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The Good Living Tour July and August, various locations. The third-annual ambitious concert series, produced by Hear Nebraska, connects Nebraska talent to Nebraska towns, encouraging the growth of the state's music industry. Concerts will be held in: Imperial (July 1), Red Cloud (July 15), McCook (July 29), Norfolk (Aug.4), Lyons (Aug. 18), and Hastings (Aug. 19).
Slide the City July 1, at Benjamin Avenue and 25th Street, Norfolk. 1,000 feet (three football fields) of vinyl will create a family friendly slip-and-slide water party. 402-844-2000.
Fourth of July Celebration July 4 in downtown Seward. Recognized as "America's Small Town Fourth of July City," Seward has hosted an old-fashioned family celebration since 1868. The event attracts nearly 40,000 people and features a car show, grand parade, extravagant fireworks display, and live entertainment. 402-643-4189.
Summer Arts and Music Festival July 4 in downtown Fairbury. This summer festival includes a showcase of pottery, a blues party, and a wine and beer tasting room. 402-613-2064.
John C. Fremont Days July 14-16 in downtown Fremont. Boasting new and old attractions, the 20th annual John C. Fremont Days will feature a Spam-cooking contest, live entertainment, a car and bike show, and more. 402-727-9428.
Nebraska Book Festival July 14-15 at Constellation Studios, 2055 O St., Lincoln. Providing an opportunity for participants to cultivate an understanding of literary history and culture in Nebraska, the festival celebrates Nebraska's literary heritage and contemporary authors to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and writing. 402-472-7710.
Cornhusker State Games July 21-30, various locations in Lincoln and Omaha. Since 1985, the Cornhusker State Games has given people the chance to play. Competitions range from track and field, to chess, to mall-walking. 402-471-2544.
Cowboy Night July 21 at Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. U.S. Highway 34, Grand Island. An evening of cowboy activities returns. The event includes branding, roping games, a horse breaking demo, live music, and s'mores at the picturesque Rural Farmstead. 308-385-5316.
Gretna Days July 27-30 in downtown Gretna. This tradition began over 50 years ago to thank the community through a picnic. Gretna Days now include a carnival, golf tournament, teen dance, craft show, fireworks show, and more. 402-378-6284.
Czech Days Aug. 4-6 in downtown Wilbur. People of all backgrounds will come to celebrate Czechoslovakian culture. Festivities range from traditional dancing to a duck and dumpling run. 402-821-2732.
Haymarket in White Aug. 4 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr., Lincoln. Guests to the third annual Haymarket in White Dinner & Dance will enjoy gourmet picnic fare and dance the night away. Attendees, who must dress in all white, come together to celebrate Lincoln and the Haymarket community. 402-904-4444.
Bruno Mars Aug. 7 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr., Lincoln. The "24k Magic World Tour" is Mars' first full-length tour since 2013. Mars, currently deemed one of the world's most influential artists by Rolling Stone, has sold out shows throughout the world and has continued to impress fans of all ages. 402-904-4444.
A Very Berry Kool-Aid Days Bash Aug. 11-13 in Hastings. Kool-Aid Days celebrates the sugary drink invented by Edwin Perkins. Grab a glass of Kool-Aid at the World's Largest Kool-Aid Stand, learn about Kool-Aid and other inventions of the 1920s, and more. 402-461-8405.
Capital City Ribfest Aug. 17-19 Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr., Lincoln. The 21st annual Ribfest returns with loads of barbecue, sides, and music. 402-904-4444.
Eclipse Painting Night Aug. 18 at Cedar Hills Vineyard & Gardens, 48970 375th Road, Ravenna. A painting night in honor of the total solar eclipse will take place at the Cedar Hills Vineyard. Guests will paint the Howl at the Moon design. Wine and snacks will be available for purchase. 308-452-3181.
Kendrick Lamar Aug. 18 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr., Lincoln. Lamar's April-released album, Damn, has already gone platinum. Hailed by Rolling Stone as "the most gifted rapper of a generation," Lamar has earned six Grammys, including one for best album. 402-904-4444.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Aug. 21 at Homestead National Monument, 8523 Nebraska Highway 4, Beatrice. The rare spectacle of the moon passing between the sun and the Earth turns the day into night. A total solar eclipse will cross the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. The park will host NASA programs and telescopes. 402-223-3514.
Brad Paisley Aug. 25 at the Nebraska State Fair—Fonner Park, 501 E. Fonner Park Road, Grand Island. Country singer Paisley will be joined by country artists Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant, and Lindsay Ell. 308-382-1620.
Nebraska State Fair Aug. 25-Sept. 4 at Fonner Park, 501 E. Fonner Park Road, Grand Island. The 11-day event offers insights into the unique culture that is Nebraska. The fair includes a competitive livestock exhibition, carnival rides, first-class entertainment, and numerous food stands. 308-382-1620.
Independence Day. July 4 at Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Learn how Independence Day was celebrated 100 years ago. Participate in pie-eating contests, foot races, spelling bees, watermelon seed spitting contests, and more. The day will also feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a Victorian street parade. 515-278-5286.
80/35 Music Festival July 7-8 at Western Gateway Park, 12th and Locust streets, Des Moines. Headliners for the 10th anniversary of this music festival, named after the two interstates that cross through Des Moines, will include The Shins and MGMT.
Ioway Culture Day July 15 at Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale. The Ioway Nation will come to the Farms to offer visitors an opportunity to experience how they built their homes, prepared food, and farmed. Guest presenters will share their knowledge of Native American culture and technology. 515-278-5286.
An American in Paris July 18 at Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. The 2015 Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a French girl, and a mysterious European city will enchant audiences of all ages. The show earned more awards than any other musical in the 2014-2015 season. 515-246-2300.
National Balloon Classic July 28-Aug. 5 at Memorial Balloon Field, 15335 Jewell St., Indianola. Nearly 100 hot air balloons will paint the Iowa sky with brilliant colors, as live music plays on the ground beneath them. Events range from balloon races to balloon glows.
Hinterland Music Festival Aug. 4-5 at Saints Amphitheater, 3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles. Held in a rural escape outside of Des Moines, Hinterland features a blend of music, camping, art, craft vendors, family engagement, and more. Headliners include The Head and the Heart and alt-J. 515-975-7830.
Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, E. 30th Street and E. University Avenue, Des Moines. Attracting more than 1 million people from around the world, Iowa's salute to the best the state can offer includes exhibits ranging from livestock to doll houses, along with entertainment and achievement. Don't forget the food! The 2016 fair offered more than 80 options that could be eaten on a stick. The fair is included in the New York Times best-selling travel book 1,000 Places to See Before you Die. 515-262-3111.
KC RiverFest July 4 at Berkley Riverfront Park, Kansas City. This Independence Day event for all ages includes 14 food trucks, two stages for musical acts, children's crafts, and fireworks. 816-559-3750.
OneRepublic July 7 at Sprint Center,1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City. Since their breakout smash single "Apologize," OneRepublic has been taking over Billboard charts. Their newest album, Oh My, was released in the fall of 2016 and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. 816-949-7100.
Footloose The Musical July 7-9 at Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond St., St. Joseph. The Oscar and Tony-nominated musical will dazzle audiences for two nights. The musical follows Ren, a dance-loving kid from Chicago, who moves to a small farming town where dancing isn't legal. The musical celebrates open minds, dancing, and the wisdom of listening to young people. 816-271-4628.
Queen + Adam Lambert July 9 at Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City. Since their first meeting on American Idol in 2009, Queen and Adam Lambert have created a successful combination. The concert will feature Queen favorites, including "Bohemian Rhapsody." 816-949-7100.
