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Cloud computing vendor Salesforce.com surpasses $2b
The sky's the limit as cloud computing vendor Salesforce.com breaks the $2 billion in revenue mark with Force.com, the Sales Cloud and Chatter as it also eyes a marketing cloud.
Marc Benioff, Salesforce.com's chairman and CEO, said the company is on its way to becoming one of the top five software companies in the world.
"That is our next goal," Benioff said in an earnings conference call Thursday.
Salesforce.com crossed the $2 billion sales mark when it announced that it brought in $504 million in revenue for the quarter ending April 30, 2011. The quarter's results are a 34% increase compared with the same quarter last year and, when combined with last year's revenue of $1.6 billion, give the company a $2 billion revenue run rate.
Despite the growth, Benioff acknowledged that the rapid changes with Web 2.0 technologies are creating big challenges for companies as they try to figure out how to best incorporate more open, social, and mobile technologies into their enterprise strategies.
"This quarter, I met with 170 customers," Benioff said. "The reason why is the [Web 2.0] shift is so big, so broad and so unique that I personally felt I had to get out and talk to customers about what they are going through."
Benioff said he wants Salesforce to continue to partner with companies so they can address these issues together. In the future, this will even include a marketing cloud offering from Salesforce.com.
Benioff confirmed the acquisition of Radian6 , a maker of social media monitoring tools, makes a good start for a marketing cloud, but it is not "an urgent item on my agenda."
"We just took delivery of Radian6, and we are just starting to understand what customers want," Benioff added. "Before we rush ahead, we are very cautious about doing that, because if we build that out right now, what will suffer? Will we have our eye off the ball in one of these other critical areas?"
With a marketing cloud lower on the list, Salesforce.com's core CRM application remains central to the company's future, even though Benioff dismissed the idea that it is in fact a CRM application.
Benioff described the development platform as "the heart and soul of the company" during a question-and-answer session of Thursday's conference call. "It is our third-most-used feature,'' he said. "We don't have a CRM app. It really is a platform. It is about our customers getting in there to customize their fields, to write the triggers, to add social networking, to tie into our APIs."
Salesforce.com also added 130,000 developers to the Force.com platform in the last 12 months, bringing the total developer count to 380,000. The addition of the Heroku development platform, which it picked up in an acquisition last year, is expected to play a big role here, Benioff said.
Meanwhile, Benioff was characteristically dismissive of his competition and claimed to have beat Microsoft and Oracle Corp. on many deals in the past quarter. He said Microsoft's "desperate strategy'' of selling "highly proprietary" products has had the same impact on Salesforce.com as Microsoft's Windows tablet and Zune had on Apple Inc's iPad and iPod market penetration.
"We call Microsoft's strategy 'the Zune strategy,'" he added
Benioff skewered Oracle as well, saying the company is trying to get customers to "load proprietary software onto proprietary mainframes, a strategy made popular by IBM in the '60s."
The chairman said Salesforce netted 5,400 new customers last quarter, bringing its total customer base to 97,000. During a question-and-answer session, Benioff was asked to characterize what constitutes a big customer win. "We are regularly seeing eight-digit deals," he said.


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James Harden spends $20000 for model Jenna Shea to hang out with him
Athletes & Hoes: James Harden
Paid Tricked Off $20,000 For Becky Booty Model Jenna Shea To "Hang Out"!!
Say it loud, I'm a ho and I'm PROUD! SMMFH…
James Harden Spent $20,000 To Hang Out With Model Jenna Shea
Athlete's might be popular, rich, and good looking, but that doesn't mean that they aren't lame as FAWK! The latest professional trick on the rise is bearded baller James Harden. Apparently, Harden spent $20,000 to bask in the company Becky a$$-vixen Jenna Shea. For those unaware (we know you hoes are well-versed in ball player contracts), James just signed a 5-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Being that Jenna is from H-Town, we're sure that there will be plenty more tricking where this came from.
As most thirst-bucket hoes do, Jenna hopped on Twitter to brag and revel in her new found riches while flexin' on "b!tc#es who be hatin'"
Somebody sit James Harden down and make him watch ESPN's "Broke" 10 times in a row.
Hit the flip to read more of Jenna's duck tales.
A source is claiming that Shea was flown into town on a private jet, which was paid for by Harden. Shea was also allowed to bring some of her closes friends to watch Harden play basketball (during his match-up against the Detroit Pistons). They all were given courtside seats, which Shea tweeted about.
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So all it takes is some "bread" to f**k you Jenna? Duly noted…
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Sfântu Gheorghe is in Romania, in the far south east corner of the Danube Delta, approximately 1km from the Black Sea coast. If you want a mini-trip to dip in the Black Sea briefly and go 'see the Delta' for one hour, Sfântu Gheorge is not recommended as the best place to go.
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This small and remote village is also home to the free Anonimul International Independent Film Festival[1], which is held for a week every August. Cinema lovers from Romania and many other countries come to watch selected international and Romanian features and short films, plus concerts by mostly Romanian acts. The mix of people and cinema in a remote place gives the village a special atmosphere this week. Be sure to find accomodation as early as possible, since every guest house and "cazare" tends to be fully booked in this period.
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The village can only be reached with a minimum 2 hour river boat trip (on the fast ferry, 10 EUR) from Tulcea on Mondays and Wednesdays leaving at 1.30pm returning at 7am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The slow ferry also leaves at 1.30pm from Tulcea to Sfantu Gheorghe on Tuesdays and Fridays and returning on Wednesdays and Sundays to Tulcea. The slow ferry costs 6 EUR and takes about 5.5 hours to reach the village. The boats only sail once per day.
Most ferries are operated by Navrom (www.navromdelta.ro), but other companies have services as well.
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Andhra Pradesh bagged a total of 3 positions out of the top-10-list of cleanest cities in India. The central Government releases this list every year. This list is being finalized by the Quality Council of India as a part of 'Swachh Survekshan" for the year 2018, led by the Prime Minister, Modi. The 3 AP cities are Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam came in row as 5th, 6th, and 7th ranks respectively. It is the first time that Vijayawada city has ever grabbed such an honor. The credit goes to the AP CM Chandrababu who possesses a strong commitment in maintaining the cleanliness and greenness of the cities under his administration.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Saturday, handed over this year's award to Indore and Bhopal City Authorities for combinedly getting the first rank in the cleanest cities' list and congratulated the other cities, Chandigarh, Navi Mumbai, Pune, New Delphi etc


text: Digital Facebook App Subscription Payment Model Now Available To All Developers The test of a subscription payment model for applications with developers Zynga, Kixeye, and Playdom that Facebook launched in June is over, and the social network has extended the capability to all developers.By David Cohen|August 8, 2012 Share By David Cohen|August 8, 2012 Share The test of a subscription payment model for applications with developers Zynga, Kixeye, and Playdom that Facebook launched in June is over, and the social network has extended the capability to all developers. Facebook said in a post on its developer blog that subscription billing will allow developers to establish recurring revenue streams for their apps, as well as offer users updated content and premium features. Developers can set prices based on local currency and offer different subscriptions levels, as well as offer free trials and determine how long those free trials will last. On the user side, payment can be made via credit card or PayPal, and subscriptions can be canceled via Facebook's payments settings, although the social network recommends that developers include an option to do so within their apps. Facebook offered more suggestions for developers in the blog post: If you're offering both subscriptions and in-app payments, make sure it's clear to users why you have both. For example, you might offer a monthly subscription for energy or supplies and sell vanity items through in-app purchases. As we announced this week, we launched a new payments reporting application-programming interface so you can download daily reports of transaction data. You will need to use the API to download your subscriptions data, such as purchases and refunds. Learn more about how to integrate the new API and interpret reports in our documentation. Readers: What types of features would you like to see developers offer to users who pay for their apps on a subscription basis? Subscribe button image courtesy of Shutterstock. Share http://adweek.it/2jLzoUL copy Adweek Adweek


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Following Huffington Post's October 11th article, "Hemorrhoid Google Searches Skyrocketed Since 2008," Hemorrhoid Treatment Group encouraged all individuals over the age of 40 to take preventative action against hemorrhoid development. As the body ages, basic functions begin having trouble, sometimes resulting in poor digestion or decreased energy. Both of these can result in the development of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are an increasingly common problem, as evidenced by the increase in Google searches for hemorrhoid information, allowing users to gain knowledge of medical hemorrhoid treatments and info on home remedy options.
