text:
County Events Day Get Ready!
In November I published a lot of blog articles about county events and some of the more interesting activities you can participate in. Take a look at County Events titled articles in November, 2010 for more detailed information.
Registration forms are available on the Extension office website at Http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu under 4-H. Take a look below at all the detailed rules.
If Ms. Renee' can help you prepare your demonstration or exhibit give her a call at the office 904-259-3520
County Events is a competitive event designed to allow youth an opportunity to gain experiences and develop techniques in preparing and presenting educational information to the public.
1. Age Qualifications
a. CLOVERBUD DIVISION: 5-7 Years of age may exhibit or share project information. This age is ineligible to participate in competitive activities. They will receive participation ribbons.
b. JUNIOR DIVISION participants must be 8 years old but not have passed their 10th birthday by September 1 of the current year.
c. INTERMEDIATE DIVISION participants must be 11 years old but not have passed their 13th birthday by September 1 of the current year.
d. SENIOR DIVISION participants must be 14 years old prior to September 1, not have graduated from high school, or passed their 19th birthday.
2. Participation
A 4-Her must be an active member to participate in County Events. An active member is one who attends 60% of the 4-H meetings starting September 1, has attended three meetings in a row, and has not missed three meetings in a row.
3. Enrollment:
Each 4-H member must be enrolled and participating in the project area for the event entered. Exception: Cake Baking, Poster, Photo Exhibit, Creed.
- Creed Contest
- This is restricted to junior age members. Previous first place winners are not eligible to compete again.
I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan and to reason.
I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind, sympathetic and true.
I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, useful and skillful.
I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease, and to work efficiently.
I believe in my country, my State, and my community, and in my responsibility for their development.
- 4-H Pledge
- This is restricted to Cloverbud (age 5-7) members. They will have the opportunity to say the 4-H flag pledge.
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service, and,
My Health for better living,
for My Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.
- Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks More Information can be found at
- NO LIVING VERTEBRATES OF FIREARMS may be brought to County Events.
- Participants must provide all equipment and supplies for their presentations.
- Neat, clean green and white or black and white attire is appropriate.
- If a member is participating with a similar demonstration or illustrated talk as the previous year the demonstration or illustrated talk must be changed to include more depth and growth in the project area.
- A 4-Her may not enter the same category after they have won first place at state competition at 4-H Congress.
- Demonstrations must be first place blue ribbon in the age division, category, and class (individual or team) to advance to District Events.
- First place blue ribbon individual and team demonstrations at District Events will advance to state competition at 4-H Congress.
- Public Speaking Contest – General
- Speech must be original and specifically related to 4-H in a demonstrable way. The entire speech does not necessarily have to feature 4-H, but every contestant must, at some point in the speech, mention 4-H and its relationship to the material being presented.
- Speech must have been specifically prepared for, as part of, the 4-H Public Speaking Project.
- Participants must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Public Speaking Project.
- Share the Fun Program
- Acts may be presented as individual or group
- Group acts must have participants that are all in the same age division (all Junior, all Intermediate, or all Senior)
- Acts can be in one of the following classifications:
i. Instrumental: musical instruments of all descriptions
ii. Vocal: singing numbers
iii. Dance: all dance, baton, and acrobatic routines
iv. Dramatic and Novelty: skits, stunts, pantomimes, monologues, puppetry, ventriloquism, impersonations, etc.
v. General: acts which include two or more of the above classifications
- Fashion Revue
- This contest has two division: 1) Clothing Construction and 2) Clothing Selection
- 4-H members may enter one outfit or ensemble in the following categories of entries in either the construction or selection divisons
i. Active Sports Wear: One, two, or three piece outfits from coordinated fabrics for a total look for your favorite leisure activities. No swimwear permitted.
ii. School/Informal Wear: Non-tailored, casual outfits of one or more garments, coordinated for a total look acceptable for non formal events like school, youth activities, etc.
iii. Dress for Work (Seniors Only!): Dresses, suits, or tailored sportswear suitable for a business setting.
iv. Special Occasion: Dressy ensembles appropriate for special occasions.
v. My Choice: Costumes, western wear, lounge wear or other garments that do not fit another category.
- Time Allowances
- Junior Demonstrations 3-12 Minutes
- Intermediate Demonstrations 3-12 Minutes
- Senior Demonstrations 5-12 Minutes
- Junior Public Speaking 3-7 Minutes
- Intermediate Public Speaking 3-7 Minutes
- Senior Public Speaking 5-7 Minutes
- Junior Horse Public Speaking 3-7 Minutes
- Intermediate Horse Public Speaking 3-7 Minutes
- Senior Horse Public Speaking 8-10 Minutes
- Share the Fun Acts 3-5 Minutes
- Cake Baking Contest
- Must participate in at least one other event, excluding photography and poster exhibits.
- Must make cake and icing from scratch, no cake or icing mixes accepted.
- Recipe must accompany the cake and be typed or printed on 3"X5" cards.
- There will be no pies, candy, cookies, brownies, fancy breads or deserts.
- Top 3 Senior, top 3 Intermediate, and top 3 Junior cakes will be sold at auction if exhibitor approves.
- Bring cakes on something disposable or something you don't want back. This is in case your cake is auctioned off.
- Remaining cakes are encouraged to be offered as part of desert for lunch.
- Photography. New RULES New Rules for Photography including score sheet
- Poster Art: Theme:
Poster submissions can fall into one of three themes: Healthy Lifestyles, S.E.T. (Science,
Engineering and Technology), and Citizenship. The themes are based upon the nationwide 4-H
mission mandated established through the leadership of 4-H National Headquarters, USDA and
the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. PDF with New Poster Guidelines and Rules


