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Four Tips for Effective Inventory Management
Early in a food company's life cycle, managing inventory of ingredients and packaging is one of the trickiest elements of the job. The temptation is often to over-purchase. It seems appealing at first because of the lower price per unit and the lower per-unit shipping cost. But these savings can be quickly eroded by increased storage costs and spoilage. On the other hand, not having enough on hand to meet a new customer's order can lead to the loss of a sale.
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- Understand Supplier Lead Times – Once you have found that perfect supplier (your "A" team), with the best price and best quality, you need to understand their capabilities. How quickly can they respond to your needs? How do they manage their own inventory? Do they keep ample supplies of the item(s) you regularly need? Do they make to order? You need to know the answers to these questions and, most of all, you need to know the supplier is going to be reliable when they tell you what the turn-around time will be. Once you know what the supplier can provide and how long it takes them, you can plan properly. And most important, you won't promise a new customer an order in three weeks, when your supplier can't get you an ingredient in fewer than four weeks.
- Have a Local Alternative Supplier – You'll be much better prepared if you have a backup "B" supplier that is local. Often there is a local supplier of an ingredient or packaging element that you've passed over because they charge more than the one you've chosen (your "A") supplier. Maybe this "B" supplier can't deliver in the quantity you need or maybe they're just too expensive. But if they can deliver immediately when the "A" team can't or won't, make sure you have a relationship with them. Buy from them from time to time just to build some loyalty. That way, the day you call desperate for an overnight delivery, they'll be there for you.
- Fail to Plan Equals Plan to Fail – A forecast is just an educated guess of where sales are heading in the next two to three months. But that educated guess gives you something to run your recipe against so that you can estimate how much of each material might be needed. Forecasting is most useful if done and updated regularly, say once a month for the next 3 months. That way, you've gotten to review each forecast at least two or three times and gradually you will get better at doing it. From the forecast, you can work backward using the lead times to know when to place the orders for how much. That is key to reducing the stress of last minute purchasing is proper forecasting.
- Manage Inventory "Perpetually" – Traditional accounting practices called for taking a physical inventory periodically and then working back into what was consumed in the prior period. Although in some ways that sounds simple, it is also time consuming and error prone. Instead, we suggest that you track your inventory constantly by accurately recording each change in inventory that you make. Whether you are taking raw materials out of storage and creating new finished goods during a production run; or depleting your store of finished goods and packaging with each and every shipment, if you record inventory changes as they occur, you'll find that in the end it is not only far less cumbersome, but it also delivers you much more accurate information for decisions. If you follow this practice, then the time-consuming full physical inventory counts can be done monthly or quarterly to reconcile any discrepancies and true up in time for the creation of the next shopping list.
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For many young people, owning a car is a rite of passage. But, with so much choice available and with many young people on a tight budget, selecting the right student car can be tricky.
Warranty Direct has put together some helpful tips to help student motorists make the right decision, from buying your first car to beyond.
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When looking at potential vehicles, you can be tempted to go to the first car that catches your eye. However, it's important to keep your budget in mind when choosing what's right for you.
Firstly, you need to decide whether to buy a new or used car. Although initially more expensive, newer cars are normally more advanced in terms of safety, technology and fuel efficiency. This could save you money in the long-term.
On the other hand, a new car can lose around 40% of its value in the first year, so you may be left out of pocket when you go to sell it later.
Statistics also show around one-quarter of young drivers are involved in a crash within two years of passing their test. So with this in mind, it might be more cost-effective not to purchase a brand-spanking new vehicle until you have a little more experience on the roads.
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For the majority of students, expensive car insurance is far from ideal. Drivers aged between 17-24 can expect to pay over £1100 for their insurance policy.
Limited driving experience and a greater likelihood of being in an accident account for this high rate. However, there are ways for students to keep their insurance costs down.
For example, adding a more experienced named driver on a student's insurance policy can shave an impressive 13% off their insurance premiums.
Younger drivers can make further financial savings by opting for a black box insurance policy. This is where the insurer fits a telematic tracker – which records speed, braking and cornering behaviour – to your vehicle.
In fact, according to recent figures, 60% of the cheapest black box deals are for under-25s, compared with 50% two years ago.
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It's important students know what they need from a vehicle, not just what they want. Factors such as safety, cost and reliability need to be considered; particularly if you're facing a lengthy commute from home to your new student accommodation.
Look out for vehicles with low repair and maintenance costs and features such as light steering and user-friendly controls.
Using tools such as our Reliability Index to see which vehicles are the most reliable could help you avoid expensive maintenance issues further down the line.
If you're willing to look beyond flashy alternatives, the trusty Ford Fiesta is a good bet for students on a tight budget. The Fiesta scores highly in the reliability stakes and suits the needs of most young motorists.
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For cash-strapped young drivers, one of the major drawbacks of owning a car is the cost of keeping a vehicle on the road.
With fuel costs rising, it's worth looking out for the most fuel-efficient models on the market.
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It might be worth considering Just Add Fuel options which combine finance, breakdown, servicing and tax costs into a single monthly installment if your heart's set on a brand new vehicle.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs
The undergraduate nursing program prepares students to deliver superior nursing care and provide leadership in nursing in the increasingly complex and challenging field of modern health care. Graduates are in demand as professional nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health and other health care agencies. The program emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, capitalizing on early detection of potential health problems, health maintenance in ambulatory services, and preparation for the managerial responsibilities of nursing.
The School of Nursing offers various programs to complete the BSN, all of which lead to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate program.
- Traditional BSN Program: a two-year curriculum following the completion of general education, elective, and nursing prerequisite requirements.
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Application to the BSN program is a process involving two applications: the George Mason University Undergraduate Application and the BSN Departmental Application. (Currently enrolled Mason students need only apply using the BSN Departmental Application.) Acceptance to the nursing program is contingent upon admission to the university, but admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.
Application to the BSN program is a competitive admission process. Prospective applicants must meet all BSN eligibility guidelines at the time of application. Meeting the minimum guidelines does not guarantee admission into the nursing program; it only allows an application to be considered. Students who are interested in pursuing a major in nursing are encouraged to contact the nursing program for more information and to attend an Information Session prior to applying to the nursing major.
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At Ridgeview Community Church, we think that everyone should feel welcome-- that church should be the most genuine place on earth. Throughout Scripture when people encountered Christ, they found a level of love, acceptance, and purpose that couldn't be found anywhere else. That's what we want people to experience when they visit our church. We think that Christ-followers should be passionate about extending the love of Christ, leading people to Christ, and helping people grow in the image of Christ. So we invite you to come as you are and join us for one of our services, studies, ministries, or events!


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Fort Walton Mound
Fort Walton Mound
Fort Walton Mound, in the Indian Temple Mound and Museum
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The Fort Walton Mound (8OK6) is an archaeological site located in present-day Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States. The large platform mound was built about 850 CE by the Pensacola culture, a local form of the Mississippian culture.[3] Because of its significance, the mound was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
Still reduced by time, the massive mound is still 12 feet (3.7 m) high and 223 feet (68 m) wide at the base. It was an expression of a complex culture, built by a hierarchical society whose leaders planned and organized the labor of many workers for such construction. The mound served combined ceremonial, political and religious purposes. At the center of the village and its supporting agricultural lands, the mound served as the platform for the temple and residence of the chief. Successive leaders were buried in the mound and additional layers were added over time.
