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Board of Directors
2020 Board of Directors Election:
Nominations for the 2020 election are now closed.
Nominations for the 2021 election will open in January 2021. Thank you for your interest.
What we're looking for in a board member:
We are seeking passionate, diverse and community minded members for our Board of Directors. Prospective candidates must demonstrate or be willing develop the attributes and competencies relevant to the goals of the Board of Directors. Achieved through effective governance, these goals include protecting member interests, maximizing member value over time, and creating a vibrant, dynamic and successful Credit Union for its members.
Competencies include: financial literacy; enterprise risk management, information technology, regulatory, governance, human resources and labour relations, communications and marketing, understanding of the credit union/cooperative model, and strategic planning.
Directors are compensated with an honorarium. They prepare for and attend meetings and strategic planning sessions, participate in director development, and attend community events. Meetings and events are scheduled during regular business hours, in evenings and on weekends.
Nominations open:
January 2021
Note: For the purposes of being eligible to vote in the election, a person must be a member, other than a junior member, in good standing 90 days prior to the date on which the balloting is to commence.
Meet our Board
Local leadership. Local decision-making.
One thing that makes us different from other financial institutions is our local leadership. First Credit Union is governed by an elected group of individuals, known as the Board of Directors, who live and work in the communities we serve. Each Director uses their expert skills, knowledge, and abilities to help set the strategic direction of First Credit Union.
Your Board of Directors are elected by First Credit Union members in advance of our Annual General Meeting each year; every adult member has a right to cast a vote and run for a seat on the Board. Learn more about your current Board through their bios below.
As a member your voice is important. Your Board works hard to represent you and welcomes your feedback. If you have any comments or questions for your Board please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Guy Chartier, Chair Expand/Collapse
As an executive leader with extensive experience in organizational management and innovation, Guy brings a strong knowledge base in strategy, finance and risk management to First Credit Union's board. He has been the Executive Director for the Powell River Division of Family Practice since 2013. Prior to healthcare management, Guy held various positions in international education in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. He earned a bachelor's degree in Education at University of Montreal and a master's degree in Business Administration at Royal Roads University. Guy is an active member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD); he is passionate about community development for a sustainable future and also served on the board of Powell River Community Futures.
Michael Matthews, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2015 - Current
After a career in international education, Michael brings strengths in organizational structure, financial management and strategic planning to the First Credit Union board. Michael grew up in Oxford, UK. Following university, he taught Physics and Philosophy before coming to Canada and taking Canadian citizenship. Michael spent several years as Chair of the International Baccalaureate World Heads' Council and is currently a Director of the Johanna Heumann Foundation, a Swiss charity that funds university education in developing countries. Since retiring in 2012 Michael has continued to lead accreditation teams to schools around the world on a pro bono basis on behalf of the Council of International Schools. He is passionate about contributing to his local community and also serves on Pacific Region International Music Academy (PRISMA) and PR Community Foundation boards.
Susan Clark, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2017 - Current
Susan has been a member of First Credit Union since she moved to Texada Island from Prince George in 2013. She is a long-time community advocate and brings leadership and project management experience to the First Credit Union board. Susan recently retired as Principal of S. Clark and Associates and is currently involved in a number of volunteer positions on Texada Island including the Official Community Planning Committee and Emergency Social Services Team. Susan has held a variety of leadership positions including Program Officer for Union of BC Municipalities, Executive Director for North Central Local Government Association, Tourism Prince George and Smithers Chamber of Commerce. She has served on many Boards including Minerals North Conference Association, Prince George Regional Art Gallery, Tourism Powell River, and Texada Arts Culture Tourism Society.
Catherine Bell, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2017 - Current
Catherine's deep-rooted history with credit unions dates back to her Grandfather, a founding member of the Courtenay Credit Union. Her parents strongly supported credit unions as a means of investing in local businesses and community; a passion that she inherited. In addition to her commitment to credit unions, Catherine brings strong governance and financial acumen to the First Credit Union board. Her diverse professional background includes Vice President for the BC Government and Service Employees Union, MP for Vancouver Island North, and owner of Zocalo Cafe and Gallery in Courtenay. In addition to experiencing the fiscal responsibilities of being a small business owner, Catherine's financial experience includes fiduciary responsibility of approving and monitoring her Union's multimillion dollar budget. As Member of Parliament, she participated in the federal budget process.
Tim Wall, Director Expand/Collapse
September 2016 - May 2017
May 2017 - Current
Tim is an energetic finance professional who provides leadership and management skills with over 18 years of board experience (Signal Hill Community Association, Rotary Club of Powell River, and Powell River Community Foundation). He brings advanced knowledge in budgeting, financial reporting, decision analysis and problem solving to First Credit Union's board. His experience working with the Alberta Children's Hospital as Controller as well as for the City of Calgary in areas such as accounting and engineering services provided him with a solid background for director responsibilities. Tim has been involved in the Powell River community while working as the Chief Financial Officer for City Transfer/Augusta Recyclers and more recently as the Owner/Operator of Avid Fitness.