In the Huffington Post article, Bahar Gholipour discussed the potential implications of the Google search statistics for hemorrhoids. From 2008 to the present, the searches for hemorrhoids and hemorrhoid treatments have more than doubled, and even tripled in some recent weeks. Gholipour also discussed the potential prevention options for hemorrhoids, with a focus on diet and avoiding straining in the bathroom.
Hemorrhoids appear to be an increasingly common issue, though many people are too ashamed or embarrassed to face the problem head on. This frequently results in increased online searches and attempts to fix the problem at home. Fortunately, some at-home remedies do exist, and can be quite effective in comparison to medical hemorrhoid treatment. To avoid this situation, Hemorrhoid Treatment Group encouraged readers to take immediate preventative action to avoid the onset of hemorrhoids. The solution is relatively easy, and does not require drastic treatments or surgeries. Instead, those suffering should change their diets to reflect a higher fiber intake and better water consumption. In addition, individuals should avoid straining when using the bathroom; a feeling of constipation should not be ignored and pushed past. Instead, patients should consider adding more fiber and leafy greens into their diets. Finally, individuals ought to introduce regular exercise into their lifestyle, encouraging greater circulation. While these may not guarantee the avoidance of hemorrhoids, following these three steps greatly reduce the chances of developing hemorrhoids or hemorrhoid-related health issues.
Bahar Gholipour is a staff writer for the Huffington Post. His work centers around the health and medical world, including current trends in medicine, and analyses of conducted medical studies.
Following the revelation that hemorrhoid searches are double what they were in 2008, Hemorrhoid Treatment Group urged individuals over the age of 40 to engage in preventative care. There are several different remedies for preventing hemorrhoids, including changes in diet and exercise, and basic lifestyle alterations. These include a high-fiber diet, exercising at least 4 days per week, and listening to one's body when using the restroom is proving troublesome. Though utilizing these tips may not guarantee hemorrhoid prevention, they provide a step in the right direction, and greatly decrease the likelihood of suffering from hemorrhoid issues.
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Meet Melanie Shankle
Many of you probably know Melanie Shankle of the blog Big Mama. A jillion of you have purchased her new book Nobody's Cuter Than You. When I decided to review the book for Entertainment Weekly, it didn't occur to me until the piece was finished that I needed a picture of her book cover to accompany the post.
Fun tip: It's illegal to jank pictures off the internet without permission. In today's age of social media, we do this ALL the time. It's frowned upon, but nobody is going to jail for it. Sure you may have to pay several hundred dollars to Getty Images, but it's worth it to have tons of Instagram hits on that one pic you posted celebrating Ryan Gosling's birthday, right?
What could possibly go wrong?
My friend Danielle sent me this charming screen cap. Let the record show that I did not give permission for the COUNTLESS BAD HAIR sites to run this photo that was clearly copied from my own website. And I stand behind the fact that my hair was flawless.
Let's get back on track.
I had a great post and no artwork. I decided to reach out to Melanie through her website, hopeful that a woman of such high esteem would hear my cry.
And dear reader—she did! Within hours, Melanie wrote me back, attached a JPG of her book cover and told me that she had been following me since the email days. I may have stood up when I read that last part. "The email days" people have a very special place in my heart.
Melanie is a delight. We are on the road to becoming fast friends, but I'm not sure she knows that just yet. She was gracious enough to answer a few important questions about friendship, blogging and the importance of making time in your life to watch television. Enjoy!
Lincee: What do you think Our Host Chris Harrison smells like?
Melanie: Remember on Friends when Elle McPherson was Joey's roommate and brought home that bowl of potpourri and he said it smelled like "summer in a bowl"? That's what I imagine. Summer in a bowl. With a dash of Old Spice and heartbreak.
Lincee: What is a current TV show that you love?
Melanie: I'm going to say Scandal even though it almost lost me this season because I don't trust Shonda Rimes not to rip my heart out.
Lincee: What are three of the most played songs on your iPod/iTunes/Phone at the moment?
Melanie: "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon, "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift and "How Great is Our God" by Chris Tomlin. My husband says I have the musical sensibilities of a thirteen-year-old girl, so there's your disclaimer.
Lincee: What are some of the commercial jingles you have memorized?
Melanie: Diet Pepsi from the 1980's, of course. Also, I still remember that McDonald's commercial with the song about his baby sister. Remember She was just a tomboy making a scene, then he turned around and she was homecoming queen. I could still cry over it right now. Well played, McDonalds. I can't remember what I ate for lunch, but I remember your commercial from thirty-five years ago.
Lincee: Your new book is all about friendship. In one sentence, what does friendship mean to you?
Melanie: Friendship is the key to my sanity and has given me the gift of having people who can make me smile on the worst day.
Lincee: Do you hate green beans?
Melanie: I'll eat them but I don't enjoy it. Same goes for kale, although I think kale got a new publicist a few years back to try to rebrand its image. You can bake it into a chip all day long but it still tastes like a weed.
Lincee: Why is Dr Pepper so good?
Melanie: Because it's the official drink of Texas.
Lincee: Do strangers ever approach you, asking to be your friend?
Melanie: Yes and I want to be friends with every single one of them. I always say that if someone has read my blog and my books and still likes me, then they are one of my people.
Lincee: What is your favorite part about blogging?
Melanie: I've been blogging for almost ten years and, honestly, my favorite part is being able to go back and see a snapshot of what our life looked like two years ago or five years ago or whatever, even just random posts about going to Target. At the time you think you'll always remember those things, but you forget because you've stored too many antiquated T.V. jingles in your head.
Interested in some of Big Mama's favorite blog posts? Check them out HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE!


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Employee Wellbeing rising up the UK Agenda
Data has recently been collected on employee wellbeing programmes from 78 companies certified as Top Employers UK plus 1100 globally.
The data shows not only an increase overall in employee wellbeing initiatives in the UK over the last year but also an overall higher implementation of employee wellbeing initiatives in the UK compared to other global companies.
The results reveal that 82 percent of the UK companies are consistently implementing organisation wide wellbeing programmes. This compares to 68 percent for global Top Employers.
So what areas of wellbeing are being specifically targeted in the UK?
• 88 percent of companies have implemented stress management programmes, compared to 78 percent globally.
• 92 percent of companies provide flexible office workspace, compared to 68 percent globally.
• 86 percent of companies provide time management courses, compared to 77 percent globally.
However, there are areas where the UK is not as strong on wellbeing compared to other global companies. For example, the UK's discouragement of overtime has not been as strong as other companies globally. Furthermore fewer UK companies provide in-house doctors in comparison to other companies globally.
It is clear that employee wellbeing is becoming a priority for employers and now is a good time to evaluate what your business is doing to promote wellbeing. This may mean collating a number of wellbeing practices which your business offers and implementing a full programme or strategy. For other businesses this may mean keeping your current programme under review and measuring its effectiveness against your aims.
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As a Mission 1:27 Foster Parent you can become the hands and feet of Jesus, providing hope and healing to local children in need. You can open your home and your heart to a child who is hurting, sharing the love and hope of Christ. By intervening in a child's life, you'll teach him/her that there are caring people in our world — people who will love them no matter what.
- The process to becoming a Mission 1:27 Foster Parent:
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Hello, hello! Today we are talking about diluting essential oils, and a few favorite practices around our house. Dilution is the #1 way to make your essential oils go farther, while still impacting your health in a tremendously powerful way. Ready to get started? Let's go!
Why Dilute?
