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Rasayana Yoga – classes forming
The essence of yoga is captured by the practice of Rasayana Yoga. This is a deep, contemplative form of yogic exercise that blends meditation, guided imagery and affirmations with slow, prolonged and deliberate yoga poses.
Functional posture and breath work training are at the heart of this practice along with the strengthening of the mind-body connection and sense of intuition.
Transitions and asanas/poses are slow and done with breath and guidance. Focus on maintaining the functional breath and postural patterns during as many of the moments you remember to do them reinforces the act of mindfulness, these concepts and more are revisited at the beginning of each class.
The power of contemplative practice has been demonstrated not just in research but probably in your life's experience. People who are drawn to yoga and alternative forms of health care tend to engage in the practice of mindfulness, or paying attention on purpose to how they feel and trying to understand and maybe augment the feeling. If this is at the core of your yogic or meditative practice or if you would like for it to be, then this is the place for you. The purpose of this exercise is to help sew the seeds of opening space within your mind and body in order to expand, take up space and show up in your life the way you want.
Everyone can benefit from this practice, whether you are a beginner, an experienced practitioner, overweight, frail, inflexible or in a wheelchair, this is a yoga class for you. Each class is kept small so that everyone gets the amount of guidance they need but also to keep space for the eye and amygdala to rest. Over the hour long class, approximately 6-10 asanas will be held total and for reference, this is but a fraction of the number of asanas you'd do in a typical yoga class. The purpose is to work on the breath, the chattering mind and the posture all at once and this takes time. The class is also flanked by restorative postures, chimes, bells and sound bathing to engage the entire central nervous system and allow the sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system to take a break while we rest and digest and heal.
We are currently forming classes for $13/session. If you are interested in joining, please let us know if Saturday morning or Thursday evenings would better suit your needs. Thanks for your interest!
Dr. Blake Ashley Kovner ND, is a graduate of Salem College's Fleer Program where she earned her B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry with an emphasis in the crossroads of the two, biochemistry. She went to Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington where she was trained as a Primary Care Provider in Naturopathic Medicine. During her education, Dr. Kovner underwent specialized and extensive Naturopathic training in Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and autoimmune disease management approaches. She also became a licensed massage practitioner at the same time. Her practice is comprised of roots-based, constitutional medicine that stems from Western Medical Herbalism, German Biologic Medicine and Ayurveda. As a Medical Herbalist, Dr. Kovner employs the art and science of individualized formulation where she makes botanical medicine for her patients, teaches them about the plants and how to grow them. While she is a specialist in nutraceuticals, Dr. Kovner believes strongly in the Hippocratic principle, "Let thy food be thy medicine." With this in mind, she teaches her patients about the gut-brain axis, empowering them from the inside out. In a similar light, she excels in drug-free pain management for almost any chronic condition utilizing functional medicine and biofeedback. She worked in New Orleans at LSU as a research associate on an NIH-funded clinical trial on the safety and neuroprotective effects of a green tea extract on people with Multiple Sclerosis. There, she co-authored two peer-reviewed articles on MS that were published in scientific journals. The first is entitled, "Cognitive Impairment in multiple sclerosis" and the second one, "Polyphenon E, Non-futile at Neuroprotection in Multiple Sclerosis but Unpredictably Hepatotoxic: Phase I Single Group and Phase II Randomized Placebo-Controlled Studies". She also participated in building an MRI database to see if brain atrophy is directly related to disease progression as measured by EDSS score and was trained as a Wheelchair Hatha Yoga Teacher and a Rasayana Yoga Teacher. Prior to practicing medicine, Dr. Kovner was a poet on the local SLAM poetry team and is the artist who created the iconic Trade Street figure called, Sax Man and had two gallery openings at AFAS's former UnLeashed Gallery.
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I. Identification
A. Kathy Johnson is a 14 year old female, a freshman at Parkway High
School, and resides at 789 Parkview Way, Bossier City, LA 70000.
II. History of Family
A. The subject lives with her biological mother and stepfather. The child's biological father resides in Bossier City as well, but he has not maintained a relationship with the child since he divorced her mother in 1981.
The child also has a brother who lives out of state and has no relationship or contact with him either.
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She is a very outgoing and aggressive teenager who often tends to try and force her opinions on her peers. Which in turn, has the opposite effect and more often causes her peers to become distant and antisocial with her.
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After interviewing and observing the subject, my findings relative to her current status are the following: Her stepfather is physically and verbally abusive toward her mother often forcing the subject to call the police. Her mother appears to suffer from prolonged bouts of depression and ongoing alcohol use. Therefore, the subject is required to more or less handle the everyday household obligations such as cooking and cleaning. She also has a deep resentment for her stepfather and feels the need to protect and take care of her mother. In my opinion, the subject is suffering from physical and

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AMHERST, Mass. – The Amherst College men's lacrosse team landed eight players on the 2019 All-New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) teams and senior attackman Evan Wolf was voted NEILA's Player of the Year, as announced recently by the organization.
This is the second consecutive season an Amherst student-athlete has captured NEILA Player of the Year honors, with Dylan Finazzo '20 claiming the accolade in 2018.
Attackman Wolf, midfielder Matt Solberg '20, defender Tamer Sullivan '21 and short stick defender Jimmy McAfee '20 each repeated as First Team selections, while attackman Colin Minicus '20 and defender Rod Castro '20 earned Second Team praise. Midfielder Ethan Kazmierski '21 and long stick midfielder Luke Mallette '20 round out the Mammoths' selections with Third Team honors.
Voted on by coaches within their respective divisions, each NEILA All-New England team is comprised of 13 honorees, including three attackers, midfielders and defenders and one goalie, short stick midfielder, face-off specialist and long stick midfielder. In total, 39 student-athletes secured All-New England honors.
The 2018 and 2019 NESCAC Player of the Year, Wolf adds NEILA Player of the Year to his growing list of accolades after landing First Team honors last spring. Leading the Mammoths in goals and points, Wolf has netted 73 scores and added 42 helpers for 115 total points. The only Division III student-athlete to earn a spot on the prestigious Tewaaraton Watch List, the Wynnewood, Pa. native ranks fifth in the nation in points per game (5.65) and 18th in the country in goals per game (3.60).
A two-time All-NESCAC First Team selection, Solberg claims First Team All-NEILA after posting a stat line of 15 ground balls, four caused turnovers, 46 goals and 24 assists for 70 total points (third on the Mammoths). Excelling on the man-up unit, the East Grand Rapids, Mich. native has tallied six man-up goals as an instrumental component to Amherst's man-up offense that ranks third in the nation in efficiency (52.6%)
Landing his first All-NESCAC honor this spring as a member of the First Team, Sullivan picks up All-NEILA accolades as one of the leaders of a staunch Mammoths defense that owns a 10.19 goals against average and ranks 12th in Division III in scoring margin (7.80). Making 20 starts on the spring, Sullivan has corralled up 39 ground balls and ranks third on the team in caused turnovers with 21.
Earning back-to-back All-League selections, McAfee is once again NEILA's First Team's short stick defender after another strong all-around season. Starting all 20 games he has appeared in, the Perrineville, N.J. ranks third on the team in ground balls with 62 and has caused 12 turnovers in addition to potting 10 goals and dishing out seven helpers for 17 points.
One of the nation's most consistent playmakers, Minicus ranks 21st in the Division III in assists per game (2.56) to headline an Amherst team who ranks third in the nation in assists per game (11.50). Leading the team in assists with 48, Minicus has also tallied 39 goals to rank second on the Mammoths in points with 87. A native of Darien, Conn., Minicus has also logged 34 ground balls, 11 caused turnovers and a 43.8 shot percentage on the year.
Claiming Second Team All-NEILA honors after landing on the Third Team a season ago, Castro has proven to be a formidable power for the Amherst defense during a stellar junior campaign. The driving force behind a Mammoths team that ranks 16th in the country in caused turnovers per game (12.70), Castro has forced a team-leading 37 turnovers in 19 appearances while also posting 44 ground balls as an anchor on the backline.
Appearing in 20 games for Amherst, Kazmierski earns his first All-NEILA honor as a member of the Third Team following a solid all-around sophomore campaign in which he has posted a stat line of 15 ground balls, 19 goals, nine assists and 28 points.
