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Loving this time machine drawing one of my fourth graders made to illustrate "Time Machine."
Happy Friday!
I have been out for doctors appointments and professional development meetings, so I've had a sub in the art room multiple times this week. My third graders were so successful drawing portraits while partnered up with their classmates that I decided to continue the lesson with my other third grade class today. I called this a "Show What You Know" moment-students had to show why they know about facial proportions and crayon craftsmanship without any intervention from me. Each student worked with their face partner at their table, looking carefully and paying close attention to the details that made their friend unique. The next time I have a sub, they will work to complete a background for their portrait that tells more about their friend. Love this lesson so much and enjoyed watching my students work so carefully to do their best portrait drawing.
What do art teachers do on the weekends? Take their kids to art museums of course! Actually, considering our close proximity to the nation's capital and a plethora of museums and galleries, I don't think I do this nearly enough. These photos are from September 4th, our final summer art adventure before school started. We went to the Hirschhorn to see Robert Irwin: All the Rules Will Change before it closed. It was fun talking about art and what makes something a painting with my ex-art teacher best friend, her mom, and my son. My favorite was the giant scrim that created a false wall/optical illusion in the iconic circular building. We also enjoyed speculating about the number of markers it took to complete Linn Meyers Our View From Here. My son's favorite piece was "Still Life with Spirit and Xitle" by Jimmie Durham which was located outside, before we even entered the museum.
Team costume contest at our Friday morning staff meeting. The OES art department went as Surrealists -Rene Magritte and Frida Kahlo, and we won! Our photo was features in the weekly employee news email that was sent to all FCPS employees. I received so many emails from fellow art teachers in the county complimenting our costumes. I feel like my costume design degree really paid off this week;)
A couple of my favorite artworks currently on display in the Fiber National 2016 show at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. Mending Gold: Careful Attention by Brooks Stevens. This reminded me so much of working in my mother's alterations show and really tugged at my heartstrings.
I also loved the collaborative concept in Windchimes, a group work by Christine Adams, Annabel Ebersole, Lisa Ellis, Paula Golden, Sandi Goldman, Barbara Hollinger, Bunnie Jordan, Vivian Mulholen, Carole Nicholas, and Ricki Selva.
If you are local, check it out. The Workhouse Arts Center is an amazing opportunity to see a wide variety of artwork on exhibit, as well as to tour studios and see artists at work.


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11 Oct 2019
The Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards were launched in 1998 with The Journal to celebrate the region's fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.
The first Awards was held in our boardroom. We now attract over 300 guests every October to BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to what has become an annual fixture on the North East business calendar.
The latest awards were held on Friday 11th October 2019, congratulations to Northern Gas & Power who were crowned the North East's fasting growing company overall, as well as taking the fastest growing large business (turnover £25m+) title.
NBT Group won the award for the fastest growing medium-sized business (turnover of between £10m-£25m), whilst Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental were named fastest growing small business (turnover £1m-£10m).
Keep checking back for updates and follow #Fastest50 on Twitter and LinkedIn for all the latest news.

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New Gold Making Opportunities, and what to do with all your gold!
The big news in this second episode of the Secret Warcraft podcast (running time 59:06), is a number of great gold making opportunities coming with the arrival of content patch 3.0.8, which is likely to go live this week.
- Tip of the Week: What to do with all that gold! (what I'm doing with it, anyway)
- Power Gaming News: making gold opportunities coming up in Patch 3.0.8
- Gold Making Calendar: Darkmoon Faire is done, get ready for Lunar Festival
- Hot or Not: Fel Armaments, Arcane Tomes, Marks and Signets (Aldor and Scryers)
- Catch of the Week: Northern Spices
- Question Time: working effectively with the new version of Auctioneer add-on


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A native of Billerica, Massachusetts, Captain Bob Hall graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1984 with a Bachelors degree in Marine Transportation and a USCG Unlimited Third Mates License. As a Merchant Mariner, he shipped out commercially on a variety of vessels to include voyages in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. Captain Hall received his naval commission from OCS in 1989.
Afloat, Captain Hall most recently served as Commanding Officer in USS PORTER (DDG 78) from December 2006 to June 2008. During his command PORTER earned the prestigious Battle "E" award for exceptional battle readiness and completed a highly successful forward deployment to the CENTCOM theater of operation, conducting anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa. Previous sea duties include: Executive Officer in USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47) from December 2001 to May 2003; pre-commissioning Chief Engineer in USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) from November 1997 to February 2000; and, Chief Engineer in USS PETERSON (DD 969) from October 1995 to August 1997. Commander Hall began his navy career as the Damage Control Assistant and Auxiliaries Officer in USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD 981) from October 1989 to December 1992.
Ashore, Captain Hall last served as the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Global Force Management, Joint Operations, Plans, Policy and Training (N3N5N7) at U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC). Other shore tours include: Lead Maritime Homeland Defense planner at USFFC; National Military Command Center (NMCC) Systems Operations Branch Chief in the Operations Directorate (J-3) on the Joint Staff; and, Naval Weapons Program Analyst on the OPNAV Staff in Washington DC. Additionally, Captain Hall has attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey CA, where he earned a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington DC, where he earned a Masters degree in National Resource Strategy.
Captain Hall's personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy Achievement Medal (two awards) and numerous unit citations. He is married to the former Kasey Mullen of Bangor, ME and they have been blessed with two children, Andrew and Rebecca.
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Israeli independent distributor and developer Armoza Formats has signed a new deal in Greece with channel Antenna TV (ANT1 TV) for comedy series La Famiglia. This deal marks the first partnership between Armoza and ANT1 TV, a member of Antenna Group. The series has been picked up in five countries, including France and Canada. The second season will start production in Israel next month. The series follows an ordinary suburban family living in the divorce capital of the country as they navigate therapy sessions examining current problems and past roots. Additionally, the series has been nominated in the comedy category of the 2016 Seoul International Drama Awards.
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Renowned Lebanese make up artist Bassam Fattouh was in Dubai recently for the World of Fashion by Harper's Bazaar Arabia that was held at the Mall of the Emirates.
This interview was held at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bur Juman. Watch him talk to DIAF about his fav celebs, make up tips for the season and why he loves Dubai:


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"The thing itself was no misfortune at all; to endure it and prevail is great good fortune" the words of Marcus Aurelis from the Lessons from Meditations are apt for the good poker players. Someone has rightly said that two kinds of players exist in the game of cards, Poker 'Winning and Good'. Adequate time and number of hands are needed to be a 'winning player' whereas a good one is always trickier and dwells over the game, the way others are playing and tries to evaluate his or her position at the table. A winning player might not always be a good player and at the same time, it is not difficult to spot a performing player who is great at the table. The key question is whether chance overpowers skill or the latter overpowers the former.
Out of all the works submitted by great scholars the work of Robert Hannum, "Economics of Poker: The Effect of Systemic Chance" (2012) is one of the most extensive researches made to understand what matters more in this game, chance or skill. Hannum is a professor of risk analysis and gambling at the University of Denver, who conducted a study on one billion online hands of Texas Hold'em and found that 85.2% hands were freezed upon without showing the cards. The rest were won by players who did not have a good hand but convinced their opponent that they have through deception. Hannum clearly concluded that "Skill is the driving force behind the economic outcome of Texas Hold'em rather than chance".
Apart from this another survey was steered by Rogier J. D. Potter van Loon , Martijn J. van den Assem and Dennie van Dolder, which got published in PLOS One with the header; Beyond Chance?The Persistence of Performance in Online Poker. The research was done by observing the hands of 600,000 million online players. They just considered No Limit Texas Hold'Em as it is the most popular variant of Poker. The study clearly showed that skill dominates over chance in Poker. After analysing the yearly performance of a set of players it was found that the ones who ranked higher in profitability continued to perform well consistently whereas bad performers hardly ever made up to the top rounds.
Levitt and Miles analysed a set of data, which contained the detailed rankings of the players in WSOP Tournament. (World Series of Poker,2010) The report proved that a priori skilled players performed better than the rest.
The above-mentioned reports testify that in this game of cards, skill matters more than chance. Victory in this game does not happen with the flip of cards but the decisions made by the players in the game.


