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Adam Robinson
Chief Hireologist
Adam Robinson is the author of The Best Team Wins: Build Your Business Through Predictive Hiring, host of The Best Team Wins Podcast, columnist for Inc., and Co-Founder and CEO of Hireology, where he's on a mission to help business owners make better hiring decisions using predictive data and innovative technology. He is a noted recruiting industry expert, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience in the field of hiring and selection management.
Adam has been named a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst&Young, added to the Chicago Tribune's Blue Sky Network of Chicago's top innovators, listed in the Chicago Tech50 by Crain's Chicago Business, and named a "Top 25 HR Industry Game Changer Under 40" in 2015 by Workforce magazine. Under his leadership, Hireology was listed at #94 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies in 2016 and listed at #332 in 2017. Hireology has been recognized nationally as a "Top 50 Best Workplace" by Inc. magazine and a "Top Company Culture" by Entrepreneur magazine. Hireology was named the "#1 Talent Management Platform" in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and "#1 in Customer Service" in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 by Human Resources Online magazine.
Adam is passionate about entrepreneurship, donating time to a number of organizations that support the entrepreneurial cause. Through multiple leadership roles at Entrepreneurs Organization, he has helped to develop and launch programs that teach core business skills to early-stage entrepreneurs around the world.
Adam has a BA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and received his MBA from DePaul University. He's a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and lives with his family in Chicago, Illinois.


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Welcome to 4kiters.com your kiteschool @ Faro - Algarve
4Kiters is teaching since 2003 and has become one of the most popular and well known kiteboard schools in Algarve. Our passion for this sport make us go out everyday with a smile!
Working with very experienced instructors and using the best equipment, we have programs for total beginners but also for intermediate and expert riders that want to learn more and ride in the best spots in Algarve. The region is well known for offering perfect conditions for Kitesurf; let us help you enjoy it and ensure that you to take the maximum out of your stay.

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Service & Repairs
Vacuum Servicing and Repairs
Godfreys has a comprehensive servicing and repairs network to help keep your vacuum cleaner in top working order. We can fix both domestic and commercial vacuum cleaners.
If you need to get your vacuum serviced, or you suspect it may need some repairs, simply bring it in to your local Godfreys store and one of our vacuum cleaner experts will be able to help you out.
Getting your vacuum cleaner serviced can help keep it in excellent working order and extend the life of the motor.
Our vacuum mechanics perform a thorough 10-point service on each machine to ensure that your vacuum will continue to operate at its optimum level. Godfreys recommend that you get your vacuum cleaner serviced once every 12 months.
Godfreys also offer prepaid Service Plans to save money on future vacuum cleaner servicing. For more information, please visit your local Godfreys store.
If you need to get your vacuum repaired, please bring it in to your local Godfreys store and they will be able to organise this for you.
Godfreys is committed to providing the highest quality repair service. Our qualified staff do not compromise on machine performance; we aim to work to the manufacturer's specifications, and use new parts.
We also offer a 90 day back-to-store warranty on all repairs for your peace of mind, which includes all parts and workmanship. This back-to-store warranty requires customers to return their product to a Godfreys store for repair.
Godfreys repair centres are equipped with dedicated repair tools for our skilled staff to repair most makes and models to the manufacturers' specifications. We strive to provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee and offer competitive pricing on all our vacuum repairs and services.
To find your nearest Godfreys store, please visit our Store Locator.
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27 January 2018 – 4 March 2018
Kunsthal Extra City, Antwerp
Ibrahim Mahama presents 'On Monumental Silences' at the Kunsthal Extra City in Antwerp.
Curated by Antonia Alampi, the project is a response to the presence of monuments with messages of racism, white supremacy, imperialism and patriarchy located in Belgium and Flanders. Engaging with the infamous monument of Father De Deken in Wilrijk (by Jean-Marie Hérain, 1904), the exhibition challenges the narrative of public monuments and questions how to actively intervene.
The project began on 16 January 2018 with 'Silent Recreations', a performative and participatory action by Mahama. Together with the audience, the artist modified and reimagined a human-sized soft clay copy of Father De Deken during a discussion with historian, diversity and inclusion expert Omar Ba.
The exhibition marks the first in a series of interventions within a three-year collaboration between Extra City and the Middelheim Museum, in which the function of monuments in the city of today is critically re-assessed.


