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Service Awards at Ateneo de Naga University
March 3, 2010.
I have already written a little word of congratulations to you all. It has been printed in your beautiful program of profiles, and need not be repeated here. I am deeply grateful that Dada spared me from having my full-length profile picture printed in your souvenir programs. After spending a week in Germany drinking the beer that celebrates friendships over decades but expands one's girth explosively way beyond measure, mine is not the profile that you want on in your printed memento for this occasion!
It is a beautiful occasion, is it not? It is a celebration of milestones in service counted off in fives – except for the final milestone which jumps from 25 to 40. I am honored to be here to express the gratitude and well wishes of the University to those who today are celebrants – but perhaps today even to those who are celebrating in between the milestones. The university is grateful for your presence here at Ateneo de Naga University; it is grateful for the work you have accomplished; it is grateful for the miles we have walked together within it in shared mission. It wishes you well as you continue to accomplish the work you do, and as we continue to journey together in the consolation that service in mission brings. Not after five, not after 25, not even after 40 years of service are you emptied of service. You give, and continue to give, and dare to pray, "to give" further and "not to count the cost." God surprises you; after a while he shocks you; he answers your prayer. You have given, and you have not counted the cost. You have given as the sun has risen; you have given as the sun is setting; throughout the years, you have given even in the dark, frustrating and painful nights. This we celebrate today in gratitude.
My personal gratitude is special today. I have presided over these service awards before, these conferrals of University awards with every career milestone. But this shall be the last time I shall do this at the Ateneo de Naga as your university president. I celebrate with you therefore today in gratitude for you all, and for the service and friendship we have enjoyed together; but in all honesty I celebrate also with sadness, knowing that soon I shall have to move on. For a long time, through November, December and January, I denied it. Now , as graduation nears inevitably, I have come to accept it. There is no escape. What God has given, he can also take away. At the same time, I know that the Lord who has brought us together in shared mission, no matter where the Lord's mission leads us, will continue to keep us together in shared mission. He prayed, "That they may be one." This, too, is my prayer. That we may always be one! This is my hope.
We all know, our Lord came to serve, and not to be served. This is the attitude, this is the life, we must continue to cherish. Otherwise, we would not have accepted to give long difficult hours, and not to count the cost. Otherwise, we not have accepted to give without being commensurately more comfortable, without being more appropriately compensated, without being given more perks. The attitude comes, on the one hand, with a personal closeness to our Lord, who was himself a laborer being son of a carpenter, but himself also a master teacher being son of His Father. His passion was to make people accept the challenge of the Kingdom; his passion showed itself in tireless service, service which accepted the tensions service required, tensions which became contradictions, love offered absolutely and absolutely refused in the contradiction of the Cross. The attitude of service, on the other hand, also comes with a closeness to the persons we serve. These may be the students we enlighten, or the weak whom we strengthen, or the deprived whom we lift up, each with faces, stories, individual homes of elation and grief; in the work we do, they may be the teachers whom we support or the administrators whom we help. But it is through their human closeness, or their beings friends in mission, or their beings sisters and brothers in the Lord, each with a face, each with a smile, each with eyes of light and mystery, that we are motivated to serve – way beyond that for which we are paid. If we are to remain one, we shall remain one in their service – God's service.
And we shall remain friends. We are servants to one another. But God doesn't call us servants, he calls us friends. The terms of our service are not set in bondage, not fixed in calculated contracts, not limited by exhausting work schedules, but determined in freedom – the freedom of the Children of God – which goes beyond our University into our homes and onto our shared tables of friendship. God did not first call us employees; he called us friends. Without setting aside the importance of the employer-employee relationship, it is, I think, friendship among us that keeps Ateneo de Naga going from strong to stronger. For it is with a friend that one wishes to go the extra mile; it is with a friend that one best overcomes the problems of the season, it is for a friend that one is willing to sacrifice time, comfort and treasure; it is through a friend that one comes to a deeper realization of who one is, how much one is loved, or how much one can be forgiven, or what it is that one must now finally do. God does not call us servants; he calls us friends. We are friends to one another. But we are also friends with him. That is key for Ateneo de Naga. We are friends in Jesus. In Jesus, we are friends in one another.
This is a beautiful celebration, is it not? For one last time, I thank you for your service to the Ateneo de Naga. I thank you for your friendship. May the Lord continue to keep you in his service, and continue to keep us friends in the Lord – friends with one another and with him. This is the cor of Ateneo de Naga, the heart of our university. It is the heart of the Lord beating in our every heart. It is truth, light and love beating ex corde ecclesiae – from your hearts.


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Our lively happy hours are a daily occurrence (and a grand ol' time!). We're also excited to bring you special events like tastings with Chef Sebastien at Alexandria's Old Town Farmers' Market and exclusive restaurant takeovers. Check back to this page for the latest events at Brabo and out in the community.
Brabo Brasserie Happy Hour
Seven is your lucky number at our daily Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:00, where you can enjoy $7 wines, $7 cocktails and $7 martinis as well as beer specials and a menu of savory bites. Mange, bois et sois hereux!
Upcoming Brabo Brasserie Events:
Sunday Brunch Wine Tasting WorkshopGrab a seat at the bar during brunch, as our bartender (and Sommelier-in-training), pops the cork off of some of our most interesting wines.
You'll have the opportunity to sample at least three wines, usually with an accompanying bite that compliments the grape.
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TRON (TRX) listed on CoinDeal, Prices in the Greens
In a recent tweet, Justin Sun, the Founder, and CEO of TRON Foundation announced that it is now possible for the users to trade TRX on the digital currency exchange platform CoinDeal.
#TRX is available on @CoinDeal_ , a new innovative cryptocurrency exchange platform to answer growing needs of the most demanding traders. #TRONICS can trade in a pair of TRX/BTC. #TRON $TRX pic.twitter.com/0zPQlbuJUI
— Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) August 31, 2018
In an announcement earlier last week, the cryptocurrency exchange informed users that TRX would be available for the users of the platform to deal with and that users can start depositing their funds in their TRON wallets with immediate effect.
With Justin Sun's tweet, the users can now be sure that they can trade their TRX against BTC now.
On August 30, CoinDeal announced a contest with a prize pool of 200,000 TRX celebrating the addition of the cryptocurrency on the platform. The rules of the contest, as per the announcement, are as follows:
First of all, you need to be registered and verified on CoinDeal – our cryptocurrency exchange platform. Be sure you follow CoinDeal and Tron on Twitter, but we bet you already do that! Next step is to join our group on Telegram and Tron's group. Joining our and TRX's social media channels will make you always up-to-date with the latest news.
