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The So You Think You Can Pow Wow Program is an instructional pathway for children, youth, adults and elders into the Pow Wow circuit. The Program provides knowledge and skills in the areas of pow wow dance.
The Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP) provides mental health and emotional support services to eligible former Indian Residential School students and their families throughout all phases of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement, including:
• Common Experience Payments (CEP)
• Independent Assessment Process (IAP),
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) events
• Commemorative activities
Public phone, donations area, faxing, printing, photocopying, public computer lab, showers, Elders Lodge, pool and ping pong tables

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Five ways to Feng shui your bedroom for a better sleep
By Danielle Pinkus|
If you're the kind of person who loves experimenting, or you're having trouble sleeping and have literally tried everything, you'll be happy to know using Feng Shui in your bedroom can play a part in helping you get a better night's sleep. "The location of the bedroom can indicate if it supports health and relationships so it's super important to get this right," says Liz from Feng Shui Living. "For me personally this is the most important aspect of a my Feng Shui consultations. Bedrooms in the east are said to be auspicious as they catch the rising sun. This entices the occupants to get up & make something of their lives." Before you go totally rearranging and move yourself into the living room, Liz has a few easy Feng Shui tips to help you create a restful space.
1. Clear the clutter…especially under the bed
"Think about whatever it is under your bed – this is the energy you absorb whilst sleeping. Mobiles and technology in general are a massive no, no in the bedroom. You need to rest; this includes your mind! In addition to this I would be very careful of the electrometric fields put out by mobile phones and things like wireless internet."
2. Reposition your bed
"Have your bed against a solid wall if possible. You should be able to see the whole room while lying in bed."
3. Avoid too much yang
Avoid paintings or photographs of water scenes in your bedroom as it will introduce too much yang energy and creates a restless sleep. Keep your fiddle leaf fig out of your bedroom too as indoor plants are also a no, no due to their yang energy.
4. Avoid mirrors
Keep your mirrors on the inside of your wardrobe or cover them at night as mirrors as they are harmful to relationships especially if they are directly opposite the bed.
5. Set the mood
Red candles in the South west (relationship) sector of the room are a romantic feature which will encourage intimacy amongst a couple. (never leave them unattended)


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Asylum Abstract and Adverse bash a load of celebrities in this tongue-in-cheek lampooning.
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Lummi Island Wild
Tuesday, August 20th 2013
While Ted Allen visited we took a day to head over to Lumni and hang with Keith and Riley from Lummi Island Wild. Totally cool adventure going out on the boats and climbing the towers. Ted spotted a school that turned out to be a boiler. The night before we enjoyed the Sockeye simply grilled by Diane. Check out her recipes for Pesto and Romesco sauce grilled salmon.
Grilled Salmon with Basil Pesto and Romesco Sauce
Prepare Sauces (Both can be made a day ahead)
Basil Pesto (Dairy Free): Makes about 1 ½ cup sauce
2 Cups fresh basil leaves
1 Cup fresh Italian Parsley
½ cup toasted pine nuts
3 cloves garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 Cup olive oil
In bowl of food processor while running drop in garlic process till chopped fine
Stop and open bowl then add the basil, parsley and pine nuts.
Puree add salt and pepper
With machine running, slowly add olive oil till smooth (you may need to add more depending on the consistency you would like)
Taste again for seasoning.
If making ahead, pour a layer of olive oil over the top to keep from turning color.
Romesco Sauce: Makes about 2 cups of sauce
One slice of white bread (fried in olive oil till browned on both sides)
½ Cup of toasted almonds
3 large marinated red peppers
3 large tomatoes chopped
3 cloves garlic
½ tsp paprika
2 TBLS red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
½ Cup olive oil
In bowl of food processor while running drop in garlic process till finely chopped.
Stop and open bowl then add bread (break-up into pieces), almonds, red peppers, tomatoes and process till pureed.
Add paprika, salt and pepper
With machine running slowly add olive oil process until smooth.
Taste again for seasoning.
Prepare Salmon to grill:
Bone if needed
Make portion cuts on each filet cutting only to the skin not through
(this helps with the cooking process taught to me by a pro! Thanks Keith!)
Salt and Pepper
Grill for about 8 -10 minutes depending on thickness of your salmon.
(We used Lummi Island Wild Salmon, which cooks very quickly)
Place sauce on fillets (one fillet gets the basil pesto the other the Romesco Sauce)
Left over sauces delicious on pasta or grilled veggies
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Brunch with Aldo Vacca
Friday, June 21st 2013
We couldn't have planned it any better then to have Aldo Vacca from Produttori del Barbaresco as our first tasting in the shop. The tasting was a huge hit. How incredible was it to show Cru Vineyard Nebbiolo from top sites.
Before our tasting Aldo and his side kick Chris ZImmerman joined us for Sunday brunch on the deck. Diane set the tone with awesome hospitality and great food.
Sunday Brunch with Aldo
- Radishes from Seifert Ranch, on a bed of grey sea salt and served with a chive, basil and dill butter.
- Shigoku Oysters from Taylor Seafood-a new oyster developed by them. A great new discovery.
- Sauteed asparagus with garlic scapes and red scallions.
- Roasted baby beets.
- Crab cakes with tossed Arugula in a bacon vinegrette.
- Poached Seifert Ranch eggs.
- First of the season Cloud Mountain strawberries
- Marenco Moscato d' Asti
McMenamins Grand Lodge Adventure
Tuesday, May 21st 2013
My visit to Oregon started at the McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove.
Joined by Harry's family Connor, Emily, Tyson, and Tiernan! We started our 3 day 80 mile bicycle tour to visit 3 different McMenamins Hotel Oregon and Kennedy School. We had a blast and I think we know all the menus by heart!
At the end of each long bicycling day we enjoyed tasty food along with the refreshing beer McMenamins is so famous for.
Then it was on to Carlton for Harry and I to get on with some Pinot Noir tasting!
We arrived at the Abbey Road Farm greeted by John and Judi, our hosts and winemaker Dave Grooters from Carlton Cellars.
I can not say enough wonderful things about this B & B! It is truly stunning with grand views! Our window looked out to Guadalupe vineyards! Very peaceful and relaxing.
The perfect setting to enjoy wines from this area. Dave G invited us to visit him the next day in his vineyard. It doesn't get
any better then being surrounded by grapevines on a warm afternoon tasting Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir!
It was a wonderful opportunity to discover Carlton Cellars and get to know Dave.
We also tasted wines at Seven of Hearts, another winery we always visit when in the area!
I am hoping to bring wines from both of these winery's in soon.
Our visit to Anne Amie Vineyards was wonderful as well! The spectacular views from this hilltop winery make tasting their fine wines even more special.
Stop by the shop and I will show you some favorites that we tasted.


