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The Reconciliation Book Club is a new initiative inspired by The Federation’s Reconciliation Action Group and other participants of the 2018 Social Policy Forum. Their goal was to find new ways for Federation members to come together to talk about this important work and to create new opportunities for learning and dialogue related to reconciliation.
The Reconciliation Book Club will meet every other month to discuss a new book (via online webinar) chosen by our reconciliation action group members. Federation staff will facilitate and make available discussion questions, additional readings and resources, as well as author and publisher information.
Was the book what you expected? What was your favourite quote? Why?
How did the structure affect the book? What do you wish had been different?
What other books did this remind you of? Who/what did you most relate to? Why?
What was your initial reaction? Did the book hook you right away? Why?
What part was the most memorable? What part was the most challenging?
How reliable did you find the narrator to be? Did you feel like you got the ‘true’ story?
The Reconciliation Book Club is a benefit of membership in The Federation of Community Social Services of BC. The Book Club is open to: all staff from Federation member organizations; all staff from organizations that have agreements with The Federation; participants in The Federation’s Leadership 2020 program. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please email bess@fcssbc.ca for information and assistance.
Below are the books we’ll be reading and discussing over the coming months. Grab copies now and get a head start on reading. Then, join colleagues from across BC to ask questions, to share knowledge, to address bias and assumptions, and to inspire personal action in support of reconciliation.
The Federation would like to thank the following publishers who have donated books and/or offered discounts in support of the Reconciliation Book Club.
Do you want to start a book club of your own? Need even more great titles to read? Here is a list of dozens of other excellent reads by Indigenous authors.
The Inconvenient Indian distills the insights gleaned from Thomas King’s critical and personal meditation on what it means to be “Indian” in North America, weaving the curiously circular tale of the relationship between non-Natives and Natives in the centuries since the two first encountered each other. In the process, King refashions old stories about historical events and figures, takes a sideways look at film and pop culture, relates his own complex experiences with activism, and articulates a deep and revolutionary understanding of the cumulative effects of ever-shifting laws and treaties on Native peoples and lands.
A shocking exposé of the dark history and legacy of segregated Indigenous health care in Canada. The memories recounted by these survivors (from gratuitous drug and surgical experiments to electroshock treatments intended to destroy the memory of sexual abuse) are truly harrowing, and will surely shatter any lingering illusions about the virtues or good intentions of our colonial past. Yet, this is more than just the painful history of a once-so-called vanishing people (a people who have resisted vanishing despite the best efforts of those in charge); it is a testament to survival, perseverance, and the power of memory to keep history alive and promote the idea of a more open and just future.
Like thousands of Aboriginal children in Canada, and elsewhere in the colonized world, Xatsu’ll chief Bev Sellars spent part of her childhood as a student in a church-run residential school. These institutions endeavoured to civilize” Native children through Christian teachings; forced separation from family, language, and culture; and strict discipline. Perhaps the most symbolically potent strategy used to alienate residential school children was addressing them by assigned numbers only, not by the names with which they knew and understood themselves. In this frank and poignant memoir of her years at St. Joseph’s Mission, Sellars breaks her silence about the residential school’s lasting effects on her and her family, from substance abuse to suicide attempts, and eloquently articulates her own path to healing. Number One comes at a time of recognition—by governments and society at large—that only through knowing the truth about these past injustices can we begin to redress them.
This is a book like no other. Bev Sellars combines her keen insights, her studies in history and law, and her experience as a chief of an ‘Indian reserve’ in British Columbia to produce a book that will open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of life under federal government administration. This book will be a significant contribution to the nationwide campaign of Indigenous people to emancipate themselves from the Indian Act and its administrators in Ottawa. Their aim as Sellars explains is meaningful participation in the decisions that affect their rights and interests.
From declaring cultural ceremonies illegal, to prohibiting pool hall owners from granting Indigenous Peoples entrance, from forbidding the speaking of Indigenous languages, to the devastating policy that created residential schools, Bob Joseph reveals the hold this paternalistic act, with its roots in the 1800s, still has on the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada in the twenty-first century. This straightforward book is an invaluable resource. There is much for non-Indigenous people to learn and to do. But equally important, there is much to unlearn and to undo. The time is right for this book.’ ‘Increasing Canadians’ knowledge about the terrible foundation this country has been built on is a critical part of reconciliation. Bob Joseph has highlighted some of the unbelievable provisions of the Indian Act and how they have impacted First Nations in Canada and gives a brief overview of what we may replace it with going forward. His book provides helpful context to the dialogue that needs to take place in Canada.
In 2005, award-winning writer Richard Wagamese moved with his partner to a cabin outside Kamloops, BC. In the crisp mountain air, Wagamese felt a peace he’d seldom known before. Abused and abandoned as a kid, he’d grown up feeling there was nowhere he belonged. For years, only alcohol and moves from town to town seemed to ease the pain. In One Native Life, Wagamese looks back down the road he has travelled in reclaiming his identity and talks about the things he has learned as a human being, a man and an Ojibway in his fifty-two years.
Richard Wagamese stares the modern world in the eye and takes careful note of its snares and perils. He sees people coveting without knowing why, people looking for roots without understanding what might constitute rootedness, people looking for acceptance without offering reciprocal respect, and people longing for love without knowing how to offer it. And underneath all lurks the seductive oblivion of substance abuse. These are the pitfalls of his own life, dangers he hopes his estranged son, Joshua, will be able to navigate with the guidance afforded by this heartfelt memoir.
Indigenous resistance is a radical rejection of contemporary colonialism focused on the refusal of the dispossession of both Indigenous bodies and land. Simpson makes clear that its goal can no longer be cultural resurgence as a mechanism for inclusion in a multicultural mosaic. Instead, she calls for unapologetic, place-based Indigenous alternatives to the destructive logic of the settler colonial state, including heteropatriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalist exploitation.
In her debut collection of short stories, Islands of Decolonial Love, renowned writer and activist Leanne Simpson vividly explores the lives of contemporary Indigenous Peoples and communities, especially those of her own Nishnaabeg nation. Found on reserves, in cities and small towns, in bars and curling rinks, canoes and community centres, doctors offices and pickup trucks, Simpson’s characters confront the often heartbreaking challenge of pairing the desire to live loving and observant lives with a constant struggle to simply survive the historical and ongoing injustices of racism and colonialism.
This Accident of Being Lost is the knife-sharp new collection of stories and songs from award-winning Nishnaabeg storyteller and writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. These visionary pieces build upon Simpson’s powerful use of the fragment as a tool for intervention in her critically acclaimed collection Islands of Decolonial Love.
In Unsettling the Settler Within, Paulette Regan, a former residential-schools-claims manager, argues that in order to truly participate in the transformative possibilities of reconciliation, non-Aboriginal Canadians must undergo their own process of decolonization. They must relinquish the persistent myth of themselves as peacemakers and acknowledge the destructive legacy of a society that has stubbornly ignored and devalued Indigenous experience. With former students offering their stories as part of the truth and reconciliation processes, Regan advocates for an ethos that learns from the past, making space for an Indigenous historical counter-narrative to avoid perpetuating a colonial relationship between Aboriginal and settler peoples.
Mink is a witness, a shapeshifter, compelled to follow the story that has ensnared Celia and her village, on the West coast of Vancouver Island in Nuu’Chahlnuth territory. Celia is a seer who (despite being convinced she’s a little “off”) must heal her village with the assistance of her sister, her mother and father, and her nephews. While mink is visiting, a double-headed sea serpent falls off the house front during a fierce storm. The old snake, ostracized from the village decades earlier, has left his terrible influence on Amos, a residential school survivor. The occurrence signals the unfolding of an ordeal that pulls Celia out of her reveries and into the tragedy of her cousin’s granddaughter. Each one of Celia’s family becomes involved in creating a greater solution than merely attending to her cousin’s granddaughter. Celia’s Song relates one Nuu’Chahlnuth family’s harrowing experiences over several generations, after the brutality, interference, and neglect resulting from contact with Europeans.
Harkening back to her first book tour at the age of 26 (for the autobiographical novel Bobbi Lee: Indian Rebel), and touching down upon a multitude of experiences she’s had as a Canadian, a First Nations leader, a woman and mother and grandmother over the course of her life, Lee Maracle’s My Conversations with Canadians presents a tour de force exploration into the writer’s own history and a re-imagining of the future of our nation.
When Stella, a young Métis mother, looks out her window one evening and spots someone in trouble on the Break—a barren field on an isolated strip of land outside her house—she calls the police to alert them to a possible crime. In a series of shifting narratives, people who are connected, both directly and indirectly, with the victim—police, family, and friends—tell their personal stories leading up to that fateful night. Lou, a social worker, grapples with the departure of her live-in boyfriend. Cheryl, an artist, mourns the premature death of her sister Rain. Paulina, a single mother, struggles to trust her new partner. Phoenix, a homeless teenager, is released from a youth detention centre. Officer Scott, a Métis policeman, feels caught between two worlds as he patrols the city. Through their various perspectives, a larger, more comprehensive story about the lives of the residents in Winnipeg’s North End is exposed.
Ask any Canadian what “Métis” means, and they will likely say “mixed race” or “part Indian, part white.” Canadians consider Métis people mixed in ways that other indigenous people—First Nations and Inuit—are not, and the census and the courts have premised their recognition of the Métis on this race-based understanding. Chris Andersen argues that Canada got it wrong. He weaves together personal anecdotes, critical race theory, and discussions of history and law to demonstrate that our understanding of “Métis” (that our very preoccupation with mixedness) is not natural but stems from more than 150 years of sustained labour on the part of the state, scholars, and indigenous organizations. From its roots deep in the colonial past, the idea of “Métis as mixed” pervaded the Canadian consciousness through powerful sites of knowledge production such as the census and courts until it settled in the realm of common sense. In the process, “Métis” has become an ever-widening racial category rather than the identity of an indigenous people with a shared sense of history and culture centred on the fur trade. Andersen asks all Canadians to consider the consequences of adopting a definition of “Métis” that makes it nearly impossible for the Métis nation to make political claims as a people.
Children’s Literature (Kindgerarten to Grade 3). When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she begins to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, a story of empowerment and strength.
In this important graphic novel, two Aboriginal brothers surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, and gang violence, try to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives. Powerful, courageous, and deeply moving, The Outside Circle is drawn from the author’s twenty years of work and research on healing and reconciliation of gang-affiliated or incarcerated Aboriginal men.
Youth Literature. Darcy writes letters from a group home to the victim of his bullying. Through his writing, he comes to understand how he can break his cycle of destructive behaviour and bullying.
Winner of 2017 Governor General’s Literary Award (Young People’s Literature). Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden—but what they don’t know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves.