Vickey Brown, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2018 - Current
Vickey resides in the Legendary Village of Cumberland with her husband and two teenage boys. She has an educational background in Environmental Studies and Political Science, with a post graduate diploma in Community Economic Development. Her work experience is primarily in non-profit leadership and small business. Vickey has almost 20 years' experience on non-profit boards. She was elected in 2014 as School Trustee representing the Village of Cumberland, chaired the Cumberland Community School Society from 2011 - 2014, and is the vice president of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets. She was recently elected as a Councillor for the Village of Cumberland. Vickey brings a wide skill set to the Board, including: business development, marketing and promotions, strategic planning, policy development, governance, and HR.
Sean Dees, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2018 - Current
Sean has been an active member of Powell River since he moved to the community in 2004. He is a big supporter of artists and musicians and has volunteered with, or served as a board member for PRISMA, the Yacht Club, and Rotary. He has been involved in Rotary for over 8 years and is a past President of the evening club. Sean and his wife have run three different incorporated businesses over the past 20 years, including Breakwater Books in Powell River. Sean did most of the accounting as well as all the day-to-day activities involved in running a business.
Arlo McCubbin, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2018 - Current
Arlo has lived in Cumberland for 25 years, and in B.C. for 44 years. He has served as Treasurer for Street Link in Victoria, Comox Valley Art Gallery and is currently treasurer for Cumberland Community Schools Society. Arlo sat on the board of Cumberland & District Credit Union for 2 years prior to the merger with First Credit Union and brings a strong financial background to the board; he worked with CRA as an auditor and in many positions with First Nations, as controller, auditor and trainer. He also owned a CGA/CPA Accounting practice from 1990 to July 2018 with corporate and personal clients. An avid world traveller, Arlo enjoyed 2 years in Vanuatu (South Pacific) working as a CUSO volunteer setting up finance systems for Island Local Councils.
Karl Siegler, Director Expand/Collapse
May 2018 - Current
A study of music and the literary arts have provided Karl with the basis for his involvement in cultural industries throughout his life: first as an editor and business manager, then as CEO and publisher of one of Canada's most successful literary book publishing houses; as a co-operative community organizer of professional associations and chair of many of their committees; as an adjunct professor of the faculties of Business Administration and Communications at Simon Fraser University; and finally as both lobbyist and author of public policy across a broad spectrum of the arts in Canada for many decades.
His passion to help build and nurture effective co-operative organizations that benefit the communities they serve remains unabated after implementing and mentoring a successful succession strategy for his former independent publishing company, Talon Books Ltd., between the years 2008 through 2011.
The Annual General Meeting is held each year in the spring and members are encouraged to attend. Notification of the AGM's date and location is sent to members prior to the meeting.


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DHAKA, Nov 26, 2019 (BSS) – Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen today ruled out Myanmar allegation against Bangladesh over the delay in Rohingya repatriation, saying Dhaka stands ready to send back all displaced people to their home of origin, Rakhine.
"Myanmar alleged that repatriation has been delayed due to Bangladesh … isn't a propaganda? … we stand ready to start repatriation …. whenever they want, we will give (Rohingyas) to them (Myanmar) straightway," he told newsmen after attending a conference at a city hotel.
Rejecting all baseless accusation, falsification, and misrepresentation of facts against Bangladesh over Rohingya repatriation, the foreign ministry this week issued a statement and asked Myanmar to stop concocted campaigns
"They (Myanmar) alleged Bangladesh is not ready for Rohingya repatriation…. But in reality, we have put all our efforts to make it possible (repatriation)," Momen said.
Replying to a question about tentative visit of a Myanmar delegation to Rohingya camps, the foreign minister said Bangladesh always welcomes Myanmar delegation at the camps in Cox's Bazar, so that they can create trust among the Rohingyas about safe and dignified repatriation to Rakhine.
"We are always open …. if they want to come, they are most welcome … if they can build up the trust among Rohingyas …. they are welcome," Momen said.
The foreign minister said the Myanmar authority has created the Rohingya crisis and they are the one who can resolve it.
Pointing that Rohingyas don't trust Myanmar though Naypyidaw claimed that a conducive environment has been created inside Rakhine state, Momen said, "So, they (Myanmar officials) must talk to Rohingyas frequently for building up the trust (regarding the conducive environment)."
Bangladesh is hosting over 1.1 million forcefully displaced Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar district and most of them arrived there since August 25, 2017 after a military crackdown by Myanmar, which the UN called a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing" and "genocide" by other rights groups.
In last two years, not a single Rohingya was repatriated as Myanmar failed to build trust among their forcibly displaced nationals that there is a conducive environment in Rakhine State to go back. In the presence of Myanmar official in Cox's Bazar during the repatriation attempt in August 2019, the Rohingyas made it clear to the world media that they possess strong desire to voluntarily return to their ancestral homeland if and only if they are assured of safety, security and sustainable living in Rakhine.
As per bilateral instruments, Myanmar is under obligation to bring back normalcy in Rakhine and create an environment conducive for repatriation and reintegration of the Rohingyas by addressing the root causes, including safety and security, citizenship, freedom of movement, access to basic services and livelihood, return to places of origin or any nearest place of their choice, Bangladesh foreign ministry said in a statement earlier.
Unfortunately, it said, Myanmar has utterly failed to demonstrate any political will to fulfil its obligations rather trying to unjustifiably shift the onus on Bangladesh.
