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All Hands Consulting Completes Several Projects
COLUMBIA, MD – August 6, 2012 - All Hands Consulting (AHC), a leading provider of emergency management consulting services, has completed several projects recently as part of a busy 2012. The balance of 2012 has many exciting projects on the books.
Despite the sluggish economy, the business of preparing for emergencies goes on. So far, 2012 has been an exciting year of steady work for AHC. All Hands consultants kept busy working with many returning clients and a few new clients. Our client list has grown to over 150 while our team of consultants has climbed well past the 1,100 mark.
We successfully built several large teams of very qualified consultants to staff national exercise and planning programs as well as response teams who are standing by to respond to catastrophic disasters. This includes a cadre of disaster responders for support to FEMA's Individual Assistance Technical Assistance program and other federal, state, and local deployment contracts for Incident Management Teams and surge capacity for training and exercise deliveries. More…
Supplanting – Will it be an issue in the future of preparedness programs?
As grant funds are shrinking for all but the Tier I UASIs, the issue of supplanting may come up as UASI jurisdictions discuss options for "program contraction" in light of non-supplanting requirements.
As you may know, the FEMA preparedness grant programs are designed to "enhance community emergency preparedness and participation capabilities", not to help fund baseline programs. The common concept for grants is that they are to "supplement not supplant" local dollars. However, many communities are looking at a loss of both local tax dollars and grant funds at the same time; what are they to do? Tough decisions must be made; is the option of shifting tax-funded program activities to grants a viable one? Maybe, but caution is warranted. More…
The National UASI and Homeland Security Conference
The 2011 National UASI and Homeland Security Conference team has been working hard over the last year to get ready for the 2011 conference. The final touches to the conference plans have been made and it looks to be an excellent program. The 2011 conference will be the largest ever with over 1,600 attendees. The 2011 conference will include all DHS preparedness grants and will be collocated with the GPD After Action Conference.
The theme of the 2011 National UASI and Homeland Security Conference is "Enhancing Capabilities through Regional Collaboration"
FY 2011 UASI Compared to FY 2010
The FY 2011 UASI grant awards were announced Thursday. The reduction from 64 to 31 UASIs caught many by surprise. While I was predicting that the UASI list might go down to 40-45, 31 was a deeper cut than was expected.
The Terrorist Threat is not Limited to the 10 Largest Cities
The recent move by the House of Representatives to limit the Urban Area Security Initiative to only 10 cities has obviously caused concern for the 54 other UASI cities. These cities will be clamoring to make the case that they too are at risk from the threat of terrorism. While there are many past examples of terrorist acts or attempted acts across the country, from Oklahoma City to Seattle, one not need to look far to find a solid basis for this concern.
Let's look at some recent news for example.
NationalTerrorAlert.com is one of many sources that I use to stay on top of terrorism related news. (NationalTerrorAlert.com is a private homeland security blog and not affiliated with any government agency.) I get an e-mail daily with relevant news summaries and links to source news stories. Today was no exception and the headlines explain my point well:
- NYPD releases video of bust of suspected terrorist plotting attacks on NYC synagogues
- FBI no-show in NYC terror probe raises questions
- FBI investigating intruder at Oregon dam
- Florida Imams arrested for aiding Pakistan Taliban
From this one example we see that terrorism is still an issue in New York City but also in Oregon and South Florida.
South Florida has seen its share of the terrorism threat yet it may soon be off the list of Urban Areas receiving funding under the UASI program (if House members have their way). More…
Budget Axe Looms Large Over Local First Responders
While Congress shaved local first responder funding by about 20% for 2011, their current plans for 2011 are to cut 67% from the FY 2010 level of $3 billion to $1 billion overall.
This means that potentially 54 cities will lose funding. This includes major U. S. cities from Miami to Seattle, from San Diego to Baltimore, from Detroit to Las Vegas.
States will also feel the impact. Many will be left with the minimum amount of funding required and they will need to drastically curtail programmatic activities.
The #UASI Daily
I am trying something new this year with The National Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and Homeland Security Conference. We have included social media as part of the conference experience for the last three years; but this year, we are going to have a real focus on social media and I'm trying to get a national conversation about UASI going with Twitter and Facebook.
I'm excited about the possibilities. While we have an excellent listserv, this is a "one-to-many" tool. And, while the conference is an excellent and very successful way to share information, we need more of an on-going conversation. So, I have been trying to stir one up with Twitter.
While a lot of information can get lost in the Twitter stream, the use of a hash tag can certainly help. We have asked that everyone use the #UASI tag for anything relevant to UASI. That way, one can easily find relevant information. And, so that no one need miss anything, the daily paper process offered by http://paper.li/ is a surefire way to capture the conversation.
So, the #UASI Daily will serve to capture the conversation – you can find the paper here: http://paper.li/tag/UASI
Note: The National UASI & Homeland Security Conference is in San Francisco this June 20-23. The conference will include all preparedness grants under the Homeland Security Grant Program and will incorporate the DHS/FEMA/GPD "After Action Conference".
