text:
This drawing is for sale on eBay! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130787142966
I did a drawing of a skull on drawstuffrealeasy last week and Sarah McIntyre, a brilliant illustrator who you will meet next week in a video, drew a sketch as a response. Her drawing made me think of the angel of death with a helmet and a machine gun even though hers wore spotty pants and roller-skates!. So this is my response to her response! You can see Sarah's drawing on her blog here: http://jabberworks.livejournal.com/515538.html
This is very different to what I normally do on the ShooRaynerDrawing channel. I'd really like to know if you'd like me to do more big drawings like this one. Please let me know in the comments. Click the link at the top of this post.And then I suddenly thought that it would make a great and very scary mask for Halloween! so I've made a downloadable pdf version available. right click to download or click on the link to go to the full size, quality pdf and print it out – don't go scaring yourself when you look in the mirror!
Youtube fan, DeadlyflamesUK, has asked me to make wallpaper too so here you are! it's 1920×1080. again, right click to download or click to bring up the full image to copy off the screen. enjoy!


text:
You are here: What's On / Date
Friday 4 March 2011 - Sunday 31 July 2011
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital the Shrine developed this exhibition featuring memorabilia and images from the hospital archive as well as historical images from the Australian War Memorial. Through its proud history the hospital emerged as a centre for critical care with a sense of community that has nurtured and rehabilitated shattered people, served as a centre for innovation in the treatment of war injuries and mental illness and as a teaching hospital for the nursing and medical professions. Heidelberg Hospital has also evolved as an important commemorative site.
Friday 8 July 2011 - Sunday 27 November 2011
In 2011 we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy. Drawing extensively from the Naval Heritage Collection this exhibition follows the formation and endurance of Australia's oldest service over 100 years. Sometimes referred to as the 'silent service' the exhibition brings recognition to the notable achievements and sacrifices of those who have served at sea. The Royal Australian Navy entered the First World War (1914-18) in its infancy. Through trial by fire it emerged as an efficient and effective sea-going navy and a professional fighting service. It has since expanded its role in diplomacy and maritime security in addition to peacekeeping and disaster relief efforts.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A fellow worker once told me how he solved his depression problem. He said he had been a country music fan, but he finally realized that the sad stories told in country music were causing his depression. He said he stopped listening and stopped being depressed. Well, just think about the stories being fed to us constantly by news media. They give us a constant stream of all of the horrible and unjust things going on in the world, about man's inhumanity to man, his proclivity to stay at war, his greed, the wrath of nature with its more powerful tornadoes, hurricanes, forest fires, melting ice caps, rising oceans, plagues and famines. Maybe they will throw in a warm and fuzzy tale at the end of a newscast to try to keep people from feeling either depressingly sad or mad after watching the news, and that may work some, but it's overpowered by the rest of the newscast.
I can't give it up altogether, but I can cut back and that's what I have done. Admittedly, I opt for escapism. I watch American Idol, America's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance, and I can understand why so many millions of others do, also.
I read more novels that I did in the past – though I also throw in some history books because I am a history buff – and I watch movies, and still go to movie theaters, and I watch the Braves occasionally (though, that can be depressing, too) and I go to music concerts, and plays, and am now more inclined to watch comedies. Life is tough enough without my spending time on made up tragedies.
Earning my living by reporting the news on television and radio, it's hard for me to come to the conclusion that if I want to be less depressed I should stop watching, listening and reading the news. But, to be honest I have come to that conclusion.
I can't give it up altogether, though. One does need to know what's happening because it can have a direct effect. Take the sad story – well, sad for me and everyone else but the 8-figure oil company executives and people who own tons of oil stocks – of the price of gasoline. I can't ignore that because I must have gasoline. Still, there is a sense of helplessness about it, because the only thing I can do about it is drive less. If enough of us would do that, and stop buying gas guzzler SUVs and monster pickup trucks that are rarely used as trucks, and slow down, we could perhaps affect the price of gasoline some, but basically that's not happening.
Bottom line: no, I can't give up keeping up. That's really not a smart thing to do. But, I don't have to spend all day wallowing in the horrors of the world, and I'm not going to.


text:
How can a chatbot help your business? – Messenger Marketing Solutions
The future marketing tool
Facebook Messenger chatbots!
What is a Facebook messenger chatbot?
What if you would have a super loyal employee who works 24/7 12 AM to 12 PM (also on holidays), never complain, and do exactly what you tell them to do? Who hardly ever makes mistakes, never forgets important things, and works 100% effective all the time? Can handle hundreds of customers at the same time? The best thing is he doesn't ask for salary.
Sounds good?
Chatbots help you make automated conversations with your customers who are on Facebook (about 100 million Americans).
You probably ask: Does it work in my market?
Of course!
What do you do when you open a business? Hire an employee, right?
So why are your website, webshop, landing page (your sales channels) are empty now?
Would it be great to have someone to communicate with your visitor and help them find what they need? Like a super high quality customer service.
Here are some examples how can a chatbot help your business:
Help 1.
Do you have a website with different products in it? Sometimes your customers can't decide which would they buy? Make your chatbot as a sales person! With pre-written questions and keyword settings, it can figure out what your customer needs and help them find the product that fits the best for them. This chatbot works as a sales representative and absolutely automated. You don't have to do a single effort. Just let your bot answer customers questions and help them finding the best fit.
Help 2
Do you have simple products that can be sold on the internet (food, flower, gifts, jewelry)? Your chatbot can make the ordering process easier, and increase your sales. One of the first chatbot ever created was for online pizza orders. Dominos, Pizza Hut and Teco Bell set up their own chatbot as an answer. If you sell pizza, hamburger, or fast food, I have good news for you: you can automate the whole ordering process in your chatbot. But it's not only for fast food orders. 1-800-Flower also created a chatbot, and increased their sales with 70%. If there is an online ordering process in your business, you can use chatbots for them.
Help 3
Do you have just a few products that you sell in sales funnels? Even if it's physical or downloadable product, there is a way to fit a messenger bot in the funnel somewhere. Your bot can "give" them your lead magnet, and can retarget them with pre-written messages to build trust, and convert them to buyers, and collect additional information from them. With a well designed chatbot, you can build a list of leads (then retarget them later), segment them based on additional information they provide (so you have to put the effort only for well qualified leads), and have a conversation with pre written questions and answer options to convert them to buyers (or download your lead magnet, visit your landing page, or call a number).
Help 4
Do you need a customer service specialist but you don't want to spend $30-50,000 on their salary?
One of the most effective functions of a chatbot is to handle customer questions and complaints.
In my experience, customer service specialists ask 90% same questions, just from different customers.
So why don't we automate these questions and let the chatbot ask and answer them?
The bot will communicate with your customers 365/24/7 without waiting on hold, immediately.
How to create a chatbot?
Based on your goals create a flow of the process with the path for your goals..
Give your chatbot a name, personality and voice tone, so you can be sure he fits in your company's style. Or hire a chatbot builder!
Write the content, program it, and make it living inside. After you are done, just click a button, and activate it and make it work forever. Here is a step-by-step article how to build your bot in ManyChat.
Do you remember the amazing open rates and click through rates in email marketing 10 years ago? Things changed. 20 years ago you were one step ahead of your competitor, if you had a website. Now this is a must have.
15 years ago you increase sales if you used AdWords well. Now this is one of the basics.
10 years ago you just bought some backlinks, and Google ranked you on the first page. Now you have to work hard for it.
5 years ago you had a bunch of leads from Facebook for a few bucks, now some industries pay tens of dollars for a single lead.
What is similar in these techniques? We still use them. But you can be one step ahead your competitor if you react fast, and adapt new trends fast.
Messenger chat bots – the next trend.
Of course emails changed the word. Messenger is the next huge progress in communication (we use FB messeger daily in our private life)
The question is: would you take advantage and sit in the front row, or wait 2 years when every companies will use it (include your competitor)?
Related articles:
The perfect welcome message – how to start your sales funnel
Can a chatbot help in my specific business?


