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But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God's instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.
1 Peter 2:9-12 (The Message Translation)
You may not think you applied for the job, but when you said yes to God's offer of salvation you were automatically hired as one of His representatives.
I know what you're probably thinking because it's what I think, too: the job is overwhelming, and I'm not qualified. But God's Word not only assures us that He can use us despite our inadequacies, it also gives us many examples of how He used ordinary men and women just like us.
One of my favorite Bible stories of God using an ordinary man as His representative to accomplish great things is that of Elijah. James 5:17 tells us that he was an ordinary man who prayed that it would not rain, and it didn't for three and a half years. His prayer made a bold statement to a nation that needed to know the one true God who controls everything, including the rain.
Elijah's bold faith wasn't easy to live out. His prediction for no rain caused him to be a wanted man. There was a price to pay, but in the end a nation saw the God Elijah represented.
Making a stand for God sometimes puts us in vulnerable situations. Mentioning the name of Jesus in a workplace environment these days can cost you your job. Mentioning Him at a dinner party with casual friends can cause you to be ostracized from the group.
Most Christians wish they could see miraculous answers to their prayers like Elijah did when he prayed for no rain. We want bold lives that reflect God's glory to an unbelieving world. However, most of us are unwilling to take our job as Christ's representatives seriously. Instead of standing up for what we believe, we quietly blend into the crowd around us.
God doesn't' call everyone to pray and believe for a three and a half year drought. He doesn't ask everyone to quit their job and go into fulltime ministry like He did me. But He does ask all Christians to share the hope that is within them.
Here are 3 key steps we have to take in order for others to see Christ through us:
- Speak up- Someone was brave enough to tell you about Christ, share the gift.
- Watch how you live- Whether you realize it or not people are watching how you live out your faith and as a byproduct they are judging the God you serve by the life you live.
- Decide it's worth the cost- We all want to hear the words, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Realizing those words come when we've actually done something to deserve them should help us to decide it's worth the cost.
You've been chosen to represent God here on earth. As you set out to make Him known don't forget that His best representatives have all been ordinary people just like you who simply decided to let His glory shine through their lives.
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AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn will host its first meet of the outdoor season, the Tiger Track Classic, on Friday and Saturday at the Hutsell-Rosen Track in Auburn. Athletes from approximately 20 schools will be competing in the meet.
Action is slated to begin Friday at 2 p.m. with the men's hammer throw, while running events begin at 7:30 p.m. with the women's 5000m. Saturday's action will begin at 11 a.m. with the pole vault while running events begin at 12 p.m. with the women's 4x100m. The event will conclude at 5:15 p.m. with the men's invitational 1500m.
"It is going to be nice to compete at home and have some nice weather," head coach Ralph Spry said. "We have two home meets a year, so this will give our athletes a chance to compete in front of their parents, family and friends in Auburn.
On Saturday, author Dr. Craig Darch and former Auburn and Olympic head coach Mel Rosen will host a book signing for Dr. Darch's book "From Brooklyn to the Olympics" from 10:30am-2:30pm. The book chronicles the story of Rosen.
"The name of the game is to get some fast qualifying marks and distances. The weather should be good and we have a lot of good programs and professional athletes competing. I think it will be a good meet and every event should be highly contested with good marks."
Last weekend in its first outdoor meet of the season, Auburn junior hurdler Gary Ford placed seventh in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.36. The Tigers' 4x100 relay team consisting of freshmen Teray Smith, Michael Cheeks, Khalil Henderson and senior Keenan Brock finished fourth with a time of 39.27. At the Yellow Jacket Invite in Atlanta, the Tigers collected five wins as sophomore Rachel Dincoff claimed the shot put and discus titles. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native recorded personal bests throws of 50-7.25/15.42m in the shot put and 163-07/49.86m. Freshman Justin Carter won his first event at his first collegiate event after claiming a new personal best throw of 223-11/68.26m in the javelin. Carter's throw set a new school freshman record, besting Moisy Louisy-Louis' record of 211-3 set in 1999.
In the women's 800m, freshman Emily Stevens and junior Samantha Berggren took the top two spots with times of 2:12.28 and 2:13.62, respectively. Senior Danielle Hill won the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 58.91.
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In the tradition of Brazilian churrascaria, the servers at Villa's Grill present guests with as much seasoned meat as their plates and appetites can hold. Nine different cuts of meat include everything from sausage and parmesan pork to bacon-wrapped chicken and picanha, a rump cut of beef popular in Brazil?where the owner is from. Though eating unlimited meat is a task in and of itself, you'll want to save room for the extensive selection of sides like spit-roasted pineapple and desserts like caramel cheesecake. The Arlington location also welcomes tenor Javier Aguilar to perform his touching strains during the restaurant's romance-themed third Fridays when diners can be seen looking deep into one another's eyes as they steal the last piece of bacon-wrapped chicken on the table.
