just a bit because of it having a different audio volume for those moments.
From the moment "Waiting" kicks in the set full of hits and heavy, fast, and aggressive songs just doesn't really let down. Clocking in at just under 45 minutes of relentless hardcore this is one album that each time I would listen to it after the first song or two just could not turn it off until the end.
There is also a DVD release of the show as well that will be released with the audio version but at time of review the DVD is not yet made available.
Overall Strife has released a somewhat rare thing in hardcore which is a live album. Even with it being an older set coming out of almost random, it is an absolute great one. This is something all hardcore fans and Strife fans should check out upon release.
Score : 8/10
Digital Review Copy Provided Courtesy Of Earspilt PR


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What materials are never microwave safe?
First, just check the bottom of whatever you're using. Usually it'll have a little symbol with a microwave (it's good to go), or a microwave with an X through it (don't do it!).
Sometimes there's a picture of a tray with some squiggles above it, this means that sometimes noodles will float above your tray when you put it in the microwave.
Just kidding, that's just another microwave safe symbol.
For those things you just have no clue about, and have no symbols or markings of any sort, don't ever put this stuff in the microwave:
1) Margarine tubs, yogurt containers, cottage cheese containers or anything like that for microwaving.
2) Re-used tv-dinner trays that you already microwaved in. It's a one time deal.
3) Aluminum foil (or any kind of metal for that matter)
4) Really fancy china
5) Styrofoam that isn't labeled microwave safe
6) Don't let plastic wrap touch your food when you're microwaving with it. If you're that scared of it touching, try a plain white paper towel instead. Printed or recycled papers can't always be trusted.
If you're still not sure, just don't do it. If you need to eat whatever it is hot, transfer it to a microwave safe container. Be safe, not scared.
Can you get direct radiation from standing too close to a microwave?
Let's look at the anatomy of a microwave to answer this question. A microwave is basically a metal box with a microwave generator inside of it, and sometimes a rotating plate. The whole thing works by microwave radiation's ability to vibrate water at a fast speed.
As taught in an elementary chemistry course, the faster a molecule vibrates, the warmer it is. This property is due to thermodynamics and kinetics (although I don't know the all the little details, I hear it's pretty complex).
So if these microwaves are contained in a closed box, they shouldn't get out. There are little pockets of rumors here and there: stay two inches away, get a new microwave often, you get one-hundred-bazillion times more radiation from your cell phone, TV, dog, etc.
But lots of these rumors have absolutely no basis other than paranoia. Paranoia will destroy ya. It's probably a good idea to update your microwave every once in awhile, if just to avoid cleaning it.
Regardless, don't let the word radiation scare you all the time. For instance, you cook toast (in an open toaster, gasp!) using infrared radiation. All light in the visible spectrum is called radiation. You listen to the radio in your car that's transmitted through radio wave radiation. In fact, microwave radiation has a longer wavelength (and is therefore is less cell-invasive) than visible light.
It's only in the context of ultra violet, x-rays, gamma rays, nuclear stuff, really powerful radiation that it gets hairy. But hey, that's how you also make a superhero.


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Udupi, Feb 11, 2016 : Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje has alleged that the Udupi Zilla Panchayat had become a haven of corruption during the previous Congress regime.
Addressing the media after releasing the party manifesto at the BJP Office here on February 10, Wednesday, she struck a note of optimism when she said the party would retain its position in the Zilla Panchayat in the upcoming elections.
Alleging that the Congress was hell bent upon weakening the Panchayat Raj system as it tried to do in case of the Lokayukta, she said it was the stern warning from the Union Government that grants would be withheld which forced the state government to conduct the elections
Dubbing the Congress government in the state as 'irresponsible'' she said one really wonders as to on what grounds the party would face the elections.
She said the BJP would lay more emphasis on solid waste management in gram panchayats.
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The political parties are fighting and a commenting one another. The public never bother about these discussions as they all are the same. They look upon only their benefits.


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Thursday, September 28, 2017
Big News at Fun Stampers Journey
I am staying with FSJ as it has become family to me even though many coaches/friends are leaving. I LOVE the products and can't imagine leaving. The company is carrying on his vision and quality of products so there will be NO change.
If you have any questions please ask. I'm here for you.
