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Developers propose projects to remake part of downtown Kannapolis
Apartments, shops, restaurants, a hotel: Those could be part of a new mixed-use development revitalizing downtown Kannapolis.
The city of Kannapolis on Monday received proposals from two developers interested in partnering to reshape the area. It's the next step in a process Kannapolis started last year, when the city paid $8.75 million to buy 46 acres of downtown property from billionaire David Murdock, owner of Dole Foods and funder of the N.C. Research Campus.
The city hopes that it can lure people back to what was once a thriving area powered by thousands of workers at the Pillowtex mill, which closed in 2003. Kannapolis leaders envision new development mixed in with the original brick buildings that still line Main Street and surrounding areas.
The proposals are from Florida-based Lansing Melbourne Group and Neyland Associates, from Knoxville. Under their proposed plans, Kannapolis would sell part of the downtown land to the developers, who would then build a first phase of new development. To stimulate interest, Kannapolis has agreed to pay for a new parking deck at the site of the first phase, between Main Street and West Avenue.
Each is proposing multimillion dollar projects on the four-acre site. Lansing's proposal calls for 271 residential units, 83,000 square feet of retail space and a 116-room hotel, at a total cost of $60.6 million. Kannapolis would pay $12.6 million for a parking deck. Neyland is proposing 252 residential units and 10,000 to 20,000 square feet of retail, with a city investment in a parking deck of $5.7 million to $6.9 million.
Kannapolis will conduct due diligence and select one of the proposals later this summer.
As part of the redevelopment plans, Kannapolis is also studying how to bring the minor league baseball Intimidators team to a downtown ballpark. The 21-year-old current stadium is currently off Interstate 85 at Lane Street. A downtown stadium with room for 5,760 spectators would cost almost $39 million, according to a study presented Monday to Kannapolis City Council.
Building a downtown stadium is seen as vital to completing the plans.
"With no investment in anchors that drive people to the downtown, the developers would not be inclined to invest at this level in our downtown," said City Manager Mike Legg.
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Forget the 'X factor', when it comes to selling houses Manning Stainton has the 'wow factor'.
That is certainly the opinion of Angela Matthews who recently sold her three-bedroom townhouse in Thorpe, near Rothwell, through her local branch of the area's leading estate agent.
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'allAgents.co.uk is the country's largest independent customer review website for estate and lettings agents and as such, it is an important reference point for people who are looking to put their house on the market.'
The Rothwell branch of Manning Stainton is open 7 days a week and the team is ready to take customer calls from 8am – 8pm every day. It is one of 19 Residential Sales and Lettings branches across West and North Yorkshire helping people move.

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Croquet at Pitmilly
Croquet is now available at Morton of Pitmilly! The garden variety not the full sized version. The mallets, balls and rules are available from reception.
According to some sources croquet was originally based on a French game called paille-maille, which translated to Pall Mall after the street in London when introduced to England. However, other sources suggest that croquet started in Ireland in the 1830s and was introduced to England in the 1850s. Whatever its origins, it was one of the first games at which men and women could compete on an equal basis. The first national headquarters was the Wimbledon All England Croquet Club, founded in 1868, which later became the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, as tennis became more popular.
A full sized croquet lawn is double the size of a tennis court whilst the garden version is much smaller. Croquet was one of the sports played at the Paris Olympics in 1900! Amusez-vous bien!


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Inmate gives birth at Jessamine jail
NICHOLASVILLE — A pregnant inmate gave birth to a girl Tuesday morning in the Jessamine County jail.
Jailer Cecil Moss said the mother, whom he would not identify, gave birth between 6:30 and 7 a.m.
"She went quick," Moss said. He said the baby weighed about 6 pounds.
Mother and child are doing well at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, hospital spokeswoman Ruth Ann Childers said.
Women have gone into labor at the jail before, but this was the first birth anyone could remember, Moss said.
Jessamine County Judge-Executive Neal Cassity, who has been judge since 1990, said he could not recall any previous birth at the jail.
The mother was in jail on a probation violation on a misdemeanor charge and failure to pay a fine on a misdemeanor, Moss said.
Asked whether the mother had given any indication about her labor, Moss said: "I really can't go into that because it's a medical issue." He cited the federal law that protects a patient's privacy.
He said when an ambulance was called, "she was in the process of having the baby, so they couldn't go anywhere with her. So they just went on and she had the baby here. And then they took both mother and daughter to the hospital."
"This isn't something that happens every day," Moss said. "We got through it OK, and they got through it OK."


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The songs on "The Sad Soundtrack to Ur Summer" on one hand can feel kinda jokey and on the other hand will feel totally real to legions of angst ridden kids or young adults who may or may not have things figured out. The music is stripped down and basic and in some ways feel a lot like a dirtier grungier version of Blink 182. Yeah I said it Blink 182. If you challenge me on this just listen to Headbang Your Feeling Away. Sushi Twin kinda is like Blink at their most sardonic bent, like Blink from the shitty part of town. They are better than Blink 182. Why the fuck am I talking about Blink 182 so much? While I am at it I thought of Diarrhea Planet too while listening to Disdain, Dat Dain I guess because if it was beefier it has a similar aesthetic. Sushi Twin feels more emo-grunge-ish but also have that sense of fun like Diarrhea planet. Oh by the way, Disdain, Dat Dain might be (for most people) their best track on the album and has the best use of "dick" in a song. They need to make a video for this song and not a shitty video but take some time and make a good story-ish one.
While you may think that this album is merely about teen angst and the everyday things of life and party life then Prom Chips pops up. It is a break up song and full of true barbs and feelings and it feels real. It is like one long run on sentence with passages like "And I ask you a million questions of how this could end like that and you just looked at me with your beautiful eyes that live inside your skull and you've got such an ugly face but you got such a beautiful soul... and how am I supposed to take that" that slowly hook you into a story that might be familiar to many, that is rooted in reality and is universal. As the song gets musically heavier, Marshall starts belting out the refrain repeatedly drifting in and out of tune. Now, quite frankly, he drifts out of tune a lot but it is buried in this emotion kind of track and for me that offsets the in or out of tune issue because the singing feels more like sounds of pain. He, in fact, belts out in the first track Lily so he can stay in tune. Not sure if I am making any sense but I guess I am saying that I like the honesty here, the fact that Sushi Twin decided to leave the blemishes in this track.
Lets Talk About Pizza has nothing to do with pizza but it may have to do with an unplanned pregnancy. Fullest House moves really well and feels like a house party song. Pay A Buck, Hear Me Whine is a moody mid tempo diatribe with a hooky guitar hook. It has this kind of look at the stars talky quality that made me think of Counting Crows. I like this track. Lily is like a more hardcore Better Than Ezra song, it has some cool part and I bet this is a crowd pleaser live.
In the end, Sushi Twins' "The Sad Soundtrack to Ur Summer" like the dispossessed youth it might appeal to the most might not set the world on fire.... yet, but maybe we should all listen to what it has to say.
These guys are Marshall Mulkey (guitar, vocals), Mitchell Mulkey (bass, vocals) and Chris Corbo (drums) and are based out of Currituck, North Carolina.
Please check this album out.
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In recent years Singapore has grown into a hub for the creative arts with flourishing theatre companies, film festivals, international art exhibitions, design fairs, and even educational establishments promoting the arts as a career.
We strongly believe in supporting the arts through our regular monthly art tours and quarterly film tours. We also regularly organise special events built around evenings at the theatre or film screenings.
For more information and to book a tour, please click on the event you are interested in.
Art & Design in Singapore
We've seen a proliferation of visual arts in Singapore in the last few years, with everything from vibrant street art to our prestigious National Gallery curating world-class exhibitions. Singaporean designers are also making their mark on the international stage. At Jane's Tours we are doing our part to promote Singapore art by organizing gallery walks and collaborating with Friends of the Museum (FOM).
Film Tours
The post WWII years, especially the 1950s, saw Singapore's golden age of cinema dominated by two movie companies, Shaw and Cathay. Although both these names survive in movie theatres today, only the delightfully nostalgic Shaw studios still exist. In recent years, the movie industry here has enjoyed something of a revival with many young Singaporean directors coming to the fore, helped by the many film festivals we now enjoy.
Theatre Performances
Live theatre has always been popular in Singapore with several of our colonial forefathers treading the boards and our oldest theatre company, The Stage Club, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Our national performing arts centre, Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, with facilities large enough to stage international musicals and small enough for local music recitals, opened in 2002. Riding the wave, the theatre scene in Singapore has grown exponentially with companies such as SRT, W!ld Rice, Pangdemonium, and The Necessary Stage adding to the many plays and musicals on offer.
Writing & Literature
Author Meet & Greet Events
More and more Singaporean authors are finding publishing fame both locally and abroad. Running since 1986, our annual Singapore Writers' Festival is one of the few multi-lingual literary festivals in the world covering works in English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. This year (2017), the Festival will be housed in the Civic District amongst historic buildings including The Arts House, The National Gallery and the Asian Civilisations Museum. In 2000, The National Book Council launched the biennial Singapore Literary Prize. A multi-lingual competition — English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil — for Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents.
Dance & Music
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra, housed in the Victoria Concert Hall; the Singapore Chinese Orchestra; and many others provide a wide array of classical music concerts. In addition, we have a burgeoning live music scene encompassing jazz, rock and pop festivals, and concerts of all flavours from classical to heavy metal.
As for dance, the options available are huge – from Singapore Dance Theatre with its beautiful ballet performances, including the annual Ballet Under The Stars, to modern dance of all genres — hip hop, jazz, tap, samba, and tango. And if you want to literally kick up your heels, we even have flamenco schools!
Vanishing Trades
Many traditional crafts and trades have disappeared from Singapore and others are very rare these days.
In the past, traditional craftsmen often painstakingly created their works with little else but their hands and some simple materials and tools. These master craftsmen include the likes of various cultural paraphernalia makers, movie billboard painters, traditional costume makers, old school tailors and shoemakers, and craftsmen in many other old trades.
Today, a handful of these "masters," many tucked away in hidden corners of Singapore, still hold on to their craft or business. Theirs is often a tale of passion and perseverance, pure sweat, and hard work.
Our tours visit 3 or 4 of these master craftsmen to find out how and why they persevere.
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The Compassionate Friends Credo
We need not to walk alone. We are the Compassionate Friends. We reach out to each other in love, with understanding and with hope. The children we mourn have died at all ages and from different causes, but our love for our them unites us. Your pain becomes my pain, just as your hope becomes our hope. We come together from all walks of life, from many different circumstances. We are a unique family because we represent many races, creeds and relationships. We are young and we are old. Some of us are far along in our grief, but others still feel a grief so fresh and so intensely painful that they feel helpless and see no hope. Some of us have found our faith to be a source of strength; while some of us are struggling to find answers. Some of us are angry, filled with guilt or in deep depression; while others radiate an inner peace. But, whatever pain we bring to this gathering of The Compassionate Friends, it is pain we will share, just as we share with each other our love for the children who have died.. We are all seeking and struggling to build a future for ourselves, but we are committed to building a future together. We reach out to each other in live to share the pain as well as the joy, share the anger as well as the peace, share the faith as well as the doubts, and help each other to grieve as well as to grow.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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Providing Grief Support After the Death of a Child
The words of TCF's Founder, Simon Stephens, resonate with those who have come to The Compassionate Friends hoping to find a purpose in a life that suddenly seems so empty.
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
Through a network of more than 650 chapters with locations in all 50 states, as well as Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam, The Compassionate Friends has been supporting bereaved families after the death of a child for four decades.
The National Office and its staff also provide many levels of support to our chapters, as well as individual responses to those who call on the phone, contact us through our website, or send an e-mail that simply says, "My child has died. Help me!" We will be here as long as you need us. That is our commitment to you.