There are a few reasons why dilution is so key to using essential oils:
- Essential oils are powerful. Our favorite brand, Young Living, makes oils that are top-of-the-line in therapeutic quality, and thus are the most powerful in the world. Because of how concentrated these plant extracts are, it is important to dilute so as not to overwhelm your body systems.
- Essential oil molecules are tiny. So tiny, in fact, that they hit your bloodstream in 15 seconds, and have reached every cell in the body within minutes. Each time you open a bottle of essential oil, the minute molecules leap into the air, creating the powerful aroma that you smell. When you apply oils topically, it's important to trap these tiny, easily-evaporated molecules in bigger molecules so that they get absorbed more effectively into the body. How do you do this? Carrier oils!
- Essential oils are expensive. You get what you pay for, and if you are spending hard-earned dollars on top-quality essential oils like us, you want to get bang for your buck! By diluting, you are stretching the oil's powerful properties by using a less-expensive, more readily available carrier oil.
- Essential oils are extremely concentrated plant extracts. It takes hundreds of pounds of plants just to make a few small bottles of oil. Using Young Living as an example, it takes 60 thousand rose blossoms provide only 1 ounce of rose oil (now you know why it costs $200/5ml 😉 ). Lavender is abundant–220 pounds will provide 7 pounds of oil. You can see that it's important to be respectful of just how much goes into each bottle of precious oil, and not use it excessively. Now, in cases where your body needs extra support, how you use oils will differ. For general body support, however, a little will go a long way for both your body, as well as stewarding our planet.
What Carrier Oils to Use for Diluting
Let's talk carrier oils! It's important to make sure that the oil you are using to dilute with is of equivalent quality to your essential oils. Just like you don't want cheap essential oils, you don't want a carrier oil that is filled with genetically modified organisms or harmful chemicals. Do your research, and find a brand that you can trust to provide top-quality carrier oils.
We have tried many different carrier oils, and listed below are a few of our favorites:
Young Living V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
This carrier oil blend is by the same company that we get our oils from, so my mind is at rest knowing that my precious essential oils are being "carried" in an oil of equivalent quality. This carrier oil is a blend of Coconut, Sesame Seed, Grape Seed, Sweet Almond, Wheat Germ, Sunflower Seed, and Olive oil.
I like to use this carrier oil for general use, like a digestive blend or sleeping blend. I stay away from applying this to my face because coconut oil clogs my pores and irritates my oily/acne-prone skin.
Molivera Organics 100% Pure Fractionated Coconut Oil
Fractionated coconut oil is coconut oil that remains liquid at cooler temperatures, so it's ideal for diluting with essential oils! Plus, it's lighter and more readily absorbed than some oils, like olive oil, so it's perfect for topical application.
We like Molivera Organics because they list what they don't include in the oil (i.e- hidden solvents, like hexane), and also list the Latin name on the bottle, Cocos Nuciferas, which is a further indicator of purity. Plus, it comes in a huge pump bottle, making it super practical for using on the daily… and we get it on Amazon Prime, sooooo… #winwinwin 😉
Jojoba Oil & Vitamin E Oil
I love jojoba oil or vitamin E oil for diluting oils for skincare. Jojoba is the most similar to our skin's natural sebum, making it ideal for oily/acne prone gals like myself that can't use pore-clogging (comedogenic) oils. Vitamin E oil helps with skin repair, so if you deal with acne scars or your skin just needs a nourishing boost, Vitamin E is the way to go!
These oils have been ones that we waffle around with as far as brands go. We've tried everything from NOW to Trader Joes. I want to do a little more research & testing myself before I recommend any specific brand to you. If you have recommendations that hit the mark on quality, hit up the chat box! I would love to hear!
How to Dilute
Dilution is really going to vary from oil to oil. Some oils are mild, others are moderately strong, while still others are very hot on the skin and can cause irritation if not used properly.
Listed below are a few basic ratios to dilute by, based upon an essential oil's mildness-hotness:
For mild-moderate oils like Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree, etc.
Dilute 1 drop/1-8 tsps carrier oil, or try a 50/50 ratio
For hot oils like Thieves, Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, etc.
Dilute 1 drop/1+ tbls carrier oil, or try a 20/80 ratio
When diluting essential oils, don't stress the small stuff and just experiment with what works best for your body. Try different ratios and see how they impact you!
For children, always, always dilute 50/50-20/80, and even more with babies. Remember that essential oils are powerful, and even though it may not seem like 1 drop will do much, that one drop contains highly concentrated therapeutic properties of that plant, and should be used wisely & respectfully.
Dilution Tools
At this point, you're probably thinking, "Well, that's all very well and good, but I don't want to have to juggle carrier oil bottles & essential oil bottles every time I apply!"
I get you! Our favorite dilution tools are roller bottles and dropper bottles. A few tips about roller bottles:
- Read the reviews! We have purchased roller bottles where the little metal roller ball falls out after a while… yep, super useful 😛
- Go for glass or metal. Plastic roller bottles feel cheap, and essential oil molecules can get trapped in the porous plastic. Plus, they don't go on a smoothly as glass or metal.
Wehn you do a little digging, you can find so many beautiful, creative options for storing your diluted oils. We get both our dropper bottles & roller bottles on Amazon, which makes purchasing super convenient! Whimsy + Wellness knocks it out of the park as far a beauty goes, so if you love pretty labels, check them out for sure!
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Well, I guess you've seen other web sites, maybe read some books and probably know of the 4000-year history of falconry, the tradition and the modern day reality so I'm not going to bore you with my version. What follows are simply some thoughts of my own, thoughts that you may choose to ignore or indeed, may make you laugh out loud. My thoughts and experiences nonetheless.
I ask nobody to accept my views. I ask nobody to follow my advice. I ask only that, having come to this page, that you might care to take the time to read and consider the following and if you gain something from it then my efforts have not been in vain.
Falconry is, and always has been a most demanding sport. Demanding of your time, patience and dedication it can be achieved to a high standard or it can be toyed with, (at your peril) as it pleases you. At the very highest standard it will take your breath away, with its bursts of adrenaline pumping action, often followed by lengthy spells of inactivity. It can appear brutal and beautiful at the same time, as you watch a natural predator, matched evenly against fit and healthy natural prey. The bird you fly maintains a large degree of its wild instincts but it can, and handled correctly will, offer you its trust. There is no more beautiful feeling than the knowledge that the falcon that is a mere speck in the sky high above you, will in due course, return once again to reside on your fist, when it has the freedom of the skies and the ability to depart at any time it chooses. Or the hawk mantling over quarry that will allow you to 'share' its kill. Conversely, if you get it wrong the result can be serious injury, loss of your bird or both, a scenario that is heartbreaking at best. Good training is essential, a bond made by food and feeding is a must but I believe that trust is of paramount importance. To scold a bird is pointless; to hit a bird is courting disaster.
If you are considering falconry as a sport, I think it most important to discuss the matter thoroughly with your husband/wife or partner, as only the most understanding souls will accept the amount of time spent with your new acquisition, and it will very likely get worse as you progress!
A part of your garden will need to be given over to an aviary or weathering and a chunk of your heart will go to your bird.
It cannot be stressed strongly enough the importance of good, sound training prior to the purchase of your bird. Books are a great source of information, some being better than others, but nothing can beat hands-on experience with an experienced falconer by way of an apprenticeship or club mentor. Within the links section you will find some suggestions for good reading to help you on your way, along with insight days and training courses.
When asking questions of anybody, remember that your most often asked question should be "why?" You may be told that to achieve a certain goal within the training of your bird, that you can accomplish it by doing something in a certain way. Why? Answers such as 'because it's always been done like that' or 'because that's the way I was taught' are in my opinion simply not helpful. Why has it always been done that way? Why were you taught to do it that way? What is the reasoning? Generally, this line of questioning will sort out the natural and knowledgeable teachers from the would-be teachers and the ever-present 'overnight experts'. It's also quite likely to drive your mentor up the wall, but your learning curve will be much enhanced.
It is probably worth remembering that to profit from good advice takes more wisdom than to give it.
