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Stop Trying to Balance Your Chaotic Life. Do This Instead.
"Don't be a do person, be a be person. You are not a human doing, you are a human being." —Matthew Kelly
"How do I balance God and school? How do I balance God and family? How do I balance family and career?" These questions plague us. We seem to be searching hard for a balanced life, but it is nowhere to be found. Why? Why is a balanced life so elusive?
Here's the reason … balance is impossible.
Not only that, balance is also chaotic and destructive. Let me explain.
High-wire acts are so ridiculous I am compelled to watch every second. If some dude is crazy enough to walk between two skyscrapers on glorified dental floss, I will give him five minutes of my time. Why? I hope the man walks across safely. But, I know if he loses his balance, a close (and probably awkward) conversation with Jesus is imminent.
This is the reality when it come to balance. Balancing anything, especially for an extended period of time, is difficult. It's impossible. At some point, your strength (or focus) fails, and something hits the ground. Hard.
Yet, every day we wake up and begin the journey across the glorified dental floss, hoping something unforeseen doesn't disrupt our balance. Kids. School. Marriage. Work. Sleep. Start walking. But if we do this long enough, destruction is certain.
We live in a culture where information is more accessible than ever, yet we are not any smarter. We are more connected than ever, yet we are still lonely. More tools than ever are available to increase our productivity, yet there is never enough time.
As culture demands more of us, our lives fall more out of balance. So, we try harder to restore balance. And eventually we are teetering on the edge of destruction.
It's time to accept reality … the pursuit of balance is destroying our lives.
There is a better way. It's the way of God. It's how all of creation maintains order. It's the way of Jesus. What is this way?
The way of rhythm.
I am convinced that a sustainable rhythm to life is the antidote to our 21st-century culture.
I know what you're thinking. "What in the world is rhythm? And how do I establish a life of rhythm?" My hope and prayer for us moving forward is clarity. Hopefully, the words that follow will give us the framework to both understand and implement this life. It is a daunting task. A rhythmic life is so foreign to a 21st-century Westerner. But this is exactly why it so needed.
We desperately need to recover a life of rhythm. It is God's way. It is the way that creates a meaningful way.
Here are eight reasons to establish a life of rhythm.
1. Rhythm creates order. Balance creates chaos.
God's nature is one of order. So, wherever chaos is present, sin has marred God's intended design. Every piece of creation has a unique rhythm. Oceans have tides. High. Low. They are consistent. They aren't rushed. They always come. Always.
Seasons have rhythm.
The death and cold of winter give birth to the life and warmth of spring. The seasons occur at the same time every year.
Days have rhythm. Light breaks through the darkness, signaling the coming of a new day.
The human body has rhythm. Our hearts beat in a consistent, rhymic manner, pumping life through our bodies.
Everything God created has rhythm. It is the way of God. Where rhythm is absent, chaos is present. What if we restored the natural way of life God designed for his creation? It might restore order to our lives.
2. Rhythm manages energy. Balance manages time.
"I wish I had more time. There aren't enough hours in the day." If we are honest, we know this to be true: The answer to our chaotic lives isn't more time. If we had more hours, we would just waste more time.
Here's the thing about time: It's fair to everyone.
Every person gets 24 hours. No more. No less. So, the answer to life isn't to manage something that is constant.
So, what do we manage? Energy. A life of rhythm does this. It prioritizes life so that energy is maximized, not time. And this is a game-changer because energy is variable. And powerful. It can be harnessed and controlled.
Those who change the world know how to focus their energy. This means sleep is important. Disconnecting from the busyness is essential. Sabbath. Prayer. Meditation. Diet.
Balance is destroying our lives because it tells us to manage a constant. Rhythm, however, produces a meaningful life because it manages a variable.
3. Rhythm integrates all of our needs. Balance integrates all of our tasks.
A balanced life says there are tasks in the day, and the completion of those tasks indicates a balanced life. Rhythm says something different. A life of rhythm focuses on our needs. In his book The Life of Rhythm, Matthew Kelly says our needs fall into four categories: physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.
No matter how "productive" our life appears, if we abandon our needs, we aren't accomplishing much of anything. In a busy, task-oriented world, this message needs to be heard. A life that gives priority to those areas that deserve priority (God, family, self and others) is a life that oozes with excellence, creativity and passion.
There is more to our existence than checking boxes on a to-do list, chasing the next promotion and accumulating a large bank account. God created us for something better.
4. Rhythm builds strength. Balance builds timidity.
Think about the rhythm of the ocean. It is impossible to hold the ocean back or alter its rhythm. The ocean has a quiet strength, an unmatched strength. This strength isn't always visible. But it's always present.
The world has a common misconception about strength. It defines strength in terms of size, physicality and external power. But God shows us a different way. Jesus models strength that is rooted in self-control and resistance. His strength was impossible to hold back or defeat.
A life of rhythm is the life of Jesus. It isn't dependent upon external forces. It isn't swayed by perceptions or expectations. It is consistent. It is controlled. And although this strength might not be visible to the world, over time it changes the world. Because it isn't dependent on the world.
5. Rhythm is built on efficiency. Balance is built on busyness.
"How are you doing, Frank?"
"Man, I am busy. How are you?"
Busyness isn't just expected in our culture. It's championed. Rest is a sign of laziness. Look up the word "slow" in the dictionary. Synonyms include: plodding, sluggish and lead-footed.
But it's time to start asking the question, "Is our busyness leading to more fruitfulness?" I think the answer is no.
A life of rhythm doesn't try to keep up with the pace of the culture. In fact, the opposite is true. Rhythm tells us to slow down.
The late Dallas Willard was once asked to describe Jesus in one word. His answer: RELAXED. What?! Of all the words one of the greatest philosophers of our generation could ascribe to Jesus, he chose "relaxed"?
Relaxed sounds too much like slow to me. But maybe Dallas Willard has touched on something profound. Look at the life of Jesus. He was never hurried. He never seemed overwhelmed. In a few years, Jesus accomplished what none of us have … he changed the world.
The world doesn't need busier people. The world needs more efficient people.
6. Rhythm focuses on who you are becoming. Balance focuses on what you are doing.
A life of balance doesn't have time to consider who we are becoming. It's all about doing. This is why a balanced life is a dangerous life. There is no space to ask the deeper questions. "Why am I here? What is my purpose? Where am I going? What is my identity?"
These questions are the essence of rhythm. Rhythm says it is more important that we model the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) than become CEO. Rhythm says the desires of our heart are more valuable than the achievements in our life. Rhythm says it more important to increase in gratitude, love and selflessness than wealth, trinkets and followings.
A life focused on who we are becoming produces meaning and impact. This lifestyle is desperately needed in a culture bathed with purposelessness.
7. Rhythm sees time through the lens of opportunity. Balance sees time through the lens of hours, minutes and seconds.
The Bible details two different ways to view time. One is chronos. This is the traditional way of viewing time. It is time in terms of days, hours, etc. A balanced life sees time this way. Every hour is important because every task needs to be completed.
The second way to see time is through the lens of opportunity. This is called kairos. Kairos doesn't look at the world through an hourglass or a time clock. This type of time teaches us to look for opportunities and take advantage of them. Kairos is the foundation for a life of rhythm. It is God's dimension of time.
Every second isn't created equal. Great leaders understand this. Yes, every second shapes our life. But only a handful of moments define our journey. Rhythm looks for opportunities to peek around the corner at eternity. Those opportunities can be anywhere. Work. Store. Church. Coffee shop.
And when they come, rhythm gives us space to step into them. A meaningful life isn't found by viewing life through a time clock. It is found by viewing life through God's clock. A clock marked by anticipation and opportunities, not minutes and hours.
8. Rhythm makes us givers. Balance makes us takers.
If you had one word to describe God, what word would you use? Love? Mercy? Holy? All of those describe God. Fair enough. But I want to propose another word … GIVER. We can debate whether or not this is the definitive characteristic of God. But in a gluttonous culture of habitual takers (of which I am the worst), I don't believe there is a more valuable quality to understand and model.
God always gives. Always. He never takes. Not from creation. Not from humans. And here's the thing about God. He always gives, and he is never in need.
Take this statement to the bank: The degree to which you give is the degree to which your life will have meaning. Give of your time. Give of your talents. Give of your resources. Every day. Do this and you will impact the world.
A life of balance makes us takers. It happens slowly. But it happens. Balance draws us into finishing tasks and maintaining equilibrium. Our bank accounts are never satisfied. Our accomplishments are never enough. And our lives are never content.
But rhythm creates contentment because rhythm is the way of God. Could it be that anxiety, depression and discontent plague our culture because we are consumed with a lifestyle of taking instead of giving?
Humans are unique because we are the only ones in all of God's creation who can choose to say no to rhythm. Yet I don't think it's a coincidence that we seem to be the only ones creating more chaos instead of more order. We are the only ones that appear discontent and frantic.
It's time to restore God's way, the way of rhythm. It is a strange blend of rest, activity and pace. But this strange lifestyle is exactly what a chaotic, frantic, hurried, busy, restless and anxious culture needs.


