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And that dollar figure only applies to the United States! While meetings are a necessary activity, at times you may be sitting there wondering when it will be over, if you got anything out of the meeting, or why you were even there. When 11 million meetings occur each day in the U.S. and 71% of employees feel those meetings are unproductive, clearly there's improvement to be made. (Source: Socialcast.com)
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The Dark Side of Meetings
Meetings started out innocuously enough as a means to gather people together to discuss important topics and enhance the way organizations were managed. Some used Robert's Rules of Order to ensure a good outcome. Now, it seems difficult to get attendees to be on time, much less focused on the topic.
See if you recognize these common scenarios:
- Rambling meetings – where the topic that was supposed to be discussed never is and the meeting is frequently hijacked by someone who says, "Before we start, I'd like to cover one item…" (aka the tangent troublemaker)
- Distracted attendees – where people in the room (or on the phone) are texting, answering emails, having side conversations, or exchanging knowing looks with each other. Anything but paying attention to the meeting topic or speaker.
- Unprepared attendees – these fine folks are very important, busy and rushed. They show up to the meeting with no idea why they are there or that they were supposed to have prepared a presentation, read the 50 page report, or updated the metric for which they are responsible ahead of time.
- The "Endless Brainstorm" syndrome – where lots of discussion takes place, but no decisions are made, no action is taken and no one follows up on anything.
- The Awkward Silence meeting – when the organizer says, "Okay, who wants to start?" and no one responds. Or at the end of a presentation, the presenter says, "Who has questions or comments?" and hears only crickets.
Most employees attend 62 meetings per month, on average. That is an expensive proposition if they are a waste of time and money, upwards of $1,000 per hour potentially. So, how can you avoid this pitfall that affects every organization? By following a few simple guidelines, you will see an improvement in not only productivity, but morale as well. People desire a sense of accomplishment in their work and the hours spent in meetings do not have to be fruitless.
Making Meetings Effective
Over several decades of working with teams and organizations, we have identified six strategies that result in successful meetings.
1. Have a clear objective or goal for the meeting. In other words, begin with the end in mind. Are you trying to make a decision? Generate ideas/brainstorm? Make recommendations to others? Try to finish this sentence: At the close of the meeting, I want the group to… Have the objective at the top of your agenda (see #2 below) and state it at the beginning of the meeting, state it again in the middle and again at the close. Aristotle wasn't wrong when he gave advice on speech making: Tell your audience what you're going to tell them. Tell them. Then tell them what you've told them.
2. Set an Agenda and deliver it in advance. Develop the agenda well ahead of time and take into account the objective (see #1 above), the participants (who should attend the meeting), the sequence of topics, how long each topic will take (allow for discussion time if necessary), and the role each person is expected to fill (is data needed to make a decision that is only available from the finance department, will you ask for a volunteer or assign someone to take notes and deliver them within 48 hours, can someone be tasked with moderating so the agenda continues on time and on topic.)
3. Identify the appropriate attendees. Again, keeping the objective in mind, who should attend is the next topic. Don't forget that other people, departments, or divisions may be affected by the decision or action taken in this meeting; ask a representative from elsewhere in the organization to make sure you are taking other perspectives into account. Also keep in mind your career paths and developments plans and include junior members of the staff, even if their role is only to observe.
4. Set Ground Rules. Some good, basic ones are: arrive on time, turn off mobile phones and other electronic devices, respect the speaker, and when you disagree – suggest an alternative. Others might include giving the headline or conclusion first (versus using example after example or saying things like but we've always done it this way), or ELMO (enough, let's move on.) Remember, stick to that agenda.
5. Use a visual of some sort. This includes PowerPoint, videos, flip charts, posters/pictures or other visual tools. Attendees will remain more engaged and studies have shown that the use of these tools are perceived to be more persuasive, credible and effective. By talking and using a visual, two of the three types of learning styles are being utilized.
6. Implement accountability measures. Two great ways to do this is to have a scribe take notes and distribute them to attendees within a specified time-frame. The notes should include actions assigned (who and a due date), decisions made, completed items/discussion points, and any open items that need to be discussed at a future date. (If you stuck to your agenda, you may have off topic items that need additional time.) The second method involves a verbal summary at the end of the meeting. Saying, "John, you agreed to do X by Monday and Kim, you and Sue will work together to bring us a recommendation on Project Y by April 1" cements the discussion. Then you have to be diligent about following up with John, Kim and Sue and the rest of the attendees so they know you are serious. Next meeting, assign an attendee to do the follow-up so it becomes ingrained as a habit for everyone.
For More on Effective Meetings
Some additional resources on this topic: "Death by Meeting", by Patrick Lencioni. Or, read about Red Hat and how they use meetings to encourage their employees to speak up during meetings. To assess your meetings, contact us for our Meeting Scorecard to identify the areas you can improve.
Some questions to keep in mind:
Are your meetings effective and decisive?
Do you consider the true cost of meetings when several leadership team members are present?
How can you become even more successful at having meetings that leave the attendees energized and accountable?
If your organization needs help with improving meetings and making them more effective, call on our experts to help at 1-800-786-4332 or email Candace at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hi Guys, hope you don't mind me asking but is Tony ok? Always sad to see a much loved stalwart leave, I would just like to know he's ok? Genuine concern for a lovely guy, a brilliant musician, who did so much for Teenage Cancer Causes. Also, in an interview with the local rag before Dorking, Dave mentioned there were more new songs. Is there any prospect of a second album? Love you love you love you, take carexxx
Please come back to Bedford. We loved you there
Great Band, already all whole years !
Sometimes a gig on the mainland, please !?

