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Different fees are payable depending if you are the Club/Organisation/Business selling Memberships/Registrations/Products/Tickets, or you are a someone looking to purchase an item from a Sports & Fitness PROVIDER.
Here is a quick summary of fees and costs:-
- FREE listing forever in our targeted search engine
- No joining fees, No expensive yearly bank merchant fees
- No subscription or yearly fees
- Performance-based system - only 3.5% +GST service fee charged on any sales total processed to your nominated bank account.
- Pay listed MEMBERSHIPS/REGISTRATIONS/PRODUCTS/TICKETS price provided by Sports & Fitness Club/Organisation/Business
- Standard Credit/Debit card transaction fee. zip payment plans are also avaialble please read T&Cs when using this service.
Player/Members T&Cs below
4. Website Terms and Conditions
1. Privacy Policy
signonday.com.au is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement, and legal requirements under the Privacy Act 1988.
This Privacy Policy provides an explanation as to what happens to any personal data that you provide to us, or that we collect from you.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from September 2012.
Information We Collect
Details of your visits to our website and the resources that you access, including, but not limited to, traffic data, location data, weblogs and other communication data.
Information that you provide by filling in forms on our website, register for information or make a membership/registration/product/ticket purchase.
Information provided to us when you communicate with us for any reason.
Other information provided to us by you that allows us to provide you with the website service.
Use of Cookies
On occasion, we may gather information about your computer for our services and provide statistical information regarding the use of our website to our advertisers. Such information will not identify you personally it is statistical data about our visitors and their use of our site. This statistical data does not identify any personal details whatsoever.
Similarly to the above, we may gather information about your general internet use by using a cookie file. A cookie is a small file, which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
All computers have the ability to automatically accept or decline cookies. This can be done by activating the setting on your browser which determines how to deal with cookies. Please note that should you choose to decline cookies, you may be unable to access particular parts of our website.
Our advertisers may also use cookies, over which we have no control. Such cookies (if used) would be downloaded once you click on advertisements on our website.
Use of Your Information
The information that we collect and store relating to you is primarily used to enable us to provide our services to you. In addition, we may use the information for the following purposes:
To provide you with the information requested from us, relating to our products or services. To provide information on other products which we feel may be of interest to you, where you have consented to receive such information.
To meet our contractual commitments to you.
To notify you about any changes to our website, such as improvements or service/product changes, that may affect our service.
If you are an existing customer, we may contact you with information about goods and services similar to those which were the subject of a previous sale to you.
Further, we may use your data so that you can be provided with information about unrelated goods and services which we consider may be of interest to you. We may contact you about these goods and services by any of the methods that you consented at the time your information was collected.
If you are a new customer, we will only contact you or allow third parties to contact you only when you have provided consent and only by those means you provided consent for.
If you do not want us to use your data for our or third parties you will have the opportunity to withhold your consent to this when you provide your details to us on the form on which we collect your data.
Please be advised that we do not reveal information about identifiable individuals to our advertisers but we may, on occasion, provide them with aggregate statistical information about our visitors.
Storing Your Personal Data
Data that is provided to us is stored on our secure servers. Details relating to any transactions entered into on our site will be encrypted to ensure its safety.
The transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure and therefore we cannot guarantee the security of data sent to us electronically and transmission of such data is therefore entirely at your own risk. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password so that you can access certain parts of our site, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.
Disclosing Your Information
Where applicable, we may disclose your personal information to any member of our group. This includes, where applicable, our subsidiaries, our holding company and its other subsidiaries (if any).
We may also disclose your personal information to third parties:
Where we sell any or all of our business and/or our assets to a third party.
Where we are legally required to disclose your information.
To assist fraud protection and minimise credit risk.
Third Party Links
You might find links to third party websites on our website. These websites should have their own privacy policies which you should check. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies whatsoever as we have no control over them.
Access To Information
Should you wish to receive details that we hold about you please contact us using the contact details below.
Contacting Us
We welcome any queries, comments or requests you may have regarding this Privacy Policy. Please do not hesitate to contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Your Consent
By using this site, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in the above documentation. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.
All prices and charges on this web site are in Australian Dollars ($AUD).
All payments made through this web site are processed through a secured gateway layer.
Once payment for your chosen purchase is processed and approved, you will receive a confirmation email of which can then be taken to your PROVIDER as proof of purchase. The PROVIDER will also have your details of your purchase.
Please choose carefully. Refunds are not given if you simply change your mind or make a wrong decision. Refunds will only be given where required by law.
Prior to requesting a product refund, initial enquiries must first be made with the PROVIDER directly in an effort to resolve the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved with the PROVIDER, then please contact signonday.com.au for further assistance and resolution.
Should you feel a refund is warranted, you must make refund enquiries with the PROVIDER directly. You may be able to choose between a refund, exchange or credit where the membership has been wrongly described, is different to the membership purchased on the website or doesn't deliver as advertised.
We value all of our PROVIDERS and PARTICIPANTS and take all steps we can to ensure the highest customer satisfaction with our service.
These terms and conditions govern your use of this website and form an agreement between you and signonday.com.au. By using this website, you accept these terms and conditions in their entirety. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions in their entirety, you must not use this website or any function that it provides.
If you use this website as a representative of a club, team, business or association then these terms and conditions are not relevant to you. If you use this website as a representative of a club, team, business or association you are bound to the terms and conditions as defined in the document titled 'WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS - FOR PROVIDERS', of which is made available to you when you claim a listing, or create a new PROVIDER listing, and is available for reference through the club admin panel once your listing is active.
The terms of this agreement are effective until terminated by signonday.com.au and signonday.com.au may terminate this agreement and/or your access to the signonday.com.au site at any time without prior notice to you.
Sales and Transactions
signonday.com.au allows the use of its website, within these terms and conditions, by you to purchase PROVIDER setting user rights.
A PROVIDER sale from signonday.com.au to you is referred to in this document as a 'Transaction'.
Once signonday.com.au sells the memberships/registrations/products/tickets to you, the PROVIDER and its authorised representative, jointly and severally, is responsible for any liability arising out of the purchase and agrees to honour any agreed refund policy or other valid claim as though you had paid the PROVIDER directly.
signonday.com.au within the Transaction process serves only as a method of reselling memberships/registrations/products/tickets, and shall not be held responsible for any claim or liability whether direct or indirect arising in any way out of any memberships/registrations/products/tickets sale by the PROVIDER or by signonday.com.au or use of any memberships/registrations/products/tickets.
Upon completion of the Transaction, you agree to maintain thememberships/registrations/products/tickets with the PROVIDER for the duration of the memberships/registrations/products/tickets.
See "Refund Policy" for conditons defining refunds.
License to use website
Unless otherwise stated, signonday.com.au and/or its licensors own, loan or license the intellectual property rights in the website and all material on the website. Subject to these terms, all intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may print and distribute material from this website that relates to your club, team or association. You are not permitted to print or distribute any general information contained on the website or materials that relate to a club, team or association that you are not associated with.
Subject to these terms, unless you have first obtained written permission to do so from signonday.com.au, you must not:
Republish material from this website (including republication on another website);
Sell, rent or sub-license material from the website;
Reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on this website other than in accordance with these terms;
Edit or otherwise modify any material on the website.
Acceptable use
You must not use this website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the website; or in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful purpose or activity.
You must not use this website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of (or is linked to) any restricted or unlawful material or malicious computer software.
