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Karen H. Pozza was elected Judge of the 407th District Court in 2000. Prior to her service as a judge, she practiced general civil litigation and served as a mediator.
In 2002, Judge Pozza co-founded the Community Justice Program ("CJP") which increases access to justice by providing free legal services for those who otherwise could not afford an attorney. The CJP is a collaborative effort of over 15 local bar groups partnering with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid to conduct monthly evening legal clinics at locations throughout the city, including the Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital. Each clinic is fully staffed by volunteer lawyers, judges, court reporters, notaries, interpreters, secretaries, legal assistants and the Bexar County District Clerk. Thousands of cases have been handled through the program and over $1,000,000 worth of legal services have been donated by volunteer lawyers.
Judge Pozza has held numerous leadership positions including President of the San Antonio Bar Association, President of the Community Justice Foundation, President of the William S. Sessions American Inn of Court, President of the St. Mary's University Law Alumni Association, Chair of the Board of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, President of the St. Mary's University Hispanic Law Alumni Association. She served as a Board Member on Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the Child Guidance Center and the San Antonio Children's Museum. She is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation and a member of the Bexar County Juvenile Board.
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Judge Pozza is a frequent speaker at legal education courses and is included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, achieving the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards: AV Preeminent. She is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and of the San Antonio Bar Foundation and is an elected Fellow of the Advanced Science & Technology Adjudication Resource Center.

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2nd Recipe in the Easy Kid Recipes Series
This is the second recipe in the Easy Kid Recipes Series. With the help of a parent, you can make these tasty pigs in a blanket for lunch. Or, make them as part of a family dinner; choose two of your favorite yummy vegetables to serve with them, and dinner is ready.
Let's gather all the ingredients needed to make these fun treats:Credit: Southerngirl09
1 can of biscuits – 10 biscuits in a can
5 hot dogs
Slices of cheese, optional
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Baking sheet
Small knife
Plate for the hot dogs
Plate for the biscuits
Rolling pin
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Turn the oven on to 350 degrees, and let it preheat. Some ovens will make a beeping sound when the correct temperature has been reached.
Knives are sharp; please be careful.
Anywhere you touch in the oven, will be HOT!
The baking sheet will be HOT, when you remove it from the oven; be sure to wear oven mitts.
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Open the hot dog package, take out 5 hot dogs, and place them on a plate. Next, put any leftover hot dogs into a dish, and return them to the refrigerator.
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Open the package of biscuits, place them on a plate, and separate the individual biscuits.
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Using a small knife, cut the hot dogs in half; see picture. You will now have 10 pieces of hot dogs.
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Sprinkle a small amount of flour on the cabinet top, or a pastry mat, as well as some on the rolling pin. Take one biscuit, place it on the floured surface, and then turn it over, so you will pick up some flour on the other side. Using the rolling pin, gently roll out the dough to make it larger, about double its original size. If the dough tries to stick to the rolling pin, gently peel it off, and sprinkle a small amount of flour on the rolling pin.
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On the rolled out biscuit, place a piece of hot dog. Roll the hot dog in the biscuit dough, until it is wrapped in the dough. Where the biscuit dough meets, and overlaps, press the dough together. If you like, you can divide a slice of cheese into four pieces, and place one piece of cheese on the biscuit, before adding the hot dog. This is very tasty, but unfortunately, most of the cheese melts out of the roll and onto the pan.
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In Closing
These appetizing pigs in a blanket are so good; your parents might like you to make them when they are having friends come to visit.
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Pigs in a Blanket
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters
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When Elvis Costello & The Attractions first released Imperial Bedroom in 1982, it stood out. It wasn't Thriller. It wasn't synthpop. The album sounded nothing remotely close to what was happening in the pop scene. Even in a discography as vast as Elvis Costello's, it is one that sounds like no other. It's a mature record that explores genres as varied as jazz and baroque pop. The album of course, like every other album he released during that era, it was well received but due to its '60s sound and depressing overall lyrical themes, the album never took off. So, when Costello announced that he was taking the 35-year-old album on tour, it seemed a rather odd choice. But a good one nonetheless.
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Ansonia Clocks
The Ansonia Clock Company was a US clock manufacturing company that was etablished in 1851.
It is perhaps best known for a series of unusual variants such as figurine clocks and swing clocks. It also produced statue clocks, black iron mantel clocks and china cased clocks.
The history of the Ansonia Clock Company can be traced to the Ansonia Brass Company, which was established by Anson Green Phelps in the year 1844.
For a time Phelps supplied brass to several Connecticut-based watchmakers. Phelps' fortune however began to change when he was able to strike a deal with two highly respected watchmakers, Franklin C. Andrews and Theodore Terry. He would supply the two with cheap brass materials in exchange for half of the total shares of their highly successful Bristol based clock making business. This partnership paved the way for the formation of the Ansonia Clock Company in 1851.
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In 1883, the company closed down its Connecticut production facility and by the late 1880s, opened new sales offices in Chicago, London, and New York.
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Amtorg Trading Corporation, the US trading firm of the Soviet Union bought Ansonia in 1929. In 1969, the Ansonia Clock Co., Inc. of Lynnwood, Washington was able to buy the rights to the Ansonia brand and trademarks.
The Ansonia Clock Company produced a wide array of clocks including galley clocks, mantel clocks, alarm clocks, regulator wall clocks, carriage clocks, cabinet clocks, and clocks with crystal regulators. Examples of materials that the company used in making clocks are onyx, porcelain, marble and china.
Ansonia clock cases were mostly made of wood such as rosewood and mahogany.
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Turn of the century Ansonia black marble mantel clocks can be purchased for as little as £50.
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New Video Tackles Ag-Gag Laws
Online news site Vox discusses the need for accountability in animal agriculture in a three-and-half minute video.
September 21, 2015
A recent YouTube video created by online news site Vox uses footage from Mercy For Animals and Humane Society of the United States' undercover investigations to discuss ag-gag laws. Currently present in seven states, these laws increase consequences or make it completely illegal to record undercover footage and apply for a farm job under false pretences while also putting a time limit on reporting abuse to police. "These videos can broadcast completely legal, standard industry practices that Americans simply don't know about," the video notes, explaining that battery cages, veal crates, cutting off piglets' tails without painkillers, and force-feeding geese for foie gras are just some of these common practices. While showing undercover footage from animal-rights groups, the video also explains the lack of protection for many farm animals under the federal Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and the common exemptions under state laws. Americans have become increasingly detached from the food production process, especially with such an emphasis on fast and cheap output. The video concludes, "It's easy to stand against clearly gratuitous abuses, but the battle over undercover videos is really a preliminary fight in a much larger question: Should the American public know how their food is made, and once they do, will they accept it?"