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NOTE: If you have reason to believe that you have fallen victim to an attack and have provided your work account credentials, please let us know immediately at support.bedrock.com. Doing so will help us limit damage significantly.
There's a lot of money in online crime.
It's a simple fact, and because of that, the bad guys will constantly be finding new ways to fool people into giving up information or money. They evolve their attacks every hour of every day, so it's important to maintain a skeptical eye when reviewing the contents of your inbox (or the internet as a whole, really!).
Thankfully, there are a few simple ways to tell that what you're looking at in your inbox may not be 100% legit.
Were you expecting that email?
If the email you're reading seems a little out of left field, it's a good idea to reach out to the sender and ask them if the request is legitimate. When doing so, do not simply hit Reply and ask, as that will more than likely email the attacker. Reach out via a new email, a phone call or text, etc. to an address you know is valid for that person.
Who's it from?
Fake Display Name
Making an email appear to be from Bill Gates, Dwight D. Eisenhower or your immediate supervisor is incredibly easy, and this is one of the most common methods of deception used by attackers. Keep an eye on the address that email is actually coming from:
Mark Daniel <email@example.com>
That's someone named "Mark Daniel" (shown as what's called the Display Name), and his email address is "firstname.lastname@example.com". However, an attacker will try to make it look like the email is coming from within your organization, when in fact it's not, by making the Display Name an internal email address you may find familiar, or even someone else's name entirely:
email@example.com <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Lana Kane (CEO) <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Lana Kane (CEO) <email@example.com>
In the above examples, the real email address of the sender is "firstname.lastname@example.com" or "firstname.lastname@example.com", however they've put something you recognize (or even a valid email address) as the display name, hoping that the recipient (you) will see that and trust that the email is legitimate. It's not.
Deceptive Domain
Another popular attack seems to be a domain name purchased by the attackers in an attempt to deceive its recipients (domains are very inexpensive—as little as $8). We've seen the following:
- shinolq.com
- shiinola.com
- shino1a.com
- fi1son.com
- etc.
Obviously purchased to appear similar to our domains, emails can easily be sent from accounts on those domains that look very similar to actual employees of ours (i.e. email@example.com).
Where's that link sending you?
So you get an email that contains the following:
Hey, that's my email address! It sounds important, and it looks pretty safe and legitimate, right? Of course it does: the bad guys are trying to get you to click on something that appears to be from Bedrock system administrators (or our email vendor, Microsoft, in this case) and log into "your" email system to fix a "problem". The link is, after all, pointing to office.com, which is owned by Microsoft, so clicking on it is safe, right?
If you hover over that link with your cursor, you'll see where it's actually going to send you (hint: it's not www.portal.office.com):
(If viewing the email through a browser, you may see the link destination in the bottom left corner of your browser window).
As you can see, clicking that link will actually take you to bubblegumbakery.com, which is more than likely a compromised website or a site set up specifically to fool people into giving up their work credentials, or other nefarious purposes. But, most tellingly, it's not sending you to the site that the link indicates it's sending you to.
If you're ever even slightly suspicious about where a link is going to take you, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bedrock Support. We'll gladly vet out the link and let you know if it's safe or not.


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The Housing Choice Vouchers Program (often referred to as "Section 8") is the federal government's primary program to provide housing for Americans who are living in poverty, as well as the elderly and disabled. It provides qualifying families with assistance in paying the monthly rental fee for homes and apartments that are located anywhere, not just in subsidized housing projects. In every major market in the country it is administered locally by municipal public housing agencies, which certify the tenants and residences for participation in the program.
GoSection8.com works with landlords and public housing agencies to maintain the largest and most accurate listing of voucher program rentals that are currently available in every market in the U.S. We never charge tenants whatsoever for the listings, which are available to them online, via e-mail alerts, by calling our toll-free number or from their local housing authority. Our goal is to connect landlords with tenants and assist the public housing agencies by maintaining the most accurate and comprehensive listing of certified rentals in their market.
Information about the Housing Choice Vouchers Program, including eligibility requirements for both tenants and landlords' residences, can be found from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by clicking HERE
The "Section 8" Housing Choice Vouchers Program offers affordable housing choices for very low-income households by allowing families to select from privately owned residences that are being made available for rent by their owner. Local municipal public housing authorities (PHA) generally pay the landlord the difference between 30 percent of household income and the PHA-determined payment standard – which is approximately 80 to 100 percent of the fair market rent (FMR).
For landlords and their units to participate in the program, the rent must be reasonable. The tenants may choose a home with a higher rent than the FMR, in which case they would pay the landlord the difference themselves, or they may choose a lower cost rental and keep the difference. GoSection8.com helps tenants by providing free access to all of our listings information via our online database as well as by calling us toll free at 1-866-466-SEC8 (7328).
The administering PHA or governmental agency for the Section 8 voucher program inspects the housing units to make sure they comply with HUD quality standards. The housing authority issues the voucher to income-qualified households, and the tenant is then responsible for finding and selecting a residence to rent. If the home or apartment meets the quality standards for eligibility and participation in the program, the PHA will then pay the landlord the amount equal to the difference between 30 percent of the tenant's adjusted income (or 10 percent of the gross income or the portion of welfare assistance designated for housing) and the PHA-determined payment standard for the area. The monthly rental rate must be reasonable compared with similar unassisted units in the general market.
The PHA calculates the maximum amount of housing assistance allowable for each voucher recipient. The maximum housing assistance is generally the lesser of the payment standard minus 30% of the family's monthly adjusted income or the gross rent for the unit minus 30% of monthly adjusted income.
Eligibility for a housing voucher under the Section 8 program is determined by the local PHA administering the program. Tenant eligibility is based on the total annual gross income and family size, and it is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. In general, the HCV program family's income may not exceed 50 percent of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, a PHA must provide 75 percent of its vouchers to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the median income for the area, which is published by HUD and vary by location. The PHA serving your community can provide you with the income limits for your area and family size.
If the PHA determines that your family is eligible, you will be added to a waiting list, which varies in length and wait-time according to the local market conditions. In addition, PHAs may establish its own preferences for selecting voucher program applicants from its waiting list, and they may close the list when they have more families than they will be able to assist in the near future.
The housing choice voucher program offers the individual family that is participating in the program the ability to research and select from the available rentals that best suit their specific needs. The housing voucher holder is advised of the size of the residence that they may rent under the program based on their family size and composition.
The residence selected by the family must meet the minimum required standards for health and safety so that the PHA can approve the unit for rental under the program. Once a voucher tenant reaches an agreement with the landlord over the lease terms for the unit that they wish to rent under the program, the PHA must first inspect the dwelling and determine that the requested monthly rental rate is reasonable.
Every PHA determines their payment standards based on the amount that is generally needed to rent a moderately-priced residence in the local housing market. It uses the local market rental rate to calculate the amount of housing assistance a family will receive, but the local payment standard does not limit the amount of rent a landlord may charge or the family may pay.
Under the requirements of the program, housing voucher families must pay 30% of their monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. If the unit rent is greater than the payment standard for the local market, the family is required to pay the additional amount. By law, whenever a family moves to a new unit where the rent exceeds the payment standard, the family may not pay more than 40 percent of its adjusted monthly income for rent.
Because a family's housing needs adjust over time with changes in family size, job locations and other reasons, the program is designed to allow families to move without the loss of rental assistance. The family must notify the PHA ahead of time, terminate its existing lease within the lease provisions, and find acceptable alternate housing.
Under the program, new voucher recipients may select a unit anywhere in the United States, as long as the family lived in the jurisdiction of the PHA issuing the voucher when the family applied for assistance. Families that plan to move to another PHA's jurisdiction must consult with the PHA that currently administers their voucher to verify the moving procedures.
When a voucher family selects a residence and it is approved for leasing under the program by the PHA, the family signs a lease with the landlord for at least one year. Under the terms of the lease, the tenant may be required to pay a security deposit, and the landlord may initiate a new lease or allow the family to remain in the unit under a month-to-month lease after the first year elapses.
Tenants are expected to comply with the lease and the program requirements, pay their share of the rent on time, maintain the unit in good condition, and notify the PHA of any changes in income or family composition.
Landlords who would like to take part section8.com rental program can easily do so by listing their property on the GoSectio8.com website. GoSection8 in turn provides property rental listing services directly to Public Housing Authorities. Our listings are passed out to thousands of "walk-in" tenants seeking Section 8 rental housing daily.
Additionally, through the GoSection8.com website, a landlord's exposure to potential Section8 tenants is maximized by allowing properties to be viewed online.
Further exposure is achieved via our proprietary GO8 QuikMatch system that notifies tenants seeking housing of new rental listings via computer email, text message or by phone whenever a GoSection8.com Insider lists a property on GoSection8.com. Prospective tenants do not need a computer to view listings posted on GoSection8.com! They can simply call our toll free number and we will input their search criteria into our national database and when a landlord's property matches their criteria they will receive a phone call.
Prior to GoSection8.com, landlords had to list with Housing Authority offices directly to expose their properties to Section 8 tenants. Due to overlapping geographical territories, in some cases, a landlord would have to list with multiple different local Housing Authorities to achieve maximum local exposure! Furthermore, all Housing Authorities maintained their property lists differently which made the process of adding, updating, and verifying rental listings time consuming and unreliable.
GoSection8.com is more than just a rental property listing website. Our database is becoming the primary source of information for Public Housing Authority rental lists throughout the country. Listing properties with local Housing Authorities has always been the best way to expose your rental property to section 8 tenants.
The PHAs enter into a contract with the landlord to provide housing assistance payments. If the landlord fails to meet their obligations under the lease, the PHA may terminate assistance payments. PHAs must review and update the family's income and composition at least annually, and they must inspect each unit at least annually to ensure that it meets the minimum housing quality standards for participation in the program.
HUD provides funds to allow PHAs to make housing assistance payments on behalf of the participating families. The agency monitors the PHA's administration of the program to ensure that the rules and regulations are properly followed.


