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May 24, 2018
Dear Conventioneers,
The National Convention will be held in San Antonio, Texas, July 1st through July 4th, 2018, with the Oregon Delegation housed at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. The convention and exhibits of State Associations will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 East Market Street which is adjacent to the hotel. The Ritual Contest will also be held at the Convention Center.
Pre-registration for the convention is suggestedin order for you to save $10 and avoid long lines at the Convention Center. The registration fee is $50.00 per member if you pay in advance. It is now open and closes on June 24 to register online. You may do this by going to: elks.org. After signing in, look under the "Members Only" tab at the top and click on National Convention. Click on Pre-registration on the drop-down menu at the left and the form is all ready for you to go! If you pay registration when you arrive, it will be $60.00 per member plus waiting in long lines. If your spouse is a member, they must also pay the $50.00/$60.00 fee. Be sure to have your Elk membership card, picture ID and receipt with you in order to pick up your credentials!
The Convention Center will be open during the following hours:
Registration: Exhibits:
Saturday, June 30 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM Saturday, June 30 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, July 1 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM Sunday, July 1 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, July 2 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM Monday, July 2 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 3 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 3 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
The 150th Anniversary Celebration will be SUNDAY from 4-6 pm at the Convention Center. There will be a huge celebration party following the opening celebration where food and drinks will be available for purchase.
The Grand Lodge Sessions start promptly at 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Proper attire at all Business Sessions (Mon-Wed) for the Oregon Delegates is OREGON GREEN.
The big Social Event is the Grand Ball honoring Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Luhr on Tuesday evening, July 3, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. All Elks and their spouses are invited; admission is by your registration badge. Let's have a good turnout from Oregon for this event. Dress is FORMAL. Everyone should go, even if for a short time. It's part of the experience and shouldn't be missed!
Ritual Competition will be at theHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
(Please see "REQUIRED DRESS FOR GRAND LODGE CONVENTION – SAN ANTONIO, TX"
to determine what the dress codes mean - attached)
Sunday, July 1 - During the morning and early afternoon will be a great time to use your City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off pass to explore San Antonio.
Monday, July 2 –After sessions, you can continue to explore San Antonio. For those that have chosen to attend (invitation only, see Eager Pins flyer) the celebration for the incoming Grand Exalted Ruler Mike Luhr of Alaska, that is scheduled from 5-7 pm (approx.) in the evening.
Tuesday, July 3 - We will enjoy dinner atop the Tower of the Americas close to the hotel. There will be shuttle service available for those who choose not to walk. You are encouraged to attend the ball after dinner.
Wednesday, July 4 - We will be having dinner at the historic Menger Hotel next to the Alamo. Be sure to look at all the historic display cases and pictures! It is of the era of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders!
Saturday, June 30:
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If your Lodge is sending anything for giveaways in the Headquarters/Hospitality Room, please hang on to them until it's your time to host. If possible, please bring your items with you or send them with someone who is driving. The state office will NOT pay for shipping or storage. If you are shipping, send them to: Your Name, c/o Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 East Market Street, Ste 347, San Antonio, TX 78205. You can pick them up at the Fed Ex office in the hotel There will be extra fees charged for receiving and storage. You also need to know that the hotel DOES NOT ALLOW any microwaves, crock pots or hot plates in the rooms.
The complete Grand Lodge Program will be published in the June Issue of the Elks Magazine. We want you to enjoy yourself in San Antonio; of course, this is after you have attended each and every Business Session of the Grand Lodge. Make sure to schedule your activities so they do not conflict with any Grand Lodge Program.
There will also be various seminars held which are very informative. They will be scheduled on Sunday as early as 9:00 AM and following General Sessions on Monday and Tuesday. The schedule should be on the elks.org website starting in May. This is a good opportunity to get insight and ideas on different committees and issues.
I am looking forward to a fun-filled trip to San Antonio!!
Emma Pletz, Executive Secretary
Oregon State Elks Association
Exalted Rulers: Green Coat, White Shirt/Blouse, Black Pants/Skirt,
Black Shoes & Socks or Nylons and Long Black Tie/Scarf.
Spouses: Long or Short Formal Oregon Green Dress,
BlackSkirt/Pants, Sport Coat/Shirt/Tie.
The Memorial Service will also be held at the Opening Session. We will all try to sit together at Opening Session as a group. I will try to get someone to help direct you to where Oregon is sitting as you come in.
Exalted Rulers: Green Coat, White Shirt/Blouse, Beige/tan/khaki Pants/Skirt,
Brown Shoes & Socks/nylons, Long Black Tie/Scarf.
Exalted Rulers: Oregon (Green colored) Shirt, Beige/tan/khaki Pants/Skirt, or Capris (at least knee length).
Spouses: Oregon (Green colored) Shirt, Beige/tan/khaki Skirts/Slacks/Capris.
Athletic shoes are OK for casual dress.
The relationship between the Elks and Oregon Health & Sciences University's Department of Ophthalmology began in 1949, when Dr. Kenneth Swan was looking for the cause of Retinopathy of Prematurity or ROP, which is blindness in premature babies. At the same time, a member of the Oregon City Elks, Judge Robert Mulvey, became the father of twin premature boys who were blind. A connection was established between the Elks and Dr. Swan, who believed ROP was caused by excessive oxygen being given to these premature babies, causing the blood vessels in the eyes to develop in a haphazard manner. Dr. Swan needed a $2,000.00 oximeter to prove his theory and the Elks provided the funds, and Dr. Swan was able to confirm that the excessive oxygen did indeed cause ROP.
At that time, the Elks were looking for a state major project and it was decided that a relationship with the Department of Ophthalmology would be a good fit. Thus, the Elks Children's Eye Clinic was born. The Elks made a significant decision at that time, instead of just treating individual children, we would create a facility that would not only provide treatment, but also do research, and training for doctors to become ophthalmologists. This relationship grew and developed through the years.
It is important for all Elks to realize that OHSU is contributing $15,000,000.00 to the operating cost of our clinic so the building can be named for the Oregon Elks. Why is OHSU doing this? I believe it is their way of thanking the Elks of Oregon for the over $40,000,000.00 that have been donated since 1949, to make this Department of Ophthalmology the world leader that it has become. OHSU recognizes the role that the Oregon Elks have played in making OHSU such a successful institution. The $15,000,000.00 on top of the previously donated $40,000,000.00 will make the Oregon Elks the largest organizational donor to the entire Oregon Health and Sciences University System.
In 1963, the Elks decided to create a foundation to provide stable funding for our eye clinic and the Elks Youth Eye Service or EYES, was created. EYES is modeled after the Elks National Foundation, where monies donated are never spent, but are invested, and only what is generated by those investments is spent. Since its inception in 1963, EYES has received just over $3.3 million in donations. At the end of 2016, the total amount given by EYES to our visual program will be $29,686,798.00, and as of September 1, 2016, the value of our investments has grown to over $54 million. In the mid-1980's, the Department of Ophthalmology decided to build a new building and a member of the Portland Elks Lodge, Harry Casey donated over $9,000,000.00 towards the construction of this facility. The Department of Ophthalmology became the Casey Eye Institute. In addition to Harry Casey's donation, individual Elks and our Lodges donated thousands of dollars towards the construction and equipping the new building. There are no records indicating the amount of other Elk donations since 1949, but I have estimated that these donations would be in excess of $3 million. These donations would have come from individual Elks, lodge fund raisers, the Elks National Foundation, a portion of the OSEA per capita dues and other sources. In total, it is certainly fair to say that the total amount of donations to our major state project since 1949 would easily exceed $40,000,000.00. What we have helped to create is a world leader in the treatment of vision issues. Dr. Earl Palmer, building on the work of Dr. Swan, developed a treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity and became the pre-eminent authority in the world in treating this condition. A gene therapy program, where a defective gene, which will cause blindness in a child, can be identified and replaced with a healthy gene, inserted in the eye, to override the defective gene thus preserving the child's eyesight One of four places in the world where this procedure is performed is our Elks Children's Eye Clinic.
Each year our clinic accepts six doctors to enter a three year residency program to become ophthalmologists. There are over six hundred applicants for these six positions. The clinic has over 133,000 patient visits annually, of which over 18,000 are pediatric visits. OHSU is planning on constructing a new building adjacent to and connected with the Casey Eye Institute. This will be a $50 million, six story, 60,000 sq. ft. building. The naming rights for this new building are set at $20 million. In July of 2015, Dr. David Wilson, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology and Keith Todd, President of the OHSU Foundation came to the EYES meeting with a proposal. If the EYES Directors would agree that for the next seven years, the $15,000,000.00 that we normally give for the operation of our clinic would be earmarked to the construction of the new building, then OHSU would cover the operating cost of our Elks Children's Eye Clinic. The Elks would also be asked to spread the word about this new building and make members aware of this project and try to raise the remaining $5,000,000.00 so the new building would be named the Oregon Elks Children's Eye Clinic.
The most important thing is to get the word out. Every dollar donated helps, but hopefully by spreading the word someone like Harry Casey will step forward and contribute millions. It's also possible to contribute through ones will. This is where the OHSU Foundation comes in. They have people who are adept at estate planning and can arrange for donations to be made through that vehicle. An important thing to remember is that these donations are tax deductible.
You can donate multiple ways. Donations are accepted as cash, check, or even credit card.
Click on the Donate Now button to the left to donate!
This is a tremendous opportunity for the Elks of Oregon to establish our place at the Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Gene Spina President, Elks Youth Eye Service
Lots of money coming to Oregon. Why? Because some Lodges are doing their part. Three Lodges are receiving Impact Grants that total to somewhere between $20 to 30 thousand. Only one Lodge received the Impact Grant for the first two years, then 2, then 3 this year. Sixteen Lodges have made their per capita and can claim $2000 each for their communities. Some Lodges have applied for and received $2000 each for their youth projects. Both the State projects, Children's Casey Eye Clinic and Meadowood each receive money from Elks National Foundation. Money is given for Drug dogs or other projects. In the past few years, Oregon has received from $1.85-1.95 back for every $14. donated.It is now time for the 38 Lodges that have not achieved their per capita of $4.50 to step up and do their part. It has been nice that you can ride the bandwagon with the Lodges that do their part, but it is now time for you to pay for your ticket to ride on the wagon too. Show some pride in your Lodge. It may be too late to get a Promise Grant or Impact Grant, BUT, it is not too late to get your $2000 Gratitude Grant to help your community. Some Lodges do not even have to put $2000 in to ENF to get back the $2000.So what is the problem?If you need help, ideas, or other questions, please feel free to contact me. We are 9th in membership in the nation, but for some reason we end up 20-30th in the nation for donations. Please step up and do your part now.Thank you,Lou Kolkhorst, PER
Volume 1, Issue 5 -- Editor – Gladys Andrus
Oregon Summer Convention News: We had a great Summer Convention in April. We held an auction, at which we made about $2800. We had our table selling some new items, stretch bracelet, a cancer awareness scarf, and our new supply if butterflies, plus the usual cookbooks, grab bags and our Betty Hise jewelry. We made around $1200 from the table. After taking in donations and the donation of $5,000 from ENF, we came to a grand total of $15,191.72. We gave our donation of $7,500 each to OHSU and MSTI.
We were privileged to have Grand Lodge First Lady, Jane Helsel, in attendance as well as Diane Kile of Idaho.
In October several of us attended a talk by Dr. Brian Druker of the Knight Cancer Institute at OSHU, on "The End of Cancer is Within Reach." I have a DVD of his talk if anyone would like to borrow, it is about 40 min. long, please contact me. It is worth the time to see.
National Convention News: We had a table at National Convention held in Portland in July, and did quite well.
October Leading Knight Seminar: We had a table selling jewelry, grab bags, butterflies etc. plus 2 baskets we had a drawing on. Again we did quite well.
April Summer Convention: Plans are ready for summer convention: Board Meeting – Thursday April 22nd at 1:00 in Helen Klein room at Red Lion Inn in Salem.
We will have our table selling usual items. Need grab bags, please bring some if you can and be sure to mark if for women or men. We will also have a raffle for 3 nice items. If you can spend an hour or two working the table please let Roni Hargin know.
Our general meeting will be Friday at 11:00 at the Red Lion Inn.
What's happening at the Lodges.
Florence Lodge still has the pie ladies selling pie (last year they raised over $1,250.00).
Tualatin Valley Lodge – once a month have a Betty Hise Breakfast.
Let me know what's going on in your Lodge for Betty Hise so it can be included in the Next Newsletter, which I hope to do quarterly.
Jewelry Sales
We have bracelets from $24.00 - $120. Necklaces from $26.00 - $160 Earrings from $10.00 - $30 We have one new bracelet added to our collection. We also have a sale on a couple styles we are phasing out.
Remember if you move, change phone numbers or email address please get the info to Kathy Dietz so records can be updated.
My Brothers and Sisters of Elkdom
This tribute is an extension of the established customs of our Fraternity, in keeping with one of our most solemn Pledges: Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken.
We are a very social group. However, when the Hour of Eleven is upon us, we pause from our social functions to pay reverent respect to our departed members. As Elks, we do not take this token of recollection lightly.
This is the moment when we bow our heads in tender reverence and silent tribute to Gene Jaramillo who has left our midst.
Gene J. was born in Denver, Colorado on October 11, 1935. He graduated from Louisville, Colorado High School in 1953.
Gene's military career began in 1954 when he became a mechanic in the Army Corp of Engineers Bridge Battalion. He also spent some time at Fort Lewis, Washington in the motor pool. He was discharged from active duty in 1956.
Following his military service, he was employed by the Post Office Department here in Portland. In 1957 he went to work for the Oregon Air National Guard and in 1970 he was assigned to the position of Material Control Technician. He later advanced to Aircraft Maintenance Analysis Technician.
Gene was initiated into the Gresham Elks Lodge on April 30, 1968. He transferred his membership to Gateway Lodge on April 26, 1969. His membership number is 26.
Gene was appointed to Lodge Inner Guard in 1971 - 1972. He served as Lodge Assistant Esquire 1972 - 1973 and as Lodge Esquire in 1973 - 1974. He was elected to each of the chairs and served as Gateway's Exalted Ruler in 1977 - 1978.
He was selected Gateway's Elk of the Month for November 1970 and as our Elk of the Year in 2001 - 2002. He was elected Oregon State Elks Association Vice-President in 2005.
Gene served on many - many Lodge committees and even worked as Lodge janitor and Club Manager. He loved the Elks and would do whatever was required to serve his Lodge and Elkdom. He was happiest when he was cooking steaks or tacos. I'm not sure about the steaks but I can attest that his tacos were the best!
His final article as Exalted Ruler contained this comment: "May the great spirits of Love, Health and Happiness be your constant companions." That one statement speaks volumes about Gene and the size of his heart.
I want to share this poem with you. It is not my poem - the author is unknown to me. I want to share it because I think it reflects what is in my heart and in the hearts of many you.
You never said I'm leaving; You never said goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it;And only God knows why.
A million times we needed you;A million times we cried.
If love alone could have saved you;You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly;In death we love you still.
In our heart you hold a place;That no one could ever fill.
It broke our heart to lose you; But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you;The day God took you home.
It is true that we will miss his familiar voice and the grasp of his friendly hand. That voice and the assistance of those hands are gone, but the echoes of his voice and the efforts of those hands will be with us forever.
I can only imagine the exchange that took place when Gene met Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. I'm betting it went something like this:
Saint Peter: "Hi Gene, I've been expecting you!" How are you?Gene J.:"FAAANTASTIC!!!"
Gene is gone from us now, but one thing cannot be taken away, his memory resides inside our heart, and lights up our darkest days. May the blessing of God be upon you - rest in peace my Brother.
On behalf of the Elks National Foundation, let me congratulate the Coos Bay Elks Lodge on being a 2009 Impact Grant recipient! The competition was fierce again this year. We received 152 grant applications and selected only 46 Lodges to receive an Impact Grant award of up to $10,000.
Your Lodge will receive a 2008-09 grant award of $10,000.00 to support the project: South Coast Food Share Weekend Snack Pack Program-Bunker Hill Elem..
Your Lodge has just joined the ranks of 45 other Lodges that are working to improve the quality of life in their communities. Throughout the grant cycle, our Programs Associate Lesley Greene will be right there with you to lend support and to ensure your project stays on track. Should you have questions beforehand, we are only an email or phone call away.
We applaud you for being part of an illustrious group of Lodges looking to meaningfully and visibly address the needs of communities where Elks live and work. You should expect to receive your official award letter, including any grant contingencies, along with the grant assurances by October 31, 2008.
Again, congratulations!Coos Bay is the only Lodge in Oregon to receive an Impact Grant this year.


