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Official Newsletter
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Inc.
Chapter Number 0788
October 2001 Issue
Hot-Line Number!770-908-3435
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
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Atlanta Chapter H.O.G. 2001
DirectorB.K. Ellis770-471-0306
Assistant DirectorDick Cadou770-489-2887
Secretary/Treasurer/EditorRene' Durham770-944-1340
Ride DirectorSteve Johnson770-942-5770
Ladies of Harley OfficerPatty Toney770-948-3668
Safety OfficerDavid Olszewski770-425-7126
Activity DirectorShyra Houghton770-860-9116
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Ride CaptainMike Volk770-949-9691
Septermber, 2001 Event Schedule
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. events are considered "CLOSED"
unless otherwise noted!See Event Statement.
October 4, 2001
Sonic Social
Meet: 7:00 PM
Sonic Drive In
Across street from Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
October 6, 2001
FYI...March of DimesIron Horse Saloon StampedeLakewood
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October 7, 2001
March of Dimes Ride
Make sure you CLUB CODE is 1001 for Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Meet: 7:30 AM
I-20 West, Exit 44
Leave: 8:30 AM
B.K. Ellis, Ride Leader
October 11-13
Georgia State H.O.G. RallyNorth Atlanta Trade Center
October 18-21, 2001
2001 Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach, FL Ride
Meet: 7:00 AM
I-675 South, Exit 1
I-75 South, Exit 228
Leave: 8:00 AM
B.K. Ellis, Ride Leader
October 23, 2001
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Business Meeting
Official Newsletter
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Inc.
Chapter Number 0788
October 2001 Issue
Atlanta Chapter H.O.G. 2001
October 4, 2001
Sonic Social
October 6, 2001
FYI...March of DimesIron Horse Saloon StampedeLakewood
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October 7, 2001
March of Dimes Ride
Make sure you CLUB CODE is 1001 for Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
October 11-13
Georgia State H.O.G. RallyNorth Atlanta Trade Center
October 18-21, 2001
2001 Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach, FL Ride
October 23, 2001
October 25, 2001
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Chapter Meeting
October 27, 2001
New Member and/or Rider Orientation and Ride
October 27, 2001
Harleyween Party
28, 2001
LaPrade's Fall Ride
Event Statement
Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. chapter
members. There are three categories of activities, all activities are identified as follows:
– Closed Events are those Chapter Events which are open to chapter
members and one guest per member.
– Member Events are Events that are open only to H.O.G. members.
– Open Events are those Chapter Events which are open to Chapter Members,
National H.O.G. Members and other guests as desired.
If you are interested in becoming a Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Member, email
Rene' Durham, or call 770-944-1340
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Calling!
If you are not receiving Calling Post Messages, we don't have a current phone number, you omitted you phone number on your Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. application or you have a long distant phone number. If you do not receive these update messages or want to be deleted from these messages, give Rene' a call at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta and she will update your name accordingly. If you want to listen to the message again, call 888-808-7678 and enter ID number 1638360905.
Ride Suggestion!
We have some weekends with no rides scheduled. If you have an idea for a ride, please call or email Steve Johnson and talk it over with him. We are interested in your thoughts for rides and would be most appreciative of any suggestion you have.
Happy 16th Anniversary Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
We had a great turn out for our 16th Anniversary Party. The weather was absolutely the best ever for the day's activities
and riding.. We had a great array of food. and desserts. Shyra brought in one of those air filled balloon obstacle course and bounce compound for the little kids while us big kids did field events. This was the first year ever that we had a paved area to hold the field events. We used the Rider's Edge training course. We also were given the opportunity to test our skills on
the riding course. Thanks to Dennis Harmon for bring out the Buell Blast Motorcycles to let everyone ride that want to tale a turn around the course.. He also let us use our own motorcycle on the course. Thanks Eddie, Chris and Dennis for this opportunity.
I would like to thank everyone for all the great food they brought. The club provided four Honey Baked Hams and Turkey Breasts and they were all eaten. We had everything from fried chicken, chicken and dressing, sweet potatoes souffle, bake
beans, potato and macaroni salad and all salads in between. The desert table was just as great with Banana Puddings, home made cakes, brownies and some luscious looking mixture with strawberries and whip cream on top. Needless to say by the time I got there it was all gone.
Thanks to "all" who helped keeping things running smoothly. Having 200 people to dinner is not a walk in the park. It takes quite a few hands to keep things running smoothly and I think we did a great job.
In lieu of the 50/50 drawing, we donated all the money that was collected from our guest paying $10 to members just pitching their 50/50 money to the Red Cross. We came up with $400 and Eddie and Cris matched that for a total of $1000.
Thanks to everyone who so generously donated and especially to Eddie and Chris.
Congratulations to the following Field Event Winner and to all that participated:
Balloon Wash Joe and Judy Cobb
Balls and Cones Chris and Kim Williams
Slow Race-Men Chris Williams
Slow Race-Women Vickey Olszewski
Slow Race-Run Off Vickey Olszewski
Congratulations to Dan Smyly, the winner of or "Willie G." Contest. After drawing several tickets, members holding these tickets were not present at the Anniversary Party, Marcia Schoultz's ticket was drawn by Shyra. As you know, you had to a member of the National H.O.G. and the Atlanta Chapter in good standing. Marcia had a current Atlanta Chapter Membership Card but could not find her National Card. I gave her to the September Atlanta Chapter Meeting to produce the card, she could not so we started drawing agin. Now Dan is the proud owner of a $540.00 Willie G. Leather Jacket. It does pay to participate in Atlanta Chapter Rides. Thanks Dan for you participation. Hope you wear your jacket proudly and enjoy it and keep participating.
Please call or email me about any concerns you have about the Atlanta Chapter. All input is welcomed, good or bad. I would like to hear from you!
Remember that alcohol is not permitted on Atlanta Chapter Rides. If you must drink while participating on an Atlanta Chapter Ride, you will be ask to leave the ride. PLEASE! Don't make our Ride Leaders make this decision.
Ride Safe and Have Fun!
B.K. EllisDirector,Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Good Morning America! It has never been difficult for me to write a column for the newsletter, but, this changed two days ago; when our faith in all we know and love was tested. It is in this frame of reference that I speak to you all this
The club and chapter have given many of us the opportunity to make friends and enjoy each other's camaraderie. Please feel free to lean on all of us for support.
God Bless America!
Ride Free!
Ride like an adult - assume the responsibility!
Crank'em up and move'm out! Ride safe!
Dick CadouAssistant Director,Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
It's that time again, DUES RENEWAL TIME. In the next three months we will be taking 2002 renewals and new members. If you renew before December 31, 2001 your DUES will be $15.00. If you wait until after the first of the year, dues will be
$20.00. That's right we are going up on our Membership Dues. So don't be late, you have three months. If you have not renewed your membership by the mailing of the January 2002 HOGWASH, you WILL NOT receive the Newsletter. We are including a Membership Application in this HOGWASH, so hold on to it. It will not be mailed again. You can also find one on the Web at www.atlantahog.com.
Everyone be safe.
Rene' DurhamSecretary/Treasurer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Hey everybody, haven't we had some beautiful weather for riding though! I hope all of you were able to get to ride as many of our Chapter rides as possible, we've had quite a few this month. And we still have a few more to go. On the 15th, I led a dinner ride, of about 15 of the best people I know, on about 10 bikes, to the Front Porch in Carrollton which was a really enjoyable event. The weather was very comfortable, we took a beautiful ride though the country and ate some delicious food and plenty of it, too. Perhaps we can do it again before winter sets in on us.
October promises to be pretty busy too. You can look on the calender for the specifics. Hope to see you on as many of those rides as can you can make. And may God Bless America.
Keep those bikes serviced, you'll enjoy them a lot more if you do.
Ride today like you want be able to ride tomorrow!
Please Ride Responsible.
Steve JohnsonRide Director,Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Hi Gang,
Chili Cook Off and Bake Sale
L.O.H. are going to have a Chili Cook Off Contest in November at HDA,All the particulars have not been worked out, so look for more information next month. Get those pots out and start practicing, as if you needed any.
MDA Poker Run
The Chapter raided $2000 for this years MDA Poker Run. Congratulations to the winners and to all that participated.
First Place: Joe Cobb, Second Place: Amy Evans Third Place: Adam Towns, Worst Hand: Tammie Towns
Let me know how I am doing!
Catch ya later, see ya.
Patty Toney
Ladies of Harley Officer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Hello Atlanta H.O.G. We are going to break from safety tips this month and provide a pep talk instead. This article is for all of the new riders out there and those folks with the thought of trying but need a little push. Three things to remember - you never know unless you try; don't give up, and keep on practicing. This story I can attest to personally, but it is one that happens all of the time. One rider had wanted to pilot her own Hog for a long time. She finally decided to give it a try and jumped in with both feet. She, of course, bought all of the gear you could possibly need and enrolled in the MSF beginning riders course. That first course did not go so well, as she crashed the bike and did not finish. Undaunted, she borrowed an old XR100 dirt bike and practiced. (I highly recommend some previous experience before taking the beginner MSF course.) Much progress was made on the little bike and the next month, she went back and passed the MSF course. Now taking this knowledge and putting it into effect on the street on her own Sportster Hugger has been a
tremendous battle. The Sportster's engine guards have been put to the test on a couple of occasions. Nothing serious, just trouble manipulating stops and turns. At one point, the little Sportster went up for sale, but thanks to support from other female HOG members, she is still riding. In fact, this weekend she even won the female slow race event and, I won't
mention Chris's name, well his last name anyway, she beat him to take the overall. So, with this story as evidence - you never know unless you try, don't give up, and keep on practicing.
If you are a new rider or thinking of becoming one, there are plenty of chapter members willing to help and support your efforts; especially your chapter officers. Just give us a call, we will be glad to help our future bikers.
If you ride safely, you'll ride longer!
David OlszewskiSafety Officer,Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Hello "Bikers" and "Bikerettes"
I hope you are enjoying the "cool" weather and the beautiful sunshine that we are experiencing. Are you ready for the 1st Annual Harleyween Costume Party? You better be getting it together because this is going to be such a great event you will want to buy your ticket for next year soon after this year's party - and that is a promise!!! Start getting your costume ready - the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will leave you speechless. Also, start shining up your bike and adding those extras so you can be a winner is our "Bike Show." We have formed a committee of volunteers and included on the committee is Leslie, who works at the dealership in the Motor Clothes Department. If you need to ask any questions while at the shop - find her - she will have the answer you are looking for. Tickets will be available to be purchased before the party as well as at the door. If you purchase your ticket before the party you will receive a bonus!! You will receive a personal invitation to this event soon - but go ahead and mark it on your calendar, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH. I ask that you attend this and show your support to Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. and Harley-Davidson of Atlanta. This party will be of course as mentioned above and annual event and hopefully one we will all look forward to.
I have received some wonderful feedback and ideas from some of you, please keep them coming. For those of you who are not aware we WILL NOT have the Christmas party this year. Instead we will have a reception and member appreciation one evening at the dealership. Our intentions are for the "Harleyween Party" to take the place of our annual Christmas party. Christmas is a busy time of the year and so many people have work parties and family gathering and have a difficult time attending our holiday celebration. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
If you have not attended a regularly scheduled meeting for the chapter lately - please try and do so. Your participation is greatly needed. If you have any previous "hang-ups" with the chapter -please give it a new chance. Chris and I are doing our very best to bring our chapter to the level at which it needs to be, but we need YOU to be able to do that. The meetings are the third Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at the dealership.
If you have not visited Harley-Davidson of Atlanta lately I urge you to come by. The show room is looking its very best - thanks to all of the hard work from the girls in Motor clothes. We have just gotten in some great new merchandise for the
fall and winter. Summer items are still available for you "Biketoberfest goers." We will be attending this event and if someone is seen wearing a "Harley-Davidson of Atlanta" t-shirt or hat - you will be "rewarded" on the spot!!! There will be lots of us looking for you - so go by and pick you up some new items.
One more note from the dealership - start thinking about your winter gear & apparel. Do you have everything you need? Gloves, boots, rain suit, warm riding gear is important - don't get caught cold unprepared!! The 2002 models are here!!! If you missed the "New Year Model Celebration" on September 8th, don't worry - you are welcome to stop by anytime. You never know it may be that year to upgrade!! Also are you ready for the unveiling of the hottest thing going in the motorcycle industry - the new and awesome looking "V-ROD?" Be the first to see this - we will be announcing the date soon for this spectacular piece of machinery will be introduced!!! I admit I am a little excited about this myself.
Chris and I want to think each and everyone of your for your support and attendance at this year's Poker Run. Wow, was it a great turn out. We raised a great deal of money - thank you.
One last thing - For all of you new member and/or new bike owners - please attend the ride/orientation we have just for you on the third Saturday of every month. The ride is non-intimidating and beautiful. You will find this beneficial for riding with groups in the future. Look at the calendar of events for the time.
Until next month, be careful and ride safe.
Shyra Houghton
Activities Officer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. HISTORY
Four years ago this month, October, 1997
October,11 to 12, 1997, Asheville Leaf Ride
Were you in the group of 58 riders who pulled out of the parking lot, hold on. When the group left the "Lunching Pad" at the Varsity we were 48 bikes strong ". We got off to a rough start because the ride leader, not only managed to get in the wrong lane of Spring Street but dropped his bike trying to correct things. After that things went well. We phoned the Dillard House to warn them we were coming and the lady "dropped" the phone when told how many were coming.
We had a good ride but there were some folks (who shall remain nameless) who did not heed the warning about the dip sign and got wet, when we arrived at the Dillard House they were so happy to see us they put us out back in a separate
building (away from there other guest).
On the way up the Blue Ridge Parkway the mercury started to drop and after bundling up we headed on to Asheville, checked in and plans were made for dinner.
Sunday morning we headed to the Shoneys to invade the breakfast buffet. When the hostess asked if we were riding motorcycles, the "Chapter Comedian", Dan Gardiner, replied, "no, we just dress like this". When Dan went to pay his
check the hostess had a carving knife tightly gripped in her hand!
We managed to get back home safely, great fun, great bikers.(ride leader unknown)
Hank Somma
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. has a "Club Address" on Yahoo at the
following URL:
Please, check it out! You will be able to chat with other Atlanta Chapter Members. You will have to register to sign on to chat, load pictures and post messages. When you register, please give us you name, city and email address. That way other members will recognize your name and be able to email you as a member of the Atlanta Chapter and not someone in Kalamazoo. You will also be able to check out other Harley related clubs around the world. If you have problems, email me and I will try and help.
Jim Keely keeps the calendar up to date, so there is no need to miss an important event date. Jim is also in charge of the Hot Line. If you have concerns about the status of a ride, PLEASE, call 770-908-3435.
This does not replace our HOGWASH Web Page,
www.atlantahog.comor the HOGWASH Newsletter, just
another e-service of the Atlanta Chapter.
B.K. EllisWeb Master,Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
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Daytona Biketoberfest 2001October 19-21, 2001
We will have a Chapter Ride to Biketoberfest. It is difficult to schedule something like this since some many have their own schedules to contend with. We have nothing planned as a group when we get to Daytona except for lunch on Friday. See HOGWASH Calendar. The one's staying at Boardwalk Inn will be able to decide among ourselves which direction we want to head each day and where to eat. Since there will be such a short time there, everyone will want to do and see as much as possible. If you want to ride with the group, meet at the IHOP , I-675 South, Exit 1 or I-75 South Exit 228. This is GA 138 that runs between I-675 and I-75. The IHOP is closer to I-675 than I-75. We will be leaving at 8 AM so if you want to eat plan your arrival time accordingly. I will travel I-75 South to I-10 and over to I-95 to Daytona. Hope the weather cooperates and we have a good ride.
B.K. Ellis
Ride Leader,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
LaPrade's Fall Edition RideOctober 28, 2001
Join us on Sunday, October 28th for a fun filled day of riding and great eating. It's once again time for our semi-annual
trek to LaPrade's on scenic Lake Burton in the heart of the north Georgia mountains, featuring great riding, beautiful fall colors, and wonderful food.
Our ride will begin in the Kennesaw area and we'll go up I-575 far enough to pick up GA 136 in Talking Rock which takes us across some really colorful views this time of year. We will then proceed into Dahlonega and take 129 through
Turner's Corner, bringing us in near Helen. From there we go GA 356 past Unicoi State Park and on to GA 197 to LaPrade's. We are scheduled for the 1:30 sitting.
This is a Sunday meal at LaPrade's which usually features fried chicken, along with all the usual country veggies and biscuits plus dessert. So join us for what has become one of our Chapter's more popular rides ---you won't be
