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1915, Capitol bombing, Erich Muenter, Frank Holt, Ron Johnson, WWI
-by Ronald M. Johnson
In the midst of recent terrorist attacks, historians of the United States Capitol last year marked the 100th anniversary of an event that literally shook the foundations of the building. On July 2, 1915, life on the Hill was suddenly and dramatically disrupted when a bomb exploded in the Senate reception room. In the context of a nation on the edge of involvement in World War I, the bombing appeared to represent the actions of terrorists and was widely reported in all the major papers of the country.
Public suspicion increased when, within a few days, it became known that the bomb maker and individual who set it off was Frank Holt, a German-born academic at Harvard and Cornell universities who earlier had used the name Erich Muenter.
Over the years, the full details behind the 1915 bombing have only slowly come to light. A wide variety of scholars have sought to clarify them and render an interpretation, but this has not been an easy task. As recently as 2013, social psychologist and blogger Romeo Vitelli stated that "the only conclusion anyone can make about Professor Erich Muenter is that he is much an enigma in death as he was in life." However, popular historical writer Howard Blum appears to hold a different view; in Dark Invasion, also published in 2013, he tells the story in detail and provides a convincing context for understanding the 1915 bombing of the Capitol.
The details that should be of most interest to readers involve the damage caused to the Capitol and the effect it had on the international politics and rising war-fever of that day. As shown in the accompanying photograph, the bomb's toll was minimal. While the Senate's reception area was destroyed, there was little collateral damage elsewhere in the building.
Because Muenter set the bomb to go off around midnight, there were no injuries. The noise from the explosion was heard all over Capitol Hill and caused much alarm, but with no follow-up, the public's fear quickly subsided. The general consensus among scholars is that the bombing did not accelerate American involvement in the war then underway in Europe.
The July 2, 1915 bombing of the Capitol, by itself, emerged in part as an isolated event by a lone individual. At the same time, as Howard Blum's book reveals, German terrorist cells operated in the United States during this period. Erich Muenter/Frank Holt's actions can be see as part of that broader effort.
After the bombing of the Capitol, for example, Muenter/Holt attempted to assassinate J.P. Morgan, Jr., who he saw as the main force behind the shipping of war materials to the Allies fighting Germany. Morgan survived the attack. Muenter/Holt also placed bombs on U.S. ships bound for Europe. Those efforts also failed, but their attempt reveals that Muenter/Holt could have done much more damage than he did, a troubling prospect at the least.
Making his life all the more complex and puzzling, Muenter was also guilty of the 1906 murder of his wife, a systematic user of aliases, and he had exhibited other violent behavior. His death by suicide, which came shortly after his arrest, has made the investigation of his origins and life in the United States difficult to draw more informed insights into the man. His actions in Washington and New York did help federal authorities track down and bring to an end German espionage within the country.
In the end, this story reminds us that Americans have successfully faced down terrorism many times before in our history. Awareness of that fact should bolster our resolve as we confront it again in today's more complex world.
As noted, the 1915 bombing is extensively covered in Howard Blum, Dark Invasion: 1915: Germany's Secret War and the Hunt for the First Terrorist Cell in America (2013) and now available as a Harper paperback. In an early effort to tell the story of Erich Muenter's evolution into Frank Holt, The Harvard Crimson in 1942 carried a brief account, no author listed. Romeo Vitelli's analysis in his fascinating website Providentia on the event (Parts I and II, April 21, 28, 2013) explore the psychological underside of Muenter/Holt's personality as a terrorist. Clearly, the event, the man, and the circumstances continue to invite interest and commentary.


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I prepared this pork chop dish for our Valentine's Day dinner. This meal is equipped with a savory sweet flavor, which may quench your sweet tooth enough to skip dessert. I always think pork chops are best accented by a sweeter flavor, which this time I decided to complement with roasted pears for a little twist. The stuffing in the pork chops allowed the flavors to pervade from the inside out, giving even more depth for a romantic and unique dinner.
Though a bit complex for a weeknight dinner, it turned out to be a decadent and unique combination that I will archive for future special occasions.
Though a bit complex for a weeknight dinner, it turned out to be a decadent and unique combination that I will definitely archive for future special occasions.
Before putting them in the oven, I coated the pork chops in brown sugar and panko crumbs and then seared them in a maple cider sauce so that they would become crisp on the outside. After sprinkling the pears with brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon, I simmered them in the maple cider sauce as well.
This dish is plenty filling on its own but pairs well with a grain like rice, risotto or couscous. We had a bit of black rice and honey butter garlic bread on the side.
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 3 tbsp tbsp Brown Sugar
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup (I used a maple agave syrup)
- 2 cloves peeled garlic
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 2 cups kale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 5 boneless medium to thick cut pork chops
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Panko Crumbs
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
- Chopped Arugula to taste
- 1/2 of 1 pear diced
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- Sage (to taste)
- Marjoram (to taste)
- Tarragon (to taste)
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 pears (I used bosc pears) cut in quarters.
- Cinnamon
- Brown Sugar
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 1 tbsp butter
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease 9x13 baking dish with olive oil
- In a bowl, mix 2 cups apple cider, 3 tbsp syrup and 3 tbsp brown sugar. Set aside.
- Cut pears into quarters and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Slice each pork chop through the middle of one side. Do not cut all the way through.
- Inside of each pork chop, evenly spread sun-dried tomato paste, minced garlic, panko crumbs parmesan and brown sugar to taste.
- Then evenly stuff each pork chop arugula and diced pears.
- Sprinkle dried herbs on top and bottom of pork chops. Gratuitously sprinkle brown sugar and then panko crumbs on top and bottom of pork chops. Set aside.
- In a skillet set to medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter and add brown peeled garlic and pearl onions, about 3 minutes.
- Add kale until it begins to wilt.
- Transfer the onions, garlic, and kale throughout baking dish.
- Melt 1 tbsp of butter to skillet and add sprig of thyme and 1/2 of the pre-prepared cider sauce.
- Transfer pork chops to skillet and sear both sides until outside begins to crisp, about 2-4 minutes. Transfer to baking dish.
- Lower stove heat to medium-low and add 1 tbsp butter, remaining cider sauce, sprig of rosemary, and pears to skillet. Simmer until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Distribute pears through baking dish and drizzle remaining sauce over the baking dish.
- Drizzle remaining sauce in skillet over the baking dish.
- Place baking dish in preheated oven, about 20-25 minutes, until pork chops reach interior temperature of 165 degrees.


