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Support the Hill Country Humane Society by buying a ticket in an evening of fun at the Sept. 27 gala, become a member, donate, adopt or learn about volunteer opportunities, all on the HCHS website: https://www.hillcountryhumanesociety.org/special-programs
Support the Hill Country Humane Society by buying a ticket in an evening of fun at the Sept. 27 gala, become a member, donate, adopt or learn about volunteer opportunities, all on the HCHS website: https://www.hillcountryhumanesociety.org/special-programs
Message From the Mayor
Crista Goble Bromley
City of Burnet
I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to say goodbye to my dear, sweet dog, Anniemae. After more than 16 years of companionship, she passed on. A sad event to be sure, but she was one of the best; friendly, gentle with everyone, and patient.
When Mae (as we called her) was a pup, her favorite things, like most dogs, were chasing squirrels and going for walks and rides. She was accomplished at a handful of human tricks and enjoyed mock fighting. As she got older, her hearing faded and her eyes began to show signs of cataracts but she remained sweet and loyal as she ever had been.
The Goble family attends the Bertram Centennial celebration in 1957. Among the children is Crista Goble Bromley. Today she is the mayor of Burnet whick will hold its annual Bluebonnet Festival next month.
The Goble family attends the Bertram Centennial celebration in 1957. Among the children is Crista Goble Bromley. Today she is the mayor of Burnet whick will hold its annual Bluebonnet Festival next month.
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Burnet Mayor Crista Goble Bromley
One of my fondest memories is attending the Bertram Centennial as a little girl. The train came to town and, having never seen a train up close, it seemed almost magical. There was a parade and animals and games. It was so exciting!
I imagine that a lot of today's children view our Burnet Bluebonnet Festival with those same magic filled eyes. This year, the Burnet Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 35th annual festival; a feat all on its own, but more than that, the festival continues to grow each year. What once filled only the square now reaches from Hamilton Creek Park on the west all the way to the railroad depot on the east.
BCISD officials call for school safety help
By Alexandria Randolph
HLN Correspondent
Burnet Consolidated ISD officials are calling for state leadership and funding for security enhancements in response to school safety measures suggested by the Texas Education Agency.
While recent school safety drills were motivated by a the school shooting tragedy at Parkland, Fl., school safety and security has always been an issue of constant vigilance for BCISD, said Superintendent Keith McBurnett.
"School safety and security has been a primary focus for Burnet CISD in the six years I have been with the district. During that time, we have continually reviewed our safety protocols and put in place a number of safety and security enhancements like secure entry ways, fencing and the addition of two school resource officers just to name a few," McBurnett said.
Several years ago, a meeting was held at the Michael J. Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State. The speaker began his presentation by asking if anyone knew who Michael J. Smith was, and no one in the audience knew who he was or why the student union was named after him.
The speaker then shared the story about Smith leading Portland State College's GE College Bowl team to victory in 1965 by going undefeated during the academic competition. This accomplishment greatly enhanced the reputation of the previously lowly Portland State College.
Even though he suffered from cystic fibrosis and was frequently hospitalized during the nine months of preparation for the College Bowl, Smith appeared in all five matches and sadly died three years after winning the championship.
It was wonderful to see snow flurries in our area just over 10 days ago. Along with the excitement of that first snowfall also come the questions of whether school is going to be delayed or closed.
Fortunately for us, schools were not impacted in our area during that first snowfall, but it is important for you to know that we were working our inclement weather plan by monitoring weather conditions and roads. To avoid any confusion, parents and community members should assume school will start as planned unless they receive notice otherwise.
Our staff begins reviewing road conditions at 3:30 a.m. with the goal of making any delay or closure decision by 5 a.m. Once a decision is made, then a comprehensive communication plan is launched on multiple platforms including web, social media, automated calls, and news outlets. An overview of the District's Bad Weather/School Closure procedures can be found on the District's homepage at burnetcisd.net under the District tab.
by Bartee Haile
This Week in Texas History
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, second president of the Texas Republic, dropped dead of a heart attack at his Richmond home on Dec. 18, 1859.
When he stepped down as the Lone Star chief executive in December 1842, Lamar was a physical and emotional wreck. Not only had his grand plan of setting the new nation on an irreversibly independent course gone wrong, the voters had picked archenemy Sam Houston over soul mate David G. Burnet as his successor.
A much anticipated trip to Georgia to visit his daughter Rebecca, whom he had seen just twice in seven years, was almost permanently postponed by a duel. Blaming Lamar for his recent rejection as vice-president, Memucan Hunt demanded satisfaction but mutual friends managed to defuse the private powder keg.
Dear Editor,
Last week at Burnet Middle School, we trained our student body to "Say Something" if they suspect that a classmate is going to harm themselves or others. We wanted to share this training because we wouldn't be able to live with ourselves if something happened to a classmate and we could have prevented it.
Part of our training is to teach our fellow students how to be "upstanders." An upstander is someone who stands up, not stands by. They speak up for what's right and are the kind of people who will "Say Something."
No school is immune to violence and suicides. Everyone thinks "it won't happen to here," "it won't happen to me." But, anyone can be going through something that might make them consider violence. Anyone.
Managing Editor Lew K. Cohn and his wife Betty enjoyeda catered VIP cocktail party and reception before the show, which included a special commemorative 30th anniversary gift and a photo with this likeness of the band.
Managing Editor Lew K. Cohn and his wife Betty enjoyeda catered VIP cocktail party and reception before the show, which included a special commemorative 30th anniversary gift and a photo with this likeness of the band.
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Managing Editor/Highland Lakes Newspapers
"Outside is America."
Those words from lead singer Paul "Bono" Hewson resonated from the stage at AT&T Stadium Friday night as U2 performed their magnum opus, "The Joshua Tree," from front to back, top to bottom, for a crowd of more than 80,000 people, in addition to 10 other gems from their lengthy catalogue.
That album, released 30 years ago in 1987, captured the dichotomy of America — the flashy, mythical, mystical, "desert rose" the band praises and the gritty, all-to-real one where people are "beaten and blown by the wind, trampled into dust." It was an honest painting of the United States, warts and all, from Ireland's superband, which had fallen in love with the world's largest superpower, not because of what it represented but because of what it could be.
Facebook is a wonderful tool for people to use, but like any tool, it should be used with great care.
The social media site is useful for helping people keep in contact with friends scattered across the globe whom they haven't spoken to for years. It allows family to reconnect and allows the sharing of photos, ideas and news with others within one's peer group.
However, it also instantly shows, without context, intent or clarity, the thoughts and ideas a person clacks out on their smartphone or computer keyboard and exposes those posts to instant scrutiny.
Such is the case involving Burnet County Judge James Oakley, who learned a very hard lesson this past week about the lack of anonymity Facebook affords.
On Monday, Nov. 21, Oakley shared a post from the San Antonio Police Department about the arrest of an African-American man, Otis Tyrone McKane, accused of killing San Antonio police Det. Benjamin Marconi on his personal Facebook account.
There hadn't been a district wide pep rally at BHS since 2003 but that old tradition came roaring back last Friday. Students and teachers from Bertram, Shady Grove, Burnet Elementary, RJ Ritchie, BMS and BHS packed into Bulldog Stadium last Friday and the voices were heard.
Before hundreds of athletes took their turn running through the tunnel on to Bulldog field the crowd kept busy with a cool round of stadium waves.
There were school cheers, to see who could be the loudest and proudest, and from ground level all sounded great, but the Burnet junior high might have reached the highest decibel.
The Esprit de Corp performed their award winning show, Orbit, and cheerleaders of all ages kept the crowd pumped with cheers, souvenirs, and some high-flying stunts.
The middle school Belles drew standing applause with a great routine. Needless to say this was an old tradition that was gladly welcomed back.
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Oh willow
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On February 23, the Chicago Humanities Festival hosted Elizabeth Warren, a Harvard Law Professor hailed by Time Magazine as one of the "New Sheriffs of Wall Street." The former Chair of the Congressional TARP Oversight panel, Warren currently serves as Assistant to President Obama and Special Advisor on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
At one of her few public appearances since her appointment, Warren talked about her personal journey in public service and its culmination in the building of a new agency dedicated to protecting American consumers.
The Chicago Humanities Festival is thrilled to make Elizabeth Warren's entire presentation available to stream online at http://www.chicagohumanities.org. Generously sponsored by the Alter family, this lecture honors the late Joanne H. Alter's pioneering work on behalf of women interested in social action and public service.
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Restaurant guest sentiment related to food and service became more positive during February of 2017 when compared with the same month of the previous year. As was also the case during January, the attribute with the biggest year-over-year improvement in positive sentiment was service. However, positive sentiment based on guests' intent to return to specific brands declined slightly year-over-year during February. "Intent to return" sentiment also became less positive during January. In a chain restaurant industry that has been struggling with falling guest counts for years, this is definitely not what restaurant brands would like to hear.
According to TDn2K's Black Box Intelligence, guest perception of value became a key differentiator between the top and bottom performers during the first months of 2017. Not surprisingly, lunch sales reflect restaurant guest satisfaction based on the perceived value of their meals. For people eating out for their mid-workday meals, it makes sense for value to be a key attribute. Those restaurant brands that scored worse in terms of their negative perception of value tended to have lower lunch same-store sales than their competitors.
Consumer preferences have shifted over the last few years and breakfast has become a great source of opportunity for restaurant sales growth. TDn2K analysis has shown that those brands that are greatly underperforming their peers based on breakfast same-store sales growth tend to have less positive reviews on Google. Restaurant consumers have embraced this day part and it seems that those restaurant brands that have capitalized on it the most tend to be perceived more favorably by their guests.
Restaurant guests in Orlando were the most satisfied with their restaurant experiences during February. This market topped the list for most positive guest sentiment based on food, service and intent to return during the month. The opposite occurred in Detroit, where restaurant guests were the least satisfied with their food and expressed the least likelihood of returning to the restaurant brands they visited. Additionally, the negative guest sentiment in the bottom DMAs seemed to also be reflected in the poor sales results reported for these markets. The five markets represented in the bottom DMAs are all included among the worst eight markets based on same-store sales growth during February (based on a group of the 25 largest DMAs in the country).
Guests in the Mountain Plains and Florida regions tended to score higher in restaurant guest satisfaction during the first two months of the year, with Mountain Plains being the region with the highest positive sentiment during both January and February. On the other hand, the Southwest region has now been at the bottom of positive restaurant guest sentiment for two consecutive months.
The Restaurant Guest Satisfaction Snapshot is produced by White Box Social Intelligence™, a TDn2K Product™. WBSI is tracking over 192 brands to benchmark customer satisfaction and is the only online tool that integrates with operational performance data to validate the impact on financial performance. The algorithm determining ranking brands is based on sentiment and determined by White Box Social Intelligence. Brands included in this monthly snapshot must have a total of at least 250 mentions for the month. Restaurants must have a minimum number of units to be eligible as well. DMA rankings consider only the largest 25 areas.


