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God Made Dirt! {Guest Post}
'God made dirt, dirt don't hurt.' It's a saying that I'm sure we've all heard so many times! But, my reply every time I hear it said, "Well, God made rattlesnakes. And rattlesnakes WILL hurt!" Nevertheless, it is very true that you shouldn't be afraid to work hard and get your hands dirty. In my family, mud and dirt has NEVER been a problem. And no, I don't mean, 'It's never been a problem, we stay out of it.' I mean, 'We've never had a problem playing and working IN the mud and dirt.' Some of you are probably cringing and crying right now… Sorry. We've always loved being outside and working with our hands. I walked outside a few weeks ago to see a huge mountain of dirt in the middle of one of our gardens. Turns out, the 'three little musketeers' had built a huge castle and dug a moat around it. It was so adorable to see them working so hard on it. I'm so glad that my siblings can always turn everything into a great adventure! They always have so much fun. And they look pretty cute while doing it too!
This was originally published on "A Sweet N Simple Life" blog on Wordpress. Cynthia is our oldest daughter & has a beautiful as well as inspirational blog of her own! Check It Out Here!
When Your New Year Isn't Happy
Today marks the beginning of a new year. A fresh start, new beginnings, better choices... and resolutions. But that doesn't mean it's always going to be happy. Sometimes this "fresh start" hits us in the middle of tragedy. January 1, 2007, my family was sitting in intensive care while our 3 year old was on life support as she went through chemo treatments. Now ten years later I am with my sister as she strives to put together the pieces of her life after a fatal accident has left her a widow with 2 boys and another on the way. Through these hardships of life are we expected to just put on our party hats and smile for the new year?
Truth be told- no matter what day of the year it is- life can be difficult. Trials overwhelm us. The New Year is not always a happy one. I Corinthians 15 tells us "If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable." Our hope needs to come from above, but it also needs to exceed our life on earth. We have hope because our Saviour has conquered the grave. He gives us new life and His promises are eternal. Jesus is not just a fairy tale to make us feel good. He is the true and living God. Not only is he the Creator of everything in heaven and earth- but the giver and sustainer of our very being. He gives us hope and peace and rest beyond our understanding. And when this life comes crashing in from all sides, by His strength we can look past our circumstances to see our Saviour.
So, what do we do when we are overwhelmed by a storm in life? As cliche' as it might sound, we need to take one step at a time. Do what we know is right. Put your trust in Christ to guide you as He has promised. His Word will be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path. His Spirit will be your Comforter and your strength from day to day. His love will give you a song in the night. And if He feels too far away… reach out for Him; he tells us in Acts 17:27 that He is right there. Follow and obey His will each moment as He guides you through this difficult part of your journey.
And the happiness? Yes, we are promised that too. But it might not look like the happiness that you would see on a child's face when you pull into Chuck-E-Cheese. It may be the deep sense of peace that passes all understanding when our hearts and minds are focused on following Christ no matter what this world throws our way. It is the inner joy that we cannot explain when deep inside we know we are walking through the valley that the Lord has prepared for us. It is the comfort in seeing only one set of footprints in the sand- because we know he is carrying us.
If this new year has come upon you at a time when there is no celebration in your heart, take comfort. Stay close to the Saviour's side. Lean upon Him. Let Him carry you into this New Year.
Come to the Light!
I hope you know John 3:16. Truly know it. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God gave us the greatest gift imaginable- and He did it out of love for us. Loving us even while we were yet sinners. Sending Jesus down to pay the penalty and price for our sin. He could have left us condemned- but instead he gave us a Saviour. All we have to do is put our trust in Him, ask Him to forgive our sins and be our Saviour. John 3:16
Jesus went to the cross for us. He was crucified, buried, and rose again. "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." (vs. 36) Light and darkness. Belief and unbelief. Saved and lost. God has given us such a stark contrast between Light and darkness, the Spirit and the flesh, life and death… yet it seems like our lives are still so full of grey areas? We see such a wonderful gift that God has given us, yet choose to walk in darkness. John 3:19 tell us plainly, "And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."
Jesus knows us so well. He explains the reason for this in verse 20. The light shows us our true selves. It reproves us of the wrongs we have done. It doesn't feel good to be reproved. It can be embarrassing to be corrected. If we have a big dirty stain on our clothes, we definitely do not want anyone to see it! If we can't change… we try to cover it up! But wait… who says we can't change?
Once your faith and trust is put in the Lord Jesus Christ- the devil knows he has lost you for eternity. The next best thing he can do is try to win over the rest of your life here on earth. It truly is a battle between Light and darkness. But, Christian, we have God on our side. And God is ready to give you the victory! The best thing any one of us can do is to come closer and closer to the Light! Let God's Word shine on our lives, clean or dirty. He knows how to get those spots out! If you have a stain of sin on your life today, I challenge you to step into the light. If the devil has been deceiving you and you think you are overcome, there is no hope, no way you can live in righteousness, don't listen. He is a deceiver. God wants to shine His Light onto your life and make you clean! If you have trusted Christ as your Saviour- don't be afraid to trust Him with your life!!
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...From My Favorite Psalm
I Chronicles 16... David's Psalm
8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.
12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
23 Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
29 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.
32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.
34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
36 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.
...Wow!! So many GREAT reminders to GLORIFY the Lord! I love reading this each morning as a reminder to Glorify God throughout my day. Seek the Lord! Remember all He has done! Sing to Him!! Talk about Him to those around you each day. He is great and deserves our words of praise!
Leave a comment below to share with others which psalms are a blessing to you in your walk with God!!
Kindness in Marriage
Scrolling through Facebook I came across an article that caught my attention. Scientists that have studied married couples for 4 decades to figure out why some marriages work while others fall apart (either ending in divorce or living in misery) have come to a conclusion. By scientific, I mean the whole deal: thousands of couples, multitude of researchers, electrodes hooked to the brain kind of science. Guess what they found… couples that are kind to each other are the happiest.
Now, I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder here- but have you read your Bible lately? I promise it won't take you 40 years, doesn't require a master's' degree, and you won't need any electrodes!
We could use many examples, but let's just look at one.
We really could apply this to any relationship. When we live according to God's Word things work out. Obviously it takes two, and I'm not disputing that. So to clarify, if both parties involved are kind to each other there is a happy marriage, happy siblings, happy in-laws, happy co-workers, happy people in the world. So basically all I am saying is that we could obtain world peace (if every person in it followed God.) But let's start here: Be ye kind one to another. Commanded in the Bible and proven by science!
Loving Life!
Who wants to love life? Sounds good, right? Just like we all have a natural desire to care for ourselves, look out for ourselves, and want the best for ourselves, we also desire to live a happy life. Unfortunately, life is not always a walk in the park. It can come with some pretty harsh blows. So, how can we have a life of peace, joy, and happiness? The answer is found in God's Word. His promises are true and His way is always right. God gives us the formula we need to see good days.