It's Baaack! Bill to limit number of UASIs (Updated)
Once again, there are efforts afoot to limit the number of Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) cities. However, this legislative maneuvering may be moot. A combination of less funding and a new risk formula may result in less UASIs without legislative action. Read on for a full explanation.
UASI program funds address the unique planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas, and assists them in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
The proposed legislation, H.R.1555, was recently introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY18] as an effort to limit the number of cities and funnel more funding to New York City. The bill's stated purpose is: "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to limit the number of Urban Area Security Initiative grants awarded and to clarify the risk assessment formula to be used when making such grants, and for other purposes."


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Find out about current and upcoming art exhibitions at Te Papa, from New Zealand's national collection and beyond.
The current season of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa, until 12 October, includes a display of Te Papa's rich collection of Cook Islands tīvaevae (quilts), recent acquisitions of contemporary work by Gretchen Albrecht and Fiona Connor, rare historical portraits of Ngāti Toa tūpuna, and works from the late New Zealand photographer Glenn Jowitt.Explore On the wall
Off the Wall is a quarterly online art magazine of New Zealand art commentary, artist interviews, and the latest arts videos and audio.
Issue nine features an artist interview with Billy Apple, a personal essay from Patricia Grace, a poem by Hinemoana Baker, and new writing by Rebecca Rice and Te Papa's other art curators.Read Off the Wall
At the heart of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa is an ongoing programme of events for everyone: curator and artist talks, family activities, late-night events, performances, and more.Enjoy arts events
Enjoy our free Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa audio guides for adults and children, available free to borrow in the Level 5 galleries – just ask a host. Both the adult's guide and the kids' guide tracks are available online, along with other art videos.Listen to arts media
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The etnies Next 25 anniversary celebration continued with a raging party in Paris last night and the release of video footage of the etnies team skating the PAS House at La Gaite Lyrique Public Domaine.
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July 1, 2011 (PARIS) – In celebration of 25 years of pioneering skateboard footwear, etnies celebrated by looking forward to the next 25 with a party on Thursday night at La Gaîté Lyrique Public Domaine in Paris. More than thirteen hundred skateboarders and friends of the brand joined etnies owner Pierre-André Senizergues, Senior VP of Marketing Don Brown and team riders Jose Rojo, Tyler Bledsoe and Willow for the party. Days before this party started, the etnies skate team was celebrating in their own way with skate sessions in the PAS House too.
The PAS House is a glimpse into the future that shows what the NEXT 25 years may look like when combining the powerful influence of skateboarding with a dwelling place. A full-scale, 70 square-meter (753.5 -square foot) version of this original idea and vision created by Pierre-André Senizergues, designed by artist, Gil Le Bon Delapointe and supervised by Francois Perrin, is now a reality and on display at La Gaîté Lyrique Public Domaine.
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The Boston suburb of Hopkinton is home to a regular Christmas miracle this year, as a Virgin Mary statue was unearthed last week.
According to CBS Boston affiliate WBZ-TV, workers were doing construction in the proximity of the Golden Pond assisted living facility, when they found a statuette of the Madonna.
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This Week's Favourites – December 12th 2008
Big news this week is the release of WordPress 2.7, therefore I have a selection of my favourite WordPress related links that outline both the new features of 2.7 as well as some development tips to help you make the most out of this awesome package. Other featured links include roundups of some great looking portfolio sites and a look back at two interviews I had the pleasure of being involved with.
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Branden & I wanted nothing more than to spend these next few weeks on stage playing our new album for anyone that would listen, but now that will not be possible. Unfortunately, Haden informed us last week that she will be unable to join us on this tour. Her reasons are not ours to share. Our friend Kara Dupuy has offered to help us out during this time so that we can at least perform at our 2 Album Release shows in Michigan. Kara and I haven't shared the stage since the BoysNightOut days, and I'm looking forward to playing with her again, even if just these three dates.
We will have more of an update soon, but for now, if you live in the midwest and care about seeing this band, I'd suggest making a trip now.
- Brian
11/14 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache ( The Intersection )
11/15 – Chicago, IL – Quenchers Saloon
11/16 – Hamtramck, MI – Small's
We've teamed up with the people over at Buzznet to bring you the exclusive premier of our new track Held Together
Good news, we have teamed up with ARTISTdirect to share another song from "Sound/No Sound" with you!
here is Miles Away, spread the word!
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Sound/No Sound – Out October 29th. you can pre-order the album here: http://tcwk.shopsilentempire.com/
and catch us on tour this winter!
we hope to see you as we head out this weekend on a new tour!
