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Our Management Team Offers You a Wealth of Experience
We founded Triad Advisors in 1998 with the clear goal of building a different kind of independent broker/dealer business model for registered investment advisors. The astonishing growth of the Hybrid RIA model validates our founding ideas.
Triad Advisors remains in the forefront of an evolving and growing industry. Our executives are involved in industry advocacy at all levels of government and are regularly present at meetings of the Department of Labor, the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Institute (FSI) and state-level authorities, representing the best interests of our financial professionals and of the industry as a whole.
Our management team brings a wealth of investment industry experience and wide professional expertise to the table. Beyond providing financial products and services, we focus on the growth of our financial professionals' businesses and help with every aspect of supporting independent practices.
Jeffrey L. Rosenthal
President and CEO
Jeffrey L. Rosenthal is President and CEO at Triad Advisors and has over 20 years of experience in the securities industry, serving as a financial professional, a wholesaler, and a member of the executive leadership team of a broker/dealer.
Since joining Triad in 2002, Mr. Rosenthal has worked across a range of roles at the firm. In his most recent role as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Rosenthal led the marketing, practice management and education, due diligence and advisory services teams, ensuring that affiliated financial professionals experienced a best-in-class wealth management solution accompanied with a focus on strong interpersonal relationships.
Prior to joining Triad, Mr. Rosenthal served as an Estate Planning Specialist with Hartford Life, helping successful financial professionals create and implement estate planning solutions for their clients. Before Hartford Life, he was an independent financial professional working with emerging-affluent and affluent business owners in and around Atlanta.
Mr. Rosenthal is active with the Financial Services Institute (FSI) and is a current board member of the Investment Program Association (IPA). He is currently registered with his Series 6, 7, 63, and 24 and is fully licensed for all life, health and sickness products. Mr. Rosenthal is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is married with two boys.
Mark C. Mettelman
Chairman and Co-Founder
Mark C. Mettelman is Chairman and Co-Founder at Triad Advisors and has over 30 years of experience in the securities industry. Prior to Triad's inception in 1998, Mr. Mettelman served on the Board of Directors and as Senior Vice President of Keogler, Morgan & Co., where he managed the fixed-income trading, advisory services, and new business development departments. From 1986-1988, Mr. Mettelman was an equity and fixed-income trader for FSC Securities in Atlanta. From 1984-1986 he was an assistant portfolio manager in the convertible arbitrage department at Blunt, Ellis & Loewi in Milwaukee, WI.
Mr. Mettelman is active with Financial Services Institute (FSI) and on numerous occasions has lobbied on behalf of the independent broker/dealer industry in Washington, DC. He currently serves on the Advisor Council for Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions. He also served on the Investment Advisor Law and Regulatory Subcommittee for the State of Georgia. Mr. Mettelman is a Registered General Securities Representative, Registered General Securities Principal, Registered Municipal Securities Principal, Securities Agent and Registered Investment Advisor. He was the former chairman for the Special Olympics of Georgia's Golf Tournament and is involved with Rainbow Village, a local charity supporting homeless families and children. Mr. Mettelman is a 1984 graduate of Auburn University and is married with two children.
Nathan M. Stibbs
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
As Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Nate has been with Triad since 2001 and is responsible for the ongoing development and execution of firm-wide strategic initiatives, including financial professional recruiting, branch office expansion and financial professional mergers and acquisitions. Nate shares Triad's unique culture and comprehensive wealth management platform with prospective financial professionals and collaborates with existing financial professionals on ways to accelerate growth, improve efficiencies, and ultimately drive brand value. Nate also oversees Triad's multiple registered investment advisor platforms.
Since 2001, Triad has been consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing broker/dealers in the industry and is frequently ranked as a top-10 firm in numerous industry categories, including percentage revenue growth and average assets per financial professional. Nate has been featured in several industry publications, including Financial Planning, Investment Advisor and InvestmentNews.
Prior to joining Triad, Nate worked as a financial professional with Baltimore-based Legg Mason. He has a BBA in International Business from the University of Georgia and holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses.
Nate is the proud father to three children, Ansley, Miles and Mae, and is a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. A native of New Orleans, Nate is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, hunting and watching his favorite sports teams, the Saints and Bulldogs.
Hugh Tarbutton
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Hugh Tarbutton is Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Triad Advisors. Prior to this role, Hugh served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Triad Advisors. Before joining Triad, Hugh was the Managing Director of Wealth Management for Ameris Bank for two years. Prior to that, he was with SunTrust from 2001 to 2014 as Director of Products and Services for Private Wealth Management. Hugh earned his BBA in Finance from The University of Georgia and holds the Series 6, 7, 24, 66 and 53 securities licenses.
Kiliaen v.R. Ludlow
Executive Vice President, Operations and Client Services
Kiliaen v.R. Ludlow is Executive Vice President, Operations and Client Services at Triad Advisors. Prior to this role, Kiliaen served as the Senior Vice President of Relationship Management at Triad Advisors. With many years as Relationship Manager with National Financial Services (NFS) and experience as an financial professional, Kiliaen is well-equipped to offer consultative support to our financial professionals by finding ways to help them grow their businesses.
Kiliaen began his career in the financial services industry as a financial analyst for Bankers Trust. He gained experience in the retail side of the financial services industry syndicating loans for Bankers Trust on Wall Street. He headed up brokerage operations for First American in Nashville before joining Fidelity in Boston in 2000. Kiliaen moved with them to Atlanta in 2003 to serve as Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager for NFS where he developed strategic growth plans for broker/dealer clients and enhanced a number of fee-based programs. He most recently was a financial consultant and financial professional for Synovus Securities, Inc. at Bank of North Georgia.
Kiliaen was born and raised in California but has spent most of his professional career on the East Coast. He is a 1990 alumnus of California State University, Chico. He is a resident of Johns Creek, Georgia, and is married to Leslie and together have one daughter and two sons, Grayce, Ren and Riggs. Kiliaen enjoys an active family life, camping and do-it-yourself projects.
Kiliaen holds the Series 7, 27, 63 and 66 licenses.
Bernard Breton
Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer
Bernard Breton (Bernie) is Chief Compliance Officer at Triad Advisors. Mr. Breton has amassed a strong track record of leadership and compliance expertise during his nearly 30-year career in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Triad, he served as Chief Compliance Officer at Cetera Advisors, where he was responsible for overseeing the broker/dealer compliance program. Prior to his time at Cetera, he was Chief Compliance Officer for Carillon Investments for six years. Over the course of his career, he has also held executive positions with the NASD, AXA/The Equitable-Equico Securities, and MetLife.
Mr. Breton holds an MBA with a Concentration in Finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he also received his BS in Economics. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds his Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations. The move to Atlanta from Denver, CO enables Mr. Breton and his wife to be closer to family, including his daughter and granddaughter.
Michael C. Bryan
Senior Vice President, Advisory Services
Michael C. Bryan is Senior Vice President of Advisory Services at Triad Advisors, where he has managed the Advisory Services platform for over twelve years. He is responsible for the oversight and development of the account structures, products, services, and strategic partnerships that allow financial professionals to offer fee-based solutions to clients. His team also acts as consultant to financial professionals in converting to and growing the fee-based portion of their practice.
Prior to Triad, Michael worked at Fidelity Investments RIA group in Sales and Consulting with independent RIAs. Before joining Fidelity, Michael was a financial professional working at a fee-based RIA firm in Atlanta, where he served clients as an investment manager and financial planner. Michael continues to live in Atlanta, where he is active in his community and various charitable organizations, as well as serving as advocate for the independent advisor industry through various organizations.
Amy Rehn, MSOL, BFA
Senior Vice President, Advisory Services
Amy Rehn, MSOL, BFA, is Senior Vice President of Advisory Services at Triad Advisors. She is primarily responsible for developing and executing advisor education efforts, offering direct consultation, and managing the more complex advisory systems to ensure proper functionality and issue resolution. Amy also serves as Chief Operating Officer for Triad Hybrid Solutions, an affiliate corporate registered investment advisor. In that role, she is responsible for the execution of the firm's mandate to deliver expert and pleasant consultation, service, and back-office support. She also evaluates strategic partnerships and ensures advisor awareness and education.
