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Heading into the 2014 season, the San Francisco Giants will look to rebound from their disappointing 2013 campaign. Matt Cain, Pablo Sandoval and Tim Lincecum are three key players the Giants must see improvement from in 2014.
Last year, the Giants suffered from a World Series hangover and finished the season 76-86, third in the National League West.
The Giants' starting rotation that has led them to two World Series championships underperformed and struggled to produce quality outings. Cain had a very uncharacteristically down year, finishing with a 4.00 ERA. Lincecum slightly improved from 2012 but struggled to find a rhythm for most of the season.
Their fielding was awful, finishing 24th in all of Major League Baseball with 107 errors—18 of them came from Sandoval.
The Giants are not a team that counts on hitting home runs or scoring a lot of runs. They rely on pitching and defense to win ballgames.
Let's take a look at why Cain, Sandoval and Lincecum must have bounce-back years in 2014.
Matt Cain
The Giants need their bulldog to return to his old form in the upcoming season.
For the first time since 2008, Cain finished with a sub-.500 record. He has been the rock of the Giants rotation and has thrown 200 innings for six consecutive seasons from 2007-12. Cain struggled to turn in quality outings and gave up a career-high 23 home runs in 2013.
Cain is the longest-tenured member of the starting rotation and is depended on keeping his run total down and to win games.
The starting rotation hasn't been announced yet, but projections list Cain as the Giants' No. 1. Madison Bumgarner had a breakout season last year and became the Giants' most reliable pitcher. If Cain can regain his old form, he and Bumgarner could form one of the best one-two starters in the league.
Cain has to do a better job at limiting early inning runs in 2014. According to baseball-reference.com, Cain's ERA in innings one through three in 2013 was 4.66. He struggled to keep runners off base and allowed 13 walks in early innings.
If Cain can limit the free passes and keep runners off base, he will keep his pitch count down and be able to eat up more innings.
How many games will Cain win in 2014?
Pablo Sandoval
Sandoval has been facing the same question almost his entire career as a Giant: Can he keep his weight down and stay healthy for an entire season?
Sandoval has proved in the past that he can lose weight, but he has struggled to maintain it from year to year.
In 2010, Sandoval was out of shape and got benched during most of the playoffs.
He spent the offseason focused on becoming healthier and lost 38 pounds, according to Jorge L. Ortiz of USAToday.com.
The next season, the slimmer Sandoval hit for .315 and was voted to his first All-Star Game.
Since 2011, The Kung Fu Panda has put on weight as seen in this picture timeline:
Last season, it was clear that Sandoval's weight affected him, as he hit for just .278.
Sandoval is a key middle-of-the-order guy for the Giants, and if he can stay healthy, he is capable of hitting 23 home runs like he did in 2011.
Sandoval has the ability to hit for both average and power and could do some damage in a lineup surrounded by Buster Posey, Hunter Pence and Michael Morse.
Sandoval has to improve this season, because if he does not, the Giants could let him enter free agency next offseason.
The Giants have locked up their homegrown talent, such as Posey, Cain and Bumgarner, on long-term contracts.
If Sandoval wants big money too, he needs to maintain his new look for the entire season.
Tim Lincecum
The Giants took a gamble this past October when they signed Lincecum to a two-year deal worth $35 million.
The former two-time Cy Young Award winner has been nowhere close to the pitcher he was from 2008 through 2011. His ERA was 5.18 in 2012 and 4.37 in 2013, finishing with sub-.500 records in both those seasons.
Cliff Corcoran of mlb.si.com wrote that "even as a sentimental move, it's a failure. It's difficult to imagine anyone wanting to continue to watch an iconic player scuffle along as an overpaid shadow of his former self. Apparently, Brian Sabean does."
So, what does Lincecum need to do?
He needs to prove this season that he can still be a quality Major League starting pitcher again. He no longer has the 94 mph fastball he had early in his career, so he can't rely on blowing away hitters anymore.
Lincecum proved that he can still be dominant without the high velocity as we saw in his no-hitter on July 13 against San Diego.
Command is more important now more than ever for Lincecum, and he cannot afford to give up 90 walks in a season, which he has been doing recently.
If Lincecum can keep his walk totals down, look for him to have a turnaround season in 2014.
Read more MLB news on BleacherReport.com


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New Order say making music without Peter Hook has been a more "pleasant" experience.
The group's original members, singer Bernard Sumner, drummer Stephen Morris and keyboard player Gillian Gilbert, are currently being sued by ex-bassist Peter, who claims they owe him £2.3 million since setting up a new company to handle the band's income from 2011 even though he left in 2007.
The band - also now comprised of Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman - released their first LP, 'Music Complete, without Hook this year and they admit it was a lot more relaxed in the studio.
When asked if it was easier to lay down the tracks without Peter around, Gillian admitted: "I must admit, yes. I feel like everybody's on an equal footing. I don't know why. I think with the Hooky thing, as you go on you build up your own little, not resentments, but we'd been together for so long. It was a lot more pleasant for me.
"I think we are a new entity in a way, the past is gone a bit. we decided to call it 'Music Complete' because that's what it was, we just thought that's it, that's our music. Complete."
Drummer Stephen insists replacing Peter with Tom has resulted in a change in the band's music.
Stephen told Mojo magazine: "Straight away it was different. When you take something out of the equation and put something else in, you've got to do it differently whether you want to or not."
Since it was ruled that Peter's lawsuit will be heard in court, New Order released a statement on the matter on their official website.
It read: "Obviously the band are disappointed that Peter is pursuing this claim in this particular way. The reports so far take a number of things out of context. Peter still, for instance, receives his full share of all back catalogue royalties. This dispute relates only to the share of income he takes from our work without him since 2011.
"Not much more we can say as nothing has been decided by the Court on the facts other than he has a right to proceed with the claim, so this matter is still in play."
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3 Tricks To Writing Amazing Email Headlines That Get Opened
Getting your emails opened is the first step in any email campaign. The more people that open your emails, the more people that are likely to take action. There are many ways to improve your open-rate, however, writing great email headlines is one of the best ways.
So, here are some amazing tricks you can use to write those email headlines that will encourage audiences to engage with your content.
1. Use Numbers In The Headlines
One of the typical ways you can entice people to open emails is to include a number, often written in numerical form, within the subject. For instance, "7 Secrets To Have A Great Christmas" sounds better than "Secrets To Have A Great Christmas".
Numbers offer several things to audiences. Firstly, it sets an expectation that they can measure against for satisfaction. Secondly, it is because a number is very attractive to the human eye. Therefore, when your email is listed among loads of others, yours with a number in it is more likely to be opened.
You don't need to have a large number of tips or tricks for your audience to digest in an email, just one is better than none. An example of this could be: "What is the 1 secret your teachers didn't tell you about school?" compared to "What's the secret teachers didn't tell you about school". The second one has less authority and is not as attractive, that little number adds a lot of value to your readers, even though the topic is the same.
2. Be Controversial
Sometimes being a little controversial can add an attraction to audiences. For instance: "What is the one secret your teachers didn't tell you about school?" adds a little controversy because it is talking about what teachers have kept from students.
Other writers have used controversial headlines to get people to open emails. However, that doesn't always work. You've got to create a controversial headline that doesn't impede your message. In fact, your controversial subject line shouldn't be against the main message. For instance, don't write a subject line that says: "You don't want to come to my event" and then have an email that suggests what they'll miss out on and eventually say "unless you want to come". The whole subject line is wasted and trust in your content undone.
However, you could follow the example of Ian Brodie who wrote an email about why networking didn't work for him. His headline was why networking didn't work (for him). He got high praise for that email and the controversial headline worked.
3. Offer Secrets
Humans love to be in the know. We like to know something that others don't. This is why offering information that is 'secret' in emails is such a good way to get people to open them. Secrets seem to imply that the reader is going to get information that they've not seen or read from before. This is a great way to get them to open it because so many emails include the same information.
For instance, if you had a subject line: "Five ways to grow your business" people have probably read articles and emails about this a lot. They might think your email is a rewrite of many of those content pieces. However, if you change it to "Five secrets that will grow your business" audiences will think that that new information is included within the article. This makes it more likely to be opened.
The three tricks that we've mentioned above are the ones that you're going to need in order to build a successful email marketing campaign. They are three tricks that will help get your emails noticed in crowded mailboxes with busy audiences. When more people read your content, you can immediately see more returns on your investment.
What tricks do you have for your headlines? Have you tried any of the above?
Let us know in the comments below.
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The arrival of the retirement age generates most of the time a fall in income that it is wise to anticipate.
If you are in this case and you are afraid of having to lower your lifestyle, the pooling of credits can allow you to optimize your budget by having no more than one and only one payment refinement to pay. Moreover, We takes care of everything, you will have only one interlocutor and you will not have to change banks.
We can help you to consolidate your loans
The grouping of senior credits will not take the same form depending on whether you own or rent your main home.
Indeed, in the first case, it will bring together two types of credit: real estate credit and consumer credit. To do this, we collect all the loan repayments in one to have only one monthly payment.
The peculiarity of this type of credit redemption is that it requires a mortgage guarantee established at a notary, the lender requesting security for the repayment of credit.
An accurate analysis of the situation of the retired household, or in the process of becoming so, is then made and a file is compiled. The interest is, of course, to reduce the monthly weight of credits significantly.
For those who have many payday loans, the only solution is to consolidate them. Get the help you need.
This solution is particularly interesting when it comes to loans with a high rate and especially revolving credits.
In this case, the grouping of credits makes it possible to have only one rate and thus to lighten the monthly payment. The constitution of the file is the same as for a household of retired owners, except for the mortgage guarantee.
Once the file is accepted, we obtain a new loan with a revised repayment term, a renegotiated rate, and a lighter monthly payment.
How old are you?
The maximum age for a credit pool subscription depends on its duration. For consolidation of consumer loans, the last monthly payment must be made before the 84th birthday of the borrower plus six months. And for a group of credits with mortgage guarantee, the last repayment will have to be made before the 90th birthday.
Do not wait to anticipate your retirement. Contact us advisor who will call you back for free to build your file.