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If you do Internet marketing the right way, you can get a lot of new customers. After all, Internet marketing is certainly big business these days. There are lots of different ways one can interact and communicate customers today that was never possible in the past. The following article can help make sure you are getting the most out of your Internet marketing strategy.
While a few bells and whistles can enhance your site, avoid making it too busy or distracting. You will have around five seconds to bring their attention to your website. If you don't have their attention by then, they'll probably already be gone.
Look for feedback and comments from every part and place in your website and business design. It is essential that you have an idea of how others perceive your site. Obtain as much feedback as you can from family, potential clients and friends. Take any and all feedback to heart, and do not fear making necessary changes.
To trick people into clicking on ads, create a discreet image that links to a page describing the product you are selling. Try creating an advertisement that blends seamlessly with the text of an article, so that it appears to be a continuation of the content. This will not look like an ad at all.
Use media to your full advantage. For example, demonstrate complicated products with a video. This will allow them to feel educated about their potential purchase. This demonstrates to a customer that you are not simply trying to make money from a sale. It shows that you want to provide your customers with plenty of information about your products so that they can make their own purchasing decisions.
Marketing through the internet should not always be done on the internet. Try reaching out regularly to bloggers, and them to attend a conference you are hosting to meet them in person. This nurtures a feeling of community between your business and the bloggers, and it makes the bloggers more likely to continue writing about your brand and products.
In any Internet marketing campaign, your emails are highly valuable resources. Just make sure the emails are protected! Avoid using those free email services since they tend to delete all the old messages. Think about archiving your own emails, especially if you regularly have sensitive communications with consultants and customers.
Make a plan for your site and stick to the plan. Find out what kinds of articles you wish to create and what directories to add them to. Not every directory utilizes the same requirements for articles; some have specific standards for length or format. Focus on these requirements as you write, and your submissions will be on target.
You've already seen the great number of people that Internet marketing has been able to reach. It is also a great tool to stay in touch with current and past customers as well. It creates a new way for customers and businesses to interact. Use the tips from this article and develop your strategy step by step.


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The last step of the job offer process will typically involve the employer offering you a compensation package. Of course, this will include your base salary, but it also contains so much more. If this is your first job, it can be confusing or even overwhelming to try and figure out what it all means. To help you better understand it, we've broken down what compensation packages commonly include and shared some advice from our hiring experts on how to decide what offer is best for you.
Total Compensation Package 101
A total compensation package includes much more than just your base salary. It also includes any bonuses, medical, dental, and vision coverage, the opportunity to pay into a 401k, a pension, and time off (both paid and unpaid). Traci, a hiring expert from Accenture, explains, "All of these things should be included in your offer, but it doesn't mean the monetary value of them will be [included]. Your salary and total compensation are two very different things. For example, if you're offered an $80k salary with health, dental, vision, PTO, and other fringe benefits, your total compensation might be $95k."1 Of course, there is a number of additional benefits that may be offered to you, such as free lunch, a public transportation card, or reimbursement for your cell phone. Yet, the most common (and valuable) benefits are usually insurance coverage, paid time off, and retirement planning.
Ask What Your Compensation Package Includes
In order to completely understand the offer, you need to know the right questions to ask. Stephanie, a hiring expert from AT&T, shares what she considers the most important questions regarding each element of your compensation package.
Evaluate The Value For Your Needs and Lifestyle
So now that you know the common elements of a compensation package, it's time for you to evaluate it. You may have several offers that you are considering, or you may be negotiating one offer. Either way, it is important to look at the compensation package and decide if it includes the things that are most important to you.
First and foremost, decide what salary you need to feel comfortable. After that, take a step back and evaluate your lifestyle. How much vacation do you think you'll use? What are your healthcare needs? Are you someone who only sees a doctor occasionally or are you someone who requires frequent medical care? All of these questions are important to ask yourself because your needs may be different than someone else's.
If you still have questions after reviewing everything provided to you, reach out to human resources or the recruiter you've been in contact with. Traci offers the following advice: "It's okay, and expected, to take your time reviewing your offer. You'll likely receive some form of verbal offer first, followed by a written or electronic document offer. Once you have the documents, take your time and review everything!"3 Just like salary, benefits can be negotiated, so make sure you are getting the best offer and don't be afraid to ask for something more if you feel you deserve it.


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I first got the news of the Dana Airlines plane crash on my BB yesterday. The only group I belong to is one of writing nerdz with ears to the ground, eyes on the prize and hands always on their pens. Or in recent times, their blackberries, cameras and laptops. One of the members, Chiagozie Nwonwu, lived close to the crash site and before long, he wrote that he was on his way there.
Later that evening, I logged onto my laptop and visited a few media sites where I usually get my Nigerian news fix and the images overwhelmed me. All the reportage seemed to agree that there were no survivors. In one of the pictures, I saw a burnt figure that looked like a dead person, it probably was. It just broke my heart.
I was somewhat upset at those who were busy taking pictures, but, I later reasoned to myself that they are largely ignorant and probably meant no harm. I know for sure there's not a lot of public information on how to deal at scenes of disaster and emergency in Nigeria.
Some of these people are also coping with their own shock at witnessing such a gruesome scene. Maybe taking pictures was their own way of dealing with the trauma, of removing themselves, their psyche so to say, from the scene and what had happened. Maybe by processing the scene through inanimate devices, they could sublimate the pain of being powerless bystanders by being active eyewitnesses. So they do not forget.
But we do forget. And quickly too.
I woke up this morning, and while some blogs and newspapers are still reporting on the incident, some have moved on. How can we move on so easily after a tragedy like this? Have we already finished processing the loss, the pain, the guilt, the anger? Can we not think of ways we can help those affected, the victim's families, the crash site wounded and victims of property loss or damage?
I was a bit mollified when I saw more pictures of people that helped the Fire Service, what there is of it anyway, hoist pipes and try to douse the flames with water in buckets. I was glad that nearby construction sites gave up their equipment so the dead could be retrieved and their physical bodies given some measure of rest.
But still, a part of me remained angry. I was angry at the greed of the Dana Airlines with news that the same plane had several incidents in the past month, including developing a major mechanical fault the day before the accident. I was angry that the crew did not stand their ground not to fly the plane till it was fully repaired. I was angry at the ineptitude of government, from the aviation authorities, to emergency management, and to the presidency.
I was also angry at myself. Yes, I was angry that I wasn't there on ground, to give of the strength of my arms. And surely, there's more I can do than just send some money to the Red Cross? Other than giving money and material things to victims and survivors, were there other ways we could recover as a community? Was there a way as a writer and blogger I could contribute to this healing process?