This is one of three surviving mound complexes in the panhandle, the others being Letchworth Mounds and Lake Jackson Mounds state parks.
The Fort Walton Mound was probably built around 800 CE, although Charles H. Fairbanks who excavated the mound in 1960 believed it was built between 1500 and 1650 based on pottery sherds he uncovered and analyzed.[4] The mound served as the ceremonial and political center of their chiefdom and probably the residence of the chief. It was also the burial ground of the elites in the society. Archaeological evidence suggests that several buildings once stood on top of the mound, perhaps at different times throughout its use. These buildings were probably done in the typical wattle and daub construction common among Southeastern Native American groups. By sometime in the late 1600s the mound was abandoned by its original builders and lay dormant in use until the area was reinhabited by white settlers in the mid 19th century.
The Confederate soldiers established "Camp Walton" at the base of Fort Walton Mound in 1861 during the Civil War to guard Santa Rosa Sound and Choctawhatchee Bay. As with many of Florida's mound structures, the Fort Walton Mound was first excavated by antiquarians and amateur archaeologists. The Walton Guard soldiers are the first recorded group to have excavated the mound. John Love McKinnon, an officer with the Walton Guards at the time, wrote a description of their excavation in his book "History of Walton County."[5] McKinnon noted that several human remains the soldiers unearthed were from large individuals and probably belonged to warriors as indicated by damage they observed on the skulls, thighs and arms bones consistent with hacking and blunt force trauma. He speculated that the area they dug into was once a charnel house.[5] A couple decades after the Civil War, in 1883 S.T. Walker wrote a report about excavating the mound for the Smithsonian Institution.[6]:854 Walker surveyed several mounds in the Florida Panhandle and noted that many curiosity seekers had dug into the mound over the years. Walker noted that Dr. S.S. Forbes from Milton, Florida, had excavated the mound previously and discovered bones and several clay effigies which he later donated to the Smithsonian.[6]:862
Clarence Bloomfield Moore also excavated the mound in 1901 and brought many before unseen ceramic vessels and burial items to light.[7] In 1940 the highly respected archaeologist Gordon Willey and Richard Woodbury rexamined the Fort Walton Mound and other sites Moore had visited.[8] Their work here was mentioned in Willey's highly acclaimed work "Archaeology of the Florida Gulf Coast," which he completed when he worked for the Bureau of American Ethnology Smithsonian Institution.[9] By 1960 Dr. Charles Fairbanks, an archaeologist and professor at Florida State University, was contacted by the city and he excavated the mound to determine the original size, shape, and construction method of the mound.[10] Throughout the 1960s and 1970s the Fort Walton Mound was excavated by members of the museum staff under the guidance of William and Yulee Lazarus.[11] In 1971-1973 with the help of Depauw University's Robert J. Fornaro the mound was excavated to locate post holes and recover ceramic material that might fit vessels found earlier.[12] The last excavation of the Fort Walton Mound occurred in 1976 by then FSU graduate student Nina Thanz (Borremans). Thanz was tasked with making sure the reconstruction of a temple building being planned for the top of the mound would not disturb any human remains or artifacts during construction. She found several post holes from different structures built on top of the mound and evidence for a charnel house. Her findings of post holes became one source of the dimensions to the building structure that stands on the mound today. According to the first curator of the Indian Temple Mound Museum Yulee Lazarus the reconstruction of the temple building that currently stands on top of the mound was never intended on being a "replica," but rather to "bolster the imagination and interpretation of the Indians' use of the temple mound."[13]
Fort Walton Culture
The mounds were built by the people of the Pensacola culture, a regional variation of the Mississippian culture.[3] The Fort Walton culture was named for the site by archaeologist Gordon Willey, but later work in the area has led archaeologists to believe the Fort Walton site was actually built and used by people of the contemporaneous Pensacola culture. The peoples of the Fort Walton culture used mostly sand, grit, grog, or combinations of these materials as tempering agents in their pottery, whereas the Pensacola culture peoples used the more typical Mississippian culture shell tempering for their pottery.[14] The site was abandoned by 1500 A.D. but the exact reason for the abandonment is unknown. It has been speculated that this was due to the arrival of European settlers, but this statement is unproven because the sites were already found abandoned by Spanish explorers years before.[15]
The people are recognized as being one of the most successful pre-Columbian cultures in regards to agriculture. A number of crops were successful including corn, beans, and squash. The mound itself appears in a common architectural fashion for the period with features such as a pyramidal base with a truncated top. The flat top was used for ceremonies, temples, and residences for high-ranking officials.[16]
Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center
Fort Walton Mound is now protected as part of the Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center, which features several museums included with admission: the Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, Garnier Post Office Museum and Civil War Exhibits Building.
Indian Temple Mound Museum
The city-owned and operated Indian Temple Mound Museum features pre-Columbian artifacts found on site and from other locations, as well as a variety of exhibits on later Native American and Floridian history including artifacts from the European Explorers, local pirates and early settlers. The address is 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, near the intersection of State Road 85 and U.S. Route 98, in the Florida Panhandle. The museum was first opened in 1962 and the current location was opened in 1972.
Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum
The Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum was the original one-room schoolhouse built in 1911.[17] It opened for use for the community children from 1912 to 1936. Opened in 1976, the museum features early-20th-century desks and education items.
Garnier Post Office Museum
The Garnier Post Office Museum is an original small rural post office that displays the postal history of Camp Walton and Fort Walton with emphasis from 1900 to the 1950s. The site also served as a voting location. The museum opened in 1988.[18]
Civil War Exhibits Building
Opened in 2010, the Civil War Exhibits Building features displays about Florida's history during the American Civil War.
See also
- ↑ "National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), Okaloosa County". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-02-14.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Fort Walton Mound at National Historic Landmarks Program
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 By Guy E. Gibbon; Kenneth M. Ames (eds.). "Fort Walton Site and Culture". Archaeology of Prehistoric Native America: An Encyclopedia. p. 293.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Fairbanks, Charles, "Excavations at the Fort Walton Temple Mound, 1960," Florida Anthropologist, Vol. XVIII, No. 4, December 1965, pg. 243.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 McKinnon, John, "History of Walton County," pg. 68.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Walker, S.T., "Annual report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1883".
- ↑ Brose, David and Nancy White, "The Northwest Florida Expedition of Clarence Bloomfield Moore," University of Alabama Press, 1999, pgs. 61-81.