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If you are a member of the Alumni Council, please click here.
The Geisel Alumni Council is the representative group of the Geisel School of Medicine alumni body. Currently, 53 alumni are members of this organization. New members may be nominated to the council by their class during the reunion weekend. The nominations are subsequently placed before the council for election and approval.
The purpose of the council is to promote participation of Alumni Association members in the affairs of the institution. Specifically, the council:
initiates activities which promote the strengthening of the relationship between alumni and the school.
initiates activities which enhance the education of students of the school and promote the strengthening of the relationship between alumni and students.
serves as a clearinghouse for alumni views and the inter-change of alumni ideas.
act as the official voice of alumni sentiment to the administration and as an avenue by which administration has access to alumni collectively.
encourages and maintains a relationship with the Board of Overseers of Geisel School of Medicine to provide opportunities for transmitting alumni viewpoints and for exchanging ideas concerning programs and policies.
initiates and carries on such other undertakings as are reasonable within the province of alumni activities.
View a directory of current Alumni Council members.
The Bylaws of the Council state that Geisel School of Medicine classes may select a nominees for consideration by the Council. Classes are invited to nominate a representative during their reunion weekend. Self-nominations are also acceptable. Based on the tabulation of votes, the name of the individual is presented and voted upon by the Alumni Council.
Attendance at two alumni council meetings annually: one in the fall, one in the spring. Attendance is required at least one of the two meetings.
Membership on one of the standing committees: World Health, Fund for Geisel School of Medicine, Communications/Alumni Affairs, Student Life/Mentoring and Advising.
Contribution to the Annual Fund for Geisel School of Medicine.
Support of alumni activities promoted by the Council and the Office of Alumni Relations (e.g. contacting your class to share news of Geisel School of Medicine, volunteering to talk to student interest groups, participating in mock interview sessions, acting as a nominal host for alumni gatherings in your geographic area or at a professional specialty meeting, etc.)
The term of office is five years (ten meetings).
Executive Committee:Focus: To carry out the purposes of the Council and, on behalf of the Council, to implement policies and procedures required to do so.
Nominating Committee:Focus: To make nominations to the Council, to serve as a resource to the Dean and to provide the Dean with suggestions for alumni nominations to the Board of Overseers.
Student Life/Mentoring and Advising Committee:Focus: Quality of student life. Promote, support and assist with activities that directly affect, influence and improve both the student experience. Act as resources or help to facilitate opportunities for direct access, as desired and appropriate, for mentoring or networking interaction with individual students, or student groups.
Communications/Alumni Affairs Committee:Focus: Promote Council and alumni as a resource (speakers, advisers, etc.) to administration, school, and student body, enhance Council and alumni involvement in faculty and administrative searches, and advance Council and alumni vision in Development activities. Lend support, advice and assistance to the Office of Alumni Relations in the implementation of activities and programs for the larger alumni body (e.g. CME for alumni, alumni conferences, reunions, women in medicine, minority affairs).
Fund for Geisel School of Medicine Committee:Focus: Re-establish the Class Agent structure, work with reunion classes, support phone-a-thon activities, encourage individual class participation.
World Health Committee:Focus: Opportunities for volunteers interested in world health.
For more information, contact: Office of Alumni Relations603-653-0726
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Monkstown Village Initiatives (MVI) has been providing support and assistance to people of all ages in Monkstown in one form or another since 1994. Our desire is to apply Christian love and we do this through supporting our community. We believe in the strength of community and strive to remove barriers, encouraging individuals to reach their full potential.
MVI facilities and services are open to all.


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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
Page 3: Business Card
Take a look at this typical business card layout, below. How many separate elements do you see in that small space? That is, how many times does your eye stop to look at something?
Does your eye stop five times? Of course - there are five separate items on this little card.
Where do you begin reading? In the middle, probably, because that phrase is boldest.
What do you read next-left to right (because it's in English)?
What happens when you get to the bottom-right corner? Where does your eye go?
Do you wander around making sure you didn't miss any corners?
And what if I confuse the issue even further:
Now that there are two bold phrases, where do you begin?
Do you start in the upper left? Do you start in the center?
After you read those two items, where do you go? Perhaps you bounce back and forth between the wards in bold, nervously trying to also catch the words in the corners.
Do you know when you're finished?
Does your friend follow the same pattern you did?
When several items are in close proximity to each other, they become one visual unit rather than several separate units. As in life, the proximity, or the closeness, implies a relationship.
By grouping similar elements into one unit, several things instantly happen: The page becomes more organized. You understand where to begin reading the message, and you know when you are finished. And
the "white space" (the space around the letters) automatically becomes more organized as well.
A problem with the previous card is that not one of the items on the card seems related to any other item. It is not clear where you should begin reading the card, and it is not clear when you are finished.
If I do one thing to this business card - if I group related
elements together, into closer proximity - see what happens:
Now is there any question about where you begin to read the card?
Where do your eyes go next?
Do you know when you're finished?
With that one simple concept, this card is now organized both intellectually and visually.
And thus it communicates more clearly.
Let's compare all three side-by-side:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
Source: The Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Williams


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Dry run (terrorism)
A dry run is an act committed by a terrorist organization without carrying out any actual terrorism in an attempt to determine whether a technique they are planning to use will be successful. The dry run is part of the rehearsal for a terrorist act,[1] and is often the immediate precursor to the attack.[2] It may include attempting to smuggle weapons or other items to be used in the attack past a security checkpoint to determine whether this will be noticed, or monitoring the reactions of security personnel to the actions that would occur during a real attack.
The dry run is considered to be the heart of the planning stages of the terrorist attack.[3] It is the method by which strengths and weaknesses in the plot are exposed to the terrorists, unforeseen obstacles can be detected, and the techniques are refined.[4] Sometimes, multiple dry runs are conducted in an effort to perfect the ultimate attack.[5]
Suspicious signs
The following are suspicious signs a dry run may be occurring:[6][7]
- Appearing out-of-place
- Sitting in car and observing operations for no apparent reason
- Photography or videotaping with no apparent reason
- Monitoring of a police radio frequency and observing response times to calls
- Mapping out routes to determine timing of traffic flow and lights
- Attempting to learn inside information about the operations of a place
- Abandoning object(s), such as pieces of luggage
Notable reports of dry runs
- In 2004 a group of Syrian musicians boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 327. Some passengers were alarmed by the men, including Annie Jacobsen who brought the flight to national attention. She described the group of men's behavior as consistent with a dry run. Investigating authorities including the FBI concluded there was no terrorist threat.[8]
- In 2006, British authorities uncovered a plot in which suspected terrorists were making a dry run in an attempt to make bombs out of peroxide that could be ignited with an electronic device. This led to restrictions internationally on carrying liquids on aircraft.[9]
- Investigators believe that the Yemen branch of al-Qaeda may have been conducting a dry run with shipments they made in 2010 on cargo planes in preparation for the 2010 cargo plane bomb plot.[10]
- ↑ The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense; By Margaret R O'Leary; page 149
- ↑ Securing global transportation networks: a total security management approach; By Luke Ritter, J. Michael Barrett, Rosalyn A. Wilson; page 255
- ↑ Citizens Terrorism Awareness and Survival Manual: Protecting America with; By Michael J. Licata; page 20
- ↑ Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism: protecting critical; By Brian T. Bennett; pages 209-10
- ↑ Disaster planning and control; By William M. Kramer; pages 278-79
- ↑ Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism: protecting critical; By Brian T. Bennett; page 210
- ↑ Counter-Terrorism Handbook: How to Protect Yourself at Home and Abroad; By Phil Little, Albert Perrotta; page 32
- ↑ http://www.salon.com/2004/07/21/askthepilot95/singleton/
- ↑ U.S. Says Terrorists Planned Dry Run
- ↑ http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/01/1903479/terrorists-may-have-conducted.html