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The Hollyridge Residence
Property perks
ConciergeA concierge service is available for this property
Baby rental
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Perks for the Parents
This sensational family home in the Hollywood Hills is an ideal retreat for all the family, with a saltwater pool, cabana and writer's studio, plus gardens set up with multiple play spaces for children. The spacious kitchen is perfect for a whole family and there is an outdoor kitchen area in the cabana by the pool. The master bedroom has an adjacent kids' bedroom with 2 twin beds and a master bathroom with a large stone bathtub and shower. A nanny can easily stay in the lower level studio apartment equipped with a bathroom and kitchenette. Note that the property comfortably sleeps up 6-8 adults plus 2 children.
Why Kids Love it
Beyond the oversized yard with swimming pool and pool toys, there are many nooks and crannies for kids to explore. As well as fruit trees and edible veggies, there's also a story-book outdoor play space including a musical instrument tree, a custom built-in climbing net, wooden tepee, boat, and a mud kitchen. The home is a short walk to Griffith Park, the market, and café, and the neighboring Bronson Canyon has a playground. The house is child-proofed with safety latches on cabinets, and high chairs, wooden toddler tables and more are available.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 days. Note that there are many stairs on the property, inside and out, because it is built on a hill. There are child safety gates to use between rooms, and gates at many areas of the yard to keep children in certain areas. There are safety gates on all the windows on the property, including ornate iron-work surrounding the dining area balcony so that kids can play safely with no risk of climbing over. The pool is gated and has an automatic safety cover with keyed access. Car hire is useful and there is parking at the house. Bikes can be provided. The host will require all guest to sign and return a rental agreement when a booking is accepted.
About the Location
The house is right in the heart of the Hollywood Hills, just under the Hollywood sign, yet it feels miles away from all the action. It is a 2-minute walk from the famous Sunset ranch horse stables for horseback riding (children aged 7 and over are welcome to ride) and miles of hiking trails in Griffith Park (including the loop to the Hollywood sign). It's also a short walk down the "secret" public stairs to the Beachwood Café and neighborhood market. Nearby airports LAX and Burbank are 30-40 minutes' drive away.
Accommodation Details
This 4 bedroom, 7 bathroom residence has a main house with 2 lounge spaces and a large open kitchen/diner on the main floor. On the next floor there is 1 master bedroom with kingsize bed and balcony, adjacent kids bedroom with 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom with soaking tub. On the next floor there is a bedroom with kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom. On the lower floor of the house there is another bedroom with separate entrance, kitchenette, full bathroom and queensize bed. There is a bonus fifth bedroom under the pool cabana (no ensuite bathroom - there is a bathroom upstairs in the pool cabana) and a detached writer's studio in the grotto. The grounds include a saltwater pool and outdoor hot tub plus organic vegetable garden, outdoor kitchen with grill, outdoor showers and an outdoor fireplace.
Style Notes
Colorful, luxurious and playful. This Spanish charmer is a quiet retreat and is styled with eclectic rustic decor. Laid out with a grotto and pool cabana along with the main house, the feel is of a private compound. The house was remodeled with luxurious materials including vintage walnut ceilings, colorful old Moorish tiles and top-of the line kitchen appliances. Each room was crafted with quality, care, and a sense of fun. There is a giant giraffe in the living room to welcome guests and various wall-mounted paper mache animal heads though the downstairs living areas. We love the patterned wallpaper, the sense of fun and the riot of color throughout.
Air Conditioning
Baby Bath
Baby Monitor
Babysitter / Nanny
Backyard / Garden
Bed Rails
Cabinet Locks
Changing Table
Chef / Catering
Children's Dinnerware
Corner Guards
DVD Library
DVD Player
Fireplace Guards
Game Console
High Chair
Outlet Plugs
Pool Gate
Stair Gates
Toys / Children's Books
Washer / Dryer
Window Guards
In the case that the Contract Period is not longer than one (1) month, should Guest cancel the reservation within thirty (30) days prior to Check In, the entire Rent Balance shall not be refundable.
In the case that the Contract Period is longer than one (1) month, should Guest cancel the reservation within thirty (30) days prior to Check In, Guest shall forfeit an amount equivalent to one (1) month's rent.
In the case that the Contract Period is longer than six (6) months, should Guest cancel the reservation within sixty (60) days prior to Check In, Guest shall forfeit an amount equivalent to two (2) month's rent. A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation.
In the case that cancellation is made between 30 and 1 days prior to arrival, the entire 100% payment is forfeited. Lessor has the same thirty (30) day cancellation rights as the Lessee.
All cancellations are subject to a $150 Kid & Coe admin fee.
1. Duration
1.1. Lessor hereby leases the Property, including the furniture and accessories, to the Lessee as from [Check-In Date] (the "Check-In Date") until [Check-Out Date] (the "Check-Out Date"), date in which the lease will automatically expire.
1.2. Extension of this term is subject to the Property's availability and the execution of a written extension document or a new contract by the parties.
2. Rate and Payment
2.1. The rental price shall be the total lump sum of U$D XX (Total Rent Written United States Dollars) for the rental period specified in clause 1.1. (the "Price")
2.2. The sum of U$D XX (Initial Deposit Written United States Dollars) corresponding to the Price was paid prior to this contract, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged. The balance of the Price shall be paid according to the following:
i The sum of U$D XX (Rent Balance Written United States Dollars) to be paid on [Date].
ii The sum of U$D XX (Rent Balance Written United States Dollars) to be paid on [Date].
2.3. Any amounts corresponding to the Price or other sums payable by Lessee hereunder shall be paid in U.S. dollars, via credit card, via PayPal, or by wire transfer, in accordance with the written instructions of the Lessor (or Lessor's appointee) regarding the place or bank account of payment.
2.4. All fees and expenses associated with transfers, currency exchange, taxes, deposits, commissions or withdrawals will be borne in full by Lessee.
2.5. Lessee may notify the Lessor, in writing, of his or her intention to terminate the lease and vacate the Property before the Check-Out Date on a date and time to be agreed upon with the Lessor. However, the Price, or any portion thereof, is not refundable. Additionally, if any portion of the Price payable to Lessor is outstanding at the time Lessee notifies Lessor, Lessee shall pay Lessor the outstanding portion within three (3) days of sending his or her termination request or the termination request will be null and void. Any portion of the Price paid prior to lease termination compensates the Lessor for the Lessee's early termination and is the personal property of Lessor and Lessee shall have no right to make a claim to recover these amounts from Lessor.
2.6. The Parties irrevocably agree that the Initial Reservation Payment is not refundable, in any event. In the case that the Contract Period is not longer than one (1) month, should Guest cancel the reservation within thirty (30) days prior to Check In, the entire Rent Balance shall not be refundable. In the case that the Contract Period is longer than one (1) month, should Guest cancel the reservation within thirty (30) days prior to Check In, Guest shall forfeit an amount equivalent to one (1) month's rent. In the case that the Contract Period is longer than six (6) months, should Guest cancel the reservation within sixty (60) days prior to Check In, Guest shall forfeit an amount equivalent to two (2) month's rent. A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. In the case that cancellation is made between 30 and 1 days prior to arrival, the entire 100% payment is forfeited. Lessor has the same thirty (30) day cancellation rights as the Lessee.
3. Security Deposit
3.1. Upon the execution of this contract Lessee has agreed to deliver to Lessor, via credit card authorization, a security deposit of U$D XX (Security Deposit Written United States Dollars), the sufficiency of which is evidenced by this contract.
3.2. This security deposit will be fully refundable under the conditions established herein, without accruing interest and without any adjustments whatsoever, after the satisfactory return of the Property and the Accessories to Lessor, in the same material condition in which they were delivered to Lessee upon Check-In.
(a) Provided that the Property and the Accessories are returned in satisfactory condition, the security deposit will be returned to Lessee in full within five (5) business days upon termination of this contract.
(b) If, however, there are damages to the Property and/or the Accessories, Lessor may withhold that portion of the deposit necessary to repair the damages. Lessor will also be entitled to withhold from the deposit any amounts owed by Lessee as a result of this lease agreement, whether owed to Lessor himself or to third parties and shall refund any balance of the deposit within 21 days as from the Check-Out Date.
(c) If damages to the Property or the Accessories exceeded the amount of the deposit, Lessee shall be responsible for delivering to Lessor the funds necessary to fully repair such damages within five (5) days as from the submission by Lessor of the relevant estimates/receipts to Lessee. Lessee hereby expressly waives any right to object any such estimates or receipts submitted by Lessor.
4. Check In and Check Out
4.1. The check-in shall take place on the Check-In Date at 2:00 p.m. (the "Check-In"). The check-out shall take place on the Check-Out Date at 11:00 a.m. (the "Check-Out"). Any fraction of time exceeding 11:00 a.m. will be accounted for as a full day of delay. Check-Ins or Check-Outs outside these hours are subject to availability and written consent of Lessor, and may incur a charge equal to USD $50.00 (Fifty United States Dollars) if outside normal operating hours, which are 8:00am until 8pm.
4.2 At the time of Check-Out, Lessee should return the keys to the Property to Lessor or the person Lessor indicates in writing. Until the Property is returned to the Lessor's satisfaction, Check-Out will be deemed not to have occurred and the penalties stipulated hereunder shall apply.
4.3 Lessee hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Property is for housing and tourism purposes only and that any delay in returning the Property as foreseen in this agreement, without having Lessor consented in writing to an extension of the term, shall cause significant damages to Lessor. Therefore, the parties agree that each day of delay shall give rise to a daily penalty equal to USD $500.00 (Five Hundred United States Dollars). In addition to such penalties, Lessee shall be liable to pay the proportional daily rent accrued for each day of delay, together with any other damages and any legal fees and costs incurred by Lessor to regain possession of the Property.
4.4 In all cases, default shall be automatic, without need for any judicial or extrajudicial summons to Lessee whatsoever.
5. Lessor´s Responsibilities and Rights
5.1. The Price shall include taxes on the Property and expenses for reasonable use of utility services, such as water, gas, electricity, Internet/Wi-Fi and local calls telephone service. Any international telephone calls shall be charged to Lessee. Lessee shall pay these expenses to Lessor (or Lessor's appointee) before invoices become past due or within forty eight (48) hours upon Lessor's request to do so. In the event of payment default, Lessee shall absorb any interest, penalty or expenses that may be required by the service provider for reconnection thereof.
5.2. Lessor shall deliver the Property to Lessee in good, clean and tenable order and condition, furnished as previously agreed upon, and with all Accessories in good working order. Lessee's observations on the condition of the Property shall be made and acknowledged in writing, signed by both Lessee and Lessor (or by whoever Lessor may appoint) at the moment keys to the Property are delivered to Lessee. Otherwise, it shall be understood that the Property was delivered to Lessee's satisfaction and that Lessee received the Property and Accessories in perfect condition and good working order.
5.3. During the rental period, Lessor or the person appointed by Lessor will be permitted to enter the Property once a week to verify Lessee's compliance with this agreement, to make minor repairs or to show the Property to potential lessees. These visits will be scheduled in advance with Lessee. Lessor shall give Lessee at least 48 hours written notice of entry/inspection.
5.4. Lessor will not be liable to Lessee or to Lessee's guests, agents, independent contractors or vendors for any personal injuries or property damages suffered by Lessee or suffered by Lessee's guests, agents, independent contractors or vendors while on the Property, even if caused by fire, floods, gas leaks or any force majeure event.
5.5. If due to extraordinary circumstances the Property cannot be delivered to Lessee after the execution hereof, Lessor shall return to Lessee any and all the amounts paid by Lessee to that date. In that case, this contract shall be deemed automatically cancelled without liability to Lessor whatsoever.
6. Lessee's Responsibilities and Rights
Lessee declares that, other than himself, the following persons will live in the Property during the rental period: [List name, age and passport number]
Persons not identified in the list will not be allowed to stay in the Property for more than 1 day.
6.1. In addition, Lessee acknowledges and accepts the content of the building's rules and undertakes to respect said rules and the peaceful relationship with the building's neighbors. Lessee is responsible for the maintenance of the Accessories in good working order. Any damage to the Accessories will be paid by Lessee. In the case of lost keys, Lessee will be liable to pay the replacement costs and any other damages arising from such loss.
6.2. Lessee will be responsible for the conservation and for maintaining the cleanliness of the Property and the general condition of the Accessories during the rental period. Upon occurrence of an event outside the control of the Lessee that could endanger the Property or the Accessories, Lessee shall promptly contact the Lessor or Lessor's representative. Lessee shall, however, make his best efforts to mitigate any damages.
6.3. Under no circumstances may Lessee assign or transfer this agreement, or sublet, or lend the Property to any third party, whether totally or partially, provisionally or permanently, for or without consideration, nor shall Lessee use the Property for any illicit, commercial, political or any other purposes. Lessee shall not make any changes or improvements to the Property or the Accessories without the prior written consent of Lessor.
6.4. Lessee shall be solely liable for any damages caused to the Property or the Accessories during the rental period.
6.5. It is understood that the Property is leased to be used as Lessee's residence during the rental period. Lessee shall be solely liable for the safety of third parties entering the Property or for any damages caused as a result of Lessee's use of the Property. If any third party files a claim against Lessor as a result of damages suffered while in the Property or based on Lessor's ownership of the Property, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor –upon Lessor's sole request- for any disbursements that Lessor were forced to make as a consequence of such claim. The Lessee agrees to defend and hold harmless Lessor for any legal claims, claims for damages, lawsuits or demands that are brought against Lesssor for any injuries sustained by Lessee or Lesse's guests, agents, independent contractors or vendors from their use of the Property.
6.6. Lessee agrees not to disturb neighbors.
6.7. Lessee shall be solely responsible for the obtainment of adequate insurance in respect of all persons staying in the Property, to cover for any luggage loss, theft, larceny, accidents, illness, medical expenses, cancellation expenses and legal fees.
6.8. No pets of any kind will be allowed in the Property at any time unless written permission has been previously given by Lessor.
6.9. No smoking is allowed inside the Property.
6.10. See Appendix A for further legally binding Lessor requirements.
7. Eviction
7.1. The violation of Lessee's obligations under this contract and under local law shall entitle Lessor to terminate this agreement and demand the immediate eviction of Lessee. In this case, Lessee shall be liable to pay damages to Lessor, including all legal costs and fees incurred by Lessor. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that the property is not subject to the rent control laws of the City of Los Angeles.
8. Law and Jurisdiction
8.1. This contract is governed by the Laws of the State of California.
8.2. In case of controversy, the parties agree that any controversy shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts sitting in the City of Los Angeles, State of California.
This agreement is duly entered into and executed this DATEOFSIGNING.
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
Star studded hills above the Sunset Strip
To truly soak in the mass sprawl of LA, you need a good vantage point and Hollywood Hills has just that. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains and directly north of central LA, this hilly mass of trees, gorgeous views, luxury mansions and infinity pools is where many celebs call home. Don your sneakers and go for a hike in Runyon Canyon Park, view the Hollywood sign from Griffith Observatory or by horseback at Sunset Ranch and pass by the homes of movie stars above the Sunset Strip.