I Peter 3:10 begins, "For he that will love life...." First off, there is a will, a desire, to love life. Do you desire to love life? Have you even realized that God desires for you not only to be His child, but to live according to His will and enjoy the life here on earth that He has blessed you with. God gives us a way to have a life we can truly love! Pay attention: "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." If you and I want to see "good days" we need to lay out a game plan to make these verses a part of our daily living. We need to get serious about this and see how much we can really love our life!
1. Let him refrain his tongue from evil.
Think of a parent refraining their young one from running into the street, or of a police officer that must refrain a suspect attempting to harm another. These are not just nonchalant casual encounters. This is head to head- do whatever needs to be done- kind of action! We are told here that if we want to love life we need to refrain our tongue! If we consider those things that bring us hardship in almost any relationship, most of them, if not all, can probably be brought back to a tiny little tongue, just doing what it does best! Let's get serious and active about refraining our tongue. This little tongue is no small matter!
2. And his lips that they speak no guile.
More about our mouth! Oh, yes. Something I find very convicting as I read these little passages in my Bible are the absolutes. "No guile." That doesn't leave any wiggle-room! Maybe we think that we are just about as good as we can get, after all, we are only human! But you see- as Christians, we are not only expected to use our mouths to bless those we love, but we are also told to bless our enemies! We are not on this earth to compare ourselves to the one standing next to us, but to Jesus Christ Himself. And chapter two verse 22 says He did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to [God.] Is this the pattern we are following?
3. Let him eschew evil.
Here we have an even stronger word than "refrain." It is actually fun to see all the ways different dictionaries explain eschew! Each of them is pretty clear- you are getting away!! // to fight off; renounce; steer clear of; have nothing to do with; shun; to avoid something intentionally; to purposely try to stay away from; to avoid using, accepting, participating in, or partaking of // Do you really want to love life? Hey, it looks to me like we need to be making some serious actions to "eschew" those things contrary to God's will and God's way in our life! I ask each of you to set aside some time today to pray and ask God what evil there is in your life that you need to fight off, renounce, and steer clear of! Remember, there are promises ahead that we can only claim once we have followed His path.
4. And do good.
The Bible tells us to "do good unto all men" (Gal. 6:10) and to "maintain good works" (Titus 3:8,14). It's not just enough to keep the bad out of our life- but we need to fill it with good! Be good to your husband, good to your children, good to your family, friends, church body, neighbors, strangers, and even mean people! Do good. It's not a social gospel- it's God's command for Christians. Yes, we should be good. But being good isn't of much use if we are not doing good.
5. Seek peace, and ensue it.
This world has enough drama. Just don't get involved. You need your sanity. You need your peace of mind. Jesus says in His sermon on the mount "Blessed are the peacemakers." Be a peace maker. Seek it, follow it, make it happen. You will be blessed!! You will find joy in the simple things of life. You will love life and see good days. Take God at His Word and claim those promises that follow. Meditate on His Word and follow Him today!
Live your life God's way- and you will truly LOVE the life you live!
When Faith Is Not Enough.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith…" (Ephesians 2:8a)
"But without faith it is impossible to please him…" (Hebrews 11:6a)
The very foundation of our life with Christ is faith. We must have faith. We are saved through faith. We must continue to walk in faith. We should pray, as the disciples did, that the Lord would increase our faith.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 17 that with faith as a grain of mustard seed a mountain could be removed, and again in Luke 17 that with that same faith a sycamine tree would be plucked up by the root and planted in the sea.
Yet I Corinthians 13:2 gets to the heart of the issue. You see, though we need faith to live the Christian life, faith is not enough. Faith without works is dead. I Corinthians 13:2 says that "though I have ALL FAITH, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
It is easy to get so caught up in our Christian living that we begin to overlook others. We may be keeping our Bible reading schedule on track and showing up for every church ministry- yet not noticing the souls that God has placed along our way. If so, our lives have become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.
Jesus said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." (John 13:35) Also, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (Matthew 22:39)
Galatians 6 is so full of advice on how we should treat each other. Paul encourages and admonishes us, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." (Ephesians 6:9,10)
Charity is having a genuine and sincere concern for others. Genuine. From the heart. Sincere. Without hypocrisy.
And not just concern for "certain" others. God is no respecter of persons.
"Charity suffereth long (longsuffering), and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." (I Corinthians 13:4-7)
That's a lot to live up to. In fact, I'll be working on that until Jesus comes! (And I hope you are too.) Because faith without works is dead. You've heard the old saying, "Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care!" It's true.
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." (I Cor. 13:13)
We all know by now that we need to "set a watch" over our mouth and be careful what we say. We ought not to be gossiping, backbiting, and slandering. It doesn't take long to figure out a person by just listening to what (or who) they talk about. Here is a quick example of a few of the many many verses that warn us against using our words to sow discord:
James 1:26 - If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Proverbs 16:28 - A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Psalms 101:5 - Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
But what if we aren't the one spreading the gossip? Do we get a free pass to listen to everything going on around us? I mean… the Bible does say we shouldn't answer a matter before we hear it. So, does that make it right to go around making sure we get the whole story from everyone on every bit of gossip that comes our way? Actually, that just might be wrestling the Scriptures to our own destruction. The Bible contains a severe warning for those listening ears as well.
Yesterday I was made aware of some personal matters that were being discussed about my family. The content really didn't bother me because I'm not afraid to give the truth and state the facts on what actually happened. It was just a mistake. But what did cause concern was how so many people had no problem discussing our personal matters.
When one dear brother in Christ asked me in sincerity, "Aren't you concerned about the things being said about you?" I must say I answered quite quickly- and quite frankly. No.
Why not? Because the Bible tells us clearly in Proverbs 17:4 "A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue." You see, it takes two to gossip. It takes a talker, and it takes a listener. Be careful if you pride yourself in your ability to hold your tongue and speak few words- people know who the gossipers are… and they know who's listening!
I am not concerned about my testimony being marred by someone with such a low moral character that they would go about seeking gossip and slander, and you shouldn't either. You see, following God gives a life of peace. Even when we make mistakes. It's okay with me to admit that and move on.
If you (like me) often find yourself "out of the loop" as to what the latest gossip is going around, count yourself blessed that the gossipers know that you are not a good listener!!
God Gave Us Time... and Choices
We live in a time when a day hardly passes without hearing, "There's just not enough time!"
That may seem like a harmless exasperation from one who just has "so much to do." But will you take a moment with me to stop and think about Who made this time to begin with? Who put seven days in a week, 24 hours in a day, and sixty minutes in an hour. God knew every hair we would have on our head. He knew every detail that would encompass our daily life. Yet He still put seven days in a week, 24 hours in a day, and just sixty minutes in an hour.
Is that enough? It was for Him.