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If you're looking for Fluid Project coordination, design, communication, etc, try the Fluid Project Wiki.
Previous: Pick a component type Up to overview Next: Tutorial - Model Components
Regardless of which grade of component you use, the basic structure will be the same. We'll use the simplest grade, a little component, to illustrate what this structure is. In future pages explaining other grades, you'll see the same principles.
The definition of a component involves two things:
A component's grade and any default options are registered with the framework using a call to
fluid.defaults, which has two parameters: the component name and an object containing the defaults. The parent grades for the component are specified in an array in the defaults called
gradeNames. For a little component, specify the grade as
fluid.defaults("tutorials.simpleComponent", { gradeNames: ["fluid.littleComponent", "autoInit"], option1: "default value 1", ... });
Integrators can override your defaults when they instantiate the component, to customize its appearance or behaviour. The Framework will take care of merging the integrator's values with your defaults.
We'll go through some examples of options, to give you an idea of what they're all about.
Suppose you're creating a currency converter. You might wish to specify a default conversion rate:
fluid.defaults("tutorials.currencyConverter", { gradeNames: ["fluid.littleComponent", "autoInit"], exchangeRate: 1.035 });
The Infusion Inline Edit component uses a tooltip and defines (among other things) defaults for the delay before the tooltip appears, the text to display - even whether or not to enable it at all:
fluid.defaults("fluid.inlineEdit", { ... useTooltip: true, tooltipText: "Select or press Enter to edit", tooltipDelay: 1000, // in milliseconds ... });
The Infusion Progress component uses jQuery animations to show and hide a progress bar. The defaults include objects that are passed to jQuery to configure the animations:
fluid.defaults("fluid.progress", { ... showAnimation: { params: { opacity: "show" }, duration: "slow" }, // forwarded to $().fadeIn("slow") hideAnimation: { params: { opacity: "hide" }, duration: "slow" }, // forwarded to $().fadeOut("slow") ... });
All components have a creator function: a public function that is invoked to instantiate the component. In general, the framework will instantiate the creator function for you automatically, given the component's default options. The framework will in general also take responsibility for calling the creator function for you automatically as well, when your component is registered as a subcomponent of another. In the rare case you need to construct a component directly using a JavaScript function call, Infusion components have a standardized function signature:
container and
(We'll get into what these arguments are soon.)
Creator functions can be defined in one of two ways
The IoC - Inversion of Control system can automatically generate a component creator function for you. This is accomplished by added a special grade to the
gradeNames property: "autoInit":
fluid.defaults("tutorials.simpleComponent", { gradeNames: ["fluid.littleComponent", "autoInit"], option1: "default value 1", ... });
Note that in Infusion 2.0, "autoInit" will become the default for all components and will not need to be specified.
The standard means of adding public API functions to a component is to express them as Invokers. An invoker is a declarative record added into a components defaults, under the section
invokers: the name of the record becomes the name of the public function which will be added. The invoker record defines the name of the public JavaScript function which should be executed when the method is called, as well as details of where the arguments that the function accepts should be sourced from - for example:
fluid.defaults("tutorials.simpleComponent", { gradeNames: ["fluid.littleComponent", "autoInit"], option1: "default value 1", ... invokers: { publicFunction: { funcName: "tutorials.simpleComponent.publicFunction", args: "{that}" } } }); // implementation of the public function registered as an invoker above tutorials.simpleComponent.publicFunction = function (that) { ... };
You will note that the function
tutorials.simpleComponent.publicFunction is a standard JavaScript function that could even be invoked directly from code if this were found relevant - it need not be necessarily bound as a component method (although most component methods tend not to make sense without being provided an instance of the relevant component).
So what would our currency converter example look like, create using IoC:
fluid.defaults("tutorials.currencyConverterAuto", { gradeNames: ["fluid.littleComponent", "autoInit"], exchangeRate: 1.035, invokers: { convert: { funcName: "tutorials.currencyConverterAuto.convert", args: ["{that}.options.exchangeRate", "{arguments}.0"] // amount } } } }); // The conversion function tutorials.currencyConverterAuto.convert = function (exchangeRate, amount) { return amount * that.options.exchangeRate; };
You'll notice that in this case we have been able to avoid binding to the entire component instance in our public function, and so our standalone public function
tutorials.currencyConverterAuto.convert is indeed of more general utility than just for building a component method. This has happened because its responsibilities are particularly well-defined - you should always take the opportunity to restrict the binding behaviour of your public functions in this way whenever it is appropriate.
Note that the scheme described here is not recommended for new code, and is described here only for completeness. The ability for users to write their component creator functions directly in JavaScript code will be removed in Infusion 2.0.
Creator functions follow a few basic steps:
that by calling the appropriate Framework component initialization function
Here's what that would look like for a little component:
// The global namespace var tutorial = tutorial || {}; (function ($, fluid) { // a creator function for a little component // creator functions are typically named by the component name itself tutorials.sampleComponent = function (options) { // call the framework component initialization function var that = fluid.initLittleComponent("tutorials.sampleComponent", options); // attach any public methods to the 'that' object that.publicFunction = function () { // ... }; return that; }; })(jQuery, fluid_1_5);
What would this look like for our currency converter example?
// creator function for the currency converter component tutorials.currencyConverter = function (options) { var that = fluid.initLittleComponent("tutorials.currencyConverter", options); // note that component methods have access to the values stored in 'options' // - the ones provided in the defaults and possibly overriden by implementors that.convert = function (amount) { return amount * that.options.exchangeRate; } return that; };
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News Article Archive
Mock Exams
Year 10 and 11 get exam ready!
Over the past fortnight, pupils in Year 10 and 11 have taken part in mock exams in preparation for their final GCSE exams that are fast approaching.
The exams are designed to give pupils a taste of what the final exam will be like whilst also providing an assessment point for teachers. For many pupils, this has highlighted where areas of strength exist and where, perhaps most importantly, they need to focus their energies on improving.
On Thursday 30 January, the pupils were issued their results in the style of a final results day, really giving a sense of what they might achieve. There were many happy pupils who were pleased that the preparation they had completed ahead of the exams had paid off.
Now that the mocks are complete, teachers will be inviting those pupils who require additional exam preparation support to attend enrichment sessions taking place after school between 3.00 and 4.15pm Tuesday-Friday. We would welcome your support in encouraging pupils to attend these sessions as we know from experience that attendance at these sessions can make a significant difference to the final grade achieved.
Can we also make a plea that you encourage your child to be in school for as many sessions as possible over the remainder of this academic year - attendance at all lessons makes a huge difference to overall performance.
In the next month, we will also be holding meetings with parents and carers of pupils who we are particularly concerned about achieving their best possible grades in all of their subjects.
The final exam period is fast approaching and there is plenty of advice and guidance to help. A good starting place is the following websites:
- http://www.futurelinkpublishing.co.uk/docs/gcse-sample.pdf
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/helping_with_exams/
- http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Child-Prepare-for-Exams
Look out on our website for more guidance on how to help your child to prepare for their exams - coming soon!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's performance in the mock exams or indeed their performance in class, please contact their subject teacher in the first instance.