National Teddy Bear Picnic Day July 10 at Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City. This will be the city's first celebration of National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Families are invited to come to the front lawn of the museum with their own picnics, blankets, and teddy bears. 816-513-0720.
Murder in Maui, a Mystery Dinner July 22 at Robidoux Landing Playhouse, 103 Francis St., St. Joseph. Guests will work through clues to find out who is the murderer in the room. Two actors will be at the dinner to lead guests through a night of mystery and suspense. 816-901-9100.
Food Truck Brunch July 23 and Aug. 20 at the Roasterie, 1204 W. 27th St., Kansas City. The monthly Food Truck Brunch is a family-friendly event that encompasses an assortment of local food trucks, live music, and games. 816-931-4000.
Green Day Aug. 11 at Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City. Green Day's legacy continues with their Revolution Radio tour. Their show will feature a mix of classic Green Day songs and their recent hits, including "Still Breathing." 816-949-7100.
Kinky Boots Aug. 18-20 at Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City. Featuring songs by Grammy-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, the musical, based on the movie of the same name, celebrates the friendships that can be discovered and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. 816-363-7827.
Trails West Festival Aug. 18-21 in Civic Center Park, St. Joseph. Labeled a "total eclipse of the arts," Trails West delivers a weekend of music, entertainment, and visual arts. 816-233-8467.
Rockin' on the River Aug. 26 at Remington Nature Center, 1502 McArthur Dr., St. Joseph. A night of food, drinks, and fireworks will take place on the Missouri riverfront. Guests will also hear music from Casey Brett and Blue Oyster Culture Club. 816-271-5499.
Lionel Richie with Mariah Carey Aug. 27 at Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City. Music icon Lionel Richie had to postpone his spring "All The Hits Tour" due to an injury. He is now back on the road, bringing with him Grammy Award-winning artist Mariah Carey. 816-949-7100.
Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Paintings and Sculptures Art Show July 3-Aug. 4 at Miami County Historical Museum, 12 E. Peoria St., Paola. The 13th annual art show will feature more than 78 artists from around the world and more than 250 works of art. The catch is that paintings and sculptures can be no larger than 5" x 5" making this free art show very unique. 913-294-4940.
Junk 'N Donuts Swap Meet July 8 & Aug. 12 at Louisburg Cider Mill, 14730 KS-68, Louisburg. 50-plus vendors will head to the mill to sell everything from antiques to new crafts, from food to gifts. Live music will be provided, as well as a country store featuring its famous apple cider donuts. 913-837-5202.
Big & Rich July 14 at Warnock Lake, 17862 274th Road, Atchison. This country-western duo is the headliner for this concert, which is part of the Amelia Earhart Festival. Also performing are Cam and Erik Dylan. 800-234-1854.
Amelia Earhart Festival July 13-15 in Atchison. This annual event celebrate Atchison's most famous aviatrix. The festival includes "Grandfather Earhart's" ice cream social, a carnival, "Breakfast with the Books" by authors about Amelia, a crafts fair, and flyovers; and it finishes with the "Concert in the Sky" fireworks show. 1-800-234-1854.
Tiblow Days Aug. 17-19 in downtown Bonner Springs. The three-day festival features the "Smokin' On Oak" barbecue competition, a carnival, mayor's banquet, craft and food booths, live music, parades, car shows, and more. 913-422-1020.
Blacksmith and Pioneer Days Aug. 19-20 at Transue Brothers Blacksmith and Wagon Shop, 309 Main St., Summerfield. The two-day event features blacksmithing, Dutch oven cooking, butter making, and other traditional activities. Guests can expect old-fashioned ice cream, wood carving, skull painting, and marble blowing. 402-520-0644.
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Fred and Ethel Ballreich opened their potato chips manufacturing business in Tiffin Ohio, in 1920.The operation used a copper kettle heated with wood scraps. It was an all day process that produced just 14 pounds of potato chips. Ballreich's chose to call their potato chips "marcelled", which means "wavy", from the popular hairstyle of the period.
The quality of Ballreich's Potato Chips created a huge demand that could not be me so Fred's brother Carl came back to his home-town to form the joint Tiffin foods venture of Ballreich Brother's Potato Chips.
Just a few short years later, a small factory was built behind their homes. Local farmers deliver 100 pound bags of potatoes to Carl & Emma's basement for storage.
After World War II, further family members joined the chips manufacturing business, and the company expanded to a larger facility in the same location. Sacking machines were added to help chip production reach 450 pounds a day.
A new warehouse was built in Defiance, Ohio to better service that area. Ballreich's first automatic slicer, salter, hopper filler, and first automatic kettle were installed. Liquid shortening was introduced replacing the current solid form.
During the 1960's, a variety of other potato chip manufacturing facilities and equipment was added to further aid the company's growth. During the 1980's, a semi auto-loading dock was built. A new sacking machine was installed.
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Address: 186 Ohio Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883-0186
Phone: 419-447-1814
Fax: 419-447-5635
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.ballreich.com
Many new data innovations were brought on board in the 21st century including new software programs, handheld computers for sales representatives, in house graphic design, an IT department, growth in the sales & marketing departments and much more! Ballreich's also expanded its area of delivery to Mansfield, Ohio.

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Magical Morocco Safari
17 days
Your Morocco safari will start at the La Sultana, Oualidia on the coast of Morocco. Surf lessons, beach picnics and a drive to Essaouria might have you ready for your first Hammam. And that may prepare you for a drive into the High Atlas Mountains to the Toubkal National Park and the spectacular scenery of the Kik Plateau and Moulay Brahim. You will stay in a former palace in Marrakesh from where you can explore the famous city and all its wonders before driving to Skoura and Erfoud, enjoying 4×4 desert journeys and a camel trek on your way to Fez. Meknes and Casablanca are the final stops on your Morocco Safari.
- Explore the magical sand dunes of the Sahara Desert
- Tour ancient ruins
- Visit Moroccan markets and artisan workshops
- Cultural interactions with local nomadic peoples
- Enjoy private tours through Fez & Marrakech
- Explore the Atlas Mountains
- Traditional Hammam
- Oyster Farm in Casablanca
- Exploring Souqs & the Medina on foot
- Visit a Berber Village, enjoy a traditional lunch
- Walking tour through the Medina
- Camel ride
Board your flight for Africa tonight.
Welcome to Morocco. On arrival, you'll be transferred to the coastal town of Oualidia and your La Sultana hotel for the night. Rest up for the start of your Morocco safari.
Oualidia – Oyster Beds & Picnic Lunch
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel pier for a surf lesson. Conditions here are ideal for beginners and the instructors are world class. After a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, enjoy a fun afternoon on a fishing boat and visit the local oyster beds. Dinner and overnight at the La Sultana Oualidia.
Essaouira and Medina
After breakfast, drive to Essaouria, famous for its Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spend the late afternoon strolling, exploring the narrow streets, souqs, street vendors, leafy plazas and whitewashed houses with ornate wooden doors. Arrive at the L'Heure Bleue and relax in the beautiful Hammam and rooftop swimming pool and terrace. Dinner and overnight at the L'Heure Bleue.
Asni and Berber Villas
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive up into the high Atlas Mountains making a few stops along the way before arriving at the village of Asni. You are now in the Toubkal National Park, one of the most stunning areas of the Atlas Mountain range. Dinner and overnight at Kasbah Tamadot.