You must not conduct any manual, or automated data collection activities (including without limitation scraping, data mining, data extraction and data harvesting) on or in relation to this website without express written consent from signonday.com.au.
You must not use this website in any other way that is not in keeping with the intent of the website and the function it performs.
signonday.com.au reserves the right to ban permanently and/or notify the appropriate authorities of any person who uses, or attempts to use, the website or any of signonday.com.au's services for illegal purposes, or who posts, or attempts to post, abusive, obscene, vulgar, offensive, defamatory, hateful, threatening or sexually orientated material.
Restricted access
Access to certain areas of this website is restricted. signonday.com.au reserves the right to restrict access to areas of this website, or indeed this entire website, at the discretion of signonday.com.au.
If signonday.com.au provides you with a user ID and password to enable you to access restricted areas of this website or other content or services, you must ensure that the user ID and password are kept confidential.
signonday.com.au may disable your user ID and password at the sole discretion of signonday.com.au without notice or explanation.
User content
In these terms and conditions, 'Your User Content' means material (including without limitation text, images, audio material, video material and audio-visual material) that you submit to this website, for whatever purpose.
You grant to signonday.com.au a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute Your User Content in any existing or future media. You also grant to signonday.com.au the right to sub-license these rights, and the right to bring an action for infringement of these rights.
Your User Content must not be illegal or unlawful, must not infringe any third party's legal rights, and must not be capable of giving rise to legal action whether against you or signonday.com.au or a third party (in each case under any applicable law).
You must not submit any user content to the website that is or has ever been the subject of any threatened or actual legal proceedings or other similar complaint.
Signonday.com.au reserves the right to edit or remove any material submitted to this website, or stored on signonday.com.au servers, or hosted or published upon this website.
Notwithstanding signonday.com.au's rights under these terms and conditions in relation to user content, signonday.com.au does not undertake to monitor the submission of any content to, or the publication of such content on, this website.
No warranties
- This website is provided 'as is' without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Signonday.com.au makes no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website.
- Nothing on this website constitutes or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind.
- You acknowledge that you access this website and its materials at your own risk and you are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction and these terms.
- While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this website about our business and services is free from error, signonday.com.au does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of that information.
- signonday.com.au does not check the credentials of any of the parties who are listed in our online directory at this website and we therefore do not warrant that the information in those listings, nor anywhere else on this website, is free from error, adequate, complete or suitable for any particular purpose. All implied warranties are excluded to the extent permitted by law.
- All information is subject to change without notice. signonday.com.au recommends that you seek independent advice before acting upon any material contained on this website.
- signonday.com.au does not guarantee that this website will be free from viruses, nor that access to this web site will be uninterrupted.
- signonday.com.au does not warrant the safety or accuracy of, and does not necessarily endorse the contents of, any third party websites to which links have been provided on this website. If you do link to any third party sites from this website, you agree and acknowledge that you are doing so at your own risk.
- Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing paragraph, signonday.com.au does not warrant that:
- This website will be constantly available, or available at all; or
- The information on this website is complete, true, accurate or non-misleading
Limintaions of Liability
- In consideration for being given access to this website, you release and forever discharge signonday.com.au, its employees, servants and agents and each of them from all and any liability to you of any nature whatsoever in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in conjunction with, this website:
- For any indirect, special or consequential loss; or
- For any business losses, loss of revenue, income, profits or anticipated savings, loss of contracts or business relationships, loss of reputation or goodwill, or loss of or corruption of information or data, liabilities, claims or expenses whatsoever, arising directly or indirectly from use by you or any other person of this website, any membership or any of the links provided in this website or reliance by you or any person upon information contained in or downloaded from this website.
- These limitations of liability apply even if signonday.com.au has been expressly advised of the potential loss.
- Nothing in these terms will exclude or limit any warranty implied by law that it would be unlawful to exclude or limit, and nothing in these terms will exclude or limit signonday.com.au's liability in respect of any:
- Death or personal injury caused as a direct result of the negligence of signonday.com.au;
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of signonday.com.au; or
- Matter the liability for which it would be illegal or unlawful for signonday.com.au to exclude or limit, or to attempt or purport to exclude or limit .
- By using this website, you agree that the exclusions and limitations of liability set out in these terms are reasonable.
- If you do not think they are reasonable, you must not use this website.
Other parties
- You undertake not to bring any claim against signonday.com.au or against any of its officers or employees in respect of any losses you suffer in connection with or in any way arising directly or indirectly out of the website or any membership.
- Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraph, you agree that the limitations of warranties and liability set out in these terms protect signonday.com.au officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, successors, assigns and sub-contractors as well as signonday.com.au.
- To the extent that signonday.com.au incurs any liability to you that cannot be avoided, that liability may at the sole option of signonday.com.au be limited to replacement or repair of the relevant goods, resupply of the relevant services or the cost of replacement services.
Unenforceable provisions
If any provision of these terms is or is found to be, unenforceable under applicable law, that will not affect the enforceability of the other provisions of these terms.
You hereby indemnify signonday.com.au, its employees, servants and agents and each of them jointly and severally and undertake to keep them indemnified against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation legal expenses and any amounts paid by signonday.com.au to a third party in settlement of a claim or dispute on the advice of signonday.com.au legal advisers) incurred or suffered by them arising out of:
- Any breach by you of any provision of these terms and conditions;
- Your use of this website or any of its contents (whether or not provided by you);
- Any actual or alleged breach by you of any law, legislation, regulation, by-law or code of conduct caused by or arising out of any listing posted on this website;
- Any claims brought by or on behalf of any third party relating to any act or omission by you whatsoever; or
- Any material or any proposed material posted by you on this website.
signonday.com.au reserves any rights not expressly granted in these terms and conditions.
Breaches of these terms and conditions
Without prejudice to signonday.com.au's other rights under these terms and conditions, if you breach these terms and conditions in any way, signonday.com.au may take such action as signonday.com.au deems appropriate to deal with the breach, including without limitation suspending your access to the website, prohibiting you from accessing the website, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website and/or bringing court proceedings against you.
signonday.com.au may revise these terms and conditions from time-to-time. Revised terms and conditions will apply to the use of the signonday.com.au website from the date of the publication of the revised terms and conditions on the website. Please check the website regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version of the terms.
signonday.com.au may transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with signonday.com.au's rights and/or obligations under these terms and conditions without notifying you or obtaining your consent.
You may not transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with your rights and/or obligations under these terms and conditions without the written consent of signonday.com.au.
If a provision of these terms and conditions is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful and/or unenforceable, the other provisions will continue in effect. If any unlawful and/or unenforceable provision would be lawful or enforceable if part of it were deleted, that part will be deemed to be deleted, and the rest of the provision will continue in effect.
Entire agreement
These terms and conditions, together with help, privacy and FAQ documents, constitute the entire agreement between you and signonday.com.au in relation to your use of the website and supersede all previous agreements in respect of your use of the website.
Law and jurisdiction
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Queensland, Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia and the courts of appeal from them.
- If either party does not act in relation to a particular breach by the other party of these terms, this will not constitute any waiver by the first party in respect of that or any subsequent breaches.
- The parties agree that they are independent contractors and no agency, partnership, joint venture or employment relationship is intended or created by these terms.
- For the avoidance of doubt, under no circumstances will signonday.com.au act or purport to act nor be responsible to act as your agent for any reason whatsoever, whether in relation to any particular transaction or otherwise.