If you already have a verified account on CoinDeal and have joined the mentioned above channels – we have a real challenge for you!
The winner of the contest would be rewarded with 100,000 TRX, while the runner-up would be rewarded with 50,000 TRX. For the users ending up in the third, fourth, and fifth place, the prizes are 30,000 TRX, 15,000 TRX, and 5,000 TRX respectively.
According to the announcement, the contest would last from August 30th (12 CEST) to September 6th (11:59 CEST).
Also Read: Tron (TRX)'s TronWallet is live on IOS, and Justin Sun Has a Surprise After His Follower Count Hits 1 Million!
Justin Sun also tweeted a while back congratulating the six winners of the TRON emoji contest.
Congratulations to the six winners @ 신병학 @CRYPTOMISTRY @TronDotLive @TheTronixboy @AnthonyPalcicII @community_node in #TRON emoji contest, please stay tuned for the $TRX rewards. pic.twitter.com/qRnHje5kGu
— Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) August 31, 2018
In the Medium blog pertaining to the contest, the team said:
"Dear TRONICS, no matter if you are a senior designer, a crypto-currency enthusiast, or a tech nerd that likes to surf the Internet, we want you int As long as you have a passion for social life, we would like to hear about all your ideas of Interesting emojis and stickers."
According to the blog, the contestants could enter the contest in two ways. The first way was to render the available emojis to convey a short or a long story. Requirements for the same were:
1. Includes TRON elements
2. Be creative, fun and positive
3. Upload your work on Twitter/Facebook with the hashtag #TRONFUN, or it will be hard for us to find you.
The requirements for the second form, original creation, were:
1. Includes TRON elements
2. Quantity: a set of at least 5 different emojis
3. Be creative, fun and postive
4.Upload your work on Twitter/Facebook with the hashtag #TRONFUN, or it will be hard for us to find you.
These advancements, including the recent TRON Virtual Machine (TVM) launch, have helped the cryptocurrency grow a lot.
The number of accounts on the network of the company has risen well above 383,000—roughly 1400 percent growth compared to last month. When compared to the number of accounts present on its ecosystem while the MainNet launch was going on, there seems to be a growth of over 46,400 percent.
As of now, the total number of single day transactions being done on the TRON Network is more than 30 percent of the total number of single day transactions that take place on the Ethereum Network.
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Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp
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Valentine's Day is the day of love and romance. Everyone celebrates this day according to his/her style. Today I also have an idea to celebrate Valentine's Day at your home and make tasty and yummy dinner for each other. Both of you spend your time all day and make dinner for each other, so it's time to do work in the kitchen and then after making dinner enjoy with your lover.
You also spend this Valentine 's Day with your family and make dinner. Why you go out to enjoy in a restaurant? You can enjoy at your home by making new dishes and at the same time, you are giving more time to your family and lovers.
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Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp
Well! as if you want to spend some time with your family and not to make difficult dish then risotto is a good option for you. You can make it in small time while enjoying. You have eaten risotto in the restaurant but don't have made in your home. Let make a very easy recipe to risotto with roasted shrimp to an easy way.
Ingredients for Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp
1 pound large shrimp
½ teaspoon of paprika
Salt and freshly ground black paper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
8 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon of unsalted butter
1 small onion, cut into pieces
½ cup white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cup Arborio rice
1 ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian parsley chopped
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- First of all, preheat your oven to the temperature of 400 F.
- Wash the shrimp and make them dry.
- Apply olive oil, salt and paper and paprika on the dry shrimp.
- Then spread the shrimp on a baking try and put in the refrigerator.
- Now heat the broth on low flame.
- Take a saucepan and butter, when butter melt adds onion and garlic, sauté for some minutes or until they turn brown.
- Add rice and mix properly as the rice coated with onion and butter, cook for 2 minutes more.
- Add white wine to the pan and stir well.
- Now insert the warm broth into the sauce pan at least half or one ladle.
- Wait until to add another ladle of broth while the rice observes all the liquid.
- This step is the main key to this dish, which will give flavor to your dish. Add whole broth slowly following the method. This step will take at least 18 minutes.
- You risotto will be ready when the sauce is thick, and rice is soft, chewy and soft.
- When the risotto is willing to remove from heat, add parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Add salt and paper according to your taste.
- Bake the shrimp for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn into pink color.
- When you want to serve to add risotto into a bowl top with shrimp and sprinkle chopped parsley.
- Enjoy your dish with your family.
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Winter's first big blast has hit Cumbria, if not as severely as some forecasts predicted. Nature cannot always be tamed, as this county knows all too well. But we can limit its effect on health and on our ability to get around.
Health workers and gritter drivers are among those on the frontline. Meanwhile vulnerable people can help themselves and their neighbours can also play a part.
An average of 300 deaths occur in Cumbria each year due to the effects of cold weather. The victims are mainly elderly people.
Mary Bradley is chief executive of Age UK West Cumbria. Her most obvious advice is also the most important: keep warm.
"Older people sometimes don't realise they're cold," says Mary. "They often don't move around enough.
"Have additional clothing. We advise people not to have just one room heated. Moving from one hot room to the rest of the house being cold is bad.
"Make sure they eat warm food. If medicines are needed there should be enough to last through a spell of bad weather.
"And make sure there are people who can do the shopping for them so they don't need to go out in slippery weather. Neighbours should check they're all right. Do shopping, clear the snow."
Such advice is often given. But is it acted upon?
Mary says: "We've got patches of really good community spirit in Cumbria – look at the floods.
"But there are communities and villages where older people live that are largely holiday lets. Quite a lot live in isolated places, areas like the Solway plain.
Mary Bradley
"People assume elderly people have all got families but they haven't. They might live away. Or in bad weather, even if they live five miles away they might not be able to get to them.
"It's just about being more aware. Ring someone or make the effort to knock on the door and ask how they are."
Neighbourliness needs older people to be receptive, which may not always be the case initially.
"It's not usually an issue of trust," says Mary. "It's just an issue of 'I want to be independent'."
She urges people to accept help from neighbours if they need it and to ring Age UK if they are struggling, rather than choose between eating and heating.
"If it gets really bad we've got a database of people that are at risk. We ring them and check they're all right."
Government help includes the Winter Fuel Payment, ranging from £100 to £300 and the Cold Weather Payment. This is £25 for each seven-day period of very cold weather between November 1 and March 31.
Age UK also administers Cumbria Community Foundation's Winter Warmth Fund.
Those who meet the criteria, based on a phone assessment, are entitled to £125 towards their heating bills.