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Clara Gibson Hannah Circle
Part of the United Methodist Women. Named in honor of circle founder, Clara Gibson, this group is for women of all ages who want to be a part of study, spiritual growth, prayer, mission, caring, and sharing. The Clara Gibson Hannah Circle meets the first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. in room B21. Contact Gale Paul via email here for more information or call her at 214-549-7523.
This month we'll have our Welcome Back Potluck and Fellowship. We'll meet from Noon-1:30 p.m..
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Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting
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Release Date: May 12, 2020
Effective Date: May 12, 2020
Replaces the previous edition released on December 13, 2018.
Released with Bulletin 2020-12
Purpose of this Directive
This directive sets out requirements for flaring, incinerating, and venting in Alberta at all upstream petroleum industry wells and facilities.
These requirements also apply to pipeline installations that convey gas (e.g., compressor stations, line heaters) licensed by the AER in accordance with the Pipeline Act. With the exception of oil sands mining schemes and operations, Directive 060 applies to all schemes and operations approved under section 10 of the Oil Sands Conservation Act.
These requirements ensure that public safety concerns and environmental impacts are addressed before beginning to flare, incinerate, or vent. Requirements in this directive are aligned to ensure compliance with Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines.Summary of Gas Limits and Fugitive Emissions Management Requirements
Summary of Gas Limits and Fugitive Emissions Management Requirements - updated May, 2020
Directive 060 requires the use of AERflare-incin to model SO2dispersion from flares and incinerators. Several programming bugs were fixed in the previously released version based on comments that were received. The dispersion model predictions for flares remain the same, but the predictions for incinerators increase slightly. For complete details on what's changed, see the What's New document in the zip file. All submissions must use the new versions within one month of the version date.
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AERflare-incin.v203.141010 [ZIP] (October 10, 2014)
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General Motors is reporting total August 2008 sales down 20.7% from August 2007; the report had a silver lining, however, as August marked the best month for GM sales in 2008 largely due to the popular Employee Pricing for Everyone sale the automaker has been running since Aug. 20. That sale has since been extended through September 30 and expanded to include some 2009 models. Car sales rose at Chevrolet, Cadillac and Pontiac, while GM also reported a 29% increase in sales of its Lambda-based crossovers, the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. Full release after the jump.
DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 308,817 vehicles in August, making it GM's best monthly total, retail and fleet sales performance so far in 2008. The strong showing was spurred by GM's Employee Discount for Everyone sale in celebration of GM's Centennial later this month. In response to ongoing customer and dealer demand, the sale is being extended through September 30, 2008 and a number of 2009 models are being added due to dwindling 2008 inventories. Compared with an exceptionally strong retail and fleet month last year, August total sales were down 20 percent. However, when compared with July, 2008, total sales were up 31 percent, retail sales were up 32 percent and fleet sales were up 29 percent. Last August's sales performance was influenced by significantly lower fuel prices and a 0 percent APR for 60 months offer on pickups. Notably in August, Chevrolet Silverado, Avalanche and GMC Sierra had their strongest total sales month since last August, with more than 80,000 vehicles sold, as GM full-size pickups continue to build market share calendar-year-to-date. Silverado sales were up 69 percent, Avalanche was up 59 percent and Sierra sales increased 75 percent compared with July, 2008. Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yukon full-size utilities had their best performance of the year with total sales up 33 percent compared with July with more than 22,000 vehicles sold. Overall, GM August truck sales (excluding crossovers) declined 25.6 percent compared with a year ago. "Our award-winning lineup of new products, combined with the GM Employee Discount for Everyone sale that started August 20th, helped drive additional showroom traffic and our dealers are giving us some very enthusiastic feedback. We had our best sales month so far in 2008. Today we're announcing the extension of the sale through September 30, and we've added 19 additional 2009 models to the eligible list of vehicles because our 2008 stock on dealer lots is rapidly disappearing," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "With the recent moderation in fuel prices, we're seeing some relaxation of pent-up demand in pickups and utilities. Our August sales of these segment-leading trucks and utilities has been the best in nearly a year and August marked the fourth consecutive month that truck sales as a percentage of GM and industry sales increased. We also saw double-digit retail increases in our crossovers compared with July," LaNeve added. "We saw great car retail performance in our launch products, including the Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac CTS, Pontiac Vibe and G8, and Saturn Astra, and continued strong retail demand for our fuel efficient Chevrolet Aveo and HHR." Chevrolet retail car sales were up 18 percent, Pontiac retail car sales increased 11 percent and Cadillac retail car sales were up 10 percent compared with last August. Cadillac CTS dominated the mid-car luxury category with retail sales increasing 87 percent compared with the same month a year ago. Saturn Astra monthly sales of more than 1,900 vehicles were the best to date, and show a 28 percent increase compared with July 2008 (Astra was not available last August). GM's popular midsized crossovers — Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook — together accounted for more than 14,600 vehicle sales in the month, with a retail sales increase of 29 percent compared with a year ago. GM hybrid vehicles continue to gain in popularity in the marketplace with 530 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe, 267 GMC Yukon and 1 Cadillac Escalade 2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 388 Chevrolet Malibu, 26 Saturn Aura and 417 Vue hybrids sold in August. For the month, a total of 1,629 hybrid vehicles were delivered, with 7,096 hybrids sold so far this year. "Customers are responding to our six hybrid models - vehicles that provide industry-leading value, great fuel economy and the best warranty coverage of any full-line automaker," LaNeve added. "We're working hard to change perceptions and gain awareness of GM as the leader in advanced propulsion technology and fuel efficiency." GM has aggressively managed inventories to low levels. In August, only about 736,000 vehicles were in stock - the lowest August level since 1998 - down about 209,000 vehicles (22 percent) compared with last August. There were about 256,000 cars and 480,000 trucks (including crossovers) in inventory at the end of August. Certified Used Vehicles August 2008 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 41,238 vehicles, down 8 percent from August 2007. Year-to-date sales are 339,375 vehicles, down 5 percent from the same period last year. GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling certified brand, posted August sales of 35,168 vehicles, down 12 percent from a strong August 2007 sales performance. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,005 vehicles, down nearly 6 percent. Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 4,023 vehicles, up 27 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 791 vehicles, up 32 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 251 vehicles, up 130 percent. "The Cadillac, Saab and HUMMER programs posted robust sales increases in August, while GM Certified Used Vehicles continues to lead the certified pre-owned segment in sales," said LaNeve. "The launch this month of a new 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on all Saturn Certified Pre-Owned and GM Certified Used Vehicles, effective September 13, will provide shoppers a range of peace-of-mind assurances as strong as those provided by any certified program in America." GM North America Reports August, 2008 Production; Third-Quarter Production Forecast at 920,000 Vehicles; Initial Fourth Quarter Forecast is 875,000 Vehicles In August, GM North America produced 341,000 vehicles (158,000 cars and 183,000 trucks). This is down 96,000 vehicles or 22 percent compared with August 2007 when the region produced 437,000 vehicles (152,000 cars and 285,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 18,000 vehicles in August 2008 and 21,000 vehicles in August 2007.) The GM North America third-quarter production forecast is at 920,000 vehicles (443,000 cars and 477,000 trucks) which is down about 10 percent compared with a year ago, due to production adjustments in response to market changes that will reduce the number of trucks produced by about 176,000 and increase the number of cars by about 76,000. GM North America built 1.020 million vehicles (367,000 cars and 653,000 trucks) in the third-quarter of 2007. The initial GM North America fourth-quarter production forecast is 875,000 vehicles (436,000 cars and 439,000 trucks) which is down about 16 percent compared with a year ago. GM North America built 1.042 million vehicles (358,000 cars and 684,000 trucks) in the fourth-quarter of 2007.