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Internet marketing has some similarities to traditional business, but the fact that it's the Internet does change things somewhat. As an example, the search engines might alter the way that they rank webpages by shifting their attention from title tags to some other element of the page instead. If the search engines do implement a major change, you need to be ready to alter your campaigns to include techniques such as video marketing.
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It has been a little more than a week since Hurricane Maria carved a devastating path through the island of Puerto Rico leaving 3.4 million citizens without power, running water and reliable communications. Utmost in my mind has been the safety and wellbeing of the 80 employees who work at the El Yunque National Forest, International Institute of Tropical Forestry, IITF, the Southern Research Station and State and Private Forestry.
As of yesterday morning we had managed to contact all but three employees and their families. We will not stop until we have accounted for them all.
I know you join me in extending our hearts and support to our employees in Puerto Rico, as well as their families, friends and our many partners and volunteers. They are an integral part of us; we share the pain of their loss. We also know we have mainland employees with family members in Puerto Rico. They are in our thoughts as well. We will share our strength and assistance as they all confront these difficult first days of the storm's aftermath and begin the arduous road toward recovery. Help may be slower than we want, but it is coming.
I am grateful to first responders who are helping citizens get clean water, a meal, a place to sleep and other basic needs. Conditions are extreme with sweltering temperatures and flooded streets. It will be many weeks before citizens see any semblance of normalcy. That includes our offices on the Island. We are supporting the Southern Region, IITF and others as they strive to assist our displaced employees and begin work to confront the significant damage to our facilities and resources. They will conduct damage assessments when it's safe.
FEMA announced more than 10,000 federal and military responders will be on the ground to assist with search and rescue, power restoration, and the delivery of critical commodities.
The Forest Service is also supporting the recovery work on all lands. We are actively involved in the Federal response in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While FEMA coordinates the overall response, the Forest Service is providing incident management and law enforcement resources. As of yesterday, 299 interagency responders (159 from Forest Service) had been mobilized for missions on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.Incident Management Teams are assessing fire protection capabilities, establishing and managing Logistics Staging Areas for water, food and resource receiving and distribution, and supporting jurisdictional emergency operations centers. Chainsaw crews are assisting with emergency road clearing to provide access for search and rescue crews and other emergency responders. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers are providing protection to Search and Rescue teams, Public Health and Medical Teams and equipment, and local citizens. Additional Forest Service responders are staged for upcoming missions on the islands.
Administratively, we received approval for administrative leave for our employees while they are displaced and without power. Our Human Resources Management staff has taken steps to ensure employees payroll is submitted and processed so much-needed funds are there when they need it.
But there is room for each of us to get involved. You can immediately contribute assistance to fellow citizens through a number of organizations; please visit the Government of Puerto Rico's page for information. We will also seek other channels for charitable giving that will go specifically to our employees.
As recovery begins and progresses, there will be other ways to lend your support. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, thank you for all your support, expressions and acts of kindness and contributions you have already made. As we do in times of crisis, we will rely on the big heart that is core to the Forest Service family to carry us through this tragedy.
Our employees in Puerto Rico can count on us.
"Siempre estás en nuestros pensamientos y oraciones. Estamos aquí para tí."
"You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you."
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Come learn how IBM SPSS Statistics helps researchers in the healthcare field find insights. Dr. Bob Hayes talks to three SPSS Statistics users to learn how SPSS Statistics helps them across each phase of the healthcare research process, including planning, data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting. The three panelists will share their unique perspectives and experience with SPSS Statistics. From an independent consultant to research professors, these data pros will talk about how they used SPSS Statistics to identify best practices in medical procedures, predict stress for commuters, identify predictors of dementia and explore the relationship between US hospital quality and patient experience.
About SPSS Statistics
SPSS Statistics is a comprehensive set of statistical tools to help you work inside a single, integrated interface to run descriptive statistics, regression, and advanced statistics and create charts, tables, and decision trees. Integrated with open source tools, SPSS Statistics lets you enhance the SPSS syntax with R and Python through specialized extensions. It enables healthcare organizations worldwide support medical research, improve disease management, monitor the quality of patient care, improve operational efficiency, maintain accreditation, combat healthcare fraud, and protect public health. To learn more about SPSS Statistics for Healthcare, click here.
Bob E. Hayes, PhD, is the senior director of research and analytics at Indigo Slate. Bob is a seasoned SPSS Statistics user who's used the service in analytics projects ranging from customer loyalty measurement and rating bias to consumer auto quality ratings, online dating habits, and data science skills.
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Who I am
Current Position
- IB Math teacher, HAEF - Psychico College IB School, Athens, Greece
- Subjects: Math SL, Math HL, Further Math HL, MAA SL, MAA HL
Teaching and Work Experience
- 2006-2010: Ziridis IB School, Athens
- 2002-2010: Greek Open University, Associate Lecturer
- 2002-2007: University of Thessaly, Associate Lecturer
- 1999-2006: Tech. Educational Institute of Larissa, Associate Lecturer
- 1998-1999: National Tech. University of Athens, Research Associate
- BSc in Mathematics: AUTh, Greece
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The Permaculture Design Course is an intensive learning experience, covering practical Permaculture and the theory behind it.
This course runs over 13 weekend days and includes entry to Green Architecture Day 2020.
It includes visits to:
Permaculture, organic and forest gardens
Community sustainability initiatives
Community growing projects
Green Architecture Day 2020
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Many of us are drawn to the sea where we play on its edge, are lulled by its rhythms and imagine long journeys to distant places. However, shorelines are the most unstable places on earth as wind and water cut into rock and take away sand. We build near them at our peril. Perhaps more damaging to human structures than the dramatic destruction of storm surges is the slow corrosion from salt as it penetrates and swells.
All is transient.
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Dog Park
Dogs of all sizes are welcome at Southwest Park. Our 2 1/2 acre dog park offers separate sections to accommodate both large and small dogs. We even have fresh water and treats available for our four-legged patrons.
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Death Note
So I just finished watching this amazing anime. There's a manga, light novel, and even a game, too!
This was my third go at watching it, but the first time I made it past episode 4. I honestly don't know why I quit watching there the past times. Probably just me getting interested in other things, I guess?
For those of you not familiar, the story follows Light, a perfectly ordinary (though very intelligent and rather popular) young male, who happens to come into possession of a notebook of a Death God. A so-called Death Note. Writing a person's name in it will kill them in the way you specify. Interesting, right?
What's more interesting is what Light plans to do with his new-found powers. He intends on ridding the world of the rotten people, to make it a better place. He starts by killing off imprisoned criminals. All those heart attacks (default cause of death if none is specified) start catching the attention of a variety of agencies though, and he soon finds himself in a constant struggle fighting them.
I won't dive deeper into the plot, since that's one of the things you really need to experience for yourself. Instead, and you may have seen this one coming, I'll be going over the controversy of the topics addressed in the series. Making the world a better place (he did end wars and lower crime rates, after all) by killing off those who act unjust, is that really moral? Is that justice? Even if the criminals were bound to be sentenced to death anyway, would it still be a moral, right choice to finish them off yourself? Would using the powers of the Death Note for the better of the world really be righteous? Isn't that all a subjective matter?
Without second thought you'll find yourself rooting for either Light or the police trying to catch him. Why? And is that even the right choice?
Deep discussions on the morality of supposedly justified social cleansing aren't the only food for thought the series provides though. It's filled to the brim with symbolism. I've only noticed a few, but I am seriously considering rewatching the series later on to see if I can spot more. From names and the way they're written, to the apples Death Gods love to eat, but also the gratuitous amounts of roses that pop up in openings and endings of episodes. I believe that's only the tip of the iceberg though, so if you know your way around mythology, history and symbolism, give it a shot.
That'll be all for today.
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On November 28th, members of the team went downtown to The Empress Hotel to participate in 22nd Annual Festival of Trees to benefit BC Children's Hospital. Our theme was "Tree of Hope" where each Christmas Ball had a child's name here in Victoria that is going through or completed Cancer treatment for which there are 57. There are also 14 special gold angels for those children who were taken too soon. Our Gold tree is also covered in gold ribbons for Childhood Cancer Awareness. If you are downtown Victoria please come and visit our tree and cast a vote for $2.
After decorating the tree is complete every tree is visited by the judges. There were 74 amazing trees decorated and Tree of Hope won third prize by the judges!


