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By Sheila Murray Bethel, PhD.
In our new millennium your leadership talents will be constantly tested and challenged. Whether you
are leading at work, in the community or at home, the courage to explore your attitudes and aptitudes
will be one of your most influential qualities. Courage and change go hand in hand when it comes to
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There's a new space to monkey around in Cranbrook
Cranbrook has a new space to create and nurture theatrical talent. Creative Monkeys, a theatre company started by Lisa Aasebo-Kennedy, has found a new home in the old Subway restaurant building on 10th Avenue South. For years, Aasebo-Kennedy has been seeking an appropriate, multi-functional space to offer classes, performances and events on a continuous basis as well as create opportunities for artists of all persuasions to show off their work. Now, she's found it.
"The location is perfect!" Aasebo-Kennedy said. "It's right downtown Cranbrook on a street teeming with other community-minded entrepreneurs."
The new location has classes for two distinct age groups. Creative Monkeys is geared toward two- to 11-year-old children and entails theatre classes, camps, birthday parties, special events and family theatre performances. Comedy Circus is aimed towards adolescents and adults, offering improv classes and shows, sketch comedy shows, event entertainment and innovative, interactive theatrical events and performances.
"Theatre is always where my heart is and where I feel the most accepted, understood and useful," said Aasebo-Kennedy. "I work hard at creating a safe, accepting, positive environment that supports and celebrates individuality."

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Steve Jones
Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer
Steve has released 6 albums through the years, his latest being "From The Heart".
He has also appeared on many other artists recordings. Through his career, Steve has performed from coast to coast and appeared on radio and television. He has recorded with or performed with many other artists. A few of the artist are Edgar Winter, Black Oak Arkansas, 38 Special, Mojo Collins, Allman Brothers, Timothy, Ohio Players, Joan Jet, Bruce Hornsby, The Producers and Stephen Stills. Steve has performed in small clubs, bars and concerts of 15 people to 20 thousand people.
Steve is now performing small pubs or small bars and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. Steve performs mostly locally but does short tours during the winter. For booking information call 850-380-4101
Steve's equipment consist of a small Behringer PA system including, speakers and microphones, Yamaha PSR-S500, Yamaha PSR 640 Keyboard, Yamaha P60 88 key electric piano, and laptop computer.
Steve's song list consist of songs by James Taylor, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Rod Stewart, Beatles, Allman Brothers, Elvis, Billy Joel, Stray Cat, Jimmy Buffet, Van Morrison, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Steve Miller, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pure Prairie League, Phil Collins, Joe Cocker, Alan Jackson and many more. Steve also performs songs from his past and current recordings.
As a solo artist, Steve mainly plays the piano while performing live. He records each part of each song, (such as the bass, drums, guitar, etc.) on his Yamaha PSR-S500 or PSR 640 in his studio at home to accompany him during live performances.
Steve plays and records all parts to each song except for some of the latest songs from his "From The Heart" CD which he has guests playing different instruments for some of the songs. When performing any of these songs live, Steve mentions any parts recorded by someone else.
Some of the Songs Steve performs:
Amy..Pure Paraie League
You Were Always On My Mind..Willie Nelson
Peaceful Feeling..Eagles
Just The Way You Are..Billy Joel
Piano Man..Billy Joel
What Was I thinking
She's Got a Way..Billy Joel
Fire and Rain..James Taylor
Have I Told You Lately..Rod Stewart
Georgia..Ray Charles
Does Anybody Really Know What Time..Chicago
Don't Be Cruel..Stray Cats
How Sweet It Is..Otis Redding
Spooky..Clasic IV
The Letter..Boxtops
Heartache Tonight..Eagles
Stormy Monday..Alman Brothers
Margaritaville..Jimmy Buffet
Rock This Town..Stray Cats
Lay Down Sally..Eric Clapton
Volcano..Jimmy Buffet
Color My World..Chicago
Annie's Song..John Denver
Don't Rock The Jukebox..Alan Jackson/George Jones
Sweet Home Alabama..Lynard Skynard
Fly Like a Eagle..Steve Miller
Brown Eyed Girl..Van Morrison
I Shot the Sherriff..Eric Clapton
Evil Ways..Santana
Black Magic Woman..Santana
After Midnight..Eric Clapton
A Little Help From My Friends..Joe Cocker
Elvira..Oak Ridge Boys
Only The Beginnings..Chicago
Ramblin Man Alman Brothers
5 O'Clock Somewhere Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett
Taking Care of Business BTO
Long Train Running Doobie Brothers
Hurt So Good..John Couger
Gimme All Your Loving..ZZ Top
Peggy Sue..Buddy Holly
Take It Easy..Eagles
Already Gone..Eagles
Start Me Up..Rolling Stones
Take The Money and Run..Steve Miller
Rockin Me Baby..Steve Miller
Pretty Woman...Roy Orbison
Johnny Be Good..
In The Air Tonigh..Phil Collinst
Forever Young..Rod Stewart
All Over Now..Rolling Stones
The Joker..Steve Miller
Red Red Wine..Ub40
Blue Marlin Darlin..Steve Jones
Blue Marlin Blues..Steve Jones
I love To See You Smile..Steve Jones
Piece of Mind..Steve Jones
You're The Right One..Steve Jones
Looks Like We'll Be Cruising..Steve Jones
One More Time..Steve Jones
Did I Say I Love You..Steve Jones
Don't Worry Bout It..Steve Jones
Cajun Caribbean..Steve Jones
Don't Be Waiting..Steve Jones
Frustration..Steve Jones
I Found Love..Steve Jones
Just Say No..Steve Jones
From The Heart..Steve Jones
Best Years of My Life..Steve Jones
It's Not The End..Steve Jones
I Write The Songs Barry Manilow
Baker Street Gerry Rafferty
Everybody Wants To Rule The World Tears for Fears
Joy To The World Three Dog Night
Abracadabra Steve Miller
Listen To The Music Doobie Brothers
Proud Mary CCR
Satisfaction Rollin Stones
Born To Be Wild Steppenwolf
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As you can see from the old "Starsearch video" Steve is not a just a sit back and play person. Although he does sit down and perform now, he knows how to entertain a crowd. Steve is a songwriter, performer and an entertainer. He takes the time to talk and work with the crowd and enjoys them partying and having a great time.
This is Steve's past years with The Pilots and other groups
Steve on Starsearch many years ago
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Out Here Magazine - Winter 2011
Sweet Legacy
As the deep snows of Vermont blanket the ground this winter, Doug Bragg is content knowing that a good, long winter is essential to his sugar maple trees and the continued success of his family business.
Come spring, 'round about early March, when daytime temperatures venture above freezing, the sap that has been stored in each sugar maple's roots during winter's dormant season will begin the upward trip. It's then when Doug and his crew will tap each of his 2,200 trees and collect the sap to process and make pure maple syrup.


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Kamakura Ume
It is Ume blossom time, and although it was slightly raining my friends came down for a visit to Kamakura. We walked around and went to some of the temples and shrines famous for having plum blossoms, and of course there was lots of interesting foods to be had throughout the day. The main shrine we wanted to visit was 'Engaraten', which is surrounded by plum trees. The street all the way up to the shrine also had plum trees on both sides.
Being so close, I feel that I really should visit more often as there are a lot more interesting shops, foods, and cafes to explore.


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The Coffee lake architecture launched in 2018 brought the 8th generation of processors including Intel's latest flagship the ever so impressive I7 8700k processor with its impressive 6 cores and 12 threads to prove its Intel's best chip yet and a processor to combat the ever-progressing threat from AMD's large core and thread chips from the Ryzen range.
The I7 8700k is a beast built with gaming in mind with its higher single core turbo performance delivering 25-30% better than the 7th generation flagship processor the I7 7700k, So if you are currently weighing up options then its a no-brainer to go with 8700k.
Motherboard manufacturers have really brought us some impressive treats with the release of there Z370 chipset range and we have seen the release of the best gaming motherboards yet.
Please remember although you still need a LGA 1155 socket motherboard unfortunately if you have an older chipset then unfortunately it will not be able to house your new i7 8700k as the coffee lake cpu's are not backwards compatible with other chipsets, so if you are thinking about upgrading then you will also need a new Z730 motherboard.
If you are about to build your new gaming rig around the 8700k when you are probably taking that first step in wondering what the best motherboard for i7 8700k is.
In this article we are going to look at the best several different options out on the market by comparing there on board features and other factors you need to consider before making your decision, It is very important to the current and future performance of your new PC that you have a motherboard that allows your CPU to run to its full ability as well as having features like overclocking tools to extend that performance and enough slots for RAM and GPU's.
Best Motherboard for i7 8700k Processor
- Asus MAXIMUS X HERO Z370 – Best for gaming if you have a high budget
- Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming 7 – Packed with features and brilliant audio
- Asus PRIME Z370-A – Cheapest option but brilliant for gaming
Our i7 8700k Motherboard Comparison Table
We have produced the following useful easy to use table that compares the basic features of each available Z370 chipset motherboard side by side but if you are after a more detailed review then please scroll to the bottom of this thread where we look into each board in detail.


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Sunshine, beaches, cricket and the Jaws movies on repeat, these are all summer classics. I enjoy each and every one of these every summer, but what has surprised me this summer is how seriously people take the Jaws movies. Nothing makes a movie like a great villain and the Jaws movies do it well. Overgrown fish with sharp teeth and dark eyes emerging from the deep, and that theme music! It gets me every time. But this is a movie! It is a work of fiction! Sharks are no more evil villains than people with pointy goatees.
Yes, there is an occasional shark attack. This is extremely unfortunate and saddening. However not only are shark attacks very rare, these cases are accidents, caused by chummed water or mistaken identity.
Sharks don't want to eat people. We don't taste right. You are more likely to be accidentally run over by the guy with the pointy goatee than attacked by a shark.
So here is the truth about sharks. They are highly evolved fish with some species growing to impressive sizes. While they are equipped hunters, they are also scavengers, taking advantage of what is available to them. While sharks are an incredible and fascinating example of evolution, there true value comes from their place in the food chain. They are nature's population control.
Apex predators are an essential part of all ecosystems. They control the population of smaller predators, reducing the pressure on algae feeders, which keeps the entire system in balance. Removing apex predators from an ecosystem can have a devastating impact, completely changing the diversity of the area. Knowing just how important sharks are to a healthy marine environment, how can we justify shark culling?
"We provoke a shark every time we enter the water where sharks happen to be, for we forget: The ocean is not our territory – it's theirs." – Peter Benchley
Not only is killing sharks damaging to the local marine environment, there has never been any evidence that shark culling reduces shark attacks. There have been multiple shark culling efforts but never any data to show that they work.
Then there are the methods used in shark culling. Shark lines and nets are not specific to the targeted shark species. More than 36 percent of all shark species can be found in Australian waters, but only a handful of these species have ever caused harm to humans. Current shark culling methods kill harmless species as often as targeted sharks, but it is not just sharks that are in danger. These culling methods have resulted in the deaths of turtles, dugongs, dolphins, and other marine life. Using shark nets to cull specific shark species is like sending deer hunters out blindfolded. They might get a couple deer, but they are going to cause a heck of a lot of damage in the process.
Shark culling is damaging, outdated, impractical, and a waste of tax payer's money. Especially when there are modern, environmentally friendly methods of shark protection. Portable electrical shark repellents, wetsuit and surfboard patterns that appear poisonous to sharks, and monitoring programs to better understand shark movements.
Humans have evolved beyond the need to kill anything that scares us. Lions, rhinos, hippos, tigers, and dozens of other animals are more dangerous to humans than sharks, but we do not needlessly kill them because we can appreciate the unique beauty they add to the world. Sharks are incredible, and stunning creature, that are magnificent to behold. They are not the monsters movies make them out to be, and it is time we stopped letting our fear fuel irrational hatred.
Cull hate, not sharks.
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This is a list of the 10 apps I use everyday at the moment.If there is any I am missing out on please let me know
I am totally obsessed with twitter I rarely go twenty minutes without looking at it.For my first fee years I didn't tweet much and didn't get involved in conversations.But since I have started talking to people more and tweeting more it has changed my whole twitter experience.I love twitter on match days as I can get all the pre match chat.
Plex is a godsend.i download my movies and tv shows to my Mac mini which is connected to the tv in my living room.I put movies in one folder tv shows in the other.From there plex will sort them for me get all the data on the shows including artwork and theme music.By using the plex app I can stream all my media to an Apple TV or Chromecast which is on the other tv .If I am traveling I can download my media onto my ipad to watch on a flight.It is incredible
Working in the car industry the carzone iphone app is a godsend.We can value used cars in real time and on the go so no mistakes are made.This also makes sure that when we are sourcing cars that we try and get them at competitive prices so we can pass on value driven prices to the customer.I would use this app at least ten times in a working day.
I started using Instagram username bkjmini around 1 year ago and rarely used this.But since the birth of my first child Annabelle 5 months ago I have been more of a regular user.It is a way to keep my family and friends upto date on her antics.Besides boring people I don't know with my child I love putting up pop art and some of the rare cars I am lucky enough to see and love the feedback from other users
I started using Buffer around a month ago and I love it.I can keep track of my different social media accounts in one handy place and I love the analytics
I am a music nut so with my iphone and spotify I have pretty much any song ever sung available to me its incredible.Its great to see what other people are listening to and there playlists.I have terrible taste in music with one direction and anything from a boyband usually blaring on my iphone
This is a great app that as soon as a manufacter releases images of new models they will have all the images for production and concept models.
I love to read so I am rarely off Kindle on my ipad.It is great to have all my books in one place as I mostly read business books so I like to go back on things I have learned
I have been a huge fan of Facebook over the years but I find it has gone a bit stale over the last year.This is due to endless boring crazes like Neknominations or chain letters.But although I prefer twitter if I want interact with my friends Facebook is still the best way to communicate with them.
I use log me in for my work computer and my Mac mini at home so I can always access the other it is a god send for me as the crm system we use in the garage doesn't run on macs which is a disaster


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Columbus Dispatch editorial board gets basic facts on JobsOhio embarrassingly wrong
It's no secret that the Columbus Dispatch editorial board is in the tank for Gov. Kasich. The Wolfe family which has owned the Dispatch's parent company have long been major Republican donors, and that continues today with leading members of the family being maxed out donors to Governor Kasich's re-election campaign even 16 months before the election.
However, today's editorial in the Dispatch is appalling in its hypocrisy. The Dispatch's basic argument is that Ohio has gained 162k private sector jobs since Gov. Kasich took office as proof that JobsOhio is working. Also, it notes that most of the deals with its board members in question occurred before JobsOhio was operation. Think about that for a second.
How can JobsOhio be credited for Ohio's private sector growth since Kasich took office if its Board members didn't violate basic ethic guidelines because most of the assistance at issue was rewarded before JobsOhio existed? Both cannot be true.
Not even the Dispatch's own reporting buys that line of thinking:
However, records show that at least two of the projects cited in the complaint came after the board was created. And while others came before, Kasich has credited JobsOhio with all of the state's job-creation success.
Look, unless JobsOhio has found a quantum way to create jobs that define our concept of lineal time, it cannot be said to be responsible for jobs that were actually create before JobsOhio existed. I mean, if some of the board members' apparent conflict can be excused because the incentives were awarded to their companies before JobsOhio existed, then JobsOhio cannot receive credit for jobs before it existed. To suggest otherwise is to be selective inconsistent, if not downright hypocritical for nothing more than partisan reasons.
Of course, there's the issue of causation as JobsOhio itself admits that it is far more focused on giving incentives to jobs that already exist than in creating new ones at an astonishing ratio of 9:1. But even if you set aside the issue of causation, basic understanding of JobsOhio's history shows it deserves virtually no credit for the private sector gains Ohio has made since Gov. Kasich took office.
JobsOhio was created in the last General Assembly when HB 1 became law, but Governor Kasich did not even name his appointees to its Board of Directors until July 2011. Without a Board of Directors, JobsOhio couldn't appoint officers, approve contracts, hire anyone or do anything. However, between when Kasich took office in January and July, Ohio had already gained 46,600 of the 162,000 private sector jobs it's gained since he took office (28.77%). So over a quarter of Ohio's private sector job growth occurred in the first six months of Kasich's term before JobsOhio had any directors or officers. But that's still not the whole story.
It wasn't until January 2012 that the Controlling Board approved the contract transferring economic development from the Ohio Department of Development to JobsOhio. Ohio had already gained another 53,300 private sector jobs from when JobsOhio board was appointed until it actually had the legal authority to do economic development for Ohio. In other words, 61.67% of all the private sector jobs gained since Kasich took office were already created before the Ohio Controlling Board approved JobsOhio's contract to undertake economic development for Ohio.
But that's not all. That contract called for funding for JobsOhio's economic development efforts to come from proceeds raised from bonding Ohio's future liquor profits. That bond sale wasn't done until February of this year. Do you know how many of the 162,000 private sector jobs gained since Kasich took office have been created since J0bsOhio got its funding?
4,500, or less than 3% of all the private sector jobs gained since Kasich took office.
That's right. 97% of the private sector jobs created in Ohio since Kasich took office were already created before JobsOhio had a Board, officers, legal authority to do economic development for Ohio and the funding to do it.
You don't even have to get into evidence of causation to see that Ohio was creating private sector jobs at a faster pace without JobsOhio than it has with it. An inconvenient truth that Gov. Kasich and the Columbus Dispatch editorial board refuses to address because they can't.
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So much is being said about the dangers of AI. I share many concerns related to autonomous cars, massive unemployment and the ultimate convergence of humans and our digital machines.
But all of that overshadows the fact that every day, a startup somewhere in the world is introducing AI software and systems that are making life and work easier for everyday people performing routine tasks.
Dokka.com, a Tel Aviv-based startup, is just such a company. Its AI-powered workflow software helps accountants, bookkeepers and administrative folks save time, reduce errors and improve workflow.
I chatted last week with Dokka co-founders: Emil Zak, CEO and Eric Edelstein, CMO, who told me their new software is allowing users to dramatically reduce time spent on paperwork, reducing the average time to make each bookkeeping journal entry down to an average of just seven seconds. It also provides advanced tagging, which makes entries easily findable
Companies conducting international business will enjoy the
According to Edelstein, the magic is in Dokka's unique Visual Document Recognition Technology that the company says is more than 99 percent accurate. If these improvements are true, then Dokka is leap-frogging any and all
The system becomes smarter with each use, as the "brain" analyses every change the user makes, such as creating new tags or using the drag and drop functionality to make changes to the bookkeeping entries. So instead of the user creating and editing rules in the background, Dokka is continually learning. The only thing that is worrisome regarding its learning capabilities, is how would the software act and react if it was being used for accounting a startup business? The user would probably be inexperienced and the software might not be able to guide them, so would new businesses instead have to look for services such as this accounting for startups firm?
The founders say that Dokka is a quick learner: It only needs to see the document processed just one time–and then it recognizes it moving forward, thus automating collections, categorizations and data extraction.
It has lots of neat features such as adding Post-It comments for questions or instructions on invoices as the user winds their way through payment approval and processing. It also lets you tag particular topics making it easy to find topical information.
There are so many news articles about the potential for AI creating dramatic and world-changing technologies, some of which may happen when and as predicted. They suck the air out of the room when it comes to media coverage, and perhaps appropriately.
But startups, all over the world, with far smaller
Dokka falls into this same category of just being downright useful and productive. I expect it won't grab many headlines, but it is very likely to make stakeholders quite successful, and more important, it is AI to improve work–not replace workers.


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Firearm registration systems are commonly introduced more for political reasons than for practical purpose and it seems inevitable that they are doomed to fail.Here are a few observations on the worth of firearm registration systems. We have been unable to find a researched quote in favour.Read More »
International Recognition for Shooters Union
Shooters Union is an international affiliate of the United States NRA (National Rifle Association). This affiliation fits well with the Union's main role to defend the rights of law abiding firearm owners within Queensland and the Nation.So what does that do for us here in Australia?Well, it gives us affiliation with the largest, most effective and most recognised shooting organisation in the world. It gives us access to information, training events and competition shoot formats, as well as alignment with many other international pro-firearms rights groups which are also affiliated to the NRA.Read More »
What's more important, Guns or People?
We are continually subjected to inflated newspaper claims that Howard's ill-considered gun registration has done so much to reduce gun crime that we forget the other aspects to the 1996 gun laws, such as formalised gun safety courses which are a prerequisite to getting a gun licence, the police checks and built in restrictions on violent offenders obtaining a registered firearm.Dr. Samara McPhedran PhD, in one of her meticulously researched papers considers which part of the gun laws has had the most positive impact, the laws affecting guns, or the laws affecting people.Read More »
The world's largest army…
America will forever be safe from foreign invasion thanks to it's home-grown firepower. Whereas in Australia, the individual 'skill at arms' was killed, with the final nail being driven into the coffin lid in 1996.Read More »
Spotlight on camoflage gear
When Samuel Long wore camouflage gear while hunting on Stewart Island, he made it harder for other hunters to see him. But the deer he was stalking were unlikely to have noticed his clothing, whether camo or bright orange. New Zealand Deerstalkers Association president Bill O'Leary said deer are colour blind. He urged hunters to wear high visibility orange or blue so it was easier for other hunters to identify them.Long, 24, was accidentally shot during a hunting trip on the island on March 23. Both men, who police said were about 20 metres apart, were wearing camouflage gear.Read More »
Government curtailing Liberties by Stealth
Liberal Democratic Party Press Release Tuesday 28th July 2015 Liberal Democrat Senator for NSW David Leyonhjelm has condemned the temporary ban on Adler lever action shot guns the Prime Minister announced on the weekend. The Adler A110 lever action shotgun was to be imported into Australia next month, but has now been banned until a review of the National Firearms ...Read More »
Lever Action – the New DEMON Gun
Learn the truth and take action against the Australian Government's plan to heavily restrict Manually Operated Rapid Fire Weapons inc lever action, pump and straight pull bolt action rifles. Help us raise our voice within Australian Legislature to stop lever action firearms being classified as C Class weapons and effectively outlawed for 95% of Australians.Read More »
The Folly of Gun Registration – Part 1
Derek Bernard wrote what follows after considering the huge costs and inconveniences of gun-registration systems when used as a form of gun control, as well as the total absence of any corresponding evidence of social benefits resulting from the systems – for example, in reducing gun crime, improving crime resolution, or identifying and convicting criminals.Read More »
Shooters have Friends in Canberra
Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie and Liberal-Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm are the most outspoken Federal politicians standing up for shooters in our Capital, once referred to as 40 square miles surrounded by reality. Senator Mckenzie, a keen shooter, launched 'Parliamentary Friends of Shooting' in March in an effort to raise awareness about sporting and recreational shooting among parliamentarians. Guests of honour were Olympic and ...Read More »
Support your Gun Shops
Like all retailers, our gun shops are now suffering the same erosion of their business by internet buying and the hunt for something cheaper. To serve our sport, gun shops have to have premises, staff, and they pay taxes, including GST. They also have to maintain registers, pay licensing fees and undergo regular inspections, none of which applies to internet ...Read More »


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Mamagreen Baia Collection
Designed by Vincent Cantaert & Barbara Widiningtias
The Baia collection features our ever-popular extension tables which utilise a single person cantilever mechanism and concealed hidden wheels with adjustable feet.
Available in stainless steel 304 or Powder-coated aluminium frames, you can choose either certified recycled teak or HPL (compact high-pressure laminate) tops and matching benches.
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The stigma theory of mental health treatment has me a little worried. How does this theory work? The stigma theory holds that there are more people in need of mental health treatment than there are people who are receiving mental health treatment. All we have to do is change the way people look at people who have crack ups, and more of these untreated unidentified crazies will come forward to receive their mental health treatment, too.
The problem with this outlook is that there are more people in mental health treatment than ever before. This is particularly true in the United States. When people leave mental health treatment, they could be said to have recovered from a mental illness. When people don't leave treatment, they are said to be chronic or long term cases. Chronic or long term nut jobs survive by taking disability checks and medical care from the federal government. Joe Taxpayer pays for the disability benefits and the public insurance policies these chronic or long term cases receive just as surely as he pays the salaries of his state and national representatives.
When people in mental health treatment are not recovering their mental health, the mental health system is not working as it should work. The mental health system could therefore be said to be broken. Well, according to a report of a meta-analysis I read about recently, the prospects for anybodies recovery, as regards serious mental illness, in the mental health system are not good. Okay, given this fact, why should we get more people into this system, and expand this systemic failure even farther? When recovery is a matter of removing bodies from this mental health system, working to add more bodies to this system is not making doing so any easier.
Psychiatrists and mental health workers absolutely don't want to concede that their actions have anything to do with this state of affairs. It's not a broken system, its broken people with broken brains, irreparably broken. This conveniently lets the repairman off the hook. The repairman is no longer a repairman, no; he's the keeper of a junkyard, or a landfill. We've got this big trash space, if you have any human garbage you want to get rid of, just send it to us. What is a broken man or woman but human refuse? Taking care of human garbage, that's our business.
The anti-stigma campaign is about making this situation acceptable. It's about selling and popularizing the notion of people being labeled mentally ill, chronically mentally ill. It's about hiring bums as psychiatrists and mental health workers, and praising them for putting up with the pathetic situation. When people don't get out of treatment, when Samhsa has redefined recovery as non-recovery, when more and more people are seeking treatment, etc., business is booming and, therefore, all's right with the world.
Excuse me, let's slow down a little bit. The mental health of the nation is improving when the business of treating the mentally ill is not booming so much. When the problem is less big rather than even bigger the situation could be said to have gotten better. What do you think? If it were profitable to get people out of mental health treatment, do you think we'd see more people had recovered from a serious mental illness in a relatively short period of time? I think so. It's a business, and what we are paying for is more so called "mental illness", and not more mental health. There are solutions, but not when people are encouraged to tow the line, not when it's a bad line in the first place.
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Housed in a renovated 18th-century building, the Ca' Damiani stands at the foot of the mountain in Caneva, offering unique accommodations with period furniture and a park with ancient trees.
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If you've not tasted haggis before, or want to know a little more about Scotland's national dish, you are in for a real treat. In this Haggis Making Demonstration with lunch, set on a working sheep farm, you will discover all that you need to know about haggis and how to enjoy its unique flavours.
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- Experience a master class in Scottish haggis making with an expert local chef
- Learn about the origins of haggis and why it is so delicious
- Enjoy a delicious meal of handmade haggis and traditional accompaniments
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The Haggis Making Demonstration will begin with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee, served with traditional Scottish shortbread, followed by a master class in haggis making.
In the haggis master class you will:
- Discover origins of haggis and the ingredients that make it so delicious.
- Explore the spices that give Haggis its unique flavour.
- Watch the making of a traditional haggis by a master Haggis Maker
- Learn how to perfect the traditional accompaniments to Haggis.
- Experience a little bit of life on a local sheep farm in the wilds of Scotland
- We also include a brief understanding of why Haggis is intrinsically linked to Rabbie Burns, Scotland's Bard.
Finish your experience with a generous lunch of fresh Scottish haggis and classic traditional accompaniments.
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Traditional Haggis and/or Macsween Vegetarian Haggis,
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Every participant will receive a complimentary recipe pack & a souvenir Haggis Experience Certificate
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U.S. Kennels Incorporated is a 501(c3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide service dogs for disabled Veterans at no cost. All of the veterans we help suffer from a variety of service-related disabilities. Our program delivers support to our veterans while saving the lives of shelter dogs awaiting a second chance at life. The lives of these veterans are immensely improved through the healing power and proven benefits provided by their new K-9 partner.
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Community Teamwork's YouthBuild is a program for young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who have dropped out of school and are ready to embrace a second chance to receive educational and vocational training to achieve success.
YouthBuild of Greater Lowell
Listen to Tim Caldwell, Clinical Case Manager for YouthBuild, discuss YouthBuild and the upcoming new cohort about to begin.
About YouthBuild
Community Teamwork's YouthBuild is a program for young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who have dropped out of school and are ready to embrace a second chance to receive educational and vocational training to achieve success.
YouthBuild provides education and employment training to prepare youth for careers in construction and culinary arts. We help students identify their career and educational interests, develop an Individualized Employment Plan (IEP), and support them to achieve their goals. All participants have access to the core program components as well as participation in specialized occupational skills training according to their individual interests and capacities. The primary components of our training for out-of-school youth include:
Education – GED preparation, computer literacy, financial literacy, life-skills and post-secondary school transition program.
Career Development – On-going employment readiness classes, specialized workshops, job shadowing and on-the-job training through employer partner internships.
Case management and counseling – Comprehensive, goal-oriented case management focused on placement in higher-education, advanced technical training or employment. Support services to address personal challenges such as substance abuse, mental health issues, housing, childcare, and relationship needs.
Graduate Services – Placement assistance, job retention services, and tracking one year after program completion. Continued opportunities for community service, leadership development, and career development services
Leadership Development – One of the most important parts of the YouthBuild program is Leadership Development. By building affordable housing, participating in community service projects, building awareness of issues that affect their community and achieving goals, students graduate with skills and experience that build their self-confidence, enabling them to become leaders within their community. Leadership development opportunities are built into each program component. Students may also participate on the YouthBuild Policy Committee where issues regarding program decisions are made.
Construction – YouthBuild students may choose to learn carpentry and construction skills while they work together to create affordable housing in their community. In addition to hands-on training, YouthBuild students have the opportunity to complete a comprehensive vocational curriculum leading to a certificate valuable to graduates entering the construction trades. Students work with Habitat for Humanity to build a homes in the local area.
Culinary Program – Our culinary arts instruction will begin with the food handlers program. The source of our food handler's curriculum is the Serv Safe food handler program. Our supervising chef is a certified instructor and will be instructing the course to our young adults. further, once students attain their food handler's certification (serv safe), we will begin our culinary arts instruction using ACFEF's Culinary Fundamentals program. Through this program, our students will learn basic culinary knowledge and gain practical experience. Through our culinary arts employer and community partners, students are provided internships and job shadowing opportunities throughout the course of the program. Thus far, we have secured internship placements with UMass Conference Inn Center and continue to outreach to other local restaurants. All students will be supported and supervised by our supervising chef.
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Meet Jasmine – Listen to her story From teen Mom to YouthBuild student to Nursing student in college.
Listen to David Tierney from WUML's "Thinking Out Loud" interview Rafael Santana, YouthBuild Construction Trainer, as Rafael discusses his wonderful story and journey with YouthBuild. What a role model! (August 7, 2017)
Watch this interview by Thinking Out Loud TV host, Gloria Polites. Guests are Rafael Santana, YouthBuild Trainer and Jasmine Delgado, YouthBuild Trainee. (August 2017)
Community Teamwork, Inc. was pleased to welcome Brian Fabre and Francesca Mancino from the Community Relations Department of Hannaford Supermarkets. Hannaford recently supported three Community Teamwork programs with financial support. For our Shelter Programs, the Hannaford Helps support will allow our team to ensure every family that enters Shelter will have a Welcome Bag, complete with food and personal items. Hannaford Helps has provided support for our Youth Opportunity Center, for both our Mill You and YouthBuild programs, allowing our team to purchase food, personal items, and needed laundry materials to outfit our new youth site. Finally, the Hannaford Helps grant provided gift cards to our Resource Center, allowing emergency food support to families in need. Pictured: Brian Fabre, Hannaford, Joann Howell, CTI, Francesca Mancino, Hannaford, and Meg Gaffney, CTI.
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Youth and Young Adult Services Program
CTI's Youth Services Program Youth Services is designed with youth and young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 in mind. We offer Transitional Housing Opportunities, Rapid Rehousing, Community Connections and work closely with UMass Lowell and Middlesex Community College as part of our College Engagement programming. The team has been working hard to connect with youth and young adults (YYA), identify community resources and work towards stabilization. Our mission is to provide supportive and comprehensive services to some of the estimated 150-250 young adults in the region who are at risk or currently struggling with housing instability each year. The team is excited about all the wonderful things to come and what this programming will do for all of our young people in need!
Above all, the program centers the voices of homeless people talking about their real circumstances, obstacles, and potential solutions.
The goal is to create a dialogue on poverty, its causes and effects, and ideas for solving the homelessness crisis. This goes beyond just talking about homelessness: instead, the Marathon focuses on hearing and learning from the lived experiences of homeless people around the nation… ideas and voices that are completely missing from current political discourse.
YOUTH Lowell Advisory Board
Listen to John Cave, Director of YouthBuild; Tim Caldwell, Clinical Case Manager of YouthBuild and LAB (Lowell Advisory Board – Youth) representatives Jasmine Delgado and Jose Cruz discuss LAB and the Community Summit and launch of the Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Lowell happening June 18, 2018.
Listen to Tim Caldwell, Clinical Case Manager for YouthBuild, discuss LAB – the Lowell Advisory Board made up of youth, ages 16-24, who represent the youth effort and perspective – initially in our upcoming June 18th 2018 Community Summit and and the launch of the Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Lowell.
Listen to Michael Collins, Chief Program Officer and Diana Santana, UML Graduate Student and MC of the Summit/Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Lowell discuss the event being held June 18th.
2nd SUMMIT to End Youth Homelessness 2019:
STUDENT YOUTH COUNCIL – SUMMIT TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS – September 23, 2019
Watch the LTC News piece on the 2nd Annual Summit to End Youth Homelessness 2019
Youth Opportunity Center – Building Community for Youths without Homes – Learn More
The 21st Homelessness Marathon live broadcast took place on July 24, 2019 from 10 A.M. to midnight, originating at WMBR (MIT on-campus radio station) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Homelessness Marathon is a unique radio program that gives homeless people and their allies a chance to speak with the nation about their experiences. Broadcasting from a different city each year, the annual 14-hour Marathon features live reports, interviews with advocates and experts, and calls from listeners all over the country.
All the hours of the Marathon (in one-hour segments) have now been posted to archive.org. CTI was featured in Hour 2. The mp3 starts with a 5-minute pre-produced report (as all the hours did, except for the first)
"Hell Is For Children" — Youth Homelessness. Host: Linda Pinkow. Guests include: Carl Howell and Amanda Mallardo from Community Teamwork that works with homeless youth in Lowell, MA plus youths from their program, Ominique Garner, with Boston Youth Action Board; Jacob Heart from Y2Y, a shelter in Harvard Square created by youth for youth.
1ST SUMMIT To End Youth Homelessness 2018:
Community Teamwork welcomes you to join us, City Manager Eileen Donoghue and other representatives to the UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center on June 18th for a community summit and launch of the Lowell Plan to End Youth Homelessness. We are expecting over 100 people to attend including: youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness and housing insecurity; representatives from city agencies, including the Department of Planning and Development, Lowell School Department, and Lowell Police Department; elected city and state officials; leaders from state government; staff from Lowell General Hospital and Lowell Community Health Center; local clergy from various faith traditions; and leaders from a broad array of non-profit social service agencies. The goal was to create a framework for a comprehensive multi-stakeholder and action-oriented work plan to end youth homelessness in greater Lowell.
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Youth Opportunity Center
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Lowell, MA 01852
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What is a Dental Crown? | Types of Caps Available | Why and When To Cap a Tooth | Technical Requirements | Cosmetic Reasons for Crowning Teeth | Pros and Cons of different materials | Application & Procedure | The Cost | Lifespan and Repair | Bringing Bright Smiles
What is a Dental Crown?
They can be cosmetic, but more commonly they are used as a protective cap placed on top of a fragile tooth. This cap shrouds the visible part above the gum. We offer the highest quality treatments to our patients, including creating a durable and well fitting crown that protects as well as looks great. Let's take a closer look at this process.
Different Types
We offer different types to suit each need and price:
- All-Metal – This type is made wholly from metal alloys. They are extremely strong but are less visibly pleasing than others and thus, rarely used except for restoring less visible back teeth.
- All-Porcelain – This type is prepared using tooth-colored ceramics and look natural. Patients who are most conscious about their smile choose porcelain caps.
- Metal-Ceramic – These contain a framework of metallic alloys under a layer of porcelain which results in a strong, but aesthetically pleasing one.
Aside from the materials used, there are also different types available, based on how long they are intended to last.
- Permanent – These are most commonly used to permanently restore a crooked or chipped tooth with posts. Using a special dental adhesive, permanent crowns are cemented in place and are only removed by a dentist if they need repair.
Why and When to Cap a Tooth?
It should be capped if there is:
- A technical (restorative) requirement
- A cosmetic requirement
Most times both a broken and an unsightly tooth are simultaneously corrected with the use of a crown. We will take the cosmetic effect into consideration. Sometimes this can include whitening or even lengthening the tooth in some cases. In either case, this procedure is relatively pain-free and results in a strong, beautiful tooth and smile. Here are examples of what we mean by technical and cosmetic requirements:
Technical Requirements
They may be advised in the following scenarios:
- Weakened teeth- Ones which are weak from cracks, decay or otherwise damaged can likely be saved with this treatment.
- Following Root Canal Treatment – after restoration especially using root canal treatment, it may be so weak that it won't withstand further chewing while eating. A cap can make it strong again.
- Heavily Filled Teeth – Similarly, one restored with a filling sometimes has very little natural material left and will not survive. A cap will lend strength to it.
Crowns can restore your ability to speak and chew correctly, and look beautiful at the same time.
Cosmetic Reasons for Crowning Teeth
- Esthetics – Caps can improve the way misshaped or damaged ones look without resorting to dentures or even implants.
- Masking Permanent Teeth Stains – This is one way to easily cover those that are severely or permanently discolored.
- Longevity – They are durable and are known for rarely, if ever, falling off.
Pros and Cons of different materials
- Stainless Steel – Generally less expensive than other materials, they can be built in many sizes and shapes and are fabricated in the lab. They are commonly used on 1. Baby teeth when a child is extremely prone to decay and 2. Adults when the teeth have been prepared.
- Gold and Other Metal Alloy Based – Gold has been used for decades. Their price is relatively low, which makes it attractive for use, sometimes alloyed with other metals to give it more strength. Other base materials can be used in place of gold to give the crown strength against wear and the ability to bear the forces of chewing. Gold is also easy on the opposing tooth and doesn't tend to cause wear on it. Because they are so strong, metal alloy versions can be made with thin walls. This means less natural material will have to be shaved off. However, the characteristically metallic color makes this less aesthetically pleasing and desirable, especially in the visible ones in front. They are suitable for molars, which are not normally visible. One thing to note is that gold and other metals are conductors of heat and it may take a few weeks for some sensitivity to cold to wear off after the procedure.
- All-Resin – This type is the least expensive available and thus have a few disadvantages to note: they are not very strong, can easily fracture, tend to wear down over time, and stain more easily than other materials.
- All-Ceramic (All-porcelain) – This type can be expensive, but if aesthetics is a major factor, this is a great option. Porcelain is translucent and reflects the color of your teeth below it, making it the best color match with the rest of them. Porcelain does not conduct heat well so the initial period of sensitivity to cold and heat is negligible. It is also non-allergenic and won't affect allergies as some materials do. One downside is they wear out faster than most other materials and are more liable to break under chewing forces, especially with bruxism. Because of this, porcelain caps for use on molars are made thicker and require more trimming of the enamel of the affected one. They are most commonly used in front, where it is most important to be visually appealing.
- Zirconia or Milled – These are the most expensive kind and are perfect if you are concerned about aesthetics but not about cost. They are translucent so they provide an excellent color match. They are not susceptible to fractures as ceramic caps are. CAD/CAM allow zirconia crowns to be fabricated while you wait or saved for your next visit.
- Made from Porcelain Fused to Metal – The use of porcelain fused over a metal such as zirconia overcomes the brittleness of the all-porcelain type, while still offering great color matching to the surrounding ones. These are the best visual choice after all-porcelain if you watch for a couple of things. The metal underlay could become visible near your gum line if your gums begin receding. Also, the underlying metal makes the cap look less natural. Also to note: a zirconia base can be milled and can be less expensive than a gold base.
Application Procedure
During our first visit, your teeth are prepared for the placement of the crown. A small layer of your enamel will be trimmed to accommodate the thickness of the cap. Next, impressions of will be taken and sent to the lab for molding and fabricating. Once we receive them, we will place them during your second visit. The placement is relatively pain free. If using zirconium, they will be milled using CAD/CAM instead of being sent out for fabricating.
The average healing time is short, with little aftercare necessary. This means it won't be long before you have recovered and are again able to eat your favorite foods.
The Cost
Restorative caps range in price, mostly based on the material used to make them. Considering both cosmetic and therapeutic purposes, the cost of this procedure is well worth it. Finding the best expert is important to ensure that your money is spent wisely. If you require a crown, we also have a variety of financing options.
Lifespan and Repair
Crowns can last over seven years, and can even last a lifetime if properly cared for. There is a chance that the cement used could dissolve, leaving the cap loose or allowing it to fall off. If this happens, don't force it back on or it could damage the tooth under or the cap itself. Contact our office and we will arrange for repair or if it is severely damaged, we can replace it with a new one.
Factors that Determine the Longevity
- The location of the jaw
- The condition of the tooth it is supported on.
- Oral hygiene and care of the tooth.
- Poor oral hygiene habits of the person wearing the crown.
- Materials used in the crown (e.g., gold lasts longer than zirconia or porcelain)
- The quality and manufacturing process of the crown.
- The type of the crown (partial or full)
- Periodontal health of the wearer.
- Accidents or any other external trauma.
Insurance companies often pay for the replacement of the crowns if it happens after 5 to 8 years. Crowns are estimated to last for up to 15 years or longer.
Bringing Bright Smiles To Frisco, Tx
Crowns are an excellent option for restoring oral health and repairing damaged teeth. Make an appointment with our dental office in Frisco, TX and we will help you find a solution for your unique case. Our specialists will help you to be educated and confident in your decision. We are located near The Colony and Prosper, Texas.
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Our Parents' Association will be holding a Bonfire & Fireworks Party on Friday 3rd November in the school grounds, weather permitting. This is a popular annual event for our school families and friends and we hope many of you will be able to join us for the fun! There is no entry fee but you can buy a lovely barbecue tea, toffee apples and other tasty delights to enjoy whilst watching the bonfire – lit at 5.00pm – and the fireworks display at 6.00pm. Please ensure that anyone who wants to hold sparklers has gloves and understands the importance of safety around fire and fireworks.
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Below is an excerpt from a very informative article written by Jeff Nielson on Sprott Money. This is a must read for anyone following my site. Back in 2005-2006, I told friends and family, actually anyone who would listen to me, that housing prices were being artificially inflated and this would end badly. As we all know, the housing market crashed in 2008. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of persons lost their homes through foreclosure. This has been termed as the biggest land grab in history.
In the past couple of years, I have seen the same trend that was happening in 2005-2006. Once again, housing prices are skyrocketing. Because we have not fully recovered globally from the Great Recession, the results this time will be far more catastrophic.
We already saw that having only one buyer in the market meant that real estate prices would go as low as they could possibly go. Thus having "everyone" in the market (at first) obviously means sending prices as high as they could possibly go – ever. (Can you say "bubble?")
Now observant readers should begin to see the "fraud" previously mentioned taking shape here. Knowing that the lowest, possible mortgage rates guarantee the highest possible prices, our governments – more specifically, our central banks – took interest rates as low as they could possibly go, and froze them there.
The central banks have taken interest rates as low as they could possibly go, to deliberately create real estate bubbles, all across the Western world. Then they froze these ultra-low/ultra-extreme interest rates, so that these bubbles could grow to their maximum, possible size.
How do we know this was deliberate fraud, and how do we know that our (corrupt) governments are willing partners (actually servants) in this fraud? Simple. To begin with; the central bankers themselves already proved that ultra-low interest rates don't work. That case study is called "Japan".
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KENTON — When April and Jason Miller decided to list their spare room on the popular short-term lodging website Airbnb, they weren't sure if they'd have any success finding people to stay in their mostly rural community of Kenton.
Despite their misgivings, they were able rent the room within days of posting it to Airbnb.
"It was pretty immediate," April Miller said. "I'd say we got our first rental within like 10 days. You would be shocked at how many people visit Kenton."
As it turns out, the success the Millers have had using the short-term lodging service is not uncommon. They are one of hundreds of hosts in rural Ohio who are listing their homes with Airbnb, according to a recent report by the company.
Based on data from the report, Airbnb concluded that short-term renting "creates new economic opportunity where people live, supplements incomes that have stagnated, diversifies incomes that are at risk, and lowers the pressure people may feel to move."
The report stated that short-term lodging also helps rural communities welcome more visitors without having to invest in permanent infrastructure, which corporate hotel chains have been "disinclined to build in these areas."
Airbnb growth 'explodes' in rural Ohio
Between February 2016 and February 2017, 14,000 guests arrived to listings in rural Ohio. This represented a 201 percent year-over-year growth in guest arrivals, according to the report. As a result, Ohio ranked sixth in the United States in terms of Airbnb growth rate.
By using Airbnb, homeowners in rural Ohio earned $1.5 million over a one-year span. Each of the 450 hosts collected an average of $3,400 during that time, the report stated.
"Maybe you're not quitting your day job for that $3,400, but on top of whatever it is you're doing to make ends meet, that's really meaningful," said Ben Breit, a member of Airbnb's public affairs team in the Midwest. "That's money you can used to pay the bills, and it really adds up."
But homeowners aren't the only ones reaping the economic benefits of Airbnb listings. The report found that 42 percent of guests' spending is occurring within the neighborhoods in which they stay. If not for short-term renting, Breit said, this money would likely go to larger communities that have more lodging options.
"If not for Airbnb, folks wouldn't be able to stay in some of these rural communities," he said. "Now they're able to get lunch at the local restaurant or get coffee at the local café. It trickles down with all the money that is spent for those local merchants and those small businesses."
For the Millers, the extra income has allowed them to perform repairs to their 127-year-old home, as well as the studio apartment they rent in an old carriage house on their property.
"We don't want to add any additional debt because we have young children and we're in the midst of a lot of family spending," April Miller said. "So this has allowed us to do some things to our house that we probably would have had to wait years to do, or get a loan for."
The appeal of rural communities
When asked why people would chose to stay in rural areas, Breit said that a lot of renters are looking for an "authentic experience."
"That is the overriding theme that we find with the overwhelming majority of people who travel on Airbnb," he said. "They're not looking for cookie-cutter type tourist activities in a major metropolitan area, they're looking to really live like a local."
Breit did admit that many people are staying in rural areas while visiting family — a scenario the Millers have seen several times over — or because all the hotels are sold out. This was especially common in the Cleveland area during recent large-scale events such as the Republican National Convention, the NBA finals and the World Series.
However, he said a lot of other people are simply looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
"People who are city folk often want a more quiet, nature-centric experience," he said. "A ton of Airbnb guests will venture into more rural areas because they just want to get away to a more scenic area of Ohio, and this offers that type of opportunity."
The desire to detach from busy city life is something the Millers have seen firsthand from several of their renters, they said.
"We've had a few people who just wanted to get away," April Miller said. "We had a mom from Michigan who stayed for a weekend just to rest her brain. We never really saw her, I guess because she was busy relaxing."
Agriculture entertainment
Aside from visiting family or getting away from city life, rural communities in Ohio also offer an abundance of activities that some describe as "ag entertainment" or "ag tourism."
"It's where they use traditional farms to attract people to come and see what farms are like, and then they'll have added attractions," said Mark Badertscher, agriculture and natural resources educator at the Ohio State University Extension Office in Hardin County.
In Hardin County, Badertscher said the owners of a local apple orchard are hoping to develop a site where families can pick apples and see how apple cider is made, among other attractions. He said rural wineries are also opening their doors to the public, offering a variety of ag entertainment.
A few miles away in Putnam County, Suter's Produce holds a fall event that includes a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking and cider press demonstrations.
"It's a way of adding value to traditional farms, and being able to create additional income for the landowner or farmer," Badertscher said. "I think there's an interest for people who don't have a connection with the farm to learn more about how their food is produced, how the animals are taken care of, and just how the farm operates."
Future growth
Breit said it's unlikely that rural Airbnb growth will remain at more than 200 percent per year, but he is confident that growth will stay strong as more and more people start using the service.
"As more people are exposed to it, and as folks see their neighbors who are benefiting economically, I think it will certainly remain strong," he said. "There is demand for it, and it doesn't matter how the small the city is because there's always people who are looking specifically for that type of experience."
Reach John Bush at 567-242-0456 or on Twitter @Bush_Lima.


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I love classics and Morticia Addams is one of them when it comes to this time of the year. Always in back, pale skin… who else is so perfect to dress like for Halloween?
For those ones who haven't decided them Halloween fancy dress, here you have an inspiration outfit for the scariest party of the year.
D&G Dress | Fendi Shoes | Voltaire Faux Fur Jacket | Fendi Pom Pom Keyring | Fendi Handbag
Get Morticia Adams look by following this makeup tutorial from Roxxsaurus that can also be found on my Halloween Pinterest board – I LOVE it <3
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Best restaurant manchester
When you are trying to pick a restaurant, there are several circumstances to think about.
1. Money. The first thing to consider will be your budget. Many restaurants get their menus online. If you can't locate an online menu, call the restaurant and get these to send you one or inquire further exactly what is the cost of the median and highest priced entrees. Keeping the budget planned, you'll be able to discover a very inexpensive pizza spot to a very exquisite (and costly) steak and seafood restaurant.
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Look into the Dough Pizzeria Napolentana. This local pizzeria will satisfy any pizza aficionado.
Inside the mood for steak and seafood? Check out Kirby's Steakhouse on an elegant dining experience.
2. Type of Food. Next, take into account the form of food you're in the mood for. Although some of the most useful restaurants, there are several forms of foods. You have a wide selection to select from.
Mi Tierra Restaurant and Bakery is located on Produce Row which is certain to please the hardest to satisfy food lover.
3. Resources for the greatest Restaurants. How would you find the best restaurants? It is possible to search online, use social websites, talk to relatives and buddies, or go to the local Chamber of Commerce. After you see how much cash you are ready to spend and the kind of food you would like to eat, you are able to narrow the options down by perusing the information you've researched.
Food critics also is a great resource. You can bet the foodstuff critics have visited the best restaurants and also have written reviews either on his or her blogs or websites regarding their experiences. The meal critic's review can be invaluable. They not simply critique the foodstuff and drinks, additionally, they will offer their opinion concerning the staff. One can learn set up staff is proficient in recption menus, how a your meals are prepared, in the event the staff is trained to suggest wine pairings with certain food items, etc.
4. Purpose. The reason for going out to eat? In case you are attempting to impress a significant client or taking your better half out for a special dinner, you may want to consider among the most upscale restaurants. In such cases, as a hotel concierge. They are knowledgeable about the location and can help you choose one of the better restaurants.
5. Kid-Friendly? Call restaurants and enquire of them should they be kid-friendly. If you have young children, it's a wise decision to travel in the market to eat early, usually before 6 o'clock since most restaurants are busy between 6 to 8. Many individuals dismiss the thought of eating at the nice restaurant simply because they have small children. However, you'll be able to dine at one of the better restaurants if you go throughout a time will not disrupt the opposite diners.
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Natural Gas and Oil Reserves
The following table presents our estimated net proved natural gas and oil reserves at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, based on reserve reports generated by William M. Cobb & Associates, Inc.
December 31, 2012 June 30, 2012
Natural Gas (MMcf) 174,032 201,379
Oil, Condensate and NGLs (MBbls) 7,844 9,198
Total Proved Reserves (Mmcfe) 221,096 256,567
As of February 1, 2013, the Company's offshore production was approximately 60.3 million cubic feet equivalent per day ("Mmcfed"), net to Contango, which consists mainly of seven federal and five state of Louisiana wells in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico, which produce through the following three platforms:
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Exploration Program Summary
On July 3, 2012, we spud our Ship Shoal 134 prospect ("Eagle") with the Hercules 205 rig. On October 19, 2012, we announced that we had reached total depth on Eagle and no commercial hydrocarbons were found. The Company has plugged and abandoned this well. We expect to incur expenses of approximately $29.0 million as a result of drilling, plugging and abandoning this well, including approximately $6.3 million in leasehold costs.
On July 10, 2012 we spud our South Timbalier 75 prospect ("Fang") with the Spartan 303 rig. On October 30, 2012, we announced that we had reached total depth on Fang and no commercial hydrocarbons were found. The Company has plugged and abandoned this well. We expect to incur expenses of approximately $23.0 million as a result of drilling, plugging andabandoning this well, including approximately $0.3 million in leasehold costs.
On June 20, 2012, the Company was the apparent high bidder on six lease blocks at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 216/222. The Company bid an aggregate amount of approximately $11 million on these blocks. We have submitted an exploration permit for the first of these blocks, Ship Shoal 255, and have budgeted to spud this well in late-2013. Additionally, we will continue to evaluate new onshore and offshore prospects and will be prepared to place bids at the next Gulf of Mexico lease sale in March 2013. Until we start drilling in late-2013, our plan is to accumulate cash from our producing wells to provide future funding for new prospects and opportunities. As of February 1, 2013, we had approximately $81.9 million of cash, $40.0 million of unused borrowing capacity, and no debt.


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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
TweetChat: Create a Twitter conversation
One way to start a Twitter conversation about a particular topic or
niche, is to set up a TweetChat.
You can use this strategy to bring together your downline, membership
subscribers or members of your mailing list. Alternatively, you can
create a tweetchat for a wider audience, including those who are
not currently following you on Twitter.
One of the easiest ways to create such a conversation is to use the
free TweetChat program.
Once you decide to hold a tweetchat, it's a simple matter of following
a couple of steps:
1. Create a conversation (or tweet room) by deciding the title of the
chat and placing a hashtag (#) in front of the chat title,
e.g. #socialmedia.
2. Announce the time and title of the tweetchat (to your subscribers
and/or more broadly on Twitter and other social media) - and provide
instructions where necessary.
3. At the designated time, log into TweetChat.com by using your
Twitter username and password and agreeing to allow access to
your Twitter account
4. Enter the chat title (room name), e.g. #socialmedia, and begin the
chat (employing Twitter's 140 character limit minus the room title).
5. People who want to join the conversation follow steps 3 & 4.
TweetChat effectively creates a discussion room, quaranteeing the
conversation. Each tweet automatically gets the hastag added
and the room updates automatically.
Various user controls allow you to block spammers (or people you
don't like) and to prevent the conversation refreshing as you scroll
(so you can keep track of who you want to respond to).
Tweets directed to you and your own tweets as part of the
conversation show up in your Twitter stream on conclusion of
the chat.
I recently joined a tweetchat with Ann Sieg, Renegade Network
Marketer, which was announced to all participants and affiliates
of this program.
This particular chat was more of a getting-to-know-you chat
than a focused chat. However, it was possible to create
connections and link to people you knew from other networks
such as Squidoo.
You can focus the conversation on a specific topic and develop
your profile as an expert in the area.
TweetChat is another way of creating connections and sharing
progress, resources and tactics.
Ron Passfield, PhD, is a Social Media Consultant, Top 100 Squidoo
Lensmaster and Giant Squid100.
He is the Creator of the SquidooRoo Training Progam, a 6 month
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Thanks for helping people with this valuable information about community building on Twitter.
There are hundreds of twitter communities with regular conversations. Here is a link to the list: http://bit.ly/ChatSched
Also, any host can create a landing page for their chat by putting a hashtag on the end of http://twebevent.com/ eg. http://twebevent.com/booktour
Feel free to reach out to me via http://twitter.com/twchat if you want to talk about building community through Twitter.
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Benoni Zalmi Logo Launched in Benoni High School Benoni Zalmi shows their class
Benoni, South Africa: The Benoni Zalmi Logo was launched in a unique manner here earlier today at Benoni High School, showing the importance of youth and engaging with the community to the Zalmi family.
To connect with their fans and inspiring the next generation, they went to the heart of the city and launched their logo in front of 1,000 children, giving their fans a taste of what's to come.
Mr E Rooyakkers, Deputy Principal, was Master of Ceremonies and introduced Rowan Fernàndez, goalkeeper for the South African national team as the first speaker.
As an alum of Benoni High School, Fernàndez spoke to the crowd about Benoni Zalmi's efforts and future plans, together with the reason behind his getting involved.
Next, Eastern Cricket CEO Cassim Suliman and President of Eastern Cricket Union, Gary Corin spoke about the Global T20 League. They also acknowledged Mr Javed Afridi's vision and passion and expressed their support for the team.
Taking the stage, Chairman Benoni Zalmi and Peshawar Zalmi, Mr Javed Afridi said, "We aim to use sports to transform communities globally. Through Benoni Zalmi we aim to empower youth and women, and make significant contributions to sports development and education in Benoni."
The audience showed such passion that, Mr Javed Afridi announced they would be getting tickets for the first home game, which was a wonderful surprise.
Rounding off the day's activities, Mr G Van Der Westhuizen, the Acting Principal of Benoni High School expressed his admiration for Benoni Zalmi and his satisfaction with the event as well.
Following today's event, Mr Javed Afridi will unveil the Head Coach of his team on 21st August.
On 27th August all 8 teams of the Global T20 League will pick their squads in a much-awaited draft in Cape Town.


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Intricately crafted with timeless tradition, this carefully dyed sisal fiber and sweet grass vase makes a stunning statement piece. One or more of these vases, will make a globally conscious and stylistic addition to your home.Style it on your shelf or kitchen table for a globally inspired look.
Made only in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in Rwanda, this one of kind piece takes weeks to complete.
All products are made by hand with love and vary slightly in color and size.
- 6" D x 14" H
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wash care: Made of natural fibers and grass; do not submerge in water. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe or spot clean the basket. After serving bread or other dried foods, turn the product upside down and shake and tap to release crumbs and residue. Avoid using chemicals or detergents.
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Posted: Jul 17, 2019
The Emerson Lions Softball Team opened up their tournament play against the Springfield Pride on May 1st. The Lions and Pride had a pitchers duel, with only five runs scored between the two teams. Emerson's Mary Kuczkowski's two-RBI single in the fourth inning propelled the Lions to victory, earning their first NEWMAC tournament win.
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It's not easy being a fashionista on a budget. When it comes to fashion, who wouldn't want to shell out a few hundred bucks for the latest Hermes bag or Diane Von Furstenberg printed top? If you can afford it, why not? Unfortunately, most people simply don't have the riches needed to throw money at the world's most influential designers, and thus are stuck buying thrifty threads.
Don't worry – you're not alone!
Plenty of fashionistas live on a budget, and you really don't have to be rich to be a fashionista. All you need is some good fashion sense, and the patience to wait for the perfect sale. So, don't let your lack of funds get you down! Instead, employ some of these tips to ensure you're looking great without breaking the bank.
Stop paying full price for high-ticket fashions, such as designer clothing and accessories. It's time to replace the mall with an outlet mall. If you shop online, click away from an expensive designer's homepage. Instead, shop at discount and second-hand stores. These stores are going to save you big on the designers you like best. For example, you can score brand name preowned watches from Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, meaning you'll save hundreds of dollars on brand names watches, such as Cartier and Rolex. There are discount and second-hand stores for almost every fashion brand and designer – take advantage of these discounts and you'll never pay full retail price again.
Separates can be mixed and matched to create a signature look – something every fashionista should have. Build a wardrobe of essentials by choosing mix-and-match separates in two – three basic colors. Styled 247 recommends that one of your essential colors matches your hair color. Wardrobe essentials are simple pieces, such as tank tops and t-shirts, and therefore can be purchased relatively cheap, and spruced up with more expensive and stylish accessories to create a unique/fashionable look.
Unless you're living in some ultra-fashionable part of New York City, no one is going to notice when you show up in last season's khakis or an outdated trench coat. Buying out of season is a great way to save loads of money on your favorite designers. Styled 247 says, "You will get the best deals in July and August plus January and February. Google your favorite stores, go to their websites to find out about the sales. Register to receive invitations and coupons."
Don't be afraid to be your own designer. Perhaps you have a beautiful vintage coat, but the outdated/plastic buttons have cheapened the look. Why not replace those buttons? For just a few bucks (the cost of thread, needle, and buttons), you can update your jacket. Get crafty with your clothes. You can even emulate some of your favorite runway looks. And, who knows? Someday, your new hobby could pay off, and you could be the world's next coveted designer.
The following fabrics aren't expensive, but look expensive:
· Cotton
· Linen
· Tweed
· Faux suede
· Faux leather
FYI – Who What Wear advises that low-priced high heels look better in faux suede than faux leather.
Finally, it's important to stick to your budget. By maintaining a strict budget, you'll save more money in the long run, and thus increase your savings. Overtime, you can increase your shopping budget, but only if you're sure you can afford it. Who says fashion has to cost a fortune? Fashion sense and dollar sense are both worthy pursuits of the modern fashionista.


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Tips to achieve your monthly goals in your Network Marketing business
In this episode, I am going to be going over how to work your Network Marketing business with intention and how to properly plan out your goals to completely crush them!
If you're tired of being told to recruit more people, get more customers, start more conversations or you just need to achieve XYZ rank, but you have no idea HOW or where to even begin, then this is for you!
If you have followed me for any amount of time, you know that I like putting out solid advice and I always leave action steps for you to walk away with some value to grow your business.
I like to take the no BS, no fluff approach and to teach you how to get your hands dirty with actionable steps to that will actually grow and move the needle forward in your business.
Tips to achieve your monthly goals in your Network Marketing business and my top 10 money-making activities checklist
Or if you prefer to read verses watch…
Tip #1 to achieve your monthly goals in your Network Marketing business – Brain dumping
End each day or begin each day (your choice.) with brain dumping (I explain this more in my video above.) But in short, this means to write down all of the things that you need to accomplish that day.
After you have written your list down, you will number each thing from most important to complete to least important. Then I want to you to hold yourself accountable to finish the most important things on your list. The most important things like your money-making activities and the other responsibilities you know that really need to be completed to move the needle forward.
A really good book that I mentioned in my video that will change your life and outlook on procrastination you can grab here.
Tip # 2 to achieve your monthly goals in your Network marketing business – Know your monthly goals
Like the example I mentioned in my video, let's just say your goal is to do $10,000 as an organization in one month. So that would mean you need to take 10,000 and divide it by 30 (or however many days are in that month.) and that gives you 333.
So now you know how many points you need each day, so now let's take that a step further and break that down to see how many units do you and your team need to sell a day? Maybe that is 3 weight loss systems a day as a team, or eyeshadow pallets, etc.
By knowing your numbers and what you need to accomplish daily you will be more in control of achieving your goals.
Tip # 2 to achieve your monthly goals in your Network marketing business – Communicate
It is important to communicate your goals with your team. Tell them where you want to be as a team by the end of the month and ask your teammates where they want to be. This is going to show you where everyone is at and who wants to run and push with you. This also allows you to gauge where each teammate could end if they really push with you.
One thing I mentioned in my video is that you cannot control the outcome, but you can control your actions and doing your money-making activities daily which will move you closer to where you want to be at the end of the month.
For example, you can't guarantee how many new teammates or customers you will sign up, but you can take charge of your actions which will get you to your goals.
Diligently focus on your daily money-making activities and your network marketing business will grow
Get my top ten money-making activities checklist here
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