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Winchester's Partnership with Midhurst Rother College
The partnership between Midhurst Rother College and Winchester College celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2013. Since 2008 the merger of three local schools in West Sussex into MRC under the sponsorship of United Learning has seen remarkable development. A distance of thirty miles has not inhibited the dialogue and co-operation between the two schools.
Between 2010 and 2013 a scheme financed under the provision of SHINE took a group of about fifteen twelve-year-olds from Midhurst to Winchester on a Saturday-morning programme of classes given by Winchester dons designed to stimulate aspiration and confidence about learning among the children and their parents. This connected teachers in both schools. Young Winchester dons now spend part of their training for GTQ at Midhurst. Science dons journey from Winchester to Midhurst to help with teaching practice and to give supplementary teaching to students who show strong aptitude for science study. Winchester helps with practice for university interviews. Tuition is given at Winchester to groups of Year 10 and 11 pupils, especially in Mathematics and Science. There are regular sports fixtures and joint activities of all kinds from photography to Model UN.
Above all, and key to the success of our partnership, Winchester helps Midhurst with effective school governance to ensure support, advice and encouragement for the Principal as he deals with the many issues and problems of staffing, management structure, goal-setting and tone-raising which lifted Midhurst to the outstanding school it became in the OFSTED judgement of 2013. Good governance requires many hours of commitment. At the beginning of our partnership Midhurst adopted a Memorandum of Understanding for governance (endorsed by UL) in which were enshrined independence and the acquisition of a skills-base necessary for sustaining good governance of a good school. Winchester provides a don with a dedicated purpose of liaison and development with Midhurst staff; and three Governors, including a Fellow of Winchester and the Headmaster. The relationships which have developed at both personal and institutional levels have brought about a remarkable transformation at Midhurst and for both schools a new dimension of educational awareness and opportunity between maintained and private sectors. This has proved to be a true partnership.
At the five-year point we renewed our commitment for a further five years (until March 2018) on a revised basis appropriate to the new situation at Midhurst. As Sixth Form numbers at Midhurst expand, Winchester is now engaged in helping Midhurst students to seek entry to Russell Group universities and Oxbridge; and it is sharing its models of senior and middle management to assist the Principal in his development of staff leadership skills and capacities. This is exciting work.


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Projects: The Bay Coastal Community Team
Our Brilliant Bay and the Bay Coastal Community Team
The five square and sunny miles of eastern Isle of Wight, encompassing Luccombe, Shanklin, Lake, Sandown, Yaverland and Culver, known simply as 'The Bay', is one of the Island's three big urban centres and the core of the Island's tourism industry. Here's a quick factfile and gazetteer:
22,500 residents, half a million annual visitors, three towns, two villages, one of the longest sandy beaches in the UK; 44 shipwrecks, 25 churches, 50 listed buildings; 900 ft of pier, 2 deserted medieval villages, stone age axes and arrowheads, 1000 Roman coins, 4 historic gardens; 8 forts, a zoo, Pterodactyls in 100ft cliffs; a castle lost in the sea, a petrified forest, conger eels and seahorses, Peregrine falcons and Ravens; and 31 pubs!
It is an amazing place, but in common with so many English resorts, it faces tough times. Fragile seasonal economies, demographic stresses and lack of investment are familiar themes and that's precisely why The Bay has enthusiastically joined the club of Coastal Community Teams (CCTs) working for change, regeneration and a better future. There are 118 CCTs around the country take a look at http://www.coastalcommunities.co.uk. Arc as lead partner is helping to head up the CCT's programme, Shaping the Bay.
Here in The Bay the CCT's focus is on bringing to life that packed local content, the natural and social histories, the celebration of nationally important landscapes and special wildlife, the public spaces, parks, gardens, 5 miles of beach and 15 square miles of marine protected area, the hidden stories of the three towns, the networks of places and spaces that are free for everyone and all the time. These are raw materials for revitalisation and regeneration that are already here, we just need to set them to work to stimulate enterprise and employment, health and wellbeing and a sustainable lift in the fortunes of The Bay community.
Between September and December last year over 4000 people participated in Shaping the Bay events, meetings, on-line and drop-in consultations, school projects and reminiscence groups to add their thoughts and ideas to the CCT plan for The Bay. The result is a list of 29 projects that fix and renew public realm and green infrastructure, make places of interest more accessible for all ages, and celebrate and expand the things that are already great!
There's ambition in there too – a marine research centre based on Artecology, new materials and designs for a more biodiverse coastal infrastructure; a sharing economy centre (the Imagination Refinery) trading incubator space for time spent on community projects in The Bay; a 5 mile coastal garden (The Lost Duver); sea safaris and floating playparks.
There's much to do, and a new not-for-profit organization, The Common Space, has been set up to search out support for the task ahead and get things moving. Already work has begun on restoring historic buildings, developing research and funding links with universities, and creating new events in the Bay's calendar and over £100,000 has been brought into The Bay by the CCT. But that's just the start!
So here's to the future of this fantastic place, The Bay, its people and its places. Hip Hip…….
You can find out more and keep in touch here https://www.facebook.com/shapingthebay/ and also here https://www.facebook.com/SandownBayIsBrilliant/
For more information on the Great British Coast, visit www.thegreatbritishcoast.co.uk.
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About Progressive Auto Group
The name "Progressive" is exactly what we've been. In 1937 with only twelve employees all the way to today with Three hundred plus on our staff we rank among the top in the nation in both sales volume and customer satisfaction.
Our ethical business practices and sense of community leadership worked hand-in-hand in building the success and progress we now enjoy. Strong ties and support of community organizations like all area schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ohio, The Red Cross in Stark County, United Way, Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, Make A Wish and many others, have proven our commitment to excellence in both community as well as our organizations growth.
Our communities continue to grow so we want to make sure that our business operates on the principles that will keep pace. Our business ethics and principals have not changed for over 70 years. We simply treat people the way we want to be treated. How? Have the best selection of new and used cars, trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles all priced below the competition. Have the best service and body shop personnel trained to understand and fix your vehicle. The best part is that we treat all our customers as VIP'S.


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Outgoing Pleasanton school board members Pat Kernan and Jim Ott were honored for their community service Tuesday night by Mayor Jennifer Hosterman and the City Council.
The city presented the two with special commendations that addressed their role as school board members during a time of major gains in student achievement and also during severe and growing budget concerns.
Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio, in reading the proclamations, praised the two for giving their time and energy "to serve e the community's most important assets—our children."
She said Kernan has spent "an astounding" 13 years on the school board, first being appointed in 1997 and then elected in twice after that.
"Your contributions on the Pleasanton school board of trustees have had a profound impact on education achievements in our community," she said.
She said Ott was appointed to serve on the school board in early 2006 and elected to a four-year term later that year.
"He came on the board at the start of the school district's challenging budget crisis, which continues today," Cook-Kallio said. "He worked with his peers during these years to keep any cuts as far from the classroom as possible. Yet, during that time, we continued to see increases in student achievement and balanced budgets even in this challenging economy."
Ott, a former poet laureate in Pleasanton and a night school teacher at Las Positas College, thanked the council for its helpful partnership with the school district.
"In the coming months, the school board and district will face tough decisions about the needed investment in our schools to keep the momentum going," Ott said. "As we look at resources available in our community, we have to think about the needs in our schools."