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Lauraine Snelling: The Journey of a Storyteller
- Stacy Hawkins Adams Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
- 2007 22 Sep
Lauraine Snelling admits it: A part of her resides in each of her characters.
"I'm Ingeborg in the Red River Series. You have to have something to draw on to create all these people; (however) I tell writers don't base your stories on real people. Then you don't give your story a chance to grow on its own."
Snelling's bestselling Red River Series is one of many projects that have kept her busy writing since the early 1980s. A long-time stay-at-home mother, she found the inspiration to pen a book for children after attending a writer's conference in Oregon.
That first project led to more books for youths and an opportunity to write adult fiction and nonfiction.
Snelling, who lives in Tehachapi, Calif., has published more than 50 books and currently has 2 million titles in print. Her latest novel, Breaking Free, was published this month. She talked with Crosswalk.com recently about her journey as a storyteller.
How did your first writers' conference jumpstart your career?
When you're at a conference, you get introduced to all kinds of things. I had no concept of all the avenues that writing could take. I took classes in fiction, short articles and long articles. I got as much of a broad spectrum of training as I could. I went to the conference the first year (for information) and the next year came back with the first chapter of a children's book. Baker Publishing Group picked it up.
Your books range from children's titles to historical and contemporary women's fiction. Does a central theme course through your work?
One of the main themes is the importance of women's friendships and how we take care of each other. I see that not happening so much anymore, because more women are working and taking care of their families and trying to do so much. I have women write to me and say, 'I want what your women characters have—that friendship and caring.' I believe God created us with that need for each other.
Another theme is forgiveness. God says, 'Forgive as I have forgiven you; love as I have loved you.' I see people refusing to forgive, or unable to, and I see that as necessary for life—to forgive other people and to forgive yourself.
Which of the genres in which you write is your favorite?
I love writing historicals, but I also love writing contemporaries. One of the books that means the most to me was one of the most challenging to write: The Healing Quilt. This book deals with loss, which I experienced when my daughter died of cancer at age 21. It took 16 years before God made it clear that I should write it. The Healing Quilt is not autobiographical because there are four women in the story in need of healing, but I love this story. It has been able to say a lot.
Some of your characters and settings have taken on a life of their own. Is this exciting?
Blessing, North Dakota is the fictional setting for the Red River Series. We've built a website (www.blessingnd.com) for the town of Blessing and I've started it as a website store. We're working to get Blessing on the (official) map so when people want to know where it is, they can look at the North Dakota map.
What's the most challenging part of being a full-time writer?
I write fairly quickly, if can keep my butt in the chair. I'm contracted for three books a year. That's pretty tough to manage. I can usually get the rough draft done in a month or month and a half, if I spend that time. My goal is 10 to 15 pages a day.
Many beginning writers are urged to write what they know. What's your advice?
You write what you know, but once you know how to put a story together and keep the story flowing, you can also write what you want to know. Some of the things in my books are not necessarily what I know; but by time I write them, I know them well. I do a lot of research. My advice for new writers is to keep your butt in the chair and keep your time in the Word. That's when you get in trouble—when you get away from the Word. At least for me that's the way it is.
How do you relax when you're not writing?
I love watercolor paints and gardening. I love to sew, crochet and hand stitch. I love to see things grow. The books grow, the plants grow, the yarn grows into something beautiful.
How does that translate to your writing?
I'd like my books to make you laugh and cry and be glad you got to meet these characters. I think every author's legacy is to know that our books contributed to changing lives. I hear that a lot and that is not really what I expected, but I'm sure glad God is using them that way.
Stacy Hawkins Adams is a freelance writer and Christian fiction author, whose latest novel, Watercolored Pearls, releases in October.


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Last month my sweet middle child, Dylan, turned 4. Since his birthday is right before Elevate Conference we usually do something low key with just family. He's finally old enough to actually ask for a birthday party so I just couldn't say no to his darling face. He originally requested a Lego party, however I was eventually able to sway him towards a Ghostbusters party which was so much fun to plan!
Can you tell he kind of loved it? He was on cloud nine the entire day and while it was totally stressful to put together a party when I had so much going on, this smile made it all worth it.
Now this face on the other hand…just makes me bust up laughing.
Here are all the deets on this super fun party! Make sure to scroll to the bottom for a link to download all the printables I created for the party for FREE!
Let's start with these cute mini pizza boxes shall we?! I ordered these off amazon and folded them inside out so the pizza printing was on the inside. Then I printed these custom covers to make them extra special. We used these as plates so each of the kids got a piece of pizza, a slice of watermelon and some chips in their personal pizza box.
I enlisted the help of my talented friend Lizzie to help me with Dylan's cake. I just showed her an inspiration photo and she had a game plan all ready. The best thing about this cake was that I ordered it from Sam's Club. They sell 2 tiered cakes so I requested that they just frost it plain and leave it unstacked. Lizzie and I covered the 2 cakes with fondant and then stacked them ourselves to decorate them.
Here is her amazing Stay Puft Marshmallow man….
My slimer leaves a little to be desired. lol
These sugar cookies may be my favorite thing about the party set up. They were the kids' favorite too. I looked all over Etsy for a shop that could create these babies cause I didn't dare tackle them on my own. I contacted Janice from Cookie Fiesta who was just a doll to work with. They came packed so well, each one in bubble wrap and perfectly in tact. Check out all her adorable creations here.
I mean, really. These put my cake Slimer to shame. I couldn't even imagine all the work that goes into creating each one of these.
Every party needs to have gumballs.
And Kool Aide
A little hydration with your sugar?
I hit the easy button with these chocolate dipped marshmallows. Just as cute as cake pops and take about 1/10th of the time. #winning I had some PVC pipe laying around so I sprayed them black and filled them with mini marshmallows to help the pops stay in place.
Ectopalsm aka jello, also a big hit with the kiddies.
I added some green food coloring to this marshmallow mixture and poured it on to some popcorn to make it look like Slimer had slimed it.
Each child got their own proton pack complete with silly string just in case some ghostbusters were needed at a moments notice.
Dylan and his girlfriend Matilda. To say that he loves her is an understatement.
Our big boy Gavin.
Daddy and his Kennie girl.
Stay Puft and Slimer didn't stand a chance against this gang of Ghostbusters!
Mission accomplished!
Download all FREE Ghostbusters customizable party printables HERE.
Check out this Ultimate Unicorn Party we threw for Kennedy this year.
If you need some ideas for your Little Mermaid's next party, check out Kennedy's Mermaid Birthday Party HERE.
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Welcome to the launch of the collective publication
Omspelning Replay Uusintaotto Repetición
and a public reading performed by Lena Séraphin, Hami Bahadori and Minna Heikinaho in the public library in Tammisaari, Finland on Friday 10 November at 12:30. Address: Raaseporintie 8, Tammisaari.
Replay is a sketch in words and a textual observation of the Town Square in Ekenäs, written in five languages. Participants and co-writers: Ulrika Gomm, Hami Bahadori, Moa Franzén, Minna Heikinaho, Behzad Khosravi Noori, Joanne Lee, Jaime Mena de Torres, Pia Sandström and Lena Séraphin. Curator: Juha-Heikki Tihinen. Production: Pro Artibus foundation with support from Nordic Culture Point and the Spanish Embassy in Helsinki.
The event is part of the Bokkalaset i Ekenäs 2017 -program.
Read more about the project Replay


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Scots would prefer a Labour Government
The latest in our Unite/Survation poll series shows that Scottish voters would prefer a Labour Government to a Tory one. Full table available here
If it was up to you to decide which party forms the government of the United Kingdom, which of the following statements best describes your preference?
I would prefer a Labour Government 60.2%
I would prefer a Conservative Government 39.8%
You can see the other articles in our the series
1. Scottish voters want the SNP to prioritise public services over independence.
2. Scottish voters overwhelmingly support Richard Leonard's policy agenda.
3. Scottish voters oppose the bombing of Syria.


