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Earlier this year, our very own Caitlin Atkinson was awarded the Cerner Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year Scholarship. Caitlin, who works as a nursing assistant in the memory care unit, received the scholarship at the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC) Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
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Caitlin's nomination was reviewed by a panel of judges from AANAC who reviewed more than 50 nominations for this year's CNA award. The selection uses different metrics to help narrow down candidates. Metrics included employment longevity, interaction with residents, family and staff, coaching or mentoring abilities, work ethic, and quality of work.
What stands out the most for Caitlin is her ability to recognize areas that can be improved and taking it upon herself to make that improvement possible.
"One of the residents had symptoms of sundowning, and I found that he liked watching movies on a tablet," Caitlin says. "I went to the activities director and told her, and she purchased iPads for some of the residents to help them with their sundowning." It was actions like these which led Marcia Jackson, the administrator of Maine Veterans' Home in Machias, to nominate Caitlin for the award.
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Caitlin is currently attending the University of Maine at Machias and will be transferring to the University of Maine at Fort Kent in the fall. The $3,000 awarded in the scholarship will be put toward Caitlin's tuition as she continues working through the nursing program. After completing her studies, she hopes to work at Maine Veterans' Homes or with a community with similar values. And after a few years of developing her professional career, Atkinson could see herself going back to a university.
"I would like to work for a few years after completing the nursing program and go back and study how to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner or something similar to that field," she says.
A Day in the Life at Maine Veterans' Homes
A typical day for Caitlin at Maine Veterans' Home in Machias starts with the afternoon shift, where she begins working with team members to prep dinner for the residents later that evening. Once dinner is over, the residents attend various activities scheduled throughout the day within the Machias community.
Activities like music groups, bingo and game night are only a handful of what's available for residents. Caitlin's favorite activity with residents is the exercise group.
"I enjoy getting to interact back and forth with the residents," she says. "We usually kick a ball back and forth or other physical exercises. You can tell they enjoy getting up and being physical. It's easily one of the activities the residents enjoy the most."
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Caretakers at Maine Veterans' Homes are instilled with core values which guarantee the highest quality of care for our residents. These values are what drive Caitlin and other team members to be the best in their field.
"We work together as a team and everybody gets along," she says. "We respect each other, and there's just a lot of good core values we have that work well with all of us on the team."
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Avril Lavigne has just wrapped up recording her new album and wanted her fans, at least the ones on Myspace, to be the first to know about it.
The newly married Mrs. Deryck Whibley posted a blog on her official Myspace page after doing some press for her new song "Keep Holding On" from the soundtrack to the movie
, "I keep getting asked about my record and what it is called....so I wanted to give u guys all the info directly....so.... I'm calling the record "The best Dam Thing".....and the first single is called "Girlfriend"... the single comes out February....and the record in April......."
Lavigne goes on to say that the new record is worthy follow up to her 2002 record
Let Go
and her sophomore release
Under My Skin
, "I promise you guys will LOVE this record, it is my favorite one!!! And I can't wait!!!!! It is really fast, fun, young, bratty, aggressive, confident, cocky in a playful way....all the good stuff. This record will make a great live show, and that's what I had in mind while writing it! My last tour helped inspire me. So because I am a touring artist and spend so much of my time playing live shows, I wanted to make sure the songs were fun. Fun for the fans and myself. I will only have like 3 slow songs on the record. yay!! I am working on my last song right now in the studio. I should be all wrapped up by Moday in time for the Christmas holidays. So I will check in with u guys soon."
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I recall her saying that her second album was going to be "dark" and "serious." Now she's got her mind set on a "young, bratty, aggressive, and confident album" What's her third one going to be? "Introspective" "Meaningful" and "Written by somebody else"
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on December 20, 2006
Avril ROX, thankyou anonymous! Shes changed!!
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on December 27, 2006
I have to agree whole heartedly with annonymous, and I had to smile at the prospective vision for the next record. It rings very true. Coming from someone who once had enough pride to say they were not going to be controlled by the media, or anyone else in the industry, "Sell-out" is another word that comes to mind. As long as the record has chart topping sales, I doubt very much if the artist could care less about the depth and meaning of the album. As long as the old bank balance doesn't hit under 6 digits, we're all good. So much for being original! So much for not being controlled. Welcome another puppet to music industry. I wouldn't walk to my front door to meet her, or listen to her album. Judging by the last disaster, someone would have to pay ME to take it!
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on January 08, 2007
#2 - If Avril rocked so much to begin with, then why did she need to change?
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on January 17, 2007
YO Avril good luck! I love you! you r the best in the world! I know one of your body guards who toured with you he is my stepdad! He rocks out loud just like you! I am ur biggest fan! you r the greatest! I really wish i could meet you in person.
Luv ya,
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avril lavigne rocks!!!
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on February 05, 2007
Hey Avril!!!
good luck! you r awesome i would love to meet you some day to...u are really pretty to... i would love to look just like you when i get older...and i love your new song "Keep holding on" i'm listening to it right now it is such a good song!!! I luv ya and keep strong!! later xoxo lylas
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on February 16, 2007
yup u r d gr8test avril...
why dont u com 2 india..uve got a huge fan followin up here 2...
ur gr8test fan...
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I was a big fan of avril with her first two albums. The lyrics and music were great but this new album so far is NOT, with the exception of "keep holding on" and "when you're gone" which I think are great. On the songs "girlfriend", "I can do better" and "everything back but you" the lyrics are ridiculous and the music is hideous. She sounds like a little girl which she is obviously not anymore. I am in no way jealous of her-trust me and I still think she rocks- just not like before, although I am happy that she is so in love and looking beautiful and I wish her success in the future. By the way, ignorant, idol-worshipping, teeny boppers need not respond,LOL.
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Does ne onw know where i can watch the new girlfriend music video?? pleeezz!!