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The Conference Room: How You Get Fired In Finance
Subject: Hey, do you have a minute?Either come to my office or we can meet in a conference room.
Uh oh.
Unless that email is coming from the co-worker you've been secretly dating or (one of) the secretaries you're having an affair with, you're probably going to be fired in the next 5-10 minutes if you see this subject line in your inbox.
I usually write about how to get into investment banking, private equity and finance in general on this site. But layoffs are a part of life if you work in finance.
Early Warning Signs Of The Layoff
The first stage of the layoff is a rumor about a certain number of people being fired. Sometimes it's in the thousands; sometimes it's in the hundreds if it's just in one department.
Unfortunately, rumors are usually true in the finance industry. Or at the very least have some basis in truth.
So when you start hearing rumblings that people are getting fired, it's safe to assume that they are.
Other early warning signs of impending layoffs include:
- Emails from very high-up execs in the firm reminding everyone to be frugal.
- Closing dinners for deals getting canceled or scaled back due to "market conditions" or "cost-saving measures."
- Maximum dinner expenses dropping from $30 or $35 to $25… or $20… or even (gasp) $15.
Who Will Be Affected
This one depends on the state of the economy, and which groups have been in a "bubble" over the past few years.
In general, ECM, M&A, and Leveraged Finance tend to be harder-hit by recessions than other groups because companies stop issuing equity/debt and doing deals when the market tanks.
Debt Capital Markets (DCM), by contrast, tends to remain more stable because companies always need debt for day-to-day funding.
But it's very dependent on the market: in the late 80s and early 90s after the junk bond market imploded, everyone there was laid off; in the aftermath of the mid-2000s bubble, lots of people in mortgages / CDOs / Fixed Income Trading were laid off.
No group is "safe" from layoffs, but Restructuring can be counter-cyclical – however, there are few Restructuring groups on Wall Street, so don't count on being rescued by going there.
Preparing For The Battle
If you know layoffs are coming and you're not sure whether or not you're on "the list," there are a few things you can do to prepare beforehand.
- Remove everything important from your cubicle, but be subtle about it.
- Start contacting headhunters and other friends at other firms so you can explore "strategic alternatives."
- Form a close-knit group of co-workers you can trust and discuss everything everyone hears each day.
You might think the first point is stupid, but you'd be surprised at the sheer quantity of stuff people have in their cubicles. I've seen tax returns, expensive cameras and digital equipment, even wedding rings stowed away in the hidden depths of peoples' cubicles before.
If you get fired you'll probably have to leave the building immediately, without much time to gather all your belongings. So make sure you get everything beforehand.
The only catch here is that you have be subtle about removing all your stuff. Don't completely empty out your cube; just make sure the important stuff is safe and keep decoy items on your desk to avoid attracting attention.
Points 2 and 3 are self-explanatory; it's critical to have that support network in place at all times anyway, but it's especially the case when layoffs start.
The Moment Of Impact
You'll either get an email like the one above:
Subject: Hey, do you have a minute?Either come to my office or we can meet in a conference room.
Or you'll be summoned to this mysterious conference room via a phone call or someone directly approaching you.
In investment banking people love to waste time on making font sizes consistent and formatting PowerPoint, but they hate to waste time on firing people. So it will be quick, and you'll be informed of the decision upfront.
At this point, you need to keep your calm and pay attention to the only number that matters: your severance (if you get any…).
After that, you'll either be escorted out of the building immediately or you might get a few minutes or few hours to remove some of your personal belongings.
Occasionally when people leave voluntarily, they might be allowed to stick around for a few days to a week so they can "transition" projects. But I've never seen people stick around that long when it's involuntary.
One exception to this: sometimes laid-off senior bankers stick around longer because they do indeed need time to transition clients and projects to other senior bankers.
The Aftermath
So, what happens when you're laid off and shown the door?
Well, to start with, you suddenly have an additional 80-100 hours of free time each week (if you're an Analyst).
But all you can do is decide what to do next – whether that's moving to another firm, switching industries, or just taking a break.
Regardless of what you decide, I would strongly recommend taking a week off and removing yourself from the grind for awhile. Go to Thailand; go to Hawaii; go wherever you want and unwind for awhile.
Just think: as long as you didn't spend too much on models and bottles, you could do this for months.
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Insightful article. Had a question about U5 and being laid off.
Is it in anyway beneficial to a Jr. banker to agree he/she voluntarily left vs was terminated during a round of lay-offs? A person I know was recently laid off and their former employer called them and said they should agree they voluntarily left, instead of were terminated, on their U5.
The former employer claims that this will NOT affect their unemployment benefits because only other investment banks see the U5. Furthermore, it will help them get a new banking job since the potential employer will see they left voluntarily vs were laid off/terminated.
Is this true or is the former employer just trying to cover their rear end? Note its been 30 days since the lay-off occurred and the former employer wants an answer today. They told this person all this over the phone also.
Couple other points:
Firings usually happen on Friday afternoons, no matter what the business. (This is also when companies tend to tell interviewees they're not getting the job, if they're polite enough to tell them at all.) Exceptions apply if it's gross negligence on your part or the entire company is going down the tubes a la Arthur Andersen or Lehman.
This is different from requests from HR to meet regarding behavior complaints, which tend to occur a day or two after the complaint, and usually in the morning.
If you're suspicious about a "you're fired" meeting, it's not a bad idea to take your bag/backpack/purse filled with your remaining possessions with you. You may be getting escorted straight out the door.
I like it. This article did bring me down to earth and remind me that if I land a job in IB, I'll have to keep putting the amount of effort in the firm that I put trying to get in.
However there is one part I'd like more insight on:
"Start contacting headhunters and other friends at other firms so you can explore "strategic alternatives." "
Something like see if they'll vouch for you in the recruiting process?
Also would this be done after the 'weeks break'?
Lastly: say you change industry. With the experience you'd possibly have, would it be possible to come back in the IB industry? Or is it dependent on what position you were before e.g. Analyst, Associate, VP?
I was just finishing up my first year at a middle-market in NYC and was fired last week because I wasn't 'performing' (probably more of a personal issue as I was getting good comments). I am already in the middle of several lateral interview processes, which started before that happened. Please help me figure out what I need to do now. Thanks.
Dont they let you send a farewell mail!! :)
And what about your employment documents and stuff, do they just mail you or hand you on the spot
The process you described happened EXACTLY where I work too. I mean the whole email, being called to the room, escorted out by security etc.
Funny thing is I don't work in finance. It's a F500 but I imagine the process is the same for all companies.
International, I'm afraid. LOL
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My firm just raised their Maximum dinner expense from $35 to $50, so I'm taking that as a positive sign.
yuck…depressing post. how many percent of analysts (all other things being equal) usually receive a promotion to the associate position?
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A Film Cycle
March 26 – 27 2011
Cinema Farnese Persol – Piazza di Campo de' Fiori, 56, Rome (Free entry)
A project by Nomas Foundation
Curated by Cecilia Canziani and Ilaria Gianni
Artists: Duncan Campbell, Anja Kirschner and David Panos, Renzo Martens, Deimantas Narkevicius, Hito Steyerl
And a work by Rossella Biscotti
Recounting, translating, sharing, reflecting, developing, transforming, revealing, disclosing, enchating. A film cycle, analyses through the works of five internationally acclaimed artists the way in which documentary film tackles the narrative device, develops the construction of stories and the transmission of history and reality.
A film cycle is a two days festival including film screenings and artist's talk that focuses on works by Duncan Campbell, Anja Kirschner and David Panos, Renzo Martens, Deimantas Narkevicius, Hito Steyerl.
Each session is articulated in three parts: the screening of the artist's film, a Q&A session with the public and the projection of a film or extract from a film of a filmmaker that the invited artist indicates as a reference for his/her work. La cinematografia è l'arma più forte by Rossella Biscotti will be screened as an intermezzo before the beginning of each session, introducing the audience to the ambiguities of the political and economic investment in the cultural environment.
Through the works of the selected artists A film cycle fosters the audience to question the way in which memory is conveyed, how we represent history and construct the documental, how we re-write our past and present diverse readings of our traces, how we protect and transmit the singularity that every single life represents vis à vis the great economic, social, political changes which we are witnessing today.
Screening calendar
Saturday, March 26
11,00 am – 1,00 pm Deimantas Narkevicius
The Head, 2007 | 12.14 min
Special feature: Peter Watkins, The Forgotten Faces (1960) | 29 mins
The Role of a Lifetime, 2003 |16.53 mins
Once in the XX century, 2004 | 7.56 mins
Ausgeträumt, 2010 | 5,33 min
Artist's talk and Q&A session
1,00 – 2,00 pm Lunch
2,00 – 4,00 pm Anja Kirschner & David Panos
The Empty Plan, 2010 | 78 mins
Special feature: Alexander Kluge, Nachrichten von den Staufern (1977) | 22 mins
Ken Mc Mullen, 1867 (1990) | 14 mins
Artist's talk and Q&A session
4,00 – 6,00 pm Hito Steyerl
Journal No. 1: An Artist's Impression, 2007 | 21 mins
Special feature: Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet – Klassenverhältnisse (1984) | 127 mins
Artist's talk and Q&A session
Sunday, March 27
11,00 am – 1,00 pm Renzo Martens
- Episode 3: Enjoy poverty, 2008 | 90 mins
- Special feature: Jean Luc Godard, Interview From 1972 (1972) |7,04 min
- J. L. Godard, France/tour/détour/deux/enfants, Mouvement 7: Violence/Grammaire (1978) | 3 min
Artist's talk and Q&A session
1,00 – 2,00 pm Lunch
2,00 – 4,00 pm Duncan Campbell
- Bernadette, 2008 |37 mins
- Special feature: John T. Davis, Dust on the Bible (1989) | 50 mins
Artist's talk and Q&A session
Images Credits:
1. Deimantas Narkevicius, Ausgeträumt, 2010 | 5,33 mins video still
2. Deimantas Narkevicius, Once in the XX century, 2004 | 7.56 mins, video still
3. Anja Kirschner & David Panos, The Empty Plan, 2010 | 78 mins
Photographer: Alessandra Chila. Courtesy the Artists and Hollybush Gardens.
4. Hito Steyerl, Journal No. 1, An artist's impression, 2007 | 21 mins, video still
5. Renzo Martens, Episode 3: Enjoy poverty, 2008 | 90 mins
Courtesy Galerie Fons Welters (Amsterdam), Wilkinson Gallery (London) and the Artist
6. Duncan Campbell, Bernadette, 2008 |37 min
Courtesy of Duncan Campbell and LUX, London.