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Cyril Neville says no to N'awlins: "Entertainment Archive
Cyril Neville says no to N'awlins
December 15, 2005
BY DAVE HOEKSTRA Staff Reporter
During a heartfelt conversation before embarking on the train journey, Neville explained he and his wife, Gaynielle, have bought a home in Austin, Texas..
'Would I go back to live?' Neville asked. 'There's nothing there. And the situation for musicians was a joke. People thought there was a New Orleans music scene -- there wasn't. You worked two times a year: Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. The only musicians I knew who made a living playing music in New Orleans were Kermit Ruffins and Pete Fountain. Everyone else had to have a day job or go on tour. I have worked more in two months in Austin than I worked in two years in New Orleans..........................
'I am not a fish,' he said. 'I cannot live under 6 feet of water. In the 9th Ward and Gentilly they are going to do mass buyouts, bulldoze everything and make it green space. In my estimation, those are golf courses and other places where African-American people won't be welcome. There's nothing wrong with my house except that water destroyed everything we had in it. The foundation is fine. The house is still there. Same thing with our neighbors. So what are they talking bulldozing?".....................
"People are talking to me, but some of the people I know went through much more than I did. There are 3,000 children missing in New Orleans. [The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children places the figure at 1,300.] Hundreds of bodies are waiting to be identified. The people of New Orleans have been scattered to the four winds. Their lives were determined by people in Washington and Baton Rouge before the storm hit. Without African Americans having ownership, economic equity and the same type of things the French Quarter gets -- like tax cuts -- the city will never be the same. The 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Wards should have their own tourist commission. Build our own hotels and restaurants in those areas. The key is ownership. Then I would think about going back and living there. But we're still practicing American democracy. How can we ever bring it to somebody else?"
It is a good read. He is currently on tour with Arlo Guthrie. A twelve day Amtrack journey from Chicago to New Orleans, to raise money for Katrina victims.

