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Entrepreneurship's Triple Payoff: Job Creation, Work Skills, and Social Impact
Caroline Jenner, CEO, JA Europe, and Asheesh Advani, CEO, JA Worldwide
Entrepreneurial ventures not only create employment opportunities around the world, but also build the skills employers seek in their employees, and help tackle local and global social issues. For this reason, we believe that every young person—regardless of geographic location, educational attainment, gender, or age—deserves access to entrepreneurship education and the benefits it brings.
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From entrepreneurial people to happy nation!
Milena Stoycheva, CEO, JA Bulgaria
We argue that today constructive entrepreneurship is the ability to create value for society and its members –It has already become a career choice preferred by many young people. Although it does include setting up and running one's own business, entrepreneurship is much more than that.
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The new approach in entrepreneurship education, a paradigm shift in the EU
Ulla-Alexandra Mattl, Project Manager, Lifelong Learning Platform
"I am almost 18 and I have no idea about taxes, rent or insurance. But, I can analyse a poem. In 4 languages." This tweet by the 17-year-old Naina sparked a debate in 2015 about the relevance of what students are learning in the classroom. Today, this debate is more important than ever if students are to obtain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the 21st Century.
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The importance of "Learning by doing" in Entrepreneurship Education
Yann Camus, President, JADE
In the recent years, entrepreneurship education has become a key priority at European level. Indeed, to counter slow economic growth, insufficient company creations and a high unemployment rate (especially for young people, reaching 17.2 % in the EU281 ), the European Union needs to give the right tools and support to its people so they can become better skilled and even create their own company.
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Research on the impact of the Junior Achievement Company Program (mini-company method)
Jarle Tømmerbakke, SOENT, Belgium and Norway
The JA Company Program (CP) has been in Europe for more than 50 years. Today it is the largest programme available to schools, with 320,000 students per year across more than 35 countries.
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Next week is the first week of May. You know what that means, right? May fourth is unofficially, "May the Fourth Be With You" Day! Which means it's time to break out all of your DIY Star Wars clothes! Since my children's school does not allow costumes, I've made it a point to help them honor the day with school approved, Star Wars inspired … [Read more...]
May The Fourth Be With You: BB8 Freezer Paper Stencil
Today May 4th. Do you know what makes this day special? It's the unofficial holiday of Star Wars Fans. To celebrate this year, I made the boys new Star Wars t-shirts. After seeing The Force Awakens this summer, BB8 is now the reigning droid. Which means, of course, the boys needed BB8 shirts to round out their Star Wars shirt collections. Read … [Read more...]
Star Wars Valentine's Day Freezer Paper T-Shirts
I used to think coming up with Valentine's Day shirt ideas for boys was difficult since they're not really interested in all the lovey-dovey stuff that goes along with this holiday. But the longer I have boys, the more I realize, if the craft focuses on a subject they like, you can spin it any way you want. This year, our Valentine's Day theme is … [Read more...]
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If you're into all things geeky, or even just a few things geeky, or really, if you just appreciate amazing sewing then you need to follow along with the Sew Geeky series organized by Max California and Sew Chibi. These two amazing ladies are the queens of geekery and sew up the coolest geek themed outfits every month. I'm so excited to … [Read more...]
The Fashionable Type: Day 3
Day 3 of The Fashionable Type is all about the girls. Up today are Girl Like the Sea and her super Trooper Tank. I started following Tara after seeing all of her wonderful outfits for Kids Clothing Week a few seasons ago. She makes the most amazing stuff. I love how she mixes their girly-girl pinks with super cool themes like Star Wars, Legos … [Read more...]
The "I Drew It" Tee
My six year old has started placing orders. I came down at nap time the other day to find a hand written note asking for a wallet. First came the thrill of realizing, with some effort mind you, I could read his writing. Then it dawned on me how entirely wonderful it is that he feel has the confidence to ask me to make him … [Read more...]

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Stand Up Paddling Made Easy For You
This kind of paddling is as the name suggests a paddling setting in which the paddler appreciates the task in a standing position. When browsing was incepted, the instructors would use the standing setting as a basic way of maintaining a watchful eye on their trainees or clients. For many years, it obtained popularity and also it is currently among the water sports that are loaded with excitement hence drawing in lots of internet users that want to appreciate the waters in the upright position.
To delight in stand up paddling, you will should have a Stand Up paddleboard also commonly described as SUP. There are various kinds of paddleboards and also they include standard boards made of expanded polystyrene, composite sandwich boards, soft boards as well as blow up boards. The blow up paddle boards can be termed as the most popular as well as loved today as well as this is due to the fact that:
They are long lasting enough to last for years.
They are very easy to carry as well as store since they could be decreased as well as blown up to match the circumstance.
They can easily be accommodated in small apartment or condos as well as tiny vehicles given that they could be deflated to make storage simple.
They are economical compared to a few other paddleboards. Hence, they could be possessed by any person.
Buying the most effective Inflatable Board
Because the inflatable SUP is a liked choice, you will certainly need to make the appropriate selection to enjoy the benefits of having your personal paddleboard. Right here are some of the important considerations to make the best decision when purchasing a board.
The customers and also board size – Are you purchasing for your personal use or will other individuals such as friends and family make use of the blow up board too? This factor to consider will ensure that you get the appropriate dimension so that others could utilize it safely and successfully also. Also see best inflatable sup 2018. The blow up boards could be discovered in various dimensions so it need to be very easy to locate an excellent one to match your needs. The weight as well as elevation ought to be thought about given that paddling dynamics rely substantially on elevation as well as you ought to consider your height before anything else. A wide board for a short individual would certainly suggest greater force to reach sideways to paddle which could be tedious and unnecessary. The weight is additionally important and various dimensions are designed to fit certain weights.
The board length – When acquiring your blow up SUP, bear in mind that the length can figure out exactly how very easy turns and also cruise ships are. The longer the board the far better the traveling will certainly be and also the shorter the board the faster and also easier the turns and also for this reason the relevance of taking into consideration the size when acquiring.
The fin setup – Different boards will certainly have a various number of fins with some having up to 5. If you mean to make use of the paddleboard on level water ponds, estuaries and also lakes, after that a single fin ought to serve you just right. Other difficult water bodies might call for more fins as well as the configuration determines the versatility in running larger facility fin giving a pleasant browse experience.