I think it is time we say it is enough for us. If God made my body to need 7-9 hours of sleep. I need to get 7-9 hours of sleep. If God gave me a husband and children, I need to spend the time necessary to care for my husband and children. If God desires a personal relationship with me daily in His Word and in prayer, then I do have the time to read and pray. If God has chosen a ministry for me to be a part of, I must also have time for serving.
It comes down to two very simple truths. Math… and choices. Math tells us that there are 1,440 minutes in a day. If we take away 480 (that's 8 hours) for sleep that leaves a whopping 960 minutes left for us stay at home mom's. If you spend another 480 at work each day you still have 480 left. So, either way, there's the math. Math doesn't lie.
Math doesn't lie, but humans do. Many claim they don't get near 8 hours of sleep… but that just makes our case worse. That means we have MORE time to get done those things we say there isn't enough time for. Many studies have been done to prove that most of the time we overestimate the time we spend working and underestimate the time we admit to sleeping and relaxing. There are many great time management websites and books dedicated to that topic and I'll let the professionals deal with the rest of that!
And maybe your situation is different. After all, each of us is unique! You may have health issues that cause you to spend more of your time in bed, or maybe the opposite goes for you and you can buzz around on just 5-6 hours. Or maybe due to a new baby or child's illness you just can't get the rest your body needs, but you have to just pull through any ways! (I'm sure we've all been there!)
Let's get to that second truth. Choices.
It is very easy to confuse time and choices. I can illustrate this very quickly. Ask someone to time you. Walk into your bathroom and clean your toilet. Inside and out. Get the whole thing looking like new. If that is something you do regularly it probably took about 5 minutes. How about the sink? Spray it down and give it a good shine. How many minutes did that take? The truth is, most things don't take very long.
So how is it that we keep "running out of time?"
Choices. You see, time doesn't wait for us. It keeps moving, whether we do or not.
It probably takes about the same amount of time to read a story to your child as is would to check your messages. Yet the smile on his face is worth more than a thousand emojis- I promise!
If there is time for an hour long television program, there is time to take the prayer list to the prayer closet. We could all use a sweet hour of prayer to escape from the cares of this world and see God's hand move in our life.
And how many minutes does it take to show kindness? We think we don't have time- yet all we need to do is give someone a smile and hug, stop and write a thinking of you card, or maybe just sit down for a few minutes with someone you love.
But how do we deal with the rushing about here and there feeling like we can never get everything done? Baby steps. If you have a household chore or errand looming over your head, ruining your day because you just keep thinking of it… thinking that you'll never get it done... stop a moment and think about how many minutes it would actually take. You might be surprised that you can actually get it done. Or at least get a plan and get started. You will feel much better.
Take care of those minutes. Make them count. Do the important things. If you really DON'T have enough time, analyze your life and think about what God wants you to do. He is the One who gave you seven days in a week, 24 hours in a day, and sixty minutes in every hour! Your life is made of those minutes!!
Does the Lord Have Your Heart?
Can you imagine if someone said to you, "You can't serve the Lord!"
I can just hear all of the arguments that would start!!
"Of course I can!"
"No one can stop me from serving God!"
"I will keep serving Him no matter what!!"
Yet that is exactly what Joshua said to the Hebrew people after that famous challenge: "Choose you this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Oh yes, they made a great claim! "God forbid that we should forsake the Lord!" I mean, if you had a choice, wouldn't you choose to serve the true God? ...Wouldn't we all?
But there was something else… a matter of the heart. We can claim all we want that we have given God our lives and we are following Him alone, yet our actions (inside and out) speak louder than our words. Joshua wasn't so quick to accept their choice, but followed it up with a pretty harsh challenge. "Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins."
God sees past our words. God sees our heart. God sees our desires and our motives. He sees our pride, our self will, our true intentions.
The people in Joshua 24 insisted that they did choose to serve God, so Joshua gives them a challenge: "Put away the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the LORD God of Israel."
It is good to honor God, to speak of God, to proclaim God's goodness with our words, but if we have not inclined our heart towards Him, it is all in vain. God is a jealous God. He doesn't just want us to fill our seat in the pew on Sunday. He wants our hearts towards Him alone. Jesus says the hypocrites "draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me."
When you make a choice to serve God and Him alone it is noticeable. We don't just choose God and still keep everything else we want in this life. There are some things we must "put away" as we incline our hearts unto the Lord! God knows the difference between heartfelt repentance and alligator tears!
Next time you see the phrase "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" take a look at your life. When God looks at your heart what does He see?


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Fabio Mendez - Work Meeting Etiquette
Fabio Mendez Dangond has been part of the international infrastructure business world for more than ten years now. His experiences have taught him the importance of the workplace meeting and proper etiquette therein. Here are a few ways to make sure that you behave properly in a business meeting.
First off, you need to be at the meeting fifteen minutes early. This way you have built in time to park, find the meeting place and get situated before the meeting begins. If you were to arrive exactly on time, you'd still be getting settle as the meeting begins, which may come across as sloppy or disrespectful.
You also need to have all your materials with you. To show up to a meeting without all the proper papers and such is beyond rude, and shows those you are meeting with that you don't care about your job or the project at hand. Have everything you need with you so that you can show those involved that you care about the work and are prepared to discuss anything.
You also need to make sure you are dressed appropriately, and stand when you are being introduced. Whatever you do, do not bring a snack or food if the meeting is not a breakfasts or lunch meeting. Water or coffee is fine, just moderate amounts so that you don't have to leave for a bathroom break.
Fabio Mendez appreciates when those he meets with follow proper business meeting etiquette. If you consistently act appropriately and politely, you may find it could help advance your career.
Fabio Mendez - Juggling Work and Family
As a renowned international businessman and family man, Fabio Mendez understands the difficulty of balancing a demanding job and family time. While managing to fulfill responsibilities at home and work at the same time is tricky, it can be done. There are few key things you can keep in mind while you try to keep the balance.
First, communication is key. Make sure you are communicating what's going on at work at home, and keep your boss apprised of family things that come up so you don't get overloaded when you have a lot going on at home.
Second, you have to be willing to say no sometimes. Whether it's additional work, or work related social events, there are going to be times when you'll have to put your family first and decline the invite, even if it puts off a few people from the office. If possible, take advantage of your children's summer break, and help plan a family friendly work social so that you don't have to give up time with one to appease the other.
Third, put your phone away. That email, text or whatever it is can wait until you children are in bed. Don't let your work time encroach on your few precious hours with your children. Fabio Mendez understands how important family time is. While managing a demanding job and a family can be difficult, if you remain committed, it can be done.
The Work of Fabio Mendez
Fabio Mendez has worked on plenty of projects over the course of his storied career. The experienced senior level executive in international business and infrastructure projects has had over ten years of experience serving companies all over the globe. The following are short descriptions of the success of Fabio Mendez's work.