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Brand New Baymont Plan. 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths, Master suite on Main w/Raised Double Vanities, Garden Tub/shower combo, Main Level Flex Room (Could be 4th Bedroom), Covered Rear Porch, and 2nd Floor Loft.
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2015 Hugh Williamson Foundation Fellows at Archives conclude projects
Dr Sharon Huebner and Dr Rod Buchanan, the 2015 Hugh Williamson Foundation Fellows at the University of Melbourne Archives, have both concluded their projects with presentations to full houses.
Documents concerning intelligence work at Bletchley Park in WWII were embargoed until 2012. Since then, one by one, stories of Bletchley alumni have come to light. During the course of his Fellowship Rod Buchanan has revealed the part played by Oscar Oeser through recent additions to the Oeser collection transferred to the Archives in 2014. This fascinating story was presented in a lecture as part of the 70th anniversary of the School of Psychology at Melbourne, of which Oeser was founding Professor. More
Sharon Huebner has explored the afterlife of historical photographs in the University of Melbourne Archives that picture Aboriginal people living on Victorian Aboriginal missions in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This work has created a context for the photographs that examine the historical nuances of Koori and settler cultures by using photo-based methodologies, and by also employing processes of storytelling, including oral histories alive in Indigenous communities today. Her presentation featuring Bessy Flowers, her Western A kin and Koorie descendants generated enormous interest.
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Photo by Kate Haskell
Peer Insight is a services innovation firm. Why services, you ask? Because we love the complexity of human touchpoints, the challenge of the design – and, frankly, the market shows us they're more sustainable than products. Eventually, every product-centric firm will find its profit margins eroding. Some, like IBM, see the writing on the wall and others, like Kodak, don't.
In 2005, Pfizer saw that sales for Nicorette, their nicotine replacement product, had been in decline and that consumers were not achieving successful outcomes with it. They were at a crossroads:
Kill the product orexplore the possibility of turning it into a service.
Pfizer decided to stick with the brand and began to explore Nicorette as a service, nicknaming the project, "Pavlov". The Pavlov project team chose the younger smoker, aged 25-35 years old as the target user for potential service offering. Research revealed that, on average, the typical smoker made more than five separate attempts to quit smoking over the course of a decade. Paradoxically, these same smokers said they did not have a chemical addiction; instead, their smoking habit reflected "a lifestyle choice." The team also found that many younger smokers were having great success using support services, such as hypnosis, support groups, and especially one-on-one counseling, to help them quit.
Through further research, Pfizer identified five major components that might be needed to complete the smoking cessation service: counseling, an online sales channel, social support, data analytics and behavior change best practices. They determined which of the five components they had the internal capacity to provide, and engaged partners for the remainder, in order to design and execute an in-market experiment.
With the insights derived from the 18-month in-market experiment, Pfizer developed and launched ActiveStop, a smoking cessation service that was supported by phone-based counseling (through a third party) and the original Nicorette product. Consumer outcomes improved by over 200% and it quickly became profitable. This was Pfizer's first service, and first direct-to-consumer offering.
There's nothing that a 400-word blog can't make sound simple, right? But the Pavlov team had strong leadership, used all the principles of design thinking, and had an aptitude to design and run in-market experiments.
You can make the move too, but as Pfizer, IBM and others who have done it before know, it won't be easy. If you're curious about Peer Insight's point of view on navigating the move from products to services, click here.
Can you think of other examples of companies that successfully transitioned from products to services? Let me know.
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Yesterday I figured I was ready to take Silent E to work. But she really needed a bath. So I went to the wash-it-yourself place down the street.
Besides the cleaning, this would also give me another chance to check energy consumption, and a chance to check for leaks.
Good news! No leaks! Well, okay; a minor leak on the sides of the hood. I expected that, since the hood has been bent and needs to be replaced. None of the sensitive components are there, and they all stayed bone dry. And energy consumption was 315Wh/mile downhill, 323Wh/mile uphill. (These are very minor slopes we're talking about here. Maybe 40 ft in almost two miles.)
Bad news! The clearcoat has separated from the paint on the bottom driver's side corner of the hatch. Water gets stuck in there. I pricked it with my keychain screwdriver, but I couldn't squeeze all the paint out.Continue reading "Judebert's EV Conversion Diary: Bathtime" »


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Ferguson to file legal challenge to Net Neutrality rollback
Friday, December 15, 2017
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"Yesterday I sent a letter to the FCC asking them to delay their vote gutting net neutrality. Unfortunately, they did not.
"Today, I am announcing my intention to file a legal challenge to the FCC's decision to roll back net neutrality, along with attorneys general across the country.
"We are 5-0 against the Trump Administration because they often fail to follow the law when taking executive action. There is a strong legal argument that with this action, the federal government violated the Administrative Procedure Act — again.
"We will be filing a petition for review in the coming days.
"Allowing internet service providers to discriminate based on content undermines a free and open internet. Today's action will seriously harm consumers, innovation and small businesses.
"I was proud to stand with Gov. Inslee yesterday when he announced that Washington state will step up to protect consumers in light of this disappointing federal action.
"I commend him for his leadership and look forward to continuing to work with him to that end."
"Consumers might not feel the effects of the decision right away. But eventually they could begin to see packages and pricing schemes that would steer them toward some content over others, critics of the FCC's vote argued.
"For example, under the Obama-era rules, Verizon was not allowed to favor Yahoo and AOL, which it owns, by blocking Google or charging the search giant extra fees to connect to customers. Under the new rules, that would be legal, as long as Verizon disclosed it."


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The best way to compare Twitter and Facebook is to look at the old children's story "The Tortoise and the Hare."
For those who don't remember curling up in bed as a child, listening to an adult narrate it, this is the old fable of an arrogant hare who loses a race to a slow tortoise. The tortoise beat the hare because it followed the mantra slow and steady will always win the race.
In the world of social networks, Facebook looks like the swift and cunning hare, Twitter the leisurely and careful tortoise. This race is not judged by speed but by a stopwatch with a much longer lifespan, one that is tied to trust.
To run so quickly, Facebook exploded because it slurped up endless amounts of data about its users. It often did so in ways that earned it scorn from those worried about privacy and the implications of personal data used by others. Again and again, Facebook pushed the boundaries of people's privacy by making things public that had once been declared private on its site. It continually opted people into new features that clearly overstepped the company's original privacy agreements.
As a result, Facebook users tiptoe through the site on eggshells. A recent CNBC poll found that "59 percent of respondents said that they had little to no trust in Facebook to keep their information private." Eventually, the Federal Trade Commission stepped in to stop Facebook, but it was eight years too late.
Twitter, on the hand, has taken an opposite approach. The company has never made its users' private information public when it has introduced new features. Unlike Facebook, Twitter has not endlessly changed its privacy policy. Users of the site trust Twitter more.
The stark difference between the two companies' approaches to privacy is evident with product introductions.
For example, on Thursday Twitter introduced a feature that is intended to make better suggestions of whom to follow on the service. To make the new service work, Twitter needs to do some snooping. Did privacy groups come out and berate Twitter for its actions? No. Did the F.T.C. announce an investigation into the company's practices? Actually, quite the opposite. The government proudly announced Twitter's ability to let people opt out of the new feature.
Sure, Twitter has made careless decisions, specifically with security. In the early days of the service, it was repeatedly hacked, putting users' personal information at risk. Twitter's negligence resulted in a settlement with the F.T.C., too.
In the long run, people will trust Twitter more than they do Facebook. And when it comes to building a long-term, trusting relationship with its users, Twitter will take it slowly and steadily, and in doing so, could win the race.