I know that I gave Atala a hug and kiss more special than our usual as he left for work this morning. Something that rarely occurs to me did as we said goodbye. What if this is the last time I see him?
After he left and I began my daily chores before settling down to work, I wondered again how easily and quickly we forget and move on. Deaths by suicide bombers, road death traps, armed robbery, etc. And we always forget. But I didn't want to forget. Something this time was sticking in my craw. I remembered that there is a way to vent off emotions at the same time as keep them in our memory. Writing. So I decided to blog about my feelings. And as I sat down to write, it struck me. I could do more.
Through this blog and through Naija Stories, I could get even more people to write. So that we do not forget. So that even when time passes, we can always remember.
I sent him a message and during our call, Atala gave me a word for it. Memorialization. After our conversation, I looked up the meaning. To commemorate, To be mindful of, To remind, To honor or keep alive the memory of. By then, the germ of my idea became full blown. Yes, Yes, and Yes!
I have always loved to read, and not long after, I began to write. My earliest writing was of some children having adventures in a rural countryside. They were to help me remember the amazing time I spent each Christmas in Asaba with my family. I am no more a diarist because with age came the fear that they would fall into the wrong hands. But I believe strongly in telling our own stories. That is one of the major reasons behind going ahead to publish my books and to set up Naija Stories. Nobody can tell our stories better than us.
In the case of the Dana Plane Crash, I want to see the writers among us take this tragedy and turn it into something that we can all connect with. A story can be a healing outlet as we attempt to make sense of trauma. Whether as fiction or non-fiction, we can deal with our emotions, report on how we can do better next time or even give life back to the dead by recreating their stories.
And so, I am calling for an mixed anthology that will commemorate Dana Airlines Flight 9J-992 from Abuja to Lagos, Sunday June 3, 2012.
Send in Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry from now till the end of June to email@example.com. You can also register on naijastories.com and post your entries directly to the site. Selected Stories will be published in an anthology by the end of July 2012. While we will consider selling the anthology and donating the proceeds to Charity, for now we envision putting it up for free downloads.
My hope is that the stories collected will help us as people and a community to deal with this. The anthology will not be a collection of gruesome reports or stories but a celebration of life. Life is Precious. Stories are Forever.
Let us not forget.
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Professionally, McKittrick practiced law for 8 years specializing in Labor and Employment law. She prosecuted and won one of Wisconsin's highest ranking cases in Fair Employment, setting precedent for workplace accommodation of disabled workers. She served as the Public Affairs Director for a 700 employee state agency in the areas of environmental, consumer protection, trade and agricultural regulation.
Before coming to Miami University in 2008, she was the News and Promotions Director for two non-commercial radio stations which were part of the Northwestern Radio Network family of 17 stations. She helped coordinate the station's first $1 million annual fund raiser.A media consultant, professional speaker and trainer, McKittrick is also a freelance and fiction writer. She speaks often to student and business groups on leadership, interpersonal communication and group peak performance. She and her husband have 4 children.
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Implementing a DAM system can feel like a big undertaking. After all, the last thing you want to do is start your journey off on the wrong foot. But have no fear. Many others have been in your shoes, wrestling with the complexity of it all, and lived to tell their stories. In fact, they have some pretty sound advice. Check out what these ten implementation survivors have to say about the key to a successful DAM implementation!
- "Understand what you're trying to accomplish, and try to meet those goals."
– Josh Hafer, Heaven Hill Distilleries
Preparation is one of the most important steps in implementing a DAM system. It can mean the difference between a long, back-breaking launch and smooth sailing. As part of your planning, document the business goals that your DAM system must help you achieve. Ensure your goals are SMART - specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. In addition to this, document a vision statement, or big-picture, aspirational description of what your organization hopes to achieve with its DAM system. Lastly, make your goals and vision known. It helps to share them with the team so that everyone can return to them before, during, and after implementation.
- "It's important to brainstorm a lot and think through the entire asset lifecycle of your organization, and then bring in people we don't work with closely to understand their workflows."
– Michael Shattuck, formerly New Balance
The stakeholders of your system have different needs. A marketer requires different assets and file formats than a designer. Or, a regional salesperson may use the system much differently than their global counterpart. Figure out who the creators, contributors, and consumers are that will use your system. Then, bring them together. Putting people side by side that don't usually collaborate helps you to surface otherwise unapparent nuances. For example, you'll get a better understanding of user workflows, the asset formats your users require, and the problems each user group faces. This collective approach goes a long way, helping you plan for the unique needs of your diverse user base.
- "In hindsight, one thing we would have done differently is [to] spend a little bit more time looking at what we were uploading."
– Jeanne Duncan, Masco Coatings
As eager as you are to launch your DAM system, take the time to understand what assets you have and if you need them. Rather than uploading your entire library of assets, weed out redundant, outdated, and trivial assets. During your evaluation, ask yourself, "Do these assets need to be uploaded?" If yes, upload them into your DAM system. If no, save them locally or on a shared drive in case you need them down the road. Typically it's best practice only to upload final, high-resolution assets that the users of your system will find valuable. Afterall, you don't want to muddy up your new DAM system out of the gate. You'll be happy you took extra care upfront, especially come time to lay out a strategy for your site structure and metadata.
- "I've learned that proper delegation will actually get you across the finish line a lot faster and a lot better than if you try to do it all yourself."
– Mike Michonski, Total Traffic and Weather Network
You absolutely cannot launch a DAM system alone. You need to a assemble a winning team to share the many responsibilities that are required before, during, and after implementation. Without a trusted team, your implementation will take longer and may fall short of your expectations. Your team should include three to five people from within your organization, plus an implementation pro from your DAM vendor. Think about the best people to include from your company. Power users from different departments, a DAM champion, and system administrators typically make for a representative and competent team. And, while your DAM vendor should help guide your efforts, you and your team must plan to play a very hands-on, collaborative role from the start.
- "Keep it really simple to manage, simple to understand. Then, you could add on complexity after that."
– Richard Carlson, Behr Process Corp.
When you're in the thick of planning for and implementing your DAM system, it's easy to overthink how you should organize your system. After all, there are numerous governance features to think about. From access levels to permissions, metadata, and copyright sensitivities, you likely have a lot on your mind. But, implementation doesn't need to be complicated. Do your homework. Learn how different users search and interact with assets, and then simplify how you best meet those needs. In the end, you need a system that easy for both admins and users to manage and maneuver, so start with a simple approach and evolve from there.
- "It [DAM] doesn't have to be perfect on launch, but can be evolved.
