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COVER STORY 6 LOVE STORIES In honor of Valentine's Day, Pearland Focus shares the love stories of five Pearland couples who have journeyed through life together — for better or worse. F E AT U R E S 16
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Dear Pearland Friends, February is the month of love! There is the romantic love shared with a spouse, the enduring love of a family member, the sustainable love of a best friend and even the playful love of a four-legged friend. This is the month to express and celebrate your love in a myriad of ways, hopefully throughout the entire year. In this issue of Pearland Focus, we spotlight five area couples who have had exceptional marriages. Their deep and abiding love, and respect for one another, have seen them through the good and bad that occurs through the years. Read their stories and take nuggets of wisdom from Pearland Focus publisher Jessica Kij. their shared experiences for your own relationships. Believe it or not, February is the time to start signing up our children for those ever-popular - and fast to fill - summer programs. Our Summer Fun Guide will give you ideas for camps, classes and fun activities. February is also the month that we review our finances since taxes are looming. Our finance section presents those who can give you advice and expertise on your finances. In our continuing efforts to keep you informed on community happenings, we are now featuring ribbon cuttings of local businesses. The ribbon cuttings signify that these businesses have joined The Pearland Chamber of Commerce and are investing in the community. They await your patronage! As always, be sure to send us your headliners, photos and event news as well as your article ideas, community highlights and celebrations. Our readers want to know what's happening in Pearland! We welcome your feedback as well. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com, 281-690-4242 or www.pearlandfocus.com. Stay focused!
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Love Stories
Throughout our lives, we learn love lessons. We learn that love is patient and kind, not jealous or pompous. Love is not inflated or rude; it does not seek its own interests. Love is not quick-tempered; it does not brood over injury. Nor does it rejoice over wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
F COVER STORY By Susie Ainsworth
ebruary is the month of love, and love is the most powerful expression known to man. It is something we all crave and should treasure more often. In today's society, we make it so easy to get out of the marriage vows we promised to one another. The promise to be true in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health and to love and honor each other all the days of our lives. As we prepare for Valentine's Day, Pearland Focus found five Pearland couples who have been together through thick and thin and have learned to make their spouses their number one priority. In honor of love and marriage, here are their love stories.
Earl and Hope Cramp Married: 56 years Wed: October 5, 1956 Muskogee, Oklahoma PF: How did you meet? We were attending Draughon's Business College in Muskogee. We met while working in the Business Machines class. PF: What's the secret to a long-lasting marriage? For us, it was taking the marriage vows seriously from the beginning. We meant it when we said, "til death do us part." That wasn't always easy, but it became a lot easier in 1970 when we both trusted Jesus as our Savior and Lord. That was the start of seeking God's guidance daily, appreciating and being considerate of each other's feelings and thanking God for bringing us together. PF: How did you resolve arguments? At first, we didn't. In fact, for a time, we would give each other the silent treatment. Eventually, we learned nothing was solved that way. Maybe others have a similar experience. We have learned that marriage is a journey, and without proper, biblical pre-marriage counseling, couples really have no idea where that journey is headed. Thankfully, God knew this and kept us together until we could see His path for us. pearland
Finally, we learned to try to see the other person's point of view and found that discussing instead of arguing was a much better way to handle differing perspectives. PF: What are your most memorable moments of marriage? Our wedding and honeymoon (all two days of it); traveling from Oklahoma to Seattle to our first job after college; learning to depend on Christ; appreciating the love and trust we had for each other and seeing our children grow up and becoming Christians.
Jim and Peggi Klubnik Married: 53 years Wed: 1959 Houston, Texas
PF: How did you meet? We met at a Campus Crusade for Christ student meeting while we were attending UCLA. PF: What's the secret to a long-lasting marriage? Trusting God for each other and for the various directions life takes. PF: How did you resolve arguments? To resolve an argument, forgiveness is the key. God provided forgiveness for us through Jesus Christ. We need to
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learn to forgive each other. It is important to talk things out. Sometimes we need to agree to disagree. PF: What are your most memorable moments of marriage? Our most memorable things are simply the little things each day, as well as the opportunity to work together and travel. One of the most memorable experiences was the 18 years we spent as missionaries in Russia, the home of Jim's ancestors. We are continuing to make memories every day with each other as well as with our two sons, their wives and our six grandchildren.
John and Mary Yost Married: 53 years Wed: July 31, 1959 First United Methodist Church – Pearland, Texas
PF: How did you meet? Mary and John's sister, Evelyn, were best friends growing up. One day, John had Evelyn ask Mary if she would like to go dancing. Our first date wasn't dancing but was at the Winkler Drive Inn Movie in Houston. PF: What's the secret to a long-lasting marriage? The secret to a long marriage is making the one you marry the love of your life. And, you must be able to compromise. PF: How did you resolve arguments? When we have had disagreements, we talked about the situation and would come to a compromise. PF: What are your most memorable moments of marriage? The most memorable moments in our marriage was our wedding day; it was a big social event in Pearland. Also the day our children and grandchildren were born.
Edward and Florance (Flo) Chapman Married: 56 years Wed: November 22, 1956 (Thanksgiving Day) St. Rapheal Catholic Church – Iowa, Louisiana
PF: How did you meet? A mutual friend introduced us. Ed and our friend, Shirley, had dated. I went to Shirley's house one day, and Ed was there talking to her dad in the wood shop. Shirley actually introduced us that day. I was 20 years old, and Ed was 21 when we met. We only dated from July until November when we married. We knew right off the bat that we were meant to be married. PF: What's the secret to a long-lasting marriage? www.pearland
The secret to a long marriage? You both have to work at it each and every day. Sometimes you give and sometimes you take, but you have to work together. I learned from my parents who had also been married over 50 years never to leave without giving a "so long" kiss and a "hello" kiss when you got home. We have made that part of our marriage too. PF: How did you resolve arguments? We did not argue often; we had disagreements or differences of opinions. We would let one another know how we feel about the situation. Agree to disagree, and let it go. PF: What are your most memorable moments in your marriage? For Ed, it was when he saw her coming down the aisle with her Dad. For, Flo it was the birth of all six of her children, each one was different.