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Thank you for taking the time to consider us for your classic car needs. Why choose Rockstar Ridez for your classic car needs? Because this is our passion. We love old cars, bringing them back from the dead and giving them a new lease on life. New cars just don't have what oldies do. We love to push the envelope and bring new technology to these classics, from LS Swaps, Coyote Swaps, Over drive transmissions, and gear swaps we make these cars drive like no other. With so many aftermarket companies out there sharing our same passion and dedication, the options are endless! At Rockstar Ridez we do our very best to make sure you get what you truly want and need. Our team navigates thru everything so you get the most of your money. Those things go hand in hand for us here. Our first priority of any custom build, repair or fab job is to make sure its the right one for you. At the end of the day what ever we do for you, is going home in your garage or driveway. It needs to be right, it needs to be what you envisioned. We view this very much as a collaboration, we will give you our input but at the end of the day this is your baby. We look forward to talking with you, and building something pretty awesome for you that you will love hopefully for a long time to come. Please take a moment to check out our questionnaire build form. This will help us figure out what the right direction is for you, and plan the smoothest, most time efficient build we can for you. More importantly it will help execute exactly what you want and need. Thank you for checking out Rockstar Ridez, we will see on the road.
Here you can see some of our builds, from mild to wild, stock restorations, restomods, hotrods, and G-machines. These Ridez have been a lot of fun to do, we hope you enjoy the before's and afters. We love bringing these cars back from the dead and giving them a new lease on life.
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We handle a lot of custom one off requests, so please feel free to ask chances are we have heard it, thought it, or did it before. We like crazy ideas, and new ideas brought to the table are always great to us, it keeps us on our toes, and who knows it might be the next great thing!
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Website Conversion December 19th, 2014
The holiday season is here and the time is ripe for all businesses to bring in a lot of business. The online e-commerce business grows and expands every year. It is imperative that the e-commerce tycoons take it to the next level to bring in customers. A crucial component of an e-commerce website is the checkout page. The checkout page can make the user experience exceptional and almost always makes the user come back for more.
During the process of designing a checkout page, there are many considerations, such as functionality, usability, security and design. However, design, out of all the other aspects, can play the role of a trump card in your website. Here is how your design team can enhance your site's checkout page to make it a great experience for the user.
E-commerce websites are basically virtual shops and stores where the users purchase his/her personal products. Thus, to attract a lot of customers and let them experience a virtual shopping satisfaction, the websites must look attractive and visually appealing. After adding their desired products into the shopping cart, if they are directed to a basic and bland checkout page, you may risk the chance of losing a returning customer due to its lack of appearance.
Some visual ideas that can help are:
There are many people who shop online and fear the safety of spending their money in the virtual market. In order to build their trust, it is essential to provide accurate security and authenticity certificates. Always include the logos and terms of conditions for the certificates, so the users know what they are getting into and assured of quality product and services.
Having a well-designed and clear structure of payment options help the users feel more assured. This allows them to know that they are in the right hands, which can build a good reputation for the company.
As I mentioned in the previous point that users are usually in dual mind set when it comes to purchasing things online. Therefore, it is very important for the website to guarantee their customers they will be getting what they are paying for. Sometimes it is a good idea to have a product recap on the checkout page with large images and details. This way, users will feel assured before they click 'checkout'.
It's just like physical transaction at a shopping mall. Before proceeding to make your final payments, you'll double check all your items in the shopping cart to be sure that you want that product and its quality is appropriate. This same principle applies to the online scene as well.
One way to do this is to create big thumbnail images for items on the checkout page. Another thing you can do is to put a brief product recap with links directing to their respective product segment. You can even provide similar products to entice the customer into adding it to their shopping cart.
An average user spends less than a few seconds reading through web content or information that is provided. Thus, if you want your e-commerce site to attract and hold the user's attention span, you need to be very articulate and creative in your presentation of information. Your information should be organized in a way will not cause the user to feel overwhelmed.
Information on the checkout page needs to be organized and precise so that the user isn't confused. A tabular structure can best suited the presentation style for the checkout page.
In this way the items are sorted along with proper serial number, quantity, price per product, and any other relevant information. By presenting a clear information to customers, it'll be easier for customers to checkout.
The idea for any e-commerce site is to attract and retain as many customers as they can. For this, they need to design and present their website in a certain way that makes it user friendly, authentic, and attractive. Therefore, designing and detailing your checkout page plays a crucial role in your online business.
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Miroslav Klose mulling over international retirement
Miroslav Klose, finally a World Cup winner at the fourth time of asking, will decide over the coming days whether he wants to continue playing for Germany.
Twelve years after tasting defeat in the final in Yokohama, Klose took home his first World Cup winner's medal on Sunday night after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 after extra-time.
Klose earned a standing ovation in the 88th minute when he made way for Germany's match-winner Mario Gotze.
Having become the leading World Cup scorer of all time in Brazil, now seems a poignant time for the 36-year-old to call it a day, but he may yet carry on.
"I do not know yet if I will go on with the national team," said the striker, who scored his 16th World Cup goal in the 7-1 win over Brazil.
"I'll take a couple of nights to sleep on it and then make the right decision."
Klose and his team-mates will probably not get much sleep over the next few nights.
The celebrations began straight after the final whistle and an hour later some of the players formed a merry conga as they filed past the media and out of the stadium with beer in hand. On Tuesday, a huge party will be thrown in Berlin when the squad lands on home soil.
After coming so close to World Cup glory in the past, Klose deserves his moment of glory the most.
The Lazio striker made his World Cup bow in Japan and Korea, where he reached the final before losing 2-0 to Brazil.
Four years later he won the Golden Boot but Germany only made the semi-finals on home soil, losing Italy thanks to two very late extra-time goals.
And four years ago Klose took home a second version of the medal no-one wants - for third place.
Now Klose can add a medal he really savours to his collection.
"This is outstanding, it crowns everything," he said.
"We finished second once, were third twice, but this is world-class.
"I can hardly comprehend it. It was always a dream to be up there (getting the trophy) and not just having to stand around and have to applaud others.
"The team's performances were important, we wanted to keep our calm because we knew we had the better quality to win it."
Just like coach Joachim Low, Germany's all-time record scorer always knew Gotze had the ability to win the tight match in the Maracana.
"Before Mario came on for me, I said to him 'You can make it happen'," Klose revealed.
Bastian Schweinsteiger also has two medals for third place but now he knows how it feels to lift the World Cup too.
The 29-year-old epitomised Germany's tireless and industrious attitude in midfield.
The Bayern Munich man also ended the match with a nasty cut underneath his right eye following an aerial clash with Sergio Aguero.
He believes the fact that two substitutes combined to set up Germany's goal showed how strong their squad is.
"I've never been in a team that has so much power off the bench," he said. "That is the reason why we won the World Cup.
"We're going to enjoy the moment now. It's incredible.
"I would like to thank all of Germany for the support.
"We have felt that support here."
Germany's next target is to dominate world football for years to come just as Spain did by winning three major trophies in succession.
The potential is there for Germany to do that. They had one of the youngest squads in Brazil, and what is more, they were also without potential stars like Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan and twins Lars and Sven Bender through injury.
"We all had an incredible cohesion since the preparation camp, and we even had a few setbacks when we lost players like (Lars) Bender and Marco Reus," goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said.
"But they are also world champions. The whole of Germany is world champion.
"It's unbelievable. It is a great experience."
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THE Derwent Valley Council has opened its community grants program for the 2015/16 financial year. Not-for-profit sporting, cultural and community groups within the Derwent Valley municipal area are invited to apply for assistance in cash and kind under this program.
The council says it will give preference to groups in the municipality which have broad community benefit, with grants mostly falling in the range of $200 to $500.
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How can I increase the 10-user limit to network shares?
There's a partial workaround, but it may not work 100% of the time: You can change how long Windows 2000 waits before it considers a connection idle and disconnects it, which may allow more clients to access the system so long as they don't all attempt to do so at once.
To do this, use the net command: net config server /autodisconnect: [timeout], where [timeout] is a value in minutes. If you set it to 0, the disconnect happens in a matter of seconds, which may help alleviate the problem to a high degree although not solve it. You can also edit the Registry directly to affect this. In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters, create or edit the DWORD AutoDisconnect and set it to the value in minutes to use. If you set it to 0, again, the disconnect will take place in a few seconds.
Using a value of -1 for either of these will cause client connections to persist indefinitely.
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Playboy magazine's beautiful new 2010 Playmates, Miss January Jamie Faith Edmonson, and Miss February Heather Rae Young, have been confirmed by FastDates.com Calender producer Jim Gianatsis to be official SBK World Superbike Fast Dates Calendar Kittens at the Miller Motorsports USA World Superbike round May 29-31st 2010 to photograph the next Fast Dates World Superbike PinUp Calendar with all the top factory team race bikes. Both Calendar Kittens have also been confirmed by multi-time SBK World Championship winning team Ducati Corse to be their official grid girls on race day for their two factory riders, Noriyuki Haga and Michel Fabrizio.
The beautiful Calendar Kittens will also be hosting the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach July 18th. They will be premiering the new 2011 FastDates.com Calendars, meeting with Calendar fans throughout the day, and hosting on-stage activities including the the Calendar Girl Music Festival and the Calendar Bike Building Championship awards ceremony.
Heather Rae Young has already been shooting with the FastDates.com Calendars since last fall and will be featured on the covers and inside of all three editions of the 2011 Fast Dates.com Calendars which will be premiering at the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show in July. In the new 2011 Fast Dates World Superbike Calendar, Heather is posing with American Ben Spies' 2009 World Superbike Championship winning factory Yamaha YZF R1 World Superbike and with Casey Stoner's Ducati GP09 MotoGP bike.
Heather is good friends with Jamie Edmonson from their various promotional duties together as Playboy Playmates, and it didn't take much effort for Heather to convince Jim Gianatsis that Jamie needed to join FastDates.com for both these exciting event weekends and too shoot for the Calendars.
Jamie Faith Edmonson was recently the fourteenth-season contestant on TV's "Amazing Race" where she finished in second place with girlfriend Carla Rosenthal.
Last summer Jamie moved to Los Angeles from her home state of Florida for her modeling and acting career, having been a former City of St. Petersburg Police Officer and Miami Dolphins Cheerleader. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamie moved into the famed Playboy Bunny House while shooting her Playmate pictorial and to appear as a cast member on the E! Channel's hit reality TV Series "The Girls Next Door".
Both Heater and Jamie's photo shots this year at Miller USA World Superbike with Jim GIanatsis will be featured in the 2012 FastDates.com Calendars for release on July 1st. next year 2011. But you can meet both Kittens together this year as they premier the new 2011 Calendars at the July 18th 2010 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show & Calendar Girl Music Festival at the Queen Mary Event park, Long Beach, CA. For additional details go to www.FastDates.com.


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For travellers on a stricter budget, or requiring twin beds.
4m2 private, shaded, furnished balcony with panoramic views of the village and valleys beyond
Two handcrafted wrought iron single beds with purpose made mattresses, designer linen and reading lamp
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Hairdryer, towels, complimentary bathroom products and slippers
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For travellers on a stricter budget, or requiring twin beds, our Cumbalı room is a snug haven, with its spacious private bathroom located only one metre across the hall. 'Cumbalı' is the old village word for balcony, and the room's private balcony is the perfect place to sit and watch village life go by.


