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Health Benefits of Beets
The health benefits of beets include the treatment of anemia, indigestion, constipation, piles, kidney disorders, dandruff, gall bladder disorders, cancer, and heart disease. It also helps to prevent macular degeneration, improve blood circulation, aid in skin care, prevent cataracts and mediate respiratory problems. These health benefits of beet roots can be attributed to their richness in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
Beets or beetroots, as they are often called, belong to the Chenopodiaceous family. Their history stretches back to ancient times, and the earliest signs of their cultivation was approximately 4,000 years ago in the Mediterranean region. From there, they were probably transported to Babylon, and by the 9th century AD, they had made their way into Chinese culture and cuisine. They have long been associated with sexuality and have been used as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years.
Beetroot is frequently added as an ingredient to salads, soups and pickles and is also used as a natural coloring agent. Even though beets are available throughout the year, they are still considered seasonal vegetables. Besides their use as an actual food item, beets are valuable as a source of sucrose, which makes them a viable replacement for tropical sugar cane. They are still frequently used to make refined sugar.
Nutritional Value of Beets
Beets have such a wide range of health benefits because of their nutritional content, including vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds like carotenoids, lutein/zeaxanthin, glycine, betaine, dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, while also being a source of beneficial flavonoids called anthocyanins. They are very low in calories, with no cholesterol, but they do have the highest sugar content of all vegetables.
Health Benefits of Beet
The roots and leaves of beets have plenty of medicinal uses which include the following:
Good for Heart Health: Beet fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by increasing the level of HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol). Having a high level of triglycerides increases the risk for heart related problems, so increased HDL is a good line of defense against that. The presence of the nutrient betaine lowers the levels of homocysteine in the body which can also be harmful to the blood vessels. Thus, consumption of beetroot helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases in multiple ways, so conditions like ahterosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes are less likely to develop. The fiber in beets also works to strip excess LDL cholesterol from the walls and help to eliminate it from the body quickly.
Reduces Birth Defects: Beets are good for pregnant women since they are a source of B vitamin folate which helps in the development of infant's spinal column. Deficiency of folate could lead to a variety of conditions called neural tube defects.
Prevent Certain Cancers: Studies have revealed that beets are good at preventing skin, lung, and colon cancer, since they contain the pigment betacyaninis, which counteracts cancerous cell growth. Nitrates used in meats as preservatives can stimulate the production of nitrosamine compounds in the body which can also result in cancer. Studies have now shown that beet juice inhibits the cell mutations caused by these compounds. Researchers in Hungary have also discovered that beet juice and its powdered form slows down tumor development. Adding a healthy weekly amount of beets to your diet can keep your body cancer-free for a very long time.
Good for Liver Health: Betaines contained in beet juice stimulate the functions of the liver
Prevents Respiratory Problems: Beetroot is a source of vitamin C that helps to prevent asthma symptoms. The natural beta carotene in beetroot also helps to prevent lungs cancer. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system in a number of ways. Besides acting as an antioxidant itself and defending against the effects of free radicals in the body, vitamin C also stimulates the activity of white blood cells, which is the body's main line of defense against foreign bodies, as well as viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoan toxins that can result in a multitude of infections and illnesses. Vitamin C's range goes from fighting the sniffles to reducing the chances of cancer, and beets has plenty of vitamin C!
Prevents Cataracts: The presence of beta-carotene, which is a form of vitamin A, helps to prevent age-related blindness called cataracts as well as a reduction in macular degeneration that commonly occurs as we get older. Vitamin A is considered a powerful antioxidant substance that is involved in many essential activities in the body.
Capillary Fragility: The flavonoids and vitamin-C in beets help to support the structure of capillaries.
Aphrodisiac: Beets have been considered an aphrodisiac or sexual booster for millennia. Part of this stems from the fact that beets contain significant levels of the mineral boron, which has been shown to boost the production of sexual hormones. This can lead to a boost in your libido, increased fertility, sperm mobility improvement, and a reduction in frigidity in the bedroom. Your sexual life can get a legitimate and time-tested push in the right direction by adding beets to the diet of you and your partner.
Boosts Energy Levels: Beets contain a significant amount of carbohydrates that provides fuel for energy and prolonged sports activities. These are the natural building blocks of energy metabolism, and beets provide them without any of the negative side effects of many other carbohydrate-heavy foods. When the body has a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, it is able to fuel all of the necessary bodily functions as well, including the important metabolic reactions that keep your organ systems functioning efficiently.
In a related function, researchers have noticed that oxygen uptake is greatly increased by people who drink beet juice due to the high nitrate content. The results show that oxygen uptake increases by up to 16%, which is an unheard of boost, and is actually more than a normal person can improve by, even when training extensively. This increases stamina for exercising and participating in sports, making beet juice an interesting sports drink that most people would never consider.
Macular Degeneration: The beta-carotene present in beetroot aids in reducing or slowing macular degeneration in the eyes. Macular degeneration is often associated with an increase in free radicals, which drastically affect the premature aging process of many people. The beta-carotene is a powerful form of vitamin A, which has antioxidant capabilities and defends the eyes against the damaging effects of these free radicals.
Strokes: A deficiency of potassium in the body increases the risk of stroke. Therefore, the potassium-rich beetroot is recommended to boost heart health for that reason as well. Potassium is called a vasodilator, meaning that it relaxes the blood vessels and reduces blood pressure throughout the body. When blood pressure is reduced and the vessels and arteries are no longer contracted, blood clots are far less likely to form, or get stuck, and the plaque that may have built up along the walls of your blood vessels will not accumulate more detritus to form additional clots. Clots are what eventually lead to heart attacks and strokes, so beets and their potassium content are quite a health booster!
What is more impressive is that studies have shown the effect to be ongoing. Blood pressure will continue to drop over the course of 24 hours, as though beets are naturally delaying their effects so the body can adjust, rather than plummeting the blood pressure at a dangerous speed.
More Benefits? In ancient times, beets were used to cure fever and constipation. In the Middle Ages, beetroot was also used as a remedy for digestive disorders. Finally, beet leaves are good for speeding up the healing process of wounds.
A Few Words of Warning: Beets contain oxalates, which when consumed in excess can cause bodily fluids to crystallize. People with kidney or gallbladder problems should avoid beetroots because they could exacerbate kidney and bladder stones.
Information courtesy of OrganicFacts.net


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Whether you want a more casual wedding celebration or something more upscale and elegant, you need to find the perfect dress. Find out where to go to find some of the best wedding dresses.
Shop the Right Places for Your Wedding Dress
The first place you probably head when searching for a wedding dress is a bridal shop. While bridal shops offer a number of great dresses from some of the top designers in the world, you may want to think outside of the box too. You might find your perfect dress at a bridal shop, a vintage store or even a trunk show.
Trunk Shows
Trunk shows are among the best places to find wedding dress that look completely unlike those you saw in the past and even those found in some bridal shops. Shops often sell the top or most popular designs and stick with designers that are more traditional. Trunk shows let you check out dresses from some of the hottest up and coming designers around. Check with bridal shops in your area and look at wedding blogs and websites to find out how to attend one of these shows.
Clothing and Bridal Shops
As they look for wedding dresses, Columbus brides should always hit some of the top bridal shops in the city and in the outlying areas. These shops often offer more than just wedding dresses. You might find the perfect veil, clips for pulling your hair back, dresses for your bridesmaids and even the perfect pair of shoes. If you have a quirky sense of style, you might visit a few vintage or antique stores too. These shops sell antique dresses from the early 19th century and even earlier as well as more modern and funky designs from the 60s and 70s.
Keep Your Eyes Open
Keeping your eyes open is one of the best ways to ensure that you find the perfect dress for you. Pay attention to the styles you see and love online before you start your search in the real world. Bridal shops, antique stores, vintage clothing shops and trunk shows offer wedding dresses suitable for all types and ages of future brides.

