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You are the best. True professional. Awesome music and you orchestrated all perfectly.
Marta & Doug Sonosky from Cocoa Beach (Wedding)
Amazing team! I hired Dale and Wendy to play at my son's graduation party... everyone enjoyed the music!!! It was absolutely perfect and they are a wonderful team!
Karen Atkins from Merritt Island (Graduation Party)
Lisa Morales from Melbourne (Retirement Party)
Dale did an excellent job as the MC of our wedding ceremony and reception. Prior to the event Dale provided us with a questionnaire to help us get organized and think through the reception. He met with us to review our responses to the questionnaire. He offered suggestions where we did not know what we wanted to do. It was apparent in the ceremony that Dale had rehearsed what he was going to say (we had him introduce a lot of people by name) and the entire reception. He kept an upbeat and well-paced reception and he ensured that we were doing what we needed to be doing. His professionalism was obvious and appreciated by all of the guests. I would recommend Dale and would hire him again in the future.
Renee & Bruce Barton from West Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy did a phenomenal job for our wedding! All of our guests had such a great time dancing the afternoon away to all of the great song choices that Dale and Wendy played. Throughout the entire planning process, Dale and Wendy were by our side making everything so much easier for us and we couldn't thank them enough! We definitely recommend them for anyone's special event!
Elizabeth & Michael Morris from Tampa (Wedding)
Would highly recommend Dale and Wendy to host any event! We had the good fortune to choose them to DJ our wedding and it was the best experience we could have hoped for. From the get go they were nothing but professional, courteous, honored all of our requests, worked with us long distance and even were willing to work within our budget. They helped keep us organized and sane throughout all the little nuances of wedding planning. Our day would not have been as perfect without them!
Emma Cusano from Crestview (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy were awesome hosts for our wedding. They were very professional, attentive, and very personal. They guided us through all of the decisions we needed to have completed prior to our event. We got so many responses from our guests how they loved Wendy for getting up there and demonstrating all of the moves. Highly recommend Dale and Wendy for your event. You won't be disappointed.
Catherine & Kevin Boyce from Melbourne (Wedding)
An absolutely outstanding presentation of music and dancing. Dale and Wendy are the nicest people you will ever meet. It was the best DJ we could have asked for. Do it again in a minute!!!!! The equipment and sound were great. Also, Wendy is a pretty good Dance teacher. Great time!!!!
Adrian Troy from Melbourne (50th High School Reunion)
Dale and Wendy were amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ experience for our wedding.
Amanda & Bronson Shortt from Cocoa (Wedding)
We booked Dale to play at my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in April 2015 and he did a fantastic job, along with his wife Wendy. We gave them a general idea of what we wanted, and they went above and beyond! They played music that had everyone up and dancing the whole time, regardless of their age. He also did some research on the year of their wedding and had a whole bunch of fun facts to share with the crowd. Thanks Dale and Wendy for making the day so special!
Donna Ruland from Rockville Centre, NY (50th Anniversary Party)
Dale and his wife did an outstanding job at my daughter's wedding! Dale was prompt at returning calls/emails. We met with him a month before the wedding to go over what songs and events we wanted. I would highly recommend them!
Katherine Aragon from West Melbourne (Wedding)
Thank you so much Dale! You guys were amazing!! You did make our special day even more special!!!
Luz & Brian from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale was great for our pool party. If you need him, please get in touch with him. You won't be sorry.
Charlet from Melbourne (Neighborhood Pool Party)
Dale and Wendy did a fantastic job. They played all the music we requested. They were very organized and were very professional. They helped us put together a good timeline for the event and even helped keep us on track and keep the event flowing smoothly. I would highly recommend them to anyone that has a wedding or any other special occasion.
Nissa & Brian Sousa from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Fabulous, thanks again for a great evening. Your music choice was perfect. A nice blend. And thank you to your wife, she is so good at getting the people up with the line dances.
June Stoff from Aquarina in Melbourne Beach (Christmas Party)
Hi Dale, You did an awesome job for Sherry's party. I would recommend your services to anyone! We had a great time and will remember that nite for a long time. I haven't danced that much in ages. Wish you and Wendy all the best and, hopefully, we will be able to try out her massages in the near future. Thanks again.
Louis Ros from Melbourne Beach (Surprise Birthday Party)
We had a GREAT time! We loved the music choices you provided. Dale was a wonderful DJ, we will definitely recommend him to others. His wife, Wendy was a huge help in the process, she prepared us for each of the events during the reception and showed everyone how to do the group dances. This husband & wife team is great and super friendly. We couldn't be happier about our DJ choice!
Louis & Samantha Patalano from Orlando (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy made the event extra special and FUN!! They were polite, prepared, and easy to work with. They really wanted to make sure they knew what we wanted and made it happen. I can't say enough about them!
Steve & Liz from Winter Park (Wedding)
hank you Dale & Wendy! You were exceptional at the reception you did for us. The suggestions you made during the planning stages made it fun from the beginning. The music was awesome, and so were your announcements. The bride & groom really enjoyed making the song choices, and being part of the planning as well. You paced the reception perfectly, and took us all from the Grand Entrance to the Farewell Dance. Guests from all ages enjoyed themselves throughout the afternoon…everyone had a wonderful time!
Pam from Orlando (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy are amazing! They stayed in touch with me throughout the planning process to make sure things were going OK. They helped make everything run so smoothly! The itinerary that Dale put together was awesome, my photographer said she was so happy to have it. Wendy came over and let me know ahead of time when something was getting ready to happen. All my guests commented on how smoothly everything ran. No problems at all! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thanks for everything Dale and Wendy!
Michelle from Rockledge (Wedding)
Dale & Wendy, Thank you so much for working with us for our wedding. I heard great things from our guests about the music & everything. I really appreciated your flexibility with everything as well. You guys are great! Go Noles!
Christina & Ryan from Rockledge (Wedding)
Dear Dale & Wendy, The two of you made our daughter's special day perfect. We are a small family recently relocated from Massachusetts. It has been a hard transition and you helped make the day so special and incredibly fun! The music you played was perfect and fun! You hosted the event in a way no other person could have done as well. You had the guests laughing and transitioned each part of the ceremony flawlessly. Thank you for making the day perfect!
Rhoda Sutton from Palm Bay (Bat Mitzvah)
We were very pleased with the service and quality of entertainment we received at our wedding reception on Feb 4th 2012. Wendy and Dale work great as a team and gave us everything we asked for. Very happy with the music choices provided, they helped get the party started and kept it going. They were very professional and made our wedding reception very memorable, and we would recommend them to all of our friends and family. Thanks Dale and Wendy!!!!!
Melanie & Camden Drake from Satellite Beach (Wedding)
I was very impressed with Dale and Wendy's professionalism and ease of scheduling the event. We worked with Dale via phone as we live in NY and the party was in Florida. This was not a problem with Dale and his service was exactly as advertised. Everyone had a great time thanks to Dale and Wendy!
Jim & Karen Eckardt from Holtsville, NY (50th Anniversary Party)
Dale was a fabulous addition to our Coastal Boxer Rescue Boxer Bash Fundraiser! He kept everything upbeat and moving and we had a great time with him. See you at next year's Bash, Dale!
Angie Friers from Melbourne (Fundraiser)
Great music, great fun. Thanks for helping make the party one that we will not soon forget!
Joe, Michelle & Mike from Melbourne (Christmas Party)
Dale & Wendy did an amazing job for my daughter Kayla's surprise 20th birthday party. They arrived early to set up at the park where we were holding it and were extremely organized for an outside venue. Dale said it was the "smaller" setup, but the sound was great and the mix of music appealed to attendees from 2 years old up to 69. My daughter was so happy (and impressed I had a DJ). She and her friends had a great day and it's kind of hard to impress them at that age. It would not have been nearly as awesome a day without Custom Music Service with Dale and Wendy. We love them!!
Kelley Farrand from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
Dan and I were extremely pleased with your service. You were very easy going and willing to listen to our preferences and the advice you offered was very much appreciated. You did everything that we asked...and more! Our reception was fun and our guests commented on how well you did, Dale, at keeping everyone enjoying themselves. And the line dances were a hit thanks to Wendy! We really had a great time, thank you so much!
Alicia Murphy from Melbourne (Wedding)
I thought Custom Music Service did a great job with their choice of music, their announcements, their dance choices, and help from Wendy with dance moves. Thank you so much for making our event perfect! We will refer you and call you next time.