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on February 20, 2007
i luv the new song girlfriend, it just doesn't seem like avril...
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HEY avril, im from the philippines and i just heard your new song GIRLFRIEND!! I love your songs since you came out for the first time and up to now i still am your biggest fan!! YOU GO GIRL!!
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on March 04, 2007
i can't wait 2 see u rockin' indonesia...
u rock!!!!
no one in this world is as cool as u....
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I think that Avril has changed incredibly. I'm not to sure what I think of the new Avril but I plan on getting the album when it comes out...
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Hey Avril you are the greatset singer in the world u rock your the coolest person in the world and i'm your biggest biggset fan .
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hi i writing from venezuela and when i knew she her music liked to me and of that moment i made me fans of she and now i thing that she is trying of to make one cd better that the past although her cds previous was better for me specially ``complicated¥¥ and ``skater boy¥¥ of her first cd and others of her next cd but i can¥t to critisize the new cd because it has not arrived to here and i don¥t konw if it good i know the song ``gilfriend¥¥ and ``keep holding on¥¥ by a magazine and i decide me search on internet about this and i liked about this and i hope that it arrive fast to here for to enjoy it. continues thus i love you avril 4ever!!!!
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Me and my bff love your song "girlfriend". Good luck with your songs and we hope to see them and one day could you kinda come to bridgewater for a concert and sing the song Girlfriend? ok thanx bye.
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the new song girlfriend SUCKS, its below pop standards just awful
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I love Avril. I loved her right from the start, I love every single song by her. She's rad. I love girlfriend! I can relate to it!!! lol. I can relate to all of the lyrics in practically every song and she's got an amazing voice, awesome attitude and shes adorable. Gotta love her.
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Avrils changed alot but shes still the best artist ever!!!!!!! x
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i reli reli like avril since then,i know that she gonna rokcs the world again in her new album...and i cant wait to have a copy of it! i love her so much...good luck AVRIL
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the first time i listened and watched Keep Holding On,it really made me got hold of my chair..it was amazing!!i love the lyrics,i can really relate it with my current relationship..AVRIL still shines and continues to rock not just my world but my boyfriend as well..we both love avril and loves spending time together listening to her songs..that's the perfect moment we always have...
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i like your every songs your very good singer in this world. iam praying every day for you Avril Lavigne
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Avril's old music was really good. but her newest album is awesome "the best damn thing" i love it! When "girlfriend" came out i listened to it non stop and the music video was really good.
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I liked Avril more in the punk way though..and how she sings in "girlfriend" its just so different..i love it..but its just not what i was expecting at all
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I understand all your feelings about Avril going from punk to almost a "pop" star, but it is a new step in her life. I also don't appreciate the way some people are saying "sell out" and things like that. Maybe her songs were punk when she was a teenager trying to find herself in this world. Now she is married and found true happiness. You agreed with how her songs back then corresponded to her feelings, then why would they not be the same now? Her feelings of singing upbeat songs are not to sell records, but to express now that she is happy and that she grew up. Everyone grows up.
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i dont no the name of the song its one about peoples loved ones dieing it reminds me of my grandad coz he is dieing of cancer in hospitel im 11 years old and im a great fane he went to hospital yesterday and hes like a dad to me i dont get on with my real dad so could send me the name of the song bubi from jade woodcraft
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i love avril lavigne from akram suyuti in indonesia, you're the best singer!!!!!
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Avril is the coolest singer on earth.... She is just fabulous.... I mean her style her singing... Her voice everything is just perfect....
I just want to see her in India.... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE COME TO INDIA.... I'll be at her concert anywhere.... Just love her....
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As well as being one of the leading entrepreneurial cities in the United States, Boston is also home to world-class universities. Coincidence? Think again. To find out more about how education in Boston is breeding our next generation entrepreneurs, we caught up with Sam Bhattacharyya and Tunde Alawode, recent graduates from MIT's delta v Accelerator and Trish Cotter, Director of the Accelerator program and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at MIT.
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Sam Bhattacharyya and Tunde Alawode are Co-Founders of dot Learn, a startup established through the Accelerator program that uses video compression technology to improve access to online education in the developing world.
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Boston acts a talent pool bringing together some of the world's brightest students at universities like Harvard and MIT. The results of which are staggering, the annual revenue generated just from companies founded by former MIT students is $1.9 trillion. As such, MIT has garnered a reputation for being home to some of the world's most exciting emerging technology. Tunde explains, "Boston and the MIT community create an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is different to other cities, they invest in future potential and look at possible future impact of companies".
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Trish explains that the idea of the accelerator is not just to provide help to the students' businesses, but also to give them a strong foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. "We're an educational accelerator, not Y Combinator," Trish says. "This allows the students to take on big business challenges within the security of an educational environment," she continues.
MIT prides itself on providing solutions to pressing global problems and the Accelerator is no exception. Trish explains, "I don't even care if the idea isn't going to work, I want to give them the experience of tackling a really big idea."
"I'm not looking for someone to deliver my food faster, or get a date quicker, that really isn't the type of problem we spend our resources on. I'd rather have students who want to change the logistics of shipping, bring solar energy to developing communities, or improve the transportation infrastructure of Rwanda" Trish explains. Along with other companies that have come through the accelerator this year, dot Learn are testament to this statement.
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Chairman's Bowl 2015
New Town Gold retakes the trophy
By Jerry W. Kram
For a while it looked like a defensive struggle. But in the end, the 2015 Chairman's Bowl for the championship of the Fort Berthold Elementary Football League was anything but.
The New Town Gold Team was looking to regain the trophy it lost to White Shield last year as it took on the Parshall Braves. The Braves were also looking to prove something as they came in with a 4-1 record, their lone loss coming at the hands of the New Town Gold.