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Sunday, 13 December 2009
Happy birthday Gizmo!
'Good morning world, it's my birthday!'
Sitting on her sofa, receiving her adoring public.
But my, my... what is this fascinating object?
Ooooooh! It is a super duper catnip rainbow! It goes with my super duper rainbow heart from last year! Hurrah!
Birthday dinner. Normally she just gets half a tin but this night she got a whole tin and then got to finish up with some mince that Possum left over.
What an exhausting day!
So happy birthday to my beloved Gizmo. It 2001, when she was 4 years old, I rescued her from a vet clinic where she was a last chance kitty. Abandoned by her owners and unwanted because of her age. But she charmed my heart and when I discovered that her fate was set for three days time, I took her home with me. I have never looked back. I love you Gizmo!
Food Photo of the Post
So normally I have a kitty photo for every post. But this has been a completely kitty post! So here is a photo of...
Behold The Elvis, a variation on the Banana Split Cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World. A banana cupcake, filled and topped with a massive amount of peanut butter buttercream frosting. Oh my god! Delicious! Though a warning, bu the end this cupcake is about 75% icing, so be prepared to be sugared out. Have a large glass of water at the ready, and take it slow. ;)
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Awww, what a cute little birthday girl! I love happy stories of kittehs rescued from certain doom! You are awesome for saving her! <3ReplyDelete
I love that picture of Gizmo with the rainbow, the look on her face makes her seem so naughty! :-D
Your cupcakes look so good! It must be all that frosting! I've made these before but not the Elvis version yet.
Happy Birthday, Gizmo! I bet she had a lovely day with all the guests and extra food.ReplyDelete
And that cupcake looks perfect!
Happy birthday kitteh!! That cupcake looks amazing. Want!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday Gizmo!ReplyDelete
I want your cupcake!
Ah, the teenage years. She'll be getting spotty, snapping at you, going out late, letting her fur get greasy, wearing a lot of black, and refusing to attend family functions ;pReplyDelete
And I too want that cupcake!
We love kitty cats! Happy Birthday Gizmo...ReplyDelete
We have a great raw food community with a top notch chef coming in from California. Check it out here:
Hahaha! Those photos are awesome and I love her rainbow!ReplyDelete
Hey there. Just found your blog through Mihl's blog. These cats are overloading me with cuteness. Awesome!ReplyDelete


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"Super-injunctions" are in the news. The "Committee to examine super-injunctions" established by the Master of the Rolls in April 2010 is due to report shortly. There have been nearly 200 newspaper stories referring to "super-injunctions" in the past week alone. The latest concerns Andrew Marr "revealing" that he obtained a super-injunction. Commentators are united in their criticism of the practice of granting super-injunctions. There are many strange features of the "super-injunction" story but perhaps the strangest of all is the fact that they no longer exist. Read the rest of this entry »
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CHICAGO -- Subaru may be one of the hottest brands in the United States, but it has never made a major dent in the mid-sized sedan market.
The all-wheel-drive specialist is out to change that by taking aim at its segment-topping rivals with a redesigned 2015 Legacy that boasts improved fuel economy and new safety, communications and entertainment features.
The new Legacy's sportier, coupelike styling is geared to drawing more eyes and contemporary consumers to a nameplate that has generated annual U.S. sales of just 47,000 or less in recent years. That's a fraction of the volume routinely put up by rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima.
The fifth-generation Legacy debuted today at the Chicago Auto Show and goes on sale this summer in the United States.
Subaru has not announced pricing for the Legacy, but the company has set the prices of recently redesigned vehicles below those of rivals.
"Our crossover models are the mainstay of our growth, but we expect our sedan models to follow that trend in 2014 with the launch of the all-new Legacy, which will take that model into new territory," Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of U.S. sales for Subaru of America, said in a statement.
6 straight years of growth
Subaru is the only brand to generate six straight years of U.S. sales growth, including back to back gains of 26 percent in 2013 and 2012, with most of the growth coming from new or redesigned crossovers such as the Crosstrek XV and Forester.
The new Legacy will land in a mid-sized sedan segment that has cooled considerably since expanding 22 percent in 2012. The giant, bread-and-butter family sedan market grew only 1 percent in 2013 and slumped 15 percent in January when overall car demand skidded 9 percent.
Analysts attribute the mid-sized sedan segment's sluggish growth to the increasing popularity of small crossovers -- a Subaru hallmark -- that are roomier, sportier and more functional than sedans but still offer competitive fuel economy.
Last year, the Legacy ranked 13th in sales among mid-sized sedans marketed in the United States, and it has been outsold regularly by its platform mate, the Outback wagon.
Subaru of America President Tom Doll said today the company hopes to boost annual Legacy sales in the United States to about 60,000 units.
Better balance
Subaru of America plans to increase production of the 2015 Legacy sedan at its Lafayette, Ind., plant to achieve more balanced sales between the sedan and the better selling Outback wagon, Doll said.
"We've got a little extra capacity," Doll said in an interview after the 2015 Legacy's introduction. Subaru hopes to increase production of the Legacy sedan to 60,000 units this year, he said.
In 2013, Subaru produced 125,554 Outback wagons and 40,800 Legacy sedans in Lafayette.
"We would like to close that gap," Doll added.
Subaru says the Indiana plant has capacity to build 310,000 units, including a line that makes the Toyota Camry.
Toyota Motor Corp., which partially owns Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., made 97,000 Camrys at the Indiana plant last year.
'A sedan company,' too
With the revamped Legacy, Subaru hopes to raise its profile as a competitor in the hot mid-sized sedan category, Doll said. Subaru has been known for many things in the past other than sedans.
"We're the all-wheel drive company. We're the boxer engine company. We're a sports car company. We're the turbo sports car company. We produced the world's first sport utility wagon in the Outback, the father of the whole crossover segment," he said. "Today we are celebrating that we are also a sedan company. We're celebrating the 2015 Legacy sedan as a true player and the smart alternative in the mid-size sedan segment."
Subaru boasts that even with standard all-wheel drive, the new Legacy has better combined fuel economy than the Camry, Fusion, Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Passat.
Only the Altima's mpg rating is better, according to a Subaru spokesman.
The base Legacy with a four-cylinder boxer engine has a fuel economy rating of 26 mpg city/36 highway/30 combined. One big reason: The base Legacy 2.5i will come with Subaru's active grille shutter system that reduces wind resistance when closed and improves fuel economy at highway speeds.
The feature is being introduced, often as an option, on more-expensive vehicles such as the 2015 Ford F-150 pickup.
Driver-assist system
Subaru's EyeSight driver-assist system, similar to those in some luxury cars, will be carried over and improved for the 2015 Legacy as an option. It integrates adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and lane departure warning.
Subaru said the stereo camera-based system has received the highest ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2015 Legacy is also "projected to achieve the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award," the company says.
While the 2015 Legacy has the same footprint as the current model, the windshield is more raked and aerodynamics have been improved 10 percent, helping drive gains in fuel economy further.
The range-topping Legacy 3.6R has standard high-intensity discharge low-beam headlamps. All models have LED bulbs in the brake lights.
More safety and entertainment
Subaru also has added or upgraded the Legacy's safety features. A rearview camera is standard. A rollover sensor can set off the side curtain airbags if it senses an imminent crash.
A new optional rear radar system has blind spot detection, a lane change assist feature, and a rear cross traffic alert that determines whether vehicles reversing from parking spaces or driveways are too close.
Subaru's Incline Start Assist and electronic Hill Holder also are standard.
The new Legacy 2.5i has a four-cylinder boxer engine with 175 hp -- nearly the same as the current model. A six-cylinder boxer engine is available with 256 hp. All models come standard with a continuously variable transmission.
Quieter, plusher materials inside
The 2015 Legacy is quieter than the current model because of thicker panels and foam insulation in crucial areas, as well as liquid-filled engine mounts that minimize noise transfer from under the hood.
Inside, Subaru said the Legacy has increased passenger and cargo room even though it has not grown in size.
The instrument panel has been upgraded and the interior features soft-touch materials and thicker cushions for a more premium feel, Subaru said.
Satellite radio is standard on all models except the base. The car has Bluetooth connectivity for phones and gadgets. The new audio system has a 6.2-inch touch screen. The optional navigation system uses a 7-inch touch screen.
Subaru added a storage area in the center console large enough to hold an iPad and added a USB port as standard. A second USB port is optional.


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Have been a bit quiet on the blog front lately. Managed to do a bit of a number on my shoulder so have been quiet the last week or so. Frustrating timing!
In September I was fortunate enough to travel to the USA for two weeks of mentoring, music making and attending festivals – will get around to doing a bit of a travel blog when I get the chance.
In show news, my old old old (PS, old) thrashy-surf-punk band Minesweeper will be playing our first show in approximately eight years on Saturday 1 November at Fat Louie's in Brisbane. That is a long time. How long? Our 'site' is a) myspace and b) we had a different name. We're all in the same city/country for once so thought it would be fun to do. I play bass and don't sing.
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text: Staff with the National Aquarium Animal Rescue have been busy caring for two juvenile seals in rehabilitation. The first seal, a harbor seal admitted on February 15, has been doing very well. While recovering from pneumonia and an upper respiratory infection, the seal broke out with sealpox lesions. Sealpox is a viral infection similar to human chicken pox. Staff monitored the seal closely during this time to make sure he received the proper nutrition, hydration, and rest that was needed. We're happy to report that the sealpox lesions have subsided, and the seal has been quite active lately – an indication he's likely feeling better. The second seal , a grey seal pup, was admitted on April 1 (Easter) and has recently shown a lot of progress. The grey seal was admitted for a significant injury to the left front flipper that affects a digit joint. Grey seal pups present a unique challenge to rehabilitation staff, because they often require to be 'taught' to eat solid food. Grey seal mom's nurse their young for about three weeks, then usually abandon the pup. The pup is left to learn to eat, navigate, and be social all on their own. This little grey was no exception and challenged our staff – we were patient through the learning process and supplemented his diet with fish smoothies while he learned. I'm happy to say, that this little guy has come a long way and is eating his full diet on his own – a big accomplishment for a little grey! Veterinarians are treating the flipper injury and monitoring its progress closely. Stay tuned for more updates on these guys! Tags: animal-care-center, animal-rescue, aquarium-animal-rescue, grey-seal, harbor-seal, national-aquarium-2, Animal Rescue, national-aquarium-experts, national-aquarium-in-baltimore, seal-rescue, seals Categories: Animal Rescue, Animals, News Previous Post Next Post


