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Dear Friends in Christ,
During my 44+ years as a pastor I have had the great privilege and joy of teaching many Bible studies and Christian Education classes on a wide variety of topics. I enjoy teaching and all that goes into it, including and especially the preparation. My testimony is similar to that of other teachers – that I get at least as much out of the class as do those who are the students.
I'm not sure, however, that I have learned more or have gotten greater satisfaction out of teaching any class than I have the Senior High Construction Site I am currently teaching on culture. The curriculum I am developing is inspired by Jesus' high priestly prayer recorded in John 17:
And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name, which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in thy name, which thou hast given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not pray that thou shouldst take them out of the world, but that thou shouldst keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; thy word is truth. As thou didst send me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. (John 17:10-18)
The disciple of Jesus Christ is called upon to live in the world, even as Jesus lived in the world but to not be of the world, even as Jesus was not of the world. That means that the faithful disciple cannot remove him/her self from the culture and neither can he/she identify or be absorbed by the culture. Knowing what is good in the culture and can be celebrated, and what is bad in the culture and must be rejected and resisted, is tricky business.
Our high school students are bombarded with huge waves of negative cultural influence each and every day and I think that it is strategic in the discipleship training that we give them to help them navigate these tricky waters. I am enjoying the process and I think the students are, too.
One of the phenomena of culture that has captured my attention as an observer and consumer of both politics and news is the rash of accusations of sexual harassment and abuse made public ever since the revelations surrounding Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein a number of months ago. These were followed by accusations against actor Kevin Spacey (the news of which captured the attention of my high school students while they were barely aware of the terrorist attack in NYC in the same week!), then those against senate candidate, Roy Moore, and now, just this afternoon, against Minnesota Senator Al Franken. Of course, accusations of misdeeds against Hilary Clinton and President Donald Trump have been with us since well before the election one year ago.
Every one of these issues is knotty and twisted and difficult to unravel and will, I suspect, be interpreted with the bias of the interpreter. Democrats don't believe that Hilary did anything wrong and Republicans will not countenance the notion that Donald Trump is guilty of anything. Minnesotans and Saturday Night Live fans may well give Franken a pass on this latest allegation while those who felt he recently treated Attorney General Jeff Sessions with mockery, trickery and disrespect are taking great satisfaction at Franken's comeuppance.
But here's the concern I have as I watch all of this play out in our culture – I am concerned by what I see as conviction through accusation. I know that many of these accusations will not see the light of a formal civil or criminal case in a court of law. But the damage is done, regardless. Men and women are being tried and convicted in the court of public opinion with the only "due process" being the publishing of the allegation by the media and the willingness of people to believe or disbelieve whatever they chose. Lives, careers and reputations are being destroyed by the mere assertion of an impropriety. The case is closed before a case is even opened!
In my Sunday School class, in dealing with how the truth gets lost in the noise of various public mediums I have spoken about the difference between communication, information, knowledge, truth and wisdom; they are not all the same. Just because something is alleged doesn't mean it is true; an assertion is not a truth statement.
But who has the time and the other resources to check every assertion, to follow up on every allegation? Who can say what accusation is false or true? It takes time and it takes effort. We tend to rely on journalists to do some of this work for us but many journalistic enterprises operate from a biased approach to the truth as well. It's tricky and it's labor-intensive and it is far from perfect!
What I am challenging my students to do in the contexts in which they live and move and observe and discuss and decide is to ask questions: What do you mean by that? How do you know what you say is true? What is the source of your information? What if what you are suggesting is true? What if what you are suggesting is false? Have you ever considered…?
Living in the culture, being in the world but not of the world is hard work but it is the calling of the follower of Jesus Christ; He leaves us no option.
Now for some quick updates:
At the Stated Meeting of the Session this past Tuesday evening, the Session received and approved the request of Joe Williams, Director of Student Ministries, for retirement, effective August 31, 2018. In a separate action the Session voted unanimously to offer the position of Director of Student Ministries to Bob Kelley, Ministry Associate for Student Ministries and Technology, effective September 1, 2018. Congratulations to both Joe and Bob.
Our current Inquirer's Class, taught by Pastor Nate Devlin, has 19 participants, some of whom will be baptized, along with some of their children, on Sunday, November 26th.
Next Thursday we will hold our annual Thanksgiving Day Service of Worship and Praise at 10 A.M. in the sanctuary, preceded by a coffee fellowship in the Social Room at 9 A.M.
FINANCIAL UPDATE: The October accounting of the Lord's resources released for ministry by members of the congregation shows contributions of $75,500 which are $4,500 below budgeted monies anticipated/required for operations last month. In most years the church operates with an ongoing deficit that is gratefully covered by planned, catch-up and generous additional contributions in November and December. Our current deficit is $36,700. The Beverly Heights ministry is enabled when the rich abundance of the Lord's resources are contributed to this ministry through you – His faithful managers. Not only do we rely upon but we celebrate your continued good stewardship.
Faithfully in Him,
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There are a lot of talks about the famous Land Rover Evoque, however, not all of them are true. This is because of the great popularity of the model. In such a way, people sometimes mix and get the wrong idea about the engines of the car or other technical details of it. Therefore, we as the news website decided to bring up some more details about the technical possibilities of that car.
Speaking of terrain. According to the creators, this Evoque has this side all under the control. According to this index the novelty has an advantage over competitors due to large angles to the longitudinal cross, entry and departure. There is also a helper, to assist in overcoming obstacles – system called Terrain Response is at your service. The vehicle will be delivered as a full and front wheel drive, depending on what the customer chooses.
As for the range of engines, all motors that are included in it are equipped with a turbocharger. The choice of potential buyers will be offered wide – two diesel units with 150 and 190 hp and 2.0-liter gasoline engine power to 240 hp. New product will be sold in three trim levels. As they are called by developers – rigor and prestige (19-inch wheels, leather-trimmed interior) and dynamics (20-inch wheels, the other bumper, side skirts and exhaust pipes).

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As a graduate trainee you would normally join us in September and will embark on a three year training program. Your structured training will take place at Reed Business School in the form of residential courses. The relaxed atmosphere at Reed allows you to focus on preparing for and, more importantly, passing exams. Studying residentially at Reed enables you to avoid the demands of day to day chores and a daily commute, but instead use the valuable time saved for additional study, relaxation or socialising with other students on your course. We will fund your training and provide you with paid study leave to attend the courses so you will be earning while you are learning.
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So far, we have told you what we can offer you, in return we expect you to be hard working, ambitious and dedicated to this career path. You will need to have an analytical and methodical approach to your work and be able to apply both common sense and technical skills to different assignments.
You will have already achieved, or expect to achieve a minimum 2.1 degree in a relevant discipline and this will be supported by 3 A levels (1A, 2B's or above) or equivalent.
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So we're having a little dinner/birthday party for my mother-in-law who has survived breast cancer. The chemo combined with her cancer drugs have created neural degeneration similar in some aspects to dementia though her decline eventually stopped. Her way of life has been forever altered and now we just try our best to give her some level of normalcy.
Everyone is chipping in with cooking for her birthday party; the only thing that I have to do is bake a cake. While I was in the store buying everything I needed for a cake, I went a little hog wild. I have 'Happy Birthday' candies, icing tubes and multicolored candy confetti.
My cake is going to look more like a cake for a bunch of really little kids. I know she'll enjoy it though and I'm sure she'll be happy all day. She teaches me to cherish the little things in life. That's easily forgotten, especially in today's modern world of bigger and better objects and events.
In a way it's refreshing to see joy, true joy. We tend to become happy with new purchases or new events and as a result we overlook the simple pleasures of gardening, making pictures out of clouds or sitting outside and looking up at the stars or even making a wish on chocolate cake covered with bright pink, blue, green and yellow candy decorations and lit with bright, color-changing candles.