Millie Howard from Cocoa (50th High School Reunion)
Dale and Wendy did an excellent job. Dale took our often confusing instructions and preferences and blended into an outstanding evening where the music perfectly matched the audience, the mood and the tempo of the evening. Wendy made sure the schedule was followed and got us all to the right spots at the right time. I really appreciate their flexibility with all our last minute changes. I strongly recommend Dale and Wendy for your event - we will use them again.
Gary Ranshous from Palm Bay (Wedding)
They made my event extremely special and put on an amazing performance! Thank you so much for everything!
Melissa Cutting from Deltona (Wedding)
Melissa Cutting from Deltona (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy were fantastic at my Wedding Reception. This was Dale's third wedding in our family, and we all have different tastes in music and every reception Dale added his uniqueness to make it special. I would highly recommend Dale and Wendy for any special event in your life. They will help make it a day to never forget.
Tamara Smith from Melbourne (Wedding)
Tamara Smith from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale Bryan of Custom Music Service provided the music for our annual Christmas party. Everyone at the party loved his music and had a great time dancing. We would highly recommend his services.
Carol Jensen from Cocoa (Christmas Party)
Carol Jensen from Cocoa (Christmas Party)
Dale was an excellent DJ at our reception but I realize now how important he was as the MC. He and his wife, Wendy, from the introduction to the last dance, were a big part in making our event a great success. Our guests commented to us what a great job he did.
Denis Faas from Melbourne (Wedding)
Denis Faas from Melbourne (Wedding)
Hi Dale, Just wanted to say thank you so much. You did an amazing job at Krystal and Geoff's wedding. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Jami DeMarco (Mother of the Bride) from Satellite Beach (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy were not only professional but they kept the party moving...played great songs and really were in touch with my daughter's generation of music. I highly recommend them...5 out of 5 stars!!!! Way to go! Thank you for making it so special!
Edna Cody from Titusville (Sweet 16 Birthday Party)
Edna Cody from Titusville (Sweet 16 Birthday Party)
Dale and Wendy did an absolutely fantastic job with our reception. Even when we started off 15-20 minutes behind schedule due to our ceremony and photo taking, Dale still made sure everything went nice and smooth while we had a blast. We're still getting comments from friends and family on how awesome the DJ was, mostly from those we'd least expect! We both highly recommend Dale for any event you have. He's so easy to work with and will certainly give you a first class event!
Sean & Renee from Melbourne (Wedding)
Sean & Renee from Melbourne (Wedding)
Custom Music Service with Dale and Wendy played amazing music at my wedding! I had told them a few songs that I wanted at the wedding and they followed through as well as putting together more music that was just perfect! My family and I are just soo happy that Dale and Wendy were part of our BIG day!
Dena Wronkowski from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dena Wronkowski from Melbourne (Wedding)
Students enjoyed you and your wife's friendliness. They liked being able to make requests. Your wife was very accommodating. I would never had thought the salsa would work for our group but they surprised me with several couples giving it a try. We appreciate your business and will certainly remember you for the future.
Tara Smith from Covenant Christian School in Palm Bay (Homecoming Dance)
Dale and Wendy did a truly outstanding job at our reception. They listened to what we wanted, made suggestions, and provided absolutely professional service. We had a wide range of ages represented (16 to 86) and the music was tasteful, and always appropriate for everyone. Thank you so much!
Jim & Karen Baxter from Orlando (Wedding)
Jim & Karen Baxter from Orlando (Wedding)
Dale and his wife did an outstanding job at my birthday party. Music was just what I wanted and they kept everything at just the right tempo. Professional at all times, I would certainly recommend them.
Catherine Schweinsberg from Rockledge (Birthday Party)
Catherine Schweinsberg from Rockledge (Birthday Party)
Dale and Wendy were GREAT!
Nancy from Melbourne (30th Birthday Party)
Nancy from Melbourne (30th Birthday Party)
We could not have been more pleased with the DJ services provided by Dale and his lovely wife. He did a fine job of mixing up the music. His arrangements were quite unique and he was very attentive to our requests. I have used many DJ's over the years and Dale Bryan is by far the best DJ I have ever had. I would definitely recommend him and we will most definitely be calling on him again in the future.
Diane Verner from Cocoa (Christmas Party)
Diane Verner from Cocoa (Christmas Party)
Sofia and I really enjoyed your services, and would recommend you to anyone! Wendy went above and beyond in helping out (from hunting down the rings, and getting people moving). Thanks again!
Dale Schafer from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale Schafer from Melbourne (Wedding)
We basically had the wedding to end all weddings, and a HUGE part of that was Dale. My wife and I are both 23 and the music Dale played brought the house down. He was EXTREMELY easy to deal with and met every one of our requests. Would very highly recommend for any event!
Ernest & Katrina Quadrello from Melbourne (Wedding)
Ernest & Katrina Quadrello from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale & Wendy, The two of you were like the "icing on the cake" for our daughter's wedding. We received numerous compliments on what you did and how you worked together. Thanks so much for being such an important part of Katrina & Ernie's day.
Linda & Matt from Melbourne (Wedding)
Linda & Matt from Melbourne (Wedding)
I think you and Wendy did a wonderful job and I had several comments from our guests that they thought you did a great job as well. I was very comfortable letting you take over and I enjoyed myself as a result. I think you and Wendy are very professional about your service and appreciate your dedication to bringing great music to people's celebrations.
Cyndie from Satellite Beach (Wedding)
Cyndie from Satellite Beach (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy did a great job at my daughter's bat mitzvah. The music was appropriate for a family event that was fun. I would highly recommend that you use them for your parties.
Ari Sutton from Palm Bay (Bat Mitzvah)
Absolutely wonderful, would hire for any party. You got everyone involved and all had a wonderful time. Wendy was wonderful also teaching dances and encouraging all to participate. Will let our supervisors at work know your name as they hire the same people each year for the holiday party and everyone leaves early. Thank you so much for a wonderful job!
Beth & Stephen from Viera (Wedding)
Thanks for the great tunes you provided at our wedding. Everyone had a great time! Definitely would recommend to our friends.
Jaime & Matthew Walter from Cocoa (Wedding)
Jaime & Matthew Walter from Cocoa (Wedding)
My husband and I got married this weekend and were so fortunate to have Dale as our DJ for the reception. From the first day I spoke to him on the telephone I was impressed with his level of organization, helpful tips, and cordiality. Dale went above and beyond his call of duty as DJ with his helpful e-mails and reminders. Many of his suggestions were helpful in planning our entire wedding and reception. As bride and groom, our level of stress was at an all-time high by the time we arrived at our reception. Wendy (Dale's wife) met us at the door of our reception and literally walked us through the entire process from beginning to end. I was delighted to look around the room and see toes tapping, people singing, dancing on the dance floor, and even watched people dancing in the buffet line. I know now that a DJ can certainly make or break a reception. Dale and Wendy did an outstanding job of making our reception more memorable and relaxing. What they did for us was worth FAR more than we spent. I would HIGHLY recommend him in the future to anyone planning any kind of event! Dale and Wendy....thank you a million for helping to make our day even more special than it already was!!
Suzanne from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Suzanne from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Thank you so much Dale & Wendy. My wife did an excellent job surprising me on my 50th and you two did an excellent job in keeping our guests entertained. The music was great and everyone had a great time. The night was perfect. I would recommend the both of you to anyone. You are both terrific and professional. Awesome night, Thank you again!
Paul from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
Paul from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
Excellent job! There was a variety of ages in the group and Dale had something for everyone. I received numerous compliments from the guests regarding the music and the audience participation. Everyone had a great time. I would definitely recommend Dale and actually did the night of the party for a Sweet 16 Birthday. Hope you get the gig Dale! Thank you for a great time and wonderful entertainment.
Princelle Alexander from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
Princelle Alexander from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
I had many concerns regarding my wedding and after I met with Dale and Wendy I felt like an elephant was lifted off my chest. I just knew that they would take care of everything. I must say that everything I had hoped for they were able to deliver and then some! I give the highest recommendation of Dale and Wendy, they saved my wedding! Many thanks!!
Noelle Irby from Melbourne (Wedding)
Noelle Irby from Melbourne (Wedding)
Fantastic Job! I would highly recommend Dale and Wendy!!
Art Comito from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale Bryan was extremely professional, organized, and experienced. He was excellent at communicating with us and helping to develop our vision for our reception. Dale played exactly the music we wanted at our reception and our wedding guests had a blast!
Kari Ramos from Melbourne (Wedding)
Kari Ramos from Melbourne (Wedding)
Wendy and Dale did a great job. They had a great selection of music and made the event.
