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Ames, IA 50010
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Originally from the Iowa City – Kalona area, Ryan graduated from the University of Iowa in 2016, receiving his B.A., with high distinction and honors, in Ethics and Public Policy. He received his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2019.
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Des Moines, IA 50325
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Creighton University School of Law
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Colegio Internacional Alicante – Spanish language schools in the Region of Valencia
The next school presented is the Colegio Internacional Alicante.
"COLEGIO INTERNACIONAL ALICANTE is a small and modern School of Spanish founded in 1998 by a group of teachers. Our main objective is to ensure that the student becomes the center of the learning process, by that we always guarantee 4 basic levels all year round. We will even open a group with only one student. We are located within the centre of the town, within the main shopping area, only 5 min. to the sea and a few minutes away from the historic sights. Classrooms are perfectly equipped and we have air-conditioning in throughout he school, a library with lending service of books & films, WIFI, linguistic exchanges with Spaniards…
All the teachers are University Graduates with many years of teaching experience. The small classrooms and the familiar way our highly qualified teachers interact with the students, creates a friendly, dynamic and young atmosphere.
Added to the lessons, the School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities like visits, excursions, parties, sports, Latin American Dance lessons, golf, cooking and other similar activities.
Private tuition, specialised Business Spanish or courses for seniors are also available for students who do not wish to pursue a standard group course.
On the other hand, we are able to design a tailor made course for groups to fit student´s specific needs, likes and wishes.
Our School will organize your full stay and lodging which main goal is to ensure you will learn and develop your Spanish skills for living and talking from the very beginning.
Our methodology is active and communicative. Groups consist of an average of 6 to 8 participants. We insist that all of our students complete daily homework exercises and attend all their classes, this is to enable the whole class to progress rapidly and at the same pace. A certificate will be issued by Colegio Internacional Alicante at the end of the course.
All modern teaching methods are employed and a very personalised teaching service is provided which caters for the needs of the individual students. The student speaks Spanish from the starting day.
Intituto Cervantes has recognized our School with the Quality Certificate of E/LE Centre by the named CENTRO ACREDITADO, we are full member of FEDELE and AMEELE. We are recognized as well by the Swedish Government with the CSN grants, by the Norwegian Government with Lånekassen, by the German Government with the Bildungsurlaub & by the Austrian Government with the OÖ Bildungskonto. Our School can also send transcript to your University through Eastern Connecticut State University ( USA) and Collège du Maisonneuve ( Canada)."
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How to create a top quality design or project brief
Nicholas Green, founder of printed.com, shares his insight on the key elements which should be included in an effective brief
Writing a high quality design or project brief is a fundamental skill for any business to ensure you get what you were looking for in the first place. Yet, its value is often underestimated, until unsatisfactory work that you commissioned is submitted. So much time and money can be wasted just because suppliers didn't fully understand what you wanted – and don't then deliver. The awkward position this leaves you in is to either push for changes the supplier doesn't feel it should have to make or you having to make a decision on whether you have fair grounds to withhold payment. If I'm being honest, I know how to write a good brief now but it's a skill which has taken me many years to hone. My company, printed.com, recently conducted research on branding for small businesses which highlighted how designers view the briefs which start-ups and small businesses provide them with. More than a third said they felt that new businesses do not put together quality briefs, with a similar amount also stating that they are not given sufficient time for briefs to be fulfilled. The stats indicate there is clearly work to be done in terms of the briefs which start-ups and small businesses are creating, but how can they improve?
The basics
A project or design brief is essentially a document which concisely outlines what you expect from your supplier and the timeframe in which you expect them to deliver it. To provide context, share what the core objectives of your business are and how the project fits in. Putting a well thought out idea down on paper focuses and defines your objectives. It ensures your primary goals remain front of mind for you and your supplier. A brief is not set in stone and as projects develop, naturally there may be changes of direction and so the brief can, and should, be amended to reflect this – something you should always make clear in writing, along with the process you agree to go through to agree amends, when you share it. Regardless, a brief will enable you to track your progress and will become a map of your project.
What makes a good brief?
Calling on my own experience, writing the rebranding brief for printed.com was one of the toughest I have ever had to put together. To set the scene, think late nights, lots of coffee, various abandoned A4 pads and a scattered packet of pens. The difficulty is when you sit down to think about what your company does, what the brand stands for, and the different audiences you want to engage with. You quickly find yourself becoming lost within your own messaging. However, there are a number of elements that contribute to a good brief and you can use them as a checklist to keep your writing focused and your brief succinct and concise: … Always include a brief introduction with your intent at the beginning. … Have a paragraph containing some basic, but key, background information about the company, or specific project. … Set out the key objectives – state clearly what the brief needs to achieve. Your objectives will map out the majority of the brief's content. … List competitors; provide a snapshot of the particular industry. … Provide examples of things you like that relate to what you're asking for. Helping a designer or other supplier to visualise what you want will help. … Detail the schedule – include key dates and (realistic deadlines).
How to create your masterpiece
- Once you've got a clear idea of what your brief should include, you can then focus on putting it together. Again, there are several key steps you should follow:
- Take your time: Rushing through this crucial document could have a negative impact on the future success of your business. Have a look at your schedule and plan a realistic amount of time which you can dedicate to writing your brief. Try to allow as much time as possible and avoid organising any other impending deadlines shortly after this one. You will need enough time to fully write, edit, re-edit and finalise your brief, without the strain of something else!
- Focus on writing clearly: Aim to clear your mind of all other work stresses, with only the key objectives of the brief in mind. There's no such thing as a first-time perfect attempt so give yourself a break and keep working until you get it just right.
- Redraft and revise: Remain fair to yourself and don't get frustrated when you haven't quite captured the essence of the brief. Ultimately, it's a work in progress which will become its best following careful reflection and consideration. Try not to interpret revisions as an added frustration, rather the steady and thorough pace towards a perfect brief.
- Ask someone objective to read it: When writing a quality brief, you don't need flattery. You need a business-minded person you can trust who will question and challenge your thinking to ensure conviction. This will increase the strength of your brief and draw out other key areas to consider. At the end of the day, this is your business and the brief you are creating is an essential tool. You need that person to tell you when you've got it right, as well as when you've got it wrong.
- Test it: The most important factor of all: checking if your brief is any good. The brief needs to speak to the reader and provide them with a clear message so they can walk away with all of the detail they need. Test the impact of your brief on someone who has previously had no involvement with it. This way, you'll be able to see its immediate effect. If they are confused rather than informed, it is likely that your writing has been misunderstood; therefore it's back to the drawing board to refine what you've written!