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In Promise Me by Robin Bielman & Samanthe Beck, Kendall Hewitt has arrived in California to look after her aunt's house while she's away. However, not long after arriving she finds herself sharing the house with her two estranged sisters and doing her best to ignore the hot guy next door. Yet, the more time she spends with Vaughn Shaughnessy, the tougher she finds it to ignore the intense attraction she has for him. Will Vaughn and Kendall fight for their shot at happy ever after or will things that have happened in their pasts destroy any chance they have at a future?
"I've never met a Kendall I didn't like."
"How many have you met?"
"Counting you?"
Good to know his sense of humor is still intact. "Of course."
I smile, expecting he'd say that. "You're my first Vaughn."
"I'm honoured to take your Vauhgn virginity."=
I laugh. "You should be. Clearly I've been saving it."
Ms. Bielman and Ms. Beck are both brilliant writers individually, but the pair writing together are sublime and I absolutely loved this story. Really, the way this story started drew me into the story immediately, as Kendall is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Will she discover a career she loves that she wants to pursue? Will her parents accept the decisions she makes when it comes to her future? However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine come face-to-face for the first time where this story really takes off, as Kendall and Vaughn meeting the way they do brings excitement and had Kendall thinking that Vaughn needed better friends.
As for the dialogue, it was a wonderful combination of intense moments due to the main characters pasts and the obstacles these two face to be together and playful banter that had me loving the growing relationship between Kendall and Vaughn, as Kendall is a very private person but Vaughn brings out the best in her and shows her that she shouldn't let past mistakes hold her back from being happy. Moreover, the main characters are complex and fascinating characters and the secondary ones entertained me just as much as the main ones, as readers get a good dose of how estranged Kendall is from her sisters and how they grow closer together as they help each other deal with their issues, even if one of Kendall's sisters dishes out sarcasm and can be a little harsh with her words.
"Say, You're the best neighbour ever, Kendall."
I drop to my knees and pull her into a soggy embrace. "Best neighbour ever." My surrender comes out bouncy with laughter. "You win. You win all the things."
"I feel like a winner," she whispers, and runs her fingers through my wet hair.
I pull her face close for a kiss. "That makes two of us."
With the heroine, she's smart, kind, caring, determined in her pursuit of finding out what she wants to do with her life and I liked that she took a chance on Vaughn, even though his life is one in the spotlight and she's a very private person. I also liked how she dealt with the past in order to help her move on from her mistakes despite how hard it was for her to face it. Certainly, Kendall facing her past brought a little bit of tears but at the same time helped to set her free. Really, she couldn't continue to blame herself for what happened. While the hero, he's honorable, loyal, sweet at times and I liked his determination to win over the heroine. I also liked how he handled the relationship he had with his father because he's felt so much guilt over what happened in the past and he wanted to make his dad feel useful after what they'd lost as a family. However, did he do the right thing allowing his dad so much access to his professional life?
Overall, Ms. Bielman and Ms. Beck have delivered a captivating read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was off-the-charts; the romance was hot and had me loving these two together; and the ending was heart-warming because of what the heroine does for the hero at a moment where he needs her most. No way is she going to allow anyone to hurt the hero personally or professionally. I would recommend Promise Me by Robin Bielman and Samanthe Beck, if you enjoy the mysterious strangers trope, the friends to lovers trope or books by authors Gina Maxwell, Cindi Madsen, Rebecca Brooks and Naima Simone.
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Instead of soaking up the SoCal sunshine while housesitting for my aunt, I'm dealing with a Pomeranian who thinks she's a Pitbull, two half-sisters who would happily prune me off the family tree, and him. Vaughn Shaughnessy. Hot model about to go nuclear, dangerously sexy flirt whose perceptive green eyes promise he's more than just a pretty face. He's the kind of walking, talking temptation I should avoid, but that's impossible because he also happens to be my extremely lickable—I mean likeable—neighbor.
He's turning me into a hot mess.
Thing is, I can't handle more messes in my life. I'm still trying to come to terms with the monumental ones in my past, and getting involved with Vaughn—even for temporary summer fun—is guaranteed to get messy. I don't dare risk it, but I'm not sure I can resist…