– Sheryl Connor, Exactech
During planning, you'll create an implementation schedule, complete with deadlines, milestones, and a launch date. As much as possible, stick with these timelines. Your system is not static; you'll have time to improve and evolve it after launch. In fact, you'll learn the most this way. As time goes on, user patterns surface, and you can tweak your system based on what is and isn't working. For more peace of mind, consider a soft launch to a small pilot group or a phased launch where you incrementally release the system to different tiers of users. Whatever your approach, revisit implementation outcomes after six months, applying learnings, and reevaluating regularly. And, most importantly, remember to measure your progress against the DAM system goals you documented at the start!
- It's more successful if the system follows the flow of the people instead of trying to force people into a system they're not comfortable with."
– Megan Peck, YETI
How you think people use or should use your DAM system is much different from how they actually use it. If you ignore how users navigate, search, and interact with your system, you'll end up with a DAM system nobody uses. And, what good is that? Instead, build, launch, and maintain your system with a user-first mentality. Educate and train your user base on best practices, capabilities, and how to use the system, but always keep their needs top of mind. Hold office hours to learn about their problems. Sit with users to observe usage patterns, and monitor your analytics. The more you immerse yourself, the less likely you are to force people into an unnatural system.
- "Maintenance is going to keep this thing [DAM system] clean and working for everyone."
– Jason Kuhl, Daktronics
As your business evolves, so will the content you create, the assets you prioritize, and the way people use your DAM system. And, while a DAM system is an incredibly powerful tool, you need a dedicated DAM admin to keep it clean, organized, and optimized. In fact, according to our Customer Satisfaction Survey, organizations with a dedicated admin who spends more than 50 percent of their time on the system saw a greater return on investment (ROI) from their system and content efforts than those with a system admin that spends less than 20 percent of their time on DAM. The numbers don't lie. Companies with a dedicated admin have larger asset libraries, more users, and more user downloads. So before moving forward with a DAM system, make sure your leadership team is on board with a DAM admin. They are crucial in making the whole DAM thing work - before, during, and after implementation.
- "Having a good communication plan and a promotion plan that's ongoing...it's crucially important.
– Colleen Raccioppi, Exactech
Planning for a system rollout is different for every organization. While some employees are eager and excited for a better asset management solution, others are resistant to change. Regardless of your situation, you need a documented plan to support your system launch, as well as ongoing promotion and adoption initiatives. Some organizations make a big splash by aligning their launch with a major corporate event or meeting. While others, plan for a softer launch with intimate involvement from each launch group. But, where many organizations fall flat is in failing to build hype for the system after launch. Just as important as your launch plan is how you plan and execute ongoing trainings, games, webinars, and engagement initiatives to interact with and keep your users excited post-launch.
- "You can make the DAM what you want it to be with a little patience and vision."
– Sandra De Biasi, Varian Medical Systems
Return to the goals you laid out during your planning stages. What business goals do you expect your DAM system to help you achieve? Keep these goals and your overarching vision in mind as you methodically work to make your system work for the unique needs of your organization. It can be overwhelming, but take small bites that will move your content management forward, and meet the needs of your users. Most importantly, work with a hands-on, service-first DAM vendor that will guide and help you achieve your vision.
Need More?
No two DAM implementations are the same. However, there are universal truths you can gain from the advice of others that have been through it. For more best practices and processes to help guide you before, during, and after DAM system implementation, download our Digital Asset Management Implementation Playbook today.


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Do you think your avatar can dance (or do any other fantastic feat)? High Fidelity is sponsoring an avatar talent show, with a $1000 real dollar cash prize for the best contestant.
"Whoever can do the coolest three minute act on April 21, no restrictions, with the audience voting live for the winner there in-world," HiFi founder Philip Rosedale tells me. "If it's fun we'll do it recurring, with bigger prizes. Seems like a great thing to test and a good use of VR."
To help inspire some ideas for your act, High Fidelity's Thomas Schofield sent me the sample video above. Be sure to watch around :30 for some Batman-looking dude juggling.
Yes, that's right: Apparently High Fidelity's physics and avatar responsiveness is good enough to actually (virtually) juggle!


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"Create a Positive Outlook on Life" - A Review From Mark H
Hi All,
After my first appointment at the sanctuary I wanted to share my wonderful experience with you all - in particular to the people who have had a hard time recently or in the past, as the sanctuary REALLY can help in a lot of different ways.
When I arrived I was greeted by Josie, the sanctuary felt very warm, welcoming and relaxing, The light was subdued, there were candles lit and I immediately felt relaxed.
Josie is a very kind lady and I felt that I could tell her absolutely anything and in return she and her spirit guide "Norman" would advise and guide me in the right direction, which they did. I was shown different things I could do (and have done since) to enrich my life and create a positive outlook.
After a lengthy chat, Josie conducted a relaxing meditation which was simply amazing!
So, if you feel down, depressed or have generally lost a positive outlook on life, it's well worth a visit to the sanctuary with Josie.
To all the men out there who have thought about going, GO, it will change your whole outlook on life and will teach you to put the past exactly where it belongs... In The Past!
"Beyond Mind Blowing" - By Katy F
Aplogies for the delay in writing this review, but it has taken me a little while to come to terms with the reality I faced.
I have suffered with depression, long term PTSD and recently, post natal depression. This was my second visit to the sanctuary and it has been beyond mind blowing!
Up until now I have never quite known my purpose or reason, but after being guided and given a chance, I now realise what it's all been about.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is this, whenever you find yourself lost, look deeper within where I guarantee you will find strength, which up to that point, you never knew you had.
Thank you Josie & John for making this possible and for giving me the ability and strength to fulfill my dreams.
"Truly Amazing Place" by Dan S
"I had yet another amazing sitting at the sanctuary yesterday, capped off by learning more about my guides. A little more than Josie planned on letting on I think!! Truly amazing place, if you havent visited - You MUST!"
"Another Lovely Sitting" - A Review Received From Lauren
I decided to take on these sessions after I attended a location with SKPI.
I knew there was a reason deep inside me that I had to go to "The Sanctuary". I was stuck in my path of life and unsure of where or what my life path was. I needed help and guidance as I started to lose all hope and belief in myself. I believe I was guided here! and now I am receiving help from Josie and my guide "Te-Lu".
This woman truly is amazing, she has helped me see things in life clearly and I'm able to see myself growing and progressing in a number of ways.
Honestly, words can not comprehend, but Josie helped me save myself and I'm on a very long journey on my life path. I feel positive and content and assured that there's a much happier and peaceful life out there. I've learnt I'm a fighter and not a quitter .... the key is to find peace within yourself first.