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Fall has arrived, finally! While we enjoy the summer weather it is also nice to have the change in seasons. The crisp fall air has us thinking about our clients who close for the winter. We have been trying to visit seasonal businesses and to thank them for their services.
Halloween is in the air and we are gearing up for the annual Trunk or Treat Festival and planning our trunk decorations. Our theme is sure to spook anyone who dares to grab a candy from our coffin! The photo above is Josiah testing out his costume!
Join us while we trick or treat in a safe environment sponsored by the Wellfleet & Eastham Firefighters Relief Association and the Wellfleet Drive-In and Theatre.
If you are a local business and or resident who LOVES Halloween but does not live in a neighborhood with kids, now is your change to register your trunk and hand out candy!
We are very excited to announce the launch of a brand new website for the Software Simplified.
The new website features a responsive design, the use of business branding for a cohesive look and feel, custom graphics for each service, software overviews, company specialties and contact details.
Learn More: www.softsimp.com
By: Josiah Cole
We've come a long way on the web. As with many things in the technology field, raw power has gone up, while prices have dropped making many things possible, and accessible that once were not.
Ecommerce, or the act of selling online is one of those things. New services such as Shopify and Square and older services such as PayPal and even Ebay make selling online easy, and accessible to the average user.


text: Carriage House Antiques, or Kutschenhaus, is located in Oldenburg, Indiana. Oldenburg is a historic German town. You will notice the many spires coming into Oldenburg's historic district. The store is located in an 1850's building that was a tavern/inn and later a Bank. We carry a variety of antiques to please everyone's taste displayed creatively in 1600 sq. ft. Our antiques consist of furniture and accessories ranging from the 1700s to 1960 collectibles. Our accessories include glassware, pottery, clocks, and toys. Period furniture, country accessories, Americana, and primitive furniture are a few other ways to describe our antiques. Our emphasis is on German smalls, including Smokers and novelty clocks. We also have a large collection of Bristol vases. Indulge in a cup of Sister Cleo's Homemade ice cream in the courtyard or as you walk around the Village. Always serving vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, mint chocolate chip and a flavor of the month. We are, "Old n Cold n Oldenburg!"Visit Website


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The Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade always takes place ahead of the actual St. Patrick's Day holiday, kicking off the time of year when everything is green and everyone is Irish.
The 12th annual parade will march along a 2-mile route through parts of Yarmouth Saturday, stepping off at 11 a.m. at Bass River Sports World at the intersection of Long Pond Drive and Route 28 in South Yarmouth. The bands, floats, dancers, horses, antique cars and other entertainers will then follow Route 28 west over the Parker's River Bridge, ending at the Town 'n' Country Motel.
Leading the parade as grand marshal will be Brandon King, defensive back for the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. He'll be joined by the team mascot, Pat Patriot, to help encourage fans to make some noise along the route.
Spectators are expected to arrive from around New England, with bands coming from as far away as Scotland, for both the parade and the activities that follow. Restaurants, bars and other venues around Yarmouth will host celebrations, and complimentary trolleys will run up and down Route 28 from 3 to 7 p.m., courtesy of the Yarmouth Restaurant Association.
Afterward, the Yarmouth Police Department will activate Operation Safe Drive Home by offering free taxi service from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., taking people home from any Yarmouth-licensed liquor establishment. To get a ride: Town Taxi at 508-775-5555.
More information on the parade and other festivities can be found at facebook.com/capestpatsparade, but we also got some other interesting details to consider for the Saturday celebration. Here's a look at some important – and some fun – numbers associated with this year's Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade.
40,000 – Spectators expected
325 – Musicians who will be marching
40 – Irish step dancers from the Kanaley School of Irish Dance who will be performing their way down the parade route
36 – Jersey number worn by Brandon King, the parade's grand marshal and a defensive back with the New England Patriots. He'll be joined by Pat Patriot, the team mascot.
16 – Floats expected for the parade
9 – Marching bands (traveling the farthest: The James Connolly Flute Band from Glasgow, Scotland)
2 – Bands from police departments that will be marching, from Boston and New York City
3 – Boats decorated and wheeling along the parade route
1,700 – Number of pounds weighed by each of the parade's four Clydesdale horses
20 – Gallons of water that each Clydesdale horse drinks daily, along with 5 pounds of grain and 6 to 8 pounds of hay
20-plus – Number of restaurants, bars and other establishments open for celebrating long after the parade ends


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Construction 101:
What you should learn about construction before it's too late!
- Why 2.2.5 makes people mad.
The General Conditions document of the American Institute of Architects paragraph 2.2.5 states that the contractor will be provided with all the documents needed to build your job free of charge. What often happens is the contractor asks the architect for multiple sets of plans and specifications and is told to print what he needs himself. He does and, at the end of the job, he hands the bill to the owner. The owner is not expecting a bill which can run into thousands of dollars on a large job. There are three ways this can be handled, but the most important point is to know that it could be coming. Contact us and we can advise you on the three methods.
- Whose building is it to insure?
The General Conditions document of the American Institute of Architects paragraph 11.4.1 states that the owner will insure the property including purchasing "Builder's Risk" insurance. So, from the very beginning of construction, the owner is expected to insure the building as it is built. A thorough review of the contract documents is vital to prevent an uninsured loss.
- The architect missed it. Now who pays?
If some element is missing from the drawings and is needed to complete the job, precedent says the owner pays the increased cost of the missing element. The "logic" behind this is that if it had been in the drawings to begin with, the bids would have been that much higher in the first place. It is a timing issue not a scope issue. There are exceptions to this rule and there are contracting methods that can be employed to eliminate this risk.
- Just because it's there doesn't mean it works.
All too often, building systems are put into service as the job goes along without being tested in a systematic manner. Interconnecting systems and adjusting equipment is becoming more complex by the day. Unless there are protocols in place to test and record results in an orderly logical sequence, a seldom used section of equipment may not function in the desired manner or may not function at all. There are methods to address this issue. The more complex the building the more vital they become.
- Bonding subcontractors-who benefits?
A payment and performance bond is like an insurance policy that kicks in when someone in the construction process fails to complete their work, usually by going out of business. Bonding a prime contractor, one who has a contract directly with the owner, protects the owner from this type of failure. Bonding a subcontractor, one who has a contract with a prime contractor, protects the prime contractor first. It would only offer protection to the owner if the prime contractor didn't have sufficient resources to absorb the possible loss related to the failure of a subcontractor. Careful analysis of the situation is needed before bonding is selected given the cost of bonding.
- What did you buy from the architect?
Typically, you bought a design to be used one time. The drawings are the property of the architect and are intended to convey the design only. The owner can retain a limited number of copies for their own purposes in maintaining the property, but the owner is not free to use that design again. If you have a special need you must negotiate that into your design agreement.
- It has to be the architect or the contractor, right?
Actually, wrong. You have a contract with the architect for design. You have a contract with the contractor for construction. The architect relies on your contractor to perform in a proper manner. The contractor relies on your architect for a proper, buildable design. Please notice that the constant in each situation is you! If the contractor has costs because of defects in the design drawings, you must compensate them and seek redress from the architect. You need an expert to navigate you through these waters.
- What is a discovered condition?
When something is not the way it is reasonable to expect it to be, that is called a discovered condition. Discovered conditions are grounds for additional compensation to the contractor. As an example, it is not reasonable to expect piping in a 10 year old building to be seriously deteriorated. If the job calls for using that piping and it is found to be unusable, that is a discovered condition and the replacement of the piping is a legitimate change order cost. Defining reasonable and customary takes specialized knowledge. Shifting the risk can be done, but at a cost.
- You allowed for that in your fee/bid, didn't you?
Usually, no. Design and construction are typically based upon doing a very narrowly defined scope of work. In this highly competative field, the margins in both design and construction are such that there is a limited amount that someone can absorb. A little minor item here and there is one thing, but if the issue is large enough for a discussion, it is probably too large for someone to "make it go away." A lot depends on the type of contractual relationship you have and what people have had to do to win those contracts.