The fund is financed by donations. Many of these are from better-off pensioners who give their Winter Fuel Payment.
Last winter about 1,000 of the county's older people were helped to keep warm through the fund, which gave £133,000 towards heating bills.
This winter more than 700 people have already benefited and £90,000 has been raised.
Annalee Holliday "For many people in Cumbria it is a real struggle to pay the heating bills and stay warm and healthy," says Annalee Holliday, the community foundation's grants and donor services officer.
"Cold home temperatures have an impact on people's physical and mental health. It's unbearable to think that among us there are older people who won't survive the winter simply because they're too cold."
Cumbria's Winter Ready campaign aims to make sure people have the right information and advice to cope with winter. It is a joint venture between the county council, the six district councils, Cumbria Community Foundation and the Environment Agency.
The website www.cumbriawinterready.org.uk contains advice on staying well during the coldest time of year, with tips on how to keep warm, how to get a flu vaccination and taking care of neighbours. There's also advice on potential dangers such as winter driving.
North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven, is asking people to use its emergency services wisely. This was already the case at these under-pressure hospitals. But the colder months bring increasing pressures.
"A&E is for serious or life-threatening emergencies only," points out Dr Jim Shawcross, consultant physician with the trust.
"There are other routes we encourage patients to use for non-emergency issues, such as seeing a pharmacist, a GP or by calling 111. In most cases this will mean they receive the advice and care they need much quicker."
People are being urged not to visit friends and relatives in hospital if they are unwell themselves. Bugs such as norovirus can spread extremely quickly in hospitals – and can have a devastating impact.
Last week the winter vomiting bug forced staff at the Cumberland Infirmary to close its Beech wards, with at least 15 people showing symptoms. The virus was brought into the hospital by an unwell visitor who vomited in the surgical ward area.
Anyone who feels unwell or shows symptoms of norovirus such as diarrhoea or vomiting within the previous 48 hours should stay away.
Clive Graham Clive Graham, the trust's director of infection prevention and control, said: "The norovirus infection is particularly serious when it gets into environments where people live or work in close proximity. In hospitals it can inevitably lead to ward closures as measures are taken to contain the infection and stop it spreading.
"It can also lead to staff illness and of course it increases the risk to patients who have other serious illnesses."
Even getting to hospital can be impossible without the efforts of Cumbria County Council's highways services department.
Cumbria has one of the largest road networks in the country. The council is responsible for maintaining nearly 5,000 miles. The Highways Agency looks after the M6, the A66 and some of the A595.
Winter maintenance is important both for safety and for the county's economy. The council has set aside £3.7 million this year. It has 33 gritters, which can be fitted with snow ploughs and 24,000 tons of salt.
Keith Little, the councillor responsible for highways, says forecasting plays a key role in deciding which areas to treat.
"We monitor the whole time: ground temperatures, road surface temperature. Before lunchtime each day we have a good idea of what the weather will be like in certain areas of the county. We get our machinery ready to roll.
"We can't get everywhere. We try and get the main routes where large amounts of traffic will be running. And where there are hospitals, and bus routes.
"Some farmers grit narrower roads.
Keith Little "And we have 'snow champions' in small communities. They can spread grit from bins."
Keith advises people who feel they have to travel in bad weather to watch the forecast, drive carefully, take warm clothing, have their mobile phone charged and let someone know when they are travelling.
He even has an answer to the perennial question: how does the snow plough driver get to work?
"We usually fetch them in two or three hours before the snow arrives," he says.
"That's not to say it's easy for them to get back."
To contact Age UK Carlisle and Eden call 01228 536673 or 01768 863618. For Age UK West Cumbria call 08443 843 843.


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About the Company
Company Name: Pienaar Bros
Industry: Protective Equipment Suppliers
Software Used: Sage Evolution
Sage Evolution Case Study: Pienaar Bros Project Description
Pienaar Brothers has over 300 employees and 180 users, of which 100 to 120 are on the system concurrently at any point in time. The company has 14 branches throughout Southern Africa and multiple warehouses within each branch.
Group logistics and stock manager at Pienaar Bros, James Braun, explains that their existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software was being discontinued which led to the company investigating new solutions. Pienaar Brothers also needed an ERP solution which would integrate with their existing stock issue system. The existing software required a manual integration process which not only left room for human error but also required a great deal of micromanagement.
"Sage Evolution made the most sense as an ERP solution. It was competitively priced and it could fill all our needs," he says. Sage suggested five service providers to Pienaar Brothers who could implement Sage Evolution for them. Each company had to present and provided a quotation that was specific to Pienaar Bros' needs.
"We were extremely impressed with Brilliant Link as they were professional, highly experienced and their quotation was competitive," says James. "We narrowed the field down to two companies and in the second on-site meeting, Brilliant Link was far superior in terms of professionalism and experience. After that, there was no question in our minds that they were the best company for the job."
Sage Evolution Case Study: Pienaar Bros Final Result
The entire project ran from late May 2017 and was completed in early December 2017. Sage Evolution was implemented at all 14 branches at the same time. Brilliant Link set up a country-wide training programme for Pienaar Bros staff. A fully integrated Sage Evolution ERP and on-site issue software ensure there is no room for mismanagement of stock or account management.
"The ERP was successfully implemented over a weekend requiring only one business day of downtime. On the first day of 'Go-Live' we processed over 300 invoices and more than 200 separate supplier invoices. We are also using Sage Branch Accounting very successfully, allowing for the management of each branch individually as well as providing for superb control of inter-branch transfers," says James.
The system offers Pienaar Bros significantly more flexibility, particularly with regard to reporting and document templates. Sage Evolution has superb integration with Excel to export reports, manipulate data and drill down into reports.
Pienaar Brothers has also undergone a change management process. This has brought to light multiple business processes in the company which needed to be addressed. There were areas of no accountability and traceability with the old system and therefore no red flags were raised. Sage Evolution has provided the company with a new level of control.
Brilliant Link has since designed a customised application to deal with Pienaar Brothers' unique business process which allows them to maintain control while still maintaining efficiency to suit the business' needs.
James says Brilliant Link's service has put them in a class of their own. "Brilliant Link has upskilled me significantly throughout the implementation. The intention was never to sustain the requirement for ongoing support but to rather empower us to learn the system from front-end to back-end which has far exceeded our expectations."