- ↑ http://188.8.131.52/Willey/grw.html#June6
- ↑ Willey, Gordon, "Archaeology of the Florida Gulf Coast," Washington, Smithsonian Institution, 1949, pg. 213-214
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- ↑ White, Nancy Marie, "Grit-Tempered: Early Women Archaeologists in the Southeastern United States," pg. 163-177
- ↑ Lazarus, Yulee, "Fort Walton Temple Mound (8OK6M): Further Test Excavations, DePauw 1973," Florida Anthropologist, vol. 28, no. 4, December 1975
- ↑ Lazarus, Yulee, "A Temple-Style Shelter on the Fort Walton Temple Mound," Florida Journal of Anthropology, pg. 151.
- ↑ Rochelle A. Marrinan; Nancy Marie White (2007). "Modeling Fort Walton Culture in Northwest Florida" (PDF). Southeastern Archaeology. 26 (2-Winter).<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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- ↑ Garnier Post Office Museum
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There is a massive pothole on the main road beside Geevagh Resource Centre at the bottom of the hill. This is very dangerous due to the number of people including children using the road beside the sports facilities.
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Today's GOP ,The Party Of "Simpletons"
You are not welcome in my state.
It just dawned on me I owe the xenophobes and bigots in the republican party an apology.
A recurrent comment on the part of the people who oppose the dream act, or any kind of compassionate solution to the situation of millions of illegal aliens in the US, or even the discussion of comprehensive immigration reform is the fact that most countries have even harsher immigration laws than those of the US,including our neighbor to the south, Mexico where millions of illegals actually come from.Mexico according to these people does not allow any of their neighbors to the south to enter their country illegally and if they do and are caught are immediately deported no if, and's or buts.Another one of their favorite questions is to ask what would you do if people came illegally into your country?Well here is why I feel I have to apologize to the bigots, the xenophobes and the racists because I come from a country where nobody in the history of the country has been asked "papers please". The country where I was born is Uruguay ,a tiny country in south America surrounded by Argentina to the west,which is 15 times larger, and Brazil to the east, which is 45 times larger.The population of the country is entirely of immigrant descent similarly to that of the US.Being born and growing up in such a country where everybody is different but equal, where it wouldn't cross anybody's mind to think if someone came into the country legally or not(simply because the concept doesn't exist , you come in , you like it you decide to immigrate you request permanent residence and unless you are a criminal it is granted), or if they had"papers" or not ,that is why the notion of there being people who are so fearful and hateful towards people who come from another country is so incomprehensible to me.
The xenophobes don't know any better.
So I would like to extend my apology to the hordes of bigots, racists , and xenophobes who share those narrow-minded views, they don't know any better.When I came to this country back in the early 1970s, we came to the state of New Jersey, in my school and in my neighborhood there were people from many different backgrounds, races,cultures , religions, and I was blessed to grow up in such a community that allowed me to have the life experiences in which you don't look at people in terms of what church they go to, or what country they come from or how dark or light their skin is.It's sad, though, that people who know better are constantly instigating and promoting discrimination against anybody who is of a different race or country, or sexual orientation, or religion preying on the ignorant to obtain sometimes political sometimes economic benefits and many times both.It is no coincidence that those more vociferous against gays are also the most fiercely opposed to immigration reform , and employing dog whistle and coded language against the black community.Thank god as loud as they are, they are the minority,and as soon as the engines of the economy start rolling again , as they will because we are the economic engine of the world, they will be seen as what they are,dogs barking at the moon.
Our culture is changing. There are more interracial marriages and relationships. Conservatives don't know how to deal with that type of change. They call themselves compassionate conservatives, but I don't think they are wired to be compassionate when ir comes to racial differences. In my experience, they have always been self-righteous to the extreme. However, I believe when one is extreme, they can't help but be hypocritical. That's why the wheels are coming off of the GOP wagon.
I have a sign up in my home (an original from 1911) to remind my family that in America, we were all immigrants (well, I guess, except for the American Indians, whose land we stole). Anyhow, the sign says, "Help Wanted - No Irish Need Apply." My grandfather and his brothers were fresh off the boat from Ireland and family stories have been passed down of bias, prejudice, and discrimination. The family was incredibly poor because of it but in several generations have risen up and contributed much, as we are professionals, tax payers, and strong community leaders. At one time, Irish were a highly disfavored group. Now it's "the Mexicans." Who knows who it will be tomorrow?
I smiled when you talked about your Grandad and your daily talks with him. We have daily discussions with our 15 year old Grandson Zac,luckily he seems to have a very progressive teacher ,between the teacher and us ,he has become very aware and after football (haha) he loves politics..
Excellent read, mio cid. The Repugs sound every bit as scum baggy as the UK's Tories (AKA the Stupid Party).
I loved your Hub... and I am not sure when it happened but the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln has changed into the Party of Hate... and you are helping in the fight against them...
I am new at this, and as you commented on my 1st Hub I (of course) had to check you out. :) I too was an immigrant. I grew up in a very mixed neighborhood... and somehow I also didn't get the 'R' Hate Gene... I used to love to go to the Airport in San Diego, just to see all the different people arriving for the various holidays... White, Black, Brown, Yellow... Pink, Tangerine... no one seemed to care, I miss it so...
You are absolutely right. You have such a way with words, especially when it comes to politics!
It's people like them that make it hard to be proud I'm American. This was a great read Mio! Thanks, voted up.
Hello mio cid,
also a mystery to me why people are so messed up!!
You presented this in an enlightening way but leave the
dogs alone eh!
best to you from jandee
This is a wonderful hub. We do have a lot of racists, bigots, and people who hate foreigners in this country, but they hide it.
Voted up.
Thumbs up for a powerful Hub. Have you ever wondered where the parents, grandparents or great-grandparents of all of these racists, bigot and zenophobes come from? They probably haven't got a clue. The only people who should be complaining about immigration are Native Americans!


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A farewell and an invitation: the changes at MotorChase
Most of the frequent readers of MotorChase must have missed the daily articles these last days. But I have a good explanation for that: as a one-man army, this website also missed me. And I was truly busy taking care of another project that has started months ago. And MotorChase will have to continue without me.
It all started a little after I started MotorChase. I thought audience would naturally build up, with no need of investments besides the time I took to create the logo, to shoot the videos and to write the articles. But things are way more complicated than that. And soon I realized I would have to invest money to make MotorChase known to more people. The problem is that bills kept coming and my primary source of income, freelancing, suffered a great setback with the Brazilian recession. Very little people had money to ask for articles. Much less than I normally had. Many titles were threatened to disappear. Summing up, things were ugly as hell. I barely had money to pay my family expenses. MotorChase would have to do it by itself. And it kind of did, but not enough to become a revenue source.
At the same time, I noticed Motor1.com was aggressively expanding. It bought World Car Fans, a website in which I was honoured to work around 2008. They had recently entered Turkey, France and Canada. So I gave it a shot to see whether they would like to come to Brazil as well and send them a message on June 27. My idea was to help them establish here from the start, by hiring a team and build the Brazilian Motor1.com from the ground up, but they had other plans. They wanted to have a strong partner, with lots of audience, and asked for my help in finding one. I have suggested some websites and they liked Carplace from the very beginning. When I contacted my friends at Carplace, they also liked the idea of becoming the Brazilian branch of Motor1.com. And I thought my role had come to an end, but both sides had other plans for me, luckily. They wanted me to get involved, but there was a natural condition: I had to become a Motor1.com member. And a Motor1.com member alone.