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Whenever we insert a USB drive in our computer, we have to Navigate to My Computer to open it. Although there is Auto Run Functionality, but that should be avoided as it is the most common cause of virus infection. Desk Drive solves this annoying problem by adding a Desktop shortcut automatically when the drive is inserted. When the drive is removed, the shortcut automatically disappears. Simple isn't it.
It sits in the system tray and comes with some configuration options. You can specify which types of media should it monitor such as CD ROM, Networked, RAM etc. You can also specify whether the icons should have fixed positions and which drives should it ignore.
It is a freeware and supports both XP and Vista. It needs .Net Framework 2.0 to run.

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Location based control in Breez triggers AC / Heat Pump functions based on your location. You can enable Location based control for your Air-Conditioner by following the below mentioned instructions:
- Open Cielo Home App.
- On the home screen, tap on the Air-Conditioner you want to control through Location based controls.
- Tap on "eSaver" in the navigation bar and press the "Location Controls"
For iOS Users:
For Android Users:
4. Set a Geo-Fence range for your Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump between 1km to 10 Km. Entering or exiting this range will trigger the Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump ON/OFF.
5. Check the box to mark the location of Cielo Breez.
6. Select your desired action (ON/OFF) to be performed on the Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump when you exit or enter the pre-set location.
7. After selecting your desired activity, press "Save".
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8. Your Location based control is now set. You will get a notification in the "Timeline" of Cielo Home App about all actions triggered through Location control.


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A local man who has been wanted by the Army since the early '80's was sentenced Tuesday.
57-year old Daryl Grigsby, who most recently lived in Dyersville, was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.
Grigsby was convicted of aggravated assault while serving in the Army in the 1980's. While additional criminal charges were pending, he ran from the Army. He was later convicted of bank robbery in federal court in Oregon in the 1990's while using the name "Aaron Davis". In 2001, Grigsby absconded from federal supervised release. At some point after his bank robbery conviction, Grigsby began using the identity and Social Security Number of another person. He continued using that identity until he was arrested in Iowa last year.
Grigsby had pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft and one count of misuse of a Social Security Number last September.
Along with his sentence of forty months in federal prison, Grigsby was ordered to pay over 65-thousand dollars in restitution.
He is being held in U.S. Marshal's custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.


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Helenium Kanaria Perennial Plant in a 2L Pot
- Available for delivery anywhere in the mainland UK.
- Order for collection at Bagshot, Bybrook Barn or Shepperton.
- Returns Policy
Click here for more information on returning this product
Product Details
Helenium 'Kanaria'
Common name: Sneezeweed, Helen's flower
Non-evergreen perennial (herbaceous) with green leaves and yellow flowers in Summer, Autumn
Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies
Approx. height & spread: 1.2m x 0.4m
Position: likes sun
Soil pH: all soil types
Moisture: likes moisture retentive soil
Hardiness: fully hardy
Click here for plant care and more details about this plant in our Plant Finder.
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Blog post: Finding The Right Perennial Plants For Your Garden
Finding the right perennial plants for your garden has just become a whole load easier thanks to our clever filters! Eventually we will roll this feature out to all of our plants categories, so watch this space!


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Editors Note:
With volatility at near record lows, option premiums are shrinking. The only volatility we care about today is the Volatility Index. It is time to bet on a change of direction.
$VIX - Volatility Index - Index Description
The VIX is a computed index, much like the S&P 500 itself, although it is not derived based on stock prices. Instead, it uses the price of options on the S&P 500, and then estimates how volatile those options will be between the current date and the option's expiration date. The CBOE combines the price of multiple options and derives an aggregate value of volatility, which the index tracks.
The VIX closed at 10.63 and very close to record lows. You have to go back to June of 2014 for a lower recent close at 10.28. Before that, you have to travel back in time to Feb-2007 for a close at 10.05. The next lowest close was 9.48 in Dec-1993.
The point here is that volatility is near record lows only reached four times in the last 23 years. That qualifies for an abnormal event. I believe it is time we bought some VIX calls. The odds of the VIX remaining this low for the next two months are about as close to zero as you can get.
There is a very old saying in the market. "When the VIX is high, it is time to buy. When the VIX is low, it is time to go." You cannot get much lower than this.
The VIX is telling us that everyone expects the market to continue moving higher. Nobody is worried that some unexpected headline or event is going to trigger a significant market decline. When nobody expects an event is when we should be the most concerned.
Buy March $12 call, currently $2.55, no stop loss because the VIX cannot go much lower from here.
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Benedict Arlen Specter is on the rocks. In a recent Quinnipiac poll (not the most reliable, mind you, but still). Specter trails potential challenger Pat Toomey by 14 points, 41-27. In an effort to save himself, Specter is currently trying to change the primary rules in Pennsylvania to allow Independents to vote for him. I've argued previously that GOP primaries should be closed nation-wide, and this illustrates that point.
Specter has no one to blame for his troubles than himself. He has no ideology and is basically an unprincipled opportunistic politician. He has always been tolerated by the right, and barely survived a primary challenge from Toomey in 2004. The argument at the time was that it was better to support a sometimes-reliable republican vote than an always unreliable Democrat vote, and that Specter was more likely to win a general election than Toomey. Specter, however, may have overplayed his hand. By supporting the most massive increase in government spending in a generation with the porkulus, he angered conservatives in a way that has not been seen in a long time. Conservatives in Pennsylvania who previously held their noses and voted for Specter in '04 are now far less likely to do so. It will be very tough for Specter to prevail next year.
Even if we end up losing the seat, how much is Specter actually doing for our cause these days? Pat Toomey may even prevail, given the likely mood of the country in two years and the tendency towards the party out of power in the off-years. Either way, Arlen Specter no longer being a Senator will be a good thing.


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The Smoke; hailin' in your New Year with a new single, 'Bury My Love'
I've blogged a few little bits and pieces about Melbourne's The Smoke over the course of the year, but now, with 2010 right on our tailcoats, I bring the Smoke's new single, 'Bury My Love'. It's a little more rock 'n' roll than the more poppier tracks of their debut Blood Orange, but still shows that sly appeal that runs through their song writing. This is the first taste of what the new year has to bring for this quintet!
The Smoke are also making their first festival appearance at this year's Pyramid Rock Festival, so if you are attending make sure you check these guys out in all their live glory, they're a great way to start your New Years off, and will definitely get yo' dance on!
Download 'Bury My Love' (Mediafire)
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Alun Rogers – Director at risual
As part of our long-term strategy to increase the services risual can offer, in 2016 we invested heavily in risual Solutions. Each solution stands as a separate business to complement risual's core offerings of consultancy and managed services, but can leverage additional value for organisations and is delivered as a bespoke product or service.
All our solutions have been built from the ground up, delivered by our in house App Dev and Consultancy team and they serve as testament what our organisation can achieve when the breadth of our skillset is applied to solve business problems. Each solution area is headed up by an industry expert and we are incredibly proud of what these teams have achieved over the past twelve months and the foundations they have laid down for a year of success and innovation in 2017.
nimos is a bespoke range of solutions which offer direct and measurable benefits to some of the most valued Public Services today. Enabling a wide variety of nominated users across organisations to raise concerns regarding a child or young person's safety and wellbeing. nimos Safeguarding ensures that "trusted partners" can provide crucial soft intelligence, which can then be triaged by the appropriate professionals to enable the delivery of protection services.
