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Last festival of the summer – the End Of The Road. A relatively small festival (boutique, I guess) with four music stages, on a very pretty site – Larmer Tree Gardens. The stages are perfectly placed; you can see and hear well from anywhere; peacocks roam about; the crowd are so well behaved you forget you are at a festival. The food looks great but comes at a price, and there is a huge assortment of drinks available, which even included normal beer this year.
We were blessed with the weather. The line up though was a curious affair. Very few names stood out for me at first glance. Music-wise this meant an opportunity to try out new acts rather than sticking to the trusted and tried. I do stewarding at the End Of The Road, which is a nice way of being involved.
I still have not quite made up my mind about it all. The festival is so genteel; sometimes I feel I should not be there. On the one hand it is all nice and easy – no one pushing or shoving, showers are available, getting to the front for shows (because the majority of attendees will not stand for too long). But it is £13 for a festival mug, there is manicured grass with plastic matting weaved through and I missed big headliners that could bring a collective "wow" moment.
Last year the defining moment of the festival for me was Ian Lynch from Lankum asking the crowd, when introducing their song 'What Will We Do When We Have No Money', "Hands up who's on the dole?", and only two people responded. This year's moment where I got doubts came during the Low Anthem, when their violin player earnestly announced that "Now we are going to play two songs about plankton". A group of beer-bellied men in front of me started sniggering and in a way I was with them. But then I thought: Isn't it nice that in these unfriendly times there are people who choose to spend their time on something innocent? God bless the Low Anthem and good luck to them. I think that was my conclusive thought, even though their set was disappointing.
Great fun as always to hang out with festival buddies and RockClub colleagues. I also managed to see some comedy (really enjoyed John-Luke Roberts) and I attended two lovely events at the library stage, with writers Ian Marchant and Daniel Rachel.
The former has written 'A hero for high times: A younger reader's guide to the beats, hippies, freaks, punks, new age travellers and dog-on-a-rope crusties of the British Isles, 1956-1994', which I want to read. Ian explained that he picked the period 1956-1994, as that is from Elvis Presley ('The beginning of rock'n roll', as per John Peel, whom Ian quoted) to the start of New Labour. Ian argues that after that counter culture stopped. You still have pockets of resistance now, but no overall 'us against them' feeling. He wanted to describe for his granddaughter what that had been like.
Daniel Rachel wrote the award-winning 'Walls come tumbling down: The music and politics of Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone and Red Wedge' and talked about this with great knowledge and enthusiasm. I wished I could have fitted in more Library Stage events, but as always the call of the music was greater. These were my highlights:
How many genuine legends are there still alive? Here was one I was hugely excited about seeing. I had seen Cale live once before, in Nijmegen in the late 80s . All I remember is that he was solo with a piano that time, that I liked the gig and that he sang 'Heartbreak Hotel'. Another memory is being 17 years old and going to Arnhem (the 'big city') and buying The Velvet Underground & Nico on LP, because I kept reading about it. I loved the album. So a privilege to see John Cale again, so many years later. I was on the barrier for this gig.
He had a fantastic band with him; drummer Deantoni Parks, who played keyboards and electronic beats as well, bass player Joey Maramba, often attacking his bass with a string bow, and wide-smiling guitarist Dustin Boyer, who seemed thrilled to be there with the master. Songs that stood out for me were 'Helen Of Troy', a new song entitled 'The Legal Status Of Ice', a beautiful David Bowie cover ('Valentine's Day') and the lovely 'Emily'.
John Cale is 76. He was wearing an overall and looked as if he was pottering around the garage; a handsome man with a slight limp. I was most impressed by his singing voice. Cale is famous of course for the Velvet Underground, for being an avant garde musician, a viola player, producer of Patti Smith, the Stooges and Nico, but apart from all that he is a great singer. The goosebumps moment came at the end with 'I'm Waiting For The Man'. A song that was released before I was born and that today still sounds scary and intriguing. Festival gig of the summer for me.
Steve Earle has been name-dropping Colter Wall, so he had to be checked out. Colter Wall played the lovely Garden stage at noon on Saturday to a hugely appreciative crowd. He had his band with him, consisting of drums, bass, pedal steel and harmonica. Colter himself plays guitar but the most remarkable thing about him is his voice. He is only 23 but sounds at times like all of the Highwaymen, most of all Johnny Cash. He spoke modestly and entertainingly in between songs, talking about where he is from – Saskatchewan. His song 'Plain To See Plainsman' is fantastic (from a yet to be released album; Grammy prediction) and 'Kate McCannon' was another highlight. A huge talent; remember his name.
My only other must-see. Josienne and Ben are a folk duo who have released five albums and are currently signed to Rough Trade, no less. Ben is a great guitar player and Josienne a beautiful songwriter and singer with a great dry sense of humour. Her song 'Something Familiar' is a classic about the passing of time that always brings a lump to my throat. Their latest album 'Seedlings All' is a more experimental affair, Josienne explaining that Ben was going to play "one of those Ed Sheeran loop things, as he can't play two guitars at once".
You can never go wrong with desert blues. I cannot pinpoint why, but ever since hearing Tinariwen for the first time I have loved this music. Imarhan are from Algeria. They played the Woods stage (the main outdoor stage at End Of The Road) on Sunday afternoon in blazing sunshine and it was just perfect. The band did not speak, apart from "thank you's" but played expertly and the audience loved them.
I came across Jim White during some last minute online research whilst staying in Bristol prior to the festival and it was lucky I did, because this music is exactly up my street. Someone I will definitely go and see again. Jim has been releasing music since 1997. He is a great songwriter and storyteller, who drew us all into a world far away from where we were stood listening. He had a guitarist and bass player with him but the drums came from a computer, which I found disappointing. I understand musicians face financial restrictions, but I'd say either bring a band or come solo – not half and half. That was the only quibble though.
First band I saw after my stewarding duties were over, with my first pint of the festival, so perhaps this coloured the experience. This duo from Poland play experimental music, with all kinds of sounds thrown in: Ambient, drone, dance rhythms and mellow vocals, sung in English. One of their tracks had caught my ear on a Mojo compilation CD and I was pleased I got the chance to see them at the End Of The Road.
More music that is hard to describe: Long drawn-out musical pieces with strange repetitive sounds, very hypnotizing. Daniel played an odd-shaped guitar and sang, in a lamenting high voice. His excellent band had a violin player, who got spooky sounds out off his instrument, a double bass player, plus Jim White on drums, whom I recognized from Xylouris White (and who plays in the Dirty Three alongside Bad Seed Warren Ellis). Apart from White the band members looked pale and impossibly thin. They played in bright sunshine on the Garden Stage and you wondered whether the sun would make them expire. This is love it or hate it-music. I loved it. Some of my friends did not like it at all.
With some time off between acts I wandered towards the Woods stage and heard a man with a guitar belting out a song. The End Of The Road can be all about atmosphere, restraint and cleverness, so it was refreshing to hear some heartfelt music that I would associate more with the kind of acts Frank Turner brings as supports. What's more, Patrick Stickles, the main man, had a stage presence and engaged with the crowd, again something not seen all that often over the weekend. Some hardcore fans down the front seemed to know all the songs and I will certainly investigate further. Patrick switched to piano and brought on a guitar player. I did not catch the entire gig but what I saw I liked very much. Titus Andronicus are from New Jersey and have been going since 2005.
A band I did not know apart from their name. They were the final act on the Garden Stage on Sunday night and they put on a joyous show - a mix of Southern rock, prog and a bit of country and metal. Possibly too much of a melting pot to keep my attention on CD, but good to experience live.
Sunny melodic Californiana, from singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Jonathan Wilson. He reminds me a bit of Jackson Browne, without the really good songs. Accompanied by a large band, this was perfectly pleasant.
Someone I have been aware of from a distance as an original and nicely eccentric musician. Gruff Rhys had a good slot, early evening on the Saturday night, and drew a large crowd. The set included some Welsh-language songs, Lily Cole duetted on 'Selfies In The Sunset' and they concluded with 'American Interior', from the wacky film of the same name I had the pleasure of seeing some years ago.