- Talk it through with suppliers. Once designers or other suppliers have had a chance to digest the brief, ask them to explain what they think you want. And ask them if they have any questions. If something's not clear now, resolve it before they commence work.
Overall, clarity is the critical end point with briefs and with a bit of effort, a great brief can be created, ultimately leading to a successful project or design for your business. Nicholas Green is the founder of printed.com.
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The Impact of Toyota in Motorsport RacingBy maigne on August 15th, 2018
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What are some of the greatest racing circuits that Toyota has entered?
- Rallying
- Le Mans
- Formula One
Ever since its introduction to motorsports in the early 1970s, Toyota has always been an active participant in quite a number of significant racing events. This is ultimately a testament to the genuine passion that Toyota has for all things that have to do with automotive vehicles.
Toyota's competitive spirit as a brand has given birth to everything from the most ferocious racing vehicles to everyday practical compact cars like the Toyota Wigo here in the Philippines. Let's take a look at some of the monumental motorsport events that Toyota took by storm:
Rallying and Toyota
Toyota's mark in motorsport history dates back to the latter parts of 1972, when the Swedish racer, Ove Andersson drove for Toyota Motors during the RAC Rally of Great Britain. Andersson eventually moved from Sweden to Belgium and his team became officially known as Toyota Team Europe.
Toyota's first rally win in motorsport racing came about at the 1975 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland. This was when Hannu Mikkola and his co-driver Atso Aho won the entire event in a Toyota Corolla! Three years later, the team moved to a new base in Western Germany. And in the 1980s, Toyota continued to see continuous World Rally Championship success.
Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship
It was also during the 1980s that Toyota began focusing their efforts on the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans with prepared Group C cars. The Toyota team achieved 2nd place in the 1992 race and competed in their first World Sportscar Championship in 1994.
Toyota began recruiting staff for their Le Mans pursuits in 1997 with the aim of starting a Formula One team. In the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship, Toyota won the Manufacturer's Championship and Toyota drivers Anthony Davidson and Sébastien Buemi won the Driver's Championship in the Toyota TS040 Hybrid.
NASCAR Cup Series
In the world of NASCAR racing, the Toyota Tundra is the main contender for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series while the Toyota Camry is the challenger in the Monster Energy NASCAR series as well as the Xfinity Series. But, Toyota made its first introduction to the world of NASCAR ranks with the V6-Celica in 2000.
Robert Huffman played a great role in assisting Toyota to become a legitimate competitive force in the series by placing 2nd in the championships for both 2001 and 2002. It was the following year in 2003 that Huffman broke through and became Toyota's first NASCAR Champion.
Formula One
Although Toyota never managed to win a Formula One race, the team scored a point in their first race in Australia, and in 2004, designer Mike Gascoyne was put in the team to improve results. Under the eyes Gascoyne, Toyota gained 4th place in the Constructor's Championship of 2005.
Akio Toyoda eventually announced Toyota's withdrawal from Formula One, mainly citing that the decision was due to the economic environment.
Key Takeaway
Whether it's a heavy-duty van like the Toyota Hiace or a compact hatchback like the Toyota Wigo here in the Philippines, Toyota Motors is a company whose mission to thrive and excel in the global automotive industry with a strong competitive hand is directly embodied by their car's stunning performances on the world's most legendary racetracks.


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York Elementary School (YES) is a traditional calendar neighborhood school, part of the STEM Schools Collaborative Network, and a STEM School of Distinction. The school is nestled in the beautiful wooded Brookhaven community (near Crabtree Valley Mall), adjacent to the Brookhaven Nature Park. York Elementary has an active and supportive PTA, dedicated teachers/staff, and engaged administration all focused on the health, well-being, and equal education for ALL students. York incorporates STEM daily into the classroom curriculum, in addition to providing dedicated time for students in the STEM lab. In 2015, York unveiled a new interactive discovery playground, courtesy of the Jon Rex Endowment, that incorporates an outdoor learning center and STEM features. Come visit us and join the YES STEM/Bulldog family!
York-tastic NEWS! We are excited to share that our building will be getting a massive facelift! We will be in our current building for the 2019-2020 school year. During the summer of 2020, we will move to Barton Pond Elementary on Strickland Road for the entire 2020-2021 school year while our building is under construction. We will move back into our completely renovated building in the fall of 2021. Building plans are located in our school media center if you want to see what our new building will look like. More news to come as we get closer to our move.


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Store Assistant Manager
Improved store performance through hands on coaching and training for approximately 140-200 employees
- Increased service sales leading store to become top 10 within the company
- Consulted and facilitated district Assistant Manager, Supervisor, and New Employee Inductions as needed by district staff.
- Responsible for entire employee relations process including on-site recruitment, interviews, on-boarding, coaching, training, performance development, and termination.
- Most recently was a Services Manager that developed an underperforming team, in to a company leading sales and service precinct, through increasing the customer, employee and shareholder experience.
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Store Assistant
Computed sales prices, totaled purchases and processed payments as well as operated a cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of market trends.
- Recruited retail talent for the company by publicizing job and intern availability on social media websites, and job boards.
- Created and managed official company social media programs, including Internet forums, blogs, social networking applications, and message boards, which facilitated and increased customer interaction and sale by 83%.
- Assisted customers, and addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints by exchanging merchandise, refunding money, and adjusting bills.
- Recommended merchandise based on customer needs, latest trends, product quality, value, and style increasing monthly sales by 24%.
- Coordinated pre-show and post-show activities, and marketing at trade shows, pop up stores, runway shows, and other events.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store as well as winning four merchandising display contests.
- Maintained and replenished stock shelves, as well as processed shipments and transactions, which fulfilled customer needs to ensure product availability.
- Managed the complete redesign and launch of the company's website and social media accounts in a month.
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Convenient Store Assistant Manager
High volume convenience store
- Ordered, received and stocked merchandise
- Sales and cash management reporting
- Recruited, hired and managed staff
- Assisted customers and enhanced customer satisfaction through special orders
- Increased lottery sales by 15% through consistent cash promotional methods
- Streamlined inventory control through use of database management
- Increased monthly sales by 10% by introducing new products
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Convenient Store Assistant Manager
High volume convenience store
- Ordered, received and stocked merchandise
- Sales and cash management reporting
- Recruited, hired and managed staff
- Assisted customers and enhanced customer satisfaction through special orders
- Increased lottery sales by 15% through consistent cash promotional methods
- Streamlined inventory control through use of database management
- Increased monthly sales by 10% by introducing new products
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Retail Store Assistant Manager
Successfully executed all duties as an Assistant Manager for two retail establishments.