Sage Evolution Case Study: Pienaar Bros Client Testimonial
We have been very happy with Brilliant Link's service. They have helped every step of the way and implemented everything we needed. With any hiccups or limitations in terms of Sage Evolution functionality, Brilliant Link found ways to work around it. This project has been a complete success.James Braun


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The Indoor Space:
- Comfortable Lounge / Diner area with sofas, table, chairs and doors leading out to the outdoor terrace
Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Kitchen with fridge freezer, oven, hob, dishwasher, washer dryer.
Each bedroom has a DVD and TV.
Please note the bed set up is:
- Master bedroom - King size
- Bedroom 2 - king or 2 singles
- Bedroom 3 - up to 3 singles
A folding bed (Jaybe crown -thick mattress) can be placed in the master bedroom or living room.
There are 7 beds accommodating up to 8 people.
- One ensuite shower/toilet
- One main bathroom with shower/bath/toilet
- Fibre wifi
- PlayStation
Outdoor Space:
- Terrace
- Secure underground parking
Other things to note:
- Please note that the car park is an underground car park with a height restriction of 2.1 metres.
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Ngaanyatjarra Council
The Ngaanyatjarra Council (Aboriginal Corporation) represents the interests of around 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara Traditional Owners (Yarnangu) who reside in the twelve member communities of the Ngaanyatjarra Council. Warburton, Irrunytju (Wingellina), Papulankutja (Blackstone), Mantamaru (Jameson), Warakurna, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Wanarn, Kiwirrkurra, Cosmo Newberry, Patjarr and Pria Kata (Kanpa) are the current member communities of Ngaanyatjarra Council. The main objective of the Council is to support the development of its members in all ways. Many companies wishing to engage in certain activities within the region must apply for a permit. See their website for more details.
Name: Ngaanyatjarra Council
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Career Development: Communication Professionals Share Important Traits
Communication professionals from a variety of fields mentor students at George Mason University's (GMU) annual communication forum. The forum gives young communicators direct access to industry experts.
Amid power failures and microphone mishaps, GMU's fall forum succeeds in bridging the gap between students and professionals. For two-and-a-half-hours, students met for six 20-minute mentoring sessions with their choice of 19 different mentors. A far cry from last year's forum, the emphasis this year was on these mentoring sessions, eschewing the panel discussion from years previous.
The insights from these sessions range from appropriate conduct in the workplace, cultivating business connections, and building a professional mindset. Here are ten traits for professional success from professionals who've lived them – though there are so many more.
"Be the person who is willing to do anything," said Bill Lord, former general manager at WJLA and WRC. Bringing a positive attitude and willingness to work hard is instrumental to success in the workplace. Part of those ideals must come from a love of the field according to Lord. "If you don't love [you field] then you might as well sell insurance. You got to love it and have to make to make sacrifices for it," he said.
Sales Ability
"The number one skill everyone needs is some kind of sales-ability," said Suann Lee, senior account manager at WTOP and Federal News Radio. According to Lee, an employer judges a candidate within three to four minutes of meeting him. An applicant should put his best- foot forward, highlighting key strengths, a drive to improve, and doing anything to stand out. "Everybody has a resume so something that you can mail to them, something with visuals, something that's going to stand out, that's going to take you to the next level," she said.
When applying for jobs, in addition to sending out resumes applicants should also call potential employers and "keep calling because if you don't someone else will," said Lindsay Czarniak, sports reporter and digital content producer for Joe Gibbs racing. It's easy to get discouraged after multiple job applications turn up nothing. Early in her career, Czarniak sent out over 20 tapes of her demo-reel before receiving any call-backs. Success takes persistence and Czarniak encourages young professionals to never give up.
Getting Used to Rejection
Rejection whether it be professionally, romantically, or otherwise is a part of life. After graduating, Lord drove around the country begging for jobs at local media stations. "Get used to rejection. Everybody gets rejected," he said. The discouraging sting of rejection proves a choke-point for many people. Positively dealing with and persisting against it are part-in-parcel to professional success and success in general.
"It's not the smartest who succeed, it's those who adapt best to change," said Paige Healey, an internal communication manager at Northrop Grumman. Adapting to changes in job responsibilities and the work environment are integral to professional success. In communication "you might do a little graphic design or you might do a little event-planning, be prepared for that," she said. High adaptability, particularly in communication fields, makes good employees great and sets them apart from the rest.
A few years ago, Healey worked at a winery and noticed typos on their menu. She took it upon herself to correct them and thus, got her foot-in-the-door for communication work. Echoing this idea, Amy Derrickson, HR manager for Hill and Knowlton strategies said "Do work for the job you want. Don't wait for permission." Employees should showcase their talents and interests to employers by delivering above the ask. Doing so demonstrates ambition and drive to employers which can pay off in the long run.
Be Humble
Early on, Lord said "you're never too good to be an a-hole," imploring applicants to deflate their ego and watch their behavior. While this statement is about workplace conduct, it goes further than that. Early in her career, Angie Goff, broadcast journalist for NBC 4, took a job in D.C. doing traffic. It wasn't what she wanted, but she found it humbling and was a building-block toward the job she wanted. Don't be too proud to accept an undesirable job. It could sow the seeds of a wonderful career.
Going Beyond Comfort Zone
Change can be scary. Applying for jobs is one thing, but getting accepted and going to work is another. "Your goals, passions, and next steps should be exciting, but they should also scare you," Goff said. A lot of people never realize their full potential because of a fear of change or failure. Effectively dealing with these feelings can mean the difference between self-actualization and stagnation. "If you can work when you're uncomfortable, you'll be unstoppable," she said.
Belief in one's self might be the single most important tip for career development. Czarniak constantly said "bet on yourself," and this mantra pulls her through the toughest decisions of her life. Confidence goes a long way and trust in one's abilities lay the foundation for career success. Second guessing and anxiety often lead to inaction and stunted growth. Goff encourages to assert themselves and fight for what they want. "You don't have a chair at the table for me? Let me pull up my own," Goff said.
While not a trait, building connections is key to landing a job. It's easy to send an application via email but taking the time to foster a personal relationship with company staff elevates an applicant and increases the chance of being hired. "I can't tell you the preferential treatment referrals get," said Derrickson. In leu of a referral, applicants should reach out directly to company recruiters and follow-up a few days later.


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DHARAMSHALA, May 28: Nobel peace prize winner and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi called on fellow Nobel laureate, the Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the latter's residence here since Monday.
The two are holding discussions, primarily on the topic of compassion and how that can be incorporated into the Indian education system to better the seeds of India's future as a model for the world. The Tibetan leader's office tweeted a photo earlier today saying the meeting is to "exchange thoughts on compassion" between the two renowned advocates of education and peace.