Amy is a member of the FSI Investment Advisory Services Council as well as a committee member of the Ladenburg Institute of Women and Finance (LIWF). In 2018 she served as Track Coordinator for FSI OneVoice, creating Advisory sessions for the conference. Recently she coordinated LIFT University, a student outreach program within LIWF, aimed at increasing the number of women in the financial services industry by inviting qualified students to the annual conference for education, networking, and one-on-one guidance from financial professionals.
Amy began her career in financial services in 2001 and holds her Series 7 and 66 licenses. She is a Georgia native living in the Atlanta area with her husband and two children.
Jeff St. John
Senior Vice President, Director of Technology
Jeff St. John is Senior Vice President, Director of Technology at Triad Advisors. Before joining Triad, Jeff worked at SunTrust Bank for 13 years where he most recently served as Vice President of Wealth Management Advisory Technology Solutions. His experience covers a broad range of technology projects for financial services, including co-design of a $15 million budgeted project developing a wealth management desktop platform, deployment of Salesforce.com for 1800 employees, project management of an automated annuity process system, and the deployment of Trade Monitor.
Marilyn Hosten
Senior Vice President, Operations
Marilyn Hosten is Senior Vice President of Operations at Triad Advisors. Marilyn has been with the firm since December 1998 - almost from inception - where she joined as Director of Operations. In her current role, Marilyn manages the Operations team which includes Trading, Transition, Brokerage and Direct Business plus Data Management. Prior to joining Triad, Marilyn was with Keogler, Morgan & Co for several years with her most recent role being Director of Operations.
Marilyn hails from the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago where she had most of her formal education. She began her career on Wall Street, New York, in 1970 and has worked in almost every aspect of the industry. She is a current member of the clearing firm's (Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions) Steering Committee.
Marilyn holds the the Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 licenses.
Will Brand
Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Will Brand is Senior Vice President, Deputy CCO of Triad Advisors. Will is responsible for all day-to-day broker/dealer compliance activities. Will joined Triad in 2010 after serving as a consultant for an Atlanta-based compliance consulting company for more than five years. Will has been in the financial industry since 2001 when he graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Business Administration. He currently holds his Series 7 and 24 licenses and resides in the Atlanta suburbs with his wife and two young children.


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With over 200 years of history within its walls, this deluxe 207 roomed hotel is situated in six acres of beautiful indigenous gardens on the banks of the Liesbeek River in Newlands. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa has made a commitment to "living green" and has implemented environmental and social responsible decision making to ensure that sustainable development principles are incorporated throughout the Hotel.
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Autumn in Hakusan Winery - Wild grape harvesting
On the morning of October 4th, 2017, the last wild grape harvesting this year began in the vineyard in front of the Hakusan Winery where is in the highland in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. The weather was good that day, and the staff of the winery cut bunches of grapes one by one.
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The winter months require hearty foods that fill us up and keep us warm, and this dish fits the bill. Chateaubriand is essentially beef tenderloin – a juicy and delicate cut that makes mouths water. Sautéed bella, Portobello, white and porcini mushrooms in a splash of red wine enhance the beef's natural flavors perfectly. Crisp asparagus gives the dish a healthy bite. Easy to make, we love this meal for entertaining and cozy nights in. Ask your Fairway Butcher Shop specialist more about this cut of beef and ask for cooking tips, too. Enjoy!
Chateaubriand with Mushrooms & Red Wine Sauce
Serves 2; Prep Time: 20 min; Cook Time: 50 min
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied (16 oz)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Fairway Olive Oil
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 cup mini bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Portobello mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms (re-hydrated in hot water until softened)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 bunch asparagus
- Fairway Sea Salt and pepper as needed
- Pre-heat the oven to 400°F. Heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in an oven safe sauté pan over high heat. Rub the meat with sea salt and pepper then sear the beef tenderloin on all sides in the hot pan before transferring it to the oven. Roast the tenderloin for 20-25 minutes, until it has reached 150°F for medium rare. When ready, transfer the meat to a plate, lightly cover with foil and let rest.
- In the same pan, sauté the shallot and mushrooms until caramelized. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, bring to a simmer and reduce until almost dry. Stir in the beef broth and reduce by half, season to taste, add the fresh thyme and set aside until needed.
- Blanch the asparagus in salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes, until tender crisp, drain well.
- To serve: set some of the asparagus on each plate and top with an inch thick slice of the beef tenderloin. Bring the sauce back to a simmer and stir in the cold butter until emulsified, spoon the mushroom sauce over the beef and serve.


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Speech at the Roll Out of the Global Hawk "Block 20"
Speech at the Roll Out of the Global Hawk "Block 20"
Thank you for inviting me to be here this morning. It is exciting to get a firsthand look at the advanced model of the remarkable Global Hawk. I want to thank those of you who are part of the Global Hawk team. And to those here with us who
are serving our nation in uniform, thank you for everything you do to keep our nation free. It is because of you that our nation's military is the finest the world has ever seen.
I have the privilege of representing the Northern California congressional district that is home to Beale Air Force Base. As many of you probably know, Beale has a long history as the home to our nation's leading reconnaissance aircraft, including the SR-71 and the U-2. In that tradition, Beale will soon be the home to dozens of Global Hawks, including the Block 20 model. I'm very pleased that the Defense Department and Air Force recognize the profound benefits of the "emerging Global Hawk," and we in Northern California look forward to this platform carrying out its mission at Beale.
I want to take a moment to recognize General Select Jake Polumbo, who is the commander of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale and plays such an important role in our nation's aerial intelligence gathering. It's good to join you today.
We must only recognize the agenda of terrorists to understand why the Global Hawk is so important to the defense of our nation.
As we approach the fifth anniversary of September 11, 2001, we are reminded once again of the terrorist threat we face, and why military success in Iraq and Afghanistan is so important to our future security. Unfortunately, as time has passed
and those horrible images have left our TV screens and our collective conscience, we have tended to forget how that day changed our world -- and our national security mindset -- forever.
On that day, we began in earnest a potentially decades-long struggle against a global enemy unlike any we have faced in prior wars -- an enemy that lacks defined battle lines; one that doesn't have national borders or a respect for the laws of war; one
that seeks to murder innocent Americans simply because of the freedom and democratic ideals that we stand for and represent. It is a fight that we will be engaged in for my lifetime, and probably that of my children. The stakes couldn't be higher. It is incredibly fortunate that we have not been attacked again in the five years since 9/11. It is a tribute to our armed forces, our intelligence officials, and our law enforcement personnel whose actions have almost certainly prevented another
devastating attack on American soil. Yet, as the London terror plot showed, we remain at grave risk.
Even as time passes, I firmly believe the images of September 11 must compel our nation to boldly confront the terrorists and their radical ideology with every tool at our disposal. Our number one priority must be protecting Americans by working
tirelessly to prevent another attack on our soil. And that is such an incredibly difficult challenge because we have to be successful 100 percent of the time -- the terrorists have to succeed just once. But it is a challenge we must take on with decisiveness and unwavering resolve.
The battle for the future of Iraq remains the central front in the War on Terror. Al Qaeda recognizes this, and so must we. That is why we must continue supporting Iraq's democratically elected government and its growing security forces until they can
stand on their own. We must succeed because failure would be severely detrimental to our future security.
We must always bear in mind the likely alternatives to Iraq's current government. If it fails, it is possible that a pro-al Qaeda Sunni theocracy, like the Taliban in Afghanistan, would take power. Or perhaps a radical Shiite theocracy working closely with Iran would take control in Iraq. Both of these potential developments would have a devastating effect on regional stability and clearly threaten America's national security.
On the other hand, a democratic and stable Iraq would be a strong ally of the United States. A healthy democracy in Iraq would place pressure on other nations in this volatile region to move forward with their own political and civil reforms. And it
would deal a serious setback to the agenda of terrorists. For these reasons, I strongly believe a democratic and stable Iraq would make our nation more secure. This mission is requiring sacrifice and perseverance, and clearly many difficult
obstacles lie ahead. But I believe running away from the mission prematurely would be a terrible mistake. The Prime Minister of Iraq recently declared, "Should democracy be allowed to fail in Iraq and terror permitted to triumph, then the war on
terror will never be won elsewhere." I agree. If we want to win the War on Terror, our nation must not allow terrorists to rise to power in Iraq. If we leave now, we embolden the terrorists there and elsewhere, and foster the erroneous and dangerous
belief that America will retreat when the going gets tough.