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Apologia Educational Ministries is a forerunner in producing curriculum to help our students form a biblical worldview. This worldview is of utmost importance in our homeschool, probably one of the top reasons we choose to homeschool is to encourage this way of thinking. Apologia continues to strive to meet the needs of our homeschool.
We reviewed these physical products which I go indepth with below
What on Earth Can I Do? (hardback book)
What On Earth Can I Do Notebooking Journal
What on Earth Can I Do? Junior Notebooking Journal
What on Earth Can I Do? Coloring Book
What on Earth Can I Do? $39, geared for grades 1-6 (with some flexibility). This is the fourth book in the series What We Believe. The book takes a look at biblical worldview and stewardship. I used this study with my 10 year old niece who is very new to the faith. I wanted to give her more than just showing scripture passages to memorize. I wanted to show her how God is at work in our lives and has been in the lives of people in the past. I also included my 9 year old daughter and 6 year old son in the study. I would read the book to them according to the lesson plans in the notebooking journal.
This book contains quite a bit of history as it shows God being the creator of the earth and using people in History to show examples.
What on Earth Can I Do? Notebooking Journal $24, goes along with the hardback book of the same title, engaging the student in learning to put God first while doing activities that go along with the reading. I love the lesson plan in the front of the book that tells us which pages to read in the hardback book as well as what corresponding pages to do in the workbook. Makes it much easier for the teacher. Each lesson has 2-4 pages in the notebooking journal to use. I love that their are questions in the notebook that ask the student to recall some of the reading from the hardback book. This helps me to make sure they are listening while I read. There are a few days where I had to read quite a few pages in the study and I wanted to make sure that I didn't 'lose' them during it. Knowing they would be 'tested' helped them to pay better attention.
The student includes vocabulary, word finds and searches, copying scripture, answering questions in more of an essay style format, and putting mini books together.
No coloring pages in this journal, so if you have a child who is a great writer, and loves to color I would recommend purchasing the coloring book as well!
What on Earth Can I Do? Junior Notebooking Journal $24, is designed for the younger grouping of students or those with limited writing skills. Typically used for ages 6-9. This notebook includes coloring pages as well as some basic writing skills. Writing activities include learning new vocabulary, crosswords, word finds, copying scripture, and freely writing and answering questions.
The book also includes mini books at the back to correspond with some of the lessons. The Junior notebook really is a great product for getting the younger ones doing more than just listening, but being actively engaged in learning more about how they can minister to others.
What on Earth Can I Do? Coloring Book $8, was a great tool to use for my K student. It got him involved in listening to the book while I was reading, and give him something to keep his hands busy. This surely helps share a Christian Worldview with even our younger students. The quality of the coloring book is outstanding. Great, thick pages and beautifully illustrated pictures.
Eight Lessons in What on Earth Can I Do?
1. Your Story or God's Story?
2. Who put you in charge?
3. Will you be found faithful?
4. Where is your treasure?
5. Where does your time go?
6. Whose life is it anyway?
7. Why isn't it easy being green?
8. What will happen when the master returns?
The lessons can be covered in approx 2 weeks for a 16 week course. The book has some great examples of historical figures like Corrie ten Boom, Winston Churchill, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and many you haven't even heard of.. all making a difference in the kingdom of God.
This is an excellent series and I hope to have my young children do each of the 4 in the series. I think it will better prepare them to have a biblical worldview and allow them to minister to others the truth of the gospel message.
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Estate Planning
You've worked hard to build and maintain a legacy, and you deserve to pass it on to whom you wish. Estate planning helps ensure what you want to happen, will happen. It gives you control over certain decisions such as who should speak for you, who should care for you when you're unable to, and who should be responsible for managing your affairs. Regardless of your net worth, it's important to have a basic estate plan in place. A proper estate plan provides you with financial confidence for you and your family.
Estate planning is an extremely complex area, one which is constantly changing and evolving. We know there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach and instead, we take the time to thoroughly understand your financial situation and work with you to help achieve your goals. Our financial advisors will coordinate with your legal and tax professionals to help establish a comprehensive estate plan.
Your team of advisors will help you cover all the financial bases including the circumstances that have never crossed your mind. To make sure it performs when you need it most, you must maintain your estate plan in the face of changes in tax laws, family circumstances and finances. Once an estate plan is in place, you should review it every few years with your team of advisors to make sure it is current and accurately reflecting your goals.
This information should not be considered tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific tax or legal situation.


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Not Your Business
So why does everyone on the internet think they have a right to an opinion? I have been reading comments on questioning the biological paternity and maternity of the child talking about Eissa (the baby) has a white undertone. And you just have to shake your head- who cares where the sperm or egg that created the baby came from? The woman and her husband (well soon to be ex) – decided to have a child and is it really any body's business how they did so? More so both of them are not from any pure race – Janet is black American and as we know those people whose ancestors were slaves are a bunch of everything and Wisam is from the middle East think trading routes.
I have two extremely light skinned children. My daughters make me almost look very black😂. But when you put both of them with their grandmothers it's obvious where they get their undertones and even looks from. My husband funny enough is lighter than I am, because he has a whiter understone and I have a yellower one. People forget that genes can skip generations and damn well show up when they please. I have brothers who are darker than me with extremely light kids and some have dark kids too.
Genetics is a beautiful thing and folks need to live and let live. In Nigeria we hear about 60 year old women having twins, triplets etc. People don't share their stories for fear of being judged- many times those stories can help others, but too mamy people will be busy judging them and playing Judgina as to how the child isn't really their because they used someone's eggs or sperm or adopted the baby.
Let us be sensitive in how we treat and speak of each other. God created things the way he did- doctors etc to lend other humans part of his healing hands.
Now if folks are stupid- that's a different ballgame- feel free to call them out most times, but sometimes you even gotta ask yourself- is it your stupid?😂


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9 – 12 November 2017
The annual Port Douglas Marlin Challenge is held during the first weeks of November each year.
Anglers from all over Australia and the world come to Port Douglas to undertake the challenge of fishing for one of the ocean's greatest prizes, the Marlin. The Marlin Coast hosts some of the best Marlin fishing in the world, game boats and crews arrive in Port Douglas to team up with the anglers, all with the anticipation of being the one to catch the 1,000lb fish.
The 2017 tournament is scheduled for four consecutive days of fishing from 9 November to 12 November 2017.


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Part 15: On Air Dated 5th April 2017
Pragati Abhiyan is committed to help people help themselves to get out of poverty and lead a dignified life. Founded in 2005 the organization has grown by learning from people it worked with. The major lesson internalized in this decade long journey is that - Implementation is everything. Ultimately this is what matters to people, concrete results on ground that have a bearing on their daily lives.
We believes that it is the mandate of the Government to support poor in getting themselves out of poverty. First and foremost, the Government should recognize people's fundamental right to lead a life with dignity, which is intrinsically linked with Right to Work, Right to Food, Health, Shelter and assurance of such basic entitlements. Government is expected to fulfill its mandate through appropriate programmers and schemes for the benefit of poor and marginalizes and their effective implementation.
Even now, the Governments has programmers like MNREGA, PDS in place, which have tremendous potential to support efforts of the rural poor families for a better livelihood. However, they are plagued by apathy, ineffectiveness and inefficiencies, making them insignificant to achieve their intended objectives. In this context, Pragati Abhiyan focuses on various aspects of Governance for effective execution of programs and schemes, especially related with rural upliftment. We work with communities as well as the system to address both the systemic and structural causes plaguing effective execution of the programmes. We also work with like minded groups and network to explore alternatives to address pressing issues and community empowerment.
"But let us not forget that this independence has thrown on us great responsibilities, By independence we have lost the excuse of blaming the British for everything going wrong. If hereafter things go wrong we will have nobody to blame except ourselves"
Dr B R Ambedkar
"काम मांगो अभियान"


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Vaginal thrush commonly known as vaginal yeast infection is very common problem found among girls and women which is caused by yeast and medically known as Candida albicans _ name of yeast. Home remedies for vaginal thrush are available which are best for treating it. Signs and symptoms of vaginal thrush are swelling of vaginal, colorless vaginal discharge, vaginal itching and burning sensation. In diabetics, people using contraceptives or who are under stress or pregnant, have increased risk of carrying yeast infection. You will also suffer pain while intercourse. Vaginal thrush can be cured by the use of home remedies for vaginal thrush. Instead of going to doctor firstly try these methods
Best Home Remedies for Vaginal Thrush
Few best home remedies for vaginal thrush are given below. All the required agents are easily available.
Use of Garlic
Many medical conditions can be treated by the use of garlic as it exhibit multiple actions like antibiotic, antifungal and other beneficial agents which also help to treat vaginal thrush. Take garlic cloves and make paste of these and apply it topically to the vaginal area and leave it for some time. Vitamin E oil or garlic oil can also be added for the good results.
Use of Boric Acid
Boric acid is being used as treatment of vaginal thrush because of its antiseptic action. Suppositories of boric acid are also considered an effective treatment for vaginal thrush or vaginal yeast infection. Suppositories can be prepared by used of gelatin capsule off '00' size and fill it with boric acid. Avoid oral intake of boric acid and topical use should also be avoided because of toxic nature of boric acid. This method can be utilized conveniently when other home remedies are found ineffective.
Use of Yogurt
Plain yogurt can be used for the treatment of vaginal thrush and it is one of commonest home remedies for vaginal thrush. It contains Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria which prevent the infection spread in our body. You can use unsweetened plain yogurt by topical means and leave it for whole night and rinse off in the morning. This topical application of yogurt at vagina is effective remedy. Add yogurt to your diet also.
Use of Oregano Oil
All types of oregano oil which is available in market cannot be used for yeast infection of vagina but oregano oil which is obtained from Origanum vulgare is use for vaginal thrush due to presence of carvacrol and thymol in it. These two agents show antifungal action. Oregano oil use also comes among home remedies for vaginal thrush but it has interaction with blood thinners because it is natural blood thinner itself, so avoid its use with blood thinner medicines.
These are the best home remedies for vaginal thrush. Use these methods to get rid of vaginal thrush and be healthy.