With 20 starts and 21 games played, Mallette joins Kazmierski as a well-deserved selection to the All-NEILA Third Team. Putting together a breakout junior season, the Chicago, Ill. native has logged six goals, 31 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers.
With a 18-3 overall ledger, the seventh-ranked Amherst College men's lacrosse team returns to action on Sunday, May 26 when they take on No. 6 Cabrini in the 2019 NCAA Championship Title Game. Opening faceoff at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. is slated for 4 p.m.


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Pursuant to Rule 24(j), Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure, Appellant Armand Brown notifies the Utah Court of Appeals the following pertinent and significant authority recently issued.....
Original Brief Submitted to the Utah Court of Appeals; digitized by the Howard W. Hunter Law Library, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; machine-generated OCR, may contain errors.
Linda M. Jones; Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc.; Counsel for Appellant.
Kenneth A. Bronston; Assistant Attorney General; Mark L. Shurtleff; Cristina P. Ortega; Salt Lake District Attorney\'s Office; Counsel for Appellee.
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Legal Brief, Utah v. Brown, No. 20080435 (Utah Court of Appeals, 2008).


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|This article is about a/an monster in Power Rangers Dino Thunder.
- "¡The Rumba Monkey rules the dance floor!"
- ―Rumba Monkey.[src]
- "¡And for my next number!"
- ―Rumba Monkey´s words when grown for the Hydro-Regenerator.[src]
Rumba Monkey is a monkey/spring herbs/drums monster. He appears in the episode In Your Dreams.
Character History
Ethan dreams about Rumba Monkey after looking at the picture of a monkey by his bed before falling to sleep. In his dream, Rumba Monkey takes on the other Power Rangers before Ethan shows up to take care of business. The Rangers form the Z-Rex Blaster to take him down, but he grows and they call on their Megazord. He was defeated by the Tyranno Drill. In Your Dreams
Powers and Abilities
- Rays: he can blast eelctric rays.
- Superhuman Agility: Combined his ADN with a monkey and drums, he can high agility.
- Earthquake: With his maracas and giant size, his dancing provoked earthquake.
- Blast Beams: He can blast energy beams by his body.
See Also
- Trinoid 22: Nanakusarumba - Super Sentai counterpart in Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger. See comparison page.


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by Madeline Laughs
I travel quite a bit. I've stayed in just about every kind of hotel and every hotel chain there is. I can talk about hotels for hours and still come up with new information to share with you. So today, that's exactly what I plan to do. I'm going to tell you all about hotels.
The first important distinction you need to make is the difference between hotels and motels. A hotel means the room to your door will open on the inside of the hotel. It's housed, therefore the word; hotel. A motel means you'll be driving up to your door. The doors all open to the outside. Thus the word; motel, for motor. (I did not make up those word origins, but it did make it easy for me to remember, so I'm passing it along to you.)
I do not stay in motels anymore.
Being female and traveling alone means you like to feel safe when you settle in for the night. I remember staying at a Red Roof Inn back in the day. The Red Roof Inn is a motel. As soon as I threw my valise on the bed, my phone started ringing. It was the truck driver staying two doors down. "I saw you check in and just wanted to tell a purdy lady goodnight." I picked up my valise, went back to the front desk and checked out. One of my male colleagues told me that once at an Econo Lodge someone jimmied his door open in the wee hours. It was loud enough to wake him. He said he felt fortunate to have put the door chain in place only to see a set of bolt cutters poke through the crack in the door seconds later. He jumped out of bed and slammed the door on the intruders hand. Then he called the police.
Some of the finest hotels I've stayed in are the Mandarin Oriental, The Watergate Hotel and The Sofitel in Washington, DC.
The Mandarin is a five star hotel and it is fabulous! My room had a view of the Washington Monument from the soaking tub. The entire hotel is elegant and beautiful. I couldn't wait to finish to finish my meetings so I could go back and spend time in my room! How often can you say that about a hotel room?
The Watergate Hotel was one that my husband and I spent many New Years Eves in. The room we rented was a suite with a living room, a great big bed, plush robes and dinner served at your own dining table. Ding dong! Every room has it's very own doorbell too. It was always decadent!
The Sofitel was very nice and very hip. I didn't have a view, but my room was furnished in modern chic and they have mid size Roger and Gallet bath products as amenities. Downstairs was an awesome illy coffee shop too.
I have also stayed in some dives!
The worst was a LaQuinta in Killeen, TX. When local people found out we were staying there they were shocked, but it was the only place that had rooms for all of us. I linked to it above, but trust me, these pictures of the place in no way convey just how skeevy this hotel really is. Gross! It's also well known for shooting fatalities.
I have spent many nights at really nice LaQuintas though. One I stayed in for 7 weeks on assignment. It was in the Medical Parkway area of San Antonio. The hotel was brand new and not your usual LaQuinta. Every morning they had a hot breakfast buffet and served omelets to order, migas and huevos rancheros. Good stuff! I also had both of my cats with me the whole time.
Two hotels that stand out in my mind when I think of Texas are The Hotel Galvez and the Sandpiper Inn. They are at opposite ends of the spectrum and they are both in Galveston, TX.!
The Hotel Galvez is a four star hotel right on the ocean side. The rooms are very small, but the amenities are top shelf. You get the feeling you're staying in a tiny resort. The grounds are surrounded by palm trees and the outdoor pool and hot tub are scrumptious.
You can tell from the reviews here that the Sandpiper is not well liked, but I found it to be quaint and kitschy! Whenever we booked a room there I brought my own towels, sheets and blankets. I also brought toilet paper soap and shampoo. And we always brought the cats! Each room has a small balcony and this was how we introduced our kittens, Spike and Hattie, to the great big Gulf of Mexico. If you know you're going to a dive, make the most of it!
One of my most favorite hotels was the Waldorf Astoria. The room was very tiny, but the windows opened so I could fall asleep to the sound of the city below me. The bathroom had one of those old tubs. In order to drain the tub you had to access this tube sticking out of the floor next to the tub.Like this one…it's called a compression drain.
Yes, my description of the Waldorf doesn't make it sound very elegant, but trust me, it is. The lobby is amazing and the Sunday Brunch is out of this world epicurean. You have to realize that the rooms were built in a time when space was economized. I'm sure if I had mega bucks I could have afforded one of the suites on the top floor though.
When I travel for work I depend on Holiday Inn Express and Marriott. You can never go wrong with one of them. I'm a stickler for nice amenities and both of these chains provide some good ones. Holiday Inn Express has a full line with the scent of cinnamon and Marriott has the Bath and Bodyworks Mandarin Orange line.
If I have to be someplace for weeks at a time I like Residence Inn. They're like small apartments and each unit has a full kitchen. Residence Inn has a manager's night almost every night and they serve small dinners. Embassy Suites is another great choice for an extended stay. At Embassy Suites they have a manager's happy hour everyday from 5PM to 7PM and they serve free drinks and appetizers. In the mornings they have a full breakfast buffet with an omelet bar. Each of these hotels have a lot of small perks for the extended stay traveler.
The most surprising hotel I ever stayed in was the Hampton Inn in Chesapeake, VA. That is an awesome hotel. I walked into my room and flipped. It was Huge! And it was beautiful and lush. It was a surprise, but it is part of the Hilton line, so could you expect any less? I don't think so.
To check for bedbugs, I like the Bed Bug Registry. It's up to date and accurate. I check it before I ever make a reservation. Sleep tight! Don't let the bedbugs bite!
So there you have it. Check out time is at noon. Don't forget to look carefully to make sure you haven't left any of your personal belongings behind. Have a safe trip home, or wherever you'll be resting your head tonight.
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In this informative article I am exploring the entire world of business dog food items and explaining exactly how dangerous they could be. Feeding your puppy commercial puppy food may be just a comparable as feeding your puppy poison. You could possibly be feeding your puppy toxic puppy food and also killing your puppy concurrently without also knowing that. In this informative article I will provide you with the information you must know about business dog food items, so you might avoid doing this kind of terrible thing in your dog.