Duds are from Manchester and play Joy Division/Fall/Bunnymen-type music, with added percussion and brass instruments. Their songs have unconventional rhythms, they jump and clang and it is all very exciting and unique. Guitar-based rock, described in the festival programme as "a refreshing sonic slap to the face". There are seven in the band, sometimes swapping instruments. Glad that out of the many young bands I did not know I opted to see them.
Trance-folk performed by an actual band rather than someone with a laptop. James Holden is a dance music producer/remixer turned bandleader. This was a late gig in the Big Top: Atmospheric sounds, with improvisations and unusual instrumentation. It was an experience as much as a gig, with long trippy pieces that kept building, and a good light show. There was curiously little dancing. This would go down a storm at Glastonbury.
Moor Mother (real name Camae Ayewa) is a poet, musician and activist from Philadelphia. Moor Mother talks and raps over noise and sound samples, creating strange, scary pieces of music. I would need a lyric sheet to be able to make sense of it all, but I enjoyed the sounds for what they were.
More noise, in this case from Leeds five-piece Hookworms. Reminiscent of Primal Scream, with a singer with a high-pitched shrieking voice, and keyboard and bass-heavy tunes.


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When I was packing for my trip to Virginia last month I had a sudden, long overdue flash come to my mind. I do not own easy to pack shoes other than flat sandals. In colder weather I generally wear boots. Boots are NOT easy to travel and take up a ridiculous amount of suitcase space. When you travel with three pairs of boots, it's a nightmare. That's more half a large suitcase right there.
What I really need are two or three pairs of easy to pack, uncomplicated and comfortable shoes, not sandals, but shoes. Again this past weekend as I quickly packed for a rainy weekend (my 3rd rainy, cold trip in the past 7 weeks) I was frustrated about the shoe situation as I once again packed my boots. Sigh.
So I was left wondering what other options I have. I started doing a little web hunting and came up with a few options that I think fit my personality, my suitcase and my need for practical comfort. I thought I would start with comfortable sneakers. Every trip needs one pair of sneakers.
- Danskos - I'm intrigued, clog-sneakers. Saw them in person and was impressed.
- Sauconys -- A nice neutral sneaker with a bright orange twist.
- Keds -- I always love a classic remade. I like the toes on these.
Some fun options. I think there is something here for many different style personalities. All six of these pairs are available at Zappos. I have two more post coming this week about more shoes that are easy to carry in a suitcase and super comfortable for travel. I am determined that the next time I pack a suitcase I will be able to pack very light without giving up a bit of my sense of style, comfort or space. Must....buy...shoes.
How about you? Do you have any holes in your wardrobe that you are desperate to fix? Share your ideas. If you have ideas regarding a wardrobe area that needs attention for a future post here, let me know.
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Edit on April 1, 2015. We are recommending our clients do not use twitter while going through a Family Law matter including divorce, separation, or a child abuse case. And be extremely cautious with any social media including Facebook, snapchat, instagram, etc. The information provided may easily be seen by the opposing side and used against you. If you want to reach out to family members and friends there are much more private methods including using the phone, or meeting with them in person. We understand some people feel the need to use social media to continue socializing. If that is the case use caution with anything that could deal with or impact your case. Every week a new story is coming out on CNN, TMZ, The Washington Post about another person who is facing charges or has impaired their case based on what they've said or shared on-line.
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There was a very good New York Times article recently calledFacebook's Last Taboo: The Unhappy Marriage. It discussed what you shouldn't share on social media sites while going through a divorce. We will take it a step further and say there are also things you shouldn't share AFTER a divorce. For example, if there is spousal support (alimony) involved what you post online could impact the alimony payments. Talking about your new job, a raise, even a promotion could trigger your ex bringing you back to court. It's best to avoid these situations altogether whenever possible.
In the article the author starts by telling us that one day a husband and wife both posted messages on their own Facebook pages saying they "are no longer married." There was more to the message, but the key was the marriage had ended and they were walking away on good terms. And this is one area where Social Media is getting interesting. As the article points out, and what some people already know, is people share only what they want others to know. And those things are usually very positive – going on a vacation, seeing a basketball game, taking the kids to the zoo. What we don't share or see a lot of are the not-so-good pieces of life, such as arguments, family squabbles at Thanksgiving, and yes Divorce. Those are the moments that most people feel are too private to share. Or they feel they don't want to show a vulnerable side when it comes to themselves or their significant others.
This is why apps like Whisper are becoming so popular. They allow people to share their issues, problems, and confessions in a more private forum. People can say anything positive or negative believing it will never get traced back to them. While that sounds good on paper, the reality is the information is now on the Internet. Once it's online it may not be as safe as you think. As Sony Pictures showed us with the recent hacking incident even private online information has a way of getting out there. So before you decide to share how you really feel about someone or something you may want to consider what would happen if that information got out. In fact the guardian recently reported that Whisper is keeping some user information for tracking purposes, and may have the ability to figure out who some of their users are. That should give people pause when it comes to what they are saying online. However, back to the topic at hand…
With our clients we recommend a high level of privacy both on and off-line. Things that people say online before, during, and even after a divorce can have a large impact on the outcome. All it takes is one slip up to potentially throw off your goals. We are not advocating for complete silence however. People have lives and must continue to live them. Plus divorces can last for years. A lot of people nowadays would be hard pressed to not post on Facebook, Instagram, or their other favorite sites during the whole period. What's critical though is knowing what you can and shouldn't say during the divorce. More and more judges are allowing social media into the courtrooms. This has shown up in both Divorce and Child Custody cases. People say something off the cuff about a raise, or a promotion, and their soon to be ex might be able to use that information to change their alimony (spousal support). Similar situations have happened with Child Custody cases. One parent says the wrong thing, or posts the wrong picture, and it could impact how much time they get to spend with their children.
If you are going through or considering a Divorce Contact Us to discuss your case as what you do ahead of time also can have a big impact on the outcome.
On the flip side what your ex or soon to be ex posts online could be used as part of your case. So it's important to know all of the facts about this topic.
Here are some topics that you probably shouldn't post about during a divorce or child custody case:
Anything that shows off your spending and lifestyle including new purchases (house, boat, car, etc).
Anything negative about your ex or soon to be ex.
Topics dealing with your case. And never divulge any advice your attorney has given you.
Anything negative about family members. When it comes to a child custody case you might be looking to have a grandparent or other relative involved.
Anything negative relating to your children as it could impact your child custody case.
The list above is just some of the more obvious ones. And these examples don't just apply to Facebook. Any web-site or app that shares information should be something you need to think about before using. This goes for Facebook, twitter, instagram, whisper, a personal blog page, and any other site or app that hasn't even come out yet.
If you are a celebrity or athlete this may be even more critical. Once you say something online it may get repeated over and over again – especially if it has to do with a divorce or child custody case. When it comes to celebrities and divorce anything "juicy" can be re-tweeted hundreds of times. Trying to down-play or even hide that information later may not be possible. So err on the side of caution, and if something is a questioning mark then go with not posting it.
If you are going through a Divorce, sit down and talk with your Attorney about Social Media postings and how they could impact the outcome of your case. Then do yourself and even bigger favor and listen to their advice. Just don't post what they tell you on Facebook.
If you need to talk with a Divorce Attorney or a Child Custody Attorney Contact Us to discuss your case.
Topics Discussed Here:
Facebook Divorce
What not to share online during a divorce
What not to share online during child custody
Facebook Child Custody Case
Facebook Divorce Case
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The value of HR professionals in corporate organisations<< Back to the blog
The role of human resource managers is to recruit suitable and qualified candidates for positions within an organisation. HR managers are responsible for building and developing company culture through operative recruitment.
With the change in times, companies are becoming more definitive in who would fit certain roles for specific agendas. This is exercised through their HR that manages the selection process and has more detailed requirements of what the company is looking for.
A qualification is not the only aspect an HR consultant may look at in the employment process other crucial qualities now come into play. A candidate may now need referrals, a portfolio to present or an online presence to qualify for specific job roles that serve the business strategy.
What does the job of an HR manager entail?
HR managers are responsible for arranging employee building programmes that will empower employees to be more effective in what they do. These programmes can improve communication between employees and the business and build leadership and proficiency skills needed for the workplace.
The HR manager is also responsible for arranging employee benefit programmes that will retain the talent in the organisation. Employees are motivated to perform better when they are recognised and gain additional benefits through the work they do. HR managers also arrange payments and are required to review salaries. They are in charge of developing a compensation plan for employees together with management. This helps assess market-related salaries to make adjustments where necessary.