That happened last November 8, when the Sao Paulo Motor Show opened its gates. I was there to cover the event for Motor1.com, not for MotorChase. And will do so for as long as I can offer value to that big project.
What about MotorChase, you may ask? Well, I do not want it to end. I want it to keep growing, even if at a slower pace. So I will have to put someone to take care of it. And that someone will be Antonio Rodrigues, a good friend of mine. I hope you all support this new stage in MotorChase's history. Thank you all for the audience and see you at Motor1.com.


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Cheap Discount Vegas Vacations?When people think of Vegas they think of spending money and gambling.
The thing is that you don't need to spend a fortune planning a Las Vegas vacation.
Here are a few best kept travel secrets for finding the best room rates and cheap hotels in Vegas.
Plan your Las Vegas trip during the week rather than weekends. Decide how long you want to stay in Vegas for.
Many hotels offer lower room rates the longer you stay. Many of the downtown casinos and hotels are cheaper than accommodation on the Strip.
Look into hotels that are not on Las Vegas Boulevard. They have bargain room rates.
If you are staying for a week then ask what the weekly room rate is. Plan your Vegas trip well ahead to get the best rates. Most Vegas hotels have an incredible 90 percent occupancy rate. An incredible 63 percent of Las Vegas visitors book at least two weeks in advance.
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Download Travel Axe where you can search around 20 websites to help you find the cheapest Vegas deals.
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Some conventions have attendees of more than 50,000.
Here are some conventions and popular events to look out for:
January - Consumer Electronics Show February - Men's Apparel Guild in California (MAGIC) March - NASCAR April - National Association of Broadcasters, World Series Poker, Clark County Fair and Rodeo, Fremont Street Mardi Gras, City of Light Jazz Festival May - Networld + Interop (high-tech), EA Sports Supercross, Cinco de Mayo, Summer Jam, Stars, Cars & Guitars Motorhead Festival, Jazz in the Park June - Jazz Festival, International Truck Show July - Fourth of July Fireworks August - MAGIC, Newport Pacific Jazz Festival November - Softbank Comdex (software and high-tech) December - National Finals RodeoIt's a good idea to contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, PHONE: 702/892-0711, FAX: 702/892-2824) to find out who or what will be in town at the time you're planning to visit.
It is possible to plan a cheap, discount Las Vegas vacation that will cost you next to nothing. Everything from cheap hotels, cheap airfares, cheap car rental. By spending a little time improving your knowledge about your Vegas vacation destination you can end up saving hundreds on your trip - and having more money to burn.
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Making Disciples, Raising Up Saints & Transforming Communities for Christ
by Greer Malone, member, St. Paul's, Healdsburg
For years, before I retired, I searched for a meaningful volunteer opportunity to fill my anticipated free time. After rejecting a few ideas, I was fortunate to notice a brief ad in the local paper for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.
CASA is a nationwide program developed through the Juvenile Division of the Superior Court. The court oversees children who have been taken from their homes because of abuse or neglect. CASA trains volunteers to become advocates for the children as they face the complicated and often frightening child welfare system. The volunteer, called a "CASA," spends personal time with one child and works with the youngster's social worker, teacher and foster parents to ensure that the child does not get lost in the court system. This is service that cannot be provided by well-meaning but overburdened professionals.
After completing the CASA training in January 2014, I met my youth, "JR," a 14-year-old boy. (As these youths are wards of the court, I am bound by confidentiality restrictions including not using his real name.) JR and I meet at least once a week for activities you'd expect to be enjoyed by any teenager. We play games and go for walks and outings in the community. On St. Patrick's Day we made green cupcakes. I attend JR's school functions and celebrate holidays with him. He has taught me to skateboard and I now can throw a mean football. Most important, we talk – about school, friends, food, movies and (shudder) Justin Bieber. JR and I are now comfortable with each other, and each time he exhibits proof of trust, my heart sings. He has support from many sources, and I have seen his confidence and sociability soar.
I try to bring joy and frivolity into my meetings with JR. I recently told him that if he attained a certain goal that I thought was quite a stretch, I would dye my hair purple. Take a close look at my hair the next time you see me (or in the picture above). To my delight, he reached his goal. To his delight, I kept my word.
The CASA organization could not be a better support and resource for their volunteers. As a very knowledgeable and professional group of people, they provide ongoing training for volunteers and coordinate with programs relating to the welfare of children. Staff is available, literally, 24-hours a day and are always willing to listen and provide encouragement and guidance.
CASA serves over 200 of the 550 children in foster care in Sonoma County. Currently there are 55 children on the waiting list to be assigned a CASA. If you have any interest in the program or know of someone who might be, it would be my pleasure to talk to you about this life-changing opportunity.
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Plants use resources, i.e. carbon, nutrients, water and energy, either for growth or to defend themselves from biotic and abiotic stresses. This volume provides a timely understanding of resource allocation and its regulation in plants, linking the molecular with biochemical and physiological-level processes. Ecological scenarios covered include competitors, pathogens, herbivores, mycorrhizae, soil microorganisms, carbon dioxide/ozone regimes, nitrogen and light availabilities. The validity of the "Growth-Differentiation Balance Hypothesis" is examined and novel theoretical concepts and approaches to modelling plant resource allocation are discussed. The results presented can be applied in plant breeding and engineering, as well as in resource-efficient stand management in agriculture and forestry.


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We love hanging with our Grandmom in her relaxing house. Whew!!! WE needed that breather. She lives in N. Carolina right on Lake Norman and I just loving being here with beautiful sunsets and rises. Christmas decorations are already up!!!
At Grandma's house we play music, games, relax in her hot tub, and just talk.
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Praise the good lords of streaming, Netflix is developing the feature we've been waiting for. Imagine if you could watch your favourite shows and relax but on your way into work. Anywhere at anytime, Netflix is teasing a move to go offline and free us from the tether of reliable internet.
That's the good news. According to Tech Rader, there's a strong chance that we're not going to see this feature any time soon. Sad face.
One of chief content officers at Netflix chatted recently about the possibility of offline viewing. This would allow you to download and watch your favourite series without a connection.
The feature is more likely to launch first in regions with slower internet speeds and less wi-fi access to let members that can't watch Netflix wherever they are get caught up on their favourite shows.
For the first time maybe ever, the UK and States won't be the first to get hold of this game-changing feature. But you can do some black-magic computer trickery to get around these national boundaries – we're not saying anymore…
Netflix have really been pulling their socks up recently. Earlier this year it pressed the button on achieving total world domination by launching in 130 new countries in a single day which tripled its total territorial reach. Not bad for a day's work.
This offline plan has been a long time in the works apparently. Back in April, the streaming company said that they were looking for ways to deal with competitor Amazon Prime Video (which already lets users watch content offline).