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Dr. Gilboa, visiting scholar with the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, further explained the class. "While inspired by this biblical passage, my mini-class will be more of a celebration of the variety that is Israel."
Gilboa's classes will be part travelogue, part history, and part sociology, all sprinkled with personal observation and first-hand appreciation of the diversity that is Israel. "Israel is like so many things. We may first see it as one thing – but as we come to know it and appreciate it better, we see that there are so many aspects and differences that make this country what it is," said Gilboa.
The three-part series will meet on April 4, 11, 18 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Kripke Jewish Federation Library. The class fee is $26, or $21 for donors to the Jewish Federation of Omaha Annual Campaign.
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Former RBNY Homegrown Juan Agudelo stunned the home crowd by flicking home the opener less than a minute after the opening whistle, beating Ryan Meara from close range after a savvy backheel from Juan Fernando Caicedo. But Tom Barlow responded quickly for the hosts to level matters at 1-1.
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The Cheesecake Bible: 300 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Cakes and More
- Author: George Geary
- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Robert Rose; Second edition (October 31, 2018)
- Language: English
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The highly-anticipated upgraded edition of the definitive book on luscious, decadent cheesecake by a master chef and baker.
Beloved for over a decade, this comprehensive cheesecake resource allows its many readers to indulge in recipes that range from traditional and chocolate to fruity and savory. Now, The Cheesecake Bible is back and better than ever with 90 new recipes to satisfy people who eat a gluten-free diet and to answer the recent cultural appetite for more savory cheesecakes.
Iconic recipes include Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake and White Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake with Port Wine Berry Compote. Then there are the more savory options, such as Black Olive and Herb Cheesecake and Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Pecans. Other offerings include nut, citrus, no-bake, vegan, fruit, chocolate, cheese and holiday cheesecakes, as well as cheesecake bars, small cheesecakes, toppings and sauces. With more than 300 recipes, there's a cheesecake for everyone.
The book features extensive how-to instructions, along with sections on equipment, basic tips and techniques for perfect cheesecakes, a list of common ingredients and frequently asked questions from the author's baking classes. It is the ideal guide for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, ensuring that they make the very best cheesecakes.
George Geary teaches baking and cooking techniques at more than 100 cooking schools across North America every year. He is a food journalist and the author of five cookbooks.
Chapters in this cookbook include:
- Crumbs and Cookies
- Breakfast and miscellaneous Items
- A World of Cheesecakes
- Chocolate Cheesecakes
- Fresh Fruit Cheesecakes
- Citrus Cheesecakes
- Nut Cheesecakes
- Vegan and Gluten-free Cheesecakes
- No-Bake Cheesecakes
- Small Cheesecakes
- Cheesecake Bars
- Cheese Pies
- Savory Cheesecakes
- Holiday and Celebration Cheesecakes
- Toppings and Sauces
The cookbook is easy to use. Each chapter has a table of contents, making it easy to brose for or find the recipe you want. Recipes are clearly written and easy to understand. Instructions also contain helpful tips and variations as well.
Here's a recipe from The Cheesecake Bible, shared with permission.
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Courtesy of The Cheesecake Bible Second Edition by George Geary 2018 © www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher permission. Available where books are sold.
Image credit: Colin Erricson.
A childhood fondness for turtle candies, with crunchy pecans wrapped in rich caramel, inspired this decadent cheesecake.
Serves 10 to 12
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake pan or springform pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides
- mixing bowl
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- mixer with paddle attachment
- saucepan
- 11⁄4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, 300 mL
- store-bought 1⁄4 cup pecans, toasted and ground 60 mL
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted 60 mL
- 1 cup soft caramels 250 mL
- 2 tbsp evaporated milk or whipping (35%) cream 30 mL
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate chunks 175 g
- 1 lb cream cheese, softened 500 g
- 1 cup sour cream 250 mL
- 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar 125 mL
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 250 mL
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
1. Crust: In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, ground pecans and butter. Press into bottom of cheesecake pan and freeze.
2. Filling: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels in evaporated milk, stirring frequently, until smooth. Reserve about 3 tbsp (45 mL); cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining caramel mixture over frozen crust, spreading evenly and leaving a 1⁄2-inch (1 cm) border uncovered. Sprinkle chocolate chunks over caramel. Set aside.
3. In a mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar on medium-high speed until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Fold in chopped pecans by hand.
4. Pour over frozen crust, smoothing out to sides of pan. Bake in preheated oven until top is light brown and center has a slight jiggle to it, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before decorating or serving.
5. Decoration: Reheat reserved caramel mixture in the microwave (or in a small saucepan over low heat) until melted. Drizzle over cake.
I'll also be sharing a Neopolitan Cheesecake recipe and a Maui Tropical Cheesecake recipe with permission of the publisher so be sure to check back soon.


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Teaching kids about money: Do you know these 7 key facts?
Almost everywhere you go, you can hear parents say: "I want to start teaching my kids about money while they're young, so that maybe they'll grow up and avoid making the same mistakes I did, maybe they'll be both wealthy and grateful." It makes sense that teaching kids about money is on almost every parent's mind.