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Operations MappingMethodology for Process & Procedure Systems
Q: What do "well-run" organizations do differently than those that seem haphazard and out of control?
A: They have good systems. Because their processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies are clearly defined, everyone knows what to do and how they fit into the big picture. For all this to work, your systems must be VISIBLE and USABLE. Employees must be able to follow your system. If your system is in someone's head or scribbled down in a post-it note somewhere, then you really don't have a system.
Operations Mapping is a process-oriented mindset. It's a step-by-step method for designing clear process and procedure (SOP) systems that are mapped to business goals. It works for any kind of process, any industry.
For many, the idea of "systemizing" people operations is appealing, but actually getting it done — the right way — is another story. Conventional "documenting" approaches and tools don't really work anymore. Process-only methods leave out important details. Without the right approach it's easy to spin your wheels and invest a lot of time for little return. That's why we invented a step-by-step, fool-proof formula, Operations Mapping that has been field-tested with organizations in just about every sector including healthcare, manufacturing, financial, government, and education.
The idea is to build process and procedure "systems" — an easy-to-follow roadmap — that is intentionally designed to produce whatever results you want; it might be fewer errors, faster service, or lower operating costs. Instead of always "reacting"— letting events drive your business—your systems drive performance outcomes. If you aren't getting the performance you want, change your system. (hint: Maybe the problem isn't your people?) Aha moment: "I can actually use systems to SOLVE PROBLEMS!"
Operations are more transparent across functional groups. Gone is the randomness, the silos. Everyone — management, employees, auditors – understands how the business works and how to improve it.
No more re-inventing the wheel. You have a single, easy to CHANGE system for managing operations, training, improving processes, and meeting regulatory compliance.
- Everyone understand how the business "works", how to improve it (process improvement)
- Employees are more accountable because always know "the right action"
- Training and cross-training is standardized
- Potential problems are easy to spot
- The organization is easier to change and manage
- Operations are more efficient, streamlined, cost-effective
Can I see some examples?
Operations Mapping has been applied to all sorts of processes – everything from Teller Operations to Transporting Hazardous Materials to Business Continuity to Managing Medications. Click here to see examples.
How does it work? How can I apply it?
Just adopting the mindset is a good first step. Figuring out how your business works can actually be fun! To learn more about Operations Mapping and get an overview of how to apply it, register and download the Operations Mapping guide.
You can implement Operations Mapping with any tool, but our Zavanta software enables you to do it faster and better. All Zavanta customers have free access to our Operations Mapping video. As part of our Coaching that comes with Zavanta, we help you apply the method to one of your own processes. If you aren't a Zavanta customer, you can still learn the core principles and technique by purchasing a webinar for your company. As part of the webinar, we will use one of your own processes as an example.
How is it different from other methodologies or P&P documentation?
Anyone who oversees day-to-day operations knows that the "devil is in the details". Most process methods don't deal with the details. Operations Mapping addresses ALL levels and all components including policies. Its different approach, a different mindset from traditional "documenting."
In Operations Mapping the focus is on the end result: a goal or problem solution. For example: Instead of writing software change management procedures, why not design a rock-solid "Change Management System" that truly aligns IT with your business users? It might seem subtle, but it's an important distinction. Believe it or not, you can literally "design" how you want your business to work.
Is this BPM (process automation)?
Operations Mapping is not process automation, but the two are related. You have to know what your processes and procedures are in order to automate them, so Operations Mapping can be used in conjunction with BPM or process improvement projects. Operations Mapping helps you map out your processes, standard operating procedures as well as policies.


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BBC Review
One of the Queen of Soul's very best.
Daryl Easlea 2010
Young, Gifted and Black is a remarkable album, finding Aretha Franklin at the peak of her powers. It appeared chronologically between her two groundbreaking live records – Live at Fillmore West, which celebrated her acceptance by the rock audience, and Amazing Grace, which placed her at the heart of her gospel roots. On Young, Gifted and Black she acts as a conduit for all her influences, and produces a mesmeric, frequently rapturous work.
Recorded in late 1970 and early 71, Franklin worked again with producers Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin and Tom Dowd. They corralled the cream of Atlantic's session men, as well as Donny Hathaway, Billy Preston and Dr John at the label's New York studio and Criteria Studios in Florida.
Unlike some of her previous albums, Young, Gifted and Black stands as a complete work and her own compositions rank among her best. Day Dreaming is beautiful. The vocal arrangement on its run out, where she joined by her sisters Erma and Carolyn and the Sweethearts of Soul, is little short of breathtaking. Rock Steady is one of her most propulsive grooves, still at home on any dancefloor today. Taking the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty and making it a lovelorn ballad is masterful.
In Franklin's choice of covers, she acknowledges the shift to smooth soul in the early 70s by covering The Delfonics' Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time). She remodels Nina Simone's Young, Gifted and Black as a gospel anthem. It is arguably its most potent recorded version. Franklin takes the then-recent Beatles hit, The Long and Winding Road, and locates it somewhere between Spanish Harlem and Son of a Preacher Man. She was also one of the first artists to cover an Elton John song with her touching version of Border Song (Holy Moses), which closes the album.
Aretha is caught in mirrored reflection on the cover. Her four faces could symbolise the musical strands on this album – political, gospel, rock and soul. Although there are those that will always argue that the best long-form Aretha Franklin recording is a hits compilation, Young, Gifted and Black exudes superiority, confidence and class. There is little doubt on this album that 'Ree is Queen Bee.


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leadership style
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- Introduction to situational leadership
- Understanding and managing differences in values, attitudes, personality and behavior
- Six principles of generating loyalty
- Getting and keeping the right people for the right jobs.
- Delegating and empowering
- Conducting performance appraisals
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problem employees
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History has identified numerous qualities as well as characteristics of great leaders. And the greatest leaders have one thing in common; they have developed their leadership style around their own personalities and their values. Many people think that leaders are born. However, leadership skills can be honed if we understand our strengths as well as areas that need improvement. Becoming a successful leader comes down to applying a few important principles of leadership. Join us for this workshop and gain insight about the leadership skills you already have and those you want to develop.
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Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Faculty of Queens College, CUNY
Open to: Supervisors and Managers
Persuasion is an important concept to use when attempting to alter the attitudes, beliefs and mindsets of others in order to encourage them to support your way of thinking. If you want to be a more effective communicator, manage with more cooperation, or learn how to increase persuasion skills to win support for your ideas, join us for this workshop.
The Key to Unlocking Your Strengths (FPD-KUS-213)
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Faculty of Queens College, CUNY
Open to: All Employees
Self-esteem is an important aspect of who we are and how we are perceived by others. It is one of the most essential factors in maintaining satisfaction in our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. This workshop will focus on helping you to assess and maximize your strengths and enhance your self-esteem.
Leadership Skills for Supervisors (ES-LSS-213)
Being an effective leader requires more than simply getting things done- today, a higher level of supervisory skill is required. This workshop will focus on how to: empower yourself and your staff, build credibility and trust, effectively listen, provide constructive feedback, use effective decision-making tools and problem-solving techniques.
How to Control Your Time (FPD-HCYT-215)
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2015
Time: 9-11am
Location: Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Queens College Faculty
Open to: All Employees
Join us for this workshop to develop a framework for successful time management. Workshop participants will learn about: proven techniques for overcoming procrastination by identifying the root causes of inaction; diffusing the impact of others by asserting yourself politely and calmly; dealing proactively with information overload by evaluating your information flow and retrieval process; changing your time habits by calculating potential time savings.
Corporate Culture: The Environment for People in the Workplace (FPD-CEPW-215)
Begins: Thursday, October 29, 2015
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Queens College Faculty
Open to: All Employees
Culture is the environment that surrounds you at your workplace all of the time. Culture is made up of the values, beliefs, underlying assumptions, attitudes, and behaviors shared by employees. It is the one thing that makes your organization unique. It's your company's personality. Corporate Culture becomes the behavior that results when a group arrives at a set of rules, generally unspoken and unwritten, for working together. Join us and learn about the central concepts of corporate culture; identifying the negative characteristics of an unhealthy culture and how to create the characteristics that are necessary for a healthy work environment.
How a Great Leader Exceeds Expectations (ES-HGLE-215)
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Queens College Faculty
Open to: Supervisors and Managers
Leadership is about taking charge and influencing others to follow you. It's about exceeding expectations by going the extra mile, by consistently going the distance to insure success. Join us for this workshop and learn to apply a few very simple, but important, principles of leadership. Also, great leadership requires a complex set of skills which have to be honed and fined tuned. Great leaders all share common characteristics which make them successful. Workshop participants will learn the truths which underpin the behaviors and actions of a great leader
Additional Fall Courses Taught By Dr. Sirlin
Becoming a Master Communicator
Managing Multiple Priorities
Stress Management for today's workforce
The Balancing act of life
The keys to unlocking your strengths
Managing change with enthusiasm
Achieving superior performance
Persuasive Communication
Time Management
The Key to Unlocking
Updating Your Leadership
Leadership Skills for Supervisors
Leading/ Motivating/Directing/Influencing Others
Understanding/Assessing your leadership style
Achieving superior performance
Assertiveness Training
Communication fundamentals