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I know, I know... I am such a sucker for layered fonts! Then just add a little vintage, industrial coolness and I'm scramblin for the old wallet! This week's Font Friday pick is Valuco by Aesthetic Apparatus. I'm a huge fan of their other design work... check out their website! Anyway, Valuco is actually five fonts: base, midtone coarse, midtone, shadow coarse, and shadow. There are a nice range of glyphs and the lowercase letters act as alternates. Valuco is available HERE.
You can check out some of my latest picks in my #FontFriday gallery on MyFonts.com... Just click HERE.
And please be sure to visit my #FontFriday friends: Aerialist Press, Alison Owen Design, And Everything Nice, Blush Printables, Bubblerock Studios, Design Editor, Fourth & Folded, Go Against The Grain, Hank & Hunt, Honey Bee Invites, Lauren Elise Crafted, Little Bit Heart, My Paper Lounge, Palm Papers, Weswen Design.
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There are 4 kinds of kidney stones and these are formed by different salts found in your urine. What makes each one different is what caused it.
One of the most common is the calcium stone.
These stones can easily be identified because it looks spiky or at times large and smooth. The reason why these are called calcium stones is because these are made from calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate.
You may have calcium stones if you have excess levels of Vitamin D or an overactive parathyroid gland. This occurs frequently to people suffering from cancer or kidney disease.
The second type of kidney stone is the uric acid stones. These are smooth, soft and color brown and you get it from eating too much meat products. People who are at risk of this are patients who have just undergone chemotherapy.
The third type is the struvite or infection stones. These are big and appear like a horn like shape that often develops when you have excess amounts of ammonia in your body.
You are at risk of this if you already have UTI or urinary tract infection because the bacteria that causes this infection generates ammonia. Unlike the first two types of kidney stones, this one is generally found in women.
The fourth and last is the cystine stones. This is easy to tell because it is color yellow and crystalline. You can also have cystine stones if you have high levels of cystine in your urine. But this is very rare because it can only happen if you have a genetic order known as cystinuria. This occurs when kidney tubules are not reabsorbing the amino acids adequately.
The good news is that kidney stones can be treated and prevented. Sometimes drinking lots of water and taking some medication will help flush it out of the body. If the stones are too big, then surgery will be needed.
If you have had kidney stones in the past, remember that they can be happen again so you should take preventive measures. You should drink lots of water daily and make changes in your diet.
For instance, if you want to reduce the risk of developing calcium stones, you have to reduce your intake of certain vegetables such as asparagus and cooked spinach. You should also drink less tea and limit the chocolate you eat.
Since uric acid stones come from eating too much meat products, cut down your fish, meat and poultry intake. Should you be at risk for cystine or struvite stones, ask your doctor for preventive medication.
You will never know what kind of kidney stones are in your body unless you go visit a doctor. From there, he or she can tell you what it is and then recommend the proper treatment. Most of the time, you can flush it out yourself but if there is no other choice, you may have to undergo surgery.
Believe it or not, in most cases doctors do not know what causes kidney stones to appear. They may have an idea what caused it after identifying what kind of stone it is and only recommend what preventive measures you can take so it does not happen again. If you don't take this seriously, remember they do come back.
Source: https://positivearticles.com


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Youghal Beaches
Youghal alone has three blue flag beaches, the first of these is only a ten minute walk from the Carleton Village Complex.
The Front Strand
Claycastle Beach
Redbarn Strand
The Front Strand
Claycastle Beach
Redbarn Strand
This beach is the closest to Carleton Village. Only a ten minute walk or two minute drive. The beach is Blue Flag Approved as are the other three beaches along this stretch.
Continuing on from the Front Strand you will come to a large mound of grass and the new eco board walk, this is the start of Claycastle. The board walk is now open with the second phase due next year.
Walking on from Claycastle you will see a hotel located far out the otherside of the beach, this is the Redbarn strand area of town. It will take you approximately 40 minutes to get to Rebarn beach


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Let's Connect specialise in implementing technology employee benefits across the UK in both public and private sectors.
Employees can acquire brand new technology from leading manufacturers, spreading the cost through salary sacrifice or net pay arrangements.
Personal Group is an employee services business, working with employers to drive productivity through better employee engagement and a healthier, more motivated workforce.
Helping and engaging staff through Employee Assistance Programmes, Insurance, Discounts and Rewards and a host of other engagement tools like staff surveys, employee communications and employer loans. All provided through Hapi – a simple, powerful employee services platform and app.
Personal Group
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Ballast Point: From Fossil Fuel Storage to Renewable Energy Provider
Architects: McGregor Coxall
Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: 2009
Size: 2,5 ha
Photography: Mark Sykes, Droneheadz, BrettBoardman, McGregor Coxall
This multi award winning 2.5ha post industrial waterfront park is located on a contaminated former lubricant production site on the Birchgrove Peninsula in the inner reaches of Sydney harbour. The site's richly layered history included occupation by indigenous people, construction of the 'Menevia' marine villa in the 1860's, quarry use for ship ballast and finally petroleum distillation by Caltex from the 1920's until 2002. As lead consultant, McGregor Coxall undertook project management, design development, construction documentation and administered the construction contract for the client. This project's design is driven by a strong environmental agenda where recycled materials are used site wide. Wind turbine generators reflect a movement away from fossil fuels and an integrated stormwater management and recycle system ensures that all stormwater entering Sydney Harbour from the site has been cleaned and polished prior to its discharge.


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Are you interested in a career in the veterinary field? Ashton Animal Clinic offers internships opportunities for high school, undergraduate, veterinary technician and veterinary students. Our team of experienced doctors and technicians strive to provide you with a great experience in both small and large animal medicine. If you are interested an internship with us, please send us a cover letter and resume either by mail or email.
Ashton Animal Clinic
P.O Box 307
Ashton, IL 61006


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The large "DV4" uncapping machine is fully automatic and may be oversized for some professional beekeepers. This is why we designed this new lighter and cheaper simplified version, which is as sturdy and reliable as all other products made by us.
Honey-melting cabinet with insulated walls to liquefy crystallised honey. This electric heating cabinet keeps honey liquid. It can contain two 25kg cans or 72 1kg jars, which are slowly heated by the forced circulation of hot air supplied by thermostat-controlled electric resistors to liquefy crystallised honey.
"Tucano Elettrico" motorised radial honey extractor, Ø 630mm, with 20 super-hive combs stainless steel cage D.B., GAMMA low voltage electric motor 220V-24V/120W, mounted under the vat, it can be adjusted between 0 and 460 RPM. The transparent polycarbonate cover is hinged to the bar and fitted with electrical safety lock. With Ø 40mm plastic tap and 3 painted legs.
Plastic filter without brackets, diameter 30 cm, fitting the sieve only, for 50/100/200 kg ripeners.
Small hot chamber for honey melting with insulated walls and electrical heating, container capacity 300 kg or equivalent.
Foodstuff plastic bag used to cover the internal walls of 300 kg drums (bag diameter approx. 65cm). The foodstuff plastic bag is strong and transparent and can be fit in the drum before filling it with honey, thus allowing to use containers whose paint is detaching.
Plastic strainer with steel clamps, diam. 30 cm, consisting of two sieves (fine mesh and large mesh) for 50/100/200 kg ripeners.
Plastic strainer with or without steel clamps, diam. 30 cm, with fine mesh or large mesh, for 50/100/200 kg ripeners.


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Preschool 3-4 Years
Preparing Your Child For School
At La Petite Academy, we now start to concentrate on school-readiness activities. Our preschool day is designed to develop important foundational skills like language and literacy, mathematical thinking and problem-solving while stimulating your child's creativity.
Your Preschooler's Day
In addition to providing standard care and play time throughout the day, your child's key person will engage your child through:
Morning and Afternoon Circle time where the day's themed focus activities are introduced and reviewed.
Creative Activities - painting, baking, junk modelling etc
Maths, Language & Literacy activities tied to the Early Years Foundation Stage to progressively build important foundational skills.
Music and movement (songs, poems and rhymes) to expand your child's vocabulary and listening skills.
Outdoor play at least twice daily to burn off energy and develop motor skills, including water and sand play.
Mealtime, snack time and quiet time to nourish and rest your preschooler's growing mind and body.
Sensory Room A visit to our specialised Sensory room to explore light, sound, with a wealth of sensory experiences to stimulate the mind.
Story time
Government Flexible Free Entitlement For 3 & 4 Year Olds
This is a government funded scheme which allows La Petite Academy to offer up to 15hrs of free childcare each week across a minimum of 3 days and during school term time which equates to 38 weeks per year.
Parents are entitled to access the full entitlement across a maximum of 2 providers.
Parents have the choice of hours deducted from their invoice or to just access the free hours per day. Free hours can be deducted from full days, morning sessions, and afternoon sessions.
Charges will revert to full nursery sessions as per the pricing schedule for the remaining 14 weeks of school holidays in the year. All parents will be required to sign a contract with the nursery together with an agreement with the Local Authority in order to access the funding.
All children are eligible for funding the term after they become 3 years of age:
A child born on or between...
1 April and 31 August
1 September and 31 December
1 January and 31 March
Will become eligible for a free place from...
1 September, following their third birthday
1 January, following their third birthday
1 April, following their third birthday
Free early education places are available at a range of early years settings, including nursery schools and classes, children's centres, day nurseries, playgroups, pre-schools and certain registered childminders.
There are a number of parameters within which the free entitlement provision operates. These parameters set the framework within which local authorities should deliver the free entitlement (e.g. the minimum and maximum number of hours per day, the number of days on which the free hours should be taken, the restrictions on start and finish times and the number of providers who can be involved in delivering free hours to a child). The parameters are guidelines for local authorities rather than specific rules for provision of the free hours, so the arrangements of provision may vary from area to area.
Please ring us for details of how you can use your Free Entitlement at La Petite Academy - giving you more flexibility and affordable childcare. We have a varied range of options where you can use your free hours at the nursery.