Joe and Delores Koza Married: 47 years Wed: December 26, 1965 St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church – Houston, Texas
PF: How did you meet? We have known each other since the seventh grade. We had two dates in high school, then we dated for two years in college, and when we came home, we dated for two more years. The rest is history! PF: What's the secret to a long-lasting marriage? Joe believes the secret to a long-lasting marriage is being two separate individuals. We are opposites. The other secret is still being in love at our age! I believe it is putting your spouse before yourself, keeping God in your marriage, commitment to one another and both having faith leads to a long-lasting marriage. PF: How did you resolve arguments? We have resolved our issues by taking the time to think the answer over! PF: What are your most memorable moments of marriage? The birth of our three children, watching them grow into adulthood, our eight grandchildren and being blessed by being a part of their lives! .com • February 2013
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Leaders Create Vision for a Better Community By Carol Artz-Bucek
ecause a community can never be greater than the sum of its parts, its success is determined by one key issue: Leadership. In Proverbs 29:18, it states, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Leaders transform visions into reality. They set goals and directions for projects and take steps to ensure effective and cohesive teams move forward with defined success. A strong leader guides people toward success. Providing an avenue for those with leadership potential to enhance their skills was a reason the Pearland Chamber began Leadership Pearland, Texas in 1999. This national leadership program is designed to identify and bring together men and women of the area who seek the opportunity to expand their involvement in community affairs and are willing to assume leadership positions. It consists of a series of eleven sessions covering such areas as personal skills, government, economic development, social needs, and other key segments of our community, county, state and nation. The purpose for this program is to enhance and motivate emerging leaders to develop their potential for civic leadership and commitment to the community in and around Pearland. Additionally, it endeavors to make their involvement in community affairs more effective and to encourage them to become acquainted with and more involved in the Chamber of Commerce and its activities, the City of Pearland and the various events and volunteer opportunities and social services of various organizations that assist the residents of the community. Objectives include developing and forming relationships benefiting the participant's professional and volunteer careers; stimulating a common understanding of the forces and trends affecting the development of the community, and enhancing their ability and desire to participate in groups which work together for the advancement of Pearland. Each participant is informed about the history of Pearland, its government, economy, social issues, needs, opportunities and existing processes to deal with current
and future issues. They are encouraged to become actively involved in a wide range of civic and community affairs. Each participant must give a serious commitment of time. While there is also a financial investment to participate in the program, the tuition covers most meals, overnight accommodations and supplemental transportation and course materials. The leadership program consists of mandatory attendance for a two-day retreat as well as other scheduled events once each month beginning in September and ending in June. Although not mandatory, participants are encouraged to attend all sessions as well as monthly Chamber and community events. The rigorous schedule allows each participant to miss no more than 12 cumulative hours prior to being released from the program. Prime candidates for this program are those individuals who are emerging as leaders within their chosen careers and/or various community organizations and agencies or current leaders wishing to improve their knowledge and leadership skills. Participants represent every sector of the community. To be eligible for the program, participants must live or work in the Pearland community. Priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership potential or ability in one or more organizations or activities related to the betterment of Pearland. An applicant to this program should seriously consider the time commitment involved as it is expected that a participant shall attend every meeting in its entirety, and Leadership Pearland Alumni of the most recent graduating class are responsible for facilitating and leading one class the following year. As a final conclusion to the program and to demonstrate the bonding of the class participants, as a group, the class must make a contribution to the community. Each class is required to complete a group service project that benefits the community. The project must involve all of the class members and is designed to leave a lasting impact on the community.
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Leadership requires understanding people and involving them to get something done. Becoming a leader takes good characteristics such as integrity, dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as well as determination not to accept failure. While Leadership Pearland doesn't make one an instant leader in nine months, it does acquaint one with the community quickly and succinctly, and the program provides an environment for success, engagement and involvement. Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us to push into new areas and take others to new places instead of doing the same old thing over and over. "Do not follow where the
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path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Therefore, allow me to introduce to you the trailblazers of the Leadership Class of 2012-2013. Participants include Ruben Almanza, Whitley Penn; Andrew Miller, Adult Reading Center, Inc; Kim Hocott, Pearland Independent School District; Laurie Rock, Altus Hospice Care; Melissa Black, Pearland Economic Development Corporation; Butch Babineaux, CDM Smith; Roy Mata, Bredero Shaw; Sherwin Sun, Keep Pearland Beautiful and Sparkle Anderson, City of Pearland. For more information, call 281-485-3634 or email carol. email@example.com.
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By Linda K. Eaves
High School HOT SHOT THE POWER OF ONE
race Li was recently numbered among five U.S. students to receive the Power of Children Award. The Dawson High senior founded the nonprofit organization We Care Act to help with worldwide disaster relief. In November, Grace flew to Indianapolis to accept her award and was featured on WishTV, an affiliate of CBS. "I was so overwhelmed and honored to be selected for the Power of Children Award," she said.
Grace in Sichuan, China after the 2008 earthquake. "If one person can help inspire two other people and those two people can inspire two other people, then you're creating a chain reaction that can actually make a difference in the world," she said accepting her 2012 Power of Children Award presented by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. "After the earthquake in Sichuan,
Grace China, in May 2008, I realized that I needed to do something to help the children affected, so my siblings and I went door-to-door to raise money. That summer, we personally delivered some of our donations to the earthquake victims in Sichuan, and it was then that I decided community service was something I was utterly and completely in love with." Since then Grace has rushed to aid young natural disaster victims worldwide including children in China, Japan and Haiti. Grace and the non-profit We Care Act moved quickly to help schools on the East Coast recover from Hurricane Sandy. "We plan to work with a couple of schools in New York City by sending them items. For example, we'll probably send cookies to children since they missed Halloween. That is a really big deal for kids." Two years ago, she was recognized as one of the 25 most influential people in America by Youth Services of America and received a standing ovation at their annual conference where she was keynote
speaker. "I used to be really shy before my siblings and I started We Care Act, and that was a huge personal obstacle for me to overcome. However, with We Care Act, I was able to learn to open up to people and talk about what I cared about. Eventually, I realized my passion for speaking to other people about my cause." Grace has always loved to write and has been a contributor to The Huffington Post (www.huffingtonpost.com/ grace-li) since April 2011. She's a twotime Gold Medalist in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. In college she plans to major either in the liberal arts or biology. "I think being a professor or a scientist are both really amazing, and I did research this summer at Stony Brook University to further my knowledge in the research field. I also would love to work for a nonprofit or continue to work with We Care Act after graduating." Her advice to people wanting to make a difference: "Honestly, I would suggest people who want to get involved to just do it because taking the first step is the hardest part. From there, anything is possible."