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What does it cost to get the door open as an independent advisor?
As Scott Slater, managing director of business consulting for Charles Schwab Advisor Services, frames it: "We have 7,000 clients and we joke that we have 7,000 business models. There are so many ways to do this, that's the beauty of the model."
Here's how Slater does the math:
- With $25 million in assets under management, a sole practitioner with no staff and a home office can expect to pay as little as $2,600 in start-up costs (a trim legal and compliance review) to as much as $5,000 (add in basic technology, branding, a website.)
- At $80 million in assets, a single principal will pay $15,000 to $35,000. At the low end, the cost will cover legal fees for registration support, some branding work and a client relationship management system. The high end tacks on a more robust technology platform and the leasing of office space.
- A firm with one principal, one staff member and $150 million in assets is looking at start-up costs of $25,000 to $50,000. Minimally, the cost will include legal fees and leasing a furnished office suite. At the upper end, plan to factor in branding and website design along with additional legal support. (The cost of a sales assistant, $30,000 to $80,000 depending on licensing and geography, is not included.)
- A firm with $350 million in assets (a couple of principals, two non-owner professionals and two support staff) should anticipate start-up costs of $40,000 to $100,000. Variables at the lower end include routine costs of a legal review, registration filings, leased office space and the purchase of used furniture and supplies. At the high end, tack on website development and robust legal support.
Generally, Slater adds, principals refrain from taking income until there's a positive cash flow—usually four to six months out. And, he says, the most successful firms are outsourcing categories like daily reconciliation, compliance and technology support.
"We're finding more advisors from the start are clearly saying I need to be focused on serving clients, developing my business and growing what I'm creating," observes Slater. "So they are delegating to an individual on their team or outsource partners. These are the firms that are going to make this transition the most quickly and efficiently."


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I saved this photo for today: how funny is this fortune cookie we opened the other day?
Don had brought home some takeout Chinese food.
Not really a fortune, is it? What a cheeky fortune cookie :)
I hope you have all had a great week since last Wednesday.
I've been pretty busy.
One of my favorite magazines, Real Simple, invited me to attend a fun beauty event in NYC.
I had such a lovely time and ran into one of my friends I hadn't seen in years. And my next "Thrifty & Vintage Finds" link party is up — you won't believe what I found from my hometown in Germany.
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You'll be suprised by how much is involved in the moving process. Even with our experts on hand, getting ready for your move can take longer than you think. With this in mind, we at Groovy Moving thought it might be a good idea to give everyone who reads this site some handy advice which, if followed, can help make the whole process go a lot smoother.
Tip 1:
Preparation and planning are essential components of a successful, cost-effective move.
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The best way to save money is to do the packing yourself. Groovy Moving offers packing materials and friendly, professional advice; so stop by or give us a call.
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Be sure to pack your belongings properly: Books and heavier objects should go into smaller boxes for easy handling.
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Properly label each box according to the room it came from and will be going to.
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Squat, don't bend over, and use your legs to lift any heavy objects.
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Disassemble large furniture pieces so they'll easily fit through the door.
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Pack a suitcase with items required to get ready the following days. This way you do not have to search for the box with your toothbrush in the morning. It is helpful for those of us who do not complete unpacking on the day of the move.
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Pick a staging area for packed boxes. This can be a garage or area in a room downstairs close to an exit (if possible). A place you can have all boxes easily accessable to the movers.
These helpful tips will cut down on the time it takes our movers to load and unload your belongings, and will help you save money on your move.
How long has your company been in business? We have been in business for over 8 years. We are currently Campbell's Best Movers for 7 years running. The owner has over 15 years experience and has opened this company in order to provide a wonderful service at a fair price. We are close nit company; this gives you the edge of having the very best customer service. Being a smaller company we are able to provide attention to details and able to tailor each move to fit each customer.
What do you consider extra services and how much do you charge for them? Packing Material & Shrink Wrap are an additional charge. We are up front with all cost and all optional packing. Once we receive an inventory list we check to see if their are any specialty packing items. We will quote you the cost for us to pack them & also let you know how you may pack them to save money.
Is your company licensed for state and interstate transport? Absolutely! We are licensed with the D.O.T (Department of Transportation) as well as have our Federal Motor Carrier License.
How do you determine the weight of my shipment? We use a third party vendor (a weigh station). They weigh the truck without your belongings then weigh the truck with your belongings. You receive a copy of the weight certificate on delivery.
For a local move, how does your company charge: by the hour, number of movers or weight? We charge on an hourly basis. With the time being rounded to the quarter hour. (Every 15 minutes) We find this the fairest way to calculate the time. This way you don't have to pay for a full hour or even half hour that you do not use. You ONLY pay for the time you use in 15 minute increments.
What kind of liability coverage does your company provide? We provide the Federally Mandated $0.60/lb per item. This is the insurance that all licensed companies should carry.
Who does the packing and loading? Only Groovy Moving Trained employees will handle your belongings. We work diligently to ensure premium service. Our well trained employee's are just one of the reasons are service is superior.
Are workers covered by workers' compensation and public liability insurance? Of course! Our movers are our employee's. They are well cared for. We believe that when you treat your employee's right it shows in their performance.
What kind of cancellation policy do you have? We work on a first come first serve basis. We ask that our customers be as courteous as possible when rescheduling or canceling. We require 48 hours notice to cancel. - At this time there is no cancellation policy
How can I pay for the move? We offer a 5% Cash Discount, Cash, Cashiers Check or Postal Money Order - We will accept a personal check ONLY on pickup on Long Distance Jobs.
How do you pack items with special requirements, such as electronics, glass-fronted furniture, antiques and musical instruments? This is why we get an inventory list. Once we receive the list we can let you know how much we would charge to package the items or we can inform you of ways to package them yourself(always the least expensive way). We can package any item for you. We only use packing materials at the customers approval. You are able to waive responsibility on any item you do not want us to package. With glass fronted furniture you would need to pay for crating. We will wrap the item with a furniture pad, bubble wrap, and fold cardboard to fit. This is a soft crate. It is literally hundreds of dollars less expensive than wooden crates while still supplying the additional support required.
What kind of inventory system do you use? We use a color coded & serial numeric system. Each move has it's own color and each item has its own numbering all items are listed in an inventory sheet. A copy will be provided to you at the time of pick up.
If I do the packing myself, are there restrictions on the types of boxes or utility totes I can use? Will this save me money? Crushed boxes packed by owner will not be covered during moves. I suggest that you use quality boxes when transporting your belongs across state.
What supplies do you provide? What's included? What items do I pay for? We have no hidden charges and do our best to ensure that we are upfront with any possible costs prior to the day of your move. All taxes, tariffs, and tolls are included in this price. It includes the loading & unloading of your belongings, as well as wrapping in heavy duty furniture pads for extra protection. We disassemble & reassemble your furniture i.e. Beds, Desks, Hutches, etc. Packing materials are an extra charge are are only brought to the site upon request of the customer.
What makes your moving company different? Care! We truly care about our customers & treat each move as though it were our own. We only have our employees handle your belongings. We listen to our customers and provide each customer a move that is tailored to their needs. Our communication will help to provide you with the move you are looking for. We are very good at communicating with our customers. While your belongings are in route, you will get periodic updates regarding your delivery process.
Groovy Moving
1999 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 700
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (855) TAKE-IT-EZ
(855) 825-3483
Direct: (408) 829-4036
Fax: (408) 904-5071
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Monday - Friday
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Sunday - Sunday 24/7
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Find out more about the exciting principles of science in these interactive, Explainer led Science Shows. Be a volunteer on stage, answer questions and find out more about the world of Explosions, Rockets, Bubbles or Forces.
A selection of these exciting science filled shows are performed every day in Launchpad.
Duration: 20 minutes
Price: FREE
A new documentary produced by Roscosmos, the Russian Space Agency. Archive footage and interviews with those that knew and worked with Gagarin.
Daily from 12 April.
Build a Big Idea with LEGO
31 May – 2 June, 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00
Let your imagination soar to new heights by helping build a giant invention inspired LEGO display – we're offering visitors the chance to build a variety of inventions out of LEGO bricks.
Create any invention you like, from computers to cars and space rockets to hot air-balloons. Get building tips and tricks from the LEGO Store team in Westfield London who will integrate your creation into a giant invention-themed scene.
This event is free and there's no need to book – just drop in.
Plus, budding builders will receive special offers at the official LEGO Stores and the chance to win great surprises!
LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2010 The LEGO Group.
Where do I find out more?
See the Fun Kids review on the Science Museum
- For 100 years the Science Museum has been world-renowned for its historic collection, remarkable galleries and inspirational exhibitions.
- With around 15,000 objects on public display, the Science Museum's collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical change from the past few centuries.
- Aiming to be the best place in the world for people to enjoy science, the Science Museum makes sense of the science that shapes our lives, sparking curiosity, releasing creativity and changing the future by engaging people of all generations and backgrounds in science, engineering, medicine, technology, design and enterprise.