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Boards a bit faded and with light rubbing to extremities. Very minor soiling to front board; This is the first report of the New York Zoological Society - several years before the Bronx Zoo opened its doors ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 63 pages
Title: FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. CHARTERED IN 1895 Objects of the Society. a Public Zoological Park. the Preservation of Our Native Animals. the Promotion of Zoology
Categories: New York,
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: New York, Office of the Zoological Society: 1897
Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good+
Item: 1.00 Item
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Before Charise Flynn signed on as the COO of Dwolla, she developed the ability to execute and operate at an extremely fast pace during her time as an outside consultant. It comes in quite handy as she works alongside Ben Milne to conquer the never-ending slew of fun and interesting problems that come at them.
To say that Flynn is cut out for this work is an understatement; she would tell you that it's in her DNA. After all, Flynn entered the entrepreneurial world at the age of 12, and she has since carried with her the belief that we're all people solving problems.
She is constantly pushing her brain to think in new ways so that she can attempt to solve any major problem with the right mindset. And being a strong female entrepreneur, she never lets fear slow her down when it's time to make a critical decision; according to Flynn, the hallmark of a good entrepreneur is one who works beyond the fear.
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text: Dr. Kavan Hazeli Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department Biography Dr. Hazeli research lies at the intersection of applied mechanics and materials science and engineering and thrusts on multi-scale experimental and computational characterization of material response and aims to for enhanced functionality and high-performance in novel materials under extreme environments such as temperature, strain rate and fatigue. His work looks to develop a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms by which materials deform and fail across multiple lengths and timescales. Our lab focuses on 2D and 3D characterization of microstructural evolution and instability during deformation and failure processes that take place in materials under extreme environments such as temperature, strain rate and fatigue. Our research provides information that can be directly used in the materials by design framework to guide efforts towards the development of next generation, high-strength, light-weight alloys and composites for critical structural materials such as automotive and aerospace applications. Dr. Hazeli received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics from Drexel University in 2014. Prior joining to UAH Kavan was a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University (Apr 2014-Aug 2016) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute. He is also the Chapter Coordinator for Pi Tau Sigma. Dr. Kavan Hazeli's Curriculum Vitae Dr. Kavan Hazeli's Personal Webpage Education Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 2014 Classes Taught MAE 378 - Materials and Manufacturing Process Affiliations UAH Pi Tau Sigma Chapter Honors & Awards Outstanding Promise Doctoral Award, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Drexel University 2014 Doctoral Research Excellence Award, College of Engineering, Drexel University 2013 Golden Key International Honor Society 2011 – 2013 Teaching Excellence Award, College of Engineering, Drexel University 2012 Engineering Design Education Fellowship, College of Engineering, Drexel University 2013 Teaching Excellence Award, College of Engineering, Drexel University 2012 Golden Key International Honor Society 2011 – 2013 Dean Fellowship, College of Engineering, Drexel University Publications Hogan, J. D., Kimberley, J., Hazeli, K. , Plescia, J., & Ramesh, K. (2015). Dynamic behavior of an ordinary chondrite: the e_ects of microstructure on strength, failure and fragmentation. Icarus, 260, 308-319. Hazeli, K., Askari, H., Cuadra, J., Streller, F., Carpick, R., Zbib, H., & Kontsos, A. (2015). Microstructure-sensitive investigation of magnesium alloy fatigue. International Journal of Plasticity, 68, 55-76. Hazeli, K., Cuadra, J., Streller, F., Barr, C., Taheri, M., Carpick, R., & Kontsos, A. (2015). Three-dimensional e_ects of twinning in magnesium alloys. Scripta Materialia, 100, 9-12. Hazeli, K., Sadeghi, A., Pekguleryuz, M., & Kontsos, A. (2014). Damping and dynamic recovery in magnesium alloys containing strontium. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 589, 275-279. Hazeli, K., Sadeghi, A., Pekguleryuz, M., & Kontsos, A. (2013). The effect of strontium in plasticity of magnesium alloys. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 578, 383-393. Hazeli, K., Cuadra, J., Vanniamparambil, P., & Kontsos, A. (2013). In situ identification of twin-related bands near yielding in a magnesium alloy. Scripta Materialia, 68 (1), 83-86. Cuadra, J., Vanniamparambil, P. A., Hazeli, K. , Bartoli, I., & Kontsos, A. (2013). Damage quantitation in polymer composites using a hybrid NDT approach. Composites Science and Technology, 83, 11-21. Vanniamparambil, P. A., Bartoli, I., Hazeli, K. , Cuadra, J., Schwartz, E., Saralaya, R., & Kontsos, A. (2012b). An integrated structural health monitoring approach for crack growth monitoring. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures , 23 (14), 1563-1573. Zhang, Q., Mochalin, V. N., Neitzel, I., Hazeli, K. , Niu, J., Kontsos, A., & Gogotsi, Y. (2012). Mechanical properties and biomineralization of multifunctional nanodiamond-PLLA composites for bone tissue engineering. Biomaterials, 33 (20), 5067-5075.


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Rotherhill are offering for sale or to let a range of plots and buildings at the newly created Melton Mowbray Business Park (MMBP)
Serviced plots can be created from ½ to 20 acres and the site has planning consent for B1, B2 and B8 uses. Rotherhill can also design and build completed turnkey buildings on either a freehold or leasehold basis.
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MMBP is conveniently located on the edge of Melton Mowbray, close to the route of a proposed bypass and well connected to local and regional transport links. A dis-used rail track to the north of the site could provide future rail connectivity.
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"The highest of the Marianas arc volcanoes, Agrigan contains a 500-m-deep, flat-floored caldera. The elliptical island is 8 km long; its 965-m-high summit is the top of a massive 4000-m-high submarine volcano, the second largest in the Marianas Islands. Deep radial valley dissect the flanks of the thickly vegetated stratovolcano. The elongated caldera is 1 x 2 km wide and is breached to the NW, from where a prominent lava flow extends to the coast and forms a lava delta. The caldera floor is surfaced by fresh-looking lava flows and also contains two cones that may have formed during the volcano's only historical eruption in 1917. This eruption deposited large blocks and 3 m of ash and lapilli on a village on the SE coast, prompting its evacuation."
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Vinokourov, who was kicked out of the 2007 Tour de France after failing a test for a homologous banned blood transfusion, made his return to professional racing just days after his ban was completed when the 35 year-old finished seventh in the 45-kilometre Castillon-La-Bataille criterium in the south west of France.
However, it was on the 8.6km time-trial from St Genis to Pouilly on the third stage of the five-stage Tour de l'Ain where Vinokourov made his return to the podium.
Vinokourov, riding for the Kazakh national team, completed the course in 9 minutes and 50 seconds.
Michiel Elijzen, Silence Lotto's Dutch rider, finished 10secs behind while Chris Horner, the overall leader in the general classification and riding for Vinokourov's former team came in 13secs adrift.
The Kazakh, who is desperate to re-join the Astana team, said: "It's a nice surprise to have won."
Tour de l'Ain details
Stage three: 8.6km time-trial; Saint-Genis-Pouilly: 1. Alexandre Vinokourov (Kazakhstan - Team Kazakhstan) 9min 50sec, 2. Michiel Elijzen (Holland - Silence Lotto) +10secs, 3. Chris Horner (US - Astana) 10.03secs, 4. Maxime Bouet (France - Agritubel) 10.11secs, 5. Serguei Fuchs (Germany - Rabobank) 10.12secs.
Overall standings
1. Chris Horner 9hours 25mins 57secs, 2. Ludovic Turpin (France - AG2R-La Mondiale) +19secs, 3. David Moncoutie (France - Cofidis) 20secs, 4. Rein Taaramae (Estonia - Cofidis) 22secs, 5. Greg van Avermaet (Belgium - Silence Lotto) 32secs.