- Provided exemplary customer service to all patrons and staff of retail businesses.
- Responsible for opening and closing several retail operations.
- Trained, managed and supervised a team of up to ten employees, volunteers and community service personnel.
- Scheduled employee work hours, resolved conflicts as well as assisted them with their professional growth.
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Store Assistant Manager
Managed the revenue generated and handled all documentation of store income and bank transactions.
- Managed seven cashiers regarding store schedule, work schedule, and performance feedback.
- Designed and administered cashier customer service and register training.
- Designed formal presentation of merchandise set up and replenishment.
- Managed all escalated customer relationship issues.
- Maintained store financial records and reports.
- Assisted store manager with all employment issues such as performance issues, hiring process and firing process.
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Thrift Store Assistant Manager
Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand.
- Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling
- Created and directed sales team training and development programs.
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Maintained daily record of all transactions.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints.
- Trained in negotiations and time management.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
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Store Assistant Manager
- Achieved operational excellence by developing and implementing tools to ensure processes of $1.3 million store performed at peak efficiency
- Monitored KPIs and executed results-focused business plans to develop constant or increased business trends. Consistently outperformed LY results and led district in quarterly contests
- Organized and resolved all administrative and human-resource responsibilities. Including closing payroll, maintaining store calendar, resolving I.T. issues, transfers, floor-sets, shipment, and scheduling
- Improved hiring process, including sourcing and screening candidates through networking and recruiting events. Authored interview guides, aligning and training all managers within interview process
- Implemented and authored operational tools to elevate team engagement, effectively driving sales by instilling a culture of ownership and accountability
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Store Assistant Manager
Maximize and drive sales and profit by overseeing guest experience throughout the entire store.
- Improves and maximizes store productivity by maintaining best practices and developing talent.
- Create a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivers a consistent brand experience for guest and team members.
- Developed and oversaw 100 + team members for a $52 million store.
- Strive to achieve sales goals and controllable budgets.
- Recruit, develop and retail talented team members.
- Act as a leader on duty by responding to guest and team member concerns, as well as opening and closing the store and ensuring the perimeter and personnel are secure.
- Increased store Guest Experience scores from 75% to %1.02 by encouraging teamwork and creating engaging activity structures.
- Achieved solid 0.68 Target RedCard Conversion average- before arrival store averaged 0.43 company goal being 0.60
- Accomplished 3.53 green Guest Survey Scores - store averaged 2.49 company goal being 3.50.
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Museum Store Assistant & Receptionist
Coordinates and solicits donations/prize awards for specific exhibition events resulting in 50% increase fundraising growth.
- Selected to be cross trained in other departments throughout museum.
- Selected to promote and market museum events and art classes through several social media channels.
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AVCC v Mildenhall
Last weekend we welcomed Mildenhall to our home ground. One of only 2 teams we have never beaten from our annual fixture list. Rain threatened and so we played a 30 overs match.
We were very unlike ourselves with 13 there at the start plus another en route. Mildenhall turned up with 9 and we lent them Tom and Rory Law on the basis they play there on Saturdays. Their dad - Tim - played for us.
Graham Newland captained and made sure Mildenhall batted first. It has stood us well recently. We unleashed Jeremy Richards and Michael Rae on them. Bowling well they were 4 off the first 6 overs as our Zim twins of terror racked up 4 maidens in that time. Great bowling.
George Lishman coming on in the 9th over, made the breakthrough clean bowling their opener with his third ball. Alex Armatyge took the next wicket in his 3rd over with a great caught and bowled confidently calling it as the ball hung in the air.
George was almost unplayable and was 1-3 in this 4 overs spell. Great stuff!
Our Tom Law dug in with their no 4 - May. May flogged 189n.o. against us a couple of years ago and started no differently. Our game plan was to deprive him off the ball.
Tom went for a hard earned 18 late in the day. A determined and good innings. May smacked us for 63n.o. but containing him did the job we needed as we got the field right to do so, and the bowlers bowled tight.
We mopped a few wickets up at the end through Michael Rae taking 2-8 plus a caught and bowled with a broken finger. Brave! Julian Lishman chipped in with one courtesy of a Bruce Carter catch.
And Mildenhall finished on 117-6. A lot less than the 300+ they last made against us.
We had a great team... many thanks to Pippa Carter and Mrs Law. During this time, the rain started and did not stop for the rest of the day.
But AVCC took the field. We sensed we had a chance. Conditions were not good. The ball held up in the field and skidded through on the wicket. Challenging batting conditions.
Batting stalwarts Michael Rae (7) and Alex Armatyge (2) were soon back in the hutch courtesy of Rory Laws bowling and catching. But Jeremy Richards controlled batting and Jon Wolverson steadied the ship. Jon hit a valuable 14, and Jeremy a good 37. Hugh Norman held an end up and made 8 valuable runs before our youth finished off the job with George Lishman unbeaten on 15 and Will Adam on 5 n.o.
With 28 extras recorded, we passed their total with 118 in the 28th over to win by 5 wickets.
So a hoodoo broken! And we have won 6 Sunday games on the trot - our second best run to date, and our best on our home ground.
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As we reported last night, Stafford County Schools Superintendent Randy Bridges acted smartly and decisively to end the #BananaMan brouhaha; Superintendent Bridges' formal statement apologized for actions taken [by the Colonial Forge High School principal Dr. Karen Spillman and deputies of the Stafford County Sheriff's Department]. From the official statement:
My staff, under my direction, has reviewed the recent actions at Colonial Forge High School relating to the wearing of yellow tee shirts and other activities in support of a student who had been recently disciplined. We have concluded that many of the actions that were taken by the school were inappropriate. We are sorry for any embarrassment or inconvenience incurred by the students who were appropriately exercising their freedom of speech and by the families of those students. This administration and the School Board fully support the First Amendment rights of our students.
The BananaMan tsunami—which, over seven days, was covered as "weird news" by over 150 news-gathering outlets in the U.S. and abroad—is finally ebbing.
But let us be honest. We haven't seen the end of controversy—far from it!
Dr. Spillman's—and Stafford County Sheriff's Deputies—heavy-handed response to fourteen year-old Colonial Forge student Brian Thompson's halftime prank has led many Colonial Forge parents to ask important questions. Such as: who is Principal Karen Spillman? And, why did a harmless halftime prank result in handcuffs and [an initial] ten-day suspension from school?