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the reconciliation book club is a new initiative inspired by the federation’s reconciliation action group and other participants of the 2018 social policy forum. their goal was to find new ways for federation members to come together to talk about this important work and to create new opportunities for learning and dialogue related to reconciliation.
the reconciliation book club will meet every other month to discuss a new book (via online webinar) chosen by our reconciliation action group members. federation staff will facilitate and make available discussion questions, additional readings and resources, as well as author and publisher information.
was the book what you expected? what was your favourite quote? why?
how did the structure affect the book? what do you wish had been different?
what other books did this remind you of? who/what did you most relate to? why?
what was your initial reaction? did the book hook you right away? why?
what part was the most memorable? what part was the most challenging?
how reliable did you find the narrator to be? did you feel like you got the ‘true’ story?
the reconciliation book club is a benefit of membership in the federation of community social services of bc. the book club is open to: all staff from federation member organizations; all staff from organizations that have agreements with the federation; participants in the federation’s leadership 2020 program. if you are unsure of your eligibility, please email bess@fcssbc.ca for information and assistance.
below are the books we’ll be reading and discussing over the coming months. grab copies now and get a head start on reading. then, join colleagues from across bc to ask questions, to share knowledge, to address bias and assumptions, and to inspire personal action in support of reconciliation.
the federation would like to thank the following publishers who have donated books and/or offered discounts in support of the reconciliation book club.
do you want to start a book club of your own? need even more great titles to read? here is a list of dozens of other excellent reads by indigenous authors.
the inconvenient indian distills the insights gleaned from thomas king’s critical and personal meditation on what it means to be “indian” in north america, weaving the curiously circular tale of the relationship between non-natives and natives in the centuries since the two first encountered each other. in the process, king refashions old stories about historical events and figures, takes a sideways look at film and pop culture, relates his own complex experiences with activism, and articulates a deep and revolutionary understanding of the cumulative effects of ever-shifting laws and treaties on native peoples and lands.
a shocking exposé of the dark history and legacy of segregated indigenous health care in canada. the memories recounted by these survivors (from gratuitous drug and surgical experiments to electroshock treatments intended to destroy the memory of sexual abuse) are truly harrowing, and will surely shatter any lingering illusions about the virtues or good intentions of our colonial past. yet, this is more than just the painful history of a once-so-called vanishing people (a people who have resisted vanishing despite the best efforts of those in charge); it is a testament to survival, perseverance, and the power of memory to keep history alive and promote the idea of a more open and just future.
like thousands of aboriginal children in canada, and elsewhere in the colonized world, xatsu’ll chief bev sellars spent part of her childhood as a student in a church-run residential school. these institutions endeavoured to civilize” native children through christian teachings; forced separation from family, language, and culture; and strict discipline. perhaps the most symbolically potent strategy used to alienate residential school children was addressing them by assigned numbers only, not by the names with which they knew and understood themselves. in this frank and poignant memoir of her years at st. joseph’s mission, sellars breaks her silence about the residential school’s lasting effects on her and her family, from substance abuse to suicide attempts, and eloquently articulates her own path to healing. number one comes at a time of recognition—by governments and society at large—that only through knowing the truth about these past injustices can we begin to redress them.
this is a book like no other. bev sellars combines her keen insights, her studies in history and law, and her experience as a chief of an ‘indian reserve’ in british columbia to produce a book that will open the eyes of canadians to the reality of life under federal government administration. this book will be a significant contribution to the nationwide campaign of indigenous people to emancipate themselves from the indian act and its administrators in ottawa. their aim as sellars explains is meaningful participation in the decisions that affect their rights and interests.
from declaring cultural ceremonies illegal, to prohibiting pool hall owners from granting indigenous peoples entrance, from forbidding the speaking of indigenous languages, to the devastating policy that created residential schools, bob joseph reveals the hold this paternalistic act, with its roots in the 1800s, still has on the lives of indigenous peoples in canada in the twenty-first century. this straightforward book is an invaluable resource. there is much for non-indigenous people to learn and to do. but equally important, there is much to unlearn and to undo. the time is right for this book.’ ‘increasing canadians’ knowledge about the terrible foundation this country has been built on is a critical part of reconciliation. bob joseph has highlighted some of the unbelievable provisions of the indian act and how they have impacted first nations in canada and gives a brief overview of what we may replace it with going forward. his book provides helpful context to the dialogue that needs to take place in canada.
in 2005, award-winning writer richard wagamese moved with his partner to a cabin outside kamloops, bc. in the crisp mountain air, wagamese felt a peace he’d seldom known before. abused and abandoned as a kid, he’d grown up feeling there was nowhere he belonged. for years, only alcohol and moves from town to town seemed to ease the pain. in one native life, wagamese looks back down the road he has travelled in reclaiming his identity and talks about the things he has learned as a human being, a man and an ojibway in his fifty-two years.
richard wagamese stares the modern world in the eye and takes careful note of its snares and perils. he sees people coveting without knowing why, people looking for roots without understanding what might constitute rootedness, people looking for acceptance without offering reciprocal respect, and people longing for love without knowing how to offer it. and underneath all lurks the seductive oblivion of substance abuse. these are the pitfalls of his own life, dangers he hopes his estranged son, joshua, will be able to navigate with the guidance afforded by this heartfelt memoir.
indigenous resistance is a radical rejection of contemporary colonialism focused on the refusal of the dispossession of both indigenous bodies and land. simpson makes clear that its goal can no longer be cultural resurgence as a mechanism for inclusion in a multicultural mosaic. instead, she calls for unapologetic, place-based indigenous alternatives to the destructive logic of the settler colonial state, including heteropatriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalist exploitation.
in her debut collection of short stories, islands of decolonial love, renowned writer and activist leanne simpson vividly explores the lives of contemporary indigenous peoples and communities, especially those of her own nishnaabeg nation. found on reserves, in cities and small towns, in bars and curling rinks, canoes and community centres, doctors offices and pickup trucks, simpson’s characters confront the often heartbreaking challenge of pairing the desire to live loving and observant lives with a constant struggle to simply survive the historical and ongoing injustices of racism and colonialism.
this accident of being lost is the knife-sharp new collection of stories and songs from award-winning nishnaabeg storyteller and writer leanne betasamosake simpson. these visionary pieces build upon simpson’s powerful use of the fragment as a tool for intervention in her critically acclaimed collection islands of decolonial love.
in unsettling the settler within, paulette regan, a former residential-schools-claims manager, argues that in order to truly participate in the transformative possibilities of reconciliation, non-aboriginal canadians must undergo their own process of decolonization. they must relinquish the persistent myth of themselves as peacemakers and acknowledge the destructive legacy of a society that has stubbornly ignored and devalued indigenous experience. with former students offering their stories as part of the truth and reconciliation processes, regan advocates for an ethos that learns from the past, making space for an indigenous historical counter-narrative to avoid perpetuating a colonial relationship between aboriginal and settler peoples.
mink is a witness, a shapeshifter, compelled to follow the story that has ensnared celia and her village, on the west coast of vancouver island in nuu’chahlnuth territory. celia is a seer who (despite being convinced she’s a little “off”) must heal her village with the assistance of her sister, her mother and father, and her nephews. while mink is visiting, a double-headed sea serpent falls off the house front during a fierce storm. the old snake, ostracized from the village decades earlier, has left his terrible influence on amos, a residential school survivor. the occurrence signals the unfolding of an ordeal that pulls celia out of her reveries and into the tragedy of her cousin’s granddaughter. each one of celia’s family becomes involved in creating a greater solution than merely attending to her cousin’s granddaughter. celia’s song relates one nuu’chahlnuth family’s harrowing experiences over several generations, after the brutality, interference, and neglect resulting from contact with europeans.
harkening back to her first book tour at the age of 26 (for the autobiographical novel bobbi lee: indian rebel), and touching down upon a multitude of experiences she’s had as a canadian, a first nations leader, a woman and mother and grandmother over the course of her life, lee maracle’s my conversations with canadians presents a tour de force exploration into the writer’s own history and a re-imagining of the future of our nation.
when stella, a young métis mother, looks out her window one evening and spots someone in trouble on the break—a barren field on an isolated strip of land outside her house—she calls the police to alert them to a possible crime. in a series of shifting narratives, people who are connected, both directly and indirectly, with the victim—police, family, and friends—tell their personal stories leading up to that fateful night. lou, a social worker, grapples with the departure of her live-in boyfriend. cheryl, an artist, mourns the premature death of her sister rain. paulina, a single mother, struggles to trust her new partner. phoenix, a homeless teenager, is released from a youth detention centre. officer scott, a métis policeman, feels caught between two worlds as he patrols the city. through their various perspectives, a larger, more comprehensive story about the lives of the residents in winnipeg’s north end is exposed.
ask any canadian what “métis” means, and they will likely say “mixed race” or “part indian, part white.” canadians consider métis people mixed in ways that other indigenous people—first nations and inuit—are not, and the census and the courts have premised their recognition of the métis on this race-based understanding. chris andersen argues that canada got it wrong. he weaves together personal anecdotes, critical race theory, and discussions of history and law to demonstrate that our understanding of “métis” (that our very preoccupation with mixedness) is not natural but stems from more than 150 years of sustained labour on the part of the state, scholars, and indigenous organizations. from its roots deep in the colonial past, the idea of “métis as mixed” pervaded the canadian consciousness through powerful sites of knowledge production such as the census and courts until it settled in the realm of common sense. in the process, “métis” has become an ever-widening racial category rather than the identity of an indigenous people with a shared sense of history and culture centred on the fur trade. andersen asks all canadians to consider the consequences of adopting a definition of “métis” that makes it nearly impossible for the métis nation to make political claims as a people.
children’s literature (kindgerarten to grade 3). when a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she begins to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? as she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. when we were alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, a story of empowerment and strength.
in this important graphic novel, two aboriginal brothers surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, and gang violence, try to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives. powerful, courageous, and deeply moving, the outside circle is drawn from the author’s twenty years of work and research on healing and reconciliation of gang-affiliated or incarcerated aboriginal men.
youth literature. darcy writes letters from a group home to the victim of his bullying. through his writing, he comes to understand how he can break his cycle of destructive behaviour and bullying.
winner of 2017 governor general’s literary award (young people’s literature). humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. the indigenous people of north america are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. in this dark world, frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. for now, survival means staying hidden—but what they don’t know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves.