Dr. Lindquist from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
Dr. Lindquist from Melbourne (Birthday Party)
We would like to thank you Dale for the amazing reception you helped provide! And for any others thinking about using Dale for their reception or party of any sort, he provided the best program and entertainment that I have seen out of any of the many events that I have ever attended and he helped ensure that our wedding night was one we will always remember. We would suggest Dale Bryan to anyone and would use him again in a heartbeat.
David & Alicia Vogt from Oceanside, California (Wedding)
David & Alicia Vogt from Oceanside, California (Wedding)
Thanks so much for making the party a HUGE success. The music was great and all of us enjoyed your selections. You and Wendy are a great team and we enjoyed learning some new dance steps from her. You can definitely count on being included in our future parties.
Charlie Holland from Viera (After Holidays Party)
Charlie Holland from Viera (After Holidays Party)
Our thanks to you for an exciting and entertaining evening. We all appreciate the time that you spent to help make our Christmas Party the best it could be. We heard nothing but compliments regarding the music. As we pass on the Christmas Party to next year's committee we will definitely recommend Custom Music Service again. Thanks so much!
Stephanie from State Farm Insurance in Melbourne (Company Christmas Party)
Stephanie from State Farm Insurance in Melbourne (Company Christmas Party)
I'm sitting here trying to think of the words to describe how I feel. There are so many thoughts and feelings. The reception was great. The song selection was wonderful, and I am so happy we included Dale & Wendy in our special day. It's great how they adapted to our lateness and still didn't miss anything important. This husband/wife team is awesome in coordinating every moment needed. I am so happy that our reception was perfect. Thank You, Dale & Wendy!!
Danny & Ashley Russell from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Danny & Ashley Russell from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Dale and his wife did an awesome job at our wedding reception! The two work wonderfully together and are very professional. Thanks Dale and Wendy for making our memorable event even more amazing!
BJ & Janelle Baker from Sebastian (Wedding)
BJ & Janelle Baker from Sebastian (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy are simply the best! Real professionals! They will tailor your event just the way you want it. I would highly recommend them to anyone! You will be completely satisfied with their service! Thank you for everything!
Ed & Evelyn Markowski from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Ed & Evelyn Markowski from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Dale & Wendy were professional and entertaining beyond expectations. Our party rocked for 5 hours, and both Dale and Wendy made sure all of our pre-plans were met and that the party flowed seamlessly. After the initial introductions of the wedding party, I released all control of the party to Dale...he and Wendy had my back and covered it well. Un-reserved recommendation…outstanding!
Chris Jackson from Melbourne (Wedding)
Chris Jackson from Melbourne (Wedding)
Dale & Wendy did a fabulous job. This is the second year that we have used the Custom Music Service. Last year was very good, but this year was even better. Even though we had only around 80 people in attendance, at least 80% of the time the dance floor was full. We do door prizes and raffles, and Wendy and Dale helped us announce them with flair. They readily accepted all requests, played them immediately. The music selection is so complete that even our most hard to please residents were happy with the performance. We have booked again next year. I have had several phone calls today, the 1st of Jan. , congratulating us on such a great party, and asking for information on Custom Music. I urge anyone who has events that they want to be successful, use Custom Music Service, and it is a success.
Lorena "Mopsy" Maass from Arrowood in West Melbourne (New Year's Eve Party)
Lorena "Mopsy" Maass from Arrowood in West Melbourne (New Year's Eve Party)
Dale and Wendy - Thank you for the great music that you played for us. You kept the dance floor full all night...plus some. I really liked the special touch you put into it by researching and recapping the year of 1947 and its happenings and music as it related to the year our company was started. Great Job!
Miller Bearings, Inc. from Orlando (Company Conference)
Miller Bearings, Inc. from Orlando (Company Conference)
Dale & Wendy, Thanks so much for the awesome job you did at our wedding! I thought everything went wonderfully. Considering I danced the ENTIRE night, I would say your music selections were perfect. I have already recommended you to two other brides! Thanks again!
Meg & Matt Overstake from Sebastian (Wedding)
Meg & Matt Overstake from Sebastian (Wedding)
Dale and Wendy performed at my 20th High School Reunion. They were both absolutely fabulous!!! They had us all up and dancing, which was no small accomplishment. The mix of music was perfect for the evening. They really seemed to know us. In addition, they were extremely professional. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone needing a DJ service. Lord willing, we will be using them for the next reunion as well.
Hal Weir from Palm Bay (High School Reunion)
Hal Weir from Palm Bay (High School Reunion)
I just wanted to say that Dale and Wendy did a great job at my daughters Sweet Sixteen Party. Everyone seemed to have a really good time. Thank you again.
June Kinsey from Indialantic (Sweet 16 Birthday Party)
June Kinsey from Indialantic (Sweet 16 Birthday Party)
Dale and his wife, Wendy, were just great to work with. They traveled an hour to meet with us on our schedule and spent over an hour going over exactly what we wanted to be played at our wedding. They had a complete sheet full of different music suggestions that really helped when we weren't sure what we wanted played. They also acted somewhat as planners, helping us to plan the entire time line of our reception and kept things on schedule. The rates were reasonable and well worth every penny!
Amanda & Jean-Philippe Lamantia from North Carolina (Wedding)
Thank you so much for the wonderful job at our wedding. Everyone had a BLAST and people are still talking about the great time they had. It truly meant a lot to us that you took the time on a Tuesday, especially with it being Wendy's birthday, to make all our wedding dreams come true. You two definitely made our wedding day one of the best and most memorable days of our lives! Thank you both so much again!!
Lindsay & Jeff Morgan from Montana (Wedding)
Lindsay & Jeff Morgan from Montana (Wedding)
Thank you very much for making sure our special day was one to remember! We were very happy to have you as our DJ. Thanks for taking care of us the whole night through. We had a lot of fun!! We will recommend you to anyone who asks about a DJ. Thanks again!
Carrie & Steve Borland from West Palm Beach (Wedding)
Carrie & Steve Borland from West Palm Beach (Wedding)
Dale & Wendy did an excellent job at our daughter's wedding. Everyone had a great time. Wendy got everyone out on the dance floor. Great job Dale & Wendy!!!
Renee Morlan from Melbourne (Wedding)
Renee Morlan from Melbourne (Wedding)
Hello Dale and Wendy, You two were fantastic! You really helped make my wedding a special event. Everyone complimented me on how lovely everything was and how great the music was. You really did a great job including all our special musical requests. Wendy was so special and considerate and personally told us to be sure and ask her if we needed anything at all. You were both extremely professional. Thank you again!
Mary & Charles Roper from Melbourne (Wedding)
Mary & Charles Roper from Melbourne (Wedding)
Thanks to you and Wendy for doing a super job at our Sporting Affair dinner on March 20, 2004. The Sporting Affair is our annual fund-raising event for athletic scholarships. The music you chose was perfect for dining and dancing. I have had many phone calls complimenting you, Wendy, and your music. I'm so glad I recommended you and, without hesitation, would do so over and over again. Great Job!
Gloria Beckwith, Florida Tech Athletics in Melbourne (Fundraiser)
Thanks to you and Wendy for doing such a great job on our wedding day! It went very well, everyone enjoyed it and they did dance! I thought we would get them up and moving with the selections we chose. I had fun and I think most everyone did. One guest told me it was the best party he had been to in years! Thanks again, see you soon!
Stephanie & Dick Enstice from Palm Bay (Wedding)
We wanted to make this a special reunion for the Eau Gallie High Class of 1966. The event was awesome!! I want to thank you and Wendy for supplying the music, lighting and Wendy's participation in leading the dancing for many of the "Oldie Goldie" songs that we requested. You both helped make this one of the best reunions we have organized. It was special to have you there since you also were an EGHS graduate. I'll call you early to make sure your calendar is clear for our 55th!!!
Tommy Gross from Viera (High School Reunion)
Dale and Wendy were wonderful... They took care of us and the reception so that all Andy and I had to do was enjoy ourselves. Thank you for making it a wonderful memory!
Stephanie Walz from Virginia Beach, Virginia (Wedding)
Stephanie Walz from Virginia Beach, Virginia (Wedding)
I had the best time at my wedding reception thanks to Dale and Wendy. Custom Music Service is very professional and customized everything according to our needs. I saw people dancing that I have never seen dance before!! The volume of the music was just right and they got people involved without being over the top. After having a consultation with Dale and Wendy, I knew there would be no need to worry - and I was right! Thanks for everything!
Allison Hoffman from Indian Harbour Beach (Wedding)
Allison Hoffman from Indian Harbour Beach (Wedding)
Thank you both so much, you made the event turn out extra special. I had so many comments about you guys, they were even talking about it when we were all leaving the next weekend. Just the other day I got a card from one of my Aunts and she was still raving about the event. I sure did luck out with everybody for not knowing anyone. Thanks again.