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A Racing, Pounding Heartbeat: When You Should Be Concerned
ur hearts beat 50 to 100 times a minute but we are usually not aware of it. The awareness of our own heart beating is what we call "palpitations." Benign palpitations are often caused by our everyday activities: when we exercise, drink caffeine, alcohol, or are nervous or excited. Some people become more aware of their own hearts beating while lying down at night, when the distractions from the surrounding environment are minimal. Those types of palpitations are usually not associated with other symptoms and don't usually require specific medical treatment.
managed either with medications or sometimes with more invasive procedures. The medical field that deals with these issues is knows as cardiac electrophysiology. An electrophysiologist is a cardiologist who manages patients with arrhythmias. "It is important for individuals who have abnormal palpitations to seek medical attention, especially since many of these arrhythmias affect young, otherwise healthy individuals who may not think that they have a heart condition," says Mossaab Shuraih, M.D. a cardiac electrophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Mossaab Shuraih, M.D. Hermann Southeast Hospital. For more information about heart and vascular services at Memorial Hermann Southeast, visit www. memorialhermann.org/southeast.
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Resolve to Be Financially Secure in 2013
hen it comes to making New Year's resolutions, getting into good shape financially ranks right up there with losing weight and eating healthier. All three goals require discipline and planning, and, as you've no doubt experienced, it's not unusual to encounter setbacks along the way. Don't let losing a minor battle here or there convince you to surrender on the bigger war. You'll probably have more success if you start out taking small steps, learning from your mistakes and gaining momentum as you go. Here are a few suggestions for better managing your personal finances in the New Year: Create a budget. The first step on the road to financial health is to create a budget you can live with. If you're new to budgeting or haven't been successful in the past, start slowly. For a few months write down every cent you spend: mortgage/ rent, utilities, food, gas, medical copayments, credit card interest – the works. You'll be surprised where you money goes. Compare income and expenses. At the same time, compare money coming in (income) to money going out (expenses). If you're just breaking even or losing money each month, you need to boost your in-
come and/or aggressively trim spending. Try these strategies: • Pay bills on time and send at least the minimum amount due. You'll avoid late fees and related interest rate increases; plus, you'll improve your credit score. • Balance your checking account regularly and use in-network ATMs to avoid overdrafts and fees. • If your employer offers flexible spending accounts, use them to pay health and dependent care expenses with pretax dollars. • Raise insurance deductibles and shop around for better rates. Once you start reducing expenses, use the savings to pay down debts more quickly. Try making a table of all outstanding credit card and loan balances and their corresponding interest rates. Then, each month pay the minimum amount due on each – except pay as much as possible on the account with the highest interest rate. Once that one's paid off, move to the nexthighest rate account and so on. Another smart move is to have an emergency fund in case of financial upheaval (layoff, medical emergency, unexpected car repairs, etc.) Ideally you should save enough to cover six months of expenses, but don't be discouraged if that
sounds insurmountable: Start slowly by saving a few dollars each week. You won't miss it and your little nest egg might just save you from needing an expensive shortterm loan to cover an unplanned bill. If something terrible happened to you, would your family be protected financially? Make sure you have a valid will, durable power of attorney, health care proxy and living will. Numerous books, online articles and sample forms are available if you want to draft them yourself, but you should probably review your documents with a financial advisor or attorney to avoid potential legal problems. Also, make sure you have adequate life and disability insurance. It's debatable how much Social Security will be able to contribute toward your retirement income in coming decades, so if you're not already participating in your employer's 401(k) plan or an IRA, make that one of your top financial resolutions. Sticking to resolutions is never easy – if it were, we'd already be doing them. But striving to improve your financial situation now will pay off big-time down the road. This article is intended to provide general information and should not be considered legal, tax or financial advice. It's always a good idea to consult a tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to your situation and about your individual financial situation This article is brought to you by a partnership between Visa and Texas First Bank and was authored by Jason Alderman, who directs Visa's financial education programs. For more information, follow Texas First Bank on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube or visit us at www.texasfirstbank.com.
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Financial Focus Retirement Plan Contribution Limits Increase in 2013
t's been a while – 2008, to be exact – since contribution limits for IRAs were increased by the IRS. That's why a 2013 increase in contribution limits is big news for anyone who has an IRA and wants to make the most of this tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. And there is more good news: Also increasing in 2013 are contribution limits for defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) s, 403(b)s and others. Take a look at the numbers:
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omeTown Bank, N.A. recently celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. The new building, and the bank's seventh branch, is at 2651 Pearland Parkway just northeast of Broadway Street. The grand opening program included President and CEO Jimmy Rasmussen, Branch Manager and Vice President Sean Murphy as well as Mayor Tom Reid. HomeTown Bank of Pearland presented a $5,000 donation check to the North Brazoria Educational Alliance, accepted by Terrie Morgan. Sherwin Sun and Fay Watson of Keep Pearland Beautiful presented the bank with a plaque commemorating their recent contribution for membership and the adoption of Province Village Drive. HomeTown Bank received its national banking charter and began operations in Galveston in 1966 under the name
Bank of Galveston. The community bank changed its name to HomeTown Bank, National Association, in 1999 to reflect its expansion to serve cities outside of Galveston. It currently holds $450 million in assets, $405 million in deposits, and $255 million in loans, with a total capital of $43 million. "Throughout its 46-year history, HomeTown Bank has remained committed to the communities it serves," Rasmussen said. "Our range of business and personal banking services is as broad and up-to-date as most banks from outside the area, but it is our people and their commitment to serving our local community that give you the HomeTown Advantage." You can reach HomeTown Bank of Pearland at (281) 4128000. For more information about the bank, please visit the website www.htbna.com.
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By Brian Covault Founder and President of TCRN
What's Happening in Pearland?
here is always something going on or to do, but where do you go to see what is happening in Pearland? We live in a very family based area and having fun things to do with the kids is always something parents have on their radar. A great place to go is your Pearland community website: www.TCRN-Pearland.com.