Speaking to the media this morning, Satyarthi said that meeting the Dalai Lama is always a joy and likened the meeting as a meeting of two children. "I love him besides respect and reverence, I love him as a friend. Both of us enjoy being children," he said.
Elaborating on the content of the meet he said, "We were talking about global issues, crisis and problems which are there for ages and there are new problems that the world is facing today and will face in the future. Both of us believe in globalisation of compassion. We both believe that through compassion, we can solve any problem. Kindness, Ahimsa, non-violence, Karuna are the problem solvers in the world."
The two unveiled the SEE Learning (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning) curriculum for the Delhi education board in April. At the event, Sathyarthi was seen saying, "Our children today are conditioned by the divisive identities we thrust upon them. We should not just teach children compassion; we should learn compassion from them. Compassion is the most precious gift of God if there is one. So, let us not confine it to our family and friends. The ocean of compassion can accommodate all of us."
The octogenarian Tibetan leader has advocated for the revitalisation of the education system which he said places more emphasis on material values. To counter that and to address the emotional crisis of the modern life, the Dalai Lama calls for "hygiene of emotions" and incorporation of warm heartedness in modern day educational curricula.
The Buddhist leader said that India can be the model to his vision to revive the ancient native wisdom as only India has the potential to amalgamate modern education and ancient wisdom for a holistic education system.


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The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy
review by Zach B.
Not Rated
Running Time: 110 minutes
Starring The Voices Of: Debi Derryberry, Mark DeCarlo, Megan Cavanagh, Jeffrey Garcia, Rob Paulsen
Studio: Paramount
Retail Price: $19.95
Features: Behind The Scenes, Storyboards, Inventions Gallery, Previews
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Released: October 24th, 2003
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I enjoyed the Jimmy Neutron movie quite a bit, but I have to say I like the television show even better. The writing is even sharper and at times, it's even a bit more "out there" with some really funny bits of dialogue. The plotlines on the TV show are really creative and downright clever for the most part as they are well crafted. The characters are pretty funny, and so are the scenarios and many bits of the dialogue. Like many great cartoon shows, all ages can enjoy this. There are a lot of wonderful references (be it from popular culture, history or wherever) for older viewers that is sure to fly right over the heads of younger viewers (afraid you won't fit in because you missed a pop culture event based on an obscure piece of pop culture you've never heard of? a selling machine called the Willy Loman 3000? Just classic!). You really have to see an episode of the show to know what I am talking about since this show is so inventive and very imaginative.
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The animation is exactly same as the movie, which is fine by me. I still think the computer animation the show features is really neat. Everything looks quite cartoony, bright and very detailed - like the movie, the show has a nice, full and clean look to it. Retroville is nicely imagined while the character, prop and setting designs are very nice all while maintaining a very simple but natural look. The show features some of the best computer animation ever for a computer animated TV series if you ask me, and was created with off-the-shelf software - stuff you can probably pick up in your local computer store or on the Internet. It all looks more complex than it looks. On a different note, the show has some terrific voice acting that really shines.
Paramount's second compilation of episodes from the show are quite enjoyable - most of them deal with themes of exploration and the ocean. The episodes included are "Raise The Oozy Scab," "The Phantom Of Retroland," "Hypno Birthday To You," "Hall Monster," "Trading Faces," "Journey To The Center Of Carl," "I Dream Of Jimmy," "Substitute Creature," "Broadcast Blues" and finally, "Professor Clamatitous, I Presume." Enjoy these episodes folks.
The shows are in their original 1.33:1 full screen aspect ratios, just as they were broadcasted on cable TV. Just like the first DVD, these transfers are pretty much perfect with the exception of a lot of noise that tends to interfere. What struck me once again is how great the picture looks - the transfers are clear and really pop right out at you. The episodes have strong color saturation as well with bold colors that are quite vibrant. Detail is also very nice and black levels are strong. In all, the transfers are quite sharp and very pleasing to the eye.
All the episodes have stereo tracks in English (as well as English closed captioning through your TV). Even though these tracks have limits, you'd be surprised in how much ambiance they bring across. The stereo tracks capture the show's sounds well. Despite the limited dynamic range, everything comes in together nicely: the background noises (such as birds chirping), the music is clear, the dialogue comes in well and is not distorted while a variety of sound effects provide much of the action. The episodes are pretty action packed: lightning, explosions, things firing off and Jimmy's inventions just to name a few. Fidelity on the tracks are also pretty high. Overall, these tracks are pretty nice and pleasing.
There are two Behind The Scenes spots on this DVD: "Drawing Goddard" and "Original Character Sketches." The first lasts a mere 30 seconds as storyboard artist Paul Claerhoust draw's Jimmy's robotic dog in 2-D - he doesn't speak and no insight can be found there. The character sketches bit does last a bit over a minute as the show's director and designer, Keith Alcorn, shows off original models and drawings of the show's characters and how they've evolved. Sprinkled in with a few show clips, it's a decent but very short overview of some of the show's evolution (Alcorn does crack a decent joke though at the expense of his young daughter).
Storyboards are story reels for the "Raise The Oozy Scab" and "I Dream Of Jimmy" episodes where the shows are mainly presented in 2-D drawings with just the voice tracks. These features aren't anything new, but can be interesting nonetheless. Inventions Gallery shows off some of Jimmy's inventions in pure 3-D stills and then you have a bunch of Previews for "SponeBob SquarePants" DVDs, "The Wild Thornberrys Movie," the first "Jimmy Neutron" DVD, a trailer for the "Jimmy Neutron" feature film and a spot for the videogame "Tak and the Power Of The Juju."
I do enjoy the "The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" show and Paramount's second compilation is perfectly suitable for fans of the series and movie. The stereo tracks are fine, transfers are excellent but the extras are a bit lacking. Nonetheless, the price is resonable. Hopefully future volumes will include more in-depth supplements, but if you like the show or know someone who does, this will do nicely.


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Village of Westmont honors staff
Aug 01, 2017 08:30AM
By Ben Scott
At a recent
Village Board meeting, Mayor Ron Gunter presented service award plaques to
village staff and elected officials.
Village Clerk Virginia Szymski (top left) has been an elected official for 20 years. Human Resources Director Cathy Crane (top right) has worked with the village of 25 years, and Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Riley (below) has served the community for 20 years.
"This group of people represents 65 years of service to the community," said Mayor Gunter. "We are extremely fortunate to have this wealth of experience and dedication on our team. I congratulate them and look forward to working with them for many years to come."


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Brett McRae is always cleaning up after politicians.