Purchasing your bird
The day will come when you are considered ready to own your first bird. If we consider that your falconry course is completed, accommodation is constructed and equipment purchased, where do you start to look? Once again, you can look to your friendly local falconer or falconry club for help. The IBR Directory is also a mine of useful information.
Take care! Since breeding birds have become more prolific and the science involved somewhat less mysterious, there are far more birds on offer than ever before. Many birds will be sound, some less so.
Always ask a number of questions, most of which should be related to the parent birds rather than your intended purchase.
Have the parent birds been hunted? Were they intelligent hunters? At what weight did they fly? What quarry did they take? These questions should help you to assess the likelihood of your birds' ability with correct training.
How much experience has the breeder got in breeding these birds? What diet have the young been fed?
Age of youngster? No bird should (in my opinion) leave its parents before it is 18 - 20 weeks old although there are exceptions to this rule with certain species such as the Goshawk or for imprinting purposes.
Is it crèche reared? Is it parent reared? These birds are generally the better adjusted and quieter of birds.
A good breeder should be fully prepared to supply you with a document to accompany your bird, upon which, much of the above information should appear. Some breeders will also offer a refund or exchange if for any reason you are unable to get along with your chosen bird or if it has been incorrectly sexed. This of course, will have a time limit attached.
A worthwhile expenditure would be to have the bird checked over by an experienced avian vet prior to parting with any money.
Fact: It is a sad fact that some people are not strictly honest with their answers! Buyer beware.
When it comes to making a choice of bird, a number of questions should be considered:
Do I wish to hunt with my bird?
What land do I have permission to fly over?
Do I have sufficient land and permission?
What legal quarry species do I have locally and expect to hunt?
Am I prepared to travel to find suitable land and/or quarry?
How much time do I have for exercising and hunting my bird?
Am I really only able to fly at weekends?
The answers to these questions should help you to assess your best choice of bird again, with a little help from your mentor.
The first days with your new bird
When you first arrive home with your new bird your top priority should be to get the bird fully equipped. Many breeders will put aylmeri anklets on birds that are being collected and some may supply jesses, swivel and leash. Others will throw the bird in a box, take your cash and say goodbye.
The essential equipment required on that first day should consist of aylmeri anklets, mews jesses, permanent flying jesses, (if required) a good stainless steel swivel, leash, tail mount, bells and a well fitting hood if you intend hooding your bird. If all this equipment is fitted on that first day then the most stressful time for the bird is out of the way and you can start manning and building a relationship. Some people will tell you to let the bird settle in for a few days before fitting equipment. Why? (remember the section above on Training?) Imagine the scenario .the bird starts to settle into its new surroundings and show a degree of trust, at which point you grab it, physically pin it down and spend 20 minutes working on it. You work out where the story goes from there!
Your new bird will require a settling in period (although not necessarily essential) to get used to its new mews, equipment and handler. It will also require feeding well as many birds do not leave the aviary at their top (fat) weight due to competing with their parents and siblings for the available food.
Although food should be offered every day, it may be the case that your new bird does not eat for a few days during that settling in period and any uneaten food should be removed the following day and replaced with fresh food. Good quality food is an essential for any young growing bird and can be accompanied by a vitamin/mineral supplement and a probiotic supplement. These products are beneficial for good health throughout the life of the bird and it is wise to continue this practice.
Note: It is often beneficial to feed your bird through a feeding shute or hatch in the first few weeks so that the bird does not see you as the food provider and become imprinted. Although this scenario is unlikely with a 18-20 week old bird it does occasionally happen.
Cutting weight from the bird is an essential part of training but should not be implemented too soon after collection. Why? Would you put a new born baby on a diet while it is still growing and developing? No! Your bird may well have a life span of 25 years so theres no rush to get it out and hunting in days. Take your time, do it properly, get your bird fully fit before putting it against quarry and reap the long-term rewards.
Always remember with a new bird to approach it at low level so as not to tower over it and frighten it. If this means crawling across the aviary on your hands and knees then so be it. When the bird is fully accustomed to your approach and indeed looks forward to it, then it is acceptable to approach while standing at your full height (unless you are 6ft tall and your mews is 5ft high!).
Manning can commence at almost any time and it is important to gently and carefully expose your bird to everything that it can expect to see in the normal course of a day. Socializing with humans, dogs, horses, sheep, cows, cars and tractors can be done successfully and with care in the first week or two. (Is it possible to socialize with a tractor?!) Bating (flying from the fist whilst being held) should be avoided at all costs if possible.
All manning and early training can be achieved with the bird at full fat weight, therefore putting off the need to cut weight too soon.
With your bird manned and comfortable on the glove it is time to start feeding on the fist. When the decision is made to start, that then becomes the ONLY place that the bird should feed. If it refuses to feed on the fist then no food should be given until the next session on the following day. This is an unlikely scenario with a 5 month old manned bird but be aware that it is a possibility.
Further training can commence once your bird will stand happily on the glove and feed, apparently oblivious and untroubled by your close proximity. Now speak with your mentor for the next steps in training. Good luck.
The Public
Walking birds through high street? This is a rather sad trait that has developed in the bird keeper who feels the need for an ego boost. There is no good or logical reason to take your bird to busy public places for the purposes of exhibitionism. If you are an exhibitionist then try dropping your trousers in public, this will do the sport of falconry no harm and give somebody a laugh at the same time (it may also get you arrested but thats your problem!).
Please remember the public image of falconry/bird keeping. If it is done correctly, with care and sensitivity you can do endless good, conversely, if it is done incorrectly and without thought for the consequences, great harm can, and possibly will, result.
After all said and done, you will never please and/or convince everybody of your good intentions for your birds' wellbeing, or that the practice of falconry is a 'natural' field sport of which we are privileged spectators and participants.
The Quarry
Please treat all quarry species with respect and do not pursue relentlessly. If your bird has failed to make contact and hold its quarry, why not allow the quarry to enjoy its victory and move on. Your bird will be better for the experience and the quarry a more challenging adversary in the future.
Dispatch quarry humanely and swiftly. It will be considered cruel to allow your bird to kill its prey at leisure. If you feel unable to undertake this final merciful act then considerable thought should be given to whether hunting with a bird of prey is really for you.
It is also most important to make yourself conversant with, and observe, closed season dates on certain quarry species. They are in place for a reason.
It is important to treat all land over which you have permission, with care and consideration. If you have been granted trust by the landowner, to abuse it is to put in jeopardy your future sport and the good reputation that falconry currently enjoys as a field sport. Written permission is always useful in the event that you should be challenged by a farm worker or member of the public.
It is not unusual to hear of falconers being responsible for untangling a sheep from a bramble patch or barbed wire fence, reporting sick or strayed animals to the landowner, a broken fence or even poachers!
These actions take little of the falconer's time but can count greatly in your favour when the landowner can gain some benefit from your presence.
Finally, dont forget the landowners who have granted you permission when it comes to Christmas even a small gesture can go a long way!
And finally, I wish you all, experienced and novice falconers alike, rewarding and happy hawking and I look forward to a visit from you, electronically or in person, if I can be of service.
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Facebook is a more popular platform for sharing trip reviews and finding travel inspiration than actual review sites like TripAdvisor, finds Allianz Travel Insurance Vacation Confidence Index.
A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that 40 percent of travelers share trip reviews somewhere online.
The most commonly used platform is Facebook (27 percent) followed by travel review sites (15 percent) and social networks besides Twitter (11 percent).
Travel reviews are increasingly becoming a more significant and trustworthy factor in the decision-making process. For example, 77 percent of respondents confident they'll take a trip this year truth other travelers' reviews. Only 16 percent found them "not trustworthy."
Travelers are also relying on others' social media updates for trip inspiration.
The below chart outlines which percentage of respondents use each platform for travel inspiration as well as preference changes over the past year.
If included, it'd be interesting to see where Instagram and video sharing sites like YouTube and Vimeo fall on the list.