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I want to publicly thank my community for all the support my family and I have received over the nine years have served on the Ashland City Council. At this past council meeting, I formally stepped down. This is not a decision I made lightly.
I have enjoyed my time on the council, serving the community and confronting some major challenges, but my current work not only involves advising clients on how to interact with government bodies, it also requires me to advocate and lobby on their behalf to the state legislature, and in doing so, it is critical that I avoid any conflicts of interest. With the 2018 legislative session starting this week and understanding what work I have in front of me, I don't believe I will be able to adequately avoid conflicts of interest while serving clients at the level they expect and serving on the City Council in the manner you all deserve. Splitting my time between Salem and Ashland will also leave little time to focus on council business, let alone my family.
This brings me to the second and most important reason for my stepping away. As I stated before, I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated my time on the council, but it has also come at the expense of spending time with my family.
I have been involved in Ashland politics since 2006. Since my election in 2007, I have attended hundreds of hours of meetings. I have missed many games, performances, birthday celebrations and anniversary dinners. I refuse to miss any more.
When I first ran for office our children were 8, 5 and 2. Our eldest turns 20 this month, will finish college out of state this summer and could be finished with graduate school by the end of my third term. Our middle child is a junior at AHS, where his baseball season will be underway shortly and he could be well into his college experience by 2020. Our youngest is turning 14 in a few weeks. The little girl I held in my arms the night I was elected would be able to drive herself to my final meeting should I decide to stay on the council. My incredibly patient wife, the family CEO who keeps everything running on time and the family together, will have been married to me 23 years at the end of this term. Over half that time I will have been serving on the City Council.
I don't highlight the above information to elicit pity, only to illustrate what I have been thinking carefully about for the past several months. Serving my community is very important to me, but serving my family must take a higher priority, especially at this stage in their lives. My teenagers should be able to grow up outside the microscope that often finds them when their parent serves in such a position. My eldest should know his dad is available to help if needed and my wife deserves to have her partner by her side as much as possible after so many years of juggling family schedules on her own.
I have said before that I need to be better at prioritizing my time, but have often failed to do it. I am finally trying to live up to that promise to my family the best that I can. My wife and I don't have much longer to spend with our children before they are out of the house and on their own, so I want to miss as little as possible.
I appreciate all who have supported me and allowed me to serve you these past 9 years. I know I may have made decisions that not all of you have agreed with, but please know I did the best I could, based on what I felt was best for our community. Serving the people of Ashland has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Thank you.
— Greg Lemhouse stepped down Tuesday after nine years as a member of the Ashland City Council.


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Alright, after leaving a few hours for the medicine and physiology to have the top position here, it's time to celebrate the 2013 Physics Nobel, awarded to François Englert and Peter W. Higgs, for their work on the Higgs boson going back fifty years. They developed a theory that unified the weak interaction and electromagnetism and helps explain the Standard Theory of matter. One prediction of their theory was the Higgs boson, which was first observed experimentally about a year ago and confirmed earlier this year. These experiments were performed at CERN, in part using the ATLAS detector, here in LEGO form by Dr. Sascha Hehlhase.
So, anyone want to take bets on the Chemistry prize? I'll be following #nobel on Twitter early tomorrow morning to get the announcement because, yes, I'm that big a geek.


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Over the past 20 years, the myriad of diets, processed food choices, lifestyle advice from the media, guru's and reported medical research community alike have left most women who come to see me disillusioned and confused.
"What do I eat then?" they ask. Everything does seem to be not good for you in someway according to someone. [Read more…]


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text: The increasingly popular site that changes the way we choose our doctors 22. January 2016 Maxine.K (0) Share this: When we go to the doctor, we carefully read the paperwork they give us to fill out and sign, then disclose everything there is to know about ourselves medically and personally. Between the lab tests and paperwork, your doctor now knows more about you than your friends and at times family. The medical information being collected on us is greater than ever right now. Having the right information is crucial to providing great healthcare, but if you really think about it, the flow of information is very one-directional. How much do you really know about your doctor? Here are a few helpful tips that one can use when selecting a new doctor: Finding a great doctor starts with you: Get enough sleep Toss the tobacco and use alcohol in moderation Learn to better manage stress Stay active and eat healthy Be honest with the doctor If you have health insurance, get the list of doctors that are in your network. Otherwise, make sure the doctor accepts your insurance and know in advance what your insurance will cover. If you are uninsured, be sure to ask for the average cost for a new patient and existing patient visit. Verify that the doctor has staff privileges at a nearby accredited hospital. Check to see if the doctor performs surgery. If so, which surgeries does he/she perform and what are the average fees associated with those procedures. Screen the doctors medical background: Verify that his/her medical license is active in your state. Search for Medical Board Actions in the states they have practiced. Search for Medical Malpractice or Negligence cases in the cities they have practiced. Read their reviews from the top review sites. Most of the time, we look at the list of doctors in our network and choose one based on how close their office is. Shouldn't we research which doctor we choose just as much as we do a used car before we decide? This is exactly what a prominent blogger did before going under the knife for gastric bypass surgery. She came across South Florida healthcare startup EZDoctor which offers a complete and comprehensive background report on any doctor for $19.95. Imagine the report as a CarFax for your doctor. It's been on the market for about a year and was the best kept secret for many attorneys, insurance companies, and physician hiring managers. The secret was out when she wrote about how she ordered reports on five doctors she was considering. She was shocked to see that that three of the doctors had malpractice cases against them that were very serious, and another had been reprimanded by the state medical board for illicit drug use and lack of properly sanitizing surgical instruments. EZDoctor Reports are delivered as a multi-page PDF document. The first page includes the physician's general identifying information, medical specialties, education, and licensing. Subsequent pages feature pricing data for the most typical procedures presented alongside state averages for the same procedures. Price, of course, is just one factor in choosing a doctor – reputation as a medical provider is arguably more important. With the addition of medical board disciplinary actions, medical malpractice cases, prescribing habits, criminal offenses, and data showing compensation or ownership in pharmaceutical companies, one can truly say they know his/her doctor. I'm reminded of the joke:Q: "What do you call a medical student that graduated at the bottom of his/her class?"…A: "Doctor" It's sad but true and unfortunately, it's very taboo to question a physician about his/her background. Healthcare consumers can now learn as much about their doctor as they would about a home or car they're considering buying. You would never hire a babysitter to watch the children without checking their background and references. For life and death decisions, this kind of transparency only makes sense. Here's a promotional video about EZDoctor Reports:


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I tend to get anxiety over bizarre things. Like take for example how I currently have anxiety over my next tweet. My next tweet is #30,000.
[I have written the tweet… I just haven't pressed 'tweet'… :)]
My iPhone twitter app tells met that I joined on February 16, 2009. That may be true but I didn't get into the swing of things until late 2009. I had gone to a conference in Africa that November. When we were all saying our goodbyes, I kept on being asked if I was on Twitter. Sure… I have a Twitter account. Do I tweet? No. I came home — curious. Soon enough, I was tweeting… frequently. I didn't find my place on Twitter for a long time. I used to tweet about HR, business and the Calgary community. People started following… listening… engaging. I found it BIZARRE. Why on earth are people consuming so much time on this forum? Why are people listening to ME?
A lot has happened in the last 20 months, but one thing I know is that Twitter has given me SO much love. I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am.
I continually preach about the tool to non-users. Similar to Gary Vaynerchuck's mindset… I believe if you're not on Twitter, you're behind. Whether personal or business — a large amount of information is being shared and discussed every moment of the day.
I know that I am smarter because of Twitter. Truly… smarter.
I feel very up to speed on industry, media, news, technology and even the latest fashion trends. My friends have been known to say 'you texted me about X-Y-Z before the announced it'. Twitter tells all.
I am thankful for all of the incredible people I have met. As much as I am "anti" any sort of Twitter event, I have met a lot of amazing people. A LOT. To name a "few": @karenjovi, @joelolandesca, @regtiangha, @socialgrrrl, @anothersupersta, @juniper_gal, @kait_dee, @tnjohan, @tremaine, @jayemkayem, @JLEED, @defcandy, @schamuhn, @c_dig, @_Mitch985, @nicolesaxton, @jeffrutledge, @harpsinyyc, @zakpashak, @haileypinto, @ebarbaric, @matthew_ball, @hrstalker, @katiamillar, @gavinroyseal, @steveshed, @terrimcbay, @missrogue, @yukarip, @urbannativegirl, @greenwooddavis, @juliaroisen, @marktownsend1, @rhiannon, @alexandrarutley, @christi_millar, @chelscore, @amandamhamilton, @ashleydasent, @jaylongshaw, @laurenfriese, @kharazny, @greghounslow, @dansgoodside, @lauravezer, @a_klingbiel, @rpenty, @heather2020, @chloe_lala, @todmaffin, @yumemusic, @judybrooks, @vlitwin, @jcarvy, @sandraoco, @shannonbosa, @katrinacf, @jearthy, @angelmok, @jeremylim, @charwong315, @glennhilton, @erinkellydotca, @lindsay_gough, @rontite, @alkarim, @guygal, @timaarak, @kattte_, @cadijordan. There are so many more. No hate if I've missed you — because I've missed a lot of you. ❤
I am thankful for the organizations/businesses that I have grown to know and become connected with because of Twitter: @westjet, @calgaryherald, @albertaventure, @talentegg, @melroseredmile, @tastecalgary, @unacalgary, @worldbierhaus, @insomniacoffee, @longviewsystems, @ywib, @fwebc, @benevity, @domogeneous, @aecocktails, @bloheartsyou, @bombaybrowbar, @noirlashlounge, @hoseannaknows, @gogirlfriend, @yyoga, @barrefitness, @theartof, @thebizmedia, @alittlemoregood, @bpwcalgary, @bootup, @socialfeedvan. And again… there are so many more. ❤
I met @marleylynng on Twitter. For those that missed the post… last year I applied to be Marley's best friend. We were strangers — and she accepted! [Please note I've been a total bad friend since January.]
I was in a Dove commercial because of Twitter. Check it out here.
I met the talented @madiganofstorms — a Calgary based photographer and brilliant creative mind because of Twitter. I was part of a wonderful book called 'FEMME 2010' because of Twitter.
I competed in and won KPMG's: 'What Makes a Top Employer' because of Twitter. Yes, you all voted. Every single freaking day.
I met an incredible leader, @wilsoceo, because of a HR professional who follows me on Twitter.
I met @michellelberg and work for @elevatedhr because of Twitter. Yes, I found my job on Twitter.
I continually place high potentials at my clients because of Twitter. The amount of referrals that we get from social media is ridiculous. Two recent stories: Laura Vezer and Becky Bergeron.
It all seems crazy… it truly does. I can't imagine life without the beast that is Twitter. Yes, I'm often overwhelmed. Yes, I feel that I have to respond people. Yes, it sometimes makes my eyes roll into the back of my head.
At the end of the day, Twitter is the tool for me. I love that I can learn from others. I love that I can share my thoughts — no matter how random they are. I love that I can engage with and help others. I love that I continually meet fabulous people. I love that people from all over the world seem like they're just next door. I like that I can connect people who share similar interests. I love that I am up to speed on the community. I love that I have access to people who are truly changing the world.
Twitter has given me opportunity — and for that I am blessed.
Happy '30,000 tweet' birthday Twitter.
I am utterly impressed. xo


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Huawei P9 vs Honor V8: Same Specs, But Why So Differently Priced?
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After Huawei Mate 8, this Chinese smartphone giant announced the brand new Huawei P9 series smartphones back in April. Almost a month later, the company released another flagship series model, this time in the Huawei Honor series, called as the Honor V8. These two are very similar models, with similar specs and similar design. But when it comes to the pricing of the two handsets, they differ quite significantly. Now, this brings us to the main question, why would Huawei release two different smartphones with similar design and specs in two different series? And why is there such significant difference in the pricing of the two handsets when they are so similar? We attempt to find answers in this article.
First let's look at the design of both the handsets. Surprisingly, Huawei decided to use the same design as the Huawei P9 series on the new Honor V8 as well. While companies try to differentiate two different series with its own unique design, it looks like Huawei felt that both the phones should have the same design, which in my opinion looks pretty good. But if you had to differentiate between the two models, you would find the fingerprint sensor at the back to be slightly different. And of course, the logos are different, with the P9 coming with 'Huawei' branding while V8 coming with 'Honor' branding at the back.
Even the specs, including the dual camera setup at the back are similar. But there's nearly a difference of 1000 Yuan ($153) between the models in the V8 and P9 series. So, why this difference in pricing?
The only major difference between the two models is the Leica certification on the Huawei P9 and its absence on the V8's dual cameras. Let's take a look at the setup in detail.
Huawei P9 vs Honor V8 Dual Cameras:
Huawei P9 comes with a 12MP dual camera setup with the components being developed to meet's Leica's strict standards. The company reportedly collaborated with Leica to co-engineer the structure of the camera module. Plus, the phone comes with Huawei's digital image processing. Then there are Laser Autofocus and dual tone LED flash to assist the dual cameras in photography.
Coming to the Honor V8, even this particular device features 12MP dual camera setup. But Lecia was not involved in the development of V8's dual camera module. But the basic idea remains the same as the P9's setup. The phone features 1 RGB sensor which collects colour information and another black and white sensor. These two work together to take pictures. The module supports depth of field, laser autofocus and larger aperture ranging from f/0.95 to f/16.
As you can see, on paper, the V8's dual cameras also looks like a powerful setup, but only when we have real camera samples from both the P9 and the V8 can we ascertain how better the P9 Leica branded camera is as compared to the V8's setup.
Since we have seen that the major difference in the camera department was the Leica branding, let's look at what specs both phones bring to the table.
Huawei P9 vs Honor V8 Specs:
The Huawei P9 comes with the Kirin 955 octa-core chipset which is very capable as seen in the earlier benchmarks. There will be 4GB of RAM on board along with 64GB memory, and 1080p 5.2-inch display. This particular configuration on the P9 will cost you 3688 Yuan ($563).
On the other hand, the Huawei V8 comes with Kirin 950 (slightly under clocked) with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 5.7-inch 2K display and NFC. This particular model in the V8 series costs 2799 Yuan ($427).
Now, as you can clearly see in the above comparison, the P9 series with similar specs (in fact it comes with just 1080p display as compared to 2K on the V8) costs 1000 Yuan ($153) more than the Honor V8. Leica branding is what drives up the cost of the P9.
End of the day, what matters is whether the Huawei P9 takes better pictures and videos than the Honor V8. If it does, than the difference in the pricing is justified and I am sure, consumers would be more than happy to shell out more for an advanced camera module. We hope to get these two smartphones soon to see their camera performance.
So, what are your thoughts on the difference in the pricing of these two Huawei models?