Portal de Soledad, a Transmetro Project
In 2008, Fabio Mendez was the Structuring VP and Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Project Finance S.A. As a part of this consulting firm, Fabio Mendez provided financial and technical structuring for the proposal for the District of Barranquilla's bidding process for the Portal de Soledad concession project. The Portal de Soledad was the main hub of the Transmetro public transportation system. Included with this project was the construction of the hub's mall.
Investment Program for Debris Removal
At this time, Fabio Mendez was still acting at the Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Project Finance S.A. During this project, Mendez acted as the financial and technical consultant during the development of an investment program for debris removal and solid waste management. This project was in Bogota and was eventually presented directly to the Mayor's office.
Las Americas Highway Concession Project
Infrastructure Project Finance S.A., originally cofounded by Fabio Mendez, sent their Structuring VP and Senior Vice President as a financial consultant for a highway concession project. There Mendez acted as a financial consultant for the possible merger, and valuation, of six road concessions forming Las Americas Highway Project using the Private Initiative framework and model.
Fabio Mendez - Change Agent
Fabio Mendez is a talented change agent with over ten years of experience in his executive positions. He has provided consulting services to a plethora of companies in different countries throughout the world. Fabio Mendez has no issue with lending his knowledge, information and expertise to companies looking for a spark for the organization. Mendez offers his understanding of financial modeling and structuring infrastructure projects that are valued at millions of dollars.
There are some misunderstandings about the position of a change agent. A change agent is someone who overviews a company or project and looks for ways that an organization can change and fulfill their potential. An organization that can find a spark can potentially change their fortune as a company. It does not matter what type of situation or project a company is in, Fabio Mendez helps them explore the potential options for their future as a company.
Children in Need on Christmas
Colombia and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Christmas is the season of giving. As the occasions approach, numerous individuals search for approaches to help the destitute. There are nourishment drives, school pledge drives and end-of-year gift requesting aplenty, and it can be difficult to choose where to direct your liberality. A fun and simple approach to help low-salary youngsters in your general vicinity is to purchase Christmas presents for them. Numerous children would not get any presents on Christmas morning if not for the backing of their group.
Step 1
Discover a project in your general vicinity that helps circulate toys to low-wage kids amid the occasions. Some mainstream programs that work over the U.S. incorporate Toys for Tots and Salvation Army's Adopt a Family. Comparative projects may exist in your general vicinity at a nearby level; contact territory places of worship, volunteer focuses and philanthropies for more data.
Step 2
Figure out which gift system is ideal for you in light of the measure of time and cash you need to contribute. Projects, for example, Toys for Tots permit you to drop off another toy designed for any age level of your picking, while Adopt a Family-style projects contain rules and lists of things to get for particular kids in light of their sexual orientation, ages, and inclinations. A few projects, for example, the Salvation Army's, additionally approach you to give nourishment to an occasion supper and presents for folks.
Step 3
Make a go at shopping. In case you're embracing a family, take after the guidelines gave and utilize the data given about every kid to locate a suitable blessing. Stay inside of your financial plan, however don't be modest; on the off chance that you wouldn't offer it to your own particular youngster or another kid you know, don't pick it for a gift.
Fabio Mendez hopes that one day that children grow up to be something great in their community and learn to pass on the generosity that was once shown to them on Christmas.
On December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations embraced and declared the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Taking after this notable demonstration the assembly called upon every single country to advance the content of the Declaration to be spread, shown, read and clarified mainly in schools and other instructive foundations, without qualification in light of the political status of nations or regions.
Two global bargains concerning human rights were set up by the UN in 1966. These two treaties together with the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR), make up the International Bill of Human Rights. Colombia signed all treaties in 1966, with their endorsement and ratification being finished in October 1969.
As reported by the National and Worldwide Battle for the Right to Defend Human Rights, and as recorded frequently in reports by driving human rights associations. In 2010, as per the Colombian based human rights association Somos Defensores, no less than 174 demonstrations of animosity towards human rights protectors were conferred. This incorporated 32 homicides and 109 passing dangers. As Human Rights First reported, assaults against human rights safeguards incorporate smear campaigns and break-ins, debilitating and inescapable reconnaissance, surveillance, physical attacks, capturing and kidnapping, brutality and violence coordinated toward relatives, and attempts on lives.
Fabio Mendez is a Senior VP at Infrastructure Project Finance S.A. He is an exceptionally gifted and devoted financial specialist who has exceled in numerous infrastructure projects, undertaking improvement. He believes firmly in Human Rights and the protection needed for those who defend these rights worldwide.
A Brief History of Bogota, Colombia
Santa Fe de Bogotá is the capital of Colombia. The city was established by the Muisca individuals much sooner than the landing of the Spanish, who built up their own particular city there. An imperative city amid the time of pilgrims, it was the seat of the Emissary of New Granada. After freedom, Bogota was the capital of first the Republic of New Granada and afterward Colombia. The city has possessed a focal place in Colombia's long and turbulent history.
Prior to the landing of the Spanish into the locale, the Muisca individuals lived on the level where advanced Bogotá is found. The Muisca capital was a prosperous town called Muequetá. From that point, the Lord, alluded to as the zipa, ruled the Muisca progress in an uneasy partnership with the zaque, leader of an adjacent city on the site of present-day Tunja. The zaque was ostensibly subordinate to the zipa, yet indeed the two rulers regularly conflicted. At the season of the landing of the Spanish in 1537 as the Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada campaign, the zipa of Muequetá was named Bogotá and the zaque was Tunja: both men would give their names to the urban communities the Spanish established on the remnants of their homes.
Quesada, who had been investigating overland from Santa Marta since 1536, landed in January of 1537 at the leader of 166 conquistadors. The intruders had the capacity surprise the zaque Tunja and effectively snatched the fortunes of that 50% of the kingdom of the Muisca.
For various reasons, Bogotá rapidly turned into an essential city in the locale, which the Spanish alluded to as New Granada. There was at that point some foundation in the city and level, the atmosphere concurred with the Spanish and there were a lot of locals who could be compelled to do all the work. On April 7, 1550, the city turned into a "Genuine Audiencia," or "Regal Crowd:" this implies that it turned into an official station of the Spanish Realm and nationals could resolve lawful debate there. In 1553, the city turned out to be home to its first Diocese supervisor. In 1717, New Granada - and Bogotá specifically - had sufficiently developed that it was named a Viceroyalty, putting it on a standard with Peru and Mexico. This was a major ordeal, as the Emissary acted with the majority of the power of the Ruler himself and could settle on critical choices alone without counseling Spain.
On July 20, 1810, loyalists in Bogotá announced their freedom by taking to the boulevards and requesting the Emissary venture down. This date is still celebrated as Colombia's Day of Independence.
Before setting out on an amazing journey in financial consulting and infrastructure projects, Fabio Mendez would dedicate his life to procuring his education and degree.