text:
The Piano Guys
"Christmas Together" Tour
The Piano Guys
"Christmas Together" Tour
The Piano Guys, who created an Internet phenomenon with their original blend of classical music with pop will return to showcase their talents live for a concert at the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their "Christmas Together" tour.
The Piano Guys consist of Jon Schmidt on piano, and one other instrumentalist, Steven Sharp Nelson, on cello. Yet the other two, producer/videographer Paul Anderson, and music producer/songwriter Al van der Beek, are equally significant members of the group.
The spectacular videos, which have so far netted over 1.2 billion YouTube views (their YouTube channel also has over 5.4 million subscribers), are essentially divined by Anderson. "Jon had built up a fan base for 20 years, and we used that as a springboard for getting exposure," Anderson notes, "but it's all about the merits of the videos, and share-ability. People see them and then share them with their friends on Facebook, and before you know it, they can take off."
And sure enough, The Piano Guys have over 1.6 million Facebook fans who have shared videos like "Michael Meets Mozart," which features over 100 tracks of cello textures, including a deep bass drum sound created by tapping on the cello body; a shaker sound made by Nelson rubbing rosin on his bow; and a record-scratch noise caused by his scraping a quarter on the strings. "Michael Meets Mozart" is on The Piano Guys debut CD, as is "Cello Wars," the ambitious video which resulted from a six-month production required to realize its Star Wars-inspired light saber/cello bow concept, since rewarded by over 37 million YouTube views.
"We try to put a 'wow factor' in every video," says Anderson, promising that future videos for The Piano Guys tracks will likewise factor in plenty of wow. This certainly is true for "Peponi (Paradise)," the Guys' African spin on Coldplay's "Paradise," for which the group, hours after coming up with the concept, helicoptered a grand piano onto the edge of a 1,000-foot cliff, where stellar African guest vocalist Alex Boyé sang the translated words. Same with "Code Name Vivaldi," which blends The Bourne Identity soundtrack riff with a similarly intense Vivaldi cello concerto in a breathless video culminating with Schmidt and Nelson, who was originally swayed into classical music by the Vivaldi piece, performing on a flatcar on a high-speed train. "Beethoven's 5 Secrets" merits special mention. The piece itself employs five separate melodies from the four movements of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, in conjunction with One Republic's "Secrets."
"We love showcasing the beauty of the earth—where people don't expect to find classical instruments," says Anderson, and sure enough, the Beethoven video combines stunning outdoor performance footage from the mountains surrounding St. George, Utah, with a concert featuring the American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, thereby manifesting The Piano Guys' dual goal of bringing people to classical music and inspiring young musicians.
"Lots of parents are using our music to show their kids how fun classical music can be and motivate them to learn instruments," says Schmidt. The Piano Guys' cover song mash-ups, adds Nelson, have become "a great way to introduce ourselves and make an instant connection with our audience as a classic spin on new stuff - and a new spin on classic stuff."
With van der Beek's studio prowess together with the inventive cinematography of Anderson, Schmidt and Nelson have forged a fresh approach to the growing classical crossover fusion of classical and pop music that in their case has connected quietly but emotionally with a massive audience.
"We're all spiritual guys, and the only way to properly explain it is not to take credit!" says Nelson. "It really seems meant to be."
Group Tickets
Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. If you are interested in bringing a group to an upcoming event, please click the "Get Group Tickets" button below to fill out our interest form and a Group Sales Executive will contact you within 48 hours. If you would like to speak with an executive directly, please call 313-471-3099. For more group sales information and FAQs, please visit 313presents.com/Groups.
Additional Ticket Information
Individual Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the Fox Theatre Box Office and the Little Caesars Arena XFINITY Box Office (both without service charge) and Ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call 800-745-3000.
Group Tickets
Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Our Ticket Sales Executives are available Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information on group sales, call 313.471.3099, email
[email protected] or
CLICK HERE to complete our interest form.
Group Information
Bring a group to one of our amazing events and save big! For more group sales information, please CLICK HERE.
If you are interested in bringing a group to an upcoming event, please CLICK HERE to fill out our interest form and a Group Sales Executive will contact you within 48 hours. If you would like to speak with an executive, please call 313-471-3099.


text:
Duped' by their former priest, church seeks to protect remaining land
Parishioners at Thane's Our Lady of Mercy Church recently learnt their former priest surrendered development rights over half of their 37,500 sq ft plot to the Hiranandanis in 2007 for Rs 30 crore less than the market value Seeking to protect their remaining land, 400 parishioners came together on Sunday morning to conduct a survey but were driven away by powerful local corporator Jitendra Indise
Yogesh Sadhwani @timesgroup.com
TWEET @_MumbaiMirror
Four hundred parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Thane, who gathered to conduct a survey of their land on Sunday, were driven away by powerful local corporator Jitendra Indise. The reason for their survey is the recent revelation that their former priest, Father John Rumao, handed over development rights to 21,000 sq m of the church's original 37,500 sq m land to a builder in 2007. While the deal itself was not a secret, Father Rumao's reason for surrendering the rights – that it had been encoached upon extensively – was not known to them until recently. They say the plot is – and has alway been – free of encroachments. Apart from this, what has taken parishioners by surprise is the Rs 20 crore figure for the TDR deal, whichtheynowbelieveshouldhavebeenaround Rs 50 crore at 2007 rates.
At the centre of the controversy is 37,500 sq meters (9.26 acres) of land in heart of Thane city. Parishioners say that Father Rumao, their sole trustee, handed the rights to Hiranandani Developers to give the reserved plot to the civic body andclaimtransferofdevelopmentrights(TDR)in exchange.
"What is shocking is that the playground has always been free of encroachment. There were never any slums on it. The church could have developed the playground on its own and sold the TDRintheopenmarketorevenusedittodevelopment on our own land. The trustee misrepresentedfactstothecharitycommissionertoletthedeal go through," said a parishioner, who did not wish to be named.
"We were not aware of the reasons given for the deal. Moreover, we believed that the deal was done for the right price. But now, having seen the documents, we were are all taken aback," said Thomas Joseph, a parishioner member the church's property committee.
The drama unfolded when parishioners decided to construct a new building for their church and second one for Little Flower High School, which the church runs.
While working on the plan, they dug up several old documents, including those pertaining to the deal between Father Rumao and the Hiranandanis.
The documents show that Father Rumao approached the charity commissioner in 2007 and claimed that the 21,000 sq m plot had been encroached upon and that the church had no resources to protect it any more.
He sought permission to assign the rights to someone who could develop it as a playground, hand it over to civic body and claim TDR from it. In 2007, the charity commissioner accepted the request and allowed the deal.
With Pandora' Box wide open, the parishioners suspected foul play with their remaining 16,500 sq m and decided to get it surveyed.
"We were promised that money from Rs 20 croredealwouldbeusedtobuildanewcommunity hall and school building, but that is yet to happen.Hence,wedecidedtotakemattersinourown handandcalledforasurveytobeginwith,"added Joseph.
The parishioners unanimously decided to get the survey done and then start constructing the new buildings. Their current priest, Father Elias D'Souza, who is in favour of the plan, sought police protection to enable the survey.
But on Sunday, morning as hundreds of parishioners came together to ensure that survey went off smoothly, Jitendra Indise, a local corporator, turned up with his supporters and stalled the survey, claiming to be the owner of one of the adjacent plots.
Indise claimed that he had bought one of the plots from Hiranandanis and that he would not allow a private survey.
This upset the parishioners, most of whom wanted to go ahead with their survey anyway. However, some of the senior members decided to avoid a confrontation and instead asked or a meeting with Indise.
"Ihadboughtasmallplotofaround9,000sqft from the Hiranandanis. It isn't church property, but somebody else's plot," he said adding that his reason for stalling the survey was that the churchgoers were getting it done privately. "Ideally they should have got it done from a government surveyor after giving notice to all land owners in the vicinity," he added.
OnSundaymoring,theparishionersleftwithoutcreatingascene.Butbeforeleavingtheytooka decision to challenge the Hiranandani deal in the highcourtandensurethattheirremaininglandis protected.
"It concerns all of us. So much can be done with a prime plot like this. We could build a brand new school and provide education of the poor. With the money from the TDR sale, the church can take up many noble issues," said Joseph.
Attempts to contact Father Rumao proved futile. However, Niranjan Hiranandani, founder of Hiranandani Developers, claimed that it was a clean deal.
"The fact is that I paid Rs 20 crore five years ago and still haven't claimed TDR for it. The deal was absolutely legal and done after after obtaining permission from the charity commissioner. Now some people have woken up to create trouble," he said.
This is not the first time that Father John Rumao's name has cropped up in a shady land deal.
Early this year, an FIR was registered against him at Santacruz police station for allegedly forging documents of a chawl owned by Our Lady of Egypt Church and selling it to private parties.
Parishioners recently learnt that their former priest, Father John Rumao, surrendered development rights to 21,000 sq m of their land (circled) citing extensive encroachment. They claim the land is – and always has been – free of squatters
© 2013 Microsoft
English (United States)
© 2013 Microsoft
English (United States)


text:
Every year the Minnesota State High School League's Triple "A" Award recognizes and honors high school seniors who have excelled academically, athletically and in the fine arts. To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA, participate in League-sponsored athletics and fine arts activities, and comply with the MSHSL's Student Code of Conduct.
Each member school is eligible to nominate two students – one male and one female. Faribault's nominees for the 2018-19 school year are Kipp Bonde and Remy Lloyd. Four recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship and be recognized in March during the state basketball tournament.
Bonde is the son of John and Carmen Bonde. He has volunteered with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, is a four-year member of the band, and is active athletically as a member of the Falcon football, basketball and baseball teams.
Bonde owns a 3.72 GPA. He plans to attend Winona State University this fall and major in Mass Communications Creative Digital Media.
"Being involved in the athletics, arts and academics has really taught me many life lessons, like how to manage my time and build relationships with new people," Bonde said. "When you are in these new activities you have to learn how to meet new people and build relationships. It has also taught me how to work with a team whether it is classmates, teammates or band mates, it's all the same. My goal is to go into something where I can make videos or movies and have more of a creative job. The arts, and to an extent athletics, have inspired me to get into this."
Lloyd is the daughter of Amy Lloyd. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA while taking college-level courses and participating in several extracurricular activities. She's a member of the band and has competed on the soccer and track teams.
Lloyd plans to attend the United States Air Force Academy, major in Biology and play on the soccer team.
"As a student-athlete, I have had the opportunity to continually push myself to reach my goals. Practices and games, all on top of challenging courses, have all helped me learn how to manage my time well, de-stress, and prioritize my activities," Lloyd said. "In addition, I have learned to set goals for myself and reach them using resources available to me. One of those goals being to attend the United States Air Force Academy, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. The hard work and determination shown by my peers, coaches, and teammates has helped motivate me to achieve my own goals and pushed me be a role model myself."