text:
"I just knew this kid had the drive and the will." Fitness specialist Tony Greco has been with Claude Giroux since the beginning.
This summer marks the 10-year anniversary between the Flyers' superstar captain and Greco, Canada's Leading Fitness Specialist. Frequently sought out by some of the biggest names in the NHL, Greco has trained Giroux, Dan Boyle of the New York Rangers and Mike Fisher of the Nashville Predators among others.
"He started with me 10 years ago. He was just this guy that was pretty much looking for the dream and the hope of playing in the NHL."
Brought to Greco with his eyes set on playing in the top hockey league in the world, Giroux would quickly learn the importance of off-ice training and nutrition.
"It's funny because somebody brought him to me and they also brought Paul Byron and Simon Lacroix. They said 'this guy has a chance, this guy is a maybe and this guy you know…he has a pretty good chance,' " said Greco.
"It's funny because these three little kids are in my fitness facility and the first thing we talked about was nutrition. I'm like 'what do you guys eat?' Giroux said cheeseburgers and I just started to laugh."
The importance of proper nutrition can't be stressed enough by Greco.
"I told these kids we're going to have to incorporate some more protein. Giroux said, 'what do you mean?' I said well like fish. Giroux responded 'like fish and chips?' I go 'no, you can't have that' [laughing]."
"It's funny because you got a bunch of young kids who you're trying to teach good eating habits."
It didn't take long for Giroux to get set on the proper nutrition course.
"From that first day, we started with the meal plan and trying to make better changes in what you eat," explains Greco.
Once the importance of proper nutrition was locked down, Greco took Giroux onto the next step.
"I just knew this kid had the drive and the will, so what we did was we started to workout and then in his first year in Gatineau (QMJHL), his coach said 'wow, what an improvement. This guy is unbelievable.'"
Giroux exploded for 39 goals and 103 points in 2005-06 – his first season in the QMJHL. Giroux followed that up with a sensational sophomore campaign in which he recorded 48 goals and 112 points. He would continue his dominance in the postseason, earning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the QMJHL playoff MVP.
"From there, Giroux started to believe that wow…training and working hard really does make a difference," explains Greco.
"From there on, we've just been doing some truly amazing exercises."
Giroux may have the skill and the talent, but there is one thing about him that really stands out to Greco.
"The most important thing that I want to compliment is that I really get the positive attitude in him. He believes in what the training will actually do for him. Some kids and athletes just say 'ah I got to train because it's the sport.' He understands and believes that going through these obstacles, struggling, sweating and working his butt off…it makes him better. You see that leadership quality on the ice. He has a dream, but he does the work to accomplish that dream."
Over the years, Greco has helped Giroux push himself farther than he ever thought he could go.
"I'll just give you an example," said Greco. "We'll skip rope for five minutes while people are resting. So what we'll do is a series of compound exercises. It'll go from like a split lunge to a squat and then to a jump squat. After that, we'll skip for five minutes as opposed to people resting. For active recovery, we're sweating. That extra effort that goes into developing that strength basically gives him that attitude as well. He knows he can go a lot further than he can."
It isn't hard to see how Giroux going that extra mile in the gym directly correlates to his play on the ice.
"I've had several compliments from people in the Flyers' organization on how this guy can play 22-23 minutes a night at a very-high intensity. His endurance is incredible."
Greco continues to push Giroux and can remember a memorable moment back in the day that couldn't be more relevant to today's game.
"I remember a time I was talking to him about Sidney Crosby. I told Claude 'you're better than that guy.' He goes, 'listen, don't say that.' I'm like 'no I'm going to say it until you believe it.' "
Greco knows Giroux has several qualities that set him apart from most other NHL players.
"I said 'the difference with you G is that you'll go up against a guy like Zdeno Chara and you'll defend your team. You know that he's going to rough you up, but your still not going to give up.'"
"Those are the leadership qualities he's developed going through the whole training aspect of going through what he thought he couldn't achieve.'"
One of the things Greco stresses with Giroux is his positivity and how his attitude plays a key role in his success.
"When I align the workout, he's never negative. A lot of the players I work with they'll say stuff like 'so we're only doing eight reps, right Tony?' And I'm like 'no, we're going to do 12.' 'But I'm only going to do this once, right?' There is always that negative response."
That isn't the case with Giroux.
"G doesn't say anything. He just gets it done. It's funny because sometimes when he's going through some obstacles, he starts to laugh. In other words, it's like 'wow this is fun…it's challenging.' Your brain is telling your mind…it's like weakness leaving your body. That's the definition of pain to him."
He's only 5'11″, but that doesn't stop Giroux from being an all-around force whenever he's on the ice. Greco notes how his world-class conditioning makes him unstoppable.
"He's so solid on the ice. He's only around 178 lbs, but his bodyfat is at like nine percent, which is amazing. This year he's gotten a little bit bigger and he's been working a lot on pulls and stuff."
Greco notes how unique Giroux's workouts are and how they differ from what you would see if you walked into a gym right now.
"I've talked to the Flyers to find his weaknesses and what he can improve on, which really isn't much. It's just furthering his base and getting him to the next level. My goal is for him and the Flyers to win a Stanley Cup. That would be my ultimate dream. We're not going to stop until we do that."
When asked about specifics, Greco stressed the importance of finding exercises that resemble events that occur on the ice.
"It takes a lot of time. We mimic a lot of exercises on the ice. A lot of off-balance stuff. Stuff you would do in critical situations in a game. Like going into the boards awkwardly, so we would do different forms of lunges. Things like lateral lunges, single-leg lunges and jumping lunges. Something you wouldn't see at a regular workout."
Although Greco has Giroux doing numerous exercises that resemble on-ice movements, he notes that the 27-year-old understands you're not just a robot on the ice.
"Most people train to be robots," explains Greco.
"They do their standard deadlifts and squats, but anybody does that. That's just the root of the base. You got to go above and beyond that. The minute I get you to do a single-leg squat while you're holding an arm band and I'm pulling you off-balance…that's very similar to something that would occur on the ice. That's kind of like being in an awkward position where someone's trying to check you into the boards and you got to balance the check and continue to progress with the puck. This is what makes the difference."
Training is very unique to each player and Greco notes the importance of finding what's right for each person.
"Training is all what you put into it. You can't do that with a whole team because everybody is different. You really have to focus on someone's weaknesses and the little things that will end up making a big difference."
Aside from a couple minor freak accidents, Giroux has been incredibly durable over the past six years, missing just six games due to injury.
"He's getting over 20 minutes of ice time every game, so you better be in top shape for that or you're not going to last."
Greco talks about how training in the gym relates to injuries on the ice.
"If you're in the gym and doing the kind of training that we do…let's say there is an injury to the ankle. Because you've been doing a lot off off-balance stuff and you really target those little weak links around the ankles, your body already knows that it needs to start healing. That's another bonus of these different types of exercises. We're targeting all different variations of movement of the muscle. This is key because you're not just doing your standard squats and power cleans. Those are great to do to in order to establish the base, but now that the game is so fast and quick, we need the emphasize things like first-step takeoffs and explosive start power."
Greco talks about one exercise in particular that really focuses on speed and building resistance.
"We have a two-man harness. I have a handle and Claude will be running, sprinting and doing cross-overs and I'll pull yank him on the right/ left side. It's very similar to going into the corner and getting checked or going around a defenseman. It mimics a lot of the movements he does on the ice.
Not only is the actual exercise important, Greco has an interesting take on how the timing of it is just as crucial.
"My theory is anybody can train when their fresh, but not everybody can train when they're weak. That's one of the reasons why I do this excruciating exercise at the end of the workout when the guy is dead tired. That's when the real leadership kicks in. That's what carries that attitude on the ice. He's able to go on the ice in that third period or overtime and be the difference maker."
The Ottawa Citizen recently reported star defenseman Erik Karlsson, known for his small size, bulked up to 200 lbs during the offseason after spending the 2015 playoffs in the 180-185 lbs range. Giroux is currently listed at just 172 lbs – a weight he appears to being doing just fine at.
When asked if he's working on helping Giroux gain lean muscle mass or simply maintaining what he already has, Greco offered some insight and opinion into bulking and gaining muscle.
"I don't believe in bulking up the wrong way. Your body needs the proper among of fuel. You need your nutrients. Protein, carbohydrates and fats. Most of these people that bulk up eat whatever they want thinking they're going to go on the ice and burn it all off. In the meantime, though, your body is breaking down that process of refined sugar – stuff that just isn't good for you. Using your car as an analogy, it's like you're driving a Ferrari and all of the sudden you're putting in s****y fuel and then two months later you go back and try to get better by putting in good oil and fuel, but that engine might be a little rocky."
Greco notes how he always checks in with the Flyers' organization to see if they want Giroux bigger or what they want in terms of size.
"As Giroux matures, he's going to naturally add a lot of lean muscle mass. During the offseason, he's eating 3-5 times a day. These are smaller meals that consist of chicken breast, fish and lots of vegetables."
While eating habits may change during the season, the importance of proper nutrition during the offseason becomes very important. Giroux understands now more than ever the benefits of eating right during the summer months.
"Giroux has been really strict with his eating this year. He's more mature and he gets it. He'll go out for a beer with the boys and stuff, but he's been so strict with his eating plan. His daily routine will start off with an espresso and a good breakfast. What you need is that protein source, whether it's chicken or fish, two cups of vegetables and good fiber. He's on the right track right now. So over the years, this will help him maintain and gain lean muscle mass. This is key because what you'll notice is after an 82-game season, some of these guys will look like they just got out of prison camps because they're not eating the greatest and they look unhealthy.
The hard work Giroux is putting in right now almost seems destined to pay off during the 2015-16 season.
"G looks great right now because all he's doing is eating and training. That's what you want to do. Bulking up the wrong way is not the way to do it."
Going beyond his clients, Greco wants younger and upcoming hockey players to understand the importance of proper nutrition.
"I tell people nutrition is 90 percent of the battle. 10 percent is genetics. The exercise just gets you the conditioning. You can work out all you want and have the desires and drive that someone like Claude has, but if you don't fuel up properly to sustain that energy, eventually you're going to lose it because technically the body can only do so much."
Greco explains how over the years Giroux's picked up on the importance of fuelling your body and getting the proper recovery.
"I think right now Giroux's got it. He knows the importance and that's why we provide healthy smoothies after the workout because as soon as you wear and tear your muscles, you have to replenish them with a good source of protein. I go 'look G, you just a great high-intense workout and you tore all your muscles apart. What do you think your body is going to do now? It's going to try and recuperate.' If you don't have the proper nutrients in your body, you're done. Your muscles are going to waste away, and as a player, you just can't afford that. You need all the lean muscle mass that you possibly can."
Greco is quick to praise the Flyers' organization and strength and conditioning coach Ryan Podell.
"I speak to Podell and Director of Sports Medicine Jim McCrossin at the end of the season and go 'look, what does Giroux need to work on this year?' and they give me the updates if there were any injuries, which there weren't this year, and then they basically give me the green light to keep doing whatever I've been doing with him."
"I find it amazing in an organization. The way they kind of put their star player in my hands. Obviously, I've worked with him since the beginning, but it's neat because this way there are three of us working together to make this particular individual a huge success."
Greco believes the work ethic and time Giroux has put in this offseason has him in store for an excellent upcoming season. After leading the NHL with a whopping 37 power-play points and firing a career-high 279 shots on goal in 2014-15, Giroux seems destined to succeed in 2015-16.
"He wants it. You can see the fire he has. He's just ready to unleash it this year. I thought he was the best player for Team Canada at the 2015 World Championships, so he's got that momentum going for him."
"I think the Flyers not making the playoffs last year makes him even hungrier. He's beyond ready. This is the first time where I really feel he's going to have his best year ever."
Visit grecofitness.com to learn more about Tony Greco and Greco Lean and Fit. You can also follow him on Twitter @GrecoLeanFit and Instagram @tgreco09.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
2018.11.26(Mon) Topics
2018.11.15(Thu) Topics
【TOKAS Hongo】Announcement of successful candidates for TOKAS-Emerging 2019
-OPEN SITE 2016-2017 Project B <Open Call Program>
The Shibuya Incident took place in 1946 in Shibuya, Tokyo, was a violent confrontation between Taiwanese in Japan and police, this incident touched upon complicated identity and nationality issues at the jurisdiction between Taiwan, China, Japan and America, it has not only caught attention and aroused protest at the international level, but generated different discussions at the same time. It mapped out the poor, contention for space and anarchy situations under the postwar urban redevelopment projects, if urban as an actual political sphere, this incident at the same time marked the reconstruction of space and repartition of boundaries regardless of a postwar-colony or an empire, these migrants were forced into fractured and overstepped history, a bare life with no citizenship nor legal protection, if to review this under the Taiwan History, it is where the construction of Taiwanese identity first started and lead to the ambiguity as well as contradiction of Taiwanese identity later.
When personal emotion and identity fluctuate under the struggle between country and geopolitical region, this group of migrants sketched an alternative map of exile, through the transfiguration of country and borderline, affecting their map and route of shifting, as well the imagination of identity and emotional recognition of the moving subject, this imagined composition interweaved from geography and body, it kept circulating in the time of history duplicating its authority relation at the core and margin of the system. With these shifting and transforming spaces, in between overlapping dialectical relations of to and fro, similarities and differences, gaze and otherness, an alien land and homeland, how do they form identity through crossing borders and passing through it.
This project takes the Shibuya Incident as a unique point to go back to the postwar history, relook into the naked condition of human under changing state power and geographical border. It tries to rewrite time from an alternative strategy, let the unsung utters, not into historical studies but the emerge of an antagonistic way, allowing voices from the faraway to be heard in the slit of archives, texts and historical documentations. From the perspective of four artists from Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Malaysia, by carding the changing context of geographic spatial from postwar memory and postcolonial experience, revisiting its history with the attempt to question the meaning of human condition, people and place as well as homeland.
Artists confront with the context of space and postcolonial experience as the frame of reference, to conduct transboundary and passing through in different spaces, beyond the aperture of social time or historical time, to conduct the practical work to reconstruct time, this context also mounts the relation of power and knowledge at the time they lived, and the emotional world within a specific timeframe, from multiple viewpoints to extract, emancipate and salvage historical event from the past, provides the meaning of direct conversation, testing the extension of spaces, through scattered geographical traces inside and outside the border, or fragments of the history as clue, to the possibility to get back into oneself following the line.
Ko Nien-Pu's curatorial practice centers around use of urban spaces in East Asia, artistic action, social movement, and colonial history. In 2013, she was the curator of Reverse Niche ‒ Dialogue and Rebuilding at the City's Edge (Hong Kong, Osaka and Taiwan). In 2014, she participated in the Bi- City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Hong Kong) and organized the symposium We Are Everywhere¬-Community Art in the mist of Proletarianized Spatial Production-A Critical Approach (Hong Kong). In 2015, she was the curator of Beyond the Borderline- Exiles from the Native Land (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Korea and Beijing). Also, in 2015, she participated in TransActions in the Field: Challenging the Role of Citizen Participation through Participatory Public Art Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
Ko Nien-Pu
[Participating Artists]
Hikaru Fujii, Kum So-Ni, Kao Jun-Honn, Au Sow-Yee
The National Culture and Arts Foundation (Taiwan)