A Review From Kirsty
I had a lovely experience today at the sanctuary. I feel like it really helped me on my way to getting closer to my spiritual path. Josie was a great help with this and very understanding.
A Review on "The Sanctuary" From Ali Bruce
I have been to this wondrous place twice before and today brought my daughter also. I always get very emotional from the moment I start talking to Josie and
Norman, they are very special and always know exactly what I'm here for and give me the answers I seek. There are no words good enough to explain how amazing both Josie and Norman are, they have
enhanced my life in so many ways. To highly recommend anyone to go along for a visit isn't enough, its a must. Your life will most definitely change for the better. Its a magical place it truly is,
and truly amazing what they both know about your inner self already.
Thank you Josie and Norman xxxxx
Review From Kerrie Bruce - The Sanctuary
Well, where do I begin?
I knew I was coming here today and I know I needed to. Josie you are an inspiration and both you and Norman fascinate me. I was shocked you knew the information already and this journey I have begun intrigues me and I am so looking forward to learning more. I feel enlightened and feel a weight has been lifted. The samctuary is a special place and I am so happy to be a part of it today and many more times from now on. It is a wonderful experience and I wish more people were connected on their spiritual path. It's a whole new world and one that I am thankful for and wish to embrace with every part of me. Everything you said was spot on. Amazing Josie Lewin, The Santuary is a beautiful, welcoming, relaxing retreat. I can't wait to come again - Thank you so much.
Review for Norfolk Healing Sanctuary - 5 stars.
Lisa & Sadie's Review
I took my 11 year old daughter to see the lovely Josie on 17/02/2017 as she has been very down lately, no self confidence and problems with settling into high school. All I can say is WOW, the child that walked into Josie's sanctuary was definitely not the child that walked back out. Whist waiting for my daughter I was kept very entertained with a coffee and an amazing conversation with John (Josie's hubby). After spending an hour with Josie my daughter walked into the room and I can honestly say she looked different, there was a happy glowing little face, which I have not seen for a long time. She looked as though the weight of the world had been lifted off her shoulders and she was back to my happy, confident, funny little girl again. On the journey home instead if having her head phones in listening to music as she normally does, she couldn't stop talking about Josie and what they had laughed and talked about. She showed me all her presents Josie gave her which all had their own meaning and healing power and told me all about the strategy's Josie had given her to cope with her daily Woe's. My daughter is still floating on air as i have been calling it and cannot thank Josie enough for what she has done for my daughter. There is no amount of money I would not give for the happiness of my children so the amount charged for this session is such a small amount compared to what I would of paid for another service such as child physiologist which I knew could do nothing to help. Josie you are an angel in disguise and truly wonderful lady and I really cannot thank you enough. Sadie can't wait to see you again as she loved her session with you so much. So again just thanking you from the bottom of my heart xxxx Lisa Hearn
What I thought of my time being with you at Sanctuary was absolutely amazing. You made me feel very happy, relaxed and calm. As my mum has probably said; she has never seen me so joyful and saw a major difference in my expression and tone. I agree strongly and think that I have never been so happy for a long time. When I was told about you, I did think you were nice, but did think you wouldn't help. You exuded beyond my expectations. You are one of the kindest ladies I've ever met and wish to see you again. Thank you very much, Josie. From Sadie
Rebecca Brown's review of The Sanctuary.
My ☆☆☆☆☆ review :
I have visited Josie several times and have been blown away by how someone like me who is still in the fairly early stages of my spiritual journey has experienced such amazing things. Especially connecting with my wonderful spirit guide. I would highly recommend to anyone a visit at the sanctuary, in fact I need to book again soon.
My Personal Review of SKPI - Mandy Reynolds - Brooker
My experience started 5 months ago in my home where we moved to at the end July 2014. It was perfect, exactly what we were looking for.
We started decorating and sorting schools out for our boys, everything just seem to fall into place, everything was great with no worries or problems.
A couple of weeks later I had that awful feeling again that someone was watching me, I felt uneasy but carried on and put it out of my mind. I did mention it to my husband who said it was most likely tiredness due to all the hard work we had been doing, so I carried on.
I had some time off work and decided to just relax and spend time pottering around the house. The boys had gone to school / college and hubby was at work. I sat in the front room listening to music. All of a sudden my dog started barking at the front room door. As I got up, I heard footsteps going up the stairs, but couldn't see anything. Looking around the house and upstairs I saw nothing untoward, however I did feel uneasy in my bedroom, but still could not see anything.
A few weeks later I was sitting in my kitchen and my oldest son called me upstairs, he looked scared and said he'd seen a black shadow above him. I looked but couldn't see anything, but as I walked out of the bedroom I felt a pain on my arm. I looked and there were scratches. They only lasted a few seconds, but decided to reassured my son everything was ok. We both noticed how, over a few weeks how the house especially the hall, stairs and landing had become dense and dark.
One particular evening I felt very uneasy and didn't feel safe but couldn't understand why. I decided a hot bath and early night would help. The boys and my husband were asleep and as I lay there looking up, I saw only what I can explain was a dark creature looking at me. I froze in fear, then observed it gliding across the ceiling into the hallway. The following day my son and his girlfriend said they had been woken through being scratched but the scratches had quickly disappeared. I listened and reassured them it was ok.
Little did I realise it would get much worse over the coming months, we never knew what would happen next. We all lived in fear, so I decided to try and contact someone who may be able to help. That was when I contacted John, Josie and Jackie from Spirit Knights Paranormal Investigators.
Firstly they believed us which was such a huge relief. We went to meet John and Josie at their home and discussed what had been happening and how we felt. They agreed to come to our home to see what they could feel.
John, Josie and Jackie came to our home and quickly sensed that there were several negative energies in our home, some of which some were related to the land and some had attached themselves to the property by other means.
They worked through our home, connecting with the spirits and energies and removed the negativity, the entity and others.
The problem that we had was never anything that we had created, it was already here and we had unfortunately became the targets. if it wasn't for SKPI listening and understanding I don't know where we'd be today. They helped us enormously, they gave us our lives back.
I and my family couldn't put into words how very grateful we are.
Thank you John, Josie and Jackie for all your help and especially all the support you have given to myself and my family throughout and continuing after the cleansing of our home. - Mandy & Family -
Terry and Carol Austin came to see us from their home in Wales in October 2013. We had not met this lovely couple before their visit.
Josie went to meet them at the hotel and was drawn to Terry's lower left hand side and immediately laid her hands there. Josie had no prior knowledge of the discomfort Terry was suffering with.
