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In the eight months to August, the overall inflation in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda averaged 5.9 per cent.
The prices of goods and services in East Africa are likely to remain modest in the last quarter of this year despite worries about too much money chasing few goods in Kenya as politicians spend money to win votes ahead of next year's general election.
A cross section of analysts polled by The EastAfrican said they expect inflation in the region to remain within the single-digit range largely due to relative stability in crude oil prices and forex markets, though uncontrolled spending by politicians could push East Africa's biggest economy into a demand-pull inflation.
In the eight months to August, the overall inflation in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda averaged 5.9 per cent.
The cost of living was highest in Kenya, with prices of goods and services increasing at the rate of 6.25 per cent followed by Rwanda at 6.1 per cent; Uganda at 5.8 per cent; and Tanzania at 5.4 per cent.
In September, Kenya's overall inflation rose to 6.36 per cent from 6.26 per cent in August on the back of a rise in prices of food, housing, water, electricity, gas and clothing. Medical, restaurant and hotel costs also increased during that period, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
Uganda's headline inflation slowed to 4.2 per cent in September 2016, from 4.8 per cent in the same period, while Tanzania's was down to 4.5 per cent in last month from 4.9 per cent in August. Rwanda's inflation eased to 5.8 per cent from 6.4 per cent.
"We expect inflation to remain around current levels. Not much price volatility is being experienced in the region. Oil prices have remained relatively stable and currency movements have been minor due to an adequate monetary policy," said Daniel Kuyoh, a senior investment analyst at Alpha Africa Asset Managers.
"In Kenya, we expect much more money in circulation in the run-up to the election. We could possibly see a weaker shilling as we inch closer to the election as well as higher inflation," added Mr Kuyoh.
Price stability
Kenya's year-on-year food inflation stood at 10.94 per cent in September although the cost of transport went down by 0.3 per cent in September from August, mainly on account of a decline in the pump prices of petrol and diesel.
Crude oil prices fell to as low as $26.21 per barrel earlier this year after reaching monthly peaks of $112 per barrel and $105 in June 2014.
However the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has agreed to cut output to between 32.5 million and 33 million barrels a day, with their sights set on a sustained oil price of $50- $60 per barrel.
"I expect inflation in the region to remain relatively stable because the key factors of oil prices and forex markets have stabilised a little. I don't expect significant risks on inflation unless there are spikes in oil prices," said Paul Mwai, chief executive of AIB Capital, adding, "In Kenya, I really don't expect the elections to have a major impact on inflation except when politicians' spending results in redistribution of income. That can have an impact, but only a slight one. I don't think it will push up inflation significantly. What we should be worried about is oil prices, exchange rate depreciation and drought, which will affect food production."
The inflation rate in Rwanda is expected to reach 7.9 per cent by the end of this quarter, according to analysts.
Kenya's Central Bank said it expects inflation to fall towards the end of the year as the currency remains broadly stable, supported by a narrowing of the current account deficit given increased earnings from tourism, tea and horticulture as well as a low oil import bill.
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge said general prices of goods and services in the economy could decline in the short-term due to moderate demand pressure on inflation.
Analysts at Cytonn Investments Ltd expect inflation in East Africa to remain in single digits with Kenya maintaining its band target at between 2.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent in the fourth quarter (October-December).
"We expect the inflation rate to remain below the CBK's upper limit of 7.5 per cent," said Cytonn Investments Ltd.
Global growth
According to the International Monetary Fund, global growth was 3.1 per cent in 2015 and is expected to remain modest at 3.2 per cent in 2016, before picking up gradually to 3.6 per cent in 2017, though the slowdown in the Chinese economy has led to persisting low commodity prices.
According to the African Development Bank, East Africa's relatively high rates of growth in 2015 are expected to continue in 2016/17.
The region recorded an average growth of 6.3 per cent in 2015 and is expected to hit 6.4 per cent in 2016.


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Greetings Film Fanatics!
There are some new big budget films hitting the screens this weekend and we trust you can figure out where to see the Jack Ryan reboot but here's an overview of some lower profile things happening this week, movie-wise, around town. Click on film titles for previews and additional information. Now, let's get started with…US!
SCARECROW VIDEO SCREENING ROOM- As usual we've got loads of fun going on in our screening room. Admission is free (but you have to be 21 or over after 3pm) and we sell snacks, beer, coffee, tea and popcorn to accommodate your viewing needs.
Weekends in January we're running a film series we like to call RED HOT REDNECKS!
FRIDAY 8pm – Rituals
SATURDAY Noon – 5pm Sherlock Day! – Back to back Sherlock! 8pm – Two Thousand Maniacs!
SUNDAY 2pm Customer selection from The Story of Film 8pm VHSpresso presents Departures
MONDAY 7pm IRON LUNG PICKS Big Black – Last Blast (Live in Seattle)
TUESDAY 7pm GeeksWhoDrinkTrivia!
Wednesdays in January we're BENDING TIME!
WEDNESDAY 7pm Twice Upon A Yesterday
THURSDAY 7pm The Story of Film: Episode 7 & 8
THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM'S has a new film series called The Golden Age of Italian Cinema. It continues Thursday night with Vittorio De Sica's classic Umberto D. It's only the second film in the series so consider a series pass, you can buy them right here at SCARECROW VIDEO!