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Beguiling Billboards: Finding Inspiration along the Road
For this activity, teens study "Pass It On" billboards created by The Foundation for a Better Life either online or on-the-go, and create an original billboard and inspirational phrase for a person of their choosing.
- Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Unit
MyTube: Changing the World With Video Public Service Announcements
This assignment will go viral with students as they think about the meanings of words and images in public service announcements from YouTube before creating a PSA of their own.
- Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Activity & Project
Special Memories & Significant Moments: Making an Electronic Scrapbook
Using a variety of artifacts, mementos, and technologies, teens can create an electronic scrapbook of their most important moments in high school.
- Professional Development | Grades 6 – 12 | Strategy Guide
Teaching with Zooming Slideshows through Prezi
Through Prezi, a web application, students create "zooming" presentations for various purposes, such as presenting research, defending an opinion, or sharing a digital story.
- Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Printout | Learning New Skills
Through the Eyes of the Director
What makes a movie work or fail? A well-made movie can draw viewers in so completely that they can forget that everything they see and hear was planned out by the filmmakers. This printout prompts teens to look at several distinct elements of a movie and decide on their overall effectiveness.
- Classroom Resources | Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity |  April 12
Today is D.E.A.R. Day!
April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives.


text: Hello! My name is Stephanie and I was born and raised on Long Island, New York but have spent the last five years in Dallas wit my husband and kids. I have been to Disney World and Disneyland countless times since I was a kid and now I get to experience it as a mom with my two children. There is nothing better than watching your kids experience the magic of Disney. I have traveled when my daughter was an infant so I know first hand what its like traveling with little ones. My favorite time to go to Walt Disney World is at Christmas, there is nothing like the magic of Christmas at Disney. As a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge I can help you customize and plan the perfect Disney trip for your family. Planning Disney trips is one of my most favorite things to do and I'd love to help you plan yours and create lasting memories.


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When I was first making the decision to homeschool, The Whole Assed Honey was not 100% on board. In fact, "not 100%" on board" is probably an understatement. Socialization and time were his main concerns and he laughed it off as something that should not be considered at all. At the time my oldest son was 8 and had already been in the public school system for what amounted to four years. He began with half-day pre-school, (from which he graduated as a delinquent – a story for another day) and was just rounding the last couple months of second grade.
I had always had the intention to avoid public school, but never to attempt homeschooling. When My son was born I was finishing my degree in political science and national security studies. I had every intention of placing him in private schools. Schools like The International Schools or highly rated Preparatory Schools with the ability to reach beyond the public curriculum. I believed – and still believe- that what is necessary for my children to succeed into adulthood is a rounded education that is not focused on testing and scores, but strengths of the child and of the future. I wanted foster learning in my child that included critical thinking, strong analysis, logic, reasoning and creative problem-solving. I felt that seeking my own success could ultimately afford him this opportunity; the opportunity for a private education built around his needs and strengths.
I met The Whole Assed Honey when my oldest son was two years old. I was 2 years away from graduation and, unexpectedly only a year and a half from a daughter. I graduated with my degree when I was 5 months pregnant with our baby girl. Six short months after she was born I became pregnant with our youngest son.
So life took a different turn, one that I welcomed completely. I was given the opportunity to stay home with my children as they grew and I absolutely love it. Although when we purchased our home amid all this family making, the idea of private school still weighed heavy and sat atop my "to do" list. I looked into the nearest (and farthest) private schools to our new home and calculated our ability to pay tuition on what would ultimately become three kids. Private school didn't look feasible.
Oliver, the oldest, began Kindergarten at the public elementary school down the street. His teacher was fantastic and he did well. In fact, all his teachers have been exceptional and I find that we are very lucky to have had this experience. He began to excel in math and science and I began to reassure my self that forgetting about private school was a good decision. I would talk with other parents who would make the case about high ranked public schools, driving their kids out of the district, the options of part-time "family school" and how to get scholarships for private schools.
My sister would often mention her desire to homeschool when we would talk about our kids' schooling. I would listen intently as my teacher friend would rant to me, becoming discouraged with the system she had to operate within. I would lurk in the parent's school district facebook group, listening as parents voiced concern after concern that I would ultimately have to face myself. It all seemed pretty overwhelming, disheartening and I again began to look into private schools.
My kids were still just nearly 1,2 and 7. There was not an opportunity that I was seeking to go begin my career – you know, the one I got a degree for and accumulated so much loan debt for – I was still able and happy to stay home with my young kids. I began blogging on The Half-Assed Housewife with the hopes and intentions of "making it big" and raking in ridiculous money that you hear other bloggers talk about. I didn't want "ridiculous money" – I wanted money to send my kids to private school. I wanted to be able to have my kids succeed in school, not just survive by fitting in the peg and graduating. Fitting in the peg just isn't enough. The future will rely on logical and critical thinkers, not rote memorizers of prefabricated facts. Don't get me wrong, I love facts and my trivia game is untouchable, but being able to make rational analysis with the logical process is a great deal more useful. I wanted my kids, who of course are advanced and little geniuses, to have a healthy appetite for learning and the ability to achieve this, in my vision, was a private school.
More often the discussion of homeschool would come up within my circle. The idea became more and more prevalent in my daily life. I had always been aware of the Family School option but never looked into it. I still didn't consider it an option. For me, I only thought two ways: Public School or Private School. If I can't send them to a prep academy, then I guess we just have to do public school. I resigned.
Then I was handed a flyer to fill out for more information for Family School which was actually PART of my son's current school. Schooling that takes place part-time, two and a half days a week, leaving the remainder of the week for homeschooling. Family school is a small semi-public school with small classes, combined grades and kids attend part-time. 90 days is required in the school and 90 days of education required at home to fulfill the 180-day school requirement. Kids attend two and a half days a week, learning math, reading and language arts and the rest of the time is the responsibility of myself and my kid.
Whole Assed Honey rolled his eyes. How would I be able to teach Oliver with the two Toddler Terrors running around? How would Oliver be socialized? Those were his questions as he brushed the idea off – but I secretly felt that he was doubting my ability to teach my children what they needed. I felt as though he doubted my intelligence and that of homeschooled children. I didn't go looking for validation because I am really not the type to give many fucks about things that other people think. I am the type to make educated decisions that appear impulsive and make it work. So we signed up.
Another Aunt of mine lives in Alaska and has 9 children. All of whom she homeschooled. Many are my age or older. They are all successful and well socialized and quite happy. Many of them have made the choice to homeschool their own children, who are also successful. When I was in high school I had a close friend who materialized out of thin air – as in, she came from homeschool to high school. She was quiet and shy but not unsocial. She went on to college and then Law School, recently was elected to a city council seat and opened and operates her own Law Clinic for Low-Income Persons. My best friend teaches high school at a charter school. When I mentioned my interest in putting the kids in Family School (Part-time homeschooling) she said that some of her kids came from family school and they were some of the best students she had. They were independent, motivated and hard-workers she said.
People who homeschool typically enjoy it. I didn't want my research to be skewed, so I sought out other friends who had tried it and went back to public education. I began asking questions such as what type of patience was required of me to tolerate a back-talking shit head child all day. It would certainly take some getting used to. I really liked the 'mini-vacation' when the kid left for school and became someone else's problem. Totally kidding – you see, our children are only assholes around us. When in public with other authority figures that are not their parents, apparently they remember their manners and all you taught them. Which is nice. I was not seeking a constant battle.
After realizing that I already had a predetermined educational theory I just needed to relax a little and make a decision. I love the idea of interest based learning and know that it played an incredibly important role in my education. It would be much easier for me to create time and learn about my kids if we had the determination and necessity to do so.
So I decided.
So, as of today, we are enrolled to do Family School in the fall of 2018.