It looked like the defenses would prevail as the first quarter wound down with no score. Parshall's first drive ended in a fumble, but New Town couldn't move the ball effectively and gave up their first chance on downs. Michael Griffin finally broke the deadlock on the last play of the first quarter with a long run to put New Town ahead 8-0.
The very next play, the first of the second quarter, Lawrence Polanco took the ball 70 yards for Parshall, but the extra point try failed and it was 8-6. New Town scored the next two touchdowns to pull away 22-6, but Polanco had another long score to close out the first half 22-12. That was as close as the Braves would get as the two teams traded long runs. In the end, the New Town Gold doubled up the Braves 56-28.
Both coaches were proud of the effort their team put out on the field.


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Every week, more than a dozen volunteers plan, teach, organize, and support programs at Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC). Over the year, more than 100 volunteers contribute to the life of Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF). At its annual meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 28, CIF recognized these leaders, including Stephen Vandivere, the top volunteer with 120 hours this year; and Joyce Lynn, the lead ESOL teacher for Saturday morning, with 70 hours.
Both Vandivere and Lynn have volunteered since the earliest days of the Center. Lynn leads a women's ESOL group on Saturday morning, and Vandivere is a greeter and volunteer recruiter.
CIF recognized three community leaders as "Community Heroes" for connecting others to the work of the Labor Resource Center. Angie Carrera, of the Fairfax County Office of Public and Private Partnership, was recognized for making connections far beyond her office. Her creative energy and ideas bring new supporters and raise the profile of CIF in the community.
Bonnie Hobbs, reporter for the Connection Newspapers' Centre View paper, was cited for her fair and honest news stories, keeping the community informed and connected. Hobbs's stories consistently present the facts, and help Centreville residents from all backgrounds to know and appreciate the strengths of all community residents.
The third Community Hero award went to George Mason University Professor Al Fuertes, one of the first supporters of CIF in 2007, when he used his skills in conflict resolution to create a fair space for all voices to be heard. Centreville residents with varied opinions trusted his skill in moderating the conversation. Dr. Fuertes continues to help CLRC connect with talented students and resources at GMU.
CIF recognized two youth volunteers, Ellis Tsung, a senior at Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology; and Cathleen Watkins, a freshman at University of Virginia and a graduate of Westfield HS. Ellis built and maintained websites for CIF and CLRC, and works with staff and volunteers regularly on Saturday mornings to update the sites. Cathleen was a regular Saturday volunteer for nearly two years at the Center, and taught English with skill and enthusiasm.
The top administrative volunteer for the year is Mike Gillotte, who regularly steps in to answer the phone and record data, and keep the staff smiling. Also honored was Elisabeth Aguilar, for her contributions to the Spanish literacy program at CLRC; and Stephanie Carpio, for her dedication to the health education program. Betsy Pugin was recognized for her role as gracious hostess and supporter of staff and volunteers throughout the year.
The CIF Board also recognized the work of volunteers who made possible the move of CIF to independence in August this year. This was a "seamless transition" according to CLRC Director Roberto Fernández, and the transition is possible because of the work of many volunteers, including Hubert Graves, who organized and facilitated the transfer; Ed Duggan, Cari Lin, Barb Caputo, and Jerry Foltz, who continue to form the CIF financial team; Jim Daniels, who coordinated communications and handled transfer of technical licenses; and Terry Angelotti, who wrote a revised Personnel Policy. Volunteers also serve on the Personnel Committee, led by Marci Huntsman, Yasha Arant, Barb Shaiko and Mary Grace Varnum.
Anyone interested in volunteering can call Centreville Labor Resource Center, 703-543-6272; or email email@example.com Austin Acocella, volunteer coordinator through the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, will be in touch quickly to match interests with opportunities. At present, we need English language and Spanish literacy instructors; and support for a variety of communications and social media projects.
Volunteering at CLRC is a way to get to know new immigrants and other temporary workers, and to support their paths to self-sufficiency in the community.


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Consider the greatest number of green building items as you would when be able to building your home. You can consider things like bamboo wood flooring or reused daily paper protection, for instance. There is some plywood or framing that is produced using wood chips and other wood items. Window medicines can incorporate wicker or bamboo shades and utilized block exteriors can add style to the front of your home. There are many green building items produced using copious assets. This incorporates building items that are produced using reused plastic and metals, including siding, a few sorts of decking, and different items that can be incorporated when you choose to assemble green real estate.
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AK Teens: Building a Portfolio (Ages 15–17)
Monday, July 15, 2019 ● 9 am
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(Complete session: Monday, July 15–Friday, July 19, and Monday, July 22–Friday, July 26, 2019, 9 am–noon)
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Students ages 15–17 who are becoming serious about the visual arts or are preparing for college applications are invited to sign up for this intensive, artist-led art class. The class is designed to help students develop skills and style in drawing, painting, and sculpture, and complete several pieces that could be included in a portfolio for college admission.
Each session is limited to 16 students. Registration and pre-payment for the complete session are required. Refunds will not be given for missed classes within the session. Please register online, call 716.270.8292, or sign up at the Albright-Knox Admissions Desk.
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Montreal's Just for Laughs has traditionally been known primarily as a fest focused on stand-up comedy.
Still, having launched such non-formulaic acts as Stomp over the years, the performance diversity has always been there.
"What we're trying to do is make sure the stuff we've been doing all along that was non-standup gets better attention," says Bruce Hills, chief operating officer of the fest.
That means that in addition to several hundred stand-up comics, Montreal will boast an array of films, sketch perfs, alternative club shows, TV reunions and, yes, an Italian "transformer."
The aforementioned performer is quick-change artist Arturo Brachetti, who will perform his wardrobe-heavy show under the direction of Cirque du Soleil helmer Franco Dragone, the man behind "O" and "Mystere."