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Trump Appoints Critic Of Broadband Privacy Rules To Transition Team
by Wendy Davis on Nov 30, 4:45 PM
Roslyn Layton, an outspoken critic of the FCC's new privacy rules as well as the net neutrality rules, will join President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.
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Congress has passed the Consumer Review Fairness Act, which aims to prevent businesses from squelching bad reviews.
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Mark Jamison, an adviser to President-elect Donald Trump on telecom policy, isn't just opposed to net neutrality rules. Jamison also wants to broadly curb the FCC's power.
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In a move that bodes poorly for net neutrality, President-elect Donald Trump named two outspoken opponents of regulation to the transition team.
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Silicon Valley Urged To Fight Trump By Shedding User Data
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation is urging tech companies to shed data about users, in order to prevent Donald Trump from following through on his more extreme campaign promises.
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Mozilla today launched a new mobile browser, Firefox Focus, that blocks third-party trackers by default.
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FCC Urged To Delay 'Controversial' Proposals
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November 9, 2017 Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership and Global Semiconductor Alliance Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive High-Tech Growth
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The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership (Saratoga Partnership), the county's designated economic development agency, and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), a leading voice for the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced the establishment of a strategic partnership to drive high-tech business attraction and growth in Saratoga County while establishing a hub for semiconductor outreach, advocacy and education in the Northeast.
The alliance enables the Saratoga Partnership to promote Saratoga County to GSA members as a destination for high-tech businesses – including its Next Wave Center (NWC), now in development, where GSA will have an office. NWC will provide short-term flex space as a landing pad for companies working with GLOBALFOUNDRIES, and serve as a launch pad for those firms to grow business relationships in the region. GSA represents more than 400 member companies in 35 countries that combine for more than 75 percent of industry revenues.
Additionally, the Saratoga Partnership and GSA will collaborate to present the first-ever Northeast Semiconductor Symposium, likely to be held next fall, which will attract executives and companies from across the Northeast to Saratoga. The two organizations also plan to work together to deliver forums and seminars that showcase the semiconductor industry's significant impact, and address issues and topics critical to positioning the industry for further growth.
The announcement comes just before GSA Co-founder and President Jodi Shelton delivers a keynote address at the second annual Saratoga County Prosperity Summit, being held November 16 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
"We are thrilled to work hand-in-hand with the Global Semiconductor Alliance through this partnership, which significantly raises the visibility of Saratoga County as a destination for high-tech businesses to locate and grow," Marty Vanags, President of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership. "With the presence of GLOBALFOUNDRIES as a world-class anchor, and amid preparations to develop our innovative Next Wave Center, Saratoga County is the perfect place, and this is the perfect time to launch this important collaboration."
"Saratoga County has quickly become an important Northeast hub for the semiconductor industry, spurred by the rapid growth of GLOBALFOUNDRIES and supported by the forward-thinking team at the Saratoga Partnership," said Shelton. "This partnership provides GSA with additional opportunities to support the needs of semiconductor and supply chain companies, and we look forward to delivering value on behalf of our membership."
Leading CEOs and executives from top semiconductor companies – including Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Infineon, TSMC, Samsung and Spreadtrum – are on the board of directors and key members of GSA. The organization, which played a vital role with the emergence and worldwide adoption of the fabless business model, offers a platform for meaningful and efficient global collaboration among the entire semiconductor ecosystem.
At the Saratoga County Prosperity Summit, which features a theme of "Exploring the 'Next Wave' of Opportunity for Saratoga County," Shelton will discuss the impact and importance of the region's technology sector; emerging trends in the worldwide semiconductor market; and opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the integration of computer chip technology in nearly every industry.
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It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of Éamon De Buitléar yesterday at the age of 83. Éamon lived in Delgany, with his wife Lailí and was a great friend and defender of Wicklow's heritage through his work with his local community.
He was of course a National figure, best known as the person who first brought wildlife into sitting rooms throughout Ireland with RTE's Amuigh Faoin Spéir, co-produced with with Gerrit Van Geldren in the 1960's
He had a long and distinguished career as a naturalist, a film maker, and author and inspired so many of us with his enthusiasm and knowledge of "biodiversity" at a time before anybody even used that word.
With a passion for traditional Irish music and the Irish language, it was not uncommon for Éamon to give a speech 'as gaeilge' or to produce his mouth organ and finish up a public engagement with a lively tune. I remember that this is exactly what he did almost exactly a year ago when he helped us launch World Wetlands Day in County buildings last year.
May he rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire us all for many more years to come.
County Wicklow Heritage > http://www.countywicklowheritage.org/