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Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Gordon, James (1762-1825)
GORDON, JAMES (1762–1825), eccentric character, was son of the chapel clerk of Trinity College, Cambridge, a man of some property, who gave him a good education, and articled him to an attorney. He began practice in Free School Lane, Cambridge, with fair prospects of success. Unfortunately his convivial talents led him into society where he learnt to drink to excess. To console himself for his disappointments, he became a confirmed sot, and fell into destitution. He was several times in the town gaol for drunken freaks. For many years he was kept from starvation by an annuity of a guinea a week left by a relative. He was induced to leave Cambridge for London, where he picked up a living by waiting at the coach offices. He returned, and used to pass the night in the grove at Jesus College and the barn at the Hoop hotel. A fall in a fit of drunkenness injured him so severely that he had to be taken to the workhouse at Barnwell, where he died on 16 Sept. 1825, when about sixty-three years old. He was a man of keen and ready wit, and several of his jests are preserved in Hone's 'Everyday Book,' where there is a portrait of him (i. 692). It is stated there (ib. i. 1295) that he had left a memoir of his life, which has not been published. Gunning gives some anecdotes of his thrusting his company during a university election upon Pitt in the senate house, and of his making money by writing Latin essays when in gaol.[Cooper's Annals of Cambridge, iv. 549; Hone's Every-day Book, ed. 1838, i. 692 and 1294; Cambridge Chronicle, 2 Feb. and 13 April 1793, and 23 Sept. 1825; Gunning's Reminiscences (1854), i. 190-8; Notes and Queries, 3rd ser. iv. 170.]


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The Woodstock Energy Committee is an action group of Sustainable Woodstock. Its mission is to promote energy efficiency, conservation and the development and use of renewable energy sources among the Town's residents, businesses, educational and municipal affairs. Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
We assist the town in addressing the goals laid out in the Woodstock Town Plan. These goals will be accomplished through educational activities and programs, the collection and distribution of information and research materials, and the pursuit of available funds to facilitate the goals. We are a member of the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network. Some of our achievements include:
- Leading a campaign to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) district in Woodstock
- Sponsoring forums on Smart Meters and residential solar projects
- Encouraging local businesses to join the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership
- Organizing and assisting the energy audit of Woodstock Town Hall
- Supporting an energy audit for the Union Arena Community Center
The Energy Action Group holds informational sessions for Woodstock area residents on many aspects of energy use. Shown here is a September, 2014 meeting at Town Hall on heat pump technology, where we explained how homeowners can save fuel and money. Thirty people attended this event.
We have designed a tool for assessing the energy efficiency of your own home, "What's Your Number?" You can find it here: What's Your Number


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GetUp WA Action Network! - First Meeting
An opportunity for Western Australian GetUp members to meet each other and make a plan for changing the politically possible! We're meeting at the Fibonacci Centre, which is a community arts venue in Freo. Our hope is to launch two GetUp Action Groups in WA, in Fremantle and Perth. Please RSVP and bring a friend!
November 08, 2017 at 6pm - 8pm
To get full location details please RSVP to this event.
Fremantle Fibonacci Centre
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Fremantle Fibonacci Centre
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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text: In 2014 the coastline of Katwijk was renewed. Katwijk now has a lovely and tranquil beach, protected by a broad line of dunes, in the middle of which is a surfaced footpath. Here you can make a unique stroll along the shore, with the authentic skyline of Katwijk on one side and the surge on the other.


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A lovingly hand-drawn animation of a young girl's life and her magical connection to her grandmother.
Three female electronic dance music artists battle demons from painful pasts as they emerge to become beacons on the global festival scene. Along their journeys, they encounter plenty of resistance as they dare to enter the male-dominated realm of electronic music and EDM.
This compilation of six animated motion comics is based on the rise of female DJ's, each climbing the ranks of the international electronic music scene while wrestling with their own personal struggles. Based on the feature documentary AMPLIFY HER, it shifts the women's stories into a graphic novel esthetic, imagined by 16 female artists.
An old man with a divining rod roams the Andalusian desert in search of inspiration, visions, and movie sets.
This episode of The Artist's Life profiles photographer and artist, Andrew Danson.
Documentary on artist Andy Everson. He began drawing Northwest Coast art at an early age and has followed in the footsteps of his Kwakiutl ancestors in creating bold and unique representations that remain rooted in the age-old traditions.
This episode of the Chiefs and Champions series profiles distance runner Angela Chalmers.
Introducing Cree vocabulary to young children, featuring words related to animals.
Filmmaker Richard Martin creates an atmospheric meditation in apart. He marries fluid visuals and views of the world through tracks of raindrops on glass with a powerful yet subtle sound design to created a cinematic poem on rain.
Documentary on composer and artistic rebel Sophie-Carmen (Sonia) Eckhardt-Gramatte.
Documentary on artist April Mercredi. She began painting in her 60s and uses natural elements like feathers, rocks and sticks in her artwork, while drawing on Aboriginal imagery and experiences as a former life skills coach.
Documentary on artist Archie Beaulieu. His art reflects his background of hunting, fishing and trapping and his connection to the land and its spirit.
Dr. Rudolph Martin Anderson spent seven winters and ten summers north of the Arctic circle in his
career as an Arctic scientist. This documentary salutes his contributions to conservation, Arctic science and cultural knowledge from three different expeditions.
Multi-disciplinary artist Christian White carves elaborate Haida stories, imbued with a sense tradition, into an indigenous slate known as argillite.
Art in the Streets examines the dynamics of public art in the urban landscape.
The Art of Compassion presents parallel portraits of two men who have transformed painful experiences into sources of creative inspiration. Their moving stories resonate with themes of healing, appreciation for nature, and spiritual growth.
Talented animation from Diego Maclean meets the poetic talent of American poet Billy Collins to ponder the possibilities of those last few moments of life. The film is a visual interpretation of the poem by Billy Collins.
The Art of Peacemaking documents the creation of The Gun Sculpture, a large sculptural work and powerful anti-violence statement constructed from 7,000 assault rifles, land mines, handguns and grenades from Canada and around the world.
The Artist's Life series profiles the bright lights of the Canadian art world.
The Artist's Life series profiles the bright lights of the Canadian art world.
The Artist's Life, Series Three profiles both emerging and established Canadian artists and provides insight into their artistic processes.
Much of the imagery seen on TV is first captured on film; here the filmmaker has reversed the process.
The Assu family, members of the We Wai Kai band in Cape Mudge, BC, discuss the importance of their family roots and culture.
A documentary investigation into "the aswang," a mythical creature in Philippine folklore-its origins, historical use as a tool for control and the place the aswang occupies in Philippine society today. DVD includes an extra feature, Aswang: A Journey into Myth.
In 1985, a small but resolute group of Haida elders joined the front lines to fight clearcutting on Lyell Island.
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Given the size growth corridor in Victoria, properties in this corridor are a strong section of the Victorian property landscape.
As per metropolitan authority, completion of the Logical Inclusions process in June 2012 resulted in the addition of 5958 hectares (approximately) to the Urban Growth Boundary.
At Goldbank we back ourselves with one of the largest national and international database of buyers for these properties.
Goldbank Real Estate Group advises; developers, builders, investors, institutional and private clients seeking to acquire and develop or realise the value of prime residential and commercial property in Victoria.
Permit approved and permit potential development sites are experiencing unprecedented demand from Asian and domestic investors.
Not defined by conventional suburb boundaries we can help you across Victoria as finding these lucrative properties can be challenging for buyers and vendors struggle to reach the elusive property developer audience.
We welcome you to explore the possibilities in this sector and would be pleased to discuss the opportunities with you in person.
At Goldbank we are passionate about delivering exceptional consumer experiences. Our knowledge and experience provide developers with exclusive exposure to the development, marketing and sale of new residential communities.
Constantly inspiring our customers with new creative ideas and on-trend interior design themes, we help turn your dream home into reality. Whether you are a; first home buyer, investor or upgrader, we have a home to suit your lifestyle and budget, with peace of mind that you're making the right choice.
Our association with top builders, keen eye for detail and a culture of possibility, reflect the team's strong built and loyal following from individuals and investors; that recognise the consistency and stability our friendly sales team provides clients, during the building process.