Carol Chapek from Miami (50th Anniversary Party)
Carol Chapek from Miami (50th Anniversary Party)
We had such a GREAT TIME!! Dale and Wendy were excellent. Wendy was great at showing us those line dances!! Such a good variety. A few Christian songs mixed in that people commented on, asking if we requested those particular ones. Although the bridal party arrived a little late, you did a great job still with announcements and spacing special songs apart. Thanks again so much. We have already been spreading your name to people who weren't there.
Sue Robertson (Mother of the Bride) from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Sue Robertson (Mother of the Bride) from Palm Bay (Wedding)
Thank you so much for making our 50th anniversary party very special! The music you chose was perfect and you really kept the momentum going. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Kay & George Lukens from Ocala (50th Anniversary Party)
Dale was great to work with. He had great ideas on music to use. He kept the party going and everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend him for a wedding or any type of event.
Michelle Collins, from Melbourne (Wedding)
The only way I know how to express the evening is EXCELLENT - EVERYONE RAVED ABOUT IT. The party has left many wonderful memories. Thank you again! I do many special events for my daughter's school and also her Birthday parties. I will keep you on my list. And again, thank you!
Vickie Jurkovic from St. Mark's Academy in Cocoa (Graduation Party)


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interest is an enabler.
Every time I go on there, I am reminded of how messy and imperfect my life is.
A couple of weekends ago, some friends and I sat and re-wrote and discussed our writing projects under the shade of an apple tree. And we declared it good. Then I looked up gardens and entertaining in the garden and drooled over pictures and photographs of pristine English gardens. And I declared my back yard a disaster.
Standing several feet from my garden last weekend, it was undeniable.
Because the grass was so high after days of rain, that I was forced to stand several feet away or risk getting attacked by ticks or the very remote possibility of stepping on a copperhead. (Haven't seen one in years but it would just be my luck.)
I quickly became morose. How was I ever going to make my ratty backyard look like something out of Downtown Abbey? It would take a landscape designer, a mason, a construction crew, and a mountain of dirt and crushed gravel to make it happen. Not to mention since we try to live as organically sustainable as possible, I would have to hunt down organic flower growers.
And then the rain stopped, the lawn was mowed, and I was able to spend time digging in my gardens, weeding, transplanting, and getting dirt under my manicured nails. (Who says you can't look pretty while getting down and dirty?)
And standing on the freshly swept patio, looking at my herb garden and the orchard beyond, it struck me like the scent of a hay field after a storm: this is the view my heart needs.
A proper English garden is lovely, yes. But the confinement, and the straight lines, and trimmed hedges don't fit my personality. I'm all about curves mixed in with straight lines.
And when my straight lines meander carelessly, I let them.
A proper English garden is lovely, yes. But the confinement, and the straight lines, and trimmed hedges don't fit my personality. I'm all about curves mixed in with straight lines.
And when my straight lines meander carelessly, I let them.
My patio would lose the open view of the side yard and orchard if I put up trellises and walls. The view from the picture window in the kitchen would feel dark and dreary if we added a covering. And paths are well and good, but what mysteries and views would I lose if I allowed a path to force me in a certain direction?
In that moment, I fell in love with my gardens and my yard for the first time all over again. My beautiful land, with her lush curves and soft edges, is more French Impressionism then English River School.
And that suits my un-contained heart just fine.
Oremus pro invicem,
~ Mikaela
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Pictures source: Internet. Quote by Sylvia Plath
I am a Hopeless Romantic. I dream every moment of my life. I believe in those dreams. Reality often tries to give me new spectacles so that I could see reality but I like these illusions in my head that appear real. I will gift you a bouquet of red roses to let you know I love you. I will sing you songs whose lyrics would describe how much you mean to me because my eyes will speak silently and you're dumb and don't understand the silence. I will cook pancakes for you on sunday because you love them. You will be my poetry and like spring winds you'll flow. I will do things for you that you wouldn't even know. I will help you to go wherever you want to go. Most importantly I would love you enough to let go unless you want to come back to me. Because I believe in true love. Because deep down I am a hopeless romantic even though I act like I am not. But I do know that I am one looking for "The One." But I think I am the so called "the one" because deep down I am in love with the idea of love. Again I am allowed to dream. So why not? Let's be in love with the one. We are the one.


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A while back, I was talking with South Dakota poet laureate David Allan Evans at a writers' conference at which he had just coached the participants in writing haiku and senryu. He recommended that I interview a poet named Chad Lee Robinson for the blog. So I did.
Robinson was born and raised in Pierre. He holds a degree in English from South Dakota State University. His haiku, senryu and tanka have appeared in over thirty print and online journals, including Acorn, Bottle Rockets, The Heron's Nest, Frogpond, Modern Haiku, and Mayfly, and in countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Romania, the UK and the USA. His work has also appeared in a number of anthologies, including Red Moon Press' annual Red Moon Anthology each year for the last four years, and most notably in Baseball Haiku: The Best Haiku Ever Written About the Game (W.W. Norton, 2007). He is a member of the Haiku Society of America, the Haiku Poets of Northern California, the Tanka Society of America, and the Skipping Stones Haiku Group. Chad has also been the Plains & Mountains Regional Coordinator for the Haiku Society of America since 2006. He currently lives in Pierre with his wife, and helps his dad run a small grocery/catering business.
After Long Busyness: How did you find your way into haiku?
Chad Lee Robinson: All it took was one haiku, and I was hooked.
The first haiku I ever read was in the Fall of 2002 in a creative writing class at SDSU. The professor, South Dakota Poet Laureate David Allan Evans, put the following haiku on the chalkboard:
a crow
settled on a bare branch
autumn evening
Written in about 1680 by Basho, Japan's first and most famous haiku master, this haiku contains images not unfamiliar to me, but presents them in a new way. It was a revelation to me that this was poetry. I was immediatley drawn to its smallness, to its brevity, to its clear and uncluttered images, and to its impact. After class I went straight to the campus library and checked out every book I could find about haiku. I had to write some haiku as an assignment for class, and I've been writing them ever since.
ALB: The Rapid City Journal recently sponsored a haiku challenge, soliciting haiku from readers, and received over 200 responses. What is it about haiku that resonates with people?
CLR: There are so many reasons, and each person's is probably different. Some might say they like haiku because they don't like reading longer poetry. Others might say it keeps them focused on their surroundings, on the small details of daily life. For some it may be more spiritual, and for others more for the fun of it. The list goes on and on.
ALB: What is the key to writing a good haiku?
CLR: I don't know if there is a "key" to writing a good haiku. At the risk of sounding like a text book, here are a number of elements found in successful haiku:
A) immediacy – haiku should be written in the present tense;
B) common language and natural syntax;
C) literal imagery – images should be sharp and clear and should make the reader use one or more of the senses;
D) conciseness – most haiku are written in less than 17 syllables; adding words to reach a certain syllable count is not advised;
E) a sense of season – this can be done by either naming the season (spring, summer, fall, winter) or by using an image that evokes a certain season (ie, pumpkins = autumn);
F) suggestion – readers of haiku don't want to see the whole cow; show them the cow's lips or the cow's udders; also choose words that make sense within the context of the poem but that will suggest more than one interpretation;
G) juxtaposition of images – most haiku have 2-3 images in them; the images you choose for your haiku should add depth to one another and create layers of meaning; the images shouldn't be thrown together at random;
H) sense of mood – don't tell the reader how to feel, let the images do the talking.
This is probably far more technical than I need to be. One thing I've found to be true about haiku is that haiku are easy to write but they're hard to write well. Whether you're writing haiku to publish or just for fun, you should always write about things that mean something to you.
ALB: Name some of the best publications/websites for readers and writers of haiku.
CLR: Keep in mind: what's listed below barely scratches the surface of what's available on the internet and in print.
Here are some websites that should provide a way into haiku on the internet without having to sift through the garbage to get to the good stuff:
http://www.hsa-haiku.org is the Haiku Society of America; publishes Frogpond, one of the most well-known English-language haiku journals.
http://www.modernhaiku.org is the website for Modern Haiku, arguably the most prestigious journal in which to have a haiku published.
http://www.geocities.com/bottlerockets_99 is the website for bottle rockets. A huge success story, this is the most Zen-flavored and fun haiku journal out there. Currently celebrating its 10th anniversary.
http://www.brooksbookshaiku.com is home to Brooks Books, a publisher of haiku books as well as Mayfly, a small but powerful little journal that showcases the individual haiku at its best.
http://home.earthlink.net/~missias/Acorn.html is home to Acorn: A Journal of Contemporary Haiku. Another top haiku journal that's also celebrating is 10th anniversary.
http://www.theheronsnest.com is home to The Heron's Nest, a quarterly online journal and print annual. Another one that's celebrating its 10th anniversary. Features a 5-member editorial board. One of the best haiku journals on the market.
http://www.simplyhaiku.com The largest online only haiku journal, Simply Haiku publishes a range of Japanese-style verse such as haiku, senryu, tanka, haibun and many more. Well worth a thorough read.