Instead of trays, waiters at Brazilian Cowboy Steakhouse & Grill carry swords that skewer such offerings as top sirloin, garlic picanha, grilled pineapple, and bacon-wrapped chicken, chauffeuring the slabs directly to tables where diners can indicate their preferred cuts. As the mesquite-grilled meats circulate throughout the room, customers can load the remaining space on their plates with the cheese bread, beans and rice, fried bananas, and salads that fill the restaurant's full buffet. An easy-listening band headlines Brazilian Cowboy's stage each Friday and Saturday, and the concert's addition of music to the meaty masquerade creates an atmosphere reminiscent of that at a butcher-school prom.
Brazil Brasileiro's enthusiastic staff celebrates Brazil's culinary and cultural heritage with feasts of sizzling meat and sumptuous spreads of fresh fare. Traditional rodizio meals pepper taste buds with seven different cuts of roasted pork, chicken, and beef straight off the skewer, including the namesake rodizio, Brazil's signature cut of steak and form of currency. Tableside servers generously carve off unlimited slices of meat garnished with seasonings of zesty pineapple and spicy cinnamon. In addition to dishing out all-you-can-eat roasted meats, Brazil Brasileiro lays out a buffet that satisfies more diverse appetites for tropical fare with a wide array of traditional Brazilian edibles. Like Pele's brief conquest of the United States, Brazil Brasileiro aims to import an authentic atmosphere of Brazilian joie de vivre onto American shores by broadcasting South American soccer games on flat-screen TVs. Additionally, live music reverberates across the cozy, hardwood walls, and Brazilian souvenirs beckon to shoppers from the restaurant's gift shop.
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I have a Jedi PC who uses the Cloak power and wants to make enemies flat-footed.
I wasn't (and still am not) too sure on when enemies are flat-footed, so I handled it like this:
The enemy and the PC were in a sparring ring in the Jedi Temple. They were both aware of one another. On the PC's turn, he uses the cloak power. I tell him to make a Stealth check, if you suceed, the target is flat-footed. He does succced, and he makes an attack against the flat-footed enemy.
Did I handle that correctly? Also, what is the point of the Ghost Assailant talent in GaW?
No, this isn't correct. If enemies are aware of each other, using the Cloak force power will not cause the other one to become flat-footed.
To use Stealth to make an opponent flat-footed, you need to initiate a surprise round. To do this, you need to ambush your opponent. Before battle begins, use Stealth opposed by the opponent's Perception check. If they don't notice you but you notice them, then a surprise round begins and you can take 1 action. The unaware opponent is flat-footed until his first regular turn in the initiative order.
Ghost Assailant means that if you have total cover or total concealment (which Cloak grants) from your target, you can make a Stealth check as a swift action, opposed by the target's Perception check. If you succeed, the target is considered flat-footed against you until the end of your turn.
To maximize this combo, you should get the Improved Cloak Force Technique. That means that you can maintain Cloak as a move action, which means you can maintain Cloak, use Ghost Assailant, and then use your standard action to attack your opponent while he's flat-footed.


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Ernest Hemingway once said, "there is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self."
Richard Sherman once said, "Richard Sherman is the best cornerback in the league."
I once said, "I don't like Richard Sherman."
I've never met him, but I loathe the man. I watch him on Sunday's, and while I should be awestruck by his incredible athletic ability, I find myself, instead, aghast at his arrogance and classlessness.
Let me be clear, Richard Sherman is better at football than I will ever be at anything. Of this, there can be no doubt. He is the best defensive back in the NFL. I produce a radio show in the nation's 65th largest media market and run a Web site of which no one's ever heard. It's no contest.
But let this also be stated clearly, for it is every bit as factual: Richard Sherman is everything that we complain about in the modern athlete.
Bestowed upon him has been God's greatest gift, ability. And with that, and an inspiring amount of dedication and hard work on his part, possibility. The chance to go to Stanford – one of the world's leading institutional facilities – and receieve a world class education. The chance to forego the daily grind of blue collar life for one paying him exponentially more and asking from him far less. The chance to live, quite literally, the dream.
And instead of treating that gift and those possibilities with the respect they deserve, instead of carrying with him a sense of appreciation or, at the very least, self awareness, he's answered with conceit and hostility.
A few weeks ago I lamented that the sports world today is "awash with self-loving, self-aggrandizing, self-promoting blowhards." Never has that been called into such specific relief as when the Seahawk corner took to the microphone seconds after his sparkling show of athleticism secured his team a trip to the Super Bowl and shouted about his being the world's best, furious that anyone dare challenge him. Congratulating himself, barely mentioning the other 52 teammates with which he shared the field.