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During the rainy season in Canada, dealing with excess water accumulation on the roof can be difficult if there is no adequate provision for channeling the water out. That is why eavestrough is very significant. With very few genuine ones around, it has become paramount to advertise your brand on magazines by contracting some big publishers. In Canada for instance, some journals gain more readership than others and advertising products such as eavestrough on them will yield many benefits. If you own an eavestrough business and wish to promote it, here are some strategies that can help you find the best magazines and publishers that can promote your brand.
- Choose Digital Publishers
With more people going to the Internet in search of products and services each day, your eavestrough business will likely get a boost if you want a magazine or publisher that has a strong presence on the internet. If you happen to succeed in finding one that agrees to your terms, you will find it easier to make your brands known to a greater number of potential clients since the service will be represented in print and on the media. It means that people who are only fond of reading magazines will have the chance to see your service and call you when they have the need for it. Similarly, youngsters and internet bloggers who prefer to read magazines online are also likely to come across your service. When looking for online publishers, a guide is to look for those with good page ranks on Google.
- Choose the Right Target Audience
Advertising your eaves repair business through the right channel is necessary for increased exposure. Since eavestrough is a home improvement item, it will make more sense to choose a magazine on home building. Most home owners in Canada pick up magazines from top publishers to find out how to improve the quality of their homes, so quite a number are more likely to see your business and call you up for a repair or an installation.
- Consider Portfolio
No matter the price you have to pay, it is better to have your eavestrough business published in magazines that have already gained popularity, especially on home building equipment. You can know this if the magazine is the talk of the town among homeowners and traders of home improvement materials. If you find other home improvement gadgets being advertised on some best seller magazines you are interested in, then you may be hopeful that advertising through the same channel will give you the boost you desire for your business. When choosing publishers, it will also be more beneficial to strike a deal with someone who knows how the equipment works. Such a publisher is likely to go through your sales pitch and make modifications where necessary.
- Look at Your Budget
The best publishers and magazines in Canada are not necessarily the most expensive ones. Some other factors apart from quality affect price and they include a passion for the business and preference for a turnover. You may want to search for reviews on best magazines with low cost on home improvement and find out the cheapest and efficient one for your business. Doing this will surely help you save some hundreds of dollars.
- Where do they live?
When choosing a publishing company in Canada for your eavestrough business, it is necessary to consider those that are situated in more populated areas as this will likely imply a greater audience for your advert. Individuals close to a publishing company are likely to be more acquainted with the materials they release before other best-selling ones.
- Consider their Age
Older publishers seem to have more customers than some newer ones especially if they have been doing well throughout their years of existence. You can take advantage of this to get more customers by making your eavestrough repair business appear in their magazines. Such publishers usually make the best sellers because they are known to both old and young.
- Consider membership in Association
Advertising on magazines that belong to organizations like Magazines Canada will inevitably increase your popularity. As organizations strive to render the best service to readers, they enforce certain guidelines on publishers that want to raise their reputation through their platform. They try to meet standards in the quality of prints and prices. These regulations are beneficial to those who intend to advertise on magazines.
Having a variety of magazine publishers in Canada is a blessing that marketers and home product repairers such as the eavestrough repairers can utilize. Advertisements on magazines can capture the attention of readers even when they are preoccupied with other tasks. The excellent picture quality as seen in magazines is something that is worth the price charged since readers can have a proper understanding of what the marketer is trying to unveil. Another reason to go with magazine advertising is that it is targeted. There are magazines for target audience such as homeowners and builders. Much of the information obtained on magazines can be saved for longer periods than those found in newspapers since magazine publications have a higher quality; their pictures are brighter, more colorful and they are made of more durable materials This is why it is more common to find one that has been saved for several years whereas newspapers published around the same time cannot withstand the test of time even when they are bound with hard covers.