text:
The top steps to creating a perfect facilities CV
So you want to move upwards and build your career in facilities management? The first thing you'll need to do is put a great CV together, so you get through the sifting process that employers use to narrow down the field of candidates. So follow these 5 tips to impress the facilities management firm you've got your eye on.
1. Keep it short
Two pages are OK – but one is better. Apart from anything else, it shows that you can boil a lot of information down into the key points. You don't need the full postal address of schools or colleges. If you get to the stage where references and qualifications are being checked, then you may need to supply the information. So the name of the school, college or employer, town and postcode are fine. This should keep the information to one line.
2. Use formatting to help readers scan and skim
Make sure that the information is presented in an organised format and aligned. This gives an impression of method and neatness and makes it easier for recruiters to quickly scan through the information.
In the same vein, before you press Send – make sure everything has been spell checked! Nothing gives a poorer impression than a CV full of errors, no matter how great your work experience or qualifications are.
3. Make it specific to the job or employer
If you've seen a job advertised for a maintenance manager, for example, and it asks for CVs, make sure your CV is angled to the specific post being advertised. Play up all the kinds of experience you have that makes you a great candidate for this kind of job. Don't forget to include soft skills such as being good at motivating people, or having good organisational skills.
4. Use the personal statement to the good effect
One way to point out your relevant experience is in a short personal statement – and that means one paragraph. You might want to point out that your current post requires you to prioritise and set goals, and that this would help you to be effective in the post being advertised.
5. Be honest
Don't make up experience you haven't got. Even if being dishonest gets you a job, you may fail due to not having the right experience. Or you may be a huge success until the day the head of HR asks you to step into the office, to tell you that you're sacked because your credentials don't check out.
Similarly, if there are gaps in your CV, as long as you can explain them in a way that satisfies a potential employer, they needn't be a deal-breaker. People often say that they took time out to travel, write a novel, try and make it in the music industry or whatever. Just don't use one of these explanations to hide a difficult truth – it will almost certainly come out at some point.
Follow these guidelines and you're ahead of the pack when the recruiter starts sifting through those CVs.


text:
i've just clocked up my 6th ITU visit this year.. ( not counting the HDU and other hospital trips) and have spent quite a bit of time on a ventilator.
well lets just say, the ITU registrars, call me 'sweetie' now.
and i'm having a very very teenage girl meltdown.
is it me, or is having severe asthma like being radioactive... i mean the the only guys who want to talk to me now are in scrubs and brandishing stethoscopes....or worse ABG needles
(and its not nearly as flattering as being chatted up in a bar)
i understand that i will always have more arterial lines than boyfriends, but it seems that as soon as a guy finds out that your in and out hospital like a yo-yo they seem to run in the opposite direction faster than a blue light ambulance. and its quite hard to keep the fact that i average an ITU admission per month a secret.
i mean i know its a lot to deal with and its a lot to ask some one to deal with and its probably not fair to ask some one to deal with it...but i kind of want some one to be okay with the fact that i take more medication than their grandmother and doesnt mind that my wrists are mangled from serial ABG's and arterial lines.
the fact that my health has been a deal breaker for every single relationship i've had is starting to get me a little down, as its either obsessed over, completely ignored, or when it comes to light that my asthma is a little more than a blue inhaler (like 20 tablets a day 5 different kinds of inhaler, need a ventilator kind of asthma) they run in the opposite direction as fast as they can.
i suppose its also the fact that i cant live like every other 18 year old, as you cant exactly go out clubbing and puff away on your bricanyl/ventolin, i'm also often cyanotic of a night time and take theophylline so i cant drink alcohol.
anyway apologies for the waffling
so how does your other half deal with you 'not being well' and how did you survive the teenage years?


text:
A Research-Based Approach 2-Day SeminarHelp couples in your practice manage conflict and deepen intimacy! This is the first step in learning Gottman Method Couples Therapy. A truly inspiring workshop, Level 1 Training will give you new insights into treatment for couples who struggle, using research-based assessments and effective interventions. Presented by a Senior Certified Gottman Method Trainer and Consultant.
Payment plans and student/military discounts available*Registration Fee includes: Live Training | 300-page Clinical Manual | Certificate of Completion of Level 1 Training | 12 CE hours for purchase $29.99 through National Marriage Seminars of America | Qualified to continue to Level 2
This training provides continuing education hours (CEs) for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and other mental health professionals.
When couples enter the therapy office, they sting with pain and despair. They look to the clinician to referee chronic conflicts, fix their partners, and rebuild burned bridges. Now, based on Dr. John Gottman's 40 years of compelling research with over 3,000 couples, there's a practical and highly effective approach to guiding couples across the chasm that divides them.
In this workshop, you will be provided with a research-based roadmap for helping couples compassionately manage their conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams.
Refund Policy: In the event a seminar is canceled Nancy D. Young, PhD., Pathways to Wellness is only responsible for reimbursement of fees paid for the seminar with the exception of force majeure. All costs incurred for travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual or entity that made those arrangements. The individual or entity that made the arrangements to attend a Nancy D. Young, PhD., Pathways to Wellness hosted event agrees to hold harmless National Marriage Seminars, Inc., its directors, and employees from any and all liability associated with those travel and event arrangements. By registering for any event through National Marriage Seminars, Inc. website the individual or entity agrees to these terms.
Disclaimer & Cancellation Policy: If you cancel prior to three weeks before the workshop date, a full refund minus a 20% processing fee will be returned. Following the cut-off date, your fee can be applied to a future workshop. In order to obtain this transfer voucher Nancy D. Young, Phd., Pathways to Wellness must be notified at least 21 days prior to the date of the event at firstname.lastname@example.com– This is a non-hosted or sponsored National Marriage Seminars training. The individual or entity that made the arrangements to attend a Nancy D. Young, PhD., Pathways to Wellness hosted event agrees to hold harmless National Marriage Seminars, Inc., its directors, and employees from any and all liability associated with this training.
CE's: CE's are NOT included in the price of these workshops, however they will be available for purchase at the event.
Grievance Policy: It is the mission of National Marriage Seminars of America to find presenters who serve as a gateway to enhance clinical skills and to produce and distribute their work with integrity. We also believe in creating a learning environment that respects the diversity our attendees bring to these events. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or contact us via phone at 813-960-0001 to further discuss your concerns.


text:
Forest Ridge is a 5-storey low-rise condo in South Surrey near Crescent Road. These units will range from 645 to 1,300 sqft with some unique features including retractable Glass Solarium Balconies, private garage and a plug in for electric vehicles with every condo. Plus, every unit comes with two parking spots. Some other features include air conditioning and heat pump, natural has BBQ hook-up, 9 ft ceilings, 7 ft doors and gas range. See a full list of features at http://www.forestridge.ca/features/
Please rate this building