This, as it tends to be with both Richard Sherman and athletes today, was all about him. His moment, his recognition, his respect, and his name above all else.
Predictably, Sherman's comments set off a media row, with battle lines drawn on either side. Vignettes and missives were penned and fired off on either side complaining about his lack of sportsmanship, and excusing it because of the moment's heat, or because of his considerable intellectual prowess, or condemning those condemning Sherman for failing to appreciate an athlete speaking his mind, giving something other than the P.C. answer. And while those thoughts are as appropriate as the ones that skewed racist are disgusting and inexcusable, they don't capture the real, significant truth of the situation.
This isn't about the heat of the moment, this isn't excused because of Sherman's education – in reality, it's made worse by it, this is how he uses his Stanford education? – and it's not about the time some, not me, spend pining for a non P.C. answer. It's about this:
Richard Sherman is a jerk. He's a classless fool. A self-loving, self-aggrandizing, self-promoting blowhard.
It's about a guy with a tragic lack of self awareness and it's about a guy who doesn't deserve the respect he's so eager to tell you he's earned, that he's so eager to demand.
Because those who deserve respect don't talk about it. They show it and let everything else speak for itself.
It's about a villain, which is how too many athletes make it easy to peg them these days, by participating in the "bitter shouting match" that sport has become. One "played out through overused and overstressed voice-boxes, or the figurative ones of social media posts and garish celebrations of the routine."
And by caring more about winning the shouting match than winning the game.
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The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library welcomes guests to enjoy clips from Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis performances, interviews and footage with guests such as Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke, as well as Dean Martin singing some of his best-known songs. This event is part one of a series, featuring Jack Schnur. Event is April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
The Manetto Hill Jewish Center, 244 Manetto Hill Rd., will host a craft fair April 27 at 10 a.m. Hosted by the Jewish Center sisterhood, the craft fair with feature many handmade items all for sale to the craft-minded public. For more information, call 516-935-5454.
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library welcomes residents to help the library celebrate 50 years serving the community. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. and features a variety of events, including Ron & Julie Anne Meixsell in the auditorium at 2 p.m. and Dave Anthony on guitar throughout the day. For kids, the library will offer goody bags, face painting and balloon twisting. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library will host a bus trip to the Shoenfeld Theatre in New York City for a 10:30 a.m. showing of The Bridges of Madison County, a new musical. Based on the best-selling novel by James Waller, this new musical tells the story of a devoted Iowa housewife and her unlikely love affair with a National Geographic photographer. Starring Kelli O'Hara as Francesca Johnson and Steve Pasquale as Robert Kincaid. Tony award winning director Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza) helms the musical which has a score by Tony winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Songs For a New World). The trip is open to all, at $122 per person and includes luxury bus transportation, matinée performance and prime orchestra seats. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
Visit the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., on May 1 at 9 a.m. and express yourself through the art of poetry. Adults and children can enter the poetry contest to win a prize. Gayl Teller will read entries and select a winner in each category. Winners will then read their poems at the June 1 session. The cost is $5 per poem. For more information, call Laura Weissberger at 516-822-3535 ext. 335.
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library presents crooner Harvey Granat and his show, "From Gershwin To Sammy Cahn" at 8 p.m. Join Granat at the library as he sings some of the greatest songs from the country's leading lyricists and composers, along with unique inside stories behind the songs and their creators, including Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin and more. The event will be held in the auditorium. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
Serving the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Bethpage communities since 1957, the Lions Club holds dinner meetings on the second Wednesday of every month except July and August. The Lions Club strives to make a difference in local communities and encourages residents to come in and voice their concerns. Meetings are held at the Marriott Residence Inn-Plainview, at 9 Gerhard Rd. at 7 p.m. Contact Steve Lesetz at 516-293-7534 for more information.
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Members and guests of North Shore Synagogue's Brotherhood BBQ and Erev Shabbat Service enjoyed a wonderful summer's evening in early July with a classic BBQ and services led by Brotherhood, with help from Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet and Cantor Rich Pilatsky.
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"Screen Fillers" Graphic User Interface Elements - Part 18
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In this episode we are going to start creating the final big panel from our interface. We will begin with some simple animated layers and we are also going to take a look on some advanced shape layer modifier tips on how to quickly and efficiently make multiple copies of multiple shapes within a single layer.
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Review: Robin Wright at "The Congress"
Amir is here with your second review of the weekend...