MARCH 9 – The Slowdown – Omaha, NE
w/ Conditions / Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.theslowdown.com/events/conditions/
Twitter: @theslowdown
MARCH 10 – Mojoes – Joliet, IL
w/ Conditions / Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.mojoesofjoliet.com/events.php
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/132436126930972/
Twitter: @mojoesofjoliet
TIX: http://theticketrumba.com/tickets/1400
MARCH 11 – Thompson House – Newport, KY
w/ Conditions / Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.thompsonhousenewport.com
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/131735613662404/
Twitter: @ThompsonHouseNP
TIX: at the door
MARCH 12 – Hoosier Dome – Indianapolis, IN
w/ Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.piradicalproductions.com/shows/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/220306241442958/
TIX: at the door
MARCH 14 – The Donut Hole – Muskegon, MI
w/ Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.facebook.com/muskegondonuts
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/351349384974202/
TIX: at the door
MARCH 15 – The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI
w/ Squid The Whale / The A-Gang / Arrows
Venue: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Loving-Touch/83860158443?fref=ts
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/343861595729551/
TIX: at the door
MARCH 19 – Polish Club – Phoenixville, PA
w/ Terrible Things / Modern Suits / Awaking Mercury
FB: http://m.facebook.com/home.php?__user=1154430642#!/events/439660986109230?__user=1154430642
TIX: at the door
MARCH 20 – The Met – Pawtucket, RI
w/ Animal Empire
Venue: http://themetri.com/events/the-company-we-keep/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/539745662736207
Twitter: @themetri
TIX: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1709495&cobrand=themetri
MARCH 21 – Heirloom Arts Theatre – Danbury, CT
w/ TBA
Venue: http://heirloomarts.org/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/498934620169316/
Twitter: @heirloomtheatre
TIX: http://tcwk.bpt.me/
MARCH 22 – The Canvas Clash – Boonton, NJ
w/ Great Expectations / Flood / More TBA
Venue: http://www.facebook.com/CanvasClash
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/432100593531469/
Twitter: @thecanvadclash
TIX: at the door
MARCH 23 – Croc Rock – Allentown, PA
w/ Sleep City / Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.crocodilerockcafe.com/
Twitter: @crocrockcafe
MARCH 24 – The Forvm – Buffalo, NY
w/ Sleep City / Squid The Whale
Venue: http://www.mapleentertainment.com/forum_page.html
Twitter: @TheForvmBuff
MARCH 25 – The Studio at Webster Hall – New York, NY
w/ Donots
Venue: http://event.websterhall.com/
Twitter: @WebsterHall
TIX: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3411744
MARCH 27 – Deep South The Bar – Raleigh, NC
w/ The Record, more TBA
Venue: http://www.deepsouththebar.com/
APRIL 2 – Fubar – St Louis, MO
w/ State Champs
Venue: http://www.fubarstl.com/calendar/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/514566341917845/
TIX: http://ticketf.ly/XLuR1z
Happy to announce we have signed with Easy-Killer and they will be releasing the album that we are currently in the studio tracking!
read the press release via AbsolutePunk
more dates to be posted soon!
w/ Conditions, Squid The Whale
March 9 – The Slowdown (Omaha, NE)
March 10 – Mojoes (Joliet, IL)
March 11 – Thompson House (Newport, KY)
w/ Squid The Whale
March 12 – Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis, IN)
March 14 – The Donut Hole (Muskegon, MI)
March 15 – The Loving Touch 18+ (Ferndale, MI)


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A quick glance at Qatar Airways' current "Bigger World Promotion" will tell you two things: the folks at Qatar are really excited to join up with Oneworld Alliance (which will place them alongside British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Royal Jordanian, in addition to offering shared mileage among all the member airlines); second, the flight deals being offered right now aren't just East Coast-focused – they've got love for Texas and the midwest, too. Fares like Chicago to Addis Adaba for just $934, or Houston to Hanoi for $1,002, certainly grab our attention. And in addition to the rates themselves, we're also liking the focus on non-coastal cities – a trend we picked up on earlier this year.
In addition to these far-flung fares, we're loving some other routes that are currently on sale, and not just from the right and left coast. For example, we priced some choice fares to the Middle East (Qatar Airways, after all, has its main hub in Doha), and here's what we found:
From a traveler's perspective, the idea of a trip to Damascus right now (and pretty much anywhere else in Syria) is clearly out of the question. With constant headlines about possible U.S. air strikes and uncertainty surrounding additional chemical weapons attacks on civilians, you'd have to be living under a rock not to be aware of the current situation. But what if your travel plans concern one of Syria's neighboring countries? Read more
If you tend to stay away from cheesy double decker bus tours while on vacation, well…we can't blame you. Often, the only real way to get to know a city is to just walk it, unguided, and let the adventure unfold as you go. But there's something irresistible about surrendering to a nighttime tour: cruising down busy avenues, letting yourself be dazzled by marquee lights as they whiz by, and getting a birds-eye view of a city just as its restaurants, bars, and nightclubs begin to come alive. Just remember to put down the camera once in a while; for posterity sake, you won't want to let the whole evening go by with your face behind a lens!