There are several money gurus for adults (Robert Kiyosaki – "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," David Ramsey – "Total Money Makeover", David Bach – "Automatic Millionaire," to name a few). Of course, most parents with young children who are learning from these gurus eventually get around to wanting to impart this new-found wisdom to their children while they're still young.
Also, there's the huge number of conscientious parents who are in debt and who are on a path of getting rid of their debt. And then, there's the self-aware parents who have become introduced to, and may be continuing on the path of, replacing a poverty-focused mentality with an abundance mentality (e.g. The Secret, Law of Attraction, and various faith-based and secular abundance teachings).
Of course, America is very well-poised to finally leave the poverty mentality of The Great Depression, as the third or fourth generation is being born now. Finally, Americans are extricating themselves, bit by bit, piece by piece, of the deeply embedded beliefs and language of The Great Depression, which are negative and counter-productive to building financial wealth.
Maybe you read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," and a light bulb went off about how you look at money, and now you are at a loss of how to teach your children about money. Maybe you don't yet know how money works or what ROI means, and don't have the time to go through a long learning curve, but want to capture the opportunity to teach your kids about money now while they're young.
Here are 7 key points that you must know when teaching your kids about money:
1. Financial Wealth is created when your money makes money (rather than you making money).
2. ROI means Return On Investment. It is your Return On Investment – that is, the money that your invested money makes for you – that defines your wealth (rather than your earnings or your capital gains). For more teaching on this topic, read or listen to "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," and/or play "Cash Flow 101," to learn about getting off of the Rat Race.
3. Thinking that you'll get out of debt and become wealthy when you work harder, get a raise, make more money, have greater commissions, or make some landmark profits in your stock trading account, are just lies that the 20st Century American society has created. Wealthy parents know differently. Wealth is created by ROI, which comes from having your money make more money for you.
4. Giving is part of gaining. When you have Returns On Investments, it's important to keep the flow of money circulating – by more investments, more spending and more donating (charitable giving).
5. Good children's banks have 4 parts – Investing, Donating, Spending, Long-term Savings (to buy Christmas/holiday gifts, birthday gifts, Father's/Mother's Day gifts, etc.), and properly take care of money (rather than scrunching up bills and jamming them into a tiny slot). Why 4 parts and not 3? Try dividing up Grandma's $20 bill birthday gift to little Jimmy by 3.
6. Allowance only works if you have a complete plan to teach wealth habits to your children. Allowance alone, without more, won't do it. Allowance and chores are a dangerous combination. Gratitude in children doesn't depend on whether kids have to do chores in order to get an allowance – it depends on a lot of important things, but not that.
7. Children actually ignore you when you start talking to them about money (a.k.a. trying to teach them). Children learn by doing. Children get strong wealth habits by doing the same thing over and over and over – in an interesting and creative way.
If your family's plan for teaching your children about money is lacking in any of these 7 areas, fear not. There are lots of resources on the web and in bookstores to help you get your children on a good financial wealth path.
Find the one that works for you, with your style and where you're at in life. Now you're armed with these 7 essential points to evaluate which tools will be best for you to teach wealth habits to your children, even if you're not (yet) wealthy.
Theresa A. Markham, Esq. is the author of The Kids' Bank Book: How to Teach Wise Money Management to Your Children with Fun, Ease, Smiles and Laughter, and offers the Book and other info about raising wealthy kids at www.KidsBankBook.com. She donates 10% of The Kids' Bank Book net profits to Champ House.
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Foster, who's forbidden from practices and games, will come off suspension next week ahead of the Sept. 23 visit to the Kansas City Chiefs. As for this Sunday's home opener, it will feature Warner making his second straight start at "Mike" linebacker, but it's unknown who will be the weak-side linebacker.
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"He showed a lot of leadership qualities, and that's very rare," veteran nose tackle Earl Mitchell said. "I've played with rookie linebackers in the past, and I've never faulted them for playing unsure or afraid. (Warner) went out and played like a nine-year veteran, which is crazy."
By halftime, Warner had nine tackles, a forced fumble, a quarterback hit and a tackle for loss. He finished with a game-high 12 tackles.
"He played very instinctively and without any hesitation," Mitchell added.
One of Foster's tips to Warner: track the receiver and running back for a potential "blow-up" hit.
Sitting inside Warner's locker this week is the football he knocked out of Dalvin Cook's grasp for a second-quarter fumble, a play in which Foster got caught loafing initially. Recalled Warner: "I thought the play was over, so I was walking a little bit. I turned around and saw he was breaking tackles and I saw green grass in front of him. So I started running after him."
One of Warner's biggest fans is former NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger, who worked the 49ers-Vikings game as a Compass Media radio analyst. Baldinger dubbed Warner the NFL's most impressive rookie last weekend, and he explained why in a Twitter post complete with film breakdown.
"He finds the hole the way backs are looking through the hole," Baldinger said. "When he got to the ball carrier, the ball carrier did not get through any of his tackles. It was the same thing in the passing game."
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Baldinger echoed what others are envisioning: Warner is locked in as the "Mike" linebacker, Foster will play the "Will" weak-side spot, and as for the "Sam" strong-side role, that could fall to Smith, remain with Mark Nzeocha or go to newcomer Terence Garvin.