The Congress, Ari Folman's follow-up to his brilliant debut feature, the animated documentary Waltz with Bashir, starts rather normally. The opening shot is a staggeringly beautiful close-up of a tearful Robin Wright (playing an imaginary version of herself) as her agent Al's (Harvey Keitel) voiceover informs us that her career is in tatters. Robin has hit the film industry's glass ceiling age of 45 and with an already troubled reputation as a difficult actress to work with, her options are quickly dwindling. Al is trying to convince her to sell her digital image rights to the Miramount studio headed by Jeff (a remarkably greasy Danny Houston). This would mean that the studio will use her scanned image to create characters in future films in exchange for a fat paycheque and her right to ever act again.
Everything about this opening setup is promising, signifying a film that is aware of the fears and tensions within the entertainment industry. The Congress is ripe with smart ideas and astute observations about the challenges that technology presents to the men and women active in cinema. [more...]


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Nov. 18, 2004: New Carbon Monoxide Technical Bulletin Offered By ACCA
November 18, 2004
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has released a new bulletin on its Web site, "Carbon Monoxide," as a part of its technical reference series.
According to ACCA, knowledge of issues associated with carbon monoxide production and poisoning is critical for HVACR system designers and service technicians. The "Carbon Monoxide" bulletin provides detailed information on the colorless, odorless gas, in addition to how to prevent harmful exposure.
Topics of the bulletin include physiological effects, tolerance standards, sources in residential and commercial buildings, venting and exhausting, testing and air sampling, and alarm equipment.
The "Carbon Monoxide" technical reference bulletin is available for ACCA members to download at www.acca.org/tech.
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- Improving academic achievement for looked after children
- Educationalists and Health Care professionals know that children in the looked after sector do not achieve the same level of grades as their peers - so how do practitioners redress the imbalance?
Halliwell and the Pillars of Parenting have joined forces to deliver: Applying the Restorative Parenting® Model to become a more effective practitioner in an educational setting. The objectives of the event held this week included the theoretical underpinning of the practice model, examination of methods of clinical intervention, understanding attachment science and the application of the Restorative Parenting® Recovery Programme.
Key speakers Colin Maginn, Director of the Pillars of Parenting and Mathew Hargreaves, Head of Education at Halliwell have years of experience in their established fields working with children displaying challenging behaviours, rejection and neglect.
Professionals from across the country attended the event at University College London keen to share their own knowledge, experience and practice methods with sector colleagues.
"I intend to share what I have learnt today to my team. It is very beneficial for my practice." Anon, delegate.
"Extremely good model, informative and thought provoking." Anon, delegate.If you would like to attend one of our training sessions, or would like further information on our CPD training events please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Restorative Parenting workshop in Birmingham
- "Informative, good knowledge and skill within the team, positive drive to supporting children."Halliwell joined forces once again with the Pillars of Parenting to deliver an "Implementing the Restorative Parenting Model into Residential Practice" training session at the University of Birmingham. The event was a combination of theoretical and practical based workshops with delegates from across the sector sharing experiences and knowledge.Key speakers Colin Maginn, Director of the Pillars of Parenting, and Karen Mitchell-Mellor, Practice Director at Halliwell took the group on a reflective journey of parenting; how we as professional practitioners working in the care sector deliver recovery to the children in our residential homes. Colin introduced the Emotional Warmth Model of Professional Childcare, a practice model used by both organisations which looks at a variety of behaviours and what good parenting should look like. Hot topics included appropriate attachment, secure relationships and the ability to identify strengths and positive traits of all children, no matter how challenging their exhibiting behaviour is.Karen followed Colin's presentation with discussions and examples of how Halliwell have used this model in practice integrating the environment, people, processes and materials to develop a psychologically led Restorative Parenting® Recovery Programme called Restorative Parenting®. This specialist programme is designed for pre-adolescents who begin their pathway to recovery with an intensive period in a residential setting before progressing to a life long fostering home."Brilliant! Well organised, effective use of time, very knowledgeable speakers. Finally practitioners who echo my values and beliefs re holistic care and parenting." Anon Delegate
- Restorative Fostering workshop in Manchester
- Halliwell were delighted to return to Manchester Metropolitan University this week to deliver its popular training event: Fostering Restorative Parenting – Integrating theory into practice, developing Foster Carer Skills. This free event introduced delegates to the Pillars of Parenting, Halliwell's Restorative Parenting Recovery Programme and how we use this in practice with our Restorative Foster Parents.
The morning opened with Andrew Constable introducing the audience to the Pillars of Parenting, a model of care which was formed as an emotional warmth model of practice in order to meet the parental needs of children in the looked after sector. This model was developed by Dr Sean Cameron and Colin Maginn who through their combined skills, experience and knowledge recognised that the trauma of parental rejection was a significant factor in the outcomes of children.