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Your privacy
NatWest Markets takes privacy and the protection of our client data very seriously.
We recognise the importance of personal information provided to us and we ensure that we protect and respect your rights to privacy.
NatWest Markets Plc is registered in Scotland No. 90312 with limited liability. Registered Office: 36 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2YB. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. NatWest Markets N.V. is incorporated with limited liability in The Netherlands. It has its seat at Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is registered in the Commercial Register under number 33002587. Registered Office: Claude Debussylaan 94, Amsterdam, 1082 MD, The Netherlands. It is authorised and regulated by De Nederlandsche Bank and the Autoriteit Financiële Markten. NatWest Markets N.V. Branch Reg No. in England BR001029. NatWest Markets Plc is, in certain jurisdictions, an authorised agent of NatWest Markets N.V. and NatWest Markets N.V. is, in certain jurisdictions, an authorised agent of NatWest Markets Plc.


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If you ever worked with a plane, then youfamiliar with how the process can be time-consuming refining wood. Unlike his fellow mechanical power planes do the same work without much physical effort, besides they can still fix, making thereby planer.
Unlike mechanical analogue eletrorubankimore useful and functional in operation. All load assumes the electric motor and the master need only set the direction of the tool. If you have no experience in working with this tool can be formed on the surface of some of the recess. Therefore, experts advise to brush up on unnecessary boards. With elektrorubanka you may perform preliminary planing, fit, processing size, rebating, bevel, as well as make other operations. To the tool worked for a long time, was comfortable and functional, should consider recommendations for choosing electroplane.
Getting to the choice
Almost every power can beIt is divided into two great classes: professional and consumer models. The differences between them lie in the duration of continuous operation, the power and set functions. Here, the rule is: if you work from time to time, buy consumer model, but at full load is better to give preference to professional tools.
The principal characteristics of electric planersEngine power can be attributed, drum rotation speed, depth and width of the planing tool. Each of these parameters should be paid attention to when choosing a model.
Elektrorubanok actuated thanksa motor which rotates a drum with knives fastened. Wood is an inhomogeneous structure, so it is good if the tool has a high power (at a speed of 10000 rev / min to 600 watts and above).
The rotational movement of the motor is transmitteddrum due to the timing belt, which wear out with time. Run its replacement is not difficult, because it is located under the removable side cover. The smooth increase in speed eliminates any overload of the motor when it is turned on. Many planes are equipped with rotating drum, which is open on one side. This makes it possible to choose the length of a quarter of the entire workpiece at a right angle. With lateral limiter you can choose a quarter of the required width.
What else is important to consider
The soles are made of electric planers castaluminum, they are divided into two parts, one of which is at the front of the drum, and the second rear. If the sole surface is smooth, the workpiece to be processed efficiently. Sole with a longitudinal groove prevents formation between treated wood and its air cushion, preventing the implementation of the slice of the same thickness.
Like the hand planes, electric analogueIt allows you to set the cutoff depth. To make it necessary to adjust the front portion of the sole adjustment. They moved vertically drives a button or lever with divisions. With the divisions you can set the desired cutting depth of up to 0.1 millimeters. As the knob is often acts as a second handle, it is equipped with internal notches, and to switch it to be lifted. If the tool does not have notches, while at work settings can be shot down. Step switch is typically 0.1 millimeter, but it is not constant and may vary from product to product. It is best to scale in the machine begins with a mark below zero, because some tools even at the level of "0" remain remove chips. In addition, the width and length of the sole influence on the smoothness and resistance movements elektrorubanka work.
This tool has one more usefulfunction: it can be easy to do the job for rebating or quarter. You can use an additional angular stop, which limits the width of the planing and helps to keep the angle between the edge of the board or bar, and a plane. In addition to the right of the planer can be installed depth limiter, which does not allow him to cut the excess wood. Also allows the angle stop surface and at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees.
So we looked at the basic indicators and guidelines for choosing the planers. Taking note of this information, you can select a tool that will meet your needs.


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Match.com is one of the more popular dating websites on the market. Afterall, it is one of the pioneers in the online dating industry. Since many competitors have popped up targeting the same industry. With so many different dating websites to choose from, knowing which one to select can be tough, to say the least. Below, we will be going over some of the differences between the available options on the market and we will be going over some things that make Match.com stand out in particular.
Match.com started in 1995 and is the oldest dating website on the market. While the site doesn't have accurate statistics on the marriages it was responsible for back when it was first started, it really took off, and it surely was responsible for quite a few. Match.com happens to offer some of the most sophisticated matchmaking features to its user base. Not only does it have advanced features, but it also has profile matching, great search tools, and excellent communication features as well. They offer a live chat feature which is one of the simplest but best ways to connect and communicate with other members freely. While there are other options consistently looking to de-throne Match.com, it remains one of the top contenders in the space.
Key Features Of Match.com:
1. My Connections Feature.
This might be Match.com's most distinct feature. It organizes all of your communications that you have had with various other members. This alone makes it easy to keep up with conversations and interactions that you may have had throughout the weeks or months.
2. Ability To Include Testimonials From Friends and Family.
Another feature Match.com has is the ability to include testimonials from both friends and family. This is a great way to showcase yourself as a person and get some social proof along the way.
3. Personality Test.
Because Match.com has a sister site in Chemistry.com, you will be able to utilize their proprietary personality test which can help further enhance your ability to meet someone that is compatible with you.
4. Ability To Freely Search or Have Match.com Search.
You will be able to search on your own or have Match.com's own algorithm do the searching for you.
5. Member Events.
There is a section that you can check out which offers events nearby showing you member events that are going in different cities around the country.
6. Ability To Boost Your Profile.
You can pay to have your profile boosted for an additional fee.
1. Match.com Guarantee.
This is perhaps one of the best things about signing up for Match.com. They are so confident in their service; they are willing to guarantee you 6 months of free service if you are unable to find someone special within 6 months of utilizing the service.
2. Read Messages In Email.
If you are not someone that likes to log in to the website or app, you can simply read the messages that are sent in your email much more conveniently.
3. Tips and Dating Columns.
If you are single for a reason, you might be interested in the variety of tips and dating advice they put out on a regular basis.
4. Class Leading Search Functionality.
Match.com features the best in class search functionality. This makes finding your perfect match that much easier.
1. Creating Profile Can Be Tedious.
Match.com utilizes a very information heavy approach due to their matchmaking system. Thus, creating a fully fleshed out profile can be tedious and time-consuming.
2. Auto-renew.
Unfortunately, your subscription is going to auto renew unless you manually cancel.
3. Pricing and Upsells.
The pricing can get confusing especially if you are looking to boost your profile or purchase other add-ons. Click here to see the detailed pricing structure and how to save on the monthly subscription.
Overall, there are a lot of different dating websites available on the market to choose from. Knowing which one to choose can be difficult for that very reason. However, Match.com is quite possibly the originator of the online dating world, and they continue to innovate in the space to the point where they are still one of the best options available to choose from. It would be best to sign up for a free trial and see if you enjoy the design, features, and community. That way, you can judge for yourself. With their guarantee, it makes it a very good bet.