When he was a student, he worked his way through law school as a janitor at the state House of Representatives. Now as a campaign finance consultant, the 50-year-old Charlotte man keeps elections clean.
"A person's political reputation can really be trashed by things that can be found in those filings," said McRae, "like if you were late or made a questionable expenditure or took money from someone you shouldn't have."
I don't belong to the same political party as McRae, but he's earned my respect. Guys like McRae, and his Republican counterpart at state party (who has stayed there through several chairs for obvious reasons), are the type of people that each candidate needs to talk to. Why? I'll let him say it.
"For a lot of campaigns, the financial reporting gets shuffled to the bottom of the deck," he said, even though late fees and penalties can be costly and mistakes can be politically embarrassing. "This way, the staff can concentrate on winning the election."
The worst campaign finance debacle I've seen was this, almost two years ago which I covered under. Why a good treasurer is a must. I sat on that information for two years before it was picked up by the papers. I didn't turn him in, since the state automaticly catched those who don't. The only people I told were Joe Hune's campaign who kept it quiet since there was no reason to attack. Joe was winning big, and his opponent was not running a credible campaign. I could have called the paper then, but I actually felt sorry for the guy. I don't think he knew what he was getting into.
Most candidates, of all parties, are completely ignorant when it comes to campaign finance matters. I do not mean that as an insult. Most just don't know all of the ins and outs of it. Like the candidates, I was baptized by fire when I was volunteered at 22 years old to be a PAC treasurer. I thought it was something easy. I didn't know what I was getting into. At the same time, it was one of the best things to happen to me. Today, I'm a veteran at this stuff, one of the go to guys in the party on this, and hopefully taught a few people some things as well. I'm proud of two things with my campaign finance work. I've never been fined for an error. That means I did not have any failure to files, or any late filings (nor indictments or convictions). I have not had an error or omissions notice in five years (mistakes since corrected). I still have a lot to learn, especially on federal matters, but I don't make many mistakes outside of being a little too cautious at times. I don't play games with this stuff.
I can also catch a lot of errors as well, and turned the MEA in for non-disclosure. I don't turn in everyone, even in the opposing party, but they knew better and I thought their non-disclosure was deliberate since they did not want their cards saying "East Lansing" on them.
In campaigns there are two things. There are things you can contol, and things you can't control. Campaign finance situations are things that can be controlled. THE most important thing a candidate can do is hire or get a good treasurer to volunteer for the campaign.
Michigan has full disclosure. That's something that is very important to know. There are a few people whose money I will stay the hell away from if I am running for political office. I will have a lot of explaining to do if I report donations from people like Mark Foley (obvious reasons), Josh Sugarmann (for anti-2nd Amendment views), or illegal sources. (Corporations, foreigners). Good Treasurers can screen this, and that goes double on the illegal sources.
For those interesting in running or forming PAC's, there are manuals on campaign finance laws at the Elections Division of the Secretary of State's office. Click Here for Sec of State That is a must read if you are interesting in running.
If you run, know what you are getting into on this stuff and be prepared. All it takes is one major screw up to destroy the entire campaign. As the old saying goes, "Prior planning prevents poor performance."


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TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka
GOVERNMENT and other stakeholders have resolved to look into the value of cannabis sativa to identify benefits of the crop.
Cannabis sativa, also known as hemp, is a plant that contains many valuable natural components but different from cannabis indica or marijuana with diverse properties, but remains prohibited under Cap 96 of the Laws of Zambia.
The crop is used to make a variety of commercial and industrial products such as rope, textiles, clothing, shoes, food, paper, bioplastics, insulation, and http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
Cannabis to get more research
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That's why with us, you only pay for work that we have actually performed.
Prices for bookkeeping
You will pay for the bookkeeping based on how large your business is. It depends on the number of processed documents, whether or not you are a VAT payer, or how many employees you have. There are a number of variables based on which we count the monthly price for bookkeeping. However, you always have an in-depth overview of them thanks to our detailed price list, which we will send you along with our offer, and thanks to the monthly statement. The price for our services then develops every month along with the development of your business and accounting.
Prices for tax and other services
We determine the price for putting together and filing tax returns and VAT control statements the same way we do it with bookkeeping, by individual items. For services such as consultancy, tax optimization or establishing and transforming companies, we charge an hourly rate. The price is then individual and based on how much time needs to be spent working on the given issue. If you would like to create a budget limit for our cooperation, it is no problem for us to agree on a fixed price beforehand.
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Dog groomers aren't just in it for the money, so what are the secrets behind being a dog groomer and what calls someone to the profession?
Why a Dog Groomer?
To start with, anyone who wants to be a dog groomer gets into the profession because they simply love being around dogs all day.
A professional dog groomer connects with animals and knows how to make the grooming a pleasurable experience for a pet.
A grooming experience in the hands of a good groomer can be as much fun for a dog as a day at the spa is to us humans.
It's incredibly rewarding seeing a matted, dirty, mess of hair turn into a beautiful, cute, silky fluff ball, which the owners go goo-goo over.
For animal lovers, it's rewarding and enjoyable to be around dogs all day and to give the dogs and the owners so much joy.
Essential Knowledge for Dog Groomers
Dog groomer training is mostly practical, although there are colleges available for dog grooming. Most employers will want to see that a potential hire has had an apprenticeship or some sort of training under their belt.
Even though training is mostly practical, just like a good hairdresser knows hair types and style needs, a good dog groomer needs to know dog hair, breeds, and skin types.
They need to know about the needs of different breeds. A good grooming style should match a dog's inherent needs which will stem from their breeding.
Show dogs also cannot be trimmed only groomed, except in specific areas for hygiene, and it is important that a dog groomer advise new owners who may be interested in shows.
Are There Risks Involved?
Yes, even the best dog whisperers can get hurt occasionally. Dogs sometimes bite, scratch, or eject bodily fluids on their handlers.
This is probably something your dog groomer will omit to share when you pick your pet up, preferring to detail the joyous moments, mainly to save you embarrassment.
Anyone working with animals expects this, so it's all part of a day at the office not even worth verbalizing, and also why the profession only suits those who really love it.
How Does a Groomer Ensure Pets Enjoy the Experience?
Good groomers know their clients' nature well, and love to see them enjoying their experience.
Again, it's not just a job it's a calling. To help pets enjoy the day, groomers will keep their own energy and their salon environment ultra dog-friendly.
Dogs sense calm and care in their handlers and will react to this energy. Dogs love direct attention, familiar commands, and they also respond well to soothing movement, music, sounds, and smells.