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from unique fibers to cloud services.
to meet customers' needs, such as uses of wearable sensors, electrodes, electromagnetic interference, rfid antennas, industrial and antibacterial materials.
to collect your biometric information such as ecg and heart rate.
feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding our company.
we challenge the world with our strength of one-stop solutions.
which are our self-developed products from japan to customers around the world.
we are looking for joint-research partners.
please contact us if you have an interest in our business.
copyright © mitsufuji corporation. all right reserved.


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Not all condos in the Keys are created alike . . .
One of the biggest downside I hear from condo buyers is that many units feel like a box, with limited floorplans.
Not so at Ocean Harbour. These units have unique floorplans, and are some of the most spacious units in the Upper Keys. With two bedroom, three bedroom and even four bedroom units, these units break the norm and feel like a luxury home.
But it's not just the units that are so attractive. The grounds are immaculate. The grounds consist of beautiful, lush green spaces, a large free-form swimming pool, a marina and boat ramp, an oceanfront clubhouse, a private gym, large oceanfront tiki with BBQ area and covered parking.
Tucked away in a private and gated community off The Old Road, these units all have endless Ocean views and views of the grounds. They feature large kitchens and master bedrooms with ocean views, a private master bath and a dressing are with walk-in closet.
Located in Islamorada, Ocean Harbour is close to everything you'll need in terms of restaurants, shopping, medical needs, etc.
Learn more about Ocean Harbour at www.OceanHarbourIslamorada.com.
What Can You Purchase in the Florida Keys for Under $250,000?
The Florida Keys have long been known as an ideal destination in South Florida, either as a place to vacation or a place to live full-time.
The perception is that most places to live in the Keys are out of reach for many buyers. While it is true that the Keys are home to some of the most expensive real estate in South Florida, there are also places you can find for under $250,000.
Here is a list of all the properties in the Keys, from Key West to Key Largo. Many of them are condos, but there are also some single family homes.

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not all condos in the keys are created alike . . .
one of the biggest downside i hear from condo buyers is that many units feel like a box, with limited floorplans.
not so at ocean harbour. these units have unique floorplans, and are some of the most spacious units in the upper keys. with two bedroom, three bedroom and even four bedroom units, these units break the norm and feel like a luxury home.
but it's not just the units that are so attractive. the grounds are immaculate. the grounds consist of beautiful, lush green spaces, a large free-form swimming pool, a marina and boat ramp, an oceanfront clubhouse, a private gym, large oceanfront tiki with bbq area and covered parking.
tucked away in a private and gated community off the old road, these units all have endless ocean views and views of the grounds. they feature large kitchens and master bedrooms with ocean views, a private master bath and a dressing are with walk-in closet.
located in islamorada, ocean harbour is close to everything you'll need in terms of restaurants, shopping, medical needs, etc.
learn more about ocean harbour at www.oceanharbourislamorada.com.
what can you purchase in the florida keys for under $250,000?
the florida keys have long been known as an ideal destination in south florida, either as a place to vacation or a place to live full-time.
the perception is that most places to live in the keys are out of reach for many buyers. while it is true that the keys are home to some of the most expensive real estate in south florida, there are also places you can find for under $250,000.
here is a list of all the properties in the keys, from key west to key largo. many of them are condos, but there are also some single family homes.