What could you say easily told you the deaths of 1000s of dogs daily in america are due to the business dog food that they are ingesting? You may not want to trust it. The particular sad portion is, it really is true. Another unhappy thing is why these dogs are usually dying a really painful dying. There have become few business dog foods which can be actually healthy to your dog. Lots of people believe in the event the dog foods package promotes the dog foods is nutritionally full and well-balanced, that it really is. This just isn't true usually. If your puppy does not look like his or perhaps herself and is apparently lazy on a regular basis there is an excellent chance it is because of canine food you might be feeding your puppy. The preservative chemicals in business dog foods could cause your dog's bodily organs to are unsuccessful, especially it really is kidneys.
Exactly why most key dog foods companies utilize preservatives inside their dog food products is as the preservatives raise the self life with the dog food which often maximizes canine food companies' income. Another terrifying thing is that the majority of these puppy foods contain no less than six dangerous chemicals which were banned coming from human food items. They have been banned coming from human foods because they're known to be able to cause these health issues: skin cancer malignancy, kidney cancer malignancy, bladder cancer malignancy, spleen cancer malignancy, stomach cancer malignancy, liver cancer malignancy, liver malfunction, birth problems, immune method collapse, leukemia, severe allergies, blindness, baldness, chronic diarrhea, key organ disappointment, and behaviour problems. Brands on puppy food bundles which point out either "preservative-free", "chemical-free", or "all-natural ingredients" usually are not always telling the reality. Most key dog foods companies are finding loop-holes which enable them to art print these bogus claims on their dog foods product's the labels. ethoxyquin, which could be the most powerful of all preservatives, is situated in most dried up pet food items. It also will be the most toxic with the preservatives which usually cause health conditions in puppies. Like many preservatives ethoxyquin will likely not also be printed beneath the ingredients around the dog foods package. I might strongly advise that anyone which loves their particular dog must stop serving them business dog foods unless they may be 100% sure that the puppy food they may be buying will be healthy for dog.
I learned all about which business dog food products are healthy by way of a course referred to as "Dog Foods Secrets". Dog Foods Secrets offers you a listing of healthy business dog food items. They also offer you a huge number of healthy, well-balanced puppy food tested recipes. They explain how a dog's age group, size, and reproduce matters in terms of nutrition. How much calories which can be consumed from your dog daily is also crucial that you your dog's well being. Basically, canine Food Strategies course can be a step-by-step tactical guide which usually helps your puppy to live a lengthier and much healthier life. Canine Food Strategies course is fantastic because not merely does it explain to you all negative items that could harm your puppy, but in addition, it shows you every one of the positive actions you can take to ensure your puppy lives a lengthy and healthful life.
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Speakers advise students on life after college and wellbeing
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It has been a busy week for Dereham Sixth Form College with students welcoming a range of guest speakers.
Students listened to talks about life after college during a post-18 information evening on April 18, organised by the college's head of year 13 and careers advisor.
Amongst the speakers was Heather King from the University of East Anglia, who talked to students about why they should go to university, and why they shouldn't. Representatives from Apprenticeships Norfolk also talked through the range and variety of apprenticeships which are on offer locally and how to find out more about them.
They also learnt about the range of roles available at the NHS and the educations requirements for them.
The following week, the college welcomed a guest speaker from the charity MIND who held workshops on stress, anxiety and depression. These sessions taught students how to recognise the causes, as well as coping strategies that can lead to recovery.
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"A story that brings hope"
Their mission: Raise money for Syrian refugee children in Lebanese refugee camps. But not just that. "We also wanted to bring an experiment onto the streets and say to people: it works, Christians and Muslims together," said Björn Potulski. Three members of the team are from Syria and are themselves refugees. One of them contacted the organisers as soon as he heard about the project. In his native Syria he was an active cyclist. The three Germans in the team are colleagues and work at Munich Airport, which has supported the project from the beginning. The other two Syrians were introduced to the project by a German-Syrian cultural organisation. The intensive training for the tour has made a team out of Carolyn, Björn, Essam, Khaled, Mohammad and Jochen. "I was the drill sergeant", says Björn Potulski laughing. And eventually everybody became very ambitious. "When you're putting in so much effort, you want to see that something will come of it."
Even before the start of the tour, the project received a lot of attention and support, which continued when it got on the road. Many people followed the journey on Facebook and encouraged the team to go on. With the mika tracking app it was possible to follow the team's progress live. The cyclists themselves also used the app when the field stretched out or the escort vehicle wanted to see who was in which position.
On the May 30th the troupe set off from Munich. The route was split over a total of 11 stages via Pfunds in Austria to Oggiono and then Susa in Italy, and from there via Séderon, Sète and Prades in France to Balaguer in Spain. The last stops were Aliaga, Viallgordo del Cabriel and Villaneuva de Arobisbo, before finally reaching Granada. The team chose Granada as their destination because it is regarded as a symbol of constructive collaboration between Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
2,300 kilometres, an overall climb of 20,000 metres, and a final 50,000 Euros donation. The money was donated to Orienthelfer, an aid organisation which uses donations to help fund schools in Lebanese refugee camps. Thanks to Orienthelfer, 700 Syrian children have the opportunity to go to school every day.
Now, Björn gives talks where he describes his motivation for setting up the project as well as his experiences of it. His story is well received. "It's an unusual take on a topical issue in conjunction with a travel story," he says. "It's a story that brings hope".
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The Wedding
A Saturday afternoon and I just finished an outdoor wedding. The culmination of many months of planning by the bride and groom and a number of meetings that I have held with them going over the plans, the service, their relationship, the future. The wedding rehearsal last night took an hour -the wedding took 30 minutes and it was over. The reception after the pictures (I am at a coffee shop writing while I wait for the reception to start -2 hours to myself) will take several hours and then the bar and the dance…. The wedding party was already drinking before the wedding even started.
Life returns to normal in a day or two for the bride and groom. Everyone will go home and things return to the way they were. They were already living together for years (normal for their generation) and so normalcy will return and things will appear as they have always been. But they will be definitely different.
You see – God is now involved. Oh, they are not spiritually inclined and we have not taken a lot of time to talk about the spiritual side of their relationship and the need to be born again. The planning times included a few comments about Heaven and general references to not being religious – all initiated by them, not me.
But, God is involved because they chose to make a commitment before God and become a married couple. It was not a justice of the peace or marriage commissioner who did the ceremony – but a preacher of the Gospel. And so, God is now in this marriage entered into in His name and in His presence.
During the wedding ceremony – as short as it was – I talked about the spiritual side of marriage briefly in my "Pastor's Talk" and the need to have a relationship with God. The married couples were listening and some spoke to me afterwards thanking me and saying how true my words were. The young people? It rolled off them like water off of a duck's back. But I will return. I will be meeting with the bride and groom many more times as I help them come to know the Lord and what He has done for them when He died on the cross. And, I made some contacts with other young people whom I will also follow up.
Times like is show me clearly why the Lord said that the "harvest is white and ready to be taken – pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest that He would send laborers into that harvest." How true -we absolutely need more disciples willing to follow Him and become fishers of men. So many who are living shallow lives and kiving for the moment giving no thought to eternity and life after life ends…
I did have a good conversation with a married couple in their 40's who have had a rough year. They wanted to say thanks for wise words I spoke but really needed to talk about open heart surgery at 40 years old, father dying, and on and on – all in one year. They needed to know God sees, God cares, and He does know what He is doing. Good conversation. Interesting how a brush with death and the death of a loved one can open your heart to eternal matters.
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Craftsmanship in Analytical Chemistry: Metroglas
Spending some more time in Switzerland this spring and summer gave me a chance to finally visit Metroglas, the Metrohm subsidiary in charge of making sensors for titrations and direct measurements. Metroglas is located in the small town of Affoltern am Albis, about 100 kilometers from our company headquarters. In this video post, I'd like to show you the fascinating work that is done, among others, by glass blowers at Metroglas.
Metroglas relies on highly skilled glass blowers as well as automated thermoforming to produce glass parts for sensors that fulfill the high quality demands that are necessary for precise and accurate chemical analyses. As the number of trained glass blowers on the job market is decreasing, Metroglas recently decided to start training young talents in-house.
In my video, you'll learn about Metrohm sensors and how they are made, and about the art of glass blowing and how you can learn it. And you'll meet some of the people who are behind Metrohm sensors!