Though not as well known as its neighbor to the south, the city of Sharjah in the UAE has managed to carve out a reputation independent of Dubai and Abu Dhabi – for starters, it is a burgeoning art destination, with over 15 museums to its name, and even has its own observatory wheel. Now, thanks to a brand new night tour, visitors can now be guided through the city's most dazzling features after the sun goes down. The Buhaira Corniche, Al Qasba (a prominent theater and exhibition space), Mega Mall, the Central Souk, and Al Noor Mosque (a destination in its own right) are just a few of the spots accessed on the new tour, which runs from 8pm to 11pm every night. $25.75 per person; for more information, click here. Read more
Twenty-six days. That's how long the Department of State's current Worldwide Travel Alert in the Middle East and North Africa is projected to last. As of Friday, US embassies in a number of countries (UAE, Jordan, Madagascar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Libya, to name a few) were ordered to close temporarily, prompting fear and uncertainty around travel to these places. As per the State's dispatch: "Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond."
That unfortunately means that the warning applies to U.S. travelers everywhere. But for those passing through major Middle Eastern and North African hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Muscat, Manama and Kuwait City, the question hangs in the air: What does it mean – as a U.S. citizen – to travel where a U.S. embassy is closed? Read more
Venture down a narrow gorge between two cliffs towering at 263 feet high and you'll encounter the Lost City of Petra, Jordan. Petra was mostly unknown to the western world until it was "discovered" in 1812 by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, a Swiss traveler. The Nabataeans settled within the rose-colored rocks over 2,000 years ago and the architectural detail of the tombs, temples, sacrificial alters, and obelisks survived for travelers today to marvel at. Though the Nabataeans were conquered by the Romans around 100 AD, the city remained a junction on the silk and spice trade routes, that linked China and India to Egypt, Syria, Greece, and Rome. Featured as a backdrop for Hollywood's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade like other beautifully preserved temples, the combination of outstanding architectural achievement and the vibrant color of the red mountains made this must-visit place one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Read more
In life, being in the right place at the right time can come down to serendipity. But in travel, it is almost always the result of good planning. To avoid crowds and inflated prices, we recommend the period between high and low seasons when the weather is fine, places are still open and happy to welcome travelers, and you can explore a destination at your own pace. We call this magical time and space continuum the Sweet Spot and make it a point to round up the best of them for you each season. We've covered the 20 best places to travel for value this winter and grouped them by region – follow the links to right to discover this season's Sweet Spots.
Hotels and hideaways have long provided a great base and an idyllic backdrop for romance, illicit or otherwise. Once in your own private oasis, away from the demands of everyday life, romance is on the rise, and senses are easily aroused. Whether it's a romantic rendezvous, a destination wedding and honeymoon, or an anniversary, we found six top notch properties – one for each of the senses (the sixth included).
SIGHT: Aman at Summer Palace; Beijing, China
If you were in search of a palatial Asian estate to call your own, look no further than Aman at Summer Palace. This picturesque property away from Beijing's bustling city center is adjacent to the 250-year-old World Heritage site, The Summer Palace. The stunning aesthetics and design are a mix of original dwellings used for guests of the Summer Palace at the turn of the 20th century with Ming Dynasty-inspired design, recreated to seamless perfection.
After a week of touring in China's must-see cities (Beijing and Shanghai), retreat for a few days to an exclusive deluxe or imperial suite with private spa treatment rooms, enclosed internal courtyards, spacious bathrooms with island bathtubs, private dining areas, and bedrooms with a four poster bed and a Ming-style armoire.
The desert has long provided a profound feeling for spiritual seekers, travelers, and explorers alike. From the silkiness of the sand to the stillness that surrounds you and the beauty that abounds, it easily entices.
Couple that with the mere mention of The Dead Sea, which immediately conjures up evocative mud-riddled images of vacationing bodies floating effortlessly in the ever-still waters. No place is better positioned for an otherworldly float and a stunning Dead Sea sunset than the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan.
Once you've explored Jordan's breathtaking scenery, natural resources, vast deserts, and historical and religious centers, the likes of Wadi Rum, Petra, and the Jordan River, it's time to rest those tired tourist toes and go float at the lowest point on earth for quite possibly the greatest high of your life.
I have been to Jordan twice, and both trips were memorable experiences filled with natural wonders. The highlights for first-time travelers include Wadi Rum, Petra, and the Dead Sea. The beautiful red, desert sands of Wadi Rum are impressive, and one cannot help but think of Lawrence of Arabia while traversing the dunes. I enjoyed its sunsets and would recommend being there at that time.