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Sunday 19th October – Saturday 25th October 2014
3 Weeks to the World's
Week 6 – Back to normal now and looking to get as much quality workouts in this week as I can, they will be my last heavy sessions before the meet. Weight is holding nicely at around 83kg so I will not need to cut this time which should hopefully translate to some better numbers on the platform. Just finalising all the details this week and looking forward to getting out there 🙂
Deadlift – Did some speed work with sets of 2 @ 157.5kg and minimal rest, assistance was some Defecit Deadlifts, Rack Pulls, Pulldowns, Barbell Shrugs, Farmers Walks and Chin-ups
Bench – Up to 125kg x2, then singles at 130kg and 135kg. Put on bench shirt and hit 150kg, 160kg and 165kg (?) chased it up with Pulldowns, DB Rear Raises & Chin-ups
Back/Shoulder Session – Pullovers, Viking Press, Chest Supported Plate Lever Rows, Wide Grip Pulldowns and Cable Reverse Flyes
Squat – Working out our openers and attempts. I worked up to 220kg again, much more comfortable in my suit now. I'll be opening at 195kg, then 215kg, then 220kg+ depending how the last 2 felt!
Bench I'll open at 155kg, then 160kg, then 165kg+ and Deadlift 190kg, 202.5kg and then 210kg+ – It's only really my openers that will remain constant. The succeeding lifts will depend on how I'm feeling on the day but I'm hoping to get 9/9 lifts this time 😉
Sunday 12th October – Saturday 18th October 2014
4 Weeks to the World's
Week 5 – So, rough as dog Sun/Mon/Tues this week, nothing like a bit of D&V 😉 Felt low all week, and when I met up with the guys Saturday for squats I didn't do too bad, but still wasn't fully recovered and couldn't push myself as hard as I would have liked.
Deadlift – worked up to 190kg x2, then singles at 195kg and 200kg – tried lifting in my squat suit as some people find it helps, but couldn't get in the right position to pull, still managed to get 220kg over my knees but couldn't lock out. Followed up with Pulldowns, Shrugs, Farmers Walks and Chin-ups
Bench – Up to 120kg x5, then Close-Grip Bench, Pause Bench, Pulldowns, Lat Raises & Chin-ups
Squat – Did some reverse band squats in the monolift with the Pembrokeshire Powerlifters, got up to 240kg, attempted 260kg but just didn't have it in me and re-racked after a little half squat. Also being a bit of a minge with knee wraps pinching so going to have to 'man up' for the world's!
Saturday 4th October – Saturday 11th October 2014
5 Weeks to the Worlds!
Week 4 – Rather than deload with only 4 weeks of training left, I'm going to revert to the Mendelson routine I followed leading to the UK's and whatever coach puts me through when we meet up! I wouldn't normally advocate changing routines especially leading up to a meet, however it was successful for me and I need to work at certain parts of my lifts (i.e. lockout strength), which were included in this.
Deadlift – Worked up to 170kg x5, assistance was some Defecit Deadlifts, Rack Pulls, Pulldowns, Farmers Walks and Chin-ups.
Bench – Up to 110kg x8, then Close-Grip Bench, Pause Bench, Pulldowns, Lat Raises and Chin-ups
Squat – Up to 142.5kg x5, then a single at 150kg, 160kg and 170kg, then Front Squats, Pause Squats, Leg Press and Captains Chair Knee Raises
Back Session – Pullovers, V Grip Pulldowns, T Bar Rows, Wide Grip Pulldowns, Straight Arm Pulldowns, Power Cleans and DB Rows
A hard week this time, kids have been ill from early in the week so not slept as much as I'd like! Struggled a little on the heavy squats, although blasted the assistance work. It was also my weekend to work so couldn't meet up with the Pembrokeshire Powerlifters for usual Saturday session so did a back session after work instead. Fell ill myself on Sunday so will see how I fare this week, it's getting far too close to take time off!
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Deadlift (speed)
Deadlift 142.5kg x2x2x2x2 (belted) x2 (raw) – (30-60s rest)
Rack Pull 177.5kg x4x3x2 (30-60s)
2″ Defecit Deadlift 135kg x6 (raw) x5 (belted) (30-60s)
Lat Pulldowns (10) x15x15 (9) x12x10 (60s)
BB Shrugs 130kg x10x10x10
DB Farmers Walk 45kg x25secs, 40kg x25s x25s
Week 8 – Current weight 84.3kg
Wednesday 13th August 2014
A little over 3 weeks to go, had a little time off recently due to illness but now all OK and starting to pyramid down training towards the meet.
Deadlift (max)
Deadlift 170kg x2 (2mins rest), 175kg x1, (2 mins), 180kg x2 (2 mins), 152.5kg x8
Lat Pulldowns (9) x15x15x15x11 (60s)
Shrugs 120kg x10x10x10 (60s)
DB Farmers Walk 40kg x35 secs x32 secs x 21 secs
Chins x12x9x7
Saturday 9th August 2014
Deadlift (Speed)
Deadlift 135kg x2x2x2x2x2x2 (30-60s rest)
Rack Pull 165kg x5x5 (30-60s)
2″ Defecit Deadlift 125kg x6x5 (60s)
Lat Pulldown 70kg x15x11, 60kg x11x10 (60s)
DB Shrugs 50kg x8x6x5 (60s)
DB Farmers Walk (34kg) x30s x30s x30s (60s)
Chins x8x6x5 (60s)
Week 6 – Current Weight 85kg


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The Church Council Meeting has been changed to Thursday May 18th
We hope you are able to "finish strong" as we conclude our Thursday Bible Study for this season. Thursday, May 11th will be the last bible study until Fall. We will have a short break and then will begin our Summer Gathering on Thursdays (an informal get-together where we enjoy a carry-in meal, swimming, and good conversation at Jim and Pastor Cathy's home). As always, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Please be prepared to update Council Members with the latest information. Handouts for 10-12 people are always appreciated.
Our much loved Summer Gathering will start June 15th and run through August 3rd. Everyone is welcome to this time of food, fellowship and FLOATIES! Bring a large side dish to share as Jim and Pastor Cathy open their home once again on Thursday evenings. They have a large above-ground pool for the kids (and adults). Typically we gather to visit and enjoy the peaceful outdoors together. We hope you are able to attend and BRING A FRIEND or TWO!
A heartfelt "thank you" to everyone who helped with the Spring Salad Luncheon! From those who worked in the kitchen, who made food, who came to eat, and who sent in money even though they couldn't attend, thank you all!
Our next Church Council Meeting will be Tuesday May 16th at 6:30pm
With upcoming events such as family Get-Togethers, Graduations, Weddings, and Garage Sales we wanted to take the time to remind everyone of our Church Rental & Use Policy.
There is no cost for members to use tables/chairs, however the tables and chairs are crucial to our Sunday Services. We therefore ask that if damaged during your use, you make immediate restitution. It is also necessary to return items to their location borrowed well in advance of Sunday Service.
Please contact Pastor Cathy to reserve use of tables/chairs. Your reservation will be put on our church calendar so there is no overlap in using them or when someone else reserves the building.
Members= $25 rental + $50 deposit ($75)
Non Members=$50 rental + $50 deposit ($100)
We have tables and chairs to comfortably seat 85 people. We have extra tables so that 110 people could be seated, but we do not have the extra chairs. There is handicap access to the building but bathrooms are downstairs (no handicap bathrooms). Full use of the kitchen. Off-street parking. We ask that you provide your own sound equipment/music since we rely on our sound equipment for church services.
Deposits are REFUNDED if the church is cleaned per Cleaning Sheet (found on message-board at church). We ask that proper notification be given if you DO NOT intend to clean so that a member of the church has ample time to clean before Sunday Service.
Please contact Pastor Cathy to reserve your date, make deposit, and schedule to get a key to the building. Your reservation will be put on our church calendar so there is no double booking or overlap in use of tables and chairs.
Due to upcoming holidays, graduations, and summer vacations we have decided to temporarily close the Family Center. We will REOPEN in SEPTEMBER once the kids are back in the swing of school. PLEASE STAY POSTED to this page, or our church facebook pages (find us on facebook at: His Mission Church or Good Neighbor Family Center) for updates of SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!


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Malibu has and always will be a place that feels like home/like I'm living in a movie – is that weird? W/E. Here are some photos Austin Daniels took of me in the studio and exploring around Malibu with the credits below. Spread the love, be grateful for those around you and go be genuinely happy and in love with your life <3 xx
Photos by Austin Daniels
Look 1: Top by Blue Faith Denim, Shorts by Maurie & Eve, Scarf by A.M. Club
Look 2: Jeans by Diesel
Look 3: Romper by UF