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More exciting than news of an investment in a social networking site, Enso have released an API to interact with their humanising software. I reviewed the softwarea little while ago and it is really great. Since that time I have also found Launchy and StrokeIT which both do similar things but slightly different ways.
I definitely don't have the bandwidth to look into this, as fun as it may seem, but it is a great step forward for them. It is also great to see that you are not limited to python (the language not the British comedians) but anything that can drive an XML-RPC interface.
Good work guys and it is great to note that you have grown the team from 4 to 6.
They also have a great set of beta products: Search, Mapping, TeX markup, Translation, Media Remote…


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Here is an article that will take you a while to read. Seriously, put aside 20 minutes for this one. Find a folder on your computer to save this, as you may want to refer to it down the road. The author has basically outed the "not-for-profit" hospitals for what they are: medical mercenaries. Outrageous charges, CEO salaries, you name it. If you don't want to take a lot of time reading this, skip to pages 3, 4 and 5. Oklahoma City's very own Mercy Hospital is mentioned as a price abuser! The author gives all the gory billing details of an $87,000 outpatient visit to Mercy (less), including padding an implantable device by $30,000, an move that seems contrary to their stated mission (also quoted in the article on page 5): "..to carry out the healing ministry of Jesus by promoting health and wellness." Oh. And bankruptcy. Mercy's $4.28 billion in 2011 revenue is revealed in this article.
Hospital CEO's who have ownership interests or board positions on pharmaceutical companies with which they do business-that's in this article, too. $4,000,000 administrators and their flunky VP's making only slightly less-it's all there.
I am disappointed, however, that there is no mention of the uncompensated care scam or repricing tricks that bring in billions and one of the main reasons hospitals start with their "chargemaster" rates. I also don't understand the timing of this article. Readers of this blog know that this information has been out there for a long time. The most glaring deficiency of the article is the lack of any blame-placing on good old Uncle Sam, the architect of the current mess, creating a corporatist environment in which the favored cronies like these giant hospital systems can do exactly what this author aims to expose. In fact, he reserves his highest praise for a Medicare bureaucrat named Diane Kovach!
Mainstream media, Time included, ran articles during the Obamacare debate centered on getting everyone "coverage." The Lamborghini prices the hospitals were charging and why they were doing this never got any attention. While the big media spoke about the high price of care, there was never any mention of what we all knew: Obamacare would serve to cause a further skyrocketing of prices (I believe this is intentional as readers of this blog well know).
Just before he almost ruins the entire article with his "fixes" for health care's high costs, and right after he brags on the efficiency of Medicare!, he says this:
"Put simply the (hospital) bills tell us that this is not about interfering in a free market. It's about facing the reality that our largest consumer product by far-one fifth of our economy-does not operate in a free market."
The author's remedies are just what you would expect from mainstream media, appealing to more government and taxes, price controls, mandating more of this and more of that, but never harnessing the immense power of market forces. He also gives the usual lip service to the "good" parts of Obamacare….yuk. The article seems schizophrenic at this point. I honestly didn't know what was coming next, perhaps a mention of our free market facility!? Yikes.
Hats off to to Gilberto A. Rodriguez Campbell for passing this along. This is a massive article, a data gold mine that confirms everything you have read on this blog about these so-called "not for profit" hospitals. Don't let the statist flavor of certain parts of this expose (particularly the end) ruin it for you.
G. Keith Smith, M.D.


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Simply Child-like
Learn to watch snails. Have wild imaginings. Giggle with children. Play with everything. Build a fort with blankets. Get wet. Write love letters. Simply enjoy yourself.
My Boy's Perspective
I asked my 6 and a half year old (don't forget the half) what Mummies needed to know about what children needed. The first few popped out easily – and we went from there.
- Kisses! Kiss me. Kiss Daddy.
- Hugs. About 20,000. In a year.
- Hot chocolate drinks. At the dining table. With the family.
- A warm bed. With lots of cosy blankets. And a Thomas the Tank Engine duvet – with matching pillow case.
- Don't need lots of toys. A tow truck. A car carrier that carries four cars. Lego blocks. Car track and train track.
- Snowy – teddy.
- Need to do experiments ("experiences"). Water. Paper. A blob of detergent. Drink bottle and top. Plastic cups. String. Egg carton. Coat hanger. Metal teaspoon. A tornado maker.
- Crayons and colouring pencils, activity books, like Thomas TTE, Thunderbirds, join the dots, jokes and riddles.
- Colourful food, like carrots, peas, corn. Sometimes treats like ice cream, marshmallows, and lemon meringue cheesecake. Blue fizzy drink.
- Do exciting things and go on outings, like pajama rides. Go to see Christmas lights. Go to Sunday School. Kid's Bible CDs. Story books with tapes or disks. Go to the library every Monday. Visit the beach!
The words, detail, and exclamation marks are all his.
– as told to Mummy by Nathan Whittaker, 2006
Mother's Heart
May I pursue childlikeness, not childishness. May I be free to do – and be – simply for the enjoyment, for the now. This week I want to stare in the eyes of someone I love, linger in an embrace, and do things for fun – just 'cos I can!
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- Supported versions
- Getting started
- Contributing
- License
Omise WooCommerce is the official payment extension which provides support for Omise payments for store builders working on the WooCommerce platform.
Supported versions
WooCommerce version 3.3.4 and above (tested to version 3.7.1).
The extension doesn't work on your version?
We want to be supporting as many versions of WooCommerce as we can. If the version you are currently working on has not been tested on, you can test it out, and if you face any issues please let us know on GitHub's issue channel by following the
Reporting an issue Guideline.
Getting started
- Installation instructions
- First-time setup
Installation instructions
To install the Omise-WooCommerce plugin, you can either manually download the plugin from this repository and install it or download it via the WordPress Plugin Store.
Manual installation
- Download and extract the zip file from Omise-WooCommerce to your local machine.
- Copy all files from step 1 to the WordPress plugin folder,
- Rename the
omise-woocommerce-3.9folder to
- Once done, you will find
Omise Payment Gatewayon the Installed Plugins page. Click
activateto activate the plugin.
You have now completed the installation process.
Next, check First-time setup to continue setting up your Omise account with your WooCommerce store.
First-time setup
Connect your store with your Omise account
Once you have installed the plugin, next up is to connect your store with your Omise account, and enable your preferred payment methods.This will enable your customers to make payments on your store through Omise.
- Log in to the WordPress admin page.
- From the sidebar, go to
Omise > Settings.
- Here, you are going to set your
Public keyand
Secret key(these keys can be found in your Omise Dashboard).
- If you would like to test out the integration before going live and receiving actual payments from your customers, make sure that
Test modeis checked, and that you are using the
Public key for testand
Secret key for test.
- Click 'Save Settings'.
Enabling payment methods
The plugin currently supports 3 payment opitions; Alipay, Credit / Debit Card, and Internet Banking.
Note that Alipay and Internet Banking are only available for merchants with a Thai-registered Omise account.
- On the Omise Settings page, under Payment Methods, you will find the 3 available payment methods shown on the list.
- Click
configat the table on a payment method that you would like to accept payment with.
- The screenshot below shows the configuration page for Credit/Debit card payments. The configuration page varies depending on the the payment method selected.
- At the configuration page, check the Enable/Disable field.
- You may also choose to change or update any other option on this page (optional).
- Click 'Save changes'. Once done, the payment methods you selected will be available at your checkout page.
What's Next?
To learn more on how to create a charge, issure a refund, or any other details about the plugin please check the Omise-WooCommerce's Wiki.
We look forward to hearing from you, and are willing to review your changes. Please follow the instructions in the links below if you would like to submit changes and/or issues.
Submitting changes
You're all welcome to submit a pull request. Please consider the pull request template and fill out the form whenever you submit a new pull request.
Learn more about submitting a pull request here: https://help.github.com/articles/about-pull-requests
Submittng an issue
Please submit your issues through GitHub's issue channel.
You can learn more about submitting an issue here: https://guides.github.com/features/issues
Omise-WooCommerce is open-sourced software released under the MIT License.


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Welcome to Mera Chemicals
Mera Chemicals was founded 1997 and has over 20 years' experience in research and product development within many different industries. We are one of the largest manufacturers of antifoam and defoamers in Australia.
Our rapid growth and success is due to the extensive experience of our employees providing the highest manufacturing quality and local technical solutions for our customers in Australia. We pride ourselves on quick response to customer requests and provide local solution for local problems.