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- Lorie Hethorn said...
Hi! I am new to FSJ. I joined in September 2017. I had been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for 5 years, but I've been stamping since 1999. I had been thinking for a while about finding another company with a low quarterly minimum and a friend's daughter introduced me to FSJ, I had never heard of it, nor found it on my searches on the internet. WOW! I love this company ( and I wish to say that I pray many Blessings on Richard, his family and Dustin. I love watching his tutorial videos.) The Journey Gel Press really impressed me and is one of the first products I bought and demonstrated at my last Card Class. They ladies loved it! I really like the look of your blog, may I ask how did you get the FSJ picture at the top? I'm still after several years learning how to set up my blog. Thank you for listening. Lorie Hethorn at: loriesstampingplace.blogspot.com
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Naaman Healed of Leprosy
Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. Now bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. She said to her mistress, "If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy." Naaman went to his master and told him what the girl from Israel had said. "By all means, go," the king of Aram replied. "I will send a letter to the king of Israel." So Naaman left, taking with him ten talents[b] of silver, six thousand shekels[c] of gold and ten sets of clothing. The letter that he took to the king of Israel read: "With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman to you so that you may cure him of his leprosy." As soon as the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his robes and said, "Am I God? Can I kill and bring back to life? Why does this fellow send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy? See how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me!" When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his robes, he sent him this message: "Why have you torn your robes? Have the man come to me and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel." So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, "Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed."
But Naaman went away angry and said, "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn't I wash in them and be cleansed?" So he turned and went off in a rage.
Naaman's servants went to him and said, "My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, 'Wash and be cleansed'!" So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy. (https://www.biblegateway.com)
What it means: I don't normally include the whole story but I think this one is important to read not just one scripture but the whole thing. It sounds so simple right? Go and wash yourself in the river and be healed of this terrible disease. Naaman was ANGRY at this response! A man of war and victories, who expected to have the righteous hand of the Lord heal him, not BATHE in very dirty river. He even questions it by asking why not the rivers of Damascus, which are the best of all waters in Israel? Now, let me sum this up in Stacy terms. Basically this very successful and powerful man was dealing with his skin literally rotting away. He wants to be healed. He has BIG expectations for how that may happen but when it is laid out a different way than he imagined, he almost misses the miracle! But the important line in this story is this: "My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, 'Wash and be cleansed'!" This right here is my key point of today's WW. How many of us are looking for a prayer to be answered or a miracle to our disease/pain/trial/problem? What if God is answering our prayers in a different way than we are looking for or expecting? Are you missing his answer because you are so focused on what his answer would be in YOUR mind? Remember, we don't see the whole picture. Our minds and God's are no where near equal. We can nearly fathom to understand all the majestic workings of God. So how can we picture how God may answer our prayers? Naaman expected something and when he was given an answer to his prayers because it wasn't what he expected, he didn't think he was being healed!
Challenge: Are you waiting for an answer to a specific longing prayer? How often have you questioned anger in your heart from an unanswered prayer? What if it IS being answered, just not the way you imagined? Are you missing it? Prayer is important but after you must Be still and LISTEN. Listen to God's response and what he may be calling you to do. It may be WAY off what you think is an answer to your prayer but it may just be your blessing. We cannot be so focused on looking for our exit off the highway that we miss the broken down car next to us, or the person in our passenger seat talking to us. or the old lady crossing the road a few feet in front of us, or the road construction ahead that is steering us to another exit but the same destination. Stop looking for your exit!
Prayer: Lord thank you for your word where we can learn more about you and how powerful you are. Please forgive us for looking for our exit and for imagining our answers to our prayers. I pray for open hearts and we listen to your response, even if it is not what we imagined it would be. I pray that we can be obedient to you even when we don't understand how big or small it really is. Thank you for loving us. Amen
Sending Love, Stacy


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Need a Realtor? Talk to Friends, Family and check ReviewsTerry Riffe | June 4, 2015
There can be a lot of anxiety in finding your Realtor, the right person to help you buy or sell a home. After all, buyers will be spending a lot of time with them throughout the process and agents are helping them through arguably one of the biggest decisions of their life. How could anyone possibly find the right one? According to the National Association of REALTOR's latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, potential buyers should talk to friends, family and check reviews to get their agent suggestions. In fact, 40 percent of buyers found their agent through a referral of a friend, family member, or neighbor (while another 12 percent used an agent they had worked with before). On the seller side, 38 percent found their Realtor through referrals and 22 percent went with an agent they had previously used.