Terry was surprised as he felt a sharp pain then extreme heat from Josie. He had suffered this pain all the way from Wales to Norfolk. He stood upright as the paid disappeared.
For the duration of their stay in Norfolk and for many weeks after, Terry's pain did not return.
I have S.L.E Lupus, so suffer a lot with pain and depression. I asked Josie for her help as I was having a horrid painful day.
Josie let me know step by step in what to do as my pain was so awful I just couldn't relax.
Josie was straight on to it, within 5 minutes I couldn't be more relaxed, I must have gone into a deep sleep, as when I woke there was no Pain!
I was amazed, I could move all day pain free! Josie helps me out on a regular basis, I don't know what I would do without her.
Josie is amazing! This morning I again asked for help, Josie sent some relaxing healing music to me and I feel wonderful.
If ever you need healing, please go for it, It works for me and feels like pure heaven and pain free! Thank you for listening to my story.
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A continuation/update from "No good deed goes unpunished"
Here is a follow up to the notification I received about the Honda Civic that got impounded in California while still legally belonging to me.
I called the Towing Company today who currently has the vehicle impounded on their property and spoke to a very nice woman who sounded like she takes great pleasure in her work (not really). Anyways, I asked if the vehicle was on their property and gave her the last four digits of the VIN number; it was there.
I then explained the piece of paper that I received in the mail from the California Highway Patrol. She professed to have no paperwork in her possession showing me as having any liability for the vehicle whatsoever. Everything she had was pointed to Senor Garcia being the registered owner. I told her that my paperwork showed me as being the "legal owner," even though Jose is supposedly the registered owner (which the paperwork I have does reflect). She still insisted that I was not responsible for the vehicle.
Out of curiosity, I asked how much it would cost to release it from Impound. A few moments of her clicking around on the computer revealed it would cost $1,004 !!! "That's much, much more than the car is worth," I informed her. "Would you like to release all liability to the towing company so we can auction it?" she asked. "How can I do that if you don't have any paperwork showing me connected to the vehicle in any way?" I replied. Silence. I ask again, "Why is CHP sending me this if I have no responsibility for the vehicle, as you say?" "They probably send that notification to all past owners to let them know what happened to the vehicle" was her reply. "Probably?" I asked.
Anyways, the conversation went on like this for a couple more minutes, and honestly I feel I've been left with more questions than answers. But according to impound lady, Senor Garcia is responsible for the impound fees and I will not be held accountable for them in any way. For some reason I feel dubious at best about this answer, yet I don't know who else to call. The vehicle obviously has some legal ties left to me, and my gut tells me Jose ain't gonna be paying no 1,000+ dollars to get his free (or however he came by it) 1993 Honda Civic out of car jail. Hell, he might be in jail too! I may call the towing company again tomorrow and press them for more info on what will happen when the car is not claimed, and what avenue they will take when an auction does no recoup the impound fees.
I can honestly say I'm more entertained by all of this than I am upset. In fact, I'm not upset at all. Even if this was to turn into some sort of collections dilemma that threatened to mess up my credit… I'll still be laughing. It's all nothing more than another little gear in the giant bullshit machine we call modern society that serves to add nothing but grief and over complication to what would otherwise be (should be) a very simple existence. What tangled webs we mortals weave, indeed!
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I don't know what possessed me to even read something entitled "Why I'd Never Adopt a Shelter Dog Again," written by Erin Auerbach, who also wrote a story entitled, "I Hope My Dogs Die Soon," but call me a glutton for punishment.
I love shelter dogs. I also love purebred dogs (some breeds more than others). I don't think loving one is mutually exclusive of the other — especially considering the frequency with which you can find purebred dogs in shelters and rescues. However, I know shelter pets need all the help they can get, so seeing someone in a high-profile publication stomp their feet and complain in circles, without taking the chance to educate people, is just plain sad.
What frustrates me most about these articles, is, when it comes to health, there are no guarantees. Not in humans, not in plants, and not in dogs. In an effort to create a healthy litter, a reputable breeder will screen their dogs for health problems that are common and inherited in that breed, before they plan the breeding. A French Bulldog, the type of dog the author chooses in this article, would at the very least, be screened for heart, eye, and knee problems common to the breed. Her first dog lived to be more than 10 years old and eventually succumbed to cancer; her second dog struggled with epilepsy. While I greatly value the importance of preventative screening, neither of these afflictions could have been predicted by a pre-breeding screen. The author herself claims her previous shelter dogs lived "extraordinarily long lives," so, to me, this whole story seems like an unfounded rant taken out on a population who so desperately need someone to look their way, instead of swearing them off altogether.
Auerbach claims the 2-year-old dog she ultimately purchased was being sold because his color was not suitable for the show ring — even though most breeders state French Bulldogs develop their full adult color by 16 weeks of age. I have no doubt that the author loves her dog, but to suggest that a breeder did not realize the dog's incorrect color in two years means perhaps, she did not do her research either. In which case, why are we listening to her?
There are no guarantees in life and there are no guarantees as to how any of us will die. I am very sorry Ms. Auerbach has chosen to use her public platform to decry the adoption of homeless pets when, without people fighting in their corner, millions will die each year for no reason other than for lack of a home.
If you are looking to buy a puppy and don't want to check your shelter or purebred rescue, please consider responsible breeders, but just because saving a life is not what you choose to do, please don't encourage others to do the same without doing your research. With 5 to 7 million pets entering shelters each year, we are their voices, and often the only ones they have.
Do you have an adopted pet who has changed your life? Let's share some stories and get the word out there that adoption is an awesome option. Together, we can change misperceptions and save lives.


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Packed with fiber, protein, antioxidants and healthy fats, this energy drink is perfect right before your next workout!
I was in the grocery store last week and I noticed the chia drinks like Synergy and Mama Chia. I always pick them up, read the ingredients, check the price and put it back on the shelf. They are expensive! And some of them have unnecessary additives like sugars and colors. So I decided to make my own which was super easy and ridiculously CHEAP!
You guys know I love my chia seeds. They are so ridiculously good for you. I am also on a blood orange kick these days. You can use the juice of whatever fruit you like. And this has no added sugar (besides the natural sugar in the orange!) I steeped my favorite Yogi Green Tea Kombucha for this drink but I have also used Numi Mate Lemon which also tasted delicious. I only drink green tea and no coffee so the small amount of caffeine from the green tea will give me that energy boost to help me through my run or my insanely difficult Bar Method class!
You can use less chia seeds if you don't like it that thick. I love the texture. It's super easy to prepare. Check it out!