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The talented professionals at Metamorphose focus on you.
With years of continuing education, our team is committed to bringing you a one of a kind experience.
We offer services for men and women, including balayage highlighting, color melting, foiling and much more.
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For those of us who shop, we sometimes need something to carry all our awesome buys in. You can find this kind of thing in many gorgeous Hawaiian style fabrics at various places.
I got mine at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. I believe it cost me the enormous sum of $7. You can flatten the wheels and fold it up to carry it in a handbag or tote bag until you buy enough stuff to need it.


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Staying in our one bedroom apartments is a must. This is regardless of whether you need a place to stay for work purposes or it's for pleasure. The apartments at the Meriton on Main Beach are spacious, impressive and guests will love the kitchen that is in each room.
The apartments feature large master bedrooms, and they are situated right near the beach and Broadwater. The Meriton on Main Beach offers amazing facilities such as a tennis court, an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a large gymnasium that has quality equipment.
If that wasn't enough, then maybe you will be impressed by how little it costs to stay at these apartments. You might be surprised at just how affordable you can afford this luxury-style of living.
Every single apartment has a gorgeous balcony, as well as glass windows that go right from the floor to the ceilings, which allow you to stare out and take in the amazing views. You will also love the secure parking, which is underground. Not only that, but you can get to your apartment's floor via the elevator access from the parking area.
Each one bedroom apartment features an interior that screams comfort, and you will be treated to views of either the ocean or of the Broadwater. The full-equipped kitchen, which includes a dishwasher, microwave and a full-sized refrigerator, will impress you, and so will the living areas, as they are spacious. You will also love the master bedroom, which is where you can relax after a long hard day, holidaying on the Gold Coast!
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This magnificent tree will add the finishing touch to your decor! Whether for a little one's room or for a playroom, these companions will accompany your child during its games.
The tree comes with several leaves in shades of gray, multiple sizes. You can place the leaves wherever you'd like.
Several choices of trees available to you:
- Single tree without animal
- Tree with Ferguson the cat perched on a branch (comes with teal butterflies)
- Tree with Gaspard the fox on his swing (comes with autumn leaves)
- Tree with Juliet the raccoon on her swing (comes with pink cherry blossoms flower decals)
You can adjust the length of the swing to your preference. :)
Attention, the tree is white, it won't be visible on a white wall. The dimensions are adapted for a standard wall of 7 feets. It is possible to cut the trunk at the base for a better adjustment.
Tree dimension : 131 x 249 cm (51" x 98")
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Life in Death Valley- California's Gold (606)
Huell discovers that even though it's thought of as one of the bleakest and most desolate places in the world, Death Valley can be beautiful. Contrary to its name, Death Valley is host to a wide variety of life-from prehistoric pupfish to stunning miniature wildflowers and much more!
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In light of yesterday's bloated diatribe, I'll try to keep it short today. I am glad to be able to fulfill kflay's wish with this most gruesome of Pudges. You know the drill by now; vote for tomorrow's hero in the most recent Defenders thread over at r/Dota2.
Pudge is one of those iconic Dota heroes. He might even be the most iconic hero in the game. Not sure exactly why I feel this way. It's probably a combination of tenure, a great signature ability, and the global sound effect of his ult. When Pudge is in the game, you know he's in the game. I like Valve's rework even more than the original, too. Pudge's voice is actually intelligible for a change, the cockney old-time butcher angle really works, and I am downright smitten with that pompadour.
What hero do you think best represents Dota? Who is the face of the game?
Just…. AWESOME
Like you, for some reason, I always thought of Pudge as the iconic Dota hero. League of Legends has Ashe, Ryze or Katarina? I think Dota has Pudge.
Awesome stuff. Could you do Slardar next?
you even went for the red/green disgusting look…. YOUR THE BEST MAN!
Interesting fact if you weren't aware, Pudge was one of the orignal heroes introduced in the game, along with axe. He goes back to the very start. His ultimate back then was called Jimmy Eat World, probably a shout out to the band and if your hp was below a certain % you literally "devoured" the player model. Fond memories.
I have a hard time with that cockney accent, and I ~really~ miss Pudge's Rot going 'joojoojoojooooo'… I guess I'll have to get used to it.
Iconic Dota heroes: SA is all I can think of. ES I guess. CM and Zeus used to have a lot more 'revered' status a few years back… the many changes to Dota have made them much less significant now.
Funny that buddy mentions Ashe from League of Legends. Can't help but feel a big part of that champ's flavor was borrowed from Drow Ranger even though the spells vary enough.
For anyone unaware the lead dev from LoL (Guinsoo) did some significant work with Dota Allstars for about a year and a half. Made it standout as a popular casual mod amongst hundreds of versions of Dota. The game's balance, diversity and resulting tournament popularity is all Icefrog though. He's been working on it since 07 or 06.
Think your work is great man, but my favorite is earthshaker so far. you should do more with full body, cuz in game you rarely focus on the faces.
I want a poster!
LOL! Nice try…
great! i want a t-shirt with it and a quote "make room for Pudge" :3
Do troll warlord next! pls!
and could i use your awesome artwork for my team banner?
I think the face of the game is invoker, because of his versatility or Sven.


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Tom Killion's High Sierra – The Poetry of Nature
It is a celebrated aspect of art in the National Parks that, when successful, it evokes an emotional response and depicts a consequential interpretation of these majestic spaces. There is a caveat of this art which intends to help us see more literally the form that our parks like Yosemite have taken, while also guiding our imaginations to envision these places at their purest and most elemental structures. And this sentiment is on full display when looking at the Ukiyo-ë style woodblock prints of Tom Killion. Each print is full of life – with playful lines, graphic designs and rich color or tone – but there is also sincerity to it in the way it promotes a nearly unadulterated landscape worthy of our social values and appreciation. Starting August 20th and running through September 30th, The Ansel Adams Gallery will be hosting an exhibition of Mr. Killion's work, from his newest woodblocks of Yosemite, to some rare and old favorites. We will also be holding an artist's reception for Tom on Saturday, September 9th from 3-5pm inside the gallery in Yosemite Village where he will be talking about his work and taking questions from attendees. We hope to see you there!


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Data centers account for approximately 45% of IT power consumption and thus present a significant opportunity for driving efficiencies. Fujitsu's expertise in measuring your specific greenhouse gas footprint is designed to identify optimization opportunities that will deliver tangible savings in both emissions and operating costs.
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By Jaclyn Glover, Deputy Manager, Citizens Advice Newtownabbey
Q: When getting a new mobile, should I take out mobile phone insurance?
A: When you sign a mobile phone contract you will normally have the option to buy an insurance policy from your provider. You don't have to buy this insurance but you should work out if will benefit you.
Whether or not it's worth insuring your mobile phone will depend on the value of the handset you use, and if you are tied into a contract.
If you have a pay-as-you-go deal and a basic, inexpensive handset, replacing your phone won't cost you that much money and so it might not be worth paying monthly insurance premiums. However, if you have a very expensive smartphone and a monthly contract, the cost of replacing or repairing your phone can be hundreds of pounds.
Remember that if you don't have mobile phone insurance, you'll have to pay for the cost of any unauthorised calls made in between your phone going missing and you reporting it as lost or stolen. Most mobile insurance policies will cover these unauthorised calls, although many may refuse to pay out if you left your phone unattended in a public place or failed to report a theft to your mobile company and the police within 24 hours.
Some networks will cap your bill at £100 if your phone is lost or stolen, as long as you report it within 24 hours.
If you decide you do want to insure your mobile phone you need to check the small print of any policy. You need to find out:
• how much the policy excess is – this means the amount you'll have to pay before any claim you make is paid
• what kind of exclusions the policy has - for example last location, accidental damage or loss
Before you sign up to mobile phone insurance make sure your phone isn't already covered by your home insurance or insurance you get through your bank account.
You might be able to find a better deal if you do some research. Other ways to insure your mobile phone include:
• Home insurance - The cheapest option is usually to add your phone to your home insurance as possessions outside the home extra. This will be a lot cheaper than other ways of insuring your phone and other possessions will also be covered. However it's very important to check the excess on your home insurance policy as it could be £100 or more. You also need to remember that adding your phone to your home insurance policy could end up meaning higher premiums. You will usually get a discount on your home insurance if you don't make any claims. This means if you make a claim for your phone the cost of your home insurance could go up.
• Stand alone insurance - You can buy a special insurance policy to cover your phone; this is often called 'gadget insurance' and there are lots of policies on offer. Comparison websites can help you to find the best deal but make sure you check the terms and conditions of the policy.
Make sure any insurance you buy for your phone comes from a legitimate company.
If you change your mind about an insurance policy you have bought, you have a 14-day cooling-off period, starting from the day you bought it. This means you can cancel the policy within that time and get all your money refunded.
• Get free, confidential and independent advice from your nearest Citizens Advice – go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk/nireland or call at: Citizens Advice Newtownabbey, Dunanney Centre, Rathmullan Drive, Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DQ. Telephone advice is available 9am – 4pm each day on 028 9085 2271 (Lunch 1:00 - 1:30pm), email advice is available at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Growing Food Businesses: Opportunities Under Montana's New Food Law
We are so grateful to all who attended, supported, facilitated, and promoted these workshops, and for the great energy and resources they brought together!
Read about the Successes, Challenges, and Boots-On-the Ground testimony from 2016 participants.
Bringing together growers and business owners with resource people such as DPHHS, county sanitarians, the Montana Food and Ag Development Centers, and extension, the workshops create opportunities to build relationships and networks, and offer strategies and assistance in formulating next steps to continue growing our local Montana food economy.
These workshops are for food entrepreneurs, direct market farmers, state and local health officials, business and economic development directors, local food non-profits, and folks with cottage food business ideas.