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Spike Out Hunger Charity Volleyball Tournament
Help provide food to patients with cancer and other debilitating medical conditions. Be part of Spike Out Hunger Charity Volleyball Tournament on Friday, November 24, 2017 at South Mission Beach.
All proceeds and donations will go to Mama's Kitchen, a local charity that provides food to patients with cancer and other debilitating medical conditions.
We provide recreational services to the San Diego community through adult volleyball leagues, group classes and individualized clinics for players of all levels.
Our primary goal is to provide the best volleyball experience for those participating in all of our events.
We also create tournament events that benefit the needy through our annual food drive and provide a repair by replacement program for the equipment at South Mission Beach.
Get your tickets now!
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Reread The Lamb and The Tiger. Comment on the imagery, tone and message of these poems and state what relevance they might have for the 21st century.
Sample Essay on Wiliam Blake's two poems: The Lamb (from Songs of Innocence) and The Tiger (from Songs of Experience)
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So I was busy this week.
I take the weekend to my soon, and it extended to the week.
On Saturday we take a walk around the neighborhood, taking some photos of the site.
Then we went to lunch by the river, and take some more photos.
Then, on Sunday I finally went to a Rural Tourism house, Casa do vale do Linteiro of a friends family, to let there some works I made from pictures I took in a previous visit.
Monday we went to see Portugal dos Pequeninos, and have fun all the three.
I had also to made a ring for a product review, and my work was featured on the fashion Blog, kitschandjadedfashion.
So let´s Start.
I spent all saturday morning with my son, walking around the neighborhood, taking photos. It was alovely sunny day, the Mimosas are filled with flowers and is scent is every where.
There are some cozy beautiful spaces around, and the views are nice.
Then we whet to the park, to have lunch by he river, and take some more photos of the old great trees on the way.
About the work I made in collaborations on the tourism house, I´m in love with that place since I first visit it in last Summer.
It´s a peacefull place, half hour from Coimbra. composed by original family houses recovered to Tourism.
The access to the houses is made thru a cute little courtyard, and the houses are beautifully decorated in a cottage chic kind of way.
The sympathy of the owners is amazing, and we ill at home over there.
I made this earrings and pendants with some photos of the place, treated I photoshop to give old look, to some of them.
I made the expositor from an old wine box, and left it there, so the people who stays can take a memory home of that beautiful place.
Then on monday we go out to visit Portugal dos Pequeninos.
It was a full week, and it would be better if the girl that asked me if I could make three pair of earrings for her bridesmaid did not gave uo the deal. But her moher had aready bought something and she did nit know.
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PETERSBURG – Gov. Bill Walker today signed Senate Bill 28 into law. SB 28 was sponsored by Sen. Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) to increase the Petersburg Borough's land entitlement to 14,666 acres. When the Petersburg Borough was created by the voters in 2013 they had only received 1,896 acres. With passage of the SB 28, the Petersburg Borough is now on equal-footing with other organized boroughs across the State of Alaska.
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When we got home from the hospital today we had 4 coupons all addressed to Laura for free OneTouch meters. I called them and asked why they sent 4 when she was only to get 1, they didn't have an answer and said if I knew someone that could use the other 3 to please share them. So, if you need a new meter or a spare meter, send me a msg to my inbox and I'll gladly mail you the coupon, there is no name on the coupon and its says NO CHARGE (up to $22 Retail Value). All you need to do is take it to a retailer that sells them, oh I forgot its the OneTouch UltraMini meter, the one about the length of an adult ring finger. Anyway, I have 3 coupons so if you need one just send me a msg to my inbox here with your mailing address and I'll get it sent to you, they don't expire until December 2009.
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I ordered one of those small meters kind of in a round about way, and when I got it, I sent it to a member of the historical re-enacting group I belong to! It was great to send it to him, made me feel good, but test strips are another matter entirely. I will see him in March, so I'll ask him if he was able to afford the test strips for it or not.
I was contacted by offsite email and the other coupons are all spoken for now. If I get any more I'll be sure to offer them as well, I think after I called them about their mistake of sending us 4 they probably took us off that particular mailing list though lol.
I think that is a wonderful suggestion you have offer. I too get monitors and give them to people that need them, or people in our diabetic support group. I applaud you and know people appreciate it…Debe
Me, too. They did the same thing to me, they sent me two coupons for the ascensia breeze2 and 4 free contour meters in the mail. I have given away a few myself.
I wonder if they do searches on computer to drum up business by finding diabetics and sending them coupons or free meters in hopes to sell their testing equipment.
Oh I'm sure they do, afterall the meters come in a range of prices, I've seen them from $20-$100, and of course the more expensive the meter, the more expensive the testing strips for them. I use a FreeStyle Lite, which was given to me by the doctor, but the test strips for it are about $1.05 each. I know the one touch isn't quite that pricey and if I run out of strips for my FreeStyle I use the one touch until I can afford to get strips for my FS. I have also figured out there is about a 12 point difference between the 2 meters, so I attempt to adjust accordingly. It would be great if all meters tested the same but they don't. Our daughter also has a FS meter that her first Ped Endo gave to her, it has about an 8 point difference from the one her new Ped Endo office uses but I don't know what kind theirs is in the office.
Anyway, I do have 2 coupons left if someone needs or wants a OneTouch Mini Meter.
can I ask, do you guys have to pay for your medication and equipment?
Here in the uk we pay national insurance contributions out of our salaries which means we get free medical treatment, but we still have to pay set fees for medication and additional items, but since I was diagnosed I don't have to pay for anything including free eye tests.
We have to purchase our own insurance or pay a premium if its offered through employment but it is not free, many of us have no insurance, in my case because my diabetes is pre-existing I cannot afford or find coverage at all so I pay for everything out of pocket. We have a government funded insurance but it is for low income families and my daughter qualifies for it but I do not, in order for me to qualify our family of 4 could only make about $800 per month, who could live on that??? So anyway, it's different here in the states.
You know that does sound harsh to me, I know that we have enforced payment into the health system and it isn't perfect but I am glad that we have the benefit of total support when diagnosed, it's 1 less thing to worry about.
I have never understood why our system isn't taken up elsewhere. We take it for granted that if I or my family get ill we just make an appointment with our local doctor, go, get treatment and not have to even think about cost unless we need meds, which generally are heavily subsidised. My dad recently died from cancer over a 5 year period and all of his treatment was covered, we never had to think about finances. It seams like a different world to have to consider the worry of added financial burden on top of the stress of having a medical illness, condition or injury. It makes me feel very privileged.
Ian, We can only hope that someday we will have a system where healthcare is available and affordable to EVERYONE. Right now it's not the case here, Sad but true
I'm movin to the UK!
I already have one as a spare but thanks for the offer Robin :)
I have one as a spare as well but Laura didn't have a spare so I did the online thing and it said they would send a coupon for a free one in the mail, can't imagine why we got 4 but I can't see them going to waste if someone here needs them, if nobody here needs them I'll donate the coupons to the reservation or something I guess.
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I've found where I can buy the hair color to when I'm going to dip dye my hair. It's just that I want the turquoise color above but I can't find it. :c Otherwise I have to take pink... Oh well.
I think I'm going to the store next weekend so I'll ask them if they have the turquoise or not then.
Witch do you think I shall take?