Looking at these foreign policy challenges, it is very clear why the Global Hawk is critical to our national defense. Intelligence and surveillance are key to preventing attacks and successfully prosecuting the War on Terror. We must have knowledge
about a looming attack in order to prevent it, and we must be able to see an enemy in order to defeat it. This, of course, is the Global Hawk's mission and purpose. I am incredibly impressed by the capabilities of the Global Hawk. As you
know, it has the unique capacity to stay in the air for over a day and monitor large areas with pinpoint accuracy. It equips American military commanders with virtually real time surveillance that can help lead our nation to victory in battle. Most
important, the Global Hawk allows sensitive reconnaissance missions to be conducted without endangering the life of a pilot.
The Global Hawk has already demonstrated its value in Afghanistan and Iraq. While flying relatively few missions, I understand it helped track down Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan, and provided images leading to the destruction of
hundreds of Saddam's tanks and other important targets in Iraq. And that was just the prototype!
I understand the Global Hawk is approaching 11,000 flight hours and is increasingly being used in combat operations. This vehicle provides our commanders a detailed blueprint of enemy forces, which helps protect Americans in combat. In
fact, General Larry Wells, former Commander of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale, stated that the Global Hawk "saves lives on a daily basis."
Today, we celebrate the rolling out of the more advanced Global Hawk. The Block 20 model has more payload capacity, which means greater capability. I understand the Block 20's advanced sensors and ability to simultaneously carry
different cameras will provide even better images and greater information to our commanders, making it significantly harder for our enemies to stay in the dark and thereby helping to weaken the capabilities of those who wish to do us harm. As we
fight the War on Terror and monitor other activities across the globe, this new and advanced Global Hawk will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to our military. In doing so, the Global Hawk will make America more secure.
I want you to know that I will continue to fight in the halls of Congress to keep the Global Hawk program firmly on track and sufficiently funded. It is the only highaltitude, long endurance, unmanned surveillance aircraft, and it is those unique
capabilities that make it crucial to our efforts in the War on Terror. It has my firm support, and that of many other members of Congress.
But I also want to be frank in saying that there are some in Congress who are not as convinced about the Global Hawk's capabilities, and would prefer to see our limited defense dollars directed to other areas. That is why it is so important for you,
as creators and supporters of the Global Hawk, to communicate your message about the successes and potential of the Global Hawk and why it is an essential part of our national defense arsenal. So contact your members of Congress. Show your support. Help get the word back to Washington about the importance of this program to protecting America.
The people of Northern California are incredibly proud of Beale's leading role in supporting Global Hawk missions. We recognize that Beale's contributions in the War on Terror frequently stay silently in the shadows. Yet, we know that the men and women at Beale play a pivotal role in protecting Americans and keeping our nation free.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be here today to help roll out the world's elite high-altitude reconnaissance UAV. As the Block 20 enters the theater in the near future, it will help our nation win the War on Terror and confront global
challenges. And this state-of-the-art UAV will help Beale Air Force Base live up to its motto -- "In God we Trust -- All Others We Monitor"!
Again, thank you for all that you do to enhance our military's capability and defend our nation.
God Bless you, your families, and our great nation.


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Do you set aside time regularly to plan what you want to do in your business? If it's not something you currently do, I strongly encourage you to embrace it for the remainder of this year as well as the one coming up. Setting aside time at the end of the year, to plan out
I had a lot to learn about healthy boundaries when I started hardcore blogging. It was the year I decided to go full time and turn my blogging passion into a business. There were many late nights, even sometimes a few days I skipped sleep all together. My mind was constantly (and still does sometimes)
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Regret can be either a demise or an opportunity to learn great lessons. This morning I posted my first day co-hosting #LoveBlog on www.dofivethingsaday.com with the topic being 'Regret'. When I participate in this challenge every year it always gives me more insight into who I am. The prompts lead me into a deeper self-discovery
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Just letting everyone know that I am still dealing with some bugs on the blog. I'm not sure what is going on, but I will never use MS products again, as I believe that is the root of my issues. Importing photos is still a challenge. So I'm going to give it a shot today, and see how this will work out. Not sure where the bottle neck is occurring. But I got it to work yesterday. Need more time with it. So here it goes….
Yeah, it worked! The above shot was from me and Suzette did our first hike of spring, Along the Skeena River, just on the North side of the Bridge on the sand bar. There are no alcoholic beverages at this bar I'm afraid. Only sand, at least 2 hectares of it. Ice still floats on the river at the ice break-up still had not finished. But the day was awesome. About 12C, and clear skies. A wonderful spring day indeed. We saw a couple of people out fishing with small rods, did not see them catch anything. but they seemed like they were having fun.
To our amazement, we found the Spiral Rock sculpture that some made from last year. It is still in its same condition from when we first seen it last year at that spot. I thought last year's flood wiped it out, but the the water never made it over that part of the sand bar. surprise.
Suzette says we walked 5100 steps on our hike. When I looked at Google Maps, I think we might have walked over 5 KM, sill quite a hike so soon after , so we got our exercise after six months during winter. My legs are still feeling it. OH yeah, finding a place to walk over the little creek without getting wet stumped us for a while. We laughed when we saw bear foot prints in the sand, as someone took off their boots and waked through the creek. Cold, is all I can say, and the value of water proof shoes is worth it weight in gold in these parts. still cool out. Seeing the bear foot prints was funny to see. It is still cool out, and there is ice and snow on grown in some places.
The clouds seemed to be moving away, out from our area, up the valley. so the day was getting more sunnyer (if that is a word). It was good to get out in the fresh air.


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Governor's Voucher Proposal Fails To Find Support in Pa. Legislature
Despite a flurry of last-minute activity, Gov. Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania was forced to concede early last Thursday morning that his school voucher proposal was dead in the legislature, at least for now.
The Republican governor's failure to get a vote on the issue before the legislature's summer break, which began last week, thwarts his hopes of having a voucher program in place for the 1999-2000 school year.
"The document was in constant change, and that is what probably ultimately led to it not being introduced," said Anthony Aliano, a Republican research analyst for the House education committee.
In the weeks leading up to the recess, Mr. Ridge offered a variety of proposals in hopes of winning votes from the GOP-controlled Senate and House. The ideas included a statewide pilot program and a plan to make state-financed vouchers an option in some low-performing districts.
Another idea would have allowed school boards to use local funds to provide students with vouchers to pay tuition at private and religious schools. Lawmakers considered various options all through the night of June 16-17.
"The dilemma has been that every time they attempt to tweak the proposal to get a majority, they seem to lose support," said Ronald R. Cowell, a former Democratic state legislator and the president of the Education and Policy Leadership Center, which is a resource group for policymakers in Harrisburg.
Not Over Yet
Gov. Ridge is a veteran of voucher fights, having lost two bids for such tuition aid in his first term. But he told reporters at the 4 a.m. press briefing last Thursday that he would not give up.
"It's not about the governor," said Mr. Ridge, who was re-elected to a second term last November. "It's about children and parents having options."
Vouchers have been a contentious item in other state legislatures this year. Florida lawmakers passed the nation's first statewide voucher plan this spring; Gov. Jeb Bush, a Republican, could sign the measure this week.
On the other hand, Gov. Ridge was not the only chief executive to lose a voucher fight this year. Another Republican, Gov. George W. Bush of Texas, also lost his bid to get legislators to pass a state voucher pilot project.
Mr. Ridge's defeat came at a poor time, some in Pennsylvania say, because Mr. Bush of Texas, considered the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination next year, will be in Pennsylvania this week. Mr. Ridge is viewed as a possible vice presidential running mate.
"It was never spoken, but the subtext of national politics was a factor" during Pennsylvania's voucher debate, said Wythe Keever, the spokesman for the Pennsylvania State Education Association, the state affiliate of the National Education Association and a staunch opponent of vouchers. "This would have been a big voucher plan. It would have gotten [Governor Ridge] a lot of national press."