NORTHWEST FILM FORUM Our pals on Capitol Hill are presenting the Seattle premiere of Clio Barnad's latest film, The Selfish Giant. Saturday night is a single screening of the documentary Fire in the Blood. The 7pm will be followed by a discussion. Then on Thursday night is Do The Doktor Doolittle, a screening of silent era animated shorts with live accompaniment! Click on the link for further details.
Down the street at THE GRAND ILLUSION CINEMA is the latest film by Takeshi Kitano, Beyond Outrage. It's a sequel to 2011's enjoyable Outrage (which is available for rent at Scarecrow). The Punk Singer gets a return engagement Friday & Saturday at 10pm, the Sprocket Society continues another super-fun series of retro matinee programs on Saturday afternoons. Series passes (and individual tickets) are available. Thursday night at only, the 20/20 awards present Searching For Bobby Fischer.
Showing exclusively at Sundance Cinemas is the Oscar nominated documentary The Square which if from the director of Scarecrow favorite Control Room.
SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN Has several things going on so click on the links. A couple of highlights include on of their Doc Brunches on Sunday. This time around it's Eating Alabama at 1pm. There will be free burritos! Over at the Film Center in The Seattle Center is the Nordic Lights Film Festival. There's too many films showing to list here. Click on the link for details. Wednesday night SIFF's annual Women in Cinema festival begins. Lots of good stuff is happening. Click on the link for details.
As usual Seattle offers an abundance of cinematic delights so hopefully you'll have time to visit a cinema or two and be sure to stock up at Scarecrow Video to enhance this week's viewing pleasures.
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Description of "The SEO Manifesto (eBook)"
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How Pilates Makes Me Feel
"Pilates saved my life." ……… A client once said this to me right before a class. We were waiting for the other class participants to arrive so we were chatting and I asked him how long he had been doing Pilates. I assumed he meant it metaphorically but then he went on to tell me that about a year ago he had been going through some very trying times and had reached a point of complete depression and low self-esteem and just when he felt that he couldn't go on, he found Pilates. It changed his life. He loved taking group classes because he enjoyed the pace and challenging exercises. That one hour spent on focusing on his form, his breathing and execution of the exercises lifted his spirits and he started to take classes every day. Soon, he began to notice the physical changes: he had more energy, strength, balance and coordination; he looked leaner and more toned; and he felt happy!
This was indeed the intention of Joseph Pilates when he created an exercise system which he called Contrology, a system that "develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit." Today this method is called Pilates.
How does Pilates elevate the spirit? Joe wrote that "by reawakening thousands and thousands of otherwise ordinarily dormant muscle cells, Contrology correspondingly reawakens thousands and thousands of dormant brain cells, thus activating new areas and stimulating further functioning of the mind. No wonder then that so many persons express such great surprise, following their initial experience with Contrology exercises, caused by their realization of the resulting sensation of 'uplift'. For the first time in many years their minds have been truly awakened."
'In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body.' – Joseph Pilates
I asked some of our clients "how does Pilates make you feel?"
"Pilates makes me feel taller" – Debra, PITG client
"Pilates has helped me get in shape after 30 years of not doing anything. It has made me stronger overall and it's been very easy to stay consistent" – Silvia, PITG client
"Pilates allowed me to discover my body again and things I didn't think I was capable of anymore I am now capable of" – Carol, PITG client
"Pilates is like a guided meditation. You know when you go into a class that you are going to leave everything else behind. It hurts just enough that it brings you back when your mind wanders" – Jane, PITG client
"For someone like me, with ADD, the constant change of exercises keeps me engaged and I don't drift as much as I do with other repetitive stuff" – Katrina, PITG client
"Pilates has helped my ability to cope with stress in work and life. My overall health has improved, my immune system is better and I feel less pain as I am aging. I feel better now than when I was 20 years younger" – Susan, PITG client
"Pilates lets us breathe out our stress" – Brigitte
Awaken your senses, uplift your spirits, stay consistent with your Pilates practice!


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Wamego, Kansas
Oz Museum
A wonderful collection of Oz culture in the heart of Kansas.
You don't have to wait for a tornado to whisk you away to the magical land of Oz thanks to the Oz Museum, fittingly located in a small Kansas town.
Founded in 2004 on a large grant from the state of Kansas, the museum celebrates not just the famous 1939 film, but the story of Oz as a cultural phenomenon that began with L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's book. The museum's collection contains over 2,500 Oz-related artifacts and collectables such as early books from Baum's series, board games, and playbills. They say it takes 45 minutes, but you can view it all in about 10. In addition to the ever-growing collection of relics and ephemera, the site has a number of displays that bring scenes from the Judy Garland musical, such as a room painted like Dorothy's black-and-white farmhouse which transitions to a brightly lit room where visitors can take some steps down the yellow brick road.
Since the Oz Museum's establishment, a small community of Oz-related businesses have popped up in the surrounding area such as a winery and a taco restaurant (Toto's Tacos). The town of Wamego may be small but with all of the magic packed into the "Oz cluster," as the locals call it, visitors can't be blamed for thinking they've stepped into a whole other world.