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Senior Scala Developer – Scala / Play / Akka
In this role you will be Designing and implementing big data applications alongside a talented and international team. You will be maintaining extremely high traffic services and API's as well as using Machine learning to contribute to the content of the platform. You will be working with modern methodologies such as continuous delivery and TDD, building scalable systems and participating in code reviews.
We are currently working with a global online platform that is used by over 70,000 retailers and by over 200 million unique users worldwide. They are currently operating in over 40 different countries and their tech hub based in Berlin has over 400 staff. They are an extremely forward thinking and innovative company and since its start almost 10 years ago it has become the largest operating platform of its kind.
You will need
Commercial Scala experience
Computer Science degree or similar
Experience with Play, Akka, Lagoom or similar frameworks
Experience with designing and implementing Restful API's
Natural problem solver
What the company offers
Flexible working hours
International working environment
Great career progressions
Pension Scheme
Relocation package and German lessons offered
English speaking company
If this role sounds of interest to you - apply today with a copy of your CV and I will be in contact


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House Hunters: Wellington Edition
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As we were planning our move to New Zealand, the selection of Wellington came pretty quickly as we did our initial research on cities to settle. Auckland was a too big for us (having come from small towns) and Christchurch was still devastated by the earthquake, offering little for the fields we were interested in. Wellington, the third largest city and centrally located in the country proved to be the most attractive place for several reasons:
1. Largest enough to offer lots of opportunity but small enough to give a true New Zealand feel
2. Harbour city located on the water with some surf close by
3. Located in the middle of the country, providing easy access to both North and South Islands
4. Known to have a great culture with lots of restaurants, cafés, shopping and entertainment
So the beautiful harbour city nestled in the mountains would be our new home.
|Downtown Wellington along the harbour
As we researched suburbs within Wellington to live, we knew immediately we wanted to live near the water, away from the downtown centre. Lyall Bay was an instant draw as it offered a beautiful u-shaped cove with sandy beaches and on a good day, great surf as well!
Just before we left for our South Island journey, we lined up a few places to see in Island Bay – a cove just next to Lyall Bay, but were unimpressed with the options and the rocky coastline. Deciding to wait till we returned to continue our search, we got worried when a day into our trip a number of great places came up in Lyall Bay that we knew we would miss out on. Hoping something would come up when we return (or still be there), we took our chances and waited.
Top right apartment on the top floor with views of the bay from both the balcony and master bedroom on the other side
Happy the apartment was as nice as the pictures online, we immediately started filling out the application. Before we were able to really express our interest though, there was a knock at the door – it was the next appointment – 10 mins early! Andy, being polite, let the 2 girls in, but we were a bit ticked they were cutting into our viewing time (and it was a bit awkward as I was filling out the application while they were trying to see the apartment).
As soon as they saw us filling out an application, they immediately asked Andy for one too, without even seeing the whole apartment! Wanting to get out of the awkwardness, we handed our application to Andy and said we hoped to hear back soon. Knowing we were competing with those 2 girls, I sent Andy a text thanking him and that "We loved it and hope we get picked!" hehehe
Unsure on when we would hear back, we scheduled another viewing of a small house just down the road from the other place, also near the water and in Lyall Bay. I immediately fell in love with the quaint little home, but the inside was definitely not nearly as nice as the apartment – and the laundry was outside in a sketchy shed (quite common in NZ for some reason….) Despite the cuteness of the exterior, it just wasn't offering the full package like the apartment was (and it was more expensive!)
|Other home we were considering on Lyall Bay
We grabbed an application form anyways and decided we would fill it out, but would wait till Friday before submitting it, in hopes the apartment came through. Luckily we got an email that night asking for us to Skype with the apartment landlord as he was offering us the opportunity to take the tenancy. Ecstatic with the news, we cheerfully signed the lease and scanned it off to make it official! We move in November 1st and couldn't be more excited to finally have a place to settle into.
I can't wait to get our little 2 bedroom apartment all setup and ready for when our guests arrive!! (aka The Poste's and Kristina & Brent so far!!) Anyone else considering a visit to NZ you have a free place to stay – visitors welcome!!
So happy for you two.. The place looks just perfect … how long will it take you to get to work?

Good planners, you two :))

Janet

PS We missed you at the shower for Erin, but we saw what you bought the baby when Erin gave us a Skype tour of the baby's room.
Thanks Janet, yes we're excited for our home by the beach 🙂 Will only be a 20min car or 30min bus ride to work. Wish I could have been at the shower too!
Congratulations on getting your new home! It looks great.