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Presidential Honors Program
What does it mean to be a part of Presidential Honors at TJC?
Presidential Honors is designed for the high-achieving student. It is a small and focused academic program within TJC with specialized honors coursework, dedicated honors faculty, individual advising and planning, reserved housing, and special transcript notation and distinction at graduation.
With mentorship, research and job-shadowing opportunities, Presidential Honors puts your needs and interests first. We endeavor to make you the best possible candidate for what you want to do next. Period.
Advantages of being in Honors
- Small class sizes
- Personal advising
- Honors study lounge with computers, free printing, and coffee bar
- Dedicated Honors Living & Learning Community in TJC residence hall
- Unique opportunities on campus as a member of Presidential Honors
International Service Opportunity
Environmental Citizenship in the Dominican Republic (3/6/2020-3/13/2020) - Estimated 20 Service Hours
Trek into the central highlands of the Dominican Republic where mountainous landscapes, coffee plantations and alpine pastures stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore the area's rich biodiversity while learning how reforestation and ecotourism efforts have significantly helped replenish the land. As you're immersed in the local culture, you'll work together with non-profits and community members to build sustainable solutions to the conservation, economic and social challenges they face.
Intercultural Studies in Peru
Get to know Peru in its energetic capital of Lima, and trace Spain's influence to modern times. With your blood pumping, you'll ascend into the clouds to Cuzco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire and a gateway to pure adventure. See the impossibly perfect Incan masonry at Sacsayhuamán, staggering Incan agricultural laboratories—and who knew alpaca fur was so soft?
Honors Pathway to Success
The Presidential Honors Program at TJC aspires to instill our students with a passion for lifelong learning through challenging intellectual activities, undergraduate research opportunities and a dynamic honors community.
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The Beauty of Women's Tennis
It is no news that, even with all the obvious evolution and achievements in the past years, which started with Billie Jean King's fight for a fair pro tour, women's tennis is still underrated. Being a coach and therefore around and updated with everything that involves the sport, it is not rare that I hear pejorative comments about the level of play, depth of the ranking, quality of the matches and so on and so forth.
First of all, the physical evolution of women professional tennis players has been remarkable over the past years. They are strong and fit as ever, faster in the courts and capable of providing long and high quality matches. They have become true athletes.
The technical evolution is also quite obvious. A few years ago we didn't see girls hitting the ball as hard as they do today, making play more aggressive and points shorter, as opposed to long and boring rallies. This has definitely raised the level of play.
The level of commitment to getting better and professional attitude undertaken can be observed even by the most distracted. Even in the lower tier of the WTA and ITF tournaments, you will see players traveling with coaches, spending hours in the gym and on the courts, in a clear attempt to invest in their, careers.
Of course, an in-depth analysis of the women's game involves more than watching the top players on TV play later rounds of major tournaments. It is necessary to know what the daily lives of the "yet unknown" top 400 or 500 is like in the circuit. Players that have to travel and play under pressure to make money only to get to the next tournament. This is where "real life" in professional tennis is and it is when the women start separating from the girls. It is a fantastic show that doesn't catch the eye of the unacquainted and generate unfair and shallow comments.
Moreover, most of the negative statements come from comparison with men's tennis! And this is where wrong begins! One of the great lessons to be learned in life is not to compare ourselves to others, to get better at something, but always compare us to ourselves only, answering the question "Am I better today than I was yesterday?" In this line of thinking, there is no reason to compare women's tennis to men's tennis. It is pointless and leads nowhere. What should only be looked at is what the girls have been doing and how much they have improved.
All of the evolution combined with the undisputed competitive nature of women, is capable of putting together an outstanding tour, with a high level of play all the way from the Future and Challenger events. It is time to truly appreciate and recognize what the women do, after all they provide great tennis for us to watch while bringing charm and beauty to the courts around the world.


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11 September 2015
It always has looked to me that the Apollo 16 landing site and exploration area was outside of the Descartes Formation. If you look at this view with no shadows it looks to me like the formation stops (with a very sharp edge) short of Apollo 16's exploration area. It even appears that way with the regular lighting on the LPOD image ?
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2019 King-Hall seminar: Australia's Naval Leaders
Seminar Room 6, Building 32
UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy
Northcott Drive
Campbell, ACT, 2612
The Naval Studies Group, as part of the Australian Centre for the Study of Armed Conflict and Society (UNSW Canberra), will host a seminar as part of the continuing King-Hall series of naval history conferences which have been jointly sponsored since the late 1990s by the Sea Power Centre - Australia and UNSW Canberra.
Registrations are now open.
Tickets to attend are $15. Price is in AUD and is inclusive of GST.
The seminar will be an opportunity to identify and discuss the themes that are emerging as work progresses on a collective study of the Chiefs of the Australian Naval Staff from Federation until 1997. The project, which aims to produce a book, is seeking to understand the problems and challenges that each admiral faced, as well as the vision they had for the future of the Service that they led and the priorities they set to achieve their goals. It is aiming to understand the strategic, political, financial, social and bureaucratic contexts in which they operated and how they navigated and overcame opposition or misunderstanding – or did not.
The study of Australia's Chiefs of Naval Staff has much greater than institutional significance. The Australian Navy was one of the goals and the first projects of Federation. The development of the navy as a national organisation and its slow evolution to autonomy as the links with Britain's Royal Navy weakened or were removed casts important light on Australia's slow path to full independence and nationhood. The social, financial and political problems that the navy faced in the twentieth century provide context for understanding many of the nation's wider challenges as Australia evolved into a successful and self-determinative post-modern society out of classically colonial origins.
The format of the day will be a series of panels in which contributors to the study will speak briefly on the themes that they have identified as they have analysed the contribution of their subject as Chief of Naval Staff. Each panel will include a substantial period for free discussion between the chapter writers and the audience. A final open forum will conclude the one-day seminar. The aim is to encourage ideas and fresh ways of looking at the topic, as well as the wider issues of Australian naval history and historiography.
The presentations and discussions will be recorded as part of the Naval Studies Group's very successful series of naval history podcasts.
Confirmed speakers and discussants include Dr David Stevens, Vice Admiral Peter Jones, Rear Admiral James Goldrick, Rear Admiral Allan Du Toit, Commodore Jack McCaffrie, Commander Alastair Cooper & Commander Geoffrey McGinley.