Unsurprisingly, trust in travelers reviews decreases with age.
Americans younger than 34 years old are the most likely to read and consider reviews (77 percent) while those older than 55 years old are the least likely (56 percent) to take them into account.
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It should come as no surprise to anyone that the first episode of the third season of Game of Thrones was incredibly popular. What you may not have known was that it both broke ratings and piracy records, and guaranteed itself a fourth season in the process.
If you haven't been watching the Game of Thrones, you might not have been aware of the massive following the show has gained in the two years it has been on the air. HBO has worked hard to give people a reason to come back every week instead of pirating, even though they say that sort of thing doesn't bother them. The heavy promotion before the beginning of the season included Xbox Live exclusives and one of the largest multi-page newspaper ads in recent memory.
All the hard work has paid off, as the company announced the single largest ratings event in HBO's history. 6.7 million viewers caught the show on opening night, if you count the tho repeat plays later that night. Those numbers don't include DVR watches, those who will watch through HBO Go and SmartGlass, or piracy numbers either.
Speaking of piracy, TorrentFreak reported never before seen download numbers for the episode. In fact, just one version of Game of Thrones was shared over 160,000 times in the first night. As more upload files hit the web, the number grew increasingly difficult to count. Previous seasons of Game of Thrones were downloaded nearly four million times, or nearly once for every active US subscriber. This level of piracy doesn't concern HBO — recently a comment was made expressing concern for the quality of download some users were accessing by HBO chief of programming Michael Lombardo. In fact, he considers downloading the show to be a compliment.
One thing about opening night for Game of Thrones is certain, and that is the results of this explosive popularity have guaranteed a fourth season. HBO has confirmed a ten episode fourth season for Game of Thrones, likely to be based on the second half of A Storm of Swords and other creative bits. There's no confirmed release time frame, but its pretty safe to assume it is only about a year away. It will be interesting to see how Game of Thrones grows over the next year, and how HBO will adapt over that time.


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On Roe anniversary, thousands march for women and babies
With signs hoisted and maracas shaking, a drum line consisting of students from Blessed José Sanchez Del Rio High School Seminary in Mankato chanted pro-life messages to the beat. The young men came with their rendition of the 1970's song "Na Na Na Na Hey Hey-ey Goodbye," substituting "pro-life" for "goodbye."
The spirited group marched with thousands of others Jan. 22 along the near-mile route from the Cathedral of St. Paul to the Lower Mall of the Capitol, where Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, sponsor of the annual March for Life, led a program of speakers and laid out its legislative agenda for 2016.
The march commemorated the 58 million babies who've been aborted in the U.S. since the Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion on demand in Roe v. Wade 43 years ago.
Following an invocation from Bishop Paul Sirba of Duluth, representatives from MCCL, the sole Minnesota affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, told the thousands of attendees that it will work to prohibit taxpayer-funded abortion, require abortion facilities to be licensed by the state and allow inspections, and prohibit the dismemberment abortion procedure.
Speaker of the House Rep. Kurt Daudt told the crowd to "stick together and work hard to end abortion."
"Every child in the state of Minnesota has a right to life and a right to fulfill their God-given potential," he said, adding that despite having a governor who supports abortion, there's a pro-life majority in the House of Representatives and 100 percent of the Republican caucus, making Minnesota a "pro-life state."During the program, seven women stood on both sides of the podium holding signs that read, "I regret my abortion."
Christine Morrison from the Diocese of Duluth said it's not just the babies who she marches for; it's also for the women.
"We're pro-life because it [abortion] hurts women as well," Morrison said. "There's a lot of damage that we don't see — to her soul, to her psyche. Abortion does violence to women."
Morrison said she thinks there's a divide among the pro-life movement — that post-abortive women who regret their decision and oppose abortion perceive some pro-life advocates as hating them for the choice they made.
"It sows a seed of deception and again keeps her isolated," Morrison said, adding that women need to know the majority of pro-life advocates want to help them heal.
For that reason, Morrison wants to see the pro-life movement gear its message toward women — especially those who've had an abortion.
"Abortion will stop once we acknowledge the women," she said.
MCCL also encouraged pro-life advocates to attend the March 1 precinct caucus, where they can help choose the party nomination for public office.
"Otherwise, other people will decide for you," said MCCL President Leo LaLonde.
At the Prayer Service for Life that preceded the march, Bishop John LeVoir of New Ulm told a packed congregation in the Cathedral of St. Paul that because God created people in his image and likeness, "we're part of creation and have an exceptional dignity, value and worth. Each of us is a reflection of God, and you can't get more valuable than that," he said.
Citing Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, "Laudato Si,'" Bishop LeVoir stressed that the problem arises when people forget where humans came from and start taking human life for granted.
"Today is a special day to pray and think about how we can live the works of mercy to accompany others," he said, making a special note of accompanying mothers and fathers experiencing a difficult pregnancy.
Bishop Paul Sirba of Duluth and Bishop John Quinn of Winona also attended. Archbishop Bernard Hebda, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, was in New Jersey, where he's coadjutor archbishop of Newark; and Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Cozzens was with local pilgrims at the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Laurie Nosbush, a mother of four and a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier in Buffalo, attended the prayer service for the first time and said she was excited to march to show her support for the pro-life movement.
"Everybody has to take a step forward. If it's not you, who's it going to be?"
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I began working in films in 2000. I am passionate about film and television in relation to acting because I am fond of the way all the pieces have to come together to make a compelling story. No one person can make it all happen and I enjoy the collaborative effort.
There is nothing like taking people on a journey while they sit in their seats. Creating an emotional roller coaster for the audience, thrills me to no end. The process of getting to the point where that can happen is beyond words.


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ENGLISH aims to prepare students for the range of language use they will need in their present and future lives; to participate as active members of family and community life; to have the language skills to undertake further formal and informal study and perform paid and unpaid work; and to participate in a range of activities which involve literature, drama and the mass media.
To this end, activities in English are designed to refine the student's ability to compose and comprehend spoken and written English - fluently, appropriately, effectively and critically - for a wide range of personal and social purposes.
Success in English depends on skill in using a range of spoken and written communication. Students use these in English and other classes and in many other activities in their daily lives. They are also encouraged to read widely and participate in a range of performing public speaking, debating and writing competitions with students from other schools. All students participate in the Australian Schools English Competition and attend visiting performances from groups such as the Grin and Tonic Theatre Company and the Arts Council.


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VDOT News - Culpeper
Lou Hatter 434-529-6314
May 5, 2017
Scheduled activities: Week of May 8-12, 2017
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The following work is scheduled, weather permitting, on the Route 29 corridor in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville during the upcoming week. Speed limits may be reduced and traffic movements may be restricted within highway work zones.
(NEW) or (UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week's report.
(UPDATE) Route 29 widening – On Saturday night, northbound traffic will be shifted to the two outside lanes beginning at 9 p.m. and the inside lane will be closed to traffic. This shift will allow the contractor to complete work in the median strip. Motorists traveling that section of Route 29 between 9 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday should anticipate congestion and brief delays due to the traffic switch and associated work to restripe the pavement and realign traffic signal heads.
Travel lanes are narrowed and shoulders are closed between Route 643 (Polo Grounds Road) and Route 1719 (Towncenter Drive) and the speed limit is reduced to 40 mph within the work zone. Expect intermittent single lane closures Monday through Friday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should remain alert and use caution through the work zone.
Route 250 Bypass – Right lane and right ramp lane closures Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Route 250 Bypass between Emmet Street and Barracks Road during staining of the sound walls. Be alert for directional signs, slow traffic and congestion in the work zone.
(UPDATE) Berkmar Drive Extended – New traffic pattern at the intersection of Berkmar Drive and Hilton Heights Road. The entrance to Sams Club from Berkmar Drive is closed; traffic should use the entrance off Hilton Heights Road across from Walmart. Northbound Berkmar Drive is reduced to one lane approaching the intersection with a stop sign at the intersection.