This is a very good article. Thank you for a great information.
[…] I am very excited to finally move into our place and get settled in. As we mentioned in our previous blog, we moved into a cute 2 bedroom apartment on the top floor of a 3 story building situated right […]
The freakouts about tsunamis and spiders and gas cookers crack me up because they seem to have missed the memo about earthquakes.
Hey guys,
It is a pleasure to read about your adventures.
I am a camping freak myself and spend most my night travelling in a tent. Maybe someday I will go to this beach of yours. Amazing scenery.
Could he still have a house back in the US that he's paying for? I know a lot of expats who were in that situation.
Congratulations! Such a beautiful place to live in!


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Pugneys Country Park
Country Park
Park Reception
Asdale Road,
off Denby Dale Road,
Also at this Venue
*The information below is correct at 10am on Thursday 25 June.*
Access is currently available to Pugneys Country Park, including the car park. The Boat House Café is open for takeaway service 7 days a week 10am - 3pm. The toilets remain closed.
Take a stroll along the lakeside path, take a ride on the Pugneys Light Railway (available on selected weekends – www.facebook.com/PugneysLightRailway) or make the short walk up the hill to Sandal Castle and see how picturesque the country park looks from above.
Explore the country park on two wheels, bring your own or hire one for the day. The whole family can get involved with child trailers available for the little ones.
Little ones can be kept entertained with the Blown Away Activity Trail and outdoor play area, whilst adult adventurers and fitness fanatics can take advantage the trim trail outdoor gym, complete with suggested fitness circuits.
A haven for wildlife, the country park offers nature lovers the chance to see a variety of natural habitats. Head along the woodland trail to see a glimpse of Pugneys' second lake, a hive of wildlife activity.
The Boat House Café offers fresh food and both hot and cold drinks for visitors, and with barbecue pits and prime picnic space available across the park, visitors can fuel their adventure or down time with whatever they fancy.
Opening details
Car park: 9am - 9pm
Visitor centre: 9am - 5.30pm
Café: 9am - 4pm
Playground: 9am - 9pm
Last hot food orders at 4.00pm – other takeaway items available until 4.30pm
There is plenty of space for parking at Pugneys. The following car parking charges apply:
- Up to 1 hour: £1.00
- Up to 4 hours: £2.50
- Over 4 hours: £4.00
Parking charges apply all year round, seven days a week.
Electric mobility hire @ £1.60 for an hour and a half.
By Road:
Off the A6186 Wakefield.
By Public Transport:
Nearest train station: Wakefield Westgate Railway Station (2 miles)
Nearest bus station: Wakefield Bus Station (2 miles)
Bus Route:443 444 to Barnsley Arriva Yorkshire
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- Baby changing facilities
- Disabled toilets
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
- Public toilets
- Facilities for conferencing
- Disabled access
- Dogs accepted
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Steps you can take to defend against phishing, smishing and other forms of cyber attack
CYBER CRIMINALS SEND OUT a staggering number of bogus messages to businesses every year via email or messaging platforms. They're "phishing" for ways to access proprietary and confidential data, or they're trying to trick employees into taking an action that will benefit them—and harm your business.
These phishing attempts are usually called smishing when cyber criminals use SMS or messaging apps. They often use a tactic called spoofing, or impersonating a legitimate business or person, in an attempt to fool employees into clicking a link, opening an attachment, changing account information or conducting a financial transaction.
Be Cyber-Secure: Ways to Protect Your Business and Your Customers
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Clicking those links or opening those attachments can automatically install malware, which, depending on the type, could give the criminals access to your computer or device, install ransomware (in which malware infiltrates your system and cyber criminals hold your business hostage until a fee is paid), and even allow them to burrow further into your company's servers or the cloud. Let them in and they could steal your company's confidential information and destroy the reputation you've worked hard to build with customers.
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Almi Dairy Farm and Milk Processing Factory was established in December 2004 in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Region (SNNPR) Sidama and Hawassa Industry. The company acquired land lo expand the existing business of milk processing and distributing. The company pasteurized milk, yoghurt, cheese and butter with annual production capacity of S25, 000 liter of Pasteurized milk; 108,000 liter of yoghurt; 2880 kg of cheese; 360,000 liter of raw milk; 10,800 kg of liter and 18,000 liter of cream.


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Cleveland International Film Festival
More than 500 films downtown at Tower City, on the Westside at Near West and Capitol Theatres, and on the Eastside at The Cleveland Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Program Guide is out now (pdf)
Where? Multiple Venues
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Trousers in traditional English shooting style. With their stylish look they are well suited for game shooting and bird shooting. Underneath its traditional outer, the trousers feature the SEETEX® membrane which protects you from water and wind.


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24 May 2018
The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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Albergo Mazzanti has received a Certificate of Excellence by www.tripadvisor.com!
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Quirino governor Dakila Carlo Cua (center, in white polo barong) vows to support the bamboo organization and its future projects. (Photo by DTI-2)
CABARROGUIS, Quirino, July 19 (PIA) -- Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua officiated the oath taking of the officers of the newly organized Quirino Bamboo Industry Cluster (QBIC) at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Restaurant recently.
In his message, Cua expressed his support to the organization and to its future projects that will be implemented.
Cua stressed the significance of bamboo being a sustainable raw material for production compared to other materials.
The QBIC is composed of the following officers: Johnny T. Chan (Maddela), chairperson; Bonifacio V. Labatos Jr., Didipio, co-chairperson and Conchita G. Uy (Gundaway), vice chairperson.
Representatives include Simeon Cayetano (RPEA/Rafael Palma, Diffun), Cresencio Cadingan (UDUFA/Dibibi, Cabarroguis), Orlando Salvador (LGU/Maddela), Virgilio Cuaresma (Dumabel, Aglipay), Nemia H. Echanes (GoQuirinians/ Cabarroguis) and Mario Q. Badongen (SRC Maddela).
Other members are David Yanguas-DENR; Efren Ramos-Rafael Palma EA; Rico Bascon-(PO-NGP); Ricardo Espe-Zamora; Rodolfo Reyes-DA QES; Alicia Mason-DOLE; John M. Lub-o- Diodol, Aglipay; Rowena Pimentel-QSU; Romulo C. Guillermo-LGU Aglipay; Bartolome V. Trinidad-LGU Cabarroguis; Alben C. Rodolfo- Baguio Village, Diffun; Poe Lapitan-Zamora, Cabarroguis.
The organization of the QBIC was initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional and provincial offices as a start towards the development of bamboo industry in the province.
This is in support to Executive Order No. 879 which stated that the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development shall be made a priority program of the government and the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) was created to provide the over-all policy and program directions of the program for all stakeholders.
The DTI being the chair of the PBIDC in the national down to the local level convened the Local Government Units (LGUs), Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Labor and Employment, Oceana Gold Philippines Inc., bamboo growers/producers and other private sectors for the Industry Cluster Organization. (ALM/TCB/PIA 2-Quirino)