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Drakes are large magifauna reptiles that are either carnivorous or omnivorous, usually dwelling in caves in the mountains or a rocky area near or in a body of water. Often drakes of all varieties are compared to terrifying serpents or gaping crocodiles.
Drakes have tough, protective scales that help them survive in rugged terrain like mountainous caverns or rocky shores. These scales shed constantly, much like human skin and hair, and are constantly replaced. Lost teeth are similarly replaced over a lifetime.
There are many variations on physical appearance within the species in the family. Some are closer to the marine-hunting crocodiles in shape, while others reflect the structure of the larger land-based lizards.
One of the most famous members of the drake family is the dragon, distinct in being a flying drake with a breath weapon.
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The Most Significant Benefits of WordPress
When it comes to dominance in website creation, literally nothing compares to WordPress and proof of that is the fact that 25% of all websites on the internet today are based or built with it. It has certain unique advantages that makes it superior in different ways compared to other CMS or content management systems. As such, the plan of building online presence and creating websites must always include WordPress as the primary choice for CMS and we listed the best reasons why below:
1 – It Doesn't Cost You Money
Just try asking all the internet marketing gurus you can think of and they will tell you the same thing, which is the fact that WordPress is the perfect tool for someone who is to build a website for the first time. Probably the most obvious reason why is because you don't need to pay for it. Yes, it's true that you will have the option to pay for a premium service, but since it's your first site, you have all what you need in a free version of it.
2 – It is Flexible
Another reason why WordPress benefits you is that it is by far the most flexible CMS platform you can easily get your hands on. It's why all business industries, niches, or brand uses it, even public and private organizations. The fact is even well-established internet marketing firms like Jezweb value its importance, knowing how quick it is to produce visually appealing websites which are also user-friendly and intuitive. Flexibility in this case means you can create a WordPress site that's intended to be a blog, a website showcasing your business, or even an online store.
3 – It's Easy
Another remarkable thing about WordPress is that even if you don't have any background or experience in web design or at least in creating a website, you still can easily learn it. The primary reason for the walk-in-the-park website creation via WordPress is its streamlined platform that offers a step-by-step guide for completing the process of creating a website for the first time. Simply put, it's a very straightforward process and the only skill you need is reading.
4 – Responsive
Supposed you're building a website with the purpose of marketing and showcasing your business or company online, it means you have to make sure it ranks high in the search engine results pages. For that to be realized, you need to build one that's mobile responsive or friendly. The reason for this is because many consumers today who choose to shop online prefer using their mobile devices instead of a traditional laptop or PC, which only means your website has to be created in such a way that it appears normal and legible in a smaller mobile device screen. Thanks to WordPress, there are so many responsive themes you can pick so as to make sure your website can be viewed across different mobile platforms.
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I'm still going through, cleaning my archives. I've gone through 2014, 2015, 2016 and am on March 2017. I'll share some thoughts once I'm done, but my best advice for now is…Don't wait six years. I took this meme out of an archived post to share with you. I went through a phase of using […]Read More


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Freehold Twp. eye doctor saw big opportunity in moving Pearle practice
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Growing up in Colts Neck, Ron Borchers loved the sciences and envisioned doing something in the medical field.
While pursuing a degree in biology at Rutgers University, "I was a lifeguard at Sandy Hook during the summers and two other guards I worked with were just finishing up optometry school," recalled the 59-year-old Manalapan resident, who found their profession intriguing. "Having worn glasses my whole life, I'd always been very comfortable at the eye doctor and thought that could be a perfect fit."
After graduating from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry with honors in 1989, Borchers worked in many different types of practices — including private, commercial and geriatric settings — but had a growing desire to do things differently.
"Many of these practices would double- and triple-book appointments and then make customers wait, which I felt showed a total disrespect for people's time," Borchers said. "I wanted to honor appointment times and spend quality time with each and every customer."
Seventeen years into practicing, Borchers' opportunity to venture out on his own presented itself.
"I was working for a doctor who owned a Pearle Vision franchise — a well-known business in the Freehold community for 30 years — and wanted to sell it. Though it was a huge financial commitment for me to take on, I knew I'd get great support and training from the franchisor," he said of his ultimate decision to buy Pearle Vision Freehold in 2006.
Indeed, business proved to be very strong over the ensuing 12 years — so much so that the store relocated to brand new space nearby on Route 9 last month.
"It's a similar-sized space to our previous location but a better layout and gives us more visibility than ever," Borchers said. "Our customers have been blown away. We've got all-new equipment, fixtures, furnishings and wood floors and it feels like a brand new start."
More:Lakewood eye doctor mixes science with business
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One-stop shop
In addition to offering customers an extensive selection of eyeglass frames to choose from, Pearle Vision Freehold maintains a large stock of contact lenses and features an onsite lab — part of a dedication to maintaining as much of their operations in-house as possible to ensure quality, speed and convenience for customers.
"We also treat eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration and red eyes, remove foreign bodies, and provide comprehensive vision exams using state-of-the-art imaging equipment," Borchers said. "Because you can detect a tremendous amount of disease through the eyes, we're also able to identify conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes and refer the patient to a specialist."
Among trends in the field, Borchers said that glasses are firmly back in fashion today, supported by such high-profile, bespectacled celebrities as Oprah Winfrey, Anderson Cooper and Sarah Palin.
"People are much less embarrassed walking around with glasses today and we find that some kids who don't even need glasses want them because their friends have them," he said.
"In addition, exam equipment has gotten very high-tech," he said, referring to sophisticated new machines which perform retinal and interior segment imaging to monitor the back and front of the eye, respectively. "Technology has also enabled the evolution from thick lenses to thin, high-index lenses, and the ability to cut lenses has become increasingly automated and computerized," Borchers said.
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Family-friendly business
Having practiced in the local area for 30 years, "we have over 10,000 customers in our database, including patients that I went to high school with," Borchers said of his community-based operation. "We've treated several generations of families over the years and know so many of our patients personally, which is extremely gratifying."
Among their longtime patients is Marlboro resident Agatha Freeman, a retired administrative assistant who now volunteers for several animal-related causes.
"I've been a patient at Pearle Vision Freehold for over 15 years and I take my elderly father there too; Dr. Borchers and his whole team are incredibly nice and accommodating and are so good with my dad," said Freeman, who herself goes there annually for a checkup and contact lens renewal.
"Dr. Borchers listens well and is so knowledgeable and patient and the whole team is very thorough and efficient," she said. "They truly go above and beyond in terms of customer care."
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Though Borchers said that the red tape associated with insurance procedures today can be tedious, "our staff is very well-trained and thorough in this area."
And while he counts as many as 15 direct competitors within a two-mile radius of his store, he doesn't feel threatened by their presence.
"You just have to keep doing your thing," he explained. "We run our business by the Golden Rule — treat people right, just as you'd want to be treated, and they'll come back."
Looking ahead, Borchers and his five employees — many of whom have been with him since the beginning and whom he refers to as "one big family" — are excited about their new location and their ongoing upgrades.
Among those, "we've made online appointments available so that people can book on their own time and not have to wait until our office opens each morning," he said. "We're always thinking about services and conveniences we can offer to make people want to come to us, and I also enjoy taking continuing education every year, staying on top of things and investing in new technology to keep current."
Whatever the reigning technology might be, Borchers said that the customers are one of his favorite parts of the business.
"I love interacting with people, especially our longtime customers, getting them out of discomfort, and seeing the excitement on someone's face when they put on glasses for the first time," he said. "Overall, I love having the opportunity to help people and make a monumental impact on their lives."
Owner: Dr. Ron Borchers, O.D.
Location: 3681 Route 9 N., Freehold Township
Phone: 732-780-7180
Website: stores.pearlevision.com/21018634/Freehold-NJ-S-Freehold-Shopping-Center/
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays


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Our mission is to enhance the ongoing regeneration of the wider Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration area through the creation of jobs, apprenticeships, training and new business opportunities. Alongside this, we support programmes that enable local people to be inspired to take on new challenges and develop new skills and programmes that promote health and wellbeing.As part of our commitment we specifically look to work with organisations that meet one of these three criteria:
We support organisations that actively engage with young people within the Barnet area. This is particularly targeted at providing new opportunities for children to undertake activities beyond the school gates, as well as supporting 16-24 year olds in further education or into work and creating opportunities for young people to develop new skills.
We work with local businesses and new enterprises to provide training and support, with the wider aim of promoting businesses within the Barnet area and providing new job opportunities for local residents.
We work with organisations that promote healthy living and local wellbeing in Barnet, with a particular focus on older residents.