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'Far Away' review or 'I told you not to side with the crocodiles!'
Far Away, Caryl Churchill
Young Vic Theatre, 13th November 2014
Gosh, what a subtle, unusual and slippery play this is! I have to admit, I was more than a little lost for great chunks of this whisperingly intense 40 minute long production. There's something of Sarah Kane's 'Blasted', flashes of '1984' and blasts of Athol Fugard's 'The Island' about Caryl Churchill's play 'Far Away', penned in 2000. It is a strange, intense and jolting piece, joined ever so lightly together by themes of war, oppression and fear. I can't say I completely clicked with JMK Award winner Kate Hewitt's probing production but I really enjoyed the confusion – the clarity just out of reach – and spent the whole show leaning forward, questions whirring through my head.
This is a quiet production – except for a few startling blasts – and it treads incredibly lightly. The first section is the quietest and is set some time at night. Young Joan cannot sleep and she has a lot of frightened questions to ask her aunt Harper (Tamzin Griffin). What is going on in the shed outside; why is her uncle covered in blood and why is he beating children?
There is only the lightest layer of threat about this opening scene, which gradually intensifies until we become certain that the world outside – whatever it might be – is a very bad and a very bloody place indeed. Georgia Lowe's set in this early exchange is simple but suggestive: the traverse stage is lined with wooden panels, which also are nailed up against the two exits on each side of the stage. The wood looks like it has been soaked and is swelling from the pressure. It is a mildly oppressive environment and, in its echoes of disaster, chimes nicely with the shadowy threat that clings to this early conversation between a startled child and her cold, firm aunt.
Just as we settle into the vague threat of this first scene, the location and tone slides off in a curious direction. We are now in a hat factory where a grown up Joan (and I really don't think this production made this continuity clear) is now making hats alongside her colleague Todd (Ariyon Bakare). There is a weird and cool absurdity about this cluster of scenes at the hat factory, as Joan and Harper set about making increasingly elaborate hats. Joan is unhappy about the working conditions and agitating for some sort of rebellion. But other than a steady stream of smoke that wafts up from beneath the stage, these scenes are relatively relaxed.
We settle until this strange sparring - until suddenly there is a black out, shrill noises blast about the space and harsh lights illuminate loudspeakers suspended against the walls. A conveyor belt of elaborate hats rotates around the top of the stage, with loud moans and clanging chains accompanying their slow procession. In some productions, this scene involves a huge number of prisoners – but I like the idea of these ghostly prisoners, hats without bodies, product without person. It is more frightening and, weirdly, probably a little less surreal then the sudden invasion of a massive cast of performers. It is just one of a great number of assured and distinctive directorial touches from Kate Hewitt, who strikes me as a properly independent soul.
That clanging prisoner march is alluded to with just the whisper of a phrase; 'It's a shame we had to burn the hats with the bodies.' (I paraphrase) There is an excruciating casualness about many of the pivotal lines in this play; a sort of cloak and dagger approach to the dangerous impact of the words which forces the audience to sit up and pay absolute attention, which, in lots of ways, feels much more reflective of real life and the indecently incidental way in which the giant stuff – the heavy personal moments or serious political injustices – unfold in real time.
Anyway, so there is just a glance at the horror that might be unfolding beneath those steaming floorboards – and then another shift. The floorboards are lifted to reveal crater-like cracks and great blasts of smoke wafting up from below. We are now in a state of full-blown war and all our characters are injured and exhausted. The language notches up a few levels of absurdity. Todd and Harper discuss the war unfolding 'out there' and their speech has been weirdly grafted onto the natural world; 'It is always right to be against the crocodiles!' or 'The cats have gone in on the side of the French!' Again, I found this section quite tough going and was unsure what to latch onto, or whether to just let go. But then the absurdity builds and builds into eventually even the elements are battling against each other; 'I didn't know whose side the river was on...' All sense flies out the window and Churchill lets the absurdity of this endless state of war wash right over us.


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Do you have that friend who always seemed perfect whom you thought if you could just be a wee bit cooler you would become her? That's how I felt about my best friend from yesteryears. She seemed to have it all.
I was planning another post when I received the news that one of my dearest friends is losing her husband. This has been a complete surprise and I have no words. Without going into her private business, he had a massive heart attack and now her heart is breaking. Even when someone seems to have it all, it can be taken in mere moments.
I cannot recall exactly when we met…was it fourth grade? fifth grade? All through middle school she was the one I shared lockers with. In high school, she remained my very best friend. She, who had way more allowance and an only child, introduced me to all the music that I still love today. We were friends way before we were goth; we slowly went goth together even when our parents told us that we couldn't.
My friend is in a place of mourning. Her heart hurts. My heart hurts for her. Tonight, go hug your loved ones a little tighter.


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C2C: Country to Country returns! - The Band Perry press conference
I was able to have a second press pass for the last day of Country To Country and chose to attend The Band Perry's press conference....
Your presence on stage is amazing, I wanted to ask how important that is to you? You are very dedicated to your fans, how important is that?
Kimberly - Well first of all we live to play live, it's our very favourite thing to do. Before we were doing interviews, before writing songs, we were playing cover songs on stage for somebody who would sit there and listen. We remember in the early days there were more people on stage playing than listening and there are three of us! But we love it, it's kind of like one part therapy for us and two parts recess. Every night the three of us go on stage you're going to get a bit of a different flavour depending on how the day's gone, we just love really working it all out right there on stage with the fans. Bringing that authenticity is really what draws the fans into our band's story and into our live show.
Reid - We grew up loving the stories and songs in country music but our true hearts lie in rock and roll, everything with The Rolling Stones to Queen, Freddie Mercury probably being our favourite front man. We like to look at those people as our live musical idols.You were over here very very recently, what was your response to that? Did we do our job as British fans and cheered long enough?
Neil - You know it's funny, the first time we ever came over here we didn't know what to expect. Coming over and playing a show for the first time in countries that you've only visited once on vacation....but we'll say European crowds are the most energetic that we have played for and ever since the first show we were like we have to keep coming back, just because we enjoy it so much. The seven hour flight is definitely worth it. We started out the "We Are Pioneers" world tour here in Europe and played the UK and it was great. They learned all of our songs, the album cuts, the singles and had large sing alongs, it was great.
Kimberly - Well the London shows is typically....it felt like a turning point for us, over here across the pond because you do have to come over and really have boots on the ground time and time again to feel like you're making progress and waves and that was a really special show because the crowd turned out and sang with a vengeance which we love.
Neil - Well I remember too when we were finishing writing "Pioneer", the UK was definitely instrumental in finishing that process up. We played a show in Manchester, some girls from, I think they were from London, were at that show and we played the song "Pioneer" for the first time and we told them that and then later, the next day, we played a show here in London and those same girls came to that show and they were holding up lyrics to "Pioneer" and after that we were like you know what, this is such an inspiring moment, we should name our album "Pioneer" and that's the truth. So that's why we named the album "Pioneer" is because of those London fans.You're a very young band, a family band, who's the boss?
Kimberly - There's this ongoing debate where I, who am the oldest, am the boss or just bossy. It depends on which one of us you ask but we do wear our stereotypical sibling roles right there on our sleeve, I'm the oldest and the bossy one, Reid is our middle, fearless middle child, full time peace keeper supposedly and Neil is the baby and all that goes along with that, trouble, enthusiasm and laughing at his own jokes.
Neil - I will say, Kimberly was kind of like, on the first album we were making, Kimberly was the one who had the bossy baton, on the first album. But on the second one Kimberly and I agreed, Reid was that for us, he was really just extra bossy
Reid - Which means on the third record Neil will be the bossy one and it will be a comedy record [laughs]Do you find there is a particular song that the UK go crazy for compared to maybe the US fans? Is there anything over here that you notice slightly differently?
Kimberly - We do, "If I Die Young" is always a big moment for us in our live shows regardless of where we are in the world, it's such a special thing because we wrote it up in my bedroom and on the porch in east Tennessee. For that to really translate this many miles away from Tennessee is amazing. But one song off "Pioneer" that we did notice, I don't know if it's the beat, or the melody, "Forever Mine Nevermind" is the song off the album. For whatever reason, you can play it some nights at home and get a decent response, over here everybody goes crazy and so we'll like specifically change our set list and incorporate it into the set. I think everybody likes to put their faces up in the air and jump - that's a fun thing to do on stage too!You guys have written a lot with another family band The Henningsens, how did that collaboration come about? Would you think about maybe doing a duet with them?
Kimberly - It's a great question. Yes, they were actually on the road writing with us this past weekend and our's is a very organic relationship. Paul Worley, who is a producer in Nashville, he was like well you guys are a family and you guys are a family, you can all write, how about a six way co-write. It seems like a crazy idea on the surface because you do have six very strong opinions being tossed on the table in any particular session but it's kind of a cool relationship because we figure if all six of us can agree on an idea it's probably the right idea. We share a lot of the same beliefs and love of the same style of music so they're kind of like the muse for the three of us.You're still new on the scene to a certain extent, what was it like to be asked to be a mentor on Team Blake on The Voice?
Neil - That was fun
Kimberly - I think we thought about it for point two seconds then we jumped up and down and said yes. It was a really great experience.
Neil - Yeah absolutely. Blake asked us to be on The Voice as advisers and the three of us were excited to do that because we grew up with people giving us constructive criticism and guiding us along the way so it was kind of our way to give back and we had a great time, there were some great singers on his team and a diversity too. You think Blake Shelton and you think that as a country artist he would have just country singers but he had everything from country to rock singers, he had a crooner and some soul. It was really exciting the diversity he has. I wouldn't want to be him because he has to send some home, that'll be a tough decision.
Kimberly - And I really love The Voice for that reason in general. They truly care that these singers, whether they go on to win the entire show or walk away, they care about really improving their craft as vocalists. Like Neil said, just to emphasised that again, that's how we learned from day one. We've been touring since I was fifteen and Neil was eight and Reid was ten, we would just always ask questions, we were clueless when we first got started. We would always record our shows and watch them back and really look at them with a critical eye and hone our craft and continue to do what we do so that was really cool to get to push that advice forward to some of these singers.Your energy on stage is immense, how do you manage to keep the energy going if you've had a really bad day?
Kimberly - The worse the day the better the show! [laughs]
Reid - Whether it makes us angry or just pent up all day it will be more fun for us and the crowd.
Kimberly - We get inspired by feeling like the underdog. That's always like our favourite position to be in. So, in the music business it's just like any other walk of life, there are particular challenges on a day to day basis. That's what I mean what we say it's one part therapy, sometimes it's two parts therapy and that's really were we work it all out. It's that moment where you feel like you can turn off the cell phone and just really do what you were put on earth to do for an hour and a half and escape everything else. It's a really special place for us.You mentioned you've been touring for quite a while now, how do you feel your live set has developed?
Reid - We were developing the live set when we were over here in Europe and a month ago for Canada and the States. As far as figuring out what we do, we consider where we're playing and what kind of crowds they are. We'll take in to consideration that as far as the songs we're going to play, what we're going to start with, even for the set we play over in the States we ended with an emotional song. A lot of it is just trial and error. On some nights we'd literally be changing it up every single night so it keeps everyone on their toes. It's more trial and error with us in The Band Perry.
Kimberly - It is, to write for so many years as a family I think the one thing that's really developed in the live show is being able to read each other, especially if I forget the lyrics, it's funny to read the boy's expressions, there's no help happening!
Neil - I will say that in the beginning we were more aware, just to cut eyes or maybe a look, especially if someone messes up, but now we just point it out, that was not me, that was her. We still do look at our shows, we film pretty much every single show, watch it afterwards to see what we can do better, so we do that a lot and we get a lot of ideas from watching ourselves, see what else we can do better, it's a scientific process.You seem very grounded, do you think that is because you are actually siblings working together rather than just band members? You seem to get on very well.
Kimberly - We do, our parents really raised us that way. You say about being grounded, they used to ground us all the time! [laughs] I remember one particular occasion, it's always amazing because we, all three, were really really young and we had been in a particular two brothers and sister spat and I remember our parents carried us over to the window and they said look you three, out there is the world you're going to have to grow up and fight in, we're not going to do it underneath this roof. I think part of it is that we have an awareness that in our line of work, which is not so different from anybody elses, you're going to just have to roll with the punches so you might as well not throw them, really conserve your energy for that and we have each other's back. We know that we share a workmanship. Our dad always told us you're not going to be in a band because you share the last name Perry, you're really going to have to learn how to play the bass, learn how to play drums and mandolin and you're really going to have to learn how to sing if you want to be in the band and so I think that we continue to share that history and workmanship, that we've really worked hard to earn our spot together as a family on the stage.Read my recap of day 1 here
Read my transcript of Martina McBride's press conference here
Read my recap of day 2 here