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Spartan III
The brain-child of Col. James Ackerson, based on intelligence stolen from Dr. Catherine Halsey's personal files on the Spartan II project. Kept secret from even Dr. Halsey herself, Spartan III's were trained on the planet Onyx under the tutelage of a Spartan II. Designed for high-risk, suicide missions, Spartan III's were cheaper to produce, quicker to to train, and ultimately considered expendable for the sake of their mission. Before the destruction of the planet, four generations of Spartan III's were trained and implemented in high-risk missions.
[edit] Alpha Company
Starting their training between the ages of four and six, Alpha Company was made up entirely of orphans from the human-covenant war. The 300 Spartan III's in Alpha company were sent on missions six years into training and augmentations, and eventually suffered 100% casualties during operation PROMETHEUS, in which Alpha Company destroyed a Covenant shipyard.
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Having been given more drastic augmentations than Alpha Company, in order to adapt to the high-risk missions they would be sent on, the Spartan III's from Beta Company were activated when they were only twelve years old. Of the 300 Spartan III's in Beta Company, Only two survived Operation TORPEDO, in which Beta Company destroyed a Covenant refinery and refueling station in the fringes of human-controlled space. The two survivors, Tom-B292 and Lucy-B091, who lost her ability to speak as a result of the aforementioned mission, became trainers of the next class of Spartan III's.
[edit] Gamma Company
Due to increased research into bio-augmentation and genetic manipulation, all 330 candidates for Gamma Company survived to become Spartan III's. Shortly after the augmentation and activation process was finished, the Onyx Sentinels were activated, and the teams that were on the planet were forced to fight against them as Dr. Halsey, Tom, Lucy and a few other Spartans escaped into the Onyx Shield World.
[edit] Delta Company
Having never gotten past the candidacy phase, the fate of the Delta Company candidates is unknown.
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George discovered his love for craft beer while in Business School at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After spending 15 years in various corporate and entrepreneurial roles, George conceived and founded Three Notch'd Brewing Company in 2012 and serves as Chairman and CEO. From 2008-2014, George served in several roles at Encell Technology – a Silicon Valley backed energy storage and management company. Kastendike supported executive leadership, business development, product development and fund raising efforts as Encell secured its Series A, B and C financing rounds. George served as VP of Business Development and Sales of Encell and President of the Company's Battery Management Business Division where he built a full-scale advanced battery management business and eventually sold the unit to a private venture group. Prior to Encell, Kastendike served in various roles with AT&T and IBM from 2000-2010. Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindy, and his twin children – George and Olivier. Kastendike has a BBA in Finance and is a graduate of Emory University's Goizueta Business School with an MBA and concentration in Finance and Banking.
Scott got his start in the beer world over 15 years ago when he began bartending at the age of 18 at a local country club in his hometown of Fleetwood, PA. While completing his Engineering degree at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, Scott worked in just about every part of the restaurant industry, and during his final year he landed a management position at an Irish Pub that had 46 draft lines. It was at that pub that his love of craft beer and the restaurant industry were solidified. After graduating and meeting his now wife, Kristin, the Roth's began their search to open up a pub of their own. One year later McGrady's Irish Pub was born, and it was in one of the booths at that very pub that the concept for Three Notch'd evolved, along with many product testing sessions of course.
Scott lives in Charlottesville with his wife Kristin and their two sons, Evan and Tyler.
Derek comes to us from Ireland with a wealth of experience as a traveled beer drinker and also an excellent business operator. Derek is a director with Silverchair Information Systems and prior to this he was working as a senior I.T. Consultant with Dominion Digital. Derek's background (way back) was in the Service Industry, bar tending, waiting tables and managing restaurants and always wanted to return to these roots. His love of beer and interacting with people, (and having such good friends with the know how) helping to open a brewery with great local craft beer in mind was a no brainer. Derek lives in Charlottesville his wife Jayme and three boys, Finton, Driscoll, and Senan. When not working at Silverchair or Three Notch'd, or spending time with his family, Derek loves to play soccer or can be caught having pints around town in any of the great bars and restaurants.
Brad oversees all financial, administrative and human resource matters for Three Notch'd. Brad is an active CPA and has 15 years of accounting and financial related experience. Most of his experience was spent in PricewaterhouseCoopers' private companies market auditing and advising manufacturing and distribution companies on growth and preparation for IPOs. Prior to joining Three Notch'd, Brad was Senior Vice President of Finance at Natural Retreats, a global luxury vacation company. Brad holds a BS in Accounting from Bucknell University.
Dave Warwick has worked in the beer industry since 1997 with jobs in almost every aspect of the business. In 2006 he gained acceptance to the highly competitive craft brewing apprentice program at Rock Bottom Breweries and rapidly climbed the ranks of the successful brewpub chain. After only two years of being an assistant, Dave was given his own brewery in Westminster, CO. After many successes in Colorado, Dave relocated to the east coast and was the Brewmaster for the Rock Bottom Brewery in Arlington, VA for three years. After training under four diverse brewmasters, and then after operating four highly successful breweries, Dave has become a versatile, well-rounded brewer with a library of market proven recipes. At the 2012 World Beer Cup, Dave collected his first medal when he was awarded a bronze medal for his "Dude! Where's My Vespa?" Espresso Stout. He won a gold medal at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival for his "Nikki's Gluten Free Honey Pale Ale." Since brewing at Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Dave has won a bronze medal at the 2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup for his "Oats McGoats Oatmeal Stout" and a bronze medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival for his "Hydraulion" Irish Red Ale.