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Nonprofit Broadcast: Social good in an AI-powered world
Monday, March 18th, 11AM PT / 2PM ET
Featured Speakers:
- Vivienne Ming, Founder & Executive Chair, Socos
- Thomas Shaffer, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, MTF
Our whole community has been talking about the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, and we want to help. So this year, we'll be spending a whole week focused on it, in our first-ever AI for Good Week.
Join this free, hour-long virtual event to kick off your AI week. We'll dive into:
- What AI really is and how it's changing nonprofits' potential for impact
- How AI can help nonprofits move their mission forward
- What Trailblazers like you are doing with this technology today
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Porkstock is hailed a pig-tastic success!
Nelson's Journey is presented with cheque for £10,372 following foodie fundraiser.
Dan does his bit for the MS Society
On a beautifully sunny Sunday late in July, I did my first ever tandem skydive, jumping from 13,000ft with UK Parachuting in Beccles, in aid of the MS Society.
A life in Letterpress
World renowned typographer, designer and letterpress practitioner Alan Kitching is currently exhibiting at Snape Maltings, Suffolk where Jodie was lucky to have the opportunity to see that man himself give a talk. Here she reflects on her visit.
Guest Lecture at Norwich City College
Norwich City College invited our Jodie to speak to UAL level 3 Graphic Design students in the newly built creative arts building on the southern end of the campus.


text: Singer/songwriter, David Chester, has been a professional musician for most of his life and continues to perform with many artists in the Toronto area and is a member of the production team; The RADD Collective. He established Chalet Studio, a residential recording studio in 1985 and over the past 29 years, has recorded many of Canada's top musicians, including Rush, The Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, Platinum Blonde, Chantal Kreviazuk, The Great Lake Swimmers, and most recently, Measha Brueggergosman. In 2003, he created Chalet Communications Inc. to offer design and video production services. and most recently, Chalet Claremont B&B He has three children and is married to Sheila-Marie Richardson who is the music director for the Uxbridge Youth Theatre, and band leader for The Hot Air Band.


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Florence Josphine "Florence" Allen
July 30, 1921 - August 12, 2009
FLORENCE ALLEN Peacefully at Picton Manor Nursing Home, on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009, FLORENCE JOSEPHINE, formerly of Bloomfield, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Loving mother of Bruce and his partner Sandy Gibson of Bloomfield, Mary Dawn and her partner Jim Wait of Picton, Richard and his partner Susan DeMille of Port Hope and the late Christopher. Dear sister of the late Gertrude Bands. Loved and missed by her grandchildren. BY MRS. ALLEN'S REQUEST, NO VISITATION OR FUNERAL SERVICE. Cremation. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be paid by VISA, MASTERCARD or DEBIT at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO THE WHATTAM FUNERAL HOME, 33 MAIN STREET, PICTON, ON. www.whattamfuneralhome.com


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Health: Getting "Back to the Basics" with Dr. Stephen Schimpff
The good news is that, while the deterioration associated with aging can't be stopped, it can, at least, be slowed.
It's important to start young.
The value of diet, exercise, stress management, quality sleep, and not smoking should be no surprise, yet how many people can give themselves high marks in all of these areas? While not smoking is a no-brainer, it's sometimes challenging to find time to eat right, work out, and handle stress so that it doesn't keep us awake at night.
These critical factors are also important to the brain's health, with the addition of two more: staying challenged and maintaining social connections.
DietDr. Schimpff has some tips concerning each of these areas. Diet is at the top of the list. While "all things in moderation" is good as a general guideline, there are a few foods that would be good to eliminate entirely. Most people eat far too much sugar.1 In addition to sweetened beverages, it's in pies, cakes, cookies, pastries, cereals, and more, and portions are getting larger.2
ExerciseExercise is next on the list. For those who don't have a regular fitness regime, walking outdoors with friends may be one of the best things we can do.3 It's an easy, safe, and fun way to get into shape and stay in shape.
Stress ManagementPay attention to stress. It can't be eliminated, but reducing and coping effectively with stress is important for good health.4 Stop what you're doing, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Exercise may also help manage stress.5
SleepWhen it comes to sleep, try sticking to a schedule. Avoid stressful events at bedtime. To maximize the body's production of melatonin, eliminate exposure to light at night.6 Or try supplementing with a small amount of melatonin, which provides benefits other than sleep.7
Obviously, if you're still smoking, quit today and don't look back.8
Brain HealthThe brain needs all of the above and more: it also needs stimulation to stay healthy,10 so challenge yourself! Learn a new language or motor skill (such as playing a musical instrument), write a book, or help others by volunteering. There's no end to the possibilities.
Social engagement not only may help us live longer; it also makes our lives worth living. Our connections to family and friends are among the most valuable things in life. Staying engaged with other people has been associated with better aging,11 mood,12 and brain function.13
While medicine has not yet brought us to the point in time where aging has been eliminated, there are things that can (and should) be done now to slow it down. You'll get more enjoyment out of life with a healthy brain and body and possibly gain a few more equally enjoyable years.
Like what Dr. Schimpff has to say? Listen to the Live Foreverish podcast of Life Extension's Dr. Michael Smith, with featured guest Dr. Stephen Schimpff, as they discuss getting "Back to the Basics," by visiting LiveFOREVERrish.com.
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text: Client charged with DUI, DWI after police stop her for driving 115 mph, failing field sobriety tests and refusing the breath test. Our client asserted that she was not the driver, rather she only switched seats with the driver after the vehicle pulled over and prior to the officer catching up to their car. State dismissed all charges.