A Colonial Forge parent living in the Augustine North sub-division spoke to us off-the-record; the parent thought it both odd—and troubling—that Stafford County's SAT score-leading high school would actually deny one of its students two weeks of precious classroom instruction, adding that "[in this case], the punishment did not fit the [Banana Man] crime."
So now, the focus turns to accountability. In regards to the recruitment, candidate-vetting and eventual hiring of Dr. Spillman by Stafford County Public Schools, people are rightly asking: what did Stafford County Schools and the school board know—and when did they know it?
This morning, we reported publicly available information on the July 2007 arrest of Karen C. Spillman in Prince William County for public intoxication. The arrest preceded Dr. Spillman's (2008) acceptance of the Strasburg High School principal post as well as her resignation from the job, fifteen days later for "health reasons." So, we—like so many Colonial Forge parents—wonder:
- When Dr. Spillman applied for employment to Stafford County Schools—to be an Assistant Principal—was she forthcoming about her July 2007 arrest in Prince William County for public intoxication?
- At the time of her recruitment for the Assistant Principal assignment, did Stafford County Public Schools run the proper [criminal and professional reference] background checks? Did they conduct thorough due-diligence?
- And this summer, when the principal's position opened up, did the Stafford Count Public Schools re-evaluate Dr. Spillman's background to replace Colonial Forge High School principal Dr. Lisa Martin, or, did they just rubber stamp Dr. Spillman's promotion to that role?
Jobs are hard to come by these days, especially plum principal assignments in our public schools. In this difficult economy, there may be dozens of applications posted for each open public school principal assignment (even in under-performing school districts). But this is Stafford County—which touts the nation's thirteenth-highest per-capita household income and its reputation for academic excellence. Can the Stafford County Schools and its school board assure us that they vetted Dr. Spillman properly? Were there no other candidates for the Colonial Forge principal's job that could have done as well or better?
Let us be fair to Dr. Spillman: no one rises to the level of Associate Superintendent of Prince William County Schools unless they are truly talented educators and administrators. In fact, we know that in 2006 she applied for Superintendent of Prince William County Schools [to replace the late Superintendent Edward Kelly].
Sadly, Dr. Spillman's 2007 arrest clouded what arguably [has been] a very bright career in the Commonwealth of Virginia's third-largest school system.
But parents at Colonial Forge are wondering aloud about Dr. Spillman's temperament. And are seriously concerned about the safety and civil-rights of their own children. What if [their kids] make a bad choice and take part in some benign high school high jinks: will they too end up in handcuffs, suspended from school, and risking all out expulsion?
Right now, Stafford County Schools has a lot of explaining to do about the hiring of Dr. Karen Spillman to run Colonial Forge High School. Taxpayers need to know.
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Wholesome Snacks
What are Healthy Snacks?
A healthy snack is a small portion of food, or a nutritious drink, that does not generally exceed 200 calories. For most adults and children, it is recommended that we consume three meals and two snacks per day, not exceeding a healthy caloric intake. Some people prefer a snack between breakfast and lunch, and a snack between lunch and dinner. Others prefer to skip one daytime snack in favor of an after-dinner snack. Below we will discuss healthy snacks for adults and for children, along with some healthy snack recipes.
Healthy Snacks for Adults - 25 Ideas
- Kale Chips: Yes, that's right... you can turn leafy green kale into a chip worth snacking on. Simply tear your kale leaves into large pieces and lightly spritz them with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and slide it into a 350 degree oven until crisp. While they are still warm, season lightly with kosher salt.
- Whole Wheat Pretzels: A serving of whole wheat pretzels is even more delicious when dipped in spicy brown mustard or a small serving of peanut butter.
- Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas: Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are great roasted! Drain a can of chickpeas and pat them dry. Place them onto a baking sheet and spritz with olive oil. Season them however you wish (ideas: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parmesan cheese), and roast until crispy.
- Hummus and Vegetables: Two tablespoons of hummus serves as a dip for a variety of cut up fresh vegetables, such as carrots, celery, tomato, cucumber, red or green pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, and green beans.
- Pistachios and String Cheese: Count out 40 pistachios and eat them with a piece of light string cheese for a protein-filled snack.
- Deluxe Pickle Spears: Wrap dill pickle spears in low-fat deli ham, then dip into your favorite mustard.
- Yogurt Ranch Dip: Mix 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt with some dry ranch dressing mix, to taste. Dip your favorite raw vegetables. You can also use this dip as a healthy salad dressing by thinning it out with skim milk to your desired consistency.
- Apple and Peanut Butter: Core and slice an apple, then top the slices with one tablespoon of peanut butter.
- Parmesan Black Pepper Popcorn: While it is still warm, top air-popped popcorn with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and black pepper. Toss to combine.
- Edamame: Boil edamame in lightly salted water according to package directions. Enjoy 1/2 cup of this protein-rich snack.
- Yogurt Parfait: Layer plain, vanilla, or honey Greek yogurt with sprinkles of low-fat granola and cut up fresh fruit in a pretty glass.
- Bagel Pizza: Spread 1/2 of a toasted whole wheat bagel with 1-2 tablespoons jarred marinara sauce, then sprinkle with one ounce mozzarella cheese. Microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- The Light Elvis: Toast one slice of whole wheat bread. Spread with one tablespoon peanut butter and top with 1/2 of a banana, sliced. Sprinkle with cinnamon if you wish.
- Not-So-Deviled Eggs: Boil, peel and halve eggs as you normally would for deviled eggs. Scoop the yolks into a bowl. To this bowl add a squeeze of yellow mustard, a small shot of vinegar, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, a small scoop of sweet relish, salt, and pepper to taste. Mash. Spoon mixture back into egg white halves.
- Veggie Omelet: Spray a small saute pan with non-stick. Lightly cook your choice of cut up veggies (asparagus, tomato, onion, spinach, mushroom, pepper) until they are tender-crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Spray pan again with non-stick, and pour in one egg that has been thoroughly mixed and seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. When your egg is nearly cooked, fold your veggies in and serve.
- Tuna in Tomato: Make tuna salad using water-packed tuna, and substitute plain non-fat Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and/or oil you usually use. Serve tuna salad in hollowed-out cherry or roma tomatoes.
- Avocado Cup: Halve an avocado and remove the pit. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Fill the center of the avocado with corn salsa and/or black bean salsa.
- Cheese and Celery: Spread one or two Laughing Cow cheese wedges onto cut up celery.