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Netjane – hier is so 'n klein ietsie om jou terug te verwelkom in die Corp-World!!! (Moet net nie te veel idees hieruit kry nie…)
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn
and stretch
and try to come to life.
Jump in the shower
and the blood starts pumping
Out on the street
the traffic starts jumping
With folks like me on the job from nine to five.
Working nine to five
what a way to make living
Barely getting by
it's all taking and no giving.
They just use your mind
and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy
if you let it.
Nine to five
for service and devotion
You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion
Want to move ahead
but the boss won't seem to let me
I swear sometimes
that man is out to get me.
They let you dream just to watch them shatter
You're just a step on the boss man's ladder
But you've got dreams he'll never take away.
In the same boat with a lot of your friends
Waitin' for the day your ship'll come in
And the tide's gonna turn
and it's all gonna roll your way.
Working nine to five
what a way to make a living
Nine to five
they've got you where they want you
There's a better life
and you dream about it
don't you?
It's a rich man's game
no matter what they call it
And you spend your life putting money in his pocket.
Nine to five
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Appleis online store no longer lists the 20-inch iMac G5, thinning out the available selection of PowerPC Macs a little more. Unless you find an extra iMac G5 at your local Apple store or other Apple reseller, your only iMac option is now the Dual Core Intel-chip model.
Apple originally said that it would start the transition from the G4 and G5 PowerPC chips it has been using to drive the Mac to Intel processors by mid 2006. Steve Jobs surprised everyone at Macworld Expo in January 2006 by announcing the Intel-based iMac and MacBook Pro - about six months ahead of schedule.
So far, the iMac and Mac mini have fully transitioned to Intel processors. The MacBook Pro is the Intel replacement for the PowerBook G4. Both laptop models are available, but the MacBook Pro only comes in a 15.4-inch model and shows a 7-10 business day ship time. The PowerBook G4 is still available in 12-inch and 17-inch sizes, and ships in 24 hours.
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Be sure to comment after you add your poem so we can here your thoughts and know when you have done so!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Thursday Think Tank - #6 Diamonds
Be sure to comment after you add your poem so we can here your thoughts and know when you have done so!
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Here's one I did earlier but fits the bill!ReplyDelete
I have my entry posted,ReplyDelete
thank you for reading!
Here is a poem about the enormous possiblities!ReplyDelete
yup! just saw this prompt. writing mine.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 4:39 AM
This is my first time participating.ReplyDelete
In Case of Fire
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- AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Greetings :D hope you guys will enjoy my little simple poem =DReplyDelete
first visit - short and silly and simpleReplyDelete
Interesting thoughts on this one. I took a more cynical turn on the prompt. Look forward to reading everyone else's work too.ReplyDelete
Here's a poem about a history of diamonds.ReplyDelete
At first I didn't have an idea to write about. Then it came to me. Thanks, Robert!!ReplyDelete
Mine is there..you made me Think on this one...done...bkmReplyDelete
I have posted my idea, which is associated with that priceless gem of time!ReplyDelete
A parade, a friend, Leonard Cohen and Jesus all had a hand in this poem.ReplyDelete
I have really enjoyed reading everyones poems this week. This has been the best turnout so far and I am honored that you all found it worth writing for. You are making Poets United such a great success thank you all for your efforts and talents.ReplyDelete
I have addes my poem. It has no form and a mega gag factor so you are warned. If you are bitter because of love you may want to avoid it lol.
Thanks again everyone for sharing!
Hi all, just finally got online. Had a gig friday and my restaurant was slammed this weekend. Then the weather was so nice we had to go to a family party and ended up just hanging out for a while. I can't wait to check everyones poems out, bye.ReplyDelete
Hi, I haven't "officially" joined yet, but stayed up late last night working on this one. I hope you like it! Glad to have found you all. ~BrendaReplyDelete
Thank you for you poem Brenda I will be sure to read it here shortly lol. Although you are a member now thank you for dropping the bug in my head about the prompts. I think I will put a note or disclaimer taht says you don't have to be a member to particpate in them I think that would be just good PR for Poets United lol.ReplyDelete
Like Gordon, this is one that I wrote a long time ago, but it fit so well for the prompt I could not resist. Thank you Robert for another great prompt! :-)ReplyDelete


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Press Release IRISH NATIONAL CAUCUS
Senator Casey Joins Irish National Caucus
CAPITOL HILL. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007 ---- The recently elected US
Senator from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey Jr., has become a
"Congressional Friend" of the Capitol Hill-based Irish National
"We are honored and proud to have Senator Casey as a
Congressional Friend", said Caucus president, Fr. Sean Mc Manus.
"The Casey family is very special to us. Bob's father, the late,
great Robert Patrick Sr., was the 42nd Governor of Pennsylvania
from 1987 to 1995.As Governor he signed the Mac Bride Principles
into law in the State of Pennsylvania. I had the honor of meeting
him when I was the keynote speaker at the Friendly sons of St.
Patrick Dinner on St. Patrick's Day in Scranton in the 90's".
The "Congressional Friends" are listed on the stationery of the
Irish National Caucus and are updated after each election.
Currently 61 Congressional Friends are listed; including names
like Senators Hillary Clinton, Joe Lieberman and Arlen Specter.
And from the House side, names are listed like Representatives
Richard Neal (D-Ma) Chairman of the Friends of Ireland, Peter
King (R-NY) Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Eliot Engel (D-NY) --- the
Co-Chairs of the Congressional Committee For Irish Affairs.
The motto of the Irish National Caucus is " Neither Democrat nor
Republican but Dedicated to Getting Both Parties to Stand Up for
Justice and Peace in Ireland". "It's a motto we have religiously
adhered to", Fr. Mc Manus emphasized.
In signing up as a Congressional Friend, Senator Casey wrote to
Fr. Mc Manus say, "It is with great pride and honor that I join
the esteemed Irish National Caucus. Your organization's
commitment to advancing the cause of peace, justice and equality
among the Irish people have long inspired the support of the
Casey family"
Father Sean Mc Manus
Irish National Caucus
P.O. Box 15128
Capitol Hill
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Powys County Archives Office
H. L. V. Fletcher Manuscripts
Reference code(s): GB 0223 R/X/8
Held at:
Title: H. L. V. Fletcher Manuscripts
Short title: Fletcher, H. L. V., manuscripts
Dates of creation: 1943-1969
Level of description: Fonds
Extent and medium: (36 items)
Name of creator(s): H. L. V. Fletcher
Administrative and biographical history: Harry Lutf Verne Fletcher (1902-1974) was a novelist and topographical writer. He was born in Christchurch, Hampshire, but bought up in Amroth, Pembrokeshire. For most of his life he was a teacher and lived at Llandrindod, Radnorshire. Under his own name he published works including The Woman's House (1943), The Rising Sun (1951) and The Storm (1954). As John Hereford he wrote Shepard's Tump (1947), The May Fair (1948) and A Day to Remember (1950), and as John Garden, Six to Ten (1947), All on a Summer's Day (1949) and Murder isn't Private (1950). Most of Fletcher's work are set in the Welsh Border country. He also wrote a number of topographical books.
Scope and content: Manuscripts of H. L. V. Fletcher, 1943-1969, including novels, c.1944-1967; plays, 1960-1961; topographical works; 1955-1969; gardening books, 1943-1969.
Language/script: English
System of arrangement: Arranged into the following: Novels; Plays; Topographical works; Gardening books; Other authors
Conditions governing access: No restrictions
Conditions governing reproduction: Usual copyright regulations apply.
Finding aids: A hard copy is available at the Powys County Archives Service.
Detailed catalogue
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information: All records deposited at Powys County Archives Service have been retained.
Accruals: Accruals are not expected
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated by H. L. V. Fletcher, Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, 1972.
Note: Title supplied from contents of fonds
Archivist's note: Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: Powys County Archives Service, Typescripts and manuscripts donated by H. L. V. Fletcher, catalogue; Stephens, Meic, Oxford Companion to the Literature of Wales (Oxford, 1986)
Rules or conventions: This description follows ANW guidelines based on ISAD(G) second edition, AACR2, and LCSH
Date(s) of description: May 2005
Authors, English language | Wales
Personal names
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We love getting to meet people from all over the world and we promise to try our best to make you feel at home during your visit.
Before you arrive – please signup for one of the two drop-in options linked below, fill out completely and sign your waiver. After you've done this you don't need to bring anything but yourself and your workout gear to the gym. Thanks for giving our coaches advance notice and for paying CrossFit Manitowoc a visit on your trip!