Vol. 18, Issue 41, Page 21Published in Print: June 23, 1999, as Governor's Voucher Proposal Fails To Find Support in Pa. Legislature
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Giving the old blanket company a new edge, Pendleton Woolen Mills recently partnered with hip clothing and pop culture brands like Ugg, Levi's and even the Star Wars franchise to create pieces of blanket fashion. In an effort to appeal to more young people and enter the fashion market instead of only blankets, Pendleton has succeeded in reaching a wider audience.
The Ugg products will certainly appeal to young females with blanket pattern-topped boots and matching leather backpacks. The modern Levi's jacket is denim with a cozy blanketed liner on the inside, that is perfect for both males and females. Finally, moving from blanket fashion back to the brand's original products -- the Star Wars partnership produced four limited edition blankets, each with a different iconic scene. All of these products play into the favorites of America and will certainly extend the brand's reach.
Pendleton Woolen Mills Partnered with Ugg & Levi to Create Hip Looks
Cadhla Gray — October 22, 2015 — Fashion
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I appologize that I haven't updated the blog in ages. I think that the photochallenge I gave myself on January 1st this year to upload one image every day of this year has a lot to do with me missing to make updates on the blog. That challenge will continue the rest of this year and then I hope to have more time/energy to do more here.
I went out in the woods yesterday to get some "feel-good" energy and collect all the magical colors with my camera. Here are some photos from yesterday.
"I see the light"
"More oakleaves"
"Red berries"
"Some flowering moss"
"Birch & moss
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He is crazy enough to have abandoned a music career with stars like Magasco, Ambe and Funky to become a preacher. Not even was he crazy enough to leave Bahood records, but he relates it to a propelling love for God which he claimed was his motivation.
He is crazy enough to be a rare brand of preachers to rap on his pulpit and have other rap artists signed under his record label. Once at a concert, he made many frown to themselves at its close, Rap Music in Church?" But this never moved him one bit.
He objects old fashioned ideas of rap being a worldly brand. To him a presence of worship could also be felt through rap music.
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Hear him rap. Words like no ova chekam, condi, njoka, just to name a few.
Daddy D. is a Cameroonian rapper with originality, class and style. His age stands to contrast to his achievements. 26 years of age, he has made a remarkable imprints in the Cameroon music industry. From the release of AGO TOKAM, his hit video, many cant wait to hear him again. He has been in the entertainment industry since his Secondary School days where he was popularly called STICKY
Sticky emerged in his then BAHOOD RECORDS as one of the core and finest artists in Bamenda, Cameroon. Having worked with todays icons like Magasco, Ambe and Funky,he left for Buea where many were shocked to hear him profess a conviction for Christ.
Sticky became Apostle Lefor Divine D. (Apostle of Wisdom) and founded Wisdom Center International with headquarters in Buea.
Despite mails from many friends and fans to return, Apostle Lefor Divine picked up a new artist name called DADDY D. and Founded Wisdom Records that has produced quite a number of outstanding gospel artists and is changing the scope of Cameroons gospel.
Although a pastor, his music career still soars and he promises to take over the music industry for Christ; not just music, but the whole entertainment industry.
His 'AGO TOKAM' Remix video gained popularity with thousands of online views but the critique was almost equal the views. In fact, media used it as top discussion point in many forums and he became the talk of nation.
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He then proceeded to give his fans more to talk about in his next video titled transformed, one which is a blast nationwide. Even Kamer top music director, Dr. Nkeng Stevens Posted on it congratulating the quality, talk less of content that brought more than 10k views in 10 days.
Many say his tenacity and courage was also picked up from an acting career which he perused. Daddy D found a missing rib over two years now. A backbone to his carrier and profession, Queen Ruth.
Years into his music career, no better past has been recorded. Daddy D told ARREYB that the world is yet to get a glimpse of his ideas. "I am years ahead of my generation" he hinted.
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By Noah Robins, SBTDC/PTAC Counselor at Western Carolina University
One of the most frequent questions I get as a PTAC counselor is "is this email legit?" As businesses who have registered in the System for Award Management will tell you, unsolicited email contacts from private firms offering a wide range of government contracting assistance are a weekly (if not daily) reality. These emails can run the gamut from legitimate marketing emails from government contracting consultants to outright scams. And unfortunately, by registering in SAM, you're agreeing to make information about your business publicly viewable, so it's difficult to avoid receiving these communications. *Note: you can choose to make your SAM registration NOT publicly viewable, but doing so will also make information about your business more difficult for government purchasers to access as well.
In general, I advise clients to be wary; many of these email communications ask you to take an action, including payment, and I've developed the following guidelines to help with the question of whether to take an email seriously.
- Know what you've signed up for (and what you haven't): Keep files on which systems you have registered in, and the information that you used to register. If an email or other marketing communique references registering an account, changing account settings, or upgrading an account, double-check your files to be sure that this is in fact a service you want (or have already signed up for).
- Trust your instincts: If the content of an email seems a little too good to be true, then likely it is. Third-party promises of contract awards, outlandish claims about success rates, and overly-general material (for instance, reference to industries that aren't even close to what you do) are all warning signs.
- Look for ".gov": Any legitimate email communication from a Federal agency, contracting officer, or SAM should bear a valid governmental email address (to also include .mil and .edu). If you don't know the sender and they don't have a governmental address, view their email as marketing material until you learn more.
- Unsubscribe early and often: Virtually all of the marketing emails that I see do, somewhere, contain a link to an opt-out or unsubscribe function. But be careful: often these unsubscribe buttons can also lead you into creating an "account," and simply collect more information from you before eventually allowing you to unsubscribe.
- DON'T PAY! The most important piece of advice I would share is DON'T PAY for anything until you've verified that what you're paying for is legitimate and useful. You will NEVER have to pay anything to register in SAM – this is always free.


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Palaeography of Old Hispanic Manuscripts: Music, Text and Beyond
04/05/2017 @ 09:30 - 18:00
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We invite applications to participate in a skills training event on Old Hispanic manuscripts. The Workshop Palaeography of Old Hispanic Manuscripts: Music, Text and Beyond will be held on 4th May 2017 in the 'Centre for the Study of the Sociology and Aesthetic of Music' (CESEM) in Lisbon, Portugal. The Workshop, which is designed for 20 participants and open to members of the public as well, involves active participation of the attendees who will be stimulated to develop critical thinking around what they see and will be encouraged to ask questions and comment. Junior scholars as well as experienced Medievalists interested in the topic will be welcome to apply.
Invited speakers are Dr Ainoa Castro Correa (Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of History, King's College London) as expert on Visigothic script, Prof. Carmen Julia Gutierrez (Professor of Musicology at the Universidade Complutense of Madrid), Dr Rose Walker (Independent scholar) as expert on Mozarabic illumination and Dr Elsa De Luca (CESEM) music palaeographer with expertise on Old Hispanic notation.
Within the wider context of Western sacred music, Old Hispanic Chant is the pre-Gregorian repertory which is preserved most completely and has few Gregorian contaminations. Surviving Old Hispanic musical manuscripts may unveil important information about the Western liturgical chant before the Carolingian reform. However, the complexity deriving from the non-pitched notation of OH manuscripts and the impossibility of transcribing their music into modern score have discouraged scholars from untangling their contents and unveiling their secrets.
Despite their importance, only in recent years have OH musical manuscripts become the object of systematic investigation. The research made in the context of the 'Old Hispanic Office Project' at the University of Bristol has demonstrated that these neglected manuscripts have the potential to lead to crucial discoveries about medieval music, liturgy, and palaeography.
With this Workshop we aim to build a new bridge between Medieval Iberia and modern scholars. With the expertise offered by our four speakers, we aim to provide the participants with basic training to tackle Old Hispanic musical manuscripts and understand their contents. Our ultimate goal is to encourage attendees to keep studying these manuscripts after the Workshop and to establish an international network of scholars interested on Old Hispanic chant and script.