text:
I put on my waders and entered the freezing river with my trusty spear. I never saw one, despite reports that I was in their spawning grounds. I returned every other day for the next two months. Never saw a single spawning fish.
Today I took a ride north to hunt a different fish, Northern Redbelly dace. My kids encouraged me to stop so they could take a swim in the river. I found a great looking spot and let them go.
After staring at the water for a few minutes I tied on a #22 hook and tipped it with a sliver of worm. Immediately a hoard of blacknose dace attacked the worm. They reminded me of the Zombies in World War Z. They swarmed and attacked I caught loads of them.
I was in a fishing trance and after a short time I was able to see another type of fishing swimming below the dace. I tried dozens of times to get my bait past the hoard but it was no use, I had to try something different.
|If you look closely you can see two tiny suckers next to the leaf on the rock
So I slipped my split shot up against the hook (I usually keep a few inches between the two) the extra weight did the trick i was able to get the worm to the bottom. The small fish on the bottom began nudging the bait. I sat and waited, eventually one of them sucked in the tiny hook and I set the hook. The fish flew from the water and landed at my feet.
I had a new species Longnose Sucker (Catostomus catostomus) Fish number 42 in our quest to catch and eat every kind of freshwater fish in New Hampshire. We haven't decided how to cook it yet, but stay tuned, this fish deserves a great recipe.


text:
I'm an employer
Find a Job
Explore Companies
Career Advice
About Us
Log In
Sign Up
Integrated Sales System Manager
: Johnson Controls
: Eatontown, New Jersey -
(2) Other Locations for this Listing
: October 25, 2017
Reference ID
Integrated Systems Sales Manager - Advanced Services
What you will do
Johnson Controls Advanced Services Division is seeking an experienced Integrated Systems Sales Manager who is a self-motivated and driven individual with superior relationship building skills.
Working in an assigned area, the Integrated Systems Sales Manager is responsible for developing and expanding business with large existing and new accounts that span opportunities in multiple verticals. The successful individual will be responsible for representing Advanced Services primarily within an assigned territory, with opportunities for business development in other areas. The individual will be responsible for the development of new sales leads, client solicitation, referrals, proposal preparation and closing of approved contracts. The Integrated Systems Sales Manager is responsible for sale of sophisticated, integrated security solutions and products commanding a working knowledge of IP security offerings, as well as, IT networks and infrastructure. Additionally, the individual provides input such as, relevant market information relating to sales, competition and marketing strategies, vision and goals.
How you will do it
Adhere to current Johnson Controls policies, procedures, products, programs and services.
Contact and secure potential new account business and maintain existing business through:
Contacting of corporate accounts both in person and by phone
Contacting existing and potential customers on a regular basis
Preparing responses to qualified RFPs
Developing and maintaining relationships with security consultants and A&E firms
Developing and maintaining relationships within the new construction marketplace (GC's, Electricians, Sub-contractors, etc)
Developing and maintaining relationships with product manufacturers
Developing and maintaining relationships with internal customers through collaborative efforts
Representing the company at trade shows
Networking within local associations and societies
Drive wider and deeper account penetration with new and existing accounts through frequent proactive contact, expanding and maintaining strong relationships with multiple departments (facilities, loss prevention, IT, finance, and C-level executives) and key decision makers at multiple levels within customer organizations.
Sell integrated solutions to regional named accounts; sales consisting of integrated video surveillance, access control, and other networked applications with an understanding of local codes including applicable labor environment.
Able to convey technically complex security systems and applicable services to our clients in an intelligent and articulate, yet understandable manner.
Conducts physical survey of the premises, and identifies the areas of security needs and concerns.
Assists in design of the security system in accordance with the needs of the prospect, and in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices.
Prepares and presents sales presentation & proposal to prospect, identifying features, and translating those features into benefits in a consultative and solution selling manner.
Independently establish call plans and customer follow-up strategies, and apply time and territory management techniques. Develops an aggressive methodology for the follow-up of all prospect communication and proposal generation.
Collaborates with Operations and Engineering to ensure that all documentation is communicated properly and according to the customer's needs.
Maintains an in-depth knowledge of products/services as it relates to customers' issues and needs through in-house training, networking and reading/research. Maintains an on-going and in-depth knowledge of the latest Security System products offered by Advanced Services.
What we look for
College Degree is required.
Industry Experience Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a successful sales representative in the security, IT or other technology sales industry, including three (3) years of major accounts sales, demonstrated by the Builds Effective Teams
Inteconsistent ability to meet and exceed quota.
Proven ability to sell $3 million dollars in new and existing security business.
Ability to discuss security requirements with prospects and convey technically complex security systems and applicable services.
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to present to senior level executives within the customer and Johnson Controls organizations.
Have the ability to develop and cultivate strong, effective internal and external working relationships and promote an environment of teamwork, flexibility and fun.
Action Oriented
Drive for Results
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Functional/Technical Skills
rpersonal Savvy
Organizational Agility
Conflict Management
Managing Diversity
Peer Relationships
Problem Solving
Technical Learning
Time Management
Developing Direct Reports & Others
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Ability to work a full time schedule
Available for local/regional travel, which may include nights and weekends to accommodate customer's schedule.
Who we are
At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future to create a world that's safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.
Johnson Controls offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan including medical, dental, prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid life insurance, matching 401(k), ongoing training, tuition reimbursement and more. Being a part of a global company like Johnson Controls affords you exposure to global career pathing opportunities.
JCI is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer
Apply to this job
Share this Job
Similar Jobs
Other Locations For This Job
New Jersey (1)
Eatontown, New Jersey
Pennsylvania (1)
Norristown, Pennsylvania