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A Habit for Life
A while back, I wrote about purchasing a five-year diary. I've been using it pretty consistently since March. At first it was difficult for me to remember to write in it each evening, but then I moved it to the top of my nightstand, and now it's really easy to remember. The process literally only takes two minutes a night, but I love it. I already feel like the time with my boys is slipping by so fast, and I have a built-in way to reminisce each day. I loved bringing it on our recent vacation, so that I could capture our days.
I wish I would have started this when Henry was born! Maybe I'll start buying people this journal as part of their baby shower present.
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The Flonzaley String Quartet was surely one of leading string quartet in America back in the day. This is a short article about the ensemble that to be performed at local area. Article from The Pullman Herald 23rd April 1920. The article passages:
Flonzaley Quartet in Pullman 1920
The Flonzaley Quartet is generally recognized as the leading string quartet of the present day. The string quartet produces the highest form of music and this concert should be one of the best ever heard in Pullman.
"They play more like angels than like men"—James G. Huneker in the New York Times.
"The Flonzaley Quartet is rapidly becoming the cult in the musical world."—H. E. Krehbiel in the New
York Tribune.
"The quartet is indisputably without a rival."—Philip Hale in the Boston Herald.
"Their perfection of technic, remarkable blending of tone and musical attainments rank them first in
artistic merit as an organization."
—Maurice Rosenfeld in the Chicago News.
"The finest quartet now in existence is the one calling itself the Flonzaley Quartet."- Philadelphia
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May all your ups and downs be with a needle and thread.
Thank you! Twould be very lovely fabric to win.:)
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For the second time I found a Polaroid camera at a thrift store that had film in it.
I fired the camera twice in the store before I was reminded of their 'no pictures' policy.
Everything was 1/2 off at Carolina Thrift today, and I would call this camera and five pieces of film a steal at $3, but I only paid $1.50.
If I buy more film each picture will cost $3 and no way will they be as cool as these.


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Trumpageddon, The King's Head Theatre
Simon Jay's as Donald Trump comes to the King's Head after a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe. As the American presidential election comes to a head, come and quiz the most dangerous man in politics about what's next for the world – because if he gets his way, he'll be in charge of it.
About Trumpageddon
580,963 people signed a petition to ban Donald J. Trump from entering the UK. Yet he's here in London in all his horrifying glory. Immerse yourself in Trump's vision of the world before he blows it to kingdom come. Witness the way he works an audience up into a fervour, ask him all the burning questions and see what a world would be like if The Donald was president. From five-star writer and performer Simon Jay, this absurdist satire of the next US President is as demented, hysterical and disturbed as the man himself.