On the community website you will see "Event Calendar" on the navigation bar. Click on it and you will find a calendar filled with all kinds of great happenings for you participate in. You can also register an event of your own. So, if you have a church event, charity event or children's activity that you would like to let others know about, just click the "Add an Event" button and fill out the information for your free calendar listing.
On the "Event Calendar," look out for TCRN community movie nights, family festivals and events that bring Pearland, Friendswood and Alvin families together. After all, TCRN's trademarked tagline is "Connecting YOU with the Community." Last month, our Chili Cook-Off held on January 19th was a lot of fun, and we were able to give back to the community by furnishing all of the raised proceeds to the Pearland Neighborhood Center (PNC). It was held in the Pearland Town Center Pavilion and will be an annual event. Join us for our Movie Nites at various locations across the Pearland area. Enjoy a free, family friendly movie on an inflatable outdoor movie screen nearly 30 feet across and almost 20 feet high. There will always be either free concessions such as cotton candy and popcorn or $1 donations raised to support local non-profits. If you know of a non-profit that you would like to recommend so we can help their cause, please email us at events@txcrn. com with the information and our staff will get in contact with them. TCRN-Pearland is filled with quality businesses that you can trust, rely and depend on for a variety of products and services you need. Our community website, Preferred Customer savings that don't expire with unlimited use and our community events are all designed to strengthen and support the Pearland and surrounding communities. Make sure that www.TCRN-Pearland. com is on your "Favorites" list so you can stay connected with the community and great businesses ready to serve you!
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t the Y, we have fun for everyone this summer, regardless of your age, income or background. We bring people closer together in a welcoming, supportive environment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living and give back to the community. This summer, children can learn, grow and thrive through the exhilarating fun of overnight, day and specialty camps at the Y. In the midst of all the fun, they'll explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships. The Y offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole family. Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person – spirit, mind and body. Classes are divided into ability groups while trained instructors who emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills guided with praise and encouragement. Teens can have fun socializing with their friends in a safe, positive environment while exploring interests, learning leadership skills, and discovering all they can achieve. Adults can experience the fun of connecting with people from all walks of life through programs and services at the Y that go beyond just physical health. Plan your summer fun at the Vic Coppinger Family YMCA, and experience the impact we can make in your life and in the community. Join us on April 27th for our Annual Healthy Kids Day. For more information, please contact our Welcome Center at 281-485-6805 or visit us at www.ymcahouston.org/vic-coppinger.
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f your child's day consists of TV, video games and surfing the Internet, help is on its way! At Bushi Ban, children enjoy a fun and energetic Martial Arts' program that empowers them to become fit, strong and focused! We begin by creating a fun, friendly and trusting environment where children can face their fears and overcome their challenges. Then we use an age appropriate curriculum that parallels our parents' social, academic and environmental values. As your child learns the art of selfdefense, they also focus on sportsmanship, healthy competition and leadership. As a result, your child develops: fitness, balance, coordination, teamwork, focus, memory, respect, discipline and self-control. We use a unique method called "Edu-Tainment" that when combined with Martial Arts, serves as the pathway to fitness, discipline, and excellence. And, we teach core "Bushi Ban values" to develop confidence, respect, and a winning personal, social, and academic attitude. Not only will your child gain the confidence that comes from knowing how to defend themselves, but younger students participate in discussions on: "Stranger Danger," "When to call 911," "Fire Safety," and "Street Safety." Children learn how to diffuse a situation using verbal defense, as well as using attitude and strong body language to prevent bullying. They are taught that fighting is the last resort. The Bushi Ban child development system is based on achieving short and long term goals where recognition, reward and ranking is an ongoing method of award children. Stripes and belts are awarded on accomplishment and achievement. Prepare your kids for the REAL world. Try Bushi Ban today. Call 281-997-9500 for information.
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t's a common problem among students: summertime regression. Studies show that most students lose at least some knowledge that they gained during the school year over the course of summer vacation. According to Eileen Huntington, cofounder of the Huntington Learning Center, a little effort can go a long way when it comes to helping children avoid significant regression during the summer months. Look for educational summer camps or programs. Check with your child's school for educational summer camp ideas. If your town has a university or college, investigate programs there, too. Make library visits a weekly excursion. Whether your child is seven or 12, the library should be your home away from home during the summer months. For younger children, the library may offer fun classes, clubs and more. Request reading lists and activity sheets from your child's teacher. Your child's teacher can offer ideas to develop a realistic academic plan for summer. Ask for book recommendations based on your child's reading level. Make reading a daily occurrence. Reading can be one of the most drastic regression areas, so develop a nightly reading routine for the whole household. Huntington prides itself on its unparalleled programs that help parents, caregivers and educators identify the gaps in skills and knowledge that can limit learning potential. Huntington's personalized programs of instruction enable children to excel. To learn more or to locate a center near you, call 1-800 CAN LEARN.
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r. G's Guitars was established in 2007 by Paul and Tina Gutierrez. Paul and Tina have been residents of Pearland since January 1994. Paul has been playing guitar for over 30 years and has a passion for music and teaching. The mission of Mr. G's Guitars is to provide high quality guitars and accessories at affordable prices, as well as personalized music instruction and music theory. Mr. G's Guitars is a full-service guitar shop located in the heart of Pearland across from Strickland Chevrolet. We pride ourselves on excellent service and selection. We are a certified repair center for Roland and Korg, that does restringing and set-ups on acoustic and electric guitars, as well as electronic and minor repairs on guitars, amps and keyboards. We also offer a comprehensive lesson program to spread the love of music to everyone. We have grown from having one guitar instructor to having five guitar instructors, two drum instructors and one keyboard instructor. Mr. G's Guitars hosts rock band camps in the summer for intermediate students, and holds two recitals a year, one in the spring for our acoustic guitar and keyboard students and an outdoor concert in the fall for our electric guitar students and our rock band camp students. Mr. G's Guitars endeavors to provide excellent service and selection to customers and spread the love of music through superior music instruction. Come see our huge selection of instruments, amps and accessories, or to sign up for the best lesson program in the Pearland area! For more information, call 281-997-7769 or visit www.mrgsguitars.com.