text: Friday, March 09, 2018 Study: Falls Among US Adults 65 and Older Cost $50 Billion in 2015 The US health care system spent an estimated $50 billion on falls in 2015, an amount representing 6% of all Medicare payments and 8% of all Medicaid payments, according to a new study. Authors say that unless the US steps up its game when it comes to falls risk assessment and prevention, costs are certain to climb steadily higher as the baby boomer generation continues to age. Researchers based their estimates on data from the Medicare Current Beneficiaries Survey (MCBS), then applied these data to data from the National Health Expenditures Accounts (NHEA) to estimate nonfatal falls expense. For fata falls, they used the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) to assess expense. The final MCBS sample included 3,460 community-dwelling individuals 65 and older. Respondents who were employed, died during the survey period, or lived in Puerto Rico were excluded. Results of the study were published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Among the findings: Based on the survey, researchers estimate total 2015 health care expenditures for nonfatal falls in the US at $49.5 billion--$28.9 billion for Medicare, $8.7 billion for Medicaid, and $12 billion for other payment sources including private insurance and out-of-pocket expense. Nearly 1 in 4 adults in the survey reported a fall in the past year. Of those, 52.1% fell once, 21.3% fell twice, and 24.1% fell 3 or more times. Individuals who reported falls had significantly lower self-rated health and more chronic conditions, and were more likely to be female, white, and from lower income levels. Estimated costs were not distributed equally among service types, with an "other" category—spending in areas such as home health services, long-term care facilities, and durable medical equipment—leading the way at $29.2 billion. That amount was more than double hospital-related spending, which was second at $12.9 billion, followed by physician/other provider spending ($10.8 billion), prescription drugs ($2.1 billion), and dental ($400 million). Unintentional fall deaths were recorded at a rate of 59.64 per 100,000 population in 2015, with associated medical costs of $754 million—about 1% of the total estimated expenditures. Overall, spending on falls in 2015 increased by nearly 32% from 2013, when total spending was estimated at $38 billion. "The economic burden from falls is likely to increase substantially in the coming years," authors write. "Monitoring cost trends is important, because 75% of the cost of older adult falls is financed through public health insurance programs that are already financially stressed." Authors believe that given the undeniable demographic pressure that will increase as baby boomers age, it's imperative that more attention be given to falls assessment and prevention. "Preventive strategies that reduce falls in older adults could lead to a substantial reduction in health care spending," authors write. The researchers stress that "evidence-based strategies including medication management and strength and balance exercises…have been associated with reductions in older adult falls," and point to guidelines such as those included in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) initiative as a good place to start But there's no time to lose, they add. Authors of the study believe that providers need to act with urgency and do a better job of identifying falls risk, assessing which risk factors may be modified and providing evidence-based interventions to decrease that risk. "Clinical care is an important component of falls prevention," they write. "By broadly implementing and scaling up initiatives like STEADI, we can improve health and decrease the future economic burden of older adult falls." Research-related stories featured in PT in Motion News are intended to highlight a topic of interest only and do not constitute an endorsement by APTA. For synthesized research and evidence-based practice information, visit the association's PTNow website. Editor's note: Want more on falls prevention? Check out the falls-related resources at PTNow, including a unilateral vestibular hypofunction clinical summary, a summary on falls risk in community-dwelling elders, an osteoporosis clinical summary, and tests and measures such as a fracture risk assessment, a clinical test of sensory interaction and balance, and a self-paced walk test. APTA also offers resources on its Balance and Falls webpage. Comments Interesting article , puts things in perspective and does help throw even more light on how important fall prevention is . Posted by Parikshit Davda -> CNT[BM on 3/11/2018 12:03 PM It sounds all too familiar. I am a baby boomer & have experienced many falls. I found this article very informative & interesting as well. I am now planning to seek out medical help on improving my balance. Thanks so much for the info! Posted by Yvette Siebenkittel on 3/15/2018 9:56 PM


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"I am what you would call 'indoorsy.'" ~Jim Gaffigan, on camping
Well, I thought I'd share some pics from our vacation earlier this summer.
The husband ordered up a weeklong getaway for the family to a place called Camp of the Woods in the Adirondacks.
Now. I am a luxury hotel, fine dining kind of girl. So you can understand why I might have a problem with a destination called Camp of the Woods.
The husband assured me that we would not actually be camping, that we would be staying in a lakeside cabin equipped with beds, a refrigerator, stove, etc. We'd eat in a dining hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He said, "We will not be roughing it."
What he failed to realize is that my definition of the word 'camping' is totally different from his. If (-and this happened of course-) I pull back the bedcovers and find a chunky spider sitting under the pillow … and get this… I'm not surprised to see the chunky spider sitting there… then I am indeed CAMPING.
Looking back on it now I can say that our accommodations really were nice but it felt like 'roughing it' to me and I might have had a tiny bit of a bad attitude and maybe acted like a big baby for the first day or so. Just maybe. Because my visions of vacation are me lounging on an island beach, eating, sleeping, reading, repeat.
This was me the first night. I wasn't keen on sharing the bed with Mr. Spider and his homies so I wrapped myself in Rhema's plastic mattress cover that we'd brought from home!
In the end we had such a great time going on little adventures together, enjoying the beauty of our surroundings, hearing great speakers and incredible music, I forgot to care about the fact that it didn't fit my grand dreams of vacation.
We did things as a family we've never done before. We rode a gondola to the top of a mountain. Played ping pong. Attended concerts. Took a boat ride. Hiked to a waterfall. Built sandcastles and had a carnival on the beach. The Camp of the Woods staff was wonderful, and I'm probably not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition but I can't think of a better way to say it: we felt ministered to.
All too often God takes my plans and expectations and shows me He has something better, something I need more. I was reminded of a favorite Emily Colson quote: "It's time to throw out my ideas of what I thought life would be, should be, and let joy fill up those brand-new vacancies."
Rhema certainly had times when she struggled, but I think she would say it was worth it. Throughout the trip I tried to jot down reasons to be thankful, things I never wanted to forget. The first one occurred when we were driving on an open road in the mountains. The air felt so good and the beauty of creation enveloped us. A song was on the radio – Multiplied by Needtobreathe. Rhema began clapping. On her own. No one guided her hands or held them together. She clapped to these words:
God of mercy sweet love of mine
I have surrendered to your design
May this offering stretch across the skies
And these Hallelujahs be multiplied…
These Hallelujahs be multiplied


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The Introductory Drafting & Drawing course is the introductory class for the Residential Interiors and Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate Programs, where students will start the class learning to draw lines and finish the class with rendered interior drawings of plans and elevations.