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Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong… do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd.
Exodus 23.2
More! More! More!
We can't get enough for ourselves. The moment we sink into satisfaction, we rise to look for more. Once we go all the way, we want to go farther. After we say our piece, we keep talking and say too much. We don't use half of what we have because we're too busy amassing twice what we need. We should demand "Better! Better! Better!" Instead, we cry "More! More! More!"
We could blame this on basic greed and covetousness, but it's not so simple. We've allowed marketing and media mavens to reduce us from unique individuals to demographic targets. They tell us because "smart people" like what they're selling, we should, too. They convince us there's no time to consider its value to us. Get it while it's hot! They promise we can be trendsetters. The truth? We're following along like everyone else.
Wrong Turns
Most trends are benign except for this—they lead us to believe we're defined by what surrounds us rather than what's in us. As kids, we construct identity by emulating others—"fitting in," as they say. But how long must that take? "When I was a child," Paul famously wrote, "I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me." (1 Corinthians 13.11) Outgrowing childish conformity demands self-knowledge and strength to go with what's right while the crowd gets bamboozled into wrong turns. It sounds awfully rudimentary. Yet if we know this, why are we often so easily convinced to follow? Isn't it time we were "crowded out?"
Where Following Leads
By telling Israel "Don't follow the crowd," God addressed growing dissent and disbelief brought on by feeling lost in the wilderness. We read of their disobedience now and regard them with ridicule and condescension. That's because we know the whole story. They didn't. For example, they didn't know how Moses's climb to Sinai's summit would end. From their perspective, Moses had vanished and left them at a standstill. Without a leader, they fell in step with the crowd—a very bad crowd, it turned out. It's as true for us as it was for them. Losing sight of our Leader results in a loss of personal conviction. It encourages faith in false gods like success, security, popularity, etc.
Ultimately, God says, following the crowd can lead to injustice. Being "in" creates urgency to force others "out." Conversely, if I live by my conscience and values, I'll fight to the end for you to live by yours. Our shared respect takes precedence over our differences. I need you; you need me. But nobody needs the crowd.
Non-conformity isn't about standing out in the crowd; it's about withstanding urges that lead to disobedience and injustice.
(Tomorrow: Our High Priest)


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More than a dozen current and former aviation students and faculty at the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology gathered in Athens on May 30 for On the Green Weekend's Department of Aviation Reunion.
The weekend of presentations, meetings and receptions marks the 75th year of aviation education at Ohio University.
"The event is an effort to get alumni together to share their experiences and also allow the opportunity for students to discuss the pathway to their upcoming career after graduation," said Bryan Branham, department chair. "This is also an opportunity for alumni to see the changes in the department and share how the industry has and is changing."
Former flight instructor Mike Hoffman, also a retired captain who flew with US Airways for nearly 35 years before retiring in 2002, flew in for the occasion on his Cessna 180 from his current home base in New Hampshire.
"I'm here to reconnect with old friends," said Hoffman, who taught alongside former and first woman department chair Joan Mace, AAS '73, BGS '78, in the early 1970s. "I was part of the class of '64, so it was a very special weekend for me in multiple respects."
Mace, meanwhile, was pleased to see her former students and co-workers enjoying themselves at the Fuller Aviation Center reception.
"It's great to see the kids get together like this," Mace said. "That's what makes it fun for me."
A member of the Department of Aviation Advisory Board, Mace shepherded the construction of the Francis Fuller Flight Training Center and partnered with US Airways for an internship program.
The weekend's celebrations coincided with the annual On the Green Weekend hosted by Ohio University Alumni Association.
The weekend of events include the airport networking reception as well as a dinner in the airport hangar on Saturday featuring keynote speeches by Mace and alumnus Connie Tobias, a captain with USAirways and emerita member of the Russ College Board of Visitors.
Benjamin Brierly, a 2011 graduate of the aviation flight program, viewed the alumni reunion as both business and pleasure at this early phase in his career.
"You never know who you're going to meet," said Brierly, a pilot with Republic Airways out of Indianapolis, Ind. "I'm trying to network a little and do some recruiting."


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I am happy to announce that, thanks to all the volunteers' hard work and Oracle Technology Network's support, RAC Attack is going to be part of the Oracle OpenWorld 2013 conference in less than a month's time.Read More >
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NACHC's Advocacy Center of Excellence, or ACE, Program supports and recognizes health centers that achieve specific measures of advocacy success and demonstrate ongoing commitment to advocacy by making it an organizational priority. As part of the Program, ACE Health Centers create a true culture of advocacy across their organization by operationalizing advocacy practices, creating supporting infrastructure, actively engaging in federal policy issues in coordination with NACHC as well as key state-level policy issues impacting Health Centers and their patients in coordination with State/Regional Primary Care Associations. There are three levels of ACE status: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each designation is valid for two years. There is a checklist of items a Health Center must complete in order to become an ACE.
The Grassroots Advocacy Leadership Program (ALP) is a six-month education and skills-building program that begins during the NACHC Policy & Issues Forum (P&I), typically in March each year, and continues through approximately September. The ALP is designed to provide intensive training and hands-on experience in all aspects of Health Center Advocacy to empower health center and primary care association (PCA) staff, board members, patients, and other Advocates by providing them with the knowledge and tools to be effective grassroots advocacy leaders in their communities.
The Board Member Advocacy Certificate Program, or BMAC, is designed to help educate and engage board members on advocacy and policy issues. Much like the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program, BMAC consists of a checklist of advocacy-related programming a participant must complete in order to be eligible for the certificate. Board members can and should be powerful and effective advocates for their Health Centers, and this program is intended to help connect them to information and best practices that they can use to create a culture of advocacy at their organization.
The Digital Advocacy University is designed for individual advocates/health center staff to build their grassroots capacity in the digital arena. The program will provide students with trainings and course work on digital advocacy strategy and specific guides for social media management, content creation, and program evaluation. The courses and trainings will be offered in the form of live and recorded webinars each month for a six month period.
NACHC's Key Contact Program is dedicated to identifying, training and supporting key advocates at the health center level who have direct, working relationships (whether personal or professional) with Members of Congress, and in some cases, key Congressional staff. Health center Key Contacts are those who can pick up the phone or send a personal email to communicate directly with their Member of Congress to deliver the health center message and share their perspective on various issues impacting the Health Centers Program and the patients heath centers serve.
The Hispanic Advocacy Center Excellence (HACE), a new iteration of the ACE program, is an initiative to institutionalize grassroots advocacy at health centers by engaging Hispanic patients and community members in advocacy and empowering them to play an active role in the Health Center Movement.
In recognition of this large demographic within the Health Center patient population – nearly 35% of all Health Center patients – NACHC designed the Hispanic Advocacy Program (HAP). With attention paid to some of the unique aspects of this community, including differing backgrounds and cultures, through the HAP NACHC works to build and grow advocacy programming that encourages participation in advocacy among Hispanic communities in a linguistically and culturally competent way. The overarching goal of the HAP is to engage the Hispanic community to support health centers in order to further the Health Center Movement through advocacy and increase the power, reach and effectiveness of health center patients.