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Solar panels in heritage Overlay
Council has approved the second lot of solar panels rejected by planners for being visible in a Hertiage Overlay area. Council has found a good way of bypassing strict heritage guidelines to ensure sustainability is priorisied where panels do not permantly damage or impact on the architechture of a home. Common sense and sustainable practices prevail!
Fairbairn Park Master Plan
Council has approved the master Plan including moving Essendon Cricket Club to Fairbairn Park. I opposed this supporting the 1000 plus resident who have expressed concerns. I am continuing to work with residents to pursue any changes that can be made.
Proposed Sale of Parkland in Flemington
Council will soon consider the sale of 420 sq m of parkland to create an extra lane of traffic on Mt Road. This is to accommodate realigning the tram lines and a right hand turn lane at Boundary Rd. I have expressed views on this matter particularly about the impact of creating an extra lane for only 80m before the traffic funnels into a shared car/tram space at Mooltan St.
Litter Ninjas
Kath Lockett has established a community program to help clean up Flemington. If you think you have what it takes to be a Flemington Litter Ninja or want to find out more about the project, contact Kath Lockett on 9376 1942 or via email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sustainable Suburbs
This program can help you assess your home and apply for rebates for products including solar hot water and solar panels. See www.envirogroup.com.au/sustainablesuburbs
Public Housing
I recently provided evidence at the Inquiry into Public Housing. I am continuing to work towards better standards of housing through involvement in the Neighbourhood renewal program and advocacy work.
Traffic calming measures
Are you interested in traffic calming measures in your area? Let me know so that we can see what can be included in this year's budget. The Flemington Hill Residents Traffic Action Group and I have been working with council staff to see what can be improved in the next round of capital works.
Street sweeping in Flemington
Council will have a resolution to this at next week's Council meeting. Check the agenda at www.mvcc.vic.goc.au for the officer's recommendation and let me know if you have any concerns.
Top Cuts
The hearing will continue on April 12th at VCAT. Residents with concerns are advised to contact me asap.
Events at Racecourse and Showgrounds
With the new signs in Edinburgh and Illawarra Sts, we will hopefully eliminate parking in residential streets during events. We are still working with event organisers to improve measures to stop patrons from damaging property, leaving rubbish and making sure that noise is within regulations and that hotlines are working when residents need to lodge complaints.
Bouverie Centre Land
How would you like this land to be used after 2011? The State Government has declared the land surplus. I would like the State Government to work with Council to keep the land as public land with a community facility. Let me know what you would like to see there? Evidence of strong community support for a facility will help convince the State Government that this is essential.
Racecourse Road Structure Plan
I am continuing to work to reduce the boundary of the Structure Plan so that Flemington Hill is not covered by an Activity Centre Zone. I will advise of the next meeting which is on hold due to resourcing issues at council.
1 Ascot Vale Road
Council is waiting for the officers to complete their report on this 27 storey application. Objections can still be lodged at Council. Information is on the Council website.
Budget Considerations
Council will be considering the 2010/11 budget soon. If you have projects or suggestions for the budget, please let me know as soon as possible.
Cycling and Walking Committee
If you would like to attend, let me know as we are seeking members. The Committee meets bi-monthly on a Monday at about 6pm at Council.
Caring for our trees
A resident suggested that Council hire out the large plastic containers that are used to drip feed trees over summer. Council staff are looking into making these available for next summer. Thanskf for the suggestion! Other residents have suggested a boost to the Adopt a Tree program and I am looking into this.
Dates to note:
Moonee Valley Classic Fun Run
March 13th 3pm Moonee Valley Athletics Centre, Corio Street, Moonee Ponds
Cycling and Walking Committee
Monday March 15th, 6pm Moonee Valley Civic Centre
Ride 2 School Day
Wednesday March 17th
Microchipping day
Saturday March 20th, Aberfeldie Park
Pooches in the Park Fundraiser
Sunday March 21st Flemington Primary School
Earth Hour
Saturday March, 27th, 8pm
2010 Concert for Peace and Harmony
Sunday March 18th, 11:30am
Moonee Valley Climate Change Action Group
March 24th, 7:30 Sam Merrifield Library
Melbourne Inner Northwest Transition Initiative - MINTI
Inaugural Film Screening The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil.
Flemington Neighbourhood House 28 Farnham Street, Flemington
Monday March 22nd 7.30-9.30pm
Entry by gold coin donation
Would you like to be part of an exciting new initiative working towards effective local responses to oil depletion and climate change in Kensington, Flemington and North Melbourne?
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Discover Gallagher
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Archive for July, 2012
Posted by lambskinny in Awards, Blog, Uncategorized, Wordpress on July 29, 2012
A great "acceptance speech" for the VBA…
Blogging has changed since the last time I did it during the dark ages of the internet in 2006.
Today we have the integrated blog stats that WordPress so thoughtfully provides us all, informing me at a glance how many clicks I've received per day and what the clickers were clicking on and where the clickers came from, both geographically and via the internet.
We have "Likes", which on all but the most popular blogs have replaced the standard comments of yesteryear. There were no such thing as Likes in 2006. If you liked something someone wrote, you would tell them by leaving a comment and let them know what exactly you liked about it.
(Not that I'm at all complaining: the world is a much busier place than it was in 2006, and comments take time to compose while Likes are quick and dirty. I'm grateful to know at…
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Long distance relationship, unemployment and poetry — what do these have in common?
Posted by lambskinny in Awards, Blog, Uncategorized, Wordpress on July 15, 2012
One of your VBA Admin's photographs. Enjoy.
Posted by lambskinny in Uncategorized on July 14, 2012
I don't garden, but my son grows raspberries in containers in our yard — all over our yard!
It's beginning to look a lot like summer and the living is not quite as easy as you might think! Despite our lack of rain, the garden is still doing its thing. We're watering about twice a week and hoping for the best. Here's a glimpse for today, July 7.Who's that lurking in the garden behind the tomato stakes?It's the man responsible for all this! He's picking beans.Tomatoes getting ready to explode!It's very odd that we're getting peas now in this hot weather. They just started producing in the past two weeks. We're eating them every night. I've frozen a few bags (nothing like last year), and I hope to put up a little bit more before they say, "Wait, a second. . .we're not supposed to like the dry, hot weather."I thought this was a banana pepper plant, but it's…
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Posted by lambskinny in Blog, Uncategorized, Wordpress on July 14, 2012
Wise words; both funny and heartfelt… do take a moment to read a letter from a father to his son… you won't regret it.
Wazzup son, you are priviledged to have me as your father, becuase I am a great man. You are priviledged to have *** as your mother, because she is the greatest woman the world has ever seen and will ever see. She is very beautiful, intelligent and wonderful in all dimensions, known and unknown. But we are priviledged to have you as a son, because you are the world's greatest; you are greatness. This letter contains some of the perceptions I have gathered as I walked on the surface of this earth, and had wonderful discourses with the seen and unseen; known and unknow; safe and unsafe; speakable and unspeakable; holy and profane; and many other oxymoronic existences. Son, whether I will be around or not when you are reading this letter, treat it as if I were not around for you to ask me any questions. Thus any…
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This food just looks so good! And this blog is rather quirky and fun… Check it out! Carley
I found this recipe yesterday and I thought it looked delightful!