A relaxing environment and soothing touch help a dog enjoy the salon more. This is why a good cut and clean takes two to three hours, and shouldn't ever be rushed.
Next time you pick up your pet at the dog groomer, consider asking them a little about what their day was really like, ask them not to spare any of the juicy (forgive the pun) details.
Of course, they will confirm to you, that being around adorable pooches all day makes it totally worthwhile.
At Troy's Trims & Treats, our dog groomers are up-to-date on the latest grooming techniques.


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Splendour Wrap Pant
By Obi Black$99.00 $285.00
Designed to work the double shift from work to play, the Duality Wrap Pant is cut from a softly draping viscose crepe, and features a flat front with elasticised back for comfort and ease of fit. There are two front pockets and 'faux' crossover detail at the waist, before this style finishes just below the knee. Pair with the Duality Cocoon Tee for effortless weekend style.


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Let Dawson Appraisal Services, LLC help you decide if you can eliminate your PMI
It's widely inferred that a 20% down payment is accepted when getting a mortgage. The lender's risk is generally only the difference between the home value and the sum outstanding on the loan, so the 20% adds a nice buffer against the charges of foreclosure, reselling the home, and typical value changes in the event a purchaser doesn't pay.
During the recent mortgage upturn of the last decade, it became customary to see lenders requiring down payments of 10, 5 or often 0 percent. How does a lender manage the additional risk of the small down payment? The solution is Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI. This additional plan covers the lender in the event a borrower is unable to pay on the loan and the value of the property is less than the balance of the loan.
Because the $40-$50 a month per $100,000 borrowed is compiled into the mortgage payment and many times isn't even tax deductible, PMI can be expensive to a borrower. Opposite from a piggyback loan where the lender consumes all the damages, PMI is lucrative for the lender because they acquire the money, and they get paid if the borrower is unable to pay.
Does your monthly mortgage payment include PMI? Contact us, you may be able to save money by removing your PMI.
How home owners can keep from bearing the cost of PMI
The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 obligates the lenders on nearly all loans to automatically cancel the PMI when the principal balance of the loan reaches 78 percent of the primary loan amount. The law pledges that, upon request of the home owner, the PMI must be dropped when the principal amount equals only 80 percent. So, keen home owners can get off the hook sooner than expected.
It can take many years to reach the point where the principal is only 20% of the original amount borrowed, so it's crucial to know how your home has increased in value. After all, all of the appreciation you've achieved over the years counts towards removing PMI. So why pay it after the balance of your loan has dropped below the 80% threshold? Your neighborhood might not be minding the national trends and/or your home might have acquired equity before things simmered down, so even when nationwide trends predict plunging home values, you should understand that real estate is local.
A certified, licensed real estate appraiser can help home owners understand just when their home's equity rises above the 20% point, as it's a difficult thing to know. It's an appraiser's job to recognize the market dynamics of their area. At Dawson Appraisal Services, LLC, we know when property values have risen or declined. We're masters at analyzing value trends in Orlando, Orange County and surrounding areas. When faced with figures from an appraiser, the mortgage company will usually cancel the PMI with little trouble. At that time, the home owner can delight in the savings from that point on.
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How To Do Downward Dog
How To Do Downward Dog (Ardho Mukha Svanasana)
Adho Mukha Svanasana is a pose that is often used as a link between standing poses and poses performed on the belly.
On its own, it is beneficial for lengthening out the spine, the sides of the body and backs of the legs.
It also builds strength in both the arms (shoulders, elbows and wrists) and the legs.
As the head is upside down, it can be considered a gentle inversion which brings a fresh supply of blood to the brain.
It could also be considered an arm balance as quite a lot of weight is distributed across the hands, although ideally, you want to find an equal distribution of weight between the hands and the feet.
Initially, Downward Facing Dog can be quite a tiring pose, but over time and with practice, it is a 'go to' pose if you want to have a rest after a strenuous flow/practice.
Care needs to be taken when performing Adho Mukha Svanasana not to hyperextend through the joints – especially those around the shoulders and the backs of the knees.
Keeping a neutral spine (not dipping or rounding) ensures safety whilst in the pose.
If you experience tight hamstrings through the backs of the legs, it is best to perform the pose with a bend through both the knees to maintain a neutral spine.
Those suffering with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, High Blood Pressure and Glaucoma or Detatched Retina should NOT perform Adho Mukha Svanasana.


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Your Company's Biggest Competitive Advantage: Employee Engagement for Sustainability.
Your board is talking about sustainability. Your management is talking about sustainability. But what about the people that really matter? Forgetting to involve employees can quickly become costly for those looking to build a competitive advantage in the green shift.
It doesn't do much good if every top-level executive in your company is onboard if the people working directly with your customers aren't familiar with the company's work with sustainability. When customers start looking for something more when they purchase, worst case, it means that they will choose to take their business elsewhere. And who knows? Maybe it's already happening.
A Successful Customer Experience begins with ...
... empowering frontline employees. If you put your employees first, your ability to create emotional connections with customers increases. I remember my dad sharing the story of why he'd always shop at the same grocery store for months, regardless of how many other convenience shops there were nearby. The guy sitting at the check-out was always smiling, incredibly polite and chatty, making him the sole reason for why my dad made an effort to shop there every time.
When this man stopped working there, my dad stopped shopping there. This is of course not the same in every case but illustrates the importance of employees in direct communication with customers.
Because you see, there aren't any shortcuts to creating emotional connections with customers. It requires more than just great products and services. It requires motivated and empowered employees. And there are many ways to build employee commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences. Sustainability is one of today's untapped areas.
Sustainability is moving away from being just personal initiatives and personal commitment to generations of people becoming more informed and more demanding. Therefore, it's no longer good enough to just be better than your competition. Tapping into this opportunity allows for autonomy and responsibility as a way to stimulate innovative thinking in your employees.
Almost nine of out ten employees consider it important that their employer takes social responsibility seriously.
According to an IPSOS MORI Survey in the UK.
Here are three things to keep in mind when engaging employees in your company's sustainability strategy:
1. Provide Meaningful Involvement for Employees.
Offer something true and meaningful, as opposed to a side note when engaging employees in sustainability. Make sure your investment in employee engagement provides value - for your employees, your customers, and your company.
More often than not, this means:
- Being truly purposeful.
- Being better than the sources of inspiration setting the standards for more informed customers.
And these standards can be set across the board - through family members, neighbors, online communities and interest organizations.
2. Link Individual Goals and Effort to Business Objectives.
Asking employees to take an actionable part in your sustainability strategy, whether it means educating themselves, executing tasks or sharing hands-on insights, link their efforts and goal to the business objective. A direct impact can encourage accountability as well as better the overall performance. It will also help place us as individuals in the bigger picture.