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Jewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real or fine jewelry. It is an inexpensive alternative that does not sacrifice taste as well as style. Vintage costume jewelry may be less expensive, but good quality ones are never seen as cheap. They a........ Read More
Different High School Fashions Today
High school is a time of growing up. It is a time of socialization. It is a time of declaring who you are. All these and more are reflected on high school fashion today. There are various looks that high school students have. Here are some of them: 1) The Rocker – this high school fashion is very popular among fans of rock bands. This may include shirts that make statements or shirts featuring their favorite band. This high school fashion also often includes a lot of trinkets including st........ Read More
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Today's women's clothing are a line of ultimate representation of a woman's body confidence that will make her all the more stylish and glamorous. Find about the lessons of women's clothing and the cardinal rules of dressing up in relation to your body shape as you read on. 1. The Summer style The heat is on! Pull on your khakis and that plain shirt. – oooh, don't even try to. Plain tees are too boring to beat the heat. Get load and do it thru colors. Summer is all about kooky patt........ Read More
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DIY Free License Plate Search
If you are looking at how to find out who owns a car by the license plate number on the vehicle, you will have very few options to keep in mind. That said, it is possible to accomplish this task with some work and research on your end. While there are some sites that will give you the information you need, it's not generally going to be something you'll find at no charge. In this article, I will show you some things you may want to try and some options you have when you are trying to find the owner of vehicle by license plate number. Let's get started and see what might work in your area or state.
Option #1 – Department of Motor Vehicles
Whether you live in Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York or any other state, this is going to be your best place to start out your search. The DMV in your area may have different names for the license plates; some may call them vehicle tags or car tags, but the main principal is the same regardless of the name they use. Approach the DMV worker behind the counter and make your request.
Don't assume they can give you this information – it will vary by state. In some states, they simply cannot do this. In other states, you must provide a written request or fill out a form to find out the owner of a car by license plate numbers. In other areas, it may be possible to get the information through verbal request.
You may not have to go to the office in person if the DMV in your area has a website. Look online to find out if they have a license plate lookup feature by searching their site carefully. It's a good way to find a vehicle's ownership or registration. It might not be free in all areas, but in most locations, the charge will be minimal.
Option #2 – Local Law Enforcement
Let me start out by saying I have worked as both a dispatcher and police officer in Wisconsin and we weren't allowed to give out this information to anyone other than law enforcement personnel. This makes sense, since the requesting person could be up to no good or intend harm to the vehicle owner. That said, it will vary by state and sometimes agency.
Your best bet is to call the police department or sheriff office. Ask if it's possible to process your request and if there is a fee. Some may do this as a service free of charge and others may require you to fill out a form and pay a small fee. In either event, it's possible for some people to locate the registered owner of a car by license plate number. It's something to attempt and will not cost you any money to call and find out.
Option #3 – Reverse License Plate Searches Online
These will not be free, but they are often the quickest and most effective. You'll find many sites online that will give you the registered owner of any car tags based on the digits and state of issuance. It might be a good way to locate a person by their automobile digits. Expect to pay several dollars for this service. It's not free, but it does work quickly.
Option #4 – Online Searches
Try entering the digits. If the vehicle plate is listed anywhere in public records, you may have a chance to get a return online to make the connection. It's not very likely to work, but it is one option to keep in mind and try. In addition, some people have been known to put their digits on social sites like Facebook or MySpace, especially if they have personalized license plates and are proud of them. It's worth a try and will only take a few seconds. Best of all, it's free to attempt.
Now you have some options to keep in mind when you are asking, how can I find out who owns a car from the license plate number?


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In today's world, most kids run into situations involving bullying at school. Sometimes the victim, sometimes the bystander, this list of resources has options for all ages to learn what to do and how to handle these occasions when they happen. From very young children to high school age, you will find helpful strategies here.
The No More Bullying Book for Kids
"The No More Bullying Book for Kids" is the resource your young child needs. Full of practical information to help them identify bullying behavior and seek help, this is a tool they can use if they, or someone they know, is being picked on. It is full of practical advice and strategies they can really use.
The Energy Bus for Kids
This story – The Energy Bus for Kids – presents five rules for living your best life. Show your kids how to overcome negativity, bullies, and everyday challenges to succeed. They will learn to find their inner motivation and pass on that positivity to others. This powerful, uplifting book is a great gift for kids.
Stick Up for Yourself
This nearly 30-year-old perennial best-seller has been newly revised and updated to be the ultimate resource for any kid who has ever been picked on at school or bossed around on the bus. This book will help your child build assertiveness skills and self-esteem with practical, realistic advice and strategies.
Tough!: A Story about How to Stop Bullying in Schools
This fictional story is one of a trio of books, told from the perspective of third-graders, and shares different aspects of bullying. This one is told through the eyes of one who initiates the bullying. Let your child know they are not alone by sharing this story with them.
I Am Enough
"I am Enough" is a picture book for children with lovely, lyrical prose that firmly tells them that they are valuable just as they are. Respect others, be kind, love yourself – this is the book you want to share with your children in their early years so that they will know these great lessons well.
Little Girls Can Be Mean
The title says it all – Little Girls Can Be Mean. This book, written by developmental psychology experts, is the guide every young girl needs. In today's world, it is likely that your daughter will be faced with intimidation and friendship issues. This book will help you effectively navigate those situations.
The Drama Years
This is the book every middle school girl needs – The Drama Years. From bullies, brands, body image, and more, this book tackles all of those sensitive issues with solid advice and effective strategies for dealing with them. These legendary years can be tough – give your child this tool to make it a bit easier.
Nobody!: A Story About Overcoming Bullying in Schools
Thomas feels like no matter what he does, he can't escape Kyle's persistent tormenting. This is the story of a boy and his bully. Share it with your child so that they don't feel so alone. The book includes activity pages for kids, as well as information for parents and other adults.
Weird!: A Story About Dealing with Bullying in Schools
Luisa is repeatedly teased and called weird by her classmate, Sam, but Luisa is simply being herself. Share this story with your child as Luisa learns to stand up to her tormentor and reclaim her colorful personality. Kids need to experience stories like theirs in order to have the confidence to share their own.
The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen
"The Survival Guide to Bullying" is a unique book in that it is written by an actual teenager. Dealing with everything from cyber bullying to how to overcome fear, this book will light the way to a better future for your child. It includes inspiring poetry, survival tips, personal stories, and more.
A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets
This book from American Girl is all about drama, and how to avoid it! Offering insights into trouble-traps like jealousy and gossip, your child can learn how to defuse, avoid, and cool down from these situations. Filled with quotes and advice from real girls, this book is a great resource.
You, Me and Empathy
Teaching empathy is an important social skill that sets our children up for healthy and meaningful relationships with other people throughout their lives. This charming story follows Quinn as he learns to show understanding, kindness, and compassion towards others. Filled with charming verse and beautiful illustrations, your child will love this book.
Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Bullies
This educator-endorsed book for very young children – Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Bullies – is a great way to start a discussion about bullying and what to do when it happens. It comes with a song, poster, and online resources. This is the third book in the award-winning series.
The Juice Box Bully
This book is all about empowering kids to stand up for others. It's hard when you are a kid to see intimidation in action and intervene to stop it, but while reading the story of Pete the Bully kids can learn that standing up for each other is the right thing to do.
Dare!: A Story about Standing Up to Bullying in Schools
One way to stop persecution is to stand up to it. In this story, Jayla feels threatened by Sam who is also intimidating her friend. With the help of adults, Jayla learns to stand up for both of them. This book is part of a book series telling the same story from three different perspectives.
The Berenstain Bears Stand Up to Bullying
In the beloved Berenstain Bears series, you will find this clever story of Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang. Even bullies get bullied in this story and all learn a valuable lesson. In this young children's book, all problems are solved at the end and celebrated with a big piece of apple pie.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun
Lucy is one-of-a-kind, and Ralph picks on her. When Ralph is in trouble, Lucy has to dig deep and realize who she is – the kind of person who helps others. This charming story empowers kids to have the courage to be themselves and make choices they can be proud of.
What Should Danny Do?
"What Should Danny Do?" This clever book is 9 stories in 1! Throughout this innovative, interactive book, your young reader will make choices for Danny. And with each decision, the storyline changes. In turn, your child will learn how the choices they make for themselves shape their future.
Dragon and The Bully
When you send your pet dragon off to school and he gets bullied by a big dinosaur, what can you do? Teach him how to deal with his tormentor! This fun and engaging read for young children is a must-have book for learning social skills needed to navigate challenges with kids who aren't so nice.
Tease Monster: A Book About Teasing Vs. Bullying
In order to tame the scary "Tease Monster", all you need to do is decide whether you are laughing "at" someone or "with" someone. Teasing can be fun as long as it doesn't cross the line into being mean. With this book, your little one will learn how to spot the difference.
Bully B.E.A.N.S.
This book is a fun story that teaches people of all ages how to be proactive when it comes to dealing with a bully. Sometimes, the innocent bystander wants to help, but doesn't know how. Your child will discover how to stand up for others in this book by best-selling author, Julia Cook.
Throwing Stones: A Book about Bullying
"On your mark, get set, go!" And they are off at the annual frogs and toads sailboat race! Children of all ages will enjoy cheering on the heroes and booing the bullies in this clever tale. The beautiful illustrations add to the fun of this action-packed adventure.
Big Butt Dinkleface
With a name like "Big Butt Dinkleface" and a serious case of uncontrollable flatulence, you know you are going to have trouble with bullies at school. Young readers will laugh out loud at this silly rhyming tale of bullies, bravery, and boys who fart. A lot.
The Monster at Recess
"The Monster at Recess" is the fanciful tale of a young girl who is bullied at school and how she makes her first new friend. It seems her playground is shared by students from the "Monster School." Sophie ignores her bullies and steps outside her comfort zone to make friends with a strange creature.
The Bullying Workbook for Teens
Being a teenager is tough. Help your teen survive the high school years with this "Bullying Workbook for Teens." Throughout the text, your child will learn how to deal with anxiety, fear, stress, and other emotions associated with being bullied. It includes 42 self-help strategies for coping with these challenges.
This best-selling, award-winning picture book is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance. Chrysanthemum loves her name – until she is teased about it at school. What will it take to help her overcome the bullies and feel good about herself again?
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
"My Mouth is a Volcano" is an interesting way to describe someone who doesn't know when to stop talking. Read your motor-mouth this fun book that teaches them when to grab their thoughts and wait their turn to speak. This is a valuable life lesson that will serve them well.
The Hundred Dresses
This classic has been in print since 1945. The story of a young Polish girl in a Connecticut school who wears the same dress every day, because it is the only one she has, though she claims to have a hundred identical ones. This powerful, timeless story is still valuable for today's children.
Real Friends
"Real Friends" is about something many girls face – when is a best friend not a friend forever? Changing social groups and cliques are very real challenges that girls face, and this fresh, and sometimes funny, book is about what happens when friendship is tested and popularity is the elusive goal.
No Kidding About Bullying
This book contains 126 ready-to-use, hands-on activities to help kids in grades 3-6 prevent bullying and how to cope with the effects when it occurs. The activities take 20 minutes or less and include games, role-plays, group discussions, art projects, language arts exercises and more.
3 Diy Activities to Help Your Child with Being Bullied
Bully Free Zone Coloring Printable
Check out this blog for free, printable coloring sheets declaring your space a "bully-free zone." This is a great activity for a classroom to use as a springboard for a discussion, then mount the artwork on the walls to demonstrate the commitment to a kind, safe space.
Getting Kids To Talk with Free Printable
Use these worksheets to help kids learn to express their feelings. Sometimes children just don't have the right words or language skills for a discussion, but this simple, child-friendly exercise will help them open up and express themselves. This is a great way for a parent to "check-in" with how their little one feels.
Buddy or Bully Worksheet Printable
This "Buddy or Bully" worksheet will help kids learn how to treat each other. What behaviors are friendly? What choices aren't very nice? This is a great tool to start a discussion about kindness, empathy, and how to treat your friends. Great for one-on-one or with a whole class.