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C'mon, Netflix. Don't let us down.
Until the offline feature arrives you can take the fan-made Netflix which curates the best sleep-aiding videos on the internet and collects them. It's called Napflix if you hadn't already guessed.
That said, we won't be happy until we can escape the suffocating misery of riding the tube with our favourite shows… so get a move on, Netflix.


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People don't realize how important it is to include vegetables in the diet.
Not only are they high in fiber, but they are also packed with vitamins and minerals that are essential to health.
And if that isn't enough to convince you to invest some time in the kitchen making your veggies, check this out......
Eating veggies makes you BURN MORE CALORIES. Yep, that's right my friend, its so hard for your body to digest the fiber in the vegetables that it has to expend a lot of energy doing so. In essence, burning a lot of calories.
I hope this is motivation to get you eating some veggies.
One of my favorite vegetables is Asparagus.
And they are so good for you, here are a few health benefits of Asparagus.
I'm excited to share this vegetable recipe with you. I love making yummy vegetable dishes. My favorites are Balsamic Glazed Vegetables and Zesty Vegetable Skewers and Broccoli Puree from My Eat To Be Fit Healthy Recipes Book. Which by the way, you can download immediately. Here: Download Healthy Recipes Book.
1 package of asparagus, trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes
handfull Parmesan cheese
In a saute pan, with about 2 inches of water, boil the asparagus until softened. Then take out and place on a plate. In the same pan, add in the tomatoes and cover with a lid and cook, moving around until they sort of burn or burst. When done, place the tomatoes on top of the asparagus and put a little parmesan cheese on top.
Doesn't this sound easy?
It really is! So there is no excuse! Get in the kitchen and make these. This would be absolutely delicious with my Balsamic Chicken which you can also make in minutes. The recipe for that is on My Pinterest Boards so make sure to get there now and click "FOLLOW ALL". That way you can have all my healthy recipes organized and ready to use.
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text: Home > Business Palace reconvenes task force on coco levy fund by Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News Posted at Sep 28 2012 04:54 PM | Updated as of Sep 29 2012 12:56 AM Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MANILA, Philippines - The Presidential Task Force on Coconut Levy will be reconvening on October 5 to finalize its recommendations in light of the finality of the Supreme Court ruling on the ownership of the funds. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said President Aquino has asked the task force to come up with a report and a recommendation on the issues surrounding the coco levy fund following the final SC ruling. The task force is composed of the National Anti-Poverty Commission, the Presidential Management Staff, Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Finance, Department of Budget and Management, and the Philippine Coconut Authority. The task force started its work December 2011. "'Nung nagsimula sila ng trabaho hindi pa final 'yung ruling. It was actually the main decision that was promulgated. They used that to be guided on the issues that needed to be addressed and now that it has become final, at least the parameters to them are clearer because the decision itself has achieved finality. So the meeting on (October 5) aims to finally, to submit a report, to hammer down the final recommendations to the President," Valte said. The Supreme Court had issued its decision affirming with finality the 2004 Sandiganbayan ruling that awarded the 24% block of sequestered shares in San Miguel Corp., which were acquired with the coco levy funds, to the government. Share Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Business,Top Stories,malacañang,palace,coconut levy,Presidential Task Force on Coconut Levy Read More: malacañang palace coconut levy Presidential Task Force on Coconut Levy


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We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we're building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.
Which seems to be putting it a bit strongly considering they've become infamous for not airing their scruffier, more outlandish guests. Sure, it's fine as long as David Blaine explains why he feels the need to waste our time or watching this man talk about the significance of 4am.
So, for your contempt, here are 4 lectures that TED did not feel were 'free' or 'inspiring' enough for your time.
No 1. – Rupert Sheldrake – The Science Delusion
Rupert Sheldrake talks about the tyranny of materialism and the notion that science, rather paradoxically, has become increasingly incurious, dull and dogmatic.
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'Neighbors 2' brings a shirtless Zac Efron back into your life
By Yohana Desta
It's Greek life deja vu in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.
The Neighbors sequel puts the focus on a rogue sorority that aims to throw the best parties around ... which is bad news for the couple next door (played once more by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne), who just want to sell their house. In order to shut the sorority down, they call on ultimate frat bro Teddy Sanders — played again by an oft-shirtless Zac Efron.
Neighbors 2 also stars Chloe Grace Moretz, Selena Gomez, Kiersey Clemons, Beanie Feldstein, Ike Barinholtz and more. It hits theaters on May 20.


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"Smell my nails!" I shouted excitedly at my boyfriend upon returning home from my very first organic mani/pedi. "What are you talking about?" he yelled pushing my hands out of his face, "I'm not smelling your nails, get away!" "But I just got an manicure and they don't smell toxic like they usually do!" I replied, remembering every time he's begged me to take my at home salon session into the other room because he's going to pass out from the fumes. "Please just do it!" "Stop it!" he said, pushing my hands away again, "Fine!"
This organic man/pedi that I speak of was the result of my recent trip to Priti Organic Spa in the East Village. Priti means satisfaction and love in Sanskrit, both words that resonated through my entire experience. Priti uses 100% organic products (and produce) for its services, proven the moment I found my hands and feet in a bath of sliced ginger and oranges.
My manicurist was Maria, who I was told is their best and that she's even lacquered up some famous hands and feet. As I sat in my plush pedicure chair surrounded by pillows, she made sure I was comfortable with a hot cup of tea and started on my Priti Delicious Mani/Pedi. Getting back to the toxic issue, the only thing I could smell for the hour and change that I was there was the refreshing citrus scent from the oranges. The polish remover they use is made from soy and the polish itself is free of all of the harsh chemicals that give it the distinct aroma that my boyfriend is so fond of. My hands and feet were soaked and scrubbed until they were baby soft and then finished off in Harlequin Phlox, the perfect shade of red, and a pick from the salons own line of polish.
The salon was started up by an at the time expectant mother, Kim D'Amato, who was in search of a non-toxic pedi. So if you're expecting, then you can still look glamorous without absorbing those harsh fumes and if you're not expecting but are sick of leaving the salon feeling high as a kite then head over to Priti for some aroma-therapy (pun intended).
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While adoptions are a joyous occasion, they can involve a tremendous amount of legal work. Adoptions are a complex and lengthy process. Having a lawyer on your side who can help you navigate the legal difficulties is vital to a successful adoption.
At Schmitz Law, P.C., we work diligently on behalf of clients looking to adopt. Whether you are seeking a stepparent adoption, grandparent adoption, or wish to adopt from a private agency, we can help you navigate the nuances of the law and ensure all paperwork is filed accurately, completely, and on time.
Few things are more rewarding than adoption. We will provide comprehensive, thorough and dedicated legal representation for you throughout the process. Every successful adoption we help to accomplish is a source of pride for our firm.
A Compassionate Approach Toward Your Family
While adoption itself is an act of love, in some cases adoptions can generate conflict. This is particularly true in situations in which the biological parent(s) are unwilling to give up their parental rights.