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Today the tour for RED DIRT ROAD by Annie Rose Welch stops by my little blog.
Here's is an interview with the boxer himself, Michael Roberts. He seems to be quite the charmer. ;)
Interview with Michael "Nonpareil" Roberts
The last time I did one of these interviews, it was requested that I travel to Ireland. This time the setting is much different. The subject, or shall I say the person, is much different. I was asked to travel to a small gulf town in the south, Waveland, Mississippi. Not far from New Orleans, Waveland is just a few blocks from the coastline. As I drove the streets, I could smell the salty water, feel the rumble and bass of a passing train, see the leftover destruction from a devastating hurricane. I could imagine the strength it took to rebuild. And I'm not only referring to the city.
I was asked to come here to do an interview with Michael Roberts. Yes, the famous boxer who men admire because of his strength, his swift uppercut, his lethal right hook. The same famous boxer who women have dubbed "one of the most beautiful boxers in the world." Both are very serious titles, I can assure you. This was not the first time I met the champ, but this was the first time that he and I were going round for round in the question ring.
We agreed to meet at the Smoked Hog, a family-owned bar that is only a few blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. It's a real comfy place, dim, and smells of peanuts and beer. A jukebox plays softly in the background. Keith Urban. Two of the bar's most notorious patrons are sitting on stools, nursing drinks and gossiping about the old man's nephew, who was jailed and is, they agree, one of the stupidest criminals in history. From what I gather, he stole someone's ATM card, smiling at the camera as he withdrew the woman's money from her own bank. People are steadily coming in and out. Some eye me with suspicion. Some just nod and then go on about their business.
I hear the rumble of the train as its whistle sounds, feel its massive girth as it shakes the earth beneath the bar. Not long after, I hear the growl of a fast car as it pulls closer to the entrance. Willie, the bar's owner, smiles and says, "Young gun is here. 'Bout damn time." The woman sitting next to the old man smiles, her cheeks flushed, and I wonder what she's thinking. The door to the bar opens and a bright light cuts through the darkness for a brief moment. I turn too quickly to see who it might be, and my pen and paper go flying to the floor. I bend to retrieve them, picking the paper up, but before I can get to the pen, I'm greeted by a warm smile, the brightest and bluest of eyes, and a laugh you'd wish was contagious.
I stare for a moment. Seeing him is almost like experiencing the worst déjà vu. His presence in a room is like a wrecking ball. The air whooshes and people move out of his way; he owns every inch of space he steps through. For another moment I just stare. He pushes the pen at me. When I don't take it, he laughs and then makes some quip about laying off the booze this early in the day. For one of the most celebrated boxers in the world, he sure does have a good sense of humor. Seeing as I have no control over my brain to hand coordination, he rests the pen on the table and takes the seat directly across from me. He smells like the coming of fall, and I catch myself sniffing the air in his direction. He has broad shoulders, and when he crosses his arms across his chest, the tendons in his arms flex. He is, for lack of a better word, dazzling.
Michael Roberts: (grinning) How long have you been drinking?
ARW: Excuse me?
(I have to be honest here. That was probably one of the most pathetic comebacks I've ever had.)
Michael Roberts: (laughing so loudly, I'm startled back to reality) You have to watch out for Willie. He's like the chameleon of the bar. You don't even realize he's refilled your glass so much until he hits you with the tab. He fades and then comes back. Fades and then comes back. (He pauses) Then, boom, here's your tab. And you're too drunk by then to even care.
(Willie says something gruff in the background and then throws a dish rag at Michael's head. He dodges and laughs.)
Michael Roberts: So, you came here to ask me a few questions?
ARW: Yes, um… (I fiddle with the papers and prepare to write) I thought you could answer a few questions for me. It won't take long. I just have a few things to ask you.
Michael Roberts: I don't mind. Take your time.
(As I circle the pen around the paper, making sure it's going to write, he hums the tune playing in the background. I look up and our eyes meet. We both smile and I relax a little. But Jesus, he's nothing but rugged beauty.)
ARW: By the way, happy belated birthday.
Michael Roberts: Thanks. Another year older, another year wiser. Hopefully. (He smirks)
ARW: Tell me Michael, what have you been doing since you retired from boxing?
Michael Roberts: I was working here at the bar for a while. But I've started a new chapter of my life, a new journey, and I feel like I'm headed where I should be.
ARW: Can you tell me where that is?
Michael Roberts: (staring intensely for a moment, biting the side of his cheek) You're going to make this difficult, aren't you? You know if I tell you, I'm going to ruin the surprise. There are just some things in life worth waiting for.
ARW: All right then. Let's try something easier.
Michael Roberts: I know you. You are a sneaky woman. You are going to try and weasel it out of me.
ARW: Not I. I'd never do such a thing. What is the most surprising thing that has happened to you this year?
Michael Roberts: There you go again. (He wags a finger at me) I'm not biting. But I will say that I have uncovered a lot of secrets. I have met people I never thought I would.
ARW: You're dangling bait in front of a fish, you know. You know I'm going to bite. What secrets have you uncovered?
Michael Roberts: Secrets of the past that will forever change our future. If it wasn't for Layla, I would have never known.
ARW: What sort of people have you met?
Michael Roberts: People who belong.
ARW: Of the famous sort?
Michael Roberts: (shrugging and then growling a little) Do you want to tell them?
ARW: (thinking for a moment) Maybe not.
Michael Roberts: I didn't think so.
ARW: Let's do a top-ten speed round. You ready?
Michael Roberts: Speed away.
ARW: Favorite song?
Michael Roberts: "If I Should Fall Behind." That song has special meaning to me.
ARW: Favorite place in Ireland?
Michael Roberts: Apart from my home in Donegal, Dunluce Castle.
ARW: Chicken or Beef?
Michael Roberts: (He laughs) Pork.
ARW: Favorite thing to do in your off time?
Michael Roberts: Woodworking.
ARW: What is your favorite meal?
Michael Roberts: Pizza.
ARW: The fight of your career—the one opponent you'll never forget.
Michael Roberts: Layla.
ARW: (throwing a piece of paper at him) Be serious!
Michael Roberts: (dodging) I am. She's brutal when she gets mad.
ARW: Your idea of the perfect date.
Michael Roberts: My idea of the perfect date would be pizza, moonlight, an old red dirt road, and my favorite girl beside me.
ARW: Sounds familiar and nice. Who inspires you?
Michael Roberts: Layla. She's my biggest challenge and my biggest reward.
ARW: Most overused saying.
Michael Roberts: Bible.
ARW: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Michael Roberts: (becoming silent, his face softer in thought) A house full of kids and laughter. Layla singing in one of the rooms, humming some beautiful song. I see myself older, hopefully wiser, and a bit stronger. I see a man who is perfectly content with who he has and what he has achieved. All I've ever wanted was to put down roots, find my best friend, and live our eternity together. I have that. It's all I'll ever want. Now, I have a question for you. Where have you been?
ARW: And I'm the weasel? You know what you're doing. I've been around.
Michael Roberts: I do, and that's why I'm asking. Have you made any new friends lately?
ARW: I've been in Nashville, mostly. And yes, yes, I have. I take it you've met?
Michael Roberts: Of course. We had to find out why you haven't been around for a while.
I smile and he laughs. I prepare to pack up my things and head out of the sleepy gulf town when he stops me. He asks if I'd like to join them for dinner. I agree and we ride together in Layla's Mustang. I spend an evening talking, laughing, and reminiscing. And when I leave, I remember why I came in the first place, and I know without a doubt that part of my heart will always remain with them.
About the Book
The Saving Angels Series continues…
A new cast is introduced, while journeys already taken start to merge with the present, leading you down the old Red Dirt Road.
Death has always seemed just one step behind Layla Hill, taking almost everyone she's ever loved. After she loses the love of her life, Layla vows to never love again—how could she, when she's a death magnet?
Trying to outrun fate traveling with her uncle Willie and his band, Layla meets Michael Roberts, a beautiful Irish boxer as gentle on the piano as he is brutal in the ring. He proves as relentless in life, fighting for a place in her world even as she pushes him away, trying to protect him from her killer tendencies.
But neither foresees the sinister presence waiting for Layla at the end of the Red Dirt Road.
About Annie
For lagniappe (a little extra), a virtual cup of café au lait and beignets, please visit Annie's website. She can also be found on Facebook & Twitter.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Annie has a habit of shortening her words and telling long stories. She speaks with a southern flair and cooks with it too. At the tender age of twenty- one, she hitched up her wagons (took her first plane ride) and moved out west to the big shake (California). Her writing career began one sleepless night when she imagined a gorgeous woman and a man with maniacal hair floating above her like lightening bugs falling from the sky. Curious about them, their story, and why they were floating around in her head, she sat down and penned (typed) her first novel, Marigny Street. A dream come true for her, she hasn't stopped writing since. She loves a damn good love story, always has, no matter what the genre. She is particularly moved by imperfect love that in its own unique way is perfect, the notion of love at first sight, soul mates, and things that are generally out of the norm.
When she's not writing she enjoys dabbling in photography and finding new, inspirational music to add to her collection. She currently (still) resides in the big shake (although her southern roots are calling her home) with her husband, daughter, and their two peculiar dogs, Boudreaux and Tabasco (who, call her crazy, bark with an accent).
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"I'll never know how much it cost to see my sins upon that cross." - Tim Hughes
One of the great advantages of a lamb sacrifice for the average person was seeing the blood of the lamb pour down. Watching a lamb die by having it's throat cut, watching the blood spurt out of the side of the animal in beat with the heart until there was nothing left - this, I will argue, was good for man.
One of the most common sins in the world (today as well as in history) is pride. I speak from experience. Four years ago I did a 40 day fast praying for the Lord to reveal to me three thigns. I prayed and prayed and obstained from any food and over a month later had: "pride," "pride" and "pride." Now pride would be a lot less prevelent of a problem if we didn't think so little of our sin and so much of righteousness. We begin to think our sins really aren't that big of a deal, and we forget what Christ had to go through on the cross in order for us to be made clean. It was no little sacrifice. Seeing "The Passion of the Christ" was a bit of an eye opener for a week or two until we forgot about it; wrote it off as actors. But I imagine seeing a lamb slain in front of me, trying not to vomit at the horror of it, would be an excellent reminder to me of what my sin costs.
If I had been there and watched my Lord be nailed to a cross, if I had watched Him suffer and die, I imagine I would weigh my sins more heavily.
The truth is that little itty bitty sin in our lives - ignoring the screaming child in the distance, or the begging man at the stoplight. Or even lying to our daughters over something small about which they'll never know the difference. These are serious sins. Because even a sin this small is enough to separate us from God. It doesn't separate us from His love, but from a relationship with Him. Our littlest sin was not little.
I heard a story about an American pastor who took a lamb into church and slit its throat and let the blood run down on him and get everywhere just like it would have pre-Jesus. Obviously animal rights people were not pleased with this, and I imagine many in his congregation were permanently scarred. But I also imagine it had a deep lasting impact on people. Making them realize the filth of their sin, and what it takes to to atone for that sin.
Praise God for the Great Lamb who was slain so our sins can be taken away. Praise the Lord for the blood that flowed from Jesus' head, hands, side, and feet. Praise Him because He gave up His son in a horrible terrible death to do what it took to cover over the sins we think are no big deal. Because He loved us enough to give His son for things we think trivial.
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When we think of talents, we often think of the obvious. Someone's good at drawing or writing or singing or playing an instrument. The arts come up a lot. Or they're an amazing runner, swimmer, or basketball player. Sports come up a lot, too.
I have some of those. I imagine many of you reading this post do as well. But I have other talents that are much more rarely acknowledged. My secret superpowers.
In my years of working in schools, I've yet to meet a copy-machine paper jam I couldn't unravel. And in a classroom with nearly forty teenagers, I can hear a student use an inappropriate word from twenty feet.
I know, I should get Lynn Phillips to draw me as a superhero, right?
Okay, maybe not so much.
My paper-jam and other tech-related powers mostly come down to an ability to read directions. Or in the case of copy machines, the ability to decipher cryptic diagrams that think they're showing you what to do under the ridiculous assumption you can tell which portion of the machine is represented in the drawing.
I really doubt my hearing is all that good. In fact, given the volume I've been known to set the music in my car to, I'm pretty sure there's at least a little damage in my cochlea. It's just often the kids whose voices carry best (and who have a natural tendency to loudness) who go blurting things they shouldn't.
But the kids sure seem to think it's amazing that I can hear them. And the other teachers definitely don't mind when some of us know what to do with the new machine. So I'll bask in it a little longer.
Do you have any uncelebrated "superpowers"? Go on and brag and a little.