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Abegail Loste – Administrative Assistant
Hi! I'm Abegail 🙂
"A frustrated Doctor", they said. LOL Yes, it's true – I originally planned on becoming a Doctor and that's why I took up BS Biology Major in Cell Biology back in college. I finished the course with flying colours and was extremely excited about it.
While my batch mates were busy and thrilled about taking entrance exams and attending interviews to different medical schools, I was thrilled to be preparing myself to embark on a spiritual pursuit. I had applied as a full-time representative (missionary) for my Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I had set my mind to commit to 18 months of voluntary service to sacrifice for the Lord. Of course my mind was still set on continuing my medical studies in the future – but first I wanted to go home and pursue my temporal goal.
While serving as a full-time missionary, I learned a great many things! Our work was basic: we established a habit of scripture and language study every day and looked for people to teach the restored gospel to. The habit seemed to be rote, but because of the differences and uniqueness of the people we spoke with and taught each day, my mission became even more meaningful. I love engaging with people and being involved in their lives! For me it is much more than just being a spiritual adviser – I am their friend and confidante. And because of the love I developed for them, I worked really hard to prepare them for baptism.
If I was to connect my experiences in my mission with Virtual work, I would say my mission was like managing my own Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with the people I taught. We spoke with people every day, just like connecting with potential leads, sifting through them to find the golden ones. The skills are very similar, as is the attitude – persistent and diligent.
I was good with making follow-ups and setting plans on a daily basis. We also sent weekly reports about the work that we did during the week. We have an accountability system to our Mission President and to the Bishop of the Wards where we were assigned to work. I also developed the habit of writing in my journal; it's like writing stories of my experiences. Throughout my mission, all my companions were foreigners, and this opportunity allowed me to learn English and improve my skills with communication. I have been so blessed! As time passed, my work become personal and influenced my perspectives on life. My desire to follow God's plan increased, and I felt a willingness to submit to whatever was in store for me after my mission.
When I returned home, I met my future husband and we decided to get married. After a few months, I fell pregnant, and we now have a wonderful one year old baby boy. Having a family has always been part of my plan, and while I knew I could be a great doctor and a great mother, I felt that I couldn't be great at both at the same time. Because family is essential to the Lord's plan of salvation, I decided to put motherhood first. When my child (or children) grow up and go to school, then I will consider going back to medical school myself.
My husband is currently finishing his degree in college and works part-time as an online English tutor. To help contribute to supporting our family the idea of working virtually became a good option for me.
Before my husband and I were married I was working as a customer service representative at a BPO company, and I've now worked there for more than two years. During my first year, I was an email support agent for one of the largest online retail shops in Australia. I am very familiar with the online sales and service processes. I would reply to customer's emails, and perform administrative tasks (acting as a virtual assistant) which included using MS Word, MS Excel and filling out forms. By the end of that year, I was awarded a plaque of recognition for being the top agent of the year.
During my second year at the call center, I was transferred to a voice account. There I learned to enhance my speaking skills and experienced the feeling of real customer service. At that time I was not able to perform as well as I wanted to because my baby became ill. Sadly, I had to stop working so I could attend to my baby.
After my son was well again, I began the journey of finding another job. I started applying online for jobs and took on short-term work as an online English tutor for Chinese students. Two weeks later I was hired by a digital marketing company based in Australia. I felt blessed because I had found a job. At first, my work revolved around data entry. Then I was promoted to being a project coordinator. I had challenges at first because I had no experience performing these tasks, and the company did not offer training. I am very proud to say that despite this, I was able to build their standard operating procedures and I grew so much within a short amount of time. I learned new skills, and became an executive assistant/virtual assistant, performing in depth research for my client. I learned how to handle their CRM tool, calendar management, social media management, and enough WordPress to get by.
I've always believed that skills can be developed – and after my work experiences, I know this for a fact.
What's really important to me at this point in my life is to work remotely so I can balance a career while I stay at home so as to be within close reach of my family, if needed. I am a fast-learner and have an eye for detail. I am very eager to learn new skills and develop them to better support my employer.
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Jasper is just a complete attention seeking cùnt. From the way he blind cards players to his fucking stupid over dramatic hand signals on the pitch. This fucking parasite on the arsehole of the game will be retired 15 seconds and he'll pop up on SlySports as their new resident refereeing "expert".Theoperator wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 11:00 pmMike Dean yet again.
WTF there he is in the Tranmere supporters home and away in the play offs. Bad enough (As all refs should not show preference for any team) But when Tranmere get through he stands on the top of one of the terrace and yells his head off.
Funny that 2 Forest Green players got sent off one per match. What a surprise with a PL ref watching on. Wonder which league the refs for the play offs will be next season.
Dean standing like that seems to have inspired some to jump over onto the pitch as well.
COME ON NEWPORT in the play off finals Pass me my tinpot please
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Point Loma is a picturesque seaside community situated on a peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Diego Bay to the east, and Ocean Beach to the North. Together with the Silver Strand / Coronado peninsula, the Point Loma peninsula defines San Diego Bay and separates it from the Pacific Ocean. Most locals use the term "Point Loma" to describe both the neighborhood and the peninsula. Point Loma houses two major military bases, a national cemetery, a national monument, and a university, in addition to residential and commercial areas. Point Loma is comprised of several distinct neighborhoods including the newest Liberty Station, Shelter Island, The Midway District, La Playa, Roseville, Fleet Ridge, and Loma Portal. Many confuse Ocean Beach with Point Loma but it is in fact a separate community all together. Point Loma is a fabulous place to live. Mostly homes but a few condos and town homes can be available from time to time.
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Country Club of Scranton (Old) - Pennsylvania - USA
1001 Morgan Highway,
Clarks Summit,
Pennsylvania (PA) 18411,
- +1 570 586 2311
6.5 miles N of downtown Scranton
Members and their guests only
Greg Boring
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Founded in 1896, the Country Club of Scranton appointed Walter Travis to lay out an 18-hole course for the membership in 1927. Sixty years then passed before Michael Hurdzan was called in to add another 9-hole circuit in 1988, expanding the club's golf offering to 27 holes.
Set out within a generous 384-acre tract of land, the three nines (named Pines, Willows and Falls) can be configured into three different 18-hole layouts, with the Pines and Willows combination forming the original Old course.
A number of new millennium developments have taken place to improve the golf facility, including the installation of a new irrigation system in 2004 and the introduction of new drainage on the Old course greens in 2009.Designer Tom Marzolf (former President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects) then completed a course renovation programme in 2012, which resulted in improved drainage throughout the property, the removal of undesired grass species from fairway fringes and the construction of new green complexes and bunkers on the Old course.
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CC of Scranton is a fantastic golf course with near perfect conditions and great hole variety. Great view from the clubhouse atop the hill where most of the property can be seen. The way the fairway grass is cut all the way to the edge of the bunkers is a feature I have not seen anywhere else. Really cool place to play if you ever get a chance.
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The golf course at the CC of Scranton features greens that are some of the most distinct I've come across, the shaping of mounds throughout created some unique playing situations and I found the routing flawless. The course is set on dramatic hill terrain and while it runs against a larger lake at the Seventh, water doesn't come into play. The course is scenic and features a combination of beauty due to the surrounding setting while the course is visually enjoyable yet every part of the course serves a purpose in dictating play.
The course had a terrific sense of fun and thrill all while requiring skill and strategy to play well. The contours of the greens and mounds presented so many different shots and were receptive to several different approaches. There was never a lull in the excitement of the round, nor did I ever feel any sense of slight or misfortune with where my ball ended up after a shot. Bad shots were handled appropriately and good shots were rewarded to the extent they were executed from a sound strategy. Each hole seemed to come at the exact right spot during the round and each shot seemed like a new and different experience from the prior. I had a sense of fulfillment after the round not due to how I played, but more so because the course provided a complete experience.
The bunkering and green complexes were thrilling and the routing resonated with me. It's a classic design where the style of the architect showed through. The challenge was not with length, but rather by allowing so many different styles of play succeed on the course, all while remaining interesting and fun. This was most evident around the greens, where the mounding and bunkering were unique and promoted creativity. Another well done aspect of the course was the visuals created by bunker alignment, causing a few issues with depth perception. Considering all of the attributes of the design and placed in a parkland setting that ranges in terrain, corridor-esque trees to wide open space, the scenery enhances the play to further make the round as enjoyable as possible.