WHAT: LaPrade's ride to Lake Burton area.
WHEN: Sunday, October 28th
MEETING TIME/LOCATION: 9:30 AM, Cracker Barrel, Exit 271 on I-75N.
DEPARTURE: Departure is at 10:15 AM sharp following the safety briefing and route coverage.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: Tom Sigerfoos, Ride Captain (770) 971-4467 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee RideNovember 3-4, 2001
I am planning an overnight ride to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on November 3 and 4. Patty has blocked 15 rooms at the MicroTel Inn. You have to call the MicroTel Inn and book your own room, 865-429-0150. Tell them you are with the HOG, Atlanta Chapter. It is booked with HOG being the last name. If you call between 7 AM and 3 PM, ask for Jennifer. Deadline for these rooms is October 19, 2001. Since this is the first weekend of millions of Christmas lights they decorate
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, you might want to call early. I have some good roads planned for the ride including the Dragon's Tail and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Make your reservations NOW!
Cohutta Lodge RideNovember 17, 2001
Tom Sigerfoos will lead a ride to the Cohutta Lodge on Saturday November 17th. The Cohutta Lodge is located on GA Hwy. 52 W near Ft. Mountain State Park and features some really good eating. Watch for details in your November HOGWASH.
Tom Sigerfoos
Ride Captain,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.
October 2001 Birthdays
10/01 Ronda Little
10/01 Vickey Olszewski
10/01 John Trimble
10/02 John Harris
10/03 Gail Ware
10/03 William Matthews
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This course is only available to applicants via an apprenticeship scheme.
Our MBA Collaborative Leadership (Senior Leaders) programme combines higher and vocational education, giving Master Apprentices the opportunity to study towards their MBA Collaborative Leadership (Senior Leaders) award, a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and becoming a CMI Chartered Manager or Chartered Fellow, all while in paid employment.
The core aims of the programme, which has been designed for individuals moving into a senior or strategic role within their organisation, are to provide our Master Apprentices with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding and knowledge of collaborative leadership, shared services and organisational transformation in the public, private and third sectors. The objectives of the programme are to enable Master Apprentices to gain the required academic and professional knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours to lead organisational transformation through shared leadership vision, developing capabilities and engagement with collaborative (strategic) activities.
Our MBA Collaborative Leadership (Senior Leaders) programme has been mapped to the Senior Leader Management Degree Apprenticeship (SLMDA) Standard by the CMI, which means that Master Apprentices are working towards their End Point Assessment from the outset.
As you are employed as a Senior Leader Master Apprentice throughout the programme, you will be able to apply what you learn on the MBA collaborative leadership (senior leaders) to real-world business situations. At the same time, you will apply knowledge of strategic problems as part of your MBA learning, to help you develop deeper understanding of organisational leadership and management issues within your sector. You will also gain understanding of the ever-changing collaborative leadership landscape in which many UK organisations now operate.
Critical reflection is encouraged on all 6 taught modules as part of a personal development and programme portfolio. Learning gained must be reflected as part of the 'professional discussion', which is assessed externally as part of the end-point assessment (EPA), at the end of the course.
Development of a 'work-based management project' (12,000-14,000 words) is important. This is developed over 2 years. There are 3 key development stages: firstly, as part of a works-based research project template (completed towards the end of Year 1); secondly, a fleshed out 4-6000 word proposal will be submitted by mid-Year 2; thirdly, this is extended into a works-based management project, which is assessed by CCCU at the end of Year 2.
The project will subsequently be refined and orally presented/defended as a 'project showcase' with an external assessor, i.e. as part of the final EPA process. CCCU tutors will actively help with the preparation of the EPA showcase – which is a distinct feature of our Senior Leaders offering.
The aim of the module is to enable you to consider strategic alternatives and evaluate your suitability for a variety of collaborative leadership contexts. You will be made aware of the complex issues involved in formulating, implementing and managing inter-organisational projects and leading transformational change. The module will provide an overview of the concept of strategy in a collaborative leadership context. The nature of strategic decisions and strategy formulation will be explored in relation to both public and private sector organisations. External environmental analytical tools will be evaluated and applied with reference to a selection of case study organisations. Internal factors such as strategic leadership and organisational culture will be considered.
This module aims to make you more aware of collaborative opportunities and to assess your own relationships with individual, or team-based entrepreneurial activity and innovation. You will evaluate theories concerning the nature of entrepreneurial behaviour, and the contributions made by individual and collaborative entrepreneurs to local, national and global economies. You will also examine the concept of shared innovation, and review the actions and behaviours that are contributing to collaborative leadership across different sectors. You will also know and understand 'diversity' in terms of the range backgrounds and circumstances of collaborative entrepreneurs. The module will deal with techniques for 'buy-in' and managing team buy-in, and/or dealing with organisational conflict.
The aim of this module is to enable you to develop the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate issues associated with managing ethics and business risk in an increasingly collaborative business environment. This involves demonstrating collaborative leadership in areas of corporate responsibility; to understand the complex relationships between business and society and to appreciate the systemic risks and challenges faced by organisations interacting in a global market place. Managing risk and ethics also include knowing about and understanding the use of big data, and being able to gain sufficient insights to implement and manage change effectively. Be able to use horizon scanning and conceptualisation to deliver high performance strategies focusing on growth/sustainable outcomes.
You will begin work on your work based project during your first year. You will develop your research template and research proposal alongside your other modules.
This module aims to enable you to understand the range of financial issues in an organisation, how financial and business case decisions are made and how a variety of techniques can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of business planning, financial allocation and control. It will also enable you to know and understand application of economic theory to decision-making. To also know and understand the role of procurement strategies and be able to be able to oversee procurement, supply chain management and contracts. It is also important for you to be able to challenge financial assumptions underpinning key strategies. This module will adopt a managerial-user perspective and will address key issues relating to the use of financial information to manage performance.
This module will help you to understand and evaluate intercultural and collaborate leadership styles and personal development from a variety of organisational and professional perspectives. To be able to create and develop inclusive cultures, and encourage diversity in the make-up of collaborative teams. To know and understand how to use diplomacy with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. To be able to create and develop workable matrix structures for the benefit of one's own organisation, and others in a collaborative partnership or inter-organisational network.
The aims of the module are to deepen your theoretical understanding of the management concepts and theories underlying the implementation of a shared service (collaborative) architecture, and to develop a critical awareness of the learning that can be achieved by analysing the implementation processes of other organisations.
This module provides you with the opportunity to produce a major independent work-based management study/project in the area of collaborative leadership. This study may be in the form of: (1) a critical case study evaluation; (2) an on-going innovation-based project, or; (3) a contemporary research project that addresses current trends and/or emerging issues in your workplace, or industry sector. Upon completion of the Master's degree programme, this work-based management project will be put forward as a showcase project, and will be defended as part of your End Point Assessment (EPA) plan.
Following this programme, you could look for further development opportunities within your own organisation and present yourself to take on more senior, strategic. You will have expanded your professional network and will be able to learn about new opportunities in your sector and beyond through these connections. There may be opportunities to take your newly acquired skills and volunteer or join a board of a not-for-profit to support your local community. You may also like to teach at local colleges and universities, or attend conferences to give papers on their professional practice.
All programme fees (tuition) are paid via the employer's contributions to the Apprenticeship Levy, drawn directly from their digital account.
Master apprentices will be required to cover the cost of travel for course study days, books and other learning materials.
Learning, teaching and assessment is heavily orientated towards work-based learning where knowledge gained in classes and through independent study is applied to your strategic role in the workplace. This will provide you with rich opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation to further enhance your professional practice.
The approach to learning and teaching is participative, which means that you will contribute to discussion and debate from your own experience and you will also learn from your lecturers/tutors and your senior leader peers. A blend of face-to-face and online activities will be used to meet the modules' learning outcomes and to provide a bridge between university and work-based learning. For example, core information may be provided via narrated PowerPoint presentations, webinars, suggested readings and learning activities, while learning at university will encompass classroom teaching, both independent and group work and formative peer-feedback to align theoretical and practical knowledge.
Importantly, face-to-face contact at the start of each module facilitates active learning and enhanced engagement in work-based learning as you value and accredit the knowledge and skills which have been learnt through your work. This allows you to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviour development relevant to your work. You will be challenged with alternative approaches to problem solving so that you can consider new ways of working.
To build on your senior leadership skills, problem-solving will be a consistent feature of class-based and blended learning activity. The use of workplace case studies and scenarios will test your understanding of collaborative leadership topics and elicit appropriate judgements, behaviours and actions. This approach will also contribute to your knowledge and in-depth understanding of collaborative leadership and organisational transformation opportunities within your given sector.
All programmes are informed by the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2020.
Directed learning is a significant aspect of all your modules and it is an important process which enhances and supplements your learning. You are encouraged to reflect on the face-to-face teaching and carry out structured activities to reinforce, consolidate and revise your learning. Self-directed learning is less structured and encourages autonomy and independent learning and can be enhanced by the use of the University's virtual learning environment (i.e. Blackboard and Collaborate Ultra) and our e-library where you will have access to online journals and books.
Along with developing a learning portfolio and your work-based project, master apprentices will normally study one 20 credit modules at a time, with 30 hours of academic directed study per module. These occasions will provide the opportunity for inter-professional learning and the building of social learning communities.
The team consists of highly qualified academics. They have a range of expertise and experience gained in industry and academia.
There are two inter-related stages to your assessment. One relates to the degree programme and the other to the CMI End Point Assessment (EPA). One complements and builds upon the other. Once you have achieved your degree we will help you to prepare for your Senior Leaders accreditation through the EPA.
Six compulsory taught modules are delivered over 2 years; one module per trimester, plus the on-going work-based study must be completed. Assessment normally involves a linked presentation and report for each taught module - which are assessed by CCCU tutors. This is accompanied with a short critical reflection on the work-based learning gleaned during each module as part of the Senior Leader's personal development portfolio (PDP). This will be externally as part of the EPA process. It is expected the Senior Leader will be able to clearly reflect upon examples of critical learning relating to: (a) skills development; (b) personal and interpersonal excellence, i.e. "leading and developing collaborative leadership", and; (c) developing effectiveness behaviours.
Year 1*: two of three modules have a presentation and a report and the third module has one report. Work will commence on the work based project.
Year 2: two of three modules have a presentation and a report and the third module has one report. The work based project will be submitted for assessment at the end of the year.
Once you have met your degree requirements, you will present your work in the form of the End Point Assessment (EPA) to gain your Senior Leaders Master's Degree Apprenticeship. This EPA will be undertaken by a panel that includes the employer, a University representative and a Chartered Institute of Management (CMI) qualified independent assessor.
All of our course content is mapped to the Senior Leader and CMI Standards (See Appendix 1), which helps prepare you for your EPA. Preparation for your EPA occurs from the outset. It is expected that Master Apprentices will be able to critically reflect on their learning from their work-based management project & showcase, as well as the taught modules as part of their PDP. During Year 1 (trimester 1) induction you will learn how to create and build a "portfolio of evidence" as part of a personal development portfolio (PDP) for EPA. This is an electronic repository for all of your academic and workplace learning, which in turn will be assessed as part of your EPA.
You must currently be in, or being recruited to, full-time employment and the employer must commit to sponsoring you through the programme. Typical jobs may include senior team leaders, section leaders, executive directors, managers, heads of departments, operations directors, chief information officers, or anyone with senior leadership responsibilities.
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships. From the University's perspective, MBA candidates must normally provide evidence of a good honours degree in any subject (i.e. normally a 2.2 honours degree or above), and at least 24 months relevant managerial or professional experience in a senior leaders context.
Additionally, applicants who were educated overseas that are currently employed in the UK as senior leaders, and who qualify for the programme must demonstrate: a) entry qualifications equivalent to those above, and; b) normally score of 6.5 or above in IELTS or an equivalent score in an approved English Language test. These criteria will normally be aligned with the University's policy on IELTS or equivalent language tests.
For employed staff we will require you to have Level 2 English and Maths by the end of the programme.
Credit exemptions and recognition of prior learning at Level 7 will be considered in line with the University's policies concerning the above.
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- Gateway Park
- Lincoln St & N Main St, Cedar Falls,
Additional Information
Be a HERO! Walk for Wishes Saturday, April 16th at Gateway Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Take part in the 5K Walk or Run and be sure to dress as your favorite superhero.
Join your friends and neighbors, start a team, consider becoming a sponsor and most importantly be a HERO to the children and families in your community.
On average, one wish is granted every other day in Iowa. With your help, other qualified children won't be denied this life-affirming opportunity in the future.
Simply register and start raising money or form a team and work together. All materials you will need are available on-line or follow the event on Facebook. Find fundraising tips, ask for donations via the Internet, create teams, take credit card donations and track your progress.
Help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy at Walk for Wishes!
Event Information:
Friday April 15th
- Packet Pick-Up at Runners Flat 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday April 16th - Gateway Park
- Registration / Check-In 8:00 AM
- Wish Family Presentation & Warm-Up 9:00 AM
- 5k Walk and Run Begins 9:30 AM
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Preparing for the April Election webinar
|Clerk's Memo March 13, 2019 EA webinar information.pdf
|Preparing for the April Election materials.pdf
Webinar for Clerks, Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers
Preparing for the April Election
Wednesday, March 13, 2019: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2261826657500778764
This webinar will review what we've learned during this busy election cycle and offer some best practices for clerks and their election officials. Election security has been an ongoing concern and we will review our efforts toward ensuring the integrity of elections data and voting equipment. Electronic poll books will have been used in several elections and we will let you know what the clerks and their election inspectors think about the implementation of the Badger Book. A copy of the presentation will be posted Tuesday.
The webcast will be posted by the Thursday following the session on the WEC website for clerks and their election workers to review at their convenience: http://elections.wi.gov/clerks/education-training/webinars. The training counts toward training hours whether you participate in the live webinar or review the recording at a later date.
Live Webinar Requirements
You must be able to view videos on your computer, using a media application such as Windows Media Player. You will be connected to audio using your computer's speakers. If you are unable to access the audio over your computer speakers, you may select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar. Using the telephone for audio is a toll charge. If you have questions about the technical aspects of the webinar, please contact the Elections Help Desk at [email protected] or (608) 261-2028.
The webinar has a maximum of 500 participants. In response to input from clerks, phones will be muted to reduce ambient noise. Questions may be typed in and will be answered by WEC staff for the benefit of the participants as time allows. A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) generated from the webinar will be posted after the webcast.
We look forward to you joining us for the webinar on Wednesday. If you have any questions, please contact me: [email protected] or (608) 261-2033. Thank you.