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Howdy partner, and welcome to the Silver Dollar Saloon!
Draconis Entertainment revisits the popular saloon of the old west featured in many of its audio games for the blind and visually impaired with a new mini title for Mac OS X!
Primarily intended for the blind and visually impaired, SilverDollar offers three mini games that serve as both a great introduction to audio games for new players, and addictive fun for experienced ones.
SilverDollar has no visual element. Use your fingers, ears, and wits to engage in some western fun.
So put on your 10 gallon hat, partner, and get into a little trouble at the old west's premier watering hole for outlaws and gunslingers alike.
• Start a brawl with the Silver Dollar's resident tough guy.
• Prove yourself a gunslinger by testing your shooting skills, blasting flying crockery out of the air.
• Spend a little time at the one-armed bandit.
• Features many favorite characters from previous Draconis titles, including Old Man Stanley.
• Audio hints to help newcomers navigate the game menus with their ears.
• In app instructions for all the mini games.


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Application Process for 2020-2021 Dearborn Public Schools GSRP Program:
If you are interested in receiving information about the Dearborn Public Schools Great Start Readiness Program please fill out the Dearborn Public School Interest Form by clicking on this link below : (please note that uploading documents is not required)
After filling out the information on the form someone will contact you as soon as we have registration dates or to gather more information.
Information About Dearborn Public Schools Great Start Readiness Program:
Dearborn Public Schools Great Start Readiness Program provides a high quality early learning experience for four-year-old students. Providing a high quality education is the purpose of Dearborn Public Schools. Our commitment to the district's youngest learners is partnered with families and the community and is respected and valued.
Children must be 4 years of age by December 1, of the year of entry, and reside in Dearborn. Students selected for the Great Start Readiness Program, must meet guidelines as set forth by Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
Dearborn Public Schools prekindergarten classroom curriculum is aligned with the National Early Childhood Standards and Michigan State Board of Education, Early Childhood Standards of Quality. To ensure fidelity to the standards, the early childhood programs are monitored through an inclusive and collaborative approach. The building principal monitors teaching and learning through the prekindergarten classroom visitation system, teacher evaluation, weekly collaboration, Professional Learning Communities, student assessments (Child Observation Record (COR)), and through a formalized process, the Program Quality Assessment (PQA).
The recruitment, eligibility and selection of prekindergarten children and their families for Early Childhood programs within the Dearborn Public Schools (GSRP ) is an ongoing process throughout the school year. As classes are filled to capacity, prioritization continues to be based on families having the most identifiable needs by established criteria. Consideration is taken as to how the risk factors negatively impact the child's development or future educational success. Application to the program does not imply acceptance. A wait list is created by the above prioritization process and vacancies will be filled from the waiting list .
Documentation Needed for Application Process
- Birth Certificate
- Child must be four (4) years old by December 1st, of the year he/she begins school.
- Proof of Income
- Completed Child Application Form
- Proof of Disability (if applicable)
- The child's parents or guardians must reside in Dearborn.
- Family interview (Risk Factors)
- Assessment of Child
Great Start Readiness Program
Who qualifies?
In addition to the age requirement, all children must also meet GSRP Risk Factors.


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In the market for a new wireless audio system? If so, you're probably aware that some types of microphones are better choices than others because of upcoming changes to the spectrum. We put together a list of things you can do, and certain types of mics you can buy, in order to minimize risks.
First, let's clarify what we mean by "future-proof."
We do not mean that if you follow these guidelines you will never have to purchase another system again. We cannot promise that this guide will weather unforeseeable changes in technology or government policy in the future that no one can predict.
We mean "future-proof" in the sense that Wikipedia has it: developing methods or strategies to minimize "the effects of shocks and stresses of future events." (High five, Wikipedia)
Be aware of the timeline.
In early 2016, the FCC plans to hold an "Incentive Auction" to clear some, all, or more than the 600-698 MHz band. (A discussion of what the Incentive Auction is and how it works is outside the scope of this article.) Unlike in the 700 MHz auction which many pros remember from 2008, wireless microphones will not be evicted immediately. They will have up to 39 months to vacate whatever spectrum is auctioned off. Since the auctions are not even scheduled to begin until next year, if one were to purchase a microphone in the 600 MHz band today, he/she will likely be able to legally operate it for the next 3-5 years. There is also the possibility that the auction will fail, or that the repacking of broadcast TV stations will take longer than expected, extending legal operability well beyond 5 years.
For many, 3-5 years is enough time to realize benefits from an investment, and would coincide with typical system lifespan in some high use applications anyhow.
Buy in the UHF "safe zone."
If you prefer UHF and want to be on the safe side, it's best to purchase a system that operates below 600 MHz. There is a lower probability that those frequencies will be sold. We don't know exactly how much spectrum will be sold. There are a number of scenarios. As little as 42 MHz, as much as 144 MHz, or something in between.
But we do know the worst case scenario: everything 554 MHz and above going away. If you want to be on the really, really, safe side, purchase a block/band between 470-548 MHz. This will almost certainly be available after the incentive auctions are complete and well into the future. (Caveat: the spectrum may be available, but not useful. See "unknowns" at bottom of post for more.)
AKG Band 7
Audio Technica I
Lectrosonics Block 470
Lectrosonics Block 19
Lectrosonics Block 20
Sennheiser A1
Sennheiser A2
Sennheiser A3
Shure Band H8
Shure Band G4
Shure Band G5
Shure Band H5
Shure Band G1
Shure Band G50
The FCC would like to auction the T-band (470-512 MHz) around 2020. That is some time away, and the fate of remaining wireless microphones there is unclear. The FCC seems to want to allow TVBDs to operate in T-band spectrum, so that bodes well for microphones and we can expect to have those 42 MHz for the foreseeable future.
Need just one or two channels? Consider ISM bands.
ISM band microphones are a good choice for small venues that only require one or two channels and have low to moderate WiFi activity in their facilities. ISM bands are internationally standardized unlicensed bands that are not going away. There are a few of them, with 2.4 GHz being by far the most popular. Most mid grade digital wireless mics hitting the shelves these days seem to be 2.4 GHz. 900 MHz is also an option, as well as 5.8 GHz, which has inferior propagation characteristics but may become viable as antenna technology improves and other bands grow more crowded.
There are both pros and cons to bconsider when shopping for 2.4 GHz microphones, which we wrote about in this article. 2.4 GHz microphones work well as long as there are few WiFi devices and the channel count is kept low.
Use external antennas and antenna distribution to maximize available spectrum.
Using and correctly placing external antennas is the single most powerful way to increase channel count and ensure reliable operation. Directional antennas increase range and reduce off-axis interference when used correctly. More involved remote and distributed antenna systems using either long coaxial cable runs or fiber optics even allow frequencies to be reused in the same facility. Routing multiple channels through antenna combiners and distributors reduces intermodulation artifacts along with other benefits. Finally, external filters like notch and tuned cavity filters may become increasingly necessary. Right now they are used only by the most advanced users.
Need a lot of channels? Get a Part 74 license, and go digital.
The Incentive Auctions will be most inconvenient for organizations using large systems. They may have tens of thousands of dollars in inventory which they need (not want) to know will still be useable in the near future.
If you routinely operate more than 50 channels of wireless (including comms, in-ears, and IFBs), you are now eligible to apply for a Part 74 license. A Part 74 license gives you two important things: the privilege of using 250mW transmitters, and registration on the White Space Database which entitles you to interference protection from TVBDs (more on TVBDs below). Previously, only film and broadcast professionals could hold Part 74 licenses. In a gesture of good faith, the FCC has broadened eligibility criteria to include most large scale wireless audio users.
If you use more than 50 devices and want to continue doing so after the auctions, it is important to get yourself or your organization licensed as soon as possible. For additional details on pursuing licensure, please contact me at the email address below this article and I will gladly put you in touch with the right resources.
Transitioning to digitally modulated wireless is also another effective way to maximize available spectrum. Digital microphones are less susceptible to intermodulation artifacts than analog frequency modulated (FM) models, so you can fit a larger number of digital mics into the same span. Digital models are more likely to incorporate intelligent radio protocols that sense ambient spectrum and communicate between transmitters to self-coordinate in real time. Some systems may transmit analog FM but use digital technology to self-coordinate, like if you use a Shure Axient system with UHF-R.
A few unknowns...
TVBDs: TVBDs are a new class of device authorized to operate on UHF spectrum. We discuss TVBDs at length here. As of today there aren't many of them, and those that do exist are limited to rural areas. It is possible that TVBDs will become numerous. Since they transmit on the same frequencies as wireless mics, and are not required to sense other types of low power radios, they pose a significant interference threat to nearby unlicensed wireless microphones. The only way to protect against them is to operate somewhere they are not, or hold a Part 74 license.
We don't know if TVBDs will ever make it to non-rural markets. But if they do, it's not going to be good.
Density of repacking: Not all TV stations in the 600 MHz band are going out of business. Some of them will probably choose to remain on the air. They get to keep their broadcast rights and coverage area (give or take), but will be moved down to lower frequencies. The FCC gives additional incentive to stations who choose to move to VHF frequencies, though no station will be required to do so. Since we don't know how many broadcasters will participate in the auction, or how many of those who do not participate will choose VHF, we don't know how crowded the remaining UHF spectrum will be post auction.
Frustrating, I know.
A silver lining is the FCC has floated the possibility of allowing wireless microphones inside the legal contours of TV stations. TV contours are what you are checking on when you use a tool like Shure's frequency finder. Instead, they hint that wireless microphones may legally operate wherever TV signal is beneath a certain amplitude. Technically, it's best to have a noise floor that is as low as possible, but practically this change (if it happens) will open up many more legal frequencies even if the repacking is dense.
Leading image courtesy Daniel Dione.