text:
Lolita was doing well in school. She had had made two really great friends. Susannah Foss AKA Sus and Tucker Abbott.
The three of them were inseparable and where there was one the others weren't far behind. On the weekends my house was full of teenagers, but it was something I was use to and actually enjoyed. Even little Joab loved having the extra people around; especially Tucker. Joab was a very sweet and kind boy, but I'm sure it wasn't easy being in a household of woman. Sure there was Asher, but as I mentioned before he was losing himself in work and was still talking about another move.
"Joab, Honey, it is time to go to bed." I would call to him after putting the twins to bed. After tucking in my son I would head to my own bedroom to read or work on my blog to allow the teens some privacy.
On most weekends I would descend my stairs on a Saturday or Sunday morning and find them all crashed on the couch. I was so glad that my girl had found such great kids to be friends with.
Then at the end of her Sophomore year she told me that she had a friend who was about to graduate and ship out. He had joined the military and was already slotted to head out to the war. She had met him when she was a Freshman and he was a Junior and even though she wasn't as close with him as Tucker and Sus she still cared for him a lot. I didn't understand why she was telling me about him and when I expressed my confusion she took me by the hand and lead me into the living room and asked me to sit.
"Mom, the reason I'm telling you about him is because I want to throw him a graduation party."
I gave her a puzzled look. "Wouldn't his family do that for him?"
Lolita sat down next to me and rubbed the fabric on her pants. "Well that is the thing. He doesn't have much of a family and his grandma can't afford it. Donnell's mom left him with his Grandma when he was two and she never came back to get him. His grandma was already retired, she had kids later in life, and since the day she took him in they have been living only on her retirement which isn't much. He is such a nice guy, Mom, and I just wanted to give him something to remember when he ships out." She chewed on her bottom lip waiting for my answer.
Really how could I say no to that? Finding out you were raising a child with such a kind heart was the most wonderful feeling of all. I agreed that we would throw this boy a party, but I had to meet him first. Donnell and I met a few days later and we went over the plans for the party. He was a very grateful young man and it was my pleasure to throw him a party.
Then it was graduation day for him and the start of summer vacation for my two and their friends.
There isn't a party out there that doesn't involve dancing, and dance the kids did.
Oh and we can't forget karaoke. The kids had a great time and it warmed my heart to be able to help out a family like this.
Donnell's grandmother, Mimi, was able to make it. She was sick, but she didn't want to miss out on her grandson's graduation. After the party Mimi and I became friends and we Lemi's looked in on her while Donnell was away. He was very grateful to his grandmother for giving him the life she did and it was just refreshing to see such a great family.
A few days after the party Donnell came to say good-bye.
"Thank you so much for the great party." He whispered into her ear as he pulled her into a tight hug.
"It was my pleasure. That is what friends do for one another."
"I know, but just know that your kindness has been the best gift I have ever received."
When they pulled apart her light tone changed. "Be careful out there. Come home safe and make sure you write me." He agreed and with one last good-bye Donnell Houston left Sunlit Tides to join the troops in war.
It is a sad thinking about the men and women out their fighting for our freedom, but they are out there doing the job they choose and for the rest of us life continues.
As summer progressed so did relationships.
Tucker and Lolita started to spend time together just the two of them when Sus was out with her family or her boyfriend. They found more and more things in common.
By the end of the summer they were an official couple. It was something Lolita had to get use too, but she really, truly liked Tucker Abbott and they made a cute couple. It was a story she couldn't wait to write to her Pen Pal Donnell about.
The summer has been great. Tucker, Sus and I have had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the sun, beach and each other.
Tucker even taught me how to play hacky sack and I am actually pretty good at it.
Oh and guess what? Tucker and I are now dating. He is the sweetest guy. I just can't believe that I'm in a relationship. It is such a foreign and wonderful feeling. I just know that when you get home you will find a girl as great as my Tucker and you will know what I am talking about.
I hope you are well.
Stay safe
Your friend
Lolita Lemi
Well it is hot over here. There isn't much to do, but we do get some time off. When that happens we hang around camp and play basketball….
or some ping pong. I have found out that I am pretty good at it. Not like Forrest Gump or anything, but I am undefeated in my platoon.
The guys I am stationed with are all really great guys. They tell me about their wife's or girlfriend's; some of them have kids and their stories makes me wish I had, had more in Sunlit Tides before I left. It just makes me that much more determined to find someone when I return home.
But to be honest is rains a lot here and I find myself just thinking. I think about you and your family. I think about how you are all wonderful people and that you should feel lucky that you are part of such a unique and amazing family.
As for you and Tucker I knew it was only a matter of time. He has always been sweet on you.
Your friend,
Donnell Houston
I thought about what you said in your last letter and you are right. I am blessed to have such a great family. Sometimes I feel out if place that mom has so many kids and all with different men, but she and Asher do a great job with us and we are all loved. So thank you for reminding me that my life could be worse.
Speaking of my mom's challenge. She is pregnant with the next baby. The dad is the famous challenge father Aiden Swan. He wasn't a planned father, but he came into town for business of some kind and looked up my mom. They had met when my sister-in-law Dawn Turner took her to his birthday party.
They went on a picnic and spent time catching up. He filled her in on the tragedy of his life as well as the love he had and she filled him in on all the good my siblings have done in the sim world.
They walked around Sunlit Tides laughing and catching up and then ended their night at the point where they indulged in some coffee.
"So who is your next father?" Aiden asked my mom.
"I'm not sure. The next birthstone dad isn't available right now so I am going to have to figure out something else."
"Well I am in town for a couple of days why don't you let me be the next daddy?" Aiden blushed.
"Really? You would do that for me?"
"Who wouldn't jump at the opportunity to be in the famous Ashby Lemi's challenge?" Aiden knew the right words to say.
So they made an appointment at the A.I. facility and when Aiden left Sunlit Tides my mom was pregnant.
The prospect of new babies in the house is exciting, but it also means that it will soon be my time to move out of the Lemi house which scares me a bit.
Well be safe and keep in touch.
Your friend,
Lolita Lemi
The letters went on and on and before I knew it two years had passed.
A lot of things had changed. The biggest being that Mimi Houston, Donnell's grandmother, had passed away. I had brought her to my house so that she could be surrounded by people who loved her and she went peacefully. She is truly missed. We had become really good friends.
Aiden and I had twins; two healthy rambunctious kids. A little girl we called Hewitt and a little boy we call Harcus. It appears they both got my eye and hair color as well as my skin tone, but little Harcus is a witch just like his daddy.
Ireland and Kenley aged into fine young children. Kenley's genie powers started to show and Ireland was in awe of her sisters abilities and would often ask her to show her "tricks".
But with just a little bit of glitter Ireland could pretend she had abilities just like Kenley and that she ruled over the land with them.
However, when they played dress-up Kenley was content in just being a dainty princess.
Joab grew into a loving, nurturing teenager. He loved all creatures great and small and I have never had a teen quite like him before.
Lolita grew into a stunning woman. Her plan, after the summer, was to go to the University with Tucker and Sus. Asher and I agreed to let her stay until the semester started, but then she got some news that rocked her world.
I was excited to join my best friend and boyfriend at the university in the fall and was thrilled that mom and Asher let me stay, but then I got a phone call that changed everything.
"Is this Ms. Lolita Lemi?" The man on the other line asked.
"It is."
"I'm calling from the Sims Military about Sergeant Donnell Houston."
I couldn't help it my breath caught in my throat, but I managed to croak out a question, "Is he okay?"
"It was injured in a blast and has been in the hospital for the past few weeks. He is healthy enough to return home and you are listed as his contact. Are you able to take him into your home during the rest of his recovery?"
I didn't hesitate, "Yes..Yes of course I am." I knew mom and Asher wouldn't mind. She and Mimi had been very close so she would help out Donnell if he needed it.
Weeks went by and finally we got word that he was coming home. Asher went to the airport to pick him up.
When I saw Asher coming up the walk I ran out the door to greet them, but stopped dead in my tracks when I saw him. I was mortified as he was in a wheel chair. I fought the tears back as I helped Asher get him into the house.
Donnell told us that during a blast he had been pinned by a building beam and now he was unable to walk. My heart broke for him and all I could focus on was helping him get better and over the devastation.
That summer I spent all of my free time with Donnell. I took him to his physical therapy appointments, to the beach, to lunch and everywhere. I found myself breaking dates with Tucker and the two of us arguing much more then we should, but I had a strong obligation to help Donnell.
Then about two weeks before I was scheduled to go to the university I went into the room that Donnell shared with my brother Joab and found him sleeping. I decided I would help him get into bed so he could get a decent nights rest, but when I bent over him to pull him from his chair he woke and misread what I was doing.
(Thank you Becks Best for making this pose for me)
His hands shot to my face and he pulled me forward. Sliding his tongue between my lips he kissed me so passionately that when I finally found the sense to pull away I was breathless.
"What the Hell Donnell you know I have a boyfriend." I was angry but was puzzled that I wasn't as angry as I should be.
"I know you do and I know you care for him, but you can't deny there is something between us Lolita. I love you and I have always loved you. I want you to be with me. Marry me. Have my babies and live a life with me."
I stood there dumbfounded not knowing that to say……
Thank you readers for once again joining me on a Lemi tale.
I need your help. I can't decided who Lolita should be with:
Please participate in my poll and help me decided who it should be.
Also please leave me feedback. I really want to know what you are thinking.


text:
Trust Electricity
Our debut record that started it all. Loved by critics (Magnet called us the band to watch.) heard by few. Trust Electricity is available at fine record stores or can be purchased on-line at Reverb Records. It is also available at iTunes and on MTV.
|track listing:
If you like to look at stuff when you listen you can hear some samples from "Trust Electricity" here. Mouse over the stars when you get there for added surprises.


text:
Our Choirs
The Lake Oswego High School Choral program both serves the community and performs music of the highest integrity, all while keeping a special focus on each individual musician and their own musical growth. Each student has a choir where their musical needs are met and where they belong. Our focus is to nurture young musicians in mind, body, spirit, and voice.
The five choirs are:


text:
What Do You Know About Transportation Jobs♫ Monday, October 5th, 2009
Transportation is quite a big thing today and the transportation industry has a huge variety of various transportation jobs to offer. Transportation jobs can range from transporting people from one place to another or moving a piece of cargo from point A to point B.
The transportation industry has been built on a solid foundation and one of the most important factors associated with the transportation industry is time. Punctuality is held at a premium in this industry and punctuality is often the sole thing that defines a particular transportation job as being a success. Transportation has been divided into four main categories and these four categories are air transport, rail transport, land or road transport and water transport. Transportation jobs involving transport of people are primarily divided into public and private sector jobs with almost all countries providing state owned transportation companies.
Transportation jobs which involve the use of water have evolved considerably. Container ships are widely used and containerization is the word which is used for transportation jobs on water. Transportation jobs and transportation companies are in high demand in the world today. The need for transportation is quite high with a lot of people having business all over the world and in constant need of reliable transportation. Transportation jobs are available all over the world and most of these transportation jobs are well advertised and publicized. One of the most popular jobs on the transportation jobs scene is trucking jobs which are widely available. Trucking jobs are basically truck driving jobs or jobs on a truck driving team.
Transportation jobs in the air transport industry are also quite readily available. Aircrafts are highly delicate and complex objects and thus the maintenance of these machines is quite important and thus jobs dealing with the maintenance of these machines can also be termed as transportation jobs. Jobs which people get on freighters and container ships are also termed as transportation jobs. There is a wide array of transportation job options and most of these jobs are quite lucrative and well paying.
The advent of the internet has given a major fillip to the transportation jobs scene. The internet is an absolutely remarkable place to advertise for jobs because of its wide reach and most transportation jobs which are found on the internet are well defined and the terms and conditions which pertain to the job are illustrated very clearly. Transportation jobs have begun to garner popularity all over the world and this fact has not come as a surprise because of the huge potential that the transportation industry has.