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A young man signs a piece of paper. At sixteen years of age, this marks the point when his path through life begins to diverge from those around him. He has just become a professional footballer, and though still not permitted to vote, the opportunities that will be afforded to this novice mean he is to be saddled with a very adult responsibility. With the stroke of a pen, he has been unwittingly transformed from pubescent jock into a role model for rudderless teens, frustrated middle-aged men, and by extension, the rudderless teenage children of frustrated middle-aged men.
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Considered a poor cousin to its West German neighbour, with few of its clubs experiencing major success on the international scene, the 52-year history of the East German Oberliga nevertheless yielded some fascinating points of interest. Perhaps, the most notable story involves Dynamo Dresden and Dynamo Berlin, two clubs whose histories are intricately intertwined.
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The passing of the centuries brought about the development of a vast and enduring Irish diaspora in Great Britain. During the 1980s and 1990s, this fact was catapulted to the forefront of footballing life by Jack Charlton and an Irish national team containing the likes of Mick McCarthy, Ray Houghton et al. Yet, in that same decade, Serbia witnessed an equally widespread scattering of its people. Now, through the recruitment of players such as Zdravko Kuzmanović, Neven Subotić, and others, Serbian football is reclaiming some of its exiles, leading to the very real possibility of the emergence of a Serbian 'Jackie's Army.'
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Twenty-one years ago, Sarajevo began another chapter in its complex history. That year, its citizens found themselves besieged by armed forces stationed on the wooded hills that surrounded the city. One such citizen was Predrag Pašić, a former professional footballer and Yugoslavian international midfielder. Despite being at the mercy of the artillery on the hillsides and the numerous snipers that paralysed the city, Predrag established
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Chapter 25
Jaci worked on the fish in silence, using a flat rock as a table and another as a knife.
She glanced up briefly to see Ricky approaching. Leaving the raw fish on the stone, Jaci flattened herself on the river bank to wash her hands in the running water. "Yes?" She fought to keep her tone neutral.
"Now that we're with your friends, you're just going to ignore me?"
"I'm not ignoring you." She stood up and wiped her hands on her jeans, which were already caked with mud anyway. "I don't want to cause any problems." She needed to get away from him.
He stopped her as she started past, grabbing her forearm. "I just spent three days with you. Now it's like I don't know you."
Jaci kept her eyes on the ground. "I don't know what you want me to say."
"Did I imagine it? I thought we connected back there."
Jaci's head shot up. Anger flashed through her, anger that he dared insinuate a stronger link between them. "I don't know how we can connect, Ricky. You always pull something like this."
His brows knit together. "Like what?"
Did he think she hadn't seen him with Amanda? "You know what I'm talking about." Her face burned as the words slipped out of her mouth. Just saying it implied that she cared, and she so didn't want him to think that.
"You mean Amanda? We went on a walk, that's all."
Right. She knew all about his walks. "Did you kiss her?"
"Uh, what?" he said, face flushing.
Why did she have to be right? "You did."
"No! No, I didn't. Your question surprised me. Why would you ask that?"
What could she say? She couldn't exactly admit to spying on him.
He answered for her. "You knew we kissed before."
That about summed it up. "Yeah."
He let go of her arm. "Sorry."
Her throat ached. "That's okay, Ricky. I won't come between you." She started past him again.
"She's not the one I want, Jaci." His voice made her stop. "I was stupid. I'm a guy."
She turned around. "I'm not the one you want either, Ricky. So let's just keep our distance here."