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Huntington Learning Center Reopens In 2012, a car hit the Huntington Learning Center located at 3205 East Broadway in Pearland and crashed through their front window. A student at the center, Jack Provine, narrowly escaped injury thanks to the quick response of his teacher Andre Randle. Randle quickly moved the boy from the path of the car that plowed into the building. The center suffered extensive damage, and on November 20, 2012, the Huntington Learning Center celebrated their reopening with both Provine and Randle on hand for the festivities.
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • February 5th – 26th Tuesday, 6:30 – 10:30 pm Adult Tennis Leagues Join Pearland Parks and Recreation Department adult tennis leagues for an opportunity to challenge yourself. Outdoor adult tennis leagues at Centennial Park are open to men and women 18 and older. Session One runs February 5th through April 2nd, and Session Two runs April 9th through May 28th. Registration fee includes a 7-match regular season schedule, single elimination play-offs and an award. For a schedule of games or to register, visit www. pearlandparks.com. February 9th and 23rd Saturday, 8 am – 12 pm Pearland Old Townsite Farmers Market Support local families by browsing local produce and products such as honey, coffee, salsa, tea and soaps at Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Boulevard in Pearland. Visit pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket. com.
EVENTS February 10th Sunday, 1 – 6 pm Recreation Center and Natatorium (RCN) All-Star Shootout Test your competitive skills at the All-Star Shootout, located at 4141 Bailey Road. Players ages 7 – 14 will compete against each other in three competitions: a three-point competition, a Skills and Drills competition where participants will have to dribble their way through an obstacle course, and the RCN All-Star Shootout where each player will have one minute to score as many points as possible at designated spots on the court. For tickets, call 281-412-8915.
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February 16th Saturday, 10 am – 12 pm Parker's Dog Park Days Pearland Parks and Recreation partners with Pearland Animal Control Officers to provide valuable education to strengthen your relationship with your dog. Join Pearland Parks and Recreation Department's mascot, Parker the dog, at the Southdown Dog Park located at 2150 Countryplace Parkway in Pearland. Visit pearlandparks.com. February 19th Tuesday Melvin Knapp Senior Center Tour of Holocaust Museum The Melvin Knapp Senior Center schedules a variety of entertaining and informative trips throughout the year. This month, the center will host a day trip to the Holocaust Museum of Houston. Check the monthly "Knapp Happenings" at www.pearlandparks. com.
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New to the Neighborhood Pearland Selected as Site for New Texas Children's Pavilion for Women OB/GYN Practice
exas Children's Pavilion for Women expanded into Pearland in January, opening its first community - based obstetrics and gynecology practice. The new OB/GYN practice brings the Pavilion for Women's leading expertise closer to home by offering outpatient services, making it more convenient for women to receive preventative care, subspecialty gynecology services and prenatal checkups in their community. Texas Children's Hospital, a trusted name in Houston for nearly 60 years and a nationally-ranked children's hospital, recently expanded into obstetrics and gynecology with the construction of Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. The $575 million state of the art facility for women's, fetal and newborn health offers comprehensive care to a woman throughout her life, with the goal of improving outcomes for mothers and babies. "Many of the women we care for at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women are
Drs. Kelly Hodges and Beth Davis are the Baylor College of Medicine OB/GYN physicians selected to practice at the new Texas Children's Pavilion for Women Pearland OB/GYN Practice.
currently driving to the medical center for their regular OB/GYN services," said Dr. Laurie S. Swaim, chief of gynecological services at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women and division director of gynecology and obstetrics at Baylor College of Medicine. "With this new clinic, women in Pearland and the surrounding area will only need to travel to the Pavilion for
Women for more specialized gynecological care, surgery or delivery." The practice is staffed by two Baylor College of Medicine OB/GYN physicians, Drs. Beth Davis and Kelly Hodges. In addition to a full range of regular gynecological and prenatal care, the practice will soon offer subspecialty services in urogynecology and gynecologic oncology. Conveniently located next door to the new location for Texas Children's Pediatrics Pearland, the address for the OB/GYN practice is 9003 Broadway Street. Side-by-side locations enables Texas Children's to provide the Pearland community with a continuum of specialized care starting with pregnancy and continuing throughout the childhood and adult years. To schedule an appointment at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women Pearland OB/GYN practice, call 281-412-4435. To learn more, visit women.texaschildrens. org/pearland.
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Historically Pearland
By John D. "Mickey" Mark, President – Pearland Historical Society
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question often asked of Pearland Historical Society members is "What is the oldest building in Pearland?" The answer is: The old railroad depot which now sits beside the Pearland City Hall on Liberty Boulevard. It is also has a marker from the Texas Historical Commission designating it as a Texas historical building. The depot was built in the late 1890s or 1900. It was built by the citizens of Pearland with materials furnished by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad. The original site of the depot was just east of the railroad tracks and a little north of Highway 518 not far from where the Busy Bee Café sits today. The early Pearland historians, Mrs. Emma Jarisch Coppinger and Mrs. Julia Martin Hunter, often mentioned that the depot was the center of activity in those early Pearland days. Both Coppinger and Hunter wrote about local citi-
zens gathering at the station to greet the several passenger trains which stopped in Pearland each day. Also in those days, local citizens would catch the train at the depot for a round trip into Houston to buy supplies. Another story the ladies wrote about was when World War I ended, all of the citizens of Pearland gathered at the train station for a victory celebration and then paraded to the "Old Settlers Cemetery" where they
The old depot in 1905 with the name Pearland – one word – visible on the end. pearland
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also celebrated with a picnic. The depot was closed in 1972 and moved to its present site sometime in the 1980s. Some of you may remember several years ago when a group in Pearland urged the City Council to change the name of Pearland to two words: Pear Land. Apparently, Sugar Land was originally called Sugarland and was changed some years ago. Citizens opposed to the change said, "It has always been Pearland, why should we change?" The Pearland citizens pushing for the change pointed out that in Wytold Zychlinski's original town platt filed in 1894, the city's name was actually two words: Pear Land. They also pointed out that anytime Pearland was mentioned on television, it was usually mispronounced and called "Perl-lund." As evidence against the change, the opposition referred to the picture of the old depot from the Pearland Historical Society file. The picture, which was taken in 1905, clearly shows the name "Pearland," one word, on the end of the depot. Apparently, this helped prove the point that the name has always been Pearland since the City Council did not go along with the name change. Also in the 1905 picture, although the picture has faded, you can see how the citizens would dress up in their finest clothes to go to the depot to either catch the train out or to greet the passengers coming in. Today, the old depot sits vacant. It was the home of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce until it was badly damaged by Hurricane Ike. Perhaps sometime in the future it can be renovated and become an attraction for those interested in the history of our town.