text:
Arduino Projects
Week 11 Reflection
This week's essential question had me reflecting on what I have been doing to keep current with 21st century skills. After reading the blogs of my peers I was reminded that I had forgotten to include some of the tech tools I use in my week 11 blog posting. Cindy shared that she uses Edutopia and Twitter to stay current with 21st century skills. I too have found Titter to be a useful tool for technology and teaching resources. Scott's blogged that he would like to take a leadership approach to professional development. I think that it's a great idea that he wants to share what he is learning in the UAS master's program with other teachers. I feel it's important for teachers to share and collaborate with one another just as we would expect our students to.
In commenting on the blog's of my peers I tried to share resources. I shared a video on Cindy's blog that I saw during a conference I attended. This week I am working on getting my Makerspace proposal finished and working on the last few Arduino projects.
#uasrobotics Week 11
Essential Question: How have you, and will you continue to "Learn the 21st Century" and allow your students this experience in your classroom?
Obtaining a Master's in Educational Technology has definitely helped me stay current with 21st century teaching skills. Before entering the UAS Ed. Tech program I sought out professional development that would help me stay current with teaching and technology trends. When I taught in a rural village in Alaska I was fortunate to attend many different teaching conferences. Thoughtful Learning lists 21st century skills as:
Learning Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Collaborating
- Communicating
Literacy Skills
- Information Literacy
- Media Literacy
- Technology Literacy
Life Skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Social Skills
- Productivity
- Leadership
As an educator I try to do my best to foster all theses skills in my classroom. Taking UAS courses has helped a great deal. Last year being an instructional technology teacher I learned a lot about integrating technology and technology tools from my colleagues.
Most of the responsibility of staying current with 21st century skills is on the teacher, however I believe that administration, school board members and community members also have a responsibility to help teachers stay current. Districts need to integrate time and money into quality professional development that allows teachers to learn 21st century skills. My district was looking at budget cuts for the 2015-16 school year. Last year the district planned on a new laptop roll out for teachers for 2015-16. It was decided that because the district needed to cut the budget that teachers would not be getting new laptops. One idea that was presented to the board was having teachers share their laptops. A comment was made that some teachers only use their laptops for checking email and entering grades. Along with other cuts the district decided to make cuts to instructional technology teachers. The instructional technology teachers taught lessons across grade levels to ensure all students received equitable technology opportunities. They also coached teachers and helped with technology troubleshooting issues. My point is, if we can't get stakeholders i.e. administration, school board members and community members to understand the importance of technology then how can we expect teachers too.
According to Martinez & Stager (2013), "Failure to embrace the kids' competence, capacity, and creativity leads educators to deprive children of opportunities to achieve their potential. Worst of all, it cheats children out of the rich 21st century childhood they deserve." I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. I believe that it is important as a teacher to stay current with skills. Not only because it will make me a better teacher, but most importantly it will positively effect my students and prepare them for their future. As stated by Stevens (2011), "It's up to educators to find the best ways to integrate technology in fulfilling curriculum requirements." I will continue to do my best to incorporate technology into my classroom and seek out professional development, while collaborating with educators in the hopes to stay current with educational and technological trends in education.
Martinez, S., & Stager, G. (2013). Invent to learn: Making, tinkering, and engineering in the classroom. Constructing Modern Knowledge Press.
Stevens, M. (2011). 21st-Century learner. National Education Association. Retrieved July 28, 2015, from http://www.nea.org/home/46989.htm
Thoughtful Learning. (2014). What are 21st century skills? Retrieved July 28, 2015, from http://thoughtfullearning.com/resources/what-are-21st-century-skills
Week 10 Relfection
Another great week for getting information and ideas from my UAS colleagues. This week's essential question asked us to align our makerspace with our district's technology plan. In my comments this week I mentioned one or two things I agreed with or liked from their blog posting. Megan shared how her district uses an art camp at the end of the year to motivate students to come to school. I know I always feel exhausted in the last few weeks of the school year. Students seem to misbehave because they are also ready for summer break. The snow starts melting and students and teachers want to get out and enjoy the weather. Having some sort of camp i.e. art or maker would be a good way to focus students, after state testing and in the final few weeks of school. Theresa shared a makerspace video that I enjoyed watching. It was neat to see students share why the makerspace was important to them. It was also neat to see the makerspace coordinator, the school librarian, share tips for makerspace ideas and organization.
I am working on my makerspace website and this week's blog will be added to my website in the hopes that FNSBSD admin understand the importance of my makerspace.
#uasrobotics Week 10
Essential Question: Why does "YOUR SCHOOL NAME HERE" need a makerspace?
The mission of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Mission Statement
The Fairbanks school district's mission is to encourage students to become productive members of society. Incorporating makerspaces into schools can prepare students for future skills and careers. As stated by Schwartz (2014), "Kids want to make an impact on the world and very often they are more motivated by contributing to the common good than to anything else." Makerspaces encourage students to collaborate, create and share in skills and concepts. Makerspaces is where authentic learning and problem solving take place. According to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Technology Plan, one of the district's goals is to prepare students for a world rich in technology with appropriate 21st century skills and knowledge. Objective 1.5 in the FNSDSB Technology Plan is to investigate new technologies to support student learning and achievement (p.4). Makerspaces encourage students to use and create new technology while learning. Objective 1.7 in the FNSDSB Technology Plan is to investigate and develop educational structures to optimize the use of technology to improve student learning (p.4). Makerspaces are educational structures that can be used to teach rigorous problem solving concepts as well as encourage the use of technology.
Mrs. Gryga's Makerspace
Mission: To allow students to create, learn and collaborate with their peers. Students will build activities/projects based both on curriculum and student interests. The Makerspace will be aligned to state, district and ISTE standards.
Students will be given 60 minutes once a week on Fridays to plan and design projects.
- Foster creativity and confidence in each student.
- Develop educational contexts that connect making to curriculum and state standards.
- Promote a creative space within which significant engagement and idea sharing takes place.
- Encourages open dialogue and collective contribution
Creating a classroom makerspace is an opportunity to give students ownership of their own learning as they explore their own passions.
Martinez & Stager (2013)
Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom
School makerspaces encourage students to become teachers and share their knowledge with others. As stated by Martinez & Stager (2013), "We have an obligation to build upon the technological fluency the students bring to us, expand learning opportunities, and amplify human potential." North Pole Elementary School needs a makerspace to encourage students to obtain/promote essential skills that will prepare them for their future and encourages them to become productive members of society.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (n.d.). About us. Retrieved July 21, 2015, from www.k12northstar.org/about
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (n.d.). Technology plan 2014-2017. Retrieved July 21, 2015, from http://www.k12northstar.org/sites/default/files/fnsbsdedtechplan2014-2017_0.pdf
Martinez, S., & Stager, G. (2013). Invent to learn: Making, tinkering, and engineering in the classroom. Constructing Modern Knowledge Press.
Schwartz, K. (2014, September 4). How to turn your school into a maker haven. Retrieved July 21, 2015, from http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/09/04/how-to-turn-your-school-into-a-maker-haven/
Week 9 Reflection
This week I hit a wall with my Arduino projects. I was having issues with getting them to work. Then I realized that the few projects I have left to complete in the book require a 9 Volt battery, which I did not have. I went to the store and purchased some 9 Volt batteries, so that I can try those projects during the next maker Google hangout.
This week's essential question was a little overwhelming for me. One, because I am not sure what the school I will be working at will have as far as resources and space for a maker day. And two, because I don't feel confident enough to fill a whole day with maker activities. For my first issue I decided to base my ideas as if I was working at my prior school and in my maker day plan I didn't go into a ton of details about my activities. I mostly planned the structure of what I would want and why. For my second issue I decided it would probably be okay to start small (baby steps), so for my comfort level I think I would actually do a maker night about 2-3 hours of making rather than a full day. In a few years after experience and comfort level increasing then I could try and host a whole day of making. I also think it would be great to eventually host a maker day for teachers as professional development. In Scott's blog he shared a video where teachers were taking part in a maker day as professional development learning about the importance of making in the classroom. If we want teachers to try and incorporate "making" into their classrooms, they will need exposure and training. Megan blogged that she wanted to try a few different coding activities as part of her maker day, but that she wasn't sure what to use for her primary students. I shared some coding app resources with Megan that I have learned about and used over the past year as an ITT.
Lastly this past Saturday the public library had a celebration for their summer reading program. They had tables set up with different crafts, hand tattoos, and cookie decorating. As I watched my kids go from station to station, I thought…they could do this with "maker" activities. One table could have robotics, one could be building with blocks/Legos/K'Nex, and one table could have arts and crafts supplies. It would be a great way to get the word out to the community about "maker" spaces and the importance of them for students.


text:
As Trustee of the National Trust and a member of the Historic Sites Task Force, Dr. Michael was involved in the effort to address deferred maintenance and operating issues throughout the organizations portfolio of more than two dozen sites nationwide. The successful effort addressed the deferred maintenance that often plaques such sites and worked to develop new business plans and operating procedures.
In Monterey, California. He worked with the Trust as they developed a new plan for the Cooper-Molera Adobe that will open up the site to more commerce and help revitalize the downtown area. Today the plan insures the preservation of the original adobe house, a superior example of the "Monterey Style," a link to the city's early history, and a key fulcrum in the historic downtown.