Having HR Managers will increase professionalism within a business and set a structure that will attract and maintain the best employees.
What do HR managers look for in a candidate?
HR professionals set up their list of required competencies from candidates based on the role of specified job and the overall company agenda. They are looking for two definitive aspects: Do you fit the role? Do you fit into the company�s agenda or culture?
Here is a list of other important qualities HR managers may look for during an interview:
� Work experience and knowledge on the field
Personal values
Interest and hobbies
Do you fit in the company culture
- How you handle crises
- How you deal with conflict and difficult situations
- Passion for the job and industry
- Skills you have to offer
- Strengths and Abilities
- Long term potential
- Your ambitions and goals
- Your interest towards the company
As a candidate going for an interview, you will need to be aware of these elements to do well in the interview. It also is helpful to research interview questions to expect and answers to give to be fully prepared.
The impact of HR in corporate
When planning the strategy of a business it is vital to bring in HR facet into the planning. This positions the HR sector to be proactive and use effective tactics for employment. It empowers HR to make employment decisions that are meaningful. HR managers should see themselves as leaders that influence progress and change in an organisation.
When the company adjusts its direction, HR managers are there to ensure that employees understand what needs to be implemented through necessary employee training.
HR managers utilise their roles more effectively and contribute to company success when they are in leadership. The outcomes of placing HR in a powerful position will result in competency within an organisation and accountability for decisions.The prospect in the Human Resource sector is positive as businesses and organisations will rely on the HR aspect of their business even more for success. There will always be room for growth in this career path and opportunities will always be accessible as the functions expand. If you are looking for a career path you can study towards a Human Resources qualification and explore the multiple opportunities that are offered.
I am a Content Creator at Educor Holdings. As a writer in the education sector I am passionate about nurturing people in their careers, wellness and personal growth. I focus on a variety of illuminating topics that are helpful to people�s growth and success.I hope to inspire people to feel motivated to live up to their full potential and know they can have an optimistic and prosperous life. My intention is to contribute to an empowered nation that makes great choices and positive change.


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Trump might pass more shocking new orders, his government seems to have a quirk for it. This time it is going to be about evaluating the possibility of asking foreign visitors all their social media info, like which sites they visit, what their regular activity is like, etc. Along with the whole of their contact lists.
Yes, everyone. All of you who ever want to step on American soil, this concerns you.
Though this has not exactly been legislated into a transparent law, there are reports prompted by White House policy director Stephen Miller all over the internet about preliminary discussions the new President might be having with the departments of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol along with the State Department about it.
This comes after Trump's executive order to bar citizens belonging to seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States for the next 90 days and to suspend the admission of all refugees for 120 days.
Is this what happens when people with little federal governance experience take over the government?
Let's begin with an example here. U.N. envoy Nikki Haley gave a statement earlier this week, "For those that don't have our back, we're taking names; we will make points to respond to that accordingly." Enough said already?
To be fair, I indeed am picking out this line from the blue and stating it ahead without a context. But really think about it, in what context indeed would such a statement sound any legit, okayish or remotely great? Does the Trump government wants to stoop to for securing allies through threats?
Trump might pass more shocking new orders to shake up the world but why?
It does not sound one bit like it could come from someone interested peace talks. He is really interested in shaking things up a lil bit, here, there everywhere. Impose a ban on foreign immigrants and the whole world stares at you with jaws dropped!
Needless to say, nobody is happy about it. Angela Merkel isn't. Theresa May was pressurized into admitting through a spokesperson that she isn't. Justin Trudeau hasn't made a comment but he surely indicates that he isn't okay through reiterating how all immigrants continue to be welcome to Canada, promptly after the order.
Why would they need our social media information and contacts?
The superficial idea is to transparently screen people and their allegiance for greater national security. When you track a person's social activity, you can map out his profile even better. Many potential terrorists have been known to use social media to openly network and also pledge allegiance thoughts status updates.
The USA is quite the target for international terrorist attacks and tighter security would automatically mean increased control over who moves in and out of their country.
While NSA is already notorious for data mining information they shouldn't, this comes as a rather blunt move. They will be imposing both backdoor and ethical policies to impose strict surveillance. At the end of the day, the objective is to stay at the top of the information game and virtually have access to every answer regarding who, what, where, how.
Insularity and isolationism are not going to make America great again.
It isn't even very definite how they are going to pull off such a radical wide sweeping move. They do not have the manpower installed for it yet, and if it is made into a policy it would elongate the VISA procedures significantly.
Trump's leaning towards political isolationism towards a concerted 'America First' policy will radically change power equations around the world. So while he is interested in reshuffling his allies according to his strategy of insular development in some time, he has already begun to pick his fights.
America is right now targeting not just Mexico to seal off with walls, she wants the greater world to pay to sealed off from them. By the looks of it, Trump wants to implement a psychological border wall that will deter anyone foreign from even considering an easy stroll into their woods. The net projection is this: America is not to be taken lightly and America is definitely okay without you if you do not submit to her.
It just won't work. We live in a hyper-connected world and before anyone else, it is America who pushes and pulls through the world's socio-economic fabric as the only hegemonic power center.
Is America scared of sharing her WiFi?
That is exactly the thought I am entertaining in my head because the whole enterprise sounds like a utopian joke. I was surprised to read that this policy was already making its rounds under Obama administration though mostly helming contacts even remotely connected to criminal activities. To be redefined and mutated and strengthened to such an extent is something of a shock.
Is it because it's coming too soon? I guess so. And you know what, by helping Trump trend almost every day in our conversations globally, we are playing right into his hands.
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The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites past Leadership Jackson County Alumni and guests to attend the 2018 Leadership Jackson County Alumni Reunion. It will be held on Tuesday, November 13th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Singing River Yacht Club (3900 Beach Blvd., Pascagoula). Tickets ($30 per person or $50 per couple) and sponsorships ($300 and include two tickets) are available for this event. At this event everyone will network, enjoy appetizers, beverages (21 and older) and music.
2018 Leadership Jackson County Alumni Reunion Invitation with Letter
Leadership Jackson County is celebrating its 28th Anniversary. This is an innovative program that assists in preparing current and emerging community leaders for leadership positions in the region. The program is directed by a Leadership Jackson County Standing Committee of community leaders who are alumni of the program. The purpose is to provide a forum for and increase the awareness of potential leaders by giving them an intense nine month course encompassing a broad scope of community concerns. It fosters relationships, inspires stewardship and encourages self-discovery. Leadership Jackson County is designed to promote volunteer leadership resources within the community on a continuing basis.
In 1989, the Ocean Spring Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce together established a community long-range development plan. One of the objectives of this plan was to cultivate new leaders for the community. With the support of area businesses and industries, the first Leadership Jackson County class of 1989-1990 was launched. For 28 years the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau have sponsored Leadership Jackson County. Together with an expansive network of distinguished alumni, Leadership Jackson County continues a proud tradition of connecting and inspiring leaders to strengthen Jackson County. Sessions focus on fundamental leadership principles, community awareness and leadership skill building. Since 1989, Leadership Jackson County has graduated over 747 community leaders.
Leadership Jackson County's classes are once a month for nine months, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Upon completion of this program, participants are eligible for membership in the organization's Leadership Jackson County Alumni Network. Those wishing to be added to this list can contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
Questions on the Leadership Jackson County Alumni Network or Leadership Jackson County Alumni Reunion should be directed to Linda Johnson, Vice President of Operations, at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (firstname.lastname@example.com or 228-762-3391). If interested in participating in the Leadership Jackson County Class of 2019, contact Linda Johnson or Yvette Barr, Director of Membership Communications, (email@example.com) at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. More information can be found online at www.jcchamber.com. Nominations for Leadership Jackson County Class of 2019 are now being accepted.


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When Italian designer Gianni Versace's fashion line debuted in 1978, the world took notice. His iconic style blended modern designs with classical lines and was soon the talk of the fashion industry. Over the years, Versace's fashion line expanded to include accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings.
In 1981, Versace broadened his empire again by introducing his first fragrance, Gianni Versace for Women. After the designer's premature death in 1997, his sister Donatella took over the company and has kept her brother's legacy alive and well.