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For those of you that worship Walter Travis, or the epic virtues of Golden Age masterpieces, the Country Club of Scranton is one of the most impressive golf courses that doesn't get a fraction of the recognition that it deserves. The location is isolated, but every mile of the road-trip is worth it a million times over.
Before I comment on the golf course, allow me to mention that every person on Tom Doak's team has visited this course in recent years, including multiple visits from Tom himself. How many clubs can say that? A funny piece of trivia is that this is not the only world class golf course in the state of Pennsylvania which has Church-Pews and a main road running through the property! Sound familiar?
The growing conditions and green-keeping strategy are best in class and it shows in every direction. Thousands upon thousands of trees have been removed across the entire property, with thousands more on the chopping block. The sweeping views across the rolling topology and of the adjacent Summit Lake have been opened up for the first time in over a century. Just two years ago, the volume of trees was suffocating the airflow and views, but now the cloth has been whipped off the table to reveal the prize.
The club is at 1,600 feet above sea level and is blessed with wonderful change in elevation. I was skeptical about the flow of the course being broken by multiple trips back and forth across the road (like Royal Melbourne East bouncing across paddocks), but the orientation of the course is as good as gold. I just wished more people would walk the golf course rather than an entourage of golf carts down every fairway.
The quality, intrigue and genius of the Travis greens are right up there with the likes of Crystal Downs. The natural contours are superbly presented and are beautiful from any viewing angle. I conclude that these precious greens are essentially a golfing museum, but you're allowed to touch the art.
A major point of contention for me though is the mix of bunkering. The original Travis bunkers are sublime and works of art in their own right. Many of them have the razor sharp edges visible throughout the iconic Melbourne Sandbelt, which steeply rise up above the level of the putting surfaces and generally make you shake in your boots. The shaping of them is beyond incredible, and there's only 2 guys on the maintenance crew who are skilled/qualified to touch them every day!! I absolutely loved them.
Unfortunately, in recent years, many of the bunkers were renovated or added by the Fazio group who implemented their own style of bunkering, which simply put, are not visually appealing and look really out of place. The superintendent told me the full story of the background as to why it happened – but you look down a fairway or at a green-site and you have a sharp Travis bunker sitting right next to a cluster of Fazio bunkers with big grassy tongues. I am personally don't support when a modern-day Fazio design team removes the bones from an old classic and strips it of its original appearance. The remaining Travis bunkers are wildly more impressive and "fitting" to the brilliance of the course. The visual mix of bunkering styles on too many of the holes just doesn't work. In my humble opinion, a masterplan of remove all traces of Fazio bunkering and quickly implement 100% Travis bunkering all over the course is unquestionably the largest correction needed at this, otherwise, sensational golf course.
In summary, the club doesn't get the praise it truly deserves as it's certainly a US Top 100 golf course.
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An underrated course by Walter Travis. Very few trees are on this classic gem, which provides for outstanding views of the rolling hills. The greens are wild, but fascinating and a whole lot of fun.
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Uplighting is the most commonly used garden lighting technique, for shrub borders and large trees especially. By uplighting trees, one exploits a unique opportunity to add vertical emphasis and drama in a garden lighting scheme. Trees with an open habit allow light to fully display the branch structure, while the contrast of colour between subjects can be emphasised. The light coloured bark of a silver birch, the coppery stems of Prunus serrula Tai-Haku, the golden fern-like foliage of Gleditsia triacanthos "Sunburst" or the subtle green and white striped bark of Acer pensylvanicum are all examples of good lighting subjects.
For trees with dense canopies and darker foliage, uplighting rarely works well on its own. Uplighting through the central branch structure and crosslighting the canopy from a second source is one alternative; really dense canopies, such as conifers, can only be lit from outside. Where there are several trees in a view, avoid lighting them uniformly (unless you are lighting an avenue). Light some from the front and others from the side to provide contrast.
Lighting a house wall to silhouette a tree in front is an interesting effect if the tree has an open structure. Alternatively a spotlight in front can project the shadow of a tree onto the wall behind, a good way of using a small acer to create a big effect in a newly planted garden. Try to "fit" the lamp beam to the tree shape to avoid wastage of light and energy by studying the lamp beam diameter and the pool of light it provides at a given distance. To uplight small to medium size trees, use one or more a tungsten halogen lamps of 50 - 75 watts and a beam angle to suit the tree - 24 degrees for a slender silver birch, 60 degrees for a weeping tree and 36 degrees for most tree shapes in between.
Trees can be good lighting platforms in relation to shrub borders, as well as a way of lighting terraces, driveways, paths, steps and seating areas. A favourite technique is "moonlighting" down from low power lights fixed in a tree to shadow the lower branches and foliage onto the ground below. This provides a subtle, dappled lighting effect over a tree seat and is also a creative way of integrating the lawn into the lighting scene or lighting a path or drive in a rural garden. For moonlighting, or if you are spotlighting a feature from a tree, use a dedicated tree spotlight on a tree or surface-mount, with a glare shield to hide the light source from view and a brown or "bronze textured" powder-coat finish which blends well with tree bark. You can find more advice on designing lighting for trees and on choosing the right lighting products at places like Lighting for Gardens.


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If you are a small law firm in Edinburg that is having a hard time competing for attention online against some big competitors, know that it is not a lost cause. With the right strategy, you can increase your online visibility and still have a good hold on your budget. This is possible with the SEO experts at 0to60 Marketing. We are an internet marketing company that provides effective and affordable services that encompass everything you need to build your online presence. Some of these services include content writing, PPC, social media marketing and web design. If your website is in need of a makeover, we can create a new, appealing website for you in 60 days or less. Our specialty is in working with law firms, so rest assured that we know what we're doing.
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Lighten Up Your Presentation To Increase Engagement
Incorporate fun with relevant pop culture references, humor and audience activities
According to a recent study, 79 percent of people surveyed agreed that most presentations are boring. With boring presentations comes a decline in sales, team morale, and overall performance. Yet, we continue to follow the same presentation mold over and over again. As a presenter, it's your job to push back on this statistic and break the mold rather than settle for a boring, ineffective presentation.
By adding a bit of fun to your presentation, you can quickly and easily move your presentation from boring and bland to fun and engaging. That's why we put together three tips for adding fun to your next presentation.
Use a pop culture reference.
An easy way to lighten the mood and add some fun is to infuse a bit of pop culture into your presentation. Add a quote, joke, or maybe even a video clip to get your audience laughing and engaged in what you are sharing. When selecting a pop culture reference, it's important to fully research the context as well as the person or event you're referencing. Ensure that your reference will not be offended and that the context is relevant.
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When someone searches for a product or store on their phone, chances are they're looking for something that's near them, or where they're going to be. This type of search is called a "near me" search, and it's becoming more popular in retail and other industries. In fact, data shows that these types of searches have grown 200 percent over the past two years. The current trend is that customers care more about proximity and convenience than brand loyalty. When it comes to location, we're in the middle of a "near me" search renaissance.
Beyond convenience, why are "near me" searches exploding? Here are a few factors driving the trend.
Growth of Mobile
More consumers have mobile devices than ever before. In fact, a staggering 5 billion people across the globe own some form of mobile device. No matter how you slice it, we're living in a mobile-centric world. People are using their devices far more than a desktop to search for retailers, stores, products and more.
Google research found that mobile searches containing the word "brands" grew more than 80 percent between 2015 and 2017. This emphasis on mobile has changed the way that shoppers shop and purchase, with location as the deciding factor. Consumers can now search for products anywhere and at any time, so their shopping revolves around "near me" searches, based on proximity instead of a fixed location.
Consumers Are Willing to Share Location
All smartphones come with GPS and location service capabilities. They're vital to any mobile device, since many apps need them to provide users with location-specific experiences. While they help power many different things on smartphones, consumers have been hesitant to use location services for two main reasons: privacy and battery life.
Today, however, many people are open to sharing their location in exchange for some sort of benefit. Some 43 percent of consumers say they'll share personal data to receive promotions based on their preferences or account history. Also, smartphones and their batteries have improved, easing some concerns about battery life. These shifts have made people more comfortable with giving their location, powering "near me" searches.