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Oo what a busy time its been. Firstly with an amazing holiday and then moving the boys to a yard where they can go out in the field all day and where its safe for me to take them out hacking on the byways by myself when we need a bit of escapism! This has made so much difference to Alf and his strength of body, but also more calmness of mind is clear. Calm power is a must for a dressage horse. Mr Del is such a good boy, he just gets on with his job no matter what his field arrangements.
Both boys are going really well at the mo and we had a fantastic two day course with my trainer Ali Cookson at the TTT. With Alf we were working on suppleness behind the saddle leading to a straighter horse and with Del we were working on my (not so adhesive!) seat! Then a fabulous two days with Stephen Clarke. Alf was the best he has ever been and started to show super talent for collection in the canter. Del was brilliant as always and impressed Stephen with his medium trots and canters and his lateral work.


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We are extremely concerned about climate change and fully committed to finding the best solution for rapidly reducing Boulder's greenhouse gas emissions. The devastating storms and flooding this week not only in Texas and Louisiana, but also in India and Africa, provide a stark warning of the massive destruction and human suffering that catastrophic climate change can exacerbate. We must act as quickly and boldly as possible to reduce local emissions that contribute to this global crisis.
Two local developments this week help to illuminate our path forward to clean energy. First, the new Colorado Energy Plan announced by Xcel Energy includes not only the early retirement of two coal-fired power plants in Pueblo, but also a commitment to achieving 55 percent renewable energy on our power grid by 2026 and reducing carbon emissions by 60 percent from 2005 levels. The plan would add around 1,700 megawatts of new wind and solar, and represents a significant and rapid reduction in statewide carbon emissions, likely at no extra cost to consumers.
In contrast, the deliberations from our state utility commission lay out a very expensive and slow path for the city of Boulder to create a municipal utility, a path which also is fraught with great uncertainties. Although the commissioners stopped just short of denying the city's application, they made it clear that Boulder would be responsible for the full costs of engineering system design and separation. As far as the assets the city would be allowed to condemn, the commission excluded substations, which will be very expensive to replace. Along with new substations, the city would have to construct a new set of poles along many of the power lines serving current customers, as the commission also did not support Boulder's proposal for joint use of those assets.
Overall, it appears clear that the price of acquiring and constructing the infrastructure needed to form a municipal utility will well-exceed original estimates. In addition, the timeline for revising the city's application to the commission, winning approval and proceeding to condemnation court for a final price tag will take at least two more years. The process of then building the new substations, poles and other equipment needed to separate and run the new municipal utility will take many more years. If all goes smoothly, we may be able to start running the new Boulder system around the same time as our existing provider achieves over 50 percent renewable energy.
We believe our city's resources would be far more efficiently invested and we can achieve our climate goals faster by building innovative clean energy solutions that can be quickly integrated into the existing electric power system. We should work with Xcel to leverage their expertise on what might be possible for Boulder to achieve, especially considering the ideas they already are exploring in partnership with Denver. And by remaining a city served by Xcel Energy, Boulder can continue to exert pressure that will further hasten its transition to renewable energy and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; thereby achieving greater benefit for the planet than Boulder simply forming its own utility.
In addition to pursuing a 100 percent renewable power mix — the stated rationale for the municipalization effort — there also are many other opportunities to partner on local innovations. Community solar gardens, electric vehicle charging stations, electric buses, electric bicycles, micro grids for critical facilities, large scale installation of smart thermostats and other home efficiency improvements, smart street lights, and many more projects to immediately reduce emissions and improve efficiency are all options that the city and Xcel should consider. Another important element of reducing emissions that the city has direct control over is creating walkable, dense, affordable and self-sufficient neighborhoods, so people can more easily get to work, school and shops without driving.
We all agree on the importance of making the transition to a clean energy future, and for the last several years have been working to determine whether or not forming a municipal utility is the best plan for achieving our goals. The new information provided this week makes it clearer than ever that we need to pursue an alternative to spending a huge amount of time and money acquiring outdated infrastructure. Instead, there are innovations and investments we can pursue right now, many in collaboration with Xcel Energy, that offer the best path forward. The three of us are committed to moving Boulder down that path and invite you to join us in that effort.
Beth Hartman is a former board member of the Association of Energy Services Professionals; John Tayer is president and CEO of the Boulder Chamber; Will Toor is a former Boulder mayor and Boulder County commissioner.


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After installing the BURG (in Hard disk from Ubuntu environment) it instructs to run
sudo burg-install /dev/sda
sudo update-burg
There is a tip saying 'Change hd0 if you want to install to other disk' Does it apply to USB say /dev/sdb as well?
I followed the same and replaced sda with sdb however I am unable to see any boot folder created inside my USB disk tried with BURG GUI Manager > chossing /dev/sdb (My usb) without any success. It is recognising the USB disk for BURG install however it is not installing BURG in USB mbr in real neither the boot folder is created.
BURG GUI Manager: http://www.burgloade....php?topic=65.0
I tried to register and ask the same question in that forum however registration is disbled
Can any one please help?
Thanks in advance
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Employment Opportunities
Looking for experienced Loggers, Cutters, or Skidder Operators
We are always looking for good employees.
- Must be punctual
- Capable of working with minimal supervision
- Must be environmentally conscience and detail oriented
- Must have driver license and no driving violations
If you are an individual who wishes to be a part of a growing company and be appreciated by your employer for your "above and beyond" work ethic, you are invited to contact our HR department.
If you are interested in applying for one of those positions, please download the form and submit it by email, fax, or by postal mail.
Downloadable Employment Application (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view this downloadable form)
Fax Number: 814-371-1349
Mailing Address:
Smith Timbering
HR Department
137 Lewis St.
Reynoldsville, PA 15851