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American Direct Consulting Services Group (ADC Services Group) is a famous and leading company in the professional training and certification industry. They offer high-quality certification trainings to different industries of leadership, management, education and information technology sectors. OpenSol Global have strong partnership with ADC Services Group to collaborate on eLearning and eCommerce solutions to deliver online trainings and courses.


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Starting on the path to a Chemical Free Home
with Earth Blended
You have probably herd about all the bad chemicals in this and the bad chemicals in that and thought to yourself " I really need to go chemical free" a thousand times but never actually got round to it. With all the different chemicals around and lack of research around them it's really difficult to live a more natural and chemical free lifestyle. It really only takes a little bit of effort and time to get to know what you can substitute your products chemical products with. Of course, it's not entirely possible to eliminate all chemicals that we are surrounded by, but by taking a few small steps we can certainly live a more natural and sustainable life. Be conscience to keep nasty chemicals out of your home - not only will this have major benefits for your family but with every chemical free home comes a step closer to a more environmentally friendly world.
Top 8 Harmful chemicals to avoid in your home
Formaldehyde is a flammable, pungent compound found in everyday items such as Air fresheners, Nail polish, melamine (hard plastic). It can irritate the eyes, throat and mucus membranes, and cause headaches and nausea. Exposure may increase the risk of brain cancer and leukaemia.
Pesticides & Fertilisers
If it kills insects or weeds, it likely isn't good for human health, either. Many common pesticides are known carcinogens. One chemical in many pesticides, dichlorvos, is associated with mammary tumours in rats or mice. Another, glyphosate, has been linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Found in liquid dishwashing detergents and hand soaps labeled "antibacterial." Triclosan is an aggressive antibacterial agent that can promote the growth of drug-resistant bacteria
Quarternary Ammonium Compounds, or "QUATS"
Found in fabric softener liquids and most household cleaners labeled "antibacterial" - this chemical is similar to triclosan helping breed antibiotic resistant bacteria and also a major skin irritant.
Commonly found in window, kitchen and multipurpose cleaners,it belongs in the category of "glycol ethers" a set of powerful solvents which can cause throat irritation when inhaled along with narcosis, pulmonary oedema and severe liver and kidney damage at higher doses.
Found in polishing agents for bathroom fixtures, sinks and glass cleaners. It is a very powerful irritant that will affect right away mainly affecting asthmatics and elderly people with lung conditions causing further breathing problems.
Found in scouring powders, toilet cleaners, laundry whiteners and mould removers - the health effects can be acute and chronic especially to the respiratory system as well as the thyroid disrupter.
Sodium Hydroxide
Commonly found in oven cleaners and drain openers, sodium Hydroxide otherwise known as Iye is extremely corrosive if touching your skin can cause severe burns and damage when inhaled.
Household Cleaning Products
Household cleaners have become such an everyday used item that people rarely stop and question whats in them. They have been used in thousands of households across the world and have always got the job done so why question what you know and what works? Have you ever stopped to consider exactly what kinds of potentially hazardous chemicals are in these products - in fact when was the last time you thought much of what is in any product you use?
The ingredients found in some commonly used household cleaning products may technically clean your home but are very likely making your living space an unhealthy environment - contaminating and polluting the air with carcinogenic, hormone disrupters, neurotoxic solvents, reproductive toxins and mood altering chemicals. As the use of cleaners continues to rise so does the rise in cancer, asthma and other illnesses - It is believed that our constant contact with chemical fumes and chemical residues inside and outside our homes could be a signification contributing factor not to mention a large majority of these chemicals end up down our drains which lead to our beautiful oceans destroying our sea life and causing further damage to our earth, the home of our homes.
Where and How do i start ?
The best place to start this transition is to slowly switch out your cleaning products with all natural products - what is the point in cleaning your house with dangerous hazardous products ? In no way am i suggesting that this is an easy task to switch out.. because how easy is it to just grab these products that are pre made and ready to go while doing your weekly grocery shop ? but this quick and easy fix isn't the way to go - Luckily their is an increasing number of companies including myself here at Earth Blended that are trying to release chemical free cleaning products in a safer more ethical way. Here at Earth blended we are sourcing ingredients that have a long history of safe usage in humans and are natural plant based. Essential oils along with some very basic staples that you likely already have in your home are honestly all you need.
There are two ways to go depending on your lifestyle and extra time you have to spare, either signing up with a whole sale essential oil distributor such as Young Living to make your own products or if you are time poor are or just not eager on DIY we still have a cheap option right here for you to buy pre made through products at Earth Blended. In 2019 we will be releasing a full range of all natural, chemical free products that are pre made and ready to go for the working and or families always on the go who either don't have time.
If you would like more information about our beautiful and all natural chemical free cleaning range coming in 2019 including a free sample of our "Natures Clean" all purpose spray please email me at email@example.com and sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know about our launch date & follow us over on our Instagram @earth.blended for our own DIY hacks and tips for a chemical free home.
This is just a small look into converting over to a chemical free home and some of the reasons why you should consider it for your home and what chemicals to avoid , stay tuned to have a little look at how converting to chemical free has been so important and amazing for my family and I.