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Historically, Congress has renewed the 15-year depreciation schedule every year or two, but partisan battles last year delayed renewal until just before the year ended and only applied retroactively for 2014. Without action, improvements and new construction will be subject to a 39.5-year depreciation schedule.
National Restaurant Association (NRA) research shows that a 15-year depreciation schedule is more in line with reality for restaurant operators. A 2014 NRA survey of 1,000 restaurateurs found that a majority of restaurant operators said it was necessary to renovate or remodel their dining areas and kitchens a median of every five years. Only eight percent of restaurant operators said they could wait more than 10 years to renovate or remodel their kitchen area, while just six percent said they could wait more than 10 years to improve their restaurant's dining area.
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The only thing harder than watching your children suffer is watching them suffer when modern medicine doesn't have the answers! Although I have not had to watch my kids in long-term pain, I have had the humbling experience of sitting by and watching them suffer while I am helpless to do anything. It is one of the most horrible experiences you can have!
Unfortunately the profession's understanding of the issues related to the bite are based on the hard tissues – the teeth and bones. Obviously these are important, however there are a lot of other tissues to also consider and one of the most important is the musculature. It was well documented several decades ago that 90% of the pain in the body comes from muscles, so if there is pain it makes a lot of sense to look at the muscles to help explain what is happening.
In the head and neck there are only a couple moving parts – that would be the jaw and the entire skull complex. Those systems will move dependent on a couple things – one is management of the airway. Airway is absolutely the most critical as we will only live minutes without a supply of fresh air. The other is based on the tooth position and how the upper and lower teeth meet best. The complication is that these two things are intimately related to each other and an airway issue at a young age will alter the growth and development of the jaws and jaw relationships.
Young children with frequent allergic reactions or colds and infections in the head and neck are more likely to develop airway issues and orthodontic issues as older kids. Young children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids are more likely to grow into older children with bite problems because of that. As children and young adults they are generally fairly adaptive and the body doesn't necessarily hurt, but as they hit the late 20's and early 30's it is much more likely to see them start to have pain like migraine or neck aches or numb fingertips.
However, that is just the average. It is entirely possible for even very young children to experience pain as the body works to manage the airway and protect itself. As they develop into their adult teeth and the initial bite, it is absolutely possible to have the body start to kick and rebel against the jaw relationship it is forced to live with. The problem is the mouth is essentially the top of a snorkel and it is through the mouth and nose that we can breathe. If the lower jaw develops into a bite that is back too far, not only could the chin have an unusual and less aesthetic appearance, but also you are very likely to see the consequences of the jaw pushing the tongue backwards and into the airway. Basically what happens is you bend the snorkel. If you have ever been underwater breathing through a snorkel, imagine trying to take a breath while someone bends it!
This will set a growth pattern in motion that is very challenging to the body and can be extremely uncomfortable to the muscles. As they stress and pull to get the jaws into this poor position, they end up getting cramps and set off a reaction that often includes pain.
The most important next step is a comprehensive evaluation. A dentist trained in Neuromuscular concepts can take a look at the system and help to find a better bite relationship. They will utilize a TENS unit that will relax the musculature and help it to find the neutral physiologic position. They may even actually measure the jaw muscle activity and determine if there is a more comfortable way for the muscles to posture the jaw. The first step will be a specially designed Neuromuscular orthotic that will redesign the way the mouth works to determine if the symptoms are totally related to the bite or if there are other factors to address as well. Another important issue to consider is the airway and to make sure that not only is the daytime symptom or symptoms addressed, but is the night-time supported in the optimal physiologic relationship and is the airway protected.
If you or your kids suffer with any frequent or chronic head and neck pain or numb finger tips or tooth grinding or jaw popping – it is important that a dentist trained in Neuromuscular techniques be included in the management of the airway. It is more than just the bones and teeth that help a person be comfortable…


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There was nothing really wrong with my old serger until I killed it. It made a perfectly lovely stitch on most fabrics, with some adjustments needed on thicker or stretchier fabrics. Nothing that an hour or two of dinkin' around couldn't fix.
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So when I brought it in for repairs I was unconvinced that I really needed a new serger, if they could fix my old one. But I was WRONG. What if serging any fabric perfectly was simpler? What if threading a serger was EASY? Wouldn't I want to upgrade? uh, Yeah! I think now that I have come over to the 21st century I will more likely sew clothes and decor items without a hitch.
You will note in this photo that there are no extra guides to thread through, just a blank wall where those guides once were. And the threading has FINALLY gotten smart. The thread goes in TUBES, with the aid of a tool that is a springy wire which is first fed into the tube, and then the thread gets pulled through that tube by pulling the other end of the wire. The wire has a loop at one end, like a needle threader. It threads in one pass, just like that> SNAP! There is even a place to store the threading tool so it never gets lost. Yay!


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Musetrackers Agent Pitch Shop
Musetrackers would like to invite you all to participate in our newest venture. 'Agent Shop'
What's 'Agent Shop'?
Well, how many of us wish we could pitch to an agent? That is, without the frills? No parties, no travel, no conference costs, no hectic schedules? Don't get me wrong, the conferences, promos, signings and parties have their place and time, but what about in between?
Here's what we're going to do.
This isn't a contest… there aren't any winners… just a chance to put your pitch in front of agents who are interested in shopping a bit. They'll read them and request more - IF – your pitch grabs their attention. What they request is up to them. We'll host 3 or more agents for each session and a few agents who couldn't commit mentioned stopping by from time to time.
If you're interested in pitching, visit the link below to read the rules. First date to submit is May 30th, and only the first thirty e-mails get in!
(Please feel free to forward to anyone you think may be interested, with credit given to Musetracks.wordpress.com)