Under the direction of Paul Donnelly – who has experience as a frontline health and social care worker working for local authorities and central government- we have now secured several pilot sites for these applications, and look forward to seeing the impact they can deliver.
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This year we have invested in designing the complete customer experience, with emphasis on customer loyalty and a direct insight platform. akin can give a deep understanding of individual customer preferences and an insight into store performance. From in-app messaging, customised marketing and content to operational insights, akin delivers big data analytics on a personal level. Running across mobile, tablet and desktop devices, akin delivers a whole new way of understanding and interacting with customers.
akin is headed up by Lee Bingham, a former top 100 CIO with over ten years' experience as Head of IT in retail. By leveraging cloud technology, it utilises a public facing customer mobile application to dramatically change the way brands interact with their customers. With a high-profile luxury pilot set to go live early in 2017, I'm excited to see the heights Lee can reach with this application and how it will help shape the future of both hospitality and retail.
Read more about risual akin here
minerva365 was our first solution, designed initially by myself as a set of customisable applications for Office 365 to drive more functionality out of the initial investment in the technology.
2016 has seen these applications be redeveloped to extend their functionality and UI, moving to a cross platform application approach with a Windows back end. These applications add significant value to organisations and help IT teams to quickly solve business problems by rolling out one of these apps quickly.
We will have a number of demo environments, click through guides and trial offerings coming in 2017 which will help customers get even more from technology with minimal additional investment.
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The Tomorrow-Tamer - Margaret Laurence
These stories take place in Africa. In some the main character is British, in others African; in all the cultures interact. But Laurence is a writer of fiction – a good one – so we experience this troubled interaction through people and the situations they're in. She presents very different ways of seeing the world, but she does it with the non-judgmental attitude of an anthropologist: one way is not right, the other wrong. Laurence is a Canadian, white, but the white characters are no more fully-realized than the black ones. She lived for many years in Somalia and Ghana. You can live in a place and not understand it; Laurence understood. I may have given the wrong impression by using the words "anthropologist" and "culture." Human feelings are at the core of every story. My favorite is "The Perfumed Sea," about two highly unusual lovers.
Akenfield - Ronald Blythe
Blythe was a novelist who wrote this sociological study of a small farming village in England, circa the late 1960s. He gives us the words of fifty residents; that's what the book is, people talking. I'm sure the phrasing of the monologues was altered somewhat, though the minds that emerge are those of distinct individuals. We have insight into a variety of personalities, we get various (and varied) world views. A farm-worker, a wheelwright, a schoolmaster, a blacksmith, a thatcher, a magistrate, a sheep farmer – these are some who come forward to tell their stories. In the older folks there's a remarkable depth of knowledge about their craft (the jobs involving manual labor are far more complex than I had imagined); also, they have intense pride in their skills. In the young, growing up in a time of mechanization, those qualities – depth of knowledge and pride – are disappearing. Though this is a sociological study, Blythe captures the complexity and scope of life in its two forms – that of the community and that of each of the fifty individuals. He does so in an absorbing and unobtrusive way. But, like so many skilled craftsmen, writers of his caliber are disappearing. It's sad to think of that; but every bit as sad to think that there's no one to whom I can give this book – no one is interested in Akenfield or Akenfield. So I'll close (in resignation) with the last words from the last person to speak – the gravedigger: "I want to be cremated and my ashes thrown in the air. Straight from the flame to the wind, and let that be that." *
Apartment in Athens - Glenway Wescott
Written in 1945, this is anti-Nazi propaganda. Which is no criticism; we need propaganda in time of war. My gut reaction shows how well Wescott succeeded: I hated Kalter, the German who confiscates the home of a Greek family and ultimately destroys their lives. But the book is more than propaganda. It's primarily an exploration of the thoughts and emotions of the four member of the Helianos family, particularly the husband and wife. In many ways the marriage of this mismatched couple has been rocky; but, partly due to the stress of their German visitor, the bond between them deepens. Who writes about lovers approaching old age, long-married, aware of the faults of the other, no longer physically attractive, no longer feeling sexual desire? Mr. and Mrs. Helianos are not heroic in a conventional sense, but Wescott has written a book of heroism. What triumphs is simple love. *
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A unique aspect of RHIC is the ability to collide beams of polarized protons at
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A long standing puzzle in high energy physics is "what carries the spin of
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fraction of the proton's spin in the sea and gluons. It is important to make
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This was a "too many irons in the fire" and other metaphors indicating the level of relaxing I deserve this weekend is high.
I need to, as the photo suggests, recharge my battery.
It'd be a lot easier with chocolate, but I'll have to make do!
Just me. Thinking thoughts, living life, figuring it out as I go along.
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Hustle, Grind, Hustle, Grind
As a Real Estate Investor you know that the business can be tiring, and doldrum when you are grinding out your deals. This is part of the business and why I always say;
"If it was easy everyone would do it"
That is just not the case and as an investor you know that, but you have been working and you got that deal, you put in the work and it is on the market! Nice job, excellent work on getting a product to market.
But it has been 4 weeks and no offers!
What could possibly be wrong with my flip? Why is the market not taking it, is it some twist of fate?
To be Frank, It is YOUR FLIP not the market!
Sorry to say so but that is likely the issue, and to help you dive into what is wrong and how you could possibly correct, or move on as quickly as possible here are 4 quick Tips.
How about them Apples!
Take your property and look at it from an outside perspective. What does your property represent in the surrounding comps? How does it fair from an outside perception? It is very important to remember that the house is being viewed not as a masterpiece but as a home in a neighborhood. The buyers do not know how bad it was or how far it has come. They are only comparing it to like kind properties in the surrounding area.
Cheap Cheap Cheap
Are the birds around your home real loud? Does your home scream Cheap Cheap Cheap when buyers come through? This is one of the most common errors for flippers. Using materials or craftsmanship that is only on par with budget but not with what a home owner would want. Do you have poor grout lines, uneven tile, mis matched finish material or the worst lawn in the area? These are all detractors for buyer when walking into your home
Schizophrenia of Home Design
Is your design continuous through the whole home? Home buyers are looking for something they can move into right now that will work for them immediately if they are paying top dollar. If your property is not uniform throughout they may feel the need to replace items or make changes required to achieve the style they are looking for. These changes are money in there minds, and in real life, and will decrease the value they are willing to pay to your for your hard earned property. If your property is schizophrenic, fix it or accept the lower price
Market Timing
You bought a property in August off of July Comps but are selling it in December… What could possibly be hurting your deal… THE MARKET, in the winter months most markets slow down, resulting in a reduction of about 2-5%. This can be a major killer on value on a property that has run over budget. This all in mind, some times losses must be cut and the time to move on is sooner than later.
So What is the Morale of the Story
The morale of the story folks is that if you aren't making good decisions all the way through the process of investing, you can lose money or make very little. This means you must; Purchase Right, Design Right, Market Right, Finance Right, and Contract Right. Now that seems like a lot to do, doesn't it? Well it isn't and it truly is what separates big profits from big losses. Every deal that goes sideways have defining moments where decisions were missed or errors were made. The same goes for a successful project as well.
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Title: Caduceus
Author: Elliott Silver (email@example.com)
Summary: Healing is coming home.
The stairs were his beanstalk.
Each step he took seemed only to shroud him further from his goal.
And he never knew when he was going to fall.
It was such a long way down.
His shoulders burned with an ache so deep he didn't know whether it could ever be exhumed. It was a pain so deep, so irrevocable.