If you are wanting to go direct and purchase the pure essential oils yourself and make your own products i have provided a link below to get you on track - also feel free to get in contact with myself for more information.
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What is Music Therapy?
According to the American Music Therapy Association:
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings.
One of the main keys to successful therapy for your child is that it be enjoyable. Kids generally love music, so music therapy will most likely be seen as fun by your child, enabling complete cooperation.
You've met my daughter, Molly, in previous posts. Over the next several weeks, I'll be telling you how different therapies have helped Molly over the years.
Molly had music therapy long before she had any type of diagnosis. At three, she was very barely speaking, couldn't follow directions given to a group, had very low fine muscle tone and fine motor skills and had only mediocre balance for her age. We had suspected that she had some hearing issues, but all the tests were coming back within normal range. Some areas I've seen progress in m own daughter due to music therapy:
- Concentration – Keeping a beat, be it by clapping, nodding or hitting a drum is already a task for a child that needs to concentrate on hearing.
- Following directions – You want to follow directions when you're having so much fun, so you're willing to work hard!
- Selective hearing – Picking out an instrument to follow when listening to a piece of music makes working at hearing fun.
- Speech – While Molly barely spoke words, she would sing just about anything. Developing her exposure to different types of music gave her a way of expressing herself and communicating.
- Fine motor skills – To make the sounds she wanted to make, to imitate her beloved music therapist, required control. Examples: to make the maracas make a lot of noise or only a little, or to repeat note series on a small-keyed keyboard.
- Self esteem – A child that "can't" do other behaviors normal for those around her may start to have issues with low self esteem. When Molly saw that she had found something she CAN do, she felt special. It gave her a special smile and a skill she could show off to her easily-speaking classmates in nursery school.
We're now six years down the road and Molly still loves music. She has grown to understand how she responds to different types of music, as well. Just a few weeks ago, I exclaimed to her, "Molly, your room looks great! You cleaned it up all by yourself, I'm so proud!" "No Mommy," she said, grinning. "I didn't clean it by myself. Mozart helped me!"


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While setting up a playground with slide for my own grandchildren we noticed the slide was a bit rough and not enough "slide power" for the toddlers. Recommendations will advise to maintain a dull and faded slide wash with soap and water to remove dirt and grime, rinse with clean water. Polish with compound and buff out to improve appearance, repel dirt and slow fading. Since our slide was new and right out of the box we just needed a little "push".
It was as easy as 1, 2, and 3 by using a little Swiffer Dust & Shine and a soft cloth.
I love this stuff and use it for a few cleaning projects.
This procedure is only recommended by opinion. Playgrounds are a great way to share quality time with your children, but following safety precautions are a must to avoid accidents and injury. Insure there is always an adult present as the slide will be slippery, but most of all just have fun.
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Funeral flowers are purchased by the family of the deceased for the funeral service. They are also given to the family to show sympathy for the lost. If you are not so sure about what kind of flowers to send to the bereaved family, it is best to consult Flower Delivery Singapore.
A Florist Singapore will inform you that Condolence Wreath Singapore flowers are specifically designed to either be laid on the ground or on the coffin top. So, though it is a good idea to send sympathy flowers, you may have to think twice about that because you wouldn't want your smaller arranged flowers to be toppled over.
To make sure that you got the best florist in Singapore, it would be a good idea to search online. There are several online florist shops that display different arrangements both for sympathy and funeral flowers.
There are florists that offer same day flower delivery and you may want to try them especially if you will not be able to give your condolences in person.
In some cases, funeral parlors offer extra services like handling flower arrangements. If that is the case, it will less of a worry on your part if you belong to the bereaved family. If the flower arrangements are not being offered or if you want to handle that on your own, you should really try to find the most reliable Flower Delivery Singapore shop.
To find the best Flower Shop, you may have to select at least three shops and then choose from them. The one that can provide you with the most options at the most affordable costs should be your choice.
Traditional flower arrangements for funerals include: casket sprays to cover the casket; standing sprays usually shaped like crosses, heart or wreaths; and bouquets in vases or basket.
There are also different flowers used as Condolence Wreath Singapore. Lilies is commonly used as they symbolize innocence, while roses are just as equally popularly used. White roses represent humility, red roses mean love, respect and courage, pink roses is for gentility and grace, and yellow roses symbolizes strong ties between family members during the most trying times. Some people like including a single rose in an arranged bouquet to express enduring love for the one who left behind.
Lastly, there are several other factors that need to be taken into consideration when looking for the right florist. The most important thing to keep in mind though is to make sure that the florist of your choice can provide the kind of flowers you need.


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As well as making several hires, the firm saw off a claim against El Salvador and helped Georgia negotiate an end to the Ron Fuchs stand-off
- People in Who's Who:
- 1
- Pending cases as counsel:
- 43
- Value of pending counsel work:
- US$6.5 billion
- Treaty cases:
- 13
- Current arbitrator appointments:
- 11 (of which 6 are as sole or chair)
- No. of lawyers sitting as arbitrator:
- 1
Despite losing some well-known names in the last few years – most recently practice co-head and Asia specialist Arthur Marriott QC in late 2010 – the Dewey team continues to work on some impressively high-profile cases.