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China decided Thursday to lock down three cities that are home to more than 18 million people in an unprecedented effort to try to contain a deadly new viral illness that has sickened hundreds and spread to other cities and countries in the Lunar New Year travel rush.
Police, SWAT teams and paramilitary troops guarded Wuhan's train station, where metal barriers blocked the entrances at 10 a.m. sharp. Only travelers holding tickets for the last trains were allowed to enter, with those booked for later trains being turned away.
Normally bustling streets, shopping malls, restaurants and other public spaces in the city of 11 million people were eerily quiet. In addition to the train station, airport, ferry, subway and bus services were also halted.
Similar measures will take effect from Friday in the nearby cities of Huanggang and Ezhou. In Huanggang, theaters, internet cafes and other entertainment centers were also ordered closed.
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Driving to work yesterday, I turned on the radio. A local station was doing a call-in segment entitled, "I'm So Sick Of…" Pulled into my parking space before I could hear any of the answers. But it did get me thinking. I'm so sick of:
- The total lack of discretion by the Iphone Apps people. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? Are you thinking? When scrolling through the Apps store, there is no way to avoid "Adult: Boobs and Butts" and "Exotic Positions" (Entertainment), "Nude X: See Under Clothes" (Utilities?), "Amateur Thongs" and "69 Positions" (Lifestyle), "Kalm Sutra" (Healthcare & Fitness). Trust me, the list is extensive. Can you people at Apple make a new category, call it "Sex" and put all this stuff in there? That way, when I'm looking for a flashlight app or a new calendar, I don't have to scroll through "Asian Girls" and "Naughty Hotties" to get there?
- Fear and loathing in D.C.
- Misrepresentation and misinterpretation on every level … personal, communal, city, state, national, and global.
- The same grocery store chain charging one price for sugar in one part of town, a lower price in a different part of the same town. Not limited to sugar by a longshot. Do you think all consumers are idiots?
- TV commercials advertising extremely personal products. Oy. I'm all over health and hygiene but shouldn't the "cures" for nasty man/woman problems stay in the doctor's office? Eeeewwww!
- People who don't "pick up" after their dogs. Repulsive. Inexcusable. Especially where I live. When I walk Cooper around each morning, our green space looks like a herd of horses dropped by the night before. Bad visual any time of day. Get a bag and get with the program, please!
- Professional beggars. I am a sap when it comes to people in need. Living in a big city, we have beggars at every major intersection. I always feel so bad for them, so I give whatever change I have to the man whose nose is pressed against my window. Not anymore. That specific man, so pitiful and crippled on the street corner, passed me the other day. He was driving a car much nicer than mine. Next time I'm going to ask him for money.
Enough ranting, no way to start the day.
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Learn Spinal Manipulation is a weekend course designed to equip the practicing manual clinician with spinal manipulative skills that are safe and effective.
This course offers hands-on training to equip the attendee with safe and effective HVLA Thrust techniques that can be used in a clinical setting the next day. It is designed to add to, not replace, the skill set each manual clinician has acquired in his or her training and experience.
There will be an emphasis on safety that oftentimes prevents us from wanting to use HVLA Thrust techniques on patients. Discussions will include precautions, contraindications, and craniocervical arterial dissections. Informed consent will be addressed as well.
Our Seminar allows our students to learn multiple manipulative techniques, in various positions, for each individual region of the spine. From the subcranial spine to the sacrococcygeal articulation, our students will leave the course with confidence in providing manipulative techniques for their patients safely, confidently and effectively.
Radiographic and MRI evaluation will also be covered to improve our practitioner's clinical judgment skills, to ensure maximal safety while performing in the classroom and in the clinic.
So if you've been wanting to take the next step between mobilization and manipulation and are looking for an instructional course that is mainly hands-on, this is for you. If you're already using manipulation on a limited basis but still lack confidence or feel you need some fine tuning, this is also for you. Come expecting a fun and educational weekend that will equip you with the confidence and skills you need to utilize manipulative techniques for your patients.


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Editor's Notes: What Makes a Marketer Great?
In college, one of my history professors had us write a paper explaining what we thought drove history. Was it the movement of populations and competition for resources? Was it the great ideas defining their ages and evolving age to age? Was it the "Great Men" theory of history — that great leaders and thinkers drove history forward?
The funny thing about that last theory (aside from its antique gender assumption) is that you can view the entire question through its lens: Do great men and women make history, or does history make great men and women?
To apply that to our subject matter: Does the marketer make the market, or does the market make the marketer?
Marketing is becoming a gadget-focused endeavor, just like many other aspects of our culture since computers took over. But does visionary use of technology make you a great marketer? Or is it something else? Is it successful branding or changing the company's image? Is it just bottom-line revenue?
These are important questions, because marketing today is essential to the business strategy. Social media may have made word-of-mouth more important than ever, but it is undoubtedly a marketing-driven kind of word-of-mouth. This isn't mothers talking in the supermarket, it's mothers sharing a meme about your product on Instagram, or a video or a coupon on Facebook. All of those things likely originated in your marketing department.
So what is it that makes a marketer great in that environment?
I ask this today because, as I look at our Target Marketer of the Year, Rich Smith, I see a marketer who has guided his companies through some incredibly difficult business challenges. There's something to be said for the marketing that gets sales day-in and day-out. The situations at Ditech and AIG were incredibly tough challenges most marketers would never face, yet he thrived in them.
It makes me ask again, what makes a marketer great? Is it the technology, the results, the circumstances or how you react to them? What do you think?
One Great Marketer Says Goodbye
Now, a special note: This is our last issue with Denny Hatch's "Famous Last Words" column, ending a marvelous run as editor-in-chief and then contributing editor and columnist. In my years working with Target Marketing, I learned a heck of a lot from editing Denny's columns (which was the first job I had when I joined this company) and even more from the man himself.
Denny is one of the finest marketing minds I have ever known, and we will miss his wit and wisdom.


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The Afrobarometer Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (AB M&E Officer) will oversee all network M&E systems and procedures, and will design and implement upgrades to the existing M&E system as necessary. The M&E Officer will work closely with the M&E assistant, Afrobarometer Core Partners and Afrobarometer National Partners to track activities, outputs, achievements, visibility and impact of Afrobarometer work, and ensure that all project achievements are recorded and reported in a concise, accessible, and comprehensive format. The M&E Officer will also be responsible for developing improved feedback, knowledge sharing and learning mechanisms within the network, enabling network staff to both recognize achievements and successes in reaching or exceeding targets, as well as identify shortfalls that need to be addressed.
The M&E Officer will be based at CDD-Ghana, and report to the Operations Manager for the Project Management Unit (OM/PMU).
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Aside from the obvious reason of saving your life by cleaning the dryer vent, there are several other benefits to dryer vent cleaning. Your health, your dryer's efficiency and life span for example.
The dryer vent has many important roles. The most important role it has is transferring heat from your dryer out of the home. The dryer vent acts like a chimney, and helps take the hot air from the dryer out of your home. Without the dryer vent, your dryer will probably spread heat, lint and debris all over the room it is located in.
Because a dryer vent is meant to remove heat, if it gets clogged it causes several problems which affect your dryer, and its efficiency.
If it has been more than a year you should consider looking inside your dryer vents. Check both sides if possible - both the dryer side and the exit hood flap outside. If they look a little dirty and full of lint, it could be time for a thorough dryer vent cleaning.
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Jacob is a badass- The official Jacob appreciation thread:
I love the main photo you are using here, of Jacob 'baptizing' the crap out of Richard. What a great scene!
Erm, I got the photo from the LP page on Ab Aeterno, haha.
But thanks anyways! Yeah, Jacob is such a cool mentor kind of figure
I agree, he's such an awesome teacher..and he can fight! lol It's funny how our perception of Richard has changed after AB Aeterno. We knew he probably wasn't Rocky...but you see how weak and vulnerable he was after Jacob's death you actually like him more(well I did anyway), there's sort of a Count of Monty Cristo charm about him. Jacob kicks ass and he has the smarts!
Example 1) The white rock gift passed on to MIB-must have annoyed him a bit.
2) Handing MIB the bottle. MIB's blood must have been boiling!!! How cheeky was that?
^ Yeah Jacob definitely has this wry sense of humor
Thanks for the Invite to join. I am sick to death of reading about how MiB is not evil. Ugh!
No problem, Headcase. Sure, the MIB probably had a good side once upon a time, and Jacob gets angry once in a while, but overall, I'm pretty sure we're right when we say they represent their respective sides.
Jacob doesn't feel pain. Pain feels Jacob.
I was into Lost the first few seasons, then got frustrated... when they cast Jacob (and his brother) and Jacob started to actually appear, I was hooked and LOVED the show more than ever.
What a fascinating character. Human imperfections, temper, compassion, wisdom, patience...