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The only thing worse than someone wearing the same prom dress as you is someone saying she wore it better than you! The best way to guarantee that never happens is to accessorize it effortlessly and flawlessly. Accessories can be underrated, overlooked, or overdone; but I am here to help make sure you get it just right!
Get Your Clutch On Point
Obviously the first thing you need to spice up your look is a clutch. It may only be used to hold your cell phone and lipstick (that is all it will be able to fit) but nevertheless if you are going to be carrying something, it needs to make a statement. The golden rule here is to match the clutch with your shoes. If the dress is simple and your heels are glam, go for the glam clutch and vise versa. Right now clear, lucite clutches or rock hard crystal clutches are very on trend. Concerned about how to fit everything in your clutch? Read our "How to Pack the Ultimate Prom Clutch" article to get all the tips and tricks.
Unique & Stunning
If you are interested in wearing an accessory that is a bit unique, the crystal headband is perfect for you. This dainty headpiece will have you looking like a hipster goddess. It is the perfect accessory to add sparkle in a subtle way. There are various types to choose from so make sure you pick one that blends with your dress. The one shown above would look great with Faviana Style S7706. Not all prom dresses will look good with the crystal headband so you must try it on with your dress and other accessories before prom day!
Rings on Rings
I am not just suggesting one ring, I mean multiple rings. Rings, on rings, on rings is very on trend this season. Prom means pictures! Think about it, the majority of the time your hands make the cut; especially when pinning the boutonniere on your date. Now, rings are also made for halfway down your fingers called knuckle rings. These are good for layering up and bringing a little edge to the traditional prom jewelry.
Minimal Meets Classic
Of course I cannot neglect to mention a simple necklace. If you are wearing a low cut or strapless dress, listen up! Adding a simple necklace to go with your prom dress will allow you to accessorize without going overboard. Sometimes less is more. If you choose to wear a necklace, this will most likely be the kind you should look out for; something delicate and classic. Usually prom dresses do not mix well with chunky necklaces. A little something is all you need!
Not Your Average Stud
The higher the neckline, the more risky wearing any type of necklace gets. Do not panic though as I have an option for you as well. My suggestion with higher necklines would be to ditch the necklace altogether and instead, wear statement earrings! You may feel you look incomplete without a necklace but trust me, you do not want a necklace to take away from the dress (even if it is a small one). Earrings, however, will complement the style of the dress and still add sparkle.
Empowerment Bracelets
Prom dresses can almost always go with a bracelet. The only time you may want to stay away from wearing a bracelet to prom is if it pulls and snags your dress (totally not worth it!). Your prom dress will determine what bracelet you should wear. Try a few options to see what style you prefer. Also, check out Faviana's new empowerment bracelets! These are perfect to pair with other cuffs and bangles, or wear by themselves. They will not be available forever so do not miss your chance to purchase one here. Feeling lucky? You can also enter to win an empowerment bracelet on the Faviana Instagram Account each week during prom season as part of the #FavianaFriday giveaway!
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Courses may be chosen from the following list. Additional elective courses are also offered on a regular basis. The program director maintains a complete list of all approved elective courses. For course descriptions, see the relevant department's listings.
Course offerings for the Medieval Studies Minor
252. Romanesque Art. (3h)
253. The Gothic Cathedral. (3h)
254. Luxury Arts in the Middle Ages. (3h)
267. Early Italian Renaissance Art. (3h)
396. Art History Seminar: b. Medieval Art. (1.5h, 3h)
305. Old English Language and Literature. (3h)
310. The Medieval World. (3h)
311. The Legend of Arthur. (3h)
312. Medieval Poetry. (3h)
315. Chaucer. (3h)
320. British Drama to 1642. (3h)
370. Seminar in French and Francophone Studies. (3h) (Periodically offered in Medieval Studies)
349. German Literature before 1700. (3h)
206. The Early Middle Ages. (3h)
207. The High Middle Ages Through the Renaissance. (3h)
242. The Middle East before 1500. (3h)
311. Special Topics in History. (when topic is Jerusalem) (3h)
320. Perspectives on the Middle Ages. (3h)
361. Dante I. (1.5h)
362. Dante II. (1.5h)
237. Medieval Philosophy. (3h)
274. Religion and Politics in Medieval Thought. (3h)
367. The Mystics of the Church. (3h)
372. History of Christian Thought (3h)
331. Medieval Spain: A Cultural and Literary Perspective. (3h)
344: "The Debate about Woman in Late Medieval Spain" (3 hr)
345: "Medieval Pilgrimages" (3 hr)
310. History of Western Theatre I (Beginnings to 1642). (3h)
Course Offerings for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Medieval Studies
696** Art History Seminar: b. Medieval Art (1.5h, 3h) – Offered by members of faculty or visiting faculty on topics of their choice.
252* Romanesque Art (3h) – Art and architecture from the Carolingian Renaissance through the twelfth century.
253* The Gothic Cathedral (3h) – The character and evolution of Gothic cathedrals and the sculpture, stained glass, metal works, and paintings designed for them.
254* Luxury Arts in the Middle Ages (3h) – Medieval illuminated manuscripts and precious objects made of gold, silver, ivory, enamel, and other luxury materials.
267* Early Italian Renaissance Art (3h) – The development of the art and architecture of Italy from around 1300 to the late 16th century.
710 Studies in Medieval Literature: Time, History and the Body in Early Medieval Narrative
710 Studies in Medieval Literature: Early Medieval Narrative
711 Studies in Arthurian Legend
712 Studies in Medieval Poetry
715 Chaucer and His Age
605 Old English Language and Literature (3h) – An introduction to the Old English language and a study of the historical and cultural background of Old English literature, including Anglo-Saxon and Viking art, runes, and Scandinavian mythology. Readings from Beowulf and selected poems and prose.
607 Dante I (1.5h) – A study of the Vita Nuova as apprenticeship to the Divina Commedia, and of the first half of the Divina Commedia as epic, prophecy, autobiography, and poetry, relating to antiquity, Christianity, Dante's European present (the birth of modern languages and new intellectual and poetic forms), and Dante's own afterlife in the West.
608 Dante II (1.5h) A study of the second half of the Divina Commedia as epic, prophecy, autobiography, and poetry, relating to antiquity, Christianity, Dante's European present (the birth of modern languages and new intellectual and poetic forms), and Dante's own afterlife in the West. P-Humanities 361 or permission of instructor.
610 The Medieval World (3h) – Through the reading of primary texts, this course will examine theological, philosophical, and cultural assumptions of the Middle Ages. Topics may include Christian providential history, drama, devotional literature, the Franciscan controversy, and domestic life.
611 The Legend of Arthur (3h) – The origin and development of the Arthurian legend in Britain and France, with an emphasis on the works of Chrėtien de Troyes and Sir Thomas Malory.
612 Medieval Poetry (3h) – The origin and development of poetic genres and lyric forms and narrative styles of Medieval literature, including Continental works and works in Middle English.
613 – The Roots of Song: Words and Music in the Middle Ages [3 h) – A team taught course devoted to examining the development of song and poetry (poetry set to music) in the Middle Ages up until the Early Modern period; included is a study of the evolution of poetic and musical genres and styles that emerge from Gregorian chant, the rise and foundation of musical notation [by looking at medieval music manuscripts), and learning about song from both the literary and musical perspectives.
615 Chaucer (3h) – Emphasis on The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde. Literary, social, historical, artistic, religious, and philosophical contexts.
620 British Drama to 1642 (3h) – British drama from its beginning to 1642, exclusive of Shakespeare. Representative cycle plays, moralities, Elizabethan and Jacobean tragedies, comedies and tragicomedies.
630** Seminar in Medieval Studies (3h)—An examination and study of literary, social, and cultural themes. Topics may include: piety and religious satire; alterity and unity; the literary construction of collective and personal identity; the conception of women and the act of writing; Arthurian literature. P-French 215, 216, or 217 or permission of instructor.
670** Seminar in French and Francophone Studies. (3h) (Periodically offered in Medieval Studies)
* Courses with a 200-level designation: we are working with the professors of these courses to redesign them and offer them on the 600 level.
** These courses are now taught as 300-level courses; we are working with the faculty that teach them and their department chairs to complete the procedural changes necessary to designate them as 600-level courses.