Rio Mills Road between Route 29 and Millers Cottage Lane will be closed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday while the beams on the Berkmar Drive bridge are painted. The canoe/kayak put-in on the southwest corner of the intersection will be accessible during practice runs for the Rivanna River Regatta. During the closure, residential and business entrances on Rio Mills Road can be accessed from Earlysville Road. On Towncenter Drive in the vicinity of the roundabout, motorists should be alert for dump trucks and other equipment entering and exiting the roadway
Hillsdale Drive Extended – Line Drive is closed at Zan Road for construction of a roundabout. Motorists advised to follow posted detour.
Flagging operations will occur on Seminole Court at Zan Road to install storm sewer system.
Obey traffic controls and expect minor delays on Hillsdale Drive, Hydraulic Road, India Road, Zan Road, Greenbrier Drive, Pepsi Place and Seminole Court. For project updates, visit http://hillsdaledrive.org.
Information in VDOT news releases was accurate at the time the release was published. For the most current information about projects or programs, please visit the project or program Web pages. You may find those by searching by keyword in the search Virginia DOT box above.


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Recyclable Greencoat® Wax-Free Boxes: Gerber Poultry's Choice for Eco-Friendly Packaging
Gerber Poultry Inc. partners with Interstate Container to convert 100% of operations to Greencoat® wax-free recyclable packaging.
Cambridge, MD, January 23, 2013 --(
)-- Gerber Poultry Inc., a family-owned producer and processor of all-natural and antibiotic-free chicken products, partners with Interstate Container to convert 100% of operations entirely to Greencoat® recyclable packaging.
After years of experimenting with corrugated manufacturers, Gerber Poultry Inc. found Interstate Container's Greencoat® boxes to be the perfect solution for their needs. Greencoat® boxes offer a recyclable, eco-friendly packaging solution that matches the durability, water resistance, and cost of traditional wax boxes.
"Gerber has been committed for over 60 years to maintaining the basic simplicity of its local, Amish, family farm roots as much as possible," said Glenn Mott, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Gerber Poultry. "For example, our feed has never included arsenic, and we do not use antibiotics or animal by-products as a cheap protein source – even though these are standard practices in our industry. Using non-recyclable, landfill-consuming wax boxes has been common practice too – but we knew it didn't have to be."
Gerber experimented with many different packaging firms, but "nothing ever came close to the overall function and utility of wax packaging – until Interstate Container came to our door with their Greencoat® box," Mott explained.
With Interstate Container's assistance, Gerber put Greencoat® to the test with a brief trial period, that included designing custom boxes, testing, shipping assessments, and evaluating end-user reviews. "We're in the process of switching to Greencoat® for all of our bulk shipping needs, and to Interstate Container for all of our packaging needs. We will soon be a 100% recyclable, wax-free operation," said Glenn Mott.
The deep alignment of values and principles between Gerber Poultry and Interstate Container fueled the partnership, in addition to Greencoat® boxes eliminating wax disposal fees and offering a cost neutral packaging solution to traditional wax boxes.
Mott explained: "Just like our branded Gerber's Amish Farm Chicken®, they've carved a valuable niche for themselves with their Greencoat® boxes. Greencoat® supports Gerber Poultry's business by delivering a simple box that works excellently, is technologically innovative, and also supports our local communities by eliminating unnecessary landfill waste."
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Located in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country, Gerber Poultry, Inc. produces and processes a truly all natural, antibiotic free chicken. The chickens are raised on Amish family farms with a diet consisting of the highest quality vegetarian feed. Gerber's branded chicken products line, Gerber's Amish Farm ChickenTM, has gained a fierce loyalty from customers and they express that loyalty nearly on a daily basis. Gerber's fresh chicken products have developed a reputation for excellence in quality and service for customers in diverse markets.
The poultry processor's fresh, all natural, GMO-free chicken products include whole birds, cut-up parts and boneless skinless breasts and thighs. All are packaged in bulk or case ready trays for retail markets. Additional products include marinated and injected product lines of whole and cut-up parts for use in the foodservice industry. Gerber's chicken products, "The First chicken That Tastes Like Chicken"®, are distributed in sixteen states.
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Looking for the Best Christian Subscription Boxes for Women? Here are 5 great ones you're sure to love!
Don't you LOVE that feeling of getting something new and exciting in the mail?
I know I do.
Well, what if I told you there was a way you could treat yourself with a little surprise in your mailbox every month AND it would help encourage you in your faith as well?
The good news is, there is!
Christian Subscription Boxes for women are a super fun (and affordable) way for you to make your faith more of a priority in your life, while also treating yourself with something special you're sure to love.
The only question is… how can you find a good one?
One that you'll actually really enjoy. That will encourage you with great products you'll actually love and use… not just random "stuff" to add to the clutter in your house?
After all, if you Google "Best Christian subscription boxes for women," there are a LOT of different types of monthly boxes to choose from…
Well, you're in luck. Because I did a bunch of research for you, and today I'm sharing my top 5 picks for the BEST Subscription Boxes for Christian Women.
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Top 5 Best Christian Subscription Boxes for Women
1. Believer's Box
The Believer's Box is the perfect subscription box for Christian women who want to grow in faith while also giving back to the community. Each box contains 5-7 items, such as Christian-inspired jewelry and accessories, cute t-shirts, frameable prints, pass-along scripture cards, and beauty, wellness and other lifestyle items.
Plus, Believer's Box donates a meal to the Christian organization Food for the Poor for every box shipped.
You can learn more about the Believer's Box here.
2. Bette's Box of Blessings
Bette's Box of Blessings is a Christian subscription box that not only encourages you to grow in your own faith, but that also helps you share your love, faith and God's Word with others.
Each monthly box is built around a new, encouraging and uplifting theme, and with a total value of $60 to $80 or more, Bette's Box of Blessings provides a fantastic value on fun Christian products you're sure to love. Products include premium Christian books, music, greeting cards and more.
You can learn more about Bette's Box of Blessings here.
3. Delilah Box
Want a Christian subscription box that doesn't just give you "stuff," but that really helps you grow as a Christian woman? If so, the Delilah Box may be the perfect box for you.
The Delilah Box is a monthly Christian Book Club box that highlights the lesser known, lesser liked "Bad Girls" of the Bible each month. Each box comes with a minimum of 2 books, a study brochure, and 2-3 additional cute products, such as tea, a candle, Bible journaling supplies, jewelry, or accessories.
If you'd love to get in and study the Bible deeper, and you're interested in learning from some of the Bible's "Bad Girls," this could be the perfect box for you.
You can learn more about the Delilah Box here.
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The Butterfly Box is the perfect subscription box to help women live out their faith daily.
Each box contains 5-6 hand-selected items such as jewelry, artwork, books, decor, personal pampering items, faith sharing cards, and other especially items.
Plus, 10 percent of net proceeds are donated to BEAM Kenya who advocates for the emotional, spiritual, and educational needs of impoverished children in Kenya through a scholarship program!
You can learn more about the Butterfly Box here.
5. Loved + Blessed
Loved + Blessed is a monthly subscription box for Christian women who want to live encouraged.
Each box includes a keepsake theme card, a mini poster, a repositionable reminder sticker, a scripture card, a gift and an encouragement kit to help you stay encouraged and grow in your faith through the best and worst of times.
Honestly, this box contains fewer physical products than other boxes on this list, so if you want great Christian products, this might not be the one for you.
But if you're just looking for an affordable Christian subscription box to give you a little extra hope and encouragement — as well as a fun and pretty surprise in the mail — each month, this could be a great one for you.
You can learn more about Loved + Blessed here.
Have you ever tried out any Christian subscription boxes? Which ones have you tried?
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7th Frankfurt Gas Forum 2020 Overview
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This year U.S. Energy Stream organizes the 7th Frankfurt Gas Forum 2020 on 9 & 10 December, 2020 at the Schlosshotel Kronberg, Hainstraße 25, 61476 Kronberg, Germany.