Morocco Safari Tamadot and the Atlas Mountains
After breakfast, set out with your guide for the village of Imsker. From here take an off-road track to one of the highest villages in Morocco and enjoy an excellent traditional Berber lunch, with stunning views down the mountain. After lunch, take a guided hike before heading back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Set out on the drive to Marrakesh after breakfast, enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Kik Plateau and Moulay Brahim. Continue on past the Takerkoust Reservoir before you arrive at the Villa des Orangers for your overnight. A former palace, located in the centre of Marrakesh, just a 5-minute walk from Jemaa el Fna Square. Spend the rest of the day exploring Marrakesh or the gardens & swimming pool of the hotel.
Marrakesh Historical Tour
After breakfast, meet with a private guide for a full day exploring Marrakesh. Start the morning viewing the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, before heading to the Kasbah, with its food market, bakeries and narrow alleyways. The afternoon involves guided walks though the artisan quarters and the colorful Souks to interact with the real life of Marrakesh people. End the afternoon in the main square Jemaa El Fna, where hundreds of locals and tourists come to spend the end of the day watching jugglers, dancers, fortune tellers and traditional musicians.
Marrakesh Gardens Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of the gardens and museums of Marrakesh. Explore beautiful collections of Berber and sub Saharan artefacts, visit a museum displaying Yves Saint Laurent's personal collection of Berber antiques and an Art Deco villa with the famous garden created by the orientalist Jacques Majorelle. Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Marrakesh to Skoura
After breakfast, follow an old tribal pass over the Atlas Mountains where we stop and visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, back drop to scenes for 'Game of Thrones' and a favourite amongst filmmakers. From mountains to sand dunes the journey to Dar Ahlam is unique and picturesque. Overnight at Dar Ahla.
Skoura Medina Tour
This morning, visit Skoura's famed mudbrick kasbahs and vast Palmeraie, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a gentle walk with your guide. Under this green canopy, a 15-mile patchwork of carefully tended garden plots are watered by an ingenious, centuries-old khettara system of locks, levers and canals. Return to Dar Ahlam for dinner and overnight.
Skoura to Erfoud
After breakfast, drive to the Draa valley, travelling across stone deserts and landscapes resembling the Moon. Arriving at the Palais Masandoïa hotel in time for lunch, simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the desert or spend time at the spa and hammam.
Desert drive and Camel transfer to Gold Sand Camp
Wake early and set out in a 4×4 vehicle into the desert. Enjoy a picnic breakfast in a remote location. Experience an existence beyond time and be amazed by the immensity of the desert while driving through scattered villages. As you approach the town of Merzouga you will be met with camels for your transfer to camp.
Merzouga to Fez
After breakfast, drive to the cultural city of Fez. Stop for pictures along the magnificent gorges of the Ziz Valley and pass rows of palm trees and mud-made fortified villages. Cross through the Atlas Mountains before arriving at the Palais Faraj for dinner and overnight.
Fez Medina
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk through Morocco's oldest royal city. Founded in 808, the Fez Medina, the biggest pedestrian city in the world, has just celebrated twelve centuries of existence. After lunch, visit the royal palace built as a summer residence for King Hassan. From here continue to Fez El Jedid (new Fez) and the largest Jewish quarter in Morocco, established in the late 15th century. Enjoy time to explore before returning to the hotel for overnight.
Fez – Volubilis – Meknes – Casablanca
After breakfast, discover the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, the ancient capital of Mauretania Tingitane during the reign of Juba II. Your Morocco safari guide will show you the Basilica, the Temple and the Arch of Triumph. From here we drive to Meknes, the 17th century capital of Morocco. You will get a comprehensive tour of the city's highlights and the Bab El Mansour Gate, overlooking El Hedim Square and its colorful food market. Arrive at the Four Seasons Casablanca for dinner and overnight.
Travel Home
You will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home, and your incredible Morocco Safari will come to a close.


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Utah has released a video warning other schools to stay away from what it considers its recruiting territory. Apparently, Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham and his coaching staff plan to outrace opposing coaches to the Beehive State's recruits, Fast and Furious style.
Utah has been having to deal with other programs from out of state raiding its "territory" for a while. Whether or not breaking the speed limit will help the Utes out remains to be seen. Someone might want to reming Kyle Whittingham what happened to Bobby Petrino when he was breaking the speed limit, though.
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Please forgive the downtime between this post and my previous post. I'll try my hardest not to have such a thing happen again. Working strange hours in my day jobs, split shifts, and taking on some outside projects has taken me away from here. I apologize.
Before I get started, I want to give a shout out to a great blog about traveling in the Pacific Northwest. I met the blogger through a mutual friend, and she delighted me with a mention in her blog. It's a really fun read. Eastern Weekend
One other thing I've done during my absence was to read A Princess of Mars and attend a book group discussion of it. And, I went to see the new "John Carter" movie. Several of the people in the book group had seen the film adaptation as well. It was a wonderful group full of spirited conversation, and one in particular got my attention.
In the novels, John Carter is a decorated veteran of the Civil War. He's good at most everything he attempts, and shows no evidence of ever having been in trouble, or disciplined for anything. This was published in 1917. Ninety-five years later, in 2012, John Carter is recast as a misfit and an outcast during his life on earth, rebelling against the social order, and landing himself in jail. This struck me as interesting.
Which one is a better hero? Someone who is part of an establishment that protects people who are part of the status quo from people who a threat to the established order of things? Or someone who exists outside of the establishment, defending people against social injustice brought about by an oppressive status quo?
And, which one are readers more likely to identify with and accept as a hero?
Clearly, the people who adapted the Edgar Rice Burroughs books for film felt the need to take their hero from the former to the latter. They felt their viewers would be more comfortable with a "rebel" than with someone who was part of the established authority. Is this a throwback to the youth rebellion of the 1960s? Or does the rise of individualism and "I'm ok you're ok" culture mean we're no longer able to accept a hero who's not an outsider fighting for other outsiders.
So, I'll ask for feedback. Which do you prefer to read about? To write about?
I realize this isn't really informative; just what I hope will be food for thought. Still, I'm interested in what people will have to say on the subject.