text:
Gaël Beriro is a graduate of Boston College (BA) and The University of Denver Strum College of Law (JD). He began his legal career as a water rights and environmental attorney, practicing in Boulder Colorado from 1992 to 1996. He represented industrial clients in compliance matters related to the many Federal and State environmental laws such as CERCLA, RECRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act. Mr. Beriro then went to work at AIG, one of the largest international insurance companies, as a financial risk underwriter and product manager. After seven years in the corporate and business world, he returned to private legal practice in 2002 here in Palm Beach County Florida, working for the firms of Stambaugh & Tarone, P.A. and Mandel, Weisman, Heimberg & Brodie, P.A. as a commercial real estate and business transactions attorney before opening his own practice in 2006.
Services and Practice Area:
- Title, Closing and Escrow Agent
- Buyer/seller representation in commercial and residential real estate
- Contract negotiations
- Business mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
- Formation, organization and administration of LLCs, corporations and partnerships
- Wills, trusts and probate


text:
Viracon Releases a New Series of High Performance Coatings, Further Improving the Solar Heat Gain Performance of Its Popular VRE and VE Coating Families
Read more . . .
"The role of sustainable, environmentally friendly architecture is the norm now. Government agencies, building owners, architects, consultants and glaziers are all looking for ways to improve the energy performance of buildings. When we can improve the solar heat gain coefficient by double-digit percentages with coatings that aren't too dark, too reflective or too green, that is a substantial improvement towards sustainable design," states Brian Savage, Product Manager for Viracon. The Enhanced VRE and VE coatings will allow desirable levels of daylight to transmit into the building's interior while blocking the transmission of undesirable heat. "Balancing adequate daylight, without glare, while managing solar heat transmission with aesthetically pleasing glass color is the goal, and the Enhanced series deliver all of that," continued Savage.
Viracon Adds a New Architectural Sales Representative for its Chicago Territory
Read more . . .
Lisa earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and a M.B.A. degree in finance from Central Michigan University. She has extensive experience in the building products market. She worked 12 years for Dow Corning in the roles of Application Engineer and Business Development Specialist. In 2016 Lisa joined SageGlass as their Midwest Territory Sales and Business Development Manager. Effective November 13, 2017 Lisa joined the Viracon team. "We are excited to have Lisa join us. Her background in application engineering and business development is a perfect fit to help our team further serve the needs of our glazing contractors, and architects. Having placed Mitch into the territory earlier this year, and now adding Lisa, we have established a dynamic sales team to support our customers," stated Bob Carlson.
Viracon Adds a New Architectural Sales Representative for the Northern California Territory
Read more . . .
Jason was a valuable member of the Viracon's Architectural Design Group from 2004-2009. During that time he excelled at developing relationships with architects and marketing our products and services in support of our customers and the architectural community. In 2009, Jason accepted a position with Guardian Industries, as the Architectural Design Sales Manager for their Pacific Region. Through his tenure with Guardian, he effectively served as a strategic team lead calling on the architectural and glazing communities throughout the West Coast, with a focus on California. In addition, he managed multiple targeted international export projects in Canada, Asia and Europe. Effective August 1, 2017, Jason will rejoin the Viracon team. Cameron Scripture, Viracon's Western Regional Sales Manager states "We are excited to have Jason back on our team and thankful to Ryan Hoffman for helping us identify and create this new opportunity that falls in alignment with our strategic initiative of continuing to grow our company, our presence, and our relationships with our targeted customers and architects."
Viracon Adds VRE-43 to Its Proprietary Coating Portfolio, A Dynamic Low-E Coating Offering a 0.22 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Read more . . .
"Through a recently patented process, VRE-43 is able to provide low interior and exterior reflectivity for great aesthetics, balanced with VLT and SHG attributes that improve occupant comfort and reduce energy costs. This is a combination that is unmatched in the market today," states Brian Savage, Viracon's Product Manager for the coating category. "Through a unique formula and application process developed by our engineers, this coating will help architects and building owners meet the continuing pressure to achieve lower solar heat gain measures and still provide ample transmitted daylight."
Viracon Names Two New Architectural Sales Representatives for the Mid-Atlantic and North Central Regions
Read more . . .
Mitch Hawkins has accepted the responsibility for Viracon's North Central territory. His territory includes Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Mitch graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Most recently, he participated in a nine-month sales training program within Viracon. Bob Carlson, Viracon's Northeast Regional Manager, will provide leadership and guidance to Mitch in his new role as architectural sales representative. "Mitch is an excellent choice for achieving our sales and marketing initiatives within his territory," says Bob Carlson. "I am excited to have him on the team and look forward to him showcasing his knowledge of Viracon's products and services in support of our customers and the architectural community."


text:
19 Nov 2018
- Mopar announces a new distribution centre at the historic Fiat Rivalta Plant to service EMEA region
- The distribution centre will be approximately 340,000 square metres
- Mopar distributed 47,000 tons of parts and accessories in the last 12 months
- Mopar operates in more than 160 markets and has more than 50 parts distribution centres located in more than 20 countries
The historic Fiat plant in Rivalta, near Turin in Italy, is set to become one of Mopar's global parts distribution centres serving Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA).
With the rapid global expansion of Mopar (the service, parts and customer-care brand for FCA vehicles), this project will transform a former vehicle production plant into an innovative, energy-efficient and environmentally-sustainable parts and accessories storage and distribution warehouse. The new facility will support over 5,000 facilities, improving delivery time to retailers and workshops, increasing customer service quality as a result.
"As we grow the Mopar brand around the world, customer satisfaction continues to be one of our key global priorities," said Pietro Gorlier, Global Head of Parts and Service (Mopar) and Chief Operating Officer of the EMEA region.
"Delivery of the right part at the right time around the globe is at the core of what we do, so we continue to invest in our more than 50 parts distribution centres worldwide. In the case of Rivalta, we are proud to revive a building with a great industrial legacy and transform it into a state-of the art, forward-looking international parts distribution hub that will serve our markets in Europe and beyond."
The Mopar brand continues to invest to meet an increasing global demand that saw over 47,000 tons of parts and accessories distributed in the past 12 months, supporting more than 7,000 retailers and workshops throughout the EMEA region alone. In Europe, the brand offers a portfolio of more than 260,000 accessories and parts, while globally it operates in more than 160 markets, with more than 50 parts distribution centres located in over 20 countries.
The Rivalta Project
The Rivalta project is set to optimise Mopar's global operation, with approximately 340,000 square metres of space, of which 40,000 square metres will consist of new buildings. The storage and dispatch area will be strategically located to allow easy access to transport links, ensuring significant advantages in terms of parts handling and logistics. By 2020, the new structure will also host the regional headquarters of Mopar.
The project will implement energy-efficient and environmentally-sustainable features, including use of solar panels, fitting rainwater recovery systems and use of eco-friendly materials, in all cases carefully assessing resource life cycles from production to disposal.
From inception, the facility was designed to achieve the highest level in "World Class Logistics," a prestigious world certification programme. Mopar was awarded Silver level certification for their facility in 2017 and is the only brand in the region to have achieved this recognition.
The Rivalta plant started operation in 1967 and produced many of Fiat's most popular models such as the Fiat 124 Spider, Dino, Ritmo and Bravo.
Mopar was launched in August 1937 and derives its name from the words "MOtor PARts". Since then, Mopar has grown to encompass total service, parts and customer care for FCA vehicle owners around the globe.
For further information please contact:
Justin Westnedge, Press Relations Manager
Kate Saxton, PR Director
Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd
Tel: 01753 511431
Fax: 01753 519551
E-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@example.com / firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Next week the Serious Play/Giant Japanese Robot crew is heading to our local theater to see a live Rifftrax event for Night of the Living Dead. I am bringing my eldest so I thought I should introduce him to the original before he watches it mercilessly ridiculed.
Despite its reputation NotLD is a serious film and probably Romero's finest. Most people prefer the sequel Dawn of the Dead, but Night for me is an honest portrayal of how human beings deal with crisis.


text:
Hi everyone!
I'm Becky and head of the birds section here at the park. Not many people seem to share, or even understand my passion for birds, but I think they're fascinating! I always have my eyes on the sky when I'm walking around at work in case something interesting flies over. But I often get strange looks when I get a bit too enthusiastic about a party of goldfinches going overhead, or even better a bird of prey! My fellow keepers do seem to get it though, they always tell me if something unusual turns up, and I love educating the public about our collection of birds at the park. We house a variety of species ranging from parrots, to birds of prey, right through to flamingos and of course my babies, the penguins!
Back in 2013 I discovered Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, and found a whole bunch of people who also have a passion for our avian friends, somewhere that I felt truly normal for once. Since then I have become a Trustee for the charity and have been spending either one or both of my days off volunteering to helping monitor wild birds through bird ringing. And this is what I'd like to talk about with you in my very first blog.
So what is bird ringing?
The ringing scheme is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology and the first step for me was to start as a Trainee. So this meant that I was allowed to start learning how to handle birds safely under the supervision of my trainer Steve. Thankfully because of my experience with my job I took to it like a duck to water… excuse the pun! The birds we process are each fitted with a small and lightweight ring around their leg, rather like us wearing a watch, with a unique number engraved into it. These birds are then known to us as individuals, which is vital for bird conservation. This work is critical, and through it we can learn how long birds live for, when and where they migrate to, population size, breeding success, and survival rates too. All of this data can tell us when a species is in trouble and then hopefully the BTO can find a way to protect them and try to reverse declines in numbers.
The most interesting aspect of this for me though is the movements of birds. For example, I find it fascinating that our smallest UK bird, the Goldcrest only weighs about six and a half grams… about 5 Smarties! These tiny birds can fly all the way from the Baltic to us, and back again every year! We know through ringing that they have even reached us from as far away as Russia and Norway, but usually they join us from Sweden and Finland.
By far my most memorable bird to turn up was a Red-flanked Bluetail in October 2015. An absolutely stunning bird which should have been making its way to Asia for the winter. One of our more unusual visitors to the Observatory to say the least!
Even common garden birds can surprise us. A lot of birds that we take for granted and presume are resident, as in stay here in the UK all year round, can undergo huge migrations as well. Some of our Robins, Blackbirds and Chaffinches join us every winter from continental Europe. Amazingly, a Blackbird we ringed last year was found in Germany, and we caught a Blue Tit that had come all the way from Lithuania! This broke the record for the longest-distance British recovery of a Blue Tit!
A Barn Owl chick that I ringed in 2015 turned up in a nest box 40km away the following year with her own clutch of eggs; important information for monitoring a species where numbers have plummeted since the 1930s due to farming changes. Barn Owls are a Schedule 1 protected species and even though I have a BTO permit (a legal requirement for ringing wild birds) I still need to be supervised by someone with a special Barn Owl Schedule 1 endorsement to work with these iconic birds.
This year, with the help of East Kent Wildlife Group, we have put up nest boxes for House Sparrows around the park. You can see some of them on the side of our Reptile House. Sarah and Pete have a special endorsement that allows them to ring chicks in the nest. This can help identify species that may be declining because of problems at the nesting stage. House Sparrows have declined by nearly 71% since 1977 and more information is needed to help us understand what is happening to them in urban habitats. Here at the park, we see House Sparrows everywhere and they seem to be doing really well here so hopefully our work will provide some useful information in the coming years.
It took me around two years to acquire my "C" permit. The BTO has very high standards of bird welfare and scientific data, so I have spent many, MANY, mornings up at the crack of dawn and sometimes working through to the evening during Autumn migration. My colleagues definitely think I'm mad! One of the best things about Sandwich Bay is that it is a migrant hotspot for birds. You can literally see migration happening. It takes a lot of hard work being able to ID, age, take measurements correctly and keep accurate records. I still have a lot to learn and a long way to go before I can achieve my "A" permit. Maybe in another few years I'll be able to apply for it once I have a bit more experience.
A lot of my newly developed set of skills I can put into practice at work as well. We have our own baby birds for example that need close supervision as they're growing up in their nest boxes. And unfortunately if a bird needs to see the vet, we have to be able to handle them safely, for both their and our safety. Did you know a Macaw can bite as hard as an Alsatian?!
So I hope you've enjoyed learning about bird ringing, this is literally just the tip of the iceberg, there is so much involved in the scheme. If this sparks an interest in birds in you then that always makes my day. Feel free to ask me about bird ringing at the park if you're stopping by, we're always happy to answer questions! But for now, I'll leave you with a photo of one of my favourite birds the Kingfisher (below by John Buckingham). You can find out more about Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory and ringing by following the links below.
Happy birding!
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Sandwichbirdobs/
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory: www.sbbot.org.uk
British Trust For Ornithology: www.bto.org/volunteer-surveys/ringing