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For the past 30 years, MVM has specialized in providing services to Federal customers. Since 1987 we've supported more than 20 Federal agencies throughout the Departments of Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and State, as well as the Social Security Administration. Because of our depth of experience, we know what it takes to make our customers successful in achieving their missions.
MVM has supported an extensive roster of Federal customers including but not limited to:
Department of Defense
- U.S. Army
Department of Justice
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- Bureau of Prisons
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Executive Office for United States Attorneys
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)
- Office of the United States Attorneys
- Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
- United States Marshals Service
Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Homeland Security Investigations
- National Protection and Programs Directorate / Federal Protective Service
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Health and Human Services
- National Institutes of Health
- Office of Refugee Resettlement
Department of State
- Bureau of African Affairs
- Bureau of Diplomatic Security
- Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
- Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Social Security Administration
Contract Vehicles
GSA Schedules
MVM's services can be accessed through the following GSA Schedules:
General Services Administration Schedule 84, Total Solutions for Law Enforcement – Contract # GS-07F-0366K
Types of positions provided underneath this schedule include but are not limited to:
- Data Analysts
- Financial Analysts
- Legal Clerks
- Investigators who specialize in a wide range of areas, such as health care fraud, asset investigations, and affirmative civil enforcement
- Records Examiner / Analysts
- Technicians
General Services Administration Schedule 00CORP, The Professional Services Schedule (PSS) – Contract # GS-10F-0392N.
Types of positions provided underneath this schedule include but are not limited to:
- Linguists and Linguist Analysts in over 175 different languages
- SMEs in a wide range of specialties, including scientific, research, and statisticians
- Senior Analysts in a wide range of specialties, such as investigative, intelligence, and financial
- Technical Writers/Editors
If you would like to learn more about our GSA offerings, please send us a message.
Customer Testimonials
"MVM's strong work ethic is noticed in their ability to achieve goals. Every employee, from the Owner to entry level workers, [has] strong work ethics."
"The company has demonstrated an ability to quickly rise to the challenge and provide quality work quickly and effectively."
"MVM's strength is listening to the client in order to understand the goal of the contract and their adaptability to adjust to their environment to meet the demand."


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Parents & Students
Stay Well. See You Soon.
RCES has earned Reward School recognition three times. Go Warriors!
It is the policy of the McMinn County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1984, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.


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Hey, everyone. Basically, this topic is where members can post what they think are the BEST Sexfight and Titfight videos ever. All opinions are welcome. I'll start!
CF20 - Sasha vs. Monique
CF33 - Mishell vs. Jessie
CF35 - Veronika vs. Alissa
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XP , How about one from Tanya Kicks Tiger Lily vs Zeta a real good tit fight. Thank You peteTR25
Ooops. My bad. Just read the fine print. It was limited to titfighting and sexfighting videos. Sorry guys.
There is a music video by Duran Duran that has two female fighting clips in it. I thought they were highly erotic. One was the women stuggling as they straddled a phalic symbol. Topless, skimpy panties and oil and the good news you see these women going at during most of the song.
Second clip also highly erotic shows one woman getting out of a limo and another arriving in a limo. If I recall correctly they are wearing long coats. One woman is standing there with a challenging posture and the other walks up to her. It has been a while since I have seen this but as I recall they peel back their coats and check out each others boobs. I think they are wearing lingere. I have been looking for this music video on DVD has anybody else seen it yet?
Also the movie Liar of the White Worm has a leggy Stewardess Catfight in it. Can't say much for the movie but the erotic overtones of this fight play on the imagination. I mention these films because sometimes a little skin and a lot of trash talk,posturing, and the scenario that pit women against each other can be far more erotic than two fully nude women acting out a script. Don't get me wrong I love the big production company stuff as much as the next guy and it would be hard to top some of the performances some of these women display. I just thought I would add my two cents because the topic is most erotic, which is subjective, but it looked like we were missing inputs from other genres.
That's ok John. I saw those too. You can still get the Videos and DVD's on Amazon.com. I checked.
Check out the freebies at Catfighters.com
Also California wildcats has some real good free samples too, along with a full video page at
There was a bit of a Sexfight at the end of the
Amazons Movie. The 2nd fight in that Movie, in the
Lightning Room I call it.
Hello, Matrock Adventures has quite the line of sexfight and wrestling videos. How are there videos compared to other companies out there.
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i like it very much, i am wondering there will be more and more this kinds of movies
I would say California Wildcats "Best Chest" is the best titfighting video I have seen. "Violent Grudge 2" is good for a combination titfight/sexfight/catfight video.