Increase in Profile Listings
Today, we're seeing the growth of location-specific profile listings and directories for brands, products and stores. This type of information lets consumers know exactly what's around them. Listings like Foursquare and Yelp have worked their way into the daily lives of users, boosting visibility for those listed.
For example, more than 145 million people visit Yelp each month to see what people are saying about local businesses. Location-based searches are a win-win for both consumers and businesses. For consumers, "near me" searches are an accurate, useful way for consumers to find the type of store they're looking for. For businesses, they can also be hugely beneficial. Profile listings guarantee exposure for the establishment. Studies show that an increase in Yelp rating by one star can improve a restaurant's revenue by up to nine percent.
Given the "near me" search trend, brands and marketers will have to devote their attention to searches that revolve around proximity and location. And as with traditional search, the companies who place near the top of the results will have the greatest success.
Josha Benner is the CRO and Co-Founder of Uberall, the location marketing solution for businesses competing to attract and win local brick-and-mortar customers. Uberall is used by the world's largest multi-location brands and businesses, including McDonald's, KFC, Domino's, Virgin Holidays, Intercontinental Hotels Group, and more.


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Dr Matthew Butlin will lead the SA Productivity Commission as its inaugural Chair.
Dr Matthew Butlin
Dr Butlin is the Chair and Chief Executive of the South Australian Productivity Commission. This is a part-time appointment.
Dr Butlin previously held the role of Red Tape Commissioner in Victoria from September 2015 to June 2018. He was Chairman of the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) from 2008 to 2015, a body that performed a similar role to the SAPC, and a Commissioner with the Commonwealth Productivity Commission in 2007 and 2008. He has held various senior executive roles in the Australian Public Service, as well as in the mining and management consulting industries.
Dr Butlin is also a part-time Senior Associate of ACIL Allen Consulting. There are strict protocols in place with the South Australian Government to avoid any conflicts of interest between this role and his concurrent role as the Chair of the SAPC.
In addition, he is currently the national President of the Economic Society of Australia, an honorary Enterprise Professor at Melbourne University's Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and an honorary Professorial Fellow at the Monash Business School.
Dr Butlin holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a first class Bachelor of Economics degree from the Australian National University.


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We build up trust and confidence with our customers and ensure the most effective software development methodology that is ideal for a particular project.
Time & Material
Time & Materials provide the resilience of modifying requirements, the number of developers, workload, and optimizing cost at the same time.
Commonly used for:
- Expanding an existing team.
- Big projects (last more than 3 months).
- Startup projects.
- Projects with frequently changing demands.
- Any unexpected changes or additional work can be easily billed.
- Clients can make as many changes as they want along the way.
- To control the work of the employee, the customer can use any additional tools like trackers and others.
- Regular project management interaction with our company ensures scope compliance and protects margins.
Fixed Cost
A Fixed Cost model is suitable for small and medium projects with well-defined requirements and timeline. Fixing the price, a client fixes the scope, project requirements, and deadlines at the same time.
The main difference between Fixed Cost and the other pricing models is that tasks, requirements, and payment are agreed before the project starts and these items cannot be changed.
Commonly used for:
- Small and medium projects (up to 3 months) with well-defined requirements and timeline.
- Fixed-rate hours, deadlines, and payment.
- Cooperation when a client and a company are aware of every project detail.
- It sets the final budget in advance and does not require additional spending.
- A client pays for the product itself, rather than the time it takes to produce it.
- Risk-free cooperation.
- The client does not control the project so that he/she can spend time doing other important tasks.
- One month after the release, we are ready to fix all the bugs that were found in our work for free (the period of 1 month can be changed depending on the contract). Also, we are ready to support the product in the future.
Dedicated Team
We provide software development professionals to the client on a long-term basis. A dedicated team is built according to the client's requirements. The customers have full control over the selected team, project management, working hours, and meeting deadlines. Such a model is productive and cost-efficient.
- Work is done within time-boxed sprints, generally of 2-4 weeks. The goal is to produce a potentially shippable product after each sprint.
- The product is released on a particular cadence, which is determined by the sprints' length. So, a team may release after 3 sprints or every 6 weeks.
- There is a heavy focus on cross-functionality. Teams have no specified roles; everyone is a "marketer".
- Sprint kickoffs, daily standups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives are vital rituals within the Scrum process.
- There are no fixed-length sprints. Instead, teams pull tasks from a prioritized backlog of things that need to be done.
- Releases occur continuously, or whenever there is a shippable product created.
- Team members can specialize and pull tasks related to their areas of expertise, but too much specialization will reduce the team's productivity.
- There is an emphasis on continually improving processes, but no standardized regular meetings or rituals.
Commonly used for:
- A big project that lasts more than 3 months.
- Several projects.
- A huge pool of tasks.
- Tight or not approved budget.
- Clients have full control over the selected team's workload and performance.
- Clients choose specialists according to developers' experience and skillset.
- The team could be expanded or downsized at any time.
- Clients can completely eliminate themselves from the planning process and let a qualified team take over.
- The client has the power to influence the trajectory of the project at any time (they can make changes or include new features to the project at any point).


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Love is in the air! And what better time of year to crochet up some heart themed projects! Here are my favorites!
Valentine's Day Mini Treat Bags
Found at: Blackstone Designs
These cute bags remind me of giving and receiving valentines at elementary school. They are adorably cute and a great way to use up those red, pink and white scraps!
Crochet Heart Garland
Found at: Stitching Together
Deck out a mantle or a wall with this fun and easy heart garland. What's not to love about simple and fun!
Be Mine C2C Heart Pillow
Found at The Purple Poncho
I'm loving this Valentine's Day heart pillow. This would be a fun first Corner to Corner (C2C) project!
Pop Goes My Heart Beanie
Found at: Sweet Potato Crochet Creations
A sweet heart beanie for a sweetheart of a girl! This beanie is unique, fun and perfect for Valentine's day!
Crochet Heart Pattern
Found at: Crochet 365 Knit Too
This simple and fun crochet heart pattern never gets old. Sew it on a hat. Make several and string for a garland. It is a fun way to use up scrap yarn too.
Hugs and Kisses Crochet Towel
Found at: A crocheted Simplicity
I love this towel. It would be so fun to hang in the kitchen. And fun to crochet too!
Satchets of Love Candy Pouch
Found at: Pattern Paradise
These pouches are the cutest things. Make them in traditional pink, red and white or check out the other color combos. Use it to hold candy, fill with lavender or string several up as a garland. Great way to use up scraps to make something lovely.
Love at First Sip
Found at: A Crocheted Simplicity
Who wants to drink some coffee out of this mug? This girl! This is such a sweet pattern. Crisp, bright colors make this cozy a standout.
Love is in the Air Beanie
Found at: Nicki's Homemade Crafts
This crochet heart beanie is just the cutest. Make one for yourself or someone you love!
Happy Valentine's Day and as, always, Happy Crocheting!


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We are a team of senior-level professionals with successful track records working in business, news media, government and non-profit organizations before we ever became consultants. We understand the complex nexus of business, government, media and community in which organizations operate today.
We also understand the speed and dynamics of today's always-on, hyperconnected world. And we recognize the kinds of challenges executives face in this complicated environment. We've been there ourselves.
Andy Mountain
President & CEO
Miles Graham
Scott Reed
Victoria Erfurdt
VP Finance & Operations
John Baron
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Senior Associate
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Andrea Pawlak
Senior Associate
Hannah Rimar
Senior Associate
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Client/Office Coordinator
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Personalised healthcare: The information challenge
The concept of "personalised healthcare" can broadly be defined as products and services that leverage the science of genomics (or the identification of genes and how they relate to drug treatment) and make the most of the trends towards well-being. The concept's objective is to enable customised approaches to prevention of illnesses and regular health care, and will play an important role in improving the safety, quality and effectiveness of healthcare for every one.
At GE we believe that healthcare IT (HCIT) will be the game changer for personalised healthcare – increasing consistency, advancing protocol-driven, evidence-based medicine and delivering knowledge and healthcare at the bedside. An HCIT infrastructure of comprehensive electronic health records, tied into patient-specific care, will improve healthcare productivity and reduce medical errors.