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our topsoil contains good basic fertility, organic matter and ph. it is a lighter density topsoil so that it won't dry out and harden up in the middle of summer like some darker soils do. you will need to purchase some vegetable or sod/seed specific fertilizer at a your local garden store to get the best results from your project.
there is no "jack & the bean stalk" magic soil in denver that contains all the trace minerals and nutrients needed for every type of lawn or garden project. i am from a farm in the midwest, where we have some of the most fertile and productive soils on earth. we still went to the local fertilizer company and purchased a fertilizer blend every spring to grow the biggest crop of corn, soybeans and hay.
example: 20 feet long by 60 feet wide = 1200 square feet.


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From its launch, the Apple hasn’t allowed third party developers to create customer faces for the Apple Watch.
However, according to code in the latest developer’s build, first discovered by 9to5mac, this might be changing.
Until now, the company has only allowed Disney and Pixar to release special edition watch faces, so this would be a huge step forward for the Apple developer community.

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from its launch, the apple hasn’t allowed third party developers to create customer faces for the apple watch.
however, according to code in the latest developer’s build, first discovered by 9to5mac, this might be changing.
until now, the company has only allowed disney and pixar to release special edition watch faces, so this would be a huge step forward for the apple developer community.


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Hey!How are you all doing?This is my third guide on TF2 of how to get good.In every guide, I go over 3 classes and tell you their weaknesses, strength's and what they are good at in general and in MvM.This time it is Demoman, Medic, and Soldier.Maybe if this article or my previous articles get at least 15 views, I will make a bonus easter eggs and map points article.
Demoman.In my opinion, I don't like him at all.But the Demoman is very handy at defending and attack.His sticky bombs that can be detonated with your gun can blow up directly under or even on someone!The Demoman is also one of the only classes who can get his bombs THE MOST inside the enemy base.That is just a LOL factor in my opinion.This can actually be a great combo as well.The medic can stand behind and heal him and others can supply cover fire and ammo.The Demoman can keep shooting and detonating bombs in the base while he doesn't die!In MvM he is good with clusters of scouts and medics especially pyros and other small units.The explosive damage can do good chunks of damage to the tank units but it isn't as effective as other classes.
The next class is the medic.
Medic without a doubt is the best at team support.It can provide healing to tank units and defend it team.It agility also gives it a better style.When your team is getting attacked hard the medic can resupply everyones health and go out to attack again.The Syringe Gun it has if shot at a teammate heals them.When shot at a enemy it hurts them.It has a pretty rapid fire-rate.The medic also has a Healer Gun which just heals teammates quicker if you don't want to waste any ammo with your Syringe Gun.The medic also has a melee weapon, the saw blade something like that.It is a weapon for close combat as says the name and it does do a good chunk of damage to enemy's.A lot of people have also believed that this fact is true,but no,I don't think or believe that the medic can heal himself with his syringe gun or healing gun.That's actuallly pretty ironic despite the fact it can heal everyone else but itself.In MvM the healer is good with providing health to people while the heavy units do major damage to them.
The last class on this guide.The Soldier class.
The soldier is a very good class for an attack.I use this class the second most before engineer.The soldier has an RPG that does the most damage by far in one hit.I forgot what his other weapons were.The Soldier is best known for his rocket jump ability with the amazing Rocket Jumper Gun.You can only rocket jump with that gun and not your original.The kill icon for the soldier is the Cannon next to someone's name.The soldier is an offensive class and he is bad at team support.He can deliver massive damage with his RPG only if it does the AoE damage next to them.AoE is short for Area of Effect.If the enemy moves out of the blast zone quickly then the RPG will have no effect.If however, they stay in then the RPG does major amounts of damage.In MvM he is good with clusters of Scouts and Tanky Heavy's Demoman Knights etc.
That's it for this guide.I hope you liked it, please like at the bottom of the page where the thumb icon is, share with your friends and please comment your feedback and what you think.I want to improve by what you guys say.THanks, enjoy your day.

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hey!how are you all doing?this is my third guide on tf2 of how to get good.in every guide, i go over 3 classes and tell you their weaknesses, strength's and what they are good at in general and in mvm.this time it is demoman, medic, and soldier.maybe if this article or my previous articles get at least 15 views, i will make a bonus easter eggs and map points article.
demoman.in my opinion, i don't like him at all.but the demoman is very handy at defending and attack.his sticky bombs that can be detonated with your gun can blow up directly under or even on someone!the demoman is also one of the only classes who can get his bombs the most inside the enemy base.that is just a lol factor in my opinion.this can actually be a great combo as well.the medic can stand behind and heal him and others can supply cover fire and ammo.the demoman can keep shooting and detonating bombs in the base while he doesn't die!in mvm he is good with clusters of scouts and medics especially pyros and other small units.the explosive damage can do good chunks of damage to the tank units but it isn't as effective as other classes.
the next class is the medic.
medic without a doubt is the best at team support.it can provide healing to tank units and defend it team.it agility also gives it a better style.when your team is getting attacked hard the medic can resupply everyones health and go out to attack again.the syringe gun it has if shot at a teammate heals them.when shot at a enemy it hurts them.it has a pretty rapid fire-rate.the medic also has a healer gun which just heals teammates quicker if you don't want to waste any ammo with your syringe gun.the medic also has a melee weapon, the saw blade something like that.it is a weapon for close combat as says the name and it does do a good chunk of damage to enemy's.a lot of people have also believed that this fact is true,but no,i don't think or believe that the medic can heal himself with his syringe gun or healing gun.that's actuallly pretty ironic despite the fact it can heal everyone else but itself.in mvm the healer is good with providing health to people while the heavy units do major damage to them.
the last class on this guide.the soldier class.
the soldier is a very good class for an attack.i use this class the second most before engineer.the soldier has an rpg that does the most damage by far in one hit.i forgot what his other weapons were.the soldier is best known for his rocket jump ability with the amazing rocket jumper gun.you can only rocket jump with that gun and not your original.the kill icon for the soldier is the cannon next to someone's name.the soldier is an offensive class and he is bad at team support.he can deliver massive damage with his rpg only if it does the aoe damage next to them.aoe is short for area of effect.if the enemy moves out of the blast zone quickly then the rpg will have no effect.if however, they stay in then the rpg does major amounts of damage.in mvm he is good with clusters of scouts and tanky heavy's demoman knights etc.
that's it for this guide.i hope you liked it, please like at the bottom of the page where the thumb icon is, share with your friends and please comment your feedback and what you think.i want to improve by what you guys say.thanks, enjoy your day.