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|Prince Radu of Romania, his wife, Princess Margareta and her sister Princess Elena of Romania, Princess Sophie, Princess Maria, both daughters of Romania's former King Michael and Queen Anne, attended the funeral of late Queen Anne of Romania in front of the Royal Palace. After an Orthodox mass celebrated in the throne room of a former royal palace and another Catholic service in the square outside,Queen Anne was to be buried in an Orthodox cathedral in a private ceremony. Bucharest declared a national day of mourning Saturday as a funeral was held for Anne of Romania, wife of the country's former king, who died this month aged 92.
Funeral held for Queen Anne of Romania in Bucharest
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I really enjoyed my course and taking part in class activities. The teachers were very positive and supportive. I was able to try out a Health and Social Care course that I want to do next year, and I have really grown in confidence. I couldn't be happier.
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You have a valid expectation of safety and care when you seek medical attention from licensed professionals. When you follow a doctor's orders or go in for surgery, you are trusting them with your health and well-being.
When that trust is breached and you end up suffering a severe injury as a result of malpractice, you have certain rights to pursue compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages that may result from your injury.
At Rabb & Rabb, PLLC we understand that dealing with the harm inflicted by someone you trusted to care for you can be difficult. We work tirelessly to ensure our clients are legally vindicated following an incident, and we'll stand by you until you get every penny you deserve.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is defined as civil court action taken by a patient against a healthcare provider when the provider fails to provide adequate treatment to the patient, resulting in a personal injury. The patient or someone acting on behalf of the patient must prove that the healthcare provider is at fault for the injury, typically in the form of a report containing an opinion from a qualified physician. Medical malpractice can stem from either a medical action taken or a failure to take a certain necessary medical action.
Certificate of Merit Requirements in Arizona
In order to successfully win a medical malpractice suit, proof of negligence is required by the injured party. In Arizona, this is called a Certificate of Merit, and it must include an official written opinion from a qualified physician who has reviewed the patient's case and agrees that negligence was involved during treatment. The certificate is more detailed than that, and your personal injury attorney can help you gather everything you need to support your case.
Compensation for Medical Malpractice
There are two types of compensation typically awarded in medical malpractice cases. Actual damages, which are the costs of treatment for the injury, loss of wages resulting from the injury, loss of future wages, and pain and suffering. Often there are also punitive damages, which are awarded when the injury is caused by the "reckless or willful behavior" of the physician. You may be entitled to win one or both of these damages, though each case is unique. Working with a certified lawyer is your best bet for a successful case.
Arizona Statute of Limitations
There is a time limit on how long you can wait before filing for medical malpractice. Some of these statutes can be complicated, however, as there are different deadlines for different situations. In Arizona, the standard deadline is two years from the time the injury occurred. If you miss this deadline, you forfeit your right to sue for medical malpractice. There are several exceptions to this rule, however, such as the discovery rule, which states that a victim who could not reasonably have known of the injury may be granted an extension for filing. Minor children, a practitioner leaving the state after the incident, or certain mental incapacities may also be exceptions to the general statute of limitations.


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Another Earth
Release Date: July 22, 2011
Director: Mike Cahill
Screenwriter: Mike Cahill, Brit Marling
Starring: William Mapother, Brit Marling, Jordan Baker, Robin Lord Taylor, Flint Beverage
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Plot Summary: In "Another Earth," Rhoda Williams (Marling), a bright young woman accepted into MIT's astrophysics program, aspires to explore the cosmos. A brilliant composer, John Burroughs (Mapother), has just reached the pinnacle of his profession and is about to have a second child. On the eve of the discovery of a duplicate Earth, tragedy strikes and the lives of these strangers become irrevocably intertwined.