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Conference motions propose policies and objectives which, if carried, will be adopted and pursued by UNISON. If there is any motion which you particularly want the branch delegates to support or reject then tell your steward. In general our delegates will use their discretion to cast their votes in accordance with principles adopted by the branch. However, they can be mandated to vote one way or another.
Motions proposed by our branch are listed below. As is typical of conference motions, each has a long preamble which you can read in the agenda. Presented below is the 'business end' of each motion which tells the National Committee what to do.
The Local Government Conference Agenda includes one motion from Newcastle City Branch.
37. Children's Social Work Reform
"Calls on the SGE to:
1) Run a further survey on social workers asking for their views on the policy paper;
2) Encourage regions to work with branches to produce further material to be used in workplaces to engage with members about the reforms;
3) Increase awareness that whilst members are being informed posts are at risk due to budget cuts Frontline is being given investment and local authorities have to guarantee that they receive a post at the end of their 'training period'."
The National Delegate Conference Agenda comprisest the following motions from our branch:
17. New ways of working: Agile, lean or mean?
"Calls on the National Executive Council to:
1) Develop guidance so branches and regions can support disabled members to request reasonable adjustments to new working practices;
2) Work with Service Groups and Self Organised Groups to identify examples of good practice for implementing new ways of working; and
3) Encourage employers adopting new ways of working to consider the impact on disabled people throughout the implementation process."
43. Free and high quality funded childcare for all.
"Calls on the National Executive Council to:
1) Campaign for universal free childcare for all children from the end of maternity / paternity leave until school age;
2) Campaign for childcare support which will benefit all parents, including those who work shifts and unsociable hours and for comprehensive policy measures geared towards the introduction of universal free childcare;
3) Support the Gingerbread campaign for affordable childcare for single parents;
4) Work with other unions and staff for minimum rate of pay for childcare staff;
5) Campaign for decent terms and conditions for the staff providing childcare in schools and nurseries, including adequate training and safe child/carer ratios;
6) Urge Labour Link to make this a labour manifesto commitment;
7) Examine and raise awareness of the obstacles linked to childcare that women face in the labour market;
8) Continue to campaign to defend Sure Start nurseries. "
71. Access To Work
"Asks that our branches work alongside the National Executive Council, National Disabled Committee and Disabled Members Self Organised Groups to produce training material and advice and guidance so that stewards and branch officers have a greater understanding of ATW, and can therefore assist disabled members in the workplace."
77. The Crisis in Syria
"Instructs the National Executive Council to:
1) Call for an urgent and substantial international political and humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis based on dialogue, peace, disarmament and respect for human rights and international law instead of external military intervention;
2) Urge the British government and the European Union to significantly increase its refugee resettlement programme;
3) Work with groups supporting and campaigning for the rights of refugees and opposing military intervention in pursuit of these ends. "
96. Europe
"Calls on the National Executive Council to:
a) To oppose withdrawal from the EU;
b) To support freedom of workers movement across Europe;
c) To continue to campaign against TTIP;
d) To advocate worker's solidarity across Europe to fight for greater democracy, against cuts and austerity, and for levelling up of social provision and rights;
e) To work with other trade unions and labour movement bodies across Europe to campaign on these issues;
f) To seek a union in Eastern Europe and Greece to twin and build links with."
102.The Refugee Crisis; the Media's Reporting and its Negative Impact
"Calls upon the National Executive Council to:
1) Encourage members, coordinated through their branches, to write to local and national newspapers to question the incorrect and discriminatory language that is being used;
2) Encourage regions to work with branches to produce local material that can be used in workplaces to help dispel myths;
3) Encourage branches and regions to work with organisations such as Show Racism the Red Card."
Josie Bird (Branch Chair) and Paul Gilroy (Branch Secretary) will attend not as branch representatives but as members of the National Executive representing the Northern Region.
15-21 May 2017. The theme this year is Curious and Creative for Learning at Work Week.
Starting 24 April 2017, these courses can be done online or paper based.
Branch nominations and ballot details.
This newsletter includes an update on the changes to the Bereavement Support Payment as well as contact details for 'Down to Earth', who provide practical and emotional support throughout the funeral process.
Winners in March.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/13
Executive pay bandwagon rolls on
Cycle courier entitled to holiday pay
Employment law changes this April
New minimum wage rates kick in
UK lags on maternity
Merger heralds new teaching union
Consultation on caste discrimination
New courses for members and stewards.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/12
Inflation leaps to 3.2%
More regulation of gig economy needed
Appalling risk of suicides in construction
Fat cats — the great pay divide
Racist abuse after Brexit vote
Lack of diversity at top in Wales
Papers for the meeting on Monday 3 April.
Regional Disabled Members Group
Meeting on Tuesday 28 March 2017 at 4.30pm.
Nottinghamshire Police have taken the bold step to identify misogyny as a hate crime and Northern UNSION are keen for this to be replicated in our region. The aim of the event is to identify how we can move the issue forward across the region with all three Police and Crime Commissioners.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/11
Swings and scooters of inflation basket
No real improvement in weekly earnings
Cosmetic improvement with Living Wage
Zero-hours contracts at record high
Unemployment falls below 1.6 million
Agenda and annual report.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/10
Economic forecasts in Hammond's Budget
Mixed fortunes in ethnic women's pay gap data
Company merger and acquisitions in 2016
Numbers on zero-hours contracts at a high
GMB take on DX delivery firm
Former chancellor's nice big earner
Charter to stop violence at work
March/Rally for Durham Teaching Assistants
Saturday 25 March. Hear grassroots, union and guest speakers and watch the Reel News film showing the Durham Teaching Assistants' story.
Saturday 25 March, to plan UNISON LGBT activities for the year ahead.
A joint training session for trade union and community activists on how to organise to defeat the politics of division. 18 March 2017.