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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Salmon with Soba Noodles
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So delicious, and a perfect caramelisation on the salmon! Such an quick, easy and tasty meal.ReplyDelete
love the marination! nice and healthy dishReplyDelete
This recipe makes me homesick! It's exactly the kind of dish I'd make for Sunday dinner with my parents.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 7:54 AM
I'm having salmon for dinner tonight! I may have to make this version.ReplyDelete
You are so lucky being so close meeting Anna Gare. Salmon is one of our fav ingredients and would to try cooking this dish too :DReplyDelete
I've only discovered soba noodles more recently and I don't know where I've been all this time. You've made such a quick, easy and healthy dish. Love the look of youy salmonReplyDelete
Yum Muppy, this looks so healthy and tasty :)ReplyDelete
I love salmon. I have never had soba noodles before but have heard about them. Your recipe looks delicious.ReplyDelete
I adore soba noodles and this salmon looks lovely. What a healthy and tasty meal!ReplyDelete
Love the glaze in that last picture, looks yummy!ReplyDelete
I make something kinda similar to this, same same but totally different. Yours looks so yummy I've "pinned" it! You are totally pin worthy.ReplyDelete
What a super fun outing! I would love to do something like that. I will definitely use that salmon marinade as I remember eating these flavors so often with salmon in Japan. I never seem to grab the ingredient combinations and recreate it in my kitchen.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 12:57 PM
I love salmon but I haven't made it at home in ages. This looks like the perfect recipe to try! :)ReplyDelete
Soba is my most favourite of all the noodles :D perfect recipe!ReplyDelete
I have been craving salmon lately, this version looks lovely indeed! It's so nice when one of your heroes turns out to be as lovely in person as you hoped they would be :)ReplyDelete
That's so sweet that you got to meet her! I know you are one of her biggest fans :)ReplyDelete
That looks absolutely delicious! How fun for you to meet her!ReplyDelete
I love salmon, in fact think I will have some this evening. This looks really yummy. Have a great day DianeReplyDelete
So cool you were able to meet her! This looks so delicious & healthy - looks perfect for a quick weeknight meal :)ReplyDelete
one of my fav ways to eat salmon :)ReplyDelete
Wow! Your salmon looks perfectly cooked. My husband is making dinner tonight and he's settled on a dish very similar to this one. I can't wait!ReplyDelete
This is awesome!!!!! Salmon and soba noodles are one of my favourite combos ever and have been instantly hooked after the one I ate at Bills in Surry Hills. Though, I wonder why I've never thought of replicating it. So, thanks for this! And omygosh how awesome it is that you and the kids got to meet Anna. She seems like such a lovely, approachable woman. Must've been an unforgettable day =)ReplyDelete
I love salmon and you just gave me a new way to cook it!ReplyDelete
This salmon has my mouth drooling. That dressing looks absolutely divine!ReplyDelete
Fantastic post, as always!! I adore soba noodles and Anna Gare - just wonderful ; )ReplyDelete


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Jason W. Anast, MD, is a board-certified urologist with clinical fellowship training in robotics and laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Anast is a member of the American Urological Association and the Endourological Society, and has served on numerous professional leadership positions over the course of his career. Dr. Anast has also published numerous papers and articles in his fie ld. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his general surgery and urologic surgery residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University. Dr. Anast completed his robotics fellowship with Urology Associates of North Texas and was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) urology research fellow at the University of California, San Francisco.


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The world of online gaming has seen a huge rise in the number of clients playing instant online scratch off cards. People are flocking to a variety of online sites to try their luck at these fun and easy scratch cards, also sometimes referred to as "scratchies" where you can win big money instantly at any time. One of the best benefits to playing online scratch cards is that they are available twenty for hours a day seven days a week!
No more waiting in line or having to follow the schedule of your local vendor. Anytime you are within reach of a computer the possibility to strike it rich is there! For those of you not familiar with online scratchies the look just line an ordinary scratch card and the game is played in a very similar manner. You simply "scratch" off the protective covering to reveal a set of numbers or symbols or pictures underneath. Depending on the game how they appear or in what sequence warrants if you are a winner or not. Since this game is played online, you will be using your curser to "scratch" the card instead of a coin or key as you do in the store bought version of the game. Easy to learn and even more easy to play with super huge payouts, its easy to see why these online scratch cards are taking the Internet by storm. Run don't walk to the nearest computer and see if you've got lady luck on your side today!


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In this study we examine the physical mechanism that prevents the use of short optical pulses in high bit-rate transmission systems. Continuum-induced soliton–soliton interaction is the cause of long-range as well as enhanced direct soliton–soliton interaction. We show, by means of a purely analytical approach, that soliton–continuum interaction causes position wiggling of the soliton and that when this effect is applied to a random sequence of solitons it becomes an additional cause of timing jitter.
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|The Argumentative/Persuasive essay has five main parts:
The introduction, which pulls in the audience, establishes a connection with the readers, and states the general theme or thesis of the argument (your position or stance). You can attain reader interest by using an anecdote or quotation, a shocking statistic or fact, or by restating the problem in a new way. The introduction usually concludes with a solid, comprehensible thesis statement; if you do not have a sentence that clearly says what point you are supporting, you need to rework the introduction.
The narration, which sums up applicable background information, informs the audience about the circumstances that produce the argument, and inform the audience about what's at risk. Include any relevant background information, history, statistics, and so on that affect your argument. The narration may be combined with the introduction of the essay.
The confirmation or body of the essay, outlines in a logical order (usually strongest to weakest) the evidence that will support the thesis. You can support your arguments with evidence in the form of facts, data, statistics, examples, and so on. Use clear topic sentences that state the main point of each paragraph.
The refutation and concession looks at opposing viewpoints to the writer's claims and anticipates objections from the audience. When you show that you have anticipated possible opposition and objections, and can refute those objections, you defuse the audience's ability to oppose you and convince them to accept your point of view. If there are points on which you happen to agree with your opposition, conceding the points creates goodwill and respect without weakening your thesis.
The conclusion should strengthen the force of the argument and show the readers that your point of view is the best. Do not simply restate the claims and thesis, but do refer back to the narration and the issues. It is important that you remind your readers what's at stake here, and show why your thesis offers the best solution to the issue being faced.
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Mick Smith – Director Quay Arts Centre
Mick has most recently been involved in a SEEDA funded scheme run by Southampton City Council and Southampton University, supporting the setting up of 30 creative businesses, and was the driving force behind the Emerging Arts Talent (EAT) festival in the city.
Previously Mick has enjoyed International recognition as a pianist and songwriter and has also spent several years as the Director of a National charity.
Among his plans for the centre are a programme of outreach activities that will take Quay Arts into the community with artist led workshops and activities. "Quay Arts is a great place with a good reputation but I can see ways that I could take that forward to serve a wider section of the community". Mick aims to develop Quay Arts' relationships with Island artists and to promote their activities by working collaboratively with Mainland organisations.
Jennifer Burton – Chief Photographer Isle of Wight County Press
Taken on as trainee photographer at the tender age of 18
After completing NCJT training, was promoted to deputy chief photographer
Took sabbatical leave from CP and went travelling around Australia and Thailand, which gave me the chance to experience travel photography
Left the Isle of Wight and moved to Swindon to work as a senior photographer at the daily newpaper at the Swindon Advertiser
Was offered the chief photographer postition at the County Press due to former chiefs retirement
- Started as chief photographer in October 2006 at the age of 25 with a team of four staff photographers – and I am still learning!
I have a major interest in press and travel photography, and would love to develop skills in wildlife photography. Working for a newspaper I work digitally using a Nikon D200, but when travelling I stick with my faithful Canon T90 which was the camera I learnt my trade as a trainee. My best jobs for the County Press have been the Trafalgar 200 celebrations and the Isle of Wight Music Festivals.
David L White – Professional Photographer
David is a well known and established professional photographer living and working on the island. During his busy and extensive imaging career he has worked on assignments for all of the top u.k. newspapers and glossy magazines, as well as many leading world wide publications.
David has photographed many well known people including members of the Royal Family such as Prince Charles, the late Princess Diana, Prince Phillip, the Queen Mother, Prince Edward, and on many occasions the late Lord Louis Mountbatten. Top show business personalities, politicians and photographers such as Bailey, Litchfield, and many more have been captured through his lens.
During his many years as a professional he has diversified in the imaging profession to include in his activities photographic seminars presentations, and video filming. Travel photography has also featured within his career having visited many exotic and remote regions especially within South America recording the dramatic scenery and beauty there.
David is a member of the governing board of the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust at Dimbola Lodge and has along with fellow board members helped over the years guide it to its present success. He is also one of board members involved with exhibition selections as well as "THE TRUSTS OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER" with the arts label of "photographer in residence".
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Today I read:
"The righteous is generous and gives"
I like to personalize the verses in my journal, I would have written something like
"I am righteous so I am generous and give"
But, I saw the miserly spirit in my heart and although I am righteous by the blood of Christ my trust in God's faithfulness is continually tripped up by the cares of this world. So, I wrote:
"Lord, Our Father, I am afraid to ask you to give me a spirit of generosity because I don't trust you to provide what I think I need. I know my attitude is like a stopper on the hose of blessings. Dear Father, remember what you said … "Though he falls he shall not be utterly cast down, for The Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him" So I pray, thank You for grasping my hand, let Your Spirit flow through me, and instead of being stagnant and smelly, make me verdant and refreshing.