- Cottage Cheese and Fruit: One serving of low-fat cottage cheese topped with cut up fresh fruit. Pineapples and strawberries make a great combination.
- Melon and Prosciutto: Slice 1/4 of a cantaloupe into wedges, and wrap in thin strips of prosciutto. Secure with a toothpick.
- Wheaty Ricotta Munchers: Top half a serving of Wheat Thins or Triscuits with half a serving of part-skim ricotta cheese. Top the cracker snacks with a little salt and pepper, and the cut up fresh vegetables of your choice (tomatoes, cucumber, red or green pepper).
- Chocolate Banana: Cut a banana in half so you have two 3-inch pieces. Insert popsicle sticks into the cut end of the banana pieces. Lightly coat the bananas in Hershey's chocolate syrup, then place on a wax paper or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze until firm, then enjoy.
- Oatmeal and Blueberries: Cook one package plain or low-sugar instant oatmeal according to package directions. Top with 1/4 cup fresh blueberries.
- Pear and Almonds: Eat 1/2 serving of almonds with one sliced up pear.
- Baked Tortilla Chips and Salsa: One serving of your favorite baked tortilla chips, dipped in your favorite salsa. Cut the serving size of the chips in half, and add a piece of low-fat string cheese for more protein in your snack.
Healthy Snacks for Kids - 10 Ideas
- Ants on a Log: Celery pieces filled with almond butter, then topped with raisins or dried cranberries. You can cut the calories in the almond butter by whipping equal parts almond butter and vanilla yogurt.
- Chocolate Oranges: Orange sections dipped in a little dish of Hershey's chocolate syrup.
- Banana Grahams: Whole graham crackers are broken into four pieces, then topped with a light coating of Nutella, and sliced bananas.
- Fruit and Yogurt: Cut up fresh fruit and dip in honey Greek yogurt.
- Cheerios and Milk: Plain Cheerios topped with milk. Cheerios are lower in sugar than many cereals marketed toward children.
- Applesauce Popsicles: Buy unsweetened applesauce, stir in some ground cinnamon, then freeze into ice pops.
- String Cheese and Crackers: Pair string cheese with whole wheat crackers. Add a small amount of honey mustard to the plate for dipping.
- Apple with Almond Butter: Core and slice an apple, then spread slices with a small amount of almond butter.
- Grape Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese: Cut mild cheddar cheese into 1/2-inch cubes and serve with grape tomatoes.
- Fruit Smoothie: Blend 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 banana, 2 strawberries, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 ice cubes in a blender until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, thin with more orange juice.
Choosing Healthy Snacks at Fast Food Restaurants
Let's face it... some days we just do not have time in the morning to pack wholesome foods to nosh on later. When this happens, we end up finding food from some not-so-ideal places, such as fast food restaurants. Below are the best choices for snacking at a fast food restaurant if you find yourself in that situation:
- McDonald's Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait: 150 calories, 2 g fat
- McDonald's Honey Mustard Snack Wrap, grilled: 250 calories, 8 g fat
- Wendy's Small Chili, 180 calories, 5 g fat
- Wendy's Grilled Chicken Go Wrap, 260 calories, 10 g fat
- Burger King's Whopper Jr., no mayo, 260 calories, 10 g fat
- Taco Bell's Fresco Chicken Soft Taco, 150 calories, 3.5 g fat
- Taco Bell's Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco, 160 calories, 4.5 g fat
- Arby's Jr. Roast Beef (value menu), 210 calories, 8 g fat
- Arby's Jr. Ham & Cheddar Melt (value menu), 210 calories, 6 g fat
Why Snacks are Important
Healthy snacks are an important part of our daily diets. When we snack between meals, it helps to keep blood sugar stable. It also ensures that we won't be quite so hungry at the next mealtime, which can keep us from overeating. Also, if you plan out healthy snacks at the beginning of your day, it will likely keep you from choosing an unhealthy, calorie-laden vending machine snack. When a person's blood sugar plummets from going too long between meals, that person is far more likely to choose any snack that is available, which can often mean something not very healthy.
Being Snack-Ready - 5 Tips
- Slice and Dice: Pick a non-busy day or time once per week to wash, cut up, and store fresh fruits and vegetables into individual serving sizes.
- Store Smart: Go to your local discount store and purchase a bunch of disposable plastic containers with lids, in a variety of sizes. This will ensure you always have a dish to carry snacks in. Also purchase zip-top baggies for storage and transportation of snacks.
- Buy Smart: Yes, those individual serving sized containers of yogurt and cottage cheese are more expensive than the big economy size. But they are also more convenient. If you are likely to pass over the yogurt and cottage cheese in your refrigerator because you don't want to put it into a smaller to-go container... just buy the individual containers to begin with.
- Pack Up at Night: Mornings are hectic, without a doubt. If you leave the important task of packing your healthy snacks until you are rushing around in the morning, you may just decide to leave home without them. Instead, between dinner and bedtime, carve out 10 minutes to pack your snacks up for the next day. You'll be glad you did.
- Keep a Work Stash: If you have appropriate storage at work (a refrigerator, or a desk drawer for non-perishables), it is handy to keep some fruit, veggies, whole wheat crackers, yogurt, or other snacks right at the office. This will help you avoid the dreaded vending machine.
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I love all of the healthy snack options you posted! This will totally help add some variety to the monotony of the usual carrot sticks and ranch, sliced veggies, or celery and peanut butter. My bunch will appreciate this! Thanks!
Good list, i like this hub. Thanks for the great info.
Great hub. This is a very exhaustive list of healthy snacks. You've offered great options, even for kids. Good job!


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Date Posted: 2002-08-23
The hotel, a sister hotel of the Harbor View Hotel in Naha City, opened in 1987. The Harbor View Hotel is perhaps the most prestigious hotel in Naha City having played a host to the Japanese Emperor during his visit to the prefecture. It is currently owned by ANA and is not affected by the closure of the Ocean View Hotel.
According to Osamu Yoshioka, the president of Ryukyu Sogo Development Co., the owner of the Ocean View Hotel, the hotel was very successful for the first few years of its operation and was able to maintain an occupancy rate of over 80 percent. However, as competition among hotels heated up in recent years, the hotel was forced to slash its room rates and offer ever-steeper discounts on meal packages, eating away its profits.
The hotel has a staff of 73, some of whom have already transferred to Harbor View Hotel. However, everyone is not expected to be able to transfer to other ANA Group hotels in Okinawa, and some layouts seem inevitable.