There are a number (too numerous to mention here) of great haiku collections by individual authors as well as anthologies out there. Here are some haiku anthologies that proved to be helpful to me in getting started as well as ones I go back to again and again:
The Haiku Anthology, 3rd edition, edited by Cor van den Heuvel (Norton, 1999)
The New Haiku, edited by John Barlow and Martin Lucas (Snapshot Press, 2003)
Haiku Moment, edited by Bruce Ross (Tuttle, 1993)
The Haiku Handbook, edited and complied by William J. Higginson with Penny Harter (Kodansha, 1985)
Haiku World: An International Poetry Almanac, edited and compiled by William J. Higginson (Kodansha, 1996)
Haiku: A Poet's Guide, by Lee Gurga (Modern Haiku Press, 2003)


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I recently read a nice post by Cindy Alvarez in her blog – Saying "No" to… Feature Requests
One sentence in her post caught my eye:
…many requests for solutions are obscured insights into problems.
This is an excellent point by Cindy.
I've found this to be very true in my own experience as well.
Why Feature Requests From Customers Are REALLY About Unsolved Problems
When a customer asks for a new feature – they may or may not actually want/need the feature they ask for!
Often product managers make the mistake of assuming that the customers know exactly the feature they need. But this may not be a correct assumption in many instances.
What the customers do know – and they know this really well – are the problems they have that are unmet by your product or service. They not only know about these problems, but very often they know them far better than product managers or anyone else at your company.
What Does This Mean To Product Managers?
The next time a customer asks for a new feature – make a concerted effort to understand what problem(s) they have that they're trying to solve by asking for this feature. Really, really understand the problem. In depth.
Then design a "feature" that solves this problem insanely well – far better than even the customer might have envisioned.
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Why I Do It
As members of the SocialWork@Simmons community, our backgrounds are unique, with a shared dedication for our work and for the Simmons School of Social Work. What does social work mean to each of us? Why did we become social workers? Why did we join the SocialWork@Simmons community? "Why I Do It" tells these stories.
Helping the Helpers: Academic Advising That Creates Resilient Students
When exploring graduate Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, it's important for students to explore their options for academic support. At SocialWork@Simmons, we take a unique approach to academic advising that benefits our students both academically and personally throughout their time in the program.
New Refugees Resettled in the U.S. in 2016
As the ongoing civil war in Syria drove steady growth in the global refugee population, the number of new refugees admitted to the United States increased significantly in calendar year 2016. With lawmakers, advocates, and the general public debating how best to address refugees, it is important to first and foremost recognize who they are and where they are coming from.
Tips for Success as a New SocialWork@Simmons Student
Whether you are a new SocialWork@Simmons student, current applicant, or learning about the program for the first time, it's never too early to begin planning for success. Rigorous graduate-level social work study prepares students to become highly qualified professionals, but it requires careful planning and dedication.
Racial Disparities in Mental Health Treatment
Individuals with a mental health illness in the United States can face fragmented or unavailable services, high costs, and social stigma. It is particularly difficult for people of color to receive adequate and culturally appropriate treatment.
Intersectionality Matters: Working with LGBT Older Adult Clients
As most social work students learn, the diagnosis of "homosexuality" was removed from the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973 by the board of the directors of the American Psychiatric Association. After this, strength-based, positive therapeutic frameworks such as Gay Affirmative Therapy, were introduced as ethical alternatives to conversion, reparative and aversion therapies.


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It's awesome to have a best friend, and I suppose many people enjoy being a best friend to someone. However, when you are a guy's best female buddy, things are likely to get a little complicated. Nah…scratch that, they can get really really complicated. I have valid reasons to believe many women become friends with men that tick a lot of qualities on their list of wants. They spend time hanging out with these men, laughing at jokes and sharing common interests. It is only a matter of time before that tingling sensation called a crush starts to overwhelm such women, and they soon find themselves at the receiving end of un-reciprocated love. Being women, we hang around hopefully waiting for the day he'll look into our eyes and whisper sweet nothings in our ears. We watch him have flings with air-heads, and console ourselves because we have the intelligence factor. We watch him date physically unfit women with bulging love handles, and smile to ourselves… 'he'll be back. I take better care of my body.' We even watch him date women that do not necessarily share his interest in politics or Human Rights laws, and of course this gives the assurance that he will get tired one day and realize everything he needs is in his best female buddy.
I have seen women do many pathetic things, things that made me stare open-mouthed for minutes, and in some cases, things that made me pace from one end of the room to the other for no particular reason, but this… this best female buddy cramped up with emotions thing, has to be the most pathetic one of all. Why do we cause ourselves unnecessary pain, unnecessary delay and unnecessarily deny ourselves a chance to live and love as we should? We hang around waiting, we compare eligible men with our best buddy, and it may not matter if they have it all, they just won't be good enough.
Well, it's OK if you want to waste your time, hanging around like a puppy, and wagging your tail whenever he smiles at you, but what irks me is the scrutiny and competition that arises when a real girlfriend walks into your male buddy's life. I always say whoever said men are competitive did not spend any time studying women. For some reasons, female buddies tend to believe their male best friend is their territory, and they need to pee all around him to keep off any intruders. They squirm when they meet the girlfriend, they scrutinize her, and look out very keenly for her flaws. It wouldn't matter if she's a nun, they'd find some shortcomings and employ the friendship strategy to convince their male buddy to let her go. If that doesn't work, they become a ball of emotions and start to confess feelings no one cares to know about…. Guys aren't stupid, before you start spewing larva like a volcano, they already know what's happening . They don't need to hear the news flash from you.
I have nothing against opposite sexes being best buddies; as a matter of fact, for most of my teenage and post-teenage life, my buddies were from the opposite sex. What I never did though was hang around like a puppy, wagging my tail and expecting any of them to fall helplessly in love with me. Of course I got a few stares from the girlfriends and sometimes got the cold attitude that could make the world freeze over, but it never really mattered, I was never into of my male buddies…that's why they were my male BUDDIES.
If you are one of the female buddies that venomously tries to destroy your male buddy's relationships, in the hope that he'd notice you, it's time to retire, and quit wasting your life in an unnecessary long term wait. Your male buddy will probably never find you attractive enough to date if you keep hanging around him like ants on sugar. If he's dating other ladies, even if they seem to be air-heads, it's proof that he's not into you! As far as he's concerned, you are not in the friend zone, you are in the family zone! Go out, live your life, date other guys, do what makes you happy. Don't hang around your male buddy trying to modify yourself to suit his taste, with the hope that he will see you have all he wants and will quit chasing other women.
If you do choose to hang around him, no qualms. You can be his best man on his wedding day…because that's most likely how he sees you- as another buddy he can punch on the back and perhaps give a wedgie should the opportunity present itself. Quit, and let him be. He's your buddy, not your property!


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Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is asking Congress to increase the companies' existing line of credit at the Treasury, and for the authority to buy unlimited stakes in the companies.
"[Their] continued strength is important to maintaining confidence and stability in our financial system and our financial markets. Therefore, we must take steps to address the current situation as we move to a stronger regulatory structure," Paulson said in a statement that he read on the steps of the Treasury building Sunday evening.
The credit increase would be added to the current line of $2.25 billion each and would be temporary, potentially for 18 months.
Paulson's proposal is anticipated to be incorporated into an existing congressional housing bill and approved this week.
The Federal Reserve, in a separate announcement, said it will give the companies access to its discount lending window to provide additional credit in an emergency. The move could mean a major escalation in U.S. taxpayer exposure, according to Reuters.
The central bank said the decision was made "to promote the availability of home mortgage credit during a period of stress in financial markets."
Shares for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which buy or finance almost half of the $12 trillion of U.S. mortgages, plummeted last week over concerns that they might not have enough capital to handle losses from bad home loans.
The two companies have been struggling for months, with the value of shares of the companies dropping some 75 percent in the last year. Both companies are publicly traded, but are chartered and government-sponsored enterprises.