While the Investment/Vacation home market can be somewhat different than the Residential market, surprisingly enough, my referral numbers closely coincide with those of the National Association of REALTORS®. Approximately 30 percent of buyers that came to me did so as a referral of a friend or family member while upwards of 55 percent found me through online reviews from past clients.
However you decide on the Realtor you will be working with on your next home purchase or sale, be sure to conduct a thorough interview yourself. This truly is one of the largest financial decisions most families make in their lifetime. If you would like more information on choosing your REALTOR®, or you need assistance with any other home purchasing or selling questions, call me 1(407)800-0888 or send me an email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Video: True Blood Withdrawal PSA
June 10, 2011 by Diana Edwards
For those of you who just can't wait for your next fix of V, we have some encouraging words from the cast of True Blood. Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Ryan Kwanten, Joe Manganiello, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis, Kristin Bauer van Straten, and Deborah Ann Woll have all pitched in to offer us a PSA on TBW: True Blood Withdrawal. They offer one suggestion — visit HBO's new website, TBWithdrawal.com.
Here we have Ryan Kwanten flying solo:
What did you think, Truebies? Does it get any more tongue-in-cheek?
Source: HollyWoodCrush.MTV.com – Ryan Kwanten Offers Relief For 'True Blood' Withdrawal In EXCLUSIVE PSA


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We've been catching up with ACF's Managing Director, Mark Fanning, who's given us a little more insight on his company. Keep reading to find out more!
Q. How was ACF Teambuilding & Events founded/how was the idea formed?
A. Originally called ACF Hospitality its first event was a Clay Pigeon Shooting party in 1988. The company grew rapidly and more kit was bought on an annual basis including a vast array of Military Machines. In turn repeat business was never a problem as there was always new things to try in the driving and shooting proposition. In 2012 the name changed to ACF Teambuilding Events and Mark Fanning (previously the Marketing and Sales Director) took over reigns as Managing Director.
Q. What is the best thing about creating team building days?
A. Delivering events when guests walk away at the end of the day with big wide grins on their faces. There are not many types of business in which your clients are very transparently happy and it is contagious and leaves everyone in the delivery team with a great deal of job satisfaction.
Q. What would you say is the best activity you offer?
A. We always try to pick the right activity for the client and so it is very difficult to say what the best is. If I had to pick one, however, I would choose a ride in the Armoured Personnel Carrier. There are very few companies that now offer this and it is one that most of clients talk about and remember us for.
Q. Do you have any funny stories about an activity day to share?
A. We once had a group of Germans that came over to drive the Military Vehicles. Once finished they asked for their photograph to be taken whilst sitting on one of the vehicles. Just before the instructor took the picture they unfurled a German flag with a message that read "Got here in the end Grandad"!
Q. What's the biggest event you've ever run?
A. As well as providing driving and shooting activities, ACF provides and event manages many Family Fun Days, the largest to date is 2,500 which was for a large well known IT company.
Q. What do you enjoy most about running ACF Teambuilding & Events?
A. Whilst there are activities that have more or less stayed the same such as Clay Pigeon Shooting, Quad Bikes etc. there are always new things coming to the market place. There is always a fine line of what to buy, hire and what is the next big thing! I have found that as the list continues to grow year on year it is more important to have a creative edge combining some tried and tested activities with new ideas or with new twists.
Q. Do you have anything you would like to add/share etc.?
A. ACF have a massive collection of machines, props, team building challenges and event equipment. With such a large amount of equipment, the opportunity to create a bespoke event around a client is what we do. For fantastic memorable experiences however it doesn't matter how much equipment you have, as it really comes down to the facilitators and instructors that run them, and that is the biggest asset ACF Teambuilding and Events have.
We would like to say a massive thank you to Mark for taking the time to answer some of our questions, it's great to know more about ACF Teambuilding & Events!


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The shining star of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the Villas-by-the-Sea condo community is an intimate enclave of just 67 very private and exclusive residences sitting directly on the shores of the Atlantic.