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GFA Enfield under 8 player Charlie signs for Watford FC!
Charlie joined us as an under 6 and played his first season at GFA in our U6 Grasshopper Squad. Charlie had a great first season winning the 'Player of the Year' award for his team and soon after joined Watford FC's development centre where he spent almost two years training with them at their Uxbridge location. Charlie stood out at Watford where he featured in several academy games versus other pro clubs and at GFA he continued to stand out in the league and remained a talented yet humble kid.
Charlie is an influential player with very good technical ability, strength, good decision making skills and excellent game understanding. His progression from a very young age propelled him to a very high standard and it was no surprise Watford wanted to sign him.
Well done to his coaches, all his team mates and friends at GFA who supported him and as always the biggest credit of all goes to Charlie himself!
Good luck Charlie we wish you all the best!
#GFADevelopment #WatfordFC
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Today's Art to Share comes from photographer and friend Marian Harman. I've seen her work at local art shows, often with prize ribbons attached, but I don't know if she's had a solo exhibition of her work. (Marian, just say the word and I'll be there to help–I'll bake something for the reception or help hang pictures.)
Marian's work often features wildflowers, wildlife, and landscapes, as well as scenes from her travels. She says that most of what she knows about taking good photos she learned from fellow members of the Nashoba Valley photo club and the judges of the various competitions she has entered, though I suspect that 30 years' practice has taught her a great deal as well.
She traces her interest back to a time when she was trying to identify the wildflowers in her fields and woods. (Having taken some walks with her and benefited from her extensive knowledge, it's hard for me to imagine a time when she didn't know every plant in sight.) Being able to get quality close-up views meant upgrading to a better camera, different lenses, etc. After that, one thing led to another, with results you'll see here.
Though she began shooting with film, she now takes digital photographs, which allows for some manipulation after the fact. "Still," she says, "I try to do a minimum of post-processing work. You can't fix a photo which was not well-composed and sharp in the first place."
Here are a few of her photos, with descriptions in her own words.
This tender scene was taken on one of the Galapagos Islands. Mom and pup were lying in an embrace on the lovely pink sands, and allowed me to approach slowly on my knees.
Queen Anne's Lace grows in my pasture. This one has already bloomed and been pollinated, and has now closed to protect the developing seeds. Soon it will turn upside-down to disperse its mature seeds. These plants are wonderful to photograph at any stage of their development.
We were driving around "The Ring of Kerry" on the southwest coast of Ireland in 2012, on a very foggy day. This sheep was standing all alone in a hilly and overgrown pasture. The whole scene had a wild look to it, and I shouted to my very cooperative husband/ driver, "Stop!" He did so, and I clambered out with all the photo equipment. The sheep was curious about what we were doing and thankfully didn't run.
On Golden Pond: During a golden sunset on Big Island Pond, Hampstead, NH, this duck floated into the scene. It was a magical evening.
We came upon this scene in Newmarket, Ireland. The Irish crosses ascending the hill, with the dramatic sky behind, was too evocative to pass up. The subject matter seemed to ask to be photographed in black and white.
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It's me again. These pictures of Marian's aren't particularly flashy–they don't give me the sense that she's trying to push an agenda or Make a Grand Artistic Mark. It feels like she's trying to take me along to really see these simple yet marvelous things that she's found. And it feels like she's succeeding. Thanks, Marian!