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Victory in swimming! I have been promoted. I am now officially the wearer of the orange hat (second class) so in a touching ceremony I handed back the red hat of beginnership (and the spare one we found in the changing room one day so we wouldn't get charged £1 if we lost the first one) and the receptionist gave me 2 orange hats, thus legitimizing the finders keepers hat.
This has led to some questionable comments from all of us in school: "I love to go to the pub/going to the pub is my favourite thing/Yay it's Friday, we can go to the pub" etc.
I scooted there which gave me tired legs. All the boys were there as was Erin, who felt a little left out of our manly games until we crowned her Queen Of Us and we all climbed on the shed roof by using the metal gate with footholds.The roof is a little bouncy when 2 or 3 of us jump up and down on it but don't let the rotted shed door fool you, it's as sound as a pound.
This was going really well and nobody had fallen off and broken their bones but then the pub landlord came out and said if we ever got on there again, we'd all be barred. It comes to something when you get barred from the pub when you're only 6.
We found solace in making dens with the broken slide under the pirate ship. The big plastic bits don't balance very well so they did slide around a lot and crush fingers and bang heads so at one point 3 of us were howling, but we worked it out and the adults managed to get 3 pints in before time was called.


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Sidmouth Town v Axminster Town: Match Preview
PUBLISHED: 11:01 14 August 2019
Ahead of Sidmouth Town hosting Axminster Town on Wednesday night, here's a preview of everything you need to know going into the game.
League action returns to Manstone Lane tonight as Sidmouth Town host Axminster Town in then South West Peninsula League Premier Division.
It will be a return to Sidmouth for Axminster's Josh Stunell who previously managed the Vikings before leaving in the summer of 2018.
The Tigers are without Connor Swingler who has a broken wrist, apart from that the squad is fully fit.
Sidmouth began life in the South West Peninsula League Premier Division East with a rocky start as they lost their opening game against Torpoint Atheltic 7-3.
The result means they are 17th in the table with Crediton United, Plymouth Marjons and Torridgeside below them.
Axminster is one of two teams not to have played a league fixture yet this season alongside Elburton Villa.
In pre-season, their form was good as they won three, drew one and lost two. A 6-1 away at Beer Albion was a particular highlight.
Axminster was triumphant in both meetings between the pair in last season's now defunct Division One East league.
The first game came early in the season at Axminster with the hosts taking all three points with a 1-0 win.
The reverse fixture was in April and while Sidmouth did manage to find the back of the net, they lost the game 3-1.
The game kicks-off at 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 14. Follow @eastdevonsport for live updates and check www.sidmouthherald.co.uk for a full match report.
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The Beginners Guide To Marketers (From Step 1)
There are many people out there who really want to do good at marketing and if you are someone who also wants to be good at it, just stick around to find out what you can do about that. If you have heard that those social media sites can help you to market things, you might not have thought of this well because you might not understand how it all works. Social media indeed is very great to use for marketing your business and if you are not using these yet, you should really try to use them and see if they work for you which they probably really can. If you would like to get to find out more about these things, just stick around as we are going to be looking more about it now so without further due, let us begin and explore this topic that we have for you today.
If you do not use digital marketing, you are really not going to get the results for your business that you have always wanted to have. You might not know how to deal with those marketing strategies because they can be hard to understand and you might not be cut out for these things. When you hire those marketing agencies, they are really going to make sure that your business gets known and that you do get more customers and clients to your websites. We hope that you will really go to those marketing agencies that work digitally because they are really great and they can really help you with your marketing problems that you have. Start looking for these wonderful digital marketing agencies today as they are really great.
You are going to get more customers and more clients to your websites or to your businesses because of those digital marketing help that you are going to get. You can really get to make more sales this way and your name is really going to get out there for people to find out and to discover. If you would really like to switch from the traditional way of marketing to the digital way, you should really do so now because it is really much better and more effective as well. You might think that digital marketing is impossible to do by yourself but it is actually not so you might want to try it out but if you really do not want to waste your time in doing these things, the best thing that you can do is to go out there and hire a digital marketing agency. Have a great day ahead of you.
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Herman Cain chances for Fed seat sink as fourth GOP senator comes out against him
A fourth Senate Republican said Thursday he'd vote against Herman Cain joining the Federal Reserve Board, all but sinking any chance of the former pizza-chain executive making it through the confirmation process if Democrats stay united in their opposition.
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer said he wouldn't back Cain if President Trump nominates him to the Fed, and hopes the president will make another choice.
"If I had to vote today, I couldn't vote for Herman Cain," said Cramer, a Trump ally. "The allegations that drove him from the presidential race are just so obviously serious. I'm not talking about his position on interest rates or anything like that, but the sexual harassment stuff. Until it's better explained I couldn't vote for him."
Cain's bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination ended after he was accused of sexual harassment in the 1990s, when he led the National Restaurant Assn. Cain, 73, was also accused of conducting an extramarital affair. He denied both.
At the White House, Trump didn't respond to a question about Cain at an Oval Office meeting about veterans.
Cramer joins Republican Senators Mitt Romney of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Cory Gardner of Colorado in expressing opposition to a Cain nomination, which would leave him with just 49 potential Republican votes in the 100-member chamber.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he didn't know of any Democrats who would vote to confirm Cain, and GOP leaders, including Republican Whip John Thune, have said they don't expect Democratic defections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Thursday declined to comment about whether he would personally support the nomination of either Cain or Trump's other pick, Stephen Moore, saying neither of Trump's choices has been formally sent to the Senate.
"I don't think we have a nomination," McConnell said in an interview when asked about Cain. "I do think there are two obviously critical components of making a nomination. One is a background check and the other is the likelihood of confirmability. And as you know, some of my members have expressed concerns about that nomination."
Trump has announced Cain and former campaign advisor Moore as his choices to fill two open Fed seats, but hasn't taken the formal step of issuing a nomination.
Cain said in a video posted on Facebook on April 5 that he faced a "cumbersome" vetting process for the Fed seat, suggesting he may be considering withdrawing. Trump this week said it would be up to Cain whether he wanted to follow through with a nomination.
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text: Also, I so appreciate that everyone is so sweet and understanding while my shop is on Vacation! As I try to find my niche in the "business" world, my number one priority is my kids. I realized that it feels good to align "how you want to be" with "what you are doing." If I want to be a good, present mom, then I need to do the things that will help facilitate that. I am mindful to try to find purpose behind my posts and the things I write about, and I've been trying to navigate what that means for The Dainty Pear, both while the shop is on vacation and in the long-run. And that meant deciding what to write about here! I realized that it can't solely be a fashion blog. As much as I like fashion, taking pictures of and posting well-planned outfits on a consistent basis and paying attention to details that pertain to it doesn't truly suit me. Although, there will still be some of that because I love sharing things that I like or good deals!:) I realized it couldn't solely be a makeup blog. Because half of the time I'm running around with no makeup on and when I do wear it, I don't know what I'm doing. Hahaha! I realized it couldn't solely be a fitness blog, because my idea of a rigorous workout is chasing my 4 under 5 babies! I realized that it couldn't solely be a food blog, because as much as I love to cook, many times I find myself too tired to make an exciting lunch and eating leftover Mac and Cheese from my kids' plates. Haha! Anyone else?;) Whatever it is that it was to turn in to, I realized that there should be some meaning behind everything that goes on here, because as every Mama of little ones knows, you are already spread so thin, there just isn't lots of time in a day to do things that don't excite you or make you feel good. So I guess there will just be a little bit of everything here!:) I also have a birth page called Composed Mommy, if you're in to birth, or looking for unmedicated birth or anxiety healing resources. I have dear friends who run some pretty amazing pages like fashion, food, or makeup, and are SO incredible at what they do! And I'm glad they are, because they are inspiring and helpful to so many! But I guess the beauty of everyone being different is that we all have something different to share. As I thought further about what's important to me in this space, it came down to this: The "number" of "followers," {which I really just like to call "friends," because that's what they really are the moment they come into this space} just plain out doesn't matter. I am beyond humbled and grateful for anyone who has followed along even so far! Everyone is so sweet! I feel like I'm doing a good, balanced job when I can post something and not be glued to my phone, and doing things that matter outside of this space as well, because as one of my favorite Conference talks says, "Life isn't confined to a 4 inch screen." I realized that relationships are what really matter. Through growing a company, through having kids, and through having to decide what I want to focus time on, I've learned how much I really do appreciate friends who genuinely love and care about you. There is just no replacement for a genuine, heartfelt relationship or friendship. This is a whole other topic for another post, but there is something so special when you feel like you can connect with someone. I've found so many amazing people who I feel a connection with, even if we haven't met in person, sometimes! I also think it's possible and necessary to have friendships with those who don't share your exact same thoughts or beliefs, because all positive friendships are always so welcomed, but there is something unifying and comforting when you do find others who share your ideals. So if you are someone who likes or happens to enjoy or connect with Motherhood, Spirituality, Fun, and Food, I hope we can get to know each other better! I hope this is a place where you can feel safe. And while this isn't a "full-time" job by any means, it is such a fun outlet where there are such great people to be met. And there is my jabber for today. Haha! I just wanted to create a little introduction as to why there are more lifestyle posts as opposed to jewelry posts, as I try to make the transition from being a product-centered shop to a Mom who likes to write and connect type blog!:) If you stuck with reading this, you are awesome! Hahaha!:)