Visit the New Doha International Airport Project (NDIA)
During November to December 2011, the Structuring VP of IPF SA Fabio Mendez visited the development site and headways of the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), in Qatar.
Infrastructure Project Finance S.A. (IPF SA), was welcomed by officials from one of the Project's counseling firms, KEO International Consultants. Fabio Mendez traveled to Doha and oversaw the Project's extension and progressions, and received a guided tour to inspect the development site and to the undertaking administrative and project management team's home offices.
Passenger and cargo levels in Qatar have dramatically ground over the last 10 years. Much of this growth has been driven by the rapid expansion of Qatar Airways which has successfully increased routes, add an aircraft and embarked on an aggressive Gross strategy significant changes in the aviation industry have occurred including intensification the airline competitive environment, evolving Airline management in passenger handling Technology, and new security procedures and technology.
Sight of the airport is approximately 22 km² and it is located just to the east of the existing airport. The development of the new airport include several important elements such as providing a unconstrained Airbus A380 aircraft operations ready hub, reclamation golf, state-of-the-art facility, and providing high levels of service comfort and convenience. The goal of NDIA is to accommodate Qatar aviation needs for the next 50 years while standing as a headquarters for innovation and a hub for Qatar Airways.
Freedom and Order
Freedom and order is the motto of the Republic of Colombia, a South American country that borders the Pacific Northwest of that continent. It is a land that is filled with many opportunities. It has a diverse cultural heritage, and a history of immigrants who have come in from throughout the world. The country of Colombia has a great deal of natural resources at its disposal, and it has one of the largest economies in Latin America.
This country maintains a fundamental spirit of independence, which was the catalyst for the way the country operates to this day. As part of the New World, Colombia was subject to considerable European influence, which helped to dictate the path of the country's early history. Rebellion, and a vigilant fight for independence, however, helped to establish the roots of the country that stands today.
Colombia has a great need for infrastructure, that which can support commerce, business, and the people. These infrastructure needs are met by the development of projects that emerge with roads, ports, railroads, and other critical aspects of the economy. Investment can come from within the country and from foreign entities. At the root of these projects are qualified professional businesspeople, those that can produce action and delivery on projects with management, organization and funding behind them.
Fabio Mendez is a former resident of Colombia. He is an international businessman that has implemented and structured countless infrastructure projects with companies of many Latin American countries. He has focused on financial advisory, delivery, management and budgetary structuring of these infrastructure projects.
He has utilized his leadership skills and experience in leading others to success. He attributes his career success, at least in part, to his considerable and respectable professional background, as well as his understanding of the philosophies of many business people and many countries.
Being a Consultant and Advisor
If you observe professionals in diverse fields of business, especially in the project finance, public private partnerships, and infrastructure project and investment sectors you will inevitably encounter a consultant at some point. Consultants and Advisors are unique individuals that offer their skills to an organization or an effort of some type. On the table, there is expertise, knowledge and a variety of skills that other people can use. The role of a consultant is often to solve problems, make recommendations, give advice, or provide specialized work in any number of fields. Compensation for consultants is unique in that it is often based on an hourly basis, a project-based basis, a commission, or on performance. There are a number of individuals in the marketplace that become consultants. There are also many Consulting and/or Advisory firms that offer these services. New grads often enter the field because they understand that the opportunity to work for hire is often a great way to achieve a significant amount of experience. Even from this vantage point, consulting can be a great vehicle for developing invaluable skills and experience.
Finally, seasoned industry experts are often found in the field of consulting. They have normally spent a number of years within a particular field or industry. These individuals are often known as trusted opinion leaders and /or advisors. One path that experts commonly take on their way to professional consulting is to contract back to their previous employers, as well as through a variety of business contacts.
Fabio Mendez is a consultant and advisor in the field of project finance, P3 and infrastructure investments. He has considerable experience in strategic and monetary matters, financial ventures and financing of major projects. Over the years, He has been involved in infrastructure projects that rank in the hundreds of millions of dollars in terms of value.
Managing Finances
When it comes to the finances of an organization, there is typically an infrastructure of organizational managers that have responsibilities that effect the operation of that organization. These professionals are known under a variety of headings, including as senior management personnel, executive managers, as members of a management team, and more. Central to organizational management is the aspect of decision-making. While there are many critical decisions to be made, few, if any, can claim to surpass the importance of financial matters. Senior managers in financial departments of a business often control the money that is paid, the money that is collected, and the operations by funding everything that is going on within an organization. Financial performance, budgets, monitoring expenditures and costs, reviewing financial data, analysis, and many other tasks come into play when finances are at hand. This can be no clearer when it comes to the type of organization, particularly one that operates with millions and billions of dollars in cash flow.
A senior finance executive is a role that is closely fits the description of organizational management. There is little doubt that executives must have a firm grasp of finances to maximize profitability and sometimes to stay in business. Executives that have a mastery of financial matters will often utilize financial analysis techniques, have experience in working with capital markets, have experience working with financial institutions, and are able to set performance goals and compensation incentives throughout the company.
Fabio Mendez is a senior finance executive and he has played an important role in conceiving, structuring, managing and providing financial advice for a number of critical infrastructure projects. He is a specialist at funding ventures through a number of continuing infrastructure projects in South America.
The art of negotiation
Negotiation is an art. There are some people that seem to naturally have a knack for communicating with a mastery towards what they want, and there are those that must try and develop those skills. There is also a notion that says that confidence, authority, and persistence are the keys to winning a negotiation. While that may be true in some cases, there is a growing body of evidence that says this might be the wrong approach. Often, successful negotiation can be tied to a number of critical skills. One of those is to listen before you speak. This is because when one is entering into a negotiation phase, it is important to clear yourself of any assumptions about what the other person is thinking. If you enter a situation with an open mind and plenty of questions, you will often find very positive results.
Knowing the situation is another important element toward successful negotiation. If you study up and increase the amount of knowledge that you bring into a negotiation, this can only serve to benefit you. By preparing yourself with the best research available, you will have an advantage. It is also important to be open, honest, and direct when it comes to the actual negotiations. By telling your counterpart exactly what it is that you want, you will often find that they will appreciate this overture, and you will again encounter favor. Fabio Mendez is experienced in negotiation and proposals. He is an executive that has helped companies from many different countries around the world to attract and secure multimillion dollar project contracts. He has been in the trenches with some stiff negotiators in the past and counted on his experience to get them through.
Fabio Mendez - Traditional Colombian Food
Fabio Mendez, a highly successful businessman from Colombia, has a special place in his heart for Colombian cuisine. Many people all over the world have enjoyed the traditional style of Colombian cooking. Here are some of the most well-loved traditional Colombian dishes.
Lechona Tolimense is a pork dish, reserved for only special occasions due to the length of time it takes to prepare. The pork is stuffed with rice (a Latin American staple), peas, and potatoes. Seasoned with spices, it is then baked in a brick oven for ten to twelve hours. The anticipation for the meal makes it taste even better.