text:
Brand :
Cardiac Science
Product code :TCP571
Email Address
Tel Number
AED Wall Cabinet (Semi-recessed)
The AED Wall Cabinet (Semi-recessed) fits the Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 and G5 ranges. This well constructed semi recessed (3''return) Defib wall cabinet provides a great way to store your AED in an easily accessible location. The AED sits inside the white cabinet with a see-through door allowing the Rescue Ready indicator and the pads' expiration date to be visible at all times.
Suitable for all of the Cardiac Science Powerheart AED family.
Included FREE with this AED:
AED Machine Specifications
Manufaturers Information PDF's
Defibrillator Instalment Proposal
For many organisations a single payment does not suit their accounting procedures or cash flow model. So we are happy to offer an instalment plan on all our defibrillators.
You may prefer to spread the cost of the defibrillator and using it whilst on a lease is a straightforward efficient way of doing so.
The advantages of a leased defibrillator are:-
As soon as your leasing is approved your defibrillator (or defibrillators) will be despatched and your training package will be activated.
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com for more details.
Delivered in 3 hours
Up to 12 people per course - less than £28 per person
No need to travel - we come to you nationwide


text:
- Order Online or call our Sales Department
- (800) 380-8539
Home Bed Assist Rail & Bed Board Combo
- List Price: $145.43
- Our Price:$96.95
- You Save:33%
- Stock: In Stock
- Manufacturer: Drive Medical
- Model:15062
- Quantity: One
- Shipping:
Home Bed Assist Rail & Bed Board Combo
Home Bed Assist Rail & Bed Board Combo - Highlights:
- Assistance for getting in and out of bed. Can be used on either side of the bed
- Tri fold bed board for easy portability and storage
- Removable handle
- Easy, quick, no tool assembly. Comes in 2 pieces
- Simply slides under the mattress for extra firm support
- Removable powder coated steel handle enables user to remove when not in use
- Handle with the �Mid Bar�, creates easy grip for any height use
- Rail dimension: 11.5" (W) x 22.5" (H) x 26.5" (D)
- Weight limit: 250 lbs


text: The music was good, but the sound system was inadequate. Hard to hear from sides and further back. Lots of feedback and equalization problems. Sound personnel were inexperienced. Took a long time to find the right balance. The event was poorly organized. Lots of time and confusion between acts. Not nearly as well attended as in previous years. Fab T-Birds were excellent!


text:
Venture Capital investments is essential for Novel Businesses
Venture Capitalists must define and agree on conditions
Venture Capital investments are created by venture capitalists who provide working capital to a business firm that are in their pre-inception / Initial stage. These are in general offspring companies that are proposing a novel idea or technology and are extremely venturous. They sought out for Venture Capitalists due to small or no physical assets and records available. Other than than being risky, venture capitalists look for these types of companies that give a potentiality for magnanimously huge rewards as well. As the business enterprise advances, the investorsi.e VC's discover from a distance how the company is making out. Venture Capital Investment is commonly not paid back in the course of the business but are accomplished through exit route such as preferred shares.
The stage in which a risk capital investment funds goes through should constitute the most out of the advantages as well as diminish or decrease the risks in such undertakings. First, the potential entrepreneur should build a liaison/relationship with various venture capitalists. The business owners should develop a elaborate feasibility report on the technological, Financial, Managerial, Marketing and Socio-economic factors expressing the features / characteristics of their service or product that is being offered. Help from several people in the equivalent line of industry can be looked for.Normally, investors attempt to invest not only for the product or service but because of the people behind it. Likewise that, establishing a bond or human relationship with capital investors are a critical ingredient for commercial enterprise proprietors to succed and excel with their new ideas.
Preliminary Evaluation is the next step in the process of venture capital investing. A thought out inspection of the report from the business concern owner is made to ascertain it's reliableness. Accompanying the preliminary valuation to establish a well made approval report, and an analysis for the risk of exposure and advantages of the new venture. The ideal proposed marketplace for the product or service should be accurately identified and has a opprtunity for speedy growth of business.
The next process would be nailing down the terms and conditions of the investment funds that the venture capitalist would supply. A formal documentation is furnished between both parties that would properly state how the business organisation would be run. The end procedure of the investment funds is to make sure that the business concern is running smoothly as well putting in needed capital to check the growth of the business. This would guarantee the persistence of the project to ramp up its momentum to more distinguished pinnacles.


text:
Coming off the news that Daredevil had reverted back to Marvel, it was revealed today that the screen rights to Ghost Rider have also returned to the studio.
Entertainment Weekly confirmed the news to ComicBookMovie.com via Twitter, with further details to follow soon. Also back in the Marvel fold are Blade and The Punisher.
However, as Kevin Feige noted earlier this week about Daredevil, this doesn't mean we can expect to see a Ghost Rider reboot any time soon. Said the Marvel exec, "Whenever a character comes back to us, it's usually because the other studios don't want to make the movies anymore -- and that usually means the [previous] movies may not have been particularly well received. They all have potential, but we're not going to say, 'We got it back -- make it!'"
That said, it's no doubt comforting for Marvel to have these characters back in the fold, just in case.
Max Nicholson is a writer for IGN, and he desperately seeks your approval. Show him some love by following @Max_Nicholson on Twitter, or MaxNicholson on IGN.


text:
The goal of the program is to transform our customer service from being product-centric to offering a customer-centric experience. It will impact 25,000 service staff and ultimately benefit 50 million passengers.
As China's leading international airline new entrant to the SkyTeam Alliance, China Eastern needs a global network that can support all of its staff, wherever they work.Just as China is emerging as a leading actor on the world's economic stage, its airport transport industry is increasingly becoming world-class. For instance, Beijing Airport has almost toppled Atlanta's crown as the world's busiest airport. According to industry regulator Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Chinese airlines are expected to report a 10% increase in passenger traffic this year to 320 million passengers, rising to 450 million passengers by 2015.
To support this growth, the Chinese government has encouraged the nation's carriers to consolidate to boost their international competitiveness, by entering domestic and international cooperation and developing network hubs.
China Eastern is one of China's big three, and with 16% of its passengers on international routes, it is the largest Chinese airline for international travel. It is benefiting from a significant increase in the number of international visitors to China, and the rising number of Chinese business and leisure travelers looking to fly overseas. The World Tourism Organization expects 100 million Chinese tourists to leave mainland China by 2020, making it the world's largest tourist exporting country.
In 2011, China Eastern carried 69 million domestic and international passengers. It also completed a merger with Shanghai Airlines and joined the SkyTeam airline alliance in 2011, only the second Chinese airline to do so. With hubs at Shanghai's Pudong International and Hongqiao International airports, and a fleet of over 330 aircraft and 35,000 staff, it is now the third largest airline in China by market value.
"Through our partnership with the SkyTeam Alliance, our goal is to increase the proportion of our revenue from international flights. It's currently around 30% but we want to grow this to 50%, tapping into this growth in Chinese international travel," says Kevin Cai, CIO, China Eastern. With many of its current flights running at full capacity, the airline is adding new flights and routes as fast as it can.
When Kevin Cai took on the role of CIO in October 2009, there were only 18 staff in China Eastern's IT department. The number has since grown to 230 skilled IT professionals to support the airline's ever-expanding international activities.
China Eastern recognized that IT was fundamental to supporting customer service during the airline's growth phase. "The goal of the program is to transform our customer service from being product-centric to offering a customer-centric experience. It will impact 25,000 service staff and ultimately benefit 50 million passengers," says Kevin Cai.
China Eastern's rapid growth and ambition to joining a major airline alliance required them to reinforce and future proof their international IT infrastructure. To access corporate applications hosted at China Eastern's data centers in Shanghai, workers at airports like Tokyo and Los Angeles were dependent on an Internet VPN - which is more open to security threats and network congestion.
"There was a risk that as we expanded, packet delays and latency could cause poor application response times for our end users which would then lead to a drop in productivity and a negative impact on customer satisfaction," says Kevin Cai. "We wanted the remote sites to have a dedicated line so that congestion and security would not be an issue."
A wide area network (WAN) with dedicated access lines would allow the airline to deploy new applications and improve the end-user experience. However, because the outstations did not have on-site IT support, the airline needed a partner to build the network and manage the customer-premises equipment.
SITA and China Eastern have a long standing relationship starting in 1990 when the airline joined SITA. Today China Eastern sits on a number of SITA committees such as the customer advisory board and actively participates in the annual IT Summit.
"When we were looking for a long term relationship with a service provider that had a global footprint to match ours and could deliver in every location, we didn't have to look far. We knew SITA well and they demonstrated they were right for the job," says Kevin Cai.
In 2010, China Eastern signed a three year contract with SITA for a global IP-VPN to all the airline's international sites. Thanks to SITA's network and application performance solutions, business critical applications such as ticket distribution, reservations, air route management and customer care were performing at optimal levels, even at peak times.
The plan for implementing the IP-VPN was divided into three phases. Phase 1 in 2010 started with Chicago, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Paris, Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo and the company HQ in Shanghai. Phase 2 involved adding a further 16 international sites, which was completed by the end of 2011. A planned phase 3 could see around 60 sites around the world added to the IP network with a mix of IP-VPN and IPSec access.
The first phase of the project was implemented on time and on budget. IT users such as sales executives and cargo staff at international airports are experiencing much improved application performance. They can now securely access the dozen or so business critical applications such as fare and cargo systems that are hosted in China Eastern's data centers in Shanghai.
Following the successful implementation of the IP-VPN and network optimization, China Eastern recently piloted IP telephony in its Hong Kong office. If the model works well and proves to cut down China Eastern's international communication costs, it plans to rollout IP telephony to its Tokyo, Los Angeles and Paris locations.
As part of the managed network service, SITA provides an analysis of network traffic. By analyzing application performance, it can identify bandwidth-hungry applications that can tolerate higher latencies and those that require very little latency. With this profiling, bottlenecks in the network can be targeted for additional capacity, while under-utilized connections can be scaled back. A network optimized for the applications it carries brings significant cost savings while the higher bandwidth allows agents to use a wider range of airline business applications.
"This new investment is best enabled by a single network provider like SITA. It will lay the groundwork to build a state-of-the-art infrastructure over a secure communications network. It's a comprehensive solution designed to meet the increasing complexity of application performance. The ultimate beneficiaries will be our passengers as we improve the quality and availability of our services," says Kevin Cai.
China Eastern now has a global network that can grow with it. No longer hampered by having to access corporate applications over the Internet, global locations now have a consistent and secure means of accessing corporate applications with guaranteed performance. And when the airline wants to add a new route, or upgrade an outstation, SITA can rapidly provision network access and manage the customer premises equipment at any airport in the world.
This fully managed solution helps China Eastern's IT department focus on strategic projects such as business process re-engineering, and creates an enterprise IT environment that allows any application to be accessible from any terminal, anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
But perhaps the most significant benefits from implementing managed SITA network and application performance solutions have been enjoyed by end users. They can now securely access the same business critical applications that are used by colleagues in mainland China with the same level of speed and performance. They are no longer impeded by slow application response times and screen time-out. Now, with applications performing as they should, both productivity and staff satisfaction has improved significantly.
"The global program has triggered a major transformation inside China Eastern requiring modifications and upgrades to many systems and close collaboration from many vendors which is made possible thanks to the vital role of our new-born IT department and close collaboration with SITA," says Kevin Cai.
Connect outside the airport
Shared connectivity at more than 300 airports