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AtlanTecRF has appointed D&L Technical Sales, Inc. as the firm's new sales representative for Arizona and Nevada.
The team at D&L Technical Sales will sell AtlanTecRF's complete range of RF Satellite Simulators and Satcom Test Equipment. The range includes everything from Single and Multi-path Satellite Simulators, through to AtlanTecRF's unique drone and HAPS payloads.
D&L Technical Sales will also sell AtlanTecRF's range of Manual, Battery Powered, Weatherproof, Portable and Ethernet Control Loop Test Translators (LTT), Noise and Signal Generators and Noise Injection Test Translators.
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AtlanTecRF's C.E.O. Geoff Burling said that as the growth in SATCOM terminals continues across the U.S. so, too, is the need for test equipment. To meet this demand, the company continues to expand the firm's representative network. By appointing D&L Technical Sales, AtlanTecRF is ow able to offer world-leading Satcom Test Equipment across more states that now include Arizona and Nevada.
Nick Del Vecchio, President at D&L Technical Sales, Inc., added that the firm's customers are asking for products that enable them to test satellite signals without connecting live to the satellite. By adding AtlanTecRF's innovative range of Satellite Simulators and Loop Test Translators, D&L can now provide cost-effective alternatives to live on-satellite testing.


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Tech Mahindra to Use AGNITY Messaging, Voice for Remote Healthcare App
Tech Mahindra has developed its M-Health software to assist healthcare practitioners with their remote monitoring of patients. It recently announced that it has chosen AGNITY Global's MobileCare to bring secure messaging and video connections to M-Health.
Tech Mahindra will connect to AGNITY's cloud-based service through an application programming interface (API). Ultimately, this should make it easier for hospital officials to interact with patients in a number of home situations. Patients who have recently been discharged from a hospital or who experience the need for chronic care are expected to remain good candidates for use of M-Health and its new video feature.
The heads of these companies appear to be excited for this developing partnership. Ken Epps, the president of AGNITY, noted his company's excitement to see its API put to use in this manner.
"We are delighted that a leading solution provider with the reputation and scale of Tech Mahindra has decided to use AGNITY's open APIs to deliver secure clinical communications and video solutions to healthcare providers in its markets," Epps remarked.
Recent research from Technavio predicts the growth of the remote healthcare market to $48.1 billion by 2019. Patient and practitioner demand for remote medicine and monitoring, it notes, has allowed some of the newest healthcare services to come to individuals in their homes. This affects many people who live in remote areas or others who would have a hard time making it to a care center for regular visits.
As was previously noted, many people who need chronic care fit into this category because of the necessity that their doctors review their conditions every several weeks or months. This can place a burden on patients because it demands their time and resources – often for routine maintenance. Now, as more healthcare devices connect to the Internet, vital signs and other patient information can easily make its way from the home to the doctor's office in a secure channel.
Doctors can review that information and then pick up any details through secure chat and video made possible with products such as M-Health. With many patients connected to the Internet by cellular service or through broadband, the use of mobile and desktop applications should see widespread use among patients in these types of situations.
Furthermore, Tech Mahindra and AGNITY have acknowledged the ability for M-Health to be able to scale its operations when using AGNITY cloud services. The API attaches to messaging and video that is able to scale up and down according to customer need, so any expansion on Mahindra's part can funnel back to AGNITY with ease.
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Under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 (FOI) public bodies must prepare and publish on a routine basis as much information outside of FOI as possible.
This allows for the publication of, or giving access to records outside of FOI provided that such publication or giving of access is not prohibited by law.
The publication scheme commits public bodies to make information available as part of their normal business.
The Freedom of Information Publication Scheme for the Courts Service is set out below.
Who we are and what we do
The services we provide
Decision making process
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If the information you require cannot be found here, you may use the search facility on this site. You may also contact the Courts Service Freedom of Information Office by e-mail email@example.com or phone +353 1 888 6464.
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The term "brag binder" seems self-explanatory, right? Put all the good stuff in one place so you can easily show it to your boss or potential client. It's no different than photographers having an online portfolio of their best shots. Would you hire a wedding photographer without seeing their work? Exactly!
But I didn't have a brag binder at my last job. I didn't really tout my accomplishments on LinkedIn—the digital brag binder—either. And guess who never got a big raise. Me. Guess who never got a substantial promotion. Me, again. Maybe adding this one tool to my arsenal could have helped me earn more to slash debt.
In her book, Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man, Patrice C. Washington gives excellent tips on how to get over yourself to earn more money. When explaining how to negotiate a higher salary, Patrice suggested showing your value with a "brag folder." So what do you put in it?
- positive reviews
- notes of appreciation
- thank you cards
- awards
- certificates
I re-read the book over the winter and immediately started keeping my accomplishments and praise in a folder.
"Your goal is to become crystal clear about what qualities you bring to the table, so you can learn to articulate them effectively," Patrice writes. "You don't want to appear bratty or cocky, but you do want to make sure that you're not ashamed to toot your own horn when and where it's appropriate."
She says the brag binder does two things:
- It boosts your self-esteem and helps you be confident walking into an interview or salary negotiation.
- It makes sure you're armed with the facts, so the meeting isn't an emotional conversation. ("I deserve a raise. I just do. I've been here 30 years.")
I recently interviewed for an internal promotion with a nice raise. I went a step further with my brag binder by taking into account the interview rubric. The man with the power to promote me wanted examples for each of the eight criteria:
- building relations
- entrepreneurial spirit (doing what needs to be done before being asked)
- customer orientation (satisfying customers)
- functional/industry knowledge (continuous learning and applying that knowledge to get good results)
- results orientation (setting goals and actively working toward achieving them)
- fostering teamwork
- developing others
- managing resources (being efficient with human resources, time, money and other materials like paper and ink)
Every hiring manager in the world is probably using the same barometer for measuring a candidate's potential. Consider examining yourself to see what grade you'd get in each category. But I digress.
I pulled out my brag book to play Show and Tell with him. When he asked, "How have you fostered teamwork?", I showed emails, texts and meeting agendas I created.
"Have you mentored other teachers?" I showed detailed notes and suggestions I wrote from observations.
"What projects have you lead at school?" I showed him the whole process of an iPad story writing competition—from training other teachers to emceeing the awards ceremony—and presented some of the students' work.
The interviewer let out a few "Ohs" and "Ahs" while flipping through the pages. I think my interview ran longer than the others. Good sign, right?
I hadn't done a physical portfolio in so long. I'm glad I took Patrice's advice. When I left, I saw a coworker stand up with nothing in tow. These physical examples might give me a leg up in the hiring process. I'm hopeful.
Did I use a special binder?