Meanwhile, the fest's first online component will take the form of a partnership with MySpace Comedy, an online community of 40,000 comics around the world.
The site will profile performers from past Just for Laughs festivals and will webcast live from this year's event.
Just for Laughs officials are even trying to bring the Web onstage with a sketch show hosted by "Mr. Show's" Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, which will feature viral comedy videos.
This year's headliners, who are hosting the fest's galas, include William Shatner, Howie Mandel, John Pinette and George Lopez.
In addition, an All-Star Gala will be hosted by Lewis Black, Tommy Tiernan, Russell Peters and Susie Essman.
Other big names taking the stage in the fest's Special Events series include Eddie Izzard, Billy Connolly and Russell Peters. Damon Wayans and Louis CK will also be on hand.
Less mainstream performances will be featured in the Flying Solo Series, which returns after last year's successful launch to showcase an array of standup, improv and sketch perfs in 10 different shows taking place within three venues.
The lineup includes Kevin McDonald, Phil Nichol, Zach Galifianakis, Freestyle Love Supreme and Jimmy Carr.
Television comedy will be honored with appearances by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane and series voice cast member Seth Green as well as the guys from the late-1980s cult hit "Kids in the Hall."
As for the bigscreen, Comedia, the fest's film component, ranges from big summer movie screenings of "Hairspray" and "Mr. Bean's Holiday," with Rowan Atkinson on hand, to smaller pics, such as the Sundance hit "The Ten," and Albert Nerenberg's "Let's All Hate Toronto."
The comedy shorts program — the biggest in the world — will bring to the screen faces such as Sean Astin, Lance Armstrong and Bob Geldof.
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By Molly Lopez, CAE – President/Owner
April 26, 2011: The staff team at Association Management, Ltd. (AML) selected the Ronald McDonald House of Central Iowa as the location for a volunteer opportunity to prepare a home baked meal for the twelve families staying at the House. The Ronald McDonald House is a place for families to stay whose children are being treated at area hospitals. Visit http://www.rmhdesmoines.org/.
According to Darcy Watson, CAE, AML's staff team volunteer coordinator, "The group had a great time team building and felt really good about giving back to a fantastic cause. We had fun making chicken chalupas and decorating cookies and we hope the families enjoy our meal." The team selected the Ronald McDonald House from several charitable options on www.volunteermatch.org.
AML manages the business of associations! Since 1976, Association Management, Ltd. (AML) has provided leadership and professional management services through experienced staff, best practices and shared resources. AML partners with international, national, regional and state association clients. AML is an AMC Institute internationally accredited association management company (one of only 50+ accredited companies worldwide). Visit www.aml.org.
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Thursdays Evenings 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Creekside Park Junior High track. 4 loops = 1 Mile
Thursdays at 5:00 pm join us at the track.
Saturday Mornings Galatas Elementary bus loop 8:30 - 9:30 am. 10 loops = 1 mile
Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Park in the school front parking lot and then walk to the bus ramp behind the school. We ask that no one park in the area of the bus ramp to keep our kids safe.
Sunday afternoons at 4:30 -5:30 pm at Bush Elementary parking lot. 4 loops = 1 mile
Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Please arrive on time. We will block off entrance to the school once the kids start running to keep them safe.
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No surprise here, but it's official: the FCC has ruled that VoIP providers must offer access to E911 service within 120 days. That's a nifty Thanksgiving present for someone.
As pointed out in the article I linked to above, "They (indie VoIP providers) were in the market space first, they have far better offerings, and much better pricing as well," wrote TechKnow Times. "So how to kill them? Simple. Force them to have to buy a service where the traditional telephone companies can set the price. And what is one thing that the traditional phone companies still pretty much have a monopoly on? The provision of 911 service."
The aging carriers apparently have the one thing that VoIP providers have yet to acquire, and that's a lobby in Washington that has some measure of sway on the regulators.
I think everyone agrees that service providers need to offer their customers some sort of emergency services mechanism. But let's not force the issue within some arbitrary, ridiculously short time frame. I'm sure we'll see a number of companies fall by the wayside as a result of this decision. And that's a shame.


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This is the second installment in our blog series looking at all the great news and events 2016 brought for Philly's water community.
Part I started with the appointment of Debra McCarty as Commissioner and explored highlights like our new water stations, the amazing work of volunteers, the Green City, Clean Waters Year 5 celebrations, our collaboration with Saint Benjamin Brewing Co. and more. Check it out!
2016 Water Highlights Part II...
New Storm Drain Markers IntroducedIn 2016, Philly residents got to meet their watershed spirit animal as we rolled out new storm drain markers featuring a special aquatic critter for each of the city's seven watersheds.
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Volunteers have played an important role by signing up for our free marking kits and taking the time to install the new watershed markers at inlets all over the city.
Philadelphia Water's Paul Fugazzotto paddles to the finish of the 2016 Schuylkill Sojourn. A record 205 people joined the annual event this year. Photo credit: Brian Rademaekers
If you happened to be in Philadelphia admiring the Schuylkill River's picturesque beauty from afar last week, you might have been startled by what appeared to be an enormous flock of florescent birds, all of them rhythmically flapping their wings on the shimmering water:
Those "birds," of course, were actually the 100-plus paddlers propelling the rainbow of brightly hued kayaks and canoes that made up the annual Schuylkill Sojourn. A seven day journey covering 112 miles of the Schuylkill River from its Schuylkill County headwaters all the way to Philadelphia's Boathouse Row, the event has been held since 1998.