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Vietnam to offer tax refunds for tourists
Dulichbui's Blog - The government has decided to pilot a value-added-tax refund scheme for foreign visitors in July in an attempt to boost sales of local products.
Foreigners who make purchases in Vietnam and leave the country via Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi or Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City will receive VAT reimbursements, according to statement on the government's website.
The goods are required to be brand new and not on the list of prohibited items. A valid invoice with a value of at least VND2 million (US$95) and a tax claim statement are required.
Commercial banks selected to handle the tax repayments are allowed to charge a service fee of up to 15 percent of the refund value. The refund will be made in Vietnam dong and can be converted to other currencies accordingly.
The pilot program will last from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014. Retailers must register with the authorities to join the scheme, the government said in the statement.
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Galaxy Trucker
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Players: 2 - 4
Age: 10 +
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Status: In-Print
Stock Number: A08
Corporation Incorporated is an interplanetary construction firm that builds sewer systems and low-income housing on the less-developed planets of the Galaxy. For years, Corp Inc. has tottered on the brink of bankruptcy: transporting building materials to the edge of the Galaxy, where the need for their services is greatest, is a risky business.
The company was saved by a few visionaries on the board of directors. Instead
of shipping materials to the Periphery, they reasoned, why not build the materials into spacecraft and let them ship themselves? Furthermore, why hire pilots if there are nut-cases who will do it for free?
That's where you come in. Just sign the contract, and you gain unrestricted access to a Corp Inc. Warehouse. Build your own space ship from the available prefabricated components, and fly it to the Periphery. Of course, you may have to eat a loss, but any profi ts you make along the way are yours to keep, and Corporation Incorporated will pay you a bonus for quick delivery.
It's possible that you will end up with an insurmountable debt and finish your days panhandling on the streets of Deneb III, but if Lady Luck should smile upon you, you just might find yourself among the 10 billion richest people in the Galaxy!


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Eric Parrie Teacher Feature 16-17
Eric Parrie, a Social Studies Teacher at George Washington Carver High School, is the third Collegiate Academies' Teacher Feature for the 2016-2017 school year. Eric is a larger than life character engaging students in history by using rigorous content combined with playful accents and song.
Watch Eric's Teacher Feature to learn from his teammates and scholars about engaging classroom structures, thoughtful planning, and fostering deep student relationships.
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The "Teacher Feature" recognition is a short, funny, and moving video to celebrate one teacher across CA. We choose a teacher who exemplifies the values of Growth and Excellence and reveal who is recognized on our network-wide Data Days, when all of CA gathers to look at student data and plan for all students to meet their goals.
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MOTHER-of-four, Lucie Carter, is launching baby activity classes at Balsall Common Library.
From Monday, 'Hullabaloo Kids' will be offering classes in baby play and baby sign.
The sessions are especially aimed for mothers with children under the age of two.
Lucie said: "During the baby sign sessions babies learn how to express their needs through the use of signs such as milk, sleep, play and hug.
"Classes are known to boost self-esteem and self confidence, reduce frustration levels and assist with parent-baby bonding.
"Each session ends with social time where babies can enjoy playtime and parents can have a chat.
"It's a great way to meet others and make friends."
'Hullabaloo Kids' kicked off with a free taster session on Thursday.
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FB post to groups
FB_post_to_groups - script for automatically posting messages to the Facebook groups in which the user is member.
This script is included in the "Software suite for Facebook".
The script is designed to work in OS MS Windows. Since XP until later.
OS version should be Russian or English . On MS Windows for other languages correct work of the script is not guaranteed.
All configuration files, lists, etc. are text and must be encoded in "UTF-8 without signature BOM".
Our software has no binding to computer hardware, but each particular script package can simultaneously work no more than 3 different computers.
The script can automatically post test messages and pictures from list in the Facebook groups
- Script 100% emulates human actions. It makes random delay duration between particular commands.
- Almost all the transitions between pages are carried out mainly by clicking on the link instead of typing them into your browser . These features of our scripts is very important to work with Facebook, whose software is very effective to detect bots unusual for human activity.
- Supports simultaneous independent operation with many Facebook accounts. Maximum number of simultaneous scripts depends on the power of the computer. So while testing on a computer with 16 GB of RAM we started and normally worked about 50 copies of the script.
- The script works with portable version of the browser Google Chrome, supplied as part of the script. Everything needed for the script parameters specified in text configuration files. For each Facebook accounts should be created your configuration file.
- The script can work through a proxy. The following types of proxy http(s), socks4 and socks5. The script does not support the automatic input login/password for proxy authentication, so if you buy a proxy for working with a script from a third party service, please specify that you want the proxy authorization by IP address.
- The script automatically logs in Facebook, using the login/password specified in the configuration files. In further work, script uses cookies for authentication.
- The script allows you to place the following message types : plain text, single images with text and pictures.
- It is possible to set the maximum number of posted messages per session.
- Posting messages to groups is made with a time delay, the parameters of which are defined in the configuration file.
- For more plausible imitation of human, it's possible to post blocks, making between them breaks.
- Possible to establish how posting messages will be selected from a list of messages. The following sampling methods: random , unique randomly, in series, unique in series.
- The script provides the ability to post messages only in certain groups defined in the "White list". If a "White list" fall group in which the user is not, then such group will be ignored. If the " White list " is not specified, the posting will be made in all groups found in the list of groups of Facebook account.
- To post messages , the groups can be selected from list in the following order: random, unique randomly, in series, unique in series.
- It is also possible to forbid to post in the group specified in the "Black list". If the group is present in both the "White" and "Black" lists, then post a message to this group script will not .
- Script prevent repeated posting of the same message to the same group.
- If in the message text is present too long URL, it is possible to remove it from the text after the robot Facebook visit this URL.
- Groups in which there is no post form automatically added to the list of "bad " groups and further work the script does not put messages in groups from this list.
- After posting, the script checks whether the message appeared in the group.
- Written a detailed log of the script's work. Also, the script creates files in which records the results of its work.
- In case of any failure in Facebook, the script tries to perform a task repeatedly, allowing it to run stable and does not hang in the process.
Attantion! Fact that the script 100% emulates human does not guarantee that your Facebook accounts can not be banned.
But in this case you are not banned for defined a working bot, but for the reasons which have been banned for a regular manual work. We recommend you to put a reasonable amount of action for each account. Safe amount of actions you can define yourself by trial and errors, or ask those who also use these services.


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The Som-Lalit Education and Research Foundation (SLERF) inaugurated Som-Lalit International Centre of Thought (SLICOT) on 21st July, 2015. The noble philosophy enshrined by the centre is that knowledge has no boundary and hence at this centre the research work will be conducted touching various spheres of life like Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Art, Science of Life-Physical and Living. The mission of this centre is to effectively work for the Holistic Thought and Way of Life Across the world. The centre will arrange conferences, seminars, lectures and participative programmes in India and abroad and will bring out and support publications. The centre is the brain child of these four visionaries; Professor K.S. Shastri ,Chairman, SLERF-SLICOT, Former Vice Chancellor, Gujarat University and South Gujarat University; Shri Pragnesh K. Shastri, Managing Trustee, SLERF- SLICOT; Acharya Prof. Yajneshwar S. Shastri, Honorary Director, SLICOT, Former Director, University School of Philosophy, Gujarat University and Dr Chirstopher Key Chapple , Advisor, SLICOT, Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology at Loyola Marymount University Los Angles ,USA . The opening ceremony of the centre was held at the Hotel Radisson Blu, Ahmedabad on the above date and the ceremony was graced by dignitaries across the field. The guests at the event were mesmerized by the speech and ideology of these four visionaries. The ceremony was followed by dinner.


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The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast (VNA) and VNA Space Coast were both recognized by HomeCare Elite recently as a Top Agency, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. This is the eighth year VNA Space Coast has been recognized as a Top Agency, and the fourth year for VNA of the Treasure Coast.
Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance measures in quality outcomes, best practice (process measure) implementation, patient experience (Home Health CAHPS®), quality improvement and consistency, and financial performance. In order to be considered, an agency must be Medicare-certified and have data for at least one outcome in Home Health Compare.
The entire list of 2017 HomeCare Elite agencies can be downloaded by visiting the ABILITY Network website at abilitynetwork.com/homecare-elite.