In such situations, we use our skills as a trial law firm to present your story persuasively to the court, and why it is beneficial to the children to have the adoption move forward. At Schmitz Law, P.C., we prioritize the health and well-being of children. We use our practical experience to the benefit of our clients who want to improve the lives of the child or children involved.
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In all family law matters, we strive to provide a realistic forecast of what you can expect from your legal proceedings. To determine how we can help and what to expect from your adoption proceedings, call Schmitz Law, P.C., at 336-893-0332 or reach us online here. Our office is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and we represent clients throughout the Triad.


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Retro Feasts was the result of a collaboration between Luke Thomas & Mark Fuller created in London in 2013. Quite simply it's a food and drink concept inspired by their childhood favourites, cleverly revitalised to appeal to today's diverse social crowd. British street food with refined flair and some quirky features.
Located under the arches within the caterpillar pods, the décor is playful with guests entering through a traditional red telephone box. Key features include white brickwork tiling, bespoke vintage wall coverings and iconic artwork. A bright colour pallet of rust red, navy blue and sunny yellow all combine with minimalist, mixed furnishings to bring back nostalgic memories from Britain in the 70's and 80's.
Once you at Retro Feast you have to try the Coco Moco, done with fresh coconut water, pineapple juice, date syrup & passion fruit puree served in the shell.
Coronation Veggie Toastie, done with broccoli, lolo rosso lettuce, curried mango mayo, toasted almonds and sweet raisins. This was my friends choice and she loved it. It was do perfectly done, with all the ingredients mingling her taste buds.
Deconstructed Bloody Mary Brisket Burger, it was the perfect as you have to prepare it your self. Delicious Beef shredded with pickles and spicy mayo. The taste of the beef was so very good and it really melted in my mouth.
Salmonniccoise, prepared with roasted beans, salmon, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives and a soft boil egg.
Here comes my favorite the Sweet Potato Fries, all very crisp, delicious and so going with the chill weather.
Overall it was an amazing experience amidst the spectacular view of the Persian Gulf, just enjoy at the beach with some real delicacies on.
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Could 2019 be the year you start fostering?
24 December 2018Residents in west Cheshire are being asked to make their new year's resolution count this year by considering becoming a foster carer to a local child or young person.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have 121 fostering households but there are over 230 children in the borough who need to live with foster carers. The Council is actively recruiting foster carers and would like more people to come forward in 2019 and help look after some of the boroughs most vulnerable children.
Sarah from Chester made the move from full time bank manager to fostering teenagers two years ago. After 20 years in banking she made the decision to change career and in January 2017 she had her first child come to stay with her. She now has a full house, looking after three teenage girls.
Sarah said: "Once my son left for university I became a host for foreign students coming to study English in Chester. I loved the challenge of helping teenagers but I decided that I could be helping young people in my local area instead."
"When I first considered fostering I knew that I wanted to look after older children. I love how I can help steer them in the right direction. By giving them options I find that they are often able to come up with their own solutions to any issues they are facing."
The Council's fostering families come in all different shapes and sizes but every one receives unrivalled training and support along with generous allowances and fees. Your family could be the perfect fit for a local child who needs a safe and secure home.
Councillor Nicole Meardon, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: "2019 could be the year that you welcome a child in to your home and transform their life. We're looking for people who can provide a caring and loving home to some of the boroughs most vulnerable children.
"Our foster carers come from a range of backgrounds. If you are over 21, have a spare room in your home and want to help children and young people in your area then we want to hear from you. You could have the skills to help a child get the best start in life."
Sarah continues: "Watching a child grow is one of the best things about being a foster carer. When you see that trust is coming in you know you are doing something right."
Foster4, the Councils fostering recruitment service, will be hosting a series of information events across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington every month throughout 2019. If you want to find out more about fostering come along, listen to the presentation and speak to a member of the team. A full list of events can be found on the website: www.foster4.co.uk/events/.
The following fostering information events will be taking place in January 2019:
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Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, February/March 1996, Pages 28, 103
Canada Calling
Canadian Parliamentarian Speaks Out for Iraqi Children
By Faisal Kutty
More than four years have passed since the United Nations imposed economic sanctions on Iraq. Saddam Hussain has been able to stay in power. Unfortunately, many of his country's children have not been able to stay alive. According to a report released late last year by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, more than 560,000 children have died as a direct result of the United Nations embargo imposed in August 1990.
In the wake of the U.N. study, in order to see the situation for himself and to report to the Canadian Parliament, the member of parliament for Markham-Whitchurch-Stouffville, Jag Bhaduria, visited Iraq in December. Prior to his departure, the Indian-born legislator made a passionate plea in Parliament. "The bottom line is that literally thousands of innocent children are dying every day," he said. "In the true spirit of the upcoming holiday season, I call upon the government to support the elimination of the U.N. embargo and support the giving of humanitarian aid and medical supplies to the people of Iraq."
The West's obsession with removing Saddam, who has survived more than 15 years of virtually continuous warfare, internal dissension, assassination attempts and internationally imposed sanctions, has blinded many to the suffering of the civilians under his rule. The average Iraqi, who has no say in the policies pursued by Baghdad, faces hyperinflation, extensive food and medical shortages and massive unemployment. Government food rations reportedly provide only a fraction of the required caloric and nutritional requirements, but those who seek to supplement their diets by turning to the black market find exorbitant prices beyond the reach of most Iraqis.
Bhaduria's trip attracted criticism from some who feel that he was playing into the hands of Saddam Hussain, who has U.N. permission to export petroleum and use the proceeds to purchase food and medicine for the Iraqi people on condition that a percentage of the proceeds be turned over to a fund to compensate non-Iraqi victims of the Gulf war. Saddam has rejected those conditions as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Bhaduria, an associate member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, counters that the objective of his trip is strictly humanitarian. He says he paid for the travel out of his own pocket and that the only assistance he received from the Iraqi government was the use of a modest hotel room during his stay in Baghdad.
The mainstream media did not attribute much importance to his visit. But not all Canadians are criticizing it. In fact, some hope that others in positions of power will do the same so that they, too, can see at first-hand the suffering of innocent children. "It is about time that we spoke out against the American-sponsored sanctions which are only hurting the weak and young," says Abdul-Qadir Ahmed, a Canadian of Iraqi descent. Indeed, after his trip, Bhaduria is even more convinced that Canada should be at the forefront in extending humanitarian aid to the Iraqis.
"Innocent children in Iraq are no different than children in Haiti or Somalia."
Bhaduria says that when he visited medical facilities he was overwhelmed by what he witnessed, including watching a three-year-old die right in front of him due to lack of proper medical supplies. In fact, a number of independent studies confirm that the sanctions have no effect on Saddam Hussain's entourage, but have a devastating effect on Iraq's children and the underpriviledged. (See, for example, "Sanctions, Saddam and Silence: Child Malnutrition and Mortality in Iraq," Washington Report on Middle East Affairs,, January 1996).