March calendar of events and activities.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/9
Trade Union Act regs come into force
Gender pension gap leaves women short
Violence at work — the nasty truth
Bookseller's £7m salary
Money purchase pension are norm
British Gas denied appeal in Lock case
Government fails in ethnicity review
Papers for the meeting on Monday 6 March.
Papers for the retired members' meeting on 17 March.
Winners in February.
Morning seminar and afternoon remembrance service in Hartlepool on Friday 28 April 2017. There is also an Eve of WMD 'Gig' on Thursday 27 April.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/8
Government green paper on pensions
A 'Stern diet' for fat cat directors' pay
Employers — don't miss out on talent
Argos repays £2.4 million to 37,000 staff
Economic growth revised upwards
Work fears of disabled people revealed
Migrants have helped make Britain. It's time to celebrate us
NHS at breaking point, according to British Medical Association
Councils prepare to cut essential services to fund adult social care
London transport spending equivalent to £1,500 more per head than North East
Labour Research Department Fact 79/7
Minimum wage cheats named and shamed
Inflation hits three-year high
Unemployment at 11-year low
Inflation erodes growth in weekly earnings
Migrants are always the scapegoats. But now they're taking on Ukip's lies
I, Daniel Blake is a realistic depiction of life on benefits. Isn't it?
English social care system for elderly facing 'complete collapse'
North East peers want law to make Government investigate impact of Brexit on region
North East recruitment drive revealed as jobless total in region rises
UK employment growth driven by foreign nationals, figures show
The NHS needs a rethink. Its priorities no longer make sense
Top Labour politicians come to 'UKIP area' Sunderland for Brexit debates and festival
Rothbury Community Hospital inpatient ward closure public meeting this week
Shopping will cost you more as prices rise, but is Brexit to blame?
Campaigners calling for u-turn over Post Office move
UK labour shortages reported as EU worker numbers fall
Britons living in the EU face Brexit backlash, leaked paper warns
Then the Daily Mail came for Gary Lineker, and we said: 'Enough!'
Brexit survey revealed: What you would do if given second shot at EU referendum
Booming gig economy costs £4bn in lost tax and benefit payouts, says TUC
There will be a shameful betrayal of the Brexit low-paid
Welcome to the new dark ages, where only the wealthy can retire
NHS 'pays £7.5m a year for 20 most expensive agency doctors'
Drive to bring health and social care together is a well-intentioned mess
Disabled Members Policy Weekend
Sunderland, 19/20 May 2017.
Sign Language (BSL) Introduction, 2 March 2017
Dementia Workshop, 30 March 2017
Regional Education Calendar 2017
A&E in England had worst delays ever in January, leak suggests
Why was Newcastle Council leader Nick Forbes the star of Prime Minister's questions?
Number of patients stuck in hospital 'far higher than NHS data shows'
It's time corporate tax dodgers started losing lucrative council contracts
More council housing needed in the North East - government report reveals
Council tax, youth funding and bins: 6 things to look out for from Sunderland budget meeting
TyneMet and South Tyneside colleges merger: What it means for jobs, campuses and its new name?
Labour Research Department Fact 79/6
Review of tribunal fees finally published
Plan to tackle abusive hiring practices
Insecure work on rise
Twenty eight directors share £68.37 million
A list of affiliations and donations that the branch committee has approved since January 2015.
UK faces return to inequality of Thatcher years, says report
NHS ID scheme could deter eligible patients, say MPs
Councils may cut social care provision due to underfunding, LGA says
Nursery schools: 'What society gives children less chance than their parents?'
Council tax rise planned for Northumberland residents as authority faces £36m cuts
'Trump can't hack Trebs' - the best signs from Newcastle anti-Trump demonstration
Labour Research Department Fact 79/5
Racism at work
Economy grows but there's a shortfall
Advice on gender pay gap from Acas
Tories offer no solution on discrimination
Eight assaults a day in Welsh schools
A quarterly periodical updating branch reps on employment law.
Winners in January.
Northern Region Young Members AGM
UNISON Northern Region Black Members Forum AGM 2017.
Discounted car insurance for UNISON members.
North East March and Rally for #ourNHS
In Newcastle on Saturday 4 February.
Papers for the meeting on 6 February.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/4
Death by a thousand fire service cuts
Guidance on stress
Modern-day slave traders jailed
Fees let bad bosses get off scot free
Top-ranked inclusive employers 2017
Get tough on pay, says pension funds
Agenda and nomination form for the mmeting on 4 February.
Annual Meeting of the Regional Disabled Members Self Organised Group on Tuesday 31 January 2017.
Mental Health Awareness Workshop on Thursday 16 February.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/3
Wales to ditch parts of 2016 Trade Union Act
Inflation rates at highest since 2014
Retail inflation eating into earnings growth
UK unemployment at nine-year low
Public sector pay poised to fall by thousands in real terms, TUC says
May's promise on workers' rights is hollow if she doesn't get a deal
NHS crisis: the one act of self-sacrifice that could rescue our health service
Politicians have ignored the working class for too long
World's eight richest people have same wealth as poorest 50%
Crisis, what NHS crisis? Theresa May must stop this denial
Welsh government tables bill to overturn Trade Union Act
UNISON have now been allocated two spots on the 16 January to have guided tours around the Anne Frank exhibition.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/2
Courier's tribunal win against CitySprint
TUC warns over Brexit threat to workers' rights
Lame excuses for not paying minimum wage
High street store fined over safety
Manufacturing output edges higher
Child poverty briefing
Winners in December.
The Trade Union Act and UNISON's Political Fund
Consultation on political fund review: December-January
We are having our first Reading Ahead launch at Welford Learning Zone on 11 January between 10am and 11am.
Book now to secure your place on one of the courses for Reps at Newcastle College starting in January 2017.
Northern Region Training Programme
UNISON courses in 2017. These courses are free and open to all members unless otherwise stated.
Labour Research Department Fact 79/1
'Precarious pay penalty' of zero-hours staff
Plans for a Universal Basic Income
2017 — economic forecasts for year
'Fat Cat Wednesday' has been and gone
Northern Ireland to reveal political gifts
UK's deficit in trade in goods gets ever worse
UK economic growth revised upwards


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Don and John looked after the launch, and immediately began reinstalling the deck gear. We were both truly amazed at how straight
forward it was to disassemble and reassemble everything. The mast stepping was scheduled for Friday, so we had only a few
days to clean and find a home for everything below decks. We spent many long nights scrubbing, replacing equipment, and preparing
for our short trip across the bay to our new home on the Manatee River.