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Ephrata has mostly flat land with a moderate climate and steady rainfall throughout the year, making it suitable for farming. February has the most snow, with an average of 7.5 inches, although all months from November to April typically receive some snow. Seniors in Ephrata should be able to engage in outdoor activities throughout the majority of year.
Ephrata’s overall cost of living is about three percent higher than the national average. Utilities and groceries are the biggest contributors to the higher cost of living, at 23 percent and 11.5 percent of the national average respectively. Seniors living in Ephrata will need to budget their expenses more carefully than they would in many other U.S. locations.
The overall crime rate in Ephrata is lower than the average across the U.S. The crime rate in Ephrata is significantly lower than the rate for the entire state. This borough is therefore one of the safer areas for seniors in Pennsylvania.
Red Rose Transit provides public transportation for Lancaster, with Route 11 serving Ephrata. Seniors ride for free at all times with the Senior Free Ride Program sponsored by the state lottery. Disabled passengers pay half fare during non-peak hours.
The Ephrata Senior Center maintains a regular schedule for seniors which includes games, clubs, adult education and exercise. It also sponsors special events, including out-of-town trips. This senior center serves hot, buffet-style meals six days a week.
The Ephrata area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Ephrata Community Hospital and Lancaster General Health Urgent Care, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Assisted Living costs in Ephrata start around $4,137 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Ephrata and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Pennsylvania does not have any waivers to offset assisted living costs at this time, but the state does offer a supplement to SSI for residents in non-nursing residential care.
Ephrata and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
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also serving communities of stevens, denver, new holland.
there are 32 assisted living facilities in the ephrata area, with 4 in ephrata and 28 nearby.
the average cost of assisted living in ephrata is $4,137 per month. this is higher than the national median of $3,346. cheaper nearby regions include lititz with an average starting cost of $3,405.
to help you with your search, browse the 66 reviews below for assisted living facilities in ephrata. on average, consumers rate assisted living in ephrata 4.2 out of 5 stars. better rated regions include lititz with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. to speak with one of our family advisors about assisted living options and costs in ephrata, call (855) 863-8283.
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ephrata is a borough of about 14,000 people in lancaster county, 38 miles southeast of harrisburg. its population grew rapidly from 1970 to 2000, although it has remained stable since then. the city's senior population is currently at 13.8 percent. ephrata seniors will find 32 assisted living facilities in the ephrata area, with four in the borough itself and the other 28 in nearby areas such as lancaster and lititz. title 55, chapter 2800 of the pennsylvania state code regulates assisted living residences in the state. in addition to providing a residence, these living facilities also provide seniors with assistance in daily living activities.
ephrata has mostly flat land with a moderate climate and steady rainfall throughout the year, making it suitable for farming. february has the most snow, with an average of 7.5 inches, although all months from november to april typically receive some snow. seniors in ephrata should be able to engage in outdoor activities throughout the majority of year.
ephrata’s overall cost of living is about three percent higher than the national average. utilities and groceries are the biggest contributors to the higher cost of living, at 23 percent and 11.5 percent of the national average respectively. seniors living in ephrata will need to budget their expenses more carefully than they would in many other u.s. locations.
the overall crime rate in ephrata is lower than the average across the u.s. the crime rate in ephrata is significantly lower than the rate for the entire state. this borough is therefore one of the safer areas for seniors in pennsylvania.
red rose transit provides public transportation for lancaster, with route 11 serving ephrata. seniors ride for free at all times with the senior free ride program sponsored by the state lottery. disabled passengers pay half fare during non-peak hours.
the ephrata senior center maintains a regular schedule for seniors which includes games, clubs, adult education and exercise. it also sponsors special events, including out-of-town trips. this senior center serves hot, buffet-style meals six days a week.
the ephrata area is home to world-class medical facilities, including ephrata community hospital and lancaster general health urgent care, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
assisted living costs in ephrata start around $4,137 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from genworth’s cost of care survey.
it’s important to note that assisted living rates in ephrata and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
pennsylvania does not have any waivers to offset assisted living costs at this time, but the state does offer a supplement to ssi for residents in non-nursing residential care.
ephrata and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. these organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
to see a list of free assisted living resources in ephrata, please visit our assisted living in pennsylvania page.
ephrata-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in pennsylvania are required to follow. visit our assisted living in pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.


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Hillside Dr. 7:00 to Wallace Rd.
Bus #12 New Boston Road.6:40, Glenridge Road. 6:45, continue New Boston Road.
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The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will meet Sept. 13 and 14 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Drive in Wilmington. The meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 9 a.m. on Sept. 14. The meeting is open to the public.
Variances – The commission will hear four requests for variances from its rules.
Rule Development – The commission will consider the following proposed rule amendments: State Port Inlet Management and Local Planning and Management Grants.
Living Shorelines – The commission will hear a presentation on the implementation of the living shoreline strategy.
Coastal Management Compliance – The commission will hear a presentation on coastal management compliance work and recent changes.
Beach and Inlet Management – The commission will consider development line approval requests for the towns of Oak Island and Carolina Beach.
The Coastal Resources Advisory Council, a group that advises the Coastal Resources Commission, will meet at 10:00 a.m. Sept. 13 at the New Hanover County Government Center.
A full meeting agenda is posted online at: https://deq.nc.gov/september-crc-meeting. Times indicated on the agenda for individual items are subject to change.

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the north carolina coastal resources commission will meet sept. 13 and 14 at the new hanover county government center, 230 government drive in wilmington. the meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. on sept. 13 and 9 a.m. on sept. 14. the meeting is open to the public.
variances – the commission will hear four requests for variances from its rules.
rule development – the commission will consider the following proposed rule amendments: state port inlet management and local planning and management grants.
living shorelines – the commission will hear a presentation on the implementation of the living shoreline strategy.
coastal management compliance – the commission will hear a presentation on coastal management compliance work and recent changes.
beach and inlet management – the commission will consider development line approval requests for the towns of oak island and carolina beach.
the coastal resources advisory council, a group that advises the coastal resources commission, will meet at 10:00 a.m. sept. 13 at the new hanover county government center.
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measure 44% more accurately than the ruler method.
identify wounds at risk of worsening.
increase quality and consistency with proper documentation and enforceable workflows.
see the comprehensive wound history at point of care.
get instant access to wound care best practices and training.
share healing progress with patients and their families.
see real-time skin integrity and wound analyses of all patients at all locations.
ensure staff compliance with orders and identify areas for improvement.
understand which wound types are being treated effectively and which are challenging.
improve compliance to care and treatment plans.
drive down costs by eliminating paperwork and using data to make better-informed decisions.
eliminate double documentation with emr integration.
cut down reporting and analysis time for your director of nursing.
ensure documentation is pristine so you pass surveys easily and quickly.
see how swift can help shorten nurse visits by as much as 48%.
send specialized wound care practitioners to where they can have the most impact.
avoid readmission and in-house-acquired penalties.
avoid citation and penalties with proper documentation and processes.
reduce length of stay with faster, more effective wound healing.
document consistently and avoid rejected reimbursements.
enforce and prove wound care best practices to avoid wound litigation.
address the wound care knowledge gap in nursing staff consistently at the point of care.
what can better wound care efficiency do for you?
better visibility. a more efficient organization. it’s the pathway to growth.
improve star ratings by keeping wounds from worsening and preventing readmissions.
admit more complex wound patients with confidence.
turn wound care success into a marketing tool for more referrals.
how can better wound care drive agency growth?
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Dungeon Keeper • View topic - FAQ: Guilds!
So what's so special about being in a guild? Why would I want to start or join one?
Aside from the social aspects of being in a guild, where you'll have access to guild chat (where you can ask questions, get strategy advice/opinions, etc.), guild members are also able to donate Minions to a "shared pool" from which other members may withdraw, to use in their own dungeons and raids. And lest we forget, there's also the element of working together towards common goals (ie, Guild Achievements). As these Achievements are completed, this serves to "level" the guild up; which, in turn, unlocks the ability to purchase some of the more tangible benefits of being in a guild: Guild Perks.
And as of Game Update #3 (released Apr 23, 2014), there are now Guild Tournaments!
To see the complete progression through Guild Level 30, click the View Perks button in the upper right-hand corner of your main Guild Info page.
What do you mean by purchase?
As mentioned above, as Guild Achievements are completed, and the Guild levels up, the ability to purchase Perks and their upgrades becomes unlocked. There is a gold cost associated with each tier of Perks, which becomes costlier the higher up you go. Members of a guild are able to collectively donate from their own personal Gold coffers to a communal "guild bank". These individual contributions are tracked and viewable on the main Guild Info page. It's important to note that there is a finite limit to each Guild Level's Gold donation cap. It won't be possible to continue donating Gold until the Guild manages to level via completion of Guild Achievements.
Technically, it's possible to level a guild by completing Achievements to any particular level without purchasing any Guild Perks, although we're not sure why you'd want to. Guild Perks, especially at the higher tiers, grant some pretty significant bonuses!
How do I know what level my guild is? Where does this surface?
When viewing the main Guild Info page (by selecting your Guild Lair room, then clicking on the Guild Lair button), you'll see the name of your guild at the very top. Immediately below this, on the left, is your guild's emblem, displayed on a banner in the upper-right corner. Immediately to the right of this is a status bar that shows your guild's progress towards Guild Achievements. On this bar, sits a red Horny silhouette, with your guild's level printed on it. Below this, you'll find the current number of members in your guild, and the Type (Public, Invite Only, or Closed).
How many Achievements are required to level up the Guild?
For the first few levels, it requires 2 new Guild Achievements to advance to each new level.
As the Guild levels up, the number of required new Guild Achievements increases.
So how do I start or join a Guild?
To do either, you'll first need to build a Guild Lair in your dungeon.
To start a guild, from the Guild menu (accessed by clicking on your Guild Lair), click the 'Start Guild' button in the upper-left corner. You'll receive a popup window where you can check to make sure that the name you want is available. Once ready to create your guild, click the 'Start Guild' button, which will also (as indicated) charge you 200 gems.
To join a guild, from the Guild menu (accessed by clicking on your Guild Lair), you can do a search a particular guild by their guild name. (And if you want an idea about what guilds out there might be recruiting, the Guilds section here on the forums is a GREAT place to search for one!) Once you've found the guild that you're looking for in the Search, you can highlight that guild, and click Join. Depending on the settings of the particular guild (and whether they currently have room; there's a maximum of 50 guild members), you might join right away, or have a request sent to the Leader and Lieutenants which must be approved before admittance, or the attempt to join may fail because there is no room, or the guild is set to Closed (not currently accepting new members).
Leader, Lieutenant and Regular Member.
There can only ever be one Leader, which initially is granted to the founder of the Guild. The Leader can promote members to Lieutenants, and demote Lieutenants to members. The leader is also able to kick both Lieutenants and members out of the Guild, in addition to being able to accept new members. The Leader may also promote a Lieutenant to replace him/her as Guild Leader... but it is important to note that should a Guild Leader choose to do so, they are in effect renouncing their own Leader status, and will be demoted to the status of Lieutenant. There is a confirmation window with a red warning button that hopefully serves to mitigate mistakes from happening. Please use extreme caution when promoting.
There can be an unlimited number of Lieutenants. Lieutenants can promote members to Lieutenants, and are able to accept new members and kick out existing members. They cannot kick out other Lieutenants, nor can they demote other Lieutenants.
Regular Members have no special permissions.
What happens if my guild leader goes inactive without promoting anyone to take their place?
Currently, there is no "autopromotion feature" that will replace an inactive guild leader. Nor is there a mechanism that allows active members to "vote kick" an inactive Leader.
Possible solutions have been, and continue to be, discussed by the game team.
These kinds of decisions are not made lightly... especially given the fact that there are a number of reasons why someone may need/want to be inactive for a period of time. And while there's a certain "communal ownership" felt by members of any particular guild (especially given the contributory facets of being in one), guild "ownership" still technically belongs to the person who plunked down 200 gems to start the guild.
Again, this is still under discussion; we've heard from several of you, from both sides of the argument. If and when a decision is made to implement something that allows for autopromotion due to an inactive guild leader, we'll be sure to let everyone know!