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Over the next 3 years we plan to launch the following projects to support our vision….
1.Worldwide Sacred Activism events.
Our events create awareness of the culture and conditioning contributing to sexual distortion and trauma. We join together to focus our feminine energy to heal and transform the negative messages so many women have received and been affected by regarding our bodies and sexuality.
As a sisterhood we create a new culture of nourished and empowered and connected women who feel safe and happy in their bodies and can educate and inspire the next generation.
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These healing intensives are for women of low socio economic status who are healing from sexual trauma.
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To empower women of low socio economic status with the skills, wisdom and support needed to become positive forces for healing in their communities.
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text: She helped produce and co-hosted the very first Get Out! Awards four years ago, and now she's back! Some of you may remember Samara Riviera, the actress/journalist/writer, from her stint in New York City several years ago and as a contributor to Get Out! magazine. She's been away in Hollywood making appearances in Enrique Iglesias' "Turn the Night Up" music video as the #nasty girl, on The Weeknd's "Kiss Land" music video (www.weekndhq.com extended director's cut, the almost pornographic version) and in the upcoming Seth Rogan and Zac Efron movie "Neighbors." This year she's back as a presenter. Taking time away from updating her blog www.VivaLaRiviera.com and interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, she will join us Saturday, December 14 at XL Nightclub. Welcome back BITCH! Twitter: @SamaraRiviera