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Dear Reader,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Rome.
The website is intended to give you quick information on the key sectors of the Kenyan economy as well as to provide relevant links to various Kenyan institutions as you plan to do business in Kenya. We trust that you will find the site a useful entry point to facilitate you to visit, invest or do business with us.
The Kenya Embassy in Rome was opened in 1974 as a Permanent Representation to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In 1987, it was upgraded to a bilateral Diplomatic Mission. The Mission is both a bilateral and multilateral station with accreditations to Poland, Greece, Cyprus and Malta on one hand, and to the United Nations Rome-Based Agencies (UN-RBAs) on the other. The UN-RBAs include; the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Mission is also accredited to international organizations namely; the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM).
Kenya enjoys warm and cordial relations with the countries of accreditation and maintains close and mutually beneficial collaboration with the United Nations system in Rome. Therefore, one of the Mission's mandates is to maintain and strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties.
The online Consular services are at your disposal for quick intervention. Information on the services we offer to Kenyans and other nationals can also be found here. To augment these services, Kenya has Honorary Consulates in Athens, Milan and Nicosia.
Finally, we look forward to your feedback to enable us serve you better.
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OMG this place is out of my dreams! I love the rustic house, the eclectic decor, it has been a great start in our trip to Italy. With the easy passage through customs in Rome to our 2-hour transit via car to Cortona – Enzo our driver was spectacular in a very Italian fashion. Who would have thought that lanes in the road would be "suggestions". Ending in a very harrowing trip up a mountain on the very edge, so frightful for me that I had to close my eyes, breathe deep and trust the process (something I have come to practice on a nearly daily basis). The house is spectacular – I could spend a lifetime here – although I know my fabulous husband probably would need a floor to himself to go more modern or mid-twentieth century – I am in total awe and appreciation for the antique furniture and homey feel of the place. Each bedroom was more amazing and fun than the first. Ours has a great door to the veranda looking out over the town. I very much look forward to the coming days and adventures.
When I packed and planned for this trip, I included enough work out gear to get me through 2 weeks. I am now very happy I spent so much time in the hotel gym in London. I'm extremely tempted to spend my days in wine, food and relaxation. One week won't make much of a difference. I'll survive.
More pictures to be shared in the coming days, for a quick glance into our initial time as friends sharing laughs and wine, check out Norman's site (also blogging our vacation) and enjoy! We broke open the uber-magnum of wine. I think between the 7 of us, it may be near polished off by the end of tomorrow. I look forward to exploring the town more tomorrow.
This is a well deserved, much-needed, and exciting vacation ahead!