At Villas-by-the-Sea, two 4-story buildings feature residences with 2-bedrooms plus den or 3-bedrooms, each built around beautifully landscaped atriums with private gated courtyard entry. These luxury homes are distinctive in their Mediterranean-style design, providing lots of open space and large terraces with beautiful views of the beach and beyond. Floor plans range in size from 1,500 to nearly 2,300 sq. ft. and offer state-of-the-art design, including innovative beach-style lofts. This type of low-rise oceanfront luxury simply doesn't exist anywhere else in South Florida.
All residences at Villas-by-the-Sea feature gourmet kitchens with Italian cabinetry, granite counters and high-end appliances; luxurious baths with marble or granite vanities and designer fixtures; impact-resistant windows; and ample secured parking conveniently tucked beneath the buildings. Residents have convenient access to the private Sea Club, with its 2-story clubhouse with fitness center and social room, and a beautifully landscaped pool area with a spa and private furnished cabanas, all overlooking 600 ft. of white sand beach and the Atlantic. In addition to the clubhouse and beach, the beautiful Oceanfront Park that is incorporated into the property is another fabulous place to unwind for those who call Villas-by-the-Sea home. The property is pet friendly (two pets of any size are allowed!) and owners are permitted to lease their units twice yearly with a minimum lease period of 90 days.
Villas-by-the-Sea is an intimate and exclusive community within the charming town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. By limiting development and high-rise construction along its shoreline, the tiny 1.5 square mile town continues to go to great lengths to preserve and maintain its small beach-town feel and casual way of life. Though it feels miles away from urban life, with a convenient location just north of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is merely a short drive from the world class dining and shopping of Las Olas Boulevard or the Galleria Mall.
Because there are few town homes or low-rise condos within walking distance to the ocean, Villas-by-the-Sea is a truly unique property. It offers oceanfront luxury living the way it was meant to be — low rise, low key, and with high style! To get your dream home on the ocean at Villas-by-the-Sea, or to learn more about oceanfront living in Fort Lauderdale or surrounding area, call Gayle Borden at 954.525.3355.
Looking for something fun to do over the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are a few things happening this week in and around Fort Lauderdale to kick off the "holiday season". Enjoy!
The touring production of "The Book of Mormon", the critically-acclaimed musical from South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, begins its 3-week run at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5 Avenue) on November 26. The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century", while Entertainment Weekly says it's "the funniest musical of all time." Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it "a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry." The winner of nine Tony Awards - including Best Musical - "The Book of Mormon" will take center stage at the Broward Center through December 22 and tickets start at $45.
Get some exercise in before your big holiday meal! The 3rd annual Fort Lauderdale 5K Turkey Trot & Turkey Paddle takes place on Thanksgiving morning (November 28) and offers participants the chance to run one of most scenic routes in America as it takes you down beautiful State Road A1A along Fort Lauderdale's famous white sand beach. This USA Track & Field sanctioned race is great for everyone, from beginners to elite runners and even paddleboarders, too. (The 2 mile Stand-Up Paddleboard course will start at the same mileage marker as the 5K Run/Walk, head north for 1 mile and then turn around to finish back at the starting point.) Thanksgiving-themed costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Race registration begins at 6 am, with the starting gun going off at 7:30. Your $35 registration fee benefits the iTrace Foundation and its mission to fight childhood obesity.
On November 29, the BB&T Center (One Panther Parkway, Sunrise) will host the arena-rock juggernaut that is The Trans Siberian Orchestra, perfectly coinciding with the start of the holiday season. With a musical style incorporating classical, orchestral, and progressive elements into hard rock and heavy metal, the Trans Siberian Orchestra is widely known for their elaborate concerts that feature a string section, a light show, lasers, moving trusses, video screens, and special effects synchronized to music. Consistently one of the top ten ticket-selling bands to tour the world, it is TSO's holiday rock opera that is always most anticipated. Set to debut a new stage with new surprises this year, you don't want to miss this rocking holiday tradition! Two shows at 4 pm & 8 pm feature tickets starting at $46.