So ingrained.
His mind itching, his calves knotting, his spine seething.
And miles to go.
And miles to go.
His trenchcoat far too cumbersome, dragging him backwards for each step he took forward. Sweating in the thin chill of the stairwell, his shirt frosty with perspiration. His briefcase blistering the palms of his hands.
Tripping on the last step before his floor, nearly sprawling outward like a meteor through space. His body torn in opposing directions, muscles screeching, head throbbing, adrenaline and aftershocks of his caffeine overdose indistinguishable.
His breath retching his chest, his lungs mutilated. Stinging. Like acid.
Stumbling towards his door, the keys tangled between his fingers.
The fifth key finally gaining entrance.
And then he was in.
The apartment cold and dark, a little damp with the rain and open windows.
His briefcase abandoned, his coat flung aside. Rather cold, than bear its weight any longer.
Somehow falling into the recesses of the interior, its intestines, its heart.
And finding what he was searching for.
Sweet haven.
She turned from the open window, her eyes taking him in one long short glance.
He negotiated the distance between them, wrapped himself in her.
His breath deep with the luxurious scent of her. His head silent except for the beating of her chest against his, a melody. His body, healed.
She caught him, held him.
Reading his thoughts before they were even formed.
He never took her for granted.
He never let himself believe that she would always be there for him as she was now.
There were too many uncertainties.
But it made her every touch that much more to him.
Her cheek sliding along his before she rested her head against his shoulder. Her hands, one locked low in the small of his back, burrowed under his suit jacket, the other against his neck, her fingers on the nape where his hair met his neck, where the black pain had stabbed most viciously only moments ago.
Her body, relaxed into his.
That, the most special of all.
They had come far.
It wasn't an easy life.
But they had each other.
Her breathing even and smooth, their chests in synchrony.
She was his remedy, his cure. His faith.
He shifted his body, aligning their faces. Memorizing her expressions, downloading them intravenously.
Thinking of all the sacrifices, all her pain, and knowing it wasn't over.
His lips on her again, asking her to give him more than he was worth, asking her to love him. Browsing the corners of her mouth, strumming the tip of her tongue, and feeling her swell into him like a wave on a rocking-horse sea.
Stealing breath and time.
Her lips humid with his touch, her eyes saturated with that deep blue desire he always dreamed about.
"How do you do it?"
Her voice on his skin, her fingers on the ridges of his back, dousing the biting sparks of pain.
He didn't know how he found the strength to leave her, leave this.
But there was a world out there, and it did need him.
As much as he needed her.
He saw bad things, horrible things, felt pain no one should ever have to feel.
And he tried to alleviate it as she did to him.
Because he had her.
Because he had to believe in good.
Because he had to believe in love.
"Because I get to come home to you."
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I am researching the topic of fetal tissue cell transplantation due to the fact that my girlfriend is losing her life long battle with this awful disease. She is a Type 1 diabetic and has little success with present day methods of daily insulin injections. What countries legally do fetal tissue transplants for diabetics and how much would a procedure like this cost?
Your help and information may result in saving the life of my future wife!
Human fetal islet cell transplantation was a popular theme about fifteen years ago. However, there were problems both ethically as well as in obtaining and preparing enough viable tissue and in the few cases where this approach was actually used the results were very disappointing. Nowadays the emphasis is on whole pancreas transplantation, a procedure usually reserved for patients who also require a kidney transplant or on islet cell transplantation in conjunction with one of the newer immunosuppression protocols.
Before considering a transplant, however, it is very important that your fiancee's status be evaluated in an established diabetes care center. There have been substantial recent advances in the management of late stage Type 1 Diabetes with new insulins, new regimens for intensive insulin delivery, new ways of managing raised blood pressure and the early stages of eye and kidney involvement.
The cost of a transplant in the U.S. would be at least $100,000 if you do not have insurance, however the cost of a thorough clinical evaluation could be less than $500 plus the travel costs.
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As I am usually a positive person, I like it when a new practice or tool is introduced into my educational surroundings. However, I have noticed from time to time, that even though change brings positive effects it disappears with time. This can be discouraging especially for the ones who direct time and energy to bring it to life in the first place. So, when I came upon the topic of this quest: "The 19 reasons sustainable change doesn't happen in K-12 education," I thought: Maybe I should have a look at the reasons why sustainable change does not seem to stay active over time.
Part of the introduction states that, "this is for people who are looking for answers and positive solutions" which I can identify with.
"We must understand the change process and how it affects people over time."
According to the authors of the article, "sustaining change requires recognition of the complexity of change processes, intensive communication (sharing of information) and new models of collaboration among diverse networks of people (9)."
The difference in these authors' approach as to why sustainable change does not occur is that they are focusing more on what can be controlled by us. They are looking at the "common mistakes" made while instigating a change with the hope that they will be avoided in the future. They are also introducing the "Master Mind Group" concept which focusses on bringing like-minded leaders to "work together towards creating sustainable change (10)."
"People who are change oriented benefit from having the support of others...we are all part of a mix bigger than ourselves...this shift protects us from our predilection toward self-centeredness" (10).
"Reasons 1 to 6: Failure to recognize the complexity of change"
1. Failure to change your own assumptions As we are all human, we have our own baggage that can partially clutter our vision of the situation. Our assumptions will affect what we say, perceive things and what we do.
My reaction: right away, I got interested and thought: How do I change my own assumptions?" So, I googled it and found this article: "9 ways to change your assumptions" written by Scott Mautz. He suggested to:
3. Address only part of the problem
When implementing a new project, initiative or a change, it is important to make sure that every facet of the project/change are looked at and planned for.
4. Underestimate how much time it takes to institute a change
This reason happens quite often in small and big organizations. It is necessary to make sure there is extra time scheduled to allow for setbacks and unforeseen circumstances to be dealt with without jeopardizing the whole project/change.
5. Propose ideas that are in conflict with mandates and standard operating procedures
It is important to make sure that the new venture does not go against existing mandates and current standards. Otherwise, it will create some conflicts that might endanger the project or the change.
6. Try too many things at once
It is better to begin small and to reach success then to try to move mountains and fail. Furthermore, "keeping people focused on your core vision and mission can be compromised."
7. Fail to realize that people will ignore you
Everyone can "only focus on what we are interested in or on what we are required to deal with at that very moment. Everything else is ignored. We are only capable of focusing on what is important to us." People know that it is an urgent issue that it will resurface but until then, they don't have to worry about it.
8. Fail to enter into the conversation that is already going on in the minds of the people you want to influence
When having conversations presenting the new initiative or change, it is necessary to make it relate to the others' problems and concerns.
9. Only get your message out once or twice,
10. Only get your message out in one or two ways, and
11. Communicate in a boring and non-provocative style
"Ignoring is a strategy that is effective. People have learned to wait it out. […]communication strategies must be intensive and different; and that you need to communicate over an extended period of time and in a wide variety of formats. Otherwise, you just don't get the attention of your intended audience. The other common failure is that we neglect to "provoke" a response in our messages."
12. Fail to have all the right information and data; and then fail to use that data effectively in communication
The right data needs to be used to communicate effectively the ideas of the project or change. Otherwise, people won't take you seriously and it will be easy for the project/initiative to be ruined.
13. Apologize too much in the communication of the message
"It's not what you say but how you say it!" There is a fine line between empathizing and challenging. It is important not to predict others their feelings and experiences.