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Assault with a Deadly Weapon
What Is Important To Know About Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Deadly Weapon
The definition is considered an instrument designed to cause a person serious injury or even death. These are weapons designated as deadly because of their design and intended use. This includes knives, firearms, martial art weapons or common objects that have the ability to be used as a deadly weapon. This could include pipes, hand tools, belts, sharp objects and more. A pet that has been trained to attack can also be considered a deadly weapon.
Assault Charges
In New York, assault with a deadly weapon charge in covered in New York Pen. Law § 10.00(12). Assault in the first-degree happens when a person causes serious physical injury to another person using a deadly weapon. This is done with indifference to human life. It is considered a Class B felony. Second-degree assault with a deadly weapon resembles first-degree. With second-degree assault, a person intends to cause an injury and with the goal is to inflict serious injury. Second-degree assault is a Class D felony. Third-degree assault is a Class A misdemeanor. This is when a person is charged with criminal negligence if they caused physical injury to another person with a designated deadly weapon.
A class B felony is punishable by a prison sentence of up to 25 years. When the victim is a law enforcement officer, it could result in a person receiving up to 30 years in prison. A class D felony could lead to a prison sentence of up to seven years in prison. When the victim is under eleven years old, and the defendant is 18 years or old or older, it is a class E felony. This could lead to a four-year prison term. Fines involved with an assault offense could be up to $5,000. Third-degree assault is a misdemeanor. A person found guilty of this could receive twelve months in prison and a fine of up to $1,000.
Proving Assault With A Deadly Weapon
A prosecutor or district attorney must show the defendant intended to harm the victim with a deadly weapon. They must also prove a victim had a reasonable fear of serious and imminent violence. The defendant must have actually used or attempted to use physical force with an identified deadly weapon. It must be proven the weapon was deadly. It needs to be shown how the identified deadly weapon could cause serious bodily harm or death.
Legal Defenses
It's important for a victim to have sustained a physical injury. The victim must have more than a minor injury. Should a victim experience some minor bruising, discomfort or an injury that did not leave a scar or need hospital treatment, it will be difficult to prove the victim was assaulted. According to New York Pen. Law § 10.00(10), the evidence presented in court must demonstrate the victim experienced injuries that could have caused them serious physical impairment or the possibility of death. In the state of New York, an individual is permitted to use physical force on another person to protect themselves from imminent physical harm. In New York Pen. Law § 35.15, a person is not guilty of assault if the victim initiated the violence. It's important to realize a person can't use any more force than is reasonably necessary to stop the threat.
Legal Help
Anyone who is arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon is in a very difficult situation. It will require the help of lawyers with experience to provide the best possible defense.


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- Users shall be able to enter any of nine predefined data objects
- User interface shall consist of nine blocks of three rows and three columns
- Each row, column and/or block shall accept only one member of each data object
What am I describing?
Ever played Soduku?
While indulging my (hopefully temporary) addiction to this brain teasing virus, I spent a few brain cells thinking about testing. I thought about what requirements might look like and led me to wonder *why* requirements so often look like those above. Why not just add a picture of the playing "board" and rules of the game? Wouldn't that be easier?
I also spent a *lot* of time thinking about test cases, combinatorics, valid and invalid puzzles, puzzles with multiple solutions, automation tools to *help* a person solve the puzzle that wouldn't be considered cheating (as opposed to tools to *solve* a puzzle - which are another set of tools entirely) and on, and on, and on...
I don't know that I've *learned* anything that I can articulate yet, but I think I've just found a fantastic tool for training classes! ;)
Scott Barber
President & Chief Technologist, PerfTestPlus, Inc.
Co-Author, Performance Testing Guidance for Web Applications
Author, Web Load Testing for Dummies
Contributing Author, Beautiful Testing, & How To Reduce the Cost of Testing
"If you can see it in your mind...
you will find it in your life."


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SAN DIEGO — Four people, including a toddler, were injured Monday when a car crashed into a convenience store near Montgomery Field, authorities reported.
The 2012 Nissan sedan plowed into the front of the 7-Eleven at 3385 Sandrock Road and Hurlbut Street shortly after 9:30 a.m., according to San Diego police.
"I came over here to get a drink and I saw the doors busted wide open," Serra Mesa resident Michael Benner said. "I was just like 'what the hell.'"
The accident left an employee trapped against a refrigerator for a time, SDPD Detective Gary Hassen said.
Medics took the worker, two customers and a 2 1/2-year-old child, who was in a stroller at the time of the crash, to hospitals for treatment of moderately serious injuries.
The 52-year-old driver, who was unharmed and apparently sober, told officers the brakes on her car had failed, according to police. She was not expected to face any significant charges, Hassen said.
"You know you hear about these things happening before, but it's shocking to have it happen so close to home," Serra Mesa resident Joseph Romero said.


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The Mary T. and
Frank L. Hoffman
Family Foundation
and All-Creatures.Org
Letters and Responses
Just wanted to say that my wife and I tried your navy bean soup recipe and loved it! I'm not a vegetarian but my wife is so we sometimes have difficulties coming up with recipes that satisfy us both. My biggest complaint is that often I find that vegetarian soups don't have the full flavor that a regular meat based soup offers so I'm usually disappointed. This was not the case with this recipe.
Furthermore, I accidentally added twice the amount of chipotle pepper to the recipe (I made a half recipe but didn't cut the pepper portion in half) but found that it was just the right amount for anyone that is accustomed to eating Mexican food on a regular basis.
Thank you,
Reply from Frank and Mary Hoffman
Dear Edison:
Thank you very much for writing. You made our day! We hope you will enjoy our other recipes just as much.
We will now have to refer to you as a pre-vegan (:-))
We look forward to hearing from you again,
In the Love of the Lord,
Frank and Mary
Please visit our web site, and refer your family, friends, and others
If we REALLY want God to bless America and the earth, GO VEGAN!
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text: It's nearly impossible not to drive without distractions in a multi-tasking oriented society. We're in a time-crunch these days, with work time bleeding into family time and the increasing feeling that if we're not constantly connected to what is happening now, we are left out. It isn't just what we are doing that can distract us from the task of driving, our mental state can have an impact as well.


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(Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Sunday, September 30, 2018
The biblical texts cited here are from the Letter of James, chapter 5, verses 1-6. (We have used the word "capitalist" instead of the word "rich")
Who are the capitalists?: They are those whose ultimate purpose in life is the accumulation of wealth for their own selfish interests. For them, other human beings are but mere "tools" to make wealth.
How are the capitalists identified: They are identified by the manner in which they acquire wealth, and by the manner in which they use it.
I. The manner in which they acquire wealth. They acquire wealth by withholding the wages from the laborers who work in their factories … and the cries of the laborers have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts (James 5:4).
II. The manner in which they use their accumulated wealth. The capitalists use wealth in two ways:
1) They use it only for themselves: "You have lived on earth in luxury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter" (James 5:5).
2) They use it as a means of domination: "You have condemned; you have murdered the righteous one; he offers you no resistance" (James 5:6).
(By Jesús A. Diez Canseco)


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I have been bartending at my restaurant for a little over a year now, and I have some great, and not so great, stories about my time spent behind the bar. Strangely enough, probably 90% of the customers I get at the bar are really laid back, great talkers, and just there to enjoy a few drinks and if time allows, converse with the bartender. However, there have definitely been a few bar attendees that went above and beyond the realm of acceptable notions, actions, words, and requests. With that, I present to you my How to be a Good Customer Part IV: Bartender Edition!
"Can you make my drink a little stronger please? On the house?"
Let's just get this one out of the way immediately. I am more than happy to put a little extra liquor in your drink. I understand that maybe you've had a difficult day, and a little extra alcohol in your drink is needed. Understandably so, restaurants can sometimes change the normal recipe for a drink and skimp a bit on the measurements. Unfortunately, my job dictates that I follow the recipes to an exact measurement. If you are willing to pay for any extra alcohol, I will gladly add as much as you like. However, asking me to pour extra in your drink and not charge you for it just isn't going to happen. A bank teller won't just put an extra $50 in your checking account. The cashier at the grocery store doesn't just give you that frozen pizza for free. Why should I do it?
"That's not how I make the drink (or how my restaurant makes it)!"
I like having a job because I have bills to pay. My restaurant calls for specific measurements and types of liquor in the drinks. We have an entire book of recipes for a myriad of drinks, and even if I don't have all of them memorized, I will use the book to make drinks. If you want your drink made a different way, I'll be happy to accommodate you, but the price is most likely going to change because I have to use different liquors. We keep an inventory of all alcohol, and if it's rang in incorrectly, or poured disproportionately, the count will be off, and I will be in trouble. My restaurant is not your restaurant or your house; we have our own way of doing things.
If you order it, you buy it!
One of the few things that have been happening more and more recently is a customer ordering a drink, not liking it, and sending it back while refusing to pay for it. One of the most expensive items a restaurant orders is alcohol. Granted, most restaurants make great profit from alcohol, but does this not absolve the customer of responsibility. When you order a drink, taste it, send it back, and refuse to pay for it, that is wasted alcohol. If you order a drink, and it's made incorrectly, I will gladly make the right thing for you without charging for the first drink. Conversely, when you order a drink, or food, with the explicit understanding of exactly what it is you ordered, the responsibility is now on you to finish that drink. When I order alcohol somewhere, and I don't like the flavor of it (although I should have known I wouldn't like it, and ordering it was irresponsible on my part), I give the drink to somebody else or just suck it up and drink it. I ordered it, so I'm paying for it.
Don't you dare snap at me.
I'm serious. If you snap at me, I will go off on you and ask you to leave. Do not snap at me. I'm not a dog.