text:
Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Baby Jewelry and Keepsake Tips and other Baby Shower topics.
If the mom-to-be is planning on piercing her baby girl's ears at some point, a good Babyshower gift can be a nice pair of earrings for the little one.
Make sure that the earrings are safe for a baby or small child and that they are made of, at least, real silver. They should not be made of cheaper materials, such as nickel or brass as baby's ears are very sensitive and could get infected easily.
A good pair of earrings that will always be adequate for a baby girl are gold studs, pearl studs or diamond studs. She can wear these for many years and keep them in her jewelry collection for years to come. The first pair of earrings is a wonderful keepsake to remember babyhood by once the little one grows up.
|Guru Spotlight
|George Sayour


text:
Professional Locksmiths in Mandeville
We're only a single phone call away from helping you. We have years of experience with all manner of situations. From emergency response to security solutions, we can help you feel secure. Our customers' satisfaction and safety always comes first. We don't consider the job done until you're satisfied. Contact us for a security consultation and see what we can do for your peace of mind. From lock-outs to keyless entry systems, installation and repair, we're experts in the field. Call today.
Locked out of your office or home? Our locksmiths can give you peace of mind, fast and efficiently. Call and see what we can do for you.
Contact Us
Call today for an estimate on all of your locksmith needs. For residential and commercial services, there isn't a lock we can't crack.
Business Associations
Associated Member Locksmiths | Locksmith Association


text:
A judgment in the Kontera case was handed down two weeks ago in the district court which dramatically changes the Cost Plus issues relevant to certain Israeli companies which provide services to a foreign related company. The judgment impacts on the situation where the Israeli company's employees are granted options in the framework of Section 102 of the Income Tax Ordinance (capital track).
This judgment is the first in Israeli legal history on the topic of "transfer pricing" since Section 85a of the Income Tax Ordinance entered into force at the end of 2006. It shuffled the cards relating to the granting of options in respect of a company operating in the framework of the Cost Plus method as it pertains to the rules of transfer pricing.
The dispute that arose in this file between the Israeli company and between the assessing officer centered around the following questions: (1) should the value of the options be included as part of the Cost (2) should the social contributions of the Israeli company to its employees be included in the Cost?
The district court determined that in the framework of the Cost, both the value of the options and the social contributions should be included. We emphasize that this ruling of the court creates a negative and dramatic change for the company, the implication of which is higher and more substantial tax payments.
There is no doubt that this judgment will require new thinking and substantial and urgent changes in the transfer pricing method, which is used by every company operating under the Cost Plus framework, as well as any company required to implement the transfer price method.
Our offices would be happy to help and advise in this regard.
Several changes to tax laws that came into effect at the beginning of the year
Expanding the term of assessment limitation – the authority of an assessing officer was expanded to provide an amended assessment within 4 years from the end of the tax year in which the tax report was submitted (instead of 3 years until now).
The application of the reporting obligation on an opinion and taking a position contradicting the position of the Tax Authority – reporting obligations were legislated for taxpayers who receive a written opinion or take a position against the position of the Tax Authority, pursuant to several classifications, of which the principal ones are:
- An opinion offering the taxpayer a tax benefit.
- The fee charged by the provider of the opinion is based on the tax advantage and such fee exceeds NIS 100,000 and/ or that the opinion is a shelf plan (uniform content in the same topic given to at least three people within a period of two years or that the provider of the opinion offered it to a recipient and the recipient is obligated to maintain confidentiality thereof).
- The annual revenue of the taxpayer exceeds NIS 3 million or the revenue of the provider of the opinion exceeds NIS 1.5 million.
Position requiring reporting
- A position that contradicts the official and well-known position of the Tax Authority.
- The tax benefit exceeds NIS 5 million for that tax year or NIS 10 million during 4 tax years.
- The annual revenue of the taxpayer exceeds NIS 3 million or the revenue of the provider of the opinion exceeds NIS 1.5 million.
Automatic information exchanges – sections were legislated regarding information and assistance exchanges between Israel and another country with which Israel has a treaty to prevent dual-taxation or an agreement for information exchanges. Due to the legislation of these Sections, Israel will begin to swap information (seemingly commencing in 2018) with all of the countries signed on the MCAA– Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (the State of Israel signed this treaty last November and currently 91 countries have signed this treaty). These information exchanges will be performed automatically.
Decrease of corporate tax to 25%
An amendment to the Law has been passed which decreases the corporate tax to 25% (it was 26.5%) as of January 1st 2016. This amendment is in accordance with the notice of the Prime Minister and Finance Minister that corporate tax will be reduced as well as the reduction in the VAT rate from 18% to 17%. (effective October 1st 2015).


text: Today I received an email from a fellow educator of young children about apps that were available on Amazon for Android, I didn't look closely enough yet to see if they were actually optimized for phones, yet. There is almost nothing in the Android Apps store that seems appropriate. But...being new at this and a little afraid to order out of the market...does anyone have experience with apps on Amazon? Thanks


text:
The first episode of a series examining William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith from an atheist perspective. In this opening segment, I take a look at the introduction and Chapter 1: Faith and Reason: How Do I Know Christianity Is True?
Views: 106
Talk about an oxymoron, "Reasonable Faith" has got to be one of the BIGGEST contradictions in terms I have ever heard of! Atheists should be teeing off on WLC PURELY on the title, never mind the contents!
© 2019 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: The Nexus Group. Powered by


text:
Vegan Whole Grain PancakesFrom pamela 12 years ago
- 1/2 cup flour, whole wheat shopping list
- 1 tbsp soy flour shopping list
- 1/2 cup rye flour shopping list
- 1 tbsp white sugar shopping list
- 1/8 tsp salt shopping list
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder shopping list
- 1/2 cup soy milk shopping list
- 1/2 cup water shopping list
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (this is optional) shopping list
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (this too is optional) shopping list
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped shopping list
How to make it
- Combine the whole wheat flour, soy and rye flour, along with the sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon (if preferred) in a medium sized bowl. Create a well in the center, then add in the vanilla (if preferred), soy milk and water. Mix well until the dry ingredients have been absorbed, then add in the pecans.
- Over medium heat, warm a griddle or large skillet, and add a coat of cooking spray. Pour around 1/3 cup of batter onto the skillet or griddle, and spread out to reach 1/4 inch thickness. Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear on the top, flip and brown on the opposite side. Serve warm.
People Who Like This Dish 9
Reviews & Comments 0
The Cookpamela San Diego, CA
The Groups
- Not added to any groups yet!