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Healthcare costs have gotten out of control, and despite our best efforts we still can't seem to get them under control. Even the Affordable Care Act didn't succeed in making healthcare more affordable for most people- costs have gone up as much as 116% in some places. Many insurers are pulling out of healthcare exchanges after their profits haven't been as high as anticipated. Costs are more than anticipated because people are sicker than they thought and plans weren't priced according to data because the data weren't yet available. As the pool of insurers decreases, what will happen to healthcare?
For starters, competition among those insurers in the exchange pool will go down, which will decrease competition and drive prices up. In some places consumers will only have one provider from which to choose. The cost of insurance is likely to continue to skyrocket in this scenario.
The vast majority of consumers who purchase their health insurance through exchanges receive subsidies, but for the 15% who don't will see costs increase significantly. This means that 1.4 million people will need to shop for new plans and possibly switch to a lower cost, higher deductible plan in order to be able to afford coverage. Insurance premiums are going to rise at a higher rate than wages are expected to, so healthcare will become a larger portion of their monthly budget. With all the other increases in costs, like housing and education, most people aren't prepared for this in their monthly budgets.
On top of the increasing healthcare costs, those who are opting to go uninsured are going to be paying higher premiums as well. Penalties are now set at $695 per individual and $2085 per family, with a maximum of 2.5% of adjusted gross income. That can be a significant portion of your overall budget, but many people are opting for this because it still costs less than buying health insurance through the exchange.
So what will happen to healthcare under the new administration? President Elect Trump has promised to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, though it remains to be seen what his exact replacement plan will be. Currently around 10 million people a year will shop for health care plans through exchanges, so figuring out how to cover that large swath of the population will be covered. Many could purchase health insurance directly from insurers, depending on how much the law is actually changed.
What will you be doing for healthcare in 2017? Most people still get insurance through their employers, so the vast majority of Americans will likely be minimally affected by any changes in the Affordable Care Act. But for those who are affected could be affected very severely and right in their pocketbooks. Learn more about where the Affordable Care Act has gone wrong from this infographic. You might be surprised just how many insurers miscalculated their entry into this marketplace and how that will affect those people in the marketplace going forward.


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There are a lot of us working in the service industry, so here are some tips for dealing with customers.
This list is made up of ideas and tips from girls in work and it will be added to. Feel free to send in your suggestions/experience of what works.
tell them it is your first day. they should feel sorry for you and give you warm words of encouragement.
if they look like they are having a bad day, give them something for free
your employer has a duty to protect you from harrassment. you do not have to serve anyone you don't want to. (how easy it is to access your rights is another matter, but worker's rights exist)
if it's really busy and people are complaining, just do what they ask because it is easier and less stressful for you
it is easier to be polite to people if you keep reminding yourself that this is your job and you do not have to care about any of these people
try and gain relationships with regulars because you know that you are making their day happy
if you get to know regulars, they'll often defend you if someone is being rude to you (and often say all the things that you would normally say if you weren't at work)
passive aggressive responses include giving customers £5 worth of change in 20ps
sounds mean, but treat them like children. They don't understand things and might be a pain but it is important to keep them happy because otherwise they cry/get you fired
(if you treat them nicely and explain, then with practice they will become better, like kids growing up)
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The Lewis-Clark State Alumni Association has created this site especially for alumni who have received their degree within the last five years. As young alumni you are important part of the L-C alumni family! Here you will find links and information specifically relevant to your post-college life.
Staying connected to your alma mater will not only benefit and strengthen Lewis-Clark State, but it will also enrich your life. So check out the site, and please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.
A complete guide to everything you need to know to take advantage of the great opportunities of the Alumni Association provides you as a graduate. Download the Alumni Guide now!
Through the alumni card, LCSC graduates receive a wide variety of discounts and services. Just click here to get your free card and gain access to all the alumni benefits.
• Alumni Campus Tours
• Alumni Recruitment Club
• Celebration of Stars
• Holiday Hoops
• Prefunction with the President
• Regional Wine & Beer Tastings
• Saturday of Service
• Warrior Wednesdays
• Warrior Weekend
And much, much more!
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The LCSC Alumni Association welcomes the participation of volunteers in leadership and supporting roles. If you are interested in volunteering or hosting an alumni program, please explore the volunteer opportunities.
Making a contribution to the Lewis-Clark College Foundation Annual Fund not only provides educational accessibility for students, but also ensures institutional excellence that will maintain the reputation of your degree. We understand that as a young alumnus/na money can be tight with a new job, new purchases, and maybe even graduate school. The good news is that you don't have to give a lot to make an impact. Why not start by celebrating you? Donate in honor of your class year, for example $20.13 for those that graduated in 2013. That's less than you probably spend for a night out on the town, so why not give back.
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Frank Martin, who is best known as the fiery over-the-top coach at Kansas State, will be the next head coach at South Carolina according to a report in The State, a newspaper in South Carolina (via The Kansas City Star).This move comes one day after Martin, who was serving as an analyst for CBS, admitted during a segment of the NCAA Tournament telecast that he used to pay his former players when he was a high school coach in Miami. (via Kansas City Star)…
If I can add something here, I coached 16 years in the same inner city in Miami that I grew up in. Do you know how much money I sent to kids that played for me in high school when they were in college because I knew where they came from? I knew they didn't have a father figure. I'm not going to tell you who they were, but I sent them a lot of money over the years to make sure they could take their girlfriend out to the movies, make sure they could wash their clothes and do all the things that scholarship money don't cover. They don't have an option. It's not like they can work while they're in college. They can't find ways to make money. When there is no money at home, who is going to help these guys?
It is hard to imagine Martin, Kansas State, or South Carolina will face discipline for his actions before he was a college coach. But you can imagine the NCAA is going to want to know which players were paid, and at which schools, and whether any wins or even championships need to be vacated.
It also opens up the question of whether Martin paid players at Kansas State. If he was willing to break the rules as a high school coach because he felt justified, what kept him from doing the same with players that he was close to in Miami?
Martin is an outspoken person. But he may have started a poop-storm that could get worse before it gets better.
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I love falafels and make a pretty good ones myself. When I heard there is a new falafel place on Melrose, I had to try it.
Fala Me to KALEifornia
Lemony kale, Garbanzo Beans, Quinoa, Purple Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Avocado, Sunflower Sprouts, Micro Greens, Lemon Wedge, Hummus
This salad as a whole was very bland and could have used a big squeeze of lemon to brighten things up. The lemon that came with the dish didn't do the trick.
Fala Plate
Four Original Falafel Balls, Hummus, Tahini, Israeli Salad, Quinoa Tabouli, Seasonal Garnish
In this dish you could choose four falafel balls from the original, crunchy, spicy or sweet potato flavors. My husband chose the original and it was surprisingly lemony and delicious. The Israeli salad and quinoa tabouli were pretty good. I liked this dish much better than mine, because it was more balanced and not as bland.
I asked for a sample of their Baba Ghanoush. It tasted just like Hummus!! I didn't taste any smoky eggplant, that Baba Ghanoush is famous for. If you look at their online menu, they don't list the ingredients for Baba Ghanoush. If I ever want a falafel in this area, I will stop here again.