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We are reshaping how property managers interact with their residents on a daily basis. Now is the perfect time to bring tech to the property management industry. Join us.
Support Specialist
Exciting full time opportunity to join on the ground floor of financial and real estate based software. Looking for self-motivated, hard working people that can answer help desk tickets and interface with clients on issues they report.
Responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to payments, messaging and surveys. Responds to help desk requests and phone calls; escalates issues to proper resources; and reports weekly on status of tickets and client satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support our property managers and residents with a positive attitude
- Monitor help desk and reply to all tickets and calls in a timely manner
- Work with proper resources on any technical issues with software
- Contact users as needed to help them with any issues/questions
- Respond in timely manner to directives from operations supervisor
- Handle payments, change requests, website questions, etc. in a clear, concise and efficient manner
- Document problems, diagnostics, interactions, next steps, and solutions implementation
- Be a customer advocate by suggesting improvements to our processes and procedures
- Work with new clients to get them set up on the Aptexx system
- Excellent customer service skills – the ability to be empathetic, accurate, compassionate, responsive, resourceful, and conscientious
- Able to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures, and grasp technical concepts
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills – You must be able to convey information lain a wide-array of syntax from beginner level users to developers
- At least two years in a customer service role
- A strong sense of urgency
- Detail oriented and a pattern of high level of accuracy
- Ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow-up on customer issues as well as replicate and document for further escalation
- A desire to learn, master and teach
- Home office with High-Speed Internet Access
Experience/Skills Desired (but not required):
- Knowledge of Visa/MC operating rules & regulations preferred
- Basic understanding of how integrations work
- Knowledge of Property Management Solutions (Yardi, MRI, onseSite)
- Experience troubleshooting in a SaaS environment with an assertive deploy schedule
National Sales Executive
Aptexx is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the property management industry. We are currently seeking a National Sales Executive to join our sales team! To accommodate our growth, we are seeking Business to Business sales professionals with experience generating new and recurring revenues through software solution-focused selling.
This is a great opportunity for dynamic, aggressive sales professionals who are driven to hunt for new business and those who have a proven track record for employing a consultative sales approach in a competitive environment. It is absolutely critical that the National Account Executive be a proven fast-learner who can quickly adapt to a constantly evolving software solution.
- Prospecting, Lead Generation, and Lead Development
- Diligent sales activity documentation in our Custom CRM
- Complex Software Demonstrations
- Internal Sales Meetings
- Market Research
This is not a regular office job. Especially after the first 90 days on the job, you will be responsible for productively managing your own time without being micro-managed.
Salary: $40-50k, DOE
Commission: DOE
Year one total compensation projected over $100k.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
- A strong background in solution-based software sales is absolutely required.
- Sound knowledge of basic sales principles such as lead generation, opportunity qualification, proposal development, contract negotiation and closure
- Understanding of sales strategies using consultative selling and relationship-building techniques
- Strong presentation skills
- An assertive, engaging personality and a demonstrated record of generating results
- Must be a self-starter, goal-oriented and be able to function remotely with little direction
- Must also have the ability to understand technical products; use a computer for administrative needs along with our own custom CRM system
- Entrepreneurial spirit in a small company culture
- You have sold software solutions inside the property management industry.
- You can learn new software quickly.
- You run an awesome GoToMeeting demo.
- You have some awesome prospecting email templates.
- You can tell us something about one of our competitors that we don't already know.


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Welcome to The Nitpicker. Jason Kessler loves to complain almost as much as he loves to eat. Join him on his journey through the imperfect universe of food.
Let's get something straight: I don't fetishize wine. I like wine. It's an admirable beverage, and I appreciate how long it's remained popular in our ever-changing world. If you offer me a glass of Pinot Noir with dinner, I'm probably not going to turn you down. (Probably.) I don't, however, obsess about it like those who want to talk about varietals and appellations and D.O.C.'s and A.O.C.'s. To me, it's just fermented grape juice—really delicious fermented grape juice, but still just fermented grape juice. I tell you all of this because I'm about to unleash my nitpicking wrath on wine bars. Before you get upset about it, feel free to discount my opinion altogether; maybe you'd be happier opening up a nice bottle of Chard and doing some sudoku. That sounds relaxing, right? Go ahead. Are you gone yet? Good. To those who remain, welcome! For the next three to six minutes, allow me to explain why wine bars are among the stupidest inventions of the modern era of hospitality.
A few weeks ago, I was in New York with friends, and they chose a wine bar for dinner. It had been quite some time since I'd been to one (weren't they outlawed in 2003?), so I was happy to check it out. Sure enough, it was a classic example of the genre: dark and a little snooty, with a ridiculously expansive wine list and a ridiculously sparse dinner menu. I was disappointed after two minutes of being there.
Let's start with that food menu. It could have existed at any wine bar in the country. The same Cal-Med blah blah blah you can find pretty much anywhere these days. Small plates? Check. Cheese and charcuterie? Check. Pastas? Marinated olives? An attempt at offering sophisticated entrées that will surely sound better than they taste? Check, check, and check. If this were just a restaurant that served wine, they'd be panned. But since they call it a wine bar and just happen to offer food, they're in the clear. How's that for a double-standard? The funny thing is that there's no need for a wine bar to offer food, but they all do. It's like the second rule of Wine Bar Club. The first rule of Wine Bar Club?
Don't talk about Wine Bar Club. Offer a wine list whose length rivals the collected works of J.K. Rowling.
To me, it's just fermented grape juice—really delicious fermented grape juice, but still just fermented grape juice.
Ugh. Do I really have to sift through 300 different wines to find the one that I want? When did quantity become a selling point with wine? I doubt anybody has ever said, "Well, let's go there because they have more than 1,100 wines to choose from." At wine bars, it's a pissing contest. That's so misguided. Curate the list for me. Don't make me wade through your compendium just because you couldn't winnow the damn thing down to a manageable 20 or 30 bottles. Honestly, I'd even be fine with 50. If I showed up at a restaurant and they had 400 items on their menu, I'd suspect the chef had no concept of focus or restraint. I'm all for variety, but please: know when to say when.
While wine bars are happy to offer variety in their offerings of fermented grape juice, they're sadly lacking in other beverages. I get it. You're a wine bar. You serve wine. That does not, however, mean you can't serve anything else. In the wine bar of my dreams, they don't just serve wine. They have great beers and cocktails and spend just as much attention on all spirits as they do on the nectar of Bacchus. You know what I would call that place? A bar.
It makes no sense that we go to wine bars when we could just go to regular bars. At regular bars, you're not confined to just grape-based drinks, and if there's food, it's usually fried and served with ranch dressing—just the way this Nitpicker likes it. So go to a regular bar. Order a glass of wine, if you choose. Enjoy the fact that you're not being both confined and smothered by a list that offers 1,000 options of the same drink. And if you can't enjoy that, perhaps you'd better stick to sudoku...