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A good programme in our opinion that got a lot of response from you, but did we pick the right topics? We're always looking for your feedback.
Kabiru Yusef, Bala Sanusi, Tunde and Samuel from civil liberties were our guests for the discussion on Nigeria's first national census for 15 years.
A selection of your texts:
Where I am now in Lagos, I've not been counted. But I think it's a good idea that we know exactly how many we are.
Joe Emoyon, Lagos
Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa and the census is very important for the even distribution of their resources.
Ian Kosgei
A census is vital to planning. I am however apprehensive about the honesty and transparency of the process...
Jefta Dakat, Jos, Nigeria
I am not in favour of this census as the consequences will lead to discrimination at various levels, and it could provoke destabilisation in the region.
Census is not the problem in Nigeria. The problem is our leaders and our image makers. It Is not going to make any changes.
Thasseus Ejiofor, Abuja
The first day of the census is a complete failure in many places in Nigeria because of lack of adequate preparation.
Abdulahi from Maiduguri
It's a life time experience many young people are eager to be counted. M.M.Kumo, Gombe
The census is sham like the ill-fated ID-card project.
Dare, Ibadan, Nigeria
Census taking is a normal thing. Why all this noise? Please let the people do their job in peace.
Priscilla, Accra
You responded with your comments:
Please tell that guy to take care of his child. If he had wanted not to take care he should not have developed the relationship. It is a shame.
Lansana M Dumbuya
I can understand where he is coming from, after all women do have a choice to terminate a pregnancy if they do not wish to be a parent while men do not have any choice. However there are many ways to make sure that you don't become a parent, he should have thought about it before having sex.Sarah, Minneapolis
This is such a complex topic. On one hand, a father should have the right to refuse - this is the result of the sexual revolution women started 30 years ago. On the other hand, societies and families are held together by age-old responsibilities and duties.
I side with being responsible about one's actions - this man should pay support. Lastly, I find it interesting that this issue, which shows deep confusion about roles and values, is taking place in the US, and no where else.Christian Hufnagel, Dayton, Ohio, USA
I think the man should have the right not to be the father if he had talked to her about it. We have so many women here in the USA who go on a rampage getting pregnant against the man's will and then making a living out of child support. This should come to an end. Men should have a right too.Kadie, Durham, North Carolina, USA
It amazes me that woman can have the choice to be a mother i.e., have an abortion or not, but women get their backs up when men want the same rights, where is the equality?Patrick Smith, Brno Czech Republic
In cases of developing countries like Uganda, taking care of a baby is done with both mum and dad.
Julius, Uganda
Tomorrow on the programme we have James Yee, the US army chaplain who was accused of betraying America. He is a third generation Chinese American who converted to Islam and went to Syria to study Arabic.
While he was serving as the army chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, he was accused of espionage and assisting Al Qaeda and held for 76 days in solitary confinement.
Send us your questions and comments for James Yee, and your suggestions for other discussions you would like to hear on World Have Your Say, using the form at the bottom.
Three stories to look at on tonight's programme.
Nigeria Census
Nigeria's first national census in 15 years has started today. President Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed that the census is not political and has urged people to remain calm.
The count started in earnest in Lagos, and enumerators will go house-to-house counting residents. The census is highly sensitive, as funding and political representation depend on the results, but controversial questions of religion and ethnicity have been left out.
This is because rival ethnic and religious groups have tried to use them to assert their numerical superiority and claim a larger share of oil revenues and political representation.
But already there are problems. Some communities are hoping to use the census to record their claims to land or property.
We want your views on whether a census is necessary in Nigeria? Will it be used effectively? Are you taking part? Have your say here.
Fathers rights
Can a father refuse to take responsibility for a child he never wanted?
Matt Dubay, a computer programmer in the United States, is trying to. He's asking a court to absolve him from all the responsibilities of fatherhood.
When he learned that Lauren Wells was pregnant, Mr Dubay says he made clear to that he was not ready to be a father and talked to Ms Wells about an abortion or putting the baby up for adoption.
Mr Dubay says that it "isn't right to be part of the child's life. An unwilling parent is not good for a child."
He is facing a court order to pay $500 each month to support Elizabeth.
We're asking if a man should have the right not to be a father. Or does having sex make him responsible for any consequences? Send us your comments or join the debate.
It appears that the Basque separatist group ETA, are moving closer to renouncing armed struggle.
ETA has not carried out any killings for more than 1,000 days and talks with the Spanish government regarding the terms of a cease-fire seem likely.
Could this really be the end of the long and bitter war?
If there's anything you want to say on any of our topics send us an email or use the form below.
The BBC may edit your comments and cannot guarantee that all emails will be published.


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Ryan Murphy from The East Hill Church Family in Gresham, OR brings us this stage design using two types of plastic.
Ryan combined Derek Studt's shower curtain design and Camron Ware's weed block design.
First they used the shower curtain idea and made one, large 22-foot by 18-foot shower curtain broken down into 2 by 2 frames. Unlike Derek's design they didn't connect the center of each sheet and only connected each sheet width every three squares.
They lit them with 4 color faders and two inexpensive LED's. They hung three of the CF's from behind the curtain and aimed them straight down. The two LEDs they aimed in front at the holes that were left from the CF's. Then they placed one CF on the ground behind the curtain on the ground to make a very diffused spot on the sheet.
Then they hung weed block painted white on the sides. They lit them with some Robe Color spot 575's and blew out some Gobos to cover either side of them.