Blood Orange Green Tea Chia Energy Drink
- 1 green tea bag
- 8 ounces of boiling hot water
- juice from 1 blood orange
- 2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill chia seeds
Place tea bag into boiling water in a mason jar and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove tea bag.
Add blood orange juice and chia seeds. Cover and shake well.
Place in the refrigerator to cool for at least an hour.
Drink before a workout!
I hope you like this! No more Mama Chia or Synergy drinks for me, I am going to make a whole bunch of different kinds of chia drinks!


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Retina-X Studios, maker of popular mobile phone-monitoring software PhoneSheriff, is bringing the program to businesses at a discounted rate. PhoneSheriff for Business allows businesses to bundle licensing in order to save $50 off the regular $249.85 purchase price.
"Businesses often distribute phones to their employees, especially those who are out in the field," said Craig Thompson, media coordinator of Retina-X Studios. "Our PhoneSheriff for Business gives those businesses the opportunity to take advantage of everything the software has to offer, and will now save them money as they do it."
PhoneSheriff for Business offers the following range of features:
• Comprehensive control options giving employers the power to filter and block calls placed on employer-owned phone lines, and to monitor all activity with the phone. Employers may also block specific mobile applications, websites, and SMS activity.
• Employers may place time restrictions on mobile devices designating when calls are and are not allowed, or times when the phone is rendered unusable.
• Monitoring of all content accessed by mobile phones.
• The provisions of immediate GPS location and device-lock capabilities plus alert-message notification of an altered SIM card.
"Any business that wants to ensure their employees are doing the right thing with company-issued phones will benefit from this mobile spy program," adds Thompson. "It gives people an opportunity to keep an eye on what employees are doing, even when they are working outside of the office."
PhoneSheriff for Business is available for Android and Blackberry smartphones and iPhone. Employees are unaware that they are being monitored and the software logs all information so that users are unable to delete usage histories.


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Reserves ready to go.
1st Sep 2011
After 2 weeks of waiting the Reserves' season finally starts on Saturday.
Hinton Reserves are the visitors to The Bury for a 3 o'clock kick-off.
It is a step into the unknown for the newly-promoted side, but Hinton, who finished second in the league last season (missing out on top spot by just 1 point), will be a real test for our young team.
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In the New Testament there are many instances which reveal that Jesus had the supernatural ability to know others completely even when meeting them for the first time. I believe this is a really important aspect of Jesus' divine nature because only God has that kind of knowledge. If Jesus were merely a prophet, and not the messiah, he would not have this ability.
Here are a few of the scriptures that reveal this quality in Jesus:
John 1:42: "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."
John 1:47: "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
John 4:29 (The Woman at the Well): "Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?"
John 6:61: "When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?"
John 6:64: "But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him."
It is fascinating to explore what exactly it is about Jesus that makes Him unique. In a previous blog post, which I wrote several years ago, I suggested that Jesus was very human but not divine in any unique way. I wrote that aspects of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection were miraculous, but that there are many other figures in scripture through whom God worked similar miracles.
But this supernatural attribute of knowing everything about a person is unique to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. I believe this sets Jesus apart from the other prophets, and demonstrates His divinity; Jesus is fully God and fully human.
What makes Jesus unique? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below…


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Radiation Protection in an Interventional Laboratory: A Comparative Study of Australian and Saudi Arabian Hospitals
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This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Radiation Protection Dosimetry following peer review. The version of record cited is available online at http://rpd.oxfordjournals.org/content/172/4/453
This study aimed to investigate whether the use of protection devices and attitudes of interventional professionals (including radiologists, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, medical imaging technicians and nurses) towards radiation protection will differ between Saudi Arabian and Australian hospitals. Hard copies of an anonymous survey were distributed to 10 and 6 clinical departments in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia and metropolitan hospitals in Western Australia, respectively. The overall response rate was 43 % comprising 110 Australian participants and 63 % comprising 147 Saudi participants. Analysis showed that Australian respondents differed significantly from Saudi respondents with respect to their usages of leaded glasses (p < 0.001), ceiling-suspended lead screen (p < 0.001) and lead drape suspended from the table (p < 0.001). This study indicates that the trained interventional professionals in Australia tend to adhere to benefit from having an array of tools for personal radiation protection than the corresponding group in Saudi Arabia
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Vacation mode. I want to say something like, "It's where your mind is, not where your feet are," but my mind wanders away from me exponentially more often than I'd consider myself vacationing.
Currently: trying to figure out how to sleep my little family in one room, with a two and three-year-old who both still nap, and a two-year-old who is a little big for the pack and play but won't go to sleep without one, climbs out sporadically, and spends an hour at bedtime trying to find other people in the dark room using echolocation style squawking.
In fact, I'm writing this at 6:40am as I'm feeding that little two-year-old Goldfish crackers to keep him quiet. Low volume cartoons aren't helping the cause with the occasional, "I WANT THAT," at every commercial.
Sooo I'm not sure if he caught the vacation mode drift.
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Animal Totems and Guides
By Gina
Did you know that each human being has nine animal totems that represent their special talents and skills that were brought into this life experience or Earth Walk. I personally have always felt a kinship with wolves, but there are many other animal friends that I feel are a part of me. The hawk, the owl, the crow for starters. Each one of these creatures brings into my life a special skill or attribute that I carry with me. From the wolf, I am given the gift of being a teacher. From the hawk and the crow I receive the ability to receive messages from Spirit. The owl brings me the ability to see through the darkness, sort of speak, through the veil, to see things that others do not. These are the most prominent totem animals for me, but there are others as well. The lizard brings me the ability to use my dreams and love of illusion to create my visionary art. The deer helps me to be loving, kind, and gentle.
When you are in tune with your totem animals you can receive messages from them to help you as you Walk the Path here on Mother Earth. Native American belief states when you are incarnated here for the Earth Walk you have seven directions surrounding your physical body. These directions would be East, West, South, North, Above, Below, and Within. The direction called Within exists within you and around you since you have an entire universe inside your consciousness. (More on that in future articles.) Each one of these seven directions has a corresponding totem animal that you have been blessed with to aid you in your Earth Walk by teaching you the lessons each one of the directions brings. There are two other totem animals that walk with you, one is on your right side and the other is on your left side.
Your totem animal in the East guides you to your greatest spiritual challenges and guards you while you are on that path of illumination.
Your totem animal in the West leads you to your personal truth. He helps you find the answers you already have buried deep within.
Your totem animal in the South brings you trust, balance, and innocence. He protects your inner child.
Your totem animal in the North is very wise. He helps you to discern when to listen and when to speak. He also reminds you of all the blessings that have been bestowed upon you.