On my first trip, my friend and I hired a guide to take us to Wadi Rum, and he included a stop at a typical Bedouin camp for tea. Judging from their attire, Bedouins might, at first glance, appear to be out of a different age, but don't be surprised to see a satellite TV dish or mobile phone nearby. After viewing a sunset, we continued on to Petra and overnighted at Taybet Zaman (from $95/night), where Bill Clinton once stayed. This very simple boutique hotel has a Turkish sauna that is enjoyable after a day of touring.
This may sound odd, but Amman is a bit like L.A.: everything is a car ride away. You need to know where to go (unlike Beirut which is a more meanderer-friendly town). People say Amman is the newest up-and-coming cosmopolitan city in the Middle East, after Beirut, Tel Aviv, and Dubai. And there is no doubt that an expat educated and moneyed class have come back to energize this city.
The people of Jordan are exceedingly nice and hospitable (like the Lebanese and Syrians), and most in Amman speak English. The society does have conservative cultural aspects. You will see many more covered/veiled women here than in Beirut. But there is a stylish set just the same; just go to one of the new nightclubs.
In my last post, I noted that Amman is a good jumping off point for visiting sights in other parts of the country. In my case, I had been to Petra and the Wadi Rum before (combined with a trip to Israel two years ago when I crossed into Jordan from Israel's Eilat and stayed over at the Taybet Zaman Hotel near Petra). So this trip focused on other attractions in northern Jordan and exploring the newly emerging cosmopolitan scene of Amman.
Following my day-long city tour, my guide, Moawi, arranged a subsequent day trip to explore the north including Ajloun Castle (a medieval fortress), Umm Qays, and Jerash. That's a lot of ground to cover in the North and driving distances between sights were about an hour. I recommend trimming it down to just Umm Qays (a Roman ruin with an amazing view of the Jordan Valley including Lake Tiberias in Israel and the Golan Heights) and Jerash.
For visiting Amman and elsewhere in Jordan, my guide was Moawi, the owner of Travel Club Jordan. He had a car to take us around Amman, which is always a good idea for the first day of exploring a new, exotic city. We visited the Citadel, the Roman amphitheater, and the Royal Automobile Museum. We also stopped for a lovely traditional Jordanian lunch.
For dining and nightlife in Amman, I recommend several options, including Yoshi (super sushi – better than most in New York!), books@cafe (for drinks and dessert), a stroll around Rainbow Street, and meandering around Abdoun, a chic part of town with shops, restaurants, and cafes. Read more
Flying from Beirut to Amman, a short one-hour flight, you cross the vast expanse of desert. The rolling desert hills and valleys are beautiful. Then rising from the Earth you see white dots which begin to outline the city of Amman.
When arriving in Amman airport, one is struck by how matters are just a bit more chaotic than in Beirut. (I was in Beirut for the weekend and planned travels onward to Jordan). A new airport is under construction and this will no doubt help. Entry requires a visa, which I didn't know beforehand, but one can easily obtain it at passport control. Change money into dinars first; the visa costs about 10 dollars.
I do recommend a hotel pick up since otherwise you run the risk of getting a taxi without A/C and the airport is a good 40 minutes from Amman (much further out than with Beirut's airport). Read more
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A WEEK ago, I read on the same day about the new Forbes Magazine's list of the richest men in the Philippines and the news about the launch of a book entitled "Boses ng Pagbabago" (Voices of Change). I read about rich men and poor men (and women) in just a few minutes.
The country's private business is led, as usual, by Henry Sy, the magnate. And the news story talks of increases in net worth in Sy's business from $9.1 billion in 2012 to $13.2 billion in 2013.
Many of the successful businessmen have earned their fortunes through family ties. But many, also, are "self-made", like new dollar billionaire Andrew Gotianun of Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), a family corporation owned by Cebuanos.
The book "Pagbabago" talks about impaired and poor men and women whom government helped because these citizens showed willingness to help themselves.
When young, visually-impaired 56-year-old Bec was tutored by SPED-trained teachers. She then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Central Philippine University in Iloilo City. Today Bec prepares Braille materials for visually-impaired students in public schools.
Bert, 54, of Sierra Bullones, Bohol was a simple farmer who asked for help from government agencies to train in farming techniques.
Training with the Agrarian Reform office, he chose the development of fertilizer aspect. In particular, he specialized on the use of fertilizers from animal manure, instead of those based on chemicals. Animal manure as fertilizer is more effective and cheaper. Bert grew into a successful farmer actively advocating organic farming in Bohol.
But there are those who don't believe in themselves. They start poor and stay poor, and are unable to recognize the fact that life's problems are not solved by the government alone or by rich men who give contributions to the poor on certain occasions.
One is poor when he doesn't look ahead and beyond, nor do something about it, say books on business about self-made persons.
This reminds me of the stories a househelp, Susan, from Balamban told me. She didn't dream of a better time, and she didn't push to succeed somewhere. Today, her family still lives selling fruits in the roadside, squatting in Lahug hills. She's now herself married with children to feed back in Balamban and on the Lahug hills.