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MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY are guitarist Nicolas Przeor (Pzey), drummer Sacha Schmitz (Falcon), and bassist Cedric Czaika (Chiggy). Formed in April 2004, the band's sound has been described as "urgent, straight mathy, time-signature-laden indierock with post hardcore appeal, combining organic angularity with a taste for captivating melodies. MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY love the epic, the sombre, the tragic, the geekship and the hispano flair."
I talked with Nicolas Przeor (Pzey) about the album Danger Mouth and his love for the works of Finnish author Arto Paasilinna.
Please introduce yourself. What instruments and brands of instruments do you play?
Nicolas Przeor (guitar/vocals): Hey, we're Mutiny On The Bounty from Luxembourg. We have existed since 2005. Have released a split CD with the now defunct band Treasure Chest At The End Of The Rainbow (from Luxembourg as well) and released an album last year called Danger Mouth. Which has been released through Big Scary Monsters in the UK, and Redfield Records in the rest of Europe.
We play basically rock instruments; I play an American Fender Telecaster and an Orange AD 140 amp. Our bass player Chiggy plays a Fender Precision Bass and an Ampeg amp. Our drummer Sacha plays a custom Yamaha Drum kit with Zildjian cymbals. But the brand doesn't really matter, it's all about having ideas and fun (winks).
What is the musical background of the members of MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY?
Nicolas: We're all kids from the 80's so I guess we pretty much have the same musical background going from 80's pop music, to grunge, alternative rock in the 90's and more — Recently all the more indie stuff released in the late 90's such as bands from Washington, DC like: Q And Not U, Faraquet or The Dismemberment Plan. Pretty much any new music being really weird such as bands Tera Melos or Adebisi Shank. To more poppy stuff like Friendly Fires or Passion Pit, or extreme stuff like The Dillinger Escape Plan, Baroness, or Converge. In fact, the style is not important, it's more about the creativity and the melody. We believe music has no boundaries.
Remembering back to your first time in front of a live audience, what comes to mind?
Nicolas: I can only talk for myself but I was never afraid about playing live, even the first time I played was such a joy and a relief. I believe we play music to have fun and to release everyday life's stresses. And this is exactly what I felt the first time I ever played a show.
Regarding the first Mutiny On The Bounty show, I believe that the first gig determines the feeling you'll have with the band during the next few years and I must admit that playing with those guys instantly felt good, fun and natural.
If you could play with any band, or artist in the world, either living or dead, who would it be and why?
Nicolas: I guess there are so many of them, through the years we had the chance to share the stage with some of our heroes such as; Maps & Atlases, Cinemechanica, Medications, and So Many Dynamos. I must say that I'd love to play with Q and Not U, The Dismemberment Plan, and North Of America as well. I guess that Pavement would be an obvious choice as well and quite possibly At The Drive-In. But Bon Jovi, would be our wildest dream (winks again).
Tell me a little bit about the songwriting process — what inspires you to write music?
Nicolas: We never write the music the same way. At the beginning, it was more either one of us coming with a complete song and the rest of the band finding their own parts on it. Now, it's done more in a band kind of way. Someone comes with an idea and the song evolves with the tastes from everyone. It gives songs a better dynamic and is most of the time more focused, because everyone is then able to play what he likes and he's not obliged to follow someone else's idea. It's more relaxed as well — Even if sometimes we get stuck in a song and can't really go on with the idea for a few weeks. What inspires us is life in general. I know that when I drive to my day-work, I have all kinds of ideas that I record on my phone by singing them. All the while looking around hoping nobody sees me — as I look like a bit stupid singing in my car. The lyrics are really based on everyday's life. They are just observations about life in general even if some of them are about vampires, they might actually have a deeper feeling than what you might expect.
How does the writing and recording of the album Danger Mouth compare to your earlier projects?
Nicolas: Danger Mouth was really a long process. We recorded the album for nearly two years for many different reasons. The instrumental parts were composed and recorded pretty fast but the lyrics took a long time as we've never written lyrics before and had to learn how to write lyrics properly first. We also recorded the album while we touring quite a lot, so basically we were never able to settle in the studio for too long but in the end — We're very proud of the album and even if it took quite some time to be released we believe it's a very strong album.
What are fans going to hear?
Nicolas: I guess that what people are going to hear is a lot of guitars, razy melodies and time signatures. Shouted vocals as much as more melodic stuff. I think our music is pretty much based on contradiction, not in a Nu-Metal/Metalcore kind of way but where you've got a shouted verse and a melodic chorus. It's more about melting complexity and harshness with some kind of pop appeal, because we listen to so many different styles of music that are influenced by so many things that in the end we end up with something really personal. I can't say that we haven't been influenced by any bands, on the contrary, but the mix of influences and personality gives something quite unique. I guess we could describe Mutiny On The Bounty as pop music for geeky people (smiles).
What has been your biggest triumph as MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY? Greatest challenge?
Nicolas: I think that the greatest challenge we've ever faced was to keep going with the band whatever happened. It's been more than 5 years now that the band exits, so many people have left or joined but in the end we're still here and we intend to keep going whatever happens and I think this is tough. There are so many barriers in life to stop you from doing a band. We all have jobs and obligations aside from the band, but I guess that our passion is way too big to let Mutiny On The Bounty on the side. Even if we're exhausted after our day jobs or even if we come at 6 in the morning after a gig having to work at 8 (2 hours later). I think that our biggest triumph is to have succeeded to keep the passion alive.
Let's hear a little about your tastes not related to music — Could you name some of your favorite books or movies?
Nicolas: One of my biggest regret is not having time to read more. When I do read a book I'm always really into it but most of the time, I don't have that much time to read. One of my favorite writers is a Finnish writer named Arto Paasilinna who writes very bittersweet and funny portraits of the society where everyone is greedy, mad, alcoholic but in the end still human. It's very close to mankind in general as it's tough but very funny and moving at the same time.
Regarding movies; I'm a big fan of comics and mangas as it reminds me of my childhood, superheroes are most of the time pretty bad but I still like them a lot. My favorite directors are Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze (pretty obvious choice for indie kids raised during the 90's, as they've made some of the finest videos ever) but Eternal Sunshine For A Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, The Science Of Sleep or Be Kind Rewind are really fantastic movies with great ideas, and this is the mix between real and surreal that makes them so special.
What is your favorite MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY song to perform live? Why?
Nicolas: I can't really pick one, I guess that a gig is a complete experience. But, I'd say that if I really have to pick one, it would be "We Are The Men." The song is a bit more technical than the others so it makes it more of a challenge to play and funnier as well. There are some very cool time signatures in it and it's a very rock 'n' roll song.
It's got pretty much everything I like in a song, a danceable intro, very strong rocking parts and a cool chorus. But it might change from gig to gig. I guess the way people react to songs from town to town makes either one song or the other more enjoyable to play. But, I can't wait to play new stuff to feel the vibe from the new songs.
This is your chance to promote your CDs, bands, tours, websites, gear? What should we be looking for from MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY in the coming months?
Nicolas: We're writing a new album at the moment as the songs from Danger Mouth are pretty old for us. We're currently recording a demo for ourselves and I must admit that I'm pretty pleased with the new stuff. It's a bit different. It still sounds like Mutiny On The Bounty, but I guess it's a bit more concise and more focused as well. I guess it's what people call getting older (laughs).
We'd like to record a new album by the beginning of next year. We're also still searching for a new guitar player as we've lost our last one last April, as he decided to stay in the UK. So, if anyone is interested in joining us, it would be awesome. Finally, we'll be touring as usual the more we can trying to have fun with everyone!
Is there anything you'd like to say to MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY fans all over the world?
Nicolas: It's been amazing to play all these gigs over Europe over these 5 years and we hope we'll be there for some more years. There are so many places we haven't been and we'd like to play everywhere. We'd like to thank all the people who ever talked to us, bought merchandise or a CD and most simply the people who came to shows and supported us over the years. It feels so good to come in a Country or town you've never been to and feel like you're at home. It's sounds very cliché but it's true — without passionate people and fans more generally, bands would not exist. We have not to forget that promoters, people who make food at shows, people who let us crash on their floors during tours or simply people who buy a shirt or an album help us out to continue, to put gas in the van to go to the next town and we're very thankful for it!
I would like to thank Mutiny On The Bounty and Nicolas Przeor for his participation in this interview.
~Denise Smith (interview 2010.11.01)


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Boats collide near Antarctica in dustup over whaling
In this photo provided by Sea Shepherd Australia, Japanese whaling vessel Nisshin Maru, left, collides with the fuel tanker Sun Laurel in waters near Antarctica on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Sea Shepherd Australia, Tim Watters)
The Associated Press
Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 5:17AM EST
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- An anti-whaling activist group accused a Japanese whaling vessel of intentionally ramming two of its ships Wednesday in waters near Antarctica.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder Paul Watson said he was aboard the ship Steve Irwin when the Japanese boat Nisshin Maru collided with it, the Bob Barker and a tanker used to refuel the Japanese fleet.
Glenn Inwood, a spokesman for Japan's Tokyo-based whaling organization, said he was seeking more information.
Watson claimed the Japanese boat deliberately rammed the Sea Shepherd boats to try to move them aside and get to the refuelling tanker. He said the Japanese boat also accidentally hit the tanker. He said the incident, near the Australian Davis Research Base on the Antarctic coast, was particularly dangerous because the tanker was involved.
He said the Bob Barker sustained the most damage. He said that boat initially put out a distress call to Australian maritime authorities after it lost power and began taking on water, but that the crew had gotten the situation under control. He said nobody from the Sea Shepherd fleet was injured.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority spokeswoman Jo Meehan said they were aware of the reports but weren't involved in any active search-and-rescue operations.
Sea Shepherd boats and the Japanese whaling fleet have had past clashes and collisions.
Australia's Environment Minister Tony Burke said in a statement that he was aware of the reports and was seeking more information.
"The government condemns so-called 'scientific' whaling in all waters and we urge everyone in the ocean to observe safety at sea," Burke said.
Japan says it hunts whales for scientific purposes, an allowed exception to an international whaling ban, though activists say the hunts are a cover for commercial whaling because whale meat not used for study is sold for consumption in Japan.
Japan decries Sea Shepherd as a terrorist group that risks lives through tactics used to obstruct the whaling fleet.
Watson, who holds dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship, said last month he was stepping down from the society in order to comply with an injunction handed down by a Seattle court in December.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the organization to stay at least 457 metres away from Japanese whaling vessels off Antarctica.
Watson said the anti-whaling campaign will continue under the leadership of former Australian senator Bob Brown, adding he himself will participate only as an observer under the terms of the injunction.
In July, the 62-year-old fled from Germany after being arrested at the behest of the Costa Rican government, which is pursuing him on a warrant that claims he endangered a fishing vessel crew in Guatemalan waters in 2002.
Watson, who was born in Toronto, left Greenpeace in 1977 to set up the more action-oriented Sea Shepherd.
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Quote of the Week: "Mercy hath a heaven, and justice a hell, to display itself to eternity; but longsuffering hath only a short-lived earth." –Henry Smith (c.1561-c.1600).
Monday, November 30th, 8:00 a.m. Men's Bible study. We are studying through the book of Genesis.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 8:00 a.m. Men's prayer meeting.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:30 p.m. Mid-week prayer meeting. We have broken from our usual devotion messages for a time with studies from a series we will call, "Lord, Teach Us to Pray." This week's message is entitled, "Forgive Us For..."
Friday, December 4th, 8:00 a.m. Men's prayer meeting.
Saturday, December 5th, 1:00 p.m.: "The Sounds of Sovereign Grace" radio broadcast can be heard every Saturday afternoon on Grace Radio WGRW, 90.7 FM. This is a ministry outreach of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, taught by Brother John Hunter, and now, with occasional teaching from Brother Jon Cardwell.
Sunday morning, December 6th, 11:00 a.m.: We will continue in our study of The Epistle of Paul to the Romans. This weeks message is entitled, "O Wretched Man!" and our text will be taken from Romans 7:14-25.
Sunday prayer meeting is held in the nursery prior to the evening service on 5:30 p.m.
Sunday evening, December 6th, 6:00 p.m.: We will continue our study in the Gospel of John, picking up our study where we left off in John 9:1-7, "The Night Cometh."
Sunday school classes for children, youth, and adults will begin at 9:45 a.m.
The Children's Sunday school are for those under 12 years of age. Kathy Hunter, wife of our elder and missionary John Hunter, teaches the children Bible truth using flanel graphic presentation, Scripture memorization, followed by a craft that reinforces the lessons learned. Following singing of praises and choruses in the sanctuary, classes are held in the educational room of our building.
Youth Sunday school classes are for those young people attending grades 7-12 or are ages 12-17. The youth class includes prayer, catechism recitation and memorization, and the verse-by-verse reading and study of Scripture. Brother Jon Cardwell teaches this class, and currently, we are studying the Gospel According to Luke. Following singing of praises and choruses in the sanctuary, classes are held in the pastor's office behind the church building.
Adult Sunday school classes are held in the sanctuary.
Don't forget: our weekly sermons can be heard and downloaded from the Internet at no charge on SermonAudio.com.