Today, its practice is co-chaired by recent arrival James Carter in New York (Carter was co-head of international arbitration at Sullivan & Cromwell) and Deborah Ruff in London, who's known especially for her work on energy and insurance matters. Derek C Smith in Washington, DC, manages the investment arbitration and PIL group, which continues to enjoy high standing and has been handling some of the first claims to be brought under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement. The group also includes Luis Parada (increasingly active in Latin American work) and David Colson, an ex-Department of State lawyer with expertise in maritime boundary disputes.
London, Washington, DC, New York and Warsaw are the offices where most of the international arbitration and related work takes place, but the firm has experienced hands in Houston, Milan, Moscow, Brussels, Johannesburg and Dubai.
Who uses it?
Although it has a particular niche in sports disputes (and sports law generally), away from that energy, insurance, construction and telecoms and work for states are the team's core areas.
One of central Europe's largest oil refiners, PKN Orlen, is using the firm for a US$250 million ICC claim against Yukos International; and a major Asian conglomerate has turned to it for help against claims arising from the collapse of a power plant and port facilities in an earthquake.
One of the firm's biggest current engagements is helping the major shareholder of a large Middle Eastern property development group in a US$1 billion claim at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre.
El Salvador, Ghana and Georgia, Chile and Equatorial Guinea are all also using the firm (the first three in treaty claims and related proceedings; Chile for a maritime border dispute with Peru; and Equatorial Guinea in a UN-sponsored mediation with Gabon).
Track record
In 2009, the London team successfully defended Finland's Neste Oil against a US$100 million LCIA claim brought by an Israeli trading firm. That later extended to an attempt by the losing side to have the tribunal's decision overturned by a London court on grounds of fraud.
A Dewey's client, the US Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports, was among the winners after an LCIA panel's ruling on the long-running soft-wood lumber dispute between the US and Canada.
Otherwise, some of Dewey & LeBoeuf's best moments of late have come in sporting disputes. In 2010, a cross-border team led by partner Greg Nott in Johannesburg represented Caster Semenya after she was barred by the International Association of Athletics Federations from participating in female athletics competitions pending an investigation of her true biological sex. The firm's pro bono negotiations on her behalf got the ban lifted.
That followed similar work on behalf of double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius in 2008, persuading the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a decision by the IAAF that had banned him from competing in able-bodied track events and attempting to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.
Recent events
There were several newcomers in 2011 – most notably James Carter in New York, the renowned veteran arbitrator and former chair of the American Arbitration Association, with more than 40 years' experience in the field. Other arrivals were Pieter Bekker, who joined from Crowell & Moring's New York office and is now stationed in Brussels; and partner Nane Oganesyan, who joined as head of dispute resolution for Russia and the CIS region in Moscow. She came after 10 years at Norton Rose, bringing an associate with her. Meanwhile, the Frankfurt office hired Tanja Pfitzner, a counsel with 10 years' experience at Freshfields, to lead a new three-lawyer disputes team.
In March 2011, the firm scored a gratifying result for El Salvador, winning the speedy dismissal of a DR-CAFTA claim by Canadian miners Commerge Group Corp and San Sebastian Gold Mines. A panel chaired by Albert Jan van den Berg upheld a preliminary objection that they had no jurisdiction because the claimants had failed to terminate local court proceedings before bringing the case to ICSID. The case marked the first successful use of a provision in DR-CAFTA for a fast-track review process. (A second claim against El Salvador by another miner, Pacific Rim, continues.)
Dewey & LeBoeuf also had a hand in one of the more sensational arbitration-related stories of 2011, after it was brought in, late-proceedings, to represent Georgia in parallel revision and annulment proceedings at ICSID against award-holders Ron Fuchs and Ioannis Kardassopoulos. In a remarkable twist, after winning their ICSID case, Fuchs and a colleague were convicted of attempted bribery by a Tbilisi court and imprisoned for more than a year. Eventually, following the intercession of Israel, Dewey's client pardoned them in late 2011 after they agreed to accept a US$37 million settlement. The original award had been for US$98 million.
In another case, the firm's client Telekomunikacja Polska lost its bid to set aside a €400 million partial award in favour of Danish Polish Telecommunications Group in a dispute over a fibre-optic transmission system.


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Johnny Morris set out from Springer Mountain, Ga., on March 2, hiking the Appalachian Trail to raise money for MemoryCare, an Asheville nonprofit founded by his mother, Dr. Margaret Noel. So far, the 23-year-old Asheville native has raised nearly $17,000 to help the nonprofit care for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.
"I had the idea to hike for MemoryCare, and people could donate based on miles hiked if they wanted to," says Morris. "It's been a great way to give to an organization that I have a deep connection with and that I sincerely believe needs it." No other organization provides the services that MemoryCare does, he says. "More and more people find out about them and decide they are a one-of-a-kind organization."
MemoryCare provides comprehensive services to caregivers as well as patients with memory impairments. It involves caregivers in every office visit and engages more than three caregivers for each patient, says Noel.
The idea was to "develop a model that would uphold the dignity of persons with dementia, who are too often neglected by our fractured health care system, and incorporate their caregivers into the evaluation and management process," says Noel. "Failure to do so leads to delayed diagnosis, poor management and great frustration among caregivers."