Analysts said the moves Sunday would help solidify the government's role in shoring up and guaranteeing the debt sold by the companies.
"It is time to recognize that the [government sponsored enterprises] were always dependent upon government support and now we must make the implicit explicit," Christopher Whalen, co-founder of independent research firm Institutional Risk Analytics told Bloomberg News.
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fluctuated Monday morning, spiking early in the day, but losing those gains within the first half-hour of trading, before inching into positive territory. Freddie Mac's $3 billion debt auction was in high demand Monday morning, a sign that investors have confidence in the company and are willing to provide liquidity.


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Doing a little Autumn Auction on Facebook starting today and running until this Friday and I thought I'd add a little giveaway to the fun! I'm going to give away a custom tree pendant!!
Every bid in the auction will get you one entry into the draw AND every time you share the auction album, you get an extra entry into the draw. Draw will take place after the auction closes at 8:30 pm eastern time Friday, Sept. 28.
So get on over to the auction through this link and bid, bid, bid and share, share, share, share!! Lots of great deals to be had! And most of all, have FUN!!
**Also, if I happen to hit 3,500 fans on Facebook before the auction closes, I will draw for a second tree pendant!!**
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February 10, 2018
The Business of Cheese in Vermont
Cheese in Vermont is big business. Cabot alone produced over 82 million pounds (yes, million as in 97,000 tons!) of cheese last year. But that accounts for only 62% of all of the cheese produced in the state so clearly, while the big player is Cabot, there are many other cheesemakers who contribute to Vermont's robust cheese economy.
Vermont Business People provides insight into the business of cheesemaking in Vermont in their February 2018 issue.
Here are some interesting facts from the article that you can read in full here.
- Jasper Hill Farm, known for their 22,000 square feet of cheese aging caves at their site in the Northeast Kingdom, sold nearly 1.5 million pounds of cheese last year, 35% that they had made and the balance being produced by other cheesemakers and then sold the Jasper Hill who is responsible for aging, packaging, marketing and delivering the cheese. This unique relationship allows fledgling cheesemakers to focus on cheese production while keeping their cash flow strong since they get paid for the cheese before it undergoes the lengthy aging process.
- The market for most Vermont cheeses is mostly the northeast and the east coast although some travels farther to reach the mouths of cheeselovers. Jasper Hill exports to Australia, Europe and Central America.
- The economics of pricing cheese is tricky. High quality artisan cheese requires skilled cheesemakers, top quality ingredients and a modern infrastructure for making and distributing the end product.
A visit to the Taste Place is a great way to experience all of the cheeses produced in the state. We specialize solely in Vermont Cheeses and our relationship with the Vermont Cheese Council enables us to offer a range of cheese you won't find anywhere else in Vermont.
Here an infographic that we created from some of the impressive statistics in the article.


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Top 20 Diet Tips for a Healthy Heart
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Healthy Diet Tips
- A balanced meal is very important. Your daily diet should contain carbohydrates, proteins, and fat in limited quantity. All are required for maintaining a healthy body. Following fad diets to lose weight would mean reducing certain food that is actually needed by the body.
- Eat more fruits and vegetable. They are a good source of minerals and vitamins needed by the body. They are not only low in calories, but also rich in dietary fiber.
- Add whole grains to your diet. Whole grains such as barley, couscous, quinoa, whole-wheat flour, buckwheat, flax seeds, oatmeal, etc. are heart healthy grains full of nutrients and fiber.
- Remove refined and processed flour from your diet. Baked food made of refined flour, cakes, white bread, corn bread, biscuits, pies, noodles should not be part of your diet.
- Limit saturated fat and Trans fat from your food. Butter, margarine, lard, creamy sauce, coco butter, shortenings, bacon fat should be avoided.
- Use olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil for cooking. They are more heart healthy.
- Avoid deep fried foods, which are full of fat.
- Have low fat protein. Instead of whole milk, have skimmed milk, skinless chicken breast, low fat dairy products, egg whites, legumes, flax seeds, walnut etc.
- Substitute animal protein to plant protein. Plant protein like beans, lentils, peas, soya bean and its products are a good source of protein. They have no cholesterol and have no fat in them.
- Less salt in food is the way to go. Reduce the salt and sodium intake for it can raise blood pressure and be a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Season the food with herbs and spices instead of salt
- Cut down on canned and processed food as they have high salt content and additives that can be harmful.
- Reduce sugar intake. Substitute it with natural forms of sugar like honey, which is healthier.
- Plan your daily meals and cook instead of eating packaged food or at restaurants. Cooking will ensure you are using healthy ingredients for your meal.
- Limit your portions. Do not fill your plate with more food as it will increase your fat and calories. Choose healthy food in limited portions.
- Moderate consumption of red wine can raise your good cholesterol. It also prevents artery damage and reduces blood clot.
- Eat a small slab of rich dark chocolate every day. It has flavonoids that prevent heart diseases.
- Have nuts like almonds, pecan, walnut, etc. that are good for the heart. It helps reduce bad cholesterol.
- Have a healthy breakfast with low fat protein, whole grain, low fat diary, and fruits. It is the first meal of the day and should not be skipped.
- Sip green tea daily. Green tea has nutrients good for the heart.
- Quit smoking for a healthy heart. The tobacco smoke that goes in can clog your heart.
While many of these tips may sound childish to you, following them will take you a long way. Often we over look the simplest of tips that can indeed benefit us profoundly. A healthy body needs a healthy heart. Nurture and pamper your heart, starting today!


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Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 11:15am| Grandview Pavilion, 300 Island Drive | Alameda, CA
Digital business expertise is a fast moving target. Lunch and learn with EBWN about tactical ideas to streamline your business operations and promote your business through up to date software, cloud based processes and social media simplifiers.
Join EBWN Wednesday, November 7, 2018 for a special technology-focused meeting. You'll hear three presentations focused on tools, processes, and decision-making that will leave you with concrete tactical ideas that you can use to streamline your business operations and promote your business.
Afterwards there will be an opportunity for one-on-ones with each presenter.
EBWN Tech Talk Moderator
How to get the most benefit from the EBWN web site – An introduction to Directory Entry, Events, Announcements and Blog posting on the EBWN web site – With Tumikia Watu-Khuthaza
Cloud Collaboration Tools Overview
Streamline Documents, Calendars, File Sharing, and more with Google Apps. The benefits of being a power user (more minutes of life you are not transcribing your notes!) – With Anca Mosoiu
Build (and Manage) an Exciting Brand on Social Media using Automation Tools
Struggling to keep your business social media accounts up-to-date? Build your brand with FREE scheduling tools that make digital marketing less daunting and more effective. Learn how scheduling tools like Buffer and Hootsuite can help boost your brand. With Amber Childress
About the Speakers
Tumikia Watu-Khuthaza
Having many years in marketing, Tumikia, has a proven track record of finding the most effective ways to convey concepts for clients through web development and design. Tumikia adheres to tight schedules while working within a budget and communicating effectively. And, she is our very own EBWN web designer.
Anca Mosoiu
Founder of Oakland's Technology Salon, Tech Liminal, Anca is an entrepreneur, technologist and community organizer. She helps people empower themselves and their businesses through the thoughtful application of the right kind of technology solution.
Amber Childress
Marketing techie, San Francisco Achievers Development Manager, Trustee Alameda County Board of Education and an avid social media user and digital marketing consultant.
Price goes up to $55 for walk-ins so be sure to register before 6 pm on Monday, November 5th!
EBWN hosts a delish lunch, networking time and highlights a local non profit. Twenty-eight years of business women supporting one another. Join us "in the room!"
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Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money!
Miles & Points Interview: Cool Family Life
Karen writes Cool Family Life to share her passion for traveling and finding deals.
How and when did you start collecting miles and points?
Soooo many years ago, maybe 15 years ago? I started with Air Miles then Air Canada Aeroplan miles and RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Avion points in the last few years.
We live in Canada but mainly fly out of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and occasionally Toronto. We're also looking at flying out of Detroit to get a cheap flight to Vegas this year or next.
Why did you start your blog? What's special about it?
There are not enough Canadian travel bloggers! I was super excited when Million Mile Secrets published an article comparing the costs between flying out of Toronto or Buffalo.
I actually started out as more of a personal finance blog and then started moving into more and more travel articles because that is really my passion.
We're a family of 5, our children are 15, 12, and 8. And we're into quick travel, even though there's a trend now towards slow travel.
One of our kids is on a state sports team and trains about 49 weeks per year, another kid is getting a part-time job soon, and our youngest dances competitively. She will even be in a parade at Disney World next year.
So being away from home for long periods of time usually doesn't work for us right now!