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The first step to fresh flavor is a healthy environment
If our hospitality experience has taught us anything, it's that the little things you do can add up to a world of difference. That's why we're always in search of ways to minimize our impact on the environment while overdelivering on the quality, freshness and flavor of our food.
A Crinkle Cut Above the Rest
Crinkle Cut Fries are a ButterBurger's best friend. And though you can get fries at plenty of places, it's where they come from that makes them special.
As Craig Culver says, "french fry perfection starts with perfectly grown potatoes. And that's why we rely on our friends at Lamb Weston."
Most of our potatoes from Lamb Weston come from the southeast corner of the state of Washington, in the Columbia River Basin. Hot, sunny days, cool nights and a steady stream of water from the Columbia River make this region ideal for growing the potatoes we proudly use.
To keep the environment beautiful and give future generations the chance to enjoy honest food, Lamb Weston is dedicated to making a positive impact. From reducing water use and cutting down on waste to leading the way in energy efficiency and partnering with farmers who practice sustainable agriculture, Lamb Weston continues to find ways to make the world a better place.
While you enjoy a side of Culver's Crinkle Cut Fries, you can also feel good knowing you're supporting mindful farming.
Sustainably Caught, Deliciously Prepared
From our North Atlantic Cod to our seasonal Northwoods Walleye, all our fish comes from certified-sustainable fisheries.
The North Atlantic Cod we serve at Culver's is caught north of the Arctic Circle in the pristine waters of the Barents Sea, where the majority of fisheries are Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable. In this icy cold environment fish grow slowly, developing a wonderfully light and flaky texture, making them highly sought after in all markets where cod is sold.
"In Norway, where I'm from, fishing is a way of life," says Terje Korsnes, longtime supplier of Culver's North Atlantic Cod. "To ensure it remains so for generations to come, our fishery resources along the coast and in the Barents Sea are monitored and protected from overfishing and managed for long-term sustainability."
Furthermore, our Northwoods Walleye is sustainably caught in the cold, clean Canadian waters of Lake Winnipeg. This carefully managed and long-established artisanal fishery is currently in the process of being evaluated and rated by the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise™ conservation program.
One taste of Culver's North Atlantic Cod or Northwoods Walleye in a dinner or sandwich and you'll agree that something so delicious is too important not to protect.
Raised Right Tastes Right
Anyone who's tasted Culver's chicken knows every piece is perfectly plump and juicy, but that's not all, it's American Humane Certified®, raised without antibiotics and growth stimulants and fed a high-quality all vegetable diet.
"Northeast Georgia is chicken country," boasts longtime supplier partner, Sammy Franklin, a 25-year veteran poultry producer with Springer Mountain Farms®. "We work exclusively with more than 350 family farms to produce the most healthful, tasty chicken anywhere."
USDA inspected and loved by guests, Culver's chicken is like no other. Our crispy golden Chicken Tenders come from the most tender part of the breast, called the tenderloin, which is hand-trimmed especially for Culver's. Our Chicken Filets are cooked to order and served crispy or grilled as a sandwich or atop one of our freshly prepared salads.
For the highest quality, best-tasting chicken, head to Culver's.
Recyclable, Compostable and Blue
Culver's packaging is vibrant, distinctive and getting "greener" all the time. Bags, napkins, spoons, wrappers, cups, you name it. We're committed to lessening our packaging's lasting effects on the environment.
That means we give careful consideration to the materials that make up our packaging, from sourcing paper that's either postconsumer recycled or Forest Stewardship Council—certified to ensuring the plastics we use are recyclable. We even print our packaging using water and corn starch-based ink whenever possible.
"Ultimately, it comes down to individuals, communities and organizations like Culver's making the environment a priority," says Morris Paine, Culver's partner in packaging. "By simply caring enough to recycle, or at the very least discard unwanted items appropriately, we can all help preserve the world's beauty."
When Craig Culver asked what it would take to build a LEED-certified Culver's in Baraboo, Wisconsin, we didn't realize it would fundamentally change the way we design our restaurants.
Working closely with the U.S. Green Building Council, we set out to evaluate operational efficiencies alongside sustainable strategies, such as supplementing electrical supply with solar panels that double as patio awnings and recycling fryer oil as fuel for a hot water heater.
The restaurant uses high-efficiency mechanical systems and conserves more than 123,000 gallons of water per year through low-flow plumbing fixtures.
"This restaurant is like a classroom to us," says Culver's project architect and LEED project administrator. "We're evaluating the return on investment for each of the design elements, and from that, determining which efficiency measures to roll out systemwide."
Brimming with Goodness
The elegant, complex flavors of Culver's 100% select Arabica blend coffee come from the beans we've diligently selected. Culver's Blue Spoon was created through various rounds of blending by Torke Coffee Roasting Company, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Our blend balances beans from a Pacific island mountain region, which lends notes of smoke and cocoa, with Latin America's famous hints of berry and fruit.
Torke Coffee, family owned since 1941, sources all-natural Rainforest Alliance Certified coffees and works with local farms and co-ops to develop sustainable farming practices. "People know great coffee when they taste it," says local coffee roaster Jay Torke. "But what they might not realize is every time they order Culver's coffee, they're helping preserve important cultures and fragile ecosystems."
Take a moment to smell, savor and sip.
Great Pumpkin!
Pumpkin Fresh Frozen Custard Concrete Mixers®, Shakes, Malts and Flavor of the Day are a limited time only fall tradition. Our pumpkins are sustainably grown in the American Midwest heartland by our friends at Seneca Foods. Many of their 60 local farms are owned and operated by third and fourth generation family farmers.
The Pumpkins are produced using Food Alliance-certified farm practices that protect soil, water resources and biodiversity.
They're also fully vine-ripened and picked at the peak of freshness for the best flavor. In fact, the average time from harvest to finished product is only 4.5 hours!
Mixed with real cane sugar, cinnamon, cloves and ginger, no part of the pumpkin ever goes to waste. Instead, the rest is turned into renewable energy that helps power the farm, ensuring an everlasting supply of these big orange beauties.
If you ask us, fall can't come soon enough.


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Since the release of Jak 3 in 2004, there have been 3 games set inside the Jak and Daxter universe. Jak X was an okay racing game, Daxter was a great showcase of what the PSP could do, and Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier was a very disappointing outing for the beloved pair. None of these were true sequels, so with the release of the Jak and Daxter HD Collection on February 7th, the question is: will it include a trailer for Jak 4?
ND has a lot on their plate right now. They just finished U3, they're working on TLOU and I'd imagine they're in the planning stages of U4 for the PS4. Hopefully Jak will find some time in between all that.
The Jak and Daxter Collection would definitely be a great opportunity for a tease at a new game; let's hope it happens!
Would love a new Jak and Daxter but ND is way to busy. Maybe someone else could do it like with Sly Cooper
After all, we've already confirmed they've got 2 TEAMS working in ND. That's insane, let' just hope they keep their games polished even if it means a longer dev time period.