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Maternity Corset Update
Shown below is the corset without the belly. This dress form is skinnier than I am usually, so I have to take into account that the corset will look rather "straight-up-and-down" on the form rather than on my real body. Trying it on my body will be the real test. :)
Next up: sewing up the other side and adding buttons/buttonholes along the front.
3 comments:
- Me said...
I am wondering why they wore corsets while pregnant, as corsets were to make one's figure thinner correct?
- January 14, 2009 at 11:23 PM
- Amy said...
Well, in the later periods (late 1800s to early 1900s) you did see more and more tight lacing because women wanted the fashionable "wasp waist" which could really disfigure the body.
In my period of reenacting (1860-64), corsets were really not much different than wearing a bra today. They were not only support for the busom, but also support for the heavy skirts, which rested on the waist. Most women would cinch down enough to have a figure, but not to be uncomfortable. And a well-made corset is extremely comfortable.
The maternity corset was a way to keep some support while still allowing for the belly to grow. It's not tightly laced, so there's no danger to the baby. Most women wouldn't have wanted to go without their corset since it would be kind of like us going without our bras. :) These corsets did also cinch back down to help new moms get back to their old figure.
I'm learning, though, that no standard sized corset will ever expand to a huge belly -- so there will have to be a point in which the corset will be left off. Perhaps that's when they go into "confinement"?? Who knows...
- January 15, 2009 at 6:35 AM
- Me said...
Thank you for the wonderful information. I didn't have any idea that they were any different from the 1800-1900s. It's nice to learn something new. :)
- January 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM