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A gathering of do-gooders
How much Goodness can you fit into just three days?
We found out at Benevity's annual User Conference, Goodness Matters 2016, held at the Omni Hotel in San Diego from Feb. 24-26. The conference brought together clients, industry experts, nonprofit leaders and the Benevity team for an event jam-packed with information and inspiration. From plenaries to panels to breakouts, we heard success stories from corporate givers, trends in corporate responsibility and ideas to advance Goodness in the world at large. We came away more convinced than ever that we, as companies and individuals, can make Goodness matter even more. Summarizing everything we talked about would take much longer than we have, so here are the highlights!
Top 5 takeaways
1. Program convergence is a key to bigger overall impact
Leela Stake, FleishmanHillard, SVP & Chair Corporate Responsibility & Global Impact; Penny Zuckerwise, Guggenheim Partners, Founding Head of Corporate Social Responsibility; Nicole Campbell, Benevity, Principal Goodness Consulting
As Goodness kicks into high gear, it's smart to find ways to get the most impact from your program without necessarily spending more or growing your team. One way to do that is through program convergence: that is to say, bringing programs and teams together for a more strategic and synergistic approach.
For instance, giving and volunteering and grants programs don't need to operate in silos. In fact, integrating Goodness with other areas of your business is a win-win because it allows for substantial gains across the board: broader communication, increased awareness both internally and externally, share of budget and deeper employee engagement, all resulting in bigger impact (and ultimately, more budget). Try integrating with these teams across your organization in your quest for bigger and better social and business impact:
- Sustainability: Do you have a team that organizes green campaigns? Work with them to get employees engaged in initiatives that matter to them through giving and volunteering. One idea – plan a team event to raise money for a green cause with volunteers acting as environmental ambassadors.
- Grants: If your philanthropic budget separates grants from other types of giving, you can get creative with your approach by re-directing a portion of your grants budget to matching (i.e. create a giving opportunity for the grantee organization and offer compelling matching to the amount of the grant budget). The upside is greater participation in your program, engagement/awareness among your people and overall philanthropic impact.
- Health and Wellness: By partnering with health and wellness teams, you can raise awareness for important causes by calling for action through giving, volunteering, and related actions. Think about starting a little friendly competition: create teams that compete against each other for fundraising goals for a non-profit like the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Mental Health America. The challenge will drive participation and help your people rise to the occasion.
- Communications: Connecting with the people who know how to reach your people makes a lot of sense. Can you communicate your giving and volunteering campaigns on your company's intranet? Can you collaborate to develop a hashtag for your company's Goodness efforts? Encouraging your people to use the hashtag across social networks will grow awareness for your program organically and in an authentic way.
- Professional Development: Volunteer opportunities can double as professional growth opportunities. Budding executives may find a home on a Board, engineers may use their technical skills to help charities evolve, etc.; there's a fit for all levels of employees in skills-based volunteer roles. Try running a pro-bono program with a partner charity – employees' skills will be enhanced and engagement will soar!
2. Today's diverse workforce requires a clever engagement strategy
The workforce is more diverse than it's ever been. We're seeing generational differences from boomers to millennials, a unique blend of skill sets and abilities, and people who are spread more widely across cultures and geography than ever. With all of these differences, it can be a challenge to engage everyone in Goodness opportunities, but the pros are starting to work toward a frictionless experience with a healthy dose of creativity and strategy. Is there pro-bono work you can organize that involves skills from workers all across your organization, from manual labourers to the C-suite? Can you engage volunteer champions in different cities to lead localized programs and projects? Are you using a technology solution that converts languages and currencies and makes it easy to give anytime, anywhere, to any cause in the world? These are just some ways you can make Goodness more accessible for all, creating a more inclusive culture and, in turn, attracting a diverse talent pool.
3. International giving is growing
Andy Howell, Benevity, COO; Dave Sciuk, Benevity, VP Business Development; Sheila Warren, TechSoup Global, VP Strategic Alliances & General Counsel; Diane Solinger, Google, Global Lead GooglersGive
If you didn't get the memo, Goodness is going global! International giving is on the rise, and so engaging your workforce around the world is becoming increasingly important. People should be able to give to the causes that are close to their heart, across and beyond borders, and companies are picking up –corporate programs are expanding to include international opportunities and cross-border giving of time, money, talent and product.
"It's vital for these programs to not only reach employees in all corners of the world, but also to provide a substantially similar but culturally relevant experience for every employee," said Benevity's VP of Business Development, Dave Sciuk, during a panel discussion on international giving.
The importance of this international-yet-egalitarian approach was also supported by Diane Solinger, Google's Global Lead of GooglersGive. Google has a broad employee base with 60k people in 100 offices in 50 countries around the world. With roughly half of Google's people outside the U.S., Diane sees this as an opportunity to drive more participation in the overall GooglersGive program.
For a company to make giving and volunteering accessible to all employees in every country they do business in, sophisticated solutions are needed. Properly vetting and onboarding international charities on your own can be a time-consuming process laden with nuances, legalities and tax regulations. Providing an excellent international user experience is critical, meaning localization needs to occur for languages, time zones and currencies worldwide. The obvious choice is a solution like Benevity's that can manage international giving and volunteering in an intuitive way. If you've been waiting for the right time to roll out an international program, that time is now!
4. Volunteer programs are opportunities for transformation
Having a great volunteer program, with frictionless incentives to get involved, is an employee engagement opportunity that can't be ignored. 80% of companies offer volunteering and 89% see a positive correlation between volunteer participation and overall employee engagement. We're seeing volunteer events move beyond traditional corporate-sponsored events to truly transformative experiences for employees that enrich their lives. Want to enhance the corporate volunteering experience for people? Give them the opportunity to talk to the nonprofits they're supporting to learn about the impact they're having, or encourage them to bring along peers.
Janelle Saunders & Christa Denton, Benevity, volunteering evangelists
If you're wondering how to get people on board with volunteering, it's worth digging deep and finding out what motivates them so you can tailor your programs and see better outcomes. In a presentation that explored ways to drive employee engagement with volunteerism, our presenters focused on motivation. For instance, if your workplace is dominated by millennials, give them opportunities to take ownership of volunteer events, and make sure team events are in place. This generation likes working side-by-side. As an added bonus, people who volunteer time also tend to give more money (and vice-versa!).
5. Measurement matters
The Goodness Matters audience
To demonstrate the impact of your program and garner more support for it, you need to know which measurements make a difference. Today, we have more data available to us than ever, but how do you take that raw data and turn it into information and insights that really drive positive impacts? Some ideas are to look at trends; How many people are participating in giving opportunities? How many people are tracking volunteer time? How did a change in reward or removal of a threshold impact results? How many people are engaged in volunteer opportunities – and how does this stack up against your goals? If there's a mismatch, there are ways to positively influence these metrics. Some recommendations might be to adjust your matching rate/cap, implement payroll or add volunteer rewards, remove minimums and other restrictions, unify tools, etc., all of which will help drive uptake. Qualitative data is important too – even something as simple as a good quote from an employee can help prove how impactful your program is. The strongest programs have implicit business value, including deeper employee engagement and the lowest cost of recruitment and churn, so it's worth it to make the investment in building them up.
Guest speakers shared unique perspectives on issues and opportunities in Goodness
Dan Pallotta, guest speaker & Bryan de Lottinville, CEO, Benevity
Dan Pallotta delivered a spellbinding presentation, asserting that misconceptions exist in the charity space. We're taught to think that low overhead costs in the non-profit sector are a good thing because it means more money is going to causes we want to advance. Not necessarily so! Putting more money into overhead can, in fact, scale impact.
The bottom line: don't ask if a charity has low overhead; ask if it has big impact!
Jonah Sachs shared eye-opening thoughts on how storytelling can influence desired outcomes from others. What we learned is that making our donors feels like heroes in our brand story goes a long way to inspiring action and engagement. Extend storytelling into how you compel people to participate in your programs and you may just see engagement skyrocket. And maybe more importantly, you can even employ storytelling techniques (with your people as the heroes) to pull at C-level heartstrings and develop more overall understanding and support for your Goodness Programs inside and outside your company.
Jocelyne Daw shared thought-provoking stories, facts and tips on how to develop meaningful relationships with charities, explaining that "extraordinary change requires extraordinary relationships." Partnerships should be shared value – meaning that they drive real social change and business impact. If it sounds daunting to create all-new partnerships, Jocelyne suggests evaluating your existing charity partners and see where there's an opportunity to deepen relationships. If you typically volunteer with an organization, for instance, can you go beyond that and create a richer experience through giving? If you already give, can you provide an increase in your donation match rate?
The Benevity Nonprofit Community Council is taking on the world
While we were collaborating on all things Goodness, the conference was the perfect place to host the inaugural meeting of our newly-formed Benevity Nonprofit Community Council. The Council was formed to help evaluate the charitable landscape and identify trends and opportunities that can impact the way companies and individuals give back to causes they care about. First thing at the User Conference, our council started tackling some of the biggest challenges in fundraising, volunteering, technology and donor engagement, and importantly, how Benevity can evolve its products and process to increase the value proposition for recipient charities.
Where to now?
Goodness Matters attendees
Clearly, the world of corporate philanthropy is evolving, and we all came away from the conference re-energized to get out there in the world and do more Good!
Take a look at what everyone had to say about the conference on Twitter with #GoodnessMatters.


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Castle Courts senior girls' hockey teams have had a great term. The U12s finished an excellent 2nd place in the West IAPS Tournament at Millfield, earning a place at the Nationals at Potters Bar. Here they excelled themselves. After a narrow defeat to eventual winners, Gresham's, Castle Court went from strength to strength, playing intelligent hockey with tight defending, excellent teamwork and determination, and good attacking movement. It was great to see Castle Court matching the very best Prep school sides in the country. The team fought their way through to the Plate Final, winning an exciting match 2-1 under floodlights at the end of the day. IAPS National Plate Winners is a fine achievement – well done!
Meanwhile, the U11 girls had won 6 school matches in a row, so we approached the Dorset Schools Tournament with confidence. In a howling gale and lashing rainstorm at Talbot Heath, the team played bravely and excellently. Results of 1-1, 5-0 and 4-1 later, the U11s became County Champions, for the third time in three years, and will go on to the West Schools Finals in March.
And finally we have just learned that 8 out of 13 of the Dorset U14 Boys Hockey squad for next term are current or recent Castle Court players! Congratulations to Henry B, Rufus D, Josh E, Louis R and Alby S, and to Ben B, Alex S and Sam W.