After praying to Him and by recognizing my sin I am confident that He will uphold me. I don't have a full bucket of generosity in my heart right now but in hopeful expectation I will wait for His Spirit to refresh me. I'm still a little afraid but I will trust in Him.


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Lead in drinking water. It's a big deal; rather reducing and eliminating lead content in potable (drinking) water plumbing products is now a federally mandated big deal here in the United States.
A Badger Meter competitor had launched a full-out media campaign proclaiming that said competitor had the only lead-free water meter on the market. This is simply NOT true. Badger Meter has, in fact, several low-lead and lead-free products on the market.
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Position Badger Meter as THE thought leader in lead-free initiatives.
The Campaign
Lead-Free White paper – Outlines current and pending lead-free legislation
Engineered Polymer Meter White paper – Examines superior design and durability aspects of the Badger Meter engineered polymer (plastic) meter
Utility quick reference guide – Highlights legislation, effective dates, and states effected
Press release – Announcing availability of white paper, quick reference guide and website
Trade advertising – Full page print ads and online display ads
Major industry conference technical session presentation – Conducted by the marketing manager/subject matter expert. Content was manufacturer agnostic. All session feedback praised the marketing manager for her objectivity and factual presentation.
Trade show branding – Major translights carried the campaign graphic/branding
Sales channel education and sales tools – Included white papers, quick reference guide, FAQ and a modified copy of the technical session PowerPoint
The Result
Except for a section on the competitor's website, their guns went silent within three months of launching the Badger Meter campaign.


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It's not merely a place that displays trendy fashion clothes to suit the season, but it houses the largest department store containing household utensils and products. It is a little known secret that House of Fashions is a brand that has spread its wings not only across the island but abroad as well with the wide variety of options they offer. Due to the lucrative price tags and the quality of their products, customers flock to this fashion empire as they get the best service and products for the price they pay. With the new features offered online, customers can now view the products online and decide even before coming to the store! Await an experience of a fabulous fashion experience…
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"Bohemia is … the fountainhead … of most beer in the world," says Garret Oliver, an award-winning brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery and the leading beer critic in America. "Czech beer is phenomenal" and "Czech beer standards are the best in the world. There's simply nothing to compare, in terms of lagers," says the New York Times food and drink writer Evan Rail. Czech lager is best fresh and it doesn't come fresher drawn than right where it's brewed and a few of Prague's newly re-opened microbreweries, set in 18th century ambience, are resurrecting the thousand year old tradition of Brewing in Bohemia. This tour is designed for those who are interested in beer and don't mind the Baroque as well as those who are interested in Baroque and don't mind a beer. You will visit two of the oldest breweries in Prague accompanied by Max Bahnson, one of Prague's leading zymurgical authorities. Max is an author and blogger on the subject as well as a columnist for The Prague Post, and he swears by his pen name, the Beer Philosopher, that degustation leads to conversation.
You will visit Břevnovský Klášterní Pivovar, a Monastary Brewery of the Black Monks, which is the oldest male monastery in Bohemia, founded in 993. The monastery's church of St. Margaret, built (1708-1735) is one of the best architectural examples of the Czech Baroque. In the cellar of the church is a Roman crypt from 1040 and it is one of the most valuable Romanesque structures in the Czech lands. Beer was made here for 900 years, until the brewery closed by the end of the 19th century. But the tradition has been reclaimed; a new brewery was opened in mid-2012. Come along, taste their beers, see and learn how they are made and maybe even talk to the people who make it, all in the restored Baroque spaces of the old stables. The program can include either "beer tea" at the brewery or lunch/dinner at the stylish Klášterní Šenk, that not only serves Benediktin, the "house" beers, but also great food. The Prior of the Břevnov Monastery says, "Beer is a good thing. It brings people together, and always in good will."
Also on the itinerary of this tour is Strahov Monastery of The Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians, one of the oldest of this Order in the world. It was founded in 1143 and the first documentation of beer brewing comes from the beginning of the 14th century. Today's brewery and restaurant sits on the spot where the 'new brewery' was built in 1628 and operated until 1907. Just beyond the walls of Strahov, located on the hill over the Prague Castle, are breath-taking views of the city, which will be that much more picturesque after a glass of the monastic St. Norbert's micro-brew. The Baroque Strahov Library contains book collections numbering approximately 200,000 volumes.
For those who are interested in a different environment for experiencing Czech beer and its history, please e-mail us at [email protected]. We can also offer Brew tours that take you through traditional Czech pubs (hospody) or through Prague's modernday microbreweries. We can arrange guided beer tastings. Or, if you like your beer with food, we can put together a multi-course beer dinner at Sansho, considered by many to be the best restaurant in Prague, though moderately priced. Five star chef Paul Day will prepare his wonderful Fusian food that you can enjoy together with some truly fantastic beers. (This program should be reserved at least one month in advance).


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Guerilla's books are low volume and high quality. They are not necessarily designed to be bestsellers or blockbusters, but to preserve stories, observations, thoughts and experiences – variably referred to as 'knowledge' or even simply 'literature' – which might otherwise be lost.
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Our numbered First Editions are produced by UK printers Ashford Colour Press from high quality paper using a traditional lithographic process. Our hardback titles are folded and gathered, linen-sewn, bound in Dubletta cloth and foiled and blocked by Green Street Bindery in Oxford. They are then hand numbered by our City & Guilds master calligrapher.
We don't stop there. Our rare books are handled by only a few, select independent booksellers, and through our online store. We therefore miss out the large-scale distribution process and avoid being forced into retail giants' discount schemes. This means we can offer our high quality titles to readers at a competitive price and, strangest of all, even pay our authors a reasonable royalty.
Moreover, we work closely and in person with each individual author. We want them to succeed beyond our pages. When they have successfully sold two or three limited runs, we offer our titles to mainstream and international markets. We offer eBook versions for those who, like ourselves, appreciate the joys of a physical library but also like to read on the go. Finally, we organise readings and signings at a variety of events and locations, from festivals to farm outhouses - cafes to concert halls.
The main thing is that Guerilla Books is more than just a small, independent publishing outfit. We are a network, dedicated to preserving quality in book production, both in material and content, with a desire to find new talent from all corners of the Earth. We believe in planting small seeds and watching great things grow, with a group of similarly-minded people supporting each other's efforts and acting as touchstones to one another's work.
The written word has been around for some time. Recorded in books, it remains undiminished as a fine if not infallible tool for communicating between human beings. It is always under threat of misappropriation, maybe more now than ever before.
Guerilla is here to do its part in seeing that words are transmitted well. We are reliant on others to help us. This is just the beginning. Who knows where it may lead?
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Southern Star Kristen Beams is writing exclusively for the ACA on her amazing experience at the Women's World T20 throughout the tournament
Having beaten the Windies in both our warm up game and practice super over, we have clocked up some quality training hours during our acclimatisation week in Chennai. India tests your ability to adapt and a good amount of patience is required daily. I really love it here, the cultural differences are everywhere and at times you just simply have to laugh. Like the morning when our skipper asked for an omelette with onion and tomato; it seemed a simple request but the waiter look a bit confused which explained why, after a small delay, brought back a small bowl with chopped onion and tomato. Close but no cigar!