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dungeon keeper • view topic - faq: guilds!
so what's so special about being in a guild? why would i want to start or join one?
aside from the social aspects of being in a guild, where you'll have access to guild chat (where you can ask questions, get strategy advice/opinions, etc.), guild members are also able to donate minions to a "shared pool" from which other members may withdraw, to use in their own dungeons and raids. and lest we forget, there's also the element of working together towards common goals (ie, guild achievements). as these achievements are completed, this serves to "level" the guild up; which, in turn, unlocks the ability to purchase some of the more tangible benefits of being in a guild: guild perks.
and as of game update #3 (released apr 23, 2014), there are now guild tournaments!
to see the complete progression through guild level 30, click the view perks button in the upper right-hand corner of your main guild info page.
what do you mean by purchase?
as mentioned above, as guild achievements are completed, and the guild levels up, the ability to purchase perks and their upgrades becomes unlocked. there is a gold cost associated with each tier of perks, which becomes costlier the higher up you go. members of a guild are able to collectively donate from their own personal gold coffers to a communal "guild bank". these individual contributions are tracked and viewable on the main guild info page. it's important to note that there is a finite limit to each guild level's gold donation cap. it won't be possible to continue donating gold until the guild manages to level via completion of guild achievements.
technically, it's possible to level a guild by completing achievements to any particular level without purchasing any guild perks, although we're not sure why you'd want to. guild perks, especially at the higher tiers, grant some pretty significant bonuses!
how do i know what level my guild is? where does this surface?
when viewing the main guild info page (by selecting your guild lair room, then clicking on the guild lair button), you'll see the name of your guild at the very top. immediately below this, on the left, is your guild's emblem, displayed on a banner in the upper-right corner. immediately to the right of this is a status bar that shows your guild's progress towards guild achievements. on this bar, sits a red horny silhouette, with your guild's level printed on it. below this, you'll find the current number of members in your guild, and the type (public, invite only, or closed).
how many achievements are required to level up the guild?
for the first few levels, it requires 2 new guild achievements to advance to each new level.
as the guild levels up, the number of required new guild achievements increases.
so how do i start or join a guild?
to do either, you'll first need to build a guild lair in your dungeon.
to start a guild, from the guild menu (accessed by clicking on your guild lair), click the 'start guild' button in the upper-left corner. you'll receive a popup window where you can check to make sure that the name you want is available. once ready to create your guild, click the 'start guild' button, which will also (as indicated) charge you 200 gems.
to join a guild, from the guild menu (accessed by clicking on your guild lair), you can do a search a particular guild by their guild name. (and if you want an idea about what guilds out there might be recruiting, the guilds section here on the forums is a great place to search for one!) once you've found the guild that you're looking for in the search, you can highlight that guild, and click join. depending on the settings of the particular guild (and whether they currently have room; there's a maximum of 50 guild members), you might join right away, or have a request sent to the leader and lieutenants which must be approved before admittance, or the attempt to join may fail because there is no room, or the guild is set to closed (not currently accepting new members).
leader, lieutenant and regular member.
there can only ever be one leader, which initially is granted to the founder of the guild. the leader can promote members to lieutenants, and demote lieutenants to members. the leader is also able to kick both lieutenants and members out of the guild, in addition to being able to accept new members. the leader may also promote a lieutenant to replace him/her as guild leader... but it is important to note that should a guild leader choose to do so, they are in effect renouncing their own leader status, and will be demoted to the status of lieutenant. there is a confirmation window with a red warning button that hopefully serves to mitigate mistakes from happening. please use extreme caution when promoting.
there can be an unlimited number of lieutenants. lieutenants can promote members to lieutenants, and are able to accept new members and kick out existing members. they cannot kick out other lieutenants, nor can they demote other lieutenants.
regular members have no special permissions.
what happens if my guild leader goes inactive without promoting anyone to take their place?
currently, there is no "autopromotion feature" that will replace an inactive guild leader. nor is there a mechanism that allows active members to "vote kick" an inactive leader.
possible solutions have been, and continue to be, discussed by the game team.
these kinds of decisions are not made lightly... especially given the fact that there are a number of reasons why someone may need/want to be inactive for a period of time. and while there's a certain "communal ownership" felt by members of any particular guild (especially given the contributory facets of being in one), guild "ownership" still technically belongs to the person who plunked down 200 gems to start the guild.
again, this is still under discussion; we've heard from several of you, from both sides of the argument. if and when a decision is made to implement something that allows for autopromotion due to an inactive guild leader, we'll be sure to let everyone know!