The legendary Bonnie Raitt will be performing at the Hard Rock Live (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood) on November 30 at 8pm. The famous singer/songwriter's first few albums of the early 1970's largely comprised traditional blues material and introduced her unique voice, feminist stance, and abilities as a slide guitarist. But it was her 1989 release, "Nick of Time", that reached the top of the charts - earning her 3 Grammys along the way - and sent her career soaring. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2012, she released her 16th studio album, "Slipstream", which went on to win various awards, including the 2013 Grammy Award for best Americana album. Her current tour showcases the new album along with many of her greatest hits and tickets for the evening's show start at $59.
We hope you continue to check in with us each week as we share the exciting activities and events available in our community. In addition, you can browse our Fort Lauderdale Real Estate listings anytime by visiting www.Gayleborden.com or call us at 954-525-3355.
And a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Gayle Borden Group!
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea proudly traces its roots back to the 1920s. In 1924, Developer W.F. Morang (known also for his development of the Las Olas Isles) purchased and platted the property as a seaside subdivision north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. He bought the land with $10 down, $250 in revenue stamps, and a $50,000 mortgage from the sellers. Several years later, Melvin Anglin, a successful contractor and real estate investor from Indiana, bought the land platted by Morang with the intention of creating a new town. Anglin would later serve as the town's first mayor.
The boom of the 1920's soon went bust, and the town's charter was revoked by the state in 1933 after a failure to make mortgage payments. It wasn't until 1947 that an effort was spearheaded to once again incorporate this area now known as Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Margaret Linardy was elected mayor of the new town, making her the first woman mayor in the state of Florida.
Today, what separates Lauderdale-by-the-Sea from its neighbors is its laid back, vintage charm. While most other coastal cities in Florida began allowing the development of high rise condominium and hotel complexes on the beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea constantly strives to maintain its small town appeal - and its ocean views - by limiting building heights and development, even today. With a total area of just 1.5 square miles (and just 6000 year-round residents) it truly retains its feel as a charming seaside oasis, far from the bustle of the city just to its south.
Situated between Fort Lauderdale to the south and Pompano Beach to its north, the town is essentially a long narrow island separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway and stretching an approximately half-dozen city blocks east to the Atlantic Ocean. The town is centered at the junction of State Road A1A and Commercial Boulevard, where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, as well as the long wooden pier at the end of Commercial Blvd - one of only four such piers in Broward County - famous for its great fishing and diving. Weekends in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea often feature a variety of festivals, flea markets, art shows, or live music, taking place on or around this social hub. In addition to its popular beaches and a myriad of activities for all, the town features public tennis, shuffleboard, and bocce courts; a children's park; and a Senior Center.
While some of the most popular real estate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea can be found in its oceanfront condos, there are many sought-after single family homes still within walking distance to the beach. They can be found along the Intracoastal and on ocean-access canals, or on dry lots in the communities of Bel Air Isles, Bel Air, Lauderdale Surf & Yacht Estates, Palm Club Co-op, Silver Shores, and Terra Mar Island Estates.
Whether waterfront or dry lot, full-time or part-time residence, condo or single family, if you seek a small, tight-knit community full of vivacity and charm, look no further than Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. For questions about Lauderdale-By-the-Sea or other beautiful oceanfront communities in the area, call Fort Lauderdale Real Estate expert Gayle Borden at 954.525.3355.
Its name inspired by its location, The Symphony condominium sits adjacent to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on 2.5 acres along prime waterfront of the New River. The very best in contemporary living, this luxury high-rise includes one, two, and three bedroom units in each of its two 22-story towers, most with spectacular views of the city, the riverfront, and the surrounding areas.
The Symphony offers all the conveniences and sophistication of downtown living with amenities typically saved for the best vacation resorts. Among these top-notch features are its exclusive Resident's Club featuring a private theater, billiard and game room, cutting-edge fitness center, and catering facilities. The building also boasts a heated pool, a private lawn and garden area designed for hosting events, and outdoor terraces with superb vistas, virtually unmatched in the city.
The residences within The Symphony feature expansive balconies on which to take advantage of the views, beautiful kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and Italian cabinetry. Modern baths are finished with designer fixtures and glass-enclosed showers. The building is pet friendly, and even has a recreational area designated just for them.