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Recently we have advised a number of companies (in a range of sectors) where shareholders have run into irreconcilable differences and, as a consequence, found themselves going through a messy and costly exit from the company.
For the shareholders involved, the period of disagreement is often stressful, resulting in their spending valuable time at loggerheads with each other. This invariably creates an inharmonious working environment often to the detriment of the goodwill of the business and staff morale.
Ultimately the bickering shareholders may cause the business to run into financial difficulty (if that itself has not been one of the causes of the disagreement).
In most cases where the parties have to resort to their lawyers or even the Courts to resolve their disagreement, we have found that "off the shelf" shareholders agreements (on the occasions when one has been put in place) are often unhelpful in that either the dispute resolution provisions themselves are inadequate and lack teeth (for example, negotiation and mediation can be blunt instruments) or they do not properly address the issues of deadlock between the shareholders. In short they do not facilitate a quick resolution of the issue at hand.
A well prepared shareholders agreement by contrast will usually set out the framework within which a company intends to operate. It ought to include provisions which address matters such as the management and control of the company, funding structure, voting rights, the terms on which shares can be transferred, exit strategy upon the death or incapacitation of a shareholder, dividend policy, dispute resolution and a deadlock resolution provision.
A considered shareholders agreement, with the appropriate dispute resolution and deadlock provisions, can mean the difference between resolving the problem (perhaps by the swift exit of one shareholder) or the untimely demise of the business - usually to all parties' detriment.
In the absence of these provisions it should be noted that unless one party has acted unlawfully or in breach of contract (or perhaps where a director has breached its duties), the parties may not have effective recourse to the Courts to settle the dispute; indeed the Courts have been increasingly reluctant to appoint a liquidator as a means of addressing issues between shareholders.
In any event litigation is likely to be very expensive and time consuming and, again, it is very likely to have an adverse financial impact on the business.
There are a number of mechanisms that can be adopted to resolve deadlock - the mechanism which should best be adopted for any particular business is dependent on several factors including the type of business, company structure and relative financial strength of the shareholders. The most common deadlock breaking mechanisms include the following (or combinations or variations of these):
"Russian Roulette" – under this procedure, any party can serve a notice either requiring the receiving party to purchase that party's shares or for the receiving party to sell its shares to the initiating party, at a specified price. The party receiving the notice then has the option of selling its shares at the price offered or advising the other party that it wishes to buy the other party's shares at the offered price. The rationale underpinning this type of provision is to ensure that a fair price is offered as the offeror ultimately does not know whether it will be the seller or the buyer of the shares.
This mechanism has its strengths but if a party lacks the financial ability to purchase the shares (and therefore be left with no option but to sell the shares), then it will be at a significant disadvantage. The "weaker" shareholder will run the risk that the stronger party takes advantage of it and buy out the "weaker" party at a low price, knowing that the "weaker" party does not have the capacity to compete.
An "Auction" or "Texan Shoot-Out" - in an auction or so called "shoot out" the initiating party will notify the other(s) that it wishes to acquire their shares. The receiving party will then normally have a certain period within which to decide if it intends to sell its shares or buy the initiating party's shares. If the other party also wishes to buy, both parties will then participate in an open auction or "Shoot-Out". This mechanism will only work equitably if the parties are of similar financial strength.
"Buy Out" - This involves a mechanism where one shareholder can be quickly bought out by the other parties. While such a mechanism is quite uncommon as a means of breaking deadlock (and is more likely linked to the non-performance by a party if its obligations under a shareholders agreement, which non performance typically gives the "non-defaulting" parties the right to acquire the "defaulters" shares) it can still be effective in certain circumstances. If this mechanism is used it will also be necessary to include an efficient means of establishing the price for the other party's shares – this is more easily ascertained by reference to a pre determined formula, rather than involving an independent valuation which will be more time consuming.
"Put and Call" Options – A "Put" option enables a shareholder to require another shareholder to purchase its shares at a certain price. A "Call" option on the other hand allows a shareholder to compel the other shareholder(s) to sell their shares
"Put and Call" Options are probably not such an effective option for a company comprising shareholders of equal stakes. However, "Put" options in particular may be advantageous for a minority shareholder who perceives that the happening of certain events may weaken its position. Conversely a call option may be favoured by a majority shareholder who wants to take a certain course of action which may otherwise be impeded by a minority shareholder.
The key to "Put" and "Call" option arrangements working well is clearly specifying when and how the option may be exercised, and agreeing on the price at which the option may be exercised at the outset.
Liquidation - For some businesses, the parties may wish to provide for a regime that requires the shareholders to liquidate the company in the event of deadlock and to share the costs and expense of so doing. Liquidation however may not be an attractive option if a large element of the value of the business is "goodwill" and dependent heavily on its continuing as a going concern.
Whatever the mechanism chosen, it is also important to clearly define what constitutes a "deadlock" the occurrence of which will trigger the operation of the relevant provision.
Whilst there are pros and cons with each of the different deadlock provisions (and in particular none may satisfactorily deal with a disparity in the shareholders financial capability), it is imperative to select the mechanism which the shareholders believe is appropriate in the circumstances, questions of "what if…?" can be beneficial at the preparation stage of the shareholders agreement and can provide a useful framework for the parties to understand their respective objectives and how an impasse can be managed going forwards.
In summary, it is by far preferable to invest the time upfront to consider the terms of a shareholder agreement, in particular to select a dispute/ deadlock breaking mechanism to ensure that should circumstances change, a resolution can be reached quickly and to allow the company to move forwards without the distraction of a prolonged dispute which can be both emotionally and financially draining.
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APPLE VALLEY — Amid a local uptick in municipal opposition to Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), residents here have grown increasingly outspoken, urging the Town Council to formally oppose California's "sanctuary state" law at three consecutive meetings.
Most recently, four Apple Valley residents called for action against the law, which has limited state and local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities since it went into effect Jan. 1.
The residents spoke in front of a packed Council-chambers crowd during the April 24 meeting. Most attended in opposition to a zoning issue on the agenda, but many vigorously applauded each speaker's comments, signaling that a majority there were not in favor of the law.
"We have a social problem in this country that we've accepted a lot of things that I don't think we should accept," resident John Nobles said. "I think we ought to put an end to this sanctuary city thing. I really do. I pray God that you will join this lawsuit and add Apple Valley's name to the other cities here in Southern California."
Locally, the list of public agencies that have formally taken a stance has grown since the Hesperia City Council voted to join an amicus brief in late March, a move that indicated a strong interest in the Department of Justice's case against California regarding the law.
Kevin de León, the Democratic state Senate President pro tem from Los Angeles who authored SB 54, previously told the Daily Press cities like Hesperia and Los Alamitos — a charter city whose Council passed an ordinance exempting the city from the law — have used policy to "perpetuate myths about what the bill does."
"What I'm saying with (SB 54) is that the state of California, or local police officers ... will not lift a single finger or spend a single cent of taxpayer dollars to enforce federal immigration laws," he said.
The Barstow City Council has since followed in Hesperia's footsteps. Adelanto, meanwhile, recently directed City Attorney Ruben Duran to draft a letter of opposition, and Victorville's Council is scheduled to discuss the potential for a similar move on May 15.
And so, whether by design or happenstance, the Town Council has found itself in a kind of last-man-standing scenario amid Councilor Scott Nassif's March 27 request for a report on SB 54 meant to afford Apple Valley's electeds the ability to "at least talk intelligently to the community and know if we need to make a decision."
To that end, Town Attorney John Brown has offered updates during closed session, according to Town Manager Doug Robertson, who told the Daily Press "no formal reports" have been provided.
"The town attorney and staff are finalizing their work," Robertson said, "and I anticipate it being one of the topics of discussion in closed session under potential litigation, but I do not anticipate a public discussion on this issue."
He added that Brown confirmed the town "cannot opt out of of state law" as a general-law city. So if the Town Council decided to oppose SB 54 in some fashion, it could be a largely symbolic move.
Still, the four residents implored the Town Council to act. Bill Inger — the lone speaker on the issue during the March 27 and April 11 meetings — appeared frustrated by the time he took to the lectern on April 24.
"I would think that John Brown up there, being a good attorney that he is, probably knows everything there is to know about general law and how this city should react," he said. "I need you guys to take this under advisement and let's protect our community ... Please take this under consideration and do what you should be doing."
In early April, Rep. Paul Cook, R-Apple Valley, urged local governments in the state to join Los Alamitos, which was sued for adopting its ordinance, as well as Orange County "in taking a stand for their communities and residents."
De León then accused Cook of "fomenting and whipping up the flames of division."
Meanwhile, Robertson noted that SB 54 "applies to communication with the federal government by law enforcement and prison officials."
"Both of these services are provided by our elected sheriff, John McMahon, whose practices and policies are applied county-wide, not on a city by city basis," he said. "The Town Council remains confident in Sheriff McMahon's ability to navigate the complex web between potentially conflicting federal and state laws in this regard."
Matthew Cabe can be reached at email@example.com or at 760-951-6254. Follow him on Twitter @DP_MatthewCabe.


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" "It would be a monumental mistake on his(Baucus) part" to support federal gun control legislation, Reichner said.
Gun rights carry sway in Montana. The state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says Montana "boasts more hunters per capita than any other state in the nation." State lawmakers have been discussing measures to expand gun rights. And a pro-gun group, the Montana Shooting Sports Association, has set up a website that is updated with Baucus' public statements on gun policy.
Other Democratic senators that Republicans are watching closely include Mark Begich of Alaska, Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Mark Pryor of Arkansas.
Democrats control the Senate, but if Republicans pick off these seats they could take the chamber.
Pryor already has said he won't support an assault weapons ban, and the measure is unlikely to clear the Senate. Gun activists still worry that other restrictions they oppose are in the works.
"I don't think the assault rifle ban, the semi-auto ban, has been the real objective," said Gary Marbut of the Montana Shooting Sports Association. "I think that is where the rubber meets the road, federal gun registration."


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Definitions for "Bolero"
A Spanish dance, or the lively music which accompanies it.
A dance and vocal genre that originated in Santiago de Cuba in the last third of the 1800s. The slowest of the Cuban dance rhythms, the bolero developed into Latin America's most popular romantic song style in the 1900s.
A balladic dance rhythm. The four beat pattern is accented on 2,3+,4,4+ with the congas. Member of the son rhythm group. Considered slow–tempo at about 80–110 bpm. This style is commonly described as "Rhumba" (rumba with an "h") in ballroom dancing. Also used to describe a cut of jacket (have they no shame?).
Keywords: jacket, bullfighters, sleeves, worn, waist
A kind of small outer jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by women.
A short,waist-high jacket with long sleeves.
a loose waist-length jacket open at the front. Dresses in the 1950's had bolero jackets that opened in the front or back.
Optimara variety belonging to the Little Dancer series. Compact African Violet (3-inch pot size) with single, pink flowers and medium green leaves. Introduced 1999. More information.
Bolero was a 1984 film starring Bo Derek, and written and directed by her husband John Derek. The film centers on Bo Derek's sexual awakening and her journey around the world to pursue an ideal first lover who will take her virginity.
Bolero is a 1934 film starring George Raft and Carole Lombard. The movie was a rare chance for Raft to star and to play a dancer, which had been his profession in New York City, rather than a gangster.
Bolero is Software AG's application server, based on the Java platform, that provides E-Business application development and deployment capabilities. It enables integration with other applications through DCOM, COM, JavaBeans and CORBA. Bolero also enables business-oriented programming and RAD using Design Patterns. It includes a number of tools for building GUI's and reporting and provides seamless Java integration.
Keywords: dressage, sire, influential, horse
Build-up of U. S. forces and supplies in United Kingdom for cross-Channel attack.
Build-up of United States forces and supplies in United Kingdom for cross-Channel attack
Operational code name for the build up of US forces in Britain prior to the invasion of France