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Napa Valley Wine Train
Posted in: Wine Travel
Voted as one of the most unique and memorable rail experiences in the world, the Napa Valley Wine Train provides a three hour relaxing journey through the scenic Napa Valley, past vineyards and wineries while guests enjoy their wine and gourmet lunch or dinner.
The Napa Valley Wine Train has nine historic cars that have been elegantly decorated with brass fixtures, flowers, white linen and glass ceilings to accommodate splendid dining areas that offer views of 26 Napa Valley Wineries.
Guests can freely move around in the train since it is all open, you can also watch the talented chefs preparing the food since the kitchen has glass walls.
Guests also get a chance to shop and taste wine prior to boarding in the McKinstry Street Station. The Wine Emporium features over 180 kinds of wine and gifts, Baubles & Beads offer elegant jewelry, and Unique Gift Express offers fine gifts.
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Post your way to success!
A while ago I posted about the career-limiting bear traps to avoid when using social media for business. It's good to be conscious of those, but they shouldn't scare anyone away from making the most of these great communication tools: the one bear trap I forgot to mention last time would be to ignore social media altogether.
But how are we supposed to use them for business? It's clear enough how Facebook can keep us in touch with friends' culinary exploits and their kids' school projects, how Twitter can crowd-source a thousand puns and how LinkedIn can be invaluable when job-hunting – but none of that helps us in the day to day of doing the job you're in.
1. The Boundless Network
Anyone doing a job with an ounce of stimulation or challenge to it will face questions they can't perfectly answer on a daily basis. What's the best technique to manage that auction, who can supply the parts we'll need in that new market we've entered, what's the best training course for my new team member?
The web gifts you a boundless network of people who can – and overwhelmingly, want to – help. Place the question on a discussion board, detailed, intelligent answers often flood in from around the world; complete strangers happily take time to help you out. If the issue can't be aired publicly, send a connection request to another customer of that supplier you're evaluating, a CPO who does business in that country, and more often than not they'll be happy to help.
We have access to huge amounts of data – and many videos of cats – via the Internet, which often turns out to be less helpful than one might hope (especially the cats). Being able to tap into real experience, however, is priceless.
2. Inspiration saves perspiration
Wondering how your colleague effortlessly develops brilliant strategies and is always ready with a great new idea? Well, it could be they're just smarter than you, but maybe they're keeping on top of the latest trends via blogs, Procurious and LinkedIn Pulse.
Social media are great tools to keep yourself up to date with the latest thinking. A quick scan of the latest articles, posts and discussions keeps you current and will often provide ideas you could use in your own role.
3. Colleagues might actually listen…
Comms professionals have long since known that the best way to get colleagues to read an announcement is often to get it covered in the press – for some reason we pay more attention to external sources than we do to those infernal internal memos. Most of us don't have newspaper editors on speed-dial, but we can all now be our own publishers.
Post an article about an initiative you're undertaking, file an update when you've completed a major achievement. It can be striking how others' opinions of you can be moulded by the mood music you create through social media.
4. Check out the competition, keep close to suppliers
At a previous company, we spotted that our main competitor's Twitter account had been hacked and that over several weeks, they – a big company – didn't even notice. We thought we should let them know, but the lawyers told us we couldn't talk to anyone there directly – so in the end we helpfully mentioned it to a journalist who covered our sector, knowing the news would then soon reach them…
Anything that egregious is unusual, but it's amazing what you can pick up about both your suppliers and your competitors. A worrying number of staff from Company X seem to be moving on – could it be unstable? People at Company Y keep asking about a new market – do they have plans you don't know about?
5. Amaze your colleagues and astound your friends
Social media is fundamentally meritocratic. Anyone can build a network, we're all free to create content, and it's then shared in the same style whoever we are. It gives you an opportunity to show yourself as a leader in your profession, to your peers, your colleagues – and, of course, your bosses.
For this reason, it's especially important for procurement professionals. In a discipline where your company may not have any benchmark of how good you are, it gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities. As the saying goes, you don't necessarily need to blow your own trumpet, but at least let people know you have one.
Stuart Brocklehurst is Chief Executive of Applegate Marketplace. His past roles have included Group Communications Director of Amadeus IT Group SA and Senior Vice President for External Relations at Visa International CEMEA.


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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Data Communications (Data Comm) User Information
The FAA's NextGen Data Comm program will allow the National Airspace System (NAS) to handle more traffic, reduce flight delays, route aircraft more efficiently and improve safety, all while reducing operational costs for airspace users.
In today's NAS, air traffic management depends on voice communications to relay a wide array of critical information between air crews and controllers. As a trusted partner of the FAA, Harris is lending its expertise to enhance safety and improve efficiency in the nation's airspace.
Air-to-Ground Data Communication: Making Air Traffic Control Modernization Possible
Data Comm will improve aviation safety by reducing errors common in voice communications such as readback/hearback errors, control instructions intended for one aircraft taken by another and transposed call signs.
Data Comm will increase airport efficiencies by providing revised departure clearances at busy hub airports, and it will make airspace safer and flight more efficient through capabilities such as trajectory-based operations, continuous descent approaches and dynamic weather reroutes.
Data Comm Deployment
- Data Comm CPDLC DCL Airport List
- U.S. Domestic En Route CPDLC Site Activation Map (updated 05/14/2020)
Data Comm Resources
- Recommended and Required Avionics Version List v1.58 20201015
- U.S. Domestic En Route CPDLC Avionics Trial v2.2 20201015
- Verification of Avionics Configurations Guide: U.S. Domestic En Route CPDLC
- U.S. Domestic CPDLC DCL Pilot Guide
- U.S. Domestic CPDLC Flight and Route Planning Guide
- CPDLC Flight Plan Filing Guidance Quick Reference Card
- CPDLC DCL Demonstration Video
- Data Comm En Route CPDLC Operator Check List
- Pilot Handbook - U.S. Domestic En Route Controller Pilot Datalink Communication
- En Route CPDLC Logon Guidance
- CPDLC En Route Quick Reference Card for Pilots (iPad Friendly)
- Demonstration of US Domestic En Route CPDLC for Business Aviation
- Demonstration of US Domestic En Route CPDLC for Commercial Aviation
- NAS Data Communications Guide v9.0 (updated 1/23/2020)
- CPDLC End2End Description v1.6 (updated 1/23/2020)
- FAA AC 90-117 Data Link Communications Document
- FAA Flight Operations Group for Data Communications (AFS-410)
- DCIT Schedule and Meeting Dates
- Operational Problem Reporting (OPR) Form


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Corporate Responsibility
Culture of Safety
Our dedication to creating a safe and health-minded working environment ensures that you can be proud of how your project is built, start to finish. Our safety and health team includes a safety director, risk manager, safety coordinators and a certified industrial hygienist to administer our Corporate Safety and Health Program.
Our goal is to maintain an efficient, productive construction effort that incorporates safe working methods and strong safety consciousness among employees, subcontractors and material suppliers. You'll be glad to know that Rodgers has been recognized many times for maintaining safety and health in the workplace by the North Carolina Department of Labor, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC). We are especially proud of more than two million hours worked with no lost-time incidents.
Like many clients who choose Rodgers, the way you look at the process of design, constructing, maintaining and operating buildings is evolving. You want tools that address the entire lifecycle of your building and meet your sustainability goals. Rodgers offers you the expertise to incorporate LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, practices throughout preconstruction and construction processes. LEED encourages sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. For more information visit U.S. Green Building Council.
The Rodgers team includes LEED Accredited Professionals who promote the use of environmentally responsible and healthy "green" building materials and practices, ranging from indoor air quality to recycling construction waste.
Rodgers is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our focus is on building sustainable relationships and growing the capabilities of local and historically underutilized business partners, while exceeding our clients' participation goals. Our Director of Diversity and Community Development leads the charge through an inclusive process that relies on community outreach and engages business owners representing the diverse communities where Rodgers builds. The end result is a stronger community, increased local employment and meaningful construction workforce development.
Rodgers is a partner in the Charlotte Minority Economic Development Initiative (CMEDI), a collaborative program of the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. and the Charlotte Chamber. CMEDI is designed to build a bridge between the region's corporate community and minority-owned businesses, with a goal to become one of the most inclusive business communities in the nation.


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Deli Spices Group is one of the leading seasoning and additive blend suppliers to the Sub-Saharan food industry. We package globally-sourced, high-quality ingredients to create convenient offerings for our clients. We specialise in almost anything to do with flavour and food enhancement: flavourants (natural spices and herbs); meal creation (home meal replacement, hospitality and catering ingredient solutions); functional ingredients (soya protein); casings (natural, collagen and artificial) and meat processing equipment and packaging.
We work hard to maintain strong relationships with our customers who include leading retail corporates, independent multi-national butcheries and delis, major meat processing plants, speciality customers, food services and catering organisations.
Deli Spices was founded in 1981 by Walter Haller, a qualified Fleischmeister (master butcher). Today his sons, Thomas, Claus and Robin, remain involved in the management of the business. The manufacturing plant and head office are based in Cape Town. We have distribution centres in Cape Town and Johannesburg to improve our delivery service to our customers.
In 2017, Deli Spices entered into a strategic partnership with MANE, one of the largest flavour and fragrance companies in the world. This relationship presents exciting opportunities for innovative offerings to our customers and to the industry.
Did you know?
A delicatessen or deli sells a selection of unusual, prepared foods. Originating in Germany, the original meaning was "delicious things to eat".
Our company name is derived from the delicious finished products our clients make and sell using our high-quality ingredients and spices, found in our well known "Ready Packs".
The Deli Spices Group, through its association of highly motivated entrepreneurial partners, will constantly seek to maintain the highest standards in quality and service to the food industry.
Through constantly offering customers innovative ideas and using functional food additives, the group intends adding value to our customer's business.
The group will endeavour to constantly update itself with the latest trends by maintaining training programs for our staff and customers alike.
We aim to be the best at what we do, not necessarily the biggest.
We have integrity and we are always honest.
We are always accountable for our actions.
We are respectful of both customer and competitor.
We are innovative, committed and reliable.
We are extremely passionate and maintain our team spirit.