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This was a nice and very friendly stay at a somewhat old and tired Hilton hotel, where staff is very friendly and welcoming, but the hotel could do with an upgrade. Everything is there in principle which gives Hilton a good reputation, but it is all a bit worn-down. I stayed at the Executive Floor and had access to the Executive Lounge, which again had very friendly staff and excellent snacks and drinks. The good news is that even an average Hilton hotel has a minimum level of comfort and support.
What especially pleased me was that the reception desk was able to help me with the transport in Nairobi, which is a challenge in any case.
I do hope the general infusion of investment funding in Hilton will go through and that hotels like this will be able to upgrade in the coming years.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Experience Kenya from the Hilton Nairobi hotel, situated in the city's central business district, one block away from the Kenyatta International Convention Centre and only 25 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel enjoys proximity to several major banking institutions, universities and government offices, including the Parliament and the High Court of Kenya ... more less
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The pendant is sold without a chain.
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John Malone breaks down the best games, teams, players, and performances from the week that was in Bergen and Passaic Counties.
Midland Park High School Photos
Senior guard Ashley Tutzauer poured in a career-high 32 points and provided disruptive defense to fuel unbeaten Toms River North to a 67-52 triumph over Point Pleasant Boro in the WOBM Christmas Classic championship; No. 1 Manasquan closes with flurry, upends Harrison (Ga.) in KSA Yellow Bracket ...
River Dell, Demarest, Ridgefield Park, Northern Highlands, Westwood, IHA advance
Favorite, contenders, sleepers, players to watch and sectional champion predictions for Group 1
Old Tappan defeats Middletown South 47-36
MSG Varsity will live stream dozens of New Jersey state high school playoff games, beginning this fall.
Check out the players to watch and predictions for this weekend's big matchups between Lenape Valley, Westwood, Pequannock, and Waldwick/Midland Park.
IHA uses balancing act to down Neptune; Rabeiro displays range of game for Midland Park; Indian Hills on the move; Shabazz rebounds; St. John Vianney squares off with Gill St. Bernard's and much more
Defending champion Immaculate Heart earns top seed for county tournament, which opens on Saturday.
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My Brother Vlad's Chili
Recipe by mabelle527
very good, basic chili recipe that I use as a base when I make my own variations...posted for safekeeping!
Top Review by vladb
Thanks for posting this "Mabelle". Since I'm the "brother Vlad" in the title I can share that yes this is a good base recipe, as my sister omitted some of my secret ingredients. You can find your own but (1) yes as written this is mild, and I find Ancho chile to be a good spice to add, and (2) you can sub out a strong beer (like Newcastle) for the broth. Be creative with it; last time I added Jim Beam and let it burn off the alcohol before adding the other wet ingredients. Enjoy!
See Discussion:3 Reviews
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 28 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes or 28 ounces plum tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 3⁄4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Directions See How It's Made
- cook onions and garlic until soft.
- add meat and brown.
- add all other ingredients and simmer 30 min (if using whole tomatoes, use kitchen scissors to cut up into small pieces inside the can).
- add beans and cook 20 min more.
- serve with rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips!
- variations: use 2 t spices; add 1 t cayenne; add chorizo (soft) to your chili base; use 1 bottle dark beer instead of beef broth (like negro modelo). I have used ground turkey instead of beef, and add a can of black beans or pinto beans (for 2 cans total of beans). I also like to add bell peppers (diced) and/or jalapeno peppers.


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>Yeah, the reason that there are no ~efo files left after cleanup is because it doesn't seem to be creating them in the first instance. It truly boggles the mind. Also, the .bak files are not created unless the open file has first been saved. I always thought that the ~efo files were created though. My bad, I guess. I sure would like the ability for the app to create them as a safety measure though.
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> >Thanks, Lotta. Unfortunately, when I did the search I only came up
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> The ~efo files are supposed to self-delete when Notetab is closed,
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Ethics Teachers' Training Courses in Asia
This year UNESCO has hosted four Ethics Teacher's Training Courses (ETTC) in the Asia Pacific Region, with over 100 participants from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, China, Saudi Arabia, Laos, and Iran.
The ETTC is a one week course designed to improve the teaching skills and provide teaching tools for tertiary level ethics teachers. The focus is on participatory and interactive learning, communication skills and fostering critical thinking.
UNESCO started its program on the ethics of science and technology in 1993 due to the growing recognition that advances in science and technology were creating new social and moral challenges for the world. The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights (2005) forms the content basis of the UNESCO core curriculum in bioethics (unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0016/001636/163613e.pdf), a comprehensive foundation course on bioethics.
The ETTC program was developed in 2010 to complement the core curriculum by providing teachers with tools to teach bioethics, in particular by using real life situations or "cases" which challenge legal definitions, religious perspectives and human rights.
The 2014 courses are the first to be held in Asia and launch the program for the region. Courses have been held in Chennai, India (January 2015), Dhaka, Bangladesh (October 2015), Shenzhen, China (October 2014) and Nashik, India (November 2015).
UNESCO also signed MOUs with three universities to provide continued capacity building on bioethics and ethics teaching. These are the University of the Environment, Iran; the Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh; and the University of the Philippines.
"We are making efforts to make the training more accessible and affordable by having it in different countries around the region and by including trainers that speak our region's languages such as Chinese and Russian," said Dr Sue Vize, Regional Adviser for Social and Human Sciences.
"This year we have translated the first training materials into Chinese (Mandarin) and provided training of trainers for Bahasa-, Chinese- and Russian-speaking trainers. We want to continue to build our capacity in this way to have a network of trainers from the region and a series of local resource materials with cases from Asia and the Pacific."
UNESCO ETTC courses and materials are provided free of charge but participants must cover their own travel and local expenses such as accommodation and meals. All materials are free to download from the UNESCO website.
One final course in Almaty, Kazakhstan (November 2015) will complete the first year of trainings.
For further information contact Sue Vize, UNESCO Bangkok firstname.lastname@example.com