14. Fail to listen to the naysayer early on, and
15. Think you can ram your idea through
"Communication is a two way street. Failing to listen to the pessimists or simply writing them off as contrarians "with a bad attitude" is a common mistake that can be career threatening. […]even if their concerns aren't all that valid, they will not go away and more than likely will fester and grow virally if you don't meet them head on and in a way where you ensure cooperation."
16. Hang out with the wrong people – or with nobody!
Spending time with the people who are optimistic will help you achieve your goals while you will support them reach theirs.
17. Go too far out on a limb without a support network or safety net
The bigger the initiative or the change is, the more support is necessary in order for it to become successful. "Who in your district was covering your back? Who asked you the tough questions before it was too late? Who helped you envision what could go wrong and how to avoid it? If you don't understand the need for these questions the fall from the limb will be a long one!"
18. Fail to collaborate with other leaders in the school
"It is easy to confuse our desire to be frank and visionary with our lack of humility and our inability to demonstrate servant leadership. The challenge is to find the appropriate venue and the appropriate audience for your own venting. Expressing your discontent with a colleague in your own community inevitably burns bridges. That doesn't mean you don't have legitimate concerns. You may well. You just need to have the right forum and the right support network that can help you move beyond the subjective and personal frustration to objective solutions."
19. Fail to gradually build a community of support for new ideas
In order to receive support for the project/change, it is necessary to prove the idea of it, to research and share it, to model it, to show how, to recognize the people who get it, and to support the ones who don't.
After outlining all the reasons why an initiative would reach successful completion, the article offers a solution. The idea is to "develop a Master Mind Group of educators who are ready to work together with their peers around the globe to create sustainable change at their local level regardless of the circumstances and regardless of their position or role in the school or district." This last part of the article did not appeal to me. I agree that approaching a new project/change requires lots of preparation and should be presented a certain way in order to secure its success but I don't think that it is necessary to join an outside group who will support you with the implementation process within your organization. After reflecting on all the reasons why a sustainable change might not succeed, I realized that in order to obtain sustainability for a project/change, one should approach and execute it by following the same principles as a project manager would for any project.
So, I decided to look at what is required to prepare and carry an initiative or change to success. According to Horton, objectives need to be well defined. Objectives, timeframe, scope, assumptions, high-level requirements, resources and everything else about the project should be determined as specifically as possible. The next step is to research the what, why, who, when, and how and to find relevant data that will support the goals of the initiative. Thirdly, a plan of action needs to be drawn which will outline the roles and responsibilities of the participants. Finally, a risk assessment should be prepared to determine what could go wrong and to find solutions to ensure that it does not all fall apart.
I am concluding that every time an initiative, project, or change wants to be implemented within a school, it is important to be well prepared; to be surround with people who think alike; to present it in different ways, several times; and to be ready for roadblocks and delays. Furthermore, from my personal experience, I also think that consultation and collaboration need to be part of the process. We might have some initiative that you believe will work within the institutions but someone else might see the situation and the needs to be different. It is important to do some consultation at all levels and especially with the people doing the work. Teachers, educational assistants, and students should be allowed to share their concerns and the possible outcomes and ramifications of the change before initiative are being implemented. Too often, decisions are being made from top-down although; the people doing the hands-on are the ones who will have to juggle the implementation and to try to sustain it.
"Sustaining change requires recognition of the complexity of change processes, it requires intensive communication, and it requires new models of collaboration among diverse networks of people."
The above exercise was very valuable but it reflected more a Nonlène's attitude. When getting ready to implement a sustainable change, it is important to evaluate the negative feedback that will come upon his presentation and its failed outcomes to become more prepared for any eventualities.
However, as I am more the type to lean towards Ouilène, I decided to do some research of what is needed to implement a sustainable change or initiative. Scott Neil (2015) from the School Leadership Solutions explains how there are five necessary steps to create a sustainable change. According to him (2015), "a strategic approach is needed to implement change." First, a need assessment is necessary to look at the facts to determine what is needed to make the organization better. In order to assess the situation properly, conversations need to happen with the people who will be impacted the most by the change. It is also important to find out what are the roots of the problem in order to be able to really address it. Define, analyze and solve are the main steps of a root cause analysis. "It will provide important data to help a leader build off of the strengths that already exist within the organization and learn to avoid the mistakes of the past" (Neil, 2015). The next step is to create a plan outlining how the change will happen. It is also important to share with the people who will be affected by it. However, the plan should be presented in small increments so that the people involved are taken back from too much sudden change. Data should be collected and success should be shared. In reality, the leader will be guiding the change but the people will be executing it. Therefore, it is very important for everyone to work together during the implementation of the plan. Strategies should be developed along the way to overcome obstacles. It is important that the leader makes "sure everyone is clear as to what their role is within the plan and clearly identify what success looks like along the way for each stakeholder group" (Neil, 2015). The next important factor is to measure quantitatively and qualitatively the progress of the change and all results should be shared. "These data allow you as a leader to check the "temperature" of the climate during the change effort and provide targeted support where it is needed the most" (Neil, 2015). Finally, reflections are necessary to look at the data collected over time to share the success and also to stimulate conversations to see if adjustments are needed.
Neil (2015) stipulates that "change requires focused management in order to be sustainable. Leaders who get results over long stretches of time know this. Work with your team to devise a plan on how you can make sure your next change is a lasting one. "
Once again, it was really useful to read this article and to reflect on it. My personal experience as a teacher, who has had three different administrators and two superintendents in the last six years, has taught me the consequences of having leaders who do and who do not follow strategies outlined above. One had a team working with conviction and dedication and in the other situation, it felt more like the leader was informing of the plan and trying to pull the rest of the team towards it. My overall impression of this shift in leadership is that the results did not seem to be as positive when leaders were not interested in working as a team.
I believe that in order to create sustainability around a change within an organization, it is necessary to approach it with both Nonlène and Ouilène's perspectives. It provides a balance between examining the negative view points with a positive proactive well-planned approach. All that is needed to obtain success when implementing a sustainable project, initiative or change.
With this knowledge in hand, I look forward to be in a position where I can participate in a well lead change.
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Jackson, R. Gould, J. Haenke, R. The 19 reasons sustainable change doesn't happen in K-12 education. Top Practices Education. Retrieved January 28, 2017 from OLTD 509 resource http://leading2learn.ca/viu/OLTD509/documents/_19Reasons_Book.pdf
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Neil, S. (October 28, 2015) Five steps to create sustainable change. School Leadership Solutions. Retrieved January 30, 2017 from http://schoolleadershipsolutions.com/2015/10/28/five-steps-to-create-sustainable-change/
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The Slaps - Susan's Room
Brandon Schneider | February 2017
"I won't say I'm sorry!" cries the singer of The Slaps on their latest project "Susan's Room."
Local DePaul indie group, The Slaps, are here with their dreamy, surf rock-filled debut record.
The trio is one of DePaul's more popular groups, and they are finally here with this full length LP that showcases what they have to offer as a band. Recorded in the lead singers sisters bedroom, the record features six full-length hazy flange guitar and reverby drum-filled tracks that not only take you back to the roots of surf music, but also heavily draw from several new influences. The likes of The Beach Boys as well as Mac Demarco are prevalent here, and that's not to say that's a bad thing. Nevertheless, sometimes the influence comes off too heavy and the songs start to end up sounding like tributes rather than new songs that are simply influenced by older tracks.