text:
Better Data. Better Insight. Better Healthcare.
Quantros is a leading provider of software-based solutions and services to healthcare. We provide hospitals, health systems, as well as purchasers of health care with better data and better insights to enable better healthcare.
Schedule a Demo!
Our Quality Suite provides an extensive array of solutions and services designed to measure, manage and monitor the clinical, financial and market performance of healthcare organizations. Learn More.
Our 2020 CareChex Awards for top hospitals and health systems across the nation, region, market, and state are here! One of the most effective ways to rise above the competition and communicate that you are among the best in your field is to promote your accomplishments with one of these awards. Stand out in the industry with one of Quantros' Medical Excellence and/or Patient Safety awards. Learn More.
Bridging Health Equity Through Quality Reporting
Read our newest case study to learn how Navicent Health is improving quality of care by accounting for social determinants and managing care differently.Learn more


text:
Richard Carlson, the president and CEO of the Muskegon-based Goodwill Industries of West Michigan (GIWM), will retire March 31, being succeeded by Jeanette Hoyer.
Carlson has been with the company for 40 years, becoming president and CEO in 1992. Since then, GIWM has grown from four stores to 16 stores and from a $2.6 million to a $23.6 million organization. The nonprofit also grew from 137 to 400 employees.
Hoyer started with GIWM in 2015 as the mission services director. Prior to that, she served for 11 years as the executive director of child welfare service provider Pathways MI.
"Jeanette has thoroughly embraced the Goodwill mission," Carlson said in a statement. "Her deep caring for people, her strong executive experience in West Michigan, and her track record to date with Goodwill, uniquely qualifies her for the position."


text:
Fluens by André Gurgel
André Gurgel Shares The Fluens Loveseat
André Gurgel, the creator of the award winning project Fluens by André Gurgel illustrates, Fluens is a modern and sofisticated loveseat that breaks with our conventions and redefines the concept of design. The assimetric aesthetics (New shape in every side that we look), allows a much more pleasant, dynamic and exclusive utilization. The parametric model, suported by a mathematic model developed inside a tridimensional graphic design software, allowing us to generate unusual curves and superficies easily and with efficiency. This way the production starts with the premise - be optimized and use less material than a tradicional model, stablishing the relation with sustainable theme. .
Fluens by André Gurgel Images:
End of the article, click here to go back to previous page, or alternatively go back to Like Design Magazine homepage.
Warning: include_once(function-spinner.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /nfs/c06/h06/mnt/154583/domains/likedesign.org/html/article.php on line 279
Warning: include_once(): Failed opening 'function-spinner.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php-5.6.21/share/pear') in /nfs/c06/h06/mnt/154583/domains/likedesign.org/html/article.php on line 279
Fatal error: Call to undefined function TextToSeed() in /nfs/c06/h06/mnt/154583/domains/likedesign.org/html/article.php on line 280


text:
Cornbread Stuffing Mushrooms
- 8 large portobello mushroom caps
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium leek, green and white parts, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cups diced cornbread
- Vegetable broth, as needed
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Arrange the mushrooms on a rimmed baking sheet, gill sides up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and leek and saute until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, thyme and rosemary and cook until tender, about another 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and gently fold in the cornbread.
- When the mushrooms are done, pour any liquid that has collected on the rimmed baking sheet into the cornbread mixture. If the mixture is dry, sprinkle in a bit of vegetable broth. Gently mix. Spoon the mixture into the mushroom caps and return to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
- The Associated Press


text:
To the DC policy brokers and policy makers, this is like blood in the water for a shark. Genachowski has put himself in a weak position with his support of this rule and going to battle from a position of weakness makes for great sport in Washington, but not necessarily for Genachowski.
Contributing to that position of weakness is the fact that this is a transparent and blatant attempt to circumvent the federal courts that said that the FCC doesn't have the authority to regulate the Internet. The fact that they're calling it something slightly different doesn't mean it's not regulation; it's just got a different name.
And then there was that resolution approved by a large bipartisan majority of Congress telling the FCC not to exceed its authority. While it wasn't a law prohibiting any specific action, Congress will still view this as a slap in the face and a direct rejection. As you might expect, Congress, being the body that's officially in charge of passing legislation, is unlikely to take kindly to the FCC's slap.
While you can expect to hear a lot of politically correct words now that the rule is public the fact is that a small federal agency attempting to legislate on its own does so at its peril. Congress can simply pass a motion of disapproval and this rule cannot take effect. But worse things can happen-remember Congress passes budgets every year. Lawmakers may not think fondly of the FCC at budget time.
Further reading
Meanwhile, there are the courts. The DC Circuit Court will need to wait for a complaint from someone, but there are plenty of someones to do the complaining. While I don't know for sure who is going to claim what in any potential court action, it's very clear that this rule was intended to circumvent the Comcast decision by dreaming up a new power to regulate the Internet that has never been granted to the FCC by legislation or by a court decision. It's easy to imagine the incredulity of the judges when they hear the FCC's lawyers explain how this is really OK.
So looking at the bottom line, what does this mean to Net Neutrality? Nothing. All the regulation will accomplish is to saddle U.S. Internet providers with new regulations. Foreign Internet providers are outside of the FCC's jurisdiction. How this will help the U.S. providers compete is an interesting question. The losers will be wireless Internet users who will (perhaps) lose a few of the protections they have now.
It's also not clear what this means to Net Neutrality because nobody, including the FCC really seems to appreciate what it means. While we won't know what Net Neutrality version is actually making its way around inside the mind of Chairman Genachowski until we have a chance to review the rule in detail, we can get hints that it's a so-called "neutral" internet with very un-neutral features such as tiered pricing, restrictions on wireless Internet users and loopholes that may allow paid priority. It seems like this rule needs some more time on the drafting table. Perhaps after the FCC comes back, soundly whipped, it'll come up with an approach that's actually permitted by law or more likely just drop the idea.


text:
- roll over image to zoom
Giclee Print
Created by Wynn Yarrow
A celebration of our wet, green earth, Abundance is a giclee reproduction on archival quality paper. Printed with lightfast inks, the print is signed and numbered at the bottom edge. Limited edition of 200 inclusive of all sizes.


text:
Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:
Whereas, the Foreign-Trade Zones Act provides for "the establishment * * * of * * * foreign-trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes," and authorizes the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreign-trade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs ports of entry;
Whereas, the Board's regulations (15 CFR part 400) provide for the establishment of special-purpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is in the public interest;
Whereas, the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 7, has made application for authority to establish special-purpose subzone status at the steel can processing facilities of Mani Can Corporation (Inc.), located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (FTZ Docket 36-96, filed May 7, 1996);
Whereas, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (61 FR 24271, May 14, 1996); and,
Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board's regulations have not been satisfied, and that approval of the application is not in the public interest;
Now, therefore, the Board hereby disapproves the application for subzone status at the easy-open steel can processing facilities of Mani Can Corporation (Inc.), located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 18th day of January 2000.