What's the one single thing people can do to get more miles?
Americans should apply for a credit card or cards with those incredible sign-up bonuses. The sign-up bonuses in Canada aren't as generous. So I stick to 1 major card and charge everything on it, even a pack of gum.
There was a time about a year ago where I actually paid interest for 1 or 2 months. Ever since then I started paying off my credit card as much as 3 times a week. So I would keep on top of it and never let the balance get to an amount we couldn't pay.
The benefits of a credit card are not worth the interest you could wind up paying.
What's your most memorable travel experience?
Backpacking in Europe with my husband just before our 1st child was born was very memorable. We were 29 and 31 at the time. We just bought a flexible Eurail pass in Canada and flew to Europe without any plans or reservations.
We'd just look at the train schedule and decide where to go right then and there. That is a benefit of traveling in the low season! Our only mission on that trip was to ski in the Alps. And we made it happen in Austria.
Another memorable travel experience is when our family rented a cabin in Northern Ontario. We didn't use points on this trip because we found a great price! We only use our points when it makes sense for the price point.
What do your family and friends think of your miles & points hobby?
They love it and tease me about my passion for this hobby. Many people tell me I should be a travel agent, but then it's not really a hobby anymore!
Is there any tool or trick which you've found especially useful in this hobby?
I follow Canadian and American travel bloggers because we fly out of both American and Canadian airports.
What was the least expected way you've earned miles or points?
Spirit Airlines had a promotion where you could earn 8,000 points for complaining about them or another airline (This deal is expired). Spirit Airlines flies out of an airport in Niagara Falls, that's close to where we live, and they often have cheap flights to Fort Lauderdale.
What do you now know about collecting miles and points which you wish you knew when you started out?
I wish I followed more bloggers years ago. I thought they just wrote about themselves and their travel. But many have tips or information about hotels, events, airlines, and opportunities I would have never heard of otherwise.
What would your readers be surprised to know about you?
I was a cheerleader in the Canadian Football League…many years ago!
Any parting words?
Enjoy every day of your life. Explore nature 10 minutes from your home or go somewhere exotic. Travel fast, travel slow, use your points for events or anything you want.
Appreciate and be grateful for all the opportunities and choices available to us!
Karen – Thanks for sharing your thoughts on having Big Travel with Small Money!
If you'd like to be considered for our interview series, please send me a note!


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Claire McCaskill on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor
Josh Hawley (R): Supports approach but worried about farmers, so wants to see the deal.
Claire McCaskill (D): Opposes.
Proponents support voting YES because:
Rep. RANGEL: It's absolutely ridiculous to believe that we can create jobs without trade. I had the opportunity to travel to Peru recently. I saw firsthand how important this agreement is to Peru and how this agreement will strengthen an important ally of ours in that region. Peru is resisting the efforts of Venezuela's authoritarian President Hugo Chavez to wage a war of words and ideas in Latin America against the US. Congress should acknowledge the support of the people of Peru and pass this legislation by a strong margin.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Rep. WU: I regret that I cannot vote for this bill tonight because it does not put human rights on an equal footing with environmental and labor protections.
Rep. KILDEE: All trade agreements suffer from the same fundamental flaw: They are not self-enforcing. Trade agreements depend upon vigorous enforcement, which requires official complaints be made when violations occur. I have no faith in President Bush to show any enthusiasm to enforce this agreement. Congress should not hand this administration yet another trade agreement because past agreements have been more efficient at exporting jobs than goods and services. I appeal to all Members of Congress to vote NO on this. But I appeal especially to my fellow Democrats not to turn their backs on those American workers who suffer from the export of their jobs. They want a paycheck, not an unemployment check.
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. The original act sanctioned the ruling military junta, and recognized the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people.
Legislative Outcome: Related bills: H.J.RES.44, H.J.RES.93, S.J.RES.41; became Public Law 110-52.
To prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the Secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This Act may be cited as the 'Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008'.
Heritage Action summary of vote# S206: The Senate voted to table (kill) an amendment by Sen. Kirk to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. Sen. Kirk recommends voting NO. Heritage Foundation recommends voting YES because the "Ex-Im Bank is little more than a $140 billion slush fund for corporate welfare."
OnTheIssues explanation: Voting NO would allow a vote on reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank. Voting YES would kill the bill for reauthorizing the Ex-Im Bank.
Cato Institute reason for voting YES to kill the bill:The Ex-Im Bank's reauthorization buffs contend that Ex-Im fills a void left by private sector lenders unwilling to provide financing for certain transactions. Ex-Im's critics [say that] by effectively superseding risk-based decision-making with the choices of a handful of bureaucrats pursuing political objectives, Ex-Im risks taxpayer dollars. It turns out that for nearly every Ex-Im financing authorization that might advance the fortunes of a single US company, there is at least one US industry whose firms are put at a competitive disadvantage. These are the unseen consequences of Ex-Im's mission.
Ratings by USA*Engage indicate support for trade engagement or trade sanctions. The organization's self-description: "USA*Engage is concerned about the proliferation of unilateral foreign policy sanctions at the federal, state and local level. Despite the fact that broad trade-based unilateral sanctions rarely achieve our foreign policy goals, they continue to have political appeal. Unilateral sanctions give the impression that the United States is 'doing something,' while American workers, farmers and businesses absorb the costs."
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Posted by gowenstevensadmin on Saturday 23rd April 2016
On a chilly but bright Sunday March 13, a group of Gowen & Stevens' staff undertook the 5 mile Marsden March, starting at King George's Playing Fields up to the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden, in Downs Road, Belmont.
Everyone here who walked the Marsden March had a fantastic time and their feet have now recovered!
Our organiser, Sue Douglas, has registered our interest to take part again in March 2017 and is encouraging us all to take part.
The total amount raised is to be confirmed but at the moment is in excess of £750 and we are hoping to reach the £1,000 mark.


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Week 13 50Mg
Entry posted by Hexagon ·
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I have no active acne again but my skin still looks a state
it's doing this really strange thing where it will inflame and blister in places as if its acne, only it's not. It is red, dry and absolutely nothing will heal.
Pores on my forehead, cheeks and chin are almost non existent, my nose however is still a little clogged
Im still loving not having to wash my hair so often or carry blotting papers around anymore
Another strange thing is my period was a couple days late this month and my hair has been growing so fast! it's now down to my bum, everybody has been commenting on how long it's gotten so quickly
It's clear how much of a serious drug accutane is and I have new side effects popping up almost everyday, here's allll the side effects I'm experiencing right now
Raw, chapped, peeling lips
Splitting corners of the mouth
Mildly dry, flaking skin
Dry irritated eyes
Mild dandruff
Skin flaking/splitting on and around ears
Eczema on neck, arms and hands
Serious decrease in healing time
Dry and bleeding nose
Joint pains and clicking in hips, knees and back
Change in concentration, feeling very clouded
Increased anger/frustration
Increased bowel movements
Decreased appetite
Accutane hurry up!


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5 Great Railway Games for Locomotive Enthusiasts
Conductor is one of several jobs that children often fantasize of when growing up. There's a certain allure to the idea of commanding hundreds of thousands of tons of metal and cargo on a long-distance haul over railways most people never see.
Of course, now that we're grown up, we realize that conducting a train is a job like any other, and that qualifying for it requires a very specific set of skills that most of us don't have the time or inclination to develop. Fortunately, there are games that can help you indulge your love of the rails from the comfort of your computer chair.
Railroad Tycoon 2
Not all railway games are about driving trains directly. Others are about building railways, buying trains, and developing a strategy to force competitors out of business. If that's what you're looking for, Railroad Tycoon 2 is an excellent pick.
Developed in the mid-90s, Railroad Tycoon 2 offers old-school 2D graphics that translate fairly well to a modern system, and you can buy the game on Steam for just $4.99. For that price you'll receive not only the full game, but also the expansions, which feature a dizzying array of scenarios.
Gameplay focuses on logistics like load size, laying the right rail for the terrain, and manipulating urban centers with the supply of goods you can provide. There's also plenty of train-love, though; you have to select what trains you want to buy for your economic empire, and the type you pick has a big impact on how your business operates. Railroad Tycoon 2 is the perfect game for players who want to master the rails from a bird's eye view, and its inexpensive price and low system requirements make it accessible to everyone.
There's also an original Railroad Tycoon, of course, and a Railroad Tycoon 3. Each has subtle pros and cons, and are worth a look. For me, though, Railroad Tycoon 2 is the best.
Microsoft Train Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator was the company's most well-known simulation game, but it's hardly the only one the company made. In 2001, for example, it released Microsoft Train Simulator, a title that to this day is considered one of the best train sims available.