Ocean View officials say that the hotel will not accept new reservations beyond Sep. 24, and those travelers who already have reservations beyond that date will be offered accommodations in other hotels. Some tenant restaurants in the hotel will continue to operate on the premises until November.
Meeting Okinawa Vice Governor Hirotaka Makino on Monday after announcing the closing of the hotel, Ryukyu Sogo Development President Yoshioka stated that after selling the Harbor View Hotel to ANA in 1999, his company concentrated on the Ocean View Hotel, but the challenge proved to be too much. We tried our best, but in todays climate, our fixed expenses proved to be too high to continue, and we cannot see the situation improving in the foreseeable future.
The Vice Governor stated that the most important thing is to protect the workers jobs. I hope that a new operator can be found who can continue the Ocean View Hotel, preserve the workers jobs, and promote the tourism business in Okinawa, Vice Governor Makino stated.


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Dietitians love this tip (except you're coming to our houses!) as a result of many of us are menu control freaks (simply me? Okay, by no means thoughts). So while you do not have to exert the menu vice grip, the objective right here is to assist create a more healthy stability at the meal—one concept is to tip the stability of menu items to incorporate extra deliciously healthy vegetable dishes (recipes featuring sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, carrots, squash, beans, and parsnips to call just a few are all great for this season) and lean protein objects, with fewer calorically-dense and nutrient-poor dishes (ie these which are excessively sugary, overly fatty, or devoid of vegetables).
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Spacious and comfortably equipped holiday home for 1 to 18 persons with private swimming pool set in two acres of gated grounds with olive trees and lawn gardens. The lovingly restored traditional stone house is located in heritage hamlet Mistraki, a quiet and unspoiled area in the Messinia region of Southwest Peloponnese, Greece. The villa has an enviable hilltop position with stunning, unimpeded views of the Messinian bay and Taygetos mountains and easy access to popular seaside villages Koroni and Finikounda.
A rural hideaway removed from mass tourism, offering privacy without isolation. Perfect for independent holiday makers and groups of friends and family to enjoy 'true' Greece. The villa is one hour distance from Kalamata airport and around three/ four hours from Athens airport or Patras ferry port. Car hire recommended.
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19 Nov Bhutan with Richard I'Anson *
November 19, 2020 - December 2, 2020
*Due to COVID-19 the departure of this trip on the advertised dates is uncertain. If you are booked on this trip please contact your booking agent at World Expeditions. To express an interest in this or other Himalayan journeys, please email [email protected]
Per person cost $9,580 Single supplement $1,900
The trip
The remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is well known for its untouched wilderness, rich Buddhist culture and a history steeped in mystic and legend. On this unique all inclusive journey with Photographer, Canon Master and Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) Ambassador Richard I'Anson, this cultural journey encompasses all that Bhutan has to offer taking in festivals at Trashigang and Mongar as well as the 'must see' highlights of Bhutan.
Travelling with renowned operator World Expeditions, this tour begins in Kolkata, India, where we visit the famous Flower Market before flying to Guwahati and crossing the border by road into Eastern Bhutan. We spend 3 days photographing the Trashigang and Mongar Festivals, including the traditional masked dances, before crossing to Bumthang in central Bhutan. It is widely regarded that Bhutanese Buddhism first took hold in Bumthang, and the magnificent ancient monasteries in the area reflect this legacy.
After Bumthang we fly to picturesque Paro Valley, home to breathtaking Tigers Nest (Taktsang) monastery, situated on the cliff edge 800m above the valley floor. We visit the weekend market in Thimphu where the colours and scents will wake your creative senses, then return to Paro where our trip concludes.
We hope you can join Richard I'Anson and the Australian Himalayan Foundation on this incredible photographic and cultural journey.
A minimum donation of $1000 ‐ $2000 to the Australian Himalayan Foundation is a requirement of joining this trip.
This amount can be fundraised, or your donation can be made payable to directly to the AHF.
This trip is also registered through Raisely and you are welcome to sign up and begin fundraising immediately.
Please contact Kerryn at the Australian Himalayan Foundation should you have any questions about your donation or fundraising ‐ [email protected]
What's included:
- 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
- Internal flights Kolkata/Guwahati and Bumthang/Paro airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 14
- Expert bilingual guide in Bhutan. Local guides in Kolkata and Guwahati in India
- Group medical kit 3.5 ‑ 4.5 star accommodation, or best available in remote towns
- Private transportation sightseeing and site entry fees as listed
- Bhutan Government visa and sustainability fees
- Trip escorted by acclaimed photographer, Richard I'Anson
Local cash payments are becoming increasingly popular with many operators in the adventure travel industry. The policy seems to benefit the tour operators more than the local economies or travellers, as it avoids local taxes and transfers the cost and risk of cash handling to travellers. In accordance with their Responsible Travel practices, World Expeditions have chosen a policy not to ask for such payments.
What's not included:
- International flights
- Meals not outlined in the itinerary
- Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Tips Airport and departure taxes Travel Insurance visas (excluding Bhutan)


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MT. VERNON — The IEPA has announced that they have approved the city of Mt. Vernon's application for a loan for the Opdyke Water Tower renovation project. But the good news doesn't stop there for the city. 75% of the loan awarded will be forgiven on the principal, and the interest has been lowered from 1.84% to 1.38%.
In a press release Thursday afternoon, Mt. Vernon mayor John Lewis says after forgiveness, the city will owe less than $200,000 of the almost $800,000 original loan from the state.
Lewis gives credit to City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel, her staff, and Round Table Design for putting the loan application together. He also credits the city's Utilities Committee for their hard work over the past two years setting the priorities and strategies to combat the city's water and sewer infrastructure needs.