Born in Munich, Germany and the descent of a long line of moonshiners, bootleggers, and speakeasy owners, Rob Mullin was a political campaign manager in a former life. D.C. burn out and a chance encounter with a home-brew starter kit changed that forever. A true Renaissance man, Rob got his start in the beer industry driving trucks for Old Dominion Brewing Company right here in Virginia. Under the tutelage of John Mallet (of Bell's Brewing) and Ron Barchet (of Victory Brewing), Rob began his new life as a craft brewer bouncing from Virginia to Manhattan to the Tap Rock Restaurant and Brewery in New Jersey. In 2002, he escaped the East Coast to become the head brewer at Grand Teton Brewing Co., immediately shifting the company's focus from traditional English-style ales to more hop-forward styles associated with the region.
Throughout his career at Grand Teton, Rob has risen to C.O.O, become the Vice President of the state brewer's guild, and increased brewing capacity from 2,000 to 10,000 barrels a year. He also won 4 World Beer Cup medals, 13 Great American Beer Festival Medals, and 26 North American Beer Awards Medals. Rob will be joining the team as Production Manager, working closely with me and the rest of the brew team in overseeing and streamlining brewery operations.
Mary Morgan is the Blonde behind the brews! Three Notch'd is proud to have Mary on board as one of Virginia's Elite Female Brewers. Mary was the Vice President of Harrisonburg Homebrewers Club for a full year before stepping down to focus efforts on Three Notch'd, she has integrated her relationships into the brewery through collaborations with homebrewers and local restaurants. She's been delivering creative, clean, and balanced brews since taking the position in May. Mary's passion for brewing developed from her scientific roots as a high school Biology and Chemistry teacher. She prides herself in using unique local ingredients whenever possible. Come by the Harrisonburg taproom every Friday for a pint of Mary's latest creation!
Willey started with Three Notch'd working in the cellar and has steadily risen to Pilot Brewer, creating and brewing new and experimental beers on our pilot system. Many of the new and exciting beers coming out of the brewery were first conceived on the pilot system.
Levi is the jack of all trades at Three Notch'd and the man behind many of our unique and innovative engineering and design solutions in the brewery. From welding, to configuring bottling lines, to electrical engineering, if it needs to be fixed, adjusted or made better, Levi is the man for the job. Levi came to us from our friends at Starr Hill Brewing and has a background in engineering and mechanics.
Christian comes to Three Notch'd with an extensive scientific research and quality control background. After graduating from the College of William & Mary he attended graduate school for forensic biology. Following a brief stint at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science, his love of beer convinced him to transition to brewery science. Christian is in charge of our quality control program ensuring we release an amazing and consistent product.
Chris is the latest member of our brew team and handles brewing and brewing operations at our production facility.
James manages all our packaging at the production facility, including cans, bottles, bombers, boxes, and kegs.
Kris joined Three Notch'd in 2017 and manages the cellar team, the guys behind the scenes who make the brewery hum by handling everything that isn't brewing.
Chase joined the Three Notch'd team late in 2017 as a Brewer's Assistant, greasing the wheels of brewery operations.
Brian handles brewing responsibilities at the production facility.
A native of Charlottesville, Jack comes to Three Notch'd with a wealth of branding and marketing experience in industries directly and tangentially tied to craft beer. Following graduation from Washington & Lee University, Jack spent another four years ski bumming in Jackson, WY, finding both himself as well as a love of craft beer. Upon returning to Virginia, he worked in media, producing for NBC-29 and writing/editing at Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. At BRO, Jack helped launch a focus of the magazine on two areas that it lacked previously – fly fishing and craft beer. He then went to work at the Roanoke Regional Partnership, where he helped promote the emerging craft beer scene in the region as well as recruit both Ballast Point and Deschutes to open production facilities in the area. He returned to Charlottesville to become Marketing Manager at Natural Retreats, a global vacation rental and property management company before finally landing at Three Notch'd. His favorite Three Notch'd brew is the Ghost of the 43rd and he lives in Charlottesville with his wife and two sons.
Ryan joined the Three Notch'd team to assist with the brewery move, and moved into a brewer's assistant roll, filling the gaps at our production facility. He brings a unique perspective to the industry.
Patrick developed a passion for the culinary arts at an early age in his grandma's kitchen before attending culinary school at Johnson & Wales North Miami. After interning in France and Ireland, and graduating Magna Cum Laude, Patrick worked full time in kitchens from Miami to La Jolla, CA. Patrick then landed a sous chef position for Clyde's Restaurant Group, working his way up to Executive Chef at their Reston location, before joining the Three Notch'd team at the Craft Kitchen & Brewery. Patrick and his wife Melissa have a son Asher who loves ketchup.