Our tournament officially started here in Nagpur with a win against the South Africans in the Stars' first game. We expected a tough battle given that four of their players had great success in the inaugural WBBL this season. Getting to know so many players from rival nations was another great thing about the WBBL this year. Having known them as fierce competitors on the field for their country, now gave us a chance to get to know them as fantastic people and establish a number of new friendships.
Our first match of the World T20 was definitely one to remember from a personal perspective, because it was an incredibly gutsy win and also my first ever World Cup appearance. No one was more gutsy than our skipper, who battled illness prior to, and during the game but still managed to put on a match-winning partnership with Alex. Whilst South Africa tested us, we believed we could win from any position. It's a strong culture that is something we have all come to know and love of all Australian teams.
One of the great things about cricket is playing with your mates. It was great to be back playing alongside my good mate Junior (Elyse Villani). 2015/16 has been the first season we haven't played domestic cricket together as she moved to Perth to play for both WA and the Perth Scorchers. Selfishly, I didn't want her to go but it was the right decision for her. I'm so excited we now get the opportunity to play for our country together in a World Cup.
Junior has made the most of her move to Perth, completing a barista course, taking on a club captaincy role for the first time and becoming the owner of a little dog called Nessa. I've seen more than a few photos of Nessa, which makes me think that she should look into starting her own dog walking business. Junior is a tour veteran and despite my age I've got a lot to learn when it comes to touring, particularly in the sub-continent. Before we left she educated me on the things I should pack; vegemite, protein bars, tiny teddies, long life milk, milo etc. Also, some less common items such as dry shampoo. I'm not going to lie, dry shampoo has been a revelation! You basically spray it on your hair and it makes your hair look a little less awful than it did before. A necessity in India!
Our next game is against the White Ferns here in Nagpur and I'll be playing against another Melbourne Stars team mate in Morna Neilson.
Come on Aussies!!!


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Election preparation Town Hall meetings impact evaluation (US Embassy)
Forming part of a one-year project launched by the US embassy to raise citizens' interest in the 2014 elections, ATR developed an evaluation framework to measure both outcomes and impact in five representative provinces out of the nineteen covered by the project. ATR evaluated the work of Moby Group and Tolo by conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection in the field, analyzing it and providing recommendations for future US support to the electoral process.
Past Projects
- Measuring audience and statisfaction of Afghan Premier Soccer League
- Election preparation Town Hall meetings impact evaluation (US Embassy)
- Our Rights our Future radio series Evaluation (UNICEF)
- Travelling Doctors radio series evaluation (US Embassy)
- Evaluation of CSO Support Programs
- 100 Successful Women radio series evaluation (US Embassy)
- Polling on Afghan Presidential Debates
- Media Monitoring Services on Justice Issues in Afghanistan (UNDP)
- Evaluation of radio/TV programs
- Monitoring and Evaluation of the 'Promising Voices' programme
- Organisation of 34 Provincial Town Hall meetings 2015 (US Embassy)
- School data verification through spot-checks (Agha Khan Foundation)
- Rule of Law Indicators Study in Afghanistan (UNDP)
- Evaluation of Agriculture Sector Projects
- Evaluation of Multi years stabilization programs (French Embassy)
- Facilitation of the logframe review of the Rural Livelihood Programme (Helvetas)
- Evaluation and observational study of the Burka Avenger TV series
- Evaluation of children socio development, education and income generation projects (Welthungerhilfe)


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From Help Fight Childhood Cancer at WCG: "Help Fight Childhood Cancer Project Researchers Publish a Paper"
6 Jun 2016
Represented 5.16.17
The Help Fight Childhood Cancer project searched for a cure for a particular childhood cancer. The researchers have found that some of the promising compounds they identified also show an antidepressant capability.
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The Help Fight Childhood Cancer project researchers have published a paper on serendipitous results they found from the drug candidate search run on World Community Grid. The project originally searched for candidate compounds that targeted specific proteins to help cure a childhood brain cancer called neuroblastoma. Some of the targeted proteins are also involved in several psychological disorders. They have found that some of the identified compounds show an antidepressant capability. Furthermore, additional research might lead to potential treatments for Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease. The paper was published in the journal Neurochemistry International.
Paper title: Effects of novel small compounds targeting TrkB on neuronal cell survival and depression-like behavior
Authors: Mayu Fukuda, Atsushi Takotori, Yohko Nakamura, Akiko Suganami, Tyuji Hoshino, Yutaka Tamura, Akira Nakagawara
Technical Abstract:
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its high affinity receptor tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) are involved in neuronal survival, maintenance, differentiation and synaptic plasticity. Deficiency of BDNF was reported to be associated with psychological disorders such as depression. Hence we examined proliferative effect of 11 candidate TrkB agonistic compounds in TrkB-expressing SH-SY5Y cells, via a hypothesis that some candidate compounds identified in our previous in silico screening for a small molecule targeting the BDNF binding domain of TrkB should activate TrkB signaling. In the present study, two promising compounds, 48 and 56, were identified and subsequently assessed for their ability to induce TrkB phosphorylation in vitro and in vivo. Likewise those seen in BDNF, the compounds mediated TrkB phosphorylation was blocked by the Trk inhibitor, K252a. Since BDNF-TrkB signaling deficiency is associated with the pathogenesis of depression and reactivation of this signaling by antidepressants is a cause of the pathogenic state recovery, the compounds were subjected to the assessment for forced swim test, which is a mouse model of depression. We found that compound 48 significantly reduced mouse immobility time compared with the control vehicle injection, suggesting the confirmation of hypothetical antidepressant-like efficacy of 48 compound in vivo. Thus, our present study demonstrated that compound 48, selected through in silico screening, is a novel activator of TrkB signaling and a potential antidepressant molecule.
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8th MP Bde. pays homage to African-American women
Story and Photos by
Sgt. Gaelen Lowers
8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — African-American History Month was observed at the Sgt. Smith Theater, here, Feb. 15.
The 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, sponsored the event.
The theme for this year's observance was "Black Women in American Culture and History." The overall goal for the observance, as well as the month, is to increase awareness and knowledge of the African-American culture, diversity and accomplishments.
"From the American Revolution to the present, African-American women have played a myriad of critical roles in the making of our nation," said Sgt. Davida Thompson of 8th MP Bde. and event narrator.
"Their labor, leadership, motherhood, patriotism, intellect and artistic expression have enriched both the African-American community and the nation as a whole," Thompson said.
A slideshow honored several black women throughout American culture and history, including first lady Michelle Obama; Zora Neale Hurston, American folklorist, anthropologist and author; Rosa Parks, civil rights activist; and Ella Fitzgerald, vocalist.
Afterwards, those in attendance were treated to the local African dance and drum group, Badenyaa, which performed and danced to three traditional African songs, the last of which included audience participation.
The guest speaker was Libra Forde, co-founder of the nonprofit organization, Utopian Academics for Military Children. Forde said it was a privilege and honor to be in the presence of individuals who have made history and have pledged to continue to make history.
"This day, as many other days, brings an opportunity to be thankful for what we have and the people who have led the way," Forde said. "What a selfless gift we have been given."
She told the audience that over the years she has developed an appreciation for history. She said that knowing history helps society know where it's at, and, more importantly, history helps identify opportunities.
"History is rich in information, experience and pride," she said.
Forde said, most of the women mentioned, if not all, would say that they never did any of their work for fame, instead, to fulfill their passion.
"I equate these same sentiments in your presence," she said. "I feel the same would be said by each of you if asked, years from now, 'Why are you in the military?' Though each of you may have a different answer to this question, it is timeless reciprocity that you are engaging in."