text:
A man said to be one of the financiers of Boko Haram has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment with hard labour by a Federal High Court in Lagos.
Though details of the trial are still sketchy as the proceedings were conducted in secret, the Boko Haram financier was one of four suspects arraigned before Justice Saliu Saidu by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The accused persons include Adamu Mohammed, Mohammed Mustapha, Bura Husseni and Mohammed Ibrahim.
Attempts to get details of the charges against the accused persons and other details about the conviction were unsuccessful as none of the parties involved in the case was willing to talk to journalists.
It was, however, gathered from a source who did not want to be named that one of the accused persons was convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment for sponsoring the activities of the insurgents while the other three were set free by Justice Saidu.
It was, however, learnt that before the judgement was read, the judge ordered all other lawyers, litigants and journalists out of court, apart from lawyers involved in the matter and the court's officials.
Justice Ibrahim Buba, of the same court, had jailed three members for 25 years each after finding them guilty of belonging to the outlawed group.
The accused persons were arrested in Lagos on March 21 with explosives and other dangerous items while planning to attack the city.
Their trial was conducted in camera pursuant to an application by the prosecuting authority, the Lagos State Government, that there was the need to protect the witnesses in the case.


text:
LRI Energy Solutions (LRI), a leading provider of lighting and water efficiency services, is pleased to announce the opening of a West Coast office in San Jose, CA, on July 1, 2014. The office will be led by Paul Bassett, Senior Vice President of Water Savers, and will have a full team including business development, […]
Month: July 2014
LRI Named Phillips Lighting "Connections Partner"
The Phillips LIghting Company recognized Lighting Retrofit, Inc. as a Connections Partner for advancing the use of energy-efficient and environmentally responsible lighting technologies. – Stuart Beyomby, ESCO Government Sales Manager
Advance 5 Star Honors LRI
Advance 5 Star Energy Services Program honors LRI Energy Services for participating in its national program promoting the use of energy-efficient lighting and other products for the benefit of business and environment, says Advance 5 Star president and CEO, Gary J. Lehman.
LRI Earns Sylvania Ecologic Certification
Lighting Retrofit, Inc. has earned SYLVANIA ECOLOGIC Certification because at least 75% of the lighting products installed were environmentally friendlier.
state-of-the-art innovations
in energy conservation, development and construction


text:
You must register prior to attending class. You will be sent an email prompting you to do so at the appropriate time (not sooner than four weeks before class start). Please carefully follow all instructions in the "Time to Register" email as failure to register in the given time could result in an administrative withdrawal from your program.
If you have not already done so, you will need to activate your IT account in order to access Student Self-Service and online registration. If you have an active IT account, it is possible to reset your password, if required.
Please be advised that only students in a Full-Time Program must register online. If you are a part-time student in one of these programs you still must register online. If you have any questions or concerns about online registration, please:
Full-Time Programs Online Courses Part-Time Courses
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
Tuition & Fees
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
NBCC campuses are located on Mi'kmaq, Wolastoq and Peskotomuhkati homelands. Since 1726 this land has been subject to treaties that are still in effect today. We are grateful to learn together on this land and do so guided by the original spirit
of those treaties - peace, respect and friendship.
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved.


text:
I agree. Working from home may sound like a great set up. After you finish your task, you can just turn your computer off and then do whatever you need.
But let me share with you the challenges that you could face when working from home.
Temptations are everywhere. I know my laptop is supposed to be my friend but oftentimes it's not. It is one big distraction. I itch to check my Facebook page everyday and this is something that I am trying to control so I could be more productive. This has never happened before because when I was in the BPO industry, Facebook cannot be accessed using my work PC.
You notice EVERYTHING. Turn to the left and you see an unmade bed. To your right is the laundry and the bathroom that you're dying to scrub until they are squeaky clean.
|Babysitting while trying to write a few articles.
Distractions. Quite a different set up when you're at the office because there's no toddler running around looking for "Mama" there. Then again these are sometimes good. I love those days when I work on my articles and my son would just hug me from the back or give me a kiss.
You work with yourself. You brainstorm with yourself. I kind of miss those times when you draw out several ideas by talking with your teammates and colleagues.
So, are you still considering working from home?


text:
Latest News
Tickets selling fast for 50 Shades Darker
As the New Year approaches we are looking forward to our charity screening of 50 Shades Darker starring TinyLife Patron Jamie Dornan.
Fundraising | 21 Dec 2016. Read More »
Fiddle n Five String Country Music Club
Raising money for local charities for over 40 years.
Fundraising | 3 Nov 2016. Read More »
Anyone for Tennis?
Ballycastle Tennis Club serve up their support for tiny babies.
Fundraising | 26 Oct 2016. Read More »
Annual Tractor Run for TinyLife
Pomeroy tractor run raises £1000 for tiny babies
Fundraising | 19 Oct 2016. Read More »
Sheepdog Trials support TinyLife
Shilnavogie Amateur Sheepdog Trials raise funds to help tiny babies locally.
Fundraising | 12 Oct 2016. Read More »
Challenge in Iceland
Portglenone couple take on challenge for TinyLife.
Fundraising | 5 Oct 2016. Read More »
TinyLife is thrilled to have been voted Ulster Tatler Charity of the Year.
Fundraising | 16 Sep 2016. Read More »
Help raise funds online for TinyLife
TinyLife have teamed up with Savoo Search, Save and Raise. It's a fantastic way to raise funds for TinyLife without costing you a penny.
Fundraising | 12 Sep 2016. Read More »
Santa Dash in association with Cash for Kids
This year TinyLife is one of six charities to benefit from the Cash for Kids Santa Dash event on Sunday 4th December at 11.30 am in Belfast City Centre. http://www.coolfm.co.uk/charity/get-involved/dash/
Fundraising | 12 Sep 2016. Read More »
Clarke Facades Partnership
Charity Partnership announced.
Fundraising | 11 Aug 2016. Read More »
Karma Jewellery at Argento, Ballymena
10% of sales of all Karma bangles coming to TinyLife
Fundraising | 4 Aug 2016. Read More »
Legenderry Motor Show
End of Season Vintage Motor Show at Ebrington
Fundraising | 22 Jul 2016. Read More »
Zumbathon to raise vital funds
Salsa the night away and raise funds for TinyLife.
Fundraising | 19 Jul 2016. Read More »
Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh supports TinyLife
Councillor Brian Bloomfield MBE the newly elected Mayor of Lisburn City and Castlereagh Council has pledged his support for TinyLife.
Fundraising | 4 Jul 2016. Read More »
TinyLife to benefit from Cookstown Half Marathon
Fundraising | 27 Jun 2016. Read More »
Cycle Event Killinchy 150 supports TinyLife
Killinchy 150 - the cycling event suitable for everyone.
Fundraising | 24 Jun 2016. Read More »
Dental Practice hold Sponsored Walk
Ballymoney staff walk in aid of TinyLife
Fundraising | 20 Jun 2016. Read More »
Dragons make their way to the Foyle
Chinese dragon boats will be in action on the Foyle - will you be paddling with us?
Fundraising | 15 Jun 2016. Read More »
BT Flex staff support TinyLife
Staff from BT Flex popped into TinyLife offices to make a welcome donation.
Fundraising | 7 Jun 2016. Read More »
Running Man Challenge
During our tea break TinyLife staff had some fun with the Running Man Challenge.
Fundraising | 1 Jun 2016. Read More »
Tennis 'athon' in Ballycastle
Ballycastle man completes 8 hour tennis challenge
Fundraising | 4 May 2016. Read More »
Cash for Kids Day in full swing
TinyLife is one of three charities being supported by this years Cash for Kids Super Heroes Campaign.
Fundraising | 29 Apr 2016. Read More »
Cash for Kids Super Hero Day
TinyLife is one of three charities to benefit from Cool FM & Downtown Radio's Cash for Kids Campaign.
Fundraising | 20 Apr 2016. Read More »
Change of Date for Newry Dragon Boat Race
Please note that there is a new, rescheduled date for our Dragon Boats in Newry - 26th June
Fundraising | 14 Apr 2016. Read More »
Here's an excuse to enjoy a relaxing Sunday treat!
Enjoy gorgeous afternoon tea with a glass of bubbly while helping raise funds for TinyLife.
Fundraising | 14 Mar 2016. Read More »
Orginal Jamie Dornan Charcoal Artwork Auction
Canada based artist, Kathryn Sharkey is launching a sealed bid art auction of this amazing SIGNED Jamie Dornan portrait with 50% of the proceeds going to TinyLife!
Fundraising | 7 Mar 2016. Read More »
Euros 2016 celebration song raises funds for TinyLife
A dedicated group of Northern Ireland supporters and local sporting and media personalities have burst into song to celebrate Northern Ireland's place in the Euros.
Fundraising | 4 Mar 2016. Read More »


text:
Now that turkey day is behind me, it's time to get back to my personal challenge. Here are a few quick randoms about yours truly. I don't think I've put these out before. I gotta start organizing these posts better….note to self.
1. As a kid,I suffered with spontaneous nosebleeds.
It started when I was 2 years old. I used to pray that it would end because, I didn't want people to see my nose bleeding and think I snorted cocaine. It stopped when I was 18 and I was so happy but,
my kids inherited the same condition.
2. I type about 90 words per minute.
When I was in high school, I wanted to become a court reporter so, I took typing.
After high school, I went to Delgado College and entered the secretarial studies program. I didn't become a court reporter but, I'm glad I went through the program. I was able to land more than a few jobs because of my skills AND…it makes keyboarding a breeze!
3. When I was 13, my mom sent me to Barbizon School of Modeling.
No, not because she wanted me to become a model.
It was because, I was such a darned tomboy that, she wanted me to learn some girly-girl stuff.
When you have a daughter that can scale a fence faster than the boys,shoot some mean marbles and throw a spiral football…it's time to introduce some girly-girl stuff.
4. Around the house, NavySeal calls me "buns."
Even though I'm petite, I got junk in the trunk. I remember when I was young my mom would tell me, "girl, look at yourrr BUTT!" As if I could actually turn my head to look at it…jeez.
I recently had someone yell, "say lil Shawty,you got a nice booty yeah" at me ….who does that? I guess he does.
5. My son and I have dance offs.
He and I compete against one another flexing and stuff. It's time for me to pass the torch. I ain't hanging up my dancing shoes, I just can't flex and pop lock like I used to *sigh*…he wins. For those who don't know what flexing and popping is..
6. I can dance really, really…really well. I seem to be having trouble with the Dougie though… I must be getting old.
7 . My daughter and I have girls night. I spend the night in her room and
she'll we'll stay up all night talking about her favorite subject,
8. I can sit on the floor in a "W." In fact, that's what they call it… "w-sitting." Here's the position,
It really gets under my skin that,everyone is talking about how to fix the problem of w-sitting.
I remember when everyone wanted to "fix" us lefties too. Trying to force us to use our right hand when we were born to be lefties.
I've been w-sitting since I could sit upright and I'll be 49 in a few months.
I ran track ( cross-country and sprint), was on a gymnastics team and had vaginal births for both of my kids without needing one stitch afterwards.
With Yellow Jacket, I dilated from 2 to 10 centimeters in 40 minutes!
Nothing was ever wrong with my legs or my pelvic area. Leave those babies alone…it's comfortable sitting like that.
I was the odd ball in the family….only girl, only lefty, only one with spontaneous nosebleeds, only one to sit in the "w" shape.
I'm so glad my parents just let me be me.