John Burnette joins the team with over 20 years of management experience. He started his career on Martha's Vineyard where he ran a full-service catering operation that specialized in clambakes, weddings, and high end cocktail parties as well as opening a retail outlet for the same operation. He then received the opportunity to take on a civilian position for Navy MWR to run the largest nightclub in southern Japan featuring four restaurant concepts as well as running all special events programming for the base. He decided to move back to Charlottesville and began working for UVa Dining with Aramark. Over 10 years, he worked in every aspect of the business including catering, retail operations, dining halls, special events programming, and alcohol compliance at John Paul Jones Arena before joining the Three Notch'd team. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Alice, and their two children Evy and Jack.
Aaron Coffey joined the team in late 2017 as Executive Sous Chef and brings a wealth of food knowledge and experience to the Craft Kitchen.
Aaron grew up in Alexandria, VA and then moved to Richmond to attend and graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. After college Aaron worked his way up in the craft beer industry from bartending to working for a local beer distribution company and then helped operate two other brewery taprooms in RVA. His passion for beer grew from trying Double IPA's, to homebrewing, to acquiring a palette for Sours and he continues to enjoy a variety of styles. His favorite Three Notch'd beer is the No Veto English Brown Ale "It's got a lot of bready, biscuity and toasted malts accented by a balanced hop profile." He currently resides in Richmond and enjoys spending time with his fiancé Sarah.
Collean Laney comes to us with over a dozen years of experience in the entertainment, hospitality and events management industries. She began her career at the New York Times working on the hugely popular "TimesTalks" series while also collaborating with beloved Broadway producers on shows like Wicked and The Lion King. She was quickly picked up by Live Nation where she worked for years as the National Director of Group Sales for the United States and Canada managing Customer Service and Sales Teams in 19 major US markets. When she returned to her home state of Virginia in 2014, she was brought into Red Light Management as the General Manager of the Jefferson Theater and then later added the Southern Cafe & Music Hall to the RLM portfolio. Most recently, she's worked with Oskar Blues Brewery in producing their events across the country including their Burning Can Beer Festival series and the opening of their newest Brewery in Austin, Texas. In her free time, Collean is also a member of the marketing team for LOCKN' Music Festival and Board Member for Common Ground Healing Arts.
Jamie Frieling is from Seattle, Washington and attended Washington State University where she earned her B.A. in Elementary Education, Social Studies and History. She made the long trek from Seattle to Charlottesville embarking on an epic five-day road trip exploring the many tourist traps throughout the United States to attend the University of Virginia. Jamie earned her M.A. in Architectural History and it was during grad school that she was introduced to craft beer.
Jamie has been drinking at Three Notch'd Brewing Company since day one and is stoked that she now gets paid to serve, drink and share her passion for this brand during the many off-site events that she attends and plans. She started working for Three Notch'd in October 2016 and we have been able to participate in over 90 off-site events since then. Jamie enjoys driving all over the state and discovering new beers, chatting with people about their favorite brews, and sharing her passion for history and our brand's connection to Virginia's roots with anyone that will listen. With the opening of the Craft Kitchen & Brewery she continues to coordinate Three Notch'd Brewing Company pouring our brews at beer festivals as well as organizing beer events at our new space, charity nights with community partners, coordinating private events and serving on the Virginia Craft Brewers Fest team.


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280 years ago today(!), James Oglethorpe and his band of 114 merry men landed on Yamacraw Bluff, just 11 days before he founded the Colony of Georgia.
Some interesting facts about Oglethorpe and Georgia's early history…
- Catholics were banned from the Colony.
- As was slavery. An act of Parliament in Britain made Georgia the only British colony that eschewed plantation-based economies. Oglethorpe feared it would lead to vice and not instill the hard working spirit he wanted in Georgia's founders.
- He was also a bit of a communist. He limited how much land each founder could have, also fearing too much land would lead to vice.
- There were few qualms about legislation controlling what people could and could not do–all in the name of preventing vice, of course.
- Georgia's original land grant extended to the Pacific Ocean.
If you are so inclined, you can read the text of the state marker for the landing here.


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Hello everyone!
So after so long I'm finally blogging the 30 day nail challenge again! I know I was meant to do it ages ago and I didn't, but I have got round to it eventually! So anyway........
Day 2- Orange Nails
So for day 2, I did sunsets with little Palm trees! I did a gradient with yellow and orange. before using a black nail art pen to do the trees and sand. Aren't these so cute? I really like these, which is unusual for me, I usually find all the bad points with my nails! Before doing these I thought they would be really hard, but they were actually surprisingly easy!
What do you think? Are you joining in with the challenge?
Well that's it for today, Day 3 coming soon! (Keep your eyes peeled!)
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🏆 The 2017 Instagrammys
The Hopper HQ 2017 Instagrammys have come to an end, we have had a tremendous response from the community with more than 8,300 people voting. We're elated all of you join in to recognise and celebrate the phenomenal jobs social media professionals do day in day out.
Without further ado, here are your winners:
🏆 Instagram Influencer of the year 🏆
Tanya Burr @tanyaburr
Tanya Burr is a British YouTuber, author, and actor. She is best known for her fashion and beauty YouTube channel, which had more than 3.7 million subscribers as of 2017.
🏆 Social Media Agency of the year 🏆
Battenhall @battenhall
Battenhall is an award-winning brand in social media, marketing, PR, advertising, design and build.