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Taylor Swift shakes off copyright lawsuit
Judge cheekily uses Swift's lyrics in ruling
If you sue Taylor Swift, just remember her lyrics might be used against you.
That's what a California judge did Tuesday, when she dismissed a copyright lawsuit against the pop star, a suit which accused her of stealing another artist's lyrics for her hit song "Shake It Off."
United States District Court Judge Gail Standish cheekily quoted lyrics from other Swift songs as she tossed the suit filed by musician Jessie Braham. He claimed his song "Haters Gone Hate" had the same 22-word phrase that Swift used in her song. Braham said he copyrighted "Haters Gone Hate" in February 2013.
Braham claimed in the lawsuit that 92% of Taylor Swift's song came from his song.
Comparing the lyrics
Swift's song has the lyrics: "Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play. And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate," as well as "And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake." It was included in her hit album "1989," which she released in 2014.
Braham's song has the lyrics "Haters gone hate, playas gone play. Watch out for them fakers, they'll fake you everyday."
In her dismissal, Standish invoked Swift's 2012 hit, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
"At present, the Court is not saying that Braham can never, ever, ever get his case back in court. But, for now, we have got problems, and the Court is not sure Braham can solve them."
'A blank space'
Braham filed the suit in federal court himself without an attorney. He also asked the court to waive various filing fees, saying he last had a job in 2006. He was seeking $42 million in damages from Swift and Sony, her record label. Braham also wanted to be given a songwriter credit.
Standish went on to write: "As currently drafted, the Complaint has a blank space -- one that requires Braham to do more than write his name. And, upon consideration of the Court's explanation ... Braham may discover that mere pleading BandAids will not fix the bullet holes in his case. At least for the moment, Defendants have shaken off this lawsuit."
"Blank Space" is another hit song by Swift.
Standish ruled that Braham did not provide enough factual evidence in the case and that his allegations did not rise above a speculative level.
Braham would be given the opportunity to file a new complaint if his lawsuit deficiencies are corrected, the court said.


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It's the weekend yay,
I hope you are enjoying some free time doing something you love. Today I want to talk a little about some changes I've made to my life recently. Yes this is a little more about me this time. The whole of last year I spend frustrated and struggling to find a balance between the different roles I have in life. Wife, mother, small business owner, daughter, friend, blogger. There where just not enough hours in a day to get stuff done that needed to be done. Ideas, information and thoughts where crowding my mind stopping my creative flow. I wasn't able to be the best me I knew I could be.
So I knew I had to make some changes. First thing I did was getting in touch with a coach. There are things that have been an issue for me for a long time and I wanted to get a grip on them and work through them. The second thing I did with the help of my coach was to get more organised with my time. Finding and using a planner that works for me was key. I also started keeping separate note books for my blog, shop and courses I take.
I feel that I'm on a good path but don't get me wrong I'm a newbie at this and I'm still getting used to using all these tools to help me organise my life and work more efficiently. I can definitely say that I have already felt and experienced the positive affects of living a more organised life. Now let's kick some ass in 2014. I'm ready are you?
Now I want to hear from you! Can you share with any tips or tricks you use to organise your life and work? Do you use a planner? How do you organise meals, grocery shopping, house cleaning? Hit me with your best advice.
Thank you and till next time.


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About BELLE OF THE BALL PROJECT
Belle of the Ball Project is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization which provides homecoming and prom dresses to in-need, low-income high school girls.
Established in 2003, Belle of the Ball Project mission statement is "no girl should be denied the opportunity to attend her high school dance because of financial difficulties." Belle of the Ball has given away more than 4,500 quality dresses!
Girls are referred to us by school guidance counselors, teachers, churches, other non-profit organizations, foster care, the guardian ad litem system, and other civic organizations. We highly respect the honor system and the girl's anonymity.
We have almost 4,000 quality dresses in our inventory. We have shopping days in the fall and spring, arranged around high school homecoming and prom dates. Designated shopping days and times are the ONLY time a teen can receive a dress. Appointments are not necessary nor do we make appointments.
We have no paid employees and are a 100% volunteer organization. Dresses are donated to us by individuals and businesses.


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Click on a piano key and hear some music. It's that simple and easy to use. You don't control the music, but at least you get to hear some good tunes without having to register anything. Turn off the music by clicking on the cute little demon's nose. The code is on the widget's website towards the bottom.
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Not only medical records but actual resident prescriptions and other medications should be kept under lock and key.
The Home must also maintain good financial records of all transactions. Governmental agencies will want to audit financial activity. This will also preserve the integrity of the Home's tax exempt status.
The accountant must pay all bills from the Home treasury: Invoice the state for monthly payments for residents, pay salaries of staff and Workman's Comp, form 990, etc. An accountant—paid or volunteer—is important to insure accurate bookkeeping.
Any complaints by authorities against the Home must be noted, corrected, and documented.