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Meet: Liisa Ogburn
Liisa Ogburn of Raleigh assumed becoming a mom would be relatively easy. And for some women, it is. But soon after her first child was born, Liisa had a breakdown that landed her in the emergency room with a diagnosis of severe postpartum depression.
It took a long year for the fog in my brain to finally lift," she tells us. One thing that helped her was reading stories about other mothers who had struggled with the transition into parenthood. Since then, she has used her skills in documentary to help tell other mothers' stories with a project called "How Motherhood Changes Us." Through tales of challenges including illness, same-sex parenting, culture shock, abuse and much more, Liisa sheds light on the amazing strength of mothers in North Carolina and beyond.
For this month's "Meet," TriangleMom2Mom.com talks with Liisa to find out more about her story and the stories she discovers all around us.
Q. Tell us a little about yourself, and about your family.
A. I was actually born in Raleigh -- to a Johnston County farmer's son and a Finnish PK, or preacher's kid—which inspired my move to teach in a Finnish folk school after college for two years. My husband and I met waiting tables in Chapel Hill while trying to get into graduate school over two decades ago. We got hitched in 1997, duct-taped our few belongings to an old Volvo station wagon and headed west, where I began working in multimedia while my husband was completing his studies. It was out in San Francisco that I started collecting first-person stories. My first project, "Women in Limbo," featured stories from a range of women at a crossroad in their lives. While in San Francisco, we had a son and daughter. We added a third child, two dachshunds, a cat and some goldfish once back here in Raleigh. I now teach documentary part-time at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, produce projects on the side (see wiredforstories.com) and write.
Q. Tell us about "How Motherhood Changes Us," and why you started the project.
A. When I had my first child, my husband and I were both heavily work-focused, trying to forge our professional paths. We didn't have any friends with kids or family close by to look to for guidance. We assumed we could fold Aidan into our busy lives somewhat seamlessly. What happened instead was I had a major postpartum breakdown and landed in the psych ward, which I wrote about last fall in the New York Times. It took a long year for the fog in my brain to finally lift. What helped, in addition to good medical care, was reading first-person stories written by mothers who were honest, reflective, relatable and unafraid. They didn't necessarily have to be struggling with postpartum depression, but they did have to be on some kind of brave quest.
Documentary, for me, is a way to explore and understand some of the big questions I am struggling with. I produced my first project, "Women in Limbo," when I myself was at a crossroads. The motherhood project is no different. Getting out and talking deeply with a wide range of mothers has provided me with such wisdom and insight into the many complicated and remarkable ways we change and grow, that we are conscious of or not, as we shepherd children into and through life. I'm so grateful to the women who have opened the curtains to their lives for this project. I have read many of the stories many times. I feel braver, wiser and less afraid for having read them. Hopefully other mothers will feel the same.
Q. So many of the stories you've collected are just heartbreaking – is it hard to conduct the interviews sometimes?
A. Funny that you should bring that up. Right now I'm in the process of trying to find a mainstream publisher and am having a hard time because difficult stories don't sell well.
While it's true that many of the stories on my website do involve challenge, there are also a fair number, some which aren't online, that do not. The thread, I believe, that holds all these stories together is wisdom. Each of these mothers is wise, and for some, that wisdom has been hard-earned.
Why is there a seeming bias towards challenge? First off, I wanted to make sure I was representing the whole spectrum of experiences related to motherhood. Many challenges are far more common than people think. For example, did you know that 40 percent of the babies born last year in the U.S. were born to single moms? Eleven percent of couples struggle with infertility? At any given time, 26 percent of Americans struggle with mental illness? When you think you are the only one struggling with a significant challenge—especially if that challenge is stigmatized—while simultaneously caring for an infant or child, it can be pretty darn isolating and lonely. The collection is an antidote against isolation and loneliness. Hopefully, it provides a bit of a comforting balm, too.
Q. Was it difficult to conduct some of these interviews?
A. In the beginning, it was sometimes awkward to be asking a stranger such personal questions, but over time many women told me how cathartic it was to simply be deeply listened to, and also to have a record of an important part of their life story. It was a privilege to hear all the stories. While I did sometimes find myself crying with the mother I was interviewing, what ultimately happened was my heart was opened over and over and over again. And very importantly, my perspective was widened. I came to understand that motherhood is both wonderful and challenging for us all. Many mothers suffer significant challenges. Look at all the ways they cope and rise to the occasion. Be grateful for your blessings.
Q. You had your own difficult journey as a new mother. Has this project helped you heal in some way?
A. Yes. When I shared my own story in the NYT, I received hundreds of emails within 24 hours from around the world from women with similar stories, many too ashamed to tell anyone, thanking me for doing so. This spoke to just how important it is to acknowledge, share and claim our stories. I also found that with each telling of my postpartum story, it lost a little of its emotional charge. Now it's simply one small part of the complicated picture of who I am.
Q. What have you learned from all the stories you've collected? Is there a common thread or message?
A. While eighty percent of American women choose to have children, few really understand what they're getting into. Becoming a mother affects everything—our friendships, our relationships, our professional and personal aspirations, our priorities. I wanted a map for the vast territories as I moved through being a first-time mother to the stage I am in now (with an 8-, 10- and 13-year-old) and on into the next stages. These women have given me that, as well as—importantly—the confidence to know that whatever challenges lie ahead, I can and will be able to manage. You'll have to pick up the book for more details.
Q. What do you hope mothers (or expectant mothers or women who hope to become mothers, etc.) take away from reading the stories that this project shares?
A. I hope mothers will connect with and be moved by many of the stories and comforted if they feel isolated by their own story. I hope they, like me, will pull out bits of wisdom in situations where needed. I also hope this will expand our collective awareness of the many vulnerabilities and challenges motherhood poses at this point in time in the United States and tap into our compassion for the wider world of mothers and for ourselves.
Q. Is there an end point to this project, or do you plan to continue indefinitely?
A. I've interviewed close to 150 women now. I intend to publish a collection of the most compelling stories. I have also edited a subset of these stories into short audio documentaries that I share in talks with women's groups.
Q. What's your favorite thing to do with the whole family in the Triangle?
A. We love going to the museums and art galleries on First Friday downtown and on special occasions, taking a rickshaw home. We also love lacing up our sneakers and heading out on some of the many 5Ks that run through downtown.
Q. What's your favorite thing to do around here when you get a few hours to yourself?
A. Blue Lotus Yoga or a long run with girlfriends. It's easy to feel overwhelmed during these busy years. These two activities always, always bring me back to living in and relishing the moment.
Q. What's the best parenting trick you've picked up?
A. Fitting in spending a little one-on-one time with each kid. Nothing radical or expensive. Basically, it consists of taking one out with me to walk the dogs around the neighborhood most nights. No rush. No agenda. This is often when I hear what's really going on in their hearts and lives.
Q. What's the best advice someone has given you about being a mom?A.
Know a local mom with a story to tell? Or are you that mom? Drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com for consideration for a future "Meet" Q&A.


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A BRIEF SUMMARY of PROGRAMS, GRANT FUNDING & LEADERSHIP
September 2001
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved the concept of the Community Services Council (CSC) to oversee the coordination, research and development of policies affecting service delivery in Siskiyou County and to function as the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC).
December 2003
The CSC secured 3-1/2 years of Small Counties Initiative funding in the amount of $410,000, to support development of the Family Resource Network. Beginning with 3 Family Resource Centers (FRC's), the CSC worked in partnership with First 5 Siskiyou and multiple communities to develop and build capacity in an additional 7 FRC's.
October 2005
The CSC became a 501(c.) 3 corporation with the majority of originally designated board members continuing to serve on the new board.
January 2006
The CSC received a 4-year grant from The Ford Family Foundation (TFFF) in the amount of $200,000 (later increased to $250,000 over 6 years) to develop the first evidence-based, countywide parenting education program in the county. The CSC also began implementation of the "Family Based Relapse Prevention," program throughout the county.
January 2007
The CSC worked closely with Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Services to initiate the Mental Health Services Act Program – Prop 63 (MHSA) and increase access to mental health service and supports in communities throughout Siskiyou County.
March 2008
The CSC received an 18-month planning grant from The California Endowment (TCE) to conduct a community planning process for coordination and establishment of a multi-disciplinary continuum of enhanced alcohol and drug services.
September 2010
As a result of the planning grant from TCE, the CSC received a 5-year, $625,000 federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant. The goal of the DFC grant was to reduce substance use with a primary focus on youth prevention. Local DFC coalitions were formed and trained on a research-validated "Strategic Prevention Framework" process for local implementation.
September 2011
CSC opened the Oxford House, sober-living home providing housing for up to 6 residents. As the original intent of the Oxford House becoming self-sustaining was never reached, the facility was closed in April 2016 after several unsuccessful attempts to identify a more suitable fiscal agent/administrator.
December 2011
The Siskiyou County BOS reaffirmed the role of the CSC in "overseeing the coordination, research and development of policies affecting the service delivery in Siskiyou County and in this capacity will serve as advisory to the BOS." Additionally, the BOS affirmed that it is the policy of the Board to support a community-based model for services delivery in Siskiyou County.
July 2012
CSC received a $595,000 grant from TFFF for the Siskiyou Strong Families-Strong Communities program, to initiate a 3-year child abuse prevention, early intervention and community engagement effort.
November 2014
The CSC was awarded a grant from the Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) in the amount of $75,000 to support the work of a task group formed by the Siskiyou Healthcare Collaborative to "Advance Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration through Community Collaboration." As a result of a successful planning process, the CSC was awarded 2nd round funding in the Fall of 2015, from BSCF in the amount of $93,000 to continue project implementation and a 3rd round of funding in 2017 for $149,000 to support 2 additional years of work.
December 2014
The CSC received a grant from TFFF in the amount of $258,000 for Stabilization and Capacity Enhancement of the FRC Network. Work began on training, consideration and evaluation of various options in early 2015. By early 2016 the independent family resource centers began a merger process separate from the CSC.
June 2015
Upon the resignation of Executive Director Jill Phillips, Kathy Suvia was appointed as Executive Director.
January 2016
CSC hired staff for administration and oversight of all programs that had previously been done through contract with Shasta Training & Consulting, a management corporation.
Fall 2016
CSC became a lead partner and administrative entity for the Siskiyou Anti-Trafficking Coalition (SATCo). Efforts have been focused on increasing community awareness and identifying local prevention strategies.
November 2016
CSC was asked to partner with Siskiyou Child Care Council (SCCC) in the Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention training. CSC staff members were invited to become trainers and completed the certified course.
Spring 2017
CSC partnered with local health and emergency services providers in the Siskiyou Against Rx Abuse (SARA) to target opioid abuse. CSC was awarded a grant from California Department of Public Health in the amount of $52,498 to support the efforts of SARA, a subcommittee of the Siskiyou Healthcare Collaborative.
Summer 2017
CSC recognized the need to bring increased awareness to the issue of poverty as a root cause of child abuse in Siskiyou County. Partnering with The Ford Family Foundation (TFFF) the CSC convened a number of local leaders and service providers to further educate everyone about the impact of poverty. Through this convening it became clear that childhood hunger was one of the most critical pieces of the poverty puzzle. Plans for 2018 include further development of the coalition's structure, mission and goals as well as increasing the coalition's membership..
December 2017
CSC was selected to participate in a National Association of Counties (NACo) Rural Impact County Challenge Program and receive professional community coaching throughout 2018. The ten counties selected nationwide will be working towards reducing the number of rural children living in poverty.