🏆 In house social media team of the year 🏆
Creator Store @thecreatorstore
Creator Store is an official merchandise store for celebrities such as Zoe and Joe Sugg, Louis Cole.
🏆 Social Media Marketer of the year 🏆
Anne Kemp – Wonderland Firm @missannekemp
Anne Kemp is an Amazon best selling author and a PR and Social Media strategist.
🏆 Best Use of Instagram as part of an integrated campaign 🏆
Manila Eat Up – @manilaeatup X Bo's Coffee – @boscoffee
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Williams to hold free football camp
MONMOUTH — Western Oregon football alum and wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers Tyrell Williams will hold a free offensive skills camp June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The camp will take place at WOU and is open to quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends in grades seven through 12.
Williams will present along with Western Oregon football players.
The camp is limited to the first 150 students.
To register: email@example.com.
Cross Creek men's club results
DALLAS — Cross Creek's men's club results for May 30:
Low gross/net
Gross: 1, Mike Largent, 30; 2 (tie), Ted Bennett, Bill Karjala, Ken Dankenbring, Jim Schroeder, Lee Gamaney and Terry Reed, 32.
Net: 1, Jason Fahlman, 21; 2 (tie), Al Fahlman and John Mangini; 4, David White, 26; 5, Lynn Hurt, 27; 6 (tie), Glen White, Dave Voves, Vern Smith, Bob Bennett, Brian Reed, Ken Ross and Derrill Weever, 28.
Booster Club to offer sports physicals
DALLAS — Dallas Booster Club will hold sports physicals on June 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Oregon Family Health, 607 SE Jefferson St., Dallas.
Cost is $25 (cash or check only) and proceeds will support Dallas High School athletics.
Please arrive by 7:45 p.m. so physicals can be completed by 8:30 p.m.
Student-athletes need a sports physical once every two years. Pop Warner requires yearly physicals.
Forms will be available on site.
WOU softball camp registration open
MONMOUTH — Western Oregon softball will host its annual Elite Softball Camp June 19-21 at the WOU softball field. The camp will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 19 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 20-21. An optional session from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday will also be available.
The camp is aimed at working with softball players entering ninth through 12th grades.
Camp instructors will work with individuals on all aspects of the game with a emphasis on preparing athletes for advanced-level competition with the chance to showcase skills to WOU coaches and possibly other colleges.
Cost is $225 per person and includes a camp T-shirt and shorts.
Registration is available online at www.wou-wolves.com/documents/2017/5/9//SB_elite_camp_flier_updated_2_1_.pdf?id=2168
For more information: Mo Jimenez, 360-910-1939.
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Turning asphalt to green space all over #hamont
Hamilton has picked up the Depave Paradise bug! Urban areas are covered with hard surfaces such as driveways, parking lots and buildings that interrupt the natural water cycle by preventing rain water from soaking into the ground. Every time it rains, runoff from these hard surfaces pick up pollutants like chemical waste, cigarette butts, pet waste, gasoline, oil, and litter are washed into storm drains, through our sewers and into the Hamilton Harbour.
Depave Paradise is a project of Green Communities Canada that Green Venture has been running in Hamilton since 2012. So far we have depaved at 6 sites, removing 632 meters squared of asphalt (or 6803 square feet) from the City and replacing it with native trees, shrubs and plants, rain gardens and outdoor classrooms. This allows water to soak into the ground, which increases infiltration rates, recharges our groundwater and keeps our cities cool.
At these work-bee events, volunteers gather to reclaim the soil by physically removing asphalt by hand, an oddly addictive community empowering activity. We are always looking for locations with vast amounts of underutilised or unnecessary asphalt to depave!
Look for us on Cable 14 this week talking about low impact development techniques you can use at your home to reduce stormwater runoff, increase infiltration and keep our Hamilton Harbour clean! Techniques include: install a rain barrel, build a rain garden, plant a tree, have permeable driveways…the opportunities are endless!


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Spring 2017 Story Times
Story times return on Monday, Jan. 9! We are proud to offer over 20 story times each week!
If you can't make it to the weekly story times, catch a free story every week on Touch Tone Tales. Call 859-572-5039 for free any time of day or night to hear a funny story. Especially enjoyable for ages 4 and older!
Check the schedule below to find the time and program that suits your family best and then register online!
|9:30 a.m.
|Tot Time at Cold Spring
|Lap Time at Fort Thomas
|Baby Time at Fort Thomas
Baby Sign Story Time at Cold Spring
|10 a.m.
|Ready for K Through Play at Newport
|Toddler Time at Fort Thomas
Movers & Shakers at Newport
|Toddler Time at Cold Spring
Bounce & Rhyme Baby Story Time at Newport
|Story Time for Bigs at Newport
|Family Story Time at Cold Spring
|10:30 a.m.
|Baby Time at Fort Thomas
Preschool Time at Cold Spring
|11 a.m.
|Preschool Time at Fort Thomas
|Toddler Time at Cold Spring
Movers & Shakers at Fort Thomas
|11:30 a.m.
|Tot Time at Cold Spring
|6:30 p.m.
|Evening Story Time at Cold Spring (once a month on the second Wednesday of the month)
|7 p.m.