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Day18 - Book with the most beautiful cover
Hmmm, another one that is difficult without my library to hand. Possibly my book on Dragonology, since dragons are beautiful. I may have to defer this one until I'm home, actually. Too tired to think now. :-)
The rest of the 31 days:
Day1 - Book you are reading right now
Day2 - The book you want to read next
Day3 - Your favourite Book
Day4 - Book you hate
Day5 - A Book you can read again and again
Day6 - A book you can only read once (no matter you love or hate it)
Day7 - Book that reminds you of someone
Day8 - Book that reminds you on a certain place
Day9 - The first book you ever read
Day10 - Book from your favourite author
Day11 - Book you once loved and now hate
Day12 - Book that a friend recommended
Day13 - Book that makes you laugh
Day14 - Book from your childhood
Day15 - 4. book from the left on your shelf
Day16 - 9. book from the right on your shelf
Day17 - Close your eyes and get any book from your shelf
Day19 - Book, that you ever wanted to read
Day20 - Book that you read at school
Day21 - most stupid book you read at school
Day22 - Book on your shelf with the most pages
Day23 - Book on your shelf with the least pages
Day24 - Book where nobody would expect you read/loved it
Day25 - A book where the main character is almost like you
Day26 - Book you would read to your children
Day27 - A book where the main character is your idol
Day28 - Thanks God this book was made into a movie
Day29 - Darn, why did they make this book into a movie?
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Most people think that there could not be any dental emergency. But this is not true. Dental emergencies such as an abscess, severe toothache, chipped tooth, a knocked-out tooth, extruded tooth, dislodged filling & crown, broken braces & wires, etc. should never be ignored as it can progress into something significant and hazardous. See your dentist as soon as possible.
If you have developed a sudden tooth pain or have developed a dental emergency and have no idea what should be the next course of your action, we have got you covered.
First, rinse your mouth with lukewarm saline water. Use dental floss to remove any wedged food. If you are experiencing pain, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth on and around the affected area.
We have listed the protocols that need to be followed for other minor dental emergencies.
- Suggested read: Orthodontics & Orthodontists – Smile Makers & Smile Changers
Dental trauma emergencies
Chipped tooth
If you are biting on something hard and suddenly realize you have a piece of your tooth in your mouth, proceed with caution. Save any portions of the tooth. Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water; rinse any broken parts.
Keep the piece in a ziplock back. The dentist can fix the broken piece back if it is a big piece (1). If your tooth portion is chipped due to decay, it will require alternative treatment.
Knocked-out tooth
A knocked-out tooth is a dental emergency. It has the highest chances of being saved if they are returned to their socket within one hour of being avulsed (2). Retrieve the tooth, hold it gently by the crown portion.
Rinse off the tooth with water if it is soiled. Do not scrub or remove any of the attached tissue fragments. Try to put the tooth back in the socket and make sure it is facing the right way. Do not force it into the socket. If it is difficult to reinsert the tooth in the socket, you can try one of the following methods.
The best place to store the tooth on the way to the dentists is within the cheeks. Inside the mouth, the tooth is kept in its natural setting which works in favor of its vitality (3).
You can also put the knocked off tooth in a small container of milk. Take a container filled with cold water and add a pinch of table salt and secure the tooth in it. Do not store it in plain water.
Coconut water, if available, is one of the best storage media for the avulsed tooth (4). In such cases, see your dentist as quickly as possible.
Extruded tooth
An extruded tooth is a dental emergency and you must visit your dentist as soon as possible. Push the tooth in the socket and bite on it. Do not apply pressure from your tongue or finger as it can cause complete avulsion of the tooth.
To relieve the pain, you apply a cold compress outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Depending on the severity of the displacement, the dentist will examine whether the nerves and blood vessels are damaged. If required the dentist will perform a root canal procedure and splint the tooth.
Dislodged restoration emergencies
Dislodged filling
If you are biting on any hard object or trying to open a soda can with your teeth, the chances are that your restoration will dislodge. As a temporary measure, you can stick a piece of sugarless gum into the cavity.
Visit your dentist as soon as possible because the tooth is now exposed to the acids and bacteria present in your mouth. The more delay, the further the decay will spread, and you may irrevocably require a root canal treatment.
Dislodged crown
If your dental crown falls off, make an appointment to see your dentist on the same day if possible and carry the crown. If possible try and place the crown back over the tooth and bite over a cotton roll while on the way to the dentist.
You can coat the inner surface of the crown with over-the-counter dental cement or toothpaste. Do not eat anything after this as the chances of swallowing the crown is high.
Orthodontic emergencies
Broken braces and wires
If your orthodontic wire breaks or sticks out of the bracket and is poking your cheek, tongue, or gum, try pushing the wire into a more comfortable position. If you are unable to reposition the broken wire, cover the sharp end with the orthodontic wax until you can get to your orthodontist.
Never cut the wire, you might end up swallowing it. Visit your dentist at the earliest, or you can end up with a lacerated cheek or tongue.
Loose brackets
If possible try to temporarily reattach the loose braces with a small ball made of orthodontic wax. If the bracket has fallen off, you can save it as the orthodontist can re-cement the bracket on the teeth. Secure the bracket in a zip-lock bag. Visit your orthodontist as soon as possible.
Tooth infection emergencies
A toothache
If you get a sudden sharp toothache with radiating pain, rinse your mouth with warm water. Check whether you have any food particle wedged between your teeth, use dental floss to remove the food caught between your teeth.
Do not try to remove the wedged substance with sharp or pointed instruments as it can lead to injury or infection. If you can't visit the dentist right away and the toothache is severe, dab a cotton swab with little clove oil and apply it on the area (5). You can take over-the-counter pain medication.
Abscesses are infections which occur around the root of a tooth (6). An abscess is a serious condition and can damage tissue and surrounding structures. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the neck, other regions of the face and in some instances even cause life-threatening conditions (7).
Because of these acute oral health concerns that can result from an abscess, you need to be very cautious with tooth infections. Consult your dentist if you discover a pimple like swelling with oozing on your gums.
To ease the pain and draw out the pus towards the surface, rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water several times. Do not ignore an abscess as it readily progresses and involves the neighboring tooth and other structures.
Soft tissue emergencies
Objects stuck between teeth
Use dental floss to remove the wedged object gently; it is the easiest and painless way (8). If you are unable to retrieve the object, see your dentist. Do not use a pin or other sharp object to remove the stuck object.
These instruments can damage your gums and the tooth surface. After removing the object rinse your mouth with lukewarm saline water.
Soft tissue injuries
Injuries to the soft tissues, which includes the tongue, cheek, gums, and lips, can result in bleeding. To control the bleeding and ease the pain you can try any of the following,
- Use a moistened tea bag on the bleeding site and bite firmly on it to apply adequate pressure (9) Keep it in place for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Hold a cold compress, outside of the mouth or cheek around the affected area for 10 minutes (10).
- Continue to apply pressure on the site with sterile gauze until the bleeding is arrested.
- If the bleeding does not stop, visit your dentist right away or go to an emergency room.
Final words on a dental emergency
It's a misconception that there could not be any dental emergency. Dental pain should never be ignored. It can be a sign of underlying infection which can develop into an abscess and spread to surrounding parts. Visit your dentist on the same day if you have a dislodged restoration or crown.
In case of dental emergency, an avulsed or extruded tooth, try getting to your dentist at the earliest, preferably under an hour.


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Hey there beautiful! Aren't you so glad it's the weekend? We're heading to Media City for a night out but first I have to share some really beautiful and thought provoking wedding loveliness with you all! Our lovely friends and blog sponsors The Hampshire Wedding Club have such a gorgeous and inspiring blog going – if you're getting hitched in or near Hampshire, then please do check them out – they're a wonderful bunch of talented wedding creatives who've joined forces to inspire your best day ever.
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In Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core, players will create a new hero and lead the brawlers on an epic adventure to save Earth's cities from Spectra and his Vexos minions. Players will discover a whole new aspect of Bakugan by being given complete control over their creatures when taking on their opponents as Bakugan transform from small balls into towering creatures. In the midst of intense battles, players will find themselves bravely exploring dangerous and dark areas to stop the evil spirits that are sucking the life force from the world. Players will unlock all-new levels and characters as they unearth hidden clues and defeat opponents in the quest to save the world from ultimate destruction. Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core also features split-screen multiplayer action in three different game modes in the console versions, and linked multiplayer on Nintendo DS and PSP system. Coupled with real-time battle gameplay, this will be the first time that players can duke it out with their Bakugan in head-to-head duels, free for all, and strategic destruction battles.