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Xanten/Colonia Ulpia Traiana was long held to be Germany's only colony to be founded completely on the green field. Research in the last 20 years has completely changed our view of the site and its history. Instead of a town full of Roman new arrivals settled on the banks of the Rhine, we now have a town that started as a vicus to a legionary fortress, then became civitas capital, then was refounded as a colonia and finally had to be rebuilt in the late third century. Today it is the largest Roman city not to have been built over and a centre of research into the Romans on the Rhine.
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I want options, I need options I can't make a decision without options. Lots and lots and lots of them. To some people, that maybe confusing, overwhelming, frustrating. For me, it opens the door to endless possibility.
It amazes me sometimes how much is really available on-line for the those willing to go find it. I see hundreds of blogs out there by people sharing their finished projects. There are an equal number showing you how to make your own project to look just like theirs or a personalized version of theirs. I want to publicly thank you all for their hard work, amazing skills and most of all your generosity.
In my last post I mentioned using a bias tape maker. This is the tutorial I used. Clear, simple and to the point!!! (Ask and you shall receive Kim)
I have a little collection myself. (L to R) 1/2″, 1″, 2″.
Yes, I know I have to label them. If I had a dollar for all the things I have to do.
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But the resource I really want to tell you about is Craftsy. If you haven't already checked it out you really should. I'm currently taking 6 classes all of which are changing the way I quilt and sew. And for you none quilters/sewers there are a ton of other classes exploring everything from scrapbooking to cake decorating (May…I'm talking to you)
Here's what I'm taking…
The class that has really changed my approach to quilting is Inspired Modern Quilts with Elizabeth Hartman (www.ohfransson.com) She's amazing. And the best tip so far…press your seams open!!!!! No more pressing to one or the other side, then nesting. While that works of course I found it very tedious and bulky. Pressing open makes for a much flatter, smoother surface.
I also love the Quilting Quickly series hosted by Jenny of the Missouri Start Quilt Co. Best lesson…there are no quilting police and yes, you can complete a quilt quickly. She is so fun and enthusiastic!!
The courses are set up in such a unique way and are so user-friendly. And the best part is I can "go to class" whenever and where ever I like. On line notes, Q & A forum…love it!!
And speaking of love it.
We all know it's apple season but it's also pumpkin season and Pinterest is suddenly flooded with pumpkin recipes…here's one I'm going to try this weekend.
PUMPKIN POPPERS by Just The Little Things
I want a big plate of these sitting next to me while I work on this week's tutorial.
While exploring patterns for my new love, Mug Rugs (check out my growing mug rugs pin board), I came across this pattern and, you know me, I dropped everything to give it a try.
Cute doesn't even cover it!
LITTLE COTTAGE MUG RUG by The Sometimes Crafter
The personalizing possibilities are endless….Hopefully I'll have one to show you soon. I've printed the template already…
I hope this week's BLT has inspired and excited you. I'm beyond excited!!!
Have a great weekend everyone and Happy Creating!!!


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Friday, August 28, 2009
Symphony of Praise- The Four Winds
Many of you know that I am not event driven, but am consumed by His presence. His presence does inhabit the praises and lives of His people. Any event that brings His people together seeking Him, and the sound of heaven, can be assured of His presence, and assured that in His presence, transformation takes place.
We are co-sponsoring an event on October 3, 2009 that I believe will be historic. It is a FREE event, so the only cost would be to get there. Many streams coming together in unity to praise the Father. This does not involve anyone of significance, but Him, and yet everyone is significant because of Him. The only star of the night is His Bright Morning Star, and Father's seat is secured. Father will bask in the pleasure of His children as we come together for 10 hours of sustained sounds for heaven and from heaven.
There will be worship teams, dance teams, and prophetic artists coming from all over the country, including our friends Leonard Jones and Janice VanCronkhite. People are already making plans to be there from different parts of the world.
We envision this as a beginning of just our little part of pleasing the Father in a way He has given us to do. He is doing the same thing all over the world, so we are not exclusive, but inclusive of all, and inclusive to the obedience He has for all of us. This will be our first Symphony of Praise, and we see at least 8 of these with the next one coming in spring of 2009.
We believe many who make the journey with us will be refreshed. Many who have been dry and weary will get a drink from heaven and be renewed. This is a monumental effort for so many, so please pray for the resources, and for the Father to make every way possible for those who are led to make the call, and the journey on October 3rd.
Please see the vision at our website www.symphonyofpraise.net along with those who are joining us in making the call. The venue is spectacular, and it does seem to be a generational well of His glory, you can see the venue at www.vanhoyfarms.com
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Did you know...
you, the taxpayer in the City of Asheville, are going to be the co-signor of this $74 million debt if voters approve it in November?
YEP - YOU, THE TAXPAYER are RESPONSIBLE. Not the City. The City doesn't lose a thing. These bonds are not backed by City Assets like property or buildings. You, the taxpayer, are held responsible.
In short, you are the co-signor of this bond debt. If the City can't pay, the banks come to YOU by way of your property taxes.
How's that, you ask?
All of these general obligation bonds ($74 million total) are backed by property taxes of the City of Asheville property owners. This is because these are non-revenue bonds, meaning they are not backed by a revenue generating project. Sidewalks, greenways, parks and loans to private developers do not generate revenue. They are not backed by City assets either like buildings or City owned property. The collateral for these bonds, the promise that the banking institutions and investors that buy these bonds, is that they get paid back via property taxes. They get paid back in this case by YOU, the taxpayer, by increasing your property tax rate and ensuring those monies go to the City to pay it's annual debt service.
BUT, WHAT IF, we experience another recession?
As a business person and for your own family, you probably plan for the worst. What is the worst that can happen if these bonds pass? The City defaults.
We are an economy based on tourism. If something were to happen impacting our local economy in a negative way (remember all those businesses that won't come to North Carolina because of HB2? Who saw that coming?) and the City were not able to pay its debt service for these bonds, then this is what happens:
Those same institutions and investors that bought these bonds can sue the City and force an increase in property taxes sufficient enough to pay for its debt. (Source: We spoke to the NC Local Gov't Commission representative on September 29, 2016 who confirmed this.)
That's right. Your property taxes can then be jacked up enough to pay for the debt service. And, if you can't pay your own property taxes then what happens? Your property taxes get added to your mortgage and if you can't pay your mortgage, you lose your home. Essentially, the collateral for these bonds are the value of your property and investors assume that the value will only go up and that you can afford to continue paying for those increased property taxes. It's also entrusting the City to pay the debt service.
You don't think this will happen? Maybe not, but we didn't expect that recession either. Each City taxpayer should consider this carefully just as you would if you were going to co-sign someone's car loan. Just pay attention to the details and ask yourself if you're okay with it.


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Raft IQ Puzzle
JIG reader Josh recently pointed us to a flash version of the old raft puzzle everyone played back in grade school. The simple idea is that a group of people must cross a river using a small raft. Unfortunately not everyone gets along and there are certain rules that must be followed in order to get everyone across safely.
The group consists of a woman and two girls, a man and two boys, and a policeman with a thief. If you leave certain people alone with others, trouble will ensue. For example, the thief will only behave if the policeman is on the same bank.
The complete rules are as follows:
- A maximum of two people can be on the raft at a time.
- One adult must be on the raft to operate it.
- The man cannot be with any of the girls without the woman present.
- Conversely, the woman can't stay with the boys without the man there.
- The thief must be with the policeman or be alone.
It's a simple brain teaser with an enjoyable presentation. The game is in Chinese, but the only text is on the opening screen. Click the big circle to start playing. And good luck.


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Undeniably gripping, but lacking heart. 3.5/5 stars.
A huge thank you to Inge over at The Belgian Reviewer for my copy of The One which I won in her recent giveaway. Thank you!
The blurb: How far would you go to find THE ONE?
One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner – the one you're genetically made for.
A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking – and deadlier – than others…
My take:
This book is a true page-turner. The story is told from five different character viewpoints in short, alternating chapters, meaning there is always enough going on to keep the reader interested. Each chapter moves one of the character's stories forward to a cliffhanger before switching cruelly to the next. This method makes it hard to put the book down, particularly if you're more invested in one or two of the stories than the others as you are driven to read quickly to get back to your favourite plot strands.
Cutting rapidly between different viewpoints is also a great way to keep the reader in the dark, and the book certainly delivers on surprises and twists.


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As nice as that might sound, I think it might be a tad too early for that.Eman wrote:By the way, who likes the Steve Irwin look for tmw characters? Maybe the khaki outfit can be won as a result of a quest, or maybe only made available on his birthday? (Feb. 22 by the way...courtesy of Wikipedia) I don't know, I was just trying to be creative somehow.
However, I'm not opposed to a safari outfit.


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Part hot chocolate, part milkshake, part pecan pie, this incredible drink is almost too good to be true. Combine your favorite brand of butter pecan ice cream with whole milk, instant cocoa mix, cane syrup, and toasted pecans to make a rich, creamy, frozen take on hot chocolate. Most people would stop there and simply add a straw, but we took this dessert even further by drizzling the insides of each glass with chocolate syrup and topping each serving with crispy shards of golden piecrust "cookies". (To make, simply bake store-bought refrigerated piecrusts until brown and crisp and break into large pieces.) Top each serving with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and more chopped toasted pecans. Like any milkshake, be sure to serve this frozen hot chocolate right away so it does not melt. We recommend straws and spoons so you can enjoy every last delicious drop. Whether you're enjoying this drink in the winter or summer, you'll be glad you tried it.
How to Make It
Unroll half of a 14.1-oz. package refrigerated piecrust onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; prick piecrust all over with a fork. Spray with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven until crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool, and then break into large pieces; set aside.
Beat 1 cup cold heavy cream and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a cold bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute; set aside.
Process 1 pint butter pecan ice cream, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup instant cocoa mix, 1/3 cup toasted pecans, 3 tablespoons cane syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender until smooth.
Drizzle the insides of 4 glasses with 1/3 cup chocolate sauce. Pour frozen hot chocolate mixture into prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream, piecrust pieces, and toasted pecans.