The potential gains from fully integrated HCIT as the backbone of any healthcare system are enormous. It will optimise processes so as to streamline operations, improve clinical quality and achieve evidence-based care.
Having said that, healthcare presents the most complex requirements for IT of any sector. Its intricate workflow interactions make digitisation more than just a technical or financial issue. That is why there is a compelling need for evidence-based evaluation of HCIT systems, to define their net benefits.
Currently, most HCIT is deployed in isolated systems and settings that do not interoperate. This makes the systematic evaluation and enhancement of care across medical cultures and practices difficult, to say the least. Standardisation of information exchange between differing vendors and computer systems is a key challenge. Vendors and payers recognise that interoperability is important. Vital and detailed work, and good progress, has been made over the past 10 years in the development of global standards. Although complex, interoperability is not toughest challenge for HCIT. Much harder is the semantic problem of how to interpret a diagnosis, preventative methodology or treatment in one culture, and apply the information in a different medical culture, or language.
In order to provide personalized healthcare effectively, insurance companies and reimbursement agencies that meet the health bills, as well as governments, must work with the industry to provide a consistent regulatory framework as well as incentives for healthcare providers to adopt broad-based and integrated HCIT.
Dr Alan Davies is Chief Medical Officer, EMEA, for GE Healthcare
To read the published opinion piece, click here


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The Florida Panthers are riding the high off their best offensive performance in their biggest game of the season behind one of their brightest stars last Sunday.
The Atlantic Division team will look to carry that momentum into Thursday's contest when it hosts the Los Angeles Kings to close a four-game homestand.
Repeating Sunday's energy and sharpshooting performance from its 8-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs will be Florida's biggest challenge.
The Panthers tallied four times on their first 12 shots on goalie Frederik Andersen, chasing the All-Star netminder on the first shot of the second period. They didn't let up either, notching goals on the first two attempts against backup Michael Hutchinson.
By the 12:37 mark of the second, the home side held a 7-1 lead, and the only drama left would be if it would reach a season-high eight goals, and if All-Star left wing Jonathan Huberdeau could record one more point and break Olli Jokinen's franchise scoring record of 419 career points.
Both were accomplished on the same play.
Following three straight tallies by Toronto, Huberdeau recorded the primary assist on the contest's final marker -- a power-play one-timer by Mike Hoffman -- to eclipse Jokinen's milestone.
Huberdeau, 26, has a team-high 61 points in 45 games, including 43 assists, for an average of 1.36 points per game.
"I never thought I would still have the record after 12 years," said Jokinen, a resident of nearby Parkland. "Huberdeau is a great guy to be a new leader. I'm a big fan of the way he plays. When he is on the ice, you can expect something good to happen, and the chemistry with his line is unreal."
Florida's goalie situation remains unclear.
Backup Chris Driedger started Sunday and made a career-high 43 saves to beat the Maple Leafs, with Samuel Montembeault called up to be the backup with No. 1 netminder Sergei Bobrovsky (upper body) injured.
Deemed questionable for Thursday, Bobrovsky left after his morning workout, while Driedger and Montembeault handled Wednesday's practice duties.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, played a strong game in Tampa Bay on Tuesday night, taking 2-0 and 3-2 leads. But the Lightning scored late in regulation to tie it and won the contest 4-3 in the shootout behind Steven Stamkos' game-deciding goal against Jonathan Quick.
Quick played a spirited game -- he was nearly knocked out of the game by a one-time blast from Stamkos in the second -- but lost for the sixth time in his last seven starts (1-5-1).
The Kings, who have lost five of their last six games, are 1-1-1 on a five-game road trip that ends in Philadelphia on Saturday, and coach Todd McLellan has stressed faster, more physical play.
Los Angeles led 2-0 in the first period after goals by Jeff Carter and Kyle Clifford. Dustin Brown scored the tiebreaking marker on the power play with eight minutes remaining, but Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov tied it at 3 with goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy on the bench and an extra skater on the ice.
"A fairly good effort," McLellan said. "I thought there were a few sluggish players today. When you play against that type of team, you need legs and more than two or three lines going. We were a little bit short, so we've got to fix that going into Florida."
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John Mendel Quotes
3 John Mendel quotes:
"I believe it's constantly good to be paranoid. If I'm not worried about Toyota (Motor Corp.) or the Koreans, I'm worried about the Chinese. I think that sets up a pretty good framework for how you need to operate."
"For 2006, the Civic underwent the most radical transformation in its 33-year history. It is a cornerstone of the Honda lineup, and we're delighted that Motor Trend has recognized the new levels of styling, performance, technology, safety and value that characterize the new Civic. Customers have validated our direction too, as evidenced by strong sales of the new model."
"Judging by the vanity plates in California - 'Saving More,' 'Low Mileage' - hybrid is a badge of honor that people want to wear. Hydrogen is the path to the future. But, on the way to hydrogen, hybrid is an alternative."


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September 16, 2012
TRENTON, Mich. - Mark Modrak of China Township, Mich., weighed a two-day total of 10 bass for 44 pounds, 12 ounces to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Michigan Division Super Tournament on the Detroit River in Trenton, Mich., on Sunday. For his victory, Modrak earned $7,604.
"I was fishing an area right where the Detroit River flows into Lake Erie," said Modrak. "I was fishing current eddies near the mouth of the river in about 14 feet of water. I threw a custom-colored tube with a ¼-ounce head. We call the color `Christmas in the Army.' It's an olive drab color with green, red and gold flakes. I fished it over the grass and rocks and had pretty good success with it."
Modrak had a very successful tournament and boated 25 keepers on day one and 15 on day two despite the different weather conditions.
"It was really nice out on Saturday," Modrak said. "It was pretty calm, and you could run anywhere you wanted to. Day two was a different story, though. It was very rough, and I had to stay tucked up into my river spot. The key for me out there was being able to feel my bites. They were real light, almost like a perch bite. The fish have had a lot of pressure lately, so it feels great to be able to get the win."
Rounding out the top 10 pros:
2nd: Randy Beattie, Perry, Mich., 10 bass, 43-1, $2,302
3rd: Jason Root, Fostoria, Ohio, 10 bass, 41-15, $1,536
4th: Scott Dobson, Clarkston, Mich., 10 bass, 39-8, $1,074
5th: Jon Zubkoff, Monroe, Mich., 10 bass, 38-8, $921
6th: Jeff Vizachero, Grosse Ile, Mich., 10 bass, 37-6, $844
7th: Heath Wagner, Angola, Ind., 10 bass, 36-14, $767
8th: Devon Banks, Lake Orion, Mich., 10 bass, 36-12, $691
9th: David Reault, Livonia, Mich., 10 bass, 36-10, $614
10th: Chad Pipkens, Holt, Mich., 10 bass, 36-6, $537
Complete results can be found here.
Michaelis claims co-angler title
David Michaelis of Commerce, Mich., weighed in 10 bass totaling 41 pounds, 2 ounces Sunday to win $2,302 in the co-angler division.
Rounding out the top 10 co-anglers:
2nd: Dave Hasty, Toledo, Ohio, 10 bass, 34-7, $1,151
3rd: Erik Jacques, Harrison Township, Mich., 10 bass, 33-14, $767
4th: Jay Ahonen, Ortonville, Mich., 10 bass, 33-14, $537
5th: Matthew Hook, Plainwell, Mich., 10 bass, 33-11, $460
6th: Tony Grubb, Ann Arbor, Mich., 10 bass, 29-15, $422
7th: Eric Schoolmaster, Portage, Mich., 10 bass, 29-7, $384
8th: Kevin Webb, Xenia, Ohio, nine bass, 29-1, $345
9th: Ronnie Shephard Jr., Oak Hill, Ohio, 10 bass, 28-12, $307
10th: Duane Mayhew, Warsaw, Ind., seven bass, 26-10, $269
Complete co-angler results can be found here.
The top 40 boaters and 40 co-anglers based on point standings will qualify for the Oct. 11-13 Regional Championship on Lake Barkley in Kuttawa, Ky. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and a Chevy Silverado, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 120 tournaments throughout the season, five in each division. The top 40 boaters and co-anglers from each division qualify for a regional tournament and compete to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing - the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
About FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing organization, providing unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our sponsors, fans and host communities. FLW is offering anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2012 over the course of 191 tournaments across five tournament circuits, each providing an avenue to the sport's richest payday and most coveted championship trophy - the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the "Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water," through a variety of platforms including tournaments, outdoor expos and the world's richest fantasy sports game - FLW Fantasy Fishing. For more information about FLW and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter and Facebook.