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A still from the video which was shared on, and later removed from, Facebook.
Six young people are appearing in court in Vienna on Wednesday, accused of beating a 15-year-old girl so badly last November that she ended up in hospital. They filmed the assault and shared the video on Facebook.
The attack left the girl, named as Patricia, with her jaw broken in two places, and she had to spend a week in hospital where a steel plate and screws were inserted into her jaw to fix it into place.
She told police that the violence had been organised by one of the people in the gang after she stood up to one of the girls, who decided to teach her a lesson.
A court appointed medical expert will give evidence at the trial. In the video, the girl is seen being hit 22 times - but the final blow which broke her jaw was not on camera. A 21-year-old man is accused of breaking her jaw by punching her in the face.
The violent assault took place near the Kagran U-Bahn station in Vienna's Donaustadt district.
The ringleaders of the gang are thought to be a 16-year-old Chechen boy and a 16-year-old girl from Lower Austria who is in social care.
The Chechen youth, who came to Austria as a refugee, was arrested last week after he posted death threats against the Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz on social media.

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a still from the video which was shared on, and later removed from, facebook.
six young people are appearing in court in vienna on wednesday, accused of beating a 15-year-old girl so badly last november that she ended up in hospital. they filmed the assault and shared the video on facebook.
the attack left the girl, named as patricia, with her jaw broken in two places, and she had to spend a week in hospital where a steel plate and screws were inserted into her jaw to fix it into place.
she told police that the violence had been organised by one of the people in the gang after she stood up to one of the girls, who decided to teach her a lesson.
a court appointed medical expert will give evidence at the trial. in the video, the girl is seen being hit 22 times - but the final blow which broke her jaw was not on camera. a 21-year-old man is accused of breaking her jaw by punching her in the face.
the violent assault took place near the kagran u-bahn station in vienna's donaustadt district.
the ringleaders of the gang are thought to be a 16-year-old chechen boy and a 16-year-old girl from lower austria who is in social care.
the chechen youth, who came to austria as a refugee, was arrested last week after he posted death threats against the foreign minister sebastian kurz on social media.


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Synthetic Rubber and Natural Rubber, Vulcanization Chemicals, Rubber Additives and Rubber Processing Chemicals adds up to total Rubber Industry market.
Synthetic Rubber can be segmented by Geographies and Ingredients. Geographies of this market are Asia-Pacific, Americas, Europe and Rest of World. Ingredients of this market are Solvents.
What are market estimates and forecasts; which of Synthetic Rubber markets are doing well and which are not?
This report provides market sizing and forecast for the Synthetic Rubber market. It also provides market sizing and forecast along with the drivers/inhibitors/opportunity analysis for each of the micro markets.

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synthetic rubber and natural rubber, vulcanization chemicals, rubber additives and rubber processing chemicals adds up to total rubber industry market.
synthetic rubber can be segmented by geographies and ingredients. geographies of this market are asia-pacific, americas, europe and rest of world. ingredients of this market are solvents.
what are market estimates and forecasts; which of synthetic rubber markets are doing well and which are not?
this report provides market sizing and forecast for the synthetic rubber market. it also provides market sizing and forecast along with the drivers/inhibitors/opportunity analysis for each of the micro markets.


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You are invited to join Ruth Phillips – Clairvoyant –Medium, Past life Therapist, Teacher, Healer and Colour Therapist for an exclusive evening of exploration at Anahata Therapies.
Ruth will discuss the process of reincarnation, our choices for this lifetime and “past” lives, clues as to when and where we have had other lifetimes and how to recognise those who are in our reincarnational group or family.
The evening will reveal some of your innate gifts that you have brought “across” from other times and why latent abilities can surface without training or practice.
In her role as a Master Meditation guide, Ruth will lead you on a meditation journey to explore a previous lifetime and shine a light on aspects of your current life.
Anahata Therapies and Ruth offer you a beautiful and safe sanctuary from which to gain insight and understanding in serene surroundings. Visit www.anahatatherapies.com.au for more information.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a new awareness of who you are and what has shaped you over the millennia.
Light Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the evening.

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you are invited to join ruth phillips – clairvoyant –medium, past life therapist, teacher, healer and colour therapist for an exclusive evening of exploration at anahata therapies.
ruth will discuss the process of reincarnation, our choices for this lifetime and “past” lives, clues as to when and where we have had other lifetimes and how to recognise those who are in our reincarnational group or family.
the evening will reveal some of your innate gifts that you have brought “across” from other times and why latent abilities can surface without training or practice.
in her role as a master meditation guide, ruth will lead you on a meditation journey to explore a previous lifetime and shine a light on aspects of your current life.
anahata therapies and ruth offer you a beautiful and safe sanctuary from which to gain insight and understanding in serene surroundings. visit www.anahatatherapies.com.au for more information.
don’t miss this opportunity to experience a new awareness of who you are and what has shaped you over the millennia.
light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the evening.


text: Gastown is the original settlement that became the core of the creation of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Currently, it is a national historic site and a neighbourhood in the northwest end of Downtown Eastside, adjacent to Downtown Vancouver.Its historical boundaries were the waterfront, Columbia Street, Hastings Street, and Cambie Street, which were the borders of the 1870 townsite survey, the proper name and postal address of which was Granville, B.I.. The official boundary does not include most of Hastings Street except for the Woodward's and Dominion Buildings, and stretches east past Columbia St., to the laneway running parallel to the west side of Main Street.

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That is, of course interesting enough, but what if …?
A secret mission for the British army gone wrong. A General bent on revenge after a twenty-six year feud. Punishment meted without allowing pause for defense. A young man’s life spiraling out of control because of the curse of his hand and the vengeance seared into his heart.
Spice with some romance and mysteries.
Yep, I’m writing another novel. Stay tuned!

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that is, of course interesting enough, but what if …?
a secret mission for the british army gone wrong. a general bent on revenge after a twenty-six year feud. punishment meted without allowing pause for defense. a young man’s life spiraling out of control because of the curse of his hand and the vengeance seared into his heart.
spice with some romance and mysteries.
yep, i’m writing another novel. stay tuned!


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A law professor at the University of Cape Coast, Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson, says the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) is unsustainable and needs to be reviewed.
According to the law professor, the relationship between what is paid by government to the public sector by way of remuneration and compensation and what is collected by way of tax revenues does not match in anyway.
Prof. Bondzi-Simpson disclosed this while speaking at this year’s inaugural Mfantsipim ‘Dwen Hwe Kan’ Lectures under the theme, ‘Nation-Building and the National Interest: A Regime for Public Sector Compensation’ in Accra recently.
He said government spends more on payment of public sector remuneration and compensation than it collects through taxes.
“All together, the ratio between what is paid out and what is collected is about 70 percent. In other words, the public sector compensation issue matters because the more that is paid out as wages, salaries, allowances and other remunerations, the less money would be available for infrastructural development. So the 70 percent that is paid out is an unattainable and unsustainable arrangement,” Professor Bondzi-Simpson said.
“About seven years ago, the SSSS was introduced. Everybody in the public sector was put on one ladder or the other but then a number of problems started emerging. You can identify amongst these problems the quantum issues and the relativity issues. Quantum issues simply say we are not getting enough and relativity issues simply says how can we be getting less than those in that profession or in that sector. It started off with the police and they got huge hikes. Not too long after that those in the security services and the revenue agencies had theirs out and the parities were disconcerting,” he recounted.
“The present salary structure has multiple spines, and it is confusing and prone to unjustified and significant intra and inter-sectoral variations,” he said.