"These innocent children in Iraq are no different than children in Chad, Haiti or Somalia," said Bhaduria, who is known for his social and human rights activism. "They have done nothing to deserve this plight and we must help them." Unfortunately, their plight has not managed to make it into the headlines. Many observers hope initiatives like the one by Bhaduria will help to bring the matter to public attention.
Bhaduria, who also visited India after traveling to Iraq, promised to raise the matter in Parliament upon his return and to push to make medical supplies and food available. "Ultimately, I hope that the U.N. will see fit to lift the economic sanctions on Iraq," he added.
Canadian Relief Worker Held in Pakistan
Ahmed Said Khadr, regional director for Pakistan of the Ottawa-based Human Concern International (HCI), was arrested on Dec. 3 in connection with the mid-November bombing of the Egyptian embassy in Islamabad. He has been on a hunger strike since his arrest and is deteriorating rapidly, according to his wife, Maha Elsamnah. He has lost a great deal of weight and has developed urinary tract problems.
Khadr, a Canadian of Egyptian origin, was arrested when he went to a police station to complain about a police raid on his residence. Following his arrest, Pakistani Interior Minister Naseerullah Babar told parliament that the "suspected paymaster of the plot" has been taken into custody. Khadr maintains his innocence. He says he believes he is being held because of his Egyptian background. Some concerned Canadians hope their government will intervene to ensure that he is treated fairly.
Khadr and his wife became Canadian citizens after they moved to Canada in the mid-1970s. Friends describe Khadr as a self-effacing, soft-spoken individual who had one mission in Pakistan: to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of the Afghan war. The 48-year-old University of Ottawa computer science graduate managed various relief programs for HCI including an orphanage, schools, mother and child health care centers, widows' sewing projects, and development projects in the areas of agriculture and irrigation. HCI executive director Kaleem Akhtar says he doesn't believe the allegations against Khadr: "Politics is not his cup of tea."
On Nov. 27, two weeks after the bombing, Khadr was in Afghanistan when two dozen Pakistani soldiers entered his home in Peshawar at 11 p.m. and took away his wife, her parents who were visiting from Canada, and three of their children. Upon his return five days later, Khadr went to file a complaint and was arrested shortly thereafter.
Khadr has not been charged with anything specific. Akhtar told the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, that the relief worker is being held under a Pakistani law which permits a person to be held without charges for up to a month if he is suspected of having committed a criminal act. The government also can seek an extension of time if it wishes. Khadr's detention has exceeded a month. His wife and six children, aged 4 to 16, are staying in a hotel in Islamabad. His elderly in-laws, Mohammed and Fatima Elsamnah, who had gone to Peshawar to attend a wedding, also were detained for more than a month. They have subsequently returned to Toronto.
Khalid Sarwar, press attaché for the Pakistan High Commission in Ottawa, told the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, that he did not know much about the matter, as he was relying on Canadian and Pakistani newspapers for his information. Nevertheless, he is of the opinion that Khadr's detention is legal. "Every country has got such laws," he said. "A person can be arrested for interrogation until he is formally charged with those allegations. But that doesn't mean that they are being held indefinitely."
The Canadian-Muslim Civil Liberties Association (CMCLA), a Toronto-based civil rights group, has launched a nation-wide campaign on Khadr's behalf. Imran Yousef, its coordinator, says his group wants the Canadian government to pressure Pakistani authorities to respect Khadr's civil and human rights; see to his medical needs; accord him due process; ensure that he is not extradited to Egypt, which has a dismal human rights record; and ensure that no more unfair and unnecessary hardships are placed on Khadr and his family.
A number of other organizations also are monitoring Khadr's situation. Bert Raphael, president of the Jewish Civil Rights Educational Foundation of Canada, in a letter to Dr. Farouk Rana, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, wrote: "I would be most obliged for your assurance that he will be accorded all his rights under Pakistani law and all international treaties and obligations to which Pakistan is a signatory." The sentiment was echoed by Jehad Y. Al-Iweiwi of the Canadian Arab Federation, who wrote that "While we understand and respect Pakistan's effort to combat acts of terrorism, we are worried about unfair and unnecessary hardship placed on individuals like Khadr."
The CMCLA collected and presented a petition with more than 800 signatures to Canadian and Pakistani authorities. The group also wrote to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, urging him to inquire into Khadr's situation with Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on his visit to Pakistan on Jan. 14th. In the letter dated Dec. 27th, Yousuf wrote that concerned Canadians expect him to "intervene to ensure that justice is served." He added that "the outcome of this matter will set a precedent for how committed Canada is to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad."
To contribute to Khadr's legal costs and other expenses, please make checks payable to: HCI, General Fund, POB 3984, Station C, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4P2. For more information, contact CMCLA, Unit 13, 27 Lapsley Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 1K1, phone (416) 321-2087, fax (416) 293-8065, e-mail: [email protected]
New Zealand's Premier Supports Kashmir Resolution
James Bolger, Prime Minister of New Zealand, confirmed that his country supports the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute through dialogue and negotiation. This position was outlined in a recent letter to the Kashmiri-Canadian Council (KCC), a Toronto-based lobbying group,
The letter was in response to letters delivered by Mustaq A. Jeelani, KCC executive director, to all participants in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting late last year. The KCC letter stated that the 1972 Simla Agreement, signed by India and Pakistan, required the parties to reach a "final settlement" which has yet to happen.
The situation in Kashmir has deteriorated rapidly since 1989 with the increase in Indian military personnel, currently estimated at 600,000, assigned to the region. There is growing concern among many observers that the tension around Kashmir may lead to a full-scale war between India and Pakistan, with dire repercussions for the entire world due to the nuclear capabilities of both states.
"New Zealand's support is encouraging," says Jeelani, adding that "Kashmiri-Canadians should appreciate the prime minister's interest in resolving the Kashmiri issue." For information, contact KCC, 44516-2376 Eglinton Ave., East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 5K3, phone (416) 282-6933, fax (416) 282-7488.
Faisal Kutty is a Toronto-based lawyer and free-lance writer.


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I'm new to playing jazz, but I've been playing blues and rock for 40 years. I've tried a couple of guitar teachers who know some bluesy songs with 9th chords, but that as close to jazz as they get. Shouldn't the emphasis be on reading, sight reading, chord usage, etc? I want to be a well rounded player, but I'm really interested in comping. I was listening to Donna Lee on YouTube and I was much more interested in the guitar comping along than the lead player. Thanks
Originally Posted by takefive
Very simple, someone who (obviously) knows what they're doing but, more than that, someone you can connect with.
They need to be able to understand where you're coming from and be able to explain things clearly so you understand them completely in your own way. Someone who doesn't find teaching you a chore and just takes the money.
It's a bit of a tall order but you never know.
Originally Posted by takefive
Reading/sight reading...I wouldn't stress working on that during a lesson with someone who wanted to learn jazz, but it would be best for the student to pursue that. I don't think you have to be a great reader to play jazz, but it sure doesn't hurt. Certainly, if you can quickly read down a Real Book style "lead sheet," that's gonna be great if you want to play with others or play tunes without really knowing them (which happens)
A good teacher will help you set goals and make a plan for getting to them...so that's what I'd look for.