She has memories of only three school years in Barrio Kou in Balamban, starting with the long walk to school at dawn to reach school and be on time for the flag ceremony at 7:30 a.m.
The kids used dahon sa pandan as umbrellas during the rainy season as they walked miles to school with the lucky ones showing off slippers and using them for shoes, some others walking barefoot. They had sacks (sako) for school bags. Banana leaves were used to wrap their bawon.
They played along the way, like when there were rivers to cross, even if they'd reach school wet from the waist down. And they were also afraid of talks about kidnappers of children, part of the stories intended to discipline them, Susan said.
She reached only Grade III with attention shifting to home when the parents decided to come to Cebu city, squat in a sitio in Lahug and sell fruits, to earn. The couple promised to send money to the children, "pero wa diay tu." said Susan.
So she played parents to two girls and three boys—like did the rounds of collecting vegetables, gabi and camote, for food for her siblings, "pangaplag og lagut-mon" every day. She even did "panguma" or clearing a spot where to plant rice or make kaingin.
She's married now and has ended up on the Lahug hills with siblings and relatives as neighbors, almost all of them selling fruits in sidewalks. She's trying to feed three children, with her husband doing a bit of construction work here and there.
A successful business (or life) is the result of intensity and persistence, a look beyond the present into the future. The "Pagbabago" book says development begins with possibilities in the head, the dreamers believing in themselves.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 10, 2013.
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(Rev 6:3-4) When the Lamb opened the second seal, Udii il secondo essere vivente che diceva, "Venite!" Allora uscì un altro cavallo, uno rosso. Colui che lo cavalcava fu dato potere di togliere la pace (prosperità, riposo) dalla terra e per rendere le persone si uccidono a vicenda (macellaio, macellare, a mutilare violentemente, nelle strade), and he was given a great sword. (an assassins sword)
"Difficilmente passa un giorno in cui i nostri sensi non sono bastonati da qualche nuovo focolaio del terrorismo in Medio Oriente. Nonostante i nostri sforzi di fare e mantenere la pace, politico, economico, e le tensioni religiose spesso portano a disordini, violenza, e disordini. "
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The White House announced after the deadly attack on Assad's inner circle that the president is "losing control". Russia condemned the bombing as an "act of terror" and called for those behind it to be punished.
The brother-in-law of Syrian president Bashar al Assad, Assef Shawkat and defense Chief Daoud Rajha died in the blast at a meeting of senior security and government figures in Damascus. Syrian general Hassan Turkmani, a former defense minister and senior military official, was also killed, and several others were wounded.
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Some sources say a bodyguard employed by the regime's elite was carrying the device on a belt around his waist, even though rebel groups are claiming responsibility for the attack. 'The Brigade of Islam', said it had been planning the attack for a month; however the Free Syrian Army also claimed responsibility for the action.
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The city of Damascus has turned into a killing field and the nation of Syria has lost over 17,000 dead since the uprising began. The rebels are saying, the drive to "liberate" the capital has begun.
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It's going down tonight at Nectar, before you roll out to catch the southern emcee, one of a few responsible for getting Huntsville on the map, read on and learn a few things about the man.
Introduce yourself to Seattle.
What's up Seattle its your boy Jackie Chain Mr. Vip Alabama representa!
How old are you?
I'm seasoned baby.
You grew up in a military family, what led you to the streets and then rap instead of a life of service?
I was always a wild child and a hustler so the fast life just came natural to me, I never really pictured myself with a 9 to 5. The rapping was just another hustle to me at first, but I've always loved music, all kinds of music.
As a kid living in Korea what music was playing around you?
I was only two when I lived in Korea so I don't think I was listening to music then.
Did you spend most of your time on the base? Or was their opportunities for you to experience the country itself?
I got to see a lot of Europe, we took a lot of vacations so I been to a lot of dope spots. My dad was stationed in Germany for 4 1/2 years.
Is your father still active in the military?
My dad retired early to take care of my grandfather.
Was it going to prison that made you change your mentality and get out of the streets?
No, when I got out of prison I was in the streets even more. I made a lot of connects while I was locked up. I'm still in these streets homie, rap ain't payin for real yet. I like to ball.
Can you talk about the strip club culture in the south? It seems to be where records break in the region, where as here in the Northwest and I think most of the West coast, artists don't even think about approaching strip clubs with their music.
Yea in the south your records break first in the strip club, then go to club DJs and the streets, then radio. A lot of people wanna go straight to the radio but you gotta get the strip clubs. If girls listen to your song guys will too cause they gonna play what the girls like ya dig.
What do you think it was about "Rollin" that worked so well in the clubs?
Rollin was just a feel good party record, good beat, good hook, easy to groove with. I was really suprised how far it reached.
How did the Universal/Motown deal come about?
A lot of people don't know but I've been signed to Universal/motown for 3 years. They saw how I grind and loved rollin so they signed me and I've been working on building my fanbase touring and dropping these mixtapes.