Pescado Frito is another very popular traditional Colombian dish. Pescado Frito is more unique to Colombia due to how it's prepared rather than it's ingredients. Tilapia, mojarra and red snapper can be used in this dish. Fried whole, not a single edible piece of the fish gets left out and it looks stunning on the dinner table.
Bistec a Caballo is a simple dish, but one that is inescapably Colombian. A flavorful steak is topped with a complex tomato and onion sauce and a beautiful fried egg. A unique dish that will get your taste buds excited.
Arroz con Pollo is a staple for many Latin American countries, but each country add their own twist to it. Whether it's a subtle change in seasoning or added ingredients, each arroz con pollo has a flavor unique to their home country. Colombia's version includes bell peppers, scallions, and fresh cilantro.
Fabio Mendez Dangond enjoys various Colombian dishes, varying from dishes that remind him of his mother's cooking, and dishes that push the boundaries of Colombian cuisine.
Fabio Mendez - Tips for the First Time Manager
Fabio Alberto Mendez Dangond is now a very successful high-level infrastructure finance executive and experienced project structuring international professional, but he wasn't always. He had to work hard and learn a lot to become successful. One of the skills he learned that got him to where he is today is how to manage other employees well. At one time in his career, he managed over 200 employees and 100 contractors. Once you've achieved the status of manager or high-level executive, there are a few things you can do to make sure you are doing your job well.
First, do your job. Just because you achieved manager status doesn't mean that you can take a load off and let everyone below you take on the brunt of the work. Next, praise your employees when they do a good job. It's vital that you communicate to your team when you think they are doing a good job, so they know they are being appreciated. A team that feels under-appreciated will not work nearly as hard as when they do feel appreciated.
You also need to be willing to face any problems that come up head-on. Don't wait until it's so bad you're forced to do something about it. Don't skirt the issue. Tackle it right away and find a solution so that you can fix it before it dominoes into something worse.
Fabio Mendez has learned how to get his workers to be efficient without losing quality. "I instill a strong sense of urgency while honoring quality, safety, and client satisfaction," he says. If you keep learning and keep working hard, you may find yourself thriving as a manager.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME From the Big Bang to Black Holes. By Stephen W. Hawking. Illustrated by Ron Miller. 198 pp. New York: Bantam Books. $18.95.
The history of physics in the 20th century is a tale of two revolutions - general relativity and quantum mechanics. Both upheavals forced physicists to adopt new ways of thinking at each end of the distance scale. At the level of atoms and nuclear particles, quantum mechanics replaced surety with uncertainty. Researchers learned that events within that minuscule realm do not flow smoothly and gradually; rather, they change abruptly and discontinuously. Nature became a game of probability. At the same time, over the vast distances between stars and galaxies, Einstein's theory of general relativity instructed us that gravity, the weakest of nature's forces, is best described as a geometric effect, a curvature or warp in space-time. In this view, the earth remains in orbit simply because it is caught in the indentation our massive sun makes in space.
The next triumph in physics will arrive when these two seemingly diverse provinces are connected. Stephen W. Hawking, who occupies the Lucasian chair of mathematics at Cambridge University in England (as Sir Isaac Newton did), has been attempting to accomplish just that. Early in his legendary career, Mr. Hawking realized that a full understanding of the universe's birth, as well as a determination of its end, will not be attained until the macrocosm is joined with the microcosm in one unifying theory.
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In an era of deficits and bottom lines, it is reassuring to hear Mr. Hawking defend this esoteric field for its own sake. As a nation now waffling in its commitment to basic science, will we heed the advice? ''The discovery of a complete unified theory . . . may not aid the survival of our species,'' Mr. Hawking says. ''It may not even affect our life-style. But ever since the dawn of civilization, people have not been content to see events as unconnected and inexplicable. . . . Humanity's deepest desire for knowledge is justification enough for our continuing quest. And our goal is nothing less than a complete description of the universe we live in.''
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The American physicist John A. Wheeler once said that ''physicists, like patients in a physician's office, only really believe they know what their problem is when it has been given a name.'' In 1968, Mr. Wheeler gave the black hole its name, initiating a public fascination that has scarcely abated. This bizarre celestial creature was the dark, gravitational abyss from which no light or matter could escape for all eternity, the result of a massive star collapsing to oblivion in its old age. And at the black hole's center resided a point of infinite density, called a singularity, where the known laws of physics completely broke down.
However, prompted by a discussion with two Soviet theorists, Mr. Hawking startled the astronomical community nearly 20 years ago when he announced that black holes ''ain't so black.'' ''One evening in November [ 1970 ] , shortly after the birth of my daughter, Lucy,'' he recalls, ''I started to think about black holes as I was getting into bed. My disability makes this rather a slow process, so I had plenty of time.''
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WEST POINT, N.Y. - Trailing by a two-score margin with 2:04 to play, Penn nearly made a miraculous come back, marching down the field to the Army 9-yard line before throwing a costly interception that sealed the 35-26 win for Army. Penn Quarterback Todd Busler had a spectacular game, throwing 429 yards for two touchdowns as the Quakers fell to 3-1, 1-1 on the season.
With Army leading 7-6 after the second of four field goals, including a 45-yarder, from Penn's Raiam DosSantos, both offenses got back on track over the final four minutes of the first half and continued to move the ball at will for the remainder of the contest.
The Quakers took their first lead of the game at the 3:25 mark of the second stanza after a 76-yard TD connection from Bussler to Whit Shaw, who frustrated the Black Knights' secondary for 274 yards on just nine receptions.
Just 2:33 later, Army answered and regained the lead, 14-13, on Benjamin Johnson's second touchdown of the evening from quarterback Tim Meier, capping a five-play, 62-yard drive. Not to be outdone, Penn drove 56 yards in just 36 seconds to take a 16-14 lead into the locker room after Santos' 31-yard field goal split the uprights.
After the break, Army's offense marched 10 straight to find the end zone on a nine-yard run. However, Penn pulled to within two, 21-19, after another field goal from Santos, but saw the lead grow back to nine, 28-19, after an Army six-yard run with 7:55 remaining in the game.
Again, Penn surged back, as Bussler found a wide-open Shaw for Penn's final score of the game from 43-yards out to trim the lead to just two at 28-26. Army freshman running back Marquis Morris burst through the line for a 68-yard TD scamper up the sidelines just two plays to extend the Black Knights' lead.
Although Busler out-threw Army 429-151, the Black Knights' running game produced 304 yards compared to the Quakers' 50.
Michael McMullen, six tackles, and Ted Rawlings, five, led Penn's defense .
The Quakers return to Franklin Field for 7 p.m. kickoff next Friday, taking on Cornell in their second meeting of the season. In the 2009 season opener Penn defeated the Big Red 20-14.