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They may be a wardrobe staple and a perennial summertime classic, but getting white trainers just right can be trickier than you think. Get your white trainer style spot on and you've created something timeless, relaxed and versatile. Get them wrong and you run the risk of looking like you're getting ready for a school PE lesson or about to cause trouble at a football fixture. So, what do you need to do to get your white trainer look in the bag? Just follow our footwear rules below…
1. Follow Steve McQueen's lead
Cool, clean, preppy, understated – to nail this look today team simple, low profile white trainers (like our pared back Scuba casuals) with chinos or dark jeans and a plain, classic tee for a relaxed style with unassailable, easy fashion credentials. A flash of ankle is the ideal accessory for this look, so don't be afraid to roll 'em up.
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Good lookin' in a casual context, white trainers are not just for laid back living, they're also a top notch smart casual crossover shoe, creating contrast and adding a minimalistic splash of white to a smarter style. To make this look work, choose a straight legged smart trouser in a dark shade to get the absolute most out of that contrast. Don't overdo your other accoutrements, a simple button down shirt open at the collar and a sharp jacket will do the trick.
3. Go sockless
While a flash of ankle works as part of a preppy look, for really relaxed summery vibes there's nothing like going sockless. Adding more than a dose of Continental charm, a sock-free white trainer looks fresh and fancy free.
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Taking white trainers up to that smart casual line is no problem for most blokes, but upping the ante and going "full suit" can strike fear into the hearts of even style's bravest warriors. That's because this look can go horribly wrong, or ridiculously right.
To ensure your look falls into the latter category, opt for a matching trouser suit in a dark, muted hue. Again, a flash of ankle makes this look feel just a bit lighter and fashion-forward, so choose a slim trouser which falls above the top of your trainer. Above all, wear this look with confidence and you'll make it a style success.
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How Fast Food Affects You Negatively
Fast food is such a tasty indulgence which makes it extremely challenging to let go of. Learn more about 7 bad effects of fast food on your health and your body.
A higher rate of obesity is linked to fast food. Eating fast food 2 times a week or more packs on the pounds quickly. Research shows there are lots of calories in quick prepared burgers, fries and sugary drinks. Fast food ingredients are high in fat and sodium both linked to obesity.
Heart disease
From eating fast food once a week you can increase your risk of developing long term consequences associated with heart disease such as strokes, and type 2 diabetes. This high fat style of eating puts excessive pressure on the heart with all the sodium, fat and preservatives used in fast food
Type 2 Diabetes
Over eating fast food made with saturated fat and carbohydrates leads to type 2 Diabetes. The body fights hard to rid the body of excess sugar. The inability to control diabetes once diagnosed is very challenging. Many other complications can develop from diabetes such as blindness and amputation.
What we eat plays a big role in how it will digest in our system. Eating high levels of fast processed foods can lead to uncomfortable digestive problems such as acid reflux or heartburn. This can result in irritable bowel syndrome. Make a effort to eat more whole foods to help keep your digestive tract under control.
Nutrition Loss
Fast food is pretty much void of vitamins and nutrients. This type of food adds nothing to your body except the pounds.
No Eating Routine
Having a set time to eat meals keeps your body balanced and keeps hunger under control. It is best to avoid eating on the go which can slows down digestion and boost weight gain through poor eating habits and choices.
Keeps you Aloof
We are a generation raising a generation that view fast food as real food. Eating meals at home is a time to engage with family members and un-wind comfortably over a healthy meal.
Eating fast food not only expands the waistline but can shorten the quality of your lifespan. There is a wealth of delicious nutritious foods available today that satisfy the pallet and your health too.
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Countdown to Poetry Writing
Step by Step Approach to Writing Techniques for 7-12 Years
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Developing children's writing abilities boosts their confidence, creates enjoyment and relevance in the task and cultivates a range of decision-making and problem-solving skills that can then be applied across the curriculum. The Countdown series provides all the support you need in helping children to improve their prose, poetry and non-fiction writing.
This guide provides all the support you need in helping pupils to improve their poetry writing. Countdown to Poetry Writing is a comprehensive and flexible resource that you can use in different ways, including:
- stand-alone modules that cover all the essential aspects of writing a poem, including word play, use of metaphor, rhyme and many others
- countdown flowchart providing an overview showing how modules are linked and how teachers can progress through them with the pupils
- photocopiable activity sheets for each module that show how to make the decisions and solve the problems that all writers face along the road from first idea to finished piece of work
- teachers' notes for modules, with tips and guidance, including how modules can be used in the classroom, links to other modules and curriculum links, and advice on helping and guiding pupils in their writing
- a self-study component so that children can make their own progress through the materials, giving young writers a sense of independence in thinking about their work and offering built-in scaffolding of tasks so that less experienced or less confident children get more support from the resource
- 'headers' for each module showing where along the 'countdown path' you are at that point.
In short, Countdown to Poetry Writing saves valuable planning time and gives you all the flexibility you need - teachers might want to utilise either the self-study or 'countdown' aspects of the book, or simply dip into it for individual lesson activities to fit in with their own programmes of work.
A former teacher, Steve Bowkett is now a full-time writer, storyteller, educational consultant and hypnotherapist. He is the author of more than forty books, including Jumpstart! Creativity and Imagine That.
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The 849 Fountain Pen completes the iconic range from Caran d'Ache that began with the ballpoint pen and the mechanical pencil. Its fluorescent green hexagonal, aluminium body is tough yet streamlined, and the overall design is one of simplicity.
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The debate over whether or not bones are good for dogs has raged on for an awfully long time. Camps are divided and there isn't really a definitive answer. Not even to the most often asked one: can dogs eat pork rib bones or chicken bones? It really is a matter of weighing up the pros and cons and acting accordingly on the conclusions you make.
Before you do that though, you need to firstly ensure that your dog is able to have bones. Some dogs do not have the jaw bone structure to be able to chew or eat bones. These dogs are brachiocephalic meaning they have wide, flat skulls with short muzzles. Breed examples are pugs, boxers, spaniels and bulldogs. If you think this may include your dog, consult your vet before giving bones. Other dogs that should not be given bones include those that have had restorative dental work or crowns and dogs that are prone to swallow things whole and not chew.
Secondly it needs to be understood that there are two types of bones which can be given to a dog. The first is the edible bone which is usually a hollow, non-weight bearing bone of a bird such as chicken wings or neck. The second is the recreational bone which is meant to be gnawed and chewed on but not swallowed.
And last but not least you should never leave a dog alone with a bone. They should be supervised at all times. Dogs should also be separated to eat / gnaw bones if they are in a multi dog household.
The edible bone argument — for
When putting forward an argument for bones being an important part of a dog's diet the loudest voice you will hear will be that of the BARF diet fan. A controversial but growing in popularity plan, dogs on the BARF diet are fed raw meat, bones, livers, kidneys, fruit, vegetables, raw eggs and some dairy such as yoghurt.
The main argument for this seems to be that as dogs are related to wolves, which in the wild eat raw meat and bone as the bulk of their diet, that it is automatically the best diet for our pet dogs. There is also good evidence that many of the commercial (cheap) foods we give our dogs contain twice the amount of calcium that they need. Excessive calcium can be detrimental to a dog's growth and cause severe constipation.
The most popular meat on the BARF diet is chicken as this can be fed along with the bones raw. Chicken bone especially from the neck and wings is fairly flexible and does not tend to splinter. Chicken is also high in nutrients and low in fat.
Owners with dogs on the BARF diet claim that their pets have:
- Shinier coats
- Healthier skin
- Cleaner teeth
- Higher energy levels
- Smaller stools
And in defence to the opposing sides, claim that bones are harmful to dogs:
- Dogs can choke on kibble.
- Intestinal blockages can be caused by rawhide.
- Chemicals used in commercial pet foods are thought (by some) to be cancer causing agents.
You can read more about the arguments for and against bones in this great article on cooked bones for dogs.
The edible bone argument – against
The main reasons that people give for not feeding their dogs a BARF diet are a variety of possible health issues. The easiest to spot are those listed below which would become evident almost immediately.