For me personally, learning tunes and working on your ear would be the two most important things off the bat. You'll want to make sure you know your drop 2 and 3 voicings and inversions too, on string sets 4-1, 5-2, and 6432. And an arpeggio for every chord shape you learn. But all of that can be done in the context of tunes...
The more fundamental stuff you have out of the way the less roadblocks you'll hit. Like, how well do you know the fretboard?
Just to add on top of what was said, for me it was also about finding someone that I actually liked as a person. When I was taking lessons in my late 20s, I wanted to take lessons from someone that understood where I was in my life, and treated me accordingly.
Originally Posted by takefive
I'd start with the idea that the teacher needs to assess your goal. What kind of music? What kind of band/solo?
IF the goal is to be the so-called "well-rounded" jazz player, then there are a lot of individual things to work on.
1. Ear training, learning tunes and learning vocabulary (lines in the style and chord progressions) can all be accomplished together by copying from records. This seems obvious, but there are great players who say they haven't transcribed much.
2. Technique and theory get introduced as needed to support tunes. Theory can be, IMO, a distraction. The theories that have been offered are bottomless -- and can interfere with focus on more essential skills. Don't ask me how I know this.
3. Not all good jazz guitarists can read, but I think it's a very important skill. The teacher should be able to read, value it and know how to teach it.
The student who can read needs to be careful not to over-rely on it. Jazz is still an aural skill.
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Originally Posted by takefive
Back to the lessons. You solo. The teacher helps you find your way through the tune using whatever devices he teaches. (There are so many ways to do this!). If it was me, it would be several different ways. Scat singing would be one. I see that as important. Being able to analyze the harmony and get in the right tonal center would be another foundational skill. Being able to navigate progressions and even single chords using the usual scales, arps and licks.
Somewhere in there would be some focus on technique, with, IMO, particular attention to the right hand.
Then there is the issue of getting good tone.
And, with all of that, combo skills. Can you show up for a standards gig with players you've never met and hold down your chair? There are a bunch of conventions that pro players use to make this work. The usual tunes. How to count them in. Intros and endings on the fly. Hearing variations, for example, the pianist using different harmony than you learned and adjusting to it. When to know it's your turn to solo. How many choruses to take. How to signal that you're done. Getting a good blend of sound with the band. And so forth.
My copy of The Realbook has chords I've written in on some of the songs I've worked on. A lot of times I'll hear a song and try learning it by ear and I'll end up with something that sounds reasonable, but then I'll see a chart or watch an experienced player play it and the chords are completely different from what I'm doing.
I guess my tone is ok. I'm practicing on my Harmony Archtop acoustic for now and it has a great sound, but I'm looking at Archtop electrics.
Originally Posted by takefive
The more you do it by ear, the faster you are likely to improve. This comes more easily to some than others.
But, however you get it, try to understand the flow of the harmony (a teacher can be very helpful with this) and how to apply the same concepts in other tunes.
Well I am not sure but constructing chords and knowing theory are important. Reading is also important in some cases. Learning tunes and working on chord melody and playing in groups of 4 and 8 bar phrases. A teacher that does that is probably going to help the most. They do not need flashing chops or even be considered great but able to play through tunes and improvise over changes. The best teacher is the one who teaches you to teach yourself.
What to look for in a jazz guitar teacher?
1. Patience 2. Knowledge 3. The ability to communicate that knowledge
Lots of great advise here. All I can add is that I have found that first lesson to be key to getting a clue of how fruitful future lessons will be. My favorite teacher, Stu Goodis (So Cal CA area) did the following during that first lesson:
1) Had me play two tunes with a bass \ drum track. Play the melody, then rhythm, then a solo.
2) Breakdown my performance explaining my strengths and weaknesses.
3) Explained to me that he would create a lesson play to address those weaknesses and show me that plan the next lesson.
4) Spend the rest of the time, giving me material for one of those weaknesses.
With each lesson one tune was provided, with a CD that contained various backing tracks, and versions from various jazz guitar players. Each tune was part of the longer-term-plan and would build upon each other;
At the start of each lesson I would play the song I was given the prior week. If it was obvious I didn't work on the tune, sometimes he wouldn't give me the next one but instead just re-focus on the concepts the tune and prior lesson was trying to convey that I missed because, well, I didn't practice!
I had weekly lessons for about 5 months, covering around 25 tunes and this is where I made the most progress. He didn't provide scale or chord sheets but instead just referred me to existing published material. I.e. why spend time (and thus money) showing someone a voicing when one can read that in a book on their own time. (but he would comment about chord voicing selection when I would fall back (way too often), on those 6th and 5th sting root chords instead of inversions!).
Many things listed above, and most of them can be practiced alone.
My preference would be based on what a student can not do alone...
- feedback, the teacher should always carefully listen and observe and give personalized feedback advices on both left hand, right hand, time, phrasing, ear. Should underline what is a good direction, should give you personalized excercizes, to improve weakness.
- Create a presonalized learning track for you at least 3-6 month in advance for you and communicate that.
- Should be able to give you discipline, which is based on respect.
Originally Posted by jameslovestal
I'd also add being well organized is a big plus. I've had a couple of instructors that are forum members that were both well organized (Tim Quinn and Pete Sklaroff). An organized instructor moves things along more effiecently and gives you more value for your dollars.
In my opinion, the best teacher is time and performance. Most don't have it or believe they have it(time). I believe in the organic approach: playing, listening and experimenting which requires time and seasoning. However, many would be Jazzers do not have a technical foundation and are "ear musicians" who are lacking in the essential foundations of music: formal technique, theory, and repertoire which, in my opinion, are needed to jump start/accelerate your playing. So, you study with a good Jazz teacher and he says lets start playing scales over a diminished 9 chord. You say, "What's that?" You've just lost the purpose of your lesson since you should know already what he means and be able to play it and if you/he does take the time, you've wasted money and time on the lesson that you could have learned before you came(school,personal study). Not everyone is a Wes Montgomery or Pat Martino . . . in fact, only a handful among millions of guitar bangers. Secondly, start a band and start playing for an audience. Maybe in 20 years you'll be a good player . . . unless you're Wes or Pat. Good playing . . . Marinero
P.S. In the ancient past as a saxophonist, I studied Jazz Improvisation with renowned Chicago Jazz pianist Willie Pickens at the American Conservatory of Music. Willie's approach was pick a tune and write out your improvisation(s). Then, play it for me next week and we'll talk. It was an organic approach based on the player's personality and Willie's comments and advice. Is there another way? Here's Willie at my old stomping grounds. R.I.P. Willie Enjoy!
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* Living the Simple Life {Part 1}: Closets!
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If yard sales aren't your thing, or if perhaps you're looking to start a small home business for yourself, you may want to consider eBay. eBay, with its hearty arsenal of wares, makes buying–and selling–virtually everything your little heart desires quick and simple. To maximize your time and thus, make the most cash!, here are some "Power Selling" eBay tips…
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