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I am a new patient of Dr. Cronen and Florida Medical Clinic. Dr. Cronen and his staff identified the medical condition contributing to the pain I was experiencing on the very first visit. After a consultation with Josh, his PA, and Dr. Cronen, a treatment plan was discussed. Today I received the first treatment to determine what steps may need to be taken in the future. I am extremely pleased that I learned of Dr. Cronen through a general electronic communication my wife received on her smart phone. The staff at the front desk, check-in and out, including follow-up appointments, are very polite and courteous. Thank you to all.
- Thomas D.
Dr. Cronen has been an excellent orthopedic to our daughter since she was 15. He helped her with her scolosis and she is doing great. If I could give Dr. Cronen an award for his excellent quality work, he deserves it. Thank you Dr.Cronen for all you do.
- The B. Family
Dr. Cronen performed surgery on my lumbar spine in 2016. My two year follow up was last week and my progress continues to exceed my expectations. Prior to seeing Dr. Cronen I'd been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and stenosis. I'd tried physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection to relieve my pain and discomfort. Both provided some relief but my condition continued to degrade. I'm an avid runner and enjoy racing. I'd reached a point where I could no longer pursue these activities. After reviewing my MRI and treatment options with Dr. Cronen I chose surgery since it appeared to provide the best chance for long term relief. Ten months after surgery I participated in a 5K race for the first time in over three years. I won my age group in that race and have raced several times over the last fourteen months with results I never expected to be able to achieve. Dr. Cronen fixed my spine and I put in the post-op work he recommended to insure I'd have the best possible outcome. Dr. Cronen has wicked amazing skills and thanks to him I am now living a life I previously thought unattainable.
- John K.
Dr. Cronen saved my quality of life! I began having intermittent numbness in my hand when performing certain functions such as starting IVs. As an RN with many years of repetitive motions I self diagnosed myself with "old age-itis". The symptoms became more severe and I saw a neurologist who diagnosed spinal cord compression in the cervical spine due to stenosis.
After treatment with steroids, NSAIDs, and PT the numbness was alleviated. Shortly thereafter the problem returned, this time to both hands. Despite the same treatment, I then developed severe pain radiating down my arm. As a typical nurse, I again attempted to self treat with no relief. After an ER visit and evaluation by neurologist I was referred to Dr Cronen. I will never forget telling him that I was not ready to be an "old lady" and that I wanted to be able to garden, ride my bike, and work as a nurse. My position of comfort was my head down on my chest area resting on a neck pillow, and if I looked up the pain would start. In his office Dr Cronen got down on his knees so that I could see his face! Wow! Most of the neurosurgeons I had worked with seem to consider themselves a higher power and would never "stoop so low". After the consult I was very comfortable with the surgery option. Immediately after having a cervical discectomy with fusion at 3 levels in the cervical spine, I had NO PAIN! 4 years later I am doing all the things I could do prior to surgery. Dr Cronen is not only a skilled surgeon, he is a compassionate person who truly cares about his patients.
- Erin L.
Dr. Cronen is not only a highly skilled surgeon, he is a caring, considerate person. He assessed my injury quickly and accurately. He explained all of the treatment options and the long term ramifications of each one then left the final decision up to me. His surgical work is second to none, he personally visited me every day I was in the hospital for 2 separate spinal surgeries. It was obvious that he was concerned not just about the surgical outcome, but my overall quality of life following both surgeries.
He explains medical information in terms that are easily understood and was more than happy to answer every question I had. He was patient and kind, never rushed through an appointment and always made me feel like I was his only patient. His kindness, knowledge and sincere sense of humor made experiencing a major spinal injury just a little bit less scary and stressful. After many years of living with excruciating pain, he has been able to return me to near normal life with little to no pain at all. I am grateful to have such a wonderful spine surgeon!!
- Heather D.
Today is day 10 after surgery, Did I even think it was possible to have lower back surgery & return to work in 10 days….The answer was, I sure hope so….lol. I met Dr. Cronen through a referral from my family doctor. My doctor said to me "I would recommend this guy for my wife if she needed work done" With that said, I called the same day and made an appointment. I met Dr. Cronen and his staff for the first time in 2012. He took a good look at my history and sent me off for pictures. After seeing my problem for the third time (Cervical Disc Fusion) all diff levels. Yes this will be my third surgery on my spine, except there was one big difference, it was Dr Cronen himself & his staff. Never have I felt so comfortable with a team like this on my side. My surgery went flawless & was back home/work in almost no time at all.
Now my latest, once again my family doctor told me to go back and see Dr. Cronen for my lower back, I knew I needed surgery about 5 years ago, but I dreaded the horrible stories I've heard about back surgery. After seeing Dr. Cronen and his team jump into action again to help me with this problem….I knew it couldn't be that bad. Today is day 10 after back surgery, there are no words to explain how relieved I feel with Dr. Cronen in my life. Thank you Dr. Cronen, Thank you Rebecca, and not to forget, Thank You Josh. This team of doctors and staff, truly changed my life. We are all blessed.
- Barney L.
As a 12 year old with scoliosis and spondylolisthesis, I was honestly terrified to have to undergo a major surgery to correct it. I'm very thankful to have had Dr. Cronen by my side throughout the whole experience. He is very kind and helped me to feel a lot less worried about my surgery. The main thing I was afraid of going into surgery was that I wouldn't be able to dance again since it is such a huge part of my life, however just a couple months after the procedure I was doing perfectly fine, and I was even dancing at home and doing things like handstands and cartwheels. Now, 2 years after my surgery I am back to dancing and I'm doing better than I ever was before. Recently I have also been able to go back on pointe, which I missed after having to stop dancing for about a year. If it wasn't for Dr. Cronen I would definitely not be in the amazing state I'm in today and I am forever grateful to have such an amazing doctor.
- Alyssa H.
Hi! My name is Lizette. I was born in India, raised in Kuwait, and move to the U.S in 1997. I had polio as a child which caused paralysis in my right leg and muscle weakness all over my body. I have been wearing a KAFO (leg brace) since, which helps me walk. I was also diagnosed with Scoliosis when I was very little. I can't remember how old I was but was never treated for it. I saw a spine specialist, in Kuwait where I grew up, when I was about 20 years old. He told me that he didn't recommend surgery because my back only hurt occasionally and I didn't look like I had scoliosis. That was the extent that I went with seeing a doctor about my back.
I lived with Scoliosis as it got worse and so did the pain. It wasn't until 2009 that I decided to see a doctor because the pain became unbearable. I couldn't sit, stand, walk, or lie down without hurting. I asked my boyfriend to find out where his Boss had had back surgery. I knew his Boss took excellent care of himself and was confident that he would only go to the best Doctors. I was right!
I met Dr. Cronen who took his time explaining the condition of my back and how important it was for me to have surgery answering all my questions and addressing all my concerns. He also explained to me the risks that were involved with Spinal fusion surgery. After hearing of the risks I freaked out and said to Dr. Cronen, "I cannot have this surgery … I have a 2 year Old!" I was afraid of becoming a paraplegic and never being able to walk again. This would mean not being able to play with my son or being able to raise him like I wanted to. Dr. Cronen was very understanding. He said that I didn't need to give him an answer right now and should think about it. I'm glad I did because it is a decision that I made that I will never regret!
I had my surgery on December 2nd, 2009. The surgery was close to 12 hours long. I was in the ICU for a few days. I remember feeling down in the dumps one morning and Dr. Cronen stopped by to visit. He asked me how I was doing and I started balling my eyes out. I don't think I made very much sense but Dr. Cronen was very understanding and comforting. He told me that I would feel a lot better when I started rehab. Immediately after, I was in rehab at University Community Hospital and was doing great. Dr. Cronen and his assistant Josh would come by to see me. It was really nice to see them. This really helped lift my spirits while in the hospital.
I was eager to get home for Christmas and fortunately I made it out of the hospital just in time to spend Christmas with my family. When I got home I saw my back for the first time and thought WOW!!!! That can't be my back! I had a waist line!!! Before my surgery I had no waist line and a hump on my back from the severe curves. I would find ways to hide the hump by growing my hair really long or carrying a big enough purse and wearing bigger clothing to hide the bulge on my waist. I remember I would look at my back in the mirror and would always say to myself, "if I could only cut off this big hump on my back I would look normal." But I knew that was not possible. I saw an orthopedic doctor before I met Dr. Cronen who told me that I would have to go to a big city like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles to find a Spine Surgeon who would perform the surgery I needed to correct the Scoliosis in my back. Little did I know about Dr. Cronen.
My life has never been the same since my surgery. I have zero pain and a feminine figure and am not disfigured!! People at work who have known me for a few years have told me that I look great and ask what I've done. I tell them about how my back surgery turned my life around. I now walk with a confidence I never had before. It feels great being pain free. Today I don't have to grow my hair out to cover the hump on my back but long enough to show off my waist. I also like carrying small purses. I make sure to let as many people know about Dr. Cronen because just like me there could be more people out there who need help with Scoliosis and may not know that there is an awesome surgeon in town who can help them. I am ever so grateful to Dr. Cronen who has amazing talent. He knows his stuff and makes a remarkable difference in people's lives. He is the kind of doctor we need more of because he doesn't stop at Doctor. He is personable and genuinely cares about his patients. He goes above and beyond to make sure that his patients feel important and well taken care of. I appreciate all the time, care, and patience that he has had with me through this whole process. I could go on and on about him but I will end here by saying "Thank you Dr. Cronen! I am a believer thanks to you! Please let me know how I can help reach out to those who need your help."
- Lizette
After many years of pain and numerous treatment (2 laser surgery) I finally got to meet with Dr Cronen WooHoo ! He is my life savior. He gave me back my life. I'm so greatful for everything he did for me. Dr Cronen is honest and direct. I really appreciate the fact that there were never a gray zone. He got to the point of the problem and fix it the best way he could. THANK YOU DR CRONEN I'm pain free, pills free and back to my life.
- Valerie T.
Dr. Geoffrey Cronen, When I came to your office in April 2011, the best I was hoping for was, "some" relief for my aching back. I never dreamed that I would have the results I have today. Let me start at the beginning. I have suffered lower back pain for almost 30 years. Recently, (early 2011), the pain become so intense that I thought I would have to quit my job. Yes, at age 70, I am still working. Not because I have to, but because I love my job with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. The pain in my right leg become so intense that I could hardly walk. I could not stand but for a few minutes before pain required me to sit down. Not that sitting really gave me relief. Nothing gave me relief.
With a referral, and a high recommendation from my primary doctor, Dr Eduardo Gonzalez, I came to see you. Quite frankly my expectations were not very high since I had seen many doctors about my back problems over many years. You and your staff were extremely nice to me and treated me with respect. You suggested surgery. Being under a lot of pain, I felt that maybe surgery would give me "some" relief. You realized much more than I, how serious the problems in my back were. I know it had to be a tough decision on your part to take on extensive surgery on a 70 year old man. We both agreed to the surgery and in May 2011 you performed the 9+ hours of surgery, fixing numerous problems with my back. I understand you found more problems than were apparent in the MRI's, CAT scans, and /or Xrays. But fortunately, for me, you continued to make correction after correction and then finally completed the operation and sent me to recovery. After 5 days in the hospital, and 5 days in a rehab facility I got to come home. After being home for a while, my recovery seem to be coming along very good. After about 4 days in the hospital I ask for all pain medication to be stopped. I was tender, but really had no pain. I took no pain medication in the rehab facility and only a Tylenol occasionally after that. To make I long story short, I was back at work less than 3 months after the surgery. I am pain free, as far as my back and leg are concerned. I can stand still for more than a few minutes now. I can walk, pain free. All in all, you accomplished much more than I ever expected. You have made it so that I can continue to do the job I love so much, and to just enjoy life. How do you say "thanks" to someone that has given you back your life? Thanks to you and all your staff for what you have done for me. It seems to me like I can not find the proper words to express how much I appreciate what you and your staff have done, so I will end this with the only word that seems appropriate, "THANKS". Jerry W. L. P.S. You ask me for a photo of me in my uniform, so enclosed is a photo of me in uniform as I prepare to go back to work.