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Help desk/IT support specialists are the first to know if employees or customers are experiencing problems with their information technology (IT). Whether someone forgets a password or if the whole network goes down due to a nasty virus – IT support specialists use their excellent problem solving skills to figure out a fix and get things to run smoothly in no time.
Since it's hard to think of an organization that doesn't use information technology like computers or printers in daily work, you can imagine the demand for help desk/IT support specialists across many industries – from telecommunications and retail to healthcare and the government.
Is this career for me?
- Are you the go-to person whenever your friends or family are experiencing problems with their technology
- Do you try to solve their problems through logic and analytical thinking?
- Do you love to stay in the know on the latest and hottest tech trends?
If you answered 'yes' to at least one of the questions above, a help desk/IT support specialist job might be a great choice for you. Add some tech education to your already existing skills and you'll be well on your way to a career that never gets dull or boring.
What will I be doing?
As a help desk/IT support specialist, you'll be at the busy front-line, attending to customers' or employees' inquiries via email, phone or in-person to make sure their tech is humming to perfection.
Some of your tasks may include:
- Installing new hardware or software
- Working closely with users to train them on the effective use of computer systems
- Responding promptly to requests for help
- Diagnosing and solving hardware/software issues
- Documenting all requests for help and services provided
You can choose to work at a large organization such as Microsoft, Bell, Deloitte, Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC), Scotiabank or a smaller non-profit or government organization. With so many doors open across various industries and many opportunities for growth to senior and managerial positions, you'll never feel like you're stuck in one place with no room to take up new challenges.
What education do I need?
Help desk/ IT support specialists have a variety of education and experience. These include:
- Bachelor or associate degrees in computer science, computer engineering or information technology (IT) from a university such as Ryerson, University of Toronto or UOIT.
- College diploma or certification in computer science, computer systems, information technology or network management from a college like CDI, Centennial, Seneca, or Durham.
- Industry standard certifications such as Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Net+ or Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and higher certifications are considered a huge asset.
See what tech professionals have to say about their jobs in IT Support:


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Luhring Augustine is pleased to participate in Frieze Masters 2017 with a solo presentation of works by the British artist Jeremy Moon, featuring a selection of early paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the 1960s. Moon is best known for his large-scale geometric paintings that explore form and space through unmodulated planes of color. He emerged onto the London scene in the early 1960s amidst the framework of Color Field and Hard-Edge Abstraction. Like many artists of this period, he created works where painted geometries found affinities with the canvas's overall shape. Moon's singular visual language is informed by his long-standing interest in dance and choreography; his work is saturated with rhythm-generating patterns and shapes with inherent directionalities, together forming a perceptible movement that subverts the static quality of painting.
Born in Altrincham, England, Moon received a law degree at Christ's College, Cambridge. He worked in advertising and enrolled briefly at Central School of Art, before devoting himself to art in the early 1960s. He taught sculpture at Saint Martin's School of Art and painting at Chelsea School of Art, while exhibiting extensively within the United Kingdom and internationally. He died in London after a motorcycle accident at the age of 39. The first retrospective of his work took place in 1976 at the Serpentine Gallery in London, and travelled to Manchester City Art Gallery, Manchester; Kettle's Yard, Cambridge; Ulster Museum, Belfast; and Ikon Gallery, Birmingham. His work is represented in the permanent collections of several international institutions including Tate, London; British Museum, London; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo; and Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Providence.


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Fall has yet to come to Florida. We are still greeted by summer storms, humidity, and dragonfly's on an almost daily basis though I did hear a rumor today that we will get some relief from the heat on Monday. Legend at this point. This unceasingly hot weather has made me want to stay in most of the time. I'm not the type to walk through heat gracefully. I sweat buckets and would rather not think about the consequences of sweat on a quick walk to my car or to lunch and then back to the office. Professional clothes is not meant for that kind of perspiration.
Browsing Tag
A bit of LA, a bit of NY, and a bit of what I see every day instagram'd. Wish I could travel again but it seems like I'll be grounded for a bit.
"Indulging in the Simple" entry on I ART U.
Yesterday was hard on all of us, on USNBP.
May 29th's levitation on yowayowa camera woman.
A visit from friends on via Johanna Walin.
Had summer explorations, Makoto Hada featured on Life in the Slow Line.
Hiking in Kullaberg, via Hilda Grahnat.