Imagine how meaningful it will be for your employees when they can actually make a positive impact on society by working at your company.
3. Make your Strategy Real-Time.
A lesson from barriers of climate communication as told by Per Espen Stoknes tells us that for sustainability to be relevant for you as an individual it requires context both in time and space.
Sustainability has to be a part of every conversation in an organization. A very simple way of looking at it is that you need to get to a point where you have an ongoing conversation about sustainability in your organization throughout the whole year and across every department.
As an example: Annual reports on emissions will rarely create much engagement beyond reviewing company performance. Instead, experiment with integrated reporting that is engaging and customized to different stakeholders. Footprint visualizations could, for example, be integrated and updated live on the webpage.
With all of this in mind, these are not initiatives you do as a favor to your employees. It will provide a real, durable value for your company if implemented and harvested correctly. Not only will your employees be loyal and have a longer-term commitment to your company, but it will also reflect on your prospects and your customers.


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Did you know that prostate cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer, if detected in the early stages? Over 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone, and 1 in 9 will be diagnosed during his lifetime. Join us for our 10th Annual Prostate Cancer Walk to spread awareness and support and honor local men that have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
Money raised by the walk supports local patients and prostate programs to offer free screenings and other supportive services. Come walk in honor or in memory of a loved one!
Premier Cares Foundation is a fully credited tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Premier Cares Foundation
P.O. Box 93
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Gia McCormack
Executive Director
Registration with a T-shirt and "Care"bags: $25 per person
Family Ticket: $75, 2 adults and 2 children
Family Ticket with T-shirts and "Care" bags: $85, 2 adults and 2 children
Children under 12: Registration if Free!
T-shirt and "Care" bag not included
NOTE: Children under 12 are welcome to register for adult price of $25 to receive T-shirt and "Care" bag.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this high-visibility event as well as all three of Premier Care Foundation's signature events.
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Much like personal collections of fine art, jewelry is an expression of both personal tastes and sentimental value. On top of this, of course, the best pieces also carry the potential to yield returns worth far more than the compliments they inspire or the good they do for one's outfit. Here, Borgie*, an established jeweler who hails from generations of women in the same business, walks us through the finer points of exploring jewelry as an investment.
The intrinsic value of any piece of jewelry is based on two fundamental variables: materials and artistry.
With regard to the materials that make up a piece, valuation is simple and straightforward. Today, the current prices of precious metals and gemstones are readily available to anyone with an internet connection. However, the materials used for jewelry only preserve value of money. P1,000 worth of gold sold after 10 years may yield twice that, but in reality, its purchasing power may remain at par with today's P1,000 as a result of inflation.
Artistry, by virtue of its being more subjective and multifaceted, is where things get a little more complicated. But it is also what allows well-made pieces to appreciate by leaps and bounds. In fact, it's not unheard of for pieces to sell for sizeable amounts despite an absence of any precious components. In short, artistry—the authorship, rarity, provenance, and craftsmanship that collectively define a piece—is what makes jewelry a competitive investment.
Of course, this emphasis on artistry is not meant to belittle the value that materials can bring to a piece. This is particularly true if we're talking of jewelry primarily as a an investment vehicle, in which case the wider market, the better. But people are generally programmed to be dismissive of jewelry that is not made of gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, and the like. Only a discriminating few will have an appreciation of the exotic. To be on the safe side, then, do not stray too far from traditional notions of what makes jewelry valuable.
The combination of artistry and precious materials, of course, is greater than the sum of its parts. That is to say, P5,000 worth of artistry applied to P20,000 worth of gold could sell for P100,000; whereas the same P5,000 worth of artistry on non-precious beads worth P1,500 may only command a selling price of P15,000.
While the appreciation of materials by themselves will always have a rigid cadence, they can boost the value of great artistry and, consequently, the merchandise as a whole (Still, it is important to keep in mind that if the artistry is of negligible value, there will be nothing to boost. Its price will not substantially rise above the cost of materials regardless of what was used for the latter).
All that said, every collector—and, it follows, every investor—must be armed with sufficient knowledge of the craft. How else will you develop a feel for the supply and demand dynamics in the industry and, naturally, how else will you know when you're buying cheap? Since you could potentially be a seller yourself, it's critical to be armed with the answers to all sorts of questions that could be thrown your way.
Investing in jewelry, therefore, is not unlike acquiring fine art or vintage cars. Asking knowledgeable resources in the industry and reading up on the subject are recommended. The best course of action, though, is to buy pieces from dealers with vast experience—those who have traded jewelry of various classes sourced locally and abroad, and have been witnesses to both longstanding classics and fads that have come and gone.
Interview by Arianna Lim
Art by Maine Manalansan
*In light of the sensitive nature of the jewelry business, the interviewee requested to be referred to only by her first name. To be put in contact with her, kindly request for a referral through the editor at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Postgraduation lato sensu in Tax Law from IBDT/USP and Bachelor of Laws from PUC/MG.
Specialist in direct and indirect taxes, with strong knowledge of corporate law and accounting. His focus includes tax planning, cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, M&As, private wealth planning and succession planning, recovery of tax credits, tax modelling, and general tax advisory. Also very acticve in administrative tax litigation.
Before founding Cunha Leão Advogados, Luiz worked at the tax department of KPMG and at the tax practices of Campos Mello (DLA PIPER) and Botelho Advogados.


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Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can buy happiness — that is, when you don't spend it on yourself.
"Giving to others gives us pleasure. It makes us happier people which in turn leads us to give more which makes us even happier and… you get the picture." — says Brady Josephson who wrote "Want to be Happier? Give More. Give Better." Likewise, in "Want to be Happier? Stop Being So Cheap," author Jordan Michael Smith discusses the correlation between generosity and happiness. In fact, doing an Internet search on "happiness and donations" resulted in more than 1,200,000 articles that supports the good feeling you get when giving to a worthy cause.
The Parkinson Alliance is a worthy cause and one we both personally support. It is dedicated to raising funds to help finance the most promising research to find the cause and cure for Parkinson's, and we certainly welcome any donation. Each of us also support other organizations. For example, Margaret loves horses and she regularly supports Habitat for Horses. After watching Norton's talk, we visited DonorsChoose.org and completely funded a project at a South Carolina school so that special needs children could have a day with therapy horses. Immediately we felt great and agreed, you absolutely can buy happiness!
– Margaret Tuchman & her blogging partner, Gloria Hansen