The fashion house has since released many fragrances for men and women, each with its own unique character. Versace fragrances embody the modern woman who has a flair for the outrageous. She is unique, sexy, desirable, cheeky, and the life of the party.
For the woman who embodies the true power of romance, Eros Pour Femme is a great choice. This ultra-feminine fragrance blends notes of Sicilian lemon with bergamot, pomegranate, and jasmine onto a base of sensual sandalwood. Wear this seductive fragrance with confidence.
'Fresh and lively' is the best way to describe Versense, the perfect everyday fragrance. Versense combines a fresh top note of jasmine with lively citrus overtones and base notes of sandalwood, cedar, and a bit of musk.
For the gents, Versace Pour Homme features top notes of lemon, neroli, and bergamot. Hyacinth, clary sage, geranium, and cedar fill in the central bouquet, while tonka bean, musk, and amber fill out the base notes. This unforgettable fragrance is heady, commanding, and masculine.


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Your member of parliament for
Achieving Better Outcomes for Indigenous Peoples
Rights and Self-Determination
Previous Measures
Budget 2017 invested total of $3.4 billion to support economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples, improve gaps in outcomes between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous populations and advance reconciliation. This included:
Improve Outcomes
Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action
Supporting Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples
Advancing Reconciliation
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text: Digital New Hires in Social Gaming: Peak Games, Wooga, Kixeye By Kathleen De Vere|December 15, 2011 Share By Kathleen De Vere|December 15, 2011 Share Hiring in the social gaming industry was steady this week, with seven companies reporting 12 new employees. According to data from LinkedIn and other sources, GameHouse showed the most activity, but biggest hire was at Kixeye, which brought on former Lionside co-founder Brandon Barber as senior vice president of marketing. If your company is hiring new people or making a notable promotion, please get in touch with us. Email us at: mail (at) insidesocialgames (dot) com, and we'll get your news into an upcoming post. If you want to know who else is hiring, the Inside Network Job Board showcases current openings with the industry's leading companies. GameHouse Kaari King, Senior Game Artist – GameHouse begins our hires roundup this week with five new faces. King was previously the creative director and co-founder of Sunleaf Studios. Jeff Buccellato, Senior Producer – Next is Buccellato, who worked at both LeapFrog and Sierra Online before moving to GameHouse. Simon Asplund, Game Designer — Asplund was formerly a systems designer for Flying Lab Software. Frank Krause, SDE – Krause also moves from Flying Lab Software, where he worked as an SDET and SDE. Thomas Sitch, Senior SDE – Finally Sitch joins the GameHouse team, moving from Trilabrys Interactive and KingsIsle Entertainment. GSN Kerry Laws, Office Assistant – GSN makes our roundup with a single hire. Laws was previously a service manager at The Arc of San Francisco. Kixeye Brandon Barber, Senior Vice President of Marketing – Kixeye manages to get in a high profile move before the end of the year. Barber was previously the co-founder of Lionside and was a vice president of marketing for Zynga. Peak Games Osman Faruk Küçükerdem, Assist. Product Manager – A pair of hires this week at Peak Games. Küçükerdem was previously a managing partner at Lunapark Medya İnternet Teknolojileri. Idil Kucuk, Product Manager – Next is Kucuk, was was formerly a social media specialist at Ping Digital. PopCap Raul Fernandez, Customer Support Representative – Fernandez moves from Zynga, where he was a customer support agent. Wooga Berk Hülagü, Engineer – Wooga also adds one new employee. Hülagü was previously the lead flash developer at Young Internet GmbH. Zynga Jason Winn, Software Engineer – Zynga once again closes out the hires list with Winn, who was formerly an art director/flash developer at JWT. Share http://adweek.it/2jMEVdJ copy Adweek Adweek


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The European Commission has unveiled a long-term strategy for legislation on the plastics industry, pledging to fund innovation but ban 'single-use' packaging and micropalstics. Read more
Bioplastics expected to see 20 percent growth over next five years
New figures out today have predicted 20 percent growth for the global bioplastics industry over the next five years. Read more
Plastic Recyclers Europe attacks EU degradable film proposals
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European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected Mariagiovanna Vetere of NatureWorks to its Board. Read more
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Everyone knows that the simple decision to invest in a dash camera can save you a great deal of money in a short amount of time. One minute, you're driving along on your way to work, minding your own business. Suddenly, you're struck by another motorist through absolutely no fault of your own. But as things often do, it quickly devolves into a "he said/she said" situation and there's not really much you can do about it.
Unless you have a dash camera, that is, and then you already have all the proof you need to come out of this situation totally unscathed (damage to your vehicle notwithstanding). You can submit your footage as evidence, show that the other driver was totally in the wrong, and, apart from your time, you wind up in a much better situation than the one you were in when this whole mess started.
But a lot of people don't realize that your savings don't have to end there. Far from it. In a lot of ways, they're only just beginning — particularly as far as your car insurance is concerned.
All over the world, more and more insurance companies are offering significant discounts on monthly premiums for the simple act of owning a dash cam. In the United Kingdom, for example, drivers can save up to 30% off their total monthly costs. When you consider how much you're paying for car insurance, and then subtract the modest amount that you paid for the dash cam (a high quality unit can be obtained for as little as a few hundred dollars in most cases), it's easy to see how this is one investment that will more or less pay for itself.
Car insurance companies want you to purchase a dash camera for the same reason you want to do it to begin with — because if you're ever in a car accident, you have absolute proof of what happens that removes all doubt from the equation. If car insurance companies are suddenly spending far less money paying out claims in these types of situations, it stands to reason that they should pass a little bit of those savings onto drivers like you.
A word of warning, however. If you say that you have a dash camera just to get the discount but haven't actually purchased one, you might wind up in a bit of trouble later on. If you do get into an accident, naturally your insurance company is going to want to see that footage. If you can't provide it, it is very likely that you will at least have to repay all of the money you saved over time by way of that discount. If you can't prove that you ever owned a dash cam, it could lead to a total invalidation of your policy — meaning that now you're dealing with a gap in coverage on top of a significantly increased bill in your mailbox.
So if you're thinking of "pulling one over" on your insurance company because you know they're just going to "take your word for it," you might want to think again. This is one of those situations where the consequences far outweigh any benefit that you'll actually receive from taking the risk.
But those savings absolutely extend themselves into other opportunities, too. If you're driving around knowing that something is recording your every move, you're far less likely to take chances or practice risky driving. In the United States, going for a long period of time with a totally clean driving record can get you additional "good driver" discounts that are separate to the amount you were already saving.
Likewise, the fact that you're now suddenly a much better driver and are hyper aware of everything going on around you means that you're less likely to get into an accident in the first place. It's true that you can't really control what other drivers are doing and this is still largely hypothetical at this point, but the idea is based in logic.


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Abby Dowse, Australian prosperous model, from the land of the kangaroos astonishes with her images. Her Instagram profile travels quickly to two million followers.
Abby Dowse is an influencer who has become famous all over the world for her beautiful photos, for her natural beauty, and for her dreamy skin.
Abby is the master motivator for young women, all it takes is one look on her Insta. She spends her time posting an infinite amount of selfies to her followers.
She loves taking pictures that enhance her beauty and loves to show off very different clothes, always extremely succinct. Her photos are exceptional, follow her on Instagram because they will keep you company and will brighten your days. In her profile, we find many photos of food and do not spare to give advice on health and proper nutrition. She travels very often and in fact, we find photos of magnificent resorts around the world, especially in Thailand.
Abby Dowse was born 17 September 1989 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Top 5 International Stoner Cities
These international cities are interesting to take note of as they show us how cannabis can operate medically and recreationally.... Read full article
San Francisco To Wipe Out Cannabis Convictions
The move will clear people's records of crimes that can be barriers to employment and housing and it could provide a model for other U.S. city and state governments to follow as the push to legalize marijuana continues to gather steam. ... Read full article
How Canadian Companies Are Investing in California's Recreational Cannabis Market
Canadian cannabis companies are opening their wallets to invest in the California cannabis market. Why?... Read full article
Why Vegans Around The World Are Welcoming Cannabis With Open Arms
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Thailand Legalizes Medical Cannabis After Years of Executing Drug Offenders
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Australian Cannabis Companies Can Now Legally Export Their Products
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Jeff Sessions: Reviving The War On Cannabis
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Liberal Arts & Humanities as a Field
For centuries, we as human beings have strived to understand our humanity. To understand our humanity is, in part, to comprehend the underpinnings of the world's societies and cultures. Many people, especially those who have taken a particular interest in understanding those underpinnings, have devoted their lives to asking questions and uncovering answers through the study of humanities and liberal arts.