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Video | Ford's Q2 Profit Climbs Despite Russia, Latin America Issues
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The Body Shop is reportedly being considered for sale parent company L'Oréal, which acquired the business 11 years ago.
According to the Financial Times, the French cosmetics giant is exploring the sale of the British retail business which has become one of its worst-performing brands.
L'Oreal is reportedly working with financial advisory firm Lazard to review its options ahead of the release of its annual results later this week, with an outright sale potentially on the cards.
READ MORE: The Body Shop poised for Chinese Golden Week with integrated Alipay
With a retail estate of over 3000 stores in 66 countries, private equity investors have allegedly already expressed interest in the business.
The Body Shop was purchased in 2006 for £625.3 million by L'Oréal, but it is thought that sales growth has slowed down and grew by just 1.7 per cent over the last year, compared to the group's 4.6 per cent.
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Every week we scour the internet for the best HR news, articles, and insights, compiling them here in a weekly roundup. This week we examine if Asian candidates are discriminated against in the hiring process, refocusing HR, and the power of values-based recognition.
Do Hiring Managers Discriminate Against Asian Candidates?
Using data from a Canadian discrimination audit, researchers studied what factors impacted (positively or negatively) employers' calls to request an interview. The most striking pattern was the effect of having an Asian sounding name. "Asian applicants received about 20% fewer calls from large employers, and almost 40% fewer calls from small employers," Megan Purdy explains in her article. Even when Asian candidates had better resumes and more advanced degrees, they booked fewer interviews. Oddly enough, the discrimination was least stark when researchers looked at applications and callbacks for less skilled jobs. Purdy concludes: "Studies have consistently shown that hiring discrimination at the point of resume assessment is still a big problem. Recruiters and hiring managers discriminate based on gender, names, schools and a variety of other factors – but they aren't always doing do consciously. It's easy to recognize our vocally bigoted or biased colleagues, but much harder to recognize and root out our own unconscious biases – it's why so many companies are flirting with the possibility of incorporating AI into the hiring process." Considering that many applicants are "whitening" their names to land interviews, it might not be a bad idea. Find Megan: LinkedIn
Force-Feeding Your Hiring Managers Diversity Is A Bad Idea
No business leader thinks they will be better off with a more homogenous workforce. And yet, particularly in tech, homogenous workforces are more or less the norm. Business leaders are forced to unify the desire to diversify with the right approach. As Art Papas explains, the one tactic to avoid is the paternal approach. Here are a couple examples of the "paternal approach":
- "You have to interview at least one diverse candidate."
- "You have to include women in every meeting."
While well-intentioned, these will only breed animosity in the long-term. Papas' solution? "Focus on helping them (hiring managers) understand that a diverse workforce will improve their team's performance – then we give them the tools to get there." Another tactic to grow diversity organically is inclusion: let all employees feel welcome. Otherwise you're just going through the motions, and won't reap the benefits of increased diversity. "The benefit of diversity is in introducing challenging, progressive discourse and in promoting innovation and new ideas by attracting people of all backgrounds," Papas concludes. Find Art: Twitter LinkedIn
Don't Replace Your HR Department, Refocus It
With technology automating much of what was formerly delegated to the HR department, many are wondering if the department should be split and merged into others. Todd Richardson disagrees: "It's times to evolve how we think about HR services and discuss how we can maximize the effectiveness of our greatest assets: our people." He suggests offloading two traditional HR duties to other departments while refocusing on the remaining four. Duties to offload:
- Administrative duties. "Assign payroll, benefits, recordkeeping, EEO-1, and other similar tasks to accounting and/or finance." Richardson suggests. These departments are better equipped to handle these booking functions.
- Internal communication responsibilities. Assign these to marketing – they are already well-versed in crafting messages for external audiences. It also gives another department more impetus to encourage employee engagement.
Duties to focus on:
- Recruiting. Recruiting is among the most important duties for long-term business success. Individuals recruited into an organization will impact its form for years to come – a task of such importance should be centralized, not delegated.
- Onboarding. "Execute and onboarding strategy that stresses culture, not just administrative functions like new hire paperwork," Richardson says. "Speak about what makes your company's culture special and the role(s) the new hire will play to further enhance the workplace."
- Talent management. Intentionality is critical for fostering employee development. Without someone owning the function, it probably won't happen.
- Employee engagement. "Companies that make the employee engagement function a priority reap dramatically more benefits than those that ignore or under-invest in employee engagement," Richardson explains.
Removing administrative tasks and focusing on strategy will allow HR to be valued as an effective and strategic business partner – so the thinking goes. What do you think? Find Todd: LinkedIn
HR Systems of Record Have Evolved Considerably
"Decades ago, we used to think of HR systems as systems of record," Josh Bersin begins. "As the Internet evolved and we started using PCs and web browsers to access systems, the HR software market shifted toward systems of engagement." Now, as everything is relocating to mobile, HR systems are shifting again. Rather than focusing on under-utilized ATSs, LMSs, and TMSs, the market has turned its attention to HR tools that drive productivity and make work easier. Built around mobile-accessible applications, these new tools promise productivity beyond the workplace. "The future of HR software is now very clear," Bersin concludes. "We need to build and buy systems that make work easier; make life better; and help us learn, give feedback, collaborate, and get aligned." All with very little training. Find Josh: www.joshbersin.com
Why Values-Based Recognition Matters for Recruitment
A recent SHRM survey found that 46% of organizations mention employee retention as a serious workforce management challenge, 36% see employee engagement as a top challenge, and 40% of HR leaders don't think performance reviews are useful. With this amalgamation of bad (and compounding) news, what is the HR professional to do? Tess Taylor contends that a solution lies in values-based recognition. "Companies with an investment (1% or more of payroll) in values-based recognition were nearly three times more likely to rate their program as excellent," she explains. And these sorts of programs pay out dividends: they retain twice as many employees. So what is values-based recognition? Simply put, you recognize values, not performance. Those that most exemplify the values of your organization's culture are set as exemplars. Rather than focusing on hitting performance benchmarks, new hires should be "getting plugged into the corporate culture and values of their new job." Find Tess: Twitter