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- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
- 2 whole pita breads
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, mustard and oregano; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the chicken for 7-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Spoon onto each pita bread. Top with yogurt mixture and onion; fold in half. Yield: 2 servings.
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt (if you can find the extra-thick Greek yogurt it's best)
- 4 garlic cloves; roasted and finely chopped (see below)
- 1/2 lemon; juiced
- 2 tsp. finely chopped mint
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber without seeds
- Salt to taste
1. Place whole, un-peeled garlic gloves in a small, un-oiled skillet over medium low heat and cook for about two minutes per side - until lightly browned. Peel and chop finely.
2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Note: The sauce is better if you allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before using.


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Welcome to my website. My name is Colin McGregor, and I'm a senior (Class of 2020) at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. I'm getting my degree in cognitive science with a minor in psychology.
I work closely with the Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine (under the leadership of principal investigators Drs. Alexander Pantelyat and Serap Bastepe-Gray), and I've been involved with two of its premier projects:
- "PD Strummers" — a project that taught 24 people with moderate to advanced Parkinson's Disease to play guitar; participants saw improvements in quality of life and upper extremity function
- "Drum-PDHD" — a similar project to what I mentioned above except it's ongoing, involves eight participants (five with Parkinson's Disease and 3 with Huntington's Disease) and their spouses, and utilizes drumming/percussion instead of guitar playing.
My notable work for these projects has included performing cognitive tests, administering questionnaires, and recruiting new participants.
What else on my research background?
Aside from working with the JHMI CMM, I also spent time as an assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Jeffery Bowen, a social psychologist specializing in the field of romantic relationships.
My work for his lab involved using the Linguistic Category Model (LCM) to characterize passages that our study participants have written about their significant others in an effort to determine correlation between how long-distance relationship partners describe their SOs and how close, in-person partners think of each other.
My primary research interests are in the fields of music, psychology, and cognition, and I'm currently planning a study whose goal is to examine a causal relationship, if any, between sight reading and executive function.
What else do I do at school?
I work in the Johns Hopkins Undergraduate Admissions office in both volunteer and paid capacities. I lead campus tours, train new tour guides, answer phones, welcome people to campus, coordinate visitors, and co-lead prospective student information sessions, so I'm well-versed in public speaking, working with large groups of people, and promoting persuasive positive honesty.
I spent much of the past summer planning and executing our New Student Orientation social programs. I organized events as small as 50-person ice cream socials and as large as festivals for the entire freshman class.
Finally, I served as a development team member and student counselor for Camp Kesem, a volunteer organization for kids whose parents have been afflicted with cancer in some way (their parent has it now, is in remission, or has died from the disease). We raised between $40,000 and $50,000/year to provide a completely free summer camp for said children.
What do I do outside school?
Outside of academia, I'm heavily interested in music. I graduated from The Juilliard School's Pre-College program in 2016 having studied violin there from 6th-12th grade. I play in the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra, and I won its bi-annual concerto competition in 2018, performing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, in its entirety.
In 2018 I was elected to the board of Steinway Series at Silo Hill, a non-profit concert series located in Phoenix, MD, that hosts world-class classical musicians for concerts to raise money for Parkinson's Disease research. I'm the youngest person in the organization's history to be elected to the board, and I (perhaps accordingly) serve as the organization's director of social media and outreach.
I'm also a collector/archivist of vintage license plates and their history. I specialize in Colorado county-issued plates (especially those issued in Jackson County, CO) and Michigan plates and their ever-changing county codes throughout the 40s through the 70s. My Jackson County, CO license plate archive can be accessed at jacksoncountylicenseplates.org.
And lastly, some basic info on me…
I'm originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, but my family moved to Pennsylvania in late 2009 in part because my father was transferred for work and also because my brother and I began studying double bass and violin (respectively) at The Juilliard School's Pre-College Program.
I studied violin at Juilliard for seven years with Catherine Cho and Ann Setzer before graduating in 2016. I attended Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School's University Scholars Program in West Chester, PA for eighth grade and high school.
I love road tripping, interior design, and discussing the geeky aspects of music theory in popular songs (ask me about "FFC Music Critique"). My favorite food is fresh mango, my favorite color is teal, my favorite composer (currently) is Steve Reich, my favorite key signature is C# minor, and if I could daily drive any vehicle in the world, I would choose a late-2000s Subaru Outback.
Have questions or comments? Please contact me!
My resume and CV are attached below, and my contact information is on the sidebar. Thanks for visiting my website, and please come back soon!
Best regards,
Colin E. McGregor
Johns Hopkins University Class of 2020, Dept. of Cognitive Science
Undergraduate Research Assistant: Johns Hopkins Medical Institute Center for Music and Medicine; Johns Hopkins University Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Click the icons below to download my resume and curriculum vitae.


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ICAR AIEEA 2018 result, probable dates and how to check
New Delhi, Sep 8: The ICAR AIEEA 2018 result will be declared in a few days from now. The results once declared will be available on the official website.
The declaration of the result was delayed in the wake of the Kerala High Court issuing a stay. ICAR Result 2018 has been stayed as some students were unable to appear for the re-examination on August 18 and 19 in Kerala. The results were earlier expected to be released on August 30, 2018. While attempts are being made to sort out the issue, there is no official update on the declaration of the ICAR AIEE 2018 result. However a source tells OneIndia that the notification is likely to be declared this week. The results will be declared anytime between September 10 and 15.
The entrance exam result was earlier scheduled to release on August 30. On August 21, the Kerala High Court stayed the declaration of results for three weeks as aspirants from the state could not sit for the test due to flood. The re-examination was held on August 18 and 19. The entrance exam was initially scheduled to be conducted on June 22 and 23, 2018.
Two candidates, Amal C T and Adarsh KC, had filed a petition that many aspirants could not attend the entrance exam held on August 18 and 19, when Kerala was experiencing heavy rain. The petitioners submitted before the high court that the ICAR even ignored the appeal by the state government and went ahead with the decision to hold the exam for courses in various institutes including Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT). The results once declared will be available on icarexam.net.
How to check ICAR AIEEA 2018 result:
- Go to icarexam.net
- Click on the results link
- Enter required details
- Submit
- View results
- Download result
- Take a printout