Dr Chris Robinson discussed the theory and workings behind the Restorative Parenting Programme and in particular how attachment and emotional trauma is not just a stage but a process from trauma to recovery to empowerment and achievement. This was closely followed by Karen Mitchell-Mellor's presentation which built on the theories discussed and how we put this into practice. Key themes included education, training, environment and materials and resources which are all focused on the parental needs of a child.
"Very interesting and informative and very well presented..much food for thought"
"It is good that the children will know they have a security of a forever home once they are with their foster parents."
If you would like to attend one of our training sessions, or would like further information
on our CPD training events please contact email@example.com.
- Halliwell Fostering takes to the air with Tameside Radio
- As part of the national Carers Week Halliwell Fostering are delighted to be chatting to Tameside radio about how we foster differently.
Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign which aims to improve collaboration between local communities and the carers within them. Halliwell Fostering, in conjunction with Sainsburys are pleased to be supporting this worthy cause by providing advice and guidance about fostering.
Have you ever thought about fostering? Can you provide a loving, caring home for a child and give them the opportunity to have a positive future? Whether you are a couple or a single carer we would love to hear from you.
Halliwell Fostering will be at Sainsbury's in Denton, Monday 9th June with Tameside Radio so come and see our team. Alternatively contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com or 07761830389
- Halliwell attends 25th Annual International Trauma Conference
"The study of trauma has probably been the single most fertile area in helping to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship among the emotional, cognitive, social and biological forces that shape human development." (www.pesi.com)
This week has seen the 25th Annual International Trauma Conference hosted in Boston Massachusetts. The focus of the event has been on the discoveries over the past 25 years related to traumatic stress and the subsequent treatment. Halliwell Directors Andrew Constable and Karen Mitchell-Mellor are in attendance to explore recent research findings on how children's brains, minds and bodies respond to traumatic experiences and the role of relationships in protecting and restoring safety and regulation."This was a great opportunity to meet the leading psychologists, psychiatrists and theorists whose work has informed the Restorative Parenting model which Halliwell uses to improve the psychological well being of children in the looked after sector. We are looking forward to developing these, and further connections in the future in order to further enhance our recovery programme." (Andrew Constable, Halliwell Director)
- Further training dates announced
- Halliwell delivers the RestorativeParenting® Recovery Programme which is an intervention programme specifically designed to support the intensive therapeutic re-parenting needs of children displaying challenging behaviour as a result of trauma from parental rejection. The programme is supported by the Pillars of Parenting, a pedagogic and psychological approach to child care. Our CPD training sessions will cover an introduction to the main principles of the Pillars of Parenting and how to apply these principles into practice for residential, educational and fostering settings.
Dates are as follows:
Feedback from the previous sessions include:
- 8th July: Implementing the Restorative Parenting Model into Residential Practice - Birmingham University
- 12th August: Applying the Restorative Parenting Model to become a more effective practitioner in an educational setting – University College London
- 16th September: Fostering Restorative Parenting – Integrating theory into practice, developing Foster Carer Skills – Manchester Metropolitan University
"Informative, good knowledge and skill within the team, positive drive to supporting children."
"Excellent and stimulating course that has excited my need to change practice.."
Lunch is provided, however places are limited. To book your place, please complete this form and return it to email@example.com.
- Who cares about me? Part 2
- Moving to a foster family was a true challenge. Halliwell Homes had become a safe and predictable place to be with people Shaka knew and now all that was changing. Shaka showed how uncertain and anxious he felt and some of his old behaviours came back. Yet he so wanted a family like other children.
Moving was scary but the therapeutic parents and support team at Halliwell were still around and his new foster family and they worked together so that Shaka could experience familiarity and predictability even at a time of change. Shaka realised that in moving he had not lost people who are significant to his, but had gained people who wanted to be a big part of his future, people who wanted to see his achieve and do well.
- Looking for a loving and caring home for Saima
- Children deserve to be loved, cared for and given the best opportunity to grow and develop in a positive way.
Saima is 9yrs old and of mixed heritage and this is important to her. She is a quiet child who can find it difficult to be with other children. She needs foster parents who will help her realise what being a mum and dad really means. She needs lots of encouragement and a predictable care routine to help her feel secure. She likes to see her siblings on contact.
Saima is one of our children who is looking for a family who will care, share and believe in him. If you are interested in providing a loving home and a life long commitment please contact Caroline on 0161 437 9491 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Caring, giving and believing in a child
Children deserve to be loved, cared for and given the best opportunity to grow and develop in a positive way.Jamie is one of our children who is looking for a family who will care, share and believe in him. If you are interested in providing a loving home and a life long commitment please contact Caroline on 0161 437 9491 or email@example.com.
Jamie is 10 years old and needs to be the only child in placement or with grown up children. Jaime needs foster parents who will help him be a child and feel worthy of the care he gets. He needs routine and structure to help him self-manage. He likes Scouts. He has a good sense of humour and can be kind to others. Jaime will need help coming to terms with his life journey.