I am one of the soccer coaches at Franklin County High School, and am reporting on the impact of the spinal surgery you performed on Deborah. She has only played soccer for two years, one year before the surgery and one year after. Her enjoyment of the game is incredible improvement in skill is a testimony to the success of the surgery. Though she was understandably cautious when practice started in October, she never missed a practice or match, become one of our more aggressive players, and as a Freshman became a "starter" by the end of the season. We are so grateful for the positive impact you have had on her life. Thank you.
- David C.
Dear, Dr. Cronen, I just wanted to say thank you for doing my surgery under 3 1/2 hrs. That was so freakin' cool!! My parents are so thankful that you did an amazing job on my back! I was so blessed to have an awesome surgeon like you! Thank you a zillion times!! Love, The C. Family
- The C. Family
These were taken in March, only six months after my back surgery with the spacer. I was told that I was lucky to even be walking before the procedure. When I put my feet on the floor two hours after surgery and there was no pain in my legs I knew I had made the right decision. Now here I am almost a year later and still doing everything I was doing before without limitations.
- Richard N.
Geoff, as he likes to be called, is without a doubt, the best surgeon that I've dealt with. Both he and his knowledgeable staff, Tasha and Josh, were genuinely concerned with my health, both physically and mentally. He listened to my every issue and explained every one in details which were easily understood. After my surgeries, he spoke with my wife, Belinda, and reassured and comforted her as he explained the outcome. My wife and I think that Geoff Cronen is the perfect doctor: he is professional and down to earth mixed with the passion for his profession that you want a doctor to have. We not only consider him my doctor, but also our friend.
- Jose C.
After much research searching for a surgeon who could help me with my severe case of spondylolithesis I found Dr. Cronen. Being a US citizen living abroad in Mexico the task was made more complicated. From the first contact, Dr. Cronen and his staff were informative and extremely helpful in dealing with the process of arranging for a complete diagnosis and surgery. Despite my anxiousness prior to surgery, the procedure itself went very smoothly. I was comforted by the entire surgical team's experience and professionalism. The recovery time was much less than expected and I was back to most of my favorite physical activities again.
- John W.
My name is Dallas; I met Dr. Cronen in July of 2010, and my surgery took place August 9, 2010. I was so worried he was going to be some stuffy Doctor that would come in to the room, talk only to my mom, and then leave; not caring about my thoughts or concerns as we have had in the past. We were already prepared to find someone else if that was the case. This could not have been farther from the truth. He spoke to me and my mom as if we had been buddies for a long time. I left his office that day as if I had just hung out with a friend who was reassuring me that he was going to look out for me and make sure that I would be okay.
I was very scared, but he seemed to have understood me and just hung out in the room for longer than I know he was required to; let's just say, not only do I have the best Doctor matched up to me, but I have gotten a friend for life. He and his staff have treated me, my mom, and anyone that comes with me with such kindness; we are welcomed each time I go in for my follow up visit as if I was just there yesterday. I text Dr Cronen on his cell phone when I am concerned of something new that is going on with my back or due to the surgery and its recovery stages that are taking place or to tell him something I was able to do. He always makes it a point to get back to me either by texting or calling. I don't remember much before or after the surgery, but I do remember him being there; talking to me, making sure I felt safe as I was prepped for surgery. He also made sure my mom stayed informed of where he was at during the surgery. Dr. Cronen you are the best. Thank you for being who you are, devoting your time to kids like me and truly caring. It does make a difference. Hey Tasha, this was more difficult to write than we thought. It is not a loss for words, it is that it is very emotional. You guys have truly been there for us during a time that is a life changing event and you have been as big a part of Dr Cronen making us feel confident with this surgery. You two are a good team and the assistant that he has, Josh? He could not be with anyone better. Bed side manners do count. Thank you very much.
- Becki &. Dallas
I suffered from severe sciatic pain in my right leg for seven months. During that time I had gone to two chiropractors, had three spinal injections, and two months of physical therapy with no improvement. I went to see Dr. Cronen on May 23rd, and on May 29th I had my surgery. I entered the hospital early on that morning, and walked out pain-free just after noon that same day! Two weeks later I was able to get back on my road bike, and just four weeks after that I was able to ride 40 miles again. On the last week of July my wife and I participated in the RAGBRAI bike across Iowa. For me this was a life-changing procedure and I owe it all to Dr. Cronen. Thank You Dr. Cronen for returning me to my normal life!
- Anonymous
When I first met Dr. Cronen I was already in physical therapy again as I had been on and off since 1999 when I first diagnosed with herniated disc in my neck. The struggle of trying to stay out of pain had been become a loosing battle and it was beginning to seriously affect my ability to ride my motorcycle. To say the least, I was extremely skeptical because the last time I'd spoken to a surgeon in 2000 I was told I had a 50/50 chance of walking again which is why I was totally against surgery and just dealt with the pain. Dr. Cronen came highly recommended by my physical therapist as one of Tampa's best orthopedic surgeons and now I couldn't agree more. I set up the appointment no knowing that it would change my life for August 31, 2011. Meeting Dr. Cronen, he reviewed my history and gave me options that I'd never been exposed to before. He explained thoroughly exactly what he could do for me and gave me a little background on what he had done for others.
I took a few days to absorb all of this new information and called for a followup visit so I could schedule neck surgery as a birthday present to myself. Dr. Cronen is a man of his word… surgery would be just a couple of hours and I'd be in the hospital overnight. I left the hospital with instructions to keep my neck brace on for the following 7 weeks but to limit my activities for just the first couple of weeks. I followed his instructions to the "T". When going in for my 7 week check-up… he said things were healing fine and that I could start going without the neck brace and resume activities "as normal". Immediately, I was excited to get back to life because the neck brace was extremely uncomfortable. I asked specifically about riding my motorcycle and he was very encouraging!! So I was out of pain and able to turn my head without any loss of motion (I do believe this is from doing as Dr. Cronen instructed) and I have been riding again since January 2012. November 3rd it was a year since my surgery and I am still doing extremely well… without any loss of motion, without any pain (with the exception of tylenol) I have been drug free for the whole year… the first time since 1999 and I owe it all to Dr. Cronen!! He has given me back a life to enjoy and cherish. I highly recommend Dr. Cronen because he is not just an awesome surgeon, he actually cares about his patients and wants to help others have a good healthy life also. He has my utmost respect and admiration for who he is and what he does for others. Sincerely,
- Pam A.
Dear Dr. Bonehead, Oops! I mean.. Dear Dr. Cronen, I have been home 2 weeks today! I am feeling so very thankful to have the surgery behind me! Every day is a new and different part of this recovery journey. It look a while, but all of my "systems" appear to be working on their own! I really did not have any notion about the importance of my digestive/elimination processes. I will never take those functions for granted again! I look at myself in the mirror and cannot believe it's me. My hips are level – my back hump is gone. My scar is almost completely healed. I am noticeably TALLER! I am so grateful to Dr. Bridwell's office for giving me your name! I trusted you completely from the first day I met you. Thanks for letting me meet your beautiful daughter. Thank you for your surgical expertise- your many hospital visits – your honesty – your comfort and care in the hospital. Thanks also to Josh for the gentle care he provided! I am forever grateful. Happy Holidays. I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I am including you on my list from now on!
Gratefully and fondly.
- Sue T.
From the moment we arrived, Florida Medical Clinic impressed us! Plenty of available parking, a beautiful building and open seats in the waiting room of Dr. Cronen's suite welcomed us. The desk staff promptly took my information, and soon asked if everyone in the waiting room had been called to the window – wow! Customer Service! After being taken back to our exam room, Kristen gave my daughter the requisite paper wardrobe. When she was changed, the friendly X-ray tech (sorry, I don't remember the name!) ensured my teenage daughter was duly covered by the gown and he told her how to stay modest on the walk to and from x-ray.
The care he took with her showed us that her modesty mattered to him. Dr. Cronen came in soon after her return, asked lots of questions, and sat in a relaxed posture while we answered questions. He wasn't rushing for the door or pressing for quick answers. He listened to what we had to say, and stayed with us for nearly 30 minutes to pass along his wisdom and thoughts of her diagnosis and treatment plan. Almost as an afterthought, he invited Kim, an on-site physical therapist, to come in and talk with Maddy as her story had common elements to Maddy's, and she was able to give us further information to get us the appropriate follow-up care. We got all of our questions answered and felt as though we had a clear direction for Maddy's care plan. The entire time we were at Florida Medical Clinic, we were treated with respect, friendliness, and compassion. Our experience was so completely different from past ortho experiences. We will surely be sending more people your way! Thank you, Dr. Cronen and your staff, for making our trip pleasant and fruitful!
- Annette L.
Dr. Cronen is the best orthopedic back specialist I have ever met. When I came to him I had already had 4 surgeries on my spine. The first one was on the day I was born. I had been seeing an orthopedic and a neurologist as well as a pain management doctor. I was not receiving any relief. Dr. Cronen agreed to see me after 5 or 6 other doctors refused to do the surgery that needed to be done. I was out of work and going from walking without assistance to using a cane, and finally to a walker, the next step was a wheel chair for life. Dr Cronen removed the existing hardware and replaced it with new hardware. I am walking now with some pain. Thank you Dr. Cronen and all your staff. I still can't work but at least he kept me out of a wheel chair. God bless you,
- Elizabeth M.
My husband and I have been Western Square dancing for about 25 years, but the past 2 years I've had a problem with my legs and feet going numb and feeling like I'm going to collapse. I was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis and tried various treatments, physical therapy, massage therapy, lost 20 plus pounds and had cortisone injections in my spine- nothing helped. On December 12th, 2013 Dr. Cronen and Josh did a laminectomy, spinal fusion and inserted 2 pins in my spine. Seven weeks from the day of my surgery I square danced again! Oh, it felt so good!! Thank you Dr. Cronen, Josh, all your staff and the staff of AdventHealth, Tampa.
- Carole H.
Dr. Cronen was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He relocated to Tampa from St. Louis in 2007. Married with one young daughter, Dr. Cronen enjoys time with his family. His hobbies include outdoor activities such as cycling, snowboarding, and water sports. Dr. Cronen is actively involved in the Shriners Hospital and he provides surgery expertise for children with spine deformities.
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
College of Business and Economics
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
AdventHealth Tampa
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
Shriners Hospital
Tampa General Hospital
Adult and Pediatric Spine Care
Cervical Spine
Spine Deformities
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Wesley Chapel - Wiregrass Multi Specialty Campus
2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Suite 102
Fax: 813.355.5054
"Trey" Gerald Alexander, III, MD
Seth Cooper, MD
Geoffrey Cronen, MD
Brian C. Domby, MD
Roger "Casey" Gaskins III, MD
Richard Gray, MD
Ira Guttentag, MD, FACS
Charles "Chuck" Nalley, MD
Stephen Raterman, MD, FACS
James Bishop, PA-C
Benjamin Feldman, PA-C
Rebecca Fisher, PA-C
Erica Franchick, PA-C
Joshua Gilliam, PA-C, ATC
Jacy Higby, PA-C
Brittany Loringer, PA-C
Kaley McNabb, APRN
Darlene Montani, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, ONC
Afshin Noori DC, PA-C
Robert Taliaferro, Jr., PA-C
North Tampa - Multi Specialty Campus
14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33613
Suite C
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"Trey" Gerald Alexander, III, MD
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Roger "Casey" Gaskins III, MD
Richard Gray, MD
Ira Guttentag, MD, FACS
Sean Lannon, MD
Charles "Chuck" Nalley, MD
Stephen Raterman, MD, FACS
James Bishop, PA-C
Benjamin Feldman, PA-C
Rebecca Fisher, PA-C
Erica Franchick, PA-C
Joshua Gilliam, PA-C, ATC
Jacy Higby, PA-C
Brittany Loringer, PA-C
Darlene Montani, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, ONC
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Physician Interviews
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Dr. Cronen talks about correcting and relieving Spine and Spinal Deformities on the Health Matters TV program. Full Segment.
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Cronen fixes Jazzlyn's Scoliosis-plagued back upon initial discovery, allowing her to keep her running career going.
As a young teen, Forrest was diagnosed with Scheuermann's Kyphosis, a progressive spinal deformity. Learn how Dr. Cronen helps him get his life back and gets him back on the basketball court.
See how Lauren beat scoliosis using a brace instead of surgery with the help of Dr. Cronen
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Dr. Cronen fixes Jazzlyn's Scoliosis-plagued back upon initial discovery, allowing her to keep her running career going.
Forrest overcomes Scheuermann's Kyphosis, a progressive spinal deformity
Thank you Dr. Cronen for helping our little girl beat scoliosis!