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Winter ritual
Winter ritual for the full moon, winter Solstice and New Years Eve. Manifesting new beginnings! Full moons, Solstices and the end of a calendar year indicate cyclic completion of cycles. This month I offer you are winter ritual and meditation which can be used by all the family. It is particularly suitable for the full Continue reading


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This month The Goonies gathered en force to set out on another adventure to a random sim. This usually entails me at the last minute checking the destination guide for something new.
Tableau caught my attention on the destination guide as we haven't been to a desert sim before. I was slightly worried there would be nothing but desert. Oh was i wrong.
Quite a large group of us arrived at the awesome desert town of Tableau and there was plenty to see while chasing tumbleweeds. One thing to note is you MUST have the regions music stream playing, it really ads to the bizarreness.
|What do kids do when they see a rusty old car?
Stand on it!
|Myrtil find Bloodfangs home.
|The Goonies make their way down the dusty town street.
Nat looks at me worried that he's being snapped wearing
skin tight trousers again thanks to viewer2.
|Suddenly we find a Candy mountain which reminds some of the Goonies
of a certain Unicorn called Charlie "lets go to the candy mountain charlie!"
|With our kidneys still intact we headed over to what looked like a
rundown funfair. Nothing like a giant scary face to invite you in.
|I wonder if this Bunny came from the same pet shop Kris got his?
|After finding a secret hole we all found ourselves in a really awesome
bright glowing dance club.
|Yti and Unix somehow caught a nasty spirit of jazz bug.
|As the Sun started to set the Goonies ended up at an old
open air theatre where some of the Goons put on special free puppets.
|The others watched with puzzled faces as the show went on. Something about
SL uprisings, Linden Lab and the end of M's regime.
So once again the Goony Adventure comes to a close. What I thought might be a bit dull ended up being quite interesting with some nice surprises hidden about the place. Of course a Goony adventure is not a success unless some strangers day is made all the better by our goony presence. We met a couple who thought our massive gang of misfits were adorable and wanted a group photo next to the giant bunny, so MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!


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spray on nano solar cells can collect power even on a cloudy day - with further work becoming five TIMES as efficient as the best current designs
no more floating point computers, the real way to advance science & technology is with interval based maths (insanely complex, but incredibly powerful)
genes might not be the only way that information is inherited.. prions (a tiny form of protein) are starting to suggest a similar role
there are no organic fish any more. Plastic in the oceans is going up at a geometric rate, which means fish are basically dining out on the tiny broken down pieces of it
life starting in a "hot clay primordial soup" is a fallacy
a tutorial for women on how to pee standing up
and just because.. wuh? video footage from a motorcyclist's point of view, as a car smashes into her, and of a goldfish - they remove the water from its bowl, replace it with mountain dew (which kills it), replace that with water, then bring it back to life with a 9v battery. yeah, exactly, wuh?


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Premixed, low temperature combustion (LTC) has gained increasing attention from researchers because of its lower NOx and particulate matter (PM) emissions when compared to conventional compression ignition (diesel) combustion. Unfortunately, LTC produces higher concentrations of hydrocarbons and other high volatility compounds when compared to conventional diesel exhaust.
A model year 2012 General Motors 2.0 l automobile diesel engine is used to investigate PM composition, and the mechanics of formation of PM from partially-premixed low temperature combustion LTC. By using gas spectroscopy and flame ionization detection we are able to speciate compounds in the exhaust, and determine total hydrocarbon concentrations. By using particle sizing, conditioning, and counting instruments, we can investigate the volatility composition of the entire particle size range.
Preliminary results have shown that LTC emissions form PM in concentrations that vary greatly depending on exhaust dilution conditions. Our future goals include detection of organic acids in exhaust from LTC using gas chromatograph mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) and identification differences in conventional and LTC exhaust gas volatility using variable temperature flame ionization detection. The results of this research will further advance the combustion strategies of the future, improve the understanding of PM emissions from LTC, and enhance diesel after treatment efforts.


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This expanded 2017 edition adds four tracks to the original 2007 release, an album I am hearing for the first time well down the line, as I often do, but what a wonderful line it is to drop into, whenever. It is a reverent affair from a long-time friend, and one jazz musician to another which is probably the most apt accolade as the songs themselves need no further declarations of excellence than they have had since their origins.
Opening Court and Spark is beautifully sung by Nora Jones, and second Edith and the Kingpin gets a sweetly soulful cover by Tina Turner. Hancock is gentle and refrained [that reverence perhaps] throughout, though always empathetic, and Wayne Shorter on sax is smoothed out but soothingly so whether on Joni tracks, like Both Sides Now, or his own Nefertiti, though here there is some upbeat interplay with Hancock's piano. Corrine Ray Bailey is pretty with River where there are also some even more pretty harmonies.
The Tea Leaf Prophecy [Lay Down Your Arms] is sung by Joni and this is a welcome additional anchor where none is needed. The original release closes on The Jungle Line narrated by Leonard Cohen, fittingly from these two Canadian poets.
The additional tracks are A Case of You, another gentle cover [and the terms 'saccharine' and 'somnolent' have been used elsewhere in a review about this album, which I get…]; All I Want sung by Sonja Kitchell – a sassy enough version – then Harlem in Havana and I Had a King, these last two at eight minutes each more deserving of the 'somnolent' observation so perhaps not that expansive other than literally.
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China reportedly carried out a 'hardware hack' on Apple and Amazon2018-10-05 17:09 by Daniela
Tags: Apple, Amazon, China
According to recent report by Bloomberg, chinese hackers have allegedly implanted tiny spying microchips in servers used by multiple data centers run by some 30 giant US companies, such as Apple and Amazon Web Services.
The story claims that one chip, which was reportedly planted on servers' motherboards assembled for a company called Elemental by a separate company called Supermicro Computer, would allow attackers to covertly modify these servers, bypass software security checks, and, essentially, give the Chinese government a complete backdoor into these companies' networks.
Supermicro also manufactured equipment for Department of Defense data centers, the CIA's drone operations, and onboard networks of Navy warships, the report pointed out.
The news comes against a backdrop of growing concern over potential surveillance and security issues in Chinese-made equipment that has hindered the country's bid to become a global technology powerhouse. If this story is true, this means that the Chinese government may well have been harvesting data from two of the world's largest corporations and service providers since 2014 – all with a microchip 'the size of a grain of rice'.
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Authors:Emanuela Scarpellini
The traditional forms of Western fashion were based on a rigid distinction between gender, class, and age. It was only the cultural revolution of the 1960s which directly challenged the established dress code, offering different clothes for the younger generation. In recent decades, the androgynous style and gender-neutral clothes went beyond the simple garment and involved the forms of the body itself. This trend has become one of the main reference points for today's global fashion and many designers of various countries have explicitly adopted it.
Keywords: fashion; unisex; androgyny; fashion designer; fashion media.


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What country are your bags manufactured?
Please explain how your bags are socially responsible?
I started oovoo because of my love for handcrafted art and a desire to build a business based on positive relationships among women. oovoo is a collaboration between one woman in Virginia and one woman in Vietnam. This alliance has grown to support dozens of Vietnamese women in cooperatives. All workers are paid 15% above market rate and given a monthâ??Ã?ôs salary as bonus during the Vietnamese New Year. They are also given an annual, all-expense paid vacation in Vietnam.
Why did you choose this country to have your bags made and what made you decided to give back?
I left the corporate world and traveled to Asia. On my first â??Ã?úexploratoryâ??Ã?ù trip to Vietnam, I was invited to observe a womenâ??Ã?ôs cooperative and from the moment I stepped into the small little house where 8 women were sitting in an embroidery circle, I knew that I wanted to work with them. I knew right then and there that I would have a company that incorporated embroidery, for women by women.
How have your bags impacted this community?
The women that I work with have stayed with me for the past five years, despite the huge growth in Vietnam. They continue to work with me because we pay them well and they are able to earn a living wage AND look after their children at the same time. Family is very important in Vietnam and we're giving the women the opportunity to earn a competitive wage while still maintaining their traditional nucleus family structure.
What is your design philosophy?
Producing high quality, unique, hand-made products while improving the livelihood of women in South East Asia.


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With summer over and school days happening whether we like it or not, I'm guessing I'm not the only one with the crazy hectic schedule that comes with school, kids, and all the activities. Am I right? Enter this 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe of Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice to take all your "what's for dinner" troubles away.
One thing that I know to be true, is that with a full schedule, it can be SO EASY to let healthy cooking and healthy eating slide by the wayside. Another thing I know is true, and I know you know it too (even if it's hard to admit!), is that when we let the healthy cooking and healthy eating slide by the wayside, we are so much more likely to feel drained, tired and generally unable to feel on top of our game. I don't know about you, but when I'm not feeling on top of my game, all areas of my life suffer, including being a good parent and spouse, my work, and my general outlook on life.
What's the solution? Keeping this 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe in my back pocket to pull out on those days when there is not a lot of time to cook, and yet I know we all need to eat something nourishing so we can feel great!
I decided to take my most popular recipe (this Dirty Cauliflower Rice) and add a little Mexican twist to the flavor profile. I swapped in my favorite brand of salsa for the pasta sauce and added some classic Mexican toppers for even more flavor.
If you loved the original Dirty Cauliflower Rice and you love Mexican food, give this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice and try and please leave me a comment about how you liked it! Enjoy!
Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice How-To Photos:
Start with a head of cauliflower
After cutting into florets, pulse the florets in a food processor until the cauliflower resembles rice.
Cook ground beef (or turkey or bison!) in a skillet with onion and sweet pepper. Drain off the fat and then add ground cumin and your favorite salsa. Stir together and then transfer to a bowl.
This is my favorite brand of salsa! I love the ingredient list because I can understand all of the ingredients!
After removing the meat mixture from the skillet, cook the cauliflower in the same skillet until it is just tender. Add the meat mixture back to the skillet and toss it together.
Add toppers of green onion tops (you will use the white parts in the meat mixture) and cilantro (if desired)!
After washing fresh cilantro, stand it up in a glass of water like you would fresh flowers. Then cover it with a produce bag and store it in the refrigerator.
Top each serving with a simple avocado mash and additional salsa. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over if desired.
- 3 green onions
- 1 pound ground beef, ground bison, ground turkey, or ground pork
- 1 small sweet pepper (any color) or poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup jarred salsa* (any flavor)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 medium avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- Additional salsa (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white bottoms separate from the green tops. Transfer green tops to a small bowl; set aside for serving. Add white bottoms to a large skillet. Add ground beef and sweet pepper to skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, using a potato masher or wooden spoon to coarsely break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle meat mixture with cumin. Add salsa. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Transfer meat mixture to a medium bowl; set aside.
- While meat is cooking, place cauliflower florets in a food processor. Cover and pulse until finely chopped (cauliflower should resemble rice).
- In the same skillet used to cook the meat mixture, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped cauliflower; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 6 minutes or until cauliflower is just tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add meat mixture to cauliflower rice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until combined and heated through.
- In a small bowl combine avocado, lime juice, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mash with a fork or potato masher until well combined and to desired consistency.
- To serve, divide cauliflower mixture onto four serving plates. Top with avocado mixture, reserved green onion tops and, if desired, additional salsa and fresh cilantro. If desired, serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.
- *Try to use a jarred salsa that contains only whole food ingredients. This will ensure it is less processed and healthier. I like Frontera brand!
- **You can substitute 4 cups of purchased fresh cauliflower rice for the cauliflower florets. Then skip step 3.


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Do you have trees on your property that should be pruned each year? If so, you might need to schedule tree pruning services in Lakewood, Washington. Knowing when to hire a tree pruning professional can be difficult, however. After all, timing is very important. Certain times of year are more appropriate for pruning than others. Keep the following seasonal tree pruning information in mind as you make plans for your property in Lakewood.
Most homeowners opt to schedule tree pruning services during the winter when plants are dormant. Doing this often results in a burst of new growth in the spring. It is best, however, to wait until after the coldest part of the season has passed.
You can also hire an arborist to perform tree pruning services during the summer. This is often done to help direct the growth of your trees by slowing the development of the branches you no longer want.
Most professionals will recommend that you avoid tree pruning during the fall. This is because your trees will heal more slowly and be more susceptible to decay fungi. It's best to wait until winter or summer, depending on your goals.
Is It Time to Schedule Tree Pruning Services in Lakewood?
Is it time to schedule tree pruning services in Lakewood, Washington? If so, it's imperative that you find and hire a reliable arborist who will do the job right. Contact Joaquin's Tree Expert Company in Puyallup to receive the assistance you need and deserve. We provide expert advice, quality workmanship, and unbeatable customer care! Our highly-trained and experienced team of arborists is here to help with all your tree trimming and tree removal needs. We have the knowledge, skills, and equipment necessary to do the job quickly and efficiently. You can also count on our company for emergency tree removal.
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Spokesman Strongly Condemns US' Petrochemical Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the US Treasury"s latest move to impose new sanctions against Iran"s petrochemical companies.
In a Saturday statement, Mousavi described the sanctions as an instance of economic terrorism and part of the White House"s constant hostilities towards the Iranian nation.
"Only one week was enough to prove the US president"s claim that he seeks negotiation with Iran was a hollow one," Mousavi said.
"The US" policy of maximum pressure is a failed policy that had already been tested by the country"s previous presidents for several times," he added.
Mousavi said this is a wrong path and the US administration can rest assured it will not achieve any of the goals it had it mind when implementing the policy.
He also referred to certain American officials" calls for negotiation with Iran, and described them as deceitful and false claims aimed at attracting the attention of public opinion.
"The US" move [to impose sanctions on Iran"s petrochemical companies] is against the basic principles and rules of international law and relations as well as the US regime"s international commitments, and will lead to international liabilities for them [the US]," Mousavi added.
"All countries have a duty to show reaction to the blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the international law, and prevent the international community"s achievements in multilateralism from being further destroyed by the US ruling system"s bullying and unilateral measures," he noted.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamic Republic of IRAN


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Did not receive download email
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:41 pm
I just purchased the fly fishing simulator for my pc laptop with Windows 10. After buying it, I received a message that the download instructions were emailed to me. I have not received them yet. I have checked all folders--nothing. I bought it through Paypal, so I know the email was correct. How do I download the game? Thanks!


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Defending Borck Tournament champion Duffy ousted
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Connor Goode from Glastonbury Hills Country Club eliminated defending champion Charlie Duffy (Tashua Knolls GC) in the quarterfinals of the 51st Borck Junior Golf Tournament Tuesday at Country Club of New Canaan.
Goode will face Luke Karpiej (East Hartford GC) in the semifinals on Wednesday morning. William Whittaker (Club at River Oaks) rallied to defeat Kyle St. Pierre (Newtown CC) in the quarterfinals. Whittaker will face Jackson Roman (Shuttle Meadow CC) in the other semifinal. The final is scheduled to be held Wednesday afternoon.
On the girls side, defending champion Sophia Sarrazin (The Patterson Club) defeated Catherine Wallace (Brooklawn CC) to reach Wednesday's semifinals. Sarrazin will face Jensie Nicholas (Tashua Knolls GC).
Mia Scarpati (Ridgewood CC), the 2018 Borck champion and a finalist last year, eliminated Julia Bazata (Tamarack CC) in the quarterfinals and will face Molly Mitchell (CC of New Canaan) in the other semifinal.
51st Borck Junior Tournament
(at CC of New Canaan)
Round of 16
Connor Goode (Glastonbury Hills CC) def. Harrison Browne (Rolling Hills CC), 4 and 3; Charlie Duffy (Tashua Knolls GC) def. Sebastian Beaver (unattached), 1-up; Taylor Pinkernell (CC of New Canaan) def. Vasily Konachenkov (Wallingford CC), 1-up; Luke Karpiej (East Hartford GC) def. Cameron Besaw (unattached), 4 and 3; Will Huntington (CC of Fairfield) def. Ashton Lewis (unattached), 19 holes; Jackson Roman (Shuttle Meadow CC) def. Ben Loomis (CC of New Canaan), 3 and 1; Kyle St. Pierre (Newtown CC) def. Colin Firda (Rock Ridge CC), 3 and 2; William Whittaker (Club at River Oaks) def. Tyler Donnellan (Greenwich CC), 4 and 3.
Goode def. Duffy, 3 and 2; Karpiej def. Pinkernell, 5 and 3; Roman def. Huntington, 4 and 3; Whittaker def. St. Pierre, 1-up.
7:30 a.m.: Goode vs. Karpiej; 7:40: Roman def. Whittaker.
Sophia Sarrazin (The Patterson Club) def. Catherine Wallace (Brooklawn CC), 5 and 4; Jensie Nicholas (Tashua Knolls GC) def. Charlotte Wagner (CC of Fairfield), 1-up; Mia Scarpati (Ridgewood CC) def. Julia Bazata (Tamarack CC), 7 and 6; Molly Mitchell (CC of New Canaan) def. Mia Holbrook (Silver Springs CC), 4 and 3.
7:50 a.m.: Sarrazin vs. Nicholas; 8: Scarpati vs. Mitchell.


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Cargo packing
To prevent the damage of cargo from the environmental influences, such as rain, sunlight and ultraviolet radiation, it is wrapped by a heat-shrink film before the transportation begins. Heat-shrink film also serves its mission after delivery, due to the fact that once the cargo is removed from the platform or trailer and in wait for utilization, it might remain in the open air for extended periods of time.
Prompt packing of the shipment hides cargo from the prying eyes and allows to immediately notice any attempt of an unauthorized access to the products.
Benefits of cargo wrapping in a heat-shrink film:
- The objects to be packed could be of any size or shape
- Leakproofness and airtightness
- Sufficiently high mechanical strength and physical integrity of material
- The possibility of device ventilation, through windows and doors closed by a zipper.
- Intrusion control: Damaged packages could only be restored with the use of special equipment
- When using fire-resistant film, film will not burn, will only melt.


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Plugging Along.April 5, 2010 at 9:07 pm | Posted in Brooks Laich, Drew Stafford, Nathan Gerbe, Thomas Vanek, Tim Connolly, Tim Connolly must be made of toothpicks and chewing gum, Tyler Ennis | Leave a comment
Raise your hand if you think Brooks Laich is a really important part of the team.
*raises hand*
Yeah, I thought so.
P.S. I realize that technically it's "bad" that Vanek and Connolly are out, but Ennis and Gerbe have been playing so well that it might be one of those delightful blessings in disguise. Likewise, I would completely support the current idea going around that Lindy should bench Stafford when one of the injured guys gets back. And that's only partly because halfway through the second period Saturday night, I turned to my dad and asked him if Drew had been shot a few months ago and the Sabres just never told us. Where is he??
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Trial Court Order in Unfair Business Practice Class Action Against Dell Granting Defense Motion to Stay Class Action and Compel Plaintiff to Arbitration his Individual Claim must be Reversed because New Mexico's "Fundamental Public Policy" Requires use of Class Action Device in Small Claims Matters New Mexico Supreme Court Holds
Plaintiff filed a putative class action lawsuit in New Mexico state court against Dell Computer alleging inter alia violations of the state's unfair business practices laws and false advertising; the class action alleged that Dell "systematically misrepresents the memory size of its computers." Fiser v. Dell Computer Corp., ___ P.3d ___ (N.M. June 27, 2008) [Slip Opn., at 3]. The class action further alleged that the monetary damage suffered by each class member was only $10-$20, id. Defense attorneys moved the trial court to stay the class action and to compel arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) of the plaintiff's individual claim; the defense motion was premised on the fact that plaintiff purchased his computer online and that the "terms and conditions" applicable to such Dell website purchases required purchasers to individually arbitration their claims and precluded them pursuing a class action. Id., at 3-4. The trial court granted the defense motion, ruling that plaintiff was bound by the arbitration clause and the class action waiver. Id., at 4. The Court of Appeals affirmed, and plaintiff petitioned the New Mexico Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Id. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that "the class action ban is contrary to fundamental New Mexico public policy," id.
Preliminarily, the Supreme Court addressed the question of whether New Mexico or Texas law applied. Fiser, at 4. The Court explained at page 4, "The threshold question in determining the validity of the class action ban is which state's law must be applied to this potentially multi-state class action that was filed in New Mexico by a New Mexico resident against a defendant that maintains its principal place of business in Texas for damages relating to a contract that contains a choice-of-law clause directing that Texas law be applied." The resolution of this issue was crucial because "[a]pplication of Texas law to the instant matter would likely require enforcing the class action ban." Id., at 5. New Mexico law would respect the choice-of-law clause, and apply Texas law, "[u]nless enforcement of the class action ban would run afoul of fundamental New Mexico public policy," id. The Supreme Court held that "[t]he class action device is critical to enforcement of consumer rights in New Mexico." Id., at 6. The Court recognized that the state's Uniform Arbitration Act – which "declares that arbitration clauses that require consumers to decline participation in class actions are unenforceable and voidable," id., at 6 – "may be preempted by the FAA," id., at 7. However, it also explained that "the class action functions as a gatekeeper to relief when the cost of bringing a single claim is greater than the damages alleged." Id., at 7-8. Thus, "a contractual provision that purports to ban class actions for small claims implicates not just the opportunity for a class action but the more fundamental right to a meaningful remedy for one's claims." Id., at 8. Under the circumstances of this putative class action, the New Mexico Supreme Court found that, because plaintiff's actual damages were no more than $20, denying class action relief would "essentially foreclose[] the possibility that Plaintiff may obtain any relief." Fiser, at 8. And because "New Mexico's fundamental public policy requires that consumers with small claims have a mechanism for dispute resolution via the class action," applying Texas law would run contrary to this public policy so New Mexico law governed the dispute. Id., at 9.
Analyzed under New Mexico law, the Supreme Court reached the predictable conclusion (given its choice-of-law analysis) that the class action waiver was unconscionable and therefore unenforceable. See Fiser, at 9-11. The Court then examined whether the FAA preempted its ruling. Id., at 11. Because class action bans are against New Mexico public policy and unenforceable "regardless of the contracts to which they are found," the Supreme Court held that its decision was not preempted by the FAA. Id., at 11-12. The Court therefore reversed the trial court order staying the class action and compelling arbitration of plaintiff's individual claim. Id., at 12.
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In one more sign that North Atlantic right whales are struggling, a new study finds sky-high levels of stress in animals that have been caught in fishing nets.
Researchers determined the stress hormone levels of more than 100 North Atlantic right whales over a 15-year period by examining their feces. Sometimes guided by sniffing dogs, researchers followed the animals, collecting waste samples that they then analyzed in their lab at the New England Aquarium.
Results from the feces of 113 seemingly healthy whales helped establish a baseline of stress hormone levels, which had never before been known for the species. "We have a good idea of what normal is now," said Rosalind Rolland, who developed the research technique and is the lead author of the study published in the journal Endangered Species Research.
She then compared these baselines to hormone levels in the feces of six whales that had become entangled in fishing lines, and one that had been stranded for several days, finding that those animals were off-the-charts anxious.
One whale, a young female named Bayla, showed stress levels eight times higher after she was found entangled in synthetic fishing ropes in January 2011. Several biologists trained in disentanglement couldn't get all the gear off her, so they sedated the emaciated animal and gave her antibiotics. Two weeks later, an aerial survey team found her corpse floating at sea, possibly after being attacked by sharks, which typically leave healthy animals alone. A necropsy conducted a few days later found rope embedded in the back of Bayla's throat, that possibly prevented her from eating.
"This highlights the extreme physical suffering these animals are going through when they're entangled in fishing lines," said Dr. Rolland, a senior scientist in the Ocean Health and Marine Stress Lab at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium.
Because hormone levels take several hours to rise after a stressful event, Dr. Rolland said that tests on five animals that died quickly when hit by ships showed stress levels similar to those in healthy animals.
This has been a disastrous year for the North Atlantic right whale, whose population now hovers below 450. Sixteen or 17 animals have died since the beginning of the summer and only five have been born, according to Charles "Stormy" Mayo, director of the Right Whale Ecology Program at the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Mass., who was not involved in the new study.
"It used to be if we heard about one or two whales dying in a year, it was an appalling tragedy," Dr. Mayo said.
Although once considered a species conservation success story, the population of North Atlantic right whales has been falling since about 2010, he said. "The arrow at the end of the curve is pointing at zero."
Although the reasons for the deaths are varied, and some remain mysterious, it seems like the animals are exploring new areas in search of food, putting them in direct conflict with ships and heavy fishing lines, Dr. Rolland said.
The Gulf of Maine, which has long been central to their habitat, is one of the fastest-warming bodies of water on earth, she said.
North Atlantic right whales, which can weigh as much as the space shuttle, exclusively eat nearly microscopic creatures called zooplankton. About 80 percent of the animals carry scars from past entanglements or ship strikes.
These "urban whales" are also stressed by noise from shipping and other sources, Dr. Rolland said.
Analyzing hormones in feces — in addition to newer efforts to study the vapor exhaled from the animals' blowholes — provides scientists an objective way to test what is stressing the whales and whether efforts to improve their habitats are working.
"If you can get a measure from the animal itself, it's far better than us trying to interpret an animal's behavior," she said.


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Solved paper Quantitative techniques or quantitative method with answer key. The paper is very useful to practice the quantitative question for the coming examination. The questions based on functions, A.P. and G.P., Matrix, measure of central tendency, measure of dispersion, skewness, correlation, regression and time series analysis, probability and probability distributions.


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Yanukovych welcomes conclusions of EU concerning Agreement on Association with Ukraine
President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych welcomes the conclusions of the European Union concerning Agreement on Association Ukraine-EU, publicized by the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the EU.
The press service of the President of Ukraine disclosed to UNIAN that he said this, answering questions of representatives of mass media in Bangalore.
"It is a long-expected step, which we waited from the European Union, the European Commission. Surely, we welcome this", - said the head of the state.
The President also noted that today the Ukrainian state should work over preparation for the summit Ukraine-EU, which, according to persuasion of V. Yanukovych, "will give new impetus in European integration issues".


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A friend of Jo's came round for morning tea today, and brought us a bottle and card that had been waiting to wing its way to us for quite some time now. It was awesome to meet her and her little boy. We had coffees, chatted, watched her boy try to eat marbles - you know, the usual. Jo then went to catch up with her women folk and go to Kinder to play with her Button while I stayed home. I worked on her web site a little, nothing more on mine in a while, and then did some more finance handover and documentation for the Open Source Developers' Club, which I resigned from a few weeks ago. It was quite a cathartic exercise to do some OSDC stuff. I read at the bookshop in a book on finding happiness, that one way is to take a step to remove something from your life that you don't want any more. I still have obligations to OSDC at present, but the numbers and levels are diminishing, and it feels great.
Jo returned and we headed out to go shopping - we have very little food in the house - and stopped for a sausage roll, espresso and shared a muffin first. After all, we needed energy for shopping. No?
Then we decided to go check out the local bookshop. I wasn't in a rush to get home and Jo fancied a bit of a browse. Now I think we left home at about 12.30pm or 1pm, which would mean we got in to the bookshop at about 1.30pm or 2pm. We left at 5.30pm, leaving about 30 minutes to do the shopping we'd intended to :) What a brilliant afternoon. I read the spine of every book in the business, self development and spiritual sections, and leafed through a good handful of those. I have plenty of books awaiting my eyes at home, but it's always nice to see if there's something else wanting to be read.
We got home, I guess, at about 6.30pm and unpacked, did some laptop type stuff and then I prepared sashimi for dinner, which we ate while getting in to another episode of Alias. We stopped for a drink and to make some stock from old veggies, intending to get another episode in after that, but we've both started on our blogs now (although Moo was having none of it). Tis nearly 10pm, perhaps one more after this babe? ;D


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Mothers day weekend.
We took the family for mothers day weekend. Perfect spot, we had a fire in the back yard with Smores and walked to the beach. Absolutely perfect. Clean rooms. – Krystene B.
Very close to the beach and the towns
Love the quaint. clean rooms and all of the amenities available. Very close to the beach and the towns' various stores. Great rates, as well. The only major downside is the Wifi is spotty and there aren't many rooms with a view. – Marie R.
Perfect for a hiking home base
Perfect for a hiking home base. Comfortable, clean, and kind owners. Has laundry on site. The town is small and peaceful. Walking distance to small grocery, beach/state park, a few restaurants/cafes. Will visit again. – Amanda M.
It's just a hop from the beach.
I love this place. The rooms are simple, clean and affordable. It's just a hop from the beach and the town is rustic in its charm. A perfect getaway to unplug and unwind. – Joe C.
Another great visit!
Another great visit! – Michelle M.
The location is fantastic!
The location is fantastic! The price good.... We will book again with you. Read more – Greg, Liberty Lake, WA
Sand Dollar Inn is a pleasant place to stay.
Sand Dollar Inn is a pleasant place to stay. It's clean, quiet, and a reasonable price. The bed was comfortable, the place is only a few minutes from the beach, and there is a store and an espresso cafe very close by. Thank you! Read more – John Saunders