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Stagecoach Family Fun Day
Where: The Square
When: Fri 22nd Aug
Time: 11am-3pm
How much: Free
Stagecoach South West is hosting a free family fun-day on Friday 22 August in Barnstaple Town Square. The day will run from 11am to 3pm and, as well as entertainment for the kids, it is also an opportunity for customers to find out about 1st September service changes to the operator's North Devon Wave bus route. In addition, it will raise funds in aid of the North Devon Chemotherapy Appeal - helping the charity to meet its target of £2.2 million.
The free entertainment on offer will include lots of popular activities for the kids to enjoy including face painting, balloon modeling and a magic show. Plus, there will also be an opportunity to win an annual 'Megarider' ticket worth £940!
Stagecoach South West's North Devon Operations Manager, Richard Scant, enthused, "We are really looking forward to a good turn out to support this great charity, meet our customers and have lots of fun."
He continued "We're also proud to offer our support to the Chemotherapy Appeal- the goal is to build a local facility that can provide expert treatment for up to 5000 patients a year within their own community rather than facing a stressful journey for treatment further afield."
Visitors on the day will also be able to pick up copies of the new North Devon Wave timetable, valid from 1st September 2014. As well as continuing to offer the additional morning journeys introduced over the summer holidays, the timetable will also integrate route 308 between Croyde and Georgeham as part of an hourly extension to the 21A service and will provide an improved 10 minute daytime frequency to Braunton.
The new timetable is also available to view online (www.stagecoachbus.com/southwest) and copies can be picked up from the usual outlets.
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Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission --
Summary of Wisconsin Court Decision relating to Unemployment Insurance
Subject: Brian G. Kilgore (Hearing No. 96201019EC) v. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and Labor and Industry Review Commission, Case 96-CV-318 (Wis. Cir. Ct., Douglas Co., March 26, 1997)
Digest Codes: VL 1007.15 VL 1014 VL 1023.01The employe worked for about four years as a custodian. He was videotaped removing food from the employers food service area and going through the desks and file drawers of other employes. As a result, he was scheduled to meet with representatives of the employer and the union in a disciplinary meeting, but he did not attend the meeting. The employer and the union representatives did meet, and after the employer indicated its intention to implement discharge proceedings, the union representative asked whether the employer would be willing to accept the employes resignation. The employer indicated it would, and the union representative subsequently advised the employe to resign rather than face disciplinary proceedings. The employe resigned.
After resigning, the employe visited a drug and alcohol abuse counselor, who told him he was suffering from "dry drunk syndrome." The employe is a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for eight years. The employe asserted that his behavior was the result of this syndrome.
The commission found misconduct. The employe appealed and argued that his actions were not intentional, and that the videotaped behavior was typical behavior for someone with dry drunk syndrome. He also asserted that the employer unfairly discharged him instead of imposing lesser discipline.
Held: Affirmed. The evidence presented by the employe did not provide any medical basis in support of his arguments. The only evidence in this regard was a letter from the counselor in which the counselor indicated the employe had dry drunk syndrome, but which did not specifically attribute the employes videotaped behavior to this syndrome. The employe chose to resign rather than face disciplinary proceedings, and thus his quitting was not within any of the statutory exceptions to Wis. Stat. § 108.04 (7)(a).
Please note that this is a summary prepared by staff of the commission, not a verbatim reproduction of the court decision.
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Jackson Hole Airport
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole is the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, world-class skiing and myriad summer sporting activities. With the Teton Range as its breathtaking backdrop, the mountain resort's airport offers many adventure-seeking tourists their first and last impression of the community. Given the terminal's strict site boundary limitations — it is the only U.S. airport located within a national park — and the dramatic surroundings, the recent renovation and expansion position the airport as a refined, understated foreground feature of the awe-inspiring landscape. Vernacular woods, exposed structural elements, and an emphasis on human scale and historic western heritage distinguish Jackson Hole from conventional airport designs.
- American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2014 AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture »
- Outside magazine 2014 Travel Awards: Best Airport – Runner Up »


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http://www.voice-over-training.org/ Are you playing the voice over "lottery?" Believe it or not, most voice over talent are!
I'm talking about the difference between having a plan that will ensure success or the simply the luck of the draw.
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My second read-through of this book. The first time I read it was when I started the editing process for my novel, A Confession. This read-through is while I'm editing my upcoming novel, The Unfortunate Expiration of One Mr. David S. Sparks. As I read it the first time I found quite a few useful tips – especially for things to be conscious of in my own writing as I self-edited. And I firmly believe A Confession turned out all the better for it.
Now, as I edit my next novel, I've returned to this book – and am glad I did. Again I was reminded of a lot of things I need to watch for in my writing, things that are already making this next book considerably better as I go through the first round of edits. Sure, I learned quite a bit the first time through – and it's helped my first drafts require less work to clean. But still, after all the reminders and new highlights and notes from my last read-through, I've decided that with each book I release I'll be revisiting this little guide.
Of course, nothing in here is completely revelatory. It's a guide of a lot of the basic things writers should be looking at and editing toward to make their work stronger, more readable, and still retain a strong personal voice. Ideas such as show vs. tell, dialogue mechanics and how to use beats effectively … but they're all important aspects of quality writing, and as I'm not an editor by trade, I find them easy to forget as I pour out first drafts.
If you're an author, or aspire to be one, I strongly recommend adding Self-Editing for Fiction Writers to your library. Whether you plan to submit to an agent or publish independently, your work will be all the better for it. I honestly can't recommend this book enough.


text: Verse 1- I don't know whats waiting on me in the future I just don't know. I don't know what I'll be doing ten years from now. I just don't know. But I believe I'll be singing or preaching God's Holy Word 'cause it's in my heart.Chorus- It's in my heart to serve the Lord (3x) I'll be serving the LordVerse 2- Sometimes my road gets dark and dreary that I can hardly find my way sometimes my burdens get so heavy that I can't stop having sleepless nights and lonely days. But I believe that if I keep holding on Gods gonna comfort me and keep me strong, cause it's in my heartChorusVerse 3- Now I been singing for a long time, I'm not gonna give up said I gotta made up mind I been lied mistreated by my so called friends and if I had another chance I'd do it all again, it's in my heartleader ad-libbackground- it's in my heart, it's in my heart


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Dear GVCC Parents and Students:
We wanted to communicate a few big changes that will be happening with Grand Valley Children's Choir for the 2017-2018 season. After directing for the past 6 years, Dazie Kirtland and Danielle Behrens will be stepping down as the directors of Grand Valley Children's Choir. Dazie and her family will be moving from the state in the coming months and Danielle recently received a promotion at work that will be demanding much more of her time.
Although we will miss the students, we are very excited to be passing this program onto Maddie McBride and Ian McGuire as the new directors! Maddie has been the Assistant Director for the GVCC for the past 5 years and she has her BA in Music Education from Colorado Mesa University. She is also a former Grand Valley Children's Choir member! Her new co-director, Ian McGuire, is a Colorado native and he in his final year of working toward his Bachelors of Music in Elective Studies in Business from Colorado Mesa University. Under their leadership, we have full confidence that the program will continue to thrive and fulfil the mission of promoting a life-long love of music for the students who participate.
We have sincerely enjoyed our time with GVCC and we are so thankful for the opportunity you gave us to teach your children!
Maddie will be sending out an email in August inviting the returning students back to choir and providing details about the 2017-2018 season so please be on the lookout for that. In the meantime, if you have any questions you can reach her via email at email@example.com .
Dazie Kirtland and Danielle Behrens