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(Most commonly known as "Day Of Coordinator")
Designed for the client that suddenly realizes, "Yikes! I need some help here!" , Tahoe Inspired comes in *60 days prior to event date to tie together all the loose ends of your wedding planning.
*We offer our PLUS Services with this package, which allow you unlimited email correspondence with us for vendor referrals/suggestions, and local/expert Lake Tahoe and Reno area advice when planning a destination wedding. We are dedicated to making sure your event is a seamless success.
Tahoe Inspired recognizes that there is no such thing as a "Day-of Coordinator". Let's be honest, no one can just show up on the day of the wedding and point people around without a full working knowledge of each vendor's contribution, timeline, how it affects other vendors as well as the integrity of the event. Your wedding day will be one of the most significant days of your life. And a wedding, unlike corporate events or casual dinner parties, is a full –scale production where every moving part affects the other and can have a domino affect. Therefore, anyone who says that they can just show up and coordinate "day of" without being involved in the weeks prior to the wedding is not a seasoned, professional coordinator and your wedding will suffer.
MONTH OF PLANNING/DAY OF COORDINATION, is the perfect solution for the clients who have planned their entire wedding and need a local professional to liaison and execute their vision for the ceremony and reception on the wedding day. Every moment of this day will be managed by a seasoned professional, saving the clients from costly mistakes and mishaps, ensuring a most memorable day of a lifetime.
Services 60 days prior to the wedding include:
- A "month of" final planning checklist & worksheet created by a local Tahoe Inspired seasoned event expert to help ensure the client has not forgotten some of the most important – but commonly overlooked – issues for their wedding day.
- Vendor contract review for planning purposes as well as helping to predict potential loopholes client did not catch during planning.
- A "day of" timeline which is carefully constructed with the client as well as their venue and suppliers prior to the wedding day.
- Creation of, management, maintenance and timely updates of this timeline distributed to all suppliers.
- Comprehensive walk-through of ceremony and reception sites with professional input and ensuring client's vision is met.
- Wedding Rehearsal Orchestration, including etiquette, processional, recessional and assignment to and training of ushers.
- One Lead Coordinator and One Associate (dependant on final guest count).
- Event Emergency Kit.
- Distribution of client pre-assembled wedding programs, favors, guest book, arrangement of client pre-alphabetized place cards, escort cards, dining table numbers, and limited personal decor.
- Ensurement ceremony and reception sites are set to client's wishes.
- Orchestration of ceremony processional and recessional, including musical cue.
- Supervision and management of timeline and transitions as they arrive throughout the event.
- Assistance to guests in finding their tables for dining.
- Work closely with Venue Manager and Entertainment MC to ensure timeline is executed according to plan and handle any unexpected crises.
- Ensure transportation of wedding gifts to appropriate persons and collection of client's personal items (i.e. guest book, toasting goblets, etc.) are gathered into one place for ease of pick up post-event.
- Assistance Coordinating Grand Exit/Farewell of Newlyweds.
- Ensurement that event supply partners will clean up/strike to venue's specifications and requirements.
Investment Starting at $2950.00
(also known as LIMITED PLANNING)
Feeling overwhelmed with the effort of incorporating the planning and design of a large event into your busy life? Work with Tahoe Inspired to find a customized package somewhere between "Full Planning" and "Month Of/Day Of" that works for your individual needs!
Includes everything in the above package and these modifiable inclusions:
- Venue Selection & negotiation.
- Planning meetings to develop an event style, determine goals and priorities and to put a plan in place for moving forward with budget, planning and design objectives.
- Create a comprehensive Budget Projection and Planning Timeline for clients enabling them to stay on track and on budget.
- Facilitate choice of appropriate vendors including, but not limited to décor, catering, rentals, linens, entertainment, photography, video, lighting, hotel room blocks for out of town guests, invitations and stationery, favors, staffing needs, transportation, event insurance, and more based on style, availability, and price.
- Streamline and make vendor introductions via email so client can make appointments with vendors based on their availability – a specified number of meetings to attend vendor meetings of client's choice.
- Review vendor contracts, negotiate, and make recommendations.
- Develop and present design and flow concepts inspired by the client that are appropriate to the time of day and chosen setting.
- Work with designated catering contact, floral designer, prop and rental companies, lighting technicians, etc to carry concept through overall presence of each individual element of the event.
- Present unique ideas to compliment chosen design concept for invitations, favors, and all the other details going into the reception.
- Advisement on etiquette and troubleshooting any challenges that come up while planning.
- A specified number of planning meetings at the booked event venue to keep on track of details and design as needed.
- Unlimited email correspondence throughout the planning process
Investment Starting at $3250.00
Work with Tahoe Inspired on all the details and design of your dream wedding from conception to production.
Includes everything in the above package plus these modifiable inclusions:
- Streamline vendor introductions and set up appointments for clients based on their availability – attend all vendor meetings – with clients as needed.
- Present unique ideas to compliment chosen design concept for invitations, favors, and all the other details going into your event weekend.
- Hotel Accommodations
- Hotel Room Blocks Coordination
- Plan/coordinate rehearsal dinner.
- Plan/coordinate departure brunch.
- Unlimited email correspondence throughout the planning process.
- Unlimited phone correspondence throughout the planning process.
- You name it, let's talk!
Investment Starting at $6500.00
Some clients just want advice, direction, and information on all the amazing specialty sites and all-inclusive hotels and resorts that are offered here in our area. This service is most common with the clients that have no idea where to start.
Tahoe Inspired specializes in Lake Tahoe, Reno, and the Carson Valley area venues – We will assist both you in finding your dream location and are also available to assist with contract negotiations and event supply partner needs.
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Posted: 2 Jan 2018 by James Rogerson
It's sales season and if you're in the market for a new phone or SIM card then Three's could be the one to beat, thanks to massive savings...Read More
The Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) is the iPad for everyone who doesn't need the sheer power of an iPad Pro. But that's not to say the iPad 9.7 isn't a powerful device, because with a quad-core A10 Fusion chipset it is, and it can comfortably handle just about everything, from high-end games to photo and video editing.
But because it's not quite as powerful as the iPad Pro range it's a whole lot cheaper, making this something of a bargain by Apple standards.
And unlike older non-Pro models, this one fully supports the Apple Pencil, making it a great choice for digital artists and note-takers.
Its 9.7-inch 1536 x 2048 screen is big, sharp and sports natural colours, making it great for any kind of media, but it's more portable than Apple's largest slates.
There's also up to 128GB of storage built-in, so there's plenty of space, which is good, because Apple's App Store is packed full of hundreds of thousands of high-quality apps and games for you to get stuck into.
The iPad 9.7 also has a lengthy lifespan, lasting for around 10 hours of media use between charges, so you can play, browse, work and watch all day without having to plug it in.
And with iOS 11 onboard the Apple iPad 9.7 has serious productivity potential, letting you easily multitask and dig into your files.
You also get a pair of cameras and a premium, slim metal build, that looks seriously high-end, all of which makes the Apple iPad 9.7 one of the best – not to mention best value – tablets around.
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June 6
Wimberley on the Square
I've wanted to explore Wimberley and its shops since I heard about it, three years ago. As a hard-core shopper, I had yearned to see and experience it to its fullest. At last, since we were in the general vicinity of it, Jeff and I day-tripped over there on June 6. True to its reputation, Wimberley on the Square offered far more than I expected.
For any of you who want to scope out this picturesque shopping mecca, it is nestled in the hills on Ranch Road 12, near Dripping Springs. This little town holds something for everyone who loves one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, toys, or home furnishings, or for anyone drawn to boutiques or restaurants. In fact, the only "disappointment" was that we got there later and has less time to spend, that afternoon, than we had hoped.
First on the docket was The Old Mill Store, which offered a cornucopia of souvenirs, toys, and boutique items. I found a mint-green tee-shirt emblazoned with "Ranch Road 12 — Wimberley, Texas" on the front and back. So, I snatched it up, thankful I hadn't squandered the money on a shirt, somewhere else.
Yes, the store had tee-shirts, short-sleeve and long, in every size and color. As if a rainbow of teeshirts in a wide range of sizes weren't enough, we found vats of Blue Bell Ice Cream in at least eight different flavors in a case at the back of the store.
Blue Bell. Whoa. Time for a break, already. Our double-scoop cups piled high with strawberry ice cream (for Jeff) and Triple Chocolate with Cookies and Cream (for me) deserved our full attention while we savored every creamy spoonful we poked into our waiting mouths.
But, sad to say, all tasty things eventually come to an end. Gathering up our napkins, spoons, and cups, we dumped them into the trash and explored the rest of the store where the merchandise got pricier toward the back. Handcrafted handbags, imported gold and silver jewelry, "statement" pieces for the home, and handcrafted toys were only some of what we saw. One toy that fascinated me was a hand-carved kaleidoscope that held me spellbound with its endless variations of colors and patterns.
The next store I took in, while Jeff took a business call, was one called The Gypsy Market specializing in Bohemian fashion including long skirts, scarves, bags, and jewelry that you just will not find in mainstream stores. I purchased a "Broken Stones" ring. The single multi-colored stone was actually made up of several broken and pieced back together in a whole new creation set in Peruvian silver.
By the time I left The Gypsy Market, store owners were beginning to lock up for the day. I had time for only one more shop, so I breezed into the Queen Bee where I found Chala and Montana West handbags, a long teal scarf in a yellow peacock pattern, Kenny Ma jewelry, and an assortment of dips and salsas all made in Texas.
Hadt, we these and other gracious merchants been willing to stay open at least one or two more hours, I'd have been glad to relieve them of a few pieces of inventory so they wouldn't have to keep track of them. Yes, I'm that kind of "giver". Alas, we had a newly-shorn dog back "home" and growling stomachs, to boot. Jeff had promised that, before we left New Braunfels, we would have some German food, so we stopped at Friesenhaus.
Now, as we batten the hatches on our RV and prepare to drive down to the Texas gulf coast, we have only to remember the time we spent with family and the sights we saw in New Braunfels, Gruene, Wimberley, Landa Park, and many other attractions. Although we couldn't see it all, especially the Snake Farm Zoo on Interstate 35, What we didn't see this time around will definitely be a sight worth returning for in the future.
Do you like to travel? What is one of your favorite towns to explore? What is it about that town that keeps you returning for more? Let us know! Jeff and I are always up for a road trip to a town we haven't been to.
Enjoy this post? Please let me know by scrolling down and leaving a comment in the box below. I love hearing from you! Up next, at the device handiest to you, my post about our sojourn down to the Texas coastal towns of Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Rockport, and Corpus Christi. Stay tuned for the next adventures of Jeff and Kim, the vagabond "Vintage Newlyweds".