text:
Monday, September 26, 2011
Uncomfortable navel gazing
Waking before the crack of dawn to be on a flight to Sydney for work and getting back late at night means lots of waiting-around-at-airport time. I do this trip frequently and I usually use that down time to squeeze in yes more work...but lately I've been spending it navel gazing. On my last work trip, I was sitting in the sunshine (why does it always seem to be warm and sunny in Sydney!!) having a coffee, about to head into a meeting - and I felt someone staring at me. I looked up and it was someone I used to sort-of date a long looooooong time ago, I met him right about the same time I first met Mr Bok. We exchanged pleasantries but it was a bit odd, I still feel terrible for hurting his feelings all those years ago and meeting him out of the blue again - I don't think he's forgotten it either. Then later in the week I bumped into my first 'real' boyfriend when I was a teenager many moons ago - he broke my heart! and never fails to apologise for it when we run into each other so obviously how he behaved (appallingly!!) when he was a young one still bothers him. I've long forgotten it.
It's a very uncomfortable feeling to know you've hurt another person. I think that sometimes it's easier to forgive another person than to forgive yourself. Sometimes.
Now usually the quiet thinking I do isn't all that quiet, it's railing against the unfairness of humanity, trying to make a difference to lessen the hot feeling inside I get when I think about it, being a UN volunteer means I do it because I feel strongly about the disadvantaged, the marginalised, the majority of the world who live their reality without basic human rights, those that just don't have the same opportunities that we do here in Australia. Then there is Hazel's post which I had to stop reading because all of the points that make her cross make me cross too!
But the quiet thinking I do when I look back on all of the things I've said or done that I've regretted...I wonder about the people who say they live with absolutely no regret.
I've come across many articles discussing the Amnesia Drug Metyrapone lately, simplistically put, it can delete or block bad memories. This must be fantastic for people who have lived through severe trauma and just can't move on with life or entertain any happiness because of it. I've thought about how great it could be. I wonder how many people would use it for things they had done that they regret? Or if they would choose to used it to block out bad memories caused by someone else. But having experienced many different sides of life, ultimately for me, I'm thankful that I have lived through so much and the bad memories that I used to polish all the time have taught me a lot about how to live my life today, how to be stronger and how to better treat others.
I think you are a pretty lucky human if you've lived a few decades and haven't experienced heartbreak or regret. Or perhaps it's the other way around?
11 comments:
I would rather dread spending time in a city if I would keep running into Exs. When you think about it a memory pill that destroys bad memories, we have to be reminded how we grow and become who we are. It is through those adversities that we grow as a person and to remember those bad experiences give us our consciences. Your last sentences say it all. Hypatia is just so adorable. She looks as though she easily could become a tea drinker. Would her eggs then have caffeine in them? Have a good week.ReplyDelete
I agree with Ann. Going through tough or bad times makes us want to do better. Good post!! Enjoyed my visit tonight.ReplyDelete
Great post. I love "the bad memories i used to polish all the time" phrase. It's something I'm pretty good at - bashing myself up. But still, I wouldn't want to forget what has made me me...ReplyDelete
There are some events in the past that I wouldn't mine a little dose of an amnesia drug, but all of life's experiences (good and bad) have made me who I am today. Well written post--Thanks!ReplyDelete
Gawd! Ghosts of boyfriends past around every corner, what a nightmare!ReplyDelete
It's nice to look back on a good deed you've done and feel contented by your part in it. It makes you want to live more positively in the future. When you look back on your mistakes or regrets you then attempt to avoid ever making them again. So, in a way, mistakes always have the potential to become something positive in your life - you just have to let them, and it starts with not beating yourself up about it!
What a great post - thank you for sharing your thoughts. When I start thinking down lines like this (things I regret, things I don't fully forgive myself for), I usually have to stop as it's too painful. I don't have a trauma history, and I think that is just part of being human. Hard, but part of life!ReplyDelete
I do believe that it's easier to forgive another than yourself. And easier to forgive than to accept forgiveness. But sometimes the best education is learning from our own mistakes - we never seem willing to learn from the mistakes of others.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Such a thought provoking post Mrs Bok. Not sure what I make of the amnesia drug, I agree with the mistakes and bad memories making us who we are etc, but wiping out a few doesn't seem like such a bad idea sometimes. And for me I sometimes find myself making the same mistake over and over - especially when it comes to dealing with two year old's tantrums, I really wish I could learn the lesson to just step back and take a breath instead of reacting the way I do sometimes.ReplyDelete
Well missus, I don't know whether I'd take that amnesia drug or just stick to the booze lol.ReplyDelete
If we're all made from the sum total of our experiences, good and bad, then surely we'd just be erasing parts of ourselves if we took this stuff...
what a deep blog post......there are many things i regret but feel the bad times help who you become.....not bitter and twisted but hopefully more caring and thoughtful.ReplyDelete
bet your girls don't regret anything!
I think we all do a bit of navel gazing at times. It is at times like that when I realize how much good has come out of things I thought were so bad at the time. I love teapot - what a great name :)ReplyDelete


text:
After all these years of bogus tabloid reports, it feels totally bizarro-world to report actual, confirmed
"Justin Theroux had an amazing birthday on Friday, receiving an extraordinary gift when his girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, accepted his proposal of marriage," the actor-screenwriter's rep announced in a statement.
Wow, we never thought this day would come. Well, either Jen has finally found her happily ever after, or this is a sign that the prophesied Mayan apocalypse is indeed at hand. Hey, time will tell, right?
Jennifer Aniston wedding news. But yes, an actual publicist has actually confirmed that she is actually engaged to Justin Theroux, her boyfriend of more than a year. No, seriously, this is confirmed!
Kristen: Stewing
Kristen Stewart is apparently falling apart as she agonizes over the destruction of her relationship with Robert Pattinson — which, if you need a reminder, she caused by cheating on him.
"She is a complete mess," a source told OK! about the "Twilight" star, who is reportedly holed up at her mother's home and torturing herself by reading vitriolic Internet comments about herself.
"Her stomach is so knotted up that she has no interest in food, and she hasn't had a full night's sleep since this nightmare began," said the insider. Kristen is said to have shriveled to 98 pounds.
Supposedly, per the source, K-Stew "spends her days in a darkened room, poring over love letters Rob wrote her and watching videos they made together."
Most alarming are hints that Kristen is harboring self-destructive thoughts. She has "said some pretty crazy things lately, like how she'll die if he doesn't take her back or how no one would care if she disappeared off the face of the earth," confided the insider. "It all sounds like a cry for help."
Or like the words of a celebrity who's been reading vitriolic Internet comments about herself.


text:
Applying for a mortgage loan can be a daunting process. So when you've found the right home, you need the right partner to get you moving in the right direction. Your Capital City Mortgage Bankers are ready and waiting to put our knowledge and experience to work for you.
With competitive rates and a wide range of loan types, we've got the mortgage that's right for you. And our customized approach means we're here for you every step of the way – application to closing. Rely on us to get you to moving day.


text:
Today's job posting - find employees
Goa Public Works Department (PWD) has published a notification for the recruitment of 112 Laboratory Technician, Peon and Shift In-Charge Posts. All interested candidates are require to check eligibility details for Public Works Department Recruitment in mentioned advertisement as below.
Fill Up Online Application Form-STEPS
|10वी/12वी, ग्रेजुएट के लिए बड़ी कंपनियों में भर्ती
|• Air India
|• Big Bazaar
|• Reliance Jio
|• Ashok Leyland
|• Resume format freshers
|• Courses 12th Pass
|• Work From Home
|• Free Job Alert (Freejobalert)
Vacancies ( job Position Name): Find the detail job requirement to eligibility and apply as given below.
Vacancies :
01. Laboratory Technician – 23
02. Shift In-Charge – 50
03. Peon – 39
Job Location State : Goa
Job Location City : Panaji
Late Date to apply or submit job application : 28th October 2016.
PWD Recruitment goa.gov.in 2016.
Educational Qualification :-
Laboratory Technician: The candidates must be completed Degree in Science with Chemistry as subject from a recognized university or equivalent.
Shift In-Charge: The candidates must be completed Diploma in civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Computer / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Automobile / Shipbuilding Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institute.
Peon: The candidates must be passed Middle School (8th Class) or equivalent preferably with English.
Last Date of Online Application : Interested and eligible candidate must be apply for this job on or before 28.10.2016. Application after this date will not be accepted.
Age Limit :- The job applicant age must not be less than 18 years and not above 45 years. Upper age limit will be relaxed in case of the persons belonging to the reserved group.
Application Fee :- Application fee is not applicable.
Mode Of Application :- There is no Online option for apply PWD Recruitment. Candidate need to send Offline application to the register office address.
Pay Scale :- Selected candidate can get salary as below :-
- Laboratory Technician :- Rs.5200 to 20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs.2800/-
- Shift In-Charge :- Rs.5200 to 20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs.2800/-
- Peon :- Rs.4440 to 7440/- with Grade Pay of Rs.1300/-
Total Vacancies :- 112
How To Apply : Qualified candidates can apply as per the application format, downloaded from the official website of Burdwan district "www.goa.gov.in" and send their application form on or before 28.10.2016. Candidates should be submitted Photostat copies of passing certificate & Mark sheets of educational qualification, certificate of Birth, valid 15 years residential certificate in Goa issued by competent authority and Other relevant documents or certificate with application form.
- Application Form : Apply Now
- Official Notification in PDF : Click Here
- PWD Recruitment Official Website : https://www.goa.gov.in


text:
I love how you make fun of yourself at the beginning. Yeah, it really has been too long. Then again, I'm not the biggest fan of this series. It's at least fine. I remember him loving biscuits. I remember the cockatrice.
Well, it wasn't that long ago for me to review. I kind of thought this was a little too long. It could have used more jokes. It was at least interesting. It should be 6 of 5 or something.