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|Greta Zargo and the Death Robots from Outer Space by A F Harrold
|Category: Confident Readers
|Reviewer: Jill Murphy
|Summary: A cub reporter is looking for a scoop. A silvery robot is taking over the galaxy, planet by planet. What would happen if the two were to meet? A madcap, joke filled joy of a read, that's what!
|Buy? Yes
|Borrow? Yes
|Pages: 256
|Date: September 2017
|Publisher: Bloomsbury
|External links: Author's website
No one knew that only three things stood in the way of the complete and utter destruction of the Earth: one elderly parrot, one eleven-year-old spelling mistake and one intrepid young newspaper-reporter-cum-schoolgirl in search of a Big Scoop.
Oh my word! What a prospect! Let me break it down for you. The parrot has only ever learned to speak one sentence. The spelling mistake is between great and Greta. Both these things point the alien danger to Earth, a silvery robot, in the direction of Greta Zargo, who is the wannabe reporter.
Greta, whose parents died while she was still a baby, attained her majority aged just eight, thank to another one of those spelling mistakes. Greta manages pretty well as mistress of her own destiny, albeit with some interesting dietary choices involving sherbet and hot chocolate powder. Her overriding ambition is to win the Prilchard-Spritzer Medal; the top journalism award available to residents of the sleepy town of Upper Lowerbridge. Greta needs a Big Scoop. And she thinks she's found it when cakes suddenly start disappearing all over town.
As Greta chases around Upper Lowerbridge, trying to find the criminal behind this shocking outbreak of cake crime, a silvery robot traverses the galaxy eating up planets. It's been sent from the planet of Cestrypip by its great scientist Harknow-Bumfurly-Histlock to gather information about alien civilisations but its mission has been somewhat corrupted and it's ended up destroying the planets it reports upon.
What will happen when the silvery robot arrives on Earth? Who is stealing the cakes? And will Greta win the Prilchard-Spritzer Medal?
Ha. I loved this madcap story. Every child wants to be Greta, largely free from adult control as she is. And honestly, she gets on with life pretty well. Ok, her diet might leave a little to be desired but she does well at school, has interests and is determined when trying to reach her goals. She's also full of blunt directness and full of innate common sense. I really liked her. And - glory to the world! - I actually solved the mystery of the cake thief before the reveal. I am triumphant about this because I am usually the last to catch on. The sections about the Cestrypian robot gradually cannibalising planet after planet based on a shaky idea of what constitutes consent are funny in a banana skin slip kind of way but Harrold also makes them rather sad, as they should be. It's a clever balance.
As you'd expect from anything written by the gloriously funny A F Harrold, there are jokes aplenty and a real love of language shines through every page. We need as many daft names and puns as we can get because they are life-affirming.
More Greta please.
If Greta Zargo and the Death Robots from Outer Space appeals, you might also enjoy any of the Grubtown Tales from Philip Ardagh, which are also surreal and witty. And if you haven't met Mr Gum yet, then you should.
You can read more book reviews or buy Greta Zargo and the Death Robots from Outer Space by A F Harrold at Amazon.co.uk
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A big hat's off to Scott Cobb with the Texas Moratorium Network and Hooman
and all the youth with the Texas Students Against the Death Penalty for
their hard work this week. These young folks made an enthusiastic
abolitionist statement yesterday in Huntsville outside the Walls Unit where
the state of Texas murdered Tommie Hughes.
The young folks energized everyone with their continuous chants and
optimistic enthusiasm for the abolition of the death penalty. They were
also very respectful of the family and ended the protest right before 6:00
PM and requested that the crowd remain silent during the execution.
Tommie's family had around 60 people in Huntsville and they knew that we
were all there for them. Tommie's mother and grandmother both witnessed the
execution and Tommie was blessed to have two such strong women in his life.
Tommie's two uncles who joined the large protest thanked everyone for being
there and for supporting the family.
The students weren't only from Texas, but from several other states,
including as far away as Oregon. While other students were heading to South
Padre and other beaches, these young people were showing all of us the best
of their generation. They are participating in all week in activities,
workshops, lobbying, seminars, petition-signing and yesterday's bus trip to
Huntsville. They were organized, prepared, disciplined and energetic. And
most of all, their seriousness about fighting the racist death penalty was
As always, it was great to see Rennie Cushing with Murder Victims Families
for Human Rights who is forever ready to lend a hand here in Texas. Rennie
will be speaking with the youth today in Austin. Check out the students'
web site at: www.texasabolition.org.
From the Abolition Movement, we say to you young people, "You are the best!
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Jennifer Dickey is a 1978 graduate of the John Woolman school and brings along her husband of 32 years, Andrew Huang to the Woolman board of trustees. Jennifer followed JWS with a degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University and has worked variously in small companies. Jennifer is currently the Executive Director for the Idaho Lives Project, a suicide prevention program aimed at giving children and their teachers coping skills for life that have proven to be effective at reducing suicide rates.
Jennifer has lived in Boise for 25 years and has three grown sons, two in graduate school pursuing doctorates and the youngest working toward a bachelors in 2020. Both Jennifer and Andy remain physically active with walking, hiking, cycling and tree climbing, amongst other activities.


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Information Sessions
Information sessions are a great way for employers to connect with talented Queen's students, promote their brand across campus and meet their recruitment needs. These sessions are a means of networking with industry-interested students and presenting your company, culture and job opportunities. Career Services makes the process simple by handling all logistical components including:
- Strategizing with your company to develop the most effective information session for your needs (i.e. Presentation, Informal Networking Event, Panel Discussion, Q&A, etc.)
- Reserving a venue that would best fit your information session style
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- Providing a host on the day of the event to ensure optimal event delivery
Book now! Fill out the Information Session Booking Form (PDF, 604KB) and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com to get your Queen's visit started.
The costs associated with holding an information session can be found below:
- Information session fee: $150
- Venue fee (non-licensed): $30-50
- Note: Large venues holding 100+ seats may exceed this price range
- Venue fee (licensed): $150+
- The administrative fee for booking Information Sessions is $150.
- Catering: Varies, please see our on-campus menu
Information sessions are available Monday-Thursday with start times of 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Sessions typically last one-hour but can be altered depending on your needs.
The Events and Employer Development Coordinator will work with you to determine the best time of year to reach your target audience. Below is an general outline of when information sessions see the best success.
Peak attendance: September, October, and January
Low attendance: Early November, February, and early March
Note: Sessions are not scheduled in late November, December, late March, April, and summer months as students are in exams or away from campus.
Career Services will determine the best strategy for reaching your target audiences. All information sessions are posted on our MyCareer event calendar and in our weekly bulletin. Posters will be placed around campus in strategic buildings/locations to attract students. Career Services will also e-mail departments and student groups with event information. Where appropriate, the event will be posted on our social media accounts.
Employers are encouraged to promote their visit to campus through channels such as your recruitment website, LinkedIn, Alumni networks, and social media. Jobs posted to our MyCareer job portal can also be linked to your upcoming information session.
Pop-up Booths
Representatives from your company, educational organization, or professional association can arrange to set up a table in a high-traffic area on campus to connect with students.
The Events and Employer Development Coordinator will work with you to determine the best location to connect with your target audience.
The costs associated with holding a pop-up table can be found below:
- Administration fee: $150
- Table fee (Employers): $250
- Table fee (Educators): $100
Pop-up tables can be booked on weekdays from September through March. Recommended timing is 12-2 p.m.
Please note that at certain times of year table space becomes unavailable due to activities such as student government elections.
Your visit to campus will be listed on our MyCareer events and workshops calendar, visible to all students.
Office Hours
Career Services can book space in our on-site interview rooms or workshop rooms for you to meet one-on-one with interested students to discuss your company, industry and future job opportunities. Typically, each one-on-one session lasts for 15-30 minutes and students register ahead of time to attend.
The costs associated with holding office hours can be found below:
- First room: $100
- Each additional room: $50
The price includes setup, scheduling, and advertising.
Office hours can be booked on weekdays from September-November and January-March. Typically, office hours are booked in two-hour time slots.
Your visit to campus will be listed on our MyCareer events and workshops calendar, visible to all students.
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Interested in another recruitment event such as a mock interview session, design challenge, or coding competition? Career Services is here to help with the logistics of your event. Contact our staff team today.
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