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Hefa Tuita and Randi Kemper Master Class! Monday, Feb 1st 2016 6:30-8:00 PM
Hefa Tuita and Randi Kemper are a choreography and teaching team who have performed alongside some of biggest names in music. They've been in countless music videos, performed on world tours, and danced on numerous television shows. Between the two of them, they've danced for Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Usher, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, and more. Most recently, they were involved in all Michael Jackson projects off the XSCAPE album including the Michael Jackson hologram performance on the Billboard Awards, the "Love Never Felt So Good" music video, and the iHeart Radio Music Awards performance ft. Usher. They've performed on some of the biggest television stages for dance including So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars. Hefa and Randi continue to dance, perform, create, choreograph, and share their knowledge with young dancers around the world.


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What Happens When You File Too Many Claims With An Insurance Company
What happens will depend mainly on your insurance company. They may or may not decide to cancel your policy. Another thing the insurance company can do is; raise your premiums, or decide not to renew your coverage, for the following year. The insurance company has to look at a number of things before they make any decision. It has to be determined whether or not the claims are legitimate. Another thing they will look at is your driving record. They will need to see how many points are already accumulated on your driving record. They have to weigh in a lot of factors before they make a final decision. The insurance company uses an in house scoring system that ;also, involves your credit score. if your credit score is low you will undoubtedly receive an increase in premium payments. Some accidents can not be helped, and are probably not your fault, but unfortunately, that does not matter. The insurance company do not like paying too many claims on the same policy. Chances are too many accidents whether you are at fault, or not, can have an adverse effect on the way the insurance company respond. Your premiums could go up almost double. Not only that but it is recorded on your driving record. This will not look good for you when you are seeking for a quote or looking to replace your insurance coverage. You could help yourself by purchasing a lower deductible, or by taking an defensive driving class. Insurance companies usually give customers discounts when they take driving improvement courses. You can also get discounts for having safety features on your vehicle. Anti lock brakes, and air bags and a few other safety devices in place would also be helpful. Try not to file so many small claims; most drivers, do not report accidents under $500.00. If your insurance company decides to drop you. you can always purchase insurance with another company. If you have these safety features in place you could probably break even on premiums, or you may end up paying less than paid on your previous insurance policy.
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Fun summer events for children at Kapiti Libraries!
December 9
Kapiti Coast District Libraries have lots of free activities planned for children this summer. Go online, or pick up a brochure from your local library to see how you can be part of this great summer events programme.
Kapiti Bookbusters Summer Reading Club starts Monday 5th December and runs until Friday 20th January. Register your 5-12 year-old children for this great programme aimed at inspiring and encouraging children to develop a love of reading and libraries. This year for the first time the programme will be offered at Paekakariki Library. Registrations open on Monday 28th November 2011.
Get in a festive mood and join us the week before Christmas for Christmas crafts and stories. Each of our four libraries at Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, and Paekakariki will host craft activities.
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Photo: Courtesy Lamborghini
The Italian carmaker may launch its second ever sports utility vehicle (SUV) the Urus – showcased at the recent Beijing auto show – by 2017 to tap into the growing demand of SUVs in developing markets.
Lamborghini, which sells its two cars Gallardo and Aventador between Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 4.5 crore each, expects India to grow to about 50 cars by 2015 even as its biggest Asian market China saw orders decline by 20% over the last month.The sports car brand will also expand its presence beyond Delhi and now Mumbai – where it debuted Wednesday – to another south Indian city. Stephan Winklemann, the global president & CEO, spoke to TOI in a one-on-one interview about the road ahead for the luxury car brand in India. Excerpts:
TNN: You were hit badly during the 2009 financial crisis. How are things shaping up now?
Stephan Winklemann: I always told people that we are not recession proof back then. But this time, it is a little better as there are more positive signs than negative. There is a good run that we are seeing in France, Germany, Middle East, the US, obviously far away from the heights of 2007-08. But Italy has a problem.
We have also seen initial signs of a slowdown in China although it is too early to say anything as yet. But order intakes have fallen over the last month.
TNN: It has been over five years since you launched your first showroom in Delhi. How has it been so far?
Stephan Winklemann: When we came in 2006, we expected a faster growth because we thought the Commonwealth Games in 2010 will give a big boost to infrastructure and bring immense growth to these types of cars. But that did not happen, although, we are still positive about the market here as more people and particularly youngsters in their 20s are buying our cars. We expect to sell around 40-50 cars by 2015 from the 14 we sold last year. We are planning to set up the National Sales Company (NSC) in India to gauge the potential of each region, which shows the company's commitment to this market. Between Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai, we can open a third showroom in the near term.
TNN: You said 20-25 year-olds are purchasing your cars. Is that peculiar to India?
Stephan Winklemann: Yes, this is an Asian phenomenon and the only two countries where we are seeing this trend are India and China. Most of the European and the US markets are dominated by older customers. This is one reason why we are positive about the India market as it is a good sign to have young consumers who are the trend setters for the future as your buyers.
TNN: Why are you exploring the SUV segment when the developed world is moving towards fuel-efficient vehicles?
Stephan Winklemann: The Urus SUV concept car will drive the volumes far higher for us. It is a product that has a market. Our long term strategy is to grow volumes, turnover margins and make better business case for partners and this concept car will do exactly that.
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"la Caixa" Junior Leader: Postdoctoral fellowships programme
BCAM is an eligible host institution for the postdoctoral fellowship programme "la Caixa" Junior Leader, promoted by "la Caixa" foundation. The programme includes:
- 22 postdoctoral fellowships for researchers of all nationalities to conduct a research project at accredited centres with the Severo Ochoa or María de Maetzu distinction of excellence, the Carlos III Health Research Institute in Spain and units rated as excellent and exceptional by Portugal's Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
- 11 postdoctoral fellowships for researchers of all nationalities to carry out research at any university or research centre in Spain or Portugal.
The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics is an eligible host institution for the two types of fellowships and welcomes applications through this programme.
The application for this programme must be done through la Caixa. More information about the requirements and the application form can be found at: http://www.juniorleaderlacaixa.org/
Submitted by BCAM | 24 / Jul / 2018
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When people seem to be struggling with ideas for their engagement session–I remind them that the session isn't all about the location–but rather about showcasing the COUPLE and their love for each other. I enjoy photographing candid moments, and I think my clients enjoy that as well when they get to see the final product of their session. When Megan and Joel contacted me for their engagement session, we chatted a bit about what they enjoy doing together….board games came up in conversation. SO, a cutie-pie couple sitting on a blanket in the park playing board games turned out to be a SUPER adorable session! Here are my favorites!
Ok so how cute are they!?
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The images, in an evocative and timeless black and white which is the iconic trait of the two photographers, portray the British supermodel Edie Campbell as a modern Twiggy. Sensual and feminine yet with a mannish touch, her beauty is enhanced by the most precious creations of the new Ermanno Scervino collection.
"This campaign fully reflects my idea of femininity and my aesthetic vision. The Sixties and Seventies and the Swinging London, with their desire for freedom and emancipation, which was also stylistic, have always been a source of inspiration for me. I liked the idea of a nowadays Twiggy, feminine and seductive and, more than ever, free and independent. I found that Luigi & Iango perfectly managed to convey this idea of contemporaneity into the images", said the designer Ermanno Scervino.