Not really. I used a 30-pocket display book that's ubiquitous in China. My school had already given it to me, so I didn't buy anything.
What did I include in it?
- resume
- cover letter
- blog posts I'd written to help other teachers (shows expertise in your industry)
- emails from higher-ups congratulating me on a job well done
- emails and text messages (print-outs of screenshots) showing collaboration with coworkers
- posters I designed to promote sign-ups for extracurricular events
- PowerPoint presentations I create for the iPad competition training and the awards ceremony
- examples of my students' work - agendas for meetings I lead (shows organizational and leadership skills)
How did I organize it?
I put my resume and cover letter in the front. I tried to place examples in the order of the rubric. And I also put like things together, so the whole process for the iPad story writing competition was in one section.
How could I improve the brag binder?
Quantify. Quantify. Quantify. I could have dug deeper to find an instance where I saved money or increased profits with my ideas and execution.
How could you use the brag binder?
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Web designers could show how they turned a crappy website into a masterpiece, bringing in 200% more lead generations for that company.
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- https://careerenlightenment.com/how-to-use-a-brag-book-to-differentiate-yourself-from-the-competition
- http://www.splashresumes.com/2013/07/25/how-to-develop-a-brag-book-for-job-interviews/
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Mochar Paturi
250 gms prepared banana flower
200 gms wax gourd (potol) (diced small)
125 gms onions (coarsely chopped)
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric
8 green chillies
125 gms yellow & black mustard (equal quantities)
1 tsp sugar
cup mustard oil
2 tbsp water
½ tsp salt
5 banana leaves
1. To prepare the banana flower, peel off the red covering sheaths of the spadex and pick out the yellow flowers.
2. Remove the stamens from the centre and the tough calyx at the bottom. Chop the tender flower petals and soak them in water with a teaspoon of turmeric for an hour. Drain and squeeze out the water.
3. Take the prepared banana flower and mix it with the diced wax gourd, coarsely chopped onion, chilli powder, turmeric, 6 green chillies slit down the middle, and a paste made with the yellow and black mustard, 2 green chillies, sugar and salt and 2 tablespoons of water and mustard oil.
4. From 5 banana leaves cut 10 pieces to fit your griddle (tawa). A non-stick pan serves well to make paturi. Place 5 layers of leaf and put the banana flower mixture in the middle, cover with another 5 layers and fold them under the banana flower mixture.
5. Bring the bottom leaves over the top leaves to make a packet and tie it with thread to keep it together. Place the greased griddle (tawa) on high heat and grill the packet until the leaves burn off one by one to the last leaf.
6. Flip the packet carefully and repeat the process. Leave in the packet till it is ready to serve. Reheat and serve in the packet—to be cut at the table.
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Title: The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake # 4)
Author: Laurell K. Hamilton
Publisher: Jove
Publication Date: 2002 (1996)
Pages: 369
Format: Paperback
Genre: Paranormal
Source: Xmas Gift
Vampire Hunter and zombie animator Anita Blake is
an expert at sniffing out the bad from the good. But she's about to
learn that nothing is ever as it seems-especially in matters of the
not-so-human heart...
Dating a werewolf with self-esteem issues
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taking out the city's shapeshifters. (Goodreads Synopsis)
Lunatic Cafe was another enjoyable read in the Anita Blake series, but I didn't quite get into the storyline the way I have with some of the others. I think it's because I just don't like Richard that much and keep wishing she'd get together with Jean Claude instead. Richard just annoys me every time he enters a scene.
Even so, I still had fun reading this book and am looking forward to continuing on to book 5 next week.
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The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake # 4) by Laurell K. Hamilton - Book Review
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I love this series! I read this one about 5 or 6 years ago (I can't believe it was so long ago) and enjoyed it a lot. I'm really going to have to finish the series though I think I got distracted after book 6. Great review though!ReplyDelete
It's always awesome to find another LKH fan :D
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'Baby It's You:' takes us inside the baby's world to reveal the processes behind the miraculous transformation from a helpless organism to a walking, talking, thinking human being. Each episode takes a different human characteristic and traces its development over the first years of life, covering walking, talking, reasoning, using hands and relationships. Filmed from the baby's perspective using natural history techniques, the result is startling and compelling viewing.
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It's like speed dating for car buying, and it's the DARCARS Mega 2-Day Sale
The gates at FedEx Field will open at 10:30 a.m on Sunday morning. However, if you get there early you could do a little "window shopping" from outside the fenced-in area and scope out the car you want.
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From the time the white coats announce the official price, you will have 10 seconds to decide whether you will accept the drastically discounted price or whether you defer to the person in the passenger seat and so on and so forth.
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text: rich36 583 Report post Posted April 15, 2008 Piecing toegether the schedule Posted by Mike Garafolo April 15, 2008 11:34AM Categories: Scheduling The schedule officially comes out at 2 p.m. today, but through the magic of various anonymous scources, I can give you bits and pieces as we get closer. Your first couple of pieces are already in: *The first three games are home against the 'Skins, on the road against the Rams and home against the Bengals. I don't have starting times other than the Thurs, Sept. 4 opener against Washington which will kick off at 7 p.m. *The bye week is Week 4 (Sept. 28). This won't please Tom Coughlin, who was ecstatic about a Week 9 bye last year. But that was only because the league gave the Giants the week off after the game against the Dolphins in London. *The home game against the Seahawks will be early in the season -- perhaps Week 5 after the bye. That would mean the Giants will play three of their first four games at home. Sounds like they'll have a chunk of their December sked on the road. *The season finale is at Minnesota. *I'm told there are three night games scheduled for the road -- one of which is a Monday nighter at Cleveland. There's another night game at Philly. Obviously, the key will be whether or not the other two night games are Sunday or Monday night. After all, Sunday night games late in the year can be flexed and are therefore not guaranteed to be played under the lights. Wish I had more for you now but didn't want to leave you hanging on what I did have. *** So my editor was looking at last year's archives and saw I filed this on our schedule breakdown: Toughest stretch -- December, with games at Chicago and Philly, home against the 'Skins, back on the road to face Buffalo and home against New England. Trap game -- Minnesota Easiest stretch -- Atlanta, San Fran and Miami To which I told him, "Thanks for the pat on the back, but I misidentified what was truly the easiest stretch: The playoffs!" MG 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Our first offering of the Alice in Wonderland Sock Yarn club is up in the shop! The January selection colored with wit, whimsy, and a little the madness we've come to associate with the Cheshire Cat. Silvery purple and pinks stripe the palette with just a hint of the jade green of his eyes.
We only use the most luxurious yarn bases for our sock club selections, and this month is no exception. January's Cheshire Cat base is made of 50% Merino, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Nylon to in a generous 430 yards of fingering yarn.
AND we've updated the mini-skeins in the shop! This is one of our most popular items, and we're having a hard time keeping them in stock. January's 5-pack of colors is up, so grab 'em while you can! Or as my Pokemon-obsessed 6 year old says "Gotta catch them all!"