Your totem animal from Above connects you to the Great Star Nation, the Universe, and reminds you that you came from the stars and so shall return someday. This totem also brings you the dreams you experience in the Dream Time, helping you connect to other dimensions other than just this one.
Your totem animal from Below brings lessons about Mother Earth and how to stay grounded and balanced while here in the Earth Walk.
Your totem animal from Within brings you your heart's desire and gives you the strength to be true to your dreams and Walk your Talk.
Your totem animal on your Right Side protects you like a father. He is your protector as well as the one who gives you your courage and spirit to fight when necessary.
Your totem animal on your Left Side protects you like a mother. He teaches nurturing yourself as well as others. He teaches how to experience and have loving relationships.
When you find which are your totem animals, it is then that you might start to feel a great "connection" or "knowing" that one in particular has a stronger influence than the others.
Eagle: The Power of the Great Spirit
Hawk: Messenger of the Gods
Elk: Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Deer: The Gentleness of Spirit
Bear: The Power of Introspection
Snake: The Power of Creation
Skunk: The Power of Respect
Otter: The Power of Women
Butterfly: The Power of Transformation
Turtle: The Great Mother
Moose: The Power of the Elders
Porcupine: The Power of Innocence
Coyote: The Great Trickster
Dog: The Power of Loyalty
Wolf: The Power of the Teacher
Raven: The Power of Magick
Mountain Lion: The Power of Leadership
Lynx: The Keeper of Secrets
Buffalo: The Great Spirit
Mouse: The Power of Scrutiny
Owl: The Power of Illumination
Beaver: The Power of Unity
Opossum: The Power of Diversion
Crow: Keeper of Sacred Law
Fox: The Power of the Unseen
Squirrel: The Gatherer
Dragonfly: The Art of Illusion
Armadillo: The Power of Boundaries
Badger: The Power of Aggression
Rabbit: The Fear Caller
Turkey: The Give-Away
Ant: The Power of Patience
Weasel: The Power of Observation
Grouse: The Sacred Spiral
Horse: The Gift of Power
Lizard: The Power of Dreams
Antelope: The Power of Action
Frog: The Power of Water
Swan: The Power of Grace
Dolphin: Sacred Breath of Life
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"Taking an apprenticeship in administration has allowed me to develop myself more than I ever thought I could."
Oliver Willows, Apprentice Administrator BPIF
Business Administration Level 3
Who Should Attend
At Level 3 ideally candidates will have experience using administration systems. Level 3 will develop existing skills to implement and monitor administrative procedures and systems. An NVQ in Business and Administration can help those in the following roles to succeed; receptionist, secretary, administrator, personal assistant, office supervisor.
Key Topics
The aim of the apprenticeship is to develop an individual so that they are competent in their role but they also need to know what they are doing and why. To aid this the apprentices will study a Technical Certificate, they will cover the following key areas and will be able to describe and explain them:
- Health & Safety
- Personal Development
- Industry overview
- Employment Rights & responsibilities
- Productivity
- Quality, including quality systems
- Manage own performance in a business environment
- Evaluate and improve own performance in a business environment
- Support the purpose and values of an organisation
- Communicate in a business environment
24 to 36 months
- Apprenticeship Reform/Levy Find out how the new Apprenticeship Levy affects your business.
- Why choose an apprenticeship? Success in business means providing quality work and great customer service at a good price.
- Leadership & Management Broadly aimed at those who are responsible for the control of activities and work output of a team, and candidates should have the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable management and leadership skills.
- Team Leader Ideal for those just starting out in a leadership or management role. The units will allow candidates to learn and implement the core skills needed in today's dynamic business environment.
- Print Technician Apprenticeship The Print Technician Apprenticeship is the new Level 3 programme apprenticeship programme for print.
- Print Administration & Planning Aimed at those working in an administrative position in the printing industry, typically in production control, planning, sales and as internal sales co-ordinators.
- Design & Pre-Press Aimed at candidates who are regularly designing artwork and producing creative artwork, maintaining digital systems, running equipment and controlling output and quality.
- Production Aimed at those who will be working within a commercial production environment with responsibilities for the production of digital artwork or operating production equipment such as digital printing machinery, conventional printing machinery and/ or finishing equipment.
- Customer Service Aimed at those who want to be able to handle more difficult customers. This qualification helps to improve skills and become more involved in making improvements to the team's level of customer service.
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- Lean 2 Manufacturing From 1 August 2020 we will be introducing the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard.
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Ruminant livestock farmers can now boost their useof cost effective home-grown cereals in cow diets thanks to the development ofa growing range of versatile alkalising ration ingredients from FiveF AlkaLimited.
Speaking to farmers at the Livestock Event, FiveFAlka Limited director and nutritionist Malcolm Graham said an average 100-cowdairy herd could quite easily make an extra 1,200 a month by replacing 3-5kgof proprietary blend with cereals at the moment.
Thats well worth chasing, particularly when youconsider it can now be done without the risk of acidosis, he claimed.
He added that studies have shown that with theright ration presentation such as has been developed with Alkagrain, recentlydeveloped Alkanuts or AlkabupHa, which when added to a TMR rapidly releasesammonia to neutralise excess acid in the diet cereals can actually now makeup 70% of dairy cow concentrates and 94% of beef cattle concentrates.
As a result, Mr Graham said that the company wasreceiving a surge of interest from dairy and intensive beef producers lookingto feed more of their own cereals.
With cereal and protein prices continuing todiverge, more and more producers are looking to feed more of what they can growon their own farm. The alkaline systems we have developed now allow milkproducers to feed up to 8kg of wheat to high performing dairy cows, leavingplenty of scope for typical mixed farms to use more of their high value cereal,rather than selling it whilst current ex-farm market prices are depressed. Similarlygiven current cereal prices any livestock farmer can create a very high energy16% protein Alkagrain for around 150 per tonne without specialist storage orequipment. Alkagrain can be made continuously through the winter as required soalso improving cash flow.
FiveFAlka Limited explained that it is now able to offer farmers a suite ofdifferent ration alkalising solutions all of which will help kickstart avirtuous chain of events that will improve cow performance and health.
We can ensure excess acids in the diet are quicklyturned into ammonium salts, which are then metabolised as an highly effectiverumen degradable energy and protein source. This improves rumen function, aswell as helping to reduce the requirement for high protein feed ingredientslike soya and rape meal, Malcolm Graham said.


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INTERVIEW – Comics Manifest
I had a fun time chatting with Aaron Williams on his most excellent podcast Comics Manifest. Aaron has a deep and impressive archive of cartoonists to listen too (which I often do while drawing) so I was glad to be added to the roster. Listen below or in the links!