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The Fall of the House of Usher
Guildford School of Acting
Heather Knudtsen is a theatre director currently in training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Prior to studying for her MA at RCS, she studied at the Guildford School of Acting, worked as a director and publicity coordinator for the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre in Jonesborough, Tennessee; was a directing intern at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virgina; and an assistant director for student productions at Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Heather is interested in visual theatre, storytelling through movement and sound, and classic literature. She sees theatre as an exploration of the human experience through time and across cultural barriers, connecting us all and yet celebrating our differences. Heather has spent much of her life in Southeast Asia, recently North America, and now the United Kingdom.
For a listing of experience please see Heather's CV.
Guildford School of Acting
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
Barter Theatre Internship
Guildford School of Acting
Guildford School of Acting MA Showing
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Motorola Solutions and ComEd join forces to 'Be Bold for Change,' diversity in the workplace
Chicago-based tech companies encourage inclusion, leadership in celebration of International Women's Day
To celebrate International Women's Day, Motorola Solutions hosted a discussion between the company's Chairman and CEO Greg Brown and ComEd President and CEO Anne Pramaggiore about inclusion, culture and leadership
Both Chicago-based technology companies continue to invest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for young women and underrepresented groups to inspire the tech leaders of the future
Motorola Solutions remains committed to fostering an environment and culture that thrives on the diversity of its people and their ideas
CHICAGO – March 8, 2017 – This week, Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) is hosting a series of events to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), observed today globally. As part of the company's continued commitment to diversity of people and ideas, a discussion about inclusion, culture and leadership was held March 7 featuring the leaders of two Chicago-based technology companies: Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown and ComEd President and CEO Anne Pramaggiore.
"As a technology company growing our offerings in software and services, we know the importance of diversity – of both people and ideas – in creating new solutions and accelerating innovation," said Brown. "Motorola Solutions is committed to fostering an environment and culture that thrives on the diversity of our people and their ideas."
A cornerstone of Brown's conversation with Pramaggiore, which was attended by Motorola Solutions employees in-person and virtually, was the importance of education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for young women and other underrepresented groups. Both Motorola Solutions and ComEd invest in STEM education to inspire the next generation of technology workers as part of their respective philanthropic and corporate responsibility programs.
"With technology and innovation at the core of our business, it is important to encourage a diverse, future workforce that will help us solve the creative and technical challenges of tomorrow," said Pramaggiore. "We are committed to creating opportunities to offer hands-on experiences to interest and educate young women in the STEM subjects."
Over the past 10 years, the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided more than $45 million in education grants through its "Innovation Generation" program, which supports STEM education-focused initiatives such as Girls Who Code. Since 2014, ComEd's nationally recognized, award-winning Icebox Derby has paired young women with ComEd engineers to build solar-powered cars out of old refrigerators in an educational and fun competition.
In addition to Brown's conversation with Pramaggiore, Motorola Solutions' global Women's Business Council will offer International Women's Day activities throughout the week at locations in the U.S., U.K., Israel, Poland, Australia and Malaysia, where about 40 percent of engineers are women. Events include panel discussions, fundraising events and networking opportunities around this year's theme for International Women's Day: #BeBoldForChange.


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Duons helps businesses in managing and maintaining their complex technologies. Recognised as a leader in legacy system preservation involving sophisticated industrial electrical and electronic equipment, Duons' excels in its capacity to extend the lifespan of technology and communications assets. Our capabilities extend from planning and pre-delivery to installation and after-service support well beyond manufacturer's warranty periods. Duons products include proprietary "SWING" and "IRT" radio and microwave solutions, deployed extensively throughout rural Australia, providing tens of thousands with coverage under the Telstra network. We also distribute a range of private 4G LTE ad hoc network products, self-powered headsets, and infrastructure monitoring systems.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
snow in march
Two days ago I left behind 80+ degree temperatures in Texas, and arrived in snowy New Hampshire. At the risk of stating the obvious, it's wild how different the spring is in opposite ends of the country. In the Lone Star State, we're welcoming wildflowers. In New England, they're welcoming the big melt. Nuts.
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It's crazy, I know. We got dumped on a couple of days ago. Plus, the temperatures have been way below normal. I think the high yesterday didn't make it past 25 degrees. I am so sick of it!ReplyDelete
Even though it's cold up in New Hampshire, it sure is beautiful. So quaint. Just like you see in the magazines.
Enjoy your time (bundle up)! :)
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Final Thoughts
The ASUS Sabertooth X79 really completes the lineup for ASUS I feel. For the most extreme user you've got the Rampage IV Extreme - you know it's going to not only be the most expensive ASUS board, but probably one of the most expensive boards period. After looking at it, though, you just know it's going to be one of, if not the best overclocking board on the market due to ROG boards of past.
You've then got the P9X79 Pro and Deluxe boards, both good looking boards, but you know to some of us we'd consider that look a little boring. Especially if you find yourself lusting over the color scheme offered by the ROG line - to move back to the blue scheme might not push all your buttons.
This is where the Sabertooth X79 steps in. You've got something different to that blue color scheme we've seen from ASUS for a long time and while we don't have the Black / Red one that's seen on the ROG boards, we do have something outside the norm from a series that isn't going to bust your bank account wide open.
Outside of this, though, something that makes the board and series stand out so much is the "TUF Components" and because of that, ASUS are confident enough to give you a massive 5 year warranty on the board. If you're someone who tends to do a PC cycle in that 3+ year mark, this becomes such a stand out feature.
Really, the only thing we need to know now is the performance of the board. Unfortunately we're not able to cover that today, but know that we're not too far away. Keep an eye out later in the month for a full review on the Sabertooth X79 from ASUS.
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Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire So20
3 bedrooms
A picturesque Grade II Listed period cottage requiring extensive modernisation together with a good size garden bordering a tributary of the River Test, situated in the heart of the village
Property Details
A Grade II Listed detached period cottage, originally a farm cottage believed to be part of the Crown Hill Estate, constructed of white washed brick timber framework beneath a thatched roof, the front of which we understand was rethatched in 2013. The cottage is reputed to be some 300 - 400 years old and this is the first time it has been placed on the open market since 1970, having been owned by the same family for the last 48 years. The cottage has immense character with exposed beams, timbers, framework, part brick floors and oak plank flooring in the main bedroom. The property is in need of extensive modernisation but offers tremendous scope and potential to improve and potentially extending (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The accommodation comprises a reception hall with large walk-in store room (which could possibly be converted into a cloakroom), sitting room with fine inglenook fireplace and windows on two aspects and open entrance into a workshop with attractive exposed brick floor. There is a separate dining room with inglenook fireplace, original bread oven and inset Rayburn with door leading into the kitchen. To the first floor there is a spacious landing with potential to create a third bedroom, two double bedrooms and a bathroom with white suite.
The property is situated in the centre of the village, set back from the road. King's Somborne offers everyday facilities including a Post Office/store, primary school, church and public house. The picturesque town of Stockbridge, traversed by the River Test, is just five minutes away to north and offers a variety of shops, Post Office, hotels and public houses, tea rooms/restaurants, churches, a doctors' surgery and primary and secondary schools. The abbey town of Romsey is approximately seven miles to the south, and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are both within a half hour drive. There are also excellent road links to London and the West Country via the M3 and A303 and also to the South Coast.
Thatched PORCH Small pane half glazed front door leading into:
RECEPTION HALL Exposed timbers. Shelf. Panelled door into large walk-in store room with meter/fuse box and shelving. Further panelled doors into:
SITTING ROOM Inglenook fireplace with exposed beam over, brick hearth and small pane windows to either side. Window to front aspect. Exposed beams and framework. Radiator. Panelled door with staircase rising to landing. Brick step with open entrance into workshop (potential study area) with exposed timbers, brick floor, shelving, fluorescent strip light, door leading to garden.
DINING ROOM Inglenook fireplace with exposed beam over, bread oven to one side, raised hearth, inset Rayburn for cooking, hot water and one radiator. Exposed beams and framework. Small pane windows on two aspects. Wall spot light. Staircase rising to first floor. Latch door to kitchen. Further door leading into garden.
KITCHEN Sink unit with double drainer, cupboard beneath. Further range of low cupboards. Exposed beams and timbers. Window to front aspect. Space for cooker and fridge/freezer.
LANDING ONE (Approached from sitting room, large area with potential to create a third bedroom). Exposed floor boards. Chimney breast. Spot light. Window to front aspect. Built-in cupboard with hanging rail. Latch doors to bedrooms one and two.
BEDROOM ONE Fine exposed oak floor boards. Window to front aspect. Exposed beams and framework. Secondary door to landing two.
BEDROOM TWO Exposed chimney breast with window to either side. Access to loft space.
LANDING TWO (Approached from dining room) Spot light. Door into:
BATHROOM White suite comprising pine panelled cast iron bath. Wash hand basin. WC with high level cistern and wooden seat. Exposed beams and framework. Plumbing for washing machine. Access to loft space. Window to side aspect. Exposed floor boards. Airing cupboard with slatted shelves, hot water tank and immersion beneath.
Mature gardens and grounds bordered by a tributary of the River Test
FRONT GARDEN Screened to the front by mature hedging. Grassed area with spring bulbs, flowers, shrubs, roses and three apple trees. Trellis archway to one side with honeysuckle leading into rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Well enclosed by mature hedging. Laid to grass with spring bulbs, shrubs, plants and mature trees including crab apple, walnut and ash.
PARKING AREA Approached from Froghall Lane (also a foot path) leading to a grassed parking area providing space for several cars and ample space for garaging (subject to planning). The rear boundary backs onto the Bourne rivulet, a tributary of the River Test.
Small lean-to covered area to rear of cottage with external door into store with light.
Timber garden shed to lower boundary with paving to front.
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Note: No household services or appliances have been tested and no guarantees can be given by Evans & Partridge.
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Evans & Partridge or the vendors or lessors.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Evans & Partridge has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Evans & Partridge is the trading name for Armstrong Partridge Limited (Company no. 10437262)