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Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota and is home to nearly 300,000 people. More than 100,000 housholds are located in Saint Paul's 17 unique neighborhoods.
Downtown Saint Paul is home to the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota Chilren's Museumj. It is the place to hear the Minnesota Opera and the St. Paul Chamber Ochestra. " A Prairie Home Companion is performed in the Fitzgerald Theater, and The Minnesota Wilds play in the Xcel Energy Center. Corporations with headquarters in St. Paul include 3M, Saint Jude Medical, Travelers and Ecolab.
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We'd like to thank everyone who supported the project which has completed 76 protection visa applications for people seeking asylum who live locally. Without such generous support we would not have been able to deliver this project which helped so many local people. The project report details the work of the project partners and we hope will serve as a blueprint to assist other organisations which might seek to deliver a similar project in the future.
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It seems that yet another of Billy Meier's prophecies is on its way to fulfillment and of course no one's paying attention.
In his Warning to All the Governments of Europe, written in 1958, Meier states, in sentence number 127., "And in the Third Millennium when the time comes when big parts of the continents disappear…" While the sentence goes on to say that people would be "creating phantasmagoria, through movies and television, as well as later through a worldwide netting of computers and electronics," which is also beyond remarkable, we should first notice that there are seven continents on Earth.
One of them is Antarctica.
Here's what's happening there.
The ice – and therefore "big parts" of the continent are…disappearing. As the article itself says, "…the speed at which the entire continent itself is losing mass". And of course this is connected to the "non-existent" global warming. And it's going to raise sea levels, kinda sorta just like Meier was told in 2006*.
So, whether you prefer disappearing, losing mass or going bye-bye – we're in far bigger trouble now that we have even more evidence of Meier's unfortunately impeccable accuracy.
You see, many people question whether Meier really wrote his prophecies and predictions as long ago as is claimed. The skeptics claim that he backdated and retrodicted everything to make them fit. But it's actually easy – for the observant person – to verify the publication of the documents well prior to the events occurring. Let's take this letter, for example. In addition to the remarkable prescience involved in effectively foretelling the internet (to say nothing of people succumbing to the fantasies and false images in movies and television) notice things like the foretelling of the two U.S. wars with Iraq and the fall of the Berlin wall, AIDS – yes, by name – and global warming, etc., etc., etc. and, oh yea… the coming biometric chipping of everyone on Earth (unless we wake up, yawn).
Well if you notice that all of these prophecies and or predictions are in the same document. And if you notice that something like the "big parts of the continents disappear" – ice melt connection is something that's happening right now – unless you're in complete denial – then it stands to reason (something also in extremely short supply) that everything in that document was not only written at the same time but well before the foretold events.
But I digress.
Why worry about all the rest of it since the evidence shows that you, the conscientious person who actually may worry and want to do something about it, is in the pitifully microscopic minority, drowning in a sea of totally distracted, overly entertained, superficial, non-thinking, selfish, monkey-brained knuckle-draggers who are preoccupied with texting meaningless drivel to each other and whose sole creative accomplishment is to create moronic screen names so they can post their inanities to greater numbers online?
Well, don't worry. But do start learning how to think and how to create your personal life in a conscious, positive direction, from which all other good things can flow accordingly to, from and around you, step by step. I suggest that you read the Might of the Thoughts.
Oh yeah, consider getting a surfboard…wherever you live.
*Ptaah, November 18, 2006:
"The climate warms ever faster, whereby the snowfall is also absent ever more frequently in the deeper sites, while the Earth's polar ice masses, as well as the glaciers melt ever faster, which leads to this: that by the year 2100, in some cases, the water of the seas will rise up to 160 centimeters (5'3″). Forceful natural changes have become unstoppable…" (Yes, I could have bolded and emphasized everything, of course…especially the word "unstoppable".)
Verifiably published on my site in 2007. Original German publication here. Most recent translation from 2011 here.
P.S. There are…six other continents. Perhaps we should be watching those too. And more links pertaining to the glacial melt, and many more things, here.


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Music Player Network Announces Launch of Sam Ash TV
Sam Ash TV offers a compilation of exclusive video content from the Music Player Network's own TrueFire TV sites (Guitar Player TV, Bass Player TV, Keyboard TV, and EQ TV) as well as video content produced by Sam Ash, providing SamAsh.com customers with product demonstrations, gear-centric application instruction, manufacturer interviews, lessons and performance videos to both entertain and assist them in making their product purchasing decisions.
"Sam Ash is excited to give our online customers informative features from the respected and knowledgeable editors at Guitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboard, and EQ. Helping our customers know more about the products we offer is part of the Sam Ash customer experience," says Sam Ash's COO David Ash.
Sam Ash TV brings together content for the guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and recording enthusiast in a single retail space, with exclusive content focusing on new gear, lessons and how-to's, interviews with some of the world's top musicians, artist performances, and more.
"The partnership of the Music Player Network TV properties and Sam Ash's online retail space will help our readers and Sam Ash customers make better buying decisions quickly and easily," notes John Pledger, VP/Group Publisher of the MPN, "The Music Player brands offer the only exclusive web video content in the market, it makes great sense to share these resources with a strong retail partner like Sam Ash, fortifying the goal to educate the end user to help them make great music."
Sam Ash TV is the latest addition to the MPN community of web sites. In March 2006, the company partnered with internet video broadcasting network TrueFire TV to launch Guitar Player TV on GuitarPlayer.com, a Web-based on-demand video experience for guitar players of all levels featuring video guitar lessons, exclusive interviews with top players, live performances, home recording tips, and information on new products. Since March 2007, MPN has also launched TV sites with each Bass Player, Keyboard, and EQ as well as MyMusicPlayerTV.com, a user-generated content (video upload) site for musicians.