Gain market intelligence into the thinking of American and European energy and government leaders. This year's topic is 'European gas market competition: What is the impact of natural gas pipelines and US LNG exports to the security of gas supplies?'
The aim of the 7th Frankfurt Gas Forum 2019 is to promote American, German and European energy investments in natural gas infrastructure.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Help Celebrate The Black Benefactors 5th Anniversary with Razoo's Twive and Receive
I'm pleased to announce that my giving circle, The Black Benefactors, is participating in Razoo's Twive and Receive, a 24 hour online fundraising campaign. From now until 3:00 am EST on June 15th, your donation will help us to fund organizations serving the African American community in the Washington, DC region, and help us to win prizes of up to $30,000! Visit here to donate!
I created The Black Benefactors in 2007 to support DC's African American nonprofit community and here's how we work: We pool our monies and time with our peers, and then we decide collectively where to give them away. We've granted $11,500 to six organizations that provide mentoring, youth development, college readiness, arts and more. I was inspired to create a giving circle after experiencing challenges I faced early in my career while managing a nonprofit organization. Not having a strong plan in place for board recruitment and development, fundraising and marketing ultimately caused its demise. On my last day, I vowed to myself to do whatever I could to help organizations build their capacity to prevent them from having to close their doors. My vision was to create a network of individuals who give their money and time to help address these issues and to increase diversity among volunteers and board members in nonprofit organizations. I'm proud of our successes to date, and I hope this fundraiser will provide funds (and new members!) so we can award larger grants this year in observance of our 5th anniversary.
And, I'd like to thank all of the founding and annual members - without you, none of this would be possible! They are: Maxine B. Baker, Rachel and Paxton Baker, Jana Baldwin, Faith Bynoe, Michael and Latoya Coffey, Rubie Coles, Ebonie Johnson Cooper, Tekisha Everette, Ivan Fitzgerald and Monica Grover, Jovette Gadson, Maya Garrett, Celena Green, Angela Jones Hackley, Erin Lee Hairston, Jennifer Hardy, Melissa Johnson, Edward Jones, Thelma Jones, Anita Marsh, Desy Osunsade, Robert Parker III, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parker Jr., Alexandra Rucker, Marjorie R. Sims, Vernon Spearman, Stacey Trammel and Keight Tucker.
To learn more about The Black Benefactors, visit here, here and here!
Visit our fundraising page here, and please post on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/blackbenefactors or tweet us at @blkbenefactors to let us know of your donation! Thank you!
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Brave Review and Family Ticket Giveaway
Its cold and rainy outside so a trip to the movies should keep the troops happy.
Brave is the 10th original Disney/Pixar film and the first to have a female lead (yeh!!) Directed by Andrew and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, "Brave" is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humour. We loved Merida, a fiery young red head teenager who struggles with finding herself, with creating her own destiny. I identified strongly with her and also see a lot of my daughter Lola in her. It's a store of courage and above all bravery. Very much loved King Fergus played by the hilarious Billy Connolly.
Courtesy of Disney Pixar I have 2 double passes for one lucky reader. Just leave a comment telling me one of the bravest things you have ever done. A winner will be drawn at random tomorrow night at 8pm so get in quick. Be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you. Its amazing how many people have won prizes on here but never got in contact with me.
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On two big occasions I've had to admit that I made a really big mistake which was not only very stupid, but in hindsight took a lot of bravery to own up to. My email address is firstname.lastname@example.com :)
- July 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM
The bravest thing I have ever done is having children of my own when I had never even held a baby before (and we all survived!)
Cheers Sharon
sharon7999 at yahoo dot com
- July 3, 2012 at 8:01 PM
The bravest thing I have done was to stay strong for our very sick baby (6 months in hospital) while we mourned his twin brother. Was a very rocky journey which has continued his entire 14 years as he has 15 specialists. I have continued to have to stay strong and brave.
My second bravest thing was offering to care for a family of 5 kids, locals we didn't know who were all lower primary and preschool age with youngest being 1yo, for 1 day (while their mum went up to visit their father who had had a serious car accident) but end up looking after them for 4 weeks in my home...beds everywhere lol.
What a lovely thing you are doing to give a family the chance to see the movie :-)
Cheers Cathy (email@example.com)
- July 3, 2012 at 8:09 PM
I am soooo scared of sharks - I dont swim in the ocean cuz I automatically think I will one of the unlucky ones who will get bitten or eaten by a shark. One of my biggest fears.
My now fiance surprised me with a snorkelling adventure out in the outer great barrier reef. I was horrified.
I even cried trying to convince him I couldnt do it. The entire way out there and for about 2 hours when we got there I was determined not to get into the water. He finally convinced me to get in - I didnt want to get out after that LOL.
- July 3, 2012 at 8:09 PM
I guess the bravest thing for me is to have chosen my career path as an Embryologist, have to say handling embryos is a risky business...but definitely a fulfilling one when couples fall pregnant.
Name: Joyce
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- July 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM
The bravest thing I have done is give birth to my first son at the age of 21, after I had been told he had a 1 in 5 chance of having Down Syndrome. Doctors tried to tell me to terminate but lucky I didn't listen he is a healthy Beautiful 5 yr old now :)))
- July 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM
I'm not really very brave at all but probably 2 things I can think of is having our 2nd child with no drugs at all - brave or silly not sure! 2nd thing was being in Thailand for our honeymoon & I ordered fish & got the whole entire thing - eyeball & all - wasnt brave enough to eat the eye - just ate around it.
- July 3, 2012 at 8:39 PM
I am brave everyday. I beleive we all are. We are told how to live, whats right from wrong then... we grow up. No one else is in control of our lives and we have to find meaning from somewhere sometimes just to pull ourselves out of bed each morning. I began to find meaning when I had my daughter Kalina "rowan tree" then two years later my life became whole. I had Jude, my "warrior" and later finding out St Jude was the patron saint of lost causes which is exactly what I thought I was..a lost cause! Now, with my family I live a full and exciting life never forgetting the past but always moving forward. Love and patience can heal anything, oh and a wonderful partner, bestfriend and father of my children rolled into one ;) firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 3, 2012 at 8:46 PM
The bravest thing I have done would be packing up my life and moving to Japan to live by myself. I didn't know anyone and couldn't speak the language and really had no idea what I was doing. It was something I needed to do for my own confidence as I'd always done things for other people and just felt like a shadow to others. That was nearly 7 years ago and I still look back now and can't believe I did it....firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 3, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- Jessie Hay said...
The bravest thing I have ever done I have done 4 times...and that is get my wisdom teeth out under local anaesthetic! It was a truly awful experience, but I returned 3 times after the first time! The dentist thought it was hilarious when I told him that I find childbirth nowhere near as scary lol!
- July 3, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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- July 3, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- Peggy Knowles said...
the first thing that comes to mind is my decision to pack up and marry a gorgeous Aussie boy and move half way around the world! Away from my loving family and friends, they are missed dearly but i have a wonderful life here now. and some pretty groovy friends....
- July 3, 2012 at 9:06 PM
- TracieD said...
Starting all over again, even when life has thrown some pretty big shockers at me the last 3 years!! Surely one of these days I'll get to win a giveaway on your blog!! Lol
- July 4, 2012 at 1:01 AM
- almag said...
The bravest thing I have ever done is leave all my friends and family to move across the country to start a new life with my husband. Five years on I'm still so proud of myself for doing it! firstname.lastname@example.com :)
- July 4, 2012 at 8:13 AM
The bravest thing i have ever done is to stand beside my extremely ill husband, with two tiny little boys 18mth & 3mth, while he endured endless hospital stays which resulted in two major operations, in a two year period, and get through the other end intact with a healthy man beside me and two beautiful healthy boys who have their dad alive and well...giant experince but we remain brave for our families and come out stronger and better in the end!!!
- July 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM
- Piccadilly Market said...
Wow guys, everyone has such amazing stories of bravery. It is amazing what we don't know about people. Cathy I have to say that what you did for theta family is amazing. I am not sure I could of done that. You sound like an amazing woman.