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Don't let anyone fool you. When you live with a Chronic illness, you do a lot of thinking. You make a lot of decisions. Cool tee shirt aside, life really is filled with tough choices. And if you haven't juggled many in your past, a Chronic illness will change that quickly. Which doctor do you trust? Which treatment do you choose? Which medication/s will work best? And aside from these obvious questions, you also wonder about your privacy. Yes, HIPAA is a great thing. And there are similar protections in place abroad, i.e. PIPEDA, Directive on Data Protection. But, outside of medical community, who do you share your illness with? Who do you entrust with that personal information? How much is, well, too much?
Let's start with your family and close friends. They are usually part of your support system. And, yes, they need to know about your diagnosis. Especially, those who are closest to you. A strong support system will help you to manage your condition more effectively. Providing them with additional information is also helpful, i.e. the name of your doctor, your medications, etc. Next, is your workplace. And that's an entirely different animal!
Legally, you are not required to disclose a Chronic illness to your employer. An employer hires you to do a job. If you are capable of doing that job, you are fulfilling your end of the deal. This also holds true, if you are seeking employment. On the other hand, some say the added stress of trying to conceal their condition was/is frustrating and difficult. There is no wrong answer, here. It really depends on what you are comfortable with. You may choose to discuss your illness with HR, but not your co-workers. That too is okay. Nobody wants to be gossip fodder for the break-room. This is about your health and your privacy.
Many patients learn what their group health plans offer, after they have been diagnosed. Better late than never, I guess. When you are living with good health, you are truly experiencing a blessing. But knowing your health coverage is also the peace of mind that will help you to sleep at night. Take a few minutes to actually get those facts. And if you have never taken the time to acquaint yourself with Labor Law, here are two key pieces of legislation to start with: The Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Living with a Chronic illness, you may need to use one or both at some point. Understanding them is crucial. Sadly, disability discrimination still exists in our society. And many Chronic illnesses can lead to a disability. If you ever feel your employer is harassing you, or is discriminating against you, due to your Chronic illness … you can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC. Know your rights. They exist to protect you.
Last, but not least, go out and LIVE! Don't allow your disease to define you. It isn't what you are, it is just a part of who you are. So, make plans. Work. Travel. Finish Grad School. Buy a home. Start a family. Set goals. Dare to dream. The choices are waiting and they're all yours!
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So you've decided to hit the highways for a good old-fashioned family road trip. Why fly when you can pack the wife and kids into the family truckster and visit every oddball roadside attraction along the way? Aside from forcing your family to suffer through off-ramp eccentricities, road tripping can be a great way to see the country. It can bring families closer together and also allows you the opportunity to take the furry members of your clan along with you.
Taking your pets along on a road trip is a great way to avoid the trauma and expense of boarding your dogs or cats. But traveling long distances in a car isn't so easy for all animals. Experts suggest taking your pets on shorter trips first to get them accustomed to traveling in a car. There's also the matter of keeping your pet entertained along the way. The idea of a "Travels with Charley" kind of experience may seem idyllic at first, but you may find that your dog or cat has the patience of your toddler when it comes to being cooped up for eight hours a day.
We've compiled a list of five things you can do to help pass the time and keep your pet from feeling like it's in a rolling kennel. Use these tips, whether you're alone with your pet or with your family, and you'll have an easier time navigating the highways and byways.
Comforting Your Pet
It's important to make your pet comfortable for your road trip. Just like you wouldn't want to be stuck somewhere you aren't comfy, neither will your pet. If you have an SUV with a pet barrier, bring along your pet's bed from home for it to lie on. If you don't have a barrier, bring your pet's crate and allow it to spend time in there. Dogs that are crate trained will appreciate the comforts of their own little house on the road. Cats are typically not crate trained, but they'll also prefer the security that a crate provides. Your pets like boundaries and tend to do better when confined. It's also unsafe to have your cat roaming around inside your car.
If your dog or cat doesn't have a pet bed, your favorite sweatshirt that you've recently worn should serve as comfy bedding. This provides them with some security. Any kind of blankets that your pet uses at home should be put in the car or crate as well. The idea is to make the vehicle as much like their real home as possible. While this may not exactly entertain them, it makes them happier. And a happy pet on a long trip makes a happy pet owner.
Toys and Treats
Chances are, if you're a good pet owner, then your dog or cat has plenty of toys at home to keep it occupied. You need to bring as many of these along as you can without comprising the genius of your packing skills. A good chew toy can keep a dog occupied for hours at a time. Many chew toys come with hollowed out centers. Stuff some treats inside it and watch as your lovable mutt spends the next two hours trying to get to the good stuff.
Besides their favorite toys, buy some new ones to keep them interested. Larger dogs can make good work out of a nylon bone. Cats are little trickier. If you have a riding partner or the whole family on board, encourage them to play with the cat on the road. A cat can also spend some time outside the crate if you have others in the car to keep up with it. Just don't try to do these things if you're the lone human in the car. It's too easy to get distracted by trying to play with your pet while you're driving. And while you want your pet to be entertained, you also want to get to your destination safely.
Take Breaks
The general rule of thumb for traveling with animals is to take a break every two hours. Besides the necessity of the bathroom break, it's a great opportunity for you to exercise your pet. A tired and worn out pet makes for a better travel companion, so you'll be doing yourself a favor if you take some extra time with it at rest stops. Make sure you have your leash ready to go at your rest stop -- your pet doesn't want to wait while you rifle through your packed bags.
You may find other dogs at the rest stop, and many have areas specifically designated for dogs. Take advantage of this. A 20- to 30-minute playdate with another dog is far better than a leash walk. But if there aren't any other dogs around, you need to walk or even run a high-energy dog. If you're traveling through wilderness areas, plan a mid-day hike with your pooch. You can also walk your cat -- just start that at home before your trip to get them used to being on a leash.
Talk to Your Pet
While the idea of talking to your pet may sound a bit out of left field, both cats and dogs are responsive to their names and the sound of their master's voice. It's a comforting sound. Just think about when you're at home, chatting it up with your pet. The mere mention of your dog's name will most likely get its tail wagging. You can do the same thing on the road. Talking to your pet about where you're going and how much fun you'll have once you get there is a great way to pass time for both of you. When you talk to your dog, make sure to keep repeating its name, and if you have an embarrassing pet voice, then by all means, use it until you're hoarse.
Pet Friendly Hotels
One great way to entertain your pets on a long car drive is to stay someplace they can be themselves once the day is done. Cats and dogs often feel uncomfortable out of their home element, so finding some pet friendly accommodations is a must. Many hotels are pet friendly, but you should check ahead of time to make sure. Finding a pet-friendly hotel is important for two reasons. First, you'll have a stress free night of relaxation after a long day behind the wheel. Since a pet can pick up on its master's stress, this goes a long way toward ensuring that your pet will be relaxed as well. The other benefit is that most traveling pet owners take advantage of pet-friendly hotels, so you'll more than likely have opportunities for playdates. Meet up with some other travelers with dogs and let them play until they drop.
If you have a cat, it's a good chance to set up the kitty bed and litter box. Chances are, your cat will simply appreciate some cage-free down time. If you're a fan of the great outdoors, consider taking a tent along and do some camping. Your pets will love sleeping in the tent with you, and you'll have more of a chance to do some hiking and get them some good exercise.
When Car Sharing and Pets Converge
We live in a sharing economy. And a pet-loving economy. So what happens when the two collide? Learn more about pets and carsharing at HowStuffWorks.
Related HowStuffWorks Articles
- "Pet Travel Tips for the Car." Tripswithpets.com. 2008. http://www.tripswithpets.com/pet_travel_tips_car.asp
- "Road Trip Safety for Dogs." MSN. 2008. http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435580
- "Road Trips with Rover & Felix: Tips for Traveling with Pets." Roadtripamerica.com. 2008.http://www.roadtripamerica.com/Pets/Road-Trips-With-Pets.htm
- "Taking Pets on Road Trips." Real Simple. 2008. http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1608605-1737587,00.html
- "Tips for Road Trips with Pets." KSBW. 2008. http://www.ksbw.com/family/17057311/detail.html


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Is This the Final Implosion for Impinj?February 2, 2018 by Jon C. Ogg
It's a bad day at a company when management sees its shares lose almost half of their value. And it's equally as bad for investors who may have just been stopped out or forced out of the shares at a deep loss. When every single shareholder is now underwater, it seems more than fair to ask if there is a risk of implosion.
Impinj Inc. (NASDAQ: PI) disappointed Wall Street after the radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor technology-maker warned that its revenue for the first quarter will come in short of its expectations and short of analyst estimates. Wall Street analysts threw in the towel as well on news of a key executive departure, and it turns out that the former high-flyer has now wiped out every shareholder who has bought since its IPO date.
The company expects its fourth-quarter 2017 revenue to be between $29 million and $30 million, which was actually above its prior guidance of $28.25 million to $29.75 million. Where the problems came up is that Impinj's first-quarter revenues are now forecast to be in a range of $20 million to $22 million, versus almost $30 million as a consensus estimate.
The company blamed shortened endpoint integrated circuit (IC) lead times contributing to a reduction in its endpoint IC order backlog, as well as ongoing reductions in inlay-partner inventories. And despite continued growth in the endpoint IC consumption and in the number of deployments by end users, Impinj now anticipates softness in the company's endpoint IC volumes.
Its shares already had backed off of speculative exuberance earlier in the week after Amazon said that its new checkout-free grocery store does not use RFID. Investors had hoped that RFID would be used in the stores.
And to add insult to injury, Impinj also announced that its chief financial officer, Evan Fein, will leave the company after 17 years of service. The only good news is that it is not an immediate departure, with a March 30 effective date. The reasons cited were to "spend more time with family and to pursue other opportunities." Fein did note that he is committed to supporting a smooth transition and that he would assist in the transition of responsibilities.
Canaccord Genuity downgraded Impinj to Hold from Buy and lowered its target to $20 from $35. Dougherty downgraded Impinj to Neutral from Buy. RBC Capital Markets also downgraded it to Sector Perform from Outperform and lowered its price target down to $17 from $41. Needham lowered its rating to Hold from Buy after throwing in the towel. And Piper Jaffray maintained its Neutral rating, but it cut its Impinj price target to $18 from $27.50.
Impinj is no stranger to volatility and controversy. Its shares have had multiple downward waves over the past year. The stock briefly hit $60 in June of 2017, but then it gapped down to under $40 from almost $50 in August. And at the start of November, its shares gapped down to under $25 from about $33.
To prove that this is a controversial stock: its short interest has been more than 6 million shares in every short interest reporting period since the end of last September. Most recently that was counted as more than 16 days to cover, according to Nasdaq data.
Impinj's co-founder and CEO tried to talk up the long-term prospects, but the comments fell short. He said:
We anticipate additional growth in our own inventory in first quarter 2018 to coincide with our endpoint IC volume softness. We remain confident that our inventory does not have material obsolescence risk. We also have adequate endpoint IC supply in a year of global semiconductor wafer tightness. Our cash position remains strong even as we balance short-term expenses with a reduced short-term revenue outlook. … Identifying, locating and authenticating every item in our everyday world, and connecting every one of those items to the cloud, is the vision our ever-growing base of dedicated partners and end customers look to us to deliver. My conviction in our long-term opportunity, even in this time of volatility, continues to strengthen.
What hurts so bad about this last move is not just that the drop is well over 40%. Impinj was an Internet of Things winning initial public offering back in 2016 and into 2017. The company sold 4.8 million shares at $14.00 apiece, and then shares went up as much as 300% or so by mid-2016.
Impinj was last seen down about 45% at $12.65 a share on over 6 million shares traded. Its stock hit an all-time low of $12.40 on Friday morning, and that means that there is no single shareholder who bought Impinj stock on the open market since its IPO that has made a profit.
It's far worse than just a bad day when there are no profitable outside and independent shareholders holding shares of a company.