|Full STEAM Ahead at Fort Thomas
|Night Owl's Story Time at Newport (the second Thursday each month)
Program descriptions
Baby Sign Story Time – Baby Sign Language gives children the opportunity to communicate long before they can verbalize their wants and needs. In this story time, we will sing songs, share nursery rhymes and learn simple sign language for babies. Ages 0-18 months
Baby Time – This storytime will introduce a love of books to your baby by sharing stories, songs, nursery rhymes and playtime. Ages 0-2, siblings welcome
Bounce & Rhyme – Bond with your baby while enjoying silly songs in our baby band and lap time bouncy rhymes that develop pre-literacy skills! Ages 0-2
Full STEAM Ahead – Satisfy your child's natural curiosity at our new science program designed for young children. Ages 3+
Growing Readers – This storytime is designed for early readers who are now ready to start reading and learning in a more structured setting. Ages 4-7
Lap Time – At this program, you will bond with your baby while enjoying rhymes, bounces, lullabies and books. Ages 0-2, especially for pre-walkers
Movers & Shakers – Songs and music lay a great groundwork for early literacy skills. Shake your sillies out while we sing, dance, and play in this musical story time. Ages 2-5
PJ Storytime – Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and an artsy craft with your child – wear your PJ's if you like! Age range: Ages 3-6.
Play Art – Play Art is your child's chance to get messy and creative. Each Wednesday at 4 p.m. we will walk your child through a creative craft that's guaranteed to make them smile. Age range: 3-5, siblings welcome!
Preschool Time – Join us for stories, early literacy games, and a craft! We work on the skills your little person will need to be ready for school. Ages 4-5
Ready for K Through Play – A preschool story time that gets kids ready for kindergarten with fun games, silly songs and rhymes, and great stories! Every week we will learn a new letter, sign and sound. Ages 3-5
Toddler Storytime – Join us for this silly toddler storytime! We'll sing fun songs, play with puppets, read a great book, dance in our bubbles, and make a creative craft! Ages 2-3
Toddler Time – Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with your child and encourage a love of reading. Each week will have a fresh, seasonal theme that your little person will love. Ages 2-4
Tot Time – This program will help your child develop their pre-literacy skills through stories, singing, playing and fun! Ages 1-2 1/2, siblings welcome


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Fire safety testing facility
At the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) our fire safety testing facilities were designed to support Canadian industry, government and academia in fire resistance research, technology development and testing. Today, we continue to work with the construction, transportation, aerospace, and automotive industries in our world-class facilities: advancing technologies for improving the fire safety of buildings and transportation systems, enhancing fire detection and suppression systems, and reducing the risks and costs of fire in Canada - all at market competitive prices.
What we offer
Our fire safety testing facilities are adaptable to a wide range of testing needs to meet industry and association standards, or for conducting custom tests for research and development purposes.
Ottawa facilities
In Ottawa, our column, floor and wall test furnaces are capable of performing standard and non-standard tests in accordance with most international fire test standards. The most recent addition to the fire safety facilities, the intermediate-scale furnace, has proven to be a versatile development tool for clients.
Mississippi Mills facilities
At our Mississippi Mills location, the fully instrumented Burn Hall and 10-storey Smoke Tower complex (with full-sized stair, elevator and service shafts), allow for a wide variety of full-scale fire scenarios to test fire detection, fire suppression, smoke movement and smoke management systems and to test the fire performance of building materials and systems. The three-storey test facility built inside the Burn Hall can accommodate full-scale fire tests on exterior wall assemblies. A tunnel facility is also available for testing transportation-related issues such as tunnel fires and explosions. The tunnel facility can accommodate a full-size rail or subway car. Please note that that research testing is presently suspended at the National Fire Laboratory location in Mississippi Mills. To discuss options for testing full-scale fire scenarios using the National Research Council's expertise, please contact Chris Pezoulas at 613-993-9502 or email@example.com
In addition to our Ottawa and Mississippi Mills facilities, on-location testing is also available. Please contact us to find out more.
Why work with us
At the NRC we recognize that a one-size fits all model isn't an option and will work with you to tailor our testing array and facilities to ensure they meet your needs. You will also benefit from our on-site experts who are available to share their wealth of knowledge and experience to support your research and testing requirements - from planning through execution and analysis. Finally, we have extensive experience in bringing together key partners from academia, government and industry to support research and innovation offering you access to a broad range of resources and expertise to further your testing and development objectives.
The end result? With the NRC you will benefit from our comprehensive and customizable world-class testing facilities and our testing and research expertise.
We offer competitive fixed rate pricing for standard testing completed at our Ottawa facilities. Customized and ad hoc testing programs are also competitively priced based on individual specific requirements. Contact us for more information.
Targeted industries
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Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
National Fire Laboratory
Building U-96, Concession 8
Mississippi Mills, Ontario K0A 1A0
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Will a Whitecaps playoff run spark another soccer craze?
It's been more than 38 years since Whitecaps forward Trevor Whymark scored twice in the 1979 Soccer Bowl to earn Vancouver its first major sports title in a decade and a half.
The team was the talk of the town, and players were mobbed by tens of thousands of fans during a victory procession along Robson Street.
"It was a magical time," said then-Whitecaps player and current team ambassador Carl Valentine.
"We were really taken aback by the parade. It just seemed like the whole city was there to welcome us back."