Through the study of humanities, cultures and languages, people take a multi-disciplined approach to exploring and analyzing the ways in which humankind has been affected by various catalysts. They identify the results of those effects and examine the ways in which those results have influenced and shaped historical and modern-day society. They then apply their studies to real-world or present-moment events and circumstances through various vocations and skilled work. If you're interested in working in the field of liberal arts & humanities, consider earning a degree in the subject.
Degree programs in liberal arts or humanities may afford you the opportunity to take a focused look at the variables that affect our world's societies and cultures. By participating in such a program, you may be better able to analyze and interpret the effects of those variables and, ultimately, to better understand humanity.
What Types of People Earn a Degree in Humanities, Cultures and Languages?
The subject of humanities, cultures and languages is expansive and its pursuers diverse. Do you love to travel to foreign countries? To visit with people coming from cultural backgrounds distinct from your own? To analyze social, political and economic phenomenon? If so, a degree in humanities, cultures and languages might be perfect for you. Also consider the degree if you find yourself fitting into any of the following descriptions:
These descriptions are just a few that encompass the types of people who earn a degree in liberal arts and humanities.
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The curriculum of humanities and liberal arts programs is as diverse as the people who complete the programs. Courses are most commonly offered in subjects like philosophy, history, anthropology, sociology, political science, literature, arts and languages and are often times focused into geographical, social or chronological emphases. Students who pursue a degree in humanities, cultures and languages may acquire a broad base of knowledge in a variety of pertinent subjects. The majority of humanities, cultures and languages courses are offered through a college or university's liberal arts or arts and letters programs.
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People who have a degree in humanities, cultures and languages may work as humanitarians, historians, politicians, activists, administrators, educators, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, or researchers to name a few. They may contribute to individuals, communities and societies and work in rural or urban, local, national, or international settings. They may work independently or as a part of non-profit or for-profit agencies. They may work full-time, part-time, or as contractors or freelancers. They may enjoy options in any number of fields and find a diversity of options in career paths. If this is something you may be interested in, earning a degree in humanities, cultures, and languages may be a wonderful option.
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The MA Program in Women and Gender Studies is based on theory and research with an analytical focus on transnationality and gender.
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Grab your blue, white and orange jersey because Banzai is throwing Gulls Watch Parties that will make those shots in goal, that much sweeter. Head to Midway Drive and spend a night hanging out with the Gulls Girls and Gulliver while watching your favorite team faceoff on the ice.
The watch parties, a short walk from the rink, go all night! Living up to its name, Banzai serves honorary sake bombs each time the Gulls score. Not to mention, the hockey bar hands out chuck-a-pucks to the first 50 people who come in and order a drink to get ready for the big game, and sells them for $5 during all watch parties.
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What's better than a San Diego Gulls win? Being a part of the game! Banzai is also giving fans the scoring chance to win a one-of-a-kind Gulls experience. The sports bar will be giving one lucky winner the opportunity to drop the puck, four penalty box seats and a ride on the zamboni at one of the last home games of the season. To be entered into the drawing, fans must write their name and phone number on the back of their Banzai check during any watch party. The winner will be announced at the last Banzai watch party, and he or she must be present to claim the prize.


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You have an old 401(k) (or other company retirement plan) your former employer is telling you to do something with or you feel is hanging out there aimlessly. You need to "take care of it" one way or another. It's the #1 reason people reach out to me as a financial planner. It's also the exact situation financial advisors seek to prey upon because it's the easiest way to gather assets on which to make a fee or commission. That leaves you, holder of the old 401(k), in a tough spot. You want to get closure on this account, but you don't know how, and you don't know who to trust to help you figure it out. There is no clear path ahead. It's a crummy feeling. In 5 minutes, let's clear your path so you'll know how to handle your old 401(k).


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Indiana Weather
Less than a month ago my neighbor fired up his backyard barbecue. My husband rode around town on his motorcycle. Our jackets were hung in the closet and we never once thought of getting even a sweater.
Yet it looks like cold weather and snow might stick around for a while.
It is winter time. Yes, we have snow and ice. After all, this is Indiana. If you want warmer weather day after day visit Hawaii.
Weather is the topic at the shopping malls, restaurants, even grocery stores. You can't go anyplace that weather isn't the center of conversation. True, I am as guilty as anyone else.
Aren't we Hoosiers? We should expect it. If you listen to some people, you'd believe it was something new. If you have switched from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again, you may live in Indiana.
Perhaps a mild winter can spoil us. My mother recalls "old-fashioned" winters, when the days and nights were cold, with ferocious winds day after day for weeks.
The combined lack of sunshine with below average temperatures will amount to a formula for feeling under the weather. Thus, everyone will talk about the weather. Although some welcome any postponement of hot, humid Indiana summer, others foresee a more ominous forecast for area temperatures.
Each person you meet on the street has an opinion about the weather and they will tell you. Get with the program people, this is Indiana weather!
Indiana High School Basketball sectional time is nearing and some of the worst winter snowstorms have struck during this time period. The snow may close schools, stop work and halt traffic. You can bet the basketball sectionals will be played as scheduled.
It is winter in Indiana. Deal with it.
Pumpkin Carving Opinions !
As Halloween approaches, the most single visible and popular symbol is the pumpkin. Or more commonly called – the jack-o-lantern.
Pumpkins are plucked from the vine then spark into flaming life with leering faces, while leaves die on their branches in bursts of red and gold.
I took my nephew to a local produce stand looking for the perfect pumpkin. Later at home we washed and dried it. A slippery pumpkin would be hard to work with. We then spread newspapers under the pumpkin.
We decided to save the pumpkin seeds. No, we didn't want to get ahead of next summer's crop. My mother has a recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds. She uses these toasted pumpkin seeds in breads or muffins, or just to eat as a snack.
The afternoon was turning out to be enjoyable up to this point. Other adults stopped by to visit. The little guy now had way too much help!
Uncle Bob thought I was silly that we carve out the jack-o-lantern. Why cut and clean out the pumpkin. He always painted faces on his pumpkins. "Oh no" says Aunt Linda. First you must decide on the face. Should it be scary? Happy? Silly? She made the little guy draw several rough drafts of his carving on paper first. Aunt Linda went inside and my nephew opted to draw on the pumpkin itself.
I always cut my jack-o-lanterns at the top. We begin to carve a circle around the stem to make a lid. My neighbor had stopped by. He always makes his cut on the pumpkin from the bottom. The neighbor leaves and we continue to carve from the top.
Suggestions were still flowing when my husband drove up and mentioned that we cut a hole in the center of the back of the pumpkin for ventilation.
Hopefully, next year we won't have so much help. There was more to carving this pumpkin than first met the eye.
Regardless of the different opinions, we transformed an ordinary pumpkin into a magical, seasonal decoration with a frightful design. It should delight the neighborhood with Boo-tiful decoration for Halloween.
What's For Supper ?
Ours is a fast food restaurant or microwave diet. So gardening, canning and preserving food may seem out of step and anything but fun.
For generations, gardening and canning have filled those vacant, school-free hours between June and September with a fruitful activity that can still keep a food cellar — and a family pocketbook — full.
Still, canning requires some effort. Anybody who has done gardening and canning knows it's not much fun. While family members love the fruits of their labor, they're not prone to help much.
My mother has been making her own ketchup, jams, jellies, tomato sauce and salsa for years. She keeps busy through the summer, and the work doesn't end until she is done with apples in the fall.
As I was taking the package of frozen peaches out of the freezer today, I began to think of how we put them up when I was a young girl. We began by watching the trees, and as soon as most of the peaches had turned a beautiful pink, we knew they were almost ready.
We put them in mason jars. I knew that when those jars came out of the basement, I would automatically wash them. Mother would work all day preparing the peaches for canning. While we kids popped peaches into our mouth as we worked.