The record kicks off with the bizarre intro track, "Wearethemakersofmusic," which features several voices from various old recordings that eventually lead into the first track, "Song for a Friend." Despite being a fan of bizarre decisions in music, this intro comes off as extremely jarring to the rest of the record. Yes, it makes you instantly curious, but the rest of the tracks are tame compared to this intro, making it seem more outlandish than it tends to be, as well as very awkwardly placed in the track lineup.
The next cut is first real track that The Slaps begin the record with, and it is easily the most approachable track here. The guitars are playing fun major chords, the drums march along to the beat, and the vocal melody is easy to follow. A very safe, but acceptably fun indie pop song.
Odd structural choices from here on out start to hold this record back, such as the lack of a very obviously-needed swing drum beat on tracks like "See Her." Aside from a few instances like this, the guitar and vocal performances are very emotional and punchy, and end up being the best part of this record. The music isn't extremely original, but the vocals more than make up for this, especially on the oddly titled track, "Will Have Been Being Around." The ascending and descending chord structures are some of my personal favorites in music, and the pairing of this progression with the remorseful delivery of the vocals on the track express a pain we can all relate to as listeners. Not only are the performances on this track top-notch, it was instantly memorable for me, and therefore my favorite track.
Songs such as "Song for a Friend" and "The Whistle Song," are some of the better tracks on here, although the trio seems to have yet to make up their mind on the sound that they prefer. These tracks give me a more indie pop feel, while others seem to contain more blues inspired chord progressions and thematic lyrics. The sound remains consistent, but a coherent style is what the band is still looking for.
This record showcases the talents of the trio, but lacks the elements that make them extremely unique. The performances and songwriting are decent across the board, but tightening up every aspect of the band is definitely what The Slaps need. This record definitely has potential, but it just needs to be refined into a more coherent project. However, I am impressed with what I am hearing so far, and I'm looking forward to what the band has to offer in the near future.
Favorite tracks: Will Have Been Being Around, Song For A Friend


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8 Celebrity Look-Alikes That'll Have You Seeing Double
Doppelganger, "an apparition or double of a living person." This means two people who are born in different cities, at different times, with different parents, share the same face, but aren't twins? As scary and confusing as it sounds, that's the reality for eight of these unique women. If you can barely understand the concept of actual twins then you may be double-taking at these celebrity look-alike's for a while. At least this time your eyes aren't playing any tricks on you. Let us know who fooled you the most!
Chrisette Michele: @_chriissyyy
Ruby Rose: @heathersymmes
Kylie Jenner: @alanisstormy
Rihanna: @Candice_b_ & @andelelara
J.LO: @_.mrs.joyce._
Tiki Sumpter: @aliciawilliams316
Tyra Banks: @foreverlautrell


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I continued to ask myself just that after I left the retreat and for the next few weeks. I found things hard enough having to come home and tell everyone I knew that I was no longer going to nanny school. But I also had to tell them that I had no idea what I was going to do now. It was a hard few weeks. I was praying and crying out to God because I did not understand why He had done this. I was hurt, I was upset, I was mad that He had changed my perfect plans. Alll the while I knew I had brought this upon myself. If only I had not ignored those feeling from the God in the first place, I probably wouldn't have gone through all of this pain. But life is full of "if only's" and we can't go back and change a single one. But I could do it right the next time. (Or at least try.)
Over the next few months, my mom really helped me be at peace. I felt God telling me to wait. And though that was very, very hard for an extremely type A person like me, I wanted to listen to Him. I knew His plan was the best, and so I waited. And what I got in return for trusting Him was extraordinary. He gave me immeasurable peace over the next few months. I really didn't research any career. I worked hard at school and continued on with my daily life.
About Rebekah: I am a 17 year old girl who, strives everyday to live for the Lord. I don't always live in Him, but I try. I have been home schooled all of my life, and I am an Air Force Brat. I have move 9 times in my life. I am the oldest of four, and I absolutely adore my family. I have had a passion for babies and children ever since I was little, and I spend most of my time babysitting. I currently live in the DC area.What is your story? How has trusting the Lord been a factor in your decision of what to do after high school or college?


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4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Capacity: 10
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4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Capacity: 10
Bedrooms: 4. Bathrooms: 2.5
This beautiful Villa offers Executive living at affordable prices located at the prestigious Oak Island Harbor a sub division of Formosa Gardens. Oak Island Harbor is the closest sub diversion to Disney just 2 miles from the entrance, yet within walking distance of numerous restaurants, shops and a 24 hr super market which can be reached without crossing a main road. Our fully equipped and Air Conditioned Villa occupies a premium lot overlooking a lake attracting Cranes, Herons and other wildlife. Fishing is allowed on the lake please feel free to use the fishing tackle in the villa. Our Home Features are 4 bedrooms consisting of 1 Master suit with en-suite bathroom located on the main level. 1 Queen and 2 twin rooms,1 twin room is themed Winnie the Poo,on the upper level, these bedrooms share the upper bathroom all bedrooms are equipped with TV and DVD player. There is a further half bathroom on the main level. FAMILY ROOM This large room with cathedral ceilings has superb views over the pool area and lake. The furniture consists of 2 extremely comfortable Lazy Boy Recliners and a very comfortable three seater Queen Sofa bed. TV is a large 50inch LED HD TV with DVD/CD player and cable TV with the UTILMATE package over250+ channels to choose from.
KITCHEN Is fully equipped including cooker, microwave, dishwasher, waste disposal and a fridge-freezer with drinks dispenser and ice maker
4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Capacity: 10
Beds: 1 king,1 queen,2 twins,1 sleeper sofa
Minimum Stay: 5
Lake View
Restrictions: - no smoking,no pets
Nearby Attractions: - Location is very important, as the Parks are often open for 15 hours a day, probably too long for young children. Our close proximity to the parks allows guests to return to the villa for an afternoon siesta before returning in the evening for the fireworks and parades. Not to mention the shortcut into the parks without using the main highways which can get congested during peak season.
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Guest Post: Summertime Reflections That Will Make This Year Easier
Have you seen any of the teacher memes on Pinterest emphasizing the differences between teachers in August and Teachers in May? I find them to be hilarious but completely accurate. The end of May equals exhaustion.
Every. Single. Year.
I have come to realize that running out of energy just as the school year ends is OK. That the natural consequence of ten months of hard work is fatigue. However, I have also learned that there are things I can do during the summer that will greatly lighten my load during the following year. Taking a break from all things school related is essential. The time available to "just do nothing" varies from teacher to teacher and from year to year. Read books that have nothing to do with education. Sleep late. Watch a movie. Go for a walk or a run. There is no wrong way to rest, relax, and recharge.
Taking time to reflect on the previous school year is also important. What did you do well? What were your greatest challenges? Make a list of the things you would like to do differently, and then prioritize that list. If you don't do so already, creating a pacing guide for each subject you teach is the most significant thing you can do to begin lightening next year's load. Start by printing a blank calendar for each month of the school year. Note holidays, testing dates, and early dismissal days. Record when progress reports are scheduled, when grades close each quarter, and when final exams will be given. After making a list of required units, determine both the start date and the test date of each. This step is harder than it looks which is why I use a pencil with a good eraser! If school starts the middle of August, the first unit will probably be complete around Labor Day. Do you give that first test the Friday before the three day weekend? If not, will you need to review on the following Tuesday before testing on Wednesday? How many units need to be completed by the end of the first semester? How much time do you need to review for EoC's in the spring? The first time I sat down and gave serious thought to the pacing of units, I was shocked to realize that there were only two teaching days available the week of Thanksgiving; there was NO way to complete a chapter's worth of work that time frame. There is also a surprisingly small window of teaching time between Thanksgiving and semester exams. Continue this process until your calendar is complete. Remember to leave a few days open for things that will come up unexpectedly and throw you off track. The next step is to tackle your unit plans.