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The Moocall Sensor is designed to offer valuable assistance to Farmers during the calving season. It is not guaranteed to predict every single calving event! Reasonable levels of direct or camera supervision should be maintained during calving periods. It is recommended that farmers use their own experience and knowledge of their herd to ensure best performance. For example, if the unit is fitted to a very mature cow who delivers early or the cow does not experience the normal levels of distress or labour pains prior to calving the unit may not text an alert to the farmers mobile phone. Please only tighten the unit to the point where it is secure and will not fall off the tail, if the sensor is overly tight it will start to cause discomfort to the animal and this may lead to false text alerts. If the unit has been on a cow that has not calved for more than 3 days, please remove the unit for 3/4 hours to prevent any discomfort to the cows tail before refitting. Moocall Sensors are capable of detecting early labour distress even when this may not be visible to the farmer. Please regularly check and supervise your cow after texts have been received. Animal behaviour differs greatly from cow to cow, Moocall units are expected to predict a very high percentage of calvings (approx. 95%). Moocall Ltd will not take responsibility for calves lost due to a short notice text or no text notice being given.


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MLA falls
November 16, 2017
The Moose Lake Area girls hockey team lost 5-1 to Cambridge-Isanti-Mora-Pine City in Moose Lake at Riverside Arena on Saturday, November 11. The Rebels were outshot 43-11. Maddy Gamst had 38 saves for MLA. Lauren Pederson had the Rebels' only goal at 8:36 of the third period and was assisted by Michaela Belanger. MLA's next home game is Friday, November 17, against Chisago Lakes with junior varsity at 5:30 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m.


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I agree with Drew that some spots are likely to open upGet on the wait list. I'm sure FIFO
i almost guarantee you there'll be a few sheepish conversations this month. "you spent how much to go to a beer thing?"
I'm curious how many West Coasters are going to keep it going when they have to spend 5 hours on a plane next year.


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Us assistant secretary of state visit the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights
August 3rd, 2015 by Editor
In the framework of the Egyptian-American strategic dialogue, Mr. Tom Malinowski "the US Assistant Secretary of State for democracy and human rights Affairs" visit the "EOHR" on Monday morning, August 3, 2015, and he met with Mr. Hafez Abu Saada " the President of EOHR" and Ahmed Abdel-Hafiz "the Vice President" and Listen to a full explanation about the Organization's efforts in promoting the human rights in Egypt under the new Egyptian constitution which Contains values and principles of human rights, and also the Egypt's obligations to the United Nations in the Periodic Review and in light of the war against terrorism waged by Egypt.
The dialogue also addressed the issues of civil society and the NGO law and its importance to facilitate the work of associations and monitoring the parliamentary elections, which is the third step in the road map for a democratic state.
The responsible for "EOHR" has warned of the seriousness of some American policies toward the terrorist organizations and their supporting, encouraging these organizations to continue in the terrorist attacks , which consequent heavy pressure in the human rights situation in Egypt and to attract public opinion to respond to the efforts of human rights organizations, chiefly the support of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights, especially in light of severe overstatement from the media in the number of prisoners .
"EOHR" Expresses her satisfaction for this dialogue and appreciates the keen of the Assistant Secretary of State to clarify the point of view of the American Foreign Affairs and calls for the continuation of the Egyptian efforts, chiefly the efforts of human rights organizations to explain the facts to public opinion, inside and outside the country, as part of its efforts to defend human rights in Egypt.
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When I started blogging again a couple of months ago I noticed that I was receiving a lot of visits to one particular card. This was a card I'd done for a challenge back in February 2011 and had since had nearly 4,000 views.
The original card, which you can see here, is very CAS (Clean & Simple) but had been pinned by someone on Pinterest and then pinned & pinned again until it had had over 7,000 repins!
I couldn't quite believe it but it just goes to show you don't have to have an all singing all dancing card to make it a little Super Star!
I decided it was about time I brought the card into 2016 and give it a make-over with the new 2016 - 2018 In Colors and also show how the new colors work with some of the existing colours. Here I've used the new Colors Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sugarplum and Peekaboo Peach and introduced them to Daffodil Delight, Watermelon Wonder and Rich Razzleberry. Don't you think they all get along very well?
The stem has been made using another new In Color Emerald Envy which I think could become my favourite green!
I hope you like this revamped card & thankyou for popping along to my blog today. Happy Crafting.