- Finding families forever
- Children deserve to be loved, cared for and given the best opportunity to grow and develop in a positive way.
Leana is 5yrs old but has many health needs that impact on her development physically, emotionally and cognitively. She needs foster parents who are prepared to give a life long commitment to her.Leana is one of our children who is looking for a family who will care, share and believe in her. If you are interested in providing a loving home and a life long commitment please contact Caroline on 0161 437 9491 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Finding Forever Families
- Children deserve to be loved, cared for and given the best opportunity to grow and develop in a positive way.
David, aged 12yrs, is looking to be the only child in a placement where there is a father figure who will provide a good role model and take an active interest in him. Philip struggles to learn in a formal education setting but loves 'hands on' learning of practical skills such as DIY.
David is one of our children who is looking for a family who will care, share and believe in him. If you are interested in providing a loving home and a life long commitment please contact Caroline on 0161 437 9491 or email@example.com.
- Welcome to Foster Care Fortnight
- Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign aimed at highlighting the need for approximately 9,000 foster carers to look after an increasing number of vulnerable children.This year's theme, 'Guess Who Fosters?' follows on from the highly successful 'Get In the Frame' from last year. Organised by the Fostering Network, supported by colleagues in the sector and endorsed by celebrities including Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Gareth Gates, it is a worthy and heart warming cause to become involved in.Over the following two weeks Halliwell Fostering will be bringing you our latest news and events, real life stories and details about becoming a foster parent.
- Implementing the Restorative Parenting Model - Liverpool
- How can you help a child who has suffered an emotional trauma? How can you build trusting relationships with children in your care? Why are some children unaware of the consequences of their actions?
These are just some of the areas which were covered in this week's CPD training event, Implementing the Restorative Parenting Model which was held at Liverpool John Moore University. Halliwell, in conjunction with the Pillars of Parenting, run a series of workshops which address topical issues concerning children in the looked after sector.
This month's session focussed on using the model in residential care, discussing the reasons why children in care react and respond in recognised ways before addressing the reasons why and how existing practices can be amended for the benefit of the child.
Experienced speakers Colin Maginn, Director of the Pillars of Parenting, with Karen Mitchell-Mellor and Andrew Constable, Directors of Halliwell, used their depth of knowledge and first hand experiences to guide fellow sector colleagues through the day which included presentations, group activities and lively discussions.
"Really enjoyed the day, it has given me avenues to pursue and will help me develop my everyday practice."
For further information on our next CPD training event, Integrating theory into practice, developing Foster Carer Skills, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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1. You write posts about why you don't follow people on social media.
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It is becoming a constant; something happens somewhere else in the world, and we immediately contrast it with a Chicago occurrence. I've written about it before, and I'm writing about it again. Because I find it tiresome.
John Stewart rails against Chicago-style pizza, and we lose our minds, as if he's given the proclamation that all society must use "Willis Tower" exclusively when describing that really tall building that no longer has a Sears Tower sign on it.
LeBron James can't tie his shoes without a Bulls fan letting him know Michael Jordan tied his faster, tighter, and in a prettier knot.
Last night, Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers threw a no-hitter, and I see Chicagoans compare it to Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game. Why? Can't we let a great performance be a great performance without trying to prove one of our own may have done it better? Next thing you know, every time someone puts a sign on a building, we'll be bragging about how Trump International Chicago did it better.
Okay, that's a bit of a stretch… But you get the point.
These posts have jumped the shark.
By now, you're as tired of hearing about the Chicago Trump Sign Crisis as I am of writing about it. I was gonna make this third (and final) post all about the current signage along the Magnificent Mile. I was gonna show photos of the huge Drake Hotel sign that screams at you as you head south on Lake Shore Drive. But of course, as all Seinfeld fans know, everyone loves the Drake, so there was no point in drumming up rage for that. But I also had photos ready of the Allerton, the Marriott, and Hilton Hotels that hover over Chicago's sacred shopping area. And can you walk north on Michigan Avenue from the river without noticing the large Chicago Tribune lettering on their building at 435? But what's the point. It's all been done. And re-done. And overdone.
** Ok, I changed my mind. Here's a picture of hotel signage. Too high to be noticed when you're focused on shopping, but certainly a part of the skyline. **
Look, I preferred the building before the lettering was added too. But stop with the hyperbole. It isn't in "very poor taste" like our Mayor said. (That doesn't even make sense, Rahm.) It's not "ghastly" like our film critic said. I certainly don't see how anyone could find if "offensive" like a newspaper reader said. It's lettering on a building that spells out a Brand name. When Mr. Trump tries to add DONALD in front of the TRUMP sign, I'll be out there protesting with every ounce of energy I have left. Because that won't be overreacting. But this, what we're doing now? This is overreacting.