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T Bone Burnett Biography
Singer/songwriter and producer T Bone Burnett was born on January 14, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri. He began making records in 1965 and later joined Bob Dylan to play guitar in his Rolling Thunder Revue tour. Burnett has won multiple Grammy Awards and worked as a musical producer on an array of films, including The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Crazy Heart and The Hunger Games.
Background and Early Career
Singer/songwriter and producer T Bone Burnett was born Joseph Henry Burnett III on January 14, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri. At a young age, Burnett moved with his family to Fort Worth, Texas, where he would spend the rest of his childhood.
Surrounded by a confluence of music in his hometown, including the blues and Tex-Mex, Burnett adopted an early love for all kinds of music. By the age of 14, he was making a second home for himself at a juke joint in Fort Worth, which hosted blues icons like B.B. King and Junior Parker.
Ever ambitious, Burnett was only 17 when he bought his own recording studio, which catered to both Forth Worth bands and visiting musicians. "These country musicians would drink a lot of whiskey, take a lot of speed, and want to stay up all night," he later recalled. "They'd need a place to do it, so they'd end up at my studio."
Working With Dylan...
By the early 1970s, though, Burnett, intent on making it as a musician himself, had ditched Texas for a new life in Los Angeles. Through a friend, he met folk music legend Bob Dylan, and was invited to play guitar on Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue tour. The concerts helped to launch Burnett's career, and he soon formed his own group, the Alpha Band, with a few musicians he'd met on the tour. The group landed some early praise, but Burnett and his mates called it quits after three albums.
The 1980s proved to be a rocky era for Burnett's career as a musician. As a producer, though, there was demand for his work. He manned the helm for the production of popular records such as Los Lobos's How Will the Wolf Survive? and Elvis Costello's King of America (1986), among others.
...and the Coen Brothers
Burnett collaborated with Ethan and Joel Coen on their 1998 film The Big Lebowski. (He had contacted the brothers in the previous decade just to connect after being impressed by their 1987 work Raising Arizona.) From there, Burnett oversaw the production of a number of successful soundtracks, including another Coen Brothers hit, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2001). The album became a musical milestone of sorts, reintroducing bluegrass music to the masses and going multi-platinum. Additionally, Burnett produced soundtracks to several other films, including the Johnny Cash bio-epic Walk The Line (2005) and Julie Taymor's Across the Universe (2007).
As a musician, Burnett has continued to stay active. In 2006, he released two albums: The True False Identity and Twenty Twenty—The Essential T Bone Burnett. Another solo album came forth in 2008, Tooth of Crime, which had been preceded by production duties for the lauded Alison Krauss and Robert Plant collaboration Raising Sands (2007).
'Hunger Games,' Elton John and Grammys
Burnett has continued his musical production work for screen projects. He helmed the 2012 soundtrack The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond for the blockbuster film adaptation of the Suzanne Collins novel. Burnett worked with horror novelist Stephen King and fellow rocker John Mellencamp to create the 2013 album Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, which featured a roster of accomplished singers, musicians and actors.
Burnett also returned to working with the Coen Brothers for the Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack, which payed homage to the New York folk music scene of the 1960s and featured Oscar Isaac and Justin Timberlake. Having also worked with Elton John on the album Diving Board, Burnett departed from acoustic sounds for a more moody, electronic palette with his score for the first season of HBO's True Detective, debuting in 2014.
Burnett has started his own music label, Electromagnetic Recordings, and is slated to work on a Dylan Basement Tapes project and provide music for an upcoming Elvis Presley biopic. (The sonic statesman had also produced Lisa Marie Presley's 2012 album Storm & Grace.) As of 2015, Burnett has garnered 13 Grammy Awards and been nominated for two Oscars, winning an Academy Award for co-writing "The Weary Kind" from the 2009 Jeff Bridges film Crazy Heart.
Personal Life
Having been married previously, Burnett wed Christian pop singer Leslie "Sam" Phillips in 1989, after helping her produce her critically acclaimed album The Turning. The two, divorced in 2004, had a child, Simone, the second of Burnett's two daughters. Burnett now lives in Los Angeles with his third wife, screenwriter and director Callie Khouri, the creator of ABC's Nashville. Burnett had worked on the show's first season and said he enjoyed working with his wife, but nonetheless decided to leave the series, citing creative differences with executives.
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MINNEAPOLIS—Yesterday in federal court, a 59-year-old Crystal man was charged with possessing approximately 8,000 images of child pornography. On April 17, 2013, James Richard Darling was charged via an Information with one count of possession of child pornography.
On September 22, 2009, Darling allegedly possessed numerous visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct on his computer.
If convicted, Darling faces a potential maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison, with a mandatory minimum penalty of ten years. Any sentence would be determined by a federal district court judge.
This case is the result of an investigation by the Minnesota Child Exploitation Task Force, sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lola Velazquez-Aguilu.
Possession of child pornography is against the law. In addition to prosecuting these cases, the Justice Department is funding a study focused on the correlation between involvement in child pornography and hands-on sexual abuse of children. A 2008 study (The Butner Study) published in the Journal of Family Violence found that up to 80 percent of federal inmates incarcerated for possession, receipt, or distribution of child pornography also admitted to hands-on sexual abuse of children, ranging from touching to rape.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood ("PSC"), a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorney offices and the Justice Department's Criminal Division, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, PSC marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and identify and rescue victims. For more information about PSC, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc/. For more information about internet safety education, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc/resources.html and click on the tab "resources."
A defendant, of course, is presumed innocent until he or she pleads guilty or is proven guilty at trial.


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DiscoverCritical RoleVox Machina Ep. 42 - Dangerous Dealings
Vox Machina Ep. 42 - Dangerous Dealings
Update: 2017-10-0511
In the wake of the devastation of Emon, Vox Machina begin making their long term plans to take back the city. But first, they must decide whether or not to make a devil's bargain with the Clasp: a dangerous underground criminal organization.
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"Join Dungeon Master Liam O'Brien as he takes his guests through a werewolf adventure in Wildemount! The Lorelei siblings return home to discover their castle ransacked, their staff murdered, and their father missing..." (With Laura Bailey, Erica Luttrell, Sam Riegel, TJ Storm, and Travis Willingham)
Liam's One-Shot: The Song of the Lorelei
Still reeling from the cost of their first fight against the Iron Shepherds, the Mighty Nein gain another ally and enter Shadycreek Run, where they begin to plot their revenge against their formidable foe...(with guests Ashly Burch and Sumalee Montano!)
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