The integrated model of care provided by MemoryCare, she adds, helps patients stay in their homes longer, which saves money in medical care.
Noel notes that her son's hike has brought awareness of Alzheimer's disease to a younger generation. "If you look at our Facebook page, we've gone from 20 people checking in to almost 300 followers," she says. "It's made a big difference. It's brought awareness to people who probably don't realize how this is impacting their parents and their grandparents and will impact them at some point."
Morris says he enjoys having conversations with other hikers on the trail who may not know much about Alzheimer's. "It's interesting to see who knows what Alzheimer's is and who doesn't," he says. "It's nice to be able to explain to them why I'm doing it and why Alzheimer's disease and caring for those who have it is so pertinent and relevant.
"A lot of people think it's way off in the distance, that it's an obscure disease that only old people get, which is not really true," he adds. "It's not a disease just for people 70 plus. It's a disease that can affect people as early as their 40s or 50s. It's a devastating disease, and there's no cure for it."
Morris admits that, growing up, he was influenced by his mother and her work with Alzheimer's. "Obviously my mother has been deeply rooted in MemoryCare, and by extension I have been too. It's been table conversation for a long time, as early as I can remember. I've helped out volunteering, and I recently led a skills class with my mother and another teacher. I've definitely had a connection with the organization. For me this hike is as much about me as it is about doing good for it."
Noel echoes her son's recollections about the influence of her work: "He has watched this organization from its beginning. … We're 15 years old, and he's 23. From the time he's been aware of my work, it has always been with older adults who had cognitive disorders." She believes the influence has carried over into his choice of physical therapy as a career. In the fall Morris will start a graduate program in physical therapy at Western Carolina University. "He's obviously going to work with a number of older adults. If you think 1 in 9 people over 65 have dementia, and 1 in 3 over 85, this will be a population he'll work with closely," she says.
"I think she's a great person," Morris says about his mother, adding that she's been a role model to him. But as much as his hike is about honoring the work of his mother and his connection to her, it's about creating his own path. "I'm at that point where it's time for me to do my own thing and fly the coop. Both she and my dad are getting used to that," he says. "I'm really out on my own now. I think the time I chose to hike the A.T. is significant and meaningful for me. I'm at this juncture where it's up to me to decide what I do and who I become."
Noel acknowledges she has had reservations about him being out on the trail. "As a mom, I can imagine all kinds of things. I've worried about him being alone, getting Lyme disease and losing weight," she says. "But you watch your child grow and become mature. I've seen him become more competent and confident. He's developed a strong love for the outdoors, for challenging himself physically and developing the strength of endurance."
Even though Morris has undertaken the hike to support MemoryCare, he has done so without any support from the organization. Noel notes that when he decided to do the hike, he wrote a pledge letter, and MemoryCare publicized it. "But otherwise we're not helping him. He went out and got his own sponsors for equipment," Noel says. "But I do bake brownies and send him care packages as a mom."
So far Morris has raised $16,600 in donations and pledges on his hike. Noel says the total amount will provide care for 33 patients and 99 caregivers for a year. "The goal is $20,000," says Morris, "but MemoryCare will need an additional $11,000 by July 1 to satisfy its annual operational budget." Morris says he still hopes to be able to raise the extra amount needed to close the gap.
At this point Morris has hiked about 3/4 of the 2,189-mile trail. He expects to hit the Mount Greylock area in Massachusetts this week and plans to finish the trail by mid-July in order to be ready for his physical-therapy program in August.
Morris says that having the commitment to the cause of Alzheimer's has made the hike easier. "I've received support from so many people. I know that when they donate, it's because I'm hiking," he says. "And with every mile, whenever the going gets tough, it's a great thing to have in the back of my mind — that people are out there supporting me and watching the posts that I update. People care, and that's a rewarding thing to be a part of."
To learn more about MemoryCare and its mission, visit memorycare.org. To follow Morris' hike, go to avl.mx/14c. And to donate to MemoryCare through Morris' thru-hike, visit avl.mx/14b.


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Black Amber Barber – A Gentlemen's Affair
Black Amber Barber
Recommended by Taste of Bangkok on December 2017
"Black Amber offering complete modern classic lifestyle facility for gentlemen
A Traditional men barbershop located in a small alley between Thonglor soi 5 and soi 7. Gentlemen will comfortably find our highly trained barbers and friendly staff to greet your day.
Our Barber Shop Services
– Haircut 700 Baht
– Hot towel shave 600 Baht
– Beard Styling 500 Baht
– Hair Setup 300 Baht
– Shampoo 100 Baht
Across from the barbershop you can find our social club hidden in the back of Thonglor soi 6 (the last house on the right). Selection of shops such as tailor shop, handmade accessory and vintage clothing are located inside with 1920's speakeasy lounge behind clubhouse lobby.
We are welcome all customers to join the club and experience your Black Amber lifestyle."
Open Everyday
Hours : 11AM–8PM
Phone : 081 869 9393
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Lunch Box
In this section you can learn how to easily make delicious lunchboxes, that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. They are convenient because you can prepare them a day ahead and store in the fridge to enjoy the following days.
Here you can find such recipes as Italian Chicken Skewers or Crack Turkey Pinwheels.