- Broken teeth – gnawing on hard bone can crack or break a dog's teeth. An expensive trip to the vet will ensue.
- Getting stuck in oesophagus – bone fragments getting stuck in the tube leading to a dog's stomach will result in gagging. A trip to the vets is likely to ensue.
- Stuck in windpipe – accidently inhaling a small fragment of bone will result in a dog being unable to breathe and an emergency trip to the vets.
- Stuck in stomach – if a bone piece is too large to move out of the stomach and get to the intestines a dog may require surgery. A very expensive trip to the vets.
- Stuck in intestines – this will cause a severe blockage and surgery will be needed.
- Constipation – bone fragments can cause a dog to have trouble passing stools. This is incredibly painful for a dog as the fragments scrape the inside of their large intestine or rectum. A trip to the vets.
- Severe bleeding from the rectum – can be messy and extremely dangerous. An emergency, expensive trip to the vet.
- Peritonitis – a bacterial infection caused by bone fragments poking through holes in your dog's stomach or intestines. This can kill and will certainly need an emergency trip to the vet.
With the potential health risk of feeding your dog bones being so high, you would think that the health benefits of bone feeding would be incredible and unsurpassed by anything else. This is not however true.
Nutritional value of a bone
The actual benefits of feeding a dog bone are low to non-existent. It is true that bone marrow, cartilage, fat and blood components are good for your dog but:
- Raw bones contain marrow – marrow IS NOT bone.
- Cartilage attached to bone – cartilage IS NOT bone.
- Fat and blood components are attached to bone – fat and blood components ARE NOT bone.
In fact the only component of bone that is vital to your dogs diet is calcium. In the right amounts calcium is extremely beneficial, in too high an amount it causes constipation and can effect a dog's growth. The only way to ensure your dog receives the right amount of calcium is to buy a high quality food with ground bone in it in the right quantity. The marrow, cartilage, fat and blood components that are good for your dog will be included in this when ground.
As the most popular part of the BARF diet chicken wings etcetera may be the most flexible of bones and the least likely to cause harm but they can still cause damage including damaging the inside of your dogs mouth. They are not flexible enough to completely rule out ever having the need to make a trip to the vet.
The claims that dog are descendants of wolves and therefore best fed a similar diet cannot be proven. It is not known how well wolves truly do on the diet they consume. It is entirely possible that a high number of wolves are injured or die from the possible health risks associated with eating bones. We don't do frequent autopsies on wolves, nor do they tend to visit a vet when sick. Therefore we really don't know.
You can learn more about BARF and the raw food diet in this great article detailing the benefits of the raw food diet for dogs.
The recreational bone argument — for
Those who advocate giving bones as treats claim that bones provide minerals and other nutrients which help keep the skeletal system fed, regenerating and adapting. It is true raw bones provide marrow, fat and blood components, fibrous connective tissue, calcium and phosphorus.
More important though for the recreational bone advocate, is that the bone provides a dog with something recreational to do in the house. It isn't really feasible to play ball or run around playing chase in the living room, activities need to be calmer but still stimulating. Chewing and gnawing on a bone is ideal and 99% of dogs will love them.
Bones are also good for hungrier dogs that beg for food in between meals. They can gnaw on a bone whilst receiving little in the way of actual food. It can also pacify habits such as excessive self-licking or scratching by taking the dogs mind off them.
There are also dental benefits to recreational bone gnawing such as:
- Stimulating saliva enzymes — when given for ten to fifteen minutes after a meal, gnawing a bone helps to remove trapped food particles from the dogs teeth.
- Preventing plaque build-up – gnawing can prevent plaque and gum disease especially at the back of the mouth where the molars are.
If you are considering recreational bones, you can learn which ones are the best to consider in this article about the best dog bones.
The recreational bone argument – against
The main arguments against giving bones to your dog for recreational purposes revolve around the same principals as edible bones. These are lack of nutritional value and health risks.
Nutritional value
Dogs not fed on the BARF diet have no need of any nutritional value that bones may contain. They will already be fed a good quality commercial food that contains ground bone and therefore all the calcium, marrow, cartilage, fat and blood components that they need.
Health risks
Though slightly lessened by the fact that recreational bones are not meant to be eaten, the health risks of giving your dog bones are still there. Bones can splinter whether cooked or raw and it only takes one being swallowed by your dog to cause it potentially devastating harm.
As a reminder potential risks are:
- Broken teeth
- Sticking in the oesophagus or windpipe
- Getting stuck in the stomach or intestines
- Constipation
- Bleeding rectum
- Peritonitis
All the above will likely result in a costly trip to the vet perhaps involving surgery and maybe even the death of your dog. People who do not believe in giving bones to dogs simply believe the risks are not worth taking.
As for the actual recreational value of bone gnawing, there are other ways in which you can entertain your dog in the home without putting them at risk. There are many varieties of chew toy out there that are intended for intense chewing, even various flavoured ones.
In conclusion it is up to you to decide whether bones are good for your dog or not. To decide this you only really need to ask yourself one question but before you do here are a few tips on giving bones that may lessen health risks and help you decide.
Bone giving tips
- Give bones at a proper time – after meals is the best time as your dog will not be hungry and will not be tempted to eat the bone rather than gnaw / chew.
- Only allow your dog to have a bone or 20 minutes a day – this again gives less chance of your dog eating, rather than gnawing / chewing.
- Ensure it is the right size of bone for your dog – as a rule of thumb the bone should be longer than your dogs muzzle.
- Pork rib and chicken bones should be raw if given – both these bones become brittle and have sharp splinters when cooked.
So, now for the question: do the benefits of allowing your dog to have bones outweigh the risks?


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Thank you to everyone who joined our first Filipino Friday for 2013! It was so much fun reading your posts, and I hope you all had fun reading each other's posts, too. In case you haven't read them yet, or this is the first time you've dropped by here and heard of Filipino Friday, here's a round up!
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- Peter, KyusiReader
- Jinky, Jinky is Reading
- Monique, marginalia
- Tina, I LIke It Dog-Eared
- Tin, Rabbitin
- Kat, strangely out of place
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- Justine, Claiming Alexandria
- Pammy, Life of a Cuddlebit
- Zarah, School Librarian in Action
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- Narj, The Book Tripper
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- Chel, The Procrastinator's Corner
- Angus, Book Rhapsody
- Lynai, Its a Wonderful Book World
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Thanks again to everyone who joined in! The second Filipino Friday post will be up tomorrow. :) In case you missed it, we have an exciting activity in preparation for the third Filipino Friday, which you can read about here. And i you're a book seller, an exhibitor, or a Book Reco Fair participant, you can sign up for an ocular visit here. :D
The 3rd Filipino Reader Con: What Do Readers Want? is happening on November 9, 2013, at Rizal Library in ADMU. See you there!


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Seasonal Asterisms
The bright stars of the Summer Triangle linger at sunset, with Deneb in the constellation Cygnus almost directly overhead, brighter Vega in Lyra to the west and Altair of Aquila to the south. As they set in the west, the stars of the Great Winter Circle shine in the east.
Find the hourglass-shaped Orion, marked by Betelgeuse at the shoulder and Rigel at the foot. From Rigel look to the southeast to Canis Major's Sirius, the brightest star visible. Higher and to the east is Canis Minor and its star Procyon. Arc the northwest to the Gemini twins Pollux and Castor. To the west is Capella in the constellation Auriga. Below that is Aldebaran, the fiery eye of Taurus, and back to Rigel completes the circle.
The waning gibbous moon moves through the Winter Circle at the end of the week. By the early morning of December 2, the last-quarter moon is a few degrees below Regulus in Leo the lion, and before dawn December 3 and 4 it is close to the planet Jupiter.
Well below Jupiter but much brighter is Venus. Midway between them is fainter Mars. Saturday the first-magnitude star Spica is within five degrees of Venus.


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The American couple executed in 1951. They were executed for allegedly acting as spies for American enemies, passing on nuclear secrets. The execution is primarily a touchstone in Esther's memory.
New York City
This location is home to most publishing houses and this is where Esther must go when she wins a contest with a magazine.