Just steps from The Symphony is Himmarshee Village, the oldest section of Downtown Fort Lauderdale and an eclectic, historically-designated commercial district featuring a collection of bars and clubs (many offering live music), restaurants, and a coffee house. Just east along the water is Las Olas Riverfront, an open-air entertainment complex with additional restaurants, nightclubs, Movie Theater and access to the Water Taxi. Also nearby are the Museum of Science and Discovery, an IMAX Theater, and the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art. The Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley stops right outside the door, to conveniently whisk residents east along famous Las Olas Boulevard down to Fort Lauderdale Beach.
For those searching for the convenience and sophistication of downtown living, The Symphony will be like music to your ears. For more information on The Symphony, or other luxury Fort Lauderdale condos, call Realtor Gayle Borden at 954.525.3355.
Looking for fun things to do in Fort Lauderdale? Our vibrant and exciting city never disappoints with the variety of events available - and this week is no exception!
On November 13, the Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th Street) will be showcasing a performance of Charlotte's Web. Based on E. B. White's heartwarming classic children's book, the show tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a little barn spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a major problem, so he turns to Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, who assures Wilbur that she will save him. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Showtime is 10 am and admission is just $7.
On November 16, CBS' The Late Late Show's multi-talented host Craig Ferguson will bring his "Hot and Grumpy" stand-up tour to the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood). Craig Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompassed film, television and the stage. Since taking the helm of the Late, Late Show in 2005, the show has set all-time viewer records. He won his first Emmy nomination in 2006 and received the 2009 Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting for his interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Ferguson has also become a huge success on the North American comedy circuit. He performs all over the country and has sold out Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. Tickets for this must-see performance start at $34 and the show begins at 8 pm.
Every full moon – including this Saturday, November 16 - The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (1 N. Atlantic Blvd) unveils a mystical, moonlit lounge with plush couches, music by DJ Rob Riggs, specialty cocktails and gourmet appetizers, and oversized telescopes to view the golden moon rise above the Atlantic. Every soiree is open to the public, with each event benefiting a local charity. For the month of November, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is excited to announce all donations will benefit the Cameras for Kids Foundation. There are no velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking, and so much fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it "The Party" in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy the fun from 7-10 pm.
Be sure to check in with us each week as we continue to share the many events Fort Lauderdale always has to offer. And to learn more about our great city, or to get information on Fort Lauderdale Real Estate, visit us at www.gayleborden.com or contact The Gayle Borden Group at 954.525.3355.
Fort Lauderdale's premier dining and shopping destination can be found along Las Olas Boulevard. This beautiful tree-lined promenade runs west to east from Andrews Avenue in the Central Business District all the way to A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The "Rodeo Drive" of Fort Lauderdale, the commercial portion of this famous boulevard features courtyards and breezeways alive with nightclubs, upscale bars and restaurants, shops, boutiques, and art galleries. Las Olas Boulevard is sometimes referred to as the "Riverfront" area of Downtown Fort Lauderdale as it sits along the banks of the eastern stretch of the New River. There are a number of newly built luxury condominiums that rise above Las Olas along the river, making this area of Downtown a desirable place to call home.
Much of Fort Lauderdale - including the Las Olas area - is interlaced with canals that showcase beautiful waterfront properties. The city of Fort Lauderdale is often referred to as "The Venice of Americas" because of its expansive system of canals and waterways. It is for this ubiquitous access to water that Fort Lauderdale has attracted a large boating community, and waterfront homes are always in high demand.
Just off of Las Olas Boulevard, past the bustle of the shops and restaurants as you drive east, sits a quiet, affluent area known as Las Olas Isles. Las Olas Isles was created in the 1920's when W.F. Morang, a Developer from Boston, dredged the area around Las Olas Boulevard in order to create buildable lots with canals interlaced. The perfect paradise for any boating enthusiast, Las Olas Isles is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the city, flaunting gorgeous waterfront mansions and luxury town homes, many with magnificent yachts docked right at their doorsteps. Water frontage of these properties can range from 50 to 600 feet, all offering deepwater and non-fixed bridges to facilitate quick access to the open water. Private dockage is available for Las Olas Isles residents and the neighborhood is monitored by private security patrol.