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I appreciate the opportunity to welcome you to our Nation's capital and look forward to assisting you in planning your visit. Washington is filled with many popular and historical sites to see. My office can help you in scheduling Congressional Tours at some of the city's most beloved historical sites. Please keep in mind that the spaces for these tours are very limited and are intended for residents of the 50th district. Additionally, please be advised that our office cannot guarantee the scheduling of any tour and tours are subject to availability. We recommend that you submit your tour requests 3-6 months in advance of your visit. You will be notified 2-3 weeks ahead of your noted arrival time of the status of your requested tours.
While you are in Washington D.C., I encourage you and your family to stop by my office.
If you have any questions, please contact Cristian Figueredo on my staff at (202) 225-5672 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. He will be happy to help you with any further requests you may have. Please refrain from requesting tours solely via Cristian's email.
Washington, DC Tourism Information
Below are tours available through my office:
- The White House
- The United States Capitol
- The Bureau of Printing and Engraving
- The Library of Congress
- The FBI
- Additional Tours
The White House
Tour Summary: The tour includes visits to the State Dining Room, the Red Room, the Blue Room, the Green Room, and the East Room.
Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Closest Metro Stop: McPherson Square (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: 30-45 minutes, self-guided
Availability: Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30am-11am
Friday from 7:30am-noon
Saturday 7:30am-1pm (excluding federal holidays)
The White House Visitor's Office reserves the right to select the time.
How to Request a Tour: All White House Tours must be requested at least 21 days in advance and up to six months in advance. Constituents are encouraged to submit their request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available and tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately three weeks in advance of the requested date.
White House Visitors Center: If denied a White House tour, please visit their White House Visitors Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E streets in the Department of Commerce building. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and features many aspects of the White House. The National Park Service is also able to provide your group with a variety of alternative experiences related to the White House. These include guided walks, talks, films and lectures. For more information, please call 202-208-1631.
Costs: Free
Security Information: The White House requires the following information for each person going on the tour. The information includes: full names, social security numbers (anyone over the age of 18), dates of birth, status of citizenship, and city & state of residence.
Notes: You will be notified of your tour's status approximately two-three weeks before the requested tour date.
The United States Capitol
Tour Summary: The United States Capitol in Washington, DC is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The tour includes visits to the Crypt, Rotunda, Old Supreme Court Chamber, Statuary Hall, and House Gallery.
Closest Metro Stop: Capitol South (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: 1 to 2 hours, depending on crowds and tour guide.
Tour Availability: Tours through the Capitol Visitors Service are available between 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday and can be booked through my office or through the Capitol Visitor's Center Web site. Visitors seeking a tour through the Capitol Visitors Center may also obtain same-day tickets at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk beginning at 9:00 am.
Costs: Free
Notes: Constituents can also obtain Gallery passes to view House proceedings as they unfold through my Washington, D.C. office. We are located at 2429 Rayburn House Building, which is located across the street from the Capitol.
The Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Tour Summary: The tour allows the public to view and learn about the various steps of currency production.
Address: 14th and C Streets, SW Washington, DC 20228
Closest Metro Stop: Smithsonian (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: 1 hour
Constituent Tour Availability: Monday through Friday, 8:15 am and 8:45 am for groups of 10 or less.
In the months of May through August, tours are also available at 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45 pm. Please request tour at least 1 month before the desired tour date. (We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available and tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis).
Public Tour Availability: During non-peak season—September through February—no tickets are required. Free timed tickets are required for entry during peak season, March through August. Visitors may obtain tickets at the onsite ticket booth located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street) beginning at 8:00 am and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Ticket times include 9:00 am to 10:45 am and 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. In the months of May through August, additional tours are available 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Costs: Free
Notes: Lines form early and tickets go quickly. On most days, all tickets have been distributed before 7 am. During the time of heightened security, be advised that all tour policies are subject to change without public notification.
Library of Congress
Tour Summary: The tour includes fully accessible docent-led tours of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. During your tour you will learn about the Building's symbolic art and architecture and view the grandeur of the Main Reading Room. Professionally trained docents tell the story of the Library—America's oldest cultural institution—by talking about its history, its collections (including the Gutenberg Bible), and the services provided to Congress and the nation.
Address: 101 Independence Ave, SE Washington D.C 20540
Closest Metro Stop: Capitol South (Blue and Orange Line)
Tour Length: 1 hour
Constituent Tour Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am, 1:45pm and 3:45pm for groups 12 or less. In the months of January and February tours are only available at 1:45pm. Reserved group tours are available for groups of 12 or more people. Group tours are available Monday-Friday, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm. Advanced reservation required for all groups of 12 or more.
Public Tour Availability: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Unfortunately there are not 3:30 p.m. tours on Saturdays and first tour is at 9:30 a.m. on Federal Holidays. Also, there are not advance reservations or tickets available.
Costs: Free
Notes: Tours can also be booked without a Congressional Office by showing up at the Library of Congress at available public tour times.
The FBI
Tour Summary: The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour at FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C. Open to the public, the tour features interactive multimedia exhibits, content and historical artifacts including a number of items on display for the very first time-that help illustrate the importance of the Bureau's work to protect the nation.
Address: 935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington D.C 20535
Closest Metro Stop: Federal Triangle (orange and blue lines), Archives (yellow and green lines)
Tour Length: 60 minutes, self-guided
Availability: Monday – Friday from 9am – 4:30pm
How to Request a Tour: All FBI Tours must be requested at least 21 days in advance and up to 6 months in advance. Constituents are encouraged to submit their request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available and tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Costs: Free
Security Information: The FBI requires the following information: full names, social security numbers, dates of birth, status of citizenship, and city & state of residence.
Notes: You will be notified of your tour's status approximately two – three weeks before the requested tour date.
Other Tours
Washington D.C. is filled with other free museums, monuments and attractions for everyone. Please visit each website to gain more information on how to book a tour while you are in Washington D.C.
- Supreme Court: http://www.supremecourt.gov/
- Kennedy Center: http://www.kennedy-center.org/visitor/tours.html
- National Archives: http://www.archives.gov/
- National Cathedral: http://www.nationalcathedral.org/
- Smithsonian's: http://www.si.edu/
- Arlington National Cemetery: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
- The Pentagon: http://pentagon.osd.mil/


text: Stoneware, raised-relief and transfer decoration. The bookshelf motif of soft muted books serves as the framework for a pewter medallion. On the medallion are the Scales of Justice amidst pillars and a gavel. On top of the baroque pewter lid is a pewter owl figurine. The lid of the stein is polished and suitable for engraving.


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I Look for Clues in Your Dreams | Art Exhibit at the Berkeley Art Center
Photography by Robb McDonough
I Look for Clues in Your Dreams, a group exhibition curated by Heather Marx, examined the elemental spirit of the American West. Featuring Bay Area artists: Leo Bersamina, Chris Duncan, Kristin Farr, Jenny Sharaf, Victoria Wagner and Amber Jean Young, this critically acclaimed exhibition was on view at the Berkeley Art Center from May 21 through July 17, 2016.
It was my desire to create an exhibition with the rich history of Northern California in mind and by looking for clues in these artists' works, I hope to tell a story about this powerful and complex 'dream' of Northern California and its bewitching hold on our collective imagination, writes Heather Marx.
I look for Clues in Your Dreams included works that are informed by a spirituality that is influenced by the mythology of the American West and, specifically, Northern California. These six artists, who Marx views as seekers and explorers, represent a continuation of the area's rich visual and social history, including elements of psychedelia, community and a reverence for the local landscape. Following the lead of the utopian idealism and the beauty and freedom of the 1960s and 70s, each exhibiting artist reshaped and re-vitalized the world around them in the pursuit of visual magic.
For a copy of the digital catalogue for the exhibition, please link HERE and to review the press coverage of the exhibition you may link HERE.


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My SciELO
Interface - Comunicação, Saúde, Educação
Print version ISSN 1414-3283
SANTOS, Fausto Pereira dos and MERHY, Emerson Elias. Public regulation of the health care system in Brazil: a review.Translated byFlávia Maria Daou Lindoso da Fonseca. Interface (Botucatu) [online]. 2006, vol.2Selected edition, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1414-3283.
Aiming at analyzing the public regulation of the health care system in Brazil, this essay concerns the area of Healthcare Management and Policies. Taking regulation to mean the capacity to intervene in the offer of services, changing or orienting their execution, the paper discusses its historical evolution, its determinants, the different regulation strategies used, their objectives, the actors involved, and, in particular, the instruments created by the government, one of the actors. The study is based on a review of the subject, debating conceptual issues and the tools used in the regulatory process in the healthcare field, its reach and limitations.
Keywords : health policy; SUS (BR); health planning; health service.


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Delete or disable apps on Android
You can uninstall apps you've installed on your phone. If you remove an app you paid for, you can reinstall it later without buying it again. You can also disable system apps that came with your phone.
For instant apps, you can clear the data for one app or turn off instant apps. Learn how to manage instant apps.
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Delete apps that you installed
- Open the Google Play Store app .
- Tap Menu My apps & games.
- Tap on the app or game.
- Tap Uninstall.
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- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Apps & notifications.
- Tap the app you want to disable. If you don't see it, first tap See all apps or App info.
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Therma Boost Heat Tool
Item #: 83516
List Price $37.50
Close Out! $24.95
Get an Extra Burst of Power When You Need It
Here's a combination soldering iron/hot knife with a difference. The Weller Therma-Boost Heat Tool normally operates at 30 watts, which is ample for standard use. But, when the going gets tough, just pull the trigger and the power will be boosted to 130 watts. Red and green lights on the rear of the comfortable pistol grip indicate standard and boost modes. Use for soldering, rope cutting, foam cutting, shaping, smoothing and scoring. Heats to working temperature in less than 1 minute. Weighs just 3 ounces. Includes stand and 6 tips. Can generate up to 950° F.


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