Army honors the many accomplishments of African-Americans
February is African-American/Black History Month, a time during which the Army honors the many contributions made by African-Americans.
This year's commemoration continues the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. 2012 honors black women in American history and culture who have played a vital role in the history of the U.S. and the U.S. Army since the American Revolution.
Patriotism, loyalty and leadership, coupled with labor, intellect and artistic expression, have enriched the African-American community and the nation at large. In slavery and freedom, the struggles of blacks have been at the heart of the human experience.
Fighting against racism and sexism, black women have persevered to overcome adversity. The Army remains strong because it places great value in having different perspectives, approaches and skills, and because it values having ethnic and cultural diversity.
The Army has benefited from the leadership, intelligence and contributions of African-American women. From Harriet Tubman, a leader and conductor of the Underground Railroad; to Rosa Parks, the mother of the modern civil rights movement; to first lady Michelle Obama, these prominent women have courageously served as exceptional role models for all to emulate.
Today, the Army celebrates the recent promotion of Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the Army's first African-American female two star general. The Army also recognizes Tracey Pinson, the Army's highest-ranking female, African-American senior executive service member.
These women and so many others are expressions of a vibrant culture in which African-American women play a critical role in the strength of the nation and the U.S. Army.
(Editor's Note: Information compiled from Army news releases.)
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Message from the Chief
For more than 150 years, the innovative and courageous men and women of the Wilmington Fire Department have been working to keep citizens, businesses and visitors safe. Much has changed since horse drawn steamers ran the streets of our city, but the one thing that hasn't changed is our members' commitment to service above all else.
Over the years, our citizens and elected leaders have remained committed to making sure our trucks, facilities and manning are "state of the art." The results of these efforts mean we are one of only six cities in North Carolina to achieve and maintain an ISO Class Two rating.
Today the community is much safer because of advancements in code enforcement and our efforts in fire prevention and education. Thus, modern firefighters are more versatile than ever as they spend as much or more time responding to medical emergencies as they do fire calls. We are also faced with the constant challenges of responding to and preparing for natural disasters, weapons of mass destruction and specialized rescue calls like trench, hazardous materials, confined space, vehicle extrication and rope rescue calls.
I invite you and your family to learn more about the Wilmington Fire Department and the services we provide. Should time allow, we also invite you to visit any of our stations.
Wilmington Fire Chief
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Administrative Division
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Administrative Offices for the Fire Department are located at:
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Leaving is such a bittersweet feeling. So much has happened since we first found out we were coming to South Dakota. My feelings about the location went from hysterically upset, to a genuine love and appreciation, to complete annoyance (mainly due to the weather), to a place of fondness. South Dakota isn't the place IRead more


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I knew it! No bird can be as perfect as Archie initially seemed! He *does* have a flaw! The rest of us can now breathe easier knowing that we do not, in fact, have to strive to some seemingly impossible standard that Archie had set for perfection in sentient beings. As it turns out, he's got some obsession and jealousy issues. As I've handled him more and become more familiar with his vocalizations and habits, I've noticed that he is extremely tuned in to every single thing I am doing, and what initially seemed to me to be random vocalizations, in fact turns out to be direct attempts to communicate with me. If I raise my voice or make high pitched baby talk to the animals, he starts shrieking. If I clear my throat, burp, or play-growl at the dog, he makes the "hocking up a loogie" noise that we filmed a few days ago. If I'm pouring bird food into foraging toys, he makes a swishy noise that actually sounds pretty similar. If I open my bedroom door, which squeaks, he squeaks with impressive mimicry. If I leave the house, Chuck reports that he loudly contact calls the entire time I'm gone. In other words, he has made me his world.
While this might seem flattering, it's actually not a desirable trait. First of all, he needs to gain a sense of self, and be able to be independent. His happiness should not rely on my presence. Secondly, it isn't pleasant for Chuck to have to listen to him contact calling any time I'm away from home. But most importantly, he is seriously jealous of Chuck, which is no bueno. A couple of nights ago, we were sitting next to each other on the couch and Archie was hanging out on my chest. He looked over at Chuck and decided that he had no business sitting next to me, so he flew/ran over and attacked his ear. Fortunately, I was able to detach him before he did too much damage, but he did draw blood.
So we do have our work cut out for us after all. First of all, Chuck and I are sharing the feeding duties, and Chuck is the only one who gets to give Archie pistachio through the cage bars. Secondly, I'm going to have Chuck take part in training Archie to perform some basic tasks, like targeting, accepting liquid from a syringe, and perhaps raising his crest on cue. Thirdly, when I have Archie out with me, he's going to get a treat every time Chuck walks into the room, and when he's calm about that, he'll get treats for exhibiting calm behavior as Chuck decreases his distance between us. We'll go from there.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure how we'll be able to film any of this, since both Chuck and I will be handling Archie so neither of us will be in a position to film. Perhaps it's time to buy a real camcorder with a tripod.
In the meantime, here are a couple of somewhat boring videos of Archie and me hanging out together. In the first one, he had been bunny hopping towards me on the floor, which I wanted to film, but then of course he stopped. In the second one, he had flown around the room – including making full turns, without a tail, magically enough – which I again was hoping to film, but when I put him back on the sofa arm where he had initially launched himself, he was only interested in hanging out, as you will see, should you decide to watch them. In summary, both videos are failed attempts at recording something interesting and instead capturing something entirely unimpressive, but if you're really in the mood to watch a cute little Hawkhead be his delightful self, here ya go:


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Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to meet the growing demand of our new Hospitalist Program at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. The Daytime Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider works primarily in the Observation Unit to ensure timely admission, diagnosis, management and discharge services to patients in the dedicated area of Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
This is a dynamic role in which the APP interacts across the organization including with the Emergency Department, medical and surgical specialists and the hospitalists (who serve as the APP's collaborators) to ensure patients receive excellent care and safe discharge when stable.
Ideal candidate will have background with inpatient care, adult/gerontology and or acute care experience, with strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills. Provider will need to work collaboratively with all physicians and staff members to ensure delivery of the highest quality of patient care.
Franciscan Physician Network (FPN), a division of FRANCISCAN HEALTH, brings together the many primary care and specialty physician groups associated with Franciscan Health's hospitals and access points across Indiana and Illinois. FPN includes over 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic Health Care systems in the Midwest. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
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Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.
Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.
Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation's top "physician friendly" states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.
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This year took us to new frontiers. We established a second office in the Triad, allowing us to better serve central and western North Carolina. The new office is coming along nicely, thanks to Skip's artistic eye and Jessica's perseverance.
The walls are awaiting a fresh coat of paint (Carney blue, anyone?). Then we will share the final product. We cannot wait to host Triad clients at our new location.
In addition to locations, we also expanded our digital marketing services. Our new hires have allowed us to dig deeper into social media, Google Adwords and other digital marketing platforms. We have been in digital for awhile – we even have our own green screen and studio to create web commercials in-house – but the landscape is constantly changing, and we've been transforming along with it.
However, transforming services doesn't compare to changing hearts and souls. We were pleased to produce and promote the ReNew18 Pastors Conference at North Carolina Wesleyan College this October. Skip was on the speaking panel alongside President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources Thom Rainer, and President of Artistry Labs Richard Reising. Thom Rainer has authored more than two dozen books on church.
It was at this conference Skip launched his first book, "The Greatest Church in the World." Our CSO penned a modern parable, outlining ten guidelines any church can follow to become The Greatest Church in the World. Proceeds from the book benefit the Foundation for Christian Education.
Skip has been sharing the book's message far and wide. Visit facebook.com/skipcarneyauthor for more information on his upcoming author events.