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Symptoms of Driving a Car with a Lane Departure Warning Systems
When flying for Christmas, you just rented a 2013 luxury car, driving along and 1 or more of the following happens:
- The steering wheel vibrates
- An amber light appears on the left or right A-Pillar
- A chime on the dash sounds
- An illuminated coffee cup symbol appears on your instruments
- When steering to one side the wheel gets very stiff
- Your seat begins to vibrate, but just on one side of it
- Your cars brakes apply just one front caliper on its own
- The bumps in the road get real rough and the car drives very firm and taught
You are very concerned about these problems your rental is having. You quickly call the rental company and they start to laugh, tell you to calm down. After asking to speak to the manager, the clerk continues: "all new luxury cars do that!" Next, the rental clerk asks a very good question: "Were you in traffic changing lanes, was there is a car in your blind spot?" I recalled that yes there was a hidden car in my blind spot and he honked to alert me. "Then the Departure Warning System was operating normally and helped you to avoid a collision!"
How does it work?
While carmakers use slightly different systems to create their lane departure warning system, the concept is the same. If you change lanes and there is a car beside you, the computer warns you that there is a car in your blind spot. How? By using a sound or a flashing a dash light, vibrating the steering wheel or seat, or in some cars, stiffening the steering effort or suspension, and in one car, the system will apply just one front brake to pull steer you back to safety.
Many systems use 2 cameras mounted on each side of the rear view mirror; while others use a radar unit to monitor the lane markers in the road and a motion sensor on each side of the car to look in the blind spot. Thousand times a minute, the system monitors where your car is in the lane and in relation to traffic around you and it will warn you or take control of your car if you drift out of your lane or near a car in your blind spot.
Are They Effective?
In a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), blind spot detectors and backup cameras showed mixed results in improving safety. The data on these technologies is just starting to come in, and the IIHS says more study is required, but in general the preliminary results are favorable. In a few years all cars sold will have a lane departure warning system and insurance companies will give discounts to every car's equipped with them.
"This will become an industry standard," said Don Grimm, senior researcher for General Motors, a leader in this field. "It'll create some real cost advantages and could proliferate down to midsize and economy vehicles."
Driving the new luxury car over the holidays, I gradually became to appreciate these subtle hints that the car produces. So now when in heavy traffic, I began to trust this information, and after calmly waiting, a hidden car did appear in the mirror from my blind spot and the lane detection system was right. The technology we thought was futuristic just 10 years ago is available in just about every car we can now purchase today. The future is here!
Answers to questions above: 1. BMW 2. Volvo 3. GM 4. Subaru 5. Ford 6. Buick 7. Infinity 8. Lexus
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Government Housing Initiatives
On 1st April 2012, the Corporation's mandate was expanded in accordance with Presidential Directive Cab 20 (B)/2010. The directive pronounced that all Government housing implementation programmes be transferred to BHC to operate as Government's Single Housing Authority (SiHA). In compliance with the directive, BHC is as from 1st April 2012 responsible for the construction of turnkey SHHA projects, Public Housing Initiative, Youth Housing as well as District Housing.
The Corporation has completed a number of SHHA projects in various constituencies around the country. Furthermore the corporation has identified plots for the construction public officer's houses through the Public Housing Initiative which is expected to take of in 2016.
SHHA Low Income Housing Programme
Self Help Housing Agency (SHHA) established in 1973 to assist the low-and middle lower income households to access housing in urban areas. Government took a decision to extend the SHHA programme to Non Township areas in terms of Government Paper No. 2 of 2000 (National Policy on Housing in Botswana).
SHHA Home Improvement
The main objective of this scheme is to provide funding for extension or renovation of an exixting house and/ or completion of an existing house and/ or completion of an unfinished structure. Beneficiaries of the SHHA Home Improvement loans are expected to start construction of their houses using their own resources and the SHHA loan would be utilized to complete the projects. Councils undertake inspections on site to ensure applicants have already started constructions before the loan can released. The assessment must be done to verify the level of development and the loan is only granted if the required amount would allow for the completion of the project. Materials purchased by the loan must strictly be used to build the proposed structure and failure to do so is a violation of th agreement.
The maximum loan entitlement is P60,000.00. The repayment period for the scheme is 20 years at no interest charged on the loan while 10% interest is charged to beneficiaries who default on their payment.
The implementation of the programme is decentralized to District Councils with the Department of Housing providing policy guidance and funding. Beneficiaries applications and the home improvement construction process is administered by the District Councils.
SHHA Turnkey
The programme involves the design and construction of basic core houses for eligible low income households. Upon occupation the beneficiaries pay the cost of the built houses for a period of 20 years at P375.00 per month at no interest save for a penalty interest is charged to beneficiaries who default. The turnkey loan amount is P90 000.00.
The implementation of the programme is decentralized to District Councils with the Department of Housing providing funding. The beneficiary identification and loan repayment administration process is handled by the District Councils. Construction of the beneficiary houses is undertaken by Botswana Housing Corporation.
Eligibility criteria for SHHA Home Improvement and Turnkey Development Schemes
- Must be a citizen of Botswana.
- Employed individuals/ households within the income bracket of P4,400.00 to P52,000.00 per annum. IF the applicant is married, spouse income will be considered in assessing eligibility. Applicants over the age of 60 years and/ or are unable to afford repayments of the loan can apply provided they have a suretor. A suretor is a person who guarantees that all payments for the loan will be made and becomes legally liable to make payments. The suretor should not earn less than P4,400.00 per annum. There is no maximum limit for the loan amount he/ she can earn.
- Self employed individuals/ households such as business persons and farmers within the same income bracket are allowed to repay the loans at intervals to be agreed with the District Council.
- Pensioners who earn between P4,400.00 and P52,00.00 (P366.00 to P4,333.33) per annum and of ages less than 60 years old.
- Common law lease and certificate of customary land grant holders.
- Individuals must be aged between 21 and 60 years. Those between 18 and 21 will be considered under special circumstances.
- An applicant or spouse must not have benefited from the SHHA loan before in a designated urban and Non-Township areas where the low income housing programme is in operation. Individuals married out of community of property will not be considered for loans separately.