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Samsung has been using the AMOLED screen technology in its better handsets, including the Galaxy S and Note series, for quite some time now, and it doesn't seem like the company has any intentions to switch back to LCD. However, while some users simply adore the AMOLED displays, others can't stand them. To us, the technology is still a bit controversial...
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1. tiara6918 (Posts: 2111; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
Proud to be one of those owning a phone with an AMOLED DISPLAY!
3. Adithya7184 (Posts: 319; Member since: 05 Mar 2011)
me too....
2. emadshiny (Posts: 1144; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)
only want to see how a 1080p AMOLED display looks like.
i wish the colors don't be over saturated like previous ones.
4. imsickwithsmartphone (Posts: 153; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
I one of them, hehe
5. KazEmpire (Posts: 39; Member since: 07 Nov 2011)
There are two things that i hate about AMOLED
1. Most of them use pentile
2. Most of them are too dim.
thank god Note II Screen has neither of those problems.
12. SleepingOz (unregistered)
Amoled technology is still young compared to LCD.
It can only get better, the GNOTE II 's screen proves it!
6. jade272727 (Posts: 62; Member since: 10 Dec 2011)
300,000,000 display = 300,000,000 devices?!
7. Fortespy (Posts: 1; Member since: 17 Apr 2012)
I love the AMOLED screens
8. omar98 (Posts: 71; Member since: 28 Aug 2011)
my Optimus 4X HD's screen still does the job
9. cR203 (Posts: 204; Member since: 27 Jan 2013)
Amoled displays are the best. I'm so use to my super amoled hd screen on my note that when i look at other phones i always say to myself "why are the colors so faded"?
10. Ohrules (Posts: 327; Member since: 11 Jun 2012)
@ray S
"Samsung has not produced more than 300 million AMOLED displays"
11. GALAXY-STORM (Posts: 328; Member since: 13 Oct 2012)
Amoled anyday.


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I don't think one glass of Rosé will make you drunk ;-). I also don't think it's a good beverage to get drunk on... it taste horrible indeed (then again, I'm generally very picky with alcoholic beverages).
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I love the shades! There so many! : D
Wow, such a delicate appearance.
Beautiful! I have fallen in love with the Macro, it's what I find helps me personally to focus, and it gives a new meaning to my philosophy that got screwed up with for awhile but photography has become what I needed to put it back in order. This is just captivating, awesome work!
It's funny, I found photography grounded me in my own personal philosophy as well.
Fantastic use of macro focus.
So much pink!
So much pink!
This is such a sweet shoot... it's very delicate!
This is v.good
Reminds me of a camera lens
Lovely. Great shot !!!!
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OMG! Perfect!
very beautiful!
this is pritty sweet it reminds me of the blend off an objective
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Paddy is an orange tabby, maybe about 8 years old or more. He is a sweetheart who REALLY wants to be then only cat in his own household. He rewards you with showers of affection, purrs, cuddles, and lots of lap sits. And he is not picky about food, as long as there is lots of it!. He is sensitive to emotions, and will obey what you say, because he really wants to please badly.
He was rescued from the street, an unneutered male with bad scabies, and fixed and treated at the FOF clinic. Paddy is FIV+. He has been with me for 2 months.
CC4C Contact: Virginia, firstname.lastname@example.com
Community Concern for Cats is an all-volunteer rescue organization helping homeless and abandoned cats in Contra Costa County. Learn more about our adoption process, locations, fees, and download an application at http://www.communityconcernforcats.org/adoptions/adoption-process/.
CC4C is an all volunteer organization maintained on donations and fund-raising.
Our members, fosters and volunteers work hard to make a positive difference in the community and in lives of the cats.
Cats are fostered in the homes of members or non member foster homes. Please come join us in this positive experience.
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We prefer that all family members living at home participate in the adoption process to ensure the best match. CC4C does not do third-party adoptions (e.g. a gift to another person), but does encourage friends and family members to browse and ask questions if they are helping another to find a companion.
You may download and complete an Adoption Application in advance. Forms are also available at the adoption sites.
To research which CC4C cats are available for adoption, please visit our Available Cats page. Please note that not all of our cats and kittens are posted here, especially during kitten season when we are overwhelmed with new kittens. It is always best to visit the adoption site and speak with a CC4C member to find the cat or kitten that best fits your needs.
Adoption Fees:
Kittens (under 1 year of age) are $125 for the first, and $100 for an additional kitten.
Cats (over 1 year of age) are $100 for the first, and $75 for an additional cat.
Senior Cats (from 7-10 years) are $75 each, and over 10 years is $50.
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NOTE: Some shelters have physical locations you can visit; some of these shelters may only have pets for a limited time, so please do not wait for a reply—just go visit the shelter! Other organizations are rescue groups run by busy volunteers who may take a while to reply. You can find information about the shelter or rescue group caring for this pet, and their adoption procedures, on the pet's details page on Adopt-a-Pet.com.


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Under The Dome, Season Finale, Barbie and Julia Scoop07/24/2013
Under the Dome: Scoop on the future of the show and Barbie and Julia related scoop on the season 1 finale from TVLine's Michael Ausiello
Here's some scoop on Under the Dome from this week's (Posted on 7/23/13) Ask Ausiello column.
Question: Since Comic-Con ended, that means you've gotta have some scoop on the best summer show ever, Under the Dome. Is it coming back for a second season? —Phillip
Ausiello: Yes. Although nothing's official, rest assured there will be a second season of Under the Dome. The only question is whether CBS will hold it until next summer or bring it back in-season (i.e. next spring). In the meantime, in case you missed it, Rachelle Lefevre lightly spoiled the Season 1 finale, telling me at Con, "The last five minutes will contain a very, very large moment of whether or not [Barbie and Julia] have come far enough in our relationship to help one other out of a very difficult situation."
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Checkout Policy
The checkout period for all grades is one week.
Kindergarten—1 book
1st and 2nd Grades—2 books
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades—3 books
*Students may check out extra books as needed for special projects or research.
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At the heart of Europe, the city of Brussels matches perfectly the definition of the proverbial melting pot. Brussels is the largest student city in Belgium, offering top quality academic environment, a dynamic international atmosphere and many great opportunities for students. In addition to plenty of English-taught study programmes, you will also be able to study in French or Dutch (Flemish), the two official languages of the city. Brussels is the capital and the largest city in Belgium, hosting over 1.2 million inhabitants. The city is a major centre for international politics and the seat of some of the most important institutions in the European Union.
An established hub for international politics, Belgium offers many career opportunities in diplomacy, journalism, translations, or governance, and is the headquarters of many international businesses and organisations. Because it is such a widely visited place, the leisure, hospitality and tourism sectors are also highly developed in Brussels.
If you wish to study and work in Brussels, here is a list of large employers that offer students jobs: IBM, KU Leuven, Ernst & Young, Unilever, BNP Paribas, Primark, Brussels Airlines, Procter and Gamble, Ericsson, Sony, Kellogg�s, and more.