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a law professor at the university of cape coast, philip ebow bondzi-simpson, says the single spine salary structure (ssss) is unsustainable and needs to be reviewed.
according to the law professor, the relationship between what is paid by government to the public sector by way of remuneration and compensation and what is collected by way of tax revenues does not match in anyway.
prof. bondzi-simpson disclosed this while speaking at this year’s inaugural mfantsipim ‘dwen hwe kan’ lectures under the theme, ‘nation-building and the national interest: a regime for public sector compensation’ in accra recently.
he said government spends more on payment of public sector remuneration and compensation than it collects through taxes.
“all together, the ratio between what is paid out and what is collected is about 70 percent. in other words, the public sector compensation issue matters because the more that is paid out as wages, salaries, allowances and other remunerations, the less money would be available for infrastructural development. so the 70 percent that is paid out is an unattainable and unsustainable arrangement,” professor bondzi-simpson said.
“about seven years ago, the ssss was introduced. everybody in the public sector was put on one ladder or the other but then a number of problems started emerging. you can identify amongst these problems the quantum issues and the relativity issues. quantum issues simply say we are not getting enough and relativity issues simply says how can we be getting less than those in that profession or in that sector. it started off with the police and they got huge hikes. not too long after that those in the security services and the revenue agencies had theirs out and the parities were disconcerting,” he recounted.
“the present salary structure has multiple spines, and it is confusing and prone to unjustified and significant intra and inter-sectoral variations,” he said.


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The Nexus 7 is an inexpensive tablet already, but you can sometimes catch it on sale for a relative pittance. A refurbished 32GB N7 is currently waiting for you on eBay Daily Deals for $169.99. That's close to the price we recently spotted for the 16GB.
This is a refurb device, so the warranty is only 90 days. Still, it's $100 less than the Google Play price. This tablet is getting on toward the end of its life cycle, but it's still a pretty capable machine with 2GB of RAM and a Snapdragon S4 Pro.
The eBay deal includes free expedited shipping worldwide, but there is a limited quantity. Might want to get on it.

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the nexus 7 is an inexpensive tablet already, but you can sometimes catch it on sale for a relative pittance. a refurbished 32gb n7 is currently waiting for you on ebay daily deals for $169.99. that's close to the price we recently spotted for the 16gb.
this is a refurb device, so the warranty is only 90 days. still, it's $100 less than the google play price. this tablet is getting on toward the end of its life cycle, but it's still a pretty capable machine with 2gb of ram and a snapdragon s4 pro.
the ebay deal includes free expedited shipping worldwide, but there is a limited quantity. might want to get on it.


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With a test so reliant upon clock speed rather than taking advantage of all the bells and whistles, it's not a great surprise to see that the i7-4770K is a bit better than its brethren, but not stunningly so. However, the new AES tricks definitely have a benefit far greater than the mere 200MHz clock speed difference would bring.
Memory is a lot better on the 4th Generation CPU, despite using the exact same kit at the same 1333MHz speed on both systems. We've added the i7-3930K to the graph just to further demonstrate that the X79 Quad-Channel idea ended up with no real performance benefits.

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with a test so reliant upon clock speed rather than taking advantage of all the bells and whistles, it's not a great surprise to see that the i7-4770k is a bit better than its brethren, but not stunningly so. however, the new aes tricks definitely have a benefit far greater than the mere 200mhz clock speed difference would bring.
memory is a lot better on the 4th generation cpu, despite using the exact same kit at the same 1333mhz speed on both systems. we've added the i7-3930k to the graph just to further demonstrate that the x79 quad-channel idea ended up with no real performance benefits.


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Measurement of implant deployment and related forces in kyphoplasty by percutaneous approach. Clinical Biomechanics 29 (2014) 463–467.
Bolzinger F, Oglaza J F, Krüger A, Swider P.
The study showed a clinically relevant methodology that might contribute to improved clinical outcome.
The treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures using a transpedicular approach and cement injection has grown significantly over the last two decades.
The aim was to study the deployment of an implant dedicated to the vertebral augmentation by percutaneous approach (kyphoplasty). Its kinematics and the related forces have been investigated. A theoretical model of deployment has been proposed and the ancillary was instrumented with strain gauges and Hall effect sensors to measure kinematics and force in the deployment actuator (tensile rod). The methodology was first evaluated ex-vivo in a test-bench with boundary conditions monitored by a tensile machine. Then, a cadaver study was carried out in three lumbar and thoracic vertebral segments of normal and osteoporotic spines.
The relationships between ancillary internal forces, deployment, and cranio-caudal pushing force have been obtained. The test-bench experiment showed quasi-proportional relationship between force distribution and kinematics during the deployment. Ex-vivo cranio-caudal pushing forces were measured. Cadaver studies showed cranio-caudal pushing forces comprised between 100 N and 200 N. These forces were dependent upon the implant location in the vertebral body and bone stock.
The methodology was related to the analysis of load distribution and kinematics of a deployable implant for vertebral augmentation. The ancillary instrumentation contributed to the objective quantification of the surgical technique. The cadaver study in normal and osteoporotic spines exhibited the role of bone properties and implant location in implant deployment. This pilot study showed a methodology to improve the kyphoplasty surgery and patient comfort in clinical routine.

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measurement of implant deployment and related forces in kyphoplasty by percutaneous approach. clinical biomechanics 29 (2014) 463–467.
bolzinger f, oglaza j f, krüger a, swider p.
the study showed a clinically relevant methodology that might contribute to improved clinical outcome.
the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures using a transpedicular approach and cement injection has grown significantly over the last two decades.
the aim was to study the deployment of an implant dedicated to the vertebral augmentation by percutaneous approach (kyphoplasty). its kinematics and the related forces have been investigated. a theoretical model of deployment has been proposed and the ancillary was instrumented with strain gauges and hall effect sensors to measure kinematics and force in the deployment actuator (tensile rod). the methodology was first evaluated ex-vivo in a test-bench with boundary conditions monitored by a tensile machine. then, a cadaver study was carried out in three lumbar and thoracic vertebral segments of normal and osteoporotic spines.
the relationships between ancillary internal forces, deployment, and cranio-caudal pushing force have been obtained. the test-bench experiment showed quasi-proportional relationship between force distribution and kinematics during the deployment. ex-vivo cranio-caudal pushing forces were measured. cadaver studies showed cranio-caudal pushing forces comprised between 100 n and 200 n. these forces were dependent upon the implant location in the vertebral body and bone stock.
the methodology was related to the analysis of load distribution and kinematics of a deployable implant for vertebral augmentation. the ancillary instrumentation contributed to the objective quantification of the surgical technique. the cadaver study in normal and osteoporotic spines exhibited the role of bone properties and implant location in implant deployment. this pilot study showed a methodology to improve the kyphoplasty surgery and patient comfort in clinical routine.


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As the only foreign trade-oriented national trade show in culture and sports industry of China, CCPF 2018 - The 13th China (Yiwu) Cutural Products Trade Fair 2018 will take place during April 27-30, 2018 at Yiwu International Expo Center (YWIEC).
It's expected that CCPF 2018 will cover the total exhibition area of 50,000 square meters with more than 2,000 international standard booths, attracting 90,000 professional visitors, including over 6,000 overseas professional visitors take part in the show.
1.Central Pavilion: Cultural Creative∞(No Borders for Cultural Creative). Focusing on “Six-newness” concepts of “New business format, new technology, new product, new concept, new craft and new design”, this fair will set up a Central Pavilion featured by Cultural Creative∞.
9. Overseas cultural products pavilion: Cultural products of countries and regions alongside One Belt And One Road and New European Railway, and various cultural products, cultural creative products and design service, culture agencies from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and countries abroad, etc.

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as the only foreign trade-oriented national trade show in culture and sports industry of china, ccpf 2018 - the 13th china (yiwu) cutural products trade fair 2018 will take place during april 27-30, 2018 at yiwu international expo center (ywiec).
it's expected that ccpf 2018 will cover the total exhibition area of 50,000 square meters with more than 2,000 international standard booths, attracting 90,000 professional visitors, including over 6,000 overseas professional visitors take part in the show.
1.central pavilion: cultural creative∞(no borders for cultural creative). focusing on “six-newness” concepts of “new business format, new technology, new product, new concept, new craft and new design”, this fair will set up a central pavilion featured by cultural creative∞.
9. overseas cultural products pavilion: cultural products of countries and regions alongside one belt and one road and new european railway, and various cultural products, cultural creative products and design service, culture agencies from hong kong, macao and taiwan and countries abroad, etc.