Home Improvement loan application requirements
1. Approved House plan.
2. Certified copy of Plot Certificate.
3. Certified copy of Omang of Plot Holderand next of kin.
4. Verification of employment/ self employment.
5. Certified copy of Marriage certificate & Letter from spouse (where applicable).
6. Proof of income.
SHHA Turnkey requirements
1. Fenced Plot.
2. Water for construction.
3. Storage for construction materials.
4. Overal site/ project security lies with the beneficiary.
5. Type of house plan to be used is provided by BHC.
6. Physical site conditions will be considered.
7. Certified copy of Plot Certificate.
8.Certified copy of Omang of Plot Holderand next of kin.
4. Verification of employment/ self employment.
5. Certified copy of Marriage certificate & Letter from spouse (where applicable).
6. Proof of income.
Where to get assistance
SHHA home improvement and Turnkey loan applicants are advised to contact Council Offices in theri respective districts to enquire about the processes and procedures for acquiring these loans.
Public Officers Housing Initiative
The Corporation has already acquired land and funds, and would be constructing the first 200 houses in June 2015.
This is a project where BHC is going to build housing units in different parts of the country at a capped cost of just under P 153,000.00. The houses will be bought by citizens and rented out to Government to house civil servants. The rental amount will serve as repayment or mortgage for the house in each case. Where houses are not bought out right,Government will pay BHC the rental amount equivalent to the amount payable under the Tenant Purchase Scheme (TPS) until such time that the outstanding amount has been fully paid off. So far a list of 540 plots has been submitted to BHC, 318 of which have been acquired and are ready for future development.
Tsholofelo 372 Housing Development
The scheme involves the design and construction of three storey flats, (2 beds) measuring 52sqm at Tsholofelo and Block 7, Gaborone. The Corporation has commenced the intial units, 372 of which are about to be completed soon and will mainly house the youth and Batswana.
The project is currently being carried out on two plots. One with 372 units and the other with 264 units. The remaining 114 units will be constructed at Block 7 in Gaborone to make a total of 750 units. In total there are 7 different contracts and all are being carried out by 100% Citizen owned companies. With the passage of time and due to financial constraints, Government is now looking at selling the units outright with a view to using the money from the sales to build more units going forward.
The procedure for allocation will be on a first come first served. There will be adverts on radio, television and print media giving information on specific dates on the application to procurement value chain. Amongst these there will be applicants register whereby applications will be given code numbers to ensure equity, fairness and transparency. This is to ensure that Batswana throughout the country have an equal chance of being first in the list regardless of where they are when the time of application is declared.
Eligibility criteria for the Tsholofelo 372 Housing Development


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Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
Dental x-rays may reveal:
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
Are dental x-rays safe?
We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of x-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.
Dental x-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient's exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each x-ray.
How often should dental x-rays be taken?
The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient's individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and risk for disease.
A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients. A full series is usually good for three to five years. Bite-wing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.
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As with last week's '66 Ford Mustang POTD, there's not a lot to say here. Having captured this shot down by the local airport, I therefore felt it only appropriate to show-off the beautifully engineered doors of the Vantage as they rise up like wings upon their opening.
The angled light of a Wintery afternoon hung low in the sky and I remember it being quite cold and blowy down by the ocean's edge – needless to say, the top came up for the drive back and the seat-warmers set to 'Bake'…
And oh my… the sounds emanating from the exhaust… *eyes closed – no longer here*
-Blake J.


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KOLKATA: Former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress leader Madan Mitra was on Friday granted bail by a court here, over 21 months after his arrest in the multi-crore rupee Saradha chit fund scam.
Mitra was behind bars since his arrest on December 12, 2014, except for a brief period in October 2015 when he was granted bail by a lower court. The relief was subsequently cancelled by the Calcutta High Court.
The court of Chief judicial Magistrate Alipore granted him bail on twin bonds of Rs 15 lakh each.


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The terminal is designed for use within an Inline station.
It can be used to connect INTERFACE modules to the Inline station and thus the bus system used via the INTERFACE system bus.
- Easy connection of INTERFACE EEM and/or EMM modules
- Transmission speed: 500 kbps
- Data width in the local bus can be set via DIP switches or memory stick configuration depending on the number of connected INTERFACE devices
- Maximum data width from the INTERFACE system bus to the local bus: 32 words (including PCP)
- Maximum data width from the local bus to the INTERFACE system bus: 16 words
- Parameterization, configuration, and diagnostics via FDT/DTM (Field Device Tool/Device Type Manager) supported
- Serial interface (S-PORT) can be used to connect a memory stick
- Memory stick can be used for configuration backup
- Applications: motor and energy management; switching, protection, and monitoring of drives


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Tyler Bray remembers the last pass he threw in a real game very well.
"I can pretty much tell you the whole play," the University of Tennessee quarterback said of his game-sealing interception against North Carolina in the Music City Bowl last December.
"It's play-action pass. I have [fullback Channing] Fugate out in the flat. [Receivers] Gerald [Jones] and [Denarius Moore] are coming on the backside. And I threw it right to No. 52.
"I try to forget and move on, but that game and that play is hard to forget."
As hard as that particular play was for Bray to forget, it's probably harder for anybody to forget what he did in getting the Vols to that game. As a freshman, Bray entered UT's game at South Carolina in the third quarter last October and promptly tossed a pass right to Devin Taylor for the easiest touchdown of the Gamecocks defensive end's career.
Bray bounced back with two scoring throws to keep the Vols in the South Carolina game, and he flourished from there, feasting on the easier part of the Vols' schedule by throwing 16 touchdown passes in five games.
His physical gifts are obvious, but the story with Bray over the course of spring practice, summer workouts and preseason camp in August has always been about the mental part of his game. Improving his consistency, maturity and leadership skills and investment to reaching his potential are atop his to-do list.