- July 4, 2012 at 8:31 AM
The bravest thing i have ever done is eld my sons severely broken arm until the ambulance came....I think he was braver than me tho! email@example.com
- July 4, 2012 at 8:50 AM
I tried to win tickets for my daughter to go and see the voice and I had to sing part of a song on the radio I can't sing it's like nails on a chalk board. I didn't end up winning but it made me get out of my comfort zone. I found it more stressful than giving birth. firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 4, 2012 at 8:56 AM
- Jenny from Ohjoh said...
I think there is a little bit of bravery in everyday, some bits more dramatic than others. One of our most recent was explaining my Mum's terminal illness with my 10year old. Staying strong and calm, being honest, giving some but not all details, looking for positives and keeping it together as sobbed in my arms. Maybe that's not bravery, it's probably just parenting.
- July 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- Soninicole sn at distant-earth.net said...
The first time I had to give myself an insulin injection, when I was only 16... now that was brave!! nicole at distant-earth.net
- July 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM
At age 15 I stood up to a threatening customer whilst working at Mc Donald's, telling 'Sir' how it was whether he agreed or not. The store owner later heard about it and tried to fire me. I said "ok, if you are prepared to lose a valuable employee then that's your choice, but in your shoes I would ask me what actually happened". Very brave on both counts. Thankfully both discussions went my way, but I still feel brave when I think of it decades later. firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 4, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- Ceci said...
Leaving home at age 17 to live with relatives on the other side of the world; they were a bit cruel to me so I had to move out and live in a tiny bedsitter (unit) by myself, work at a local hotel and walk back to the unit late at night in the dark, being followed on a few occasions. One time I heard noises outside my place so I got up the courage to open the front door and look outside...the next morning I found the window had been tampered with and someone had tried to break it but hadn't got the window open far enough to climb into my place. I had to stick something into the window to stop it being opened and had to go to sleep each night hoping nobody would break in. I am glad that I sleep more securely these days!
- July 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM
I have read the posts above and it reminded me of the different levels of bravery- fantastic! I am feeling very brave at the moment raising my children while my husband has moved to the other side of Australia for work. 3 weeks since he left and I am still going well- 2 specialist appointments down and 3 to go! russellcathryn at yahoo.com.au
- July 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM
The bravest thing I have ever done is have 2 c-sections not by choice! firstname.lastname@example.com thanking you
- July 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM
- dana said...
The BRAVEst thing I've down is tried snails,they were disgusting and slimy but I gave it a go
- July 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- gagootzz said...
Tried to cook my MIL's 'perfect' lasagne - for my husband AND my in-laws. I was either brave or stupid to think I'd ever perfect it!!
- July 4, 2012 at 1:00 PM
- Mama T said...
The bravest thing I have ever done was go drug free when having my first child, a 10 pounder that was sunny side up, brave or stupid??
- July 4, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- Lauralai said...
The bravest thing I have ever done was suggest to hubby that we take a roadtrip interstate, to stay with his Mum!
- July 4, 2012 at 3:41 PM
The bravest thing I have done is stop a snake coming into my house to protect my children. I was terrified but stopped it coming in with a broom. I don't know what type of snake it was, can't say I cared, I was too scared to think.
- July 4, 2012 at 4:19 PM
I ran a half marathon last weekend - I thought that was brave.
- July 4, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Wow we have some awesome people on here! Been a real pleasure to read all your stories. I am glad I am not having to draw the number and announce a winner :-)Good luck with that Janina :-)
Cheers Cathy
- July 4, 2012 at 6:58 PM
- Anna said...
Bravest thing ever... Jumping the highest Bungy Jump in New Zealand? Or throwing myself out of a perfectly fine aeroplane? Moving to Australia. Or having three kids a million miles from home, can't decide. :)
- July 4, 2012 at 7:02 PM
- wundergurl said...
Yay just sneaking in win under an hour to go :) bravest thing ive ever done was give birth without an epidural LOL
- July 4, 2012 at 7:06 PM
- wundergurl said...
oops my email is email@example.com
- July 4, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Put on a smile for my children as my husband left for Afghanistan. firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 4, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Riding the Ghost Rider Rollercoaster at Knotts Berry Farm is the bravest thing I have done - what a bone shaker! firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 4, 2012 at 9:16 PM


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While attending Oasis Church for several years in North Little Rock (Pastor Todd West) we would always be handed a worship packet as we entered the service. In that packet they included a pen and a sermon notes card. This is a practical help that is wise for all churches to follow. Whenever we approach the Word of God there are at least two very important questions we need to ask: 1. What is God saying to us? 2. What does He want us to do about it? Preaching is vitally important and this tool can help us to implement God's challenges.
These sermon notes cards still provide instruction and inspiration when they are revisited. There is a proverb that says, "If I hear it, I forget it! If I see it, I remember it! But if I do it, it transforms me." Take them and organize them in a way that you can easily reference them when looking at that passage again. Wayne Cordeiro puts it this way, "If it is just in your head it is information. If it is in your heart it is inspiration. When it bleeds out of you it is incarnation!" How will that take place if we cannot even remember what God spoke so clearly to us about?
While preaching a series on Kingdom Living, Matthew 13 became a focal point of study. In verses 45-46 it says, "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. When he found one priceless pearl, he went and sold everything he had, and bought it." But in Matthew 7:6 we are told not to "cast your pearls before swine." Could we be guilty of this when great pearls are being offered in a sermon, lesson, or even our private devotions and we do not take the time to write down what God is saying to us? How important are His pearls to us?
The Air Force Academy did a study on memory from different teaching techniques and discovered that, "We forget 95% of what we only hear in 72 hours!" Auditory learning is where we tell people to "sit still while we instill." Making a card available to take notes enables people to write down whatever pearls God is giving them during the sermon. Rick Warren has said, "The shortest pencil is always longer that the longest memory." Challenge yourself and others as they hear the teachings of His word to, "Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." (Deut. 6:9).
There are multiple learning styles for different people including auditory (hear it), visual (see it), oral (say it), and kinesthetic (do it). Everyone usually has a mix of these but there is normally a dominant style of learning. If your primary learning style is auditory then you love church and always look forward to a good sermon. If you learn better visually then you look forward to the PowerPoint, white board, or some kind of written material. But if you are an oral learner you crave a small group where you can talk about what God is saying and doing in your life.
This is the genius behind encouraging people to write down the pearls God is giving them. Here are a few benefits of providing sermon notes. A special thank you to Rick Warren for some of this content.
First, it increases attention. Your mind will not wander as much because you are listening closer. As you jot down the "pearls" it helps to untangle your thoughts. Sermon notes cards can be seen as "pearl catchers!"
Second, it increases your retention. The more learning styles you incorporate the better chance you have of remembering what God is saying and the more likely you are to follow through on what He is speaking to you about.
Third, it increases your participation. What an encouragement it is to a preacher or teacher to see someone totally engaged with the message. Focused not only on listening but also following through on God's challenges.
Fourth, it can be reviewed for years to come. You now have notes on that passage of scripture that you can revisit anytime you desire. It is a joy to pull out your sermon notes and to have the Holy Spirit remind you again.
Fifth, it tells God you are interested in His pearls. You have taken another step of commitment to not only be a hearer of the word but a doer also. It is a step of spiritual maturity that recognizes belief and behavior go together.
This is the wisdom of coordinating a church campaign that focuses everyone on one particular study and utilizes all of these learning styles simultaneously.
Hearing is the least effective way to retain something and how can you grow if you cannot remember what was said? Think of the challenge given in James 1:25, "But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does good works – this person will be blessed in what he does." God's challenge to all of us is to "look intently" (study), "persevere" (build habits), "not forgetful" (memorize), and "what he does" (application). We are not blessed by reading and hearing the word of God only, but rather by doing it.
Healthy churches teach their people to take sermon notes and help them to be more attentive to what God is saying and asking them to do. Every sermon and lesson comes down to not only the knowledge of the truth but also the application of that truth into our lives!