It's a scene the team hopes to see again before long, starting with Wednesday's opening round playoff game against the San Jose Earthquakes.
"The most important thing is they've established an identity," said Valentine of this year's Whitecaps. They're a team that is going to be tough to beat and tough to break down."
With the B.C. Lions struggling, and the Canucks in rebuilding mode, a long playoff run could help the Whitecaps score new fans, but the team still has a ways to go both on and off the field before the sprit of '79 returns to Vancouver.
Building the brand
"A Whitecaps game is an experience unlike anything else in the marketplace," said sports business expert Tom Mayenknecht.
All but three of the Whitecaps 17 home games this year had an attendance of 20,000 fans or more, evidence of an authentic soccer culture that local fans are buying into, according to Mayenknecht.
"It's resonated especially with discerning millennials and younger fans."
He says consistent crowds are a sign of the team's popularity and reflect the team's strategy it grow its brand from the stadium outwards.
He adds TV presence is another story and Canadian Football League games average nearly five times the viewership of many Major League Soccer matches.
"Until the television numbers shift further, it isn't appropriate to consider the Whitecaps as the number two show in town," he said.
But he says winning seasons could shrink that gap.
"They have to continue to grow and build their brand for another few seasons."
Playoff pressure
Doing that starts with a playoff win Wednesday night, something fans say is long overdue.
"The immediate goal has to be to win the first playoff game," said Jorge Mendoza, co-host of the Whitecaps-themed From the Backline podcast. "That is the next step."
To do that the team will have to battle a run of poor form as well as its own checkered playoff history.
The team won once in its final five regular season games, scoring three goals in over seven and a half hours of soccer. They also missed three opportunities to clinch first place and first round bye in the playoffs.
"Five seasons ago a third place finish would've been great," he said. "But given the last few weeks … [it] is a bit of a disappointment."
Historically, the playoffs haven't been a friendly place for the Whitecaps. The club has made the post-season three times since joining the MLS in 2011, most recently in 2015, but have lost all four games and never progressed beyond the conference semifinal round.
But Mendoza says the team has a young, talented core of players that will keep the team in contention for years to come, including goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic, Canadian teen midfielder Alphonso Davies and forward Yordy Reyna.
"I think it's just starting," he said of the team's window to win.
"With a couple of seasons under their belt, [they] will be a force to be reckoned with."


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Spirit Awards Grants
Every year at the Spirit Awards, Film Independent gives out several Filmmaker Grants, with nominees and winners selected and voted on by committee.
The 2018 Spirit Awards Grants were presented at the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grants and Nominee Brunch on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. This year, The Bonnie Award sponsored by American Airlines and the Seattle Story Award funded by Visit Seattle were presented for the first time.
Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo joined American Airlines in 1973 at age 24, becoming the first female pilot to fly for a major U.S. airline. In her honor, the Bonnie Award recognizes a mid-career female director with a $50,000 unrestricted grant sponsored by American Airlines.
2018 Bonnie Award Winner
Chloé Zhao
The Producers Award honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality independent films. The recipients of this award become Film Independent Fellows and receive unrestricted cash grants of $25,000. Past winners include Gina Kwon (Me and You and Everyone We Know), Caroline Baron (Capote) and Effie Brown (Real Women Have Curves).
2018 Piaget Producers Award Winner
Summer Shelton
2017 Piaget Producers Award Winner
Jordana Mollick
2016 Piaget Producers Award Winner
Mel Eslyn
The Seattle Story Award is presented to a filmmaker who exhibits innovation, diversity and uniqueness of vision while having a history of transforming perspectives through rich stories. The award includes a $25,000 cash grant, sponsored by Visit Seattle, to create a short film inspired by Seattle's deep textures and independent spirit. This film will premiere during the Spirit Awards broadcast.
2018 Seattle Story Award Winner
Matty Brown
The Someone to Watch Award recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The recipients of this award become Film Independent Fellows and receive unrestricted cash grants of $25,000. Past winners include Marc Forster (Everything Put Together), Andrew Bujalski (Funny Ha Ha) and Larry Fessenden (Habit).
2018 Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award Winner
Justin Chon, Director, Gook
2017 Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award Winner
Anna Rose Holmer, Director, The Fits
2016 Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award Winner
Felix Thompson, Director, King Jack
The Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant attention. The recipients of this award become Film Independent Fellows and receive unrestricted cash grants of $25,000. Past winners include Adele Horne (The Tailenders), Garrett Scott and Ian Olds (Occupation: Dreamland), Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski (Born into Brothels) and Errol Morris (Fast, Cheap & Out of Control).
2018 Jeep Truer Than Fiction Award Winner
Jonathan Olshefski, Quest
2017 Truer Than Fiction Award Winner
Nanfu Wang, Hooligan Sparrow
2016 Truer Than Fiction Award Winner
Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi, Incorruptible


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OCEAN CITY, N.J. - May 15, 2008 --A former substitute teacher is accused of carrying on an inappropriate relationship with a student at Ocean City High School in New Jersey.
Police arrested 24-year-old Robert Dilullo.
Police say that Dilullo had a relationship with a 16-year-old girl from December 2006 until August 2007.
Dilullo is also accused of giving her alcohol to take to parties.


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