The game's main lures are its realistic gameplay and breadth of content, which is supported by a mod community 4 Free Mods That Will Bring You Back To Old Games [MUO Gaming] Gaming classics are often remembered fondly, but rarely played. The advance of computer technology can make a game that's just five or ten years old feel almost unplayable. Most gamers give up and move on,... Read More that's been committed to the game for over ten years. Fan support has been so strong, in fact, that some paid third-party expansions exist, and they're actually rather popular!
However, like most old simulations, the game can be hard to start playing. A forum like Trainsim.com is a good place to start and will help you get up to speed with popular mods as well, how to play the game, and how to conquer any bugs you might encounter. The relatively high barrier to entry is reduced somewhat by the low cost of the game; you can find used copies for just a few bucks.
Train Simulator 2014
After a lull in the middle of the last decade, train simulations have gained new popularity since 2010, and the Train Simulator series is probably the reason why. Though it's not the only modern train simulator, its developers have made sure it's readily accessible on digital storefronts like Steam, which has improved the game's accessibility and put it in front of the eyes of millions.
The pros and cons of the Train Simulator series should be familiar to anyone who has played a niche simulator before. On the plus side, the game offers decent graphics, a realistic experience and a huge variety of content. On the downside, the game is notoriously buggy and accessing all the content means laying down a lot of money for DLC. Some DLC trains are $19.99 by themselves, and that's on top of the core game's $54.99 MSRP.
Still, if you want an attractive, modern train simulator, this game is the way to go. Just keep in mind that it requires Steam, so you'll need an Internet connection to play even if you purchase the game from another source, such as Amazon.com or the developer's website.
Sid Meier's Railroads!
Hardcore simulations have their place, but there may come a time when you want a quicker, more accessible experience. That's where Sid Meier's Railroads! comes in handy.
Despite Sid Meier's reputation for delivering deep strategy titles, Railroads! is actually a fairly simple strategy game that focuses on economic development and mastery of the rails. In this sense it is similar to Railroad Tycoon 2, but Railroads! has a smaller, more condensed map, a less sophisticated economic system and simpler track placement. All of this makes for a faster, more competitive experience, and multi-player was a standout feature when the game came out in 2006.
Speaking of release dates, the fact that Railroads! arrived less than ten years ago is to its advantage. Even the most recent Railroad Tycoon title is three years older, and it looks it. Railroads! feels like a more modern game, and it's less likely to have compatibility issues with recent hardware. You can pick up the game for less than $10 on Amazon.
Trainz Simulator 2012
You could be forgiven for thinking a game called Trainz Simulator shouldn't be taken seriously. Surely it's some kind of joke – right?
Nope. Trainz Simulator is for real, and it's among the most rigorous train sims ever developed. There's a huge list of locomotives and cargo, a broad range of routes to explore, and a variety of different eras to choose from, ranging from modern southern China to America in the late 90s. Though initially a bit buggy, the game's most recent version (Trainz Simulator 2012) is now a couple years old and has benefited from various patches and improvements.
The downsides are similar to the Train Simulator series, but are arguably less severe. Bugs can be an issue, but are less frequent. DLC can be expensive, but is a bit more affordable than with its competitor. The game's retail price of $49.90 is a bit less, too, and Steam is not required (but there is DRM in the form of periodic activation checks for DLC content).
An iPad and Android 5 Free Premium Must-Play Games For Your Android Tablet There's more to having a tablet than just blogging, creating spreadsheets and managing your finances. Yes, one of the biggest advantages of having a tablet is, of course, playing games. Here are five games that... Read More version of the game, called Trainz, is available. The game is based off the 2010 edition and is simplified for use with touch. You can pick up the tablet version for just $4.99 on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Picking the best game from this list is impossible. Long, heated and ultimately inconclusive forum flame-fests have tried to reach a definitive answer, to no avail. Different players prefer different games for their own reasons, and often the reasons themselves are so niche they're almost impossible to explain to the layman.
Still, I feel I have to make a recommendation, so I suggest Railroad Tycoon 2 and Trainz Simulator (depending on if you'd prefer strategy or first-person simulation). These titles are the most accessible of the bunch, so they're probably the best place for a newcomer to start. If you're on a budget, though, Microsoft Train Simulator is a good alternative, because used copies can be purchased for peanuts.
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NME8 gene
NME/NM23 family member 8
The information on this page was automatically extracted from online scientific databases.
From NCBI Gene:
This gene encodes a protein with an N-terminal thioredoxin domain and three C-terminal nucleoside diphosphate kinase (NDK) domains, but the NDK domains are thought to be catalytically inactive. The sea urchin ortholog of this gene encodes a component of sperm outer dynein arms, and the protein is implicated in ciliary function. Mutations in this gene are implicated in primary ciliary dyskinesia type 6.[provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]
From UniProt:
Probably required during the final stages of sperm tail maturation in the testis and/or epididymis, where extensive disulfide bonding of fibrous sheath (FS) proteins occurs. May be involved in the reduction of disulfide bonds within the sperm FS components. In vitro, it has neither NDP kinase nor reducing activity on disulfide bonds.
Covered on Genetics Home Reference:
From NCBI Gene:
- Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 6
From UniProt:
Ciliary dyskinesia, primary, 6 (CILD6): A disorder characterized by abnormalities of motile cilia. Respiratory infections leading to chronic inflammation and bronchiectasis are recurrent, due to defects in the respiratory cilia; reduced fertility is often observed in male patients due to abnormalities of sperm tails. Half of the patients exhibit randomization of left-right body asymmetry and situs inversus, due to dysfunction of monocilia at the embryonic node. Primary ciliary dyskinesia associated with situs inversus is referred to as Kartagener syndrome. [MIM:610852]
Cytogenetic Location: 7p14.1, which is the short (p) arm of chromosome 7 at position 14.1
Molecular Location: base pairs 37,848,597 to 37,900,397 on chromosome 7 (Homo sapiens Updated Annotation Release 109.20200522, GRCh38.p13) (NCBI)
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Concrete Deterioration And Repair In An Industrial Environment
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This case study is concerned with concrete deterioration and its repair in an Industrial Plant (Qatar Petrochemical Company). Three different cases are identified according to the type and the environment of the structural members. For each case, the following is covered: history of the deteriorated concrete member, investigation done, analysis of the phenomena, the method used to repair the deteriorated structure, and its condition few years after repair.
- Engineering Journal of Qatar University - [From 1988 TO 2005] [221 items ]


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51 weeks of the year.
Session TimesChristmas Closure Dates - The Nursery is closed from the 25th December and re-opens at 8.00 am on the 2nd January.
Full Time 8.00 am - 18.00 pm
Morning 8.00 am - 13.00 pm
Afternoon 13.00 pm - 18.00 pm
Closed Bank Holidays
Monday 2nd January, New Year's Day (substitute day)
Friday 14th April, Good Friday
Monday 17th April, Easter Monday
Monday 1st May, Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 29th May, Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 28th August, Summer Bank Holiday
Monday 25th December, Christmas Day
Tuesday 26th December, Boxing Day
*If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a 'substitute' weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday.


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Agency:mcm creative group
Title: Entrepreneurs Exchange
Client: The Cabinet Office; The Prime Minister's Office; HSBC
Date: May 2016
Executive Summary
mcm designed, project managed and technically delivered 20 simultaneous events across the UK, featuring 40 different speakers, presenting to a combined audience of 3000.
On Wednesday, 18 May, at 6pm, one of the year's most impactful events for start-ups and budding business leaders took place. Created and managed by mcm creative group and backed by the UK government, the Entrepreneurs Exchange events, saw 40 of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs offer business advice, for free, to over 3000 people at 20 locations around the UK.
Our goal was to deliver a series of events that would inspire the next generation of business owners to grow their business, to be inspired and get practical help to make a real difference. We would create a platform that would allow those guests to hear how these established entrepreneurs set up and grew their businesses, the challenges they overcame to enable success, and the advice they wish they had been given at an early stage in their careers.
By engaging with young entrepreneurs on social media before, during and after the events, the messages were able to be spread to a wider audience estimated to be in the region of over 2m online and many millions more through radio, tv and print.
With high profile endorsement at launch from the Prime Minister, guest speakers such as Sir Charles Dunstone, Anya Hindmarch, Baroness Michelle Mone and Jo Malone, it was crucial that our planning, strategic thinking and delivery was first class, alongside a very prudent budget.
The project took place over several months of planning and preparation and in the words of the team at the Cabinet Office "Would not have happened without mcm".