Now as I sit at the kitchen table eating peach cobbler that was made from store bought frozen peaches, I think of the fun I had while working with my mother. Yeah right….. If God had wanted every woman to cook he would have never invented Del Monte.
Keep Calm – Back To School Tomorrow
The Greenwood Community Schools start the 2019 school year next week. Although my nephew could spend a few more days enjoying summer vacation, his mother can hardly wait until the start of school.
We spent last Saturday at stores going over Back to School Sales. Shopping for his first day of school is a task that we all agree can only be endured once a year.
Why is it that mothers and sons can never agree while they shop? I assured my sister that school shopping for the little guy will get easier as he gets older. She gave me a sneer, she knew I was lying.
Each item has to be just right — approved not only from the school but also by his peers. He is ten years old now and why would he actually want to use last years back pack? Why would he need new socks? The ones he has worn all summer are good enough for him.
The list from the school states he needs to bring four large glue sticks, a box of tissues, scissors and yes a box of Band-Aids. No ring binders are allowed in school and please bring one sealed box of children's Tylenol. My sister wonders if she should buy a box of Tylenol for the teacher.
Perish the thought that he might ride his bicycle to school on summer days. He is a year older now and would rather walk than ride a bicycle. Can a motor bike be far behind?
When we parted at the end of the day they were still discussing how
he was going to get his hair cut.
This summer has been hot and humid but tolerable. After many happy hours on his skateboard except one – my nephew will have his cast taken off in two more weeks.
School started this week and for the most part both mother and son
are glad of it.
Livin' the Dream with Green Stamps
My nephew Doug, was helping me search the attic for a particular box. Naturally, he did more looking around than being actual help. He came over with a book of what he called funny looking postage stamps. No, they were not postage stamps; they were trading stamps I told him.
A few of us remember the day of "trading stamps" from Gold Bond, Eagle,
S & H Green, Top Value and others. They were given out by grocers, gas stations and some department stores with each purchase.
The stamps had to be put in books, which usually meant my sister or I would sit around the kitchen table, licking stamps. Although my mother used a sponge to wet the stamps, my sister and I would resolve to lick the stamps till our mouths went dry.
At different stores, you would get fulfillment books to put your trading stamps in. The pages of each book outlined that enabled you to paste your stamps in the proper place.
Each page required a total of fifty stamps. Stamps came in point system: singles, ten, and fifty. You couldn't mix the points. If you wanted a page of singles you had to press fifty singles. If you wanted a page of tens you needed to press five tens. With the fifty point stamp you need to press only one on a page.
Several books full of stamps could be redeemed for all sorts of merchandise . . . small kitchen appliances, sporting goods, children swing sets, radios, televisions — you name it.
I remember vividly my family planned to save trading stamps for a blender. Only after mother explained that we could make milk shakes did my sister and I agree with her plan. My father simply went along with the program. He would just bring home the stamps. We only needed 10,000 stamps to get the blender.
Saving up 10,000 stamps seemed like a daunting task. There was a Osterizer at the end of that rainbow, so we patiently filled up stamp books until we reached our goal.
Eventually, a few stores discontinued the stamps and cut their prices accordingly. Trading stamps vanished from most places. "So you got things from just saving these stamps and stuff?" Doug asks.
I tell my nephew, "You know the silverware you use at grandmother's house came from Betty Crocker/General Mills box tops."
Condescending, Nine year old Doug rolled his eyes, "No Way" he said shrugging his shoulders. I shook his little shoulder. "Yes Way."
"Graduation is not the end; it's the beginning"
The Senior Class of Greenwood Community High School will hold commencement exercises Sunday afternoon.
As seniors, marching to get their diplomas, they will remember many things. They will always remember graduation night, the Senior Prom, the high school song, and the various clubs.
Memories of football and basketball games, the many band trips, the pep-sessions, and the chorus and band contests will linger. As well as the cafeteria line, the trips on school buses to different school functions along with the different sport teams. All will be remembered, down to signing each other's senior memory book.
Will they miss their school companions? Will they miss the school life? Do you think you might see a tear in their eyes as they play the processional and recessional? Do you think they will miss the halls so noisy and crowded? Do you think one might hold back his/her emotions with diploma in hand?
Do you think they know they will miss the faculty whom they sometimes doubted? Do you wonder if the tears will start so flow at the last note of the band? Can you imagine you see a little sadness as each senior shakes a hand and takes a final bow? If you think there will be, then I guess you are right.
More than one photograph or video will be taken at the commencement and various parties in honor of the graduates. A few pictures will be taken with smiles and a few taken with tears.
At graduation there are hugs, tears, kisses, laughter and cheers. Everyone one of the emotions was grasped by someone different. For each graduate the essential memory would remain the same.
They were the graduation class of 2019.
Clean Enough or Too Clean ????
The topic around the newspaper this week is simple: Spring cleaning. How do you draw the line between clean enough and too clean?
Do you dust or vacuum first? I believe you should vacuum first. If I would dust first, then vacuum, it might blow dust on everything I have just dusted.
I've heard a lot of vacuum first people argue that even a good clean well-filtered vacuum can blow dust. I agree – it might blow dust from undusted or forgotten areas onto dusted new ones.
I raised more than one eyebrow at the office when I asked what was the best way to clean behind and under appliances. "Why would you want to clean under heavy furniture?" asked Norma. While yes, Linda moves the couch each week to sweep under it.
What is the best way to get rid of dust bunnies? We all agree that a damp towel on the broom would pick up the webs most efficiently. For some reason dust bunnies didn't seem to bother Robin. "They can spring up overnight," she says. I bet she doesn't worry about dead leaves on plants either.
Carla boasts that her husband has the job of cleaning all the windows. He uses a squeegee. I figure she was asking us to be jealous of her help.
Dianna swears she read warnings about serious accidents while cleaning. She hesitates to do any house cleaning. It's too dangerous to clean. More than half of all accidents happen in and around the home, and hundreds of thousands of them are directly connected with home cleaning or maintenance.
"Is it worth it?" Stella asks. "A clean house can and will get messed up again." True, the first thing you notice as you enter a home is how used and livable it looks and feels. I am more impressed by that than by a perfect, expensive, sparkling clean house. I'd rather see a cookie jar with a few crumbs around it than a gleaming sterile tile counter top.
Well, we had to get around to it sometime…the actual spring cleaning. How do you draw the line between clean enough and too clean? A house is made to live in, not to live for.
No one, except for my sister-in-law, really loves to clean. And you know she's lying.


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River of No Return, written by UC Cooperative Extension advisor Rachael Freeman Long, chronicles the third summer at the family cabin for Jack, where he meets up with his animal pals from the previous books: Pinta the bat and Sonny the coyote. The trio were introduced in Gold Fever, and reunited in Valley of Fire. In River of No Return, Jack, Pinta and Sonny team up with other animal friends and foes – including Lux and Lacy the wolves and Midas the raven – to defeat and bring to justice the last of a band of poachers tormenting wildlife in the Black Rock Desert.
The loss of Sonny's loving parents, Lux's near fatal injuries, and the dark rage of Sarge, a greedy Air Force veteran who is willing to poach endangered species to become "the richest man in the world," sets a somber stage. But Jack's commitment to his animal friends, his courage and ingenuity take the sting out of the story, even as he braves pitch dark tunnels, a raging underground river, and dreadful villains. Riveted as the novel unfolds, children may not realize that they are learning about wildlife and natural history.
All three books in the Black Rock Desert Trilogy are peppered with facts about animals, but Long gives bats, a focus of her agricultural research for UC Cooperative Extension, the spotlight. For example, readers learn that Pinta the pallid bat has big, pink ears that twitch constantly as they echolocate, when using sound waves to see in the dark. Later, Pinta tells Jack, "Remember, we migrate to the desert southwest during wintertime where it's warmer and there's plenty to eat." Readers also learn that bats pollinate flowers, when Pinta turns yellow with pollen.
"The characters have been in my head for 20 years," Long said. "It's sad to let them go."
She may be hanging up the tale of Jack, Pinta and Sonny, but Long plans to keep writing children's books. Her new series, called Animal Adventures, will begin with A is for Alligator, in which two 8-year-old boys visit a city zoo.
"They wonder what it's like in the animals' natural habitat, and a portal takes them to the Everglades, where they learn everything they need to know about alligators," Long said.