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|Q: flowgraphs and exceptions (newbie) firstname.lastname@example.com (1996-09-02)
|Re: Q: flowgraphs and exceptions (newbie) email@example.com (Scott Stanchfield) (1996-09-03)
|Re: Q: flowgraphs and exceptions (newbie) email@example.com (1996-09-03)
|Re: Q: flowgraphs and exceptions (newbie) firstname.lastname@example.com (1996-09-05)
|Re: Q: flowgraphs and exceptions (newbie) email@example.com (1996-09-05)
|Re: Q: flowgraphs and exceptions (newbie) firstname.lastname@example.com (Scott Stanchfield) (1996-09-06)
|Scott Stanchfield <firstname.lastname@example.com>
|6 Sep 1996 22:26:00 -0400
|McCabe & Associates
|96-09-009 96-09-015 96-09-028
|errors, analysis
Sounds like we have two complexity ideas at odds:
1) view of the written code
2) actual work being done/testing required
For analyzation/understanding/reverse-engineering of code, #1 is
probably the way to go.
For test coverage analysis, #2 is probably better.
We chose #1 because we wanted the customers to be able to view the code
and not be penalized for using an ON ERROR statement.
We may add an option someday to let the user decide, especially when
they are testing -- do they want the implicit paths listed so they can
test them and have coverage reported?
I agree with most of what you're saying here, and you're exactly right
about the customer being the bottom line. This is the first time we've
tried to handle error-handling constructs, and we'll have to see what
the customers think about it.
Scott Stanchfield <email@example.com> writes:
|> This seemed like the wrong thing to do for our flowgraphs. On the one
|> hand, we wanted to show that the handler code was invoked from
|> somewhere; on the other hand, we didn't want to make the module appear
|> overly complex.
James Kanze US/ESC 60/3/141 #40763 wrote:
> Why not? It is. There has been some discussion on this in
> comp.lang.c++.moderated. Exceptions do make the code significantly more
> complicated, precisely because the add complexity to the flow graph.
> This complexity is what makes analysis for exception safety difficult.
> The problem is in maintaining coherence in your data. Typically, the
> data must be coherent on entering (preconditions) and on leaving
> (postconditions) the function. The proof that this is so involves
> analysing all possible program paths. Exceptions do increase the number
> of paths you have to analyse.
|> If we had added extra tests/branches after everything that could cause
|> an error to be raised, cyclomatic complexity would increase
|> significantly and it would appear to the end user that they had some
|> very unstructured code. Bottom line -- the users would associate the
|> error handlers with bad coding practice.
> They do have some very unstructured code, at least by the conventional
> definition of structured code. (I'm thinking of the single entry/single
> exit rule here. Exceptions and other error handlers which do not or
> cannot resume generally result in leaving a block in the middle.)
> The real problem is, of course, what the customer wants to see. In
> general, for example, with C++ exceptions, it may be acceptable to
> maintain only partial data coherence (enough so that destructors can be
> called). Also, it may be possible for the programmer to prove that the
> exception cannot be triggered. To take your example concerning ON ERROR
> in Basic: if the programmer has done proper bounds checking on the input
> data, and the proper analysis of what he is doing, and overflow error
> cannot occur.
> IMHO, this is a real problem for a tool trying to analyse complexity at
> a module level. In theory, if I can get an exception from a called
> function, I have introduced an additional path in my program, and have
> really increased complexity. But how can the tool possibly know? As a
> simple example, a container class uses operator new to obtain its
> memory; this can throw bad_alloc. Unless, of course, I've replaced the
> new handler in main to simply abort if there is not enough memory. It's
> a strange sort of coupling, but the environment in which the function is
> used can affect its real complexity.
Scott Stanchfield McCabe & Associates -- Columbia, Maryland
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My Superior Outside Stateroom consisted of single beds, 2 portholes and a closet for an ensuite. I have been on more luxurious car ferries!
The food was terrible as was a lot of the service. 2 small pools, 1 restaurant, an inside bar and an outside bar by the pool....it was simply a budget cruise ship that had definitely had its day in the sun.
By the end of the cruise the drinks staff did a 'go slow', so you didn't exceed your hefty priced drinks package. To get water at breakfast, lunch or dinner you had to bring your own or wait for ever. We mostly gave up on ordering drinks with our meals and waited until we had finished our meal and went into the bar to get a drink. Meal service was painful at times and the meals were not very nice. The buffet that was served outside was generally nicer than the a la carte.
The only thing that was done well was the cleaning staff and the housekeeping.
I would not recommend this old ship to anyone!
Small, old and beds uncomfortable. We paid for a superior outside stateroom and we got single beds, 2 portholes and a tiny ensuite with a shower that was so small and the shower curtain wrapped around you as you had a shower!


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If you asked me what I remember most about my time as a U.S. Marine in Iraq, my answer would probably be a surprise.
I remember the smells more than anything. To this day, I can still smell the Iraqi towns and local foods, which trigger fond memories of exploring a new culture with my fellow Marines. Less pleasant smells include hydraulic fluid leaking from my Light Armored Vehicle and a platoon full of Marines after not showering for 45 days.
Those smells are harmless. The pungent odors of dead and decaying bodies, blended with the strangely sweet smell of explosive residue, are not. Years later, these smells still trigger guilt, bad dreams and regret.
Some people don't ask me to explain why these odors elicit such a visceral emotion. Perhaps they are unsure or even afraid of what I might say next. But for those who want to hear what I experienced in combat, I will always continue. It's a story I want to tell.
That smell of high-explosive composition-B residue overwhelmed my senses as soon as I woke up from the blast that destroyed my vehicle. Seconds later, I realized I was trapped.
As I panicked and tried to free myself, knowing that I was already wounded and another improvised explosive device (IED) could soon detonate, one of my Marines pried open the turret hatch and freed me from the shattered vehicle.
After quickly grabbing a radio and directing the 30 Marines and four remaining vehicles in my platoon, I made my way to the driver's compartment. I shielded my Marines from what I knew I was going to find.
As that composition-B smell once again filled my nostrils, my eyes rested upon my vehicle's driver, Lance Cpl. Shane Harris. The 23-year-old Marine from Las Vegas, N.M., was killed instantly in the IED attack. The image of this friend, fellow Marine and fallen hero is forever ingrained in both my memory and my soul.
I could still smell the explosive residue when I called Shane's family and sorted through his personal effects. I could smell it when I called my wife and was being treated for my injuries. And I was inundated with it whenever I walked off to be alone and cry.
There is much talk about the challenges service members face when transitioning back to civilian life. It's true -- it is indeed challenging -- but not for the generally accepted reasons.
The U.S. civilian population has demonstrated a continuous outpouring of support for veterans like me. Corporations are actively recruiting service members for work. There are more than 40,000 nonprofit organizations focused on veteran assistance.
While people care, it's also hard for people to understand what some veterans have been through. In fact, as I helped carry Shane's flag-draped casket to a CH-53E helicopter while fellow Marines stood at attention, one of the first questions I asked myself was "will people back home understand?"
The last eleven years of war have been fought by a tiny percentage of our population; less than one percent, including service members and contractors. Never before have so many Americans watched a war unfold without actually knowing someone who is fighting it.
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At the conclusion of World War II, veterans were seen as civic assets, leaders and valuable members of communities. Almost everyone understood what was sacrificed because they had sacrificed as well.
It's hard to understand how something as simple as a smell could affect someone so deeply. I certainly had no idea what the after-effects of combat would be like until I experienced them. But time after time, as kindhearted people have thanked me for my service, I've wished they would also ask about what my Marines and I saw, heard and smelled in Iraq. I want to help them understand.
If you want to thank a veteran, listen to them and their stories. View their service, leadership, determination and pride as a civic asset that should be emulated throughout society.
Imagine if selfless service, gleaned from our courageous troops and veterans, was once again sewn into America's fabric. Imagine if we lived our lives placing the needs of others ahead of our own, as we demonstrated in the aftermath of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Like World War II, we banded together as one country -- everyone American.
Selfless service every day, not just when something tragic happens, is just one lesson we can learn from our country's veterans. If we recommit ourselves to this basic principle, the unmistakable smell of patriotism and pride would once again fill the air of our exceptional, noble nation.
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