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Dominate Your Local Neighborhood Farm and Get Listings
We went over how agents can dominate a neighborhood they're farming. Keep in mind - this isn't a plug and play marketing campaign nor is it a magic pill that will get you listings with no other means of engagement. It requires that you have an active presence in the neighborhood you're in and involve you being already involved in the community with listings, open houses or community involvement. You have kids in the school or, if nothing else, you're an Open House BEAST. But if you are already active in a neighborhood or you plan to be, this will supercharge the process.
How to Win a Multiple Offer Situation in Austin Real Estate
Multiple offers in the Austin area are very common and if you're working with a buyer you need to have every tool at your disposal. Real Estate in Austin is very competitive and when a buyers agent in Austin enters into a multiple offer situation where there is competitive bids, they need to have a plan. This is how we handle multiple contracts on homes in the Austin area.
Texas Real Estate Appraisal Addendum Explained
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Young. Wild. Financially Free. Ryan Rodenbeck Realty Investor, Agent, Hacker
Ryan Rodenbeck started in Austin real estate as an investor in 2001. He looked at all investment opportunities — Austin foreclosures, condos, homes for sale. After buying and selling houses for a few years, he felt like he knew more than most investment agents holding themselves out as "experts" and decided to get his real estate license. In July of 2008, the entrepreneurial bug came calling, so Ryan formed Spyglass Realty and Investments. The focus was on residential real estate in the areas that he had a passion for, including Travis Country, 78704, Travis Heights, and downtown Austin. Ryan loves to build up the community and train hungry real estate agents. Ryan shares much of his knowledge through his Instagram account Realty Hack.
Ryan Rodenbeck - Secrets of Building Trust through Social Media Revealed: 5 Minute Success
In this episode, Karen and Ryan discuss: Success Story of Ryan. Commit to Get Leads: Every time you create content, how are you going to tell people you are the person they need to work with or how can you educate them on something they did not know. Consult to Sell: Create systems that will benefit your seller in the most responsible way. Connect to Build and Grow: Recruit responsibly – you have to make sure everyone you on-board is going to fit with your culture and your company. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision: You're going to have good days and bad days – for every step backwards, make sure to take two steps forward. Sweet Spot of Success.
Ryan Rodenbeck Interview: How handling mistakes is the breaking point to make you rather than break you
Ryan Rodenbeck, Owner of Spyglass Realty and Investments joins Jere to share how handling mistakes is the breaking point to make you rather than break you.
Having successfully built an online presence for his personal brand that has grown his business, Spyglass Realty Owner Ryan Rodenbeck believes the best way to reach your audience and potential clients is through more honesty and less pictures of sold signs. In Episode 12, Ryan shares with Emily that the key to growing your online presence is not showing off all your sales, but rather showing off how hard you're willing to work in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Snapshot #110: Everything You Need to Know About Instagram
Ryan Rodenbeck, broker/owner at Spyglass Realty in Austin, Texas, shares his best tips for using Instagram. If you listen to only one podcast episode on Instagram, it should be this one!
Damn Good Real Estate Training
Negotiating Backup Offers
Interested in how top agents use backup offers to negotiate a good deal for their clients? Listen in on Ryan's weekly team huddle meeting as he explains how to properly leverage a backup offer to get the most money for his sellers. Here's a hint: you don't just accept it and wait for the first deal to bust. Nope, there is a better technique. Want to win a property for a buyer? We have you covered there as well. The backup offer is the most underutilized tool in an agent's arsenal.
Texas Real Estate Appraisal Addendum Explained
The new TREC appraisal addendum is nice to have but is awfully confusing and yet we're required to use it. Spyglass Realty office manager Sunny Tracey breaks down what each paragraph means for our team and how it should be used in each situation and furthermore, how you can explain the appraisal addendum to a listing agent to make sure that your offer is the best it can be. Disclaimer: We're not attorneys, and you should seek legal advice from an attorney or contact your broker for questions on how to implement these techniques.
Instagram Training for Realtors
In this video, we talk about how real estate agents can define their Instagram audience and tailer value-added content to potential clients so they can build their brand install trust in buyers and sellers of real estate. This is just a short snippet from Ryan's class at the Austin Board of Realtors.
Working Internet Leads
Forced registration leads and internet leads, in general, tend to have a really low conversion rate but as someone who has generated hundreds of thousands of internet leads for real estate, I can tell you that they do convert. It's a numbers game and here I line out how many calls it takes to generate a 6 figure income using ONLY internet leads. You should be using multiple sources for leads such as taping into your sphere of influence as well as generating open house leads, but here's what it takes to generate 6 figures if you ONLY had internet leads to work.
Best Practices for Open Houses
Open houses are a great way for Austin real estate agents to attract buyer leads, but getting them to sign in can be tough. Ryan shares his techniques to get more buyer leads and the system he provides his agents that helps with the followup.
5 Integral Tips About Winning Multiple Offer Situations
Ryan shares some need-to-know pointers about the coveted multiple offer situation. This is a great opportunity to hone down on the details of each agreement.
How Home Staging Services Can Increase Realtor's Conversion Ratios
Last week I interviewed Kristie Barnett, AKA The Decorologist. Kristie is a home stager in Nashville that created the Psychological Home Staging Certification that has helped our agents win listings and sell homes in less time and for more money than the average home that is not staged. In this broadcast, we went over-
• How the value of a home increases tremendously with proper staging
• The potential loss in a home if it isn't staged• How agents can get certified or find a stager that can help with their business.
• How offering staging services to our agents at no additional costs has allowed them to win more listings.
Three Things We're Focusing on in 2019
I was recently a guest on a video podcast with my Friend Joe Herrera from Live Local Real Estate in Las Vegas. If you don't know Joe, he's one of the sharpest guys in the industry when it comes to lead generation and lead conversion. Joe and his partner, Taylor Prince, run a brokerage with 75 agents and bring in over a hundred thousand leads per year. He just launched a new video series called #StudyHall where he interviews top agents across the country and I was honored to be his second guest. In this video, Joe asks what are my three areas of focus in 2019.
Economic Forecast to Newsletter
As real estate agents, we are invited to a number of economic forecasts by title companies, mortgage professionals and home building associations. Ryan shares a tip he's been using for years now on how to take an economic forecast and turn it into a newsletter, blog posts and Facebook and Instagram post.
Why It's Vital to have a Mobile App and Website For Your Leads
Use the ever-growing nature of technology to your advantage. Ryan and RealSavvy CEO Rick Orr come together to discuss the extreme advantage of having your own branded application and website in order to track and curate leads.
Competing with Discount Brokerages
There are a lot of "disruptors" hitting the marketplace in real estate and you need to be ready to differentiate yourself and demonstrate value when competing against an "Uber" style real estate company or a flat fee brokerage. Ryan interviews top producing agent John Selby with The Selby Team at Compass Real Estate in San Diego and talk about how he does this.
Page vs Profile
Finding a balance between what you post on your Facebook profile page vs your Facebook Business page can be tricky. If you post too much information that doesn't bring value to people on your profile page, then you can really turn people off. Ryan goes over best practices of what to post to each one of these and how you can up your game using social media without being annoying.
Instagram Hashtag Research
Ryan goes over with his team how to implement a plan to use hashtag research to target new users and grow a larger following.
Exactly What to Say
The language you use can impact how potential clients can determine if you are going to be the best option to choose as their agent. Especially when dealing with leads that come from online, the framing of your words can have a big impact on whether they decide to take the next step and invite you to an appointment for a longer interview. I've used these techniques for a while now and the impact has been great.
Income-Producing Activities of Top Agents
Ryan, Matt, and John from Spyglass meet with real estate strategist Lee Adkins to cover the tips and techniques of top producing agents and teams and break down how the best agents in the country spend their time.
Handling Leads with a CRM
In this week's weekly huddle, Ryan goes over with his team how to prioritize leads in their CRM and shows his methods for handling the "low-hanging fruit" leads as well as setting up tips for nurturing pipeline leads.