This entire exercise has been my attempt to point out that you hate the TRUMP sign because you hate Donald Trump. NOT because his sign ruins the skyline. Not because we "don't have signs like that in the Midwest." Because you hate that man. And that's understandable. He's arrogant. An egomaniac who seems light years removed from the common man. So just say that's the reason.
And it's getting no easier to be unbiased about this mess. Tweets from The Donald's Twitter account (I, for one, am not convinced that's actually him) continue to brag about how much everyone loves the new sign, while retweeting folks who I personally wouldn't want to acknowledge were on my side in any situation. In a post yesterday, I pointed out how a Trump rep called a Chicago tour company to complain about a comment made from a passing boat. I have no explanation for why anyone at Trump would expect us all to love what is an obvious attention-grab on their part. Not to mention why they feel they have a right to silence public discussion of it.
Yeah, I dislike that organization more with each passing day. But I don't mind the sign so much. Of course, I also think Chicagoans should be allowed to ask for ketchup, and say "Willis Tower." So what do I know.
Let's rally around this beauty, Chicago. She remains the most wonderful building in the world.
Consider this an emergency update to my Chicago Trump Sign Crisis posts.
The point of my posts has not been that you should love the new signage. But rather, and specifically, that complaining about its effect on the Chicago skyline is unmerited, as the sign isn't anywhere near the top of the building, and therefore hidden from skyline views. There are plenty of valid reasons to dislike it, whether you simply aren't a fan of Donald Trump and/or his brand, the look of the sign, or how it changes the scenery at the river.
And here now, I present another very good reason for you to hate it.
I have it on good authority that earlier this week, a passing tour guide with one of the Chicago boat tour companies made a snarky comment about the Trump sign as they passed by the tower. I don't know what exactly was said, but suffice it to say, the guide is not a fan. The comment was amplified enough by the ship's PA system that a Trump employee along the river heard it, reported it to superiors, and a Trump representative contacted the tour company to complain. As a result, the tour guide was officially written up, and all other guides were notified that no negative or disparaging comments were to be made aboard their craft in the future.
I'll let you decide on your own what this says about the organization there along the river. My opinion would only cloud your judgement, and you've done enough just by reading this far.
– I see now the Mayor's office is fighting this sign. Is that why the signage was approved in the first place? So Rahm could swoop in, have it removed, and be the hero just in time for re-election? Stay tuned.
In Part 1 of hating the Trump sign, we saw precedent for building signage along the Michigan Avenue skyline at the south end of Grant Park. Let's continue our tour around Grant and Millennium parks, shall we?
Our next photo shows One Prudential Plaza, a 600-ft-high office building on Randolph Street. Now, it's bad enough that Prudential has posted their name 41 stories in the air, figuring prominently in the skyline. But notice what else they've done? Let's say I'm taking a casual walk across Randolph, perhaps to get a nice breakfast at Wildberry, when BOOM. Prudential had the audacity to etch their logo into the side of the building! What? Who gave that the ok? Do they expect me to walk into their store and buy insurance instead of breakfast? Oh. It's not a store. Ok, never mind. I guess it's just good corporate branding. Still, a sign and a logo seems a bit much to me. And they're not even a hotel!
Moving east, we find The Blue Cross Blue Shield tower at 300 East Randolph. In 2010, this building expanded upward to top out at 57 stories. This is by far the most subtle of the markings I've pointed out, but it's still very visible on the skyline, and therefore an effective act to create brand awareness on BCBS's part. You notice it, you recognize it, but it's simply too subliminal to offend anyone's tastes. And, the logos also seem to fade away when the building is lit up for the Chicago sports teams.
Before we leave Grant Park, let's take a look at one more photo. This is The Legacy at Millennium Park. It's a new arrival on the Chicago skyline. This residential tower with no signage, no logos, no antennae. It has no relevance to this issue, thereby making its inclusion in this post totally unnecessary. But it's an awesome tower, especially in the sunlight, I love it, and this is my blog.
All right, we've covered the skyline looking from the south ad nauseam. Now, I'd like to take a look at the Trump Tower neighborhood, another area people say the TRUMP sign has devastated the view. I want to start directly across the Chicago River, with two signs I find hideous.
That Morton's sign extends about 15 floors. Even the Hotel Monaco is grateful it's there, just to take some of the attention away from their 5-floor self-promotion. These are not gentle hints at where visitors should dine and stay. These are grab-you-by-the-lapels eyesores that no one seems to mind. Of course, to be fair, the steaks are really good.