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Royal College of Physicians Conference Centre, London, UK
Organised by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and supported by Société de lElectricité, de lElectronique, et des Technologies de lInformation et de la Communication (SEE), AES 2007 will be held at the Royal College of Physicians Conference Centre, London on 25-26 September 2007. This is the sixth event in the series, which alternates between the UK and France.
This years conference theme highlights the fact that there is much that can be shared here in London in 2007 and much yet to be achieved. We are looking forward to a highly stimulating event attended by commercial and military ship operators, designers and shipbuilders, classification societies, machinery and equipment manufacturers, universities and other organisations; and that will move ambition, knowledge and technical ability along in concert towards a common goal.
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SOURCE: Brio Gold
October 24, 2017 16:35 ET
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - October 24, 2017) - BRIO GOLD INC. (TSX: BRIO) ("BRIO GOLD" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has secured US$22 million in credit facilities with three major Brazilian banks. The Company plans to utilize these credit facilities for working capital purposes at its operations and is currently assessing other debt funding alternatives including increasing its current US$75 million corporate credit facility and direct project financing for the completion of the Santa Luz Mine recommissioning project.
Santa Luz Update
The Company has reduced planned expenditures at the Santa Luz project over the next six months to manage its cash spend on the project as the RDM Mine powerline is being completed and that mine is brought to full production with significantly reduced cash costs. As a result, the Santa Luz project is now planned to be re-commissioned in December 2018 as opposed to June 2018 as originally scheduled.
Brio Gold does not anticipate an increase in overall project costs due to this deferral. Project construction activities currently underway on site will continue but will be limited to day shift only. This deferral will allow the Company to fund the construction of Santa Luz with reduced debt compared to the original schedule as it will be able to increase funding from its operating cash flow.
About Brio Gold
Brio Gold is a Canadian mining company with significant gold producing, development and exploration stage properties in Brazil. Brio Gold's portfolio includes three operating gold mines and a fully-permitted, fully-constructed mine that was on care and maintenance and currently is in development to be re-started at the end of 2018. Brio Gold produced approximately 190,000 ounces of gold in 2016 and at full run-rate expects annual production to be approximately 400,000 ounces of gold.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains or incorporates by reference "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to information with respect to the Company's strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance, the outcome of the legal matters involving the damages assessments and any related enforcement proceedings. Forward-looking statements are characterized by words such as "plan," "expect", "budget", "target", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made, and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the Company's expectations in connection with the production and exploration, development and expansion plans at the Company's projects discussed herein being met, the impact of proposed optimizations at the Company's projects, the impact of the proposed new mining law in Brazil, and the impact of general business and economic conditions, global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future conditions, fluctuating metal prices (such as gold and silver), currency exchange rates (such as the Brazilian real versus the United States dollar), the impact of inflation, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in the Company's hedging program, changes in accounting policies, changes in mineral resources and mineral reserves, risks related to asset disposition, risks related to metal purchase agreements, risks related to acquisitions, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, changes in project development, construction, production and commissioning time frames, unanticipated costs and expenses, higher prices for fuel, steel, power, labour and other consumables contributing to higher costs and general risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, unexpected changes in mine life, final pricing for concentrate sales, unanticipated results of future studies, seasonality and unanticipated weather changes, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, government regulation and the risk of government expropriation or nationalization of mining operations, risks related to relying on local advisors and consultants in foreign jurisdictions, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, risks relating to joint venture operations, title disputes or claims, limitations on insurance coverage and timing and possible outcome of pending and outstanding litigation and labour disputes, risks related to enforcing legal rights in foreign jurisdictions, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's expected financial and operational performance and results as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented in the Company's plans and objectives and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
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Eye disorders requires a very intensive treatment. If it is a serious and advanced eye disease it must be treated 2 weeks (5 consecutive days, then the weekend off and then 5 days in a row again) – each day with 2 treatments per day. In practice, it is a treatment that lasts for half an hour, an hour break and then a half-hour treatment again – every day.
If you need treatment for two weeks (10 days x 2 treatments) the price is EUR 1.100
If you need treatment for one week (5 days x 2 treatments) the price is EUR 700
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January 4, 2018 from WMHS on Vimeo.
Dont forget to pre-order your yearbook. Sales end on January 31st. Bring $70 cash to Miss Kipers room 6204 or order online by following the link on Gorebs.org
Congratulations to Miss Kiper for being chosen for Delta Styles Women Educators Who Shape the Delta. She was nominated by former and current students and selected for her influence, leadership, and contributions to Northeast Louisiana. We're proud of you and the impact you're making in the lives of our students.
Tryouts for running events will be on Tuesday, January 9 after school.
Congratulations to the Air Force Junior ROTC Stellar Explorers team! Cadets Shea Burns, Connor Broussard, Carson Parks, Cheyanne Hobbs, Cayla Deer, and Chloe Deer competed in the National High School Space Challenge and after the first two rounds of competition have scored high enough that they will advance to the Quarterfinals round of competition. This places them in the upper 30% of teams nationwide.


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I'm looking for Amos Johnson's mother. His father was Thomas M. Johnson (I think).
Amos was born about 1826 in Forsyth County, Georgia. He can be found in 1850 in Union County, Georgia, then in 1860 in Gilmer County, Georgia. He and his wife, Betty, are buried in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, in Gilmer County.
His son, Reuben P. Johnson, is my 2x-great-grandfather.
If you have any information regarding Amos' parentage, please leave a comment.


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I write web content and copy for digital agencies, small businesses and nonprofits so they can connect with their audiences online and sell their services. Copy projects include marketing content for websites, newsletters, articles, and blog posts.
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One of the top ten achievements of the MaRS Library included The Entrepreneur's Toolkit reaching 2.5 million unique views since inception. Since last fiscal year, page views have increased 128% to 1,300,000 views; video views increased 51% to 180,000; downloads increased 500% to 106,000.
In a two-year project to update its Entrepreneur's Toolkit, we optimized content for search (SEO) and for user experience. To further augment content moving forward, I also provided MaRS staff with on-page SEO training.
MaRS Discovery District is an Ontario non-profit organization that works with a broad network of partners to help entrepreneurs launch & grow innovative startups – particularly tech & health businesses. MaRS has an extensive content library that offers resources for small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups.
"On-page SEO was quite new to us but with Dawn's help we were able to not only optimize our content for search engines, but also learn about SEO principles. I would recommend her service to anybody who is looking to very efficiently optimize their website."
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"We could not have developed ArtBridges' new website without Dawn! She really got to know our project's mandate and diverse audience before getting started with writing copy, developing site navigation, key word search and search optimization. She taught everyone on our team, including our french translator that web writing is unique. We've received many comments about the professional quality and accessibility of our site. It's truly been a pleasure working with Dawn."
~ Seanna Connell, Founder
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Dawn did an amazing job of simplifying & re-organizing my content. She helped develop a strong brand voice, coupled with calls to action. My site ranks high in search results, delivers clear and concise messaging & instils creditability to my site visitors. I highly recommend Dawn if you want to improve your business results.
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Dawn was responsible for a complete overhaul of the content on my retail business' website. She was extremely professional, prompt, and I found her rates to be very reasonable. Communication is key in her business and she was always available for a conversation, via phone or email. Her work on the site led to tremendous improvements and all our needs were not only met, but exceeded. I would not hesitate for a second to give her my highest recommendation.
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Dawn is my go-to person for the web. She's amazing. ~ Martin Frith, Wedding Officiant
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Although my site was getting visitors, it was not attracting the types of clients that I am best able to help. Dawn rearranged the site's pages to make them easier to navigate, and rewrote the content to focus on the specific services I provide.
In addition to her design and copywriting expertise, I was impressed with the thoroughness of her questions about my work as a hypnotherapist. All of which she used to produce a site that is attractive and focussed.
I am very pleased with the result, and have no hesitation in recommending her services.
Laura Elliot is an individual and couples counselor with offices in Toronto and Mississauga. She was just starting her practice and needed website content. We tailored content for her audiences (messaging) and optimized it for search and visitor experience.
"Dawn was always patient as she led me in the process of creating content. She listened and understood the messages I wanted to communicate to potential clients, and then with her expertise and skill, put it together in a way that is appropriate for the web."
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Kirsten Bedard has been passionate about the science of food and the body since high school. She's a nutrition coach and personal trainer. Kirsten (Ladylean) attended a LearnWP WordPress workshop. Her goal was to have her own website instead of using the WordPress.com blogging service. Although she had been blogging for a long time, she needed static content for her site. Her static content now includes her products, services and delicious recipes.
Thank-you for going above and beyond in helping me with my website venture.
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For more than 30 years, Mark has used writing, editing, teaching and management skills to help non-profit organizations tell their stories. As a copywriter, Mark knows that often you are too close to your own story to tell it effectively. He hired me to help write website content for Mark My Word. We optimized site content for his audience and for search.
"Thank you very much for your work. You've nicely balanced gentle affirmation with a good solid push into some new areas. My site content is much better for your involvement."
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~ Dr. Stephanie Kuiack
Meg Salter is an experienced management consultant and executive coach who works extensively with private, public and non-profit organizations in Toronto, as well as nationally and internationally. Our goals for this project were to integrate blogging into her site to demonstrate her expertise and to generate leads.
"Dawn is wonderful at cutting through jargon and creating compelling content for complicated material. My new website meets all my needs and is easy to keep up to date on my own. I have had two new consulting or coaching contracts as a direct result of the new website – which in my business is a lot! Oh – and did I say she is a pleasure to work with , totally responsive and helps you understand current web jargon in a straightforward way. I highly recommend Dawn!"
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I did an interview yesterday for a grad student who was doing a thesis on sports blogging, social media and the dichotomy between fans today and twenty years ago.
It ended up being an opportunity where I actually learned more about myself, our community at MMO and social media as I knew it to be. I found myself giving responses that I didn't expect and I guess that's the beauty of not knowing the questions ahead of time.
When I was asked about the similarities between those who comment on MMO and the fan base as a whole I said that one had absolutely nothing to do with the other.
I believe that average Met fans and the vast majority of them don't comment or tweet. Instead, they prefer to just sit back and read the articles and move on.
When asked to describe our comment section I felt it was the exact same atmosphere as I see on this phenomenon known as "Mets Twitter." (I never drew that comparison before.)
You have thousands of followers, but most of them don't tweet. The ones that do, much like the ones that comment here, can be divided equally into 2-3 factions.
Two of the factions have hard core lines that they hold dearly to. They can spend hours and hours trying to one-up each other and doing whatever the can to win these tiny spats they create for themselves to occupy their free time. No side ever really wins. It's kind of hilarious when you think about it… But I give them all credit for their passion and the courage of their convictions.
Every news item from a Mets beat writer or even just baseball in general, and they all feel the need and the obligation to weigh in. Arguments ensue, with each side believing the other to be completely clueless on the matter.
There's also a third group, a smaller one, who thinks they are completely apart from all that. They frequently make these Yoda-esque types of tweets or comments, believing that they've said something truly profound. They see themselves as being above the fray and not a part of it. But not really. I think it's funny, actually…
When it was all over, I found myself realizing that our MMO comment section was "Mets Twitter" years before there ever was a Mets Twitter. 🙂