Brussels is a surprising eclectic mix that reunites 4 parliaments, the impudent Manneken Pis, comic strip museums and centres, breathtaking art nouveau architecture, over 450 different varieties of beer and some of the most luxurious chocolate shops in the world. This is a city where something always goes on and that knows how to cater for many different tastes.
Some places to include in your city tour are: the Grand Place, the Cantillon Brewery, Notre Dame du Sablon, the Royal Palace, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Horta Museum, and the Saint Hubert galleries, the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Parlamentarium, the Magritte Museum, or the Belgian Comic Strip Centre, among many others.
The nightlife in Brussels is not as large as in other European capitals, but it is indeed diverse: RnB clubs, lounge bars, electro clubs, blues pubs, live rock shows, jazz festivals, summer musical events, etc. Keep an eye out for many student promotions and discounts.
Brussels is known for its internationality and diversity, receiving a large number of foreign visitors, expats and international students each year. Brussels has over 45 different nationalities and 46% of the Brussels population is not of Belgian origin. The largest groups of foreign residents include immigrants from France, Morocco, Italy, Romania, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Bulgaria and Turkey. Studying in Brussels will open doors to experiencing new cultures and ways of seeing the world from different points of view.
Temperatures are relatively mild during the whole year with the average low at 1°C (34°F) in winter and only 23°C (73°F) in summer. You should often be prepared for rain in Brussels (similar to London and Amsterdam), the rainiest months being July and December.
Housing options include halls of residence or private accommodation, such as shared apartments, homestays or hostels. The student rooms on university campuses cost about 350 EUR/month, but places are typically limited and the non-exchange students have priority.
Many students choose to share an apartment with other students, as this is usually the cheapest option (about 250 EUR/month without expenses). The other most popular option is studios but they can be expensive, at around 390 EUR for a room minus utilities. Living in a hostel can cost you at least 500 EUR per month.
Brussels is a relatively expensive city, but within the Western European standards. You will need an average monthly living budget of 800 EUR. Depending on your lifestyle, monthly grocery shopping should cots you around 250 EUR, while a meal in an inexpensive restaurant is around 15 EUR. A one-way ticket with the local transport costs 2 EUR.
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Named after Alastor Moody, Auror extraordinare. Moody was such a bad ass. He loses his leg, eye and part of his nose fighting the Dark Arts, spends a year locked up in a crazy chest and gets out and goes right back to fighting.
This is a glitter in a clear base with black and bright blue bars and varying sizes of hexes. The bright blue is to symbolise the blue of his magical eye, of course!
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If you are downsizing to a smaller home, you will undoubtedly have tons of stuff you are leaving behind. We sure did! One great way to earn extra money for your move is to host your own Moving/Estate Sale. Now, I'm not talking about a simple garage sale. I'm talking about a huge Moving/Estate sale – people in your home, going through your closets. Yeah…that kind of sale.
After all, what you can't take with you, you may have to pay for to have hauled away. (Today many charities will not even enter a home to pick up furniture or goods.)
Hiring an estate sale company to organize and run your sale can be costly. At first, I thought this was going to be our only option. But after lots of research, and speaking to many estate sale company owners, I realized we could do it on our own. And so we did!
"When in doubt, throw out!"
– My Mom
We had been living in our nine-room house for 16 years, when we were faced with downsizing to a two-bedroom apartment. Initially, we just had three questions about packing. They were:
Aside from that, everything seemed quite under control.
It is difficult to say exactly how long packing actually took us; until the last two weeks, packing was more sporadic and included lots of sorting. But here are some tips that we discovered along the way.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
– Lao Tzu
Downsizing? 9 Easy Steps To Get You Moving! – The good journey.
Some people choose to downsize because they want to have a simpler or less stressful lifestyle. Others need to downsize because they have no choice but to cut back on expenses. Whether you are downsizing out of choice or necessity, it is a tricky and emotional ride.
The key to downsizing is to take it one step at a time. Make your immediate tasks small so that they can be completed and you will feel a sense of accomplishment. Be precise in your tasks, such as, "write a list of possible new locations."


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CIRCLEVILLE - The Pickaway County Building Department will see a bit of reorganization following the resignation of Bill Toole as chief building official.
Toole, who has served in that capacity since March of 2012, will be leaving the county's employment at the end of the business day Friday.
Rather than hiring a new chief building official, the Pickaway County Commissioners will seek to hire a second building inspector to complement the efforts of current inspector Jeff Davis, according to Brad Lutz, county administrator.
The responsibilities of CBO, he said, would then be contracted out, eliminating the cost of a full-time salary for that position.
"We're talking anywhere from four to eight hours a week of work that the CBO position would require in our building department," Lutz said. "That's a relatively small number of hours we need a CBO, and we need building inspector qualifications a lot more."
Toole served in a dual role as chief building official and as an inspector with expertise in electrical services, Lutz said. Davis' expertise is in plumbing inspection. Both could do residential inspections, he said, and Toole could perform commercial inspections.
Candidates for the new position are required to be an electrical safety inspector (ESI) and are preferred to have a residential inspection background, Lutz said.
"For someone with electrical and residential qualifications, which is ideally what we want, that would be at $25 per hour for a Building Inspector 2," Lutz said. "The CBO makes just over $30 per hour, so there would be a cost savings there."
The contracting of CBO duties is already a common practice when Toole has been on vacation or otherwise unavailable, Lutz said.
"We're not blazing a new trail here," he said. "There are a number of smaller building departments that contract out those services."
The primary backup for Pickaway County's CBO is Asebrook & Co., which Toole will be joining as a 50-percent partner beginning next week. Toole said the company's name change is already in the works, and it will soon be known as Toole & Associates, providing building inspections, plan review services and code consulting services.
"Asebrook has been the primary backup for Bill when he's been on vacation, and we will continue to rely on them moving forward," Lutz said. "We have also used Ross County a couple of times and Grove City, so we have a number of local jurisdictions we can turn to as well."
Lutz said there is no conflict of interest working with Toole & Associates/Asebrook in the future, even though Toole will be involved in the company's ownership.
"There's no disqualification from working with them since he's making a clean break with us," Lutz said. "He just couldn't do both at the same time."
Toole said he agrees with the county commissioners that it makes economic sense to contract out the duties of a chief building official for things like building inspections and plan review services.
Toole and Lutz also both said they believe the public will see no difference in the way their building services are delivered.
"I want to make sure the citizens of Pickaway County are treated well and get the treatment they need and deserve from their government entities," Toole said. "I thank the people of Pickaway County for placing their trust in me to do the job that needed done for them, and I thank the people of the county for working with me."
Lutz said the commissioners will be advertising for the Building Inspector 2 position immediately and keep it open for at least 10 days.
"If we get enough qualified applicants in that time, we will begin the interview process," he said. "Hopefully we can have someone in place within the next three to four weeks."