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Here's Why New Year's Resolutions Are The Absolute Worst
Crappy New Year.
New Year's resolutions are a bit of a double-edged sword.
On their face, they may seem helpful, motivating, an encouraging marker we've set for ourselves after evaluating the end of the previous year. We vow to go to the gym more often, step back from social media, stop spending so much money, and quit stressing out about the little stuff. But these resolutions have a tendency to hurt more than help. It's more likely than not that come the end of the year you've forgotten about your resolution entirely because at the beginning of the year you set a goal that was too broad or too unreasonable.
Goals are only really attainable if they follow specific parameters that we know how to meet.
What does 'stepping back from social media' really mean? Does that mean quitting it entirely, or using it less? And how much is less? Have you restricted yourself to only posting once or twice a day? Without this kind of structure it's easy to let those resolutions slip. "Sure, I'm on social media, but not as much as usual!" Without a firm grip on what "as much" means, it's easy to see how you could be back to your old habits in no time.
Dieting and weight loss are two of the most common New Year's resolutions, and they're also the ones that are most likely to make a person feel like a failure at the end of the year. Both of these things are hard, especially if your motivation is self-loathing.
People often forget about mental health when they talk about diet, and this can lead to a swift crash and burn of any resolutions you may have set for yourself. You miss the gym one day and feel bummed. You eat a piece of chocolate cake and you feel like a complete failure. Now that you've ruined your resolution, what's the point?
This is why setting goals more specific than just 'dieting' and 'weight loss' is important. Why are you trying to achieve these things? Do you want to be able to go on a big hike with your friends? Do you want to lower your cholesterol? Do you just want the rush of energy that comes after your body's used to working out on a regular basis? Think about why you want to set the resolutions you're considering, and really think about them. This'll help you figure out what you're really asking for, which of course makes them all the more attainable.
That being said, all broad goals aren't necessarily bad ones. We all work in different ways mentally – sometimes setting specific rigid rules for yourself is more scary than giving yourself a very general command.
Scary stuff is bad, so we avoid our resolutions. But that's not to say that your broad goals can't still carry an air of specificity. Instead of setting the unrealistic goal of going to the gym every day – or even every week – say "I'm going to spend this year improving my health." And remember, mental health counts. If you've had a particularly bad week, give yourself permission to go home and soak in a warm bath with a glass of wine instead of hitting the treadmill. You're still focusing on your health, and you won't end the year feeling like you've failed at something in doing so. Whatever strides you've made towards the goals you've set are still entirely valid.
So dump your New Year's resolution. Focus on improving your life.
Images via lovethispic.com and giphy.com. This post was originally published in 2017 and is being republished here due to popularity.
Comment: Do you agree that New Year's resolutions are a waste of time?


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Simple, Effective, Fun! A powerful recipe with three simple ingredients. Our goal is to provide all-round physical experiences where you walk away with one big SMILE!


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Use our thorough list of lubrication system manufacturers and suppliers in Wyoming to examine and sort top lubrication system manufacturers with previews of ads and detailed descriptions of each product. Any lubrication system manufacturers can providelubrication system products and services to meet your companies specific qualifications. An easy connection to reach lubrication system manufacturers through our fast request for quote form is provided as well. This source is right for you whether it's for lubricants, lubricator, lubrication pump or any other lubrication system needs.
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Scott Pump Service Ltd.Edmonton, AB | 780-468-2158
Scott Pump Service—Quality. Honesty. Integrity. We can design lubrication vans or lube and fuel islands for your needs. Please visit our web page for Wiggins refueling systems, Lincoln lubrication equipment, reserve oil level systems, etc. We have served the mining industry for over 50 years.$$$
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At Pneumotech, we design, distribute and install quality lubrication systems. We are a fully certified systems house and we have access to the Lincoln line of lubrication equipment which includes positive displacement, spray application, chassis lube and centralized dispensing lubrication systems.$$$
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North American manufacturer and distributor of meters and systems designed for monitoring circulating oil lubrication and grease distribution. Product types include variable area flow meters, oval gear flow meters, grease pumps, dosers and flow sensors. ESKO meters are available in multi-flow configurations of up to 12 meters in a bank. Lubrication monitoring systems can be furnished in custom stainless steel panels and enclosures, complete with flow alarms.$$$


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What To Do To Get An Argumentative Research Paper Sample In APA Style?
Students are often asked to write research papers in which they should prove some arguments. You may receive an assignment to compose such a paper in the APA format. If you've never dealt with similar academic tasks before, it'll be useful for you to look through a good sample paper or two before you begin your work. Fortunately, there are many options that you can use to get the needed examples.
Ways to Get a Research Paper Template in the APA Format
- Go to your instructor.
- Visit your college library.
- Approach your college friends.
- Make a visit to an academic center.
- Search for samples on the web.
A person who supervises your project and provides you with advice on how to take each step of your work properly should also have sample papers that they can share with you. Examples provided by your instructor should be of the highest quality.
You may also find papers that are written by students of your college in the previous years and use them as examples. Keep in mind that you should borrow only those academic works that are formatted in the APA style. It's also advisable to examine only well-written papers.
It's likely that you aren't the only student who has received such an academic assignment. Ask your classmates and other college friends whether they already have some useful templates. They shouldn't have any problems with sharing their copies with you.
In your town, there should be centers where students can get consultations and take courses in academic writing. Usually, such organizations also have templates for almost any type of research papers. They may ask to pay for their samples, however.
There are plenty of different websites where you can download the needed examples for free. Visit resources that contain educational information about academic writing or examine large online academic databases and libraries. Sometimes, samples downloaded from the web aren't of good quality, however.
Other Ways to Get Help with Composing Your Research Paper
Examining sample papers isn't the only way to make your assignment easier to deal with. You may use many other options too. For example, you may take academic writing courses in centers mentioned above to improve your skills. You may also hire a tutor who will help you take each step of your work properly. Lastly, you may pay a freelancer to compose your entire paper if you don't have enough time to work on your task alone.


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- FDA Approves Noninvasive Colorrectal Cancer Test
- FDA Approves Limited Use of Drug for Ebola
- FDA Approves Edwards Lifesciences Corporation's Sapien XT
- Lymphoseek Injections Approved by FDA for Prolonged Extended Use
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- FDA Expressed Concern on E-Cigarette Smoking after Increase in Complaint Rate
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Statins – A savior for men suffering from sexual functions
- Updated: March 29, 2014
Statins have proven to be effective in improving the erectile function amongst men who are suffering from erectile problems. It has however been also debated that statins may just be causing the placebo effects. Close to eleven randomized trials were conducted and it was established that may be it is the placebo effect that is causing it.
There was a presentation given by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting. Statins help in lowering the lipid levels in a person which indirectly also have an impact on the sexual capabilities of men. As per the Journal of Sexual medicine, the reports related to phophdiesterase inhibitors and non pharmacological lifestyle therapy are also going to be released online. However, taking statins to fight cholesterol problems is fine, but one should refrain from taking statins if one does not suffer from lipid problems and this should be borne in mind before you take the dose of cholesterol.
Erectile dysfunction is definitely a result of heart problems in men and it could be treated with statins as these help in improving the health of the heart. Men suffering from erectile dysfunction will have to check out for cholesterol so that it can be addressed in the right fashion. As per Tufts Medical Centre of Boston, sexual dysfunction needs to be addressed in the right fashion. Statins will definitely help in treating high cholesterol problems which indirectly have an effect on sexual activity in men. So if men find different in testosterone levels, it is definitely cause for concern.