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On Tour
Jul 2nd 2018
After an exhausting few weeks of performances, the countdown to the end of the season is on! Now in Hamburg for a couple of days to dance Crystal Pite's Emergence on tour with the company. Excited to be in this beautiful city after a 24 year absence and ready for opening night tomorrow!


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Zelda Kasuto
As an early dawns light flooded my room, gently serenading me with its hues of rich amber and gold, I pressed the side of my face deeper into my pillow. A chill wind escaped through my window, and I curled myself up and huddled underneath my blanket. On mornings like these, I would always pretend that my husband was still alive; whenever a small breeze like this would waft into my bedroom, Thomas would draw me in closer to his body. As a man who could easily endure the piercing blizzards of the tundra province with but a single coat, I knew this was to keep me warm, rather than himself. I smiled to myself, and imagined that he was right here with me, with an arm draped over my body. A tinge of sadness entered my heart or rather, it never left but I did my best to ignore this as I remembered everything about the man I loved; his scent, the warmth of his body, the feel of his slim but strong arms resting atop my hip, the feel of his soft lips pressed gently against the back of my head. A small Nyokimon suddenly began chirping away on the edge of my window, surging me from my blissful delusion.
Oh well I should probably get up anyway Slowly and quietly, I slid out from under my blanket and made my way towards my bedroom door. My stomach began to growl as soon as my feet made contact with the cold stone floor; the noise echoed quietly through the mostly empty room. I hope nobody heard that I slipped past my slightly ajar bedroom door, and made my way downstairs, where I found Heather and Madelyn sitting on a couch together; Madelyns head was nestled comfortably against Heathers pregnant belly, and Heathers arms were wrapped gently around Madelyns tiny body. Directly across from them sat Lloyd. All three of them were asleep. I smiled.
Im so happy for them Im glad they found their daughter after all of those years They must be really strong, to have never given up; if I had lost my child the way they did if I lost Matthew or Eleanora I dont know what Id do I smiled at the heartening scene before me, and walked out of the fortress and into the suns bright glow. At my feet, the grass was wet with dew, and a slight breeze made my skirt dance gracefully in the air. I took a deep breath in of the crisp, cool air, and stretched, taking in the beautiful scene before me as much as I could.
It was a morning just like this when Rosemon left me Startled, I turned my head to see Giselle sitting against an outer wall of the ancient fortress.
Oh, good morning, Giselle! I said, giving the young girl a warm smile. What are you doing out here all by yourself?
Just thinking Seeing the worn and defeated look of depression on the normally cheerful girls face, I took a seat on the grass next to her.
Lucia told me about what happened between you and Rosemon, I said gently. Would you like to talk about it? If itll help you feel better, Id be more than happy to listen After a moment of remaining silent, Giselle slid her hand into her skirt pocket, and pulled out her Data Link Digivice.
I betrayed her, Zelda I was the one who messed up, but I put the blame on Rosemon; thats why she left, Giselle whispered.
Lucia told me what happened, dearie; and I dont think Rosemon has any right to hate you for as long as she has, I said, placing my arm around the younger girl. You were scared, little one
That doesnt excuse what I did; Ulysses attacked her, Zelda; he and Talosmon both it should have been me
No, darling, dont say that; nobody deserves to be treated so horribly. Just one little mistake shouldnt have warranted such horrid punishment
But sniff but
Dont cry itll all be okay As I placed the girls hand in my own, the sound of a gentle wingbeat filled the air.
Hey, Im back! Flying towards Giselle and me with wings of pure white, a Digimon smiled and greeted us. Oh, hey, new people! Hi there! Im Celtinemon! Nice to meet you! The Digimon landed on the ground, but instantly, her smile vanished. Are you okay? Did I come at a bad time ?
N-No its okay, Giselle said, drying her eyes with the back of her arm.
Aw, you shouldnt be crying! A girl as pretty as you should always be smiling, cause thats what makes your beauty shine through! Celtinemon exclaimed cheerfully, giving Giselle a wide smile. From the corner of my eye, I could see Giselle attempt to stifle a small smile. There, see? You have a nice smile! Oh, and that ribbon in your hair is just adorable!!!
O-Oh, t-thank you, miss, Giselle said, blushing slightly.
May I ask why you have come here, Milady? I asked.
Oh yeah! Im here to kill you all! Celtinemon exclaimed. My heart practically leaped up into my throat at these words.
W What?!
Yeah, some guy hired me to kill you all, so; here I am!
Who?! Who hired you?! I yelled, standing up to face the Digimon.
Oh, I dunno, just some Digimon I never saw before, Celtinemon shrugged. Didnt get his name, I was too busy getting his money!
Youd kill innocent people for money ?
Oh, goodness, no! Celtinemon exclaimed. I would never kill an innocent person, no matter how much money is offered to me! Im killing all of you cause youre evil!
What? I stared blankly at the smiling Digimon.
Yep; that was what the guy who gave me money said, and I figured that anybody with that much money couldnt be bad, Celtinemon said. So, like, I dont wanna hurt you guys, but I also dont want you guys to hurt other people, so Ill just kill you all as painlessly as I can, okay?
Celtinemon, youve got it all wrong; we arent evil! I exclaimed. Our group fights against bandits; we even just dethroned a tyrant king
No that cant be right, Celtinemon whispered.
Why cant it? Giselle asked.
Because Because he paid me to do this! And I have faith in my employers, just as they have faith in me to complete the missions they give! Faerie Divider! Celtinemons blade glinted in the morning sun, and though I was able to reach for a Digimon Talisman in time, Celtinemon was soon upon us; all I could do was watch on as she thrusted her gleaming sword into my arm just as I pulled a Talisman from my purse. The world around me grew hazy; I could faintly hear Giselle scream my name, and then it went dark.


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Tonight my kitchen is crankin out an oldie but goodie: Chicken Alfredo Stromboli (aka STROMBOLI a la LISA). This is one of the top two requested dinners by every single person in my family (the other one is Beef or Venison Stroganoff).
It's really not too difficult and if you cook your chicken ahead of time like the recipe calls for it only has to be in the oven long enough to cook the dough all the way through. *sighs* Ahhhhh, I can smell it already, can you? Whip this up for your clan and they will not be disappointed!
NOTES: This recipe is for one Stromboli, feeds two-three. For two Strombolis, double the recipe.
**This recipe is for the chicken, pesto, alfredo version...feel free to substitute pizza fixins, taco, greek etc...just keep the moisture(fluid) to a minimum so it doesn't get soggy.
2: boneless skinless chicken breasts
1: package refrigerated Pillsbury pizza crust classic dough
6-8: slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese (or 3-4 slices of each OR you can use shredded cheese in place of slices)
4-6: Tablespoons of pesto (Classico brand is found in the pasta sauce aisle of the grocery store)
1: 15oz jar of Alfredo pasta sauce
- Pre-heat oven to 400°
- Boil chicken in a pot of water until cooked all the way through (no pink inside) OR cook it up in a skillet.
- Spread dough onto greased cookie sheet (press out with fingers until dough touches the sides of the cookie sheet
- Spread all of the pesto onto the dough
- Spread ½ of the jar of alfredo sauce onto the pesto
- Cut chicken into small cubes or strips, place on top of alfredo sauce
- Spread remaining alfredo sauce onto chicken
- Place cheese slices on top of sauce
- Roll up Stromboli starting at one end of cookie sheet to the other end (tucking in sides as you go to seal off the ends)
- Pinch dough together at seam to seal (if you can, flip Stromboli over so that seam side is down, if not…it's ok, the sauce might bust out of the top that way though)
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until dough is cooked all the way through (cut partially in ½ to check if needed)
- When done, remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve.
*I'd LOVE it if you leave comments on different version you do of this, enjoy!