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Ex-NSA official Thomas Drake to plead guilty to misdemeanor
By Ellen Nakashima, 9:30 PM
Days before his trial was set to begin, former National Security Agency manager and accused leaker Thomas A. Drake accepted a plea deal from the government Thursday that drops the charges in his indictment, absolves him of mishandling classified information and calls for no prison time.
In exchange, Drake, who was facing 35 years in prison if convicted of violating the Espionage Act, will plead guilty to a misdemeanor of exceeding authorized use of a computer. He will pay no fine, and the maximum probation time he can serve will be capped at one year.
"It's an unambiguous victory for Drake," said Jesselyn Radack, director of national security at the Government Accountability Project, who supported Drake on whistleblower issues. "The prosecution's case imploded."
The deal brings to a close a five-year ordeal for Drake, 54, who came under investigation in 2006 in leaking to the media and who was indicted in May 2010 on allegations of willful retention of "national defense" or classified information, obstruction of justice and making a false statement.
It also is a setback for the Obama administration's effort to punish alleged leakers of national security secrets using a widely criticized World War I-era law.
"As a tool for prosecuting leakers, the Espionage Act is a broad sword where a scalpel would be far preferable," said Stephen Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at American University. "It criminalizes to the same degree the wrongful retention of information that probably should never have been classified in the first place and the willful sale of state secrets to foreign intelligence agencies."
Justice Department spokeswoman Laura Sweeney said she could not comment on a pending matter.
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I have a habit of waking up quite early now in China. It has become a habit without my own recognition. Morning comes early, around 7:30 am, and unable to fall back into the world of dreams, I am forced to begin my day here in Sihui Dong. It's not the worst habit a person could pick up, I suppose.
This morning I awoke early, as usual, then, around 7:30. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I felt more in a dream than usual, as out my window was a veritable sandstorm.
While living in Korea, we had all talked up the phenomenon of 'Yellow Dust', making it into a much bigger deal than it really was. In reality, the city felt a bit dirtier than usual, but the daily routine of most Seoul citizens was hardly disrupted.
However, here in Beijing, I woke today only to have a previous spring's worth of hyperbole blown into my face – or rather swept across my already littered backyard. It frightened me, to see such a Crayola color produced by a seemingly angry Mother Nature in the city that I am living in.
The pictures we looked over later that afternoon held hints of an apocalyptic fantasy in them. Young women's beauty hidden by starch white medical masks flashing peace signs in front of Tiananmen Square. All I could think was – why did they choose to go there in the midst of an obviously vicious sandstorm? Why weren't they curled up in bed watching the world erupt behind the glass like me?
The sand rolls over to Beijing as a little present from the Gobi Desert in Southern Mongolia, amongst other areas that choose to share their precious ground materials with us. Cyclones roll the dust into high altitudes, and then strong cold waves produce high winds that blow the sand East and South. (Or so they say) Meterologists here report that as it's been so cold here lately, the city will receive another six to nine sandstorms through the days to come in April and May.
I can understand why people don't take time to understand these things, what with these giant scientific words that often don't amount to much explanation when employed in local media (desertification: The rapid depletion of plant life and the loss of topsoil because of drought, etc, that inevitably leads to the creation of desert land.) But these are the things that could explain so much more, particularly about the ever-changing, ever aggressive environments of China…


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EnCompass is pleased to announce an exciting new role! In affiliation with Claremont Graduate University (CGU), EnCompass has assumed responsibility for managing, coordinating and delivering The Evaluators' Institute (TEI), an internationally recognized and respected provider of high quality evaluation instruction, which is delivered through a curriculum that emphasizes practical relevance for practicing evaluators.
EnCompass brings over 15 years of experience in developing and delivering evaluation capacity building programs to the US government, NGO and private sector organizations around the world. The EnCompass TEI team is led by Beeta Tahmassebi, Director of Operations. Working with her are TEI Development Manager Paul Thomas, who oversees outreach and communications, as well as strategic development, and Alex Fernandez, TEI Program Coordinator, who manages program logistics, faculty support, and participant registration. The EnCompass team will work closely with a team from CGU led by Dr. Tarek Azzam who will oversee TEI's certificate programs and who will work with EnCompass on the strategic development of the TEI brand.
TEI is pleased to offer courses in the Los Angeles area from January 9-14, 2017. Shortly thereafter, TEI will make its way to Washington DC, with deliveries in March and July 2017. To learn more about the exciting courses and how to work toward a professional certification, please contact us at email@example.com or visit the current website at (https://tei.cgu.edu/) where you can register for the January offering or learn more about the faculty, the courses and the different certification programs available.
We are very enthusiastic about the future of TEI and look forward to working with CGU staff and TEI faculty and participants to promote and deliver this top-notch evaluation certification program to professionals around the world.


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