The series will continue, next is B is for Bear, for 26 volumes, one for each letter of the alphabet.
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text: Amer & Àfrica met eight years ago in Barcelona. Together they have toured across Europe and participated in a number of festivals. In 2013 they won the Besmina prize and in 2017 participated in the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque (BIAC) in Marseille. Àfrica Llorens comes from a professional background in karate, while Amer Kabbani's background is in circus and clowning. Their collaboration fuses technique and precision with performance and acting, resulting in a dynamic style teeming with fresh insights. ENVÁ is their most ambitious project to date.


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An award-winning documentary directed by the late Allan Francovich, On Company Business takes a long, penetrating look at one of the world's most powerful secret organizations -- the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Decades before WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden, On Company Business provided a peek behind the curtain of covert operations by featuring exclusive interviews with CIA employees. The film stirred such controversy that it was removed by PBS after a single showing in response to protests by sponsors. On Company Business won the International Critics Award for Best Documentary at the 1980 Berlin International Film Festival.
Alan Francovich is the producer and director of On Company Business on the CIA -- the acclaimed three-hour documentary (Inside the CIA: On Company Business, 1980) --which took five years to make and required massive, world-wide research. The movie has won prizes at international film festivals and has been shown in over 30 countries. Francovich reports that the US government and the CIA have harassed him and have applied pressure to restrict the movie's distribution.
Inside the CIA: On Company Business is a long and penetrating look inside one of the world's most powerful secret organizations. This long suppressed, award-winning documentary consists almost entirely of insider eyewitness accounts of CIA Covert Operations and their role in the political intrigues of the late 20th Century. What part did the CIA play in the Cold War? How instrumental were they in Cuba's 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion? Did they cause the overthrow of President Allende in Chile?
Part I: History On Company Business begins at the end of World War II when 'The Company' was formed out of the wartime Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and takes us through the various political incidents that the CIA has played a major role in for forty years from the 1940s to the 1970s.
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Smoking With Laura Ellen Scott
by Tara Laskowski Read the Story July 25, 2010
This story seems to be based on a news story in Virginia about a girl who went missing after a concert. How often do you get your inspiration from news stories/current events? What about this particular story struck you?
I often start from real events, but I never know what's going to strike me or when. The news story made me sit upright as soon as I heard it, not because of its particulars but because I realized that I had been worried about "missing student" accounts for years, and now it was time to write about it.
There are really two stories going on here—Shasta and Tomas—and I love how they 'meet' towards the end of the story. I'm intrigued by the two of them. What do you see as their similarities here? Why is Shasta thinking about him this night?
They came together on their own. I'd been going through a family history and came across the Tomas story, and I was trying to write about that when I heard about the Virginia student. In both cases I was annoyed by what I felt was a cautionary bias in the reportage. I left the Tomas draft and started the Shasta draft, going back and forth until I realized that both stories were about the same thing—making informed choices, even though those choices aren't always safe. Shasta wants to be as in charge of her own destiny as Tomas has been with his, regardless of the tragic possibility.
You are working on a series of ghost stories right now. What is it with ghosts, scary stuff, that intrigues you?
Gothic is just my preferred flavor of fantasy. I like playing in the world I know, darkened and twisted. My mom read murder mysteries all the time, and my dad—who looked very much like Gomez Addams—took me to see Rosemary's Baby and other horror movies when I was very small. It was a scandal. My brother Sam was also a huge influence—I was bored with Barbie-type dolls until he built little gallows for them. In college my soon-to-be husband got my attention by impressing me with his knowledge of Manson family trivia.
On the line of scary stuff—what are some of the movies, books, stories that have scared the pants off of you?
That's a good question, because I don't always know if something has scared me until years later. In terms of literature, horror comic books were important to me when I was young, and as an adult, novels by Kathe Koja, Peter Straub and Joe R. Lansdale, and short stories by Hawthorne and Flannery O'Connor. In movies, the images that have stuck with me come from black and white films: Night of the Hunter, Cape Fear, Jane Eyre, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
But lately I've noticed objects wield more power than narratives. My dad was an antique dealer, and we were always coming into possession of items that made me think obsessively about their deceased owners. Hats are terrifying. And almost anything to do with colonial America gives me the willies.
Can you tell us a little about your VIPs on VSF blog? Where did the idea come from, and how are you feeling about its development?
I started the blog for my students, and it just caught on. I'm not actively adding to it right now because it feels like a fairly comprehensive volume, but once in a while someone volunteers a new article, which is lovely. Mainly I wanted focused, short remarks, no matter how idiosyncratic, about a form that to my mind has injected new life into short fiction. That said, I'm aware that not everyone is on board, and there are a few "flash vs. short story" skirmishes popping up on the net—as if one form threatens the other, which is ridiculous. When I scratch the surface of these arguments I often find that it's really the old and non-productive genre vs. literary opposition all over again, with a twist; this time genre writers are cast as conservatives because conventional short story structure is still their ideal form, and for very good reasons. I'm sympathetic, but only a little—some opportunities are expanding, others are contracting. Art moves, one hopes.
About the Author:
Laura Ellen Scott's recent fiction appears in/is forthcoming from Wigleaf, Corium Magazine, and The Northville Review. She curates Vips on vsf, where writers and editors share brief thoughts on very short fiction craft, and she blogs at Probably just a Story . "Last Seen Leaving" comes from her collection of dark and spooky vsf, in-progress.
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Tara Laskowski has been editor at SmokeLong Quarterly since 2010. Her short story collection Bystanders was hailed by Jennifer Egan as "a bold, riveting mash-up of Hitchcockian suspense and campfire-tale chills." She is also the author of Modern Manners For Your Inner Demons, tales of dark etiquette. Her fiction has been published in the Norton anthology Flash Fiction International, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Mid-American Review, and numerous other journals, magazines, and anthologies. Tara lives and works in a suburb of Washington, D.C.
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As we age, a greater focus on health seems to follow suit. Better care for our well-being involves getting enough sleep, visiting the doctor and doing a better job at eating healthy foods to support our longevity.
For seniors, who are typically also combatting health issues, better nutrition is especially critical. Healthy foods support better focus, heart health and even keep weight-related issues at bay.
Here are some tips for eating healthy in the golden years.
Staying Hydrated is More Important than Ever
We tend to think children and active adults need the most hydration throughout the day but the truth is seniors also need to ensure they're getting enough liquids. It can be harder to tell when thirst is present since aging lessens the sense of thirst and chronic dry mouth and other issues due to medications and age can make knowing when you need to hydrate difficult to decipher.
Cut Out Sodium & Sugar
Two of the worst things in our diets, especially as we age and fight harder to reduce the occurrence of disease, are sodium and sugar. Known to bring on high blood pressure, diabetes and a host of other issues, its best to reduce intake as much as possible as you age. Use alternate spices to add flavoring to food instead of using table salt and eat sugars found naturally in fruits as opposed to added cane sugars in sweets.
Eat Enough Calories
Loss of appetite is also common as we age. The reduced desire to eat also lessens the number of calories you're eating in total each day. Depending on a seniors mental health and physical abilities this increases the chance of malnutrition. Even without an appetite or the ability to chew or swallow foods like once before, it's still important to meet daily caloric requirements to stay healthy. Be sure to have an assessment done to ensure the right amount of calories are being eaten based on height and mobility.
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Another great way to ensure you're getting the right amount of nutrients in your body is to take vitamins and supplements. It always makes sense to check with your doctor but a great daily multivitamin or another nutrient supplement helps ensure you're getting enough of what your body needs to stay healthy.
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Trimble to Acquire Building Data to Expand Constructible Model and BIM Content Offering for Construction
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Building Data based in Rocklin, Calif. Building Data's managed content and software solutions enable Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contractors and engineers to produce intelligent, constructible models by including manufacturing-specific content from a proprietary database of over 6 million 3D data components. The combination of Building Data's experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM) content paired with Trimble's leadership in providing software and hardware solutions for building construction will empower contractors and engineers to gain efficiencies throughout the building lifecycle. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.
The announcement was made at Trimble Dimensions.