It seems that once the school year starts, I have very little time to think about what and how I want to teach. To me, this is much more easily done when school is not in session. I go through each unit, updating note packets, modifying quizzes and tests, and improving activities and labs. I also eliminate material that is no longer useful. Taking time during the summer to improve the content of my lessons greatly lowers my anxiety throughout the year. The old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" applies to the way I use summertime reflections to improve my health and happiness throughout the school year. While it may be impossible to eliminate the weariness that accompanies those final weeks of school, the days leading up to that point are certainly less stressful.


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Yangtze River Cruise (Downstream)offered by supplier M16863 (read about supplier)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 30 people
Destination(s): China
Specialty Categories: Boating and Sailing Sightseeing
Season: March - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2070 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2230 US Dollar (USD)
The Three Gorges Dam, is the world's largest hydroelectric project using the rich water resources of the Three Gorges and the newest attraction on the Yangtze cruise line. After the damming of the open diversion channel on Nov 6, 2002 during the second stage of the Three Gorges Dams construction, the Yangtze River Cruise resumed from June 16th, 2003 with still magnificent gorge, impressive mountain landscape and some new attractions.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and be transferred to your comfortable hotel. Includes: (D).
Day 2: Beijing
Begin the day's activity with a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Then, move on to the Imperial Palace, also known as the "Forbidden City", the biggest palace complex in the world. In the afternoon, visit the enchanting Summer Palace, one of China's largest and best-preserved royal gardens, where you can have a walk along the famous Long Corridor. A Peking Duck Dinner concludes your first full day activities in China. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: Beijing
Today's highlight is your visit to the Great Wall, one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and a symbol of Chinese civilization. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across mountains. Then, move on to visit the Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb) area where is for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Beijing-Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Check out the nearby Liulichang, a traditional street lined with art & crafts shops and antique stores. Explore some of Beijing's old "Hutongs", lanes or alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan (a compound with houses around a courtyard). Fly to Xi'an, the most famous ancient capital of China. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 5: Xi'an
Begin the day's sightseeing with an once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors of China's first feudal Emperor, Qin Shihuang. Three exhibition halls house the continuing excavation of an army of 7,000 terracotta soldiers and horses guarding the emperor's tomb. Upon return to the city, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. Enjoy a characteristic Dumpling Dinner at a local restaurant. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: Xi'an-Chongqing
Visit Forest of Steles Museum where precious stone carvings and sculptures are kept. Then, visit the Great Mosque built primarily in the Ming Dynasty when Chinese architectural elements were synthesized into mosque architecture, and it is the largest and best-preserved one of the early mosques of China. Fly to Chongqing and be transferred by motor coach to the small country town of Dazu. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: Dazu-Chongqing. At Dazu, you will explore the fascinating Buddhist carvings from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) on the hilltops of Baoding Hill. Enjoy a typical Sichuan cuisine dinner in a local restaurant. Embark your deluxe Yangtze River Cruise this evening in Chongqing. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise. Depart at 08:00am from Chongqing port. Around 15:00 pm-18:30 pm, disembark to visit the city of Fengdu, popularly known as the "city of ghost", on the south bank of the river. Enjoy the Captain's Welcome Banquet and Singing & Dancing Party. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise
At about 07:30 am, cruise through the Qutang Gorge, 8 km long, which is the shortest of the gorges, quite spectacular. Around 08:30 am-12:30 pm, excursion to Daling River, sightseeing the Lesser Three Gorges – Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge on the Daning River, a tributary of Yangtze River. Clean water, lush trees, pheasants, mallards and ancient hanging coffins are highlights. Then, cruise through the Wu Gorge, which is the most beautiful section of the Yangtze River, flanked by high peaks that are often capped by fog or clouds. At about 17:30 pm, pass the western section of the Xiling Gorge, which is the longest gorge among the three gorges. Enjoy the Farewell Dinner and Party in the evening. At about 21:00 pm, pass through the Five-Step Ship Locks of the Three Gorges Dam. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise-Yichang-Shanghai
The highlight of today's cruise is excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric project and the newest attraction on the Yangtze cruise line. After passing the eastern section of the Xiling Gorge, the whole Yangtze River Cruise will end at about 12:00 am in Yichang. Fly to Shanghai in the afternoon. A fabulous Acrobatic Show concludes your first day in Shanghai. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 11: Shanghai
Visit the Bund, at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the opposite side. The splendid row of early 20th century Europe buildings remains the quintessential Shanghai sight. Visit fascinating Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden, and take a walk through the Old Town filled with antique markets and specialty stores. Then pay a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. You will have some free time in the afternoon to explore the city. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 12: Return from Shanghai. Be transferred to the airport and board on your homebound flight. Includes: (B).
- The entrance fee for climb up the Pagoda is not in the price included, if you want to climb up, please pay the charge on spot by yourselves.
- The sightseeing during the Yangtze River Cruise is organized by the cruise company, depend on the water level, weather and so on, GWITA take no responsibility by this case.
- Cruise Ship for this route (China Managed Victoria Cruise):
* Victoria 2 Thursday-Saturday
* Victoria 3 Friday-Sunday
* Victoria 5 Wednesday-Friday.
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class and its airport tax
- Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the good local restaurant. (No guarantee lunch and dinner in the hotel which the clients over night)
- Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking accompanying guide through out program on all days with excursions (No private guide for you during Yangtze Cruise)
- All transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned coach.
Price Excludes:
- International flight and airport tax
- Tips(gratuity), personal expenses
- Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure/free time"
- Guide service during the plane, train or cruise.
- The final exact quotation is according to the exchange rate on the time of your payment
- The hotel standard are 3-star or 4-star.
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Thrift shop goodies
I nipped into the local thrift shop to see if there was anything cool, and got some interesting finds today.
I've been wanting a tie for several months now, so I was very happy at this:
Three silk ties, from left to right: Hardy Amies, Lanvin, and John Rodd for Holt Renfrew. The first two are vintage, and the third I'm not sure if it's vintage or contemporary but the pattern is really awesome.
Looking forward to mixing up the gendered clothing. I think I'd like to wear a tie with a shirtdress. I have a friend who wears bow ties and she looks so cool in them!
I always check out the dishes, today I found two very cute matching mugs.
A little garden scene is depicted, on one side a rabbit hops along, and on the other there is a squirrel on a branch and mushrooms grow all around him. I LOVE anything with mushrooms on it.
These are marked Churchill England, which is a common stoneware manufacturer.
I also had a look at the fabrics, and found some yardage of vintage printed cotton canvas fabric. There is about two yards of 54″ wide fabric. I'm not sure exactly what I'll do with it yet, but it is lovely heavy fabric without any flaws and the large tonal brocade-print pattern is quite attractive.
I have enough to re-cover the seat of an interesting wooden chair I have, or to upholster a footstool, or make some cushions or something.
When I see a vintage piece of good quality fabric with a print I like, I buy it even if I don't have a definite plan for it, because I won't see it again. I think if you have a good-sized collection of fabrics that you really like, they will eventually come together in a decorating scheme.