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Alyn Smith, SNP MEP and sole Scots member of the European Parliament's Energy Committee has congratulated the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) on a new, major international collaboration with South Korea.
Experts from the Orkney-based centre will provide technical assistance and advise on new marine energy devices in the north west of the country.
Alyn said:
"This is another string to EMEC's bow. The centre is already a world-leading wave and tidal energy development facility, and this is its third partnership in the Far East.
"EMEC's involvement in the South Korean project follows on from similar memoranda signed with the Ocean University China and the Japanese Marine Energy Centre, as well as the Pacific Marine Energy Centre in Oregon, USA, and its strategic agreement with Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy, Canada.
"I was able to see first-hand, the amazing work taking place at EMEC when I visited earlier this year. Experts from EMEC are uniquely placed to advise their South Korean colleagues having successfully supported the deployment of more grid-connected devices at its full-scale wave and tidal testing facilities, than at any other single site in the world. We know that Scotland leads the world in marine energy, with a quarter of Europe's wind and tidal energy and 10% of its wave power. But we also lead the world in renewable energy skills, with the pioneering work taking place at EMEC at the forefront of new technology.
"Congratulations to all the team in Orkney, on yet another remarkable achievment."


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1) Please provide a short excerpt of what your children's book is about.
The Staircase on Pine Street is a story that will touch your heart with its tenderness, humor, sensitivity and page-turning narrative. I have crafted a beautiful story of family love to share with readers of all ages. Ten-year-old Lilly has to learn to live with her grandfather's diagnose of Alzheimer's disease. Lilly and Grandpa Leo have a close, loving bond but ever since he's been diagnosed, things have drastically changed. Alzheimer's is taking away her grandpa's memory. Lilly feels that there is nothing she can do to help. Until one day, Grandpa Leo gives Lilly an important assignment: to find a long-forgotten treasure. Lilly— with the help of her best friend, Mei Ling— goes on an exciting quest where she discovers more than she could have ever imagine.
2) What inspired you to write this book?
Something funny happened when I started writing this book. The main character, Lilly, popped up in my head with a blank piece of paper asking me to draw on it. Something like The Little Prince. Then I realized she was at a park talking to her grandfather. I learned that her grandfather had Alzheimer's disease. Then it all came to me, I remembered my own grandmother who wasn't officially diagnosed with Alzheimer's, but I'm convinced she was in on the early stages when she died. She inspired me to write it, like a tribute to grandparents everywhere.
3) How did you come up with the title or series of your book?
I picked one of the elements of the book. I didn't want to give away too much, because there's a mystery surrounding the story, but I didn't want it to be bland either. I think The Staircase on Pine Street have a little mystique in it.
4) Why did you pick this genre?
I think it's just the way I write. I don't think genre when I write. But I like it that my writing in mainly geared toward children. It's hard to impress children, and I feel like a champion when I do.
5) School visits is a large part of your portfolio, including your Spanish visits for immersion schools. Tell us a bit about them and what do you hope to gain from them?
Yes, this past year I've been visiting schools around the world: Nigeria, India, Canada, Mexico, Pakistan, Australia, Argentina, and Ireland. And around the US: Illinois, Florida, California, Montana, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and more. Also I've done visits in person in Oklahoma City, where I live. My goal is to inspire children to write and read. It's amazing to see how children relate to my stories, no matter where in the world they are. This visits have an unmeasurable educational value for children (and me!) as they get to talk to a real author, ask questions about the book, the process, and life as a writer. Also, for me, as an author, school visits are a great way to build an audience and be in touch with their needs.
6) As a child, what books and/or authors influenced you the most and why?
I was a classic literature geek. I read anything that was on my parents bookshelf: classic tales by the Grimm brothers and Hans Christian Andersen, Alice in Wonderland, The Little Prince, short tales by Oscar Wilde, Hemingway, even Shakespeare. It wasn't like it is today where children's literature is so defined as a genre. Well, at least not at my house.
7) What is the most fulfilling thing about being an author?
Hearing from people that have read your book and knowing that I've touch them. I received a message by a gifted 5th grader the other day, regarding The Staircase on Pine Street: "Your book was the first book that made me cry. You lied when you say it will touch my heart. It drilled a hole straight through my sensitive, emotional, heart. Also, can't wait for the Skype lesson!"
Do I need to say more?
8) What do you hope children will take away with them after reading your book?
I hope this book helps them appreciate their grandparents, and enjoy them while they have them close. Lilly and Grandpa Leo's relationship is sweet, they're friends and partners, and I hope children learn from it. I also want to create awareness about Alzheimer's disease, and help children understand it and be empathic with people who have this disease.
9) You heavily promote #weneeddiversebooks and #biligualkids. Please tell us more about them and why it is so important to you.
These two hashtags where created by people who are serious about promoting diverse literature and bilingual literature. In the case of #weneeddiversebooks, I jumped in the wagon immediately after I perused through their website and learned the lack of representation of minorities in children's literature, not only ethnic, but also gender, religious, disabilities, etc. I want my children to grow in a tolerant and inclusive world. In the case of #bilingualkids, well, my family is bilingual and I'm always looking for more resources to motivate us. I also use it to promote my own books in Spanish. I started my own hashtag: #multiculturalbooksmatter to help highlight the need of multicultural characters in our literature.
10) What are you working on now?
I'm working on two stories: A Superpower for me, a picture book to help children understand the power of the vote. I'm already working on the illustrations and I hope to have it out by the beginning of the new school year.
The other story I'm working on is about a girl who is afraid of a boy with Down syndrome because he's 'different'. Through the story she learns that they are more alike than she thinks. This story is still in development.
Should you wish to know more about Mariana Llanos and would like to purchase her book, here are all her pertinent details.
Website: Mariana Llanos
Where to purchase her book: Mariana Llanos, Amazon US and Amazon UK
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LGT Capital Partners Ltd., a leading alternative investment specialist, will acquire European Capital Fund Management Ltd. (European Capital), a London- and Paris-based private debt manager from companies controlled by Ares Management L.P. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2017.
In partnering up with European Capital, LGT Capital Partners will strengthen its investment competency in private markets and further enhance its offering. The transaction encompasses all private debt funds managed by European Capital and a team of more than 20 specialists.
Continuity and further growth of private debt business
With this strategic move, LGT Capital Partners complements its private markets offering and enhances one of the core competencies of the firm. Clients will benefit from access to European private debt solutions with a strong track record. "We are pleased to attain such an experienced team that has built a strong reputation in this area over many years. With its dedicated focus on small and mid-market direct lending, and its diligent investment approach, we see a very good fit with our investment philosophy. The private debt team will continue to be led by the existing four Partners, Matthew Gordon Clark, Etienne Haubold, Stephane Legrand and Juan Carlos Morales Cortes," explains Roberto Paganoni, CEO of LGT Capital Partners.
"After developing the business as a team over the last 11 years, we are very pleased to join LGT Capital Partners. We are convinced that LGT Capital Partners' reputable, international platform will enable us to jointly accelerate the growth of the private debt business," emphasizes JC Morales Cortes, Partner of European Capital.
As part of the transaction, LGT Capital Partners will also be a syndicate investor in two private debt funds managed by European Capital.
The purchase price for the transaction will not be disclosed.
Berkshire Capital acted as financial advisor for LGT Capital Partners and Credit Suisse acted as financial advisor for Ares Management.
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