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It's not as difficult as you may think!
Many sheepdog handlers think it's very difficult to teach a dog to work on whistle commands but in fact the tricky part is learning to blow the whistle in the first place!
Once you've mastered the "knack" of blowing the whistle (covered in part one of our sheepdog whistle tutorials) you need to practice a set of distinct commands which your dog will be able to hear at a distance or in a noisy environment such as near a motorway or close to trees where wind is rustling the leaves.
In our latest sheepdog training video, (duration 13.8 minutes) Andy describes how to get started and then he introduces Bronwen to whistle commands while she's working sheep.
You can find out more about our herding sheepdog training tutorials by watching the video below, or SIGN UP for full membership.


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There are a number of items that are already listed as out of stock on the website and many more that we forecast we will run out of in the coming weeks.
The good news is that where we could we have placed new orders for all these styles and in many cases there should be little or no wait to receive them.
The main exception is the Amy dresses, which have sold so quickly at the beginning of the season that there will be a wait of almost a month until they are back in stock again, and also the Henley dress in charcoal.
We are happy to take back orders against any of the items that are temporarily out of stock. If you do this online, the website will automatically take payment up front, but you can also order by phone and in that case we will not process your payment until we are ready to despatch.
That way, you know you are guaranteed to receive whatever style you are after as soon as it comes in - but of course you still have the option to cancel at any time in the interim.
As ever, we will try to keep you updated through our website and newsletter on when things are due back in stock and also give you prior warning of when things are about to sell out.


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I think I speak for most style bloggers when I say that I take more fashion risks now than I did in my pre-blogging years. (Except for that time in high school when I wore shiny hot pink snakeskin pants and dyed my hair a shade to match. We won't talk about that time.)
For example, pre-blog Shea would have never thought to pair minty green with orange. Yet every day I'm inspired to try new things: new color combinations, new pattern mixes, new silhouettes. Getting dressed has never been a boring routine for me, but I have to say that I'm having more fun now than I ever have! (Again, I'm making an exception for those few months of pink hair. My hair hasn't had that much fun in years.)
So, thank you blog world and loyal readers for helping me push my style boundaries. You rock my world.
T-shirt: Gap Outlet; shorts: Loft; sunglasses: Target (similar); necklace: Salt on the Rocks via Girl and Closet giveaway; belt: Loft; sandals: Steve Madden
Inspiration: this look from J's Everyday Fashion; #StyleMeAugust Day 15 Comfy Chic


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What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living facilities are residential care settings that combine housing, meals, and supportive and health care services. Assisted living provides more services than independent living, but less than a skilled nursing facility.
Skilled nursing homes provide long term care to individuals who require ongoing nursing care and supervision.
What happens if my loved-one requires more care than when he/she was moved in?
At Whispering Knoll Assisted Living, our goal is to have all of our residents age in place. If your loved one's daily needs can no longer be safely met in an assisted living environment, he/she may be able to transfer to one of our sister facilities – JFK Hartwyck Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, which provide a higher level of care. If your loved one requires immediate medical needs, you can take comfort in knowing JFK Medical Center is across the street.
Will Medicare cover assisted living?
No, Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living. Medicare will continue to cover many of the community based services utilized prior to move-in. Please see the Director of Community Relations for more information.
Does Whispering Knoll Assisted Living accept Medicaid?
Call us to inquire about availability.
Does Whispering Knoll Assisted Living have a house physician?
Most of our residents continue to see their own physicians, just as they did before moving in. If you need to select a new physician, please see the Director of Community Relations for a list of current physicians, all of which are attending physicians at JFK Medical Center.
Are there any benefits for Veterans?
Yes, there is a benefit called the Aid and Attendance Pension. Basic information and forms are available at www.va.gov.
Will long term care insurance pay for assisted living?
Since every policy is different, it is best to contact the Long Term Care insurance provider directly for policy details.
Can residents bring their own furniture?
The transition from home to assisted living occurs most smoothly when residents bring their own furniture. Being able to sleep in your own bed, use your own dresser and watch TV in your favorite recliner makes new surroundings feel more familiar and comfortable. We also encourage residents to hang their own photographs and artwork on the wall, creating a home-like environment.
How do residents receive mail?
Staying in touch with friends and family is very important to our assisted living residents. Upon move-in, the resident will receive keys to a personal mailbox. Stamps are also available for purchase.
What are the visiting hours?
At Whispering Knoll, we understand the importance of maintaining ties to family and friends. Visitors are welcome anytime. Guests are also able to join their friend or loved on in our dining room for a nominal fee.


text: Dutch designer Roeland Otten uses photographic prints, mosaic tiles and paint to camouflage misplaced public eyesores on city streets. Otten's project began in 2009 when he covered a large electricity substation on the corner of Graaf Floristraat and Heemraadsingel in Rotterdam, with high-resolution photographs of the surrounding streets making the large structure disappear. For his latest project Otten camouflaged the little concrete building of GGD Amsterdam with little mosaic tiles, creating a pixelated view of the surrounding area.


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Francois and The Atlas Mountains
When sending bands a filming request, you first think about which kind of connection you might already have with them; like which bands from their label you have already worked with or which bands they are hanging out with etc. With François we share quite a few of these connections as he is signed to the Scottish Fence Records (an artist collective that we've caught up with in the fishing village of Anstruther) and has joined the Glaswegian band Camera Obscura on tour. So it seemed only a matter of time, till we got to work with François. It is actually the first time that the French artist, who has spent several years in Bristol, is in Vienna. The first snow of the season fell the night of François' arrival and already sets to melt on the next morning. You can hear it dripping, while François performs "Pic-Nic" with gentle bilingual vocals on a tiny balcony at the hotel. Back in his room he sits on his bed facing the window to cover the mellow "Snow Falls In November" by the Canadian musician Julie Doiron. May the world outside be smothered in snow, "we don't go nowhere, not today, not tonight" when being lulled by François' sonorous singing.
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