The hotel for women where the young assistant editors stay. Men are not allowed to enter the building. All the girls have their rooms clustered together as if it were a college dormitory.
This is a serious disease that was all but eliminated by medicine and vaccines by the end of the twentieth century. Buddy Willard contracted it working as a medical student.
The eleven assistant editors were served this at the Ladies' Day magazine food testing banquet. They all ate it and became seriously ill.
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Hiring your first executivePosted by SBC Team in Credit & Lending
What small business owners should think about when looking to fill that initial senior management role
by Reed Richardson
Starting out, a small business can reach many important milestones fairly quickly, dashing from first sale to first profit to first employee sometimes all in the same quarter. But as a small business matures and its management needs multiply, these milestones usually grow less frequent, yet more important. One critical turning point that eventually confronts almost every successful small business owner involves the hiring of the company's first executive.
For entrepreneurs who have poured blood, sweat, and tears into building up their business, this often momentous step, which can make or break a company's long-term chances for survival, is an especially sensitive one. "I've worked with a number of small business owners, doing executive searches for them," explains Peter Felix, president of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). "And I've found that it can be as emotional for them as getting married."
Ascertaining the need
Of course, there are a number of specific factors that might prompt a small business owner to create a new executive-level position within his or her company. But according to Felix, it usually boils down to two, each based on an owner's more optimistic or pessimistic assessment of the business's fundamental position. "A successful small business may be thinking more positively and strategically, and so it decides to bring in a new CEO to take the reins and grow the company," Felix offers as an example of the more optimistic stance. But an executive search also could be the result of thinking negatively, he points out. "For example, if a small business finds itself in crisis mode because of its finances, it may decide it now needs more professional management and begins looking for a CFO."
Whatever the impetus, Felix says the recent recession offers something of a silver lining to small businesses looking to find a new executive in the near future. Because of the waves of recent corporate cutbacks and downsizing, he explains that many executives have become disillusioned with their current circumstances and may be ready to try a less traditional career path. As evidence, he notes that a recent BlueSteps.com survey conducted by his organization found that 41% of executives are dissatisfied with their present positions and a whopping 70% say they are now actively looking for new career opportunities. "There's a real synergy in the marketplace right now between need and supply."
Still, before leaping into the executive search pool, hiring experts recommend that small businesses take the time to thoroughly develop their expectations for any new executive's role. "In defining the job specifications, go into detail about both job duties and requirements," writes Martin Babinec, CEO of the New Jersey-based recruiting firm TriNet, in an article on the entrepreneurship.org website. "Most of the companies we encounter don't bother to detail the hiring spec beyond a paragraph or two." These crucial details, Babinec notes, should include the specific skill sets required as well as information about how the new executive's performance will be measured.
"In addition, it's important to consider how your company's future growth affects the competencies you will need from someone in that role," Babinec writes. "For example, if you're hiring a senior finance person and your company is a $3-million operation today while expecting to be a $15-million company in a few years,
Be prepared to take a different recruiting path
Precisely because the responsibilities and expectations that come with hiring an executive can be radically different than those associated with direct-report employees, small business owners should be prepared for a much more rigorous and time-consuming search process. "Hiring at the top is labor-intensive, in part, because it means tracking a person's entire career," writes Bob Pearson, CEO of the executive search firm Pearson Partners International. In "Tips for Hiring at the Top," an article on entrepreneurship.org, Pearson notes: "The CEO, especially, is the most demanding job to fill because the job requirements are amorphous."
For small business owners who are already awash in a million other tasks, finding the time to seek out, accumulate, and screen dozens of prospective executive candidates on your own may be a bridge too far. "It can work, if you're lucky," says Felix. "But for most small businesses, who have little knowledge of the process, going it alone is taking a risk." To relieve oneself of that risk, he counsels small businesses to seriously consider the services of an executive search consultant.
While most executive search firms, like those that are members of the AESC, are hired on retainer, many will still take on smaller clients on an as-needed or contingent basis, an arrangement that would likely best suit most small businesses.
Sarah Endline, founder of the boutique confectionary company Sweetriot, says she followed just such a path to find a new COO for her business. "We did lots of industry networking on our own, looked at LinkedIn and trade shows to find someone," she explains, "but we did engage a recruiter who knows the industry to help us find a candidate." The recruiter's fee, she found, fell within the industry standard, which amounts to roughly 20% to 30% of the new executive's annual salary.
If you can't compete on compensation, offer control
That starting salary can present something of a competitive disadvantage to most small businesses during the executive search process. Few can offer up the six-figure salaries that executives at large and even many medium-size corporations routinely enjoy, so to attract top-notch talent, small companies must be willing to give ground in other areas. One of the primary ways of doing this, experts agree, involves something that even the highest level executives at most major corporations can often feel cheated of-control.
For instance, a prospective executive candidate may be willing to overlook a smaller salary if enticements rarely seen in the big-business world, like flexible hours, an informal, yet fast-paced work atmosphere, quick-strike decision-making, and equity shares in the company, are provided. "The thing that small businesses can offer an executive candidate is a chance to really make a difference, a hands-on challenge," notes Felix, "but you have to be prepared to relinquish some degree of ownership to get them."
For her part, Endline accepted from the outset that when her new COO comes aboard, he or she will also become part owner of Sweetriot. But this added ownership element raises the stakes of the executive search process, making it imperative to avoid a nightmare scenario in which a company is forced to abruptly disentangle itself from a new partner, who looked great on paper but didn't find the entrepreneurial world to his or her liking. "Fitting into our culture is just such a critical part of it. We want someone willing to get their hands dirty," explains Endline, whose company has just three full-time employees, herself included. "Some people want to be in an office or cubicle, but that's not what we're about."
To avoid a cultural mismatch, Endline, a Harvard Business School graduate, has established a comprehensive interview process. After an initial screening, prospective executives first meet with her alone, then with another employee, and finally, they interview with the whole team. Unfortunately, Endline's diligence stands as the exception rather than the rule. "It still amazes me that so few entrepreneurs and managers take the time to think their interview process through in advance," Babinec writes. "Many simply sit down with the candidate and have a chat or focus solely on technical qualifications." But by glossing over or even totally ignoring the intangible aspects of an executive candidate, small businesses could be flirting with disaster.
Don't overlook the talent you see everyday
One way to neutralize concerns about culture fit is to include in your search a population that has already proven its compatibility with your company's ethos: your current employees. Indeed, choosing a candidate that you've already been through the hiring process with can offer an entrepreneur multiple benefits.
"We always try to hire from within first whenever we have a new position," explains August Cardona, managing partner at the Manhattan-based restaurant firm Epicurean Management. At the end of 2009, when Cardona began planning to open his third restaurant in as many years, he says he realized he needed to create a Director of Operations position at his management company to oversee them all. "I had been doing the CEO, CFO, and COO jobs all to a certain degree," he explains. "So, I wanted to bring in someone to take over the day-to-day operations side so I could focus more on new business opportunities." And right away, he says he identified one of his restaurant's general managers as a likely candidate and began having conversations with him about the new role and its expectations. "He was ready for a new challenge and this was a way to keep him in the organization."
By choosing to promote from within, Cardona saved money that would have otherwise been spent on an expensive executive search. What's more, the move further cemented the loyalty of the promoted employee, preventing his talent from stagnating and keeping his institutional memory from walking out the door. And the move also set a good example for other, similarly ambitious members of the organization, signaling to them that they could have a long-term future with the company. "If we had had to go outside to hire for this executive position," Cardona says, looking back, "it would have been much more stressful and much more difficult."
*+Executive Hiring Resource Box</<br />To learn more about executive recruiting, check out aesc.org or Dun and Bradstreet's guide here: http://smallbusiness.dnb.com/human-resources/workforce-management-hiring-recruitment/1463-1.html.
To locate an executive search firm, try the AESC's international directory, found here: http://www.executivesearchconnect.com/.
For more on Martin Babinec's article, "Increasing Your Chances of Hiring Success," go to: http://www.entrepreneurship.org/increasing-your-hiring-successes.html.
To read more of Bob Pearson's guide to the must-have attributes of a potential CEO, go to http://www.entrepreneurship.org/tips-for-hiring-at-the-top.html.
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