Residents of Las Olas Isles live in close proximity to the marina, two yacht clubs and the Coral Ridge Country Club, with beautiful Fort Lauderdale beach just minutes down the boulevard. Shopping and dining on Las Olas are within walking distance, giving this coveted area the best of all that Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
Whether living on the waterfront or in the heart of Downtown, residents of the Las Olas area are part of a rich, vibrant community that enjoys beautiful architecture and an infinite number of activities in which to indulge. This is part of why Las Olas and Las Olas Isles Real Estate are in high demand. For the latest information on both, call Gayle Borden - South Florida's leading expert on Fort Lauderdale Real Estate - at 954-525-3355.
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The making of a dining table
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Storage Cabinet #2
I was excited to find a new supply of locally-harvested Northwest hardwoods recently, and put some to use right away with this new Storage Cabinet I built for my chiropractor. This cabinet features adjustable shelves and sliding doors, and was built from one slab of big leaf maple and veneered maple ply. Dimensions: 18″ (d) x …
" Zama Kely" Side Table
This "Zama Kely" side table that I just finished is available for sale. Made out of solid maple and western walnut. Contact me for pricing.
Mimy Designs is now on Etsy
Please check my new Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mimydesigns I have a few items for sale and I plan to add to the shop over the next few months.
Live edge console table
I just finished this console table and I love how it turned out. I like mixing traditional joinery techniques with modern design. Made with Northwestern walnut, hard maple and anigre using traditional mortise and tenon and overlap joinery. Contact me for pricing. Custom orders available.
Holiday gifts from Mimy Designs
If you missed my last holiday event, I am posting the last few items for sale here. Place your order now for holiday giving! - Knife block: $170 - Chopping block (3" thick): $65 - End grain cutting board: $95 10% off if you buy two items! Free local delivery. Contact me for shipping rates.


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Have you ever had one of those days that was a great day and you know you are just killing it as a mom? Well I am gonna toot my own horn here for a bit. (Better get used to it. Sorry not sorry.) Ladies, we have got to give ourselves more credit! We kick… Continue reading Today Was a Good Day
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Decorating Like a Queen but spending like a Pauper.
Decorating a space makes me very happy. I love to decorate and I truly believe that your home should be your zen place. Whether its decorating a room, the home for the holidays, hosting a party or even decorating a cake. I enjoy pretty things and I enjoy creating pretty spaces. Although I enjoy a… Continue reading Decorating Like a Queen but spending like a Pauper.
28 Reasons I Love Being a Mom!
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Notes to Self.
Reminders for myself to keep my mind right. I just decided to make a list of things that I know will help take my life to the next phase, and that I believe will help me to become my best self. Sharon stop hitting snooze. Seriously. Fuck Netflix and every other time wasting streaming service.… Continue reading Notes to Self.
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I did it. I quit. I removed myself from a place where I felt the most stifled I had ever felt in my life. The feeling in my chest was indescribable, The tightness would creep in the longer I sat in slow-moving traffic, counting the minutes until I would run into the office to avoid… Continue reading I Quit


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The Operating Systems, Lower Level, Interior and Exterior Inspection sections are EXTREMELY condensed versions of those found in our home inspection book: Home Inspection Business From A to Z
Real Estate Appraisers are not required to be home inspectors. However, I will include these sections anyway to give you some basic details about home inspections.
The siding on a house is used to provide weather protection. The siding doesn't support the house structurally. A load bearing wall is what provides the structural support of the house. If you find a building constructed of brick, stone or masonry, then these materials aren't considered the siding since they are load bearing walls. Check these types of structures for problems with bulging or leaning walls and deteriorated mortar joints. The different types of sidings that you'll generally encounter are:
- Wood Boards (often called Clapboard Siding)
- Wood Shingles and Wood Shakes
- Plywood Panels
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Asbestos-Cement Shingles
- Asphalt Siding
- Stucco
- Veneer Walls
All siding should be at least eight inches above the soil all around the structure. This will help prevent termite and rot problems. You'll often find siding too close or touching the soil. The moisture in the soil will rot out the siding. Also, when the siding is in contact with the ground, wood destroying insects can get behind the siding very easily.
Check with the seller to see if they've replaced any siding or if there's an underlying layer of older siding on the house. You want to try to find out what's underneath the exterior layer. The exterior maintenance of condo units is usually paid for by a monthly charge assessed to all of the condo owners in the complex. Recommend that the client check with the Condo/Owner's Association to find out what the fees and responsibilities are for each owner in the complex. We will discuss this topic of condominium units further into the book.