Tell us about Ain't Slept in Weeks? Is it done? Producers? I read that you were able to branch out sound wise from just the southern feel…
Ain't Slept in Weeks is almost done, we are fixing to shoot the video for a song called 'Yea Dats Me' featuring Yelawolf and Big K.R.I.T. produced by K.R.I.T. as well. I got some dope features like Kid Cudi, Bun B and some others that I'm keeping under wraps for now. I got tracks from everyone from Diplo, to Block Beattaz. Its gonna be a dope album!
You worked with The Block Beattaz on the latest mixtape, will their be a G-Side feature on the album? Any other Huntsville family?
I got Block Beattaz on the album, I got some dope songs with G-Side that are defiantly album worthy so we will see. Shout out to all my homies and haters in HSV!
Does it have a date?
No exact release date but we are looking at the end of the year.
How was your time at SXSW this year? How many shows did you rock?
SXSW was super dope this year, I did like 12 or 13 shows. It was bananas.
Have you ever visited Seattle before? Are you aware of any music from the city? New or old.
I've never been to Seattle! I'm exited to come. I know the grunge music scene was poppin there for awhile and didn't Sir Mix-A-Lot come from Seattle? Everyone fucks with him. As far as any new hiphop out of Seattle, I'm ready to hear some!
What's your favorite strain and preferred method of smoking? Ready to burn some NW greenery?
I love blunts, I smoke out of it all from bongs to vaporizors but I love blunts all day. I really been in my Kush phase, OG Kush or Master Kush, and yes I'm ready to sample some of your cities find cannabis.
4/20 just passed, did you do anything over the top for the day? Or is it just another day when you stay in clouds regularly?
Everyday is 420 for me, I was on tour with BIG KRIT, Freddie Gibbs, Smoke DZA, and Mookie Jones so you know I was in the clouds.
What's the next thing fans should be watching for from you? And what's the best place on the internet for them to stay hip with your moves?
I got a new mixtape with DJ Catchdubs droppin called After Hours, first single off that is 'Molly' – video coming soon. My twitter @jackiechain74 is the best way for fans to stay connected with me, I got a website under constuction now.
Last words? Shout outs? Rants? Words of Wisdom?
Shout out to all my fans and make sure you come see me at the Nectar Lounge! Let's put something in the air!


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Situational Leadership Theory
Situational leadership theory argues that one style of leadership can't work in every situation. It was developed by the two human resource scientists. One is Paul Hershey a professor and author of the book Situational Leaders. Second one is Ken Blanchard, leadership expert and author of the famous book The One Minute Manager. It was earlier called "Life Cycle Theory of Leadership" and later on renamed in mid 1970.
The basic point of the situational leadership theory states that there is no single ideal and effective style of leadership for a specific situation to lead the followers to their set goals. It means style of leadership can be applied according to a situation where it has to work effectively.
The concept of the situational leadership theory can be understood through a crude example taken from everyday life. For example if the democratic style of leadership works so well in a situation where youth are the key followers it doesn't mean it can also work in a group of senior citizens. Old timers have usually more time and points to argue before taking any step and it will not be judicious to apply the democratic style of leadership there. In such situation an autocratic way would work more effectively. Generally speaking the senior lot may be led without several ifs and buts to take them to their defined destination.
Categories of leadership styles
Hersey and Blanchard viewed the leadership style in terms of how much level of followership a leader can attain by engaging the followers in assigned tasks for their accomplishment. They put all the leadership styles into four broad categories which have been discussed in Situational Leadership Model another informative article which can be found on this website. Here we would further discuss on situational leadership theory and its three main phases.
Under situational leadership theory, a leader takes on board all the followers through one-way communication. He or she informs them who to do what, when, where and how to accomplish the assigned task. This is called telling.
Thereafter, leader resorts to two-way communication and provide the followers socio emotional support. It is called selling.
After that discussion between followers and leader sets in to achieve the task more effectively and it is known as participating.
Ultimately leader poses trust in the followers and assigns the task to them to achieve it by their own and in this way he or she delegates the partial role of leadership to them.
How mature followers are?
We can use all the leadership styles all the times; this is the crux of the situational leadership theory. An effective leader must be flexible enough to modify his or her way of leading according to the changed scenario. If the owners of a company change it means now leaders of that company have to alter their leadership style according to the approach or priorities of the new owners who might have an aggressive approach to expand the business where there are lot of potential for it. In this way leaders have also to be aggressive and infuse more enthusiasm in followers to put their hard work for the expansion of the business. Task of leading becomes easier if followers are mature enough to adapt to changed scenario as soon as the style of leadership changes.
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The audience asked a lot of great questions at ClickZ E-Mail Strategies (as I mentioned in a previous column). The one I want to talk about today affects every email marketer:I've heard that the preview pane in Outlook might be disappearing in a next release or might not display HTML. Will that kill email marketing as we know it?