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Mokotahi Beach, Mahia, Hawke's Bay 1943
In late 1943 the US 2nd Marine Division carried out practice beach landings at Mahia. These practice landings are significant as the Marine forces trained in New Zealand in preparation for their island hopping campaign northwards across the Pacific that led to the eventual defeat of the Japanese forces in World War Two.
New Zealand military forces took part in the Pacific Campaign particularly in the Solomon Islands, on land, sea and air.
The United States Forces in New Zealand included three Marine Divisions and an Army Division plus elements of the US Navy and Air Force. While most US forces were based in camps in the Auckland and Wellington areas the landing at Mahia was their final preparation for the assault on Tarawa Atoll.
Photos taken in 1943 (top), landing craft, along beach looking towards Mokotaki; (middle) beach head landing areas looking along the beach and across to Waikokopu and (bottom) looking out to sea with landing craft bringing troops to shore.
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A P Janambhoomi project: Making digital literacy a reality
Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor raises $2.1 million dollars in US for NGO
Obhral and now Jagmeet: Indo-Canadians to the fore in Canadian politics
How brain, heart and gut minds work together to produce happiness
Dhoni made Indian players feel they can be world-beaters
Indian-Afghan community faces existential threat, seeks protection
Google CEO, India-born Sundar Pichai, doubles his pay package
The inimitable Lord Bagri, CBE, dies at 86
Ashley Tellis first Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at Carnegie
Bhitarkanika, Odisha: In the land of crocodiles
Sikkim: An enchanting land of natural beauty and lovely people
Hanuwantiya: For an adventurous, fun-filled holiday in Madhya Pradesh
Alarm bells ring for Indian diaspora in South Africa
Indian-origin British MP is new co-chair of Conservative Friends of India
Three Indian Americans bag top science awards in US
India House Leuven: A whiff of India in Belgium
I'm in favour of bringing 10,000 people annually: Indo-Canadian MP Deepak Obhrai
Indian-origin British rape victim leads the fightback movement
Over 10,000 expected for Yoga Day in Toronto
Images of India exhibition opens in Egypt
India's new envoy to Canada makes a media splash
100-year-old AMU makes path-breaking push in nanotech, solar research
A workaholic Yogi makes UP ministers, officials pant
Canadian PM to visit India soon
Sikkimese film 'Pahuna' trailer to be shown at Cannes
Salman's 'Tubelight' might not release on Eid in Pakistan
Rajamouli thanks 'Baahubali' fans for support
Dum Paneer Kali Mirch (cottage cheese in black peppercorn)
Chhole Bhatura (Chickpea Curry With Indian Fried Bread)
Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)
Yesteryear actress Helen inaugurates India Dance Week
American Odissi dancer defies stereotypes through her art
Sunny Leone would like to start high-end 'hip street line'
THE GOLDEN WING, the rare language film in Rajbangshi (an eastern Indic language) shot in Assam, directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature and DEVI, directed by Karishma Dube, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short at the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).
The audiences at this year's IFFLA chose N Padmakumar's debut film, A BILLION COLOUR STORY as their favorite narrative feature film, and AN INSIGNIFICANT MAN directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla and produced by filmmaker Anand Gandhi as their favorite documentary feature. AABA was chosen as Best Short.A special jury mention for feature was made for Haobam Paban Kumar's LADY OF THE LAKE and Shorts Special Mention was given to GUDH directed by Saurav Rai.In awarding the Grand Prize to THE GOLDEN WING, the narrative jury stated: "We wanted to recognize this work for its artistry in storytelling and filmmaking, its exploration of class and society, and for the seamless and elegant way in which it incorporates music and performance. This is a film that celebrates a woman's independence, her compassion and humanism and ultimately her enduring reputation as an artist."
The GOLDEN WING was filmed in Assam in the rare Rajbangshi language.The Grand Jury Prize for Best Short was presented to DEVI, directed by Karishma Dube. Regarding the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short, the jury awarded "its well-defined characters, elegant narrative economy and subtle performances depicting a taboo gay attraction."
A special jury mention was made for LADY OF THE LAKE, directed by Haobam Paban Kumar "for its inspired and distinctly cinematic fusion of magical realism and docu-fiction approaches in depicting the beleaguered fishing community living atop and among the hypnotic floating biomasses of Loktak Lake in the little-photographed Manipur region."
Shorts Special Mention was given to GUDH, directed by Saurav Rai "for lyrical storytelling to a film that uses poetic wandering of a child's memory in a way that is quietly acrobatic, emotionally resonant and ultimately elevates its storytelling to a cinema of the senses."
Best Feature: THE GOLDEN WING, directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah
Features Special Mention: LADY OF THE LAKE, directed by Haobam Paban Kumar
Best Short Film: DEVI, directed by Karishma Dube
Short Film Special Mention: GUDH, directed by Saurav Rai
Best Feature (Documentary): AN INSIGNIFICANT MAN, directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla.
Best Feature (Narrative): A BILLION COLOUR STORY, Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy
Best Short: AABA, directed by Amar Kaushik
The prestigious 2017 narrative film jurors were:
David Marriott (VP, Acquisitions & Distribution, Cinelicious)
Gingger Shankar (composer)
Kim Yutani (Sundance Film Festival)
The red carpet and gala that featured the Los Angeles premiere of Shubhashish Bhutiani's HOTEL SALVATION starring Adil Hussain who was in attendance, as well as the presentation of the festival's Grand Jury and Audience Choice Awards presented by HBO.
The festival is widely recognized as the premiere showcase of groundbreaking Indian cinema globally. The 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) took place April 5-9, 2017 at Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles, California.This year the festival featured two World premieres, five North American premieres, five US premieres, and eleven LA premieres. This festival premiered work representing twelve languages, and highlighted a combination of exciting first and second-time filmmakers and experienced cinema masters returning with new work.Now in its 15th year, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora.
The five-day festival is the premiere platform for the latest in cutting-edge global Indian cinema and bridges the gap between the two largest entertainment industries in the world – Hollywood and India. The festival will showcase nearly 30 films from the Indian filmmaking community across the globe, host the highly anticipated opening and closing red carpet galas, and the closing awards ceremony.


text: With increasingly stringent codes and standards, new construction projects are progressively becoming more energy efficient. In order to remain competitive with new facilities, existing buildings are faced with the challenge of balancing retrofit design goals, energy savings and capital investment. Renovating an existing structure can often be a more cost-effective and sustainable option - but how is this determined?


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Dogfish Noble Rot is saison-type beer brewed with pils and wheat malts and fermented with a distinct Belgian yeast strain. It has a spicy white wine body and a dry, tart finish.
This saison-esque science project gets complexity and fermentable sugars from two unique wine grapes sourced from Alexandria Nicole Cellars in Prosser, Wash.