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Tampa Bay fell 28-13 to the Rams as they lost their 5th straight game. What started as such a promising season for Tampa Bay has turned into a quite disappointing one. They now stand a 6-9 with playoffs a distant memory. The only thing Tampa fans can be happy about is that they will have a better draft pick next year. The bad part is that they have uncovered a lot more weaknesses that they have to fix. One that they hope isn't one is at the quarterback position. Josh Freeman had another rough game this week, finishing with 4 interceptions. He did manage 372 yards and one score, but they were playing from behind almost the entire game. Tampa Bay likely won't be looking for a new signal caller to completely push Josh Freeman out of the picture, but they may look to draft a QB in case Freeman's recent struggles are more of an indication of what his true potential is.
One positive to take from this game was the play of the pass defense. They kept Bradford from completely more than half of his passes and did have one pick. It wasn't elite performance, but the Tampa secondary has been abysmal all year long. The INT was from Danny Gorrer who could sneak himself into a more serious role next year. Plucked off the waiver wire, the physical corner has shown promise in limited work in the NFL. He stepped in for Baltimore last year and held his own toward the end of the year. He possesses enough talent to be a serious contributor, and with the Buccaneers depth at the position he could be a in line for some playing time next year.
Tampa finishes the year at Atlanta in what looks like a certain loss. The Falcons have basically nothing to play for, so the only hope for Tampa Bay may be that they rest their starters.


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"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants," said Sir Isaac Newton in 1675.
Over three centuries later, his recognition that nothing great is achieved in isolation is more relevant than ever. Would Steve Jobs have been able to transform his ideas into reality without a team around him? What relevance would Google have had without those who invented the internet?
A new zero-waste e-commerce platform called Loop started testing in New York City and Paris in May, so many residents in those cities no longer have to worry about stacking up empty detergent containers and shampoo bottles in the recycling bin.
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It's been 3 years since we launched our five-year Urban Greening commitment. Throughout the years, we've learned many valuable lessons, like how to plant a tree without getting your Timbs dirty (just kidding, they always get dirty), how to move two thousand bricks via human chain and most importantly, that we have the potential to do more. So, this year, we set out to green not just one city, but three.
NEW YORK, October 15, 2018 /3BL Media/ -- 3BL Media, the world's leading communications partner for purpose-driven organizations, will host the next in its series of Corporate Responsibility Stories after-hours events on Nov. 8 at the headquarters of Delos, near Manhattan's High Line.
The event will feature Delos Director Janna Wandzilak, Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly, and a special guest, each of whom will share their perspectives on sustainable business from the perspective of the practitioner. 3BL Media CMO Dave Armon will act as moderator.
NEW YORK – The Mayor's Office of Sustainability and electric and gas utilities Con Edison and National Grid have announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will begin the process of evaluating different pathways that New York City can pursue to effectively reach its goal of achieving 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions over 2005 levels by 2050, while maintaining safe, affordable, and reliable delivery of energy.
This month, eBay takes over retail concept store, The New Stand, to bring a collection of new and unique items from Akron to the Big Apple.
NEW YORK, June 7, 2018 /3BL Media/ – Tata Consultancy Services, (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital education content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced the launch of their Ignite My Future in School initiative in partnership with Cornell Tech.
Tottenville was once a vibrant farming, oystering, shipbuilding, and tourism community at New York City's southernmost tip. Today the local economy can't support living wage jobs, community ties have broken down, and Main Street has been replaced by strip malls. How can towns like Tottenville rediscover themselves and thrive in the 21st Century?


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The Commodores were the West Division Champions, finishing with an overall record of 27-15-2, which included an 11 game winning streak. They defeated Bourne 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs before being swept in the West Division Finals by the eventual Cape Champions, Cotuit Kettlers.
Zach DeLoach (Texas A&M) won the Thurman Munson Batting Champion Award, Zach Brzykcy (Virginia Tech) was voted the Russ Ford Outstanding Relief Pitcher and Austin Masel (Holy Cross) received the Manny Robello 10th Player Award. All-Stars included DeLoach, Brzykcy, Trei Cruz (Rice) , Hayden Cantrelle (Louisiana), Franco Aleman (Florida International) and Logan Hofmann (Colby CC). Cruz, DeLoach and Carmen Mlodzinski (South Carolina) are the top prospects for 2020, while Aleman and Aidan Maldonado (Illinois) top the 2021s.
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Our trip over the mountains and into Maramures brought us to the city of Sighetu Marmatiei. This is a town that borders on Ukraine. The next morning, we headed a few miles west to Sapanta, home of The Merry Cemetery. For anyone traveling in the northern part of Romania, this is a "must-see."
Begun by a local artist in 1935, the cemetery features wooden markers carved with an image and a story about the person buried below. The field of markers is a bit overwhelming at first glance:
But you soon focus in on a single marker like the farmer or the office worker.
There are many, many references to this cemetery on the internet. The easiest way to see more is to follow this link to Google Images for sapanta merry cemetery.
After seeing the cemetery, we headed to lunch at the nearby Ileana's Bed and Breakfast. Ileana's daughter, Maria showed us the operation of the loom while a young woman behind us showed photos on a computer to one of her older neighbors. This was an interesting study in contrast of technology.
Maria served an excellent meatball soup along with a later main course and dessert.
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