The answer lies in perhaps the most important aspect of email: the envelope. The envelope consists of the information contained in the sender, receiver, cc, subject, and date fields. There are a million things to say about the envelope. I'll limit today's conversation to making subject lines seem less spam-like. If there's enough interest, I'll cover the other fields in a future column.
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The envelope is not relevant merely because of the possible change in the preview panel. The envelope is as critical now as it will be in the future. Many people don't currently use the preview panel, and those who use Hotmail, MSN, AOL, or a host of other email clients don't have a preview panel at all. If you're worrying about the preview panel, you're not only ill-equipped to handle the future, you probably aren't doing so well in the present.
As an example, I recently started using an Outlook feature that allows you to download only the envelope information (message headers) rather than the email itself. This way, I can quickly see what's in my inbox. I download only the email I want, and delete spam before it's ever downloaded. My system runs faster because I'm not downloading the hundreds of spam messages I get every day, which take up room on my hard drive. Those messages (and often, virus-laden attachments) never touch my computer.
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The email marketing ante has been upped. Just because your double opt-in email list is definitely not spam, there's no guarantee your recipients will care what you have to say. You need to be as specific as possible with your envelopes. Send only relevant email. Get rid of any marketing language in the subject line that sounds like it could have been written for an infomercial. Spammers are bad marketers. They use this kind of language all the time.
What specifics are interesting? I've previously written about needs-based design and how effective it is. With this in mind, try crafting subject lines that address the needs of consumers rather than use product-centric information. Every element of the envelope must allude to your brand, so there's no mistaking where your email came from.
Some of the subject lines below feel like spam, some don't:
The last four subject lines feel like real email (to me, anyway). They are specific, telling me exactly what's in the email; they address user needs; are branded; and don't use marketing hype. The "laptops" subject line addresses the needs of laptop users (traveling with a bulky laptop is terrible). The "gaming" and "small business" subject lines address specific user types, and the "newsletter" subject line clearly states what the email contains. Every month, I would expect to get an e-newsletter with exactly the same subject line.
Use Personalization, Differently
Using the recipient's name in the subject line once had a lot of value. Unfortunately, the spamming community seized the opportunity and ruined that for the rest of us. Almost every spam message I get these days starts with my name or my email address. Saying things like, "Jack, now is the time for a holiday" is a surefire way to look like spam.
Instead, personalize the subject line to make customers realize you provide relevant information for them. I own a Compaq iPAQ 5450. If HP/Compaq were to send me an email announcing a software update, it could use the knowledge of the products I own to personalize, instead of using my name. Three sample email subject lines using personalization:
I hope it's obvious which one "feels" legitimate. To me, anyway, the last subject line doesn't look like spam. It contains personalized information about the product I own. It's certain to catch my attention more than "Jack" would. It also follows the other rules I outlined: It's as specific as it can be, and contains company branding.
Does It Work?
If you follow the guidelines above, will more people read your email? Maybe. People only read the email they think will have relevant information for them. If your highly specific, needs-based, targeted email doesn't appeal to your customer at this moment, he won't read it. But you stand a better chance of getting those customers for whom the content is relevant to read your email, rather than discard it because they thought it was spam.
Agree or disagree?
Until next time...
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When we first meet him, Chappie is a punked-out teenager living with his mother and abusive stepfather in an upstate New York trailer park. During this time, he slips into drugs and petty crime. Rejected by his parents, out of school and in trouble with the police, he claims for himself a new identity as a permanent outsider; he gets a crossed-bones tattoo on his arm, and takes the name "Bone."
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Flower Baskets on Main Street
Art on Parade
About Placerville
Placerville has the most unique and diverse shopping district in the area, woven amongst businesses that date back over 100 years such as Placerville Hardware (the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi), Placerville News, Combellack's, Randolph Jewelers and the Cary House.
See a great historical tour of some of Placerville's Main Street history here, courtesy of our local 4H Club.
Here are three items provided to us by the local El Dorado County Historical Society:
Placerville also has a number of incredible antique stores and art galleries. In addition, you will find an delightful selection of other shops—everything from Army Surplus to wedding Dresses, as well as Olive Oil, Cheese & Gelato. And, if you are a crafter, we have it all from Rubber Stamping to Knitting and everything in between.
Placerville has a great selection of unique, independent restaurants up and down Main street and there truly is something for everyone: everything from the best Hamburger in El Dorado County at Old Town Grill to an elegant sit-down dinner at Cafe Luna.
Did you know that Thomas Kinkade was from Placerville and that the original Kinkade Gallery is on Main Street? They have the largest selection of Kinkade art on the West Coast. Come see where it all started!
And on top of all of this our town is very dog friendly!
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Art & Wine Festival on 10/17, 6pm-9pm
Trick or Treat on Main Street, 4pm-6pm
Click to download the list of all 2015 Events