text:
So, the Arrow is back! I've already posted a First Look including Spoilers for the entire Season a couple of weeks ago, click here to read that. But right now, let's take a look at the episode 1 of Season 4! (If you haven't watched it yet, this obviously also includes Spoilers!)
The Season starts with Oliver and Felicity in domestic bliss, while everything goes really badly in Star City. As usual, let's break it down into characters:
- Oliver wants to propose to Felicity! That was like the best news in my opinion. They are really happy together, if only it wasn't so boring in the suburbs. Oli's proposal attempt failed when Thea and Laurel showed up to ask for help. You can see that with them being back in the city, their relationship will also change. For now he has put the engagement off, but I don't think it's forever.
- Thea is out of control! I mean we all knew the Lazarus Pit would take a toll, but she is so aggressive and doesn't even have a problem with it!
- Diggle's helmet has not fully convinced me yet. However, I do get his lingering animosity with Oliver. He was his best friend and he betrayed him, that's just not cool. Still, he needs to let it go! They need to be a team now and Oliver is trying. He knows that he can't call all the shots anymore.
- Damien Darhk is scary af! He has some sort of mystical blood-magic powers which make him super strong, possibly telekinetic and allow him to kill people by touch. That is freaky! He has a Hive that works for him and that instantly rang a bell for Diggle. I wish he would have told the others about having heard about it before. He can't be mad at Oliver for keeping secrets and then keep something big like this from the others as well – that's just him being a hypocrite.
- Big shocker to me was that Captain Lance is seemingly in it with Darhk. Okay, okay, he has no choice, but that is still a really bad image in my mind …
- Flashbacks: you know I am not a huge fan of those, but they are now about how Oliver got trapped on the island again.
- Flashforwards: this apparently confused a lot of people and I can tell you it was a real shocker to me as well! Just to clarify though, the season will not continue from this point onwards. It was a look at the future and we will get there before the Season Finale. However, the Arrow bosses refuse to give any clues about who's grave Oliver and Barry were standing at. They also won't mention when the death will occur during the Season in order not to spoil it. That is fair enough but I do wonder who will die. Apparently the person, whoever they are, won't be revived but is dead for good. I have this bad gut feeling that it's Felicity, but that would ruin the show for me … I so hope I am wrong!
- In other news: Oli is now officially the Green Arrow. While people still believe Ray is dead, Felicity is the CEO of Palmer Tech. Also, the Flash Day was mentioned. And greatest sentence ever: "Felicity Smoak, you have failed this omelette."
So, where you as shocked as I was in the end? Any thoughts you want to add? I think it was really mean of them to do that …


text:
You are currently browsing the tag archive for the 'tickets' tag.
Tag Archive
October line for Christmas
October 21, 2015 in buying tickets for Christmas, Houston's First Baptist Church | Tags: celebrate, Christmas, lines, planning, tickets, waiting | by brucefong | Leave a comment
My calendar is full and getting fuller as the fall season picks up momentum. Work responsibilities move like a rising tide with appointments, meetings, reports, problems and initiatives. Woven inside the fabric of the ministry is life at church, home, friends and the events of the season.
Did you catch that last one? Halloween is coming. Or for many of us it is the Harvest Season.
Not long after that Thanksgiving is waiting to get us even more busy than ever. Family events, travel, food and reunions line up for attention. Home decorations increase as the fall season moves deeper toward winter.
Of course, Christmas is the zenith of all events as the calendar year closes out. The decorations are the pinnacle of everyone's planning. Just about everyone looks forward to Christmas.
Organizing our lives to make room for each of these calendar events crowds even the most gifted of administrators. Unless we get a jump on the forecast we will miss out or even overlook important opportunities.
Our church, Houston First Baptist has a spectacular Christmas program called "Celebrate!" Note the exclamation point. It is fitting.
Getting tickets for this sensation production is not difficult but it calls for a little planning. Ticket sales opened up on Saturday October 17 at 8:00AM. When I saw the notice, my lips pursed tightly.
I could make it to church to buy tickets that day, but I needed to be an hour away for a speaking engagement that very morning. My mind was organizing that morning carefully. If I showed up at church by 7:30AM and got my tickets by 8:45AM I could hurry to my speaking engagement in time for a 15 minute early arrival.
In my mind I was certain that I could be one of the earliest in line on a Saturday morning. Who wants to get up early on a Saturday to buy tickets for a Christmas program that is months away?
That strategy was way off the mark. The conversation that spawned that plan had no clue about the interest of Christmas even in October. Hundreds of people who were in line before I showed up testify to my tactical limitations.
At least I made it to my 10AM speaking appointment on time. But, the wait for Christmas tickets sure shows the joy of the season. Merry Christmas, even in October!
photo credit: brucefong photography


text:
With a scholarship Matador Holding Group in Slovakia supports a young talented professional for the future career development.
Matador Holding Group scholarship 2015 was awarded to Mrs. Ing. Daniela Hanzlíčková. She studied Finance at University of Economics, Bratislava. She is currently working as Sales manager responsible for supervising sales team and improving coordination between technical, sales department and customers at Zlievaren Trnava, the foundry specialized in production of grey and ductile iron castings especially for automotive industry. As she has always wanted to get deeper insight in the automotive industry, the MBA program will give her a chance to expand her knowledge in the inspiring and creative multicultural environment.
The seventh class of the Professional MBA Automotive Industry starts on October 22, 2015. Detailed information is available at automotive.tuwien.ac.at.


text:
HANDBAG (30% off. Available in blush pink and blue suede HERE)
SIMILAR WEDGES (25% off)
Favorite Sweater for Fall
Happy Monday! With all of the crazy weather going on right now, we have cooler than normal temps in Charlotte. Even though it is not technically Fall yet, it sure feels like it. I recently found this adorable ruffle sleeve sweater in my favorite color and couldn't pass it up. It is so cute and on trend for fall. As many of you know, this is my favorite season so I can't wait to break out the new fall clothes!
Speaking of trends, I'll be covering all the latest and greatest trends for fall on the blog tomorrow! What's your favorite trend for the upcoming season?


text:
The News
2018 Fortbildungstag (Professional Development Day): Sunday, November 25
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Created on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 00:17
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 00:20
- Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 00:17
- Written by Jimmy
- Hits: 1994
Ontario Association of Teachers of German
Fortbildungstag (Professional Development Day)
Thema: "Kommunizieren mit allen für alle Möglichkeiten: Sprachkompetenzen im DaF-Unterricht"
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Iroquois Ridge H.S.
1123 Glenashton Drive, Oakville ON, L6H 5M1
Registration via Google Doc:https://goo.gl/forms/wCnQTJlvApu8HD8y1
11:30 AM Registration begins
Lunch, tea, and coffee will be served
Enjoy the many giveaways from our supporters
12:00 PM Welcome, introductions, brief update from OATG President
Aktuelle Musik/Poetry Slams im DaF-Unterricht (Themen: Digitalisierung, Migration und Umwelt)
Elke Rühl – ZfA Kanada-Ost, Toronto
1:15 PM Apps und Digitale Medien im DaF-Unterricht
Nichi Sachdeva – Goethe-Institut Toronto
2:15 PM Break and Networking (snacks, tea, and coffee will be served)
Book Sale with Goethe Books (payment by credit card, cheque, and cash
3:00 PM Let's Solve This Problem! Shifting Our DaF/DaZ Classes from Spoken Production
to Spoken Interaction
Jimmy Steele – OATG/Toronto DSB
4:00 PM Final remarks, prize draws, and closing
4:30 PM OATG Annual General Meeting (additional food will be provided)
All members in good standing are welcome to attend. Election of Vice President
The cost of the afternoon is $40.00, including all meals.
Parking is free on site.
Payment will be accepted on site by cash or cheque (no credit cards, please).
Receipts will be provided electronically as soon as possible.
Iroquois Ridge H.S. is conveniently located just off of the QEW and Highway 403.
Renew your membership dues at the same time and receive a discounted annual rate!
A reminder that professional dues (to the OATG and others) are tax-deductable.
Teacher candidates may attend these workshops at no charge.
Goodies and giveaways provided by Goethe Books (www.goethebooks.com), the OATG, and DAAD.
There will also be prizes from the OATG.