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Flips Bracelet – Artistically designed to improve yourself by creating an easy way to maintain good habits and achieving your goals.
It is unique, handmade and personalized, with a hidden agenda to better yourself.
With Flips Bracelet you can achieve more than one goal a day, tech free! Easy to use and beautiful to wear, but the best part is that it works. You get better every day! Just pick the beads with the goals you want to achieve and once you did it, you flip the bead. You see the check mark stating done, Instant gratification!
To order, please swipe through the main pictures at the top of the listing. In the pictures, you will find all the symbols available, the color choices and the size chart.
Look at all the symbol charts to decide which symbols you will like on your bracelet. For custom made symbols, please message me directly.
Look at the bracelet size chart, measure your wrist to see what size bracelet to order. By the size of your bracelet you will choose the # of beads to build your bracelet.
Also in the pictures are the color options and examples of the lobster clasp and adjustable option.
Please message me in the note to seller section after you place your order to tell me what symbols you would like for your bracelet.
I also offer custom made beads. Please message me if you would like this option.
For more info about flips bracelet and to see our video visit www.flipsbracelet.com.
Please note, the shipping time is estimated and varies depending on your country.
In Europe, I expect around 10 days shipping time.
In USA and Canada, expect 10-20 days.
Everywhere else 10-20 days, and with customs can be even delayed more depending on your country.
I can not be had responsible for delayed packages due to shipping and customs. If you need the package right away, please contact me for expediate shipping or please order with plenty of time in advance. I appreciate your understanding.
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This little guy is my version of a Mole Crab or a Sand Flea. It is tied on a Mustad 3408B #2 with a Small (3/16) dumbbell eyes to get it down fast. Available in Fire Orange and Chartreuse.
Sold in packs of 3
is backordered. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.


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UC prez Napolitano wrote an op ed in the Washington Post entitled "How to diversify a campus, in spite of the Supreme Court." Based on the headline, one would think UC has found a way to have affirmative action results without the affirmative action that the Supremes increasingly dislike. However, when you read the op ed it closes with the following statement:
...For nearly two decades, we have served as a laboratory of innovation for
race-blind strategies to promote diversity on our campuses. We will
continue these vital efforts. But as long as the university is
prohibited from considering all of an applicant's characteristics, we
will be doing so with one arm tied tightly behind our backs.
So it says that in fact, you can't do what the headline suggests.
Full op ed at http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-to-diversify-a-campus-in-spite-of-the-supreme-court/2014/04/25/e229a030-cbcc-11e3-a75e-463587891b57_story.html
Beyond that confusion, the op ed appearing in the Wash Post rather than a California venue (Sacramento Bee, LA Times, SF Chronicle, SJ Mercury-News, etc.) suggests the UC prez has an eye on future national endeavors. That may be an inadvertent result and not what she intended to convey. But the UC PR folks should know better.


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Apprenticeships in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Health and social care organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire provide a variety of apprenticeships to attract job seekers with the exciting opportunity of a rewarding career in health and social care and to upskill the current workforce.
Organisations within the Healthier Together partnership are increasing their apprenticeships offer at all levels, providing clear career pathways for professionals. This will help improve services for local people, reduce workforce shortages and best of all, provide our workforce with relevant on the job training and qualifications, paid for by the employing organisation and delivered by carefully selected, top quality training providers.
What is the Healthier Together apprenticeship offer?
Our partner organisations offer you a route to a rewarding career in health and social care in the local region. Apprenticeships can help you to develop your skills for your desired profession, which in turn can help you to progress in your career. Healthier Together and our associated partner organisations offer apprenticeships at all levels across a wide variety of career pathways.
Why choose an apprenticeship in health and social care?
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Shenika Smith
Apprentice Learning and Development Administrator
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Sophie Marzocchi
Apprentice Administrator
Sirona care & health
Taylor Klein
Apprentice Administrator
Sirona care & health
Click on the links below to find out about current health and care apprenticeship offers in our area:
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Further information about apprenticeships can be found on these national websites:
If you have a specific question about apprenticeships please click here to drop us a line. Thank you.