MEP contractors face an enormous challenge to develop and maintain the data needed to design, estimate, build and manage projects. Trimble's pricing and content services, combined with Building Data's 3D solutions, will fill the need for timely, accurate and structured information to drive the key processes of design and construction. Building Data's managed content and its SysQue®software extend the capabilities of existing 3D CAD platforms to enable MEP contractors and engineers to increase productivity by developing constructible models that enable accurate pre-fabrication and field layout.
"With the addition of Building Data, Trimble continues to reinforce its commitment to providing data and analytics solutions to the construction industry. Building Data's strength lies in its ability to provide structured and highly accurate 3D content that will be connected to Trimble's existing product and pricing services," said Pat Bohle, general manager of Trimble's MEP Division. "This wealth of content will enable MEP contractors and engineers to use their models to improve estimating, detailing, fabrication, purchasing, manufacturing and installation processes."
"Building Data's solutions are dedicated to improving the productivity of the building contractor and engineer," said Jim Reis, chief operating officer of Building Data. "We are already integrated with several of Trimble's industry-leading software solutions including their fabrication software, field layout solutions and pricing services. We are excited to provide an even greater integrated office workflow for the building contractor and engineer by joining with Trimble."
The Building Data business will be reported as part of the Engineering and Construction Segment. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Updated 2019-2020 School Boundaries Approved
Over the past year, the District has been carefully watching enrollment as well as housing developments in our boundaries. Due to the increased enrollment and acceleration of future growth in the Clublands neighborhood, the Board of Education took action at the February 19, 2019 Board of Education meeting to adjust the boundaries between Oakland Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year.
The district has been working with a company called Decision Insight to look at several adjustments to the original boundary scenario based on their new population projections. The scenarios were reviewed by Administration and discussed at the Board of Education meetings in December and January.
View a Map of the Adjusted Boundaries and interact with our online School Locator to find out which school your family will attend in the 2019-2020 school year. In addition, schools will post a new map of the future school boundaries.
Please note that these new boundaries will NOT affect our Early Learning Program, K-5 Structured Learning Program, or the K-5 Learning Opportunities Program students. These programs will be located at the following schools beginning in the 2019-2020 school year:
- Early Learning Program (EC/PreK) - Antioch Elementary School
- K-5 Structured Learning Program (SLP) - Hillcrest Elementary School
- K-5 Learning Opportunities Program (LOP) - Oakland Elementary School
We look forward to the completion of the enhancements to our schools for the 2019-2020 school year and enjoying greater equity among all of our schools. For additional information regarding the Master Facility Plan, please visit our district website.
Thank you for your support of Antioch School District 34!


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The Australasian Plant Pathology Society is turning 50 years old. Much has changed in our discipline over that time, indeed some of the topics listed below were largely unheard of 50 years ago. The scientific program is being developed to celebrate our "Strong Foundations" and highlight the latest innovations in plant pathology that will lead to "Future Innovations".Abstract Submissions Closed
APPS2019 invites abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations. The topics below have been suggested to span the breadth and depth within our discipline. These topics have been kept deliberately broad such that, with only a few exceptions, submissions from any of the key disciplines represented by our society (bacteriology, mycology, virology and nematology) would be equally appropriate. In addition, entomology submissions are also welcome where the insect/mite involved is a vector of an agent of disease.
Under our six broad themes, are topics we hope you will find interesting. This is not a fixed list of session names but will be shaped accordingly as abstracts are received.
Molecular Plant Pathology
- Evolution and Diversity
- Molecular Biology of Vector-Borne Disease Systems
- Plant-Microbe Interactions (including endophytes)
- Pathogenomics
- Proteomics and Metabolomics
- Host Resistance and Breeding
Disease Management and Control
- New Technologies and Novel Methods for Disease Control (including Biocontrol)
- Agrichemicals and Managing Chemical Resistance
- Postharvest Management
- Integrated Disease Management
- Resistance Breeding and Resistance Management
Epidemiology and Modelling
- Disease Surveys and Monitoring
- Modelling and Risk Analysis
- Innovations in Detection and Diagnosis
- Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Taxonomy and phylogeny
- New and Emerging Diseases
- Lines of Defence – The Biosecurity Continuum
- Surveillance and Incursion Response
- Managing Plant Disease in a Global Economy
- Community and Industry Engagement
- Risk Analysis
Disease Systems
their Ecology, Biology and Field pathology
- Agricultural Microbiomes
- Forest/Tree Pathology
- Monitoring Crop Loss
- Soilborne Diseases and pests
- Postharvest Disease
- Foliar Pathogens
- Vectors in Disease Systems
- Diseases of Native Ecosystems
All abstracts must follow the instructions listed below and be submitted online by midnight AEST Thursday, 25 July 2019. Please note that the closing date for abstract submission will not be extended and abstracts will only be accepted if the presenting author has registered and paid by the presenter registration deadline of Monday, 23 September 2019.
All enquiries regarding abstracts for the APPS2019 Conference should be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Key Dates and Deadlines
|Abstracts open
|November 2018
|Abstract submission closes
|25 July 2019
|Authors notified of results
|9 September 2019
|Presenter deadline to register
|23 September 2019
Abstract Submission Details
- All abstracts must be submitted in English via the conference Abstract submissions page only.
- Abstracts must not exceed 300 words (excluding the title, authors and affiliations) and follow the instructions given within the abstract submission portal.
- Abstract title and author information is not to be included in the body of the abstract.
- Abstracts should not contain any tables or figures. References in the text have to be cited at the end of the abstract and are included in the 300 word count.
- Symbols are permitted
- The use of abbreviations and acronyms should be kept to a minimum.
- Multiple abstract submissions from the same individual are permitted.
- Commercial presentations are not permitted.
- Abstracts must be submitted by midnight AEST, Thursday, 25 July 2019, for consideration by the Committee. Authors will be notified of provisional acceptance of abstracts by Monday, 9 September 2019, including the presentation type for which their abstract has been accepted.
- There is no fee for submitting an abstract
- For an abstract to be formally accepted and included in the program, the presenting author must be registered and paid to attend the Conference by Monday, 23 September 2019.
- All presentations given at the conference must be in English.
Presentation Types
Abstracts may be submitted for one of the following presentation types:
- Oral: A spoken presentation, including introduction and question and answer. Presenters display the research and/or findings of their accepted abstract in a PowerPoint presentation.
- Poster: The Conference will dedicate an allotted time for poster presentations with the opportunity for audience participation and enquiry.
Abstract evaluations
Abstracts will be evaluated based on the information included in the abstract. Abstracts need to be based on available data. Statements such as "data will be available at the meeting" will typically lead to rejection of an abstract.
Accepted abstracts will be selected by the Scientific Committee for an oral presentation or for presentation during a poster session. Authors will be invited to indicate a preference for oral or poster presentation however the final decision on presentation format will be made by the program committee.
Terms and Conditions
The submission of an abstract indicates an understanding of the following rules for participation in APPS Conference 2019:
- All author(s) approve submitting this work for presentation.
- The author(s) transfer(s) all copyright ownership of the named abstract to APPS Conference 2019.
- The author(s) agree(s) to materially confine their presentations to information in the abstract if accepted for presentation. If an author has more than one abstract accepted, each presentation will be materially confined to the information in the abstract selected for the specific session.
- The presenting author will be available to present the abstract if selected for the program. The presenting author will immediately notify the APPS Conference 2019 Secretariat if they are unable to present an abstract or if the presenting author changes.
- Submission of the contact details provided are those of the presenter of the abstract. He/she will be notified about the status of the abstract and is responsible for informing the other authors about the status of the abstract.
- Submission of the abstract constitutes consent of all authors of the abstract to publication (e.g, APPS website, programs, other promotions).
- All authors of the abstract warrant and represent that they either are the sole owners of, or have all necessary rights to, sublicense all the information and content in the abstract provided to APPS and its APPS organisers, and that publication of the abstract does not infringe any rights, including but not limited to, intellectual property rights, or of any third parties.
- All authors of the abstract grant APPS a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, translate, distribute and display the abstract.
- APPS reserves the right to remove from any publication any abstract that does not comply with the above.
Key Dates
- Registrations Now open
- Call for Abstracts Now open
- Early Bird Registration Deadline 5 July 2019
- Call for Abstracts Close 25 July 2019
- Notification to Authors 9 September 2019
- Registration for Workshops Close 23 September 2019
- APPS 2019 Conference 25 - 28 November 2019


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