text: The 'Marriage Of The Trees' Festivals In BasilicataA mix of the sacred and the profane, unveiling a peculiar relationship between man and nature, these unique marriages between an old oak called 'Maggio' and a holly tree called 'Cima' - representing the groom and the bride - have been taking place…Read More The "Maggio" in AccetturaAccettura is "the" symbolic town of the "marriages of the trees" that are celebrated in Basilicata. These are ancestral and propitiatory rites, in which a trunk (Maggio) and a tree top (Cima)—the "groom" and "bride"—are joined together and lifted up…Read More "U' Masc'" in PietrapertosaThe "marriage" between a Turkey oak and a tree-top, which takes place in this beautiful town in the Basilicata Dolomites, is one of the tree rituals that has been celebrated for centuries in the region. The "U' Masc'" festival in Pietrapertosa…Read More The "du' Masc'" festival of CastelmezzanoCastelmezzano is one of the Basilicata municipalities that celebrates the ancestral tree ritual consisting of a real "marriage" between plants: a trunk and a tree-top. Every year, on 12th and 13th September, coinciding with the celebrations in…Read More "L'a Pitu e la Rocca" in ViggianelloThis ritual of pagan origin, which over the course of time has combined with Christian tradition, is held annually in Viggianello; it is an event not to be missed, due to the solemnity of the occasion that sets it apart. The arboreal rite is…Read More A Pit' in Terranova di PollinoThis is one of eight arboreal rites of Basilicata which are renewed among the regional park of Gallipoli Cognato and the Pollino National Park, among the sacred and the profane. Unlike the others, that of Terranova di Pollino does not celebrate the…Read More The "'ndenna" and the "cunocchia" of CastelsaracenoThe "Marriage of the trees", in Basilicata, is also celebrated in Castelsaraceno during the first three Sundays in June, on the occasion of the feast of Sant'Antonio. The "'ndenna" and the "cunocchia", a beech tree trunk and the top of a pine tree,…Read More "L'a' Pitu e la Rocca" in RotondaEvery year from 8th to 13th June the people of Rotonda celebrate the unique marriage "of the trees", one of the most impressive arboreal rites in Basilicata, linked to an ancestral Lucanian tradition. The "bride" (the "rocca"), and the "bridegroom"…Read More The Maggio in OlivetoSolemnity and joy are the leitmotif of the arboreal rite of Oliveto Lucano, which is celebrated from 10th to 12th August each year, among the sacred and the profane. The two "spouses", the Turkey oak ('maggio') and the holly tree-top ('cima'), are…Read More


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You've been asked to train on equity & inclusion, but…
So, you've been asked to train on equity and inclusion, but there's one small problem…you've never done it before! Eeeek…where do you start?
A caller raised this great question during one of my recent Q&A sessions, and it's one I hear a lot. There are a couple key steps that you can take, and I'm covering them below for you. Ready? Let's go!
Tip #1: Talk to your leaders about diversity and inclusion.
Start by going back and chatting with the leaders or the person who asked you to do the equity and inclusion training. Ask them some basic questions like:
- Why do you want this training for our employees?
- What kinds of skills, knowledge, and capacities do we want them all to be able to do/have?
- Honestly, where do you think they are currently?
Tip #2: Get a deeper vision of the state of equity & inclusion.
See if they can help you glean a deeper perspective on the state of equity and inclusion by breaking it down by level, such as follows:
What is the current capacity and possible resistance for:
- Leaders
- Middle managers
- Entry level folks
- Folks that have one-year, five-year, ten year
Now, you don't have to ask all of these questions of leaders, but you really want to at least have a heart-to-heart with the person who asked you to facilitate the workshop.
Though, it can be very productive if you can get in front of the leaders to have them honestly assess – and I don't just mean a formal assessment – but to evaluate:
- Here is where we think our folks are at: degree of knowledge, skill, commitment, resistance, etc.
- Here is the vision we have for our future
- Here's our strategic goal for the depth of competence we need from our employees
"And we'd like you to do all that in 45 minutes…" is what you might hear next.
Tip #3: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity = A Long-term Investment
At this point, you'll need to negotiate. If they say you've got only 45-minutes or an hour, you may want to see if you can get them to commit to offering a series of 4-6 trainings.
Most organizations, I hope, realize that these skills are long term investments in people that happen over time. And especially when it comes to equity, inclusion, and diversity, people are coming in to you with all sorts of pre-determined ideas, feelings, and life experiences.
We all have implicit bias, prejudices, and stereotypes that we were taught and that are still reinforced in society and the media everywhere.
That's what makes these workshops so different than learning how to do budgeting. Yes, people come in with triggers and fear around budgeting – but it's even more so when you start talking about issues involving diversity, equity and inclusion.
Tip #4: Infuse Stories into the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training
When I think about the design component, I want to make sure I warm people up. The best analogy I can give you is to think of your workshop as a play…
In act one, you warm people up with a "why are you here?" – this might involve a leader explaining why they're attending and how it relates to the strategic plan as well as the expectations they've set.
When you introduce yourself, I recommend telling some stories. Think about sharing:
- Where you used to be: like, how you used to be less aware/less skilled
- What happened to help you become more willing and prepared to use an Inclusion Lens in your work
- If it feels appropriate, a little more about your current capacity and what you still need to learn
This is really important: As facilitators and trainers, it can be a game-changer when we design in a story that really shows how recently we were not very effective, but we quickly learned and ultimately we're more effective today.
Why? Because you don't want to come from the perspective of "I'm the expert and I'm here to teach you everything" but instead, "Hey, I'm just like you, I'm on a learning journey and we're in this together."
Tip #5: Get People Moving & Reflecting on the Current State
In groups of about 3, have people share stories surrounding:
- A time when they really felt they mattered in the organization.
- Go deeper by asking what it was that helped them feel valued and respected.
- A time where they felt marginalized in the workplace.
- Again, go deeper by asking them to share what that experience was like.
What you're doing is creating a container for authentic conversation, engagement, and storytelling. This prepares participants for even deeper learning throughout the workshop.
Tip #6: Get to know who your participants are.
When I started out 35 years ago, I would find a really fun activity and think I could just run with it. I didn't strategically think about some key factors, like how ready and willing participants were to actually engage in the level of work needed.
You have to get an understanding of their current capacity to create the most effective DEI training. Remember that folks can be willing and want to learn, but they may overestimate their current skill set.
From my own experience, many people in the workshops that I do will say that on a scale of 0-10 with 10 representing the highest capacity, they're in the range of 6-8.
But once we start working together, they're maybe 2-4 on that scale. And I think that's a pretty good guess of where a lot people are.
Knowing this can help you better design your activities and scaffold the learning in ways that keep people engaged. And if you find out that you under-estimated their capacity, be prepared to move faster and deeper if the group shows up in greater competence.
Our Role as DEI Trainers & Facilitators
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If your organization could use a jumpstart, I have a brand new course to help you design and facilitate powerful trainings on equity, inclusion, and social justice. You'll walk away with fresh strategies and proven tools to accelerate learning and organizational change. Get all the details here.


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Only one word comes to mind when I think about Iron Man: Conversion. At the beginning, who was Iron Man? He was a self-absorbed, narcissistic womanizer. Iron Man had genius-level intellect but he squandered its use on monetary riches and women. Iron Man was an arrogant, self-serving snob who cared nothing about the world except himself. In many ways, Iron Man was the least Christ-like guy of the Avengers.