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Daimler Partners With Bosch For Level 4, 5 Autonomous Vehicles
Daimler and Bosch have announced a co-development agreement on fully automated (SAE Level 4) and driverless (SAE Level 5) technology.
The German partners intend to develop and launch a production-ready system for driver-less cars on urban public roads by the beginning of the next decade.
Whether it will enable Daimler to catch Tesla with autonomous EQ electric cars … only time will tell.
"Stuttgart – Bosch and Daimler are joining forces to advance the development of fully automated and driverless driving. The two companies have entered into a development agreement to bring fully automated (SAE Level 4) and driverless (SAE Level 5) driving to urban roads by the beginning of the next decade.
The objective is to develop software and algorithms for an autonomous driving system. The project combines the total vehicle expertise of the world's leading premium manufacturer with the system and hardware expertise of the world's biggest supplier. The ensuing synergies should ensure the earliest possible series introduction of the secure technology.
The car comes to the driver
By introducing fully automated and driverless driving to the urban environment, Bosch and Daimler aim to improve the flow of traffic in cities, enhance safety on the road and provide an important building block for the way traffic will work in the future.
The technology will, among other things, boost the attraction of car sharing. It will allow people to make the best possible use of their time in the vehicle and open up new mobility opportunities for people without a driver's licence, for example.
The prime objective of the project is to achieve the production-ready development of a driving system which will allow cars to drive fully autonomously in the city. The idea behind it is that the vehicle should come to the driver rather than the other way round. Within a specified area of town, customers will be able to order an automated shared car via their smartphone. The vehicle will then make its way autonomously to the user and the onward journey can commence."
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(Family Features) Just when it seems like you have gotten into your summer groove, it's time to get back into your school routine, which can cause both relief and stress at the same time for parents and students alike. Even if your kids are fairly adaptable, big changes like heading back to school after a summer of limited scheduling can be stressful.
Head off potential problems as you transition into the busy back-to-school season with these family-friendly tips to get everyone back on the school-time track:
Set a Family Schedule
Rather than rushing into school season all at once, try to plan your schedule ahead of time. Easing into school season can make for a much smoother transition. This means gradually tapering off later bedtimes and enforcing an earlier wake up call. If meal times have gotten lax, it's also a good idea to start working back toward your school-time schedule.
Pack Easier
Getting everyone up and on their way can be one of the greatest challenges on school days. Serve breakfast, pack lunches and make it out the door with a cup of still-hot coffee with an option like the Chinet Comfort Cup insulated hot cup. It's designed to help keep drinks the perfect temperature while remaining cool to the touch, and with the snap-and-go lid, you can avoid messes during busy mornings.
Stay Organized
From weekly meetings to extracurricular activities and weekend sports, try using lists and charts to stay organized. Especially as kids grow older and their activities lists and school deadlines expand, keeping track of everyone can become a real chore. Find a place in the house where you can post calendars and lists that everyone can see. Try color-coding by child or type of activity (school, work, sports, etc.) for extra organization.
List Family Goals
Have each person in the family list out his or her goals for this school year. They can be small or challenging, but it can give everyone something to strive for. It's also a good way to remind kids about family values like encouraging one another and making time to support everyone's individual interests.
Buy Supplies Ahead of Time
Don't wait until the last minute to search for school supplies like notebooks, pencils and paper or the bigger ticket items like backpacks. Seeking out necessary items ahead of time can alleviate the stress of not being able to find what you need, and spreading out purchases over time can eliminate a major one-time hit to the family budget.
Find more ideas to ease your family's transition back to school at MyChinet.com.
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The African Fellowship Trust (AFT) and the Royal Agricultural College (RAC) are pleased to announce a new Chevening/ African Fellowship Trust Scholarships scheme for the academic year 2012/13.
The programme will identify and provide high level and tailor-made educational opportunities in the UK for outstanding students from sub-Saharan Africa who could become tomorrow's leaders and innovators in the agricultural, food and natural resources sectors. The targeted countries are Malawi, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The programme involves a post-graduate core component plus networking and placements with the international agricultural and food industries, the financial institutions involved in African agribusiness and development groups.
RAC in the UK provides the academic and networking part of the course running from October to June. From this year the Standard Bank Centre for Agribusiness Leadership & Mentorship Development at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, will manage the industrial placements which will be located in southern Africa.
The Centre will put the Fellows through a short orientation course in southern African agricultural developments and then arrange 6- week placements for them in the agribusiness sector. During the placements the Centre will provide the Fellows with mentoring support.
More information on the scheme and application forms can be downloaded from http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2012/01/cheveningafrican-fellowship-trust.html
Chevening Scholarships for Malawi are now open. The application process is anelectronic one suing e-chevening. More information on the scholarships can be found on the website https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/CA_Start.aspx
Malawi, Lilongwe, British High Commission
High Commissioner:
- Fergus Cochrane-Dyet
British High Commission
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Flashing a new ZWIR4512 Firmware
To flash a new firmware without a dedicated JTAG-Adapter or development environment all ZWIR4512-Modules are shipped with a bootloader. This can be accessed with the flash loader demonstrator provided by STMicroelectronics, eg under Media:ST_Flashloader.zip or the link [1]. This archive simply can be downloaded and installed on the local PC. To connect to the bootloader, a connection to the modules UART must be made. The following example will assume using an ADB2001 and the flash loader demonstrator being installed.
Enabling the modules' bootloader
To make the module accept bootloading-commands, the pin called "boot sel" must be driven high while resetting the board.
On an ADB2001 this can be done using the following sequence:
- Connect the ADB2001 to the PC using an USB-Cable
- Switching the power-switch to its ON-Position
- Press the RESET-Button (the button in the middle)
- Press the Boot-Sel Button (the right button in the image)
- Release the RESET-Button
- Release the Boot-Sel Button
Now the bootloader is started.
Flashing the new application
After starting the flash loader demonstrator, the following screen is shown:
Please change the settings to the following:
- Port Name
- the second of the COM-Ports assigned to the ADB2001. These can be shown using the Windows device-Manager. Usually the is the third choice in the drop down menu
- Baud Rate
- 115200
- Parity
- Even
- Echo
- disabled
- Flow Control
If everything is OK, you will see a screen like the following by clicking Next.
This page is just for control, so clicking Next again shows the following screen.
This page shows current state of the processors flash. If the application doesn't need any specific Pages locked, these values can be left at their defaults and the next page can be shown by clicking Next again.
To put a new firmware on the device, the radio-button Download to device should be checked. and the corresponding file chosen by clicking the ...-Button. Clicking Next will start the transmission. If there is a screen like the following, everything worked well and the module is running the new firmware.


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African Community School
Charity information
African Community School
ACS was founded to provide a safe environment for children from all backgrounds to improve their educational attainment and mitigate the effects of poverty. ACS core concern is to practically assist children to thrive educationally,support and equip their parents to participate fully in this process.
ACS's offer to children:
• Term time Saturday School for 6-16 Yrs old
• Mentoring
• Summer holiday programme from 8am to 6pm
Offer to Adults
• Non accredited
• Parenting and Family learning
Founded 2000
Mission statement
To improve the quality of academic education for African and Caribbean children and young people inclusive other ethnic background in Hackney by reversing their under-achievement attainment levels. We carry out this mission through supplementary school activities,training,mentoring, parental education system services and advocacy, to enhance the educational experience of these children.
African Community School aims to:
- To enhance the academic capacity of African& Caribbean children and young people inclusive other ethnic background to improve their levels of educational achievement, through provision of various out
- To provide parental empowerment classes to enable parents to develop highly effective parenting skills along with accredited training.
Established: January 2000
Registered Charity Number: 1087936
Board members: 8
Full time staff: 2
Part time staff: 12
Volunteers: 11
Phone number: 02072495748
Address: c/o Princess May Primary School,Princess May Road,Hackney N16 8DFView charity accounts on the Charity Commission website
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Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Danielle attended the University of Florida where she received a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. This was followed by a post graduate internship at UF in Bioenergy and Sustainable Technology. She has worked at an environmental toxicology lab, as an artisan cheesemaker, and for several seasons as an apprentice/employee at organic vegetable farms in both North Carolina and Florida. It was during these apprenticeships that she found the career calling aligned with all of her values, to be able to grow healthy food for the local community and for environmental wellbeing. In 2016, Danielle adopted a plant based (vegan) diet that has carried over into Stonecrop Garden's business practices as well.
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Mark attended the University of Wyoming where he received a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Inspired by the scenery and beautiful landscape of Wyoming, Mark set out on a 1,500 mile post graduation bike trip to explore further west. After working on his friend's ranch in Wyoming and spending time with an organic vegetable grower in Idaho, Mark found that a career in farming was something he wished to pursue. He then spent a season as an apprentice in Gainesville, Florida, where he met Danielle. Their dream of farming together led them to start their own market garden in Madison County, located halfway between their home towns, where they grow vegetables, flowers and herbs with plant based methods.
The Land
Stonecrop Garden grows on leased land in Marshall, North Carolina. The site was found through the extremely helpful farm finding service provided by WNC Farmlink. For more information about WNC Farmlink, see: https://wncfarmlink.org/
The lease arrangement provides:
access to two acres of land
use of a 5,000 gallon barrel rain cistern for irrigation of the field crops
barn space for post harvest and tool storage
This opportunity has been essential to helping the market garden grow, and we are incredibly grateful for our time at this gorgeous place!