"He's asking a lot better questions," offensive coordinator Jim Chaney said. "I think he's had a good summer in throwing the football and trying to learn as a quarterback." "You earn the respect to be a leader, to me, based on your level of commitment to the program," coach Derek Dooley said. "People have a hard time respecting somebody if they don't see them committed to doing everything they can to help us win. I think he's proving that to our team. It's a work in progress."
That progress hit a snag in the Vols' first August scrimmage, when Bray struggled with the tempo and command of the offense. He bounced back with a better second scrimmage, but his completion rate (45 percent) in UT's two evaluation scrimmages was troubling.
UT's coaches have put a lot on Bray throughout the entire offseason, and Dooley has noted that the staff has to help Bray by not putting too much on the quarterback and negatively affecting his ability to make big plays. "We're starting to get an understanding of when we're pushing too much because we don't want to get him uncomfortable," Dooley said. "I wish Tyler would get a little more consistent in his approach. That comes with maturity."
The consistency and maturity the Vols are hoping for from their quarterback can come only with time and experience. Bray won't be a secret to opposing defensive coordinators anymore, and stout defenses at Florida, Alabama, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina and Arkansas await.
First, however, Bray would probably just prefer to have a different last pass to remember.
"He knows where we have to be as an offense," senior tailback Tauren Poole said. "He knows that we need him to be on top of his game to be a good offense. We're definitely making strides, and him being a great leader like he is definitely has to come along. He's only a sophomore [and] still a young one, but we need him to step up."
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Trains from Bangkok to Hua Hin run daily from Hua Lumphong Station to Hua Hin Station. The ticket cost from 44 B to 202 B depend on services types
Checking the timetable on the website:
Travel by train seems to be the cheapest option and the negative side is train in Thailand always DELAY. If you are booking third class train, you would experience your bum soared due to hard-wood seat, crowed passengers and massive delay ( because government offers free 3 rd class Train ticket for Thais) . It can be take up to 6 hours depend on your tickets and unexpected incident!
Most of you who 've never been in Thailand before you have to learn a new terminology of using Thai buses. When you mention "BUS" to Hua Hin there are three different terms
BUS = usually refer to the Blue VIP Bus from Bangkok ( South Terminal ) to Hua Hin cost around 200 B, taking about 3 hours. There are pros and cons for any buses
Pros : More leg, room Comfortable, Toilet on broad, no luggage charged
Con: slow as the size of the bus is big and difficult to divert to any short cut, South terminal is far from city centre( therefore you end up pay more ) and the bus service only a few times per day
MINIBUS = VAN = Mini Van = they are all the same but call differently they are more than 4 diferent Van Companies and they are terminated diffrent locations.
Van is quick which takes less than 3 hours.
The big negative are risky, they are fast ( there are a lot of accident reports ) and very small.Also you have to pay extra when you have extra lougges or bags
Therefore, when you are referring "bus" make sure you specify more details to prevent your misunderstanding!
Airport bus
There are airport bus from Su-wan-na -pum Airport ( suvarnabhumi airport, I wrote the way the airport should be pronounced) cost 303 B
I found that this is very comfortable and reliable service compare with other option above.
Check out the bus fare and timetable on http://www.airporthuahinbus.com/
You could book it online and plan your trip ahead!
There are only a few services flying to Hua Hin and these services have been changed very often, I think I won't mention this option too much. Also I have found the website of Hua Hin Airport is useless. Here is the link http://www.huahinairport.com and let me know if you found the website useful !
Apparently Thai Lion Air Flying to Hua Hin check out the website http://www.lionair.co.id/default.aspx
Taxi or Car
I think this option is the most convenience but it would be a little more expensive than public transport.
Taxi from Hua Hin to BKK or vice versa cost around 1800 - 2500 B depend on the company and taxi types. I will write more about Taxi Services later as there are a lot of factors to be concerned.
If you wish us to arrange taxi for you with Hua Hin Taxi Company please contact us 48 hours in advanced.
HUA HIN to SEA Harmony
Just incase you are driving to SEA Harmony. You can get the navigator from google map to our house. From Hua Hin City you are keep drink about 10 mins before Fly OVER Bridge turn left to Takiab Village then continue driving about 1 KM looking the sign on your right " Takiab 6 " Then turn right to our guesthouse.
If you are taking the taxi the from Hua Hin city and train station, the easiest way is tell the driver to go to SEA Harmony Takiab 6 OR pass my telephone number to the driver I will deal with the driver .
The standard price for the taxi is round 150-200 B depend on the type of vehicles and your negotiation skill!
NOTE : Taxi in Hua Hin is not the same as Bangkok Taxi meter. It's more like personal car with little sign on the car or pick up car with the roof.
Public Transport
Most of Buses or Vans you drop you off at Hua Hin Clock tower near Hua Hin Temple. From there you could take the green mini bus ( Song Teaw ) on the same side of the Clock Tower and make sure it 's Green Bus and it will be terminate at Khao Takiab coz there are many colour of buses go different routes.
The public green bus usually take around 20 - 30 mins to our guesthouse. To get off the bus you just bus the bell on the bus and allow approximately 2 mins for the driver prepare to stop.
The bus will pass Amari Hotel on the left and after about 400 meters keep looking on the right and get off at " Takiab 6"
If you want more info about getting to HH or around please feel free to email me.


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I love cheesecake! Almost any kind of cheesecake (I go crazy at the Cheesecake Factory- forget the meals, just give me cheesecake). I've made many different kinds and recipes of cheesecakes ( I have a cookbook that is JUST cheesecake recipes!) There are unlimited versions and preferences when it comes to cheesecake. With crust, without, with topping, without, cream cheese, mascarpone, with sour cream , without sour cream and so on and so forth.