That all changed when a man called Ho Yinsen gave his life for him. This was the moment of his conversion. This was when the scales fell off Iron Man's eyes, just like St. Paul on the road to Damascus. Iron Man realized that he had been destroying the lives of many innocent people in the world through his inventions (weapons of war) and was horrified at the implications of his work.
Iron Man immediately turned his life around. He ceased weapons production. He stopped womanizing. He carried a nuke through a portal to save New York. He used his money and intellect to enhance and improve defense systems all around the world. Notice that true conversion happens only when there are concrete, tangible and observable changes in one's life.
Ho Yinsen's sacrifice ignited an inextinguishable flame within Iron Man. He could not rest as long as he knew that his knowledge could make a difference to the fate of the world, which was why he left his family to help the Avengers again in Endgame. His burning soul cannot sit idle, just as how the Apostles HAD to preach the Word of God when God ignited them with the fire of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
Endgame's climatic battle was the final test for this. Iron Man had to choose to willingly give his life up, just as Ho Yinsen did. When Doctor Strange held up his finger, Iron Man knew what must be done, and he did it. This ultimate sacrifice was an echo of Good Friday:
"For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
— Mark 10:45
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends (Jn 15:13). May we all be able to do the same.
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Baxter Springs, to meet the train. Several delays occurred with the train, which I regret, as my command was in suffering condition. I sent scouts to watch for Cabell, who was threatening to effect a junction from the east. Infantry [was sent] up to re-enforce them; but Grand River and Spring River were up very high, and I knew he could not cross.
The engagement at Cabin Creek was spirited, but I regret that there had not been a greater effort to push the broken enemy. A desire to lend everything to the safety of he train restrained it.
Colonel Watie, with 2 men, fled from his forces when they broke, and reported to General Cooper, in dismay, that he was defeated and broken, he having swam both Arkansas and Grand Rivers. Colonel McIntosh also fled; but [J. W.] Wells, Cooper's adjutant, who did the work I expect, remained and held the force of the enemy as long as possible.
The plan of the enemy was undoubtedly to hold the strong natural position at Cabin Creek until Cabell re-enforced them. These the condition of Grand River prevented, and their judgment was unwise. I have reason to believe that Wells was killed or badly wounded.
By the scouts I sent on the east side of the river, I learn that Cabell came in from Arkansas with (said to be 2,000 men), I think, about 1,200 and three pieces of artillery. He passed close to Hildebrand's Mill, and through Long Prairie to Grand Saline. From Grand Saline he returned eastward last Saturday. My scouts followed him to within 5 miles of Hildebrand's Mill, when Cabell took the left-hand road to Fort Wayne. They returned. A few men are following, watching his movements, and will report to me.
I sent back the force directed with the train, and a heavy additional force, with one howitzer, under Colonel [George] Dole. Fearing from my last dispatches that Cabell might swing round from Maysville, I am sending after the train 500 more infantry and a section of Hopkin's battery.
I regret the wound of Major Foreman in the late affair, but hope he will recover. I learn that the other troops behaved very well. The Ninth Kansas made a gallant charge, sustaining some loss, and the negro regiment fought well and managed their two guns well. All the troop behaved gallantly, as I am informed.
Part of the enemy's men and horses got drowned trying to escape by fording Grand River. The dead men and horses floated past Fort Blunt.
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Numbers 2. Report of Colonel James M. Williams, First Kansas Colored Infantry.
FORT BLUNT, C. N., July ---, 1863.
COLONEL: I have the honor to report to you the following account of incidents occurring upon the march of my command from Baxter Springs, Kans., to Fort Blunt, C. N.:
I left Baxter Springs on the 26th ultimo, and overtook the supply train the same day. I concluded to accompany this train on the route.


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Our condolences to Jan and their family. I worked with Ian at both GFS and Canada Packers. It was in those early days when his Uncle Don would council us that I really got to know Ian. He was my supervisor for a couple of years, and it was a fun, learning time. He was a great person, full of fun and a big laugh. As the old saying goes he could sell refrigerators at the North Pole. Rest In Peace "Big Guy".
Liz and Bruce Cameron
It was a privilege to work with Ian. He was someone who was always willing to listen and give advice when asked. I'll always remember his classic phrases and love of country music. You will be missed by many, Ian. Hugs to Jan and family (Eddie, too!)
I was fortunate to work with Ian since the days of Canada Packers. He was a mentor to me as he was for many. I am grateful for his friendship and I will always remember the laughter.
"Keep your powder dry, your stick on the ice and may the wind always be at your back."
God Bless. I will miss you.
A great man, that will be missed by many. I met Ian in 1988 at my first sales meeting with Canada Packers and worked with him up to his retirement from GFS, and I can say with certainty he was one of kind. He always portrayed a tough exterior but we all knew he had a kind heart that was shown through his relationships & friendships and the time he took to give young sales folks his advice. He shared many great stories over the years and was quick to participate in a practical joke. Ian, you will be dearly missed all your old teammates, thanks for the great memories.
My deepest condolences. Ian was a wonderful man and had such a great influence over the people he worked with. I had the pleasure of being his customer service rep when I started with GFS. Ian always pushed me out of my comfort zone to make me better each day. I still use many of his sayings and my favorite will always be 'there is no such thing as a problem only an opportunity'
Ian will certainly be missed.
Great man with a strong personality! So sorry for your loss
To Jan, Jeremy, Blaire and Eddie,
I am so sorry to hear about Ian. I just do not have the words.... Ian was always very welcoming and friendly to me. I learned quite a bit from Ian about business, football and cooking. He was the best cook in the world! Everything that I have learned from Ian, I will cherish. I know how much he loved Eddie, and I'm still sorry I broke his dog (inside joke) Ian, you will be missed very much
Ian had influences on so many people, hold onto the good memories and cherish the memories that were created with him.
We love you Grandpa and will miss you so much!
Love Max and Jack
Ian was a stand up guy and taught me a few of lifes very important lessons growing up. will be deeply missed .


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06th Jan 2015, New Delhi
Continuing from the last post, here is another picture of the Unmgot river and this time a top view of the place. You can see the different shades of the river water. At different time of the day the shades changes as per the Sun's position. Just find a quite place and sit there for hours, listening to a nice music. I'm sure the serenity of the place with take your breath away.
If you know some locals in Shillong or in Guwahati, then you can plan a nice picnic out there. I have spotted group of people cooking over there. Just that you need to carry your cooking stuff with you.
If you wish to see more of these picture look out for my Instagram handle - palash1103