text:
African Soccer Star Thanks Wife …And Girlfriend… After Match – Immediately Regrets It (Video)
South African soccer star Mohammed Anas thanked his wife — and his girlfriend — after a recent match.
Mohammed immediately caught his mistake and profusely apologized to his wife on the air.
Much can happen on live TV when talking without thinking, much trouble, domestic trouble, which is something the Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Anas (22) brought upon himself when he lined up for a live interview after a match in the South African Premier League on Friday.
Anas scored both goals for Free State Stars and was named man of the match, in a 2-2 match against Ajax Cape Town, writes Fox Sports.
"I appreciate my fans, my wife and my girlfriend.
"I mean my wife! Sorry to say, I'm so sorry, my wife.
Anas quickly realizes that he has said something stupid, and starts on a sort of spontaneous tribute/excuse to his wife.
"I love you so much. I love you so much from my heart," says 22-year-old on the fly.
Mohammed was very grateful to all the women in his life.
Mohammed made the statements earlier this year.
As a privately owned web site, we reserve the right to edit or remove comments that contain spam, advertising, vulgarity, threats of violence, racism, anti-Semitism, or personal/abusive attacks on other users. The same applies to trolling, the use of multiple aliases, or just generally being a jerk. Enforcement of this policy is at the sole discretion of the site administrators and repeat offenders may be blocked or permanently banned without warning. Guest posting is disabled for security reasons.


text:
|John Sayles
|Screen Gems; R; 126 minutes
|Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson
John Sayles' latest movie begins in Juneau, Alaska. Mary Mastrantonio steals the screen as Donna De Angelo, a faded singer whose string of unsuccessful loves has left her with bad memories and an angry daughter. David Strathairn plays Joe, a rugged outdoorsman gripped by guilt. The injured couple gingerly begin a relationship amidst the economically depressed and environmentally ravaged town (Sayles treats these two themes with a characteristically heavy hand). The three form a sturdy triangle of vivid, well-drawn characters. A fine supporting cast adds further depth to Limbo. Great, right?
Yes, then no. Halfway through the movie Sayles derails the plot in a bold but misguided narrative move. It's as if the three characters are suddenly stranded on a remote island: the social vision is fatally foreshortened and the tension shifts from relevant, engaging issues into distracting minutiae of survival. The audience's patience is further tested by a copout 'cliffhanger' ending.


text:
Moving to Australia can be an amazing experience. Although it is the sixth largest country in the world at over 3 million square miles, it is only home to 21 million people, which ensures that natural beauty dominates over suburban landscapes (especially out of the main cities). The country boasts a diverse range of wildlife and nature and there are many species of animals and plants indigenous only to Australia.
The pristine beauty of the country's wilderness coupled with the abundance of wildlife is part of the country's attraction for potential expats.Moving to Australia provides the expat population with a very good quality of life. Life expectancy is high and stress is relatively low when compared with other countries in the world.
Imagining yourself living the dream in Australia? Interested in knowing the tips, tricks and strategies to apply for Australian visa personally? You can read about this and much more in a book about the recent experience of migration to Australia by Besko Halilovic who migrated from Croatia in 2006.


text:
Dance With The Devil By prettyrebel -
'The game never changes, the only differences are the players in it.' Some seek immense power. Some will ruin anyone and anything to obtain that power. Ada is convinced the only way to be powerful is through Wesker himself. But is he even capable to love?
Reident Evil: The X Project By brandon89 -
In New York City, Umbrella tests thier latest virus, turning all of New York into vampires, except for a small handful of survivors.
Alone By Bamvivirie Lagunhaan -
Leons little sister is trapped in an umbrella prison, alone she contenplates her fate and desides to make a break for it with the most unlikly person. One shot, potential romance if enough people review.
TOS | Privacy Policy | Questions/Comments? | Found a bug? | Report violations of the TOS
Powered by E-FanWorks v3.9.9b © Null Referrence Software 2003-2006


text:
Thin mints
I just ate an entire sleeve of Thin Mints in one sitting.
No regrets.
Okay, maybe one regret: That I don't have any more Thin Mints.
So I posted last Monday to update you on my latest life happenings and included the empty promise of posting more often. And here we are, over a week later, and I'm just now writing something else.
I really don't know what my problem is. I just have nothing interesting to write about right now. Not like I ever had anything exceptional to write about in the first place, but you know what I mean. Right? Like, the things that happen to me on a daily basis are kind of interesting sometimes, but I don't think they warrant an entire blog post.
I had an ultrasound on my legs last week, but other than being completely freaked out by the sound of my own blood rushing through my veins and laying spread-eagle on a table without pants, it's not that remarkable.
I finally got in to see my GP and he ordered an ultrasound on my legs to see if I had a blood clot. You see, I've seen three different medical specialists and no one knows why my hamstrings hurt and so my life has more or less become a game of tests to see what isn't causing my leg pain in hopes that will somehow magically reveal what is wrong with my muscle.
I don't have low iron levels.
My pelvis IS out of alignment again, but that's just my crazy pelvis being my crazy pelvis.
I don't have any blood clots.
I don't have any muscular tears.
I don't have any tenderness when you prod the muscle.
So it must be my back! That's the general consensus right now, anyways. Apparently the mild back pain I started suffering from about two weeks ago is the reason why my hamstring has been hurting the past 4 months.
I'm too tired to question it. Fine. Whatever. Just tell me what I need to do to fix my back so I can fix my leg.
The good news is that I've resumed my normal number of running days each week and I've been consistently doing so without any lasting soreness. The bad news is that I'm suddenly really slow and feel super out of shape. In all of this mess, I only took one full week off of running, so I'm not sure why I'm riding the endurance struggle bus, but hey! I'm running!
I cranked out 3 miles on my lunch break today and even got in some intervals. No walk breaks. I'll take it. I'll take it. I'll take it.
And I have got to pick up my running game so I can balance my calories burned with the number of Girl Scout cookies I've been shoving in my face.
Clayton and I both ordered cookies from our respective work places and brought them home on the same day to be like, "Surprise! I got you cookies!" It was kind of cute that we both had the same mindset of wooing each other with cheap cookies, but also resulted in a disgusting amount of sugar in our house. My solution is to always eat it all at once to eliminate the temptation.
And now I want to slip into a cookie coma.


text:
We are happy to announce our new stockist of our gorgeous Angel Dear Animal Blankies and matching rattles is Treehouse.
Nearly 10 years ago Treehouse opened its doors in Australia providing everything you can imagine to furnish a child's bedroom in the most magical, fun, yet stylish way possible. From baby to tween there is bedding, furniture, soft furnishings and a myriad of accessories and gifts to choose from for both boys and girls.
Treehouse has stores in NSW and Victoria, to find your nearest store log onto www.treehouse.net.au or call 02 9519 6166.


text:
The Impact of Israel Experience Programs on Israel's Symbolic Meaning
Publication Date: January 2004
Publisher(s): Association for the Social Scientific Study of Jewry
Author(s): Shaul Kelner
Special Collection: Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Topic: Culture and religion (Religion and religious groups)
Education (Study abroad)
Keywords: American Jews; Israel experience
Type: Report
Coverage: United States Israel
The author argues that the conceptions of Israel typically produced by educational pilgrimage tours can be understood in Durkheim's classic theory of religion, whereby feelings of fulfillment and empowerment created by an intense group experience are preserved in symbolic residue that revokes these feelings. Seeing Israel as emblematic of the Israel experience programs helps explain how such programs can influence people who are not predisposed to care about the country. For American Jews "Israel" is a "summarizing symbol," integrating a multitude of normative and non-normative meanings allowing for a variability and idiosyncrasy.


text:
Selecting Log Cabins for a Holiday
Residing in a cabin during vacation can be an enjoyable means of escaping the hustle of lifetime and relax. Before contemplating to embark on a cabin retreat, there are various factors you need to put into consideration. A well-organized cabin trip can result to enjoyable moments and beautiful memoirs.
Among the principal issues to put into consideration before choosing a log cabin to reside on is the locality. Cabins are always positioned in privacy in nature with proximity to the chances to explore and relish environment. It is paramount to align your cabin choice with the accessibility to the anticipated prospects. A preferred indication is the fact that cabins have simple access to lakes or other sources of large water bodies. In case you decide to involve in any water activity selecting a cabin near to a source of sea or lake will be of great importance to you. In case you prefer a vacation where you expect hiking or nature walk, you will be required to do research on those cabins close to hiking trails. In most cases, log cabins will give relaxing views of the environment which will make you have fun on the visible rocks just as you relax on your warm cabin. Selecting a cabin that is strategically situated will enhance your chances of having a pleasant vacation.
All in all, the cost of leasing the
hot tub log cabins
is another important factor to put into consideration. Depending on other factors available, cabins can be costly or sensible inexpensive. Preferring a booth to tent camping is more likely to be expensive though a cabin will, give a more dependable physical backing and security from the components and the wild animals In comparison to the camping tent. Also, selecting to reside in a cabin will have an equivalent price to living in a hotel, though log cabins offer a more reliable nature involvement know-how. It is therefore of great importance to do enough research on the different prices of the cabins available that are at your cost.
Another aspect to put into consideration is the accessibility of facilities in the cottage. In various aspects, log cabins may indicate your residing location. Most cabins will have some bed rooms, availability of water, fireplaces, as well as ample living room. They will provide protection against such elements like wild animals and the weather conditions. Selecting the most appropriate cabin for your needs will depend on what creature satisfies you and what you need within your surroundings,
visit website
Know more about log cabins at