We were also fortunate to produce and promote the Marketing Innovation Experience at North Carolina Wesleyan. This event went by the nickname MiX, or #MiX18NC for the social media savvy. It was an empowering conference, and Skip spoke on a panel of great innovators.
Amidst all the changes, our ReVision process remained a staple in the unique services we provide. We enjoyed facilitating four large ReVision sessions this year, with some mini-sessions sprinkled in.
Skip founded this marketing innovation agency in January 1980. Here we are nearly 39 years later, as passionate and innovative as ever. Thank you to all our clients and contacts. You challenge us to be the best version of ourselves, and we are fortunate to play a role in your success.
Thank you for letting us serve you another year. We know 2019 will be our best yet.
GREENSBORO, North Carolina — Carney & Co., The Marketing Innovation Agency™ that sprouted in Rocky Mount, NC, is expanding to Greensboro. The new office added Melanie Brender to its staff last month as Social Media and Account Coordinator.
"Because our company is positioned for major growth, we have opened a second location and added key talent," said Skip Carney, President and CSO of Carney & Co. "Melanie is prepared to help us take on new clients and spread the effectiveness of the ReVision™ process."
Jessica McKnight, head of the Greensboro office, said, "Our company values transparency, hard work and flexibility. Melanie contains all these traits and more. She will be an integral part of the Greensboro team." McKnight was appointed to Vice President, ReVisioneer, and head of the new office in May.
Brender boasts a unique background in lobbying, sports marketing, editorial work and non-profit promotion. Immediately after college, she managed accounts with the Michigan Dental Association and city of Detroit for Truscott Rossman, a public relations agency based in Lansing, Michigan. She later learned brand and event promotion as a professional runner for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project.
"I am thrilled to be working with such an established, solution-focused firm, especially one dedicated to strong, female leaders such as Jessica," Brender said. "She hired me on to a forward-thinking team with its eyes on innovation and growth."
For more information, contact Melanie Brender at (252) 451.0060 or email@example.com.
About Carney & Co.:
Carney & Co. was founded by Skip Carney in 1980. They help clients with marketing, advertising and public relations programs using their ReVision™ process. ReVision identifies innovation opportunities and creates strategic solutions to marketing and operational problems. Carney & Co. uses this tool to fulfill its mission: "to help clients grow with smart strategies, bold ideas and flawless creative execution".
Maybe your company or organization is facing some milestone moments and looking to get a better foothold on the future, like the fine folks at Braswell Family Farms.
While Carney & Co. doesn't have a crystal ball to predict the future, we saw the potential along with the leadership team at Braswell Family Farms to ReVision the 74-year-old company. The premier supplier of poultry feed and eggs in the mid-Atlantic and southeast, the company was facing challenges in the path they could see for the future, including becoming a commodity in the marketplace. With third-generation family leadership stepping up, they took advantage of a 2-day ReVision to go through the process of identifying innovation in their business by determining the WHY? within their company and their customers.
Together, we were able to identify solutions to key problems, both internally and externally, clarifying the company's future direction and the roles of its employees, and repositioning their brand to showcase the quality and value of their specialty feed and eggs.
The result was a better understanding among employees of what lay (no pun intended) ahead of them and what their responsibilities were. The new branding strategy created a more unified message, which emphasized the company's family-owned-and-operated aspect and made it clear that they were dedicated to the quality of the final product from feed to food, with the tagline, "We are eggs."
A new campaign was then put into action which utilized this refocused identity, resulting in four awards at the most recent Marketing Communications Agency Network competition. These included a Gold award for Mass Transit, Silver awards for Corporate Identity and Public Relations, and a Bronze award for Trade Magazine Ad. And, by marketing innovation, Braswell Family Farms is standing out from the flock.
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Whether you live in a town where there's a bank on every corner, or a town where there are only two banks in the whole town, you want a bank that treats you like a friend. With benefits.
At Southern Bank, that starts with being exactly who they are… Southern. Where hospitality is a given and the people behind the counter are the same ones sitting next to you at the big game on Saturday or church on Sunday. Where, when you pass at the grocery store, you say "Hey!"
More often than not, what you say tells just as much about you as how you say it.
Through strategic marketing based on the ReVision process, Carney & Co., The Marketing Innovation Agency, helped Southern Bank better communicate their unique personal and professional banking relationship style. By being better business partners with firms in their hometowns, Southern's community involvement not only leads to positive business interactions, but more importantly, makes an impact on the local community.
Take for instance, the Greenville, NC, area, home of East Carolina University. With 5 locations within a 20 minute radius, Southern Bank is an integral part of ECU and the Greenville area. Rather than focus on the beautiful banking facilities, convenience or services, Southern speaks volumes through their partnerships in the community. The Southern Star Awards recognize local folks for helping make a positive impact in their community. And sponsorship at home football games with a Jumbotron Spot brings the entire stadium in on the act, with 20,000 fans shouting Southern's signature "Hey!"
The campaign received multiple awards at the annual Marketing Communications Agency Network competition for Television, Business-to-Business Sales Sheet Series, Public Relations Broadcasts, Brochures, and the Television Campaign: At Southern Bank, we say "Hey!"
Southern can easily say they can make your money work for you. They have all the bells and whistles to do your banking in a branch, in your office, or in your pajamas. But the difference, the Southern difference, is that Southern speaks their customers' language. They've been doing it since 1901.
Hey! Need your marketing to speak so your customers listen?
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Innovative solution introduced in award-winning campaign.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a hot topic on every homeowner's mind and Carney & Co. client Field Controls has an innovative solution in their Healthy Home System. This ultimate air purification system also saves money because it is added to the existing HVAC system.
Carney & Co., The Marketing Innovation Agency, helped Field Controls market their innovation with a strategic, laser-focused plan to introduce the Healthy Home System to wholesale distributors and installation contractors. At the annual Marketing Communications Agency Network competition, six components of the campaign were specially recognized for creative excellence, including their Catalog, Trade Magazine Ad, Trade Show Exhibit, Point-of-Sale Media, Business-to-Business Sales Sheet and Package Design.
That sounds like a win-win-win to us!
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(Rocky Mount, NC) – Carney & Co., the Marketing Innovation Agency, announced today that Ashley Major is now an Account Coordinator. Ashley started as an intern in 2017, while still a student at North Carolina Wesleyan College. She will work closely with clients and the agency team to ensure flawless execution of marketing innovation campaigns.
"Ashley is a great addition to our growing team. As an intern she was eager to learn the business, ready for any task, and fearless. We are excited to see her continue to grow and add value to the team," said Skip Carney, President and CSO of Carney & Co.
Ashley recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from NCWC with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. She was recruited as a goalkeeper for the NCWC women's soccer team, and was awarded MVP her Junior year. In addition, she received the John & Charles Wesley Heritage Scholarship, a full 4-year academic scholarship. She grew up in Woodbridge, VA, and now calls Rocky Mount, NC, home.
"Ashley Major is a shining example of what our college is all about," said Dewey Clark, NCWC President. "She was a committed student, a Christian athlete, and was eager to get involved in the community. She is already making a difference in Rocky Mount."
For additional information, contact Jessica McKnight at 252.451.0060 or email@example.com.
Carney & Co, the Marketing Innovation Agency, has been taking care of brands since 1980 and focuses on Marketing Innovation using its unique ReVision™ process. ReVision identifies innovation opportunities and creates strategic solutions to marketing and operational problems. With offices in Rocky Mount and Greensboro, the company is positioned to work with clients throughout the southeast. Our job is to change the future.