Finally, also on the south side of the river, are these to two signs, one for the Hotel 71, now known as the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel, and one for the Kemper headquarters. A hotel and a brand. That sounds familiar. There's a story here from Crain's from July 2013 that the Kemper building may be sold, so it's quite possible that sign will come down or be replaced with the new owner's brand. According to Crain's, this would be the first change of ownership at 1 East Wacker. I can find no indication of when a sign was first added to the top. Does it make a difference? Sure, it could. If someone erects a structure, then adds their name to it years after completion, once everyone has grown accustomed to seeing the it without signage, that could certainly ruffle some feathers. I think this may be what upsets some about the Trump situation, and I believe it's a valid point. Any signage included in the original construction feels like a more natural addition, and takes less "getting used to."
I'd like to address one more area of Chicago, the Magnificent Mile, in the next post. In the meantime, feel free to continue a respectful dialogue in the comments section. See you again soon.
For a different opinion on the Chicago Trump Sign Crisis, please read this post from Matthew Carbone.
Chicago has its share of controversy. From gang shootings to teachers' unions to losing sports teams. Over the last few weeks, a new storm has been brewing, and this one is far more venomous than its situation warrants.
Donald Trump, that guy from New York City, the one with the television show who fired people, has put his name — literally — on the hotel tower he completed in 2009. And Chicagoans are losing their minds. Which I don't have a problem with, per se, except they won't admit what really upsets them. It's not the T, the R, the U, M, or P. It's the Donald. The man himself, not his sign.
This city, with its amazing architecture, is chock full of big letters on tall buildings. Yet until this one, I've never heard a word uttered about any of them. Why? Because people hate Donald Trump. I'm no fan of his either, but it aggravates me to hear some of the mud being slung by those who can't be fair about their feelings for him. And the complaint I'm hearing most is how the new lettering ruins the Chicago skyline. Really? Ok, let's take a look at that.
Here's a picture of Trump Tower taken on June 10. Obviously, the first four letters are in place, and we're waiting for the P to be added. The truck in front, while getting in the way of my picture, gives you some scale as to the size of the font used. Yeah, they're big letters. They're two stories high, but they've been placed about one-quarter of the way up the side of the tower. Guess what, folks? That's not part of the skyline. Not even close. It is surely part of the view in River North now. You won't be able to miss it when you're on Wacker Drive. But it isn't in any way detracting from what any reasonable person would deem the skyline. So we can stop saying that. Now.
The photo at the top of this page, if it had come out better, shows what I consider to be the quintessential Chicago skyline view. Starting at the south end of Grant Park, sweeping north up Michigan Avenue, and wrapping around Millennium Park along Randolph Street. If my iPhone had caught a better shot, you'd see several examples of signage along Michigan Ave. Though hard to discern, the Trump Tower stands tall toward the right-hand side of the picture. But what you won't see, no matter how close you zoom in from this vantage point, is the Trump sign on the side. Why? Because they aren't high enough to be part of the skyline.
We'll start working our way northward starting with the photo on the right, showing signage above the Harrison Hotel and Essex Inn. As you may have noticed elsewhere, hotels seem to have a history of putting large signs on their buildings. And remember, Trump Tower is a hotel, as well as a residence. The next photo includes the sign on another hotel, the Congress, and one atop the BorgWarner Building at 200 South Michigan. A small investigation shows this has nothing to do with a Swedish tennis player from the 70s and Theo from The Cosby Show, but rather a company involved in engines and powertrains. But enough about that. What we have is yet another prominent hotel sign, as well as a brand name, appearing along the top of the skyline.
Hmm. Hotels and brand names. Once again, I'll point out that Trump is a hotel, as well as a very successful brand. Two things that seem commonplace on urban signage. Nothing about this should be a surprise to us. No surprises, no controversy, right? Except no one hates Mr. Borg, of course.
Moving on, we come to one of my favorite new buildings in Chicago, the tower at Roosevelt University. And how can one easily know this is part of Roo U.? (my name, not theirs) Because they chose to add their name at the very top of the south facing, thereby making it clearly visible to anyone, say, cruising up Lake Shore Drive, or walking through the South Loop. And its blue, Lego-like appearance contrasts sharply against the backdrop of its neighbor to the north, the bright red CNA Tower. While I wouldn't call myself a fan of the unimaginatively rectangular CNA building, it does add a nice splash of color to the skyline. But as with the Roosevelt building, the CNA marking at the top is equally as striking on the skyline as the red it adds. But no one seems to rail against either of these two structures marring the wonderful Chicago skyline.
So far, I've highlighted just six buildings in the city of Chicago that aren't at all shy about displaying their name and brand. In my next post, we'll continue moving north on Michigan Avenue to see what else stands out in the uppermost regions of town. Please, do come back.