If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the trusted New York cheesecake, but even with that, there are varying recipes and approaches. In my travels through cheesecake making, I find that the amount of butter used to make a graham cracker or cookie crust is always too much. It comes out so "butter" heavy and seeps out the sides of the spring form pan. Through the years I've cut down drastically on the amount of butter a recipe calls for in the crust. You really just need enough to hold the crumbs together- and that will do the trick.
I like this cheesecake because it's easy, quick and not overly, sickeningly sweet- it's even got a touch of sourness ( is that a word?) to it. I've changed the original recipe and used my new discovery (I know, I'm probably way behind and this stuff has been around for ages , but I just found it.) Those little individually packaged caramel cookies you get on the plane? They are amazing and I always want more than the one or two they give you. I finally found them here in Israel (I even found a spread like peanut butter or Nutella , from the same company that makes the cookies- oh what joy!!!!)and decided to use them for the cheesecake crust. WOW!! That's all I can say- what a great flavor it adds to the cake.
This recipe is from Carine Goren's new book- Sweet Secrets 2 . I've adapted it slightly , but the basic recipe is the same. Definitely worth a try!
Recipe coming soon!
Recipe coming soon!


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Monday, July 5
Let the Journey Begin!
today's reading.
Revelation 1:1-8 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John...
Revelation 1
think about it.
To whom does this revelation belong (1:1)? What's the blessing that comes with this book (1:3)? How do you approach the Book of Revelation--as a blessing or as a source of fear?
the blog.
I'm excited today because it's day one of "Journey through Revelation" on Back to the Bible and P4. For the next 8 weeks, Dr. Kroll on BttB and us here on P4, will be taking an in-depth look at the book of Revelation. Now I like all of our radio series, but "Journey through Revelation" is definitely one you won't want to miss. So join us. From start to finish there will be 40 amazing lessons on Revelation.
Enough introduction--let's get started. The very first words of Revelation are key to understanding this book. Verse 1 says "The revelation of Jesus Christ..." That lets us know right up front that the Book of Revelation is coming from Jesus and it's all about Jesus.
So with that in mind and to get us started, what did these first 8 verses of Revelation show you about Jesus? Tami W.
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In an era when the Internet is eliminating many forms of privacy, the charter industry remains somewhat opaque, leaving charter clients without essential information about their trips, in the opinions of James Chitty and Nicolos Bozzo, founders of PlaneClear, based in Long Island City, N.Y.
Chitty, PlaneClear's president, worked for Liberty Jet and vice president Bozzo for Gama Aviation before they founded PlaneClear in 2008, "to bring unprecedented transparency to the private charter market," according to a PlaneClear statement.
"We put this together to bridge those different vehicles," said Chitty, referring to the two primary entities involved in most charter trips, brokers and the operator (charter certificate holder). "There was a total lack of transparency," he said. Sometimes a client would book a trip and an airplane wouldn't show up, and the client wouldn't know what to do and in some cases not even which operator was supposed to be conducting the flight.
PlaneClear acts as a broker, but with added features, primarily full disclosure of all aspects of the trip. "We provide total transparency," Chitty said.
To join the PlaneClear service, customers pay an annual retainer then 2.5 percent per trip on top of the cost to PlaneClear (which is also disclosed). There is also a non-retainer membership option. Customers pay for each charter flight themselves, directly to the operator and separately from the PlaneClear fee.
Anyone can, of course, go directly to the charter operator and arrange trips without the help of brokers, but the majority of charter trips are broker-arranged. What PlaneClear offers, Chitty explained, is the ability not only to get help arranging trips but also customized criteria for each member.
Service Customization
When a new client joins, PlaneClear builds a client profile, which includes any details that are important such as allergies, catering standards, rental-car preferences, minimum pilot experience, third-party audits, insurance coverage, aircraft age and equipment, no fuel surcharges or repositioning fees, and so on. One client, for example, wants pilots with a minimum of 10,000 flight hours and aircraft that are no more than 10 years old. "This takes the 4,000 aircraft available down to 150 in the blink of an eye," said Chitty. "We make sure those criteria are met."
PlaneClear will source as many quotes as the client wants, and its buying power helps keep cost to a minimum and justifies the 2.5-percent fee. "We like to think we have some buying power and hope we're getting a pretty aggressive deal in some situations," he said. "Our only allegiance is [to the client], not the operator. We're looking out for their efficiency interests." The fee is also part of PlaneClear's transparency policy, which includes revealing every detail of the charter operator's quote. "Transparency seems like something that is lacking in many industries," he said. "People are afraid of giving access. The small fees we collect are worth it."
After each trip, PlaneClear follows up with the client to go over any problems and make sure they are addressed. "This is an ever-growing process," said Chitty. "[For example], this tail number doesn't work for this client." If a seatback doesn't recline or other problem, PlaneClear will contact the operator to make sure it is fixed.
Chitty doesn't worry about customers making direct contact with operators. "We're putting our faith in the operators by putting them in contact with our members," he said. "It's a high-touch business. We do a good enough job that our clients don't have a need to go outside our program. If everyone did everything transparently there wouldn't be any need [for this kind of service]."
But even if all charter transactions were completely disclosed to all parties, he explained, PlaneClear provides a service because it is focused on its customers, whereas charter operators' "loyalty is to their fleet. The majority of [charter operators] make money on management fees. We're not married to a specific fleet; our allegiance is to the client."
PlaneClear recently became a Wyvern-authorized broker. As an authorized broker, PlaneClear can provide clients a Pass report, which details the charter operator's compliance with the Wyvern safety audit standard.


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My church friends and I have created Disciples Free Company. We are mostly social now as we build our membership, but we plan on doing all end game events. We have our own privately owned and operated vent server. We are be a clean and Christian friendly group, so no trolls allowed. Feel free to send me, Vispor Selene, a message in game for more information.
Thank You!