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Coaching Development's Developing Mastery course forms Part ll of the Diploma in Coaching and is open to graduates of Coaching Development's Professional Coaching Skills (Part I of the Diploma in Coaching).
Developing Mastery is a distance-learning programme offering facilitated skills development, primarily on a 1-1 basis.
It provides rigorous continuing professional development, enabling participants to deepen and develop their coaching skills. The course challenges the student to coach consistently at PCC standard and supports the development of reflective, informed and ethical professional coaching.
The Programme
Participants will benefit from:
- Mentor coaching focusing on the core coaching competencies at PCC level;
- Formal observation providing clean, objective, practical feedback;
- Self-managing skills development practice groups;
- A comprehensive practical and theoretical assessment process.
Successful completion of the full Diploma in Coaching (Part I Professional Coaching Skills and Part II Developing Mastery) enables graduates to apply for an ICF credential at ACCi or PCCii level via the ACTPiii route. (The level of credential participants can apply for depends on the number of client coaching hours completed – 100 and 500 hours respectively.)
Key Elements
- 6 x 1 hour 1-1 mentor coaching sessions working with an approved coach, focusing on developing the consistent application of core competencies at PCC level. These sessions will be based on discussion of recorded coaching.
- 2 x 1 hour formal observation sessions with an approved observer providing clear evaluation of, and feedback on, the demonstrated skills against the PCC standard.
- Self-managed peer group practice triads to further develop coaching experience and skill. Strongly recommended but not mandatory.
- Course tutor calls providing a forum for students to raise any questions or issues, to get support and information, and to connect with each other as a group.
- Maintenance of an active coaching practice in order to accumulate the minimum 100 hours' client coaching experience required to complete the assessment process.
- Pre-assessment observation session to ensure that students are ready to begin the assessment process.
- Assessment process comprising a recorded submission, 2 written pieces and a final live examination, based on the ICF's PCC level requirements.
Also included:
- Two reference letters from PCC or MCC qualified coaches, attesting to the level of coaching as witnessed in the final live assessment session.
Timing / Schedule
We expect that coaches would normally start Part II Developing Mastery within 12 months of completing Professional Coaching Skills.
The pre-assessment work must be completed within 12 months of commencement(1), with the whole programme being completed within 18 months. Some students may require less time.
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(1) The facilitated sessions must be completed within the 12-month period – this time-frame cannot be extended.
Supervision offers support, guidance and challenge and helps form the basis of best practice. It is a pre-requisite of Developing Mastery that students have an ongoing supervision arrangement with an approved Coach Supervisor.
Entry Requirements
- Professional Coaching Skills certificate;
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Q: Help! My basement recently flooded for the third time, and we decided that it was finally time to remove the carpet down there instead of just drying it out. Well, we were sure surprised when the pros came in and started lifting up the carpet, only to let us know that what they found underneath was likely asbestos tile. Eek! So now what? I've got a basement without carpet covered in asbestos, albeit wet from the flood. Are we supposed to move out until we figure out what do with it? And what are we supposed to do with it, anyway?
A: That is not fun, and my sympathies to you for the loss of money and peace of mind over there. There have been so many torrential downpours across the U.S. this year, and it seems that even if you've never had water problems before — you do now. At least know you're not alone.
So is the asbestos harmful? Well, yes and no. Those of you who watch daytime television know all too well the harm asbestos can cause, and that's because there are a dozen law firms advertising about it. But not all asbestos is as harmful as you think.
Asbestos use dates back to Greece in the first century but became commonly used as insulation for pipes, boilers and refrigerators for the railroad and shipyard industry. It then became widely popular in the 20th century building industry as a fire-retardant insulation for homes and offices. By the early 1900s, people had already begun to see the effects of asbestos, especially in those who had worked with it long-term or who lived in the communities surrounding asbestos factories.
Particularly, friable asbestos (which means asbestos that is easily broken apart allowing fibers to get in the air) can cause numerous health risks, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Lucky for you, your basement was flooded, meaning that the asbestos tile is soaking wet, a great scenario for you because the fibers from the asbestos are not easily airborne. (But don't get me started on the dangers of mold and why mold prevention is so important — that's a whole other set of problems you should address.)
So what to do? The best thing to do is to have an asbestos expert come and take a look at the floor tiles. If he determines that everything is, in fact, intact and not crumbling or decaying, he may determine that the best course of action is to leave the asbestos tile in place and cover it with a new tile. As long as it is not friable, you're in better shape.
If it is determined that the asbestos is friable and is necessary to remove, it's generally better to let an asbestos-licensed contractor handle the job, though if you'd like to try it yourself, there are plenty of how-tos online from reliable sources. You'll likely need to do it by hand and stay away from power tools, since tools could cause the tile to become even more friable. Be sure to dispose of it safely, including finding a landfill that accepts asbestos.
Best of luck to you in your asbestos removal endeavors, and I sincerely hope your flooding issues are resolved soon.
— Chanie
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Madhyamaka: Introduction to the Middle Way
At the request of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Alex Li Trisoglio is offering a contemporary commentary on the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) based on Rinpoche's teachings. These teachings are intended to help you understand and apply the view of emptiness in your practice and your everyday life. As Rinpoche explained in his first book, the view is the foundation of the Buddhist path, but traditional texts and teachings on the view can sometimes seem difficult, academic, and unrelated to our everyday concerns. Our intention is to respond to this need by offering a fresh presentation of the view following Rinpoche's tradition, one that is simultaneously accessible, practical and relevant, while upholding the authentic wisdom of the lineage.
On Vulture Peak Mountain
Where Buddha taught the Heart Sutra and Lotus Sutra
Alex Li Trisoglio
Alex is an instructor appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. He teaches meditation and Buddhist philosophy, and he also served as teaching assistant to Rinpoche for the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) and Uttaratantra (Buddha nature) teachings in San Francisco, Australia and Vancouver from 2003 to 2010. He compiled and edited Rinpoche's teachings into the books Entering the Middle Way (2004) and Buddha Nature (2007), both of which may be downloaded from Siddhartha's Intent. He has been a student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche since 1996.
He has also trained in secular mindfulness and compassion practices, including MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction), MBCT (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy), MSC (mindful self-compassion), and CCT (Stanford's compassion cultivation training).
In his professional life, Alex is Adjunct Professor of leadership at the UBC Sauder School of Business and a leadership adviser and executive coach, with extensive experience in leadership development, improving individual and team performance, and catalysing personal and organisational change. He has two decades' experience working with leading global businesses, professional firms, and international organisations
Alex has a first class degree in theoretical physics from Cambridge University, and a PhD in leadership and organizational behaviour from London University. He has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to Harvard Business School and a Natwest Fellowship to London Business School. He has also studied computer science and artificial intelligence, and he holds a US Patent in computer science.
Alex was born in London to German and Italian parents. He currently lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Artwork: Head of the Buddha, Gandhara region, 4th/5th century (artist unknown)
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After stating on a HPANWO TV video that the British Humanist Association had won the MBA Bronze (See: http://hpanwo-tv.blogspot.com/2011/04/bha-mba.html ) I decided that wasn't enough and have been the BHA headquarters in London to deliver it in person!
Background articles: http://hpanwo-tv.blogspot.com/2011/02/russell-t-davies-upgraded-to-silver.html
And: http://hpanwo-tv.blogspot.com/2011/02/bbc-horizon-mba-city.html
And: http://hpanwo-tv.blogspot.com/2009/09/prof-chris-french-mba-gold.html
And: http://hpanwo.blogspot.com/2011/02/deathbed-mbas.html
Thursday, 8 September 2011
British Humanist Association gets its MBA!
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Arturia MatrixBrute Analogue Synthesizer
Main Features
- Mono/duophonic analogue synthesizer
- 256 presets (factory and user combined)
- 16x16 Matrix modulation panel
- 64-step sequencer and versatile arpeggiator
- Analogue delay, chrous, flanger and reverb effects
- 12 CV / Gate inputs/outputs, MIDI and USB I/O
- Includes FREE flight case
What makes the massive-sounding MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer so state-of-the-art? Matrix by name, matrix by nature, that namesake modulation matrix is at the heart of MatrixBrute, making the most of each 'module' through a matrix that offers thousands of potential modulation routings. Assign any of 16 modulation sources to any of 16 modulation destinations (in MOD mode) and set the amounts of each modulation routing using the dedicated data encoder: four such destinations are user programmable and can clearly be seen in the eye-catching E Ink (Electronic Ink) display. Don't be afraid to invent a sound palette of your own and make your musical mark!
That multifaceted matrix also allows presets to be recalled quite literally at the touch of a (dedicated) button (in PRESET mode). Go grab one of the 256 pioneering, pre-programmed professional presets or recall one of your own original sound creations... instantly! Indeed, MatrixBrute packs the power of a modular synth system with an all-important ability to save each patch. No need to worry about recording a sound straight away for fear of losing it forever!
Furthermore, the matrix can also be pressed into action as an awesome 64-step sequencer with separate STEP, ACCENT, SLIDE, and MODULATION options (in SEQ mode). Make musical moves directly on your analogue synthesizer. Sounds can evolve in melody and texture... exactly the way you want them to!
To help maintain a 100% analogue signal path, MatrixBrute also adds true analogue effects to its stereo output — choose from chorus, delay, and flanger with five operational modes... and, yes, any analogue effects controls can be set as modulation destinations in the matrix! When was the last time you worked with analogue effects and a great arpeggiator? Ask no more. MatrixBrute has got you well and truly covered. Multiple modes of both the Arpeggiator and Sequencer allow almost unlimited musical ideas to quickly and easily flow forth for instant inspiration!
It's a given that any analogue synthesizer only sounds as good as its VCFs (Voltage-Controlled Filters) and VCOs (Voltage-Controlled Oscillators). The MatrixBrute Analogue Synthesizer sounds superb, markedly making the most of its four-mode STEINER FILTER (upgraded to support both 12dB/oct and 24dB/ oct slopes alongside a dedicated Drive control for creating thicker sounds) and three-mode LADDER FILTER (known for creating punchy bass and fat lead sounds with 12dB/oct and 24dB/oct slopes alongside another dedicated Drive control). The three VCOs are each equipped with a sub-oscillator as well as Saw, Pulse, and Triangle waveforms with the unique wave-shapers that are the trademark of the beloved 'Brute' sound of the MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer's smaller siblings, the award-winning and amazingly compact and bijou MiniBrute and MicroBrute monosynths (both boasting MIDI, USB, and CV connectivity together with a host of unique features). But by pairing a 49-note (full-size) keyboard (featuring both velocity-sensitivity and aftertouch for a musical feel with plenty of expression) with a beautifully-designed, solid chassis (featuring a helpfully-hinged, hands-on capacious control panel), the road-ready MatrixBrute Analogue Synthesizer is both bigger and better, boasting more connections than an airport... well, almost!
As such, you can comfortably work with any setup — cue control voltage interfacing in abundance (12 CV inputs and 12 CV outputs to interface with any standard 1V/oct modular gear): AUDIO IN (line and instrument levels allow for adding an external oscillator from a favourite modular synth or processing a guitar or other instrument through the filters, VCA, and analogue effects): GATE In and Out (to trigger external gear or trigger the internal envelopes remotely): SYNC In and Out (to synchronise the internal sequencer and arpeggiator with external devices): standard MIDI In, Out, and Thru (to connect to both modern and vintage gear alike): USB I/O (to interface to a computer-based DAW directly and also use the free editor/librarian software): and PEDALS (Expression 1, Expression 2, and Sustain inputs to provide realtime control) — not forgetting, of course, MASTER OUT (stereo master outputs on 1/4-inch jacks).
As a phenomenal source of inspiration and a truly empowering instrument, MatrixBrute is easy to understand. Forget drop-down menus and dual- function controls. Forget connectivity issues. Forget imitations. This is you in control. This is you inventing sounds. This is analogue avant-garde!
Arturia MaxiBrute Specifications
> Mono/duophonic analogue synthesizer
> 256 presets (factory & user combined)
> 2 analogue exponential VCOs:
• Saw + UltraSaw, Square + Pulse width, Triangle + Metalizer, Sub
> 1 analogue Linear VCO/LFO
• Saw, Square, Triangle, Sine waveforms: LFO time divisions: Key track
> VCO 2>1 Hard Sync
> Audio Mod:
• VCO1>2:VCO1<VCO3>VCO2:VCF1 <VCO3>VCF2:VCF1<Noise>VCF2
> Noise Generator:
• White : Pink : Red : Blue noise types
> 5-input audio mixer with filter routing
> Steiner-Parker filter with 12+24 dB per octave modes: Drive: Brute factor: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Notch
> Ladder filter with 12+24 dB per octave modes: Drive: Brute factor: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
> 2 LFO's
• Sine, Tri, Square, Ramp, Saw, Random, S&H
> 3 envelope generators
• 2 Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release • 1 Delay, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
> External Audio In
> 16x16 Matrix modulation panel > 64-step sequencer
• STEP enable, Slide, Accent, Modulation
• Save and recall sequence patterns on the fly
> analogue Effects
• Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, analogue Reverberator
> Arpeggiator
> 12 CV / Gate inputs/outputs
> Audio Input, Line or Instrument level > Stereo audio output
> MIDI and USB i/o
> Pedal inputs for expression and sustain
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Assistant Manager (PART TIME) - Fontana - Junior Apparel at Styles for Less
About the Job
If you love fashion and want to work in a fun environment where your contribution is appreciated, then Styles For Less is the place for you! Styles For Less is a specialty junior retailer with over 160 locations throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida and Texas. We offer a competitive salary and an employee discount.
Assistant Manager - P/T
Assistant Store Managers are responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of running the store, which includes full accountability for sales, shrink, productivity goals and staffing.