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2012 Kentucky Derby: Creative Cause following Harrington's plan perfectly
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – From the time Creative Cause crossed the wire a close third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile last fall at Churchill Downs, trainer Mike Harrington had his sights set on returning for the Kentucky Derby, and mapped out a plan to get there. He wanted three races this winter at Santa Anita, well spaced, concluding with the Santa Anita Derby, designed, as he put it, as "a progression."
With the exception of narrow losses in both the San Vicente Stakes and the Santa Anita Derby, everything has gone exactly as Harrington would have hoped. Creative Cause knocked out a win in the San Felipe between those two losses. Here it is 24 1/2 weeks since the Breeders' Cup, and Creative Cause is about to leave his home at Betfair Hollywood Park as one of the elite contenders for the 138th Kentucky Derby on May 5.
"Knock on wood, for once a plan worked out," Harrington said at his barn on Tuesday morning, just after watching Creative Cause work five furlongs. "That's kind of unbelievable."
Creative Cause was one of two top Derby prospects to work on Tuesday. At Churchill Downs, Bodemeister – who won the Arkansas Derby after finishing second to Creative Cause in the San Felipe – was timed by Daily Racing Form in 1:00.62 for five furlongs.
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Creative Cause completed his five furlongs in 1:00.20, according to Hollywood Park's head clocker, Russell Hudak, who had Creative Cause completing his final quarter-mile in 24.60 seconds and galloping out six furlongs in 1:14. John Cisneros, a former jockey who is now Harrington's assistant, was up for the work.
Most significantly, Creative Cause did not work with blinkers, and he will not race with them in the Kentucky Derby, Harrington said. Creative Cause removed blinkers for his last race, the Santa Anita Derby, in which he dropped a close decision to I'll Have Another. Last week, Harrington worked Creative Cause in cheater blinkers, which are the least-restrictive type of blinker, since they have a very small cup. But he took those off for the work on Tuesday.
"Joel," Harrington said, referring to jockey Joel Rosario, who rides Creative Cause in his races, "said he relaxes better without them, which could be important in the Kentucky Derby."
Harrington said he also liked that Creative Cause "ran straight and true down the lane" in the Santa Anita Derby. In the San Felipe, wearing blinkers, he tended to wander, though he did win.
Creative Cause is scheduled to fly to Kentucky on Saturday, along with I'll Have Another, who is trained by Doug O'Neill. Harrington said he plans to work Creative Cause once at Churchill Downs, ideally next Tuesday, as long as the weather cooperates.
"It depends on the weather," he said. "I would prefer to breeze him, but he doesn't have to."
At Churchill Downs, Bodemeister had his first work since his overpowering victory 10 days earlier in the Arkansas Derby, which has made him the likely favorite for the Derby. His trainer, Bob Baffert, arrived in Louisville on Monday night and supervised Tuesday's drill.
"I thought it was a nice work," Baffert said. "He did it on his own. He could have gone 58 if we wanted him to."
Bodemeister will be coming back on three weeks' rest in the Kentucky Derby. In addition, he is trying to become the first horse since Apollo in 1882 to win the Derby without having competed at age 2.
"I'm not worried at all," Baffert said. "He's got a huge foundation under him, he's very fit, and he's got a great mind. He's only gotten hot once before any of his races. Post position is going to be so key."
Bodemeister had a clear run in the Arkansas Derby, in which he started from the outside post. A field of 20 is likely for the Derby, and Baffert still wears the scars from when his champion colt Lookin at Lucky drew the rail in the 2010 Derby.
Bodemeister figures to be forwardly placed in the Derby, but Baffert said the addition of the speedy Trinniberg should not impact Bodemeister.
"I think he'll be more of a hindrance to Hansen than me," Baffert said. "Distance is not a problem for this horse."
Bodemeister is scheduled to work once more, either Sunday or Monday, Baffert said.
Baffert, a three-time Derby winner, will have two horses in this Derby – Bodemeister (Mike Smith aboard) and Liaison (Martin Garcia).
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My bedroom at school is so plain. I'm only going to be here for a year so I haven't put very much effort into decorating, but I'm getting really bored with the space. Since my art, posters, and other decor items are still at home with my husband, I also have limited resources for decorating. Plus the hubs and I are both grad students, so there isn't enough extra money for a mad HomeGoods shopping spree. I love my silhouette wall art, but I didn't want to do the same project again. After some Pinteresting (because isn't that where all great projects start?) I got some ideas for abstract art I could easily recreate with a DIY project. Since I love painting and wanted to snazz mine up a bit, I also added some extra (doable, but optional) steps to add texture and a fun, gradient background. It's still a very straightforward project, so don't worry if you're not a painter! If you can paint a circle, you can make this flower painting!
Like all of our Hump Day How-To projects, I've tried to keep this as cheap as possible. I know I'm not the only poor student/budget decorator out there! All of my items were purchased on sale. My canvases were 2/$8, I used a 40% off coupon for the brushes, and the cheapy acrylic paints often go on sale 2/$1. Some people may have some of these items at home already, which makes this project even cheaper!
Blank canvas (Mine was 24×36, but any size will work – I picked up a two-pack on sale at A.C. Moore)
Paint brushes (More will make your life easier, but you need at least three: a large brush for the background, a 3/4 inch brush for the flowers, and a small brush for the stems)
Acrylic paints (I used three yellows, four blues, white, and brown for the stems, but you can use any colors you want!)
Sponge or rag (for blending the background)
Paper plates (to use as a paint palette)
1/2 c. baking soda
3 tbsp. Elmer's Glue-All
2 tbsp. white acrylic paint
Something to stir the texture medium with (plastic spoon or popsicle stick)
Cup of water (don't use a cup you care about!)
Paper towels or rags to dry brushes on
Newspapers, cardboard, or plastic tablecloth to protect your table
Lay out your newspaper or plastic tablecloth and place your canvas on top. You can totally use an easel if you're fancy, but I don't own one. We don't get newspapers, so I had to stick with the grocery fliers that come in the mail and the box from a 12 pack of Sierra Nevada IPAs. Just make sure you're not using anything you care about, acrylic paints will stain!
On your paper plate, set up the colors you'll be using for your background. I used three different shades of yellow that went from a dark goldenrod color down to ivory. I ended up adding it later, but you might want some white too.
Wet your big brush a little bit and quickly brush the darkest color around the edges of the canvas. The background needs to be quickly painted because we'll be blending colors with our sponge and it works best when the paint is still wet.
Paint the middle color around the center of the darker color. I wanted my lightest area to be toward the top, so I didn't make the top layers as thick as the bottom layers.
Using your lightest yellow (for me it was the ivory), fill in the center, leaving a small area of white.
Grab your sponge and begin to dab/blend the colors, moving from darkest to lightest. You'll fill in the white area during this process. If you're unhappy with your gradient, you can add more of any color and repeat the process. I ended up adding some white so there was kind of sunburst at the top-center. I left my background pretty messy, but you can make yours as smooth as you want!
With the extra paint on the sponge or brush, paint the sides of the canvas.
Let your background dry really well before starting to paint the flowers.
Meanwhile, let's work on our homemade texture paste. The biggest money-saving choice I made was to make my own texture paste instead of purchasing it from the craft store. Though the real stuff is pretty cool, it's an expensive purchase for people who don't paint often. Don't worry, the DIY version works really well too! I found the recipe on Such a Pretty Mess and tweaked it a bit.
Get out a plastic cup (or airtight container if you plan on using the texture medium again) and add 1/2 cup of baking soda, 3 tablespoons of Elmer's Glue All (or school glue), and 2 tablespoons of white acrylic paint. Mix really well. It should be the consistency of thick frosting.
If you're scared of the texture paste, don't be! It's pretty simple to use and has a great result. If you still don't want to, feel free to skip the steps that involve mixing the texture paste into your paints.
On a paper plate, squeeze out some of your flower colors. Next to each color, add a gob of texture paste and stir together with a brush.
For painting the flowers, I used two brushes. The large brush was about 3/4 inch wide and the other was the smallest brush that came in my pack. If you have options, I would recommend an even smaller brush as it would result in thinner stems.
Using the larger of your two flower brushes, paint a circle on your canvas. The added texture paste will help it stay thick instead of spreading out across the canvas as it dries.
Use the different colors to paint different sized circles across your canvas.
When your first layer of circles is dry, use brown paint and your teeny brush to paint a stem on each flower. The stems should come from the center of each flower, but don't worry if they're not perfect. If another circle is in the way, you can paint the stem on top of it or behind it.
Once the first layer is completely dry, begin your second layer. These flowers can go on top of stems or even on top of other flowers. It won't be perfect, but want to add a little bit of depth to your painting.
Once the flowers are dry, paint the second set of stems. Make sure that some are painted on top of flowers, to get more of a feeling of depth. When your stems are dry you can add more layers if you want, but I stuck with two. How do you think the texture turned out?
Here's a close-up of one side of my finished painting. You can see the texture as well as the different layers of flowers.
What do you think of the finished product up on the mantle? I'm super happy with the result, but I had hoped it would solve my decorating problem… now all I want to do is accessorize! Has that ever happened to you?


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Despite the fact that I have taken six years of beginning Spanish, I'm still horrible at it. I'm infinitely better at speaking Spanish than understanding it, but that doesn't say much either. Some people though think I am really proficient because I say certain phrases over and over again. It's a great disguise! Here's what I mean. Today, I had to find a laundry mat near by my apartment and after searching around I found the cheapest one at $4.75 a load… hey welcome to Manhattan. Anyway, all of the workers spoke Spanish, so as soon as I walked in I immediately followed with :
Hola, me llamo Marc Elliot. Mi espanol es muy malo, pero tengo una condicion medico se llama Tourettes syndromo. Tengo, ruido de mi boca y tambien es involunatrio. Gracias para entender.
I think this translates to: Hi my name is Marc Elliot. My Spanish is bad, BUT I have a medical condition called Tourette's syndrome. I have noise coming from my mouth and it's involuntary. Thanks for being understanding.
Since most of the time people just nod their head, I assume I'm saying the right thing! When I was in high school I asked my Spanish teacher Senora Roman to help translate my normal "Tourette's intro speech" into Spanish before I went on my senior spring break trip. I'm so glad I did, because no matter how little Spanish I know now, I'll keep that phrase with me forever and people will actually think I'm awesome at speaking Spanish! Thanks Senora Roman.


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Things to Do Before Calling for Air Conditioning Services
Today air conditioning units have become an essential part of human life. If you compare it to before then you will realize that you can find it in almost if not all houses. It resulted to his is because of the benefits that come with owning an air conditioning unit. It has really helped with improving the lives of very many people in much greater ways. The social and health life of people with air conditioning units has really improved and become much better. When your air conditioning unit is broken down, you will need to repair it. The following are some of the things that you have to put into consideration before repairing the air conditioning unit.
Affordability is also another thing to consider. Affordability has to be looked into because you will have to make sure that the repair will not cost a lot of not as compared to buying a new air conditioning unit. Make sure that the pricing does not leave you the customers feeling either overcharged or even undercharged by the company that will be doing the air conditioner repair. Under charging will be a loss on your charge while over charging will make you have less customers.
The cost of repairing the air conditioning unit is one of the most important factors. This is a must thing to consider because without the funds you will not be in a position to do the repair. Without funds you might end up stopping the process in the middle or even at the beginning. You will have to do this at the initial panning stage when you will have a quotation of the entire repair job. You will need to put your funds first together before you start. This will help to see it through successfully and that you get back to enjoying the benefits of the air conditioning unit.
If you are going to need the services of any professional who deals with repairs, then it goes without saying that you have to look at the kind of experience that they have. Make sure that the air conditioner repair man that you select has a very good experience in the job that he is to do. It is the portfolio of a repair man that will tell you more about their job experience. Social media has played a very big role in enabling air conditioner repair men to market their works by posting them on their social media pages as a marketing strategy and also for others to post the photos of them at work. By simply having a look at the work they have posted online, you will be able to tell what they can do when you hire them at your house. If you are looking forward to repairing the air conditioning unit in your home then you will have to consider a number of factors.
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When talking about patios, porches, driveways and pool decks, concrete is always the best choice. It is a relatively cheap application and its regular maintenance is rather low. What happens when you want to change or enhance the look of your outdoor landscaping? Do you need to tear down the existing concrete floor and install a new one?
You do not have to start from scratch and make an entirely new concrete floor. You can opt for a simpler, cheaper and less stressful option – have Deluxe Concrete, the premiere concrete contractor in Seattle, install a concrete overlay to give your patio, porch, driveway or pool deck a new and refreshing look.
Drab, boring and worn out concrete in your home landscape can bring down the value of your home. Increase your home's value by installing a concrete overlay from Deluxe Concrete.
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Concrete overlays are useful in various situations. They offer the most benefits when you need to revive a worn out concrete slab. When you are concerned with floor surfaces that developed cracks, marks, and stains, concrete overlays are your best option.
Concrete overlays work both ways. The process changes and enhances your home décor while resurfacing worn out concrete. In short, it is both a practical and decorative option. Of course, you do not have to wait for concrete to wear out before opting for concrete overlays to take advantage of their decorative features.
Opting for concrete overlays provides you with two main benefits: the practical and the decorative. From a practical viewpoint, concrete overlays remedy concrete surface imperfections. They also improve the strength, durability, skid resistance and surface draining of concrete.
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How to Make These Cute Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments
As the holidays get closer, it's fairly normal to start freaking out about those last-minute gifts you still need to buy despite the fact that your next paycheck hasn't cleared yet. If you're the crafty type, this is the ideal time of year to start flexing your artistic muscles and making handmade gifts for friends and family to cherish.
But what if, like me, you don't have an artistic bone in your body?
I've always wanted to be the kind of person who could make Christmas gifts, but usually anything I try to make ends up looking like the handiwork of a preschooler. Luckily for me, I now have a toddler who's almost a preschooler to "help" me make gifts for the people who will smile and say they love them — even if they don't know exactly what they are.
So I sat down with my 2½-year-old daughter Rose to see what we could accomplish together. Surely we could combine her love of paint and generally making a mess with my desire to give gifts without spending a fortune to come up with something passable as a gift.
Thanks to our awesome teamwork, Rose and I made these really cool popsicle stick Christmas trees to give to her grandparents as holiday ornaments to hang on their trees.
How to Make Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
Plan Out Your Project
First, decide how many trees you want to make — it's easier to make them all at once than make a few now and a few later. You'll need three popsicle sticks per tree, so do the math and count out the number you need (plus a few extras, just in case you mess some up).
Next, you'll need green paint. I used tempera paint because I had it in the house already. As I mentioned, I am not good at crafty things, but I was able to make a fairly decent green color by mixing together yellow, blue and white. If you don't want to mess with that, buy paint that's already green.
Paint the Popsicle Sticks
Now it's time to paint your popsicle sticks. We laid ours down on a piece of contact paper, which was the recipient of more paint than the popsicle sticks themselves.
I helped Rose paint these, as she doesn't have the back-and-forth motion down yet, but together we were able to give them a decent coat.
Take a Break
You'll need to give the paint some time to dry, so set the sticks aside and take a break. We worked on some other craft projects while waiting for the paint to dry, which took about 15 minutes. Once dry, paint the other side and repeat.
Assemble Your Forest
Once both sides of the popsicle sticks are painted and dry, it's time to glue them together. I used Elmer's school glue to make a triangle (or tree shape) out of three popsicle sticks and repeated until I'd assembled three total. The glue will need time to dry, so you'll have around 15 to 20 minutes of more downtime here.
Trim Those Trees
Now that the popsicle sticks resemble trees, you can decorate them like you would a real Christmas tree. The sky's the limit as far as what you use to decorate.
Glitter glue, pompoms and stickers are all good ideas for little fingers. Let your kid (or yourself, no judgment) go to town and decorate the trees however they see fit. Rose went right for the glitter glue and squeezed it all over the ornaments, sticking pompoms in its wake. She wasn't as interested in the gem stickers I bought and ended up sticking them on herself rather than on the popsicle sticks.
The more uniquely you decorate the trees, the better, as your gift recipients will know your child had a hand in making the ornaments rather than you doing it yourself.
Add Ribbon and Personalize
After the trees are decorated and the glue/paint/whatever decor you used is dry, cut a length of sparkly ribbon and make a loop. Glue the loop to the top of the tree at the back to create a hook from which you can hang your ornament.
As a finishing touch, write your child's name and the year on the back of the tree. That way, your friends and family can keep track of the year you made the ornament, which is especially useful if, like me, you decide that crafting is actually a lot of fun and plan to make ornaments each year with your kid.
Catherine Hiles is a writer but not an artist. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, running long distances and now, crafting with her toddler.
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Well, chemistry and physics …
Most examples of "The periodic table of …" infographic meme are a little bit silly and somewhat informative. Chris Lake's The Periodic Table of Content Marketing is plenty silly, but it's more than somewhat informative.
Major props for leading off with content strategy, though I'd certainly argue in favor of splitting that into multiple strategies – content strategy, of course, but strategies for content marketing, social media, email marketing, and any other tactics you are using.
The Format section is particularly useful. Too many marketers begin and end their content format arsenal with articles. Sure infographics are difficult to do well, but videos and slideshows are much easier to produce beautifully – and effectively. Webinars and events are too often overlooked, as well.
Lake's Content Types is also really useful – interviews are an easy way to get compelling content without a huge investment of time or creative talent. (Read, budget for creative talent.)
There is the inevitable blurring of lines – is email really a format rather than a platform – but this periodic table is way more useful to most of us than the usual take on that old high school science favorite, even if Formats, Content Types are the only two sets of elements you focus on. (Though you'd be silly not to check out the Metrics section, too.)
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Milestones worth Celebrating!
I am linking up with fellow bloggers to celebrate the end of another school year! Tomorrow is my last day of school in my 22nd year of teaching. Wow! I can't believe it's been that long! How old am I?!
Some of the milestones I'd like to celebrate:
My work sharing my Sight Singing Program!
*Started researching last July to see if I could figure out online marketing after years of wanting to figure out a way to share!
*Worked through many technological limitations one step at a time so I could work toward success.
*Started a blog.
*Learned how to use Pinterest to help spread the word.
*Networked with new peers in the online marketing world.
*Participated in Twitter Chats with music colleagues.
*Set up my store at TPT and uploaded my entire 27 week Middle School Sight Singing system one lesson at a time while I taught it.
*Learned to use Finale...finally!
*Started a YouTube Channel to share teaching tips and classroom management tips.
*Led a Webinar for NAFME.
*Was published in Choral Director Magazine and ChorTeach for ACDA.
*Started a Facebook page for the program.
*Applied to numerous state and national conventions to get the word out and share my program with other teachers who can use it. I will begin presenting this summer at Georgia ACDA!
My work at school:
*Led all four singing groups including all 300 un-auditioned students to Superior Ratings in performance and in sight singing at Georgia Music Educator's Association Large Group Performance Evaluation.
*Created a Musical Revue along with my 15 8th grade leaders that raised over $5500 for our music program.
*Created and shared a workshop for my peers at my school to learn about online marketing...hoping to help them pass by some of the roadblocks I encountered as I worked to figure it all out! :)
My Aerobic Gymnastics World:
*I judged the World Series event in Tokyo, Japan in April with some of the best judges and athletes in the world as I continue to nurture and grow in my deep love for this sport that has been such an integral part of my life.
*I went to Canada to share some ideas on the Artistic areas of the sport that, because of my dance and music background, I have strengths in.
*Work with the USA leaders in the sport in meetings and in conference calls to work on an online campaign (using my new limited but improved online marketing skills) to help generate energy in the USA Gymnastics world for Aerobic Gymnastics. It's time to cross-over from fitness and into gymnastics! Social media seems to me to be like a good path!
My Personal life:
*Turned 50. OMG.... Embracing it and learning to enjoy and relish every moment I have with family and friends who want to celebrate life with laughter and silly fun stories and all the rest that comes with a positive approach to living on this planet for the brief time we are here!
*For the first time, my 76 year old father traveled to Atlanta from North Carolina and saw one of the performances of my students! It meant the world to me! He loved it, and said he is going to come every year!
Let's celebrate this journey and the completion of another school year! Link up by clicking the picture at the top of the page!
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