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I have a four-year-old son who understands the world in basic binaries: good vs evil, happy vs sad, big vs small, and such. So when he asks his big questions—lots and lots of them—about really abstract things, I resort to the most simple, applicable analogy I can think of.
Here's an example. We were reading a book about the human body and he asked about the "weird-looking lines" (veins) inside us. We live in the Midwest on the Mississippi River, so I said that those lines were like little rivers of blood, and that the blood rivers have barges on them, and the barges carry things he needs around his body to where his body needs them. There's obviously not microscopic chunks of bananas and fruit snacks floating from his stomach to his toes via his veins, but it's a close enough explanation to appease his curiosity and to reach a level of understanding that he gets, for now.
This is a hard part of parenting, negotiating mutual understanding of an unfamiliar concept. The same goes for teaching. As teachers, we collectively live in the same world as our students, sometimes quite literally in the same communities. But this doesn't mean we share or value common experiences. This is especially true when it comes to writing.
The students in my FYW courses are well beyond understanding the world dualistically like my son does, but when it comes to writing, I see them rely on old tropes. I often find their understanding of writing and its processes is limited to playing it safe—they rely on archaic rules that someone told them to follow somewhere along the way in their writing education. And as we know, FYW can sometimes be a student's first foray into writing for purposes and audiences instead of writing to follow rules--a very unfamiliar concept, indeed.
Rules are inflexible; metaphors are interpretative. Introducing metaphors in FYW that imply writing is flexible, unsteady, confusing, messy, frustrating, and such might suggest not only a difference in kind but a difference in understanding of what writing is, as a verb. Some I rely on often:
- A wacky genius effortlessly producing prose is a mythological trope seen in fictional films.
- Writing is like cooking. Gather the ingredients as you prepare, adjust them as needed to your purpose and audience. (And this one reminds me of my own role: I'm not the one cooking. The students are. So back off.)
- Engaging in research is like having a conversation. Sometimes you might not know what the conversation is about, and that's ok. Just listen for a while.
- Learning to write well is like learning a sport. It requires repetitive, deliberate practice. Just like you might stretch or lift weights to train for a big race, you might practice combining sentences to train for revising a big draft.
The five-paragraph essay, sad and useless, is a particularly fun target on which to apply metaphor. Even entire rhetorics for FYW invoke metaphor, like Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing, which uses "hosts" (the authors) that guide students through a journey of learning about writing.
I don't have extensive data on student response to metaphor or the effectiveness of metaphorical language in composition pedagogy, but I have a teacherly sense that the use of metaphor in FYW plays a special role beyond just explaining what writing is and can be.
If shared language is a symbol of intimacy, metaphor is essentially the foundation on which we can build a sense of community. (A metaphor to explain a metaphor—I couldn't resist.) When I overhear students drop our metaphors in conversations or read them in a reflective essay, I can literally see and hear metaphor functioning to humanize writing and to establish a relationship between writer and audience, between student and teacher, and between the most important relationship of them all, between the novice writer and writing itself.
What metaphors do you use to talk about writing with your students?


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I have been encountering, with increasing frequency, what I call "burlesque snobbery". And frankly, I don't particularly care for it.
There are a lot of people who like to tell you what burlesque is and isn't. Or should and shouldn't be. It should always be glamorous or it should always be to a certain type of music or it should be only certain types of dancing.
Well, I think that's total bullshit. I'm sure all 4 of my readers are pretty aware of the history, but I hope you'll indulge me in a brief timeline.
Approx 1880's - Burlesque begins as women in tight clothing parodying the attitudes and social and gender roles of the upper class. Often women playing men's roles, doing parodies of popular opera or music of the time.
1900's - Theater owners begin circuits - Burlesque shows become touring casts with usually a 3 act show. First act is usually the entire ensemble doing some sort of parody in formal attire. 2nd act is solo or small group performances, anything from skits, to stand-up comedy, to magic, to dancing girls. Red Skelton was a burlesque performer. As were Laurel and Hardy. 3rd act is usually a full 1 act musical comedy - a play. This was generally the training camp for vaudeville, and vaudevillians would often return to burlesque if they weren't making any money. It wasn't classy, but it was fun.
1930's - As all the comedy acts start to drift to radio, movies, and eventually television, theater owners revamp burlesque to include only the dancing girls in a desperate attempt to keep afloat. This is where the strip tease becomes the biggest part of burlesque....some 50 years after the art began.
So, class, what did we just learn? Comedy, singing, acting, and various other forms of entertainment once made up the meat of burlesque.
So why are we now telling people that if they don't do a traditional bump and grind, and aren't traditionally glamorous, they aren't burlesque?? Who the hell gets to decide that??
A lot of modern day performers hold to the traditional bump and grind jazz style act. And that's absolutely just fine. But some people don't....and yes, I am talking about myself and the Heathens here, amongst others. Anything that was once called burlesque, in my opinion, is still burlesque. I think of what I personally do as a mixture of all the different eras of burlesque, set often to modern music. Comedy, parody, social commentary, and boobies all rolled into one little package. Sometimes it's not glamorous, because that wouldn't make the point I'm trying to make, or fit with the story I'm trying to tell. Sometimes, to be honest, the costumes aren't glitzy and showy because some of us just don't have all day to sit around gluing rhinestones on shit.
Aurora and I hit on the term "outlaw burlesque". Like country artists who didn't make it in Nashville because they were a little too rock n roll...some of us don't always quite fit in. But you know what? That's fine, because we have hell of a lot more fun doing it exactly the way we feel like doing it. We take chances. We bomb. We get back up and try again. We do free shows. We make stupid faces. We dance with the audience. And we have fun doing it.
I'll be damned if anyone is going to force me to call myself a "performance artist".
I am a burlesque performer.


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Unexpected Guests: Annie Galvin.
Today we're dropping in on the wonderfully Irish Wexford Girl herself, one of my favorite artists, Annie Galvin. Annie lives with her artist husband Eric Rewitzer beach side (as opposed to bay side) here in San Francisco, which means they live along the beautiful and sometimes really foggy, and then quite lush and green, Ocean Beach. It's a short trip to their art studio in Potrero Hill, Three Fish Studios, where they like to invite friends in for a drink and to hang out making art on the weekends. So civilized! Annie's got a sweet Irish accent, so while you read through her Q&A, try to listen with an Irish lilt in the back of your mind. C'mon, it'll be fun!
Describe a perfect day in San Francisco?
That would have to be a day off during the week from my day job in the financial industry (not as boring as it sounds; I work with a lot of cool creative people). I would start with coffee at Piccino near my art studio in the Dogpatch area of the city (best and prettiest lattes in the city). Then I'd paint for a few hours listening to This American Life. In the afternoon, I would hop over to the Mission, and browse The Candy Store, The Curiosity Shoppe, Beadissimo, Little Otsu, and other favorite spots, grabbing a burrito at Papalote along the way. Then, when I'm ready for a glass of wine, I go to meet my husband, Eric, at Ti Couz or Hotel Biron.
What's the best thing about your city?
San Francisco is a small, livable city, but it has world class restaurants and art scene, so it's just wonderful living here. I also love that it's so close to nature, whether that's the Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, Tilden Park, the Santa Cruz mountains, or any of the other amazing green places we have around us.
Who are your favorite artists?
So many! I love Alex Katz, the Royal Art Lodge, Maxwell Loren Holyoke Hirsch, Margaret Kilgallen, Marcel Dzama, Jim Houser, Chris Johanson, Rex Ray, Amy Cutler, Fay Jones, Paul Rand, Olle Eksell - among many others. And, my talented husband Eric Rewitzer, of course.
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What is your greatest indulgence?
Thank so much for the lovely visit Annie! To read and see more of Annie, and her work check out her blog and her etsy shop where you can find her wonderful paintings.


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The Perfect Host
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Director: Nick Tomnay
Screenwriter: Nick Tomnay
Starring: David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8:30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. He's just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. He finds himself on Warwick's doorstep posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, who's been mugged and lost his luggage. As the wine flows and the evening progresses, we become deeply intertwined in the lives of these two men and discover just how deceiving appearances can be. With outstanding performances by David Hyde Pierce and Clayne Crawford, cowriter/director Nick Tomnay takes us on a suspense-filled ride where nothing is as it seems. "The Perfect Host" is a slippery psychological thriller that exposes true human nature and reveals just how far we're willing to go to satisfy our needs.


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Nothing says fun like hot dogs hand-illustrated and letterpress printed by artist Michele Lee in New Jersey.
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Hi Beauties, how's your week going so far? For the past few days the weather was quite pleasant and I got the chance to wear my all-time favorite ivory sling-back heels ditching those warm boots for a while. Today, I'm wearing a loose knitwear sweater with a badge-work boyfriend jeans for an effortless edgy look. I style it with fish-net socks with heels to give a feminine twist and a bit of semi-smart vibe. Depending on the occasion and weather, you can easily pair this outfit with trainers and long wool-coat.
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Top ten things to do while you're on crutches with an Achilles' Tendon rupture:
1) Go to the DMV. I strolled in without an appointment and the line said it would take 90 minutes but when I rolled in with my crutches, the lady at the desk took pity on me and put me in the front of the line. I'm sure people were pissed, but if they wanted to be in the front of the line so bad, go ahead and rupture your Achilles'. It depends on how much you despise the DMV.
2) Abuse the BART system. The other day I found a loophole in the BART system. Shawn dropped me off at the street elevator that takes you to the main platform at Embarcadero Station. After asking a Muni attendant in the little glass booth where the elevator was and being completely ignored (bitch), I hobbled over to the BART attendee who told me to take the elevator in the middle of the station. I again hobbled over to the elevator and pushed the "down" arrow. When it arrived, I jumped in, almost barfed at the urine smell, and then pushed the button for the BART level. Once the doors opened, I was at the platform and had not tagged my Clipper Card at all. I got nervous that when I got to Walnut Creek, I would get in trouble but who would get mad at a girl on crutches, right? I got to Walnut Creek and took the elevator to the street level and it dropped me outside of the gates. I basically got a free ride and now I understand why I see perfectly non handicapped people riding the elevators.
3) Go to bars (Part 1). You know how annoying it is when you go to a bar and it's so crowded or the bartender is SO COOL that it takes anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes for you to get a drink? Well, with crutches, people gladly let you slide in to order your drink. No problem. They will also sometimes give you their bar stool which is also very kind of them.
4) Go to bars (Part 2). I am not a single woman, but if I were right now is the time to go to bars and meet hawt guyzz. Here's what you do: Wait till you see that hottie bo body near the bar door. Then you hobble to the door and try to open it but kind of struggle with your crutches. If he has a soul, he'll help you open the door and BAM there's your ice breaker. Start planning your wedding the next day.
5) Park ANYWHERE. I got my temporary handicap parking placard almost immediately after my accident and man do I love it. I am allowed to park in metered spaces for free, in blue or green painted curbs, handicap parking spaces, and permit parking only zones for as long as I like. Also, if I roll into a gas station and there is more than one attendant working, they are obligated to pump my gas for me for free. I haven't tried that yet, but it's nice knowing it's there. With my placard, we were able to park in the crowded North Beach area, anywhere downtown, and at the 7th and Fulton Safeway without the usual anxiety of not finding a parking space. Hell yeah.
6) Get on an airplane. I took a flight to Seattle this weekend and kindly notified Virgin that I would need wheelchair service to the gate. It was awesome. I went straight to the front of the ticket counter, they called down for a wheelchair. A nice man came and got me. We zipped right through the security line and wheeled quickly to the gate. at SFO, I didn't even have to take off my shoe (singular). I boarded the plane first which was also sweet. Then, when we landed, there was another nice man standing there with a little whiteboard and a wheelchair that said "EMILY NEVEU" on it waiting for me at the gate to take me wherever. I felt very special thank you kind sir.
7) Go to an amusement park. To be fair, I've never tried this. But I have heard that you are allowed to go straight to the front of the line if you're on crutches. I'm into this.
8) Make up stories about how you got your injury. You will get asked close to 29384628346 times what happened to your leg and, at first, you're excited to tell the traumatic story, but after a few hundred times, you want to headbutt anyone who asks you this question. You will undoubtedly get so sick of this question, that you will begin to make up stories. Warning: you will get a kick out of this, but the poor sap you're telling it to will think you're an asshole after he/she finds out you were lying.
9) Go to three weddings in one month. Be sure to plan your leg injury in the same month as all three of the weddings you're invited to are. Sure, you can't get up and mingle, but people will come to you which is nice. Also, if you hate dancing, you now have a valid excuse not to. You will, however, get a lot of lap dances (no complaints).
10) Use Safeway Grocery Delivery. I have not been able to go to the grocery store and shop for food since my accident. For those of you who know me, this is almost devastating because I like to cook/bake a lot. Safeway does have a magical service where you go online, shop for food, then they deliver it to your door. This is perfect for people who are injured or people who just hate the stress of being in a crowded grocery store. I highly recommend.
In conclusion, these ten pros do not outweigh the cons of snapping off the largest tendon in your body. But, if you're going to do it and be on crutches, take advantage of it. I'm trying to make some shitty lemonade out of the lemons handed to me this year, so get off my back.
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BriOctober 1, 2013
I love this, your shitty lemonade tastes pretty sweet, so to say….


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Kate Middleton's reported struggle with postnatal depression has dampened her plans to have another baby with husband William, according to the media. Whether or not that's true, this is an important topic that deserves attention: how does a mother who suffered from postnatal depression (PND) decide on whether or not to have another child?
Suppose you suffered through a dark postnatal period and have managed to recover through family support, good friendships, counselling, medication or whatever else got you through those bleak times, and now, the thought of having another child is making an appearance.
Some mothers who've recovered may find the prospect of depression too frightening and either decide against having another baby or postpone it for as long as they can. Others may be optimistic and think that since they recovered last time, they shouldn't get depressed again. Some have barely recovered from their postnatal depression and are already trying for number two, often avoiding reality and trying hard not to think about it at all if possible.
Here is the "sensible" mum's approach to having another baby after PND:
- Have a plan: List all the things that were helpful to you in recovering from PND and with your partner's help draw up a plan to be followed if you feel the same way again.
- Gather support: Establish a network of trusted friends, relatives and other mothers that you can call upon for practical as well as emotional support when things get tough after the baby's arrival.
- Have some "you" time: Engage in activities such as Yoga, meditation, being in nature, enjoying the arts, anything that means you can stop and just "be" for a while. What do you enjoy that brings you that wonderful feeling of being alive? It's not easy to find the time when you have little ones to care for but when you look after yourself first you can look after others better.
- Ask for professional help: See a counsellor / psychologist when pregnant as a preventative measure - many of the symptoms of PND may already be present before childbirth.
- Keep a diary: it will highlight changes in your mood and thoughts so it should be clearer when you need to reach out and ask for help.
If you are undecided or just want some guidance on whether or not to to have another child, you may want to consider the following questions:
- What does it mean to you and your husband / partner to have another child?
- Imagine yourself in the future many years from now, looking back at a life well lived. What would you like to see? What kind of choices would you like to have made?
- How might your life be richer and more meaningful by having another baby? Or not?
In life there are no guarantees. You may suffer from PND again and you may not. But by considering what is truly important to you, opening up to the possibility of PND striking again, discussing your vision of what kind of family you want with your husband, then you put yourself in the best place for making this very important decision.
What will you choose?


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The F-35 debate
A side-bar story in the congressional debate over "fiscal cliff" federal budget cuts is the possibility that fewer next-generation F-35 aircraft will fly for the U.S. military.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley recently said additional cost overruns in the F-35 program could result in fewer purchases of the aircraft. Click here to listen to KRNU reporter Ryan Pritchard's report on the controversial F-35.


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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
All That Dies Shall Be Reborn
In pagan thought, all that dies will be reborn: Spring follows Winter; Life follows Death. Spirit doesn't die; it transforms and transitions from matter to energy, and back again - from here to there, and back again.
Today, a friend spoke to me of her reservations about Halloween and all its hype. Someone very dear to her died on this date and the practice of dressing as scary ghosts and ghouls repulses her. Me, too. The dead are not ghosts and ghouls; among them, are our beloved.
I shared with her the pagan understanding of Samhain, the Celtic holy day we now call Halloween, as the time in the circle of the year when the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest, when we're even closer to those we love who've died to the physical, where we still reside. I celebrate my beloved dead at this time of year. I forgive them their trespasses and ask them to forgive mine. I know I'll see them, in dreams and most probably, after my crossing, so I strive to keep in touch. My relationship to both my departed parents has grown immensely through our continued interactions in the dreaming.
All Hollow's Eve is a wonderful time to tune into the energy vibe of wishing those we love who've transitioned from the physical continued blessings on their spiritual paths and the assurance of our heartfelt love. It's also a time to let go of attachments to the dead that may cause us unnecessary grief. The veil is the thinnest for the benefit of both sides. I wish you healing dreams to help you connect to those you love across the divide we call death.
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Labels: Death and Dreams, Dreaming with the Departed, Halloween, holiday, Love, Meaning of Halloween, pagan, Samhain, spirit
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- AnonymousNovember 4, 2017 at 11:59 AM
My mom's birthday is on the other side of Halloween, All Saints Day. I too,connect with her in dreams and feel her all around me every day. My dreams have been exploding over the past 2 weeks. I believe in that veil you mentioned as being the thinnest this time of year. Great post. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I love those dream surges we sometimes get around powerful times in our waking lives; every blessing to you and your mom on her continued journey.Delete
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CLAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJXT/CNN) - An elementary school teacher from Florida faces drug charges after deputies say she bought 3.5 grams of methamphetamine from an undercover narcotics detective.
Valerie Prince, a former first grade teacher at Jacksonville Heights Elementary in Jacksonville, Fla., is charged with felony purchase and possession of methamphetamines. (Source: Clay County Sheriff's Office/WJXT/CNN)
Valerie Prince, a first grade teacher at Jacksonville Heights Elementary in Jacksonville, Fla., was arrested Thursday. She is charged with felony purchase and possession of methamphetamines.
According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Prince originally tried to get an undercover detective to bring the meth either to or near the school while she was working. Law enforcement was not willing to do so, and Prince allegedly ended up making the purchase after work.
"We did not deliver the drugs to that school, but that brought us great concern. It was a pretty nonchalant request, and the indication was that it was no big deal to the suspect," Sgt. Vincent Hall said.
Prince is accused of buying 3.5 grams of meth for $85 from the undercover detective. She later told investigators she had used meth 10 times in the last six months, according to the sheriff's office.
"The situation is disturbing. This is someone that is in charge of kids, and it was a priority to us," Lt. Domenic Paniccia said.
Paniccia said it was unclear if Prince was using drugs at the school. The teacher has been stripped of her credentials, her keys and access to the school, investigators say.
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5 Easter decorating ideas
How to create a spring ambiance at home for Easter Day? It's simple, thanks to a few spring decorating ideas and Easter crafts that you will be able to realize in a short time, giving a very special aspect to your home.
Easter centrepiece for a spring table
Unleash your imagination to create a wonderful and colourful natural centrepieces, ideal for both the Easter period and for a radiant spring.
To prepare the nest which contains the eggs, use a blloon, wrap some raffia around it and fix it with a mixture of water and glue. Let it dry for a few hours (or use a hair dryer) and when the balloon is dry pierce it with a needle. Now, you have a balloon made of raffia that you can cut into two parts to obtain two nests. Place some straw inside each nest and put a bed of fresh flowers upon it. Finally, add some sugar, chocolate or boiled eggs.
A touch of colour on your spring dessert
Your Easter dessert will be even sweeter for your guests if you decorate it with a touch of colour. Drops many chocolate eggs on your cake and creates a row of small fresh flowers around it. Eggs are symbol of rebirth, therefore they are good luck symbol for your guests. Are you looking for an alternative idea? Use boiled quail eggs: compared to chicken eggs they are smaller and contain less cholesterol, helping our immune system.
Special Easter decorations for children
If you have some children sitting at your table, they will deserve a special attention. Create a special Easter placeholder for them: take a small cloth bag and fill it with almonds, hazelnuts, candy or chocolate; it will be a little surprise they will take home. Keep in mind that children often can resist sitting at the table for a long time. So, what about making a very special creative placeholder to help them to use imagination without creating chaos? Roll up a few sheets of coloured paper and add 3/4 coloured pencils. This could be a valuable Easter activity for children. Obviously, don't forget the chocolate!
Spring tablecloth
If you invite close friends and relatives for the Easter lunch, you don't have to be extremely formal. On the contrary, you can set an informal yet stylish table using special spring table-mats. To create a simple but effective decoration fold and tie the napkins with some raffia or colored ribbons where you will insert a sprig of lavender or a daisy.
If you cannot renounce to an elegant table, put a linen tablecloth and place some table-mats on it in contrasting colours. A tulip next to each plate will be appreciated by your guests, both male and female!
A bunch of fresh flower on your Easter table
Do not forget a bunch of fresh flowers on your Easter table (even if this is not merely an Easter decoration for the home): they will give elegance to your table and joy to your guests. You can create many small bouquet of roses and violets, to use as a placeholder and allow the guests to remember, or choose a central vase with daffodils and tulips. Love the strong scents? Better to buy a bunch of hyacinth, well-known for their wonderful aroma.
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3 Day Shoot with Bob Randall
I love working with Bob Randall when he's shooting in Chicago (as it seems he's been all over the map lately)… and this shoot was no different. We had amazing clients and the best crew a producer could ask for. It was such a pleasure running around with everyone for 3 days. Looking forward to seeing the final images!


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Second Bundesliga relegation fighters Ingolstadt officially announced the signing of LA Galaxy forward Edson Buddle on Monday, ending LA's courtship to bring the MLS Best XI striker back to the Home Depot Center in 2011.
Buddle, 29, was presented at Audi Sportpark alongside fellow fresh catch Artur Wichniarek on Monday evening. A source familiar with the negotiations said Buddle signed a 2.5-year deal with the club.
The Ingolstadt news ends speculation that Buddle would return to LA after his best year as a seasoned MLS veteran, scoring a carer-high 17 goals and helping lead the Galaxy to the Supporters' Shield. He also added a dramatic chip shot from distance that helped the Galaxy get past the Seattle Sounders in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series and eventually reach the Western Conference final.
POLL: How will LA fare without Edson Buddle?
"While I have decided to leave the Galaxy, I do so with fond memories of my four years with the club," Buddle said in a statement. "I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Los Angeles and will miss my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone who works for the club as they helped make me the player that I am today. I also want to thanks all of the great Galaxy fans who have supported me ever since I arrived at the club and I am hopeful that one day I will be able to return to the Galaxy and help lead them to an MLS Cup championship."
Buddle's success this season also launched his international career, as he went from a complete outsider to the US national team to a valuable substitute during the World Cup in South Africa.
Buddle's contract with the Galaxy expired at the end of the 2010 season and Galaxy officials were hopeful they could bring Buddle back to team up with a rested Landon Donovan and a healthy David Beckham. They took a shot on former New York Red Bulls Designated Player Juan Pablo Angel during Stage 2 of the Re-Entry Draft last month and head coach Bruce Arena was forthcoming about his plan to play the two alongside one another in what would have been perhaps the most formidable front line in the league.
"We would anticipate Edson signing a new deal, and I would have no problem playing [Buddle and Ángel] together," Arena told ExtraTime Radio last month. "We expect to sign Edson to a new contract."
Arena declined comment on Buddle's new deal Monday while attending the MLS Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Buddle was also a potential target to play in England, where both Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday reportedly expressed interest this offseason in bringing the 10-year MLS veteran into camp.
Buddle will hope to debut for his new club when they resume the season with a Jan. 16 visit to league leaders Augsburg. Ingolstadt is currently in 17th place in the league, and have struck for more than one goal just once in the last 12 league outings.


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Data science is the practice of transforming data into knowledge. R is the most popular programming language used by data scientists. In our data-driven economy, this combination of skills is in extremely high demand, commanding significant increases in salary, as it is revolutionizing the world around us.
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Wyndham Hotel Group's regional vice president-Eurasia Deepika Arora awarded at India Leadership Conclave 2017 as Transformational Woman Business Leader 2017
Deepika Arora was declared winner after a nationwide voting that lasted for 2 months in the prestigious category of Indian Affairs Transformational Woman Business Leader 2017 at ILC Power Brand Awards 2017 for inspiring leadership, Trendsetting initiatives & bringing remarkable changes in Wyndham Hotel Group's Eurasia Region
The 8th Edition of asia's most awaited leadership dialogue & much awaited award ceremony ILC Power Brand 2017 rolled out on Friday, the 4th of August 2017 at Hotel Sahara Star Mumbai, India on a very aptly & timely theme "Transformations" at the 8th Annual India Leadership Conclave & Business Leadership Awards 2017. The historic event was attended by more than 400 country's top business tycoons, diplomats, movie makers, social reformers, activists, rebel leaders & politicians. Leaders from other countries such as Europe, Middle East, United States were also assembled to participate on a wide range of topics to presented & debated by iconic thought leaders & business tycoons.
Deepika Arora's selection was a result of a nation-wide hunt to select a woman transformational leader. Close to 2345 sample survey were taken for the coveted awards from top six nominees by the research wing Network 7 Research where the emphasis was made to select the leader from the different verticals, quality analysis & research inputs.
The jury letter of intimation from the the jury desk stated "the recognition reflects Deepika's promising & inspiring leadership in the highly competitive & complex hospitality & travel destination sector & in steering Wyndham Hotel Group as a dominant, trusted brand & arguably one of India's first few ventures in successfully making its presence felt from a scratchy beginning of having five properties to 29 Hotels today with with 3,798 keys under the Wyndham, Ramada, Ramada Encore, Days and Howard Johnson brands growing at a rate of more than 200%. With a total of 36 operational hotels in the Eurasia region & 29 hotels in India, today Wyndham Hotel Group has emerged as a strong player in the hospitality sector through your inspiring & transformational leadership. We the jury members at the India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2017 are absolutely convinced of Deepika's remarkable accomplishments as transformational woman leader imbibing strong corporate governance & your ambitious vision to have 50 operational hotels in India by 2019 are indeed remarkable".
The most credible annual award ceremony being rated in asia as a top destination of assembly of powerful leaders from various fields. India Leadership Conclave & Awards, over the last eight years has emerged as a hub of leadership dialogue & dissemination of ideas. Maharashtra was the state partner of this year's annual event under the theme "Transformation". More than 400 thought leaders of the country were present in full attendance like previous annual ceremonies. Rated by Experts & widely acclaimed by thought leaders, India Leadership Conclave Annual Affair is just not a leadership forum, it symbolizes the hopes & aspirations of the billion people reflected by the speakers at the forum. "ILC POWER BRANDS" has been rated in Asia as the most credible & coveted Awards developed by Network 7 Media Group consisting of eminent jury members of the different verticals of the society & are conferred to the Individuals & Companies in its annual meet at the Indian affairs India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards. Since the institutionalization of the Business Leadership Awards in 2010, India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards has been India's most awaited & asia's most respected set of Awards conferred to Companies & Individuals who have made their mark through their remarkable performances despite all odds & has made India Proud!. Since the last eight successful years, the platform has recognized, felicitated more than 300 fortune 500 Companies & towering captains & Leaders of the Country.
Since its inception in 2000, India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards founded by Satya Brahma also known as ILC POWER BRAND is asia's most eagerly awaited prestigious meeting points where leaders across the society gather to speak, set the agenda into motion. Nelson Mandela, Hillary Clinton, Ratan Tata, Yash Chopra, Mukesh Ambani are among the very few names associated with the title. Historically the past editions has been high voltage debate-centric & are successfully organized with the media & analysts describing the multi-faceted significance of the event.
Deepika Arora, regional vice president-Eurasia is responsible for growing the portfolio of Wyndham Hotel Group brands including Dolce Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Grand®, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Garden® Hotels, TRYP by Wyndham®, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham®, Ramada®, Ramada Encore®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Days Inn®, Super 8® and Howard Johnson® in the Eurasia region as well as maximizing the performance of the region's franchises.
With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Arora joined Wyndham Hotel Group in June 2010 and, within one year, helped establish the first properties in the region for several of the company's brands. She joined Wyndham Hotel Group from Hilton Worldwide, where she was director of development, responsible for the development strategy for Hilton brands in India, including the management of the development process from sourcing and negotiations to the closure of management agreements. Arora also served as senior manager of strategic consulting and research for Jones Lang Lasalle in New Delhi, responsible for a variety of real estate planning projects. In addition, she held various managerial roles in development with CPG Consultants in Singapore and Bangalore and Jurong Consultants in Bangalore.
Arora was recently felicitated with the prestigious "Women Ahead List for 2016" by The Economic Times as well as "Indian Affairs Innovative Woman CEO of the year 2016″ award for leadership. Earlier this year, Arora was honoured with 'Women Leadership Achievement Award' at WWLCA 2016 and 'Emerging Young Women Leader Award' by the Uttar Pradesh government for her efforts and contribution to the tourism & hospitality industry in India. Acknowledged as one of the top 25 most powerful women in India in 2015 by Business Today, Arora is also a part of the managing committee for Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India. She holds a bachelor's degree in planning and a master's degree in landscape architecture from the School of Planning & Architecture in Delhi, India. She is based in Wyndham Hotel Group's Gurgaon, Haryana, India office.


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Summer's endless days are made for making memories. Play along miles of sugar-sand beaches, visit the magnificent Sleeping Bear Dunes, sail on a Tall Ship, watch a parade, go on a wine or beer tour, or eat cherry pie from the Cherry Capital of the World.
Ride bikes along miles of breathtaking trails or play a round of championship golf. In the summertime, opportunities for outdoor recreation here are at their peak. Whether you're a hiker or a cyclist, a paddler or an angler -- whether your idea of a good time is playing a round of golf or walking for miles down a beach -- there's always something to do here.
Why wait to come and explore Traverse City? View our places to stay today and start planning your summer trip to build lasting memories with family and friends.
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Play at the Sleeping Bear Dunes
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore really does live up to its reputation. Towering sand dunes overlook a breathtaking expanse of water and islands, offering countless opportunities to be awestruck. Miles of beaches and hills on the west coast of the Leelanau Peninsula -- ready and waiting to be explored, and enjoyed.
Paddle or Pedal Your Way to the Breweries
Traverse City is known as a major center of craft brewing, and a good share of the breweries are located in or around the downtown area. There are several ways to take a tasting tour, on foot, by bicycle, by kayak along the Boardman River or pedaling on the TC Cycle Pub -- a self-propelled bar on wheels. Choose your adventure and let the pints begin!
Pick Your Festival and Make Plans to Go!
There's no doubt about it, summer is festival season! From June to August, weekends are hopping in our corner of northwest Michigan. At the wine and beer festivals you can sample local libations all in one place, at the National Cherry Festival it's all things cherry (and more!), don't miss the "just great movies" at the Traverse City Film Festival and get immersed in the art scene at the art festivals and events in August.
Go to the Beach
Northern Michigan beaches – they've got the sand and beauty without the salt. Not to mention that every view looking out over the bay is picturesque on sunny and cloudy days alike. Stroll the shoreline, or run as fast as you can into the water, either way you will be rewarded by our fresh coast.
Eat Outside and at a Food Truck
A visit to Traverse City in the summer isn't complete without an alfresco dining experience and a meal enjoyed at the food trucks. Recently named one of the Most Under-the-Radar Food Towns in America by The Daily Meal, TC is attracting attention as one of America's most unique culinary destinations. Local chefs are always up to something creative in the kitchen. Combine these delicious dishes with a view of the Bay, or a fresh margarita on a patio, and you'll be in a pretty great place.
Get on Board a Tall Ship
One thing that constantly surprises visitors is the sight of all the schooners and sailing vessels as they glide across Grand Traverse Bay. Our "tall ships" enchant visitors and have become our unofficial mascots. Some are working replicas of historical ships, some serve as floating classrooms where participants learn about the area's aquatic environment and some are simply meant for relaxing and enjoying the view (+ a cocktail).
Watch a Concert
Every year, thousands of concert-goers flock to the Interlochen campus for the Interlochen Arts Festival, a season of outdoor performances by international superstars. While Interlochen is one of the main venues for live music, it's not the only one. Concerts fill the week during the National Cherry Festival (at the Open Space), the Red Drive Concert Series takes place at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons and local bars pump out live music on a nightly basis.
Explore Downtown Traverse City
Traverse City's tree-shaded, pedestrian-friendly downtown is really a destination in itself, designed on an intimate scale with over 150 fascinating boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and galleries, and lots of places to sit and relax. Hunt for souvenirs in the many one-of-a-kind shops, browse the bookstores and art studios, or just enjoy an hour or two of people-watching.
Go Wine Tasting
55% of Michigan's wine grapes are grown in the Traverse Wine Coast. That's a lot of wine to sample! Designate a driver and head to hillside vineyards that are beautifully decorated by green vines and lush landscapes. Enjoy the colorful summer views and stop into the tasting rooms to cool down and sample the award-winning wines.
Go for a Round
Of golf...and then a beer. In summer, when many of America's golf destinations are blazing with heat, the courses around Grand Traverse Bay are cool and comfortable throughout the day. And strange as it may sound, summer days are actually longer here than they are in the South: Traverse City is situated on the western edge of the eastern time zone, so far north that the light of a midsummer day can last until nearly 10 p.m.


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Inquiring minds want to know.
My phone rings and buzzes with many curious inquiries. There are quite a variety of questions coming over the lines, from those struggling with bird identification to others perplexing over a plant or just ruminating over a run-of-the-mill marine mystery.
Last Sunday, it was the last on that list. State Beach was invaded by millions of jelly-like organisms, and folks wanted to know what they were, whether they could safely be touched, and why they were there.
Though the critter in question resembled a very small jellyfish, it had no tentacles and was found in chains of identical individuals. It could also be touched with no ill effects. This was an easy one as I had seen it before. It was not a jellyfish or egg sac as folks postulated, but a sea salp, or just salp.
Salps are amazing creatures of the open ocean. They are planktonic (free-floating) tunicates, and even more intriguing is the fact that they are more closely related to fish and humans than they are to jellyfish. Thus, looks can be deceiving!
Salps are in the phylum Chordata (with humans) because they possess a "notochord" during their larval stage. A notochord is a rudimentary or primitive nerve cord (and a precursor to the backbone), which puts them in much more evolutionarily-advanced company.
The ones that were seen on Island beaches were adult salps and they were numerous. Salps have a unique and interesting method of reproduction. In fact, they use two methods, sexual and asexual, both of which will produce offspring.
On State Beach last week, observers spoke of both linear chains of these animals and single creatures. The chains were created through asexual reproduction. One organism, the parent, is called an oozoid, and will clone itself, making a replica that will adjoin the original. This can continue, forming a chain, until the successions of salps reach over 30 feet! It sounds incredible, and it is.
To reproduce sexually, the aggregation of salps, called blastozooids, mate with each other. And to make it even more complicated, these animals are sequential hermaphrodites, starting off female and, later, changing to males. The offspring of these pairings, which are borne from the adult's body (similar to the live birthing of mammals), are of the oozoid form. Then, the cycle can repeat.
So it is easy to see why there can be so many salps, what with all of that reproduction going on. Why they came to wash up on the shores of State Beach in such numbers has to do with the tides, currents and food supply.
The right winds and currents can blow these tunicates onto our shores, however, their large numbers are more likely the result of an algae bloom. Since salps eat phytoplankton (free-floating plants), when there are significant amounts of algae that provide an increase in their food supply, salp populations can boom. Just as quickly, salp numbers can bust if their nourishing planktonic algae supply dries up.
One benefit of all of this booming is that it was recently discovered that the large populations of salps sequester carbon in their waste products. These pellets sink to the bottom and get bound up in the sediments, helping mitigate climate change impacts.
It is possible, then, to see this booming bloom as beneficial, even if it caused such a stir on State Beach. Perhaps these little gems could be seen as diamonds in the rough, if not for their role in climate change, then for all their glistening glory, peculiar procreation process and quirky life history.
Suzan Bellincampi is director of the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown, and author of Martha's Vineyard: A Field Guide to Island Nature.


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A particularly ingenious product from IKEA has won a prestigious Beazley Design of the Year Award from the Design Museum in London. Like many items offered by the Swedish home goods retailer (and newly minted purveyor of snazzy utilitarian bikes), the product in question is flat-pack and can be assembled in a relatively short amount of time — under four hours, to be exact. That's roughly the same amount of time it takes (sobbing fits and self-care breaks, included) to put together an eight-drawer from IKEA.
The big difference here, however, is that the award-winning product in question was specifically designed to house a displaced people, not socks and sweaters.
I first wrote about Better Shelter, a quick-to-assemble, weatherproof refugee housing solution made from recyclable plastic and equipped with a small but mighty rooftop solar panel, in 2015 following the announcement that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) had placed a major order (10,000 units) with plans to ship them to refugee camps in Iraq. The privacy-emphasizing shelters — large enough to accommodate a family of five and designed to stand stronger and last longer than typical refugee housing solutions such as flimsy tents — were eventually distributed to Syrian refugees as well as internally displaced Iraqi citizens living in the camps.
Quietly launched as a pilot initiative in 2013, Better Shelter, in cooperation with the UNHCR, has, to date, delivered 16,000 emergency housing units to displaced people in Iraq and additional countries including Greece and Niger.
A Syrian refugee family settles into their new home at Kawergosk Camp in northern Iraq. Since the launch of Better Shelter in 2013, more than 16,000 housing units have been distributed to refugee camps. (Photo: Better Shelter)
And as I previously noted, the steel-frame modular shelters aren't actually manufactured by IKEA, although they boast many of the meatball-slinging retailer's hallmark design traits: affordable, sustainable, easy-to-ship. Stockholm-based social enterprise Better Shelter is the force behind the refugee housing units, which, as previously mentioned, are also called Better Shelters. All profits amassed by Better Shelter are reinvested internally or distributed to the Housing for All Foundation. This foundation was established by IKEA's powerhouse philanthropic arm, the IKEA Foundation, which alongside the UNHCR, serves as a Better Shelter project partner.
Confounding philanthropic hierarchy aside (to be expected, of course, from an IKEA-related venture), the Design of the Year Award is a massive honor. And the timing couldn't be more apropos with additional attention being paid to the plight of Syrian refugees in the wake of the Trump administration's hugely controversial — and globally disruptive — executive order restricting travel to the United States from seven Muslim-majority countries.
A "happy and humbled" Better Shelter team writes in response to the recognition by the Design Museum:
It is touching to witness peoples' hard work towards their mission of improving the lives of others. We find it inspiring to see how design and technology is used in the most remarkable ways to make life safer and more comfortable for others, and to witness peoples' fundamental will to support and help in solidarity with strangers.
Winning this prize encourages us to work even harder and to continue developing our product, until the day when it is no longer needed. With and for refugees.
Now in its ninth year, the Design Museum's Beazley Designs of the Year Award program aims to recognize and celebrate design that "promotes or delivers change, enables access, extends design practice or captures the spirit of the year."
Composed of recyclable polymer plastic panel walls and roofing wrapped in a lightweight steel frame, the Better Shelter is well-insulated, easy-to-ship and can be erected in less than four hours. (Photo: Better Shelter)
Better Shelter, winner of the architecture category, beat out the winning nominees in five other categories (Digital, Fashion, Graphics, Products and Transport) for the top prize including a robotic surgeon; the cover art for David Bowie's final studio album, "Blackstar;" and the Space Cup, a coffee cup designed for caffeine-craving astronauts. Seventy designs in total were nominated for the annual awards program.
"Better Shelter tackles one of the defining issues of the moment: providing shelter in an exceptional situation whether caused by violence or disaster," notes jury member Dr. Jana Scholze of Kingston University in a press statement. "It shows the power of design to respond to the conditions we are in and transform them. Innovative, humanitarian and implemented, Better Shelter has everything that a Beazley Design of the Year should have."
Better Shelter, along with the other category winners, will be on display at the newly relocated and reopened Design Museum in Kensington, London, through Feb. 19. Here's a time-lapse video of a Better Shelter unit going up. (And, yes, in true IKEA fashion, each unit comes with its own assembly toolkit.)
A home goods retailer with a long benevolent streak
The IKEA Foundation has long been at the do-gooding forefront of the global refugee crisis. In addition to working with the UNHCR (a partner since 2010) on Better Shelter, the two organizations joined together in 2014 for Brighter Lives for Refugees, a campaign in which a portion of proceeds from the sale of LED light bulbs at IKEA stores directly benefited sustainable lighting projects at refugee camps in countries such as Jordan, Chad, Ethiopia and Bangladesh.
Outside of the IKEA Foundation's work with the UNHCR, IKEA recently announced plans to launch a line of textiles and rugs crafted by Syrian refugees. According to CNN Money, the upcoming product line will create roughly 200 jobs for displaced Syrians, mostly women, living in Jordanian refugee camps. The collection, due to launch in 2019, was reportedly in development before the Trump administration announced its travel ban.
Lars Petersson, country manager for IKEA USA, directly addressed the ban in a Jan. 30 letter addressed to the company's "co-workers" (IKEA speak for employees).
Over the past 35 years, I have lived in many countries where I have been an immigrant. As the Country Manager of IKEA in Italy, Japan, and now the US, I have witnessed firsthand the power of people working together: people from different backgrounds, nationalities, and religions uniting to achieve our vision of creating a better everyday life. This is why any proposal that would discriminate against a certain group of our customers or co-workers, or limit our ability to attract and retain diverse talent is so troubling.
Our IKEA values clearly tell us that leadership is taking action and standing up for what we believe in. That is why we are committed to continuing to stand for the dignity and rights of everyone.
In the letter, Petersson also vowed to provide any IKEA employees — or their families — impacted by the ban with free legal advice and counseling to help with "emotional and mental toll this situation may take on them and their families."
Other charities to benefit directly from the IKEA Foundation's impressive largesse include Save the Children, Water.org and longtime charity partner UNICEF.
Perhaps you curse at that IKEA coffee table with an irreparably wobbly leg on a daily basis; perhaps you never recovered from the Great EXPEDIT Upheavel of 2014; or perhaps the assembly of an IKEA daybed prompted your divorce. Whatever IKEA-related angst you may harbor, you can always, without fail, count on the world's largest home furnishings retailer to do the right thing.


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Linden Bridge Safeguarding Statement:
Linden Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and members of our community to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism, and promote British values and children's rights.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
See our Policies Page for the policies relating to Safeguarding.
Equality Statement:
Linden Bridge is committed to the fair treatment of all regardless of age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religious or spiritual beliefs, and responsibility for dependents, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic.
Operation Encompass:
Linden Bridge are part of Operation Encompass, a joint scheme between Surrey Police and Surrey County Council. The project aims to safeguard and support children and young people who are affected by domestic abuse or who are reported missing.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
Rachel Watt (Head Teacher) and Emma Spillane (Assistant Head)
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
Marie O'Rourke (Deputy Head), Caroline Towersey (Residential Manager) and Gareth Phillips (Behaviour for Learning Lead)
Family Support Worker and Early Help Coordinator:
Caroline Welford
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NEW YORK (AP) — Whitney Houston's final recording is being released.
The song, "Celebrate," is a duet with Jordin Sparks from Houston's last movie, a remake of the film "Sparkle."
The song debuted Monday on Ryan Seacrest's website and will be available on iTunes June 5.
Sparks performed a tribute to Houston Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards, singing "I Will Always Love You" as Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina wiped away tears.
Houston's death in February at age 48 came as the singer had been attempting a comeback and had finished filming "Sparkle." She drowned in a bathtub in Beverly Hills, California. Authorities said her death was complicated by cocaine use and heart disease.
"Sparkle" opens in theaters August 17.
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Breakfast Menu
Breakfast at meetings, at home or at school is a tradition. Our menu for breakfast includes the traditional, or if you like, the non-traditional.
Catered Breakfast
We all know the value of a good hearty breakfast. 108B Events caters to corporations, offices, and
other groups looking for that special starter in the morning. We understand how critical planning is to your event. We are acutely aware how important the event is for your success. We also know that your success translates into our success.
Breakfast Options
We collaborate with your planner around the menu to get to know your audience. We help you refine the menu. We discuss the schedule. We then provide you with a suggested menu for breakfast. Take a look at some of our offerings below.
Continental breakfast; comes with various types of coffee, teas, juices, fruits and pastries.
English Breakfast; includes – sausages, eggs, tomatoes, orange juice and coffee.
French Breakfast; includes baguettes and crossants, coffee or tea or hot chocolate.
American Breakfast; includes eggs, bacon or sausage, sliced bread or toast with jam/butter, pancakes with syrup, various cereals, coffee/tea and orange/grapefruit juice.
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- Waffles w/toppings to order
- Pancakes w/toppings to order
- French Toast w/toppings to order
- Pork: Sausage Patties, Links and Black Label Bacon
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- Assorted Pastries
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Eurobodalla Nannies believes that we have an edge over our competition because we offer a "complete service". The agency provides a unique approach to supporting individuals, families and organisations through the provision of quality, tailored childminding care options at home and accommodation facilities, functions, corporate events, and weddings.
We believe in spending time in getting to know our clients. We interview our clients almost as thoroughly as we interview our carers. There is nothing more important than finding the right fit between caregiver and family. We have the unique and fulfilling opportunity to be that go-between and we take that job very seriously. After all, we are attempting to match two parties that are expected to bond immediately. Our Carer's are responsible for probably the most expensive asset in the family's name – the house, their belongings, and is responsible for the most priceless part of the family – the children.
We are working in a Nanny Industry which unfortunately is unregulated where there are many different types of Nanny Agencies out there with different business practices than us. We are leaders in the Nanny Industry setting a industry standard of providing only Qualified Experience Professionals caring for your children.
By using our agency parents can be confident that they will only be introduced to dedicated, local and screened Carers. Our extensive screening process was created to ensure that every aspect has been carefully checked and evaluated. Our Carers have proven themselves in our Induction Process to be dedicated, experienced Child Care Professionals.
Our Babysitters and Nannies are chosen for their experience in caring for children, many are trained in the education and health professions and hold nanny qualifications. Our Nannies and Babysitters are members of the local South Coast Child Care Community they are part of a larger network of professionals catering for the wellness and wellbeing of families and children.
We share the importance and the responsibility for your children's safety, welfare and happiness and Eurobodalla Nannies is committed to assisting you find the best person for this role.
Our Quality Checks
Eurobodalla Nannies and Babysitters are valued members of the local Childcare Community most work in the Child Care Centres in the area or study in the Education field. They are part of a larger network of professionals caring for the wellness and well being of families, children, and members the local community and visitors to the area.
All of our Carers have been professionally trained in Child Care, Teaching or Nursing. Our Carers all have more than one years of experience working within the Child Care profession and experience working with various children and families.
Our Nannies and Babysitters have face-to-face interviews and they are checked through the Commission of Children and Young People, have their current First Aid Certificate and are personally interviewed and referenced checked for their suitability to represent Eurobodalla Nannies.
We understand the importance of finding a carer that you feel secure in leaving your children with, you can be assured that we only provide you with the best, mature, most suitably qualified, professional Nannies and Babysitters.


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Over the past decade, the Finance Department has doubled in measurement and earned a global repute for its distinguished file of research and its contributions to follow through educating excellence and professional thought leadership. Over time, I observed that I was more comfortable writing about normal finance than about business and Silicon Valley startups , so I shifted my focus.
The Museum is a non-revenue group that is dependent upon the help of companies, foundations and other people like you to preserve, exhibit and teach the general public about finance and financial historical past. I wonder if we shouldn't actually, actually reconsider having a tax system that favours borrowing over fairness as a system of raising finance. The amount in extra of the Primary Savings will also be invested in merchandise supplied by appointed Fund Administration Institutions approved by the Ministry of Finance. The collective is making an attempt to meld collectively the instruments of excessive finance with the underdog culture of the novel activist underground, and that unusual combination has piqued the interest of many.
Through the present economic situation (and due most probably to many recently un-housed as a consequence of mortgage foreclosures), in some cities effectively over half of their homeless population has jobs. These firms weighed in with average quantities that appeared very high to me. American Categorical not too long ago estimated just under $5,000 for a vacation.


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Healthcare reform has placed immense scrutiny on hospitals. With value-based purchasing and increased competition, facilities must stand out from the competition.
Houston Northwest Medical Center (HNMC) engaged Teton to reposition the hospital in Houston and select international markets. Using print advertising, billboards, online banners and direct mail, Teton created living stories that put people first while touting HNMC's doctors, advanced technology, specialized surgical techniques and general hospital practices.


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Turbine Technology Services Corporation's Senior Engineer to Present Critical Knowledge at Energy Industry Conference
Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, will attend the 2011 7FA Users Groups Annual Conference in Houston, Texas, where a senior company engineer is scheduled make a technical presentation addressing the maintenance and servicing of GE "F" class combustion systems.
The 7FA Users Group event is of key importance to the power industry as there are over 1,000 "F" class gas turbines in operation worldwide in power plants and at facilities that depend on this equipment for energy generation.
TTS has been a regular attendee of the 7FA Users Group over the years and the company continues to increase its involvement in the event, which caters to a captive audience of power plant managers, gas turbine engineers and vendors from the power engineering industry.
As a forum of energy experts and equipment users, 7FA offers TTS an important launch pad for its products and services, giving the company an opportunity to share information on best practices and specialized knowledge of benefit of the turbine users' community.
Based on this premise, Mitchell Cohen—Senior Systems Engineer for TTS—is scheduled to deliver a presentation on May 4, 2011, from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm in the Post Oak Room, covering operational issues affecting F-class combustion systems.
"TTS offer several upgrades to the and services to the GE 7FA market including control system retrofits, field services and combustion system optimization—including the CMS-1000™ combustion system monitoring equipment," said Frank Hoegler, VP of Sales for the Americas at TTS. "We see the GE Advanced technology gas turbine market as the most significant area for growth for TTS inNorth America."
With an exceptional track record covering millions of operating hours, "F" class gas turbines are a staple of power generation companies and industrial co-generators who demand reliability and flexibility in fuel selection, cycle configuration and site adaptation.
Mr. Cohen, an expert with over 20 years experience on combustion systems and emissions control for industrial gas turbines has been with TTS since 1999. Formerly a combustion design engineer at General Electric, Mr. Cohen holds seven patents on design and operation of advanced technology gas turbine combustion systems and is highly respected throughout the power generation industry.
The GE 7FA users meeting and annual vendor fair will be held May 9-12, 2011 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas.


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Are you planning to sell your property in Los Angeles, USA online in 2017? 2017 may not be a bad time to make the move as home prices in the city have been hitting historic highs recently.
So, there's every chance that you will get a good price for your property for sale in Los Angeles, USA. Read on for more on the top real estate trends in LA in 2017.
Trend #1: The housing market in LA has never been stronger.
LA's property market has been on the rise since 2012. Estate agents say that if the property is well priced, one can expect to get multiple bids for it. There's a lot of momentum in the housing market here and this is only expected to get better over time.
But sellers should not get unrealistic. It is important to set a fair price for their property, as if anything is even slightly mispriced, it is likely to stay on the market for 4 to 6 months.
Trend #2: Interest rates will get higher.
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 basis points earlier this week. We expect the Fed to raise the interest rates every quarter in 2017. There is a reason for this.
The new President-Elect Donald Trump has been very critical of the Fed for keeping the interest rates low for so long. So, we expect the Fed to take heed. Also, since interest rates have been at their historic lows for a long time, it's only fair that they should be raised.
This will certainly have an effect on the housing market in LA. Mortgage rates are expected to get higher and home loans will get more expensive. This can dampen some of the excitement in the market, but not by much.
Trend #3: Turnkey properties are in huge demand.
Home prices have risen so high so fast that buyers would rather bid on a turnkey property or move-in ready homes than on older homes. That's why, as a seller, you should invest in new flooring, have the house repainted and make a few simple renovations before listing your property for sale.
Trend #4: Homes with character are in demand.
People prefer to buy homes that are a little unique and are no longer so interested in the large, spacious, modern white box apartments that were so popular till a few years ago. They want to buy homes that have a distinct character, that are individualistic and special in one way or another. They want their new home to make them feel warm inside, and hate nothing more than the modern concrete apartments that have no originality or style.
Trend #5: Homes in Eastside and Southside are in demand.
Generally, neighbourhoods in the Eastside and Southside were never all that popular with home buyers in Los Angeles. That's changing, as prices have risen by so much in the Westside that home seekers are forced to look elsewhere. It also helps that there have been a rash of new developments in these areas, with Eastside neighbourhoods such as the Silver Lake getting a lot of attention.


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The meat industry is up in arms over a federal decision to abandon a $120 million livestock-tracking system designed to limit the economic and human-health impact of animal-disease outbreaks.
Meatpackers worry that a narrower program proposed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack could exacerbate worries abroad about U.S. meat exports, while state officials are concerned the federal government is creating a new regulatory burden for which states have scant resources.
"It will be a headache," said Tony Frazier, state veterinarian of Alabama.
But federal officials say the six-year-old voluntary program being replaced never attracted enough participation from farmers and ranchers to be effective.
Animal-health experts have long argued a national livestock-identification is essential for rapidly containing livestock diseases. Outbreaks across the globe of mad-cow disease, bird flu and foot-and-mouth disease have cost farmers billions of dollars since the 1990s. In the U.S., beef exports have never fully recovered from a case of mad-cow disease in 2003.
Launched shortly after that scare, the National Animal Identification System was designed to allow Washington to track the far-flung movements of tens of millions of cattle and hogs—among other animals—using 15-digit serial numbers, electronic ear tags and tiny transponders implanted beneath the animals' hide.
Regulators hoped the high-tech livestock IDs would make it possible for them to locate the farm from which a sick animal came within 48 hours, instead of the weeks or even months it can take now. Such a rapid trace would allow regulators to quarantine exposed herd mates so they can't infect others or be eaten and pose a threat to people. Australia, Canada, Japan and the European Union have mandatory livestock ID programs.
NAIS was supported by many large producers of milk, chickens and hogs, as well as meatpackers stung in the 2003 mad-cow scare. But many beef ranchers and small farmers spurned the voluntary program over everything from privacy to religious issues, crippling the effort.
Mr. Vilsack said Feb. 5 that he was starting over with a different, mandatory program. Hoping to placate small farmers leery of federal oversight, Mr. Vilsack wants state governments to keep track of livestock—but only those animals moving across state borders.
While many details must be ironed out—including funding—the new approach exempts animals that are slaughtered in the states where they are raised, even if the meat will go into interstate commerce. Federal officials couldn't project what percentage of U.S. livestock would fall outside the proposed program.
John Clifford, the USDA's top veterinarian, said the agency was being practical. "NAIS wasn't effective," he said. "That means rebuilding from the grass roots up."
Many meatpacking executives fear the new system won't mollify importing countries that are quick to close borders when animal diseases erupt in the U.S. One worry is that identification practices will vary among states, so that tracing back diseased animals will remain cumbersome.
The USDA's switch "fails to meet the need of meatpackers and their customers to swiftly and accurately trace livestock to the farm of origin," said Gary Mickelson, a spokesman for meat giant Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, Ark.
Some state authorities worry the federal government won't fully fund the mandate. "At best, this is going to be a patchwork system that takes us back to where we were a decade ago," said Scott Stuart, managing director of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, a Colorado Springs, Colo., nonprofit group of livestock interests.
At big slaughterhouses, government veterinarians and meat inspectors routinely check the health of livestock and the wholesomeness of meat. While that helps to protect consumers, the information rarely gets used to extinguish outbreaks among animals. Livestock change hands so frequently that meatpackers often don't know where they originated.
The lack of a system became an issue in December 2003 when the first U.S. case of mad-cow disease was discovered. Federal regulators were under pressure to find the companions of that Holstein cow, which died in Washington state, because the livestock might have shared rations, the likely source of a brain-wasting disease that can spread to humans who eat infected beef.
Most of the sick cow's herd mates were never identified, and some 50 nations banned imports of U.S. beef. U.S. beef exports sank by about 80% in 2004.
"We are disappointed by the decision," said Ron DeHaven, who was the USDA's chief veterinarian during the mad-cow scare and is now executive vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Association in suburban Chicago. "The ability to trace is only becoming more important to our trading partners."
The USDA's national livestock ID system was in trouble early. Agriculture Department officials initially mulled making it mandatory—a concept backed by meatpackers—but backed off in the face of rural backlash against federal imposition.
Many farmers fear being held financially liable if a diseased animal is traced to their doorstep. For just this reason, critics warned a voluntary system wouldn't attract enough producers to be effective. Only about 500,000 farms and ranches, or 36%, registered with the USDA's national program, far below the 90% participation rate some federal officials say is needed to make such a system effective.
"It was overly intrusive," said Bill Bullard, chief executive of R-CALF USA, a group representing thousands of beef ranchers. "It was an effort by the federal government to control our livestock."
Yet many farmers who participated in the USDA program figured it could help narrow the economic fallout from a disease outbreak by allowing regulators to make quarantines more precise and thus disrupt fewer farm operations, said Dave Warner, a spokesman for the National Pork Producers Council, representing hog farmers.
Federal officials plan to begin meeting